Railway ALP Recruitment 2026: Over 11,000 Vacancies Announced
Railway ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview
Railway ALP New Recruitment 2026: A new opportunity for those seeking government jobs in the Railways is on the horizon. The Railway Ministry has approved the recruitment of more than 11,000 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions. Following this approval, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the zone-wise vacancies for these roles. Recruitment will commence based on the specific requirements for Assistant Loco Pilots in each zone.
Zone-Wise Breakdown of ALP Vacancies
The detailed distribution of the new ALP vacancies has been made available. The East Coast Railway leads with the highest number of openings at 1,625, followed by the South Eastern Railway with 1,531 positions and the Central Railway with 1,400 vacancies. A comprehensive notification detailing a total of 11,127 posts will be released in 2026.
Railway ALP Recruitment 2026 Zone-Wise Vacancies
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 1400 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1625 |
| Eastern Railway | 608* |
| North Central Railway | 457 |
| North Eastern Railway | 105 |
| North East Frontier Railway | 1276 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| North Western Railway | 600 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| South East Central Railway | 200 |
| South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| Southern Railway | 250 |
| South Western Railway | 200 |
| West Central Railway | 541 |
| Western Railway | 214 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 06* |
| Total | 11,127 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB ALP Recruitment
What are the eligibility requirements for RRB ALP Recruitment?
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed Matriculation (10th)/SSLC from a recognized board along with an ITI in relevant trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, and others from an NCVT/SCVT approved institute, or have completed an apprenticeship in the mentioned trades.
Age Limit: Applicants should be between 18 to 30 years old. Age relaxation is available for candidates from reserved categories, provided they submit their category certificate during application.
Salary and Selection Process
How much salary will a Railway Assistant Loco Pilot earn?
The starting salary for Assistant Loco Pilots is ₹19,900 per month at Level 2 according to the 7th Pay Commission, along with additional benefits that enhance their overall compensation.
The selection process will include multiple stages: CBT-1, CBT-2, a Computer-Based Aptitude Test, Document Verification, and a Medical Test. Negative marking will be applicable in both CBTs, and the examination will be conducted in various shifts, necessitating result normalization.