The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the revised vacancy details for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026. As per the latest notice issued by the Ministry of Railways on 19 February 2026, a total of 11,127 ALP vacancies have now been approved for the upcoming Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) to be released in 2026.
The Railway Board has assessed fresh vacancies through the HRMS Indent Management module and approved additional ALP posts for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot PostsRRB ALP Revised Vacancy 2026 Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Approved Vacancies | 11,127 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Initial Salary | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
| Qualification | Matriculation + ITI/Diploma |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Notification Year | 2026 |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Railway-Wise Breakup
| S. No. | Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Railway | 1400 |
| 2 | East Central Railway | 700 |
| 3 | East Coast Railway | 768 |
| 4 | Eastern Railway | 682 |
| 5 | North Central Railway | 1625 |
| 6 | North Eastern Railway | 608 |
| 7 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 457 |
| 8 | Northern Railway | 105 |
| 9 | North Western Railway | 1276 |
| 10 | South Central Railway | 740 |
| 11 | South East Central Railway | 200 |
| 12 | South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| 13 | Southern Railway | 250 |
| 14 | South Western Railway | 200 |
| 15 | West Central Railway | 541 |
| 16 | Western Railway | 214 |
| 17 | Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 06 |
| Total | 11,127 |
Selection Process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
The selection of candidates for Assistant Loco Pilot posts will be conducted through the following stages:
- CBT Stage I
- CBT Stage II
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (A-1 Standard)
RRB ALP Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for RRB ALP 2026 must have:
- Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
- Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
OR
- 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering
OR
- Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
- Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-2 with:
- Initial Pay: Rs. 19,900/-
- Additional allowances as per Railway rules
