RRB Recruitment 2026: Hello Friends! Our team is back with one of the biggest railway job updates of the year. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies. This is a massive opportunity for technical graduates and diploma holders to join Indian Railways.
Recruitment Overview 2026
Key dates and details for the RRB ALP vacancy are provided below:
| Organization | Indian Railways – Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts |
| Application Start Date | 15-05-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Salary | ₹19,900 + Allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board.
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AND ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright, Mechanic Radio & TV, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic Diesel, Heat Engine, etc.).
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OR 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering.
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OR Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above.
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)
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Minimum Age: 18 Years.
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Maximum Age: 30 Years (For General/EWS).
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Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Medical Standard
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A-1 Standard: Candidates must be physically fit in all respects.
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Visual Standards: Distance Vision 6/6, 6/6 without glasses. Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in five stages:
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CBT 1: Screening test.
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CBT 2: Final merit ranking stage.
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CBAT: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Mandatory for ALP).
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Document Verification (DV).
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Medical Examination.
How to Apply?
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Visit the official centralized portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
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Click on “Create an Account” (If you applied for 2024/25 recruitments, use the same credentials).
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Fill in personal, educational, and Aadhaar details accurately.
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Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
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Pay the application fee (₹500 for Gen/OBC; ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-SM/Female).
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
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For any professional assistance in form filling, you can contact our team.
Important Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Apply Link : Click Here
- WhatsApp Group Link: Join Now
Note: Always check the official notification before applying. Visit activegovtjobs.com daily for the latest job alerts, results, and admit cards.