Jobs: New recruitment for 11127 posts in Railways, new notification may be issued after Holi..

Railway Jobs: The Railways have announced a bumper recruitment drive for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions in 2026. This time, not just a few hundred, but a total of 11,127 positions will be filled. This recruitment drive will be conducted through a centralized notification across 17 railway zones across the country. This recruitment drive for technical positions is considered one of the major recruitment drives for the Railways. Significantly, this will also provide significant opportunities for the youth of Rajasthan.

Recruitment for 11,127 positions
Indian Railways has announced recruitment for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions in 2026. This recruitment drive will be conducted across 17 railway zones across the country. According to an order issued by the Railways, information regarding this has been sent to all zonal railways and CLWs.

These positions have been assessed in the Indent Management module of the HRMS, and the competent authority has approved the issuance of a centralized employment notification. This clearly indicates that the recruitment process will be formally launched soon.

A major opportunity for the youth of Rajasthan
This is a significant opportunity for candidates from Rajasthan. The North Western Railway (NWR) zone of the state is also part of this recruitment drive. This zone includes the Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner railway divisions.

The Railways has allocated approximately 600 Assistant Loco Pilot positions for this zone. This will provide the youth of the state with a golden opportunity to obtain a government job in their own region.

Educational Qualification and Age Limit
The minimum age for candidates applying for these positions is 18 years, and the maximum age is 30 years for the general category.

Age relaxation will be provided for reserved categories.
The maximum age for OBC is 33 years
The maximum age for SC/ST is 35 years
Educational qualifications require a 10th-grade pass. An ITI or Diploma in the relevant trade is also mandatory.

When will applications begin?
At present, the Railways have only announced the number of positions. The application process, exam dates, and other important information will be released soon on the official website of Indian Railways. Interested candidates are advised to keep a close check on official notifications from time to time.

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