RRB ALP recruitment 2026: Indian Railways has started the online registration process for recruitment to the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN No. 01/2026. Eligible candidates can apply for the recruitment drive through the official portal, RRB Apply Portal.The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across various railway zones in the country through different Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).According to the schedule, the application process began on May 15, 2026, and candidates can submit their online forms till June 14, 2026.
RRB ALP recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot posts must possess an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate or an engineering diploma in the relevant discipline.The minimum age required to apply is 18 years, while the upper age limit is 30 years as on July 1, 2026. Reserved category candidates will be eligible for age relaxation as per government norms.Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-2 with an initial basic salary of ₹19,900 per month, along with other allowances applicable under railway rules.
Railway zones participating in recruitment
The recruitment process will be handled by multiple Railway Recruitment Boards, including Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi and Secunderabad, among others.
Selection process
The selection process for RRB ALP recruitment 2026 will consist of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)-1
- Computer Based Test (CBT)-2
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT-1 will include 75 objective-type questions from Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. The exam duration will be 60 minutes.As per the marking scheme, one-third mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
CBT-2 and aptitude test details
CBT-2 will be divided into two parts. Part-A will contain 100 questions, while Part-B will consist of 75 technical trade-related questions. Candidates will be required to secure at least 35 per cent marks in Part-B.Candidates shortlisted after CBT-2 will have to appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test, where securing a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery will be mandatory.The final merit list will be prepared by giving 50 per cent weightage each to CBT-2 Part-A scores and CBAT performance.
How to apply for RRB ALP recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the application process:
- Visit the official website at RRB Apply
- Click on the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment link
- Register using the required details
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference
Direct link here.Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official portal for updates regarding the detailed notification, examination schedule and admit card release.
