The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under Indian Railways has released the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 01/2026) for a massive 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies.
This is one of the biggest railway job opportunities of 2026, offering a stable government career with attractive salary and benefits. Candidates interested in railway jobs should not miss this chance.
The online application process will start from 15 May 2026 and close on 14 June 2026.
📌 Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
- Department: Indian Railways
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Total Vacancies: 11,127 Posts
- Advertisement No.: CEN 01/2026
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
- 🟢 Application Start Date: 15 May 2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
- 📢 Notification Release (Short): March 2026
- 🖥️ Exam Date: To be announced
🎯 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
👉 Age relaxation applicable as per Railway rules.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Qualification details will be available in the detailed notification (CEN 01/2026)
- Generally includes:
- ITI / Diploma / Engineering in relevant trades
- Candidates must also meet medical standards required for ALP posts
💼 Salary & Benefits
- Pay Level: Level-2 (7th CPC)
- Initial Salary: ₹19,900 per month
👉 Additional benefits include:
- DA, HRA, Transport Allowance
- Railway passes & medical facilities
- Job security and promotions
📊 Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Total Vacancies: 11,127 Posts
➡️ Vacancies are distributed across multiple RRB zones such as:
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Secunderabad
- Ahmedabad
- And many more
📝 Selection Process
The selection process includes multiple stages:
- CBT Stage 1 (Prelims)
- CBT Stage 2 (Mains)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🖥️ How to Apply Online?
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website rrbapply.gov.in
- Register using basic details
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Verify Aadhaar details (recommended)
- Pay application fee (as per detailed notification)
- Submit and download confirmation