RRB ALP 2026: Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways Zonal Divisions
Recruitment Overview
Railway Recruitment Boards invite applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to 18,799 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across 21 Railway zones.
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Important Dates
Application Fee & Payment
Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Master/Rupay), UPI (GPay/PhonePe), or SBI Cash Challan.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper Age Relaxations:
Salary & Pay Scale
Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical / Mechanical) | 18,799 | 18 to 33 Years |
Educational Qualification
Essential Educational Qualification Benchmark
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute established by an Act of Parliament (UGC Act, 1956).
Post-wise Eligibility
Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical / Mechanical)
Matriculation / 10th Pass plus ITI in specified trades OR 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering.
Selection Process
Online Computer Based Qualifying Test.
Comprehensive merit-scoring examination.
Typing / Data Entry speed where required.
Certificate verification and fitness check.
Examination Pattern
Syllabus & Subjects
1. Reasoning
Analogies, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Series, Coding.
2. General Awareness
Current Affairs, Polity, History, Science, Economy.
3. Quantitative
Percentages, Ratio, Profit/Loss, Algebra, Geometry.
4. English
Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary, Idioms.