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About RRB ALP Exam: Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board was established in 1942 and back then it was named as Railway Service Commission. Then in 1985, the Railway Service Commission was changed to Railway Recruitment Board. The posts that are conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board along with the RRB ALP are RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB NTPC.

The RRB ALP Exam is held by the Railway Recruitment Board with the aim to hire candidates for the Ministry of Railways. The full form of Assistant Loco Pilot in RRB is ALP. There are zones for the Railway Recruitment Board all around the country. To choose applicants for each of the 21 Railway Recruitment Boards, the RRB administers these exams. The RRB ALP examination is available to candidates in the following 12 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Manipuri, Telugu, Konkani, and Urdu.

RRB ALP Selection Process
The recruitment process for the Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP CEN 01/2026) consists of three computer-based examination stages, followed by Document Verification (DV) and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Stage 1: RRB ALP CBT 1

CBT 1 is qualifying in nature. Marks obtained here are used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2 (in a 1:15 ratio based on vacancies) and do not count toward the final merit list.

Parameter

Details

Total Questions

75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Marks

75 Marks

Duration

60 minutes (1 Hour)

Negative Marking

1/3rd mark deducted per incorrect answer

Language Options

15 regional languages including English and Hindi

Section-Wise Breakdown

Subject

Questions

Marks

Level

Mathematics

20–25

20–25

10th Standard

Mental Ability (Reasoning)

25–30

25–30

Logical & Analytical

General Science

20–25

20–25

Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (10th Std)

Total

75

75

Note: General Awareness has been removed from the CBT 1 structure under CEN 01/2026.

Stage II: RRB ALP CBT 2

CBT 2 consists of two parts conducted on the same day: Part A and Part B.

Parameter

Details

Total Duration

2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 minutes total)

Total Questions

175 Questions

Negative Marking

1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer (both parts)

CBT 2 Structure

Part

Subjects

Questions

Marks

Duration

Remarks

Part A

• Mathematics


• General Intelligence & Reasoning


• Basic Science & Engineering

100

100

90 Mins

Decides Shortlisting for CBAT

Part B

• Relevant ITI Trade / Diploma discipline

75

75

60 Mins

Qualifying Only (35% pass mark for all categories)

Total

175

175

RRB ALP - CBAT Stage

Parameter

Details

Structure

5 Test Batteries (Memory, Direction, Depth Perception, Observation, Perceptual Speed)

Duration

~71 Minutes total

Qualifying Mark

Minimum 42 marks in EACH test battery (no category relaxation)

Negative Marking

No negative marking in CBAT

Languages

English and Hindi only

RRB ALP - Document Verification

The Railway Loco Pilot Selection Procedure 2026 for Document Verification will be based on the candidate’s performance in Part A and B of Second Stage CBT. Candidates equal to 50% of the number of vacancies will be called out for the Document Verification Round. Candidates must carry the following documents during the Document Verification Round:

  • Educational Qualification Certificates
  • Certificate of Eligibility from Government of India
  • Marksheets
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Category Certificate (optional)
  • PWD Certificate
  • Other declaration certificates
RRB ALP - Medical Fitness Test

This is the last and final stage of the RRB ALP Selection Process 2026. After the completion of all the Computer Based Test and Document Verification, candidates have to undergo a Medical Fitness Test. Some of the tests include – Eye Vision Test, Color Blindness Test, Hand Movement Test, Blood Test, etc. If you are physically fit and pass all the Medical Tests, then you will be finally selected for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician Posts. A merit list will be prepared for all the final selected candidates. The Railway Recruitment Board takes a lot of effort to select the candidate for a desirable post. Candidates must be both mentally and physically fit so that they can handle any tough situation. The requisite medical standards is tabulated below:

Sr. No.

Medical standard

General Fitness

Visual Acuity

1.

A-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D)Near Vision:

Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

2.

B-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)

3.

B-2

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D).

4.

C-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses.

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Important dates

The important dates for the Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP CEN 01/2026) recruitment drive are listed below:

Event / Activity

Date

Notification Released

May 14, 2026

Online Application Start Date

May 15, 2026

Application Closing Date

June 14, 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

June 16, 2026

Application Modification Window

June 17 – June 26, 2026

Application Status Released

August 2026

City Intimation Slip Release

October 24, 2026 onwards

Admit Card Download

October 31, 2026 onwards (4 days prior to exam)

CBT 1 Exam Dates

November 3, 4, and 5, 2026

CBT 1 Results & CBT 2 Dates

To be announced

CBAT / Document Verification

To be announced

RRB ALP recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Grab the opportunity to become a Central Government Employee that too in Railway. Take a look at the eligibility criteria. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) prescribes the eligibility conditions for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots in the Railways. To be eligible, the candidate needs to fulfill certain educational qualifications, age limit, nationality, etc.
RRB ALP: Educational Qualification
Those candidates who wish to apply for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot in RRB ALP recruitment 2024 should have Matriculation/10th /12th /Engineering/ Diploma. To apply for the post of Technician the candidates should have Matriculation/ 10th /12th Science or Diploma in Engineering. Those candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications can apply for the post without any further delay.
RRB ALP : Age Limit

The minimum age limit of the candidate to apply for the post of RRB ALP is 18 years. To apply for the post, the candidates should have crossed 18 years. While the maximum age limit of the applicant is 30 years.

