Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Railway Recruitment Boards
Posted:
Pay: ₹19,900 (Level 2)
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: CEN No. 01/2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 30 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 July 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: 10th, ITI, Diploma, B.E/B.Tech.
Document Specifications: Signature: 30-49 KB (Minimum 140x60 px)
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 11127 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 15 May 2026
Application Closing Date: 14 June 2026
Modification window for corrections: 17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026
Application Fee (SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class): ₹500
Application Fee (Others): ₹250
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted per wrong answer
Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science (for CBT-1); Part A: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering; Part B: Relevant Trade Syllabus (for CBT-2)
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for the Assistant Loco Pilot post?
The age limit for candidates is 18 to 30 years as of 01-07-2026.
Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Yes, there will be negative marking at 1/3rd marks for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. There is no negative marking in the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
Can I apply for more than one RRB?
No, a candidate can apply to only one RRB and submit only one online application. Submitting multiple applications will lead to rejection and debarment.