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RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)(RRB)

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

11,127

Locations

All India

Last Date

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About this Drive

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 with 11,127 openings. The detailed notification was published on 14 May 2026. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 18 to 30 years and hold Matriculation + ITI or Diploma/Degree in Engineering can now submit their online applications from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.

Eligibility

. The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs; Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for complete eligibility details.

Posts under this Drive (6)

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UR (Unreserved)

4860 vacancies . The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs

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SC (Scheduled Caste)

1746 vacancies . The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs

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ST (Scheduled Tribe)

919 vacancies . The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs

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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

2598 vacancies . The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs

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EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

1004 vacancies . The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs

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Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) - included in above total

1115 vacancies . The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs

Important Dates

Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News21/03/2026

Opening of Online Application Portal15-05-2026 (00:00 Hrs.)

Last Date for Online Application Submission14-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)

Last Date for Application Fee Payment16-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)

Modification Window for Application Corrections17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)

Age Calculated As On01-07-2026

CBT-1 / CBT-2 / CBAT DateTo be notified on official RRB websites

Official Links

Apply Online Official Notification Official Website

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

Last date to apply: —

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RRB

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Level-2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix; Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/-

Eligibility Text

The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for complete eligibility details.

Age Table

Category	Age Limit / Relaxation
General (UR) & EWS	18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years relaxation (max 33 years)
SC & ST	5 years relaxation (max 35 years)
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)	3 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)	6 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST)	8 years after deduction of length of service from age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - UR & EWS	Maximum 40 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - OBC (NCL)	Maximum 43 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - SC & ST	Maximum 45 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (UR & EWS)	Maximum 35 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL)	Maximum 38 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC & ST)	Maximum 40 years of age

Advt Number

CEN No. 01/2026