RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 — 9,970 Posts

G Team Govtjobupdates 11 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to conduct the Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 for a total of 9970 posts. The exam will take place on 11 March 2026.

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

Here are the key dates for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026.

Notification Date: 19 March 2025
Application Start: 12 April 2025
Apply Online Last Date: 19 May 2025
Last Date Fee Payment: 21 May 2025
Correction Date: 22 to 31 May 2025
Application Status Date: 05 December 2025
Exam Date: 13, 16, 17 & 18 February 2026
Exam City Available: 03 February 2026
Admit Card: 09 February 2026
Re-Scheduled Exam Date: 11 March 2026
Exam City Available: 06 March 2026
Admit Card: 04 Days Before Exam Date
Result Date: Notify Later

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Application Fee

The application fee details for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 are as follows.

Gen/ OBC/ EWS: ₹500/-
SC/ ST/ EBC/ Female/ Transgender: ₹250/-

Age Limit

The age limits for applicants are specified below.

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

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Category Wise Vacancy

The total number of vacancies for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is detailed below.

Total Posts: 9970 Posts

RRB ALP Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) position are as follows.

Qualification: 10th (Matric) Exam Passed with ITI Certificate OR Class 10th with Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering OR BE/ B.Tech Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering from a Recognized Board/ University/ Institute.

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Salary Details

The salary details for the RRB ALP position are outlined below.

Initial Pay: ₹24,904 Per Month
Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA)

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is as follows.

Mathematics: 20 Questions, 20 Marks
General Science: 20 Questions, 20 Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
General Awareness & Current Affairs: 10 Questions, 10 Marks
Total: 75 Questions, 75 Marks
Total Time Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes)
Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: +1 Mark, Wrong Answer: -1/3 Mark Deduction

Selection Process

The selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 includes the following phases.

Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination (ME)