RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 – Out

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official schedule for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) through the Centralized Employment Notification CEN-01/2025. As part of this all India Government job notification process, a large number of technical professionals will be able to apply for a job with the Indian Railways. A total of 9,970 ALP jobs is available for recruitment in 21 separate regional zones. The last date for submission of application forms was May 19th, 2026, therefore candidates must have a sufficient amount of time to study for the Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates are now able to download and review the RRB ALP Question Paper PDF 2025 so they can gauge their preparation level and understand how challenging the test may be.

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RRB ALP Vacancy Details 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Important Dates for RRB ALP Exam Date 2026

• Notification Release Date: April 12, 2025
• Online Application Start Date: April 12, 2025
• Online Application Last Date: May 19, 2025
• Written Exam Date (CBT 1): November 16, 2025 to November 18, 2025
• Exam City Slip: Candidates can now check their RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam City Slip online.
• Revised Exam Date: 13, 16, 17 & 18 February 2026
• Admit Card Release Date: The RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 Link will be active 4 days before the exam.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age Relaxation: As per Government rules

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/-
• A processing fee of Rs. 250/- is applicable for SC, ST, Female, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

Application Mode

• All applications were accepted via the Online Mode.
• Applicants should regularly check for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam City Slip to plan their travel.

Pay Scale

• Positioned under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) within Pay Level 2.
• Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 19,900/- per month + allowances

Selection Process for RRB ALP Exam Date 2026

• Phase 1 of the CBT Phase 1 of the Railway ALP Selection Process CEN 01/2025 will include an initial screening test using questions developed from the Railway ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2026.
• Phase 2, which is a Trade Specific or Group Test, is the second phase of the Railway ALP Selection Process CEN 01/2025 and will be a Trade Specific or Group test.
• A psychological evaluation called the CBAT (Cognitive Behavioral Assessment Tool) will be used for assessing candidates applying for the position of ALP.
• Candidates applying for the position of ALP will have to undergo a Medical Examination that will evaluate their fitness and determine if they meet the A-1 standard during the final evaluation of documents.

Steps to Check and Download RRB ALP Exam Date 2026

• Access the main portal at rrbapply.gov.in
• From there, go to “Notice” and then “Recruitment”.
• You should see a notification for “CEN 01/2025 – Recruitment for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)“.
• When your exam date approaches, you will also see a link for “RRB ALP Admit Card 2026” in the login section.
• Then, use the link in the resource section to download the RRB ALP Question Paper PDF 2026.
• Make sure you cover all topics that are listed in the Railway ALP CBT 1 syllabus for 2026.
• To view the details regarding your RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam City Slip, you need to log in.
• Have your registration ID available to access the link for the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026.
• To be eligible to move on to the next step of the Railway ALP CEN 01/2025 selection process, your application status must say “Accepted”.

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