Railway RRB CEN 01/2026 ALP (11127 Posts) Exam Date & Admit Card 2026 Released, Check Now
RRB ALP Exam Date & Admit Card 2026: The Indian Railways has announced the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. The recruitment is being conducted through various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across the country for a total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
The online application process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 started on 15 May 2026, and the last date to apply was 14 June 2026. The RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Application Status was released on 22 August 2026. According to the recruitment schedule, the RRB ALP CBT examination will be conducted from 3 to 5 November 2026. Candidates can check their application status and other recruitment-related updates through the official RRB websites.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Railways |
| Adv. No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Vacancies | 11127 |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 (Level-2) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Admit Card Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | Online |
| Category | RRB ALP Exam Date & Admit Card 2026 |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Short Notice Released: 16 March 2026
- Full Notification: 14 May 2026
- Application Start Date: 15 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 16 June 2026
- Correction Date: 17-26 June 2026
- Application Status Out: 22 August 2026
- CBT-I Exam City Details: 10 Days Before Exam Date
- CBT-I Admit Card Date: 04 Days Before Exam Date
- CBT-I Exam Date: 03-05 November 2026
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
- General / OBC: ₹500/- (₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
- SC / ST / EBC / ESM: ₹250/- (₹250 fully refundable after appearing in CBT)
- Payment Mode: Online
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age as on: 01/07/2026
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | ITI or Engineering Diploma in relevant field |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- CBT-I (Written Exam)
- CBT-II (Written Exam)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
CBT-I Exam Pattern:
- Negative Marking : 1/3rd
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness on Current Affairs | 75 | 75 | 01 Hour |
CBT-II Exam Pattern:
- Negative Marking : 1/3rd
| 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 | |
Aptitude Test (CBAT):
- Candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test.
- There is no negative marking, and candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery.
- Final merit is prepared with 50% weightage of CBT-2 Part-A marks and 50% weightage of CBAT marks.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Download Exam Date Notice & Admit Card Link
| Download CBT-I Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |