The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a Short Notification (CEN 01/2016) for RRB ALP recruitment 2026 to fill 11,127 Posts of Assistant Loco Pilots. Interest Candidates can apply online from 15.05.2026 to 14.06.2026 through RRB’s official recruitment portal rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Recruitment Agency/Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Post | 11,127 |
| Application Start Date | 15.05.2026 |
| Application End Date | 14.06.2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026- Vacancy Details
Zone-wise vacancy details is given below in tabular form-
| S. No. | Zonal Railway | Vacancies Approved |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Railway | 1400 |
| 2 | East Central Railway | 700 |
| 3 | East Coast Railway | 1625 |
| 4 | Eastern Railway | 608** |
| 5 | North Central Railway | 457 |
| 6 | North Eastern Railway | 105 |
| 7 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 1276 |
| 8 | Northern Railway | 740 |
| 9 | North Western Railway | 600 |
| 10 | South Central Railway | 674 |
| 11 | South East Central Railway | 200 |
| 12 | South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| 13 | Southern Railway | 250 |
| 14 | South Western Railway | 200 |
| 15 | West Central Railway | 541 |
| 16 | Western Railway | 214 |
| 17 | Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 60 |
| Total | 11,127 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026- Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: The qualification details will be published soon by RRB.
- Age Limit- 18-30 Years as on 01.07.2026.
- Age Relaxation- The details will be published soon by RRB.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026- Pay Scale
- Pay Level-2 (As per 7th CPC)
- Intial Basic Pay- 19,900/-
- Other Allowances- Admissible as per 7th CPC.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026- Important Instructions
- Candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar while filing the online application to avoid inconvenience and delays due to detailed scrutiny at every stage for non-Aadhaar verified applications.
- To ensure successful Aadhaar verification, the Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the details in the 10th class certificate, and Aadhaar should be updated with the latest photo and biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before applying.
- This notification is purely indicative in nature and is issued to inform prospective candidates about the forthcoming CEN and to help them stay ready with necessary certificates and documents required for applying.
- All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, procedures, and other requirements will be strictly as per detailed CEN No. 01/2026 (including any corrigendum issued from time to time), which will be published exclusively on the official websites of the RRBs listed below.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026- List of RRBs in CEN 01/2026
| S. No. | RRB Region | Website URL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | https://rrbahmedabad.gov.in/ |
| 2 | Ajmer | https://rrbajmer.gov.in/ |
| 3 | Bengaluru | https://www.rrbbnc.gov.in/ |
| 4 | Bhopal | https://rrbbhopal.gov.in/ |
| 5 | Bhubaneswar | https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/ |
| 6 | Bilaspur | https://rrbbilaspur.gov.in/ |
| 7 | Chandigarh | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
| 8 | Chennai | https://rrbchennai.gov.in/ |
| 9 | Gorakhpur | https://www.rrbgkp.gov.in/ |
| 10 | Guwahati | https://www.rrbguwahati.gov.in/ |
| 11 | Jammu-Srinagar | https://www.rrbjammu.nic.in/ |
| 12 | Kolkata | https://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in/ |
| 13 | Malda | https://rrbmalda.gov.in/ |
| 14 | Mumbai | https://www.rrbmumbai.gov.in/ |
| 15 | Muzaffarpur | https://rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/ |
| 16 | Patna | https://www.rrbpatna.gov.in/ |
| 17 | Prayagraj | https://rrbpryj.gov.in/ |
| 18 | Ranchi | https://www.rrbranchi.gov.in/ |
| 19 | Secunderabad | https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in/ |
| 20 | Siliguri | https://www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in/ |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | https://www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in/ |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026- Important Links
- Official Short Notification (PDF) : Click Here
- Online Application: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026- Important FAQs
Q1. What is the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to fill 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies across various railway zones.
Q2. What are the application dates for RRB ALP 2026?
The online application process will commence on May 15, 2026, and conclude on June 14, 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of July 1, 2026. Details regarding age relaxation will be announced in the detailed notification.
Q4. What are the required educational qualifications for the ALP post?
The details regarding the precise educational qualifications will be released by the RRB in the detailed notification.
Q5. What is the salary for an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)?
The pay scale is Level-2 (7th CPC), comprising an initial basic pay of ₹19,900/- along with other admissible allowances.
Q6. How can I apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official website, rrbapply.gov.in, during the application period.
Q7. Is Aadhaar verification mandatory for applying?
Aadhaar verification is strongly recommended to avoid delays. Candidates must ensure that their name and date of birth exactly match the details on their 10th-grade certificate and that their Aadhaar details are up to date.