RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India have officially released the Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across all Indian Railways zones. This is a massive government job opportunity for candidates who wish to build a career in the Indian Railways. The selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level-2 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with an initial pay of Rs. 19,900/- per month, along with other allowances and benefits applicable to Railway employees. The online application window will open on 15 May 2026 and will remain active until 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs). Applications must be submitted through the centralized portal rrbapply.gov.in only. No offline application will be accepted. Vacancy Details Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Total Vacancies: 11,127 Zone-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdown will be published in the Detailed CEN on the official RRB websites. Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026) Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other eligible categories will be applicable as per Railway rules mentioned in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026. Educational Qualification The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published exclusively in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs. Generally ITI or Diploma in a relevant trade from a recognized institution is required. Candidates must read the detailed notification carefully before applying. Salary and Pay Structure Post: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Pay Level: Level-2 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 19,900/- per month Other Benefits: DA, HRA, TA and other Railway allowances as applicable under 7th CPC rules. Application Fee Application fee details have not been mentioned in this Indicative Short Notification. Complete fee structure will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating Railway Recruitment Boards. Fee payment will be accepted through Online Mode Only. Aadhaar Verification (Important) Candidates are strongly advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar while filling the online application to avoid delays and special scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process. The Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the Full Name and Date of Birth in the 10th class pass certificate. Aadhaar must be updated with the latest photograph and biometrics (Fingerprint and Iris) before filling the form. Selection Process Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 1: Objective type questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. Stage 2 – Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 2: Part A covers relevant technical subjects. Part B covers trade-specific topics based on the candidate's ITI/trade qualification. Stage 3 – Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Tests basic aptitude required for the ALP role. Stage 4 – Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents. Stage 5 – Medical Examination: Candidates must pass the prescribed medical fitness standards for the ALP post. Note: The final selection process will be strictly as per the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026. Participating Railway Recruitment Boards (21 RRBs) RRB Ahmedabad, RRB Ajmer, RRB Bengaluru, RRB Bhopal, RRB Bhubaneswar, RRB Bilaspur, RRB Chandigarh, RRB Chennai, RRB Gorakhpur, RRB Guwahati, RRB Jammu-Srinagar, RRB Kolkata, RRB Malda, RRB Mumbai, RRB Muzaffarpur, RRB Patna, RRB Prayagraj, RRB Ranchi, RRB Secunderabad, RRB Siliguri, RRB Thiruvananthapuram. How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Step 1 – Visit the centralized recruitment portal rrbapply.gov.in. Step 2 – Download and read the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 carefully before filling the form. Step 3 – Update Aadhaar with latest photo, biometrics and ensure name/DOB matches 10th certificate. Step 4 – Click on New Registration and enter your Name, Mobile Number and Email ID. Step 5 – Log in and carefully fill in personal details, educational qualification and preferred RRB zone. Step 6 – Upload scanned passport-size photograph, signature and required documents in prescribed format. Step 7 – Pay the application fee online through available payment options. Step 8 – Submit the form and save/print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference. Important: Applications will only be accepted through Online Mode. No offline or postal applications will be accepted under any circumstances.