Overview
RRBs will hold CBT-1 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts (CEN 01/2026) from 3 to 5 November 2026. E-call letters are released four days before each candidate's exam date. Aadhaar-based biometric authentication is mandatory at the exam centre.
Key details
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
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| Post name(s) | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advertisement no. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 11127 |
| Qualification | 10th + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in specified trades, or 10th + Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering, or BE/B.Tech in those branches |
| Age limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026 (relaxation as per rules) |
| Application fee | General/OBC/EWS: Rs 500; SC/ST/PwBD/Female: Rs 250 (application closed) |
| Selection process | CBT-1, followed by further stages as per the notification (merit based) |
Important dates
| Exam / event date | CBT-1: 03 to 05 November 2026 |
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How to download the admit card
- Go to the official RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in) or your regional RRB website.
- Open the ALP CEN 01/2026 e-call letter link.
- Log in with your registration number and date of birth/password.
- Download and print the admit card, and carry your e-verified Aadhaar to the exam centre.
Check before you apply: some details in this update come from news reports, and reports differ slightly. The official notification is the final word on dates, vacancies and eligibility.