RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 Out – CEN 01/2026 CBT-1 on 3–5 Nov, 14,627 Posts
📌 Overview
The RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 for Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2026 is now out: the CBT-1 test for Assistant Loco Pilot posts will be conducted on 03, 04 and 05-11-2026. The drive began with 11,127 posts, and a Railway Board order dated 29-09-2026 raised the count by 3,500 to 14,627 vacancies. Applications were taken from 15-05-2026 to 14-06-2026; city intimation slips arrive about 10 days before the exam and e-call letters about 4 days before.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), CEN 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 14,627 (11,127 + 3,500 additional) |
| Pay | Pay Level 2, initial basic pay ₹19,900 |
| Official Portals | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in | rrbapply.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 14-05-2026 |
| Application Begin | 15-05-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14-06-2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16-06-2026 |
| Correction Window | 17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 |
| Application Status | 22-08-2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 03-11-2026 to 05-11-2026 |
| Exam City & Date Intimation | About 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card (E-Call Letter) | About 4 days before the exam date |
| CBT-2 Exam Date | To be announced |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) — original | 11,127 |
| Additional vacancies (Railway Board order 29-09-2026) | 3,500 |
| Total | 14,627 |
The extra 3,500 posts are spread across ECoR, ECR, SCR, SECR, SER, Kolkata Metro and WR, placed through zonal indents.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need any one of the following: Class 10 (Matric) with ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in a specified trade such as Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio/TV, Motor Vehicle, Diesel), Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC; OR Class 10 with a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering; OR a B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering. Check the CEN 01/2026 notice for trade-wise detail.
🎯 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per RRB rules |
💸 Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PH | ₹250 |
| All Category Female | ₹250 |
Part of the fee is refunded after appearing in the Stage-I exam (₹400 for UR/OBC/EWS; ₹250 for SC/ST/PH/female). Payment was accepted through debit card, credit card and net banking.
🧾 Selection Process
- CBT-1 — 03 to 05-11-2026
- CBT-2 (Part A and Part B)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (A-1 standard)
📥 How to Download the Exam Notice / Admit Card
- Visit your regional RRB website or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the CEN 01/2026 exam notice / city-intimation link.
- For the admit card, log in with your registration number and date of birth about 4 days before your exam date.
- Check the exam city, date, shift and reporting time, then print the e-call letter.
🏢 About Organization
Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways run all-India recruitment for operating and technical posts, including Assistant Loco Pilots who drive locomotives across the network.
🔗 Important Links
| Download Exam Notice | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Application Status / Apply Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB Portal | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
❓ FAQs
When is the RRB ALP CBT-1 exam 2026 (CEN 01/2026) scheduled?
The CBT-1 examination for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 will be held on 03, 04 and 05-11-2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
The drive started with 11,127 vacancies; a Railway Board order dated 29-09-2026 added 3,500 posts, taking the total to 14,627 Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
When will the RRB ALP 2026 admit card be released?
City and date intimation comes about 10 days before the exam; the e-call letter is released around 4 days before each candidate's exam date on their regional RRB website.
What is the age limit for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per RRB rules.
What is the selection process for RRB ALP 2026?
CBT-1, then CBT-2 (Part A and Part B), followed by CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
What is the application fee for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
₹500 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PH and all female candidates; part of the fee is refunded after appearing in Stage-I.
Where can I check the official RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 exam notice?
On the official RRB portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and the application portal rrbapply.gov.in.