RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Short Notice Out for 11,127 Vacancies; Apply Online at rrbapply.gov.in

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Short Notice: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notice for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 today, March 16, 2026. The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment will be conducted under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026 to fill a total of 11,127 vacancies for various railway zones in India. Candidates who have completed their ITI, diploma, or degree in engineering can look forward to a career in the Indian Railways. The online application process is scheduled to commence on May 15, 2026, on the common application portal, rrbapply.gov.in.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Direct Link to Apply

Candidates interested in the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 must note that the application window will open in May. While the short notice is out, the detailed notification is expected to get released on May 14, 2026. Read the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026.
Direct Link to Download RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Short Notice

RRB ALP Notification 2026: Overview

India Railway has notified 11,127 vacancies for assistant loco pilots, and the shortlisted candidates will be posted at pay level 2 of the initial pay of Rs 19,900. Check the table below for key highlights

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for the RRB ALP 2026 must meet the specific educational and age requirements defined by the board.
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any of the following qualifications:
Matriculation/SSLC (10th Pass) plus ITI from a recognised institute (NCVT/SCVT) in trades like 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.
Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile).
B.E./B.Tech Degree in the relevant engineering streams.

2. Age Limit (As of July 4, 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

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RRB ALP Vacancy 2026

RRB ALP Cutoff 2026

RRB ALP Selection Process 2026

In the RRB ALP exam candidates will have to go through the five major stages, where each stage is mandatory and candidates must qualify for each round.
First Stage CBT (CBT 1): Screening test consisting of 75 questions in 60 minutes.
Second Stage CBT (CBT 2):
Divided into Part A (General awareness/Math/Reasoning)
Part B (Relevant Trade - Qualifying).
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Also known as the psycho test, for candidates who clear CBT 2 Part A
Document Verification (DV): Verification of educational and identity certificates.
Medical Examination: Final health check-up to ensure the fitness of candidates for the A-1 category.