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CEN 01/2026 ALP — Applications closed on 14 June 2026 — exam schedule not yet published on the RRB portal
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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026) — Assistant Loco Pilot, approx 11,127 Posts

Applications Closed — 14 Jun 2026 11,127 Vacancies (provisional) Online CBT Exam All India (Multiple RRBs)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) issued CEN 01/2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Level-2 across Indian Railways with 11,127 provisional vacancies (All RRBs). Online applications ran from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026 (23:59) and are now closed. RRB issued a notice on 25 August 2026 saying application scrutiny is complete and candidates can view their application status at rrbapply.gov.in. No exam schedule has been published on the RRB portal yet (checked 21 Sep 2026).

Check Application Status ↗ Official CEN 01/2026 (PDF)

📌 Source: RRB portal (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) | CEN 01/2026 | Applications closed 14 Jun 2026 | Last verified: 21 Sep 2026

ⓘ Source: dates and vacancies on this page are from the official Detailed CEN 01/2026 published on the RRB portal on 14 May 2026. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the Railway Administrations.

CEN
01/2026
Vacancies
11,127
Last Date
14 Jun 2026
Status
Applications Closed
EventDate / Status
Indicative Notice (Employment News)21 March 2026 ✓
Detailed CEN 01/2026 published (RRB portal)14 May 2026 ✓
Apply Online Starts15 May 2026 (00:00) ✓
Apply Online Last Date14 June 2026 (23:59) — CLOSED
Fee Payment Last Date16 June 2026 (23:59) ✓
Correction Window17–26 June 2026 (23:59) ✓ closed
Application Status Notice25 August 2026 ✓ (scrutiny complete; check status at rrbapply.gov.in)
CBT 1 Exam DateTo be announced (no exam schedule on the RRB portal as of 21 Sep 2026)
Application status (login)rrbapply.gov.in ↗
Official CEN 01/2026 (PDF)RRB portal ↗

Dates above are from the official Detailed CEN 01/2026 and the RRB notice of 25 August 2026 (last verified 21 Sep 2026).

11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies (All RRBs) are notified in the official CEN 01/2026. The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the Railway Administrations' requirement. The RRB-wise and zone-wise distribution is in Annexure-B of the official notification.

DetailStatus
Total Vacancies (reported)11,127 (All RRBs; provisional — Annexure-B of the CEN)
Zone-wise break-upAs per Annexure-B (verify in official notification)
Category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS)As per Annexure-C (verify in official notification)

ⓘ RRB-wise and zone-wise numbers are not reproduced here — see Annexure-B of the CEN. A candidate could apply to only one RRB and submit only one application (CEN rule).

ParameterDetails (verify in notification)
Post NameAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP) — Pay Level 2 (7th CPC)
Age LimitApprox. 18 to 30 years; exact cut-off date as per official notice
Age RelaxationSC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen — as per Government of India norms
Qualification Option 1Matriculation / SSLC + ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institution
Qualification Option 2Matriculation / SSLC + 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering
Qualification Option 3Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in a relevant discipline
NationalityIndian citizen (and other categories as per RRB rules)
Medical StandardAs prescribed for ALP (strict eyesight criteria) — see notification

Per the official CEN 01/2026: post Assistant Loco Pilot (Level-2 of 7th CPC), initial pay Rs. 19,900, medical standard A-1, age 18–30 years as on 01-07-2026. The approved trade list and full qualification rules are in the CEN.

RRB ALP selection is a multi-stage process: CBT 1 → CBT 2 (Part A + Part B) → Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination.

As per the official CEN 01/2026: shortlisting for CBT-2 is done RRB-wise at 15 times the vacancies on merit in CBT-1; there is negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2, and none in the CBAT. The full scheme (marks, durations, qualifying percentages and final merit weightage) is in the CEN.

Exam dates for CBT-1 have not been published on the RRB portal yet.

The application window for CEN 01/2026 closed on 14 June 2026 (fee payment: 16 June; correction window: 17–26 June 2026). The steps below describe the process that was followed. Applicants can check their application status at rrbapply.gov.in (RRB notice dated 25 August 2026).

1
Visit the Official Portal
Go to rrbapply.gov.in — the centralized RRB application portal. The CEN 01/2026 ALP link is available there.
💡 Use your existing RRB account if you registered for an earlier RRB recruitment; do not create duplicate accounts.
2
Register / Login
New users create an account with name, mobile and email (verify via OTP). Existing users log in with previous RRB credentials.
💡 Details in "Create an Account" cannot be changed later — enter carefully.
3
Fill the Application Form
Select CEN 01/2026 (ALP). Enter personal, educational and category details, and choose your RRB zone preference as per the notice rules.
💡 Ensure your name/DOB match your 10th certificate to avoid rejection at verification.
4
Upload Documents
Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format/size, plus certificates as required.
5
Pay the Application Fee
Pay the fee online (Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card / UPI). The exact fee and refund rules are stated in the official notification — confirm there.
6
Submit & Save
Review all details, submit, and download/print the confirmation page with the application reference number.
A. Applications 14 June 2026 ko band ho chuki hain. RRB ke 25 August 2026 ke notice ke anusar scrutiny complete hai aur candidates rrbapply.gov.in par login karke application status dekh sakte hain. Exam schedule abhi RRB portal par publish nahi hua hai.
A. Official CEN 01/2026 mein 11,127 vacancies (All RRBs) di gayi hain. Ye provisional hain aur badh ya ghat sakti hain. RRB-wise aur zone-wise detail Annexure-B mein hai.
A. Apply start 15 May 2026, last date 14 June 2026 (23:59), fee payment last date 16 June 2026 (23:59), modification window 17–26 June 2026 (official CEN 01/2026).
A. Inme se KOI EK: (1) 10th + ITI (NCVT/SCVT), (2) 10th + 3-year Engineering Diploma, ya (3) B.E./B.Tech Degree relevant discipline mein. Freshers eligible.
A. Lagbhag 18 se 30 saal, with SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD aur Ex-Servicemen ke liye government norms ke anusar relaxation. Exact age aur cut-off date notification se confirm karein.
A. Multi-stage: CBT 1 → CBT 2 (Part A + Part B) → CBAT → Document Verification → Medical. Exact marks, duration aur merit weightage notification mein di gayi hain.
A. Application window 14 June 2026 ko band ho chuki hai. Jinhone apply kiya tha ve rrbapply.gov.in par login karke apni application status dekh sakte hain.
A. Aam taur par candidate sirf ONE RRB ke liye apply kar sakte hain. Exact rule official notice mein diya hai — usse confirm karein.

RRB ALP 2026 (CEN 01/2026) — Overview

The Railway Recruitment Boards published CEN 01/2026 for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) (Level-2) with 11,127 provisional vacancies across all RRBs. Online applications were accepted from 15 May to 14 June 2026 through the centralized portal rrbapply.gov.in and are now closed. As per the RRB notice dated 25 August 2026, application scrutiny is complete; the exam schedule has not yet been published on the RRB portal.

Assistant Loco Pilot — Job Profile

Assistant Loco Pilot is a Group C, non-ministerial technical post in Indian Railways. ALPs assist Loco Pilots in operating locomotives, monitor signals and safety systems, and perform routine checks. It is an operational role with shift duty. Career progression typically moves towards Senior Loco Pilot / Loco Inspector roles.

What to Verify in the Official Notification

For the full details — RRB-wise vacancies (Annexure-B), category-wise reservation, the approved ITI trade list, fee and refund rules and the CBT-1/CBT-2/CBAT scheme — read the official CEN 01/2026 PDF linked below.

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