RRB ALP
Railway Recruitment Board
🚆 Railway
🇮🇳 National level
● Active
RRB ALP is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN 01/2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in Indian Railways, with 11,127 vacancies notified. Selection is through First Stage CBT (CBT-1), followed by Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination (ME).
RRB ALP 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | RRB ALP (Railway Recruitment Board) |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN 01/2026 |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Total vacancies | 11,127 |
| Pay | ₹19,900 per month (Level 2, 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Age limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026 |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass plus ITI in a notified trade, or a three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering. Act Apprenticeship in a notified trade is also accepted. |
| Selection stages | First Stage CBT (CBT-1) → Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN 01/2026 for 11,127 vacancies in Indian Railways.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | A-1 | 18–30 years | 11,127 |
RRB ALP selection process
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
CBT-1 is a screening test only. It has 75 questions in 60 minutes and its marks are not counted when the final panel is prepared — it exists purely to shortlist candidates for CBT-2, and shortlisting is done within your chosen RRB only. CBT-2 and the Computer Based Aptitude Test decide selection.
The CBAT is unique to ALP among railway exams: it tests psychological suitability for driving duties, has no negative marking, and requires a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery. There is no exemption from it.
Qualifying marks
Candidates must score at least UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% in the CBT to be considered for the next stage. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
Medical standard
ALP carries the A-1 medical standard, the most demanding in the railways — distant vision 6/6 in both eyes without glasses, with no colour blindness. This is stricter than most other railway posts and cannot be relaxed.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB ALP vacancy under CEN 01/2026?
The RRBs notified 11,127 vacancies. The Railways reserves the right to revise this number in part or in full.
What is the age limit for RRB ALP?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is needed for RRB ALP?
Class 10 pass plus ITI in a notified trade, or a three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering. Act Apprenticeship in a notified trade is also accepted. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
What is the RRB ALP application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for general candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded on appearing in the CBT. SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250, fully refunded on appearing.
What is the RRB ALP selection process?
Selection is through First Stage CBT (CBT-1), followed by Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination (ME).
Is there negative marking in RRB ALP?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What are the qualifying marks for RRB ALP?
UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
What is the RRB ALP salary?
₹19,900 per month (Level 2, 7th CPC Pay Matrix), plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and railway benefits such as the pass facility.
Can I apply to more than one RRB for RRB ALP?
No. Only one application per candidate is accepted. Submitting multiple applications causes all of them to be rejected and can lead to debarment from future RRB recruitments.
Why is my RRB ALP score different from my raw marks?
Where the CBT runs across multiple shifts with different papers, the RRBs normalise marks. Shortlisting uses normalised marks, not raw scores.
What is the CBAT in RRB ALP?
The Computer Based Aptitude Test assesses psychological suitability for driving duties. It has no negative marking, requires a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery, and there is no exemption from it.
Do CBT-1 marks count in the RRB ALP final panel?
No. CBT-1 is only a screening test to shortlist candidates for CBT-2, and its marks are not counted when the final panel is prepared.
What is the medical standard for RRB ALP?
ALP requires the A-1 medical standard — distant vision 6/6 in both eyes without glasses and no colour blindness. It is the strictest railway medical category and cannot be relaxed.