RRB ALP CBAT Exam City Details 2026 Out – Check CEN 01/2025 City Slip, Exam on 30 Oct
📌 Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board has switched on the RRB ALP CBAT exam city details link for CEN 01/2025. Candidates shortlisted from the CBT-II result declared on 01-10-2026 can now look up their exam city and date for the Computer Based Aptitude Test, which is tentatively planned for 30-10-2026. The city intimation went live on 20-10-2026 at 6 PM across the regional RRB websites, and SC/ST candidates can pull their travel authority from the same link. This update covers the 10,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts advertised under Centralised Employment Notice 01/2025.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 10,970 |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 12-04-2025 |
| Online Application | 12-04-2025 to 19-05-2025 |
| CBT-1 Exam | 13, 16, 17 & 18-02-2026 (rescheduled 11-03-2026) |
| CBT-2 Exam | 28-07-2026 |
| CBT-2 Result Declared | 01-10-2026 |
| CBAT Exam City Details Live | 20-10-2026 (6 PM) |
| CBAT Exam Date (tentative) | 30-10-2026 |
| CBAT E-Call Letter | About 4 days before the exam date |
| Document Verification / Medical | To be announced |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total | 10,970 |
Vacancies are distributed across the railway zones; the revised zone-wise breakup was notified along with CEN 01/2025.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI (NTC/NAC) in the relevant trades, or Act Apprenticeship, as prescribed in CEN 01/2025.
- OR Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile) in lieu of ITI, as notified.
- Only candidates who cleared CBT-II and met the CBAT shortlisting criteria are eligible for this stage.
🎯 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2025 |
| Age Relaxation | As per railway recruitment rules (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD) |
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
| Female (all categories) | ₹250 |
Fee was payable online during the 2025 application window; no fresh payment is needed for the CBAT stage.
🎯 Selection Process
- CBT-1 — completed
- CBT-2 — completed (result 01-10-2026)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) — tentatively 30-10-2026
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The merit list for ALP considers Part A marks of CBT-2 together with the CBAT score, as per the CEN 01/2025 scheme.
📥 How to Check the CBAT Exam City
- Visit your regional RRB website or the central portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the link titled "CEN 01/2025 – CBAT Exam City / Date Intimation".
- Log in with your registration number and date of birth.
- Note your exam city, date and reporting details shown on the slip.
- SC/ST candidates should also download the travel authority for the exam journey.
- Return to the same portal about 4 days before your exam date to download the e-call letter (admit card).
🏢 About Organization
The Railway Recruitment Boards, under the Ministry of Railways, conduct centralised recruitment for technical and non-technical posts across Indian Railways. The Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN 01/2025 cover 10,970 vacancies in loco-running duties across the zones.
🔗 Important Links
| Central RRB Portal | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| CBAT Exam City Intimation | Live from 20-10-2026, 6 PM — on your regional RRB website |
| CEN 01/2025 Notification | Available on the central RRB portal |
❓ FAQs
When did the RRB ALP CBAT exam city details for CEN 01/2025 go live?
The Railway Recruitment Board activated the CBAT exam city and date intimation link on 20-10-2026 at 6 PM.
What is the RRB ALP CBAT exam date for CEN 01/2025?
The Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is tentatively scheduled for 30-10-2026. Confirm your exact date and city on the city intimation slip.
Who can download the RRB ALP CBAT city intimation slip?
Only candidates who qualified the CEN 01/2025 CBT-II (result declared 01-10-2026) and were shortlisted for the aptitude test can access the slip.
How do I check my RRB ALP CBAT exam city?
Log in on your regional RRB website (or the central portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) with your registration number and date of birth to view your exam city and date.
When will the RRB ALP CBAT admit card (e-call letter) be released?
E-call letters are normally made available about 4 days before the exam date shown in the city intimation slip. SC/ST candidates can also download their travel authority along with the city slip.
How many posts are under RRB ALP CEN 01/2025?
There are 10,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts across railway zones.
What documents are needed for the CBAT stage?
Carry the e-call letter, the original photo ID used in the application, and the prescribed vision certificate as per CEN 01/2025 instructions.
What happens after the CBAT?
Candidates qualifying the aptitude test proceed to Document Verification and the prescribed medical examination, as per RRB rules.