RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 – CBT 1 Exam City Intimation & Admit Card
Organization |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
Post Name |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
Advertisement Number |
CEN No. 01/2026 |
Total Vacancies |
11,127 Posts |
Exam Date |
3 November to 5 November 2026 |
Exam City Intimation |
10 days before the examination date |
Admit Card / E-Call Letter |
4 days before the examination date |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 & Admit Card
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have announced the tentative Computer Based Test (CBT-I) examination schedule for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026. As per the official notice dated 21 September 2026, the RRB ALP CBT-I examination will be conducted from 3 November to 5 November 2026.
Candidates who applied for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 can check their examination city and date information through the official RRB websites. The e-call letter (admit card) will be available for download four days before the candidate’s examination date, as specified in the notice.
Vacancy Details
- Organization : Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Post Name : Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Advertisement Number : CEN No. 01/2026
- Total Vacancies : 11,127 Posts
- Online Application Start Date : 15 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online : 14 June 2026
- Official CBT-I Exam Schedule Notice : 21 September 2026
- RRB ALP CBT-I Exam Date : 3–5 November 2026
- Exam City & Date Intimation : 10 days before the candidate’s exam date
- E-Call Letter Download : 4 days before the candidate’s exam date
- Pay Scale : Level-2 (7th CPC), Initial Pay: ₹19,900/-
Selection Stages
The selection process for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post consists of the following stages:
1. First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
2. Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
4. Document Verification (DV)
5. Medical Examination
RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Syllabus
The official RRB ALP CBT-1 exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions carrying 75 marks to be completed in 60 minutes. It is a screening test with a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
(A). Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
(B) Mental Ability: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
(C) General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
UR (Unreserved) |
4,860 |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
2,598 |
SC |
1,746 |
ST |
919 |
EWS |
1,004 |
| Total | 11,127 |
CBT-1 Qualifying Marks (Minimum Cut-Off)
- UR / EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Note: Marks scored in CBT-1 are used solely for shortlisting candidates for CBT-2 at a ratio of 15 times the vacancy count and are not included in the final merit panel.
How to Check RRB ALP Exam City Intimation Slip 2026?
- Scroll down and go to the “Important Links” section.
- Click on the “Check Exam City”.
- Enter the required login details as requested on the portal.
- Submit the details and check your examination city and date.
- Download or print the city intimation slip for future reference.
How to Download Download RRB ALP Admit Card 2026?
Follow the steps below to download the RRB ALP CBT-I admit card:
- Scroll down and go to the “Important Links” section.
- Click on the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 Download link or visit your respective RRB’s official website.
- Open the e-call letter download link for CEN No. 01/2026.
- Enter your registration or login details as requested on the official portal.
- Submit the information to access your e-call letter.
- Check your name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and examination centre.
- Download and print the e-call letter for the examination.
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FAQs – RRB ALP Exam 2026
When will the RRB ALP CBT-I Exam 2026 be conducted?
The tentative RRB ALP CBT-I examination is scheduled from 3 November to 5 November 2026.
When will the RRB ALP Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 be available?
According to the official notice, the exam city and date intimation link will be made available 10 days before the candidate’s examination date.
When can I download the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 for ?
The e-call letter download facility will start four days before the examination date mentioned in the exam city and date intimation link.