RRBALP Recruitment 2026: Indian Railways has started the online registration process for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post under CEN No. 01/2026. Eligible candidates can apply for the recruitment drive through the official portal, RRB Apply Portal.A recruitment drive is being conducted to fill up a total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts in various railway zones of the country. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).As per the schedule the application process started on 15th May 2026 and candidates can submit their online forms till 14th June 2026.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for Assistant Loco Pilot posts must have Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Certificate or Engineering Diploma in relevant field.The minimum age required to apply is 18 years, while the upper age limit is 30 years as on 1 July 2026. Reserved category candidates will be eligible for age relaxation as per government norms.Selected candidates will be posted under Pay Level-II with an initial basic pay of ₹19,900 per month, along with other applicable allowances as per Railway Rules.
Railway Zones participating in recruitment
The recruitment process will be handled by various 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 steps:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)-1
- Computer Based Test (CBT)-2
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
CBT-1 will consist of 75 objective type questions from Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. The duration of the exam will be 60 minutes.As per the marking scheme, one third mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
CBT-2 and aptitude test details
CBT-2 will be divided into two parts. Part-A will have 100 questions, while Part-B will have 75 technical trading questions. Candidates must secure at least 35% marks in Part B.After CBT-2 shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Computer Based Aptitude Test, where minimum T-score of 42 is mandatory in each test battery.The final merit list will be prepared by giving 50% weightage to CBT-2 Part-A score and CBAT performance.
how Apply for RRB ALP. Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the following steps to complete the application process:
- Check the official website on RRB Apply
- Click on Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment link.
- Register using required details.
- Fill 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 HereCandidates are advised to visit official portal regularly for updates regarding detailed notification, exam schedule and release of admit card.
