Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026): Exam Date for 11127 Posts

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026

RRB Advt. No. CEN 01/2026 – Short Details of Notification

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 for 11,127 posts. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can check the RRB ALP Application Status and Exam Date through the links provided below.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee Refund After Appearing in Stage-I Exam

• UR / OBC / EWS: ₹400/- refund
• SC / ST / PH / Female: ₹250/- refund
• The refund is applicable after appearing in the Stage-I examination as per the recruitment rules.

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.

Age Limit

Age Limit as on 01/07/2026

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per Railway Recruitment Board RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 rules.

RRB ALP Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 11,127 Posts

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Eligibility 2026

Candidates should fulfill one of the following educational qualifications:

• Class 10th / Matriculation with ITI from NCVT / SCVT in trades including:
  • Fitter
  • Electrician
  • Instrument Mechanic
  • Millwright / Maintenance Mechanic
  • Mechanic Radio and TV
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Mechanic Motor Vehicle
  • Wireman
  • Tractor Mechanic
  • Armature and Coil Winder
  • Mechanic Diesel
  • Heat Engine
  • Turner
  • Machinist
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

OR

• Class 10th with Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering.

OR

• BE / B.Tech Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering.

For complete eligibility and trade-wise qualification details, candidates should read the official notification.

RRB ALP Zone-Wise Vacancy

The RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 recruitment contains vacancies across different Railway zones. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for complete zone-wise and category-wise vacancy details.

How to Fill RRB ALP Online Form 2026

Candidates should follow these steps while applying:

1. Railway Recruitment Board released the Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Recruitment under CEN 01/2026.
2. The online application process was conducted from 15/05/2026 to 14/06/2026.
3. Read the complete RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 notification carefully before applying.
4. Check and collect all required documents, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details and other basic information.
5. Keep scanned copies of the required photograph, signature and ID proof ready.
6. Carefully check the application preview and all entered details before final submission.
7. Complete the application fee payment, wherever applicable.
8. After final submission, take a printout or save a copy of the application form for future reference.

How to Check RRB ALP Application Status 2026

Candidates who applied for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 can check their application status through the official RRB application portal.

The application status was made available from 22 August 2026. Candidates should log in using the required credentials to check their application status and related examination information.

RRB ALP Exam Date 2026

The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot CEN 01/2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted from:

03 November 2026 to 05 November 2026

Candidates should regularly check their application status and official RRB updates for information regarding the exam city, travel authority and admit card.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Note

Candidates should carefully check the official RRB ALP notification for complete trade-wise eligibility, zone-wise vacancies, examination scheme and selection process. Candidates should also keep checking the official portal for the release of the exam city information and admit card.