RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: 11,000+ Vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots in Railways; Short Notification Released, Note Down the Dates..
RRB ALP New Recruitment 2026: Great news has arrived regarding the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment for the lakhs of candidates dreaming of securing a government job in the Railways. Recently, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) issued a short notification announcing over 11,000 new vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. The brief notification states that, on behalf of the Railways, online applications for this recruitment drive are scheduled to commence on May 15, 2026. Subsequently, eligible candidates will be able to apply via the official RRB website: www.rrbapply.gov.in.
Through this new recruitment campaign, the Railways aims to fill a total of 11,127 posts for Assistant Loco Pilots. The application process for Advertisement No. CEN No. 01/2026 is tentatively scheduled to begin on May 15 and will remain open until the final deadline of June 14, 2026. In addition to the main RRB website, information regarding this recruitment will also be published on the respective regional RRB websites, where the detailed advertisement will also be released.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026: New Recruitment Details
Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs)
Name of the Post: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Advertisement Number: CEN No. 01/2026
Official Website: www.rrbapply.gov.in
Total Vacancies: 11,127
Application Start Date: May 15, 2026
Application Deadline: June 14, 2026
Age Limit: 18–30 years. The age limit will be determined based on the cutoff date of April 1, 2026.
Salary: The initial basic pay will be ₹19,900. In addition to this, other allowances provided by the Railways will also be applicable.
Selection Process: CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Test, etc.
What are the Eligibility Criteria for ALP? Candidates who have passed the 10th grade from a recognized board are eligible to apply online for the government position of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in the Railways.
Additionally, candidates must possess an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certification in one of the following trades from an institution recognized by the NCVT or SCVT: 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, or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic.
Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship in the aforementioned trades in conjunction with their matriculation (10th grade) qualification.
Candidates who have passed the 10th grade and hold a three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering are also eligible to apply. (Please note: This information regarding eligibility for the ALP recruitment is based on the notification issued for the previous ALP 2025 recruitment cycle.)
To apply for this upcoming Railway recruitment drive, candidates' Aadhaar cards must match their 10th-grade mark sheets with 100% accuracy. Your Aadhaar card must be fully updated with your latest photograph and biometric data. If this is not currently the case, you should complete this update process immediately.
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