RRB ALP 2026: Notification Out, 11127 Vacancy
Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai · Advertisement No. CEN No.: 01/2026
RRB ALP 2026 is a recruitment for 11,127 vacancies notified by Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai. Applications closed on 14 Jun 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 11,127 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: CEN No.: 01/2026
- Application Dates: 15 May 2026 to 14 Jun 2026 Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹250 to ₹500 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation/10th pass with ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trades, or a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the specified disciplines, as prescribed in Annexure-A. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01 Jul 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) +3 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: First Stage CBT (CBT-1) → Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: First Stage CBT (CBT-1), Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Part-A, Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Part-B — 3 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2; there shall be no negative marking in the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 3 subjects — Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science Syllabus
Recruitment details
Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, issued CEN No. 01/2026.
The recruitment is for Assistant Loco Pilot posts under all RRBs.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11127 | Level-2, initial pay Rs. 19900 |
What you should do now
The application window opens on 15 May 2026. Check your qualification, age, and medical eligibility first.
Keep your application details ready before applying. Submit the form by 14 June 2026.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
RRB ALP 2026 has 11,127 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 |
Important Dates
Check every date before you submit your application or pay the fee.
Every date Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai printed for RRB ALP 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Opening date and time of online application submission | 15 May 2026 |
| Closing date and time of online application submission | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Last date for application fee payment for the submitted applications | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Dates for modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee | 17.06.2026 to 26.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs.) |
Application Fee
The fee depends on your category. Bank charges will be deducted from refunds.
| Category | Fee | Refund rule |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except specified categories | Rs 500 | Rs 400 refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT, after bank charges |
| SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | Rs 250 | Fee refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT, after bank charges |
Application fee for RRB ALP 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC | ₹500 | Rs 400 shall be refunded, deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. |
| SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or EBC | ₹250 | Refundable, deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. |
Eligibility
Your age must be between 18 and 30 years as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
You must have the prescribed minimum educational or technical qualification for Assistant Loco Pilot.
The qualification must be from a recognized Board, Institute, or University by the closing date.
You cannot apply if you are waiting for your final results.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 30 years old as on 01 Jul 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 35 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years | 33 years |
Educational Qualification
Matriculation/10th pass with ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trades, or a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the specified disciplines, as prescribed in Annexure-A.
Candidates must already possess the prescribed educational/technical qualification by the closing date; candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
Exam Pattern
Selection has five stages. You must complete each required stage.
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
| Stage | Questions | Marks or duration |
|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 | 75 | 75 marks, 60 minutes |
| CBT-2 Part-A | 100 | 90 minutes |
| CBT-2 Part-B | 75 | 60 minutes |
| CBAT | Not stated | Not stated |
CBT-2 has 175 questions and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes in total.
CBT-2 shortlisting is 15 times the vacancies notified against each RRB.
First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective-type multiple-choice questions | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Part-A
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | 100 | — | 90 minutes |
Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Part-B
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-B | 75 | — | 60 minutes |
Selection Process
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Syllabus
Mathematics
Topics include number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, percentages, mensuration, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Mental Ability
Topics include analogies, series, coding and decoding, relationships, syllogism, directions, and analytical reasoning.
General Science
General Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences at 10th standard level.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
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- Exam Date
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- Result
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- Answer Key
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Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot across all RRBs | 11127 |
| CBT-2 shortlisting rate | 15 times the vacancies notified for each RRB |
| CBT-1 questions | 75 |
| CBT-1 maximum marks | 75 |
| CBT-1 duration | 60 minutes |
| CBT-2 total questions | 175 |
| CBT-2 total duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| CBAT negative marking | There shall be no negative marking |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies are available?
There are 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies.
When does the RRB ALP 2026 application start?
Online applications start on 15 May 2026 at 00:00 Hrs.
What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 June 2026 at 23:59 Hrs.
What is the RRB ALP age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026.
What is the RRB ALP application fee?
The fee is Rs 500 for most candidates and Rs 250 for specified categories.
How we know this
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- Tracked since 24 Aug 2026 — 3 changes recorded to this recruitment, the latest on 28 Aug 2026.
- 3 official links checked — 3 working.
- Last checked against the source on 28 Aug 2026 — the day this recruitment last moved, not the day this page was last rebuilt.
Documents this page was read from
- Official notice — rrbajmer.gov.inGovernment hostRead 23 Aug 2026
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