RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 Approved For 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts

AhmadJunaidJobsFebruary 21, 2026363 Views

The Railway Recruitment Board has approved a large number of vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle. A total of 11,127 posts have been sanctioned across multiple railway zones in India.

This approval confirms that a centralized employment notification will be issued in 2026. These vacancies are a major opportunity for candidates with 10th pass plus ITI or Diploma qualifications who are aiming for technical jobs in Indian Railways.

Overview of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026–27

Organisation	Railway Recruitment Board
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies	11,127
Recruitment Year	2026–27
Pay Level	Level 2 (7th CPC)
Recruiting Authority	RRBs under Ministry of Railways
Notification Type	Centralised Employment Notification

All important details related to this vacancy approval are explained below. The detailed notification will be released separately.

Important Dates

Below is the table for the important dates available from the approval letter.

Date of Vacancy Approval	19-02-2026
Recruitment Cycle	2026–27
Detailed Notification	To be announced

Vacancy Details of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026–27

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
Northeast 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	06
Total	11,127

Selection Process for RRB ALP 2026

The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot will consist of multiple stages.

CBT 1 will be a screening test.
CBT 2 will assess technical and domain knowledge.
CBAT will be conducted for aptitude assessment.
Document Verification will confirm eligibility and certificates.
Medical Examination will ensure fitness for the post.

Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final appointment.

What This Vacancy Approval Means

The approval confirms that a large-scale recruitment notification will be released in 2026. Candidates will be able to apply under one centralized notification while selecting their preferred railway zone. Detailed eligibility, age limit, syllabus, and application dates will be announced in the upcoming notification.