RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially approved 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle. This major approval comes via Railway Board letter No. 2026(E/MPP)/25/13/ALP dated 19.02.2026, issued from New Delhi to all Zonal Railways and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW).
This is one of the largest railway technical recruitments in recent years and offers a significant opportunity for candidates with 10th + ITI / Diploma qualifications aiming for a government job in Indian Railways.
Important: This is the vacancy approval order. The detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) will be released separately in 2026.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies Approved | 11,127 |
| Approval Date | 19 February 2026 |
| Reference No. | No. 2026(E/MPP)/25/13/ALP |
| Recruitment Year | 2026–27 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (7th CPC) |
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Mode of Recruitment | Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) |
| Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Zone-Wise Break-Up
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
| Central Railway | 1400 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1625 |
| Eastern Railway | 608 |
| North Central Railway | 457 |
| North Eastern Railway | 105 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 1276 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| North Western Railway | 600 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| South East Central Railway | 200 |
| South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| Southern Railway | 250 |
| South Western Railway | 200 |
| West Central Railway | 541 |
| Western Railway | 214 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 06 |
| Total | 11,127 |
This distribution allows candidates to select their preferred railway zone during application.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment process will follow multiple stages:
CBT 1 (Computer Based Test – Stage 1)
- Screening test
- Objective type questions
- Qualifying for CBT 2
CBT 2
- Technical/domain-specific questions
- Trade and engineering knowledge assessment
CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
- Mandatory for ALP post
- Marks considered in final merit
Document Verification (DV)
- Verification of eligibility, certificates, and category claims
Medical Examination (ME)
- Strict medical fitness standards for ALP
Only candidates qualifying all stages will be appointed.
Expected Eligibility (Based on Previous ALP Notifications)
The upcoming CEN is expected to include:
- 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade
- OR Diploma in Engineering
- Age limit typically 18–30 years (subject to official notification)
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per rules
Exact eligibility details will be confirmed in the official CEN.
Salary Details for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
ALP posts fall under:
- Level-2 of 7th CPC
- Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month
- Plus DA, HRA, TA, and other railway allowances
With allowances, in-hand salary is significantly higher.
What This Approval Means for Candidates
- Vacancies are officially sanctioned.
- Large-scale RRB ALP recruitment confirmed for 2026.
- One centralized notification (CEN) will invite applications.
- Major opportunity for ITI and Diploma candidates.
- Strong competition expected due to high vacancy count.
Next Step: Centralised Employment Notification (CEN)
The upcoming CEN will include:
- Detailed eligibility criteria
- Age limit & relaxation
- Trade-wise qualifications
- Exam pattern & syllabus
- Application dates
- Zone selection details
Candidates are advised to begin preparation early, especially for:
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Science
- Basic Engineering
- Trade knowledge
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