🚆 Railway RRB ALP Online Form 2026 (11,127 Posts) – Complete Guide
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under CEN No. 01/2026. This is one of the biggest railway job opportunities for 10th + ITI / Diploma candidates.
📢 Latest Update (2026)
- Short Notification Released: 16 March 2026
- Detailed Notification: 14–15 May 2026 (Expected/Released)
- Online Form Start Date: 15 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2026
- Total Vacancies: 11,127 ALP Posts
📊 RRB ALP 2026 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB ALP 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Posts | 11,127 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹19,900 – ₹35,000 (Level-2) |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Release | 16 March 2026 |
| Application Start | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass (Matriculation) + ITI in relevant trade
OR - Diploma / Degree in Engineering
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories
💻 How to Fill RRB ALP Online Form 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit official website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on “RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Apply Online”
- Register with basic details
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload:
- Photo
- Signature
- Documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download confirmation
💰 Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹250 |
(Fee refund may be applicable after CBT exam as per rules)
🧾 Selection Process
The RRB ALP selection process includes:
- CBT Stage 1 (Prelims)
- CBT Stage 2 (Mains)
- CBAT (Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
📚 Exam Pattern (Brief)
CBT 1:
- Subjects: Maths, Reasoning, General Science, GK
- Duration: 60 minutes
CBT 2:
- Part A + Part B (Technical)
🏙️ Job Location
- Across Indian Railways zones (All India postings)
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apply before 14 June 2026 to avoid last-minute issues
- Use correct documents and details
- Keep scanned documents ready
- Check official notification for trade-wise eligibility
