RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the highly anticipated RRB ALP Recruitment 2026, offering a massive 11,127 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Specifically, RRB published the detailed official notification on 14 May 2026. Consequently, candidates who meet the age criteria of 18 to 30 years and possess Matriculation with an ITI, or a Diploma/Degree in Engineering, can now safely submit their online applications. Furthermore, the board will keep the registration window officially open from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026. If you are preparing for this mega recruitment drive, ensure you check the latest study resources on our Jobs4U home portal.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under various Railway Zones of the Government of India. Notably, the official notification contains comprehensive details on zone-wise vacancies, eligibility requirements, the selection process, exam syllabus, medical standards, application fees, and step-by-step application instructions.

Therefore, we strongly advise candidates to thoroughly download and read the full notification and its annexures before proceeding to apply online. Currently, you can access the Notification PDF across all official regional RRB websites.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Tracking the recruitment timeline is crucial to ensure RRB successfully accepts your application without last-minute server delays. Additionally, stay updated with all exam schedules by checking the Jobs4U Syllabus 2026 page.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

First, candidates must pay a non-refundable recruitment fee online. Moreover, you can pay the fee only through online modes – Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. RRB will summarily reject applications received without the prescribed fee. Subsequently, the board will credit a partial or full refund of the examination fee (after deducting applicable bank charges) directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of candidates who actively appear in CBT-1. However, candidates whose applications face rejection or who skip CBT-1 will not receive any refund.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Candidate’s age should strictly fall between 18 to 30 years as of 01-07-2026. Furthermore, the board provides age relaxation for various reserved categories as per the details given below. If a candidate holds eligibility for relaxation on more than one basis, RRB will grant only the maximum valid relaxation (not cumulative). Conversely, the board will give no age relaxation to SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies. Lastly, there is no fixed limit on the number of attempts.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all specified eligibility conditions by the very last date of the online application (14-06-2026). Additionally, a recognized Board/University/Institute should issue the educational and technical qualification certificates. Candidates awaiting the result of their final qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.

Specifically, the post of ALP is explicitly not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). Furthermore, candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other corrective eye surgeries are strictly not eligible for this post.

Educational Qualification

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

The Ministry has successfully announced a grand total of 11,127 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot across all Railway Recruitment Boards and Zonal Railways. The board systematically distributes these across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. Notably, the board inherently includes Ex-Servicemen (XSM) vacancies in the total number of vacancies and does not add them separately.

RRB and Zone-wise Vacancy Details (Selected RRBs)

Note: Complete RRB and zone-wise vacancy details are comprehensively available in Annexure B of the official notification.

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Important Links

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Specifically, the structured selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 systematically consists of five consecutive stages. These include First Stage CBT (CBT-1), Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).

Because CBT-1 is strictly a screening test, RRB does not count its scores in the final selection panel. Instead, the board carefully prepares the final merit list on the basis of combined marks of Part-A of CBT-2 (50% weightage) and CBAT score (50% weightage). Furthermore, RRB applies a negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. However, there is no negative marking in the CBAT.

Stage 1 – First Stage CBT (CBT-1) – Screening Only

Stage 2 – Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)

Part-A Syllabus (CBT-2): Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering (Engineering Drawing, Units, Measurements, Basic Electricity, Levers, IT Literacy, etc.)

Part-B Syllabus (CBT-2) – Trade-wise Competency Test

Stage 3 – Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

Step 4 & 5 – Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)

RRB prepares the final merit list RRB-wise from the candidates who successfully qualify in the CBAT. Consequently, the board gives 50% weightage to Part-A of CBT-2 marks and 50% weightage to the CBAT score. Finally, RRB ultimately shortlists candidates equal to the exact number of vacancies for Document Verification and the Medical examination.

Tie-Breaking Rules:

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Medical Standard

The ALP designation officially holds a Medical Standard of A-1. Therefore, candidates must be physically fit in all respects with strict, uncompromising vision requirements. Furthermore, RRB strictly prohibits candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other corrective eye surgeries from applying. Lastly, candidates must successfully submit a self-screening medical declaration report on the day of the CBAT examination.

How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

Candidates must systematically submit applications online only through the official websites of the participating RRBs. Moreover, the board will not accept hard copy or offline applications under any circumstances. Keep in mind, the online portal remains active from 15-05-2026 to 14-06-2026 (23:59 hrs).

Initially, candidates must create a secure account on the RRB portal. If you created an account for the CEN notified in 2024/2025, you should use the same credentials. Additionally, you cannot modify the details filled in the “Create Account” form (including mobile number, email ID) and the RRB chosen at any stage after account creation.

Most importantly, you can apply for only one RRB and submit only one application. Consequently, multiple applications in the same or different RRBs will result in instant rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations. Furthermore, RRB strongly advises Aadhaar or DigiLocker authentication during account creation for an easier enrollment process. Finally, the system strictly captures a live photograph during the online application; it does not accept pre-existing photos.

Documents Required at the Time of Document Verification:

• Age Proof – Matriculation/ SSLC/ 10th class certificate
• Educational Qualification (Matriculation onwards) – Marksheet and Certificate
• ITI/Diploma/Degree certificate in prescribed trade/subject
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable), in the prescribed format and issued by the competent authority
• Self Screening Medical Declaration Report (Annexure VIII A & VIII B) – to be submitted on CBAT day
• NOC from current employer (if applicable, for government employees)

Therefore, we advise candidates to regularly visit the official RRB website of their chosen RRB for updates on all stages, including admit card download notifications.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions for Candidates

• First, RRB accepts only one application per candidate – multiple applications will result in rejection and permanent debarment.
• Second, candidates awaiting the result of their last scheduled qualifying examination cannot apply.
• Third, candidates who have undergone LASIK or any other corrective eye surgery do not meet eligibility for the ALP post.
• Next, your RRB selection becomes final once submitted and you cannot change it at any later date.
• Additionally, RRB will refund the examination fee only to the candidates appearing in CBT-1; absent candidates forfeit their refund.
• Furthermore, the bank will credit refunds to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account only.
• Moreover, the testing center strictly prohibits mobile phones, electronic gadgets, watches, earphones, and calculators inside the hall.
• Also, candidates must maintain the exact same signature during all stages of the recruitment process. Block/capital/disjointed letter signatures are unacceptable.
• Finally, SC/ST candidates can receive a Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass for CBT/CBAT/DV/Medical examination stages (if opted for in the application).