The Ministry of Railways has released a short notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27, announcing 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies to be filled this year. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will conduct the complete recruitment process and the online application process will begin on 15th May 2026 onwards at www.rrbapply.gov.in and will continue till 14th June 2026 (11:59 pm).
RRB ALP Notification 2026-27 Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), on behalf of the Ministry of Railways, has released a short notification across employment newspapers depicting the number of vacancies, registration dates, salary, and eligibility. RRB ALP New Notification 2026-27 pdf will be uploaded by 14th May 2026 at all regional websites.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is soon going to begin with the first recruitment drive for the year 2026 with RRB ALP CEN 01/2026. The brief overview of the job recruitment is discussed in the table below.
| RRB ALP Notification 2026-27 Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advt No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Application Dates | 15th May to 14th June 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (7th CPC) |
| Selection process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, DV, DME |
| Official website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27
The total number of vacancies has been announced for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 and the detailed vacancy distribution will be released along with the detailed notification. This year, 11,127 vacant posts for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) are to be filled.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
The short recruitment notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 (CEN 01/2026) has been released with the schedule for online registration. The link to apply process will be available from 15th May to 14th June 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notification Date | 16th March 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 14th May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 15th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14th June 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | To be notified |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria
If you are planning to apply for these posts, go through the RRB ALP Eligibility, Educational Qualification and Age limit discussed here.
RRB ALP Educational Qualification
The candidates who apply for the post of RRB ALP must have the following minimum educational qualifications to be eligible for the respective posts:
- Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman OR
- Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above OR
- 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering OR
- Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
- Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
The age of the applicants for the post of RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) must be within the age limit as specified between 18 to 30 years as on 01/07/2026, which means you must fall in this age group at the time of application. The candidates should have been born between the years as mentioned in the table to be eligible to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026.
RRB ALP Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | 40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
RRB ALP Selection Process 2026
RRB ALP 2026 selection process will be based on 4 rounds of exams, which are CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Document Verification. The stage-wise selection process is as follows:
- CBT 1 — 1st Stage Computer-Based Test
- CBT 2 — 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (Part A + Part B)
- CBAT — Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Psycho Test)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class- Rs. 250/- (The fee for these categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT.)
- Others- Rs. 500
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