Railway Recruitment Board ALP Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) across various Railway Zones in India. Interested and eligible candidates can check the eligibility, salary, age limit and important dates below and apply online through the official RRB application portal before 14 June 2026.

Post Details

  • Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP).
  • Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
  • Notification: Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026.
  • Job Type: Central Government Job (Indian Railways).
  • Application Mode: Online.

Vacancy Details

  • Total Vacancies: 11,127 posts.
  • Vacancies are distributed across various Railway Zones / RRBs in India as per the official notification.

Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must possess the prescribed ITI / Diploma / Engineering qualifications in the relevant trade or discipline.
  • The required qualification must be completed before the application closing date.
  • Refer to the official notification (CEN No. 01/2026) for detailed, trade-wise qualification requirements.

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 years.
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.
  • Age calculation date: 01 July 2026.
  • Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Application Fee

  • As per the official RRB notification (CEN No. 01/2026).
  • The fee is to be paid online through the prescribed mode within the fee payment window.
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 June 2026.

Salary

  • Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
  • Initial Salary: ₹19,900 per month plus admissible Railway Allowances.

Selection Process

  • Computer Based Test - First Stage (CBT-1).
  • Computer Based Test - Second Stage (CBT-2).
  • Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
  • Document Verification.
  • Medical Examination (A-1 Medical Standard).

Important Dates

  • Notification Released: 21 March 2026.
  • Online Application Starts: 15 May 2026.
  • Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 June 2026.
  • Application Correction Window: 17 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Important Instructions

  • Apply only through the official RRB online portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
  • Read the official notification (CEN No. 01/2026) carefully before applying.
  • Ensure all personal, educational and category details are correct.
  • Candidates must meet the A-1 Medical Standard required for the post.
  • Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
  • Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many vacancies are available? A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies across various Railway Zones.
  • What is the last date to apply? 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM); the last date for fee payment is 16 June 2026.
  • What is the initial salary? ₹19,900 per month (Pay Level-2, 7th CPC) plus Railway Allowances.
  • What is the age limit? 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation as per Government rules.
  • What is the selection process? CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination (A-1 Standard).
  • What is the mode of application? Online, through the official RRB portal at rrbapply.gov.in.