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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 The biggest update! Indian Railway Recruitment Board has released Centralized Employment Notification (CEN 01/2026). 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment has been announced for the posts.
Under RRB ALP 2026 Notification, recruitment will be done through 21 Railway Recruitment Boards across India.
If you are preparing for railway job then this is a golden opportunity. RRB ALP 2026 Apply Online will start from 15th May 2026. Read complete details, important dates, vacancies, pay scale and application process below.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Indicative) Publication Date | 21 March 2026 |
| Starting date of online application | 15 May 2026 |
| Last date of online application | June 14, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| age calculation date | 01 July 2026 |
RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Details
| designation | Total Vacancies (All Railway Zones) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 A total of 11,127 posts are available for all Indian Railways zones. Region-wise breakup will be available in the detailed CEN.
Pay Scale & Salary
RRB ALP Salary 2026: Initial salary as per Level-2 of 7th Pay Commission ₹19,900/- per month. DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other railway employee benefits will remain applicable.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as on 01 July 2026). Relaxation as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
- Educational qualification: Detailed prescribed in CEN 01/2026 (check on official RRB website).
- Medical Standard: It is mandatory to pass Railway Medical Examination as per the post.
- Aadhaar Verification: At the time of application, it is necessary that the name from Aadhaar and DOB match 100% with the 10th certificate.
Note: Complete eligibility and medical standards will be available only in detailed CEN 01/2026.
How to Apply – Step by Step (How to Apply for RRB ALP 2026)
- official portal https://www.rrbapply.gov.in Go to.
- Fill the form by clicking on “New Registration”.
- Upload Aadhaar details, educational qualification and photo.
- Submit the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Submit the form and take printout by 14th June 2026.
Application will be made through a single centralized portal for all 21 RRBs (Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram).
Selection Process
Selection will be based on CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification, Aptitude Test (if applicable) and Medical Examination. Detailed procedure will be given in CEN 01/2026.
Application Fee
Complete information on application fees will be published in detailed CEN 01/2026. Fees have to be deposited through online mode only.
Important Links – RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online: www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Short Notification – Click Here
- Participating RRBs Official Websites: rrbahmedabad.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in, rrbkolkata.gov.in, rrbsecunderabad.gov.in etc. (All 21 RRBs)
- Detailed CEN 01/2026 PDF: Available soon on respective RRB website
This is an indicative (brief) notification. For complete details, fees, eligibility and syllabus check detailed CEN 01/2026 on the official RRB website. Applications will be accepted only from https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
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