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

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recruiteralert16 March 2026
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Railway Recruitment Boards has released the notification for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. Check Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy 2026 details, eligibility, age limit, and apply link on or before 14 June 2026.

RRB ALP Notification 2026 Overview

OrganizationRailway Recruitment Boards
Post NameAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancy11,127
Who Can ApplyIndian Citizens
Location
Qualification
SalaryRs. 19900 – 63200 PM
Last Date14 June 2026
Apply ModeOnline
Important Dates
  • Start Date 15 May 2026
  • Last Date 14 June 2026
  • Exam Date Notify Soon
Application Fee
  • General/ OBC/ EWSRs. 500 (Rs. 400 Refundable After CBT I)
  • SC/ ST/ Female/ ESM/ EBC/ PwDRs. 250 (Rs. 250 Refundable After CBT I)
  • Payment Mode Online
RRB ALP Age Limit (as on 14 June 2026)

Candidate must have been born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2007 (UR & EWS).

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST Candidates – 5 Years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates – 3 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen – 3 to 8 Years (based on category and service length)
  • Pwd – 10 Years

Category Wise Vacancy

Post Name UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 4116 1716 858 2289 991 9970
Detailed Eligibility for RRB ALP
  • Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Electrician/ Instrument Mechanic/ Millwright/ Maintenance Mechanic/ Mechanic (Radio & TV)/ Electronics Mechanic/ Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)/ Wireman/ Tractor Mechanic/ Armature & Coil Winder/ Mechanic (Diesel)/ Heat Engine/ Turner/ Machinist/ Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic.

    OR Matriculation/ SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above.

    OR Matriculation/ SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering OR combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.

    Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.

Selection Process for RRB ALP
  • First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
  • Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
  • Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
  • Document Verification (DV)
  • Medical Examination (ME)

Medical Standards:

Medical Standard General Fitness Vision Standards
A-1 Physically fit in all respects Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D).

Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.

Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

 

  • Note: Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error, are not eligible for the post of ALP.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026

First Stage CBT (CBT-1):

Subject Questions Duration Negative Marking
Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness 75 60 Minutes 1/3rd Mark for each wrong answer

 

Second Stage CBT (CBT-2):

Part Subjects Questions Duration Negative Marking
Part-A Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering 100 90 Minutes 1/3rd Mark for each wrong answer
Part-B Relevant Trade Subject (Qualifying Test) 75 60 Minutes 1/3rd Mark for each wrong answer

RRB ALP Syllabus 2026

CBT-1 Syllabus:

  • Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
  • Mental Ability: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
  • General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
  • General Awareness: Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subject of importance.
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
1
Candidates must visit the official website https://indianrailways.gov.in/.
2
On the homepage, navigate to the Recruitment / Career section.
3
Find the notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and read it carefully.
4
Click on the "Apply Online" link and register yourself.
5
Fill in the required details like Personal Info, Education, etc.
6
Upload scanned copies of Photo, Signature, and other documents.
7
Pay the applicable fee via Online mode.
8
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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