RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Bumper recruitment for 11,127 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot in Railways, 10th and ITI pass should apply immediately!

A wonderful and big opportunity has emerged for the youth preparing for government jobs in Indian Railways. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India has released the official notification for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP).

Through this bumper recruitment drive, vacant technical posts in Indian Railways will be filled. Eligible candidates are applying online for this recruitment from 15th May 2026. The last date for filling the form under this ALP Recruitment 2026 issued by the Railway Recruitment Board has been fixed as 14 June 2026.

How many posts will be reinstated in total? Know important dates

This time the Railway Recruitment Board has announced the total recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot. 11,127 posts But appointments have been made. The main dates and rules related to recruitment are as follows:

• Last date of application: 14 June 2026

• Last date for submission of application fee: 16 June 2026

• Application Form Correction Window: If any mistake is made while filling the form, candidates will be able to make corrections in their application from June 17 to June 26, 2026.

• Admit Card and Exam: Railways has not announced the dates of ALP Recruitment Test (CBT) at present, but as per the rules, the official admit cards will be issued just 4 days before the date of commencement of the examination.

Who can apply? Know the required educational qualification

To appear in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026, candidates must have any one of the following qualifications:

• Candidate must have passed any recognized board. 10th (Matriculation) pass and also in related trade ITI Must have a certificate.

• Or, along with 10th pass, the candidate should have degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering. 3 year diploma must have.

• Also, in engineering stream BE or B.Tech Candidates who have obtained degree are also fully eligible for this post.

There will be huge relaxation in age limit

Minimum age of candidates applying for this recruitment 18 years and maximum age 30 years Has been decided. However, as per government rules, special relaxation in upper age limit will be given to reserved category candidates; Under which OBC category candidates will get 3 years relaxation and SC/ST category candidates will get 5 years relaxation in the maximum age.

Application fees and ‘special’ refund offer of Railways

Railway Recruitment Board has prescribed category wise application fees for this examination, which also has a provision for refund after appearing in the first stage examination (CBT-1):

Know what is the selection process

To be finally selected for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot, candidates have to go through three main stages:

1.Computer Based Test-1 (CBT-1):Step 1.

All applicants must first clear the Preliminary Computer Based Test (CBT-1), which is a screening test only.

2.Computer Based Test-2 (CBT-2):Step 2.

Candidates shortlisted in CBT-1 will be called for the Main Examination (CBT-2) on the basis of which merit is decided.

3.Document Verification (DV) and Medical Test:step 3.

Candidates who are successful in both the written examinations will be considered eligible for the final stage of Document Verification and stringent Railway Medical Test (A-1 Category).

Starting Salary: The selected candidates who have made it to the final merit list will initially be paid as per Pay Matrix Level-2. ₹19,900 per month Basic salary and other government allowances will be given.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Apply online like this

Eligible candidates can submit their application online by following the steps given below:

1. First of all the official application website of Railway Recruitment Board www.rrbapply.gov.in Go to.

2. If you are new to the portal, first complete your registration by clicking on ‘Create an Account’, otherwise enter the login credentials directly.

3. As soon as you login, the option of ‘Apply’ will appear on the screen, click on it and fill all your personal and educational details in the application form.

4. Upload the scanned copy of required documents, passport size photo and signature.

5. Pay the application fee through online mode as per your category.

6. After re-checking the form completely, click on the ‘Submit’ button and finally take a print out of the confirmation page and keep it safe with you.