RRB
Railways
Verified Official Notice
All India Jurisdiction
Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across Railway Zones
Official Notification No: CEN-01/2026-ALP
Total Vacancies
18,799 Posts
Pay Scale
Level-2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Initial Pay Rs. 19,900)
Application Start
1 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Notice Summary & Overview
Official recruitment notification by Railway Recruitment Boards (Indian Railways) (Advt No. CEN-01/2026-ALP) for 18799 vacancies across Ministry of Railways.
Important Dates & Schedule
Notification Released / Application Window Opens
1 Aug 2026
Online Application Closing Date
31 Aug 2026
Post-Wise Vacancy & Reservation Breakdown
1 Post Cadre
| Post Name | Pay Level | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)Code: CEN-01/2026-ALP | Level-2 | 7519 | 1879 | 5075 | 2819 | 1409 | 751 | 18,799 |
Educational Qualifications & Age Criteria
Minimum Qualification:
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT or 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Automobile Engineering.
Age Limits
As per official rules
Age Relaxation:
18 to 33 years as on 01-07-2026.
Selection Process & Application Fees
Stages of Selection:
CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification with Medical Exam (A-1 standard).
Application Fee Structure:
payment mode:Online Netbanking/Debit/Credit/UPI
general obc ews:₹500
sc st pwd women:₹250
Official Verification Documents
Statutory Notice: SuchnaSetu does not accept payments, job application forms, or resumes. All applications must be submitted strictly on the official authority portal (https://indianrailways.gov.in). Please verify all terms in the original notification document.