The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has activated the revised application status portal for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under CEN 01/2026 . Candidates who applied for the 11,127 vacant posts between May 15 and June 14, 2026, can now log in to the official portal to check whether their application has been accepted or rejected. The Computer Based Test (CBT-1) is scheduled to be conducted from 03 to 05 November 2026 .
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Admit Card Available: Notified Soon
Important Dates (RRB ALP CEN 01/2026)
Event Date / Details Employment News Indicative Notice 21.03.2026 Detailed Notification Release 14.05.2026 Opening Date for Online Applications 15.05.2026 (00:00 Hrs) Closing Date for Online Applications 14.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs) Last Date for Fee Payment 16.06.2026 (23:59 Hrs) Application Form Correction Window 17.06.2026 to 26.06.2026 Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility Determination 01.07.2026 Initial Application Status Release 22.08.2026 Revised Application Status Release October 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip Release ~10 days prior to exam (~24.10.2026) E-Call Letter / Admit Card Download ~4 days prior to exam (~30.10.2026) CBT-1 Examination Dates 03, 04 & 05 November 2026 CBT-2 / CBAT / DV Dates To be notified later
Post, Salary & Vacancy Summary
Feature Details Post Name Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Pay Level Level-2 (7th CPC) Initial Pay ₹19,900/- per month (+ applicable allowances) Total Vacancies 11,127 Suitability for PwBD Not Suitable
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
UR SC ST OBC EWS Total Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal) 4,860 1,746 919 2,598 1,004 11,127 1,115 (included in total)
Age Limit & Relaxations (as on 01.07.2026)
Category Standard Age Limit Upper Date of Birth (Not Before) Lower Date of Birth (Not After) Upper Age Relaxation UR / EWS 18 – 30 Years 02.07.1996 01.07.2008 Nil OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 18 – 33 Years 02.07.1993 01.07.2008 3 Years SC / ST 18 – 35 Years 02.07.1991 01.07.2008 5 Years Ex-Servicemen — — 01.07.2008 Service length + 3 yrs (UR/EWS), 6 yrs (OBC), 8 yrs (SC/ST)
Educational & Technical Qualifications
Candidates must possess at least one of the following options on or before 14.06.2026
Route Qualification Details ITI Matriculation / SSLC + ITI from NCVT/SCVT in designated trades (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 & AC Mechanic) Apprenticeship Matriculation / SSLC + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the designated trades listed above Diploma Matriculation / SSLC + 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (or combination of these streams) Degree Degree in Engineering in the eligible engineering branches listed above (accepted in lieu of Diploma/ITI)
Admit Card Download Steps
Once released, candidates can download the admit card by following these steps:
Visit the official RRB regional website or the common portal rrbapply.gov.in.
Click on the ALP CEN 01/2026 admit card link.
Enter registration number, date of birth, and captcha code.
Download and print the admit card.
Check all details carefully and contact the helpline for any discrepancies.
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