RRB ALP Short Notification 2026 (CEN 01/2026) released for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies in Indian Railways. Indicative notice out; apply online from 15 May to 14 June 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have issued the Centralised Employment Notification RRB CEN 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts in Level 2 of the 7th CPC with an initial pay of ₹19,900 across all Indian Railways.
This bumper railway vacancy is a major opportunity for candidates preparing for latest Railway Govt Jobs as well as state-wise railway jobs, because applications for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 can be submitted online for any participating RRB including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Secunderabad and others.
Eligible candidates aged 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026 can apply for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot posts through online mode only from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) by visiting the official recruitment portal rrbapply.gov.in and the respective RRB websites mentioned in CEN 01/2026.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 Overview
Company Name | Indian Railways – Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
No of Posts | 11,127 (All Railways) |
Advt No | CEN No. 01/2026 |
Salary | Pay Level-2 as per 7th CPC | Initial Pay: ₹19,900/- Per Month |
Qualification | As per Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 (Post-wise Education Qualification & Medical Standard) |
Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years (as on 01.07.2026) |
Start Date for Apply | 15-05-2026 |
Last Date for Apply | 14-06-2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Official Website |
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Job 2026 Short Notification PDF
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name | Total Vacancies (All Railways) |
|---|---|
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications: As per the detailed CEN No. 01/2026. Post-wise Education Qualification and Medical Standards will be published exclusively on the official websites of the participating RRBs.
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026. Age relaxation as per Railway rules will be applicable as mentioned in the detailed CEN.
Candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar during filing of the online application to avoid inconvenience and delays due to special detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment process for Non-Aadhaar verified applications.
Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar shall be updated to match 100% with the Full Name and Date of Birth available in the 10th class pass certificate. Aadhaar also needs to be updated with the latest photo and latest biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before filling the online application.
All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, procedures and other requirements governing the recruitment shall be strictly as per the detailed CEN No. 01/2026 (along with any corrigendum) to be published on the official websites of the RRBs.
Salary / Stipend
Post: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Pay Level: Level-2 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Initial Pay: ₹19,900/- per month
Other allowances and benefits as applicable to Railway employees under 7th CPC will be as per detailed CEN No. 01/2026.
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026.
Age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other eligible categories will be as per Railway rules mentioned in the detailed CEN No. 01/2026.
Application Fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in this Indicative (Short) Notification. Fee details will be published in the detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs.
Applications must be submitted through Online Mode Only at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification (Indicative) Publication Date | 21-03-2026 |
Opening Date of Application | 15-05-2026 |
Closing Date for Submission of Application | 14-06-2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted Through Online Mode Only. Visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in to fill and submit the online application form.
The Opening Date of Application is 15-05-2026 and the Closing Date is 14-06-2026 (23:59 Hrs).
Before filling the application, ensure that your Aadhaar details (Name and Date of Birth) match 100% with your 10th class pass certificate and that Aadhaar is updated with the latest photo and biometrics.
Candidates of all participating RRBs must apply through the centralized portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
Detailed application procedure, fee payment process, and step-by-step instructions will be available in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 to be published on the official websites of the RRBs.
Candidates may also visit the website of their respective RRB for region-specific information and updates. Participating RRB websites include: rrbahmedabad.gov.in, rrbajmer.gov.in, rrbbnc.gov.in, rrbbbhopal.gov.in, rrbbbs.gov.in, rrbbilaspur.gov.in, rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in, rrbgkp.gov.in, rrbguwahati.gov.in, rrbjammu.nic.in, rrbkolkata.gov.in, rrbmalda.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in, rrbpatna.gov.in, rrbpryj.gov.in, rrbranchi.gov.in, rrbsecunderabad.gov.in, rrbsiliguri.gov.in, rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Short Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
A total of 11,127 vacancies have been notified for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across all Railways under CEN No. 01/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The closing date for submission of the online application is 14-06-2026 (23:59 Hrs). The application window opens on 15-05-2026.
Q3. What is the salary for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2026?
The Initial Pay for ALP is ₹19,900/- per month at Pay Level-2 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with other applicable Railway allowances.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 01.07.2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be as per Railway rules in the detailed CEN.
Q5. What is the educational qualification for RRB ALP 2026?
The post-wise educational qualification and medical standards will be published in the Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 on the official websites of the participating RRBs. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for complete eligibility details.
Q6. How to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted through Online Mode Only at the centralized portal https://www.rrbapply.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Q7. Is this a final or indicative notification for RRB ALP 2026?
This is an Indicative (Short) Notification issued to keep prospective candidates informed. The Detailed CEN No. 01/2026 with all terms, eligibility conditions, fee details and procedures will be published separately on the official websites of the RRBs.
Q8. How many RRBs are participating in RRB ALP CEN No. 01/2026?
A total of 21 Railway Recruitment Boards are participating including Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Q9. Why is Aadhaar verification important for RRB ALP 2026 application?
Candidates are advised to verify primary details using Aadhaar to avoid inconvenience and delays due to special detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment for Non-Aadhaar verified applications. Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the 10th class pass certificate.
Q10. What is the Pay Level for the ALP post under RRB CEN 01/2026?
The post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) is placed at Pay Level-2 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with an Initial Pay of ₹19,900/- per month.