Railway RRB Assistance Loco Pilot ALP CEN.No.01/2026  Exam Date Out, for 11127 Posts

 Short Information :

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot post in Indian Railways. Interested and eligible candidates should check the official notification for details regarding the total vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, application fees, selection process, and important dates. The selection process may include a Computer-Based Test (CBT), aptitude test, document verification, and medical examination, as prescribed by RRB. Candidates are advised to apply online through the official RRB website and read all instructions carefully

Railway RRB Assistance Loco Pilot ALP CEN.No.01/2026 Exam Short Details Of Notification 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Released: 21 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 16 June 2026
• Correction Window: 17–26 June 2026
• CBT  Exam : 03 To 05 November 2026 (tentative)
• Admit Card Available: Before Exam

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 500
• SC / ST  / ESM : 250
• All Female Candidates: 250
• Correction : 250
• Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI

Railway RRB Assistance Loco Pilot ALP CEN.No.01/2026 Age Limit: Age will be calculated as on: 01 July 2026

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 27 Years
• Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per SSC rules

Selection Process

• CBT 1 – Preliminary exam
• CBT 2 – Main exam (Part A & B)
• CBAT – Aptitude test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
  Note Negative marking: 1/3 mark in CBT 1 and CBT 2

Pay Scale

• Pay Level: Level 2
• Basic Salary: ₹19,900 per month
• In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹25,000–₹35,000 per month
• Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other admissible benefits
• Pay Scale: ₹19,900–₹63,200

How To Apply Railway RRB Assistance Loco Pilot ALP CEN.No.01/2026

1. Visit the official website
2. Find the CEN 01/2026 – Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) notification.
3. Open the online application link for the appropriate RRB.
4. Register using your basic details and mobile number/email.
5. Fill in your personal, educational and ITI/diploma details as applicable.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
8. Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
9. Note: आवेदन करने से पहले पात्रता, आयु सीमा, शैक्षणिक योग्यता, आवेदन शुल्क, आयु में छूट तथा अन्य सभी महत्वपूर्ण नियमों को अच्छी तरह से जांच लें।

Railway RRB Assistance Loco Pilot ALP CEN.No.01/2026 – Important Questions & Answers

Q1. What is RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
Answer: It is a Railway Recruitment Board recruitment notification for Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
Answer: 11,127 vacancies were announced.
Q3. When did online applications start?
Answer: 15 May 2026.
Q4. What was the last date to apply?
Answer: 14 June 2026, until 11:59 PM.
Q5. What was the last date to pay the application fee?
Answer: 16 June 2026, until 11:59 PM.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Answer: ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹250 for eligible categories under the notification. Refund rules apply to eligible candidates who appear in CBT 1.
Q7. What is the age limit?
Answer: 18–30 years as of 1 July 2026, with applicable age relaxations.
Q8. What is the educational qualification?
Answer: Matriculation/SSLC with the prescribed ITI qualification, or an eligible diploma/degree in specified engineering disciplines, as detailed in the notification.
Q9. What is the selection process?
Answer: CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT → Document Verification → Medical Examination.
Q10. What is the exam date?
Answer: Check the official RRB website for the confirmed CBT 1 schedule.
Q11. Is there negative marking?
Answer: Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in CBT 1 and CBT 2.
Q12. What is the starting basic salary?
Answer: ₹19,900 per month under Pay Level 2, plus applicable allowances.
Q13. Can 12th-pass students apply?
Answer: Only if they also meet the prescribed technical qualification requirements. Class 12 alone is generally insufficient.
Q14. Is an ITI certificate compulsory?
Answer: Not necessarily. Candidates with specified engineering diplomas/degrees may also qualify, subject to the notification.
Q15. Where can candidates check official updates?
Answer: Visit the official RRB website
Note: The application period for CEN 01/2026 has ended. Always verify recruitment details against the official notification before publishing or applying