Railway RRB ALP Recruitment Exam Date — 3 to 5 November 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the exam date for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. The exam will take place from 03 to 05 November 2026.
Railway RRB ALP Exam Date 2026
Important Dates
Here are the key dates related to the Railway RRB ALP recruitment.
- Official Notification: 13 May 2026
- Online Apply Start Date: 15 May 2026
- Online Apply Last Date: 14 June 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment: 16 June 2026
- Correction Date: 17 – 26 June 2026
- Application Status: 22 August 2026
- Exam Date: 03 – 05 November 2026
- Exam City Details: 10 Days Before Exam
- Admit Card: 04 Days Before Exam
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee
The application fee structure for the Railway RRB ALP recruitment is as follows.
- For General/ OBC Candidates: ₹ 500/-
- For SC/ ST/ PwBD Ex-Serviceman Candidates: ₹ 250/-
- Fee Refund: General / OBC: Rs. 400/- will be refunded and Other candidates: Rs. 250/- will be refunded to the bank account after appearing in Stage I Exam.
Age Limits As On 01 July 2026
The age limits for candidates applying for the Railway RRB ALP position are specified below.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Category Wise Vacancy
The total number of posts available for the Railway RRB ALP recruitment is categorized as follows.
- UR: 4860
- OBC: 2598
- EWS: 1004
- SC: 1746
- ST: 919
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Railway RRB ALP position, candidates must meet the following criteria.
- Qualification: 10th+ITI from any recognized board in India.
Exam Pattern
The selection process for the Railway RRB ALP recruitment consists of several stages.
- CBT 1: Computer-Based Test
- CBT 2: Computer-Based Test
- CBAT: Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Required