RRB ALP 2026-27 Short Notification Out 11,127 Vacancies Announced
Great news for railway job seekers! The Ministry of Railways has just released the short RRB ALP 2026-27 Notification. This year, they are looking to fill an amazing 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies across India. If you dream of working in the Indian Railways, this is your golden chance. The online application process starts on 15th May 2026 and ends on 14th June 2026. Keep reading this simple guide to learn about the vacancies, age limits, and who can apply.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is handling this massive hiring process. The detailed notification will be available on all regional websites by 14th May 2026. Here are the most important dates you need to remember:
Did you miss out on last year’s exams? Do not worry! This is a fresh opportunity. The East Coast Railway has the highest number of seats this year. Here is a simple table showing how the 11,127 seats are divided across different railway zones:
| Railway Zone | Number of 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 Seats | 11,127 |
(Note: There are no vacancies for Metro Railway Kolkata in this list.)
To get this job, you need to meet some basic education rules. The language in official notices can be tricky, so here is the simple version.
You must have one of the following:
Age is a big factor in government jobs. For this exam, your age will be counted as of 1st July 2026.
Age Relaxation Rules:
The government gives some extra years to apply if you belong to certain categories:
(There are also special relaxations for widows, divorced women, and current railway staff).
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The online application process for RRB ALP 2026 starts on 15th May 2026. Make sure to apply before the last date on 14th June 2026.
The Railway Board has announced a total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle across various railway zones in India.
To apply, you must be between 18 to 30 years old as of 1st July 2026. There are age relaxations for reserved categories like SC/ST and OBC.
Yes, a 10th pass student can apply, but you must also have an ITI certificate in a relevant trade or a completed Act Apprenticeship course.
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