RRB ALP Exam Date 2026: Check CBT Exam Schedule, Admit Card & Latest Updates

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: The application process began on 15/05/2026 and ended on 14/06/2026. Candidates who have applied for this are hereby informed that the notice regarding the exam date has been published. Your exams will begin on 03/11/2026 and end on 05/11/2026. You are advised to read the official notification carefully. All types of recruitment updates, total vacancies, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limits, the selection process, salary, exam pattern, admit cards, answer keys, results, and more.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
Parameter	Details
Recruiting Authority	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Notification Number	CEN No. 01/2026
Post Offered	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Employment Type	Regular / Permanent Central Government
Total Vacancies	11127 Posts
Pay Matrix Level	Level-2 of 7th CPC (Initial Pay: ₹ 19,900/- per month)
Medical Standard	A-1 (Strict Vision Norms)
Mode of Application	Online Only
Official Website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

Important Dates & Age Limit
Important Dates	Age Limit
Opening Date Application: 15/05/2026 Closing Date Application: 14/06/2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 16/06/2026 Application Modification: 17 June 2026 to 26 June 2026 Exam City : 10 Days Before Exam Date Admit Card : 04 Days Before Exam Date Exam Date : 03-05 November 2026	Calculated as on 01 July 2026. Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 30 years Age relaxation as per government rules

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS:  ₹500/- SC / ST / EBC / ESM:  ₹250/- All Female Category:  ₹250/- Minorities / 3rd Gender:  ₹250/- Payment Mode:Online through Internet Banking, UPI, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Refund Terms: If they take the CBT exam, they will get a refund.(General / OBC / EWS: 400, Other candidates : 250)

RRB ALP Qualifications
Post Name	Qualification
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	ITI, Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering, and Degree in Engineering.

RRB ALP 2026: Category-wise Vacancy
UR	OBC-NCL	SC	EWS	ST	Total
4860	2598	1746	1004	919	11127

Assistant Loco Pilot: CBT-1 Exam Pattern Duration: 60 Minutes; Negative Marking: 1/3rd
Subject	Question	Marks
Mathematics, Mental Ability, and General Science	75	75
Total	75	75

Assistant Loco Pilot: CBT-2 Exam Pattern Negative Marking: 1/3rd
Part	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Part-A	Maths, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering	100	100	90 Minutes
Part-B	Trade Wise Exam	75	75	60 Minutes
–	Total	175	175	150 Minutes

How to Check For RRB ALP Exam Date 2026

• First, you need to visit the official Railway application portal, rrbapply.gov.in, or the website of your specific regional RRB.
• Alternatively, a direct download link will be provided in the ‘Important Links’ section, so you can download it whenever you have time.
• The login page will open on the screen. You will need to enter your Registration Number/User ID and Password/Date of Birth there.
• After accessing the dashboard, you will see the “City Intimation Slip” and “E-Call Letter” options.
• Click the link for your admit card to download the PDF file, and be sure to obtain a clear, color printout (at least two copies) to keep with you.

Important Links
Exam Date Notice Link	Click Here
Notification Link	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
HomePage	Click Here

Selection Process

• First Stage CBT-1.
• Second Stage CBT-2.
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
• Document Verification (DV) & Final Merit List
• Medical Examination (ME)

Frequently Asked Questions