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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026. This recruitment presents a prestigious opportunity for technical aspirants across India, including those from Meghalaya and the Northeast, to join the Indian Railways. With a substantial 11,127 vacancies across various zones, eligible candidates can secure a career in Pay Level-2 with an initial pay of ₹19,900. The selection process is strictly merit-based and involves multiple stages of competitive examinations.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Key Details
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies: 11,127 positions nationwide
Pay Scale: Level-2 of 7th CPC (Initial Pay: ₹19,900)
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as of July 1, 2026)
Application Start Date: May 15, 2026
Application Deadline: June 14, 2026 (23:59 Hrs.)
Selection Process: CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination {inAds}
RRB-wise Vacancy Details
The recruitment is distributed across various RRBs and Railway Zones as follows:
- Ahmedabad: 147
- Ajmer: 718
- Prayagraj: 610
- Bengaluru: 200
- Bhopal: 453
- Bhubaneswar: 801
- Bilaspur: 522
- Chandigarh: 187
- Chennai: 186
- Gorakhpur: 105
- Guwahati (NFR): 676 (Primary zone for Northeast applicants)
- Jammu-Srinagar: 400
- Kolkata: 841
- Malda: 559
- Mumbai: 1,193
- Muzaffarpur: 42
- Patna: 103
- Ranchi: 1,300
- Secunderabad: 1,420
- Siliguri: 600
- Thiruvananthapuram: 64
Total Vacancies: 11,127
Minimum Educational & Technical Qualifications
Aspirants must possess the following qualifications from a recognized Board, University, or Institute on or before the application closing date:
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized NCVT/SCVT institutions in the following trades:
Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, or Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic.
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the aforementioned trades.
Three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
Degree in the Engineering disciplines listed above (in lieu of a Diploma).
Note: Candidates awaiting the final results of their prescribed qualifications are not eligible to apply.{inAds}
Medical Standards (A-1 Category)
Due to the safety-critical nature of the post, candidates must meet stringent A-1 medical standards:
- General Fitness: Physically fit in all respects.
- Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses (must pass fogging test).
- Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
- Vision Tests: Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision.
- Refractive Surgery: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any other corrective eye surgery are strictly not eligible.
How to Apply for RRB ALP 2026
Visit the official RRB website corresponding to your chosen zone.
Create an Account: Use an active mobile number and a valid email ID. Note that details in the 'Create an Account' form cannot be modified later.
Fill Application: Provide educational, technical, and community details.
Upload Documents: Provide a live photograph and scanned signature as per the technical specifications in the notice.
Fee Payment: Pay the required fee online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI by June 16, 2026.
Examination Fee Details
Candidates must pay the prescribed fee according to their community or category as detailed below:
- General Candidates: A fee of ₹500 is applicable. Out of this, ₹400 will be refunded (minus bank charges) to those who actually appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
- Reserved Categories: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC) must pay ₹250. This full amount of ₹250 (minus bank charges) will be refunded to candidates who appear in the 1st Stage CBT.
- Important Note for EBC: Candidates claiming the EBC concession must have a valid document like an EBC certificate (Annexure IV), BPL card, or Izzat MST at the time of application. The annual family income for EBC must be less than ₹50,000.
Payment Mode: Fees can only be paid online through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.{inAds}
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