Job Description
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 with 11,127 openings. The detailed notification was published on 14 May 2026. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 18 to 30 years and hold Matriculation + ITI or Diploma/Degree in Engineering can now submit their online applications from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026.
RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts Overview
Registration Date
15 May 2026 –
14 Jun 2026
Salary
Level-2, Rs. 19,900/-
Vacancies
11127
Eligibility
Matriculation + ITI or Diploma/Degree in Engineering
Application Link
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
| UR | 4860 |
| SC | 1746 |
| ST | 919 |
| OBC | 2598 |
| EWS | 1004 |
| Total | 11127 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an account using Aadhaar/DigiLocker authentication.
- Fill in the application form with required details.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
- Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.
Application Fee
Rs. 500/- for General/OBC; Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC. Refundable upon appearing in CBT-1.
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.
Selection Process
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Exam Pattern
- CBT-1: 75 Questions, 60 Minutes, Objective MCQ.
- CBT-2: Part-A (100 Marks) and Part-B (75 Marks, Qualifying).
- Negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2.
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Organization
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have initiated the fee refund process for candidates who appeared in the CBT-1 for the NTPC (Graduate) exam (CEN 05/2024). Candidates who faced failed transactions due to incorrect bank details can rectify their information through the official portal.
