RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their 10th with ITI / Diploma / Engineering in relevant discipline can apply for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Notification 2026. The Selection Process for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 will be CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The online application will start from 15th May 2026 and remain open till 14th June 2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Online Application Form 2026.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026
| RRB Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Vacancy |
11127 |
| Post name |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Starting date |
15th May 2026 |
| Ending date |
14th June 2026 |
| Qualification |
10th + ITI / Act Apprenticeship / 3-year Diploma / Degree in Engineering |
| Salary |
Pay Level 2, Basic Pay Rs. 19,900/- (Approx. Rs. 26,000 – 27,000 in-hand) |
| Job Location |
Across Indian Railways (All Zones) |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
www.rrbcdg.gov.in / www.rrbapply.gov.in |
Vacancy details for RRB Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Central Railway |
1400 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – East Central Railway |
700 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – East Coast Railway |
1625 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Eastern Railway |
608 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – North Central Railway |
457 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – North Eastern Railway |
105 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Northeast Frontier Railway |
1276 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Northern Railway |
740 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – North Western Railway |
600 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – South Central Railway |
674 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – South East Central Railway |
200 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – South Eastern Railway |
1531 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Southern Railway |
250 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – South Western Railway |
200 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – West Central Railway |
541 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Western Railway |
214 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) |
6 |
| Total |
11127 Posts |
Eligibility details for RRB Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for RRB Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
10th pass with ITI in relevant trade / 10th + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship / 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Degree in relevant Engineering discipline |
Age limits for RRB Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026), upper age relaxation as per Government rules for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, Women and other eligible categories |
Salary details for RRB Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
Pay Level 2 of 7th CPC, Basic Pay Rs. 19,900/- plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other allowances; approx. in-hand salary Rs. 26,000 – 27,000 per month |
RRB Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- CBT 1 (Computer Based Test) – qualifying in nature
- CBT 2 (Two parts – A & B) – merit deciding stage
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
RRB Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1 as per rules) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Women |
Rs. 250/- (full amount refunded after appearing in CBT 1 as per rules) |
Important Dates for the RRB Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
13th May 2026 (Short Notice), Detailed PDF from 14th May 2026 |
| Application Start Date |
15th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
14th June 2026 |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
10th pass with ITI or Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade, or 3-year Diploma, or Engineering Degree in related branch from recognised institute.
Age Limit
Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 30 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per Government norms.
How to Apply Online for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2026
Go to the official RRB apply portal, complete registration, fill details, upload documents, pay the fee and submit the online form before the closing date.
