RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: 11,127 Vacancies in Railways for 10th Pass Candidates; Short Notification for Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment Released..
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Here is an opportunity to secure a government job within Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notification for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment drive for 2026. A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot positions are to be filled through this recruitment. The application process is scheduled to commence on May 15, 2026. Applications can be submitted online. Candidates who have passed the 10th grade are eligible to apply. The RRB has issued a Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) regarding this. Applications can also be submitted through the respective regional websites of the RRB.
Let us find out the specific dates—the start and end—during which applications for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 can be submitted. We will also explore who is eligible to apply for the ALP recruitment in 2026. Additionally, we will look into the salary package offered upon being recruited as an Assistant Loco Pilot in the Railways.
Apply Online by June 14
The RRB has released a short notification for the ALP Recruitment 2026. This short notification provides comprehensive details regarding the application process as well as the total number of vacancies; as per this notification, the application process for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 will begin on May 15. The deadline for submitting applications has been set for June 14, 2026. Applications can be submitted exclusively through online mode. Candidates will be able to apply via the RRB's main official website, as well as through its various regional websites.
Who Can Apply for the Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment?
The RRB has released a short notification for the Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026. According to this notification, candidates who have passed the 10th grade are eligible to apply for the Loco Pilot positions; however, candidates must possess an ITI diploma issued by a recognized institution. Candidates must hold an ITI Diploma in one of the following trades: Fitter, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio and TV), Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature and Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. Additionally, 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 for this recruitment.
What is the Salary?
Candidates selected for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment will receive an initial monthly salary of ₹19,500, as determined by the 7th Pay Commission. Furthermore, candidates aged between 18 and 30 years are eligible to apply for this recruitment drive. The RRB has instructed candidates to ensure—prior to the commencement of the application process—that the details on their Aadhaar Card match *exactly* (100%) with the information provided on their 10th-grade marksheet. Additionally, candidates have been advised to ensure that their Aadhaar Card is fully updated with their latest photograph and biometric data.
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