The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a massive notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026. This is one of the biggest railway recruitments, offering 11,127 vacancies across India.
If you are preparing for Railway, SSC, or technical exams, this is a golden opportunity.
Important Dates
Notification Release: April 2026
Application Start Date: April 2026
Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2026
Exam Date (Expected): August–September 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies: 11,127
Department: Indian Railways
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade
OR
Diploma in Engineering
OR
Engineering Graduate
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation applicable for:
OBC: +3 years
SC/ST: +5 years
Salary (Pay Scale)
Basic Pay: ₹19,900/month
In-hand Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 approx
Includes:
DA
HRA
Travel Allowance
Selection Process
The selection will be done in 4 stages:
CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test)
CBT 2 (Technical + Non-Technical)
CBAT (Aptitude Test)
Document Verification + Medical Test
Exam Pattern
CBT 1
Questions: 75
Time: 60 minutes
Subjects:
Maths
Reasoning
General Science
General Awareness
CBT 2
Part A:
Maths
Reasoning
Basic Science
Part B:
Trade-related (Technical)
Syllabus (Important Topics)
Maths
Simplification
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Speed & Distance
Reasoning
Coding-Decoding
Series
Puzzle
Blood Relation
Science
Physics
Chemistry
Basic Engineering
How to Apply
Visit official RRB website
Select your region
Register with basic details
Fill application form
Upload documents
Pay fee
Submit form
Application Fee
General / OBC: ₹500
SC / ST / Female: ₹250
Why This Job is Important?
Permanent Central Govt Job
Good Salary + Allowances
Job Security
Promotion Opportunities
Preparation Strategy
Focus on:
Maths calculation speed
Previous year questions
Technical subject (important)
Daily mock tests
Conclusion
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for ITI, diploma, and engineering candidates. With over 11,000+ vacancies, competition will be high, so start preparation early.