Railway RRB CEN 01/2026 ALP Application Status

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Job summary

Indian Railways has announced recruitment for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) under CEN 01/2026. ITI certificate or Engineering Diploma/ Degree candidates eligible. Applications open 15 May 2026 and close 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official RRB portal.

Selection includes CBT-1, CBT-2, and Medical fitness. CBT-1 details: 75 questions, 75 marks, 60 minutes; CBT-2: 175 questions across two parts; final merit 70% CBT-2 and 30% CBAT.

Qualifications

• ITI Certificate or Engineering Diploma/ Degree required for ALP eligibility.
• Matriculation (10th) plus ITI or Engineering Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile.

Skills

Trade-specific ITI

Engineering Diploma

Education

Matriculation (10th) + ITI

Engineering Diploma / Degree

Job description

RRB ALP Vacancy 2026: If you have an ITI certificate or an Engineering Diploma and dream of driving the iconic trains of Indian Railways, your wait is over! The Indian Railways has released an indicative notification (CEN No. 01/2026) for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP). This massive recruitment drive will be conducted across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) throughout India. The online application process will officially commence on 15 May 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB online portal until the deadline on 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Below, we have organized all the essential details including the multi-stage selection process, exam patterns, age limits, Fee, exam date , admit card , answer key , and exam result below.

Crucial Date Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026

Age Relaxation As per Government Rules (After Detailed Notification Release)

Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 11,127 Matriculation (10th) + ITI in relevant trades.
OR
Engineering Diploma / Degree in a related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile).

Selection Process

• CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test) – Screening Test
• CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
• Medical Examination (Requires strict A-1 medical fitness)

CBT-1 Exam Pattern

Details

Information

Questions 75

Marks 75

Duration 60 Minutes

Subjects Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness

Negative Marking 1/3 mark for each wrong answer

Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.

CBT-2 Exam Pattern

Section

Questions

Duration

Part-A 100 90 Minutes

Part-B 75 60 Minutes

Total 175 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Part-A includes Maths, Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering.
Part-B includes trade-related technical questions and is qualifying with 35% minimum marks.
Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies.

• Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in this stage.
• Requirement: Candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery to qualify.
• Final Merit List: Prepared with 70% weightage of CBT-2 (Part-A) marks and 30% weightage of CBAT marks.

What is the age limit for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 30 years. The crucial date for calculating this age limit is 01 July 2026.

Can a normal 12th pass candidate apply for the RRB ALP post?

No, just passing 10th or 12th is not sufficient. Candidates must have an ITI Certificate, an Engineering Diploma, or an Engineering Degree in the relevant fields to apply.

Is there any negative marking in the RRB ALP exams?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. However, there is no negative marking in the CBAT (Aptitude Test).

What are the online application dates for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?

The online application window will open on 15 May 2026 and will close on 14 June 2026.