🚆 Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – 11127 Posts | CEN 01/2026 Notification OUT
Indian Railways has released an indicative notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 01/2026. A total of 11127 vacancies have been announced.
- Organization: Indian Railways
- Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Total Vacancies: 11127
- Pay Level: Level-2
- Initial Salary: ₹19,900
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Release | 16 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age calculation date: 01 July 2026
- Age relaxation as per Government rules
Educational Qualification
- ITI in relevant trade OR
- Engineering Diploma in related field
📝 Selection Process
- CBT-1 (Computer Based Test – Stage 1)
- CBT-2 (Computer Based Test – Stage 2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Note: CBT-1 is qualifying in nature and not counted in final merit.
📊 CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 75 |
| Total Marks | 75 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
📊 CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Part-B | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Part-A: Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering
Part-B: Trade-related technical questions (Qualifying – 35%)
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
🧠 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- No negative marking
- Minimum T-score: 42 in each test battery
- Final Merit: 70% CBT-2 Part-A + 30% CBAT
💰 Salary Details
Selected candidates will be placed in Level-2 Pay Matrix with Initial Basic Pay ₹19,900 + Allowances.
🖥 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: rrbapply.gov.in
- Register/Login
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Submit before 14 June 2026
Apply Online Between: 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026
