The Detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) by the Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
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Key Dates & Vacancy Details

• ​Total Vacancies: 11,127 across all RRBs.
• ​Opening Date for Applications: May 15, 2026.
• ​Closing Date for Applications: June 14, 2026 (23:59 Hrs.).
• ​Modification Window: June 17, 2026, to June 26, 2026.
• ​Initial Pay: Rs. 19,900 (Pay Level-2 in 7^{th} CPC).

Educational Qualifications:

• ​Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions (NCVT/SCVT) in specified trades (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic Diesel, etc.).
• ​OR Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
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  Eligibility Criteria
• ​Age (as on 01-07-2026): 18 to 30 years. ​Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), and various other categories as per rules.
• ​Medical Standard: Must meet A-1 standards.
• ​Vision: Distant vision 6/6, 6/6 without glasses (must pass fogging test).
• ​Restriction: Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any corrective eye surgery are not eligible.
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  Examination Fee
• ​General/OBC: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in CBT-1).
• ​SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250 (Full refund after appearing in CBT-1).
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  Recruitment Process
  The recruitment involves five distinct stages:
• ​First Stage CBT (CBT-1): Screening test (75 questions, 60 minutes).
• ​Second Stage CBT (CBT-2): ​Part-A: 100 questions (90 mins) – used for shortlisting. ​Part-B: 75 questions (60 mins) – qualifying nature (35% pass mark).
• ​Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Shortlisted at 8 times the vacancy; no negative marking.
• ​Document Verification (DV): Based on 50% weightage from CBT-2 Part-A and 50% from CBAT.
• ​Medical Examination (ME): Final fitness check by Railway Authorities.
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  Important Application Rules
  ​Single Application:
• Candidates can apply to only one RRB and submit only one application. Multiple applications will lead to debarment.
• ​Live Photo: The application module captures a live photograph; pre-existing photos are not to be uploaded.
• ​Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1/3^{rd} mark for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
• ​No Pen/Pencil: Candidates are not allowed to bring pens into the center; they will be provided during the exam.
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