{"id":22006,"date":"2026-04-21T20:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/?p=22006"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:41:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:11:57","slug":"rrb-alp-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/rrb-alp-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Short Notification Out \u2013 11,127 Loco Pilot Posts | Notification, Eligibility, Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Indian Railways has released an indicative notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01\/2026)<\/strong>. A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)<\/strong> vacancies will be filled through Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Candidates looking for a secure government job in railways should not miss this opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/p>\nToggle<\/span>
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/a><\/li>
Important Links<\/a><\/li>
Important Dates<\/a><\/li>
Vacancy Details<\/a><\/li>
Eligibility Criteria<\/a>
Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li>
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Salary & Benefits<\/a><\/li>
Selection Process<\/a><\/li>
CBT-1 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li>
CBT-2 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li>
CBAT (Aptitude Test)<\/a><\/li>
How to Apply Online<\/a><\/li>
Documents Required<\/a><\/li>
Documents Required<\/a><\/li>
Preparation Tips<\/a>
\ud83d\udccc For CBT-1:<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udccc For CBT-2:<\/a><\/li>
\ud83d\udccc For CBAT:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
FAQs<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Organization<\/strong><\/td> Indian Railways<\/td><\/tr>\n
Recruitment Board<\/strong><\/td> RRBs<\/td><\/tr>\n
Notification No.<\/strong><\/td> CEN 01\/2026<\/td><\/tr>\n
Post Name<\/strong><\/td> Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td> 11,127<\/td><\/tr>\n
Pay Level<\/strong><\/td> Level-2<\/td><\/tr>\n
Initial Salary<\/strong><\/td> \u20b919,900 + Allowances<\/td><\/tr>\n
Application Mode<\/strong><\/td> Online<\/td><\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/strong><\/td> rrbapply.gov.in<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Action<\/th>\n Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
RRB ALP 2026 Short Notice PDF<\/strong><\/td>\n Download Short Notice<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RRB ALP 2026 Detailed Notification<\/strong><\/td>\n Download Notification<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apply Online (From 15 May 2026)<\/strong><\/td>\n Apply Here<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n Visit Website<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RRB Region-wise Websites<\/strong><\/td>\n View All RRBs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Short Notice:<\/strong> 16 March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Application Start Date:<\/strong> 15 May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Last Date:<\/strong> 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Exam Date:<\/strong> To be announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Vacancy Details<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): 11,127 Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n
Vacancies are distributed across various RRB zones such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Secunderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna, Prayagraj, and more. Detailed zone-wise vacancies will be released in the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Candidates must have ITI certificate<\/strong> or Engineering Diploma<\/strong> in a relevant trade or field from a recognized institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Minimum Age: 18 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maximum Age: 30 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Age relaxation applicable as per government rules (SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwBD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Salary & Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Basic Pay: \u20b919,900 (Level-2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Travel Allowance (TA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Medical Facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The total in-hand salary can range between \u20b928,000 to \u20b935,000 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CBT-1 (Screening Test)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
CBT-2 (Main Exam)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
CBAT (Aptitude Test)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Document Verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Medical Examination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Final Merit Weightage:<\/strong> CBT-2 Part-A (70%) + CBAT (30%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>CBT-1 Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Questions<\/strong><\/td> 75<\/td><\/tr>\n
Marks<\/strong><\/td> 75<\/td><\/tr>\n
Duration<\/strong><\/td> 60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n
Subjects<\/strong><\/td> Maths, Reasoning, General Science, GK<\/td><\/tr>\n
Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td> 1\/3 mark<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Minimum Qualifying Marks:<\/strong> UR\/EWS \u2013 40%, OBC \u2013 30%, SC \u2013 30%, ST \u2013 25%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>CBT-2 Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Section<\/strong><\/td> Questions<\/strong><\/td> Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n
Part-A<\/td> 100<\/td> 90 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n
Part-B<\/td> 75<\/td> 60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td> 175<\/td> 2 Hours 30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Part-B is qualifying in nature with minimum 35% marks. Negative marking of 1\/3 applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>CBAT (Aptitude Test)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 will appear for CBAT. There is no negative marking. Candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42<\/strong> in each test battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Apply Online<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visit official website: rrbapply.gov.in<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Register using basic details<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fill application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upload documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pay application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Submit and download confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Documents Required<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Passport size photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n
ITI\/Diploma certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Educational certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
ID proof (Aadhaar\/PAN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Category certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Documents Required<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Passport size photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Educational certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
ITI\/Diploma proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Identity proof (Aadhaar\/PAN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Category certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Preparation Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To crack this competitive exam, follow a strategic plan:
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<\/span>\ud83d\udccc For CBT-1:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Focus on basic concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Practice mock tests regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Improve speed and accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83d\udccc For CBT-2:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Strengthen technical knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Revise engineering fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Practice previous year questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>\ud83d\udccc For CBAT:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Work on mental ability tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Improve reaction time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Take online aptitude practice tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. How many vacancies are released in RRB ALP 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. What is the starting salary of ALP?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The starting salary is \u20b919,900 + allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. What is the age limit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Candidates must be between 18 to 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. What is the qualification required?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ITI or Engineering Diploma in a relevant field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. When will the application start?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications will begin from 15 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity with over 11,000 vacancies. Candidates should apply before the deadline and start preparation early to secure a job in Indian Railways.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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