Q1. What is the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam date for CEN 01/2026?

The Railway Recruitment Board has confirmed that CBT 1 will be held from 3rd to 5th November 2026. The exam runs in multiple shifts across various centres in India. Your exact date, shift, and reporting time will appear on the e-Call Letter. The exam city intimation slip is released 10 days before your slot. The admit card follows 4 days before the exam date.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?

A total of 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts are open under CEN 01/2026. These posts are distributed across all Railway Recruitment Board zones. The zone wise and category wise break up is given inside the official notification. Candidates pick one RRB zone during registration. That choice is final and cannot be changed later.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the RRB ALP post?

You must pass Class 10 Matriculation from a recognized board. Along with that, an ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT in a listed trade is required. Trades include Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic Diesel, Turner, Machinist, and Wireman among others. A Diploma or BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering also qualifies. Final year students can apply only if they hold passing proof at document verification.

Q4. What is the RRB ALP age limit and category wise relaxation?

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years. The cutoff date for age calculation is 1st July 2026. OBC candidates receive 3 extra years in the upper age limit. SC and ST candidates receive 5 extra years. PwD candidates get 10 extra years as per government rules. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per Railway Board norms.

Q5. What is the application fee and refund rule for RRB ALP 2026?

General, OBC, and EWS candidates paid Rs 500 as the application fee. SC, ST, PH, and all female candidates paid Rs 250 only. After appearing in the Stage 1 CBT exam, UR, OBC, and EWS candidates get Rs 400 refunded. SC, ST, PH, and female candidates get Rs 250 refunded. Payment was accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and UPI.

Q6. How can I download the RRB ALP admit card or hall ticket?

Visit the official portal rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website. Click the e-Call Letter download link for CEN 01/2026. Enter your registration number and Date of Birth or password. The hall ticket opens 4 days before your exam date. Carry a printed copy along with the original photo identity proof to the centre.

Q7. Is there a correction window for the RRB ALP application form?

Yes. The Railway Recruitment Board opened a modification window from 17th to 26th June 2026. Candidates could edit limited fields during this period. Zone preference and certain locked details could not be changed. Corrections after the closing date are not accepted. Always preview the form before the final submission.

Q8. What documents should I carry to the RRB ALP exam centre?

Carry a printed copy of the e-Call Letter without fail. Bring the original photo identity proof mentioned in the application. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, and Passport are accepted. Carry a recent passport size photograph for the attendance sheet. Candidates without valid documents are not allowed inside the exam hall.

Q9. Does negative marking apply in the RRB ALP CBT exam?

Yes. One third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. CBT 1 carries 75 questions for 75 marks with a 60 minute duration. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The same rule applies to the CBT 2 paper. Accurate answers matter more than blind guessing.

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Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026) - Exam Date Out for 11127 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 for CEN 01/2026. CBT 1 will run from 3 to 5 November 2026. A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts are open across all RRB zones. You need a Class 10 pass with an ITI certificate in a listed trade. A Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering also works. Applicants must be 18 to 30 years old as on 1 July 2026. OBC candidates get 3 extra years. SC and ST candidates get 5 extra years. The registration window ran from 15 May to 14 June 2026. General, OBC, and EWS candidates paid Rs 500. SC, ST, PH, and all female candidates paid Rs 250. Stage 1 appearing candidates get a refund of Rs 400 or Rs 250. The exam city intimation slip comes 10 days before your date. The e-Call Letter arrives 4 days before the exam. Download your hall ticket from rrbapply.gov.in.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 21 September 2026 | 02:21 PM

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Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 11127 Post
Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility & Qualification Details
Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CEN 01/2026	11127	Class 10th Matriculation pass with an ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT in Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Radio and TV, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature and Coil Winder, Mechanic Diesel, Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, or Refrigeration and AC trades. Class 10th pass with a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering from a recognized institute. BE or B.Tech Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering from a recognized university. Final year students of Diploma and Degree courses may apply only if they hold the passing proof on the day of document verification. More eligibility details are available in the official CEN 01/2026 notification.

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