Railway RRB ALP Online Form 2026 : Release

Every year, lakhs of campaigners apply for this post because of job security, good payment, and career growth. The RRB, under Indian Railway, is expected to release the RRB ALP Online Form 2026 soon. This recruitment is the one of the most awaited opportunities for those aspirants who want a government job in the railway sector. 

RRB ALP 2026 Date

The official announcement has not yet been announced. Still, it is based on the previous trends, the expected schedule is 

• Online Application start Date 15 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply 14 June 2026
• Exam Date: Notify Later

Campaigners are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites for updates. 

What is RRB ALP? 

RRB ALP stands for the Assistant Loco Pilot. The main part of an ALP is to help the train driver which is known as Loco Pilot in operating trains safely. 

RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Details 

• The exact number of the vacancies will be announced in the official announcement. 
• Expected vacancies: 11,127 posts
• Vacancies will be divided among in various railway zones across the India. 

Eligibility Criteria 

• Campaigners must have 
• ITI certificate in the applicable trade 

OR 

• Diploma in Engineering( Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics) 
• Qualification must be from a honored board or institute. 

Age Limit 

• Minimal Age 18 years
• Maximum Age 30 years

Age relaxation is applicable 

• OBC 3 years
• SC/ST 5 years
• PwD 10 years

RRB ALP 2026 Application Form 

• Open the official RRB website 
• Click on “ RRB ALP 2026 Apply Online ” 
• Register using your email ID and mobile number 
• Fill in personal and educational details 
• Upload  needed documents(photo & signature) 
• Pay the application fee
• Submit the form and take a printout 

Application Fee

• General/ OBC ₹ 500 
• SC/ST/ PwD ₹ 250 

Selection Process 

The selection process for RRB ALP 2026 includes multiple stages 

CBT Stage 1 (primary test) 

Ideal type questions 

Subjects: Math, logic, General Science, GK 

CBT Stage 2 (Main test) 

Two Part: A & B 

Further technical and detailed questions 

CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) 

Only for ALP campaigners 

• Tests internal capability and decision- making 
• Document Verification 
• Verification of original documents 
• Medical Test 
• Campaigners must meet railway medical norms 

RRB ALP 2026 Test Pattern 

CBT Stage 1 

• Total Questions 75 
• Time 60 minutes

CBT Stage 2 

• Part A: 100 questions 
• Part B 75 questions 

1/3 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer 

Important Documents needed 

Campaigners must keep these documents ready 

• Passport-size photo
• Signature
• Educational certificates
• Identity evidence( Aadhar/ PAN/ Voter ID) 

Important Points to Flashback 

Apply only through official RRB websites 

Double- check all the details before submitting the form 

Keep a copy of the application form 

Avoid the last-minute application rush 

Why Choose the RRB ALP Job? 

• Government job security 
• Good payment and allowances 
• Career growth opportunity
• Chance to work in the Indian Railroads