Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) function under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, and are responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various posts in Indian Railways. RRBs were established to ensure a transparent, fair, and efficient recruitment process for selecting eligible candidates across different railway zones in India. They manage the complete recruitment cycle including notification release, online application process, examinations, document verification, and final selection of candidates for railway services.
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Railway Recruitment Boards has released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts in Indian Railways. A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates across various Railway Zones and RRBs in India. The selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-2 with an initial salary of ₹19,900 per month. Candidates aged between 18 to 30 years and possessing the required educational and technical qualifications can apply online through the official RRB websites within the prescribed dates. The recruitment process includes CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
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Please read the official notification carefully before applying. All dates are tentative and subject to change. Keep visiting the official website for latest updates.
| Post Name | Category | Min Age | Max Age | DOB Logic |
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| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | General | 18 | 30 | Age as on 01-07-2026 |
| Post Name | Subject/Section | Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | N/A | UR | 4860 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | - | OBC | 2598 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | - | EWS | 1004 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | - | SC | 1746 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | - | ST | 919 |
| Post Name | Eligibility Details |
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| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | - Age: 18 – 30 years (as on 01-07-2026) - Medical Standard: A-1 - Educational/Technical Qualification: Candidates must ensure they fulfill all prescribed educational and technical qualifications on or before the closing date for submitting the application. - Note: Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational/technical qualifications are not eligible to apply. |
- Create an account on the official RRB website (if not already created for 2024/2025 CENs).
- Authenticate identity using Digilocker or Aadhaar.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and technical details.
- Upload live photograph and running handwriting signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout.
- Public Examinations Act Bill Reference (Legislation details): https://sansad.in/legislation/bills
- Public Examinations Act Bill Gazette (Department of Personnel and Training reference): https://dopt.gov.in/whats-new
Disclaimer:- All the details mentioned above are true to the best of our research. However, for exact information, please refer to the detailed notification. In case of any confusion, the detailed notification will be considered correct. Please read the full notification before applying the form.