The Railway Recruitment Board has released its latest official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) to fill the 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Posts. Candidates may get the details of On-line Application, Detailed Advertisement, General Instructions and apply Online on the official Web-site of this Railway Recruitment Board i.e. www.rrbapply.gov.in/. The link for submission of On-line Application Form will remain active from 15.05.2026 to 14.06.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications ITI, Diploma, B.E/B.Tech can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are All Over India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
RRB Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Board |
| Notification No: 01/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 15.05.2026 |
| Last Date: 14.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Only through Online |
| Official Website: www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
You may also Read: RRB ALP Previous Question Papers PDF Download Link
Current RRB Job Openings:
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – 11127 Posts
RRB & Zone-Wise Vacancy Details
- Ahmedabad (WR) – 147 Posts
- Ajmer (NWR) – 600 Posts
- Ajmer (WCR) – 118 Posts
- Prayagraj (NCR) – 457 Posts
- Prayagraj (NR) – 153 Posts
- Bengaluru (SWR) – 200 Posts
- Bhopal (WCR) – 423 Posts
- Bhopal (WR) – 30 Posts
- Bhubaneshwar (ECoR) – 801 Posts
- Bilaspur (CR) – 322 Posts
- Bilaspur (SECR) – 200 Posts
- Chandigarh (NR) – 187 Posts
- ChennaI (SR) – 186 Posts
- Gorakhpur (NER) – 105 Posts
- Guwahati (NER) – 676 Posts
- Jammu-Srinagar (NR) – 400 Posts
- Kolkata (ER) – 344 Posts
- Kolkata (SER) – 497 Posts
- Malda (ER) – 270 Posts
- Malda (SER) – 289 Posts
- Mumbai (CR) – 1078 Posts
- Mumbai (SCR) – 78 Posts
- Mumbai (WR) – 37 Posts
- Muzaffarpur (ECR) – 42 Posts
- Patna (ECR) – 103 Posts
- Ranchi (ECR) – 555 Posts
- Ranchi (SER) – 745 Posts
- Secunderabad (ECoR) – 824 Posts
- Secunderabad (SCR) – 596 Posts
- Siliguri (NFR) – 600 Posts
- Thiruvananthapuram (SR) – 64 Posts
RRB Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for RRB:
- A) Matriculation / SSLC/ 10th plus ITI from accredited institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic (Radio &TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Mechanic, Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist,. (OR) Completion of the Matriculation / SSLC / 10th plus course and Act apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above (OR)
- B) Matriculation / SSLC / 10th plus 03 years Diploma Holders in Mechanical Engineering/ Electronics Engineering/Electrical Engineering/ Automobile Engineering (OR) Combination of various disciplines of these Engineering Streams from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
- Note: Degree in the Engineering Streams as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.
Age Limit for RRB: (As on 01.07.2026)
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – 18 to 30 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for RRB:
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Level 2 Rs.19,900/-
Method of Selection for RRB:
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Medium of Examination:
- Questions for First Stage CBT-1 and Second Stage CBT-2 will be available in 15 regional Indian languages
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Konkani
- Malayalam
- Manipuri
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) will be conducted only in English and Hindi.
Application Fee for RRB:
- SC/ST/Female/EBC/PwBD/Transgender – Rs.250/- (Rs.250/- Refundable)
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/- (Rs.400/- Refundable)
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 15.05.2026 and 14.06.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Railway Recruitment Board website www.rrbapply.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 15.05.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 14.06.2026
RRB Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of RRB ALP: Click Here to Website |
| Syllabus for RRB ALP: Click Here to Download |
| Short Notice for RRB ALP: Click Here to Download |
| Advertisement for RRB ALP: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for RRB ALP: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is AAICLAS Security Screener a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent Job.
- Can final year students apply?
- No, candidates must have completed their ITI, Diploma, B.E/B.Tech with the required percentage at the time of application.
- Are there vacancies in Tamil Nadu?
- Yes, there are 186 vacancies specifically for Trichy, making this a great opportunity for local candidates.
