RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Exam Dates Out

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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: CBT-1 Exam Dates Announced for 11,127 Posts

Welcome to ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially announced the examination schedule for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 01/2026). As per the official notice, the 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) will be conducted across various exam centres nationwide from 03 November to 05 November 2026.
Meta Description: RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 Out: Railway Recruitment Board announces CBT 1 exam dates from 03 to 05 November 2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN 01/2026. Check city intimation slip & call letter release schedule.

Quick Overview Table

Particulars Details
Recruitment Authority Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Notice Number CEN No. 01/2026
Post Name Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies 11,127 Posts
Pay Level Level-2 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Exam Stage 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
Mode of Examination Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
CBT-1 Exam Dates 03, 04, and 05 November 2026
Official Website rrbapply.gov.in

Important Dates & Exam Schedule

Event Date
Official Exam Date Notice Release September 2026
CBT-1 Examination Dates 03 November to 05 November 2026
City Intimation Slip & Travel Pass (SC/ST) 10 Days before the exam date (From 24 October 2026)
E-Call Letter (Admit Card) Download 4 Days before exam date (From 30 October 2026)

RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Pattern

The 1st Stage CBT is screening in nature with a duration of 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe):
  • Total Questions: 75 Multiple Choice Questions (75 Marks)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Subject / Section Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Mathematics 20 20
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25
General Science (10th Standard Level) 20 20
General Awareness on Current Affairs 10 10
Total 75 Questions 75 Marks
(Note: Candidates scoring equal to 15 times the notified community-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for CBT-2 based on normalized marks in CBT-1).

Selection Process

The complete selection process for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment consists of:
  1. First Stage CBT (CBT-1): Screening test.
  2. Second Stage CBT (CBT-2): Part A (determines merit) + Part B (Qualifying Trade Test).
  3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Psychological test for qualifying candidates.
  4. Document Verification (DV) & A-1 Standard Medical Examination.

Important Instructions for Exam Day

  • Aadhaar Biometric Verification: Mandatory Aadhaar-based biometric authentication will be carried out at exam centres before entry. Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card or official e-Aadhaar.
  • Exam City Slip: The city intimation slip will be activated 10 days before the exam, allowing candidates to check their exam date and city.
  • Admit Card & ID Proof: Candidates must carry a clear printed copy of their e-Call Letter, valid original photo identity proof, and recent passport-size photographs to the examination center.

Step-by-Step How to Check RRB ALP Exam Notice & Admit Card

  1. Visit the central railway portal at rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB portal.
  2. Locate the notice section for “CEN No. 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot)”.
  3. Click on the link for “CBT-1 Examination Schedule Notice” to verify your shift and guidelines.
  4. When the admit card link is activated, log in with your Registration Number and User Password / Date of Birth.
  5. Download your e-Call letter and take a clear printout for the exam day.

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