The candidates must be physically fit. The age relaxation is applicable for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot.

As per the government rule, those candidates who belong to the category of SC/ST can have an age relaxation of 5 years and for the OBC candidates, the age relaxation is for 3 years. For the candidates belonging to the PWD category, the age relaxation given is for 10 years. The candidates who are eligible for the concession should submit the relevant documents.

Number of vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a total of 11,127 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under notification CEN 01/2026.

Category

Vacancies

UR (Unreserved)

4,680

OBC (Other Backward Classes)

2,982

SC (Scheduled Caste)

1,642

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

825

EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

998

Total

11,127

RRB ALP 2024: Syllabus
The First Stage CBT Syllabus
Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part A
Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part B
Syllabus of various Trades

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

4. General awareness on current affairs

General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. Basic Science and Engineering

The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

4. General Awareness on Current Affairs

General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

RRB Exam Syllabus for Stage-II CBT – Part B (Relevant Trade)

Part B exam is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). List of the relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is as below-

Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree)

Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from

Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering

Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering

Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV

Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering

Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic

Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering

Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths

Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman

Electrical

  • Electrical India.
  • Rolls, Cables.
  • Transfers.
  • Three Phase Motor System.
  • Light, Magnetism.
  • Proved To Be The Fundamental Electrical System.
  • An Alternative System Single Phase Motor.
  • Motors.

Electronics and Communication

  • Transistor.
  • Dias.
  • Digital Electronics.
  • Networking And Industrial Electronics.
  • Electronic Tube.
  • Semiconductor Physics.
  • Robotic Radio Communications Systems And Satellite Matters.
  • Computer And Microprocessor.

Automobile

  • Machine Design.
  • System Theory.
  • IC Engines.
  • Heat Transfer.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Materials Applying Motion.
  • The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers.
  • Metallurgical Production Technology.

Mechanical

  • Dimensions.
  • Heat.
  • Engine.
  • Turbo Machinery.
  • Production Engineering.
  • Automation Engineering.
  • Kinetic Theory.
  • The Strength of The Material.
  • Metallurgical.
  • Metal Handling.
  • Refrigerators And Air Conditioned.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Energy, Material.
  • Energy Conservation.
  • Management.
  • Applied Mechanics
The First Stage CBT Syllabus

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

4. General awareness on current affairs

General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance

Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part A

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. Basic Science and Engineering

The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

4. General Awareness on Current Affairs

General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part B

RRB Exam Syllabus for Stage-II CBT – Part B (Relevant Trade)

Part B exam is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). List of the relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is as below-

Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree)

Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from

Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering

Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering

Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV

Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering

Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic

Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering

Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths

Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman

Syllabus of various Trades

Electrical

  • Electrical India.
  • Rolls, Cables.
  • Transfers.
  • Three Phase Motor System.
  • Light, Magnetism.
  • Proved To Be The Fundamental Electrical System.
  • An Alternative System Single Phase Motor.
  • Motors.

Electronics and Communication

  • Transistor.
  • Dias.
  • Digital Electronics.
  • Networking And Industrial Electronics.
  • Electronic Tube.
  • Semiconductor Physics.
  • Robotic Radio Communications Systems And Satellite Matters.
  • Computer And Microprocessor.

Automobile

  • Machine Design.
  • System Theory.
  • IC Engines.
  • Heat Transfer.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Materials Applying Motion.
  • The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers.
  • Metallurgical Production Technology.

Mechanical

  • Dimensions.
  • Heat.
  • Engine.
  • Turbo Machinery.
  • Production Engineering.
  • Automation Engineering.
  • Kinetic Theory.
  • The Strength of The Material.
  • Metallurgical.
  • Metal Handling.
  • Refrigerators And Air Conditioned.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Energy, Material.
  • Energy Conservation.
  • Management.
  • Applied Mechanics

Frequently Asked Question : RRB ALP Exam

All the stages of the RRB ALP exam are conducted online. The language of the question paper is in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani.
Yes, and it is recommended. CBT 1 and CBT 2 Part A share identical topics in Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
Recorded video lectures are also available.
RRB ALP belongs to Group C.