RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Railway Board To Begin Registration For 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts From This Date At rrbapply.gov.in; Details Here

RRB ALP 2026 Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026, marking the start of a massive recruitment drive for Assistant Loco Pilots across Indian Railways. This year, the board has announced a total of 11,127 vacancies, offering a significant opportunity for engineering diploma holders, ITI-certified candidates, and degree holders to join the national carrier in a Level-2 technical role.

This announcement follows the ongoing 2025 recruitment cycle (CEN 01/2025), which saw 9,970 vacancies. With over 22 lakh aspirants typically applying for these roles, the competition remains high. The detailed notification outlines everything from zone-wise vacancies to the multi-stage selection process, emphasizing that the registration will be hosted exclusively on the unified portal, www.rrbapply.gov.in.

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RRB ALP 2026 Overview & Important Dates

Aspiring candidates should keep a close watch on the official timeline to ensure they do not miss the application deadline. Below is the summarized schedule for the 2026 cycle:

Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Loco Pilot

To apply for the CEN 01/2026 recruitment, candidates must satisfy the following age and educational requirements:

Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (Relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms).

Educational Qualification:

-Matriculation/SSLC (10th Pass) PLUS

-ITI from recognized institutions in relevant trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, etc.) OR

-3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering OR

-B.E./B.Tech Degree in the aforementioned engineering streams.

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Steps to Apply Online for RRB ALP 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their application on the official portal once the link is activated:

1. Visit the official application website: www.rrbapply.gov.in.

2. Click on the "Apply" button and select "Create an Account."

3. Fill in basic details (Name, DOB, Aadhaar, Mobile, Email) to generate login credentials.

4. Log in and select the relevant CEN 01/2026 notification.

5. Fill in the detailed application form, including educational qualifications and zonal preferences.

6. Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photograph, Signature, SC/ST certificate if applicable).

7. Pay the application fee online to finalize the submission and print the receipt.

Comprehensive Selection Process

The selection for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot involves a multi-stage evaluation to ensure both technical and psychological fitness:

Stage I: CBT-1: A screening test to shortlist candidates based on merit.

Stage II: CBT-2: Includes Part-A (merit-deciding) and Part-B (qualifying trade test).

Stage III: CBAT: Computer-Based Aptitude Test designed to test mental alertness.

Stage IV: Document Verification (DV): Verification of all original certificates.

Stage V: Medical Examination: Strict A1 standard medical fitness test.

RRB ALP Vacancy Breakdown (Reference Previous Cycle)

While the zone-wise breakdown for the 11,127 vacancies of 2026 will be detailed in the May 15 notification, candidates can refer to the previous cycle's allocation for a general idea of distribution:

Note: For any technical assistance during the application process, candidates can contact the help desk at rrbhelp@csc.gov.in or call 0172-565-3333 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.