RRB ALP & Technician 2026 Notification — 11,127 Posts (CEN 01/2026)

RRB ALP & Technician 2026 Recruitment (CEN 01/2026)

As per the official notification CEN 01/2026, Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician posts.

Important Dates

| Event | Date |

|-------|------|

| Notification Released | May 2026 |

| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |

| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 |

| CBT-1 Exam Date | To be announced |

Vacancy Summary

- **Total Vacancies**: 11,127

- **Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)**: 5,500 (approx)

- **Technician Grade-III (Signal)**: 1,800

- **Technician Grade-III (Electrical)**: 1,500

- **Technician Grade-III (Fitter)**: 1,200

- **Technician Grade-III (Others)**: 1,127

Salary / Pay Scale

- **ALP**: Pay Level 2 — Rs. 19,900 per month (initial basic pay)

- **Technician Grade-III**: Pay Level 2 — Rs. 19,900 per month

- **Gross Salary**: Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 38,000 per month (with allowances)

- After training as Loco Pilot, promotion to Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200)

Eligibility

- **ALP**: 10th + ITI (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics trades) OR Diploma in Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech

- **Technician**: 10th + ITI in relevant trade OR Diploma in Engineering

- **Age**: 18-33 years (relaxation as per rules)

Selection Process

1. **CBT-1 (First Stage CBT)** — 75 marks, 60 minutes

2. **CBT-2 (Second Stage CBT)** — Part A (100 marks) + Part B (75 marks, qualifying), 150 minutes total

3. **CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)** — for ALP posts only

4. **Document Verification & Medical Examination**

Exam Pattern (CBT-1)

| Subject | Questions | Marks |

|---------|-----------|-------|

| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |

| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |

| General Science | 20 | 20 |

| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |

| **Total** | **75** | **75** |

- Duration: 60 minutes (80 min for PwBD)

- Negative marking: 1/3 of marks

Application Fee

| Category | Fee |

|----------|-----|

| General / OBC | Rs. 500 |

| SC / ST / Female | Rs. 250 |

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RRB website of your zone

2. Click "CEN 01/2026 ALP & Technician" apply link

3. New Registration with email & mobile

4. Fill personal, educational, and ITI/trade details

5. Upload photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) and signature

6. Select preferred RRB zone and exam language

7. Pay application fee online (Debit/Credit/UPI/Challan)

8. Submit and download confirmation

Important Notes

- Candidates must have a valid ITI certificate in the required trade

- ALP requires specific trades: Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Instrument Mechanic, etc.

- Color vision standards are mandatory for ALP posts

- Keep all original certificates ready for DV stage