Official Short Notice Out
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026
Indian Railways CEN 01/2026 | 11,127 Bumper Vacancies
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Railways – Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts (Across all Indian Railways) |
| Advt No. | CEN No. 01/2026 |
| Salary (Pay) | Level-2 (7th CPC) | Initial Pay ₹19,900/- + Allowances |
📅 Important Dates
- Short Notice Date: 21-03-2026
- Online Apply Starts: 15-05-2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14-06-2026 (23:59 Hrs)
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation as per Railway rules (SC/ST/OBC/Ex-SM).
Eligibility & Medical Standard
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess the required educational/technical qualifications (like ITI/Diploma/Degree in Engineering) as specified in the detailed CEN No. 01/2026. Detailed post-wise criteria will be out soon.
Medical Standard: Must meet the medical standards (Category A-1) prescribed for ALP posts, including vision tests (6/6 vision without glasses).
⚠️ Mandatory Aadhaar Verification Instructions
Railway Recruitment Boards have issued strict instructions for Aadhaar verification to avoid delays during the selection process:
- Match Details: Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with your 10th Class pass certificate.
- Update Aadhaar: Ensure your Aadhaar is updated with the latest Photo and Biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before filling the form.
- Verification: Aadhaar-based Biometric verification will be done at every stage of the recruitment.
Participating RRB Websites
Candidates can apply through any of the following official RRB portals:
Chandigarh, Jammu-Srinagar, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram.