Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Online Form, Eligibility, Vacancy & Exam Pattern

The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 notification is expected to be released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under Indian Railways. This recruitment will be conducted to fill thousands of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies across different railway zones in India.

The ALP post is one of the most popular railway jobs where selected candidates assist the Loco Pilot (train driver) in operating and maintaining trains safely.


Important Dates (Expected)

EventDate
Notification Date12 April 2025
Online Apply Start Date12 April 2025
Online Apply Last Date19 May 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment21 May 2025
Correction Date22–31 May 2025
Revised Exam Date13, 16, 17 & 18 February 2026
Exam City Details Link03 February 2026 (Available Now)
Admit Card09 February 2026 (Available)
Re Scheduled Exam Date11 March 2026
Exam City Details Link06 March 2026 (Available Now)
Admit Card04 Days Before Exam
Result DateWill Be Updated

Recruitment Overview

ParticularDetails
OrganizationRRB
Post NameAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Job LocationAcross India
Application ModeOnline
Job TypeCentral Government Job
Selection ProcessCBT-1 + CBT-2 + CBAT + Document Verification

Vacancy Details (Expected)

The exact number of vacancies will be announced in the official notification by the Railway Recruitment Board.

In previous recruitment cycles, thousands of ALP vacancies were released across railway zones.


Educational Qualification

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

  • 10th Pass + ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT / SCVT
    OR
  • Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile)

Qualification must be from a recognized institute.


Age Limit (Expected)

CategoryAge Limit
Minimum Age18 Years
Maximum Age30 Years

Age Relaxation

  • OBC: 3 Years
  • SC / ST: 5 Years
  • PwBD: 10 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules

Application Fee (Expected)

CategoryFee
General / OBC₹500
SC / ST / Female / PwBD₹250

Partial fee refund may be provided after appearing in the exam.


Selection Process

The selection process for RRB ALP 2026 consists of multiple stages:

CBT Stage-1

Basic screening exam.

CBT Stage-2

Technical knowledge and advanced aptitude.

CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)

Applicable for ALP candidates.

Document Verification

Medical Examination


Exam Pattern (Expected)

CBT Stage-1

SubjectQuestions
Mathematics20
Reasoning25
General Science20
General Awareness10

Total Questions: 75
Duration: 60 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer.


CBT Stage-2

SectionFocus
Technical SubjectsTrade related questions
General IntelligenceReasoning & aptitude

Salary / Pay Scale

PostPay LevelBasic Pay
Assistant Loco PilotLevel 2₹19,900

Estimated Monthly Salary

₹30,000 – ₹35,000 including allowances.

Additional Benefits:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Railway Travel Pass
  • Medical Facilities
  • Pension under NPS

Job Role of Assistant Loco Pilot

An Assistant Loco Pilot assists the train driver in:

  • Operating locomotives
  • Monitoring train equipment
  • Ensuring safety of train operations
  • Checking signals and track conditions

Preparation Tips

  • Focus on ITI trade-related technical subjects.
  • Practice mathematics and reasoning daily.
  • Revise basic physics and electrical concepts.
  • Solve previous year RRB ALP papers.

links

Download Re Scheduled Candidate Exam City DetailsClick Here
Download Re Scheduled Exam DateClick Here
Download Admit CardClick Here
Check Exam City DetailsClick Here
Check Revised Exam Date NoticeHindi | English
Check Exam Date NoticeHindi | English
Online Mock Test LinkClick Here
Check Application StatusClick Here
Check Application Status NoticeHindi | English
Edit / Modify Application LinkClick Here
Apply OnlineClick Here
Check Official NotificationEnglish | Hindi
Railway RRB ALP Official WebsiteClick Here

Final Words

The RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a stable government railway job with good salary and career growth in Indian Railways.

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