The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released a short notification on 16 March 2026 for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. A total of 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) have been approved across 17 railway zones and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW). Online applications open on 15 May 2026 and the last date to apply is 14 June 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.
Important: This is a short notification. The detailed CEN 01/2026 notification with eligibility criteria, age limit, trade-wise qualifications, syllabus, and reservation details will be released before the application window opens on 15 May 2026.
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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification Number | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts |
| Short Notice Released | 16 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP Zone-wise Vacancy 2026
The 11,127 vacancies are distributed across 16 zonal railways and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW). Category-wise reservation details will be announced in the detailed notification.
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 1,400 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1,625 |
| Eastern Railway | 608 |
| North Central Railway | 457 |
| North Eastern Railway | 105 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 1,276 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| North Western Railway | 600 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| South East Central Railway | 200 |
| South Eastern Railway | 1,531 |
| Southern Railway | 250 |
| South Western Railway | 200 |
| West Central Railway | 541 |
| Western Railway | 214 |
| CLW (Chittaranjan Locomotive Works) | 06 |
| Total | 11,127 |
RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria
The detailed eligibility conditions will be confirmed in the full CEN 01/2026 notification. Based on previous RRB ALP recruitment cycles, candidates are expected to meet the following general criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th Pass) plus ITI in relevant trade from a recognised institution, OR Diploma / Degree in Engineering in relevant discipline
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen as per Railway rules)
- Nationality: Indian citizen
Exact age limit, trade-wise qualification details and reservation breakup will be published in the detailed notification before 15 May 2026.
RRB ALP Selection Process
RRB ALP recruitment follows a multi-stage selection process. All stages are mandatory and candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 (Stage 1) | Objective-type screening test. Qualifying in nature for CBT 2. |
| CBT 2 (Stage 2) | Domain-specific technical test. Higher difficulty level. Marks count in merit. |
| CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) | Mandatory for ALP post. Marks are counted in the final merit list. |
| Document Verification (DV) | Original documents verification. |
| Medical Examination (ME) | Strict Railway medical fitness standards apply. |
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: rrbapply.gov.in from 15 May 2026
- Register with your Name, Email ID and Mobile Number
- Fill in the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents – photograph, signature and certificates
- Select your preferred railway zone during application
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference
Important Links
| Apply Online (Opens 15 May 2026) | Click Here |
| Download Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official RRB Website | Click Here |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
A total of 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) have been announced under CEN 01/2026 across 17 railway zones and CLW.
When does the RRB ALP 2026 application process start?
Online applications open on 15 May 2026 and close on 14 June 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.