RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy For 11,127 Posts: Download CEN 01/2026 Official Notice (PDF)
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy: RRB ALP 2026 recruitment (CEN 01/2026) offers 11,127 vacancies for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot posts across Indian Railways zones (RRB/zone-wise details in Annexure B). Applications open online from 15 May 2026 (00:00 Hrs) to 14 June 2026 (23:59 Hrs). Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam to hire skilled candidates with Matriculation/SSLC + ITI/Act Apprenticeship/Diploma/Degree for loco pilot roles. This year, the Ministry of Railways has approved these 11,127 posts, making it a prime chance for eligible engineering/diploma/ITI holders
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Out
RRB ALP 2026 Short Notice appeared 21 March 2026 in Employment News; Detailed CEN 01/2026 now published with 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies (Pay Level 2, ₹19,900) across Indian Railways zones. Matriculation/SSLC + ITI/Act Apprenticeship/Diploma/Degree holders in trades like Fitter/Electrician apply online 15 May (00:00 Hrs) to 14 June 2026 (23:59 Hrs) via official RRB websites
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Overview
Here's a clear overview of the key details for quick reference.
| RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Overview | |
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Posts Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Notification No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | To be announced (CBT 2 on Feb 13,16,17,18 2026) |
| Medical Standard | A-1 |
| RRB ALP Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification |
| RRB ALP Salary Pay Level | Level 2 |
| Age Limit | 18-30 years (relaxations apply) |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation + ITI/Diploma/Degree (relevant trade) |
| Job Location | Across Indian Railways zones |
| Official Website | regional RRB sites (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in) |
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy
A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies have been officially notified under RRB ALP CEN 01/2026. The detailed category-wise and RRB/Zone-wise vacancy distribution for UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS has been released in Annexure B of the official notification, and these vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per Railway Administration requirements
Vacancies by Zonal Railways
| RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy | |
| Zonal Railways | No, of Vacancies |
| Central Railway | 1400 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1625 |
| Eastern Railway | 808 |
| North Central Railway | 457 |
| North Eastern Railway | 105 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 1278 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| North Western Railway | 600 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| South East Central Railway | 200 |
| South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| Southern Railway | 250 |
| South Western Railway | 200 |
| West Central Railway | 541 |
| Western Railway | 214 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 08 |
| --- | --- |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 (as per notification) |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Detailed Notification PDF Download
The detailed notification for Railway Recruitment Boards RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 has been released under CEN 01/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. Candidates can download the official PDF to check complete details including vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, and the application process.
RB ALP Vacancy 2026 Detailed Notice Download
RRB ALP 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need 10th pass plus ITI/Act Apprenticeship in specified trades or Diploma/Degree in Engineering. Age is 18-30 years as on the notification date, with relaxations (5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC). Nationality: Indian citizens or specified categories. No attempt limit, but candidates have to meet certain physical standards. Read More on RRB ALP Eligibility.
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Apply Online Link
RRB ALP 2026 recruitment offers 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot posts across Indian Railways zones. Applications open online from May 15 to June 14, 2026. Click the link below to apply when the application link is active.
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Apply Online Link (Active from 15 May. 2026 Onwards)
RRB ALP 2026 Preparation Tips
Build basics with NCERT books, then solve mocks. Daily 6-8 hours: 2 maths/reasoning, 2 technical, 2 GK. Analyse previous cut-offs (around 40-60 in CBT 1). Join an online test series for timed practice. Revise formulas and railway current affairs weekly.
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