RRB ALP CEN 01/2026: Application Status Out, 11,127 Posts
Indian Railways released the indicative notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026, for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilots across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The application process ran online from 15 May to 14 June 2026, and the Application Status was released on 22 August 2026.
Organization
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Notification No.
CEN 01/2026
Post
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Level 2
Total Vacancies
11,127
Age Limit
18–30 years, as on 1 July 2026
Application Window
15 May – 14 June 2026
Application Status Released
22 August 2026
Eligibility
10th standard pass with ITI in a relevant trade, or a Diploma/BE-B.Tech in a related engineering trade, from a recognized institution.
Selection Process
First Stage CBT (CBT-1), Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
How to Check Your Application Status
Visit the official website of your respective RRB zone (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in) or rrbapply.gov.in.
Click on the link for ‘CEN 01/2026 – Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment.’
Log in using your registration credentials.
Check whether your application is Provisionally Accepted, Conditionally Accepted, or Rejected (with reasons, if applicable).
Download and save a copy of your application status for your records.
Application Fee Refund
General/OBC candidates receive a ₹400 refund, and other candidates receive a ₹250 refund, credited to the bank account after appearing in the Stage I (CBT-1) exam.
Q: How many vacancies does this recruitment cover?
A: 11,127, for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Level 2.
Q: What is the age limit?
A: 18 to 30 years, as on 1 July 2026.
Q: Is the application fee refundable?
A: Yes — ₹400 for General/OBC, ₹250 for other categories, refunded after appearing in Stage I (CBT-1).
Final Word
Since fee refunds are tied specifically to appearing in Stage I (CBT-1) rather than mere application submission, make sure you actually sit for the exam to receive your refund rather than assuming it’s processed automatically.
