Organization: Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways)
Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Notification No.: CEN 01/2026
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Level: Level-2 (7th CPC)
Mode of Application: Online
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released CEN 01/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across India. The ALP works under the Loco Pilot (Train Driver) and plays a key role in operating and maintaining trains.
| Government of India(Ministry of Railways) Railway Recruitment Boards Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) https://dailynaukrisuchna.com/ | |||||||||
| IMPORTANT DATES | APPLICATION FEE | ||||||||
| Opening Date of Application : 15/05/2026 Closing Date of Application : 14/06/2026(23:59PM) | General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT-1) SC/ST/Female/ExSM/EBC: ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT-1) | ||||||||
| Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026) Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 30 years Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen and other as per Government of India rules. | |||||||||
| Vacancy Details Total Vacancies (All Railways): 11,127 | |||||||||
| Salary Details Pay Level: Level-2 (7th CPC) Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900/- | |||||||||
| Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Pay Level: Level-2 (7th CPC) Initial Salary: ₹19,900/- Medical Standard: A-1 Other Allowances: As per Railway rules | |||||||||
| Educational Qualification Candidates must have required technical qualification (ITI/Diploma/Degree) from a recognized institute. Final-year appearing candidates are NOT eligible. Medical Fitness Must meet strict A-1 medical standards: Vision: 6/6 without glasses No color blindness Candidates who underwent LASIK surgery are not eligible. As per detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) | |||||||||
| Application Process Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY Official website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in Candidates must ensure: All details are correctly filled Documents are uploaded properly Final submission before deadline | |||||||||
| Important Instructions Aadhaar Verification Required Candidates are advised to verify Aadhaar details before applying Name & DOB must match with Class 10 certificate Biometric Authentication Aadhaar-based biometric verification (fingerprint) will be used during recruitment Indicative Notification This is only a preliminary notice Detailed notification (CEN 01/2026) will be released later Strict Compliance Final selection will follow official detailed notification rules | |||||||||
| Selection Process The recruitment process consists of 5 stages: CBT-1 (Screening Test) CBT-2 (Main Exam) CBAT (Aptitude Test) Document Verification (DV) Medical Examination (ME) | |||||||||
| Exam Pattern CBT-1 (Stage 1) Duration: 60 minutes, Questions: 75, Subjects: Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science ,General Awareness Negative Marking: 1/3 👉 Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 40% OBC/SC: 30% ST: 25% CBT-2 (Stage 2) Total Questions: 175,Duration: 2.5 hours Part A (100 Questions) Maths, Reasoning, Science & Engineering Part B (75 Questions) Trade-based (ITI/Engineering discipline) Qualifying in nature (Minimum 35%) 👉 Only Part A marks count for merit CBAT (Aptitude Test)(stage-3) No negative marking Minimum T-score: 42 in each section Weightage: CBT-2 Part A: 70% CBAT: 30% Document Verification (DV)(stage-4) Verification of: Educational certificates Identity proof Category certificates Medical Examination(stage-5) Final stage Must meet Railway medical standards (very strict for ALP) 🏆Final Merit List Based on: CBT-2 (Part A) marks Performance in CBAT CBT-1 marks are NOT included Candidates must clear all stages to get final selection | |||||||||
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |||||||||
| Link to Apply Online | Click Here | ||||||||
| Download Notification | Click Here | ||||||||
| Official Website | Click Here | ||||||||
Important FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in RRB ALP 2026?
Ans. The recruitment has 11,127 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot across Indian Railways.
Q2. What is the application mode for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The application process is online only through the official RRB website.
Q3. What is the application fee for ALP 2026?
Ans. General/OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT-1)
SC/ST/Female/Other reserved categories: ₹250 (full refund after CBT-1)
Q4. What is the age limit for Assistant Loco Pilot?
Ans. Candidates must be 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Q5. What is the salary of an ALP in Indian Railways?
Ans. The initial basic pay is ₹19,900 (Level-2) plus allowances as per government norms.
Q6. What is the selection process for RRB ALP 2026?
Ans. The selection stages include:CBT-1,CBT-2. CBAT (Aptitude Test)Medical Examination, Document Verification, medical Examination
Q7. Is there negative marking in RRB ALP exams?
Ans. Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in CBT exams.
Q8. Is CBT-1 marks counted in final merit?
Ans. No, CBT-1 is only a screening test and its marks are not included in the final merit list.
Q9. What is CBAT in ALP recruitment?
Ans. CBAT is a Computer-Based Aptitude Test that evaluates mental ability, decision-making, and reaction time. It is mandatory for ALP post.
Q10. What qualification is required for ALP?
Ans. Candidates must have technical qualifications (ITI/Diploma) as per the detailed notification.
Q11. Is Aadhaar mandatory for application?
Ans. Yes, Aadhaar is required for identity verification and biometric authentication during the recruitment process.
Q12. When will the detailed notification be released?
Ans. This is an indicative notice. The detailed notification will be released soon on official RRB websites.
Q13. Can final-year students apply for ALP?
Ans. Generally, candidates must have completed the required qualification before the last date of application.
Q14. How will I get fee refund?
Ans. The fee will be refunded after appearing in CBT-1, directly to your bank account.
Q15. What is the medical requirement for ALP?
Ans. Candidates must meet strict railway medical standards, especially related to vision and physical