RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Notification Out – 11,127 Posts

Updated May 21, 2026 6: 24 PMMay 21, 2026 06:24 PM

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 notification for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts. The application process is online, and candidates can apply through the official railway recruitment portal.

Organization Name Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Organization NameRailway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Advertisement No.CEN No. 01/2026
Post NameAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
DepartmentMinistry of Railways, Government of India (Various Zonal Railways)
Total Vacancies11127 (All RRBs combined)
Pay ScaleLevel-2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix; Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/-
Medical StandardA-1 (Stringent vision and physical fitness standards; Lasik surgery candidates NOT eligible)
Application ModeOnline only (via official RRB websites)
Selection ModeCBT-1 (75 marks) + CBT-2 (Part A: 100 marks + Part B: 75 marks qualifying) + CBAT + Document Verification + Medical Examination
Suitability for PwBDNot Suitable
Official WebsiteRefer RRB-wise websites listed below (e.g., www.rrbald.gov.in, www.rrbmumbai.gov.in, etc.)

Department-wise Vacancy

CategoryNo. of Posts
UR (Unreserved)4860
SC (Scheduled Caste)1746
ST (Scheduled Tribe)919
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)2598
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)1004
Total11127
Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) – included in above total1115

Educational Qualification Details

  • Educational Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC

Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit / Relaxation
General (UR) & EWS18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years relaxation (max 33 years)
SC & ST5 years relaxation (max 35 years)
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)3 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)6 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST)8 years after deduction of length of service from age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – UR & EWSMaximum 40 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – OBC (NCL)Maximum 43 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – SC & STMaximum 45 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (UR & EWS)Maximum 35 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL)Maximum 38 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC & ST)Maximum 40 years of age

Application Fee – Organization Name 2026

EventDate
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News21/03/2026
Opening of Online Application Portal15-05-2026 (00:00 Hrs.)
Last Date for Online Application Submission14-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment16-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Modification Window for Application Corrections17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Age Calculated As On01-07-2026
CBT-1 / CBT-2 / CBAT DateTo be notified on official RRB websites

Selection Process – Organization Name 2026

  • Selection Process

How to apply for Organization Name Recruitment (Option B – Matriculation + Diploma/Degree in Engineering) Jobs

How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News21/03/2026
Opening of Online Application Portal15-05-2026 (00:00 Hrs.)
Last Date for Online Application Submission14-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment16-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Modification Window for Application Corrections17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Age Calculated As On01-07-2026
CBT-1 / CBT-2 / CBAT DateTo be notified on official RRB websites

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