Post Name
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies
11,127 Posts
Initial Pay Scale
Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2)
Important Dates & Schedule
- Opening Date for Submission of Online Applications: May 15, 2026 (00:00 Hrs)
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications: June 14, 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: June 16, 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Modification Window for Corrections: June 17, 2026 to June 26, 2026
Detailed 5-Stage Recruitment Process
Selection is entirely based on transparent merit ranking mapped across these distinct stages:
1️⃣ First Stage CBT (CBT-1) - Screening Test
- Nature: Purely a screening test; marks do not count towards the final merit list.
- Structure: 75 objective multiple-choice questions across a 60-minute round.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction for each incorrect answer.
- Section Pass Thresholds: UR/EWS - 40%, OBC-NCL/SC - 30%, ST - 25%.
- Shortlist Ratio: Qualified candidates matching 15 times the vacancy volume advance to CBT-2.
2️⃣ Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) - Selection Main Core
- Structure: 175 Questions across a continuous block of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Part-A (100 Qs, 90 Mins): Covers Math, General Intelligence, and Basic Science & Engineering. This section alone determines advancement mapping and final merit.
- Part-B (75 Qs, 60 Mins): Trade-syllabus specific testing. Strictly qualifying in nature, requiring a flat 35% pass mark for all candidates.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd deduction per error across both Part-A and Part-B.
3️⃣ Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Shortlisting: Calls candidates equal to 8 times the vacancy limit based on CBT-2 Part-A performance.
- Negative Marking: Consists of zero negative marking.
- Passing Requirements: Must score a minimum standard T-Score of 42 marks across every individual test battery block.
- Mandatory Document: Downloadable Medical Declaration Reports (Annexure VIII-A & B) must be handed over on exam day.
4️⃣ Document Verification (DV)
- Ranking Allocation Matrix: Final merit is calculated taking a 50% score weightage from CBT-2 Part-A, combined with a 50% score weightage from the CBAT segment.
- Action Point: Verification of original academic, technical, age, and category certificates. Missing items yield instant rejection.
5️⃣ Medical Examination (ME)
- Action: Exhaustive visual and physical check conducted by official Railway Medical Authorities to confirm compliance with A-1 standards before active placement.
Official RRB & Zone-Wise Vacancy Split
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL | EXSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 62 | 22 | 11 | 38 | 14 | 147 | 15 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 262 | 97 | 59 | 142 | 40 | 600 | 60 |
| WCR | 56 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 118 | 12 | |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 284 | 37 | 27 | 65 | 44 | 457 | 45 |
| NR | 62 | 23 | 11 | 42 | 15 | 153 | 15 | |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 80 | 31 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 200 | 20 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 194 | 74 | 23 | 117 | 15 | 423 | 42 |
| WR | 15 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 3 | |
| Bhubaneshwar | ECOR | 370 | 120 | 58 | 176 | 77 | 801 | 80 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 131 | 48 | 24 | 87 | 32 | 322 | 32 |
| SECR | 84 | 29 | 14 | 53 | 20 | 200 | 20 | |
| Chandigarh | NR | 56 | 39 | 23 | 49 | 20 | 187 | 19 |
| Chennai | SR | 93 | 24 | 14 | 41 | 14 | 186 | 19 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 28 | 11 | 37 | 17 | 12 | 105 | 10 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 272 | 109 | 63 | 164 | 68 | 676 | 68 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 158 | 58 | 30 | 110 | 44 | 400 | 40 |
| Kolkata | ER | 135 | 53 | 35 | 89 | 32 | 344 | 34 |
| SER | 280 | 101 | 52 | 40 | 24 | 497 | 50 | |
| Malda | ER | 109 | 41 | 20 | 73 | 27 | 270 | 27 |
| SER | 117 | 43 | 22 | 78 | 29 | 289 | 29 | |
| Mumbai | CR | 290 | 207 | 99 | 344 | 138 | 1078 | 108 |
| SCR | 32 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 9 | 78 | 8 | |
| WR | 14 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 4 | |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 18 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 42 | 4 |
| Patna | ECR | 41 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 103 | 10 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 224 | 83 | 42 | 150 | 56 | 555 | 56 |
| SER | 248 | 150 | 63 | 213 | 71 | 745 | 74 | |
| Secunderabad | ECOR | 387 | 119 | 57 | 228 | 33 | 824 | 82 |
| SCR | 238 | 90 | 45 | 162 | 61 | 596 | 61 | |
| Siliguri | NFR | 243 | 90 | 46 | 161 | 60 | 600 | 60 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 28 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 64 | 7 |
| Total | All Zones | 4611 | 1767 | 913 | 2828 | 1008 | 11127 | 1114 |
Eligibility Parameters
Age Limit (As on 01-07-2026)
Baseline parameters call for 18 to 30 years. Category relaxations apply as follows:
- SC & ST Candidates: 5 Years Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years Relaxation
Educational Qualifications
- Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT in listed engineering trades.
- Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
- Matriculation / SSLC plus a 3-year Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
Strict A-1 Medical & Visual Standards
- Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses (Fogging test parameters must be satisfied).
- Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
🚫 LASIK Surgery Warning: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other structural refractive error corrective procedures are strictly NOT eligible.
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Accuracy & Mistakes: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, human errors or omissions may occur.
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