Railway Recruitment Board has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. The online application process has started from 15 May 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their application forms until 14 June 2026. As per the official notification, the minimum age limit is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria, important dates, and other complete details of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 before applying.
| Commission | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancy | 11127 |
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| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
RRB ALP Notification : Vacancy Details
| Zone | Number of Posts |
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| Central Railway | 1,400 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1,625 |
| Eastern Railway | 608 |
| North Central Railway | 457 |
| Northeast Railway | 105 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 1,276 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| Northwestern Railway | 600 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| Southeast Central Railway | 200 |
| Southeastern Railway | 1,531 |
| Southern Railway | 250 |
| Southwestern Railway | 200 |
| West Central Railway | 541 |
| Western Railway | 214 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works | 06 |
| Total | 11,127 |
Phase 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
| Feature | Description |
| Selection Ratio | Approximately 8 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted based on CBT-2 (Part-A) marks. |
| Eligibility Criteria | Mandatory to pass CBT-2 Part-B (Trade Test) to be eligible for CBAT. |
| Medical Requirement | Must produce the original Self Screening Medical Declaration (Vision Certificate); entry is prohibited without it. |
| Qualifying Marks | Minimum 42 T-Score required in each ‘Test Battery’ (Section) for all categories. |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking in the CBAT. |
| Exam Languages | Available in English and Hindi only. |
| Mandatory Passing | Candidates must pass every section of the CBAT separately to qualify for final selection. |
RRB ALP Notification : Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official website of Railway Recruitment Board.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “RRB ALP Recruitment 2026” application link.
Step 3: Complete the new registration by entering basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, and other required information.
Step 4: After registration, log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Step 5: Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
Step 6: Upload the required documents including your passport-size photograph, signature, and other necessary certificates in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
Step 8: Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.
Step 9: Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Some Important Links
Apply Online | Click Here |
Check Official Notification | Click Here |
Railway RRB ALP Official Website | Click Here |
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