Post Date / Update: 27 September 2026, 11:04 AM
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the CBT-1 Exam Date for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2026. As per the official exam notice dated 21/09/2026, the RRB ALP CBT-1 examination will be held from 03 November 2026 to 05 November 2026 for 11,127 ALP posts across all Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates who applied can now check the complete exam schedule, fee details, eligibility, and important links below.
RRB ALP 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 13/05/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15/05/2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14/06/2026 |
| Exam Notice Release Date | 21/09/2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 03/11/2026 – 05/11/2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card Release | 4 days before the exam |
RRB ALP 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refundable on appearing in CBT-1) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Minority / EBC / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 (₹250 refundable on appearing in CBT-1) |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 |
RRB ALP 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed 10th along with ITI (NCVT/SCVT) / Diploma / BE-BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile engineering trades/disciplines, as specified in CEN 01/2026.
RRB ALP 2026 – Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
RRB ALP 2026 – Selection Process
- CBT-1 (Computer Based Test – Stage 1)
- CBT-2 (Computer Based Test – Stage 2)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
How to Check RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Date 2026
- Visit the official RRB Apply portal – rrbapply.gov.in.
- Look for the CEN 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam notice / exam schedule link.
- Open the notice dated 21/09/2026 to confirm the CBT-1 dates (03–05 November 2026).
- Note your exam city intimation (10 days before) and admit card (4 days before) schedule.
RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 – Important Links
| Download Exam Notice (CEN 01/2026) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Date 2026 – FAQs
Q. When will the RRB ALP CBT-1 2026 exam be held?
A. The CBT-1 exam for CEN 01/2026 will be held from 03/11/2026 to 05/11/2026.
Q. How many ALP posts are there in RRB CEN 01/2026?
A. There are 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
Q. When will the RRB ALP admit card be released?
A. The admit card will be released 4 days before the exam; exam city details will be available 10 days before.
Q. What is the age limit for RRB ALP 2026?
A. 18–30 years as on 01/07/2026, with relaxation as per rules.
Q. What is the selection process for RRB ALP 2026?
A. CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.