RRB
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts
Organization
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Total Vacancy
11,127
Last Date to Apply
14 June 2026
Job Location
All India
Important Dates
Apply Online Starts
15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply
14 June 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
16 June 2026
Correction Date
17 – 26 June 2026
Application Fees
General / OBC₹ 500/-
SC / ST / PwBD₹ 250/-
Fee RefundGeneral / OBC : Rs. 400/- will be refunded and Other candidates : Rs. 250/- will be refunded to the bank account after appearing in Stage I Exam.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
18 YearsMaximum Age
30 YearsRailway provides age relaxation for the Railway RRB ALP position as per their regulations.
Recruitment Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 01/2026), announcing a massive hiring surge for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) with 11,127 vacancies across various Zonal Railways.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
Physical Measurement & Endurance Standards (PST/PET)
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|
Vacancy Details & Eligibility (Total Posts: 11,127)
| Post Name | Department | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| No specific posts detailed. See official notification. | ||
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 11,127 Posts
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category Name | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 4860 |
| OBC | 2598 |
| EWS | 1004 |
| SC | 1746 |
| ST | 919 |
Post Name & Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Candidates must have passed 10th grade along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade OR hold a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the respective field. |
Important Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Step-by-Step Instruction Guide
- Step 1: Check Eligibility — Scroll up and review the qualification requirements, vacancy posts, and age limit criteria.
- Step 2: Access the Application Form — Scroll up to the Important Useful Links table.
- Step 3: Click Apply Online — Click the "Apply Online" action button to redirect to the official registration page.
- Step 4: Register & Upload Files — Register yourself on the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) portal, fill in all required fields, and upload clean passport photos/signatures.
- Step 5: Fee Payment & Printout — Complete payment of the application fees and make a printout of the confirmation page for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. You can apply to only one RRB Zone (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Mumbai, or RRB Secunderabad). Submission of multiple applications to either the same RRB or different RRBs will lead to the immediate rejection of all your forms and can result in you being debarred from all future railway exams.
No. RRB ALP is a technical cadre post. A simple 10th or 12th pass, or a non-technical graduation degree (like BA, B.Com, B.Sc) is not eligible. You must have passed 10th standard PLUS hold an ITI (in approved trades like Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, etc.), a 3-Year Diploma, or a B.E./B.Tech Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
No, you are completely ineligible. The Assistant Loco Pilot post strictly demands the A-1 Medical Category. Your distance vision must be a perfect 6/6 in both eyes without glasses or corrective lenses. Furthermore, candidates who have undergone LASIK or any other corrective eye surgery are legally disqualified. You must also pass stringent tests for color blindness and night vision.
The application fee is partially or fully refundable only if you physically appear for the CBT 1 exam: General / OBC / EWS: Out of the ₹500 fee, ₹400 will be refunded to your bank account after the CBT 1 exam. SC / ST / Female / Ex-SM / EBC: The entire fee of ₹250 will be fully refunded after you appear for the CBT 1 exam.
Yes, but with strict limitations. A modification window will open from June 17 to June 26, 2026. You can correct errors by paying a non-refundable modification fee of ₹250 per occasion.