RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 Out for 11,127 Posts: Check Zone-Wise Posts & Official Notification PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026-27 on 19th February 2026. This recruitment is conducted to fill the vacancies in 17 Railway Zones for the year 2026-27.

According to the latest Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 2026, a total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies have been approved. This recruitment is for Level-2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. This provides a secure government job with a lucrative salary package.

The recruitment process will be conducted by different RRBs zone-wise, and eligible candidates will be selected as per the official guidelines mentioned in the notification.

RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026-27 Out

The RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026-27 update has brought good news for railway job aspirants. Although the detailed notification is not yet available on the official website, an official communication has confirmed the approval of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies under the upcoming Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 2026. The complete advertisement is expected to be released in 2026.

As per the approved vacancy indent, the highest number of posts, 1,625 vacancies, has been allotted to the East Coast Railway. The remaining vacancies have been distributed among other zonal railways.

Candidates are advised to stay updated, as the detailed zone-wise vacancy list and application dates will be officially published along with the full notification. Check the official notification below:

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RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27 Zone-Wise

The RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27 (Zone-wise) details have been released through the approved vacancy indent under CEN 2026. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates who missed last year’s RRB ALP notification and want to secure a government job in Indian Railways. Aspirants should start their preparation early to stay ahead of the competition.

Below is the zone-wise distribution of the 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies:

Note: As per the approved vacancy list, no vacancies have been allotted to Metro Railway Kolkata under the RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27.

RRB ALP Notification 2026-27

The RRB ALP New Notification 2026-27 will be released soon by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on behalf of the Ministry of Railways. The exact date of release of the notification has not been announced yet, but the notification will be released soon.

The notification will be available on the official websites of all RRBs. The notification will contain all the details regarding the number of confirmed vacancies, eligibility criteria, dates, process of application, pattern of examination, and selection procedure.

Aspirants preparing for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post are advised to keep checking the official RRB portals regularly to stay updated on the latest announcements.

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions set by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Applicants should carefully check the educational qualification and age limit requirements before filling out the application form.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have the following to apply for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post:

• Passed Matriculation (10th Class) along with ITI from a recognised institution in relevant trades
  OR

• Completed a Diploma or Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines from a recognised university or institute

The trade or engineering discipline must match the criteria mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between the ages of 18 to 33 Years of age. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories as per government and railway norms.

RRB ALP Selection Process 2026

The RRB ALP Selection Process 2026 consists of multiple stages to shortlist eligible candidates for the Assistant Loco Pilot post. The stages include:

• CBT 1 (Preliminary Examination)

• CBT 2 (Main Examination)

• CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)

• Document Verification

• Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify in each stage to move forward in the recruitment process. The final selection will be based on performance in the exams and meeting medical standards prescribed by the Railways.