RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy 2026: For 11,127 Posts Check Region & Category-Wise Posts (CEN 01/2026)
RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy 2026 has been officially announced, bringing a massive opportunity for candidates preparing for railway jobs. The Railway Recruitment Board has released 11,127+ Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies under CEN 01/2026 across all zones.
If you’re planning to apply, this article gives you a complete zone-wise, category-wise vacancy breakdown, application details, and important updates.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Highlights
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 notification for Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass + ITI/Diploma |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy 2026
The vacancies are distributed across 21 RRB regions and multiple railway zones like WR, CR, ER, NR, SCR, etc.
Total Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 4860 |
| SC | 1746 |
| ST | 919 |
| OBC | 2598 |
| EWS | 1004 |
| Total | 11,127 |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 (Zone-wise)
| RRB | Zones | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | EsSM |
| Ahmedabad | WR | 147 | 62 | 22 | 11 | 38 | 14 | 15 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 600 | 262 | 97 | 59 | 142 | 40 | 60 |
| WCR | 118 | 56 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 12 | |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 457 | 284 | 37 | 27 | 65 | 44 | 46 |
| NR | 153 | 62 | 23 | 11 | 42 | 15 | 15 | |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 200 | 80 | 31 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 20 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 423 | 194 | 74 | 23 | 117 | 15 | 42 |
| WR | 30 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | |
| Bhubaneshwar | ECoR | 801 | 548 | 70 | 36 | 48 | 99 | 80 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 322 | 187 | 77 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 32 |
| SECR | 200 | 84 | 29 | 14 | 53 | 20 | 20 | |
| Chandigarh | NR | 187 | 56 | 39 | 23 | 49 | 20 | 19 |
| Chennai | SR | 186 | 93 | 24 | 14 | 41 | 14 | 19 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 105 | 28 | 11 | 37 | 17 | 12 | 10 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 676 | 272 | 109 | 63 | 164 | 68 | 68 |
| Jammu | NR | 400 | 158 | 58 | 30 | 110 | 44 | 40 |
| Kolkata | ER | 344 | 135 | 53 | 35 | 89 | 32 | 34 |
| SER | 497 | 280 | 101 | 52 | 40 | 24 | 50 | |
| Malda | ER | 270 | 109 | 41 | 20 | 73 | 27 | 27 |
| SER | 289 | 117 | 43 | 22 | 78 | 29 | 29 | |
| Mumbai | CR | 1078 | 290 | 207 | 99 | 344 | 138 | 108 |
| SCR | 78 | 32 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 9 | 8 | |
| WR | 37 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 4 | |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 42 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| Patna | ECR | 103 | 41 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 10 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 555 | 224 | 83 | 42 | 150 | 56 | 56 |
| SER | 745 | 248 | 150 | 63 | 213 | 71 | 74 | |
| Secunderabad | ECoR | 824 | 387 | 119 | 57 | 228 | 33 | 82 |
| SCR | 596 | 238 | 90 | 45 | 162 | 61 | 61 | |
| Siliguri | NFR | 600 | 243 | 90 | 46 | 161 | 60 | 60 |
| Trivandrum | SR | 64 | 43 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 11127 | 4860 | 1746 | 919 | 2598 | 1004 | 1115 | |
Major Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
Here are some of the key RRB zones with high vacancies:
Mumbai Region (Highest)
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CR Zone: 1078 posts
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SCR Zone: 78 posts
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WR Zone: 37 posts
Total Mumbai region vacancies: 1193
Secunderabad Region
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ECoR: 824 posts
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SCR: 596 posts
Total: 1420 vacancies
Kolkata Region
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ER: 344 posts
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SER: 497 posts
Total: 841 vacancies
Bhubaneswar Region
ECoR: 801 vacancies
Guwahati Region
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NFR: 676 vacancies
Ranchi Region
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ECR: 555 posts
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SER: 745 posts
Total: 1300 vacancies
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026: Zone-Wise
| RRB Region | |
| Ahmedabad | 147 |
| Ajmer | 718 |
| Prayagraj | 610 |
| Bengaluru | 200 |
| Bhopal | 453 |
| Bhubaneswar | 801 |
| Bilaspur | 522 |
| Chandigarh | 187 |
| Chennai | 186 |
| Gorakhpur | 105 |
| Guwahati | 676 |
| Jammu | 400 |
| Kolkata | 841 |
| Malda | 559 |
| Mumbai | 1193 |
| Muzaffarpur | 42 |
| Patna | 103 |
| Ranchi | 1300 |
| Secunderabad | 1420 |
| Siliguri | 600 |
| Trivandrum | 64 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
To apply, candidates must have RRB ALP 2026 Eligibility:
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Passed 10th (Matriculation)
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ITI or Diploma in relevant trade
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Age limit (as per notification): usually 18–30 years
RRB ALP Salary 2026
Check, RRB ALP Salary 2026
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Basic Pay: ₹19,900 (Level 2)
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Allowances: DA, HRA, TA
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Gross salary: ₹30,000+ approx
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Selection Process
The RRB ALP selection process includes:
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CBT 1
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CBT 2
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CBAT (Aptitude Test)
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Document Verification
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Medical Test
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