The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released notification for 11,127 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot. This article explains you all information like overview of vacancy, eligibility criteria, zone wise vacancy details, important dates and all other.
Overview of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
As per the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 01/2026 the recruitment for 11,127 vacancies Assistant Loco Pilot of has been announced across various railway zones in India. The overview of vacancies are given below:
| Particular | Details |
| Name of Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of Post | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Total Posts | 11,127 |
| Salary | Rs. 19900/- (Pay Level-2) |
| Qualification | 10th pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years (as on 01.07.2026) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Start Date of online Application | 15-May-26 |
| Last Date of online Application | 14-Jun-26 |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
Eligibility criteria for Assistant Loco Pilot is based on two factors educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification divided in two part you should have any of two to be eligible>
Part-A: Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of 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, Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Mechanic.
(OR)
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
Part-B: Matriculation / SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR) combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.
Age Limit
Candidate should have age between 18-30 years as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxation for various category is given below:
| Community / Category | Sub-Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit / Maximum Upper Age |
| SC & ST candidates | — | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | — | 3 Years |
| Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in more than six months service after attestation | Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| Ex-servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| Candidates serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff with minimum 3 years’ service | UR & EWS | 40 Years of age |
| OBC (NCL) | 43 Years of age | |
| SC & ST | 45 Years of age | |
| Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | — | Up to the length of service rendered OR 5 years, whichever is less |
| Female candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried | UR & EWS | 35 Years of age |
| OBC (NCL) | 38 Years of age | |
| SC & ST | 40 Years of age | |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for posts requiring minimum qualification of ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship | — | Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone under the Apprentice Act 1961 |
| Candidates who became Course Completed Act Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | UR & EWS | 35 Years of age |
| OBC (NCL) | 38 Years of age | |
| SC & ST | 40 Years of age |
Zonal wise Detail Vacancy of Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
Total vacancies can be divided zone wise, here we have explained zone wise detailed vacancies.
| Zonal Railways | Vacancies |
| Central Railway | 1400 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1625 |
| Eastern Railway | 608 |
| North Central Railway | 457 |
| North Eastern Railway | 105 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 1276 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| North Western Railway | 600 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| South East Central Railway | 200 |
| South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| Southern Railway | 250 |
| South Western Railway | 200 |
| West Central Railway | 541 |
| Western Railway | 214 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 6 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
Examination Fees for Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
A candidate can pay fees by only online mode. Payment through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI will be accepted. All applicable service charges shall be borne by the candidate. After appearing in 1st Stage CBT exam candidate will receive a refund of their examination fees after deduction bank charges, details are given below.
| Categories | Fee | Refunded Amount on Appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
| For all candidates (except categories mentioned below). | Rs 500/- | An amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded, after deduction bank charges. |
| For candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs 250/- | Full amount of Rs 250/- shall be refunded, after deduction bank charges. |
Recruitment Process of Assistant Loco Pilot
The recruitment process of assistant loco pilot is divided in five categories.
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Application Process of Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
- Visit the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- You will see the Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), now click on apply button.
- You will see a window in which written Sign in to your RRB account, now click on create an account, fill basic details and create your account.
- Now login the website using the id and password you have received after creating account.
- Select the RRB for which you wish to apply, select the post and zone within the selected RRB.
- Fill details in application form and upload required scanned documents.
- After filling the application form see the preview carefully and submit the form.
- Now fill the examination fees using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI Services.
- After submitting the fees confirmation page will appear click on that.
- Take printout for further reference.
Official websites of participating RRBs
| RRB Zone | Official Website |
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbcb.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
FAQs on Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
Q1. What is the starting date to apply online for RRB ALP 2026?
Ans: The online application process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 started from 15 May 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. What is the application fee for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fees for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 500/- for General / OBC / EWS and Rs. 250/- for SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / EBC / Transgender.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The age limit is generally:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the selection process for RRB ALP 2026?
Ans: The selection process of assistant loco pilot is divided in five categories.
- Medical Examination (ME)
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)