{"id":192,"date":"2026-01-27T03:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/?p=192"},"modified":"2026-01-27T03:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:07:43","slug":"rrb-alp-online-form-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/rrb-alp-online-form-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"RRB ALP Online Form 2026 \u2013 Apply Online, Eligibility &amp; Notification Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RRB ALP Online Form 2026 \u2013 Dates &amp; Apply Process<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)<\/strong> is expected to release the <strong>RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Online Form 2026<\/strong> soon on its official regional websites. Candidates who want to work as <strong>Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways<\/strong> can apply online after the official notification is published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_xocv7mxocv7mxocv.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_xocv7mxocv7mxocv.png 1024w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_xocv7mxocv7mxocv-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_xocv7mxocv7mxocv-768x704.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The recruitment will be conducted to fill <strong>ALP vacancies across various RRB zones<\/strong>. Interested candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd14 <strong>RRB ALP Notification 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conducting Body: <strong>Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post Name: <strong>Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam Level: <strong>All India<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job Type: <strong>Central Government Job<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notification Status: <strong>Expected \/ To be released<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Official notification will be available on:<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrbcdg.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rrbcdg.gov.in<\/a><\/strong> (and other regional RRB sites)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official notification for <strong>RRB ALP Recruitment (CEN 01\/2025)<\/strong> has concluded its application phase, and the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has now shifted focus to the examination schedule. A total of <strong>9,970 vacancies<\/strong> for Assistant Loco Pilot posts are being filled in this cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of late <strong>January 2026<\/strong>, the board has confirmed the specific dates for the first stage of the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 RRB ALP 2026: Important Exam Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam City Intimation Slip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>February 6, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>E-Admit Card Release<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>February 12, 2026<\/strong> (4 days before exam)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CBT 1 Exam Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>February 16, 17, and 18, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CBT 2 Exam Date<\/strong><\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 Eligibility Criteria (CEN 01\/2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the Assistant Loco Pilot position, candidates must meet the following technical and physical standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10th Pass + ITI<\/strong> in relevant trade<br><strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diploma \/ Degree in Engineering<\/strong> (relevant discipline)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Educational Qualification:<\/strong> * Matriculation\/SSLC <strong>PLUS<\/strong> ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT\/SCVT in relevant trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Automobile, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025):<\/strong> * <strong>18 to 30 Years<\/strong> (General\/EWS).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Relaxation:<\/em> OBC-NCL (3 years), SC\/ST (5 years).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical Standard:<\/strong> Must meet <strong>A-1 Medical Standards<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance Vision:<\/strong> 6\/6, 6\/6 without glasses with fogging test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Near Vision:<\/strong> Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must pass tests for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdd Selection Process &amp; Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The recruitment follows a comprehensive five-stage selection process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RRB ALP recruitment generally includes:<br>1\ufe0f\u20e3 CBT-1 (Computer Based Test)<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 CBT-2<br>3\ufe0f\u20e3 CBAT (Aptitude Test)<br>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Document Verification<br>5\ufe0f\u20e3 Medical Examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CBT 1 (Screening):<\/strong> 75 Questions | 60 Minutes. Covers Maths, Reasoning, Science, and GK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CBT 2 (Merit):<\/strong> * <strong>Part A:<\/strong> 100 Qs | 90 Mins (Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science &amp; Engg). This part determines your merit.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Part B:<\/strong> 75 Qs | 60 Mins (Trade-specific). This is qualifying in nature (35% required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CBAT (Aptitude Test):<\/strong> Only for those who clear CBT 2. No negative marking in this stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Verification (DV).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical Examination.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Negative Marking:<\/strong> For both CBT 1 and CBT 2 (Part A), there is a negative marking of <strong>1\/3rd (0.33) mark<\/strong> for every incorrect answer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce5 How to Check Exam City (Available Feb 6)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your regional RRB website (e.g., RRB Bhopal, RRB Mumbai).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the link for <strong>&#8220;CEN 01\/2025 Exam City &amp; Date Intimation.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using your <strong>Registration Number<\/strong> and <strong>Date of Birth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your allotted exam city, date, and shift will be displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <strong>How to Apply Online for RRB ALP 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Visit official RRB website<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Click on <strong>RRB ALP Recruitment 2026<\/strong><br>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Register using basic details<br>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Fill application form carefully<br>5\ufe0f\u20e3 Upload photo &amp; signature<br>6\ufe0f\u20e3 Pay application fee<br>7\ufe0f\u20e3 Submit and take printout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Application Fee (Expected)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General \/ OBC: <strong>\u20b9500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SC \/ ST \/ Female: <strong>\u20b9250<\/strong><br>(Fee refund as per RRB norms)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Salary Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay Level: <strong>Level-2<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Pay: <strong>\u20b919,900\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus allowances as per railway rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Important Links<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrbcdg.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rrbcdg.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notification PDF: <strong>To be updated<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply Online Link: <strong>Active soon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">RRB ALP Online Form 2026 \u2013 Apply Online, Eligibility &amp; Notification Details<\/h2>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-site-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"home\">Exam Updates<\/a><\/h1>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RRB ALP Online Form 2026 \u2013 Dates &amp; Apply Process The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Online Form 2026 soon on its official regional websites. Candidates who want to work as Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways can apply online after the official notification is published. 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