RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Application Status Now Available
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the application status for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under CEN 01/2026. This recruitment drive offers a total of 11,127 vacancies across various railway zones. Candidates who applied between 15 May 2026 and 14 June 2026 can now verify their application status on the official RRB website.
Key Dates for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Recruitment
- Application Start Date: 15 May 2026
- Application Last Date: 14 June 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 16 June 2026
- Correction/Modification Window: 17 to 26 June 2026
- Application Status Release: 22 August 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Release: Before the exam
Application Fee Details
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 500
- SC, ST, PH: Rs. 250
- All Female Candidates: Rs. 250
- Fee Refund after Stage I Exam:
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 400
- SC, ST, PH and All Female Candidates: Rs. 250
- Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online methods
Age Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old as of 1 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per RRB ALP recruitment rules.
Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 11,127 ALP posts are available. The vacancies are distributed across railway zones and divisions as follows:
| Division Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad (WR) | 147 |
| RRB Ajmer (NWR) | 600 |
| RRB Ajmer (WCR) | 118 |
| RRB Bangalore (SWR) | 200 |
| RRB Bhopal (WCR) | 423 |
| RRB Bhopal (WR) | 30 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar (ECOR) | 801 |
| RRB Bilaspur (CR) | 322 |
| RRB Bilaspur (SECR) | 200 |
| RRB Chandigarh (NR) | 187 |
| RRB Chennai (SR) | 186 |
| RRB Gorakhpur (NER) | 105 |
| RRB Guwahati (NFR) | 676 |
| RRB Jammu and Srinagar (NR) | 400 |
| RRB Kolkata (ER) | 344 |
| RRB Kolkata (SER) | 497 |
| RRB Malda (ER) | 270 |
| RRB Malda (SER) | 289 |
| RRB Mumbai (SCR) | 78 |
| RRB Mumbai (CR) | 1078 |
| RRB Mumbai (WR) | 37 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur (ECR) | 42 |
| RRB Patna (ECR) | 103 |
| RRB Prayagraj (NR) | 153 |
| RRB Prayagraj (NCR) | 457 |
| RRB Ranchi (ECR) | 555 |
| RRB Ranchi (SER) | 745 |
| RRB Secunderabad (SCR) | 596 |
| RRB Secunderabad (ECOR) | 824 |
| RRB Siliguri (NFR) | 600 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram (SR) | 64 |
| Total | 11,127 |
Educational Qualifications Required
- Class 10th/High School pass with ITI certificate in relevant trade, OR
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering from a recognized Indian university
Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the official notification before applying.
How to Check Your Application Status
- Visit the official RRB application portal (link below).
- Click on the "Application Status" link.
- Enter your Registration Number, Login ID, Date of Birth or Password, and Captcha code.
- Submit the details to view and download your application status.
Alternatively, the application status can also be checked directly on the official RRB website.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes multiple stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 1
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 2
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
- Check Application Status: Click Here
- Online Correction/Edit Form: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did the online application start?
Online applications began on 15 May 2026.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
The deadline for submitting applications was 14 June 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years as of 1 July 2026, with age relaxations as per RRB rules.
Q: What qualifications are required?
Candidates must have passed 10th with ITI or hold an engineering degree/diploma.
Q: How to apply?
Applications can be submitted online via the official RRB portal.
Q: How to download the exam result?
Results will be accessible online by entering registration number or roll number and date of birth.
Q: What is the official RRB website?
The official site is https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/.
