Ministry of Railways has approved a major revision in Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies from the initial 5,696 to 18,799 posts across all 21 regional RRB boards to address operational requirements.

Age Reckoning Date

As on 01 July 2026Base: 18 to 33 YearsBetween 02-08-1993 and 01-08-2008 (both dates inclusive)

Application Deadline

36d left

20 Nov 2026Opened: 5 Oct 2026

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Total Vacancies

18,799 Posts2 Distinct CadresAll-India Central Drive

Pay Scale & In-Hand

₹19,900 Basic₹30,000 - ₹35,000 / month (ALP includes Running Allowances)7th CPC 53% DA + HRA

Official Examination & Recruitment Schedule

Gazette Verified

Applications Open5 Oct 2026

Last Date to Apply20 Nov 2026

Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal

Exam Date / WindowCBT-1 Scheduled Jan 2027

Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown

Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post

2 Distinct Cadres

Designated Post Name	Department / Cadre	Eligible Qualification Requirements	Vacancies	Age Bracket	Pay Level
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP - Electrical)	Electrical Traction	10th Matric + ITI (Fitter/Electrician) OR 3-Yr Diploma in Mech/Elec/Auto	10,450	18 to 33 Years	Level 2 (₹19,900 + Running Allowances)
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP - Mechanical)	Mechanical (Diesel / Rolling Stock)	10th Matric + ITI (Fitter/Turner/Diesel Mech) OR Diploma in Mechanical	8,349	18 to 33 Years	Level 2 (₹19,900 + Running Allowances)

Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix

Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements

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Category	Code	Statutory Fee	Upper Age Relaxation	Maximum Age	Statutory Concession Note
General / Unreserved	UR / GEN	₹500	No Age Relaxation	33 Years	Standard fee applies
Economically Weaker Sections	EWS	₹500	No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%)	33 Years	Valid Income & Asset Certificate required
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)	OBC-NCL	₹500	+3 Years Upper Age Concession	36 Years	Central Government format certificate required
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes	SC / ST	₹250	+5 Years Upper Age Concession	38 Years	Subsidized / Refundable Fee
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	PwBD / Divyang	Exempted (₹0)	+10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST)	43 to 48 Years	Disability Certificate (>40%) required
Female Candidates (All Categories)	Female	Exempted (₹0)	As per Category	33 to 38 Years	Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC)

Official Selection Process Stages

Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment

1CBT 1 (Screening)

Mandatory Screening

2CBT 2 (Part A & B)

Qualifying Stage

3CBAT (Aptitude Test)

Qualifying Stage

4Document & Medical

Final Merit Stage

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Official Scheme of Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards

Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.

CBT 1 (Screening)

Mode: Online (CBT)Duration: 90 Minutes

Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response

Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST

Subject / Section	Questions	Maximum Marks	Timing
General Awareness & Current Affairs	30	30	Composite
Reasoning & Mental Ability	30	30	Composite
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	Composite
Total Scheme	100 Qs	100 Marks	90 Minutes