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| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Railway Recruitment Board — CEN No. 01/2026 | Total Vacancies: 11,127 | |
| Event | Date / Time |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 21 March 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 15 May 2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Closes | 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Exam Fee Payment | 16 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application Modification Window | 17 June – 26 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
| ⚠️ Modification fee: ₹250 per occasion (non-refundable). After 26 June 2026, no modification request will be entertained. |
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Railway Recruitment Board — CEN No. 01/2026 | Total Vacancies: 11,127
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| Category |
Fee Payable |
Refund on Attending CBT-1 |
Net Fee |
| All Candidates (General / UR / OBC / EWS) |
₹500 |
₹400 refunded (after deducting bank charges) |
₹100 (effective) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC |
₹250 |
₹250 fully refunded (after bank charges) |
~₹0 (effective) |
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⚠️ Fee only via Online mode (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI). No offline payment. Refund credited to Aadhaar-seeded bank account only.
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| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Railway Recruitment Board — CEN No. 01/2026 | Total Vacancies: 11,127 | |
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Date of Birth Range |
| UR / General (includes OBC Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | 02-07-1996 to 01-07-2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs (+3) | 02-07-1993 to 01-07-2008 |
| SC / ST | 18 yrs | 35 yrs (+5) | 02-07-1991 to 01-07-2008 |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | — | 3 yrs (after deducting service) | As per calculation |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | — | 6 yrs (after deducting service) | As per calculation |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | — | 8 yrs (after deducting service) | As per calculation |
| Railway Staff (Group C/D) — UR/EWS | — | 40 yrs (min 3 yrs service) | — |
| Railway Staff (Group C/D) — OBC-NCL | — | 43 yrs | — |
| Railway Staff (Group C/D) — SC/ST | — | 45 yrs | — |
| Widow / Divorced Women — UR/EWS | — | 35 yrs | — |
| Widow / Divorced Women — OBC-NCL | — | 38 yrs | — |
| Widow / Divorced Women — SC/ST | — | 40 yrs | — |
| ⚠️ Only maximum relaxation applicable (not cumulative). SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against UR vacancies get NO age relaxation. |
| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Railway Recruitment Board — CEN No. 01/2026 | Total Vacancies: 11,127 | |
| Option | Qualification | Eligible Trades / Streams |
| Option A | Matriculation / SSLC / 10th Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
OR
10th + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship | 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, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic |
| Option B | Matriculation / SSLC / 10th Pass + 3-Year Diploma in Engineering OR Degree in Engineering | Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (or combination of these streams) from a recognized institution |
| ⚠️ Qualification must be complete by closing date (14 June 2026). Those awaiting results are NOT eligible. Post is NOT suitable for PwBD candidates. |
| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Railway Recruitment Board — CEN No. 01/2026 | Total Vacancies: 11,127 | |
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total | ExSM |
| Ahmedabad | WR | 62 | 22 | 11 | 38 | 14 | 147 | 15 |
Ajmer | NWR | 262 | 97 | 59 | 142 | 40 | 600 | 60 |
| WCR | 56 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 118 | 12 |
Prayagraj | NCR | 284 | 37 | 27 | 65 | 44 | 457 | 46 |
| NR | 62 | 23 | 11 | 42 | 15 | 153 | 15 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 80 | 31 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 200 | 20 |
Bhopal | WCR | 194 | 74 | 23 | 117 | 15 | 423 | 42 |
| WR | 15 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 3 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 548 | 70 | 36 | 48 | 99 | 801 | 80 |
Bilaspur | CR | 187 | 77 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 322 | 32 |
| SECR | 84 | 29 | 14 | 53 | 20 | 200 | 20 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 56 | 39 | 23 | 49 | 20 | 187 | 19 |
| Chennai | SR | 93 | 24 | 14 | 41 | 14 | 186 | 19 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 28 | 11 | 37 | 17 | 12 | 105 | 10 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 272 | 109 | 63 | 164 | 68 | 676 | 68 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 158 | 58 | 30 | 110 | 44 | 400 | 40 |
Kolkata | ER | 135 | 53 | 35 | 89 | 32 | 344 | 34 |
| SER | 280 | 101 | 52 | 40 | 24 | 497 | 50 |
Malda | ER | 109 | 41 | 20 | 73 | 27 | 270 | 27 |
| SER | 117 | 43 | 22 | 78 | 29 | 289 | 29 |
Mumbai | CR | 290 | 207 | 99 | 344 | 138 | 1,078 | 108 |
| SCR | 32 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 9 | 78 | 8 |
| WR | 14 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 4 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 18 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 42 | 4 |
| Patna | ECR | 41 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 103 | 10 |
Ranchi | ECR | 224 | 83 | 42 | 150 | 56 | 555 | 56 |
| SER | 248 | 150 | 63 | 213 | 71 | 745 | 74 |
Secunderabad | ECoR | 387 | 119 | 57 | 228 | 33 | 824 | 82 |
| SCR | 238 | 90 | 45 | 162 | 61 | 596 | 61 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 243 | 90 | 46 | 161 | 60 | 600 | 60 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 43 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 64 | 7 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 4,860 | 1,746 | 919 | 2,598 | 1,004 | 11,127 | 1,115 |
| * ExSM (Ex-Servicemen) vacancies are included within the total — not additional/separate seats. | Vacancies are provisional and may increase/decrease. |
| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Railway Recruitment Board — CEN No. 01/2026 | Total Vacancies: 11,127 | |
| Step | Action | Key Instructions |
| 1 | Visit official RRB website | Go to your chosen RRB s official website (e.g. rrbcdg.gov.in for Chandigarh). Use only official links. Beware of fake websites. |
| 2 | Create an account | Enter Name (as per 10th certificate), Father/Mother name, Date of Birth, valid mobile number, and active email ID. Verify identity via Aadhaar / DigiLocker. No changes allowed after account creation. |
| 3 | Self-screening medical declaration | Declare fitness regarding eyesight (no LASIK surgery), hearing, speech, mental health, diabetes, hypertension, and substance use. A downloadable medical report will be generated — to be submitted on CBAT day. |
| 4 | Fill application form | Select your RRB and zone preferences carefully — cannot be changed later. Fill personal, educational, and category details accurately. |
| 5 | Capture live photograph | Live photo will be captured via webcam / front camera during filling. Wear dark-coloured clothing. No glasses, cap, or mask. Entire face must be visible. Do NOT upload a pre-existing photo. |
| 6 | Upload signature | Running handwriting (cursive) only. Black ink on white paper. JPG/JPEG format, 30–49 KB, min 140×60 px. No block/capital letters. No thumb impression. |
| 7 | Upload SC/ST certificate (if applicable) | Required only for candidates claiming free train travel pass. PDF format, less than 400 KB. |
| 8 | Pay examination fee | Pay online via Net Banking / Debit-Credit Card / UPI. Deadline: 16 June 2026. Application accepted only after successful fee confirmation via SMS & email. |
| 9 | Modify application (if needed) | Window: 17–26 June 2026. Pay ₹250 per modification. Account details and chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage. |
| 10 | Keep credentials safe | Note your Registration Number. Keep mobile and email active throughout the entire recruitment process. Download e-call letter 4 days before exam from official RRB website only. |
| ⚠️ Only ONE application per candidate across ALL RRBs. Multiple applications = rejection + debarment from future exams. Apply to only ONE RRB. |
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