Railway RRB CEN 01/2025 Assistant Loco Pilot (10970 Posts) Answer Key 2026 Released, Check From This Link
RRB ALP Exam Answer Key 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the provisional answer key and candidate response sheets for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under CEN 01/2025. Through this recruitment drive, RRBs will fill a total of 10,970 ALP vacancies across different railway zones in India.
The RRB ALP CBT-2 examination was conducted on 28 July 2026. Candidates can check their provisional answer key and response sheet online from 5 August 2026. The last date to raise objections against the answer key is 11 August 2026.
Candidates can log in to their respective RRB regional websites to compare their recorded responses with the official answer key and calculate their expected scores. If candidates find any incorrect answer or discrepancy in the provisional answer key, they can submit an objection online with valid supporting documents before the deadline.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| CEN | 01/2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Vacancies | 10970 (Increased) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | ₹19,900 + Allowances (Level-2 as per 7th CPC) |
| Category | RRB ALP Exam Answer Key 2026 |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
- Apply Online Start Date : 12 April 2025
- Last Date to Apply : 19 May 2025
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 21 May 2025
- Correction / Modified Form : 22-31 May 2025
- Application Status Out : 05 December 2025
- CBT-I Exam City : 10 Days Before Exam Date
- CBT-I Admit Card : 04 Days Before Exam Date
- CBT-I Exam Date : 13, 16, 17 & 18 Feb 2026
- CBT-I Exam Answer Key : 20 March 2026
- CBT-I Exam Result Date : 12 June 2026
- CBT-II Exam City Details: 10 Days Before Exam Date
- CBT-II Admit Card Date : 04 Days Before Exam Date
- CBT-II Exam Date : 28 July 2026
- CBT-II Answer Key Date: 05 August 2026
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS : Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen : Rs. 250 (fully refundable after appearing in CBT)
- Mode of Payment : Online
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 30 Years
- Age Limit as on 01/07/2025
- The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass along with ITI certification in the relevant trade, OR
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the relevant field.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Total : 10970 (Increased)
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1461 |
| Eastern Railway | 868 |
| North Central Railway | 508 |
| North Eastern Railway | 100 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 125 |
| Northern Railway | 521 |
| North Western Railway | 679 |
| South Central Railway | 989 |
| South East Central Railway | 568 |
| South Eastern Railway | 921 |
| Southern Railway | 510 |
| West Central Railway | 759 |
| Western Railway | 885 |
| Metro Railway Kolkata | 225 |
| Total | 9,970 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 selection process includes the following stages:
- CBT-I Written Exam
- CBT-II Written Exam
- Computer Based Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
CBT-I (Stage 1)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each incorrect answer.
- Qualifying Marks: Decided by RRB.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness on Current Affairs | 75 | 75 | 01 Hour |
CBT-II (Stage 2)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each incorrect answer.
- Qualifying Marks: Decided by RRB.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part-A | Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | ||||
| Basic Science & Engineering | ||||
| Part-B | Relevant to the Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 Mins |
| Grand Total | 175 | 175 | 2:30 Hrs | |
CBAT (Aptitude Test)
- Only for ALP candidates who qualify CBT 2.
- No negative marking.
- Minimum 42 marks required in each test battery.
- Final Merit List: 70% weightage of CBT 2 Part A + 30% CBAT Score.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Download Answer Key Link
| Download CBT-II Exam Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Vacancy Increased Notice | Click Here |
| Download CBT-I Exam Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download CBT-I Exam Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
