The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have officially released the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 Notification through Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026. A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across different railway zones in India.
Candidates who are interested in securing a government railway job can submit their applications online through the official RRB websites.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 11,127 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot post across various railway zones. The detailed RRB-wise and zone-wise vacancy distribution is below:
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 62 | 22 | 11 | 38 | 14 | 147 | 15 |
| Ajmer | NWR + WCR | 318 | 115 | 59 | 174 | 52 | 718 | 72 |
| Prayagraj | NCR + NR | 346 | 60 | 38 | 107 | 59 | 610 | 60 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 80 | 31 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 200 | 20 |
| Bhopal | WCR + WR | 209 | 82 | 23 | 123 | 16 | 453 | 45 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 370 | 120 | 58 | 176 | 77 | 801 | 80 |
| Bilaspur | CR + SECR | 215 | 77 | 38 | 140 | 52 | 522 | 52 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 56 | 39 | 23 | 49 | 20 | 187 | 19 |
| Chennai | SR | 93 | 24 | 14 | 41 | 14 | 186 | 19 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 28 | 11 | 37 | 17 | 12 | 105 | 10 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 272 | 109 | 63 | 164 | 68 | 676 | 68 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 158 | 58 | 30 | 110 | 44 | 400 | 40 |
| Kolkata | ER + SER | 415 | 154 | 87 | 129 | 56 | 841 | 84 |
| Malda | ER + SER | 226 | 84 | 42 | 151 | 56 | 559 | 56 |
| Mumbai | CR + SCR + WR | 336 | 219 | 106 | 380 | 152 | 1193 | 120 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 18 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 42 | 4 |
| Patna | ECR | 41 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 103 | 10 |
| Ranchi | ECR + SER | 472 | 233 | 105 | 363 | 127 | 1300 | 130 |
| Secunderabad | ECoR + SCR | 625 | 209 | 102 | 390 | 94 | 1420 | 143 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 243 | 90 | 46 | 161 | 60 | 600 | 60 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 28 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 64 | 7 |
| Grand Total | — | 4611 | 1767 | 913 | 2828 | 1008 | 11127 | 1114 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and technical qualifications from a recognized board, institute, or university before the closing date of application submission.
- Matriculation/SSLC with ITI in relevant trades from NCVT/SCVT.
- Matriculation/SSLC with completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trades.
- 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
- *Engineering Degree in the above disciplines is also acceptable.
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age limits are:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
#Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules
Medical Standards for ALP
- Candidates applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot post must fulfill strict medical fitness standards under category A-1.
The important dates and application fee details for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 are provided below for candidates’ reference.
| RRB ALP 2026: Important Dates | RRB ALP 2026: Application Fee |
|---|---|
|
Notification Release: 21.03.2026 Application Start Date: 15.05.2026 Last Date to Apply: 14.06.2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 16.06.2026 Correction Window: 17–26 June 2026 Admit Card: Before Exam CBT Exam Date: To Be Announced **All information is subject to verification** |
General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 SC / ST / Female / ESM / EBC: ₹250 Fee Refund: ₹400 for Gen/OBC/EWS & ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/ESM/EBC after CBT-1 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment includes the following stages:
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Negative marking of one-third marks will apply in CBT-1 and CBT-2.
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How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official RRB website of your chosen region.
- Create a registration account using mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Candidates are allowed to apply for only one RRB. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for candidates preparing for railway government jobs in India. With more than 11,000 vacancies, attractive salary benefits, and nationwide recruitment, this notification is expected to attract a large number of applicants. Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification and complete their application process before the deadline.