Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 notification with a total of 11,127 vacancies. The detailed notification came out on 14 May 2026. Candidates who are between 18 to 30 years old and have completed Matriculation with ITI or Diploma/Degree in Engineering can apply online for this post. The online application process has started from 15 May 2026 and will continue till 14 June 2026. full details as below.

Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 Details

How to apply For Assistant Loco Pilot

Candidates who are interested can visit any RRB official website such as www.rrbajmer.gov.in, www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in, www.rrbald.gov.in, etc., and apply online through the respective portal.

Candidates must first create an account on the RRB portal. Those who already created an account for CEN 2024/2025 should use the same login details. Once the account is created, details like mobile number, email ID, and chosen RRB cannot be changed later.

Each candidate is allowed to apply for only one RRB and submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, all applications will be rejected and the candidate may also be debarred from future RRB exams.

Aadhaar or DigiLocker verification is strongly recommended for process. A live photograph will be captured during the online application, so pre-uploaded photos are not allowed. At the application stage, no documents need to be uploaded except signature and SC/ST certificate (if applying for free travel facility). Applications will be accepted only online through the official RRB websites. Offline or hard copy applications will not be accepted under any condition

Candidates who want to apply for the ALP post can apply by visiting the official website of their preferred railway zone given below. Before applying, make sure to read the complete notification carefully.

RRB-wise Official Websites for CEN 01/2026

RRB	Official Website
Ahmedabad	www.rbahmedabad.gov.in
Ajmer	www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Bhopal	www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneswar	www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Bilaspur	www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
Chandigarh	www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Chennai	www.rrbchennai.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
Secunderabad	www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Siliguri	www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram	www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

Important Links

Official Notification	For English – click here For hindi – Click Here
Apply Online	click here

Required Documents

1-Matriculation / SSLC / 10th class certificate

2-Educational proof: Marksheets and certificates from Matriculation onwards

3- ITI / Diploma / Degree certificate in the required trade or field

4-Caste/Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / Ex-Servicemen), if applicable, issued by a proper authority in the prescribed format

5-Aadhar card

Selection Procedure

The selection for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) happens in 5 stages. Candidates need to clear each stage step by step.

CBT-1 (First Stage Exam)
CBT-1 is just a screening test. It is only used to shortlist candidates for CBT-2. The marks of CBT-1 are not counted in final selection.
This exam is 60 minutes long with 75 questions (75 marks). Each wrong answer has 1/3 negative marking. Subjects include Maths, Reasoning and General Science (10th level). Minimum qualifying marks are UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.

CBT-2 (Second Stage Exam)
CBT-2 is the main exam for selection. Candidates are shortlisted based on CBT-1 marks (RRB-wise and category-wise). Around 15 times the vacancies are called for this stage.
CBT-2 has two parts – Part A and Part B. Total time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Part A has 100 questions and Part B has 75 questions. There is 1/3 negative marking.
Only Part A marks are used for merit, but Part B must be cleared with at least 35%.

CBAT (Aptitude test )
CBAT is only for ALP post. It checks your reaction, decision making and basic aptitude for railway job. There is no negative marking here. You must pass this stage to move ahead.

document verification ( dv)
In this stage, all original documents are checked like marksheets, certificates, caste certificate (if any), age proof etc. If anything is wrong or mismatched, selection gets cancelled.

Medical Examination (ME)
This is the final stage. It checks your physical fitness, especially eyesight and health. For ALP, A-1 medical standard is required. If medical is not cleared, selection will not happen even after passing exams.

Assistant Loco Pilot Syllabus

The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Ǫuestions will be of objective type with multiple choice.The CBT-1 exam will be of 60 minutes duration.

It Consist 75 questions and each question will carry 1 mark, so the total marks will be 75. For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted as negative marking. the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized to maintain fairness.

CBT-2 exam has two parts – Part A and Part B.

Total exam time is 2 hours 30 minutes and there are 175 questions in total. Part A is 90 minutes with 100 questions, and Part B is 60 minutes with 75 questions. For every wrong answer, 1/3 marks will be cut as negative marking. If exam is held in different shifts, marks will be adjusted through normalization.

In Part A, candidates need minimum qualifying marks – UR & EWS: 40%, OBC: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%. These are category wise rules.

Only Part A marks are used for shortlisting to next stage, but Part B also must be passed with at least 35% marks. Part B is just qualifying, not for ran

CBT-2 Syllabus part a

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Part-A (A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, 15 Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock,Pipes& Cistern etc. (B) General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. (C) Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education,IT Literacy etc.

90 minutes & 100 questions

CBT-2 Syllabus part- b– 60 minutes & 75 questions

s.No	Qualification of Candidate	Trade / Subject of Choice for Part-B
1	Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering	Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
2	Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering	Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV
3	Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering	Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
4	Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering	Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

Important Tips Before Filling Out the Form

1-Candidates are requested to verify and gather all necessary documents—such as eligibility certificates, proof of identity (ID proof), address details, Aadhaar Card and other basic information.
2-Please keep ready the documents that require scanning for the recruitment form—such as a photograph, signature, ID proof, thumb impression, certificates, etc.
3-Before submitting the application form, please review the ‘Preview’ and carefully verify all the fields.
4-If the candidate is required to pay an application fee, it must be paid. If you fail to pay the requisite application fee, your form will be considered incomplete.
5-Finally, be sure to take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe for future reference.

How to Pass Assistant Loco Pilot Exam

Students who are preparing for RRB ALP should first understand the syllabus properly. It is also important to know the weightage of questions in the exam. In CBT 1, questions are asked from Mathematics, Mental Ability, and General Science. Focus more on the subjects in which you are weak. Many students find Mathematics difficult because Railway asks elementary maths questions that can be a little tricky. But if your concepts are clear and you practice regularly, this section becomes easy.

Topics like Percentage, BODMAS, Profit and Loss, and Age problems should be prepared very well because questions from these topics are often asked in a twisted way. Practice these topics daily. There are many elementary maths books available in the market that can help you practice better.

Mental Ability is easier than Maths, so practice it daily and keep giving mock tests regularly. For General Science, study NCERT books from Class 1 to 10 properly. In the exam, mostly basic questions are asked from this section, although sometimes one or two numerical questions may also come. Also prepare your trade subjects according to the given syllabus topics.

To clear the ALP exam, you need to work very hard because lakhs of students compete for a single post. First, make a proper timetable and give equal time to all subjects. Do not skip any topic. Study previous year questions carefully because they help you understand the exam level and show whether your preparation is going in the right direction.

Keep revising whatever you study daily, otherwise you may forget it later. Always stay positive and avoid negativity. Stay away from unnecessary social media and mobile usage and focus fully on your studies. Keep attempting mock tests, solve previous year questions regularly, and pay special attention to revision.

Study with full dedication and try to clear the concepts of every topic properly. If your concepts are strong, then no matter how difficult the question is in the exam, you will be able to solve it easily.

Candidates who want to apply for the ALP post can apply by visiting the official website of their preferred railway zone given below. Before applying, make sure to read the complete notification carefully.