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RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Increased to 14,627 Posts | 3,500 New ALP Vacancies Added

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  • Updated September 30, 2026 09:49 AM
  • by J Nandhini
  • The Railway Board has increased the number of vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026). As per the latest notice issued by the Ministry of Railways, an additional 3,500 ALP vacancies have been approved after reviewing the vacancy position.
  • Earlier, the Railway Recruitment Boards had announced 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot posts under Pay Level 2. After this enhancement, the total number of RRB ALP vacancies has increased to 14,627 posts.
  • The additional vacancies will be distributed among different railway zones according to the approved zone-wise allocation.
  • Download RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
  • RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Increased Notification

RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 Notice Details

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting BodyRailway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
DepartmentMinistry of Railways
Post NameAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
RecruitmentRRB ALP Recruitment 2026
CEN NumberCEN 01/2026
Earlier Vacancies11,127 Posts
Additional Vacancies Added3,500 Posts
Total Vacancies14,627 Posts
Pay LevelLevel 2
Notice Date29 September 2026

RRB ALP Additional Vacancy 2026 Zone Wise Distribution

Railway ZoneAdditional ALP Vacancies
ECoR (East Coast Railway)450
ECR (East Central Railway)500
SCR (South Central Railway)700
SECR (South East Central Railway)200
SER (South Eastern Railway)790
Metro (Kolkata Metro)360
WR (Western Railway)500
Total3,500
  • The Railway Board has allocated the additional 3,500 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies among the following railway zones:

Railway Board Instructions for Additional Vacancies

  • According to the official notice, the zonal railways have been instructed to place the additional vacancy indents on the OIRMS Portal. The railway zones and units must ensure that the prescribed reservation rules are followed while submitting the additional vacancy details. The notice also mentioned that the indent for Metro vacancies will be placed by South Eastern Railway (SER).

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization NameRailway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Advertisement No.CEN No. 01/2026
Post NameAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
DepartmentMinistry of Railways, Government of India (Various Zonal Railways)
Total Vacancies (Increased)14,627 (All RRBs combined)
Pay ScaleLevel-2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix; Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/-
Medical StandardA-1 (Stringent vision and physical fitness standards; Lasik surgery candidates NOT eligible)
Application ModeOnline only (via official RRB websites)
Selection ModeCBT-1 (75 marks) + CBT-2 (Part A: 100 marks + Part B: 75 marks qualifying) + CBAT + Document Verification + Medical Examination
  • The RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is conducted for the selection of eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways. Candidates who applied for CEN 01/2026 will now be considered for the revised vacancy count after this enhancement. The increase in vacancies provides additional opportunities for candidates who have applied for the RRB ALP 2026 examination.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

OptionDetails
Option A - Matriculation + ITIMatriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic. OR Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the above trades.
Option B - Matriculation + Diploma/Degree in EngineeringMatriculation / SSLC plus 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (or combination of these streams) from a recognised institution in lieu of ITI. Note: Degree in the above Engineering disciplines will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma.
  • Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (14-06-2026). Educational/Technical qualification certificates must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute. Candidates awaiting results of their final examination for the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply. The post of ALP is not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other corrective eye surgery are not eligible for this post.
  • Educational Qualification

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit / Relaxation
General (UR) & EWS18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years relaxation (max 33 years)
SC & ST5 years relaxation (max 35 years)
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)3 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)6 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST)8 years after deduction of length of service from age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - UR & EWSMaximum 40 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - OBC (NCL)Maximum 43 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - SC & STMaximum 45 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (UR & EWS)Maximum 35 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL)Maximum 38 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC & ST)Maximum 40 years of age
  • Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxation is available for various categories as detailed below. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation on more than one ground, only the maximum relaxation will be granted (not cumulative). SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not get any age relaxation. There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts - candidates can appear as long as they are within the prescribed upper age limit.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

CategoryExamination FeeRefund on Appearing in CBT-1
All Candidates (except categories below)Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)Rs. 400/- refunded (deducting bank charges)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC)Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only)Rs. 250/- fully refunded (deducting bank charges)
  • Candidates are required to pay the non-refundable recruitment fee online. Fee can be paid only through online mode - internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. Applications received without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected. Candidates who appear in CBT-1 will receive a refund of their examination fee (after deducting applicable bank charges) credited to their Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Candidates whose applications are rejected, or who do not appear in CBT-1, will not receive any refund.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

DetailsParticulars
Duration60 Minutes
Total Questions / Marks75 Questions / 75 Marks (1 mark per question)
TypeObjective MCQ - Computer Based Test
Negative Marking1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying MarksUR & EWS: 40% | OBC (NCL): 30% | SC: 30% | ST: 25%
Shortlisting for CBT-215 times the vacancies notified per RRB (based on CBT-1 merit, RRB-wise)
SyllabusMathematics, Mental Ability (Reasoning), General Science (10th standard level)
PartDurationQuestionsNatureMinimum Qualifying Marks
Part-A90 Minutes100 Questions / 100 MarksCompetitive - marks counted for meritUR & EWS: 40% | OBC (NCL): 30% | SC: 30% | ST: 25%
Part-B60 Minutes75 Questions / 75 MarksQualifying only - trade-specific35% for all candidates irrespective of category
Total Duration175 Questions / 2.5 Hours
Sl. No.Qualification of CandidateTrade / Subject of Choice for Part-B
1Electrical Engineering (and combinations)Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
2Electronics Engineering (and combinations)Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV)
3Mechanical Engineering (and combinations)Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic, Heat Engine, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
4Automobile Engineering (and combinations)Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
Shortlisting for CBAT8 times the ALP vacancies per community/category per RRB (based on Part-A marks of CBT-2)
Qualifying MarksMinimum T-score of 42 in each test battery separately (all candidates irrespective of category)
LanguageEnglish and Hindi only
Negative MarkingNo negative marking
1st Tie-BreakSeniority of age (older candidate preferred)
2nd Tie-BreakAlphabetical order (A to Z) of given name (not surname)
  • The selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 consists of five successive stages - First Stage CBT (CBT-1), Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME). CBT-1 is a screening exam only and its marks are not counted in the final panel. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of combined marks from Part-A of CBT-2 (50% weightage) and CBAT scores (50% weightage). Negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer applies in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. There is no negative marking in CBAT.
  • Stage 1 - First Stage CBT (CBT-1) - Screening Only
  • Stage 2 - Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
  • Part-A Syllabus (CBT-2): Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering (Engineering Drawing, Units, Measurements, Basic Electricity, Levers, IT Literacy, etc.)
  • Part-B Syllabus (CBT-2) - Trade-wise Qualifying Test:
  • Stage 3 - Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
  • Stage 4 & 5 - Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)
  • Final merit list is prepared RRB-wise from candidates qualifying in CBAT, with 50% weightage to Part-A of CBT-2 marks and 50% weightage to CBAT scores. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are shortlisted for DV and Medical Examination. In case of a tie, the older candidate is preferred; if age is also equal, alphabetical order of given name (A to Z) is applied.
  • Tie-Breaking Rules

How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

  • Applications must be submitted online only through the official websites of participating RRBs (listed at Para 13.7 of the CEN). Hard copy / offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal is active from 15-05-2026 to 14-06-2026 (23:59 Hrs.). Candidates must first create an account on the RRB portal. Those who created an account for CENs notified in 2024/2025 should use the same credentials. Details filled in the "Create an Account" form (including mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage after account creation. Candidates can apply to only one RRB and submit only one application - multiple applications to the same or different RRBs will result in rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams. Aadhaar or DigiLocker authentication is strongly advised during account creation for a smoother recruitment process. A live photograph is captured during the online application; pre-existing photographs are not accepted. No documents need to be uploaded at application stage (except signature and SC/ST certificate for free travel pass, if applicable).
  • Documents to be Produced at Document Verification (on being called):
  • Age proof - Matriculation / SSLC / 10th class certificate
  • Educational qualifications (Matriculation onwards) - marksheets and certificates
  • ITI / Diploma / Degree certificate in prescribed trade / discipline
  • SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), in prescribed format and issued by competent authority
  • Self Screening Medical Declaration Report (Annexure VIII A & VIII B) - to be submitted on CBAT day
  • NOC from present employer (if applicable, for Government servants)
  • Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official RRB website for their chosen RRB for updates on all stages. Helpline for technical queries: Email: [email protected] | Phone: 0172-565-3333 and 9592001188 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days).
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