Railway Recruitment Boards is Hiring Assistant Loco Pilot | India 2026

Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment 2026 is open through Railway Recruitment Boards CEN 01/2026. The official detailed notification lists 11,127 vacancies across RRBs, Level-2 initial pay of INR 19,900, A-1 medical standard, and an online application closing date of 14 June 2026 at 23:59 hours.

This is a large railway technical recruitment drive for candidates with Matriculation plus ITI, completed apprenticeship, diploma, or acceptable engineering degree backgrounds. Because ALP work carries safety responsibility, candidates should read the medical and vision standards carefully before applying.

Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 Quick Facts

Recruiting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways
Notification	CEN No. 01/2026
Post	Assistant Loco Pilot
Total Vacancies	11,127 across all RRBs
Pay	Level-2, initial pay INR 19,900
Age	18-30 years as on 01 July 2026, with applicable relaxations
Last Date	14 June 2026, 23:59 hours

What Is The Pay, Fee And Application Date?

The official notification gives the pay level and initial pay. It also gives the application dates, fee payment deadline, and correction window. Candidates should complete the form early because RRBs will not accept excuses for late submission.

• Pay Level: Level-2 under 7th CPC.
• Initial Pay: INR 19,900.
• Opening Date: 15 May 2026 at 00:00 hours.
• Closing Date: 14 June 2026 at 23:59 hours.
• Fee Payment Last Date: 16 June 2026 at 23:59 hours.
• Correction Window: 17 June 2026 to 26 June 2026, 23:59 hours.

The application fee is INR 500 for general candidates. Out of this, INR 400 is refundable after appearing in CBT-1, after bank charges. For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minority, and EBC candidates, the fee is INR 250, refundable after CBT-1 after applicable bank charges.

Who Can Apply For This Government Job?

Candidates must meet the educational, technical, age, and medical standards by the closing date. The notification clearly says candidates waiting for final results of required educational or technical qualifications are not eligible.

• Matriculation or SSLC plus ITI from recognised NCVT or SCVT institutions in listed trades can apply.
• Matriculation or SSLC plus completed Act Apprenticeship in the listed trades is also accepted.
• Matriculation or SSLC plus three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile Engineering, or accepted combinations can apply.
• Engineering degree in the accepted disciplines is also acceptable in place of diploma.
• The medical standard for ALP is A-1, and PwBD suitability is listed as not suitable for this post.

What Will You Do Every Day In This Job?

The notification is a recruitment notice, so it does not describe daily work in detail. Still, the Assistant Loco Pilot role is a technical railway operations post. Candidates should expect duties connected with locomotive operation support, safety procedures, technical checks, and strict medical fitness requirements.

• Support locomotive operations under railway rules and supervision.
• Follow safety, signalling, and technical instructions carefully.
• Maintain physical, vision, and medical fitness required for railway safety work.
• Work with railway zones as allotted after the recruitment process.
• Handle shift-based operational expectations after appointment, as per railway rules.

What Skills Do You Need For This Position?

RRB ALP preparation should focus on both technical and exam skills. The recruitment process has CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. CBT-2 includes a qualifying Part-B based on trade syllabus.

• Trade knowledge: Revise the ITI, apprenticeship, diploma, or engineering trade subject relevant to your qualification.
• Mathematics: Practise arithmetic, speed, and accuracy for CBT questions.
• Reasoning: Build comfort with patterns, series, classification, and problem solving.
• General awareness: Follow railway, science, current affairs, and basic static GK topics.
• Computer-based exam practice: Attempt timed mock tests to reduce screen-time errors.
• Medical readiness: Check vision and fitness standards before spending time and money on preparation.

What Is The Selection Process?

The official recruitment process includes five stages. First comes CBT-1. Then shortlisted candidates move to CBT-2. After that, eligible candidates attend the Computer Based Aptitude Test. Finally, candidates who qualify move to Document Verification and Medical Examination.

• First Stage CBT, also called CBT-1.
• Second Stage CBT, also called CBT-2.
• Computer Based Aptitude Test, also called CBAT.
• Document Verification.
• Medical Examination.

There is negative marking of one-third mark for each wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2. CBAT has no negative marking. Candidates must also remember that the final appointment depends on medical fitness and document verification.

How Do You Apply For This Job?

Apply online only through official RRB websites or the official RRB application portal. Create or use the RRB account carefully because the notification says account details and chosen RRB cannot be changed later.

Use the official notification PDF to confirm eligibility before paying the fee. Do not use broker links, Telegram forms, paid middlemen, or unofficial application pages.

Which Documents Should You Keep Ready?

Keep your mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process. RRB communication happens through official websites, SMS, and email. Also keep your registration number safe after applying.

• Class 10 or SSLC certificate for name and date of birth.
• ITI, apprenticeship, diploma, or engineering qualification documents.
• Category certificate, if applying under a reserved or fee-concession category.
• Photo and signature in the required format.
• Valid identity details for account creation and verification.
• Bank details linked as required for fee refund, where applicable.

FAQ

How many RRB ALP vacancies are listed in CEN 01/2026?

The official CEN lists 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across all RRBs.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application closing date is 14 June 2026 at 23:59 hours.

What is the initial pay?

The initial pay is INR 19,900 under Level-2, as listed in the official notification.

Can final-result waiting candidates apply?

No. The notification says candidates waiting for final results of required educational or technical qualifications are not eligible.

What is the official source?

The source is the official Railway Recruitment Boards detailed CEN 01/2026 PDF hosted on rrbcdg.gov.in.