The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the revised application status for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment, CEN 01/2026. Under a notice dated 14 October 2026, all applications were checked again after the first status notice of 25 August 2026. From 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM, candidates can log in at rrbapply.gov.in to see whether their form is provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted or rejected (with the reason). An SMS and e-mail will also be sent.
The recruitment is for 11,127 ALP posts (Level 2, starting pay ₹19,900) across all 21 RRBs. Applications closed on 14 June 2026. The CBT-1 exam date has not been announced yet; it will come on the RRB websites.
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (21 RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notice | CEN No. 01/2026, Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Total posts | 11,127 (including 1,115 for ex-servicemen) |
| Pay | Level 2 (7th CPC), initial pay ₹19,900 |
| Qualification | 10th + ITI in listed trades (or Act Apprenticeship), or 10th + 3-year diploma / engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile |
| Age | 18 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Medical standard | A-1 (not suitable for PwBD) |
| Selection | CBT-1 → CBT-2 → CBAT (aptitude test) → Document verification → Medical |
| Latest update | Revised application status from 14 Oct 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Website | rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB websites |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 21 March 2026 |
| Online application | 15 May – 14 June 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 June 2026 |
| Modification window | 17 – 26 June 2026 |
| First application status notice | 25 August 2026 |
| Revised application status | From 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| CBT-1 exam date | To be announced on RRB websites |
How to Check Your Application Status
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in (link below) after 11:59 PM on 14 October 2026.
- Log in with your registered user ID / mobile number and password.
- Open your CEN 01/2026 application and check the status.
- If it says Rejected, the reason is shown. RRB will not reply to letters from rejected candidates, so note the reason carefully.
- If it says Conditionally accepted, read the condition — usually a document you must produce correctly at later stages.
Even accepted candidates are only provisionally eligible. Any wrong detail or fake document found at any stage can cancel the candidature. RRB warns candidates to ignore touts promising selection for money; the process is fully computerised.
Vacancy Details (RRB-wise)
| RRB | Posts |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 147 |
| Ajmer (NWR 600 + WCR 118) | 718 |
| Prayagraj (NCR 457 + NR 153) | 610 |
| Bengaluru | 200 |
| Bhopal (WCR 423 + WR 30) | 453 |
| Bhubaneswar | 801 |
| Bilaspur (CR 322 + SECR 200) | 522 |
| Chandigarh | 187 |
| Chennai | 186 |
| Gorakhpur | 105 |
| Guwahati | 676 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 400 |
| Kolkata (ER 344 + SER 497) | 841 |
| Malda (ER 270 + SER 289) | 559 |
| Mumbai (CR 1,078 + SCR 78 + WR 37) | 1,193 |
| Muzaffarpur | 42 |
| Patna | 103 |
| Ranchi (ECR 555 + SER 745) | 1,300 |
| Secunderabad (ECoR 824 + SCR 596) | 1,420 |
| Siliguri | 600 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 64 |
| Total | 11,127 |
Category-wise: UR 4,860, SC 1,746, ST 919, OBC 2,598, EWS 1,004. Shortlisting for CBT-2, CBAT and the final merit is done separately for each RRB, among candidates who chose that RRB.
Eligibility
- Qualification (any one): 10th + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/
Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist or Refrigeration & AC Mechanic; or 10th + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in these trades; or 10th + 3-year diploma (or degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering. - Age: 18–30 years on 1 July 2026. Date of birth: UR/EWS 2 July 1996 – 1 July 2008; OBC (NCL) from 2 July 1993; SC/ST from 2 July 1991.
- Other relaxations include ex-servicemen, serving railway staff (up to 40/43/45 years), and widowed or divorced women (35/38/40 years).
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| CBT-1 (screening) | 75 questions, 75 marks, 60 minutes — Maths, Mental Ability and General Science (Class 10 level). 1/3 negative marking. Minimum: UR/EWS 40%, OBC/SC 30%, ST 25%. Marks not counted in the final merit. |
| CBT-2 | 175 questions in 2½ hours. Part A (100 questions, 90 min): Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering — counts for merit. Part B (75 questions, 60 min): trade test, qualifying only (35%). 1/3 negative marking. About 15 times the vacancies are called, RRB-wise. |
| CBAT (aptitude test) | Computer-based psychological tests in Hindi and English, no negative marking. Minimum T-score of 42 in each battery. About 8 times the vacancies are called. Bring the self-screening medical declaration on the day. |
| Final merit | CBT-2 Part A (50%) + CBAT (50%), then document verification and medical (A-1) |
Diploma and degree holders choose a trade for CBT-2 Part B that matches their branch (for example, Electrical → Electrician or Wireman; Mechanical → Fitter or Mechanic Diesel).
Application Fee (Already Paid)
| Category | Fee | Refund after attending CBT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC, ST, ex-servicemen, women, transgender, minorities, EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Refunds go only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account, and only for candidates who actually appear in CBT-1. Rejected applications get no refund.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Check application status | rrbapply.gov.in — login from 14 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM |
| RRB Prayagraj | Notices for CEN 01/2026 |
| RRB Chandigarh | Notices for CEN 01/2026 |