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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Reminder | CEN 01/2026 | 11,127 Vacancies

Advt No: CEN 01/2026•Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

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01

Online Application Window

Application window closed on 14 Jun 2026

Closed
02

Stage 1: - CBT-1

As specified in official notice

Date To Be Notified
03

Stage 2: - CBT-2

As specified in official notice

Date To Be Notified
04

Stage 3: - CBAT

(Aptitude Test) for ALP

Official Stage
05

Stage 4: - Document Verification

As specified in official notice

Document Scrutiny
All official examination schedules, hall tickets, and results are issued exclusively by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
Official Authority Website

15-Second Executive Decision Summary

Verified key decision factors extracted directly from official notification

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Total Vacancies
Railway Boards (RRBs)

11,127

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Reminder | CEN 01/2026 | 11,127 Vacancies

Min Qualification
Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 30 Yrs

as on 13 Jun 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹19,900–₹19,900

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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) (Advt No: CEN 01/2026)

About this Recruitment

This is an active reminder for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026. Applications for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies are live on the official RRB Apply portal from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026. Candidates who are still planning to apply should not wait for the last week because the fee payment deadline is 16 June 2026 and the correction window runs from 17 June to 26 June 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
  • Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) - CEN 01/2026
  • Total Vacancies: 11,127
  • Application Window: 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

30 Years

* Age calculated as on: 13 June 2026

⚡ Am I Eligible? (Instant Age & Cut-off Verifier)

Select your DOB and category (Calculated as on 13 June 2026)

Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

1

Notification Released

13 May 2026

2

Application Start Date

14 May 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

14 June 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Reminder | CEN 01/2026 | 11,127 Vacancies11127 ANY GRADUATE
Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Assistant Loco Pilot pay as per Level-2 (7th CPC) with allowances

Official Pay Scale

₹19,900 - ₹19,900

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):
Ministry of Finance City Classification
Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)
Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Tier Y
Basic Pay₹19,900
Dearness Allowance (DA)50%
₹9,950
House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%
₹3,582
Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary₹34,782
Standard Deductions
Statutory
National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)
-₹2,985
CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250
Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60
Total Deductions-₹3,295
Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹31,487

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹4.17 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Written / Computer Based Test (CBT / OMR)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Objective Multiple Choice Test

90 Minutes
Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: 0.25 or 0.33 marks deducted per incorrect answer (as per notice)
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Awareness & Current Affairs2525
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability2525
English / Hindi Comprehension / Domain Subject2525

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

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Your Preparation Progress: 0 of 19 Topics Mastered0%

General Awareness & Static GK

0 / 5 done

General Intelligence & Reasoning

0 / 7 done

Quantitative Aptitude

0 / 7 done
Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

1

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/2026-01-alp.php

2

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: CEN 01/2026) to confirm eligibility criteria.

3

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.

4

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.

5

Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.

6

Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications
Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, white/light background, taken within 3 months

Scanned Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, black/blue ink on white paper

Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets

100 KB to 300 KB, clearly readable PDF/JPG format

Category / EWS / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

100 KB to 300 KB, valid PDF format issued by competent authority

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC / EWS₹12026
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Eligible Categories₹12026

Payment Modes: Online payment through RRB application portal.

Selection Process

1
Stage 1 - CBT-1
2
Stage 2 - CBT-2
3
Stage 3 - CBAT (Aptitude Test) for ALP
4
Stage 4 - Document Verification
5
Stage 5 - Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

Has RRB ALP 2026 online application started?

Yes. As per official RRB portal updates, online applications started on 15 May 2026 (00:00 hrs).

What is the last date for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?

The last date to submit online application is 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs).

How many vacancies are announced in RRB ALP 2026?

CEN 01/2026 mentions a total of 11,127 ALP vacancies across RRBs.

Application StatusClosed

Last Date to Apply

14 June 2026

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