RRB ALP 2026
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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RRB ALP 2026 Overview
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician) is the flagship technical recruitment conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards to induct qualified locomotive drivers and depot technicians for Indian Railways train operations.
RRB ALP 2026 has notified 18,799 vacancies across zonal railways. The multi-tiered selection framework consists of: CBT 1 (75 questions, screening test), CBT 2 (Part A for merit ranking + Part B qualifying trade test), Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT / Psycho test for ALP candidates), and Document Verification with A-1 medical fitness standards.
Assistant Loco Pilots start at Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 basic) with substantial running allowances (kilometric allowances), elevating the monthly in-hand salary to ₹38,000–₹55,000. Career progression to Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, Loco Pilot (Goods), and Loco Pilot (Passenger/Mail) is well-established through internal departmental channels.
RRB ALP 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 July 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade OR Diploma in Engineering
Age Limit
18–30 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your RRB ALP Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
RRB ALP Selection Process
CBT 1 — 75 questions, 60 minutes (qualifying)
CBT 2 — Part A (Maths, Reasoning, GK) + Part B (Trade-specific)
CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test (qualifying for ALP)
Document Verification & Medical
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026
CBT 1
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
CBT 2 Part A
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 90 | 90 |
RRB ALP Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Mathematics
General Science & Engineering
Reasoning
Trade Specific (CBT 2 Part B)
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RRB ALP Posts — Which is Best?
RRB ALP offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Level 5 TOP PICK | ₹35,000 – ₹55,000 | fast |
Technician Grade III Level 4 | ₹29,200 – ₹45,000 | medium |
RRB ALP Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RRB ALP Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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RRB ALP 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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RRB ALP Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Technical Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Revise ITI trade theory thoroughly for CBT 2 Part B
- ›Study Basic Science & Engineering for CBT 2 Part A
- ›Practice spatial reasoning for CBAT preparation
- ›Solve previous year ALP papers
Phase 2: CBT + CBAT (Month 3–4)
- ›Attempt full CBT 1 & 2 mocks
- ›Practice aptitude test simulators for CBAT
- ›Focus on accuracy — negative marking applies
- ›Revise trade-specific numerical problems
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