840944 Applications Filled for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026, Check Zone-wise Form Fill Up Data

The application window for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Recruitment 2026 under CEN 01/2026 has seen massive participation from candidates across the country. As per the official RRB notice, a total of 840,944 forms have been filled against 11,127 vacancies, working out to an overall average of nearly 76 applications per post. With zone-wise competition varying sharply – from as low as 22 forms per post in Malda to over 150 in Gorakhpur – aspirants now have a clear early picture of where the fight for a seat will be toughest and where their odds are comparatively better.

RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Zone-wise Form Fill Up Data

Around 8.4 lakh candidates have submitted their applications for RRB ALP 2026 CEN 01/2026 against 11,127 vacancies, with the Malda RRB zone recording the toughest competition at just 21.95 forms per post.

Which RRB Zones have Toughest Competition for RRB ALP 01/2026?

Malda, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar have emerged as the toughest zones for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026, each drawing an extremely high volume of applications relative to the vacancies on offer:

• Malda: Just 559 vacancies against 12,268 forms — only about 22 candidates per post, marking it the most competitive zone this cycle.
• Kolkata: 841 vacancies against 27,352 forms, at roughly 33 candidates per post.
• Bhubaneswar: 801 vacancies against 38,047 forms, at around 48 candidates per post.

Which RRB Zones Have Comparatively Lower Competition?

At the other end, a few zones have seen a much higher pile-up of applications per vacancy:

• Gorakhpur: 105 vacancies against 15,902 forms — over 151 candidates competing for every post, the highest ratio in this cycle.
• Chandigarh: 187 vacancies against 25,287 forms, at around 135 candidates per post.
• Chennai: 186 vacancies against 24,045 forms, at nearly 129 candidates per post.