RRB ALP 2026 preparation

RRB ALP 2026: Overview

RRB ALP is the recruitment exam for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in Indian Railways. An Assistant Loco Pilot works in the engine cab with the Loco Pilot and helps run goods and passenger trains safely. The exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways through one Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) for all 21 RRBs. Applications are made online at rrbapply.gov.in.

Current status (as of 4 November 2026)

• CEN 01/2026 (11,127 posts): applications closed on 14 June 2026. CBT-1 is being held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026.
• CEN 01/2025 (previous cycle): CBT-1 and CBT-2 are over, the CBT-2 result came on 1 October 2026 and the CBAT (aptitude test) was fixed for 30 October 2026. The final panel had not been reported at the time of writing.

Selection stages (CEN 01/2026)

1. CBT-1 (screening test; marks not counted in final merit)
2. CBT-2 (Part A counts for merit; Part B is a qualifying trade test)
3. CBAT – Computer Based Aptitude Test (psycho-test for train drivers)
4. Document Verification (DV)
5. Medical Examination (Medical standard A-1)

Key facts

Use the tabs above for the notification, how to apply, exam pattern, syllabus, dates, salary, admit card, result and cut-off.

Source: CEN 01/2026 detailed notice (RRB Chandigarh), CEN 01/2026 indicative notice (RRB Chandigarh), CareerIndia – ALP CBT-1 schedule, Careers360 – ALP CBT-2 result, Careers360 – ALP results