The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has activated the application status facility for candidates who applied for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive covers 11,127 vacancies across the participating railway zones. Applicants can now check whether their submitted application has been accepted or whether any issue has been identified during scrutiny. The recruitment is being conducted under CEN 01/2026. Candidates should check their status through the appropriate RRB portal and keep their registration details ready.
RRB ALP Application Status 2026 – Available Now
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| CEN | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Application Status | 22 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | Before the Examination |
Important Timeline
- Notification Released: 13 May 2026
- Applications Opened: 15 May 2026
- Last Date for Registration: 14 June 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 16 June 2026
- Application Correction Period: 17–26 June 2026
- Application Status Released: 22 August 2026
- CBT Examination: To Be Notified
- Admit Card: Expected approximately 4 days before the examination
- Result: Will be announced later
Candidates should rely on the respective RRB official website for any subsequent schedule changes or examination announcements.
Application Fee and Refund
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Refund After Appearing in Stage-I |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | ₹250 |
The application fee could be submitted through online payment methods such as debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS and other available payment options. The applicable refund is processed after the candidate appears in the Stage-I examination, subject to the recruitment rules.
Age Eligibility
The prescribed age is calculated as of 01 July 2026.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Applicable relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to eligible categories according to RRB rules.
11,127 ALP Vacancies
The recruitment aims to fill 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot positions, making this a significant opportunity for candidates seeking employment in the Indian Railways.
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