RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Short Notice Released The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notice for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026.A total of 11,127 vacancies will be filled for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across various railway zones in India. The online application process will start from 15 May 2026, and the last date to apply is 14 June 2026. Candidates who have completed the required technical qualification and meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official RRB websites.

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Notification Number	CEN No. 01/2026
Total Vacancies	11,127
Job Location	Across India
Pay Level	Level 2
Initial Pay	₹19,900 per month
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 June 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Short Notice Release	21 March 2026
Application Start Date	15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 June 2026
Admit Card	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

RRB ALP Vacancy 2026

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	11,127

Vacancies will be distributed across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have technical qualifications related to engineering or ITI.

Possible qualifications include:

• ITI in relevant trade
• Diploma in Engineering
• Relevant technical certification

The detailed qualification list will be available in the full notification PDF.

Age Limit

Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules.

RRB ALP Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary according to Level-2 of the 7th Pay Commission.

Pay Level	Level 2
Basic Salary	₹19,900
Allowances	DA + HRA + Transport Allowance

The total monthly salary may range between ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 including allowances.

RRB ALP Selection Process

The recruitment process generally includes the following stages:

1. CBT-1 (Computer Based Test)
2. CBT-2
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next stage.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Aadhaar Card
• 10th Marksheet
• ITI / Diploma Certificate
• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Category Certificate (if applicable)

Ensure that Aadhaar details match exactly with the 10th certificate while applying.

How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official RRB website
2. Click on RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
3. Register with email ID and mobile number
4. Fill the application form
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application fee
7. Submit the form and download confirmation

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Starting 15 May 2026
Short Notice PDF	Available
Official Website	https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

RRB Websites for Application

Candidates can apply through their respective RRB websites such as:

Ahmedabad
Ajmer
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Bilaspur
Chandigarh
Chennai
Gorakhpur
Guwahati
Jammu-Srinagar
Kolkata
Malda
Mumbai
Muzaffarpur
Patna
Prayagraj
Ranchi
Secunderabad
Siliguri
Thiruvananthapuram

FAQs – RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

What is the total vacancy in RRB ALP 2026?

A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts have been announced.

What is the starting salary of Assistant Loco Pilot?

The starting basic pay is ₹19,900 under Level-2 Pay Matrix.

When will RRB ALP application start?

The online application process will start from 15 May 2026.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for application submission is 14 June 2026.

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