RRB ALP Cut Off 2026: Expected Cut Off, Previous Year Zone-Wise Marks and Safe Score

RRB ALP 2026 Cut Off Details! The most anxious question after any RRB exam is “what will the cut-off be?” For the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (CEN 01/2026) exam, with 11,127 vacancies and CBT 1 on 3-5 November 2026, this page gives you three things: how cut-offs work, what they were last time and what score to target this time.

The cutoff marks vary by category and zone and are determined based on factors like exam difficulty, vacancies, and the number of candidates. Check the category-wise cutoff marks below to see if you qualify for the next stage.

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RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 – Latest Updates

Until the official numbers are out, use this page for estimates only. It will be updated with official zone-wise cut-offs when RRB releases them.

How the RRB ALP Cut-Off 2026 Works (All Stages)

The ALP process has several gates, each with its own cut-off logic.

The CBT 1 cut-off is the lowest score at which enough candidates are shortlisted for the next stage in each RRB zone and category. It isn’t a single national number.

Minimum Qualifying Marks for RRB ALP 2026

Alongside the shortlisting cut-off, there’s a minimum qualifying floor by category. Past data is consistent with the usual railway percentile pattern:

You can see these floors in last year’s numbers: many EWS cut-offs are just above 40, many SC cut-offs just above 30, and several ST cut-offs just above 25.

Previous Year RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut-Off (2024-25 Cycle)

The table shows CBT 1 cut-off marks out of 75 (normalised) for the general “Open” category by RRB zone. Figures are as reported by multiple preparation sites and should be checked against the official zone PDFs.

Zones to confirm from the official PDFs before publishing:

• Chandigarh: Sources disagree (one lists UR 54.96, others list 40.09).
• Secunderabad: Sources disagree on SC, ST and OBC figures (UR is about 56.2-56.3).
• Muzaffarpur (UR 73.12) and Siliguri (UR 62.96): Appeared in only one source.

Ex-servicemen cut-offs are published separately and are mostly in the low 40s. Check the zone PDF for exact values.

Expected RRB ALP Cut-Off 2026

These are estimates built by us from past trends. They are not official and no source has confirmed them.

Factors that could push cut-offs up or down this year

• Pattern change: CBT 1 now reportedly has no General Awareness section. A three-subject paper can behave differently, and the marks split across subjects needs checking in the notice.
• Vacancies: 11,127 this cycle. Fewer posts relative to the applicants can push cut-offs higher, but the shortlisting ratio for CBT 2 also matters.
• Applicants and attendance: More attendance in a zone raises competition.
• Difficulty and normalisation: A harder shift lowers raw scores, and normalisation adjusts them.

Estimated CBT 1 cut-off range (out of 75), by zone type

Treat these as guardrails. If the difficulty or pattern shifts, real numbers could fall outside them.

Safe Score by Category

Aim for a score that clears even the high end of your zone’s range.

If your mock scores are consistently 62-70+ out of 75 with 85%+ accuracy, you’re in a strong position for most zones.

Factors Determining RRB ALP Cut off 2026

RRB releases an official notification regarding the cutoff marks that candidates must obtain to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process. Candidates preparing for the RRB ALP exam should have a clear understanding of the cutoff criteria based on their category.

The RRB ALP 2026 cut off marks are determined by several factors, including:

• Difficulty level of the exam
• Total vacancies available in each zone
• Candidate category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.)
• Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam
• Highest score obtained by an applicant in the previous exam

Steps to Check RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2026

1. Visit your regional RRB website.
2. Look for the link “CEN 01/2024 (ALP) – NORMALISED CUT OFF MARKS OF CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR CBT-2” in the Important Links section.
3. Click on the link to download the cut-off PDF and check the minimum qualifying marks required for your category.

RRB ALP CBT 2, CBAT and Final Merit Cut-Offs

• CBT 2 Part A: After CBT 1, shortlisted candidates take Part A (100 questions, 90 minutes). A cut-off applies by zone and category for the next stage.
• CBT 2 Part B: Trade paper, qualifying at 35%. It doesn’t add to merit.
• CBAT: Reported minimum T-score of 42 in each battery. CBAT has no negative marking.
• Final merit: Reportedly 50% CBT 2 Part A and 50% CBAT, so the final selection cut-off depends on both. [verify]
• Document verification and medical: Final gates.

How to Calculate Your RRB ALP 2026 Score

Raw score = (correct answers × 1) − (wrong answers × ⅓)

Example: 60 attempted, 52 correct, 8 wrong → 52 − 2.67 = 49.33

Then RRB normalises scores across shifts, so your final score may differ slightly from the raw score. Watch for the answer key and response sheet release and calculate your raw score first.

Attempt vs accuracy example (out of 75)

Wrong answers cost real marks, so accuracy matters as much as attempts.

What to Do If You’re Near the Cut-Off

• Don’t panic. Cut-off marks reflect competition, not just difficulty.
• Start CBT 2 preparation immediately. The CBT 1 result may come with limited notice before CBT 2.
• Prepare for CBAT, since it carries reportedly half the merit weight.
• Check other zones’ cut-offs for planning future applications, but note the zone you applied for is the one that matters for this cycle.
• Keep your documents ready for verification.

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