RRB has announced the centralized recruitment for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2026, inviting online applications for 11,127 vacancies across all RRBs. Eligible candidates with Matriculation plus ITI or Diploma/Degree in Engineering can apply online from May 15, 2026, to June 14, 2026, through the official RRB portal.
11,127
18y - 30y
General (UR) & EWS: 18-30 years as on 01-07-2026
Other relaxations as per category apply (see detailed notification).
Option A - Matriculation + ITI Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT in listed trades (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, etc.) or Matriculation/SSLC plus an Apprenticeship in these trades.
Option B - Matriculation + Diploma/Degree in Engineering Matriculation/SSLC plus 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering (or a combination of these streams). Degree in the above disciplines is acceptable in lieu of a Diploma.
Candidates with results pending are not eligible.
Application Start
15/05/26
Application End
14/06/26
Fees are payable online and non-refundable for candidates who do not appear in CBT-1. Refunds are processed to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.
The "RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026) - 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts - Apply Online" is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
There are a total of 11127 vacancies available for "RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026) - 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts - Apply Online".
The age limit for "RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026) - 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts - Apply Online" is between 18 and 30 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.
Applications for "RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026) - 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts - Apply Online" begin on 15/05/26.
The deadline to apply for "RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026) - 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts - Apply Online" is 14/06/26.