- RRB ALP CBT 1 exam will be held on 16th, 17th & 18th February 2026 for candidates whose applications are accepted.
- A total of 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies are announced across 21 RRBs with CBT I, CBT II, CBAT & DV stages.
- Eligibility includes 18–33 years age, Matriculation + ITI/Diploma, with a starting salary of ₹19,900 (Level 2).
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP 2026 exam date to conduct the CBT 1 exam. The exam is to be conducted on 16th, 17th, and 18th February 2026. Those who have applied for the exam and whose applications are accepted will be eligible. This year, the RRB has released a total of 9970 vacancies. In this blog, we have provided all important details related to the exam date, notification, and much more.
RRB ALP Notification 2025 PDF Download
The RRB ALP 2025 notification PDF is a document that contains some important information, such as vacancy details, selection process, application fees, eligibility criteria, and more important details. Here we have provided the RRB ALP 2025 notification official notice released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). You are advised to check all the details mentioned in the RRB ALP notification 2025 PDF.
RRB ALP 2026 Exam Date Quick Overview
Here, we have provided a quick overview related to the RRB ALP 2026 recruitment.
| RRB ALP 2025 Notification: Overview | |
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts Name | Assistant Loco Pilots |
| Vacancies | 9970 |
| Advt. No | 01/2025 |
| RRB ALP Registration Dates | 12th April to 11th May 2025 |
| Selection Process | CBT I CBT II CBAT Document Verification |
| Initial Salary | Rs.19,900/- |
| Exam Dates (CBT 1) | 16th, 17th, and 18th February 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation + ITI/ Diploma Course |
| Official website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB ALP 2026 Exam Dates
The RRB ALP notification has been released, and eligible candidates can fill out the form. Check out the important dates related to the RRB ALP recruitment. Also, they are advised to bookmark our website for the latest updates.
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP 2025 Notification | 11th April 2025 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 12th April 2025 |
| Last Date of RRB ALP Apply Online 2025 | 19th May 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date of Payment of Fees | 21st May 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Dates for Modification Window for Corrections in Application Form (with payment of modification fee) | 22nd to 31st May 2025 |
| RRB ALP Application Status 2025 | 5th December 2025 |
| RRB ALP Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 | 10 days before exam date |
| RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 | 4 days before exam date |
| RRB ALP Exam Date 2025 | 16th, 17th, and 18th February 2026 |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2025
The RRB has announced a total of 9970 vacancies to shortlist candidates for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. RRB ALP Vacancy has been announced for all 21 RRBs. You can check the detailed RRB ALP 2025 vacancy details in the RRB ALP 2025 notification PDF.
| RRB | ZONE | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL | Ex-SM |
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 497 | 50 |
| AJMER | NWR | 162 | 62 | 73 | 133 | 49 | 679 | 69 |
| WCR | 109 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 141 | 14 | |
| ALLAHABAD | NR | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 80 | 8 |
| NCR | 218 | 72 | 50 | 110 | 58 | 508 | 51 | |
| BHOPAL | WR | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 46 | 5 |
| WCR | 221 | 103 | 53 | 130 | 111 | 618 | 62 | |
| BHUBANESWAR | ECR | 454 | 205 | 119 | 121 | 29 | 928 | 93 |
| BILASPUR | SECR | 228 | 86 | 43 | 155 | 56 | 568 | 57 |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | 188 | 56 | 28 | 117 | 44 | 433 | 44 |
| CHENNAI | SR | 155 | 56 | 37 | 73 | 41 | 362 | 37 |
| GORAKHPUR | NER | 32 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 100 | 10 |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 3 |
| JAMMU-SRINAGAR | NR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| KOLKATA | SER | 95 | 39 | 19 | 61 | 48 | 262 | 27 |
| ER | 194 | 71 | 39 | 153 | 1 | 458 | 46 | |
| MALDA | ER | 171 | 66 | 37 | 103 | 33 | 410 | 42 |
| SER | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 2 | |
| SCR | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 2 | |
| MUMBAI | CR | 152 | 56 | 28 | 102 | 38 | 376 | 38 |
| WR | 138 | 51 | 26 | 93 | 34 | 342 | 34 | |
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | 36 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 89 | 9 |
| PATNA | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 3 |
| RANCHI | ECR | 234 | 87 | 43 | 156 | 58 | 578 | 58 |
| SER | 255 | 105 | 45 | 164 | 66 | 635 | 63 | |
| SECUNDERABAD | SCR | 435 | 136 | 70 | 110 | 216 | 967 | 98 |
| ECoR | 216 | 80 | 40 | 144 | 53 | 533 | 53 | |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 39 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 95 | 10 |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | SR | 55 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 21 | 148 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 4116 | 1716 | 858 | 2289 | 991 | 9970 | 1004 | |
RRB ALP Recruitment Application Form 2025
Candidates who want to appear in the RRB ALP recruitment are required to fill out the application form. Filling out the RRB ALP application form is a mandatory step if they want to appear in the exam. Below, we have provided a direct link to the RRB ALP 2025 application form when it comes live. They are advised to check their eligibility criteria and required documents before filling out the form. So that they can fill out the form without any mistakes.
