RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Increased to 14,627 Posts
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The Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways has increased the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies to 14,627 for the 2026 recruitment (CEN 01/2026). This includes 3,500 additional posts approved recently. Candidates can check the official notification for details on eligibility and application.
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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Increased to 14,627 Posts – Overview
Exam Name
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Pay Scale / Salary
Level-2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix; Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/-
Application Mode
Online
Who Can Apply for RRB ALP 2026
Candidates eligible for this recruitment must have completed Matriculation (10th standard) and either hold an ITI certificate in one of the specified trades or a diploma/degree in relevant engineering fields such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering. Age limits vary by category, with the general age range between 18 and 30 years as of 1 July 2026. Age relaxations apply for candidates belonging to reserved categories, ex-servicemen, serving railway employees, and widowed or divorced women, with maximum age limits extending up to 45 years in some cases. Candidates should also be medically fit, meeting the stringent A-1 medical standard that includes specific vision requirements and physical fitness. Note that candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are not eligible.
Age Limit / Relaxation
18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026)
General (UR) & EWS
3 years relaxation (maximum 33 years)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
5 years relaxation (maximum 35 years)
SC & ST
3 years after deducting length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)
6 years after deducting length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)
8 years after deducting length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST)
Maximum 40 years
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - UR & EWS
Maximum 43 years
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - OBC (NCL)
Maximum 45 years
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - SC & ST
Maximum 35 years
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (UR & EWS)
Maximum 38 years
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL)
Maximum 40 years
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC & ST)
Important Links
Download RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
Q: What is the total number of Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The total number of Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies has been increased to 14,627 posts for the 2026 recruitment under CEN 01/2026. This includes an additional 3,500 posts approved recently.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the RRB ALP 2026 recruitment?
Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th) and possess either an ITI certificate in specified trades or a diploma/degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering are eligible. They must also meet the age criteria, generally between 18 and 30 years as of 1 July 2026, with various relaxations for reserved categories, ex-servicemen, and railway staff.
Q: What is the age relaxation for OBC candidates in the RRB ALP 2026 recruitment?
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit, making the maximum age allowed 33 years as of 1 July 2026.
Q: How can candidates apply for the RRB ALP 2026 recruitment?
Applicants must apply online through the official RRB websites by registering, filling the form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The last date to apply is as mentioned in the official notifications, and candidates should keep a printout of their submitted application and fee receipt.
Q: Is there an application fee for RRB ALP 2026, and is it refundable?
Yes, the application fee is Rs. 500 for general candidates and Rs. 250 for reserved categories and certain groups. Candidates who appear in the first Computer Based Test (CBT-1) receive a partial refund of the fee after deducting bank charges.
Q: What medical standards are required for the ALP posts?
Candidates must meet the A-1 medical standard, which requires excellent physical fitness and vision, including tests for distant and near vision without glasses, colour vision, night vision, and other specific visual capabilities. Candidates who have had Lasik surgery are not eligible.
Q: Where can I download the official notification and vacancy increase notice for RRB ALP 2026?
The official notification and the vacancy increase notice dated 29 September 2026 can be downloaded from the official RRB websites or through the links provided in the recruitment portal.