🚆 RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: 11,127 Vacancies, Eligibility, Age Limit, Syllabus & Full Details

📌 RRB ALP 2026 Overview

• Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
• Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
• Total Vacancies: 11,127 Posts
• Job Type: Central Government Job
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Location: Across India
  
  

📅 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 15 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

🎯 Vacancy Details

The recruitment is being conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across various railway zones. According to latest data, more than 11,000+ posts have been announced, making it one of the largest railway recruitments.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

✔ Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• 10th Pass (Matriculation) AND
• ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
  OR Diploma / Engineering Degree in relevant trade

👉 Technical qualification is mandatory for ALP post.

🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

👉 Age relaxation available for reserved categories as per government rules.

💰 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
• SC / ST / Female: ₹250

👉 Partial refund available after appearing in CBT exam.

🧪 Selection Process

The selection process includes multiple stages:

1. CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test)
2. CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test)
3. CBAT (Aptitude Test)
4. Document Verification (DV)
5. Medical Examination (DME)

👉 All stages are mandatory for final selection.

📝 RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026

📘 CBT 1

• Total Questions: 75
• Time: 60 Minutes
• Subjects:
  • Mathematics
  • Reasoning
  • General Science
  • Current Affairs

👉 Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer

📗 CBT 2

• Total Questions: 175
• Includes:
  • Part A: Maths, Reasoning, Science
  • Part B: Trade-related questions

👉 Part B is qualifying in nature.

📚 RRB ALP Syllabus 2026

The syllabus includes:

• Mathematics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• General Awareness & Current Affairs
• Basic Engineering & Trade Subjects

👉 Questions are mostly based on Class 10 level.

🏥 Medical Standard

• Candidates must meet A-1 Medical Standard
• Good eyesight and physical fitness required

💼 Salary & Job Profile

• Initial Salary: ₹19,900 + Allowances
• Job includes:
  • Assisting train driver
  • Monitoring signals
  • Ensuring train safety

🌐 Official Website

👉 Visit official website: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

📝 How to Apply Online

1. Visit official RRB website
2. Click on RRB ALP 2026 Apply Online
3. Register with basic details
4. Fill application form
5. Upload documents
6. Pay fee
7. Submit & print form