RRB ALP Recruitment Application Form Fee
The final submission of the RRB ALP application form will be done after submitting the application fee. It is one of the mandatory steps to successfully apply. However, the application fee is not the same for every candidate. It varies according to the category, which you can check below (provided in a table format). You are informed that the RRB refund the application fee if you appear for the CBT 1 exam. Check out the refund amount also provided below.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/EWS | Rs. 250/- (Refundable after CBT I) |
| Others | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refunded after CBT I) |
RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria
The RRB ALP eligibility criteria are the requirements that a candidate must meet to appear for the RRB ALP 2026 exam. For RRB ALP recruitment, the eligibility criteria include educational qualification, age limit, physical and medical requirements, etc. Below, we have provided the detailed RRB ALP notification eligibility criteria details for educational qualification, age limit, nationality, etc.
RRB ALP Educational Qualification
Check the RRB ALP 2025 eligibility criteria for educational qualification provided by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) given in the table format below:
| Post Name | RRB ALP Educational Qualification |
| RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) | Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / WiremanOR Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above OR 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering OR Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized Institution instead of ITI |
RRB ALP Nationality
To fill out the RRB ALP 2025 form. You must check the eligibility criteria for the nationality. Below we have provided the nationality eligibility criteria in detail.
- A citizen of India,
- A subject of Nepal,
- A subject of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st of January 1962 to permanently settle in India,
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.
RRB ALP Age Limit
As per the RRB ALP 2025 eligibility criteria, the age of candidates should be between 18 to 33 years. For that, candidates should have been born between 02.07.1991 and 01.07.2006 to be eligible to apply for RRB ALP 2025 Recruitment.
| Post | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 18 Years | 33 Years |
RRB ALP Upper Age Relaxation
There are some age relaxation has been provided to some candidate that varies based on their category. Below we have mentioned age limit relaxation details.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | 40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
RRB ALP 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Physical and Medical Standard Requirement
Candidates who want to appear for the RRB ALP 2025 recruitment are informed that RRB examines them whether they are fit based on physical and medical. The Medical Standard should be A-1 and the eye vision of the candidates should be as per the data provided below in a table format.
| RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement | |
| Medical Standard | A1 |
| Physical Standard | Physically Fit in All Standards |
| Vision Standard | – Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 Without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) – Near Vision: Sn: 0.6. 0.6 Without glasses – Must Pass test for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc. |
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Selection Process
The RRB follows a selection process to recruit candidates for the RRB ALP position. Below, we have provided the selection process details. Candidates can also check the RRB ALP 2025 notification for more details.
- CBT I
- CBT II
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
Here we have provided the exam pattern for all RRB ALP selection processes, including CBT 1, CBT 2, and CBAT.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP CBT 1 exam consists of 75 questions for 60 minutes. The RRB will ask questions from four subjects: mathematics, reasoning, general science, and general awareness, including current affairs. Check out the RRB ALP 2025 exam pattern for the CBT 1 exam.
| Subjects | Total questions asked | Exam Duration |
| Mathematics | 75 Questions | 60 Minutes or 1 Hour |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | ||
| General Science | ||
| General Awareness or Current Affairs |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates who pass the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam will be eligible to appear in the CBT 2 exam. Here is the RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024.
| SNo. | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | ||||
| 1. | Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| 3. | General Science | |||
| 4. | General Awareness and Current Affairs | |||
| Part B | ||||
| Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes | |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
RRB ALP CBAT Exam Pattern
The Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is the third stage of the RRB ALP selection process. Those who pass the CBT 1 and 2 will be eligible to appear in the CBAT exam. The final list will be made after the conduct of the RRB ALP CBAT exam. There shall be no negative marking in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) round.
RRB ALP Syllabus
If you want to appear in the RRB ALP exam, then you must go through its syllabus so that you can prepare for the exam systematically. You are advised to check the detailed syllabus provided below for CBT 1, CBT 2, etc. After knowing or analyzing the syllabus in detail, create your own study plan for each subject, study and practice each topic one by one, so that you can score good marks in the exam.
RRB ALP 2025 Salary Structure
The basic salary of an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) is Rs. 19,900 monthly pay level 2. Furthermore, the gross salary ranges from Rs. 24000-Rs. 35000 per month. Check the RRB ALP 2025 Salary, In-hand, perks, structure, and job progression.
| RRB ALP Salary 2024: In-Hand, Perks & Structure | |
| RRB ALP Pay Scale | Rs 19900 |
| RRB ALP Pay Level | Level 2 |
| RRB ALP Grade Pay | Rs 1900 |
| RRB ALP Dearness Allowance | Rs 10700– Rs 11500 |
| RRB ALP House Rent Allowance | Rs 950 – Rs 1020 |
| RRB ALP Transport Allowance | Rs 820 – Rs 900 |
| RRB ALP Night Duty Allowance | Rs 350 – Rs 390 |
| RRB ALP Running Allowances | Rs 6000 – Rs 6300 |
| RRB ALP Gross Pay | Rs 26000–Rs 35000 |
| RRB ALP Net Deduction | Rs 1800–Rs 1900 |
| RRB ALP Net Salary | Rs 24000–Rs 35000 |
RRB ALP Recruitment Participating RRBs
Below we have provided the details of the railway zones that are included in the recruitment process of the RRB ALP 2025 exam. We have mentioned the RRB regions and official website links.
| RRB ALP Participating RRBs | |
| RRB Regions | Official website |
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneshwar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilashpur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbccdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchenna.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secundrabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvanthapuram.gov.in |
RRB ALP 2026 Exam Date: FAQs
The RRB has released the RRB ALP notification.
RRB ALP 2026 exam dates are 16th, 17th, and 18th February 2026.
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age.
Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM/EWS (Refundable), Rs. 500 for others (Rs. 400 refundable).
The selection includes CBT I, CBT II, CBAT, and Document Verification.
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