Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026

G Team Govtjobind 24 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Indian Railways has released an indicative notification for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2026. The recruitment covers railway zones across India.

Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment is being conducted through various Railway Recruitment Boards.

Recruitment boards: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Application mode: Online
Official application website: rrbapply.gov.in

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Important Dates

The application window closed in June, and the CBT examination is scheduled for November 2026.

Short notice date: 16 March 2026
Application start date: 15 May 2026
Last date to apply: 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application status release date: 22 August 2026
Exam city intimation release date: 24 October 2026
CBT examination dates: 3-5 November 2026

Vacancy Details and Qualification

The vacancies are for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post, with a related technical qualification required.

Total vacancies: 11127
Required qualification: ITI/ Engg. Diploma in Related Field

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Age Limit

Age eligibility will be calculated using the specified reference date. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules once the detailed notification is released.

Minimum age: 18 Years
Maximum age: 30 Years
Age calculation date: 01 July 2026

Salary Details

The post carries an initial salary under Level-2.

Pay level: Level-2
Initial salary: ₹19,900

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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection includes two computer-based tests, an aptitude test, document verification, and a medical examination.

First stage: CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test)
Second stage: CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
Third stage: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Fourth stage: Document Verification
Fifth stage: Medical Examination

CBT-1 Exam Pattern

CBT-1 is a screening test only. Its marks are not counted in the final merit list.

Total questions: 75
Total marks: 75
Duration: 60 Minutes
Subjects: Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness
Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
UR/EWS minimum qualifying marks: 40%
OBC minimum qualifying marks: 30%
SC minimum qualifying marks: 30%
ST minimum qualifying marks: 25%

CBT-2 Exam Pattern

CBT-2 consists of Part-A and Part-B. Part-B contains trade-related technical questions and is qualifying in nature.

Part-A questions: 100
Part-A duration: 90 Minutes
Part-A subjects: Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering
Part-B questions: 75
Part-B duration: 60 Minutes
Part-B minimum qualifying marks: 35%
Total questions: 175
Total duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Negative marking: 1/3 mark

Aptitude Test (CBAT)

Candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test. Final merit combines CBT-2 Part-A and CBAT performance.

Negative marking: None
Minimum T-score in each test battery: 42
CBT-2 Part-A weightage in final merit: 50%
CBAT weightage in final merit: 50%