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RRB ALP 2026 Application Online for 11,127 Posts

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 : Railway Recruitment Board invited offline applications for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Jobs. Eligible candidates can Apply Online for the RRB ALP   Vacancy 2026 as per the details given below. All the details related to the RRB ALP Notification 2026 are given here.

RRB ALP Notification 2026 – Overview :

Important Dates :

Application Fees : Last Date 16-06-2026 23:59 Hours

1. Rs.500/-  for UR/OBC NCL and EWS (Rs.400/- refundable after appearing CBT-1)
2. Rs.250/- Fees for SC ST (250/- Refundable after appearing CBT-1)
3. Payment of Fees should be through Online Debit Card/Credit Card / Net Banking UPI Etc.

Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit & Qualification : As on 01-07-2026

18-30 Years for all Posts

18-33 Years for OBC NCL

18-35 Years for SC ST

Age Relaxation Applicable for SC/ST/Ex and PWD candidates.

Educational Qualifications:

10th With ITI/CCAA/ Diploma or Degree in Engineering Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering.

RRB ALP Selection Procedure :

The Selection Process for RRB ALP Based on following :

• Written Test CBT-1
• Written Test CBT-2
• Documents Verify
• Medical Test

FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1):
(a) CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks
and merit.).

Screening will be based on their merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB
only.
(b) The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel.
(c) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1:
(i) Duration: 60 minutes
(ii) Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
(v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%. This is also
applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community

(vi) 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. Questions will be of objective type with multiple
choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to the following syllabus:
(A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion,
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) Mental Ability: 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) General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th
standard level.
(D) General Awareness: Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics,
politics and other subject of importance.

SECOND STAGE CBT (CBT-2):
(a) Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and
merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only.
(b) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS will be shortlisted for CBT-2 against UR category provided that,
they are NOT availed any relaxation / concession in age, qualification or marks, etc
(c) Candidates who are shortlisted availing reservation benefits of a community / Category (Ex-servicemen/EWS) shall
continue to be consider only against that community /category for all subsequent stages (CBT2/CBAT/DV) of
recruitment process
(d) Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies
notified against each RRB. In case more than one candidate obtain marks equal to cut-off point, they all will be
shortlisted for CBT-2
(e) However, Railways reserve the right to increase / decrease the above limit as required, to ensure availability of
adequate number of candidates for the notified post.
(f) The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT.
(g) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-2:
(i) CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B as detailed below.
(ii) Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175
 Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
 Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
(vii) In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
This is also applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community.
(v) Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this
recruitment process provided the candidate irrespective of community is able to secure qualifying marks
(35%) in Part-B.

How to apply for RRB ALP

Candidates who wish apply should fallow following steps to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment.

Verify EQ (Essential Qualification) from the RRB ALP Vacancy 2023
Click on the Apply Online Link given below or visit the website recruitmentrrb.in.
Fill all the mandatory fields in the application form
Upload Photo, Signature and the required documents as mentioned in notification
Make Fees Payment
Print the Application Form for future use.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to apply for RRB ALP ?

Apply Online as per step given in the notification.

What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP ?

14-06-2026

RRB ALP Syllabus 2026 :

SYLLABUS for Part-A:
(A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion,
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.
(vi) SYLLABUS for Part-B:
(A) Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as
prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).
(B) Note: Qualifying Percentage – 35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community.
(C) Syllabus of Various Trades: Please check the website (https://dgt.gov.in.) of Directorate General of Training (GOI) for syllabi of different technical trades.
(D) Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having
questions from their trade.
(E) Degree, Diploma candidates have to select one trade from the list of trades listed below against their
engineering discipline.