SARKARI SEWAYOJAN

•The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is the official organization managing this hiring process.

•The vacancy is specifically for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP).

•The official notice is released under the recruitment number CEN 01/2026.

•There are exactly 11,127 seats available across various railway zones.

•The board published the official job advertisement on 13 May 2026.

•Candidates could begin filling out the online forms from 15 May 2026.

•The final day to submit your online application is 14 June 2026.

•Applicants must pay their recruitment fees by the deadline of 16 June 2026.

•If you make a mistake in your form, you can fix it between 17 June and 26 June 2026.

•Your hall ticket will be available for download 4 days before your scheduled test.

•The exact dates for the computer tests will be shared by the board in the near future.

•Candidates from the General and OBC categories need to pay a fee of ₹ 500.

•Students from SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen groups must pay a lower fee of ₹ 250.

•The Railways will return ₹ 400 to General/OBC candidates after they appear for the first exam.

•Candidates from reserved groups will receive a full refund of ₹ 250 after the first stage test.

•You can pay this money using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

•Other options like Mobile Wallets and Cash Cards are also accepted for the payment.

•To apply, you must be at least 18 years old.

•The highest age allowed for general candidates is 30 years.

•Your age will be calculated based on your birth date as of 01 July 2026.

•The Railways provide extra age relaxation for certain categories according to government rules.

•You must have completed your 10th grade (Matriculation) from a recognized board.

•Additionally, you need an ITI certificate in a relevant trade or a Diploma/Degree in Engineering.

•There are 4,860 seats kept for the General or Unreserved category.

•The Other Backward Classes (OBC) group has 2,598 available positions.

•For Scheduled Castes (SC), the board has reserved 1,746 seats.

•Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) have a quota of 1,004 vacancies.

•Scheduled Tribes (ST) have 919 seats assigned to them.

•The first step is a computer-based screening test called CBT 1.

•Candidates who pass the first round will move to the second computer-based test, CBT 2.

•The third stage is a specialized aptitude test (CBAT) to check technical skills.

•The final steps include checking your original documents and a full health examination.

•Use the apply link to submit your details before the June deadline.

•You should read the official PDF notification carefully to understand all terms.

•The short notice provides a quick summary of the job details.

•The syllabus link helps you prepare for the specific exam patterns.

•Visit the main Indian Railways website for any official updates or news.