RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts by 14 June at rrbapply.gov.in

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts by 14 June at rrbapply.gov.in — Highlights

Important Dates

Application Fee

Eligibility & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–30 years as on 1 July 2026 — per CEN 01/2026.

SC/ST 5 years · OBC-NCL 3 years · PwBD-Gen 10 years · PwBD-OBC 13 years · PwBD-SC/ST 15 years · Ex-Servicemen per Railway rules · Departmental candidates per RRB internal rules.

Educational Qualification:

• Assistant Loco Pilot — Route A: Class 10 (Matriculation) + ITI in a relevant trade from a recognised NCVT / SCVT institute.
• Assistant Loco Pilot — Route B: Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile from a recognised polytechnic.
• Assistant Loco Pilot — Route C: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering from a recognised university.
• Medical standard: A-1 medical category — strictest Railway category. Distant vision 6/6 in both eyes (uncorrected, no glasses). Colour vision normal. No major medical issues.

Nationality: Indian citizen. Postings across all Indian Railway zones as running staff.

Selection Process

1. CBT-1 (Common Computer-Based Test) — Objective test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. Screening stage — only those who clear category-wise cut-off advance to CBT-2.
2. CBT-2 Part A + Part B — Part A: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness — counted toward final merit. Part B: Trade-specific (qualifying only at 35%, no relaxation for reserved categories).
3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) — Psychometric test for loco-running aptitude. Conducted only for candidates qualifying CBT-2. Counted toward final merit at 50%.
4. Document Verification — Class 10 marksheet + certificate, ITI / Diploma / Degree marksheet, age proof, caste / EWS / PwBD certificate, photo ID. Originals verified at RRB regional offices.
5. Medical Examination (A-1) — Strictest Railway medical category. Vision 6/6 uncorrected in both eyes, normal colour vision, no major medical conditions. Conducted at a Railway hospital. Appeal medical board available within the standard window.

Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer in CBT-1, CBT-2, and CBAT.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official portal of RRB (linked in Important Links below).
2. Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
3. Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
5. Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
6. Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
7. Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.

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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts by 14 June at rrbapply.gov.in — Analysis & Trends

What this recruitment is

RRB recruits Assistant Loco Pilot for Indian Railways through CEN 01/2026. The ALP is running staff who assists the Loco Pilot in operating diesel and electric locomotives, eventually promoted to Loco Pilot after the prescribed service. The post is at Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with basic pay ₹19,900 plus DA, HRA, Running Allowance, and Mileage Allowance. Gross monthly earnings start at ₹35,000-45,000 and rise with running duty.

Who can apply

Three eligibility routes are open:

• Route A: Class 10 (Matriculation) plus ITI in a relevant trade from NCVT / SCVT.
• Route B: Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
• Route C: B.E. / B.Tech in those four streams.

Age must be 18-30 years as on 1 July 2026. Standard reservation relaxation applies: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen per Railway rules.

How to apply

1. Open rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Click "CEN 01/2026 — Assistant Loco Pilot" and choose your RRB zone preference.
3. Register with name, email, mobile number, date of birth, and category. Verify via OTP.
4. Log in, fill the application: qualification, ITI / Diploma / Degree details, percentage, and trade.
5. Upload photograph, signature, ID proof, and category certificates per the upload specifications.
6. Pay the fee: ₹500 (General / OBC / EWS) or ₹250 (SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women / Transgender / Minorities / EBC) by 16 June 2026 via UPI / Net Banking / Card.
7. Submit, save the final printout, and use the modification window (17-26 June 2026) for corrections if needed.

Selection process and 2026 change

Selection has five stages: CBT-1 → CBT-2 (Part A + Part B) → CBAT → Document Verification → Medical (A-1). The big change in 2026 is the final-merit formula: 50% CBT-2 Part A + 50% CBAT, against the earlier 70/30 split. CBT-2 Part B is qualifying only at 35% (no reserved-category relaxation), so trade preparation is mandatory regardless of merit weight. Negative marking is 1/3 mark in CBT-1, CBT-2, and CBAT.

Important dates

• 15 May 2026: Online applications open.
• 14 June 2026: Last date to apply.
• 16 June 2026: Last date for fee payment.
• 17-26 June 2026: Application modification window (tentative).
• 1 July 2026: Age reckoning date.

For other Railway recruitments, see the RRB NTPC 2026 page and the RRB NTPC UG Admit Card 2026 tracker.

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