RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026)

Railway Recruitment Boards · 11,127 posts · Last official update: 14 Oct 2026

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Timeline

Notification published
14 May 2026 · Official notice, p.4
Online applications
15 May 2026 – 14 Jun 2026, 23:59 · Official notice, p.4
Last date for fee payment
16 Jun 2026 · Official notice, p.4
Correction window
17 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026 · Official notice, p.4
Application Status Check Link Active
14 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Official notice, p.2
Candidates can view updated status (Provisionally accepted / Conditionally accepted / Rejected) by logging in at www.rrbapply.gov.in
Exam City & Date Intimation LinkTentative
24 Oct 2026 · Official notice, p.1
Made live 10 days prior to the candidate's exam date (starting from 24 Oct 2026 for the first exam day).
Downloading of E-Call lettersLatestTentative
30 Oct 2026 · Official notice, p.1
Starts 4 days prior to the candidate's exam date (starting from 30 Oct 2026 for the first exam day).
CBT 1Tentative
3 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 · Official notice, p.1
Tentative schedule
Exam City and Date Intimation
Date not announced yet · Official notice, p.1
Link will be live 10 days before the exam date
e-Call Letter Download
Date not announced yet · Official notice, p.1
Downloading will start 4 days before the exam date

Post	Pay level	Qualification	Vacancies
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	Level-2	A) Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Mechanic. (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above (OR) B) Matriculation / SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR) combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI. Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.	11,127

Age 18–30 on 1 Jul 2026
Upper age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years, PwBD and others as per the notice; only the highest one applies
Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error, are not eligible for the post of ALP.

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