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Indicative notice only — RRB has released the short notice for CEN 01/2026 (Notice No. RRB/J-S/Advt./CEN-01/2026/01 dated 21-03-2026) confirming 11,127 ALP vacancies and the apply window 15 May – 14 June 2026. Detailed CEN with fee, RRB-wise vacancy split, qualification and exam pattern is yet to be published exclusively on the 21 participating RRB websites. Begin Aadhaar verification (name + DOB + biometrics) NOW so you can apply without delay on 15 May.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)• Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways, Government of India
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 — 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across 21 RRBs. Apply 15 May – 14 June 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in. Pay Level-2, initial pay Rs. 19,900/-. Age 18 – 30 yrs as on 01-07-2026.
Total Vacancies
11,127
Across 21 participating RRBs (All Railways) — RRB-wise split in detailed CEN
Notification
CEN No. 01/2026
Indicative Notice No. RRB/J-S/Advt./CEN-01/2026/01 dated 21-03-2026
Apply Window
15 May – 14 June 2026
Online only at rrbapply.gov.in (closes 23:59 hrs on 14-06-2026)
Age (UR)
18 – 30 years
As on 01-07-2026; category relaxations as per detailed CEN
Education
As per detailed CEN
Per prior CENs: Class-10 + ITI / Diploma / Engineering — confirm in detailed CEN
Application Mode
Online — rrbapply.gov.in
Aadhaar-verified primary details mandatory; offline / postal applications not accepted
Status
Indicative Notice
Detailed CEN with fee / qualification / exam pattern is awaited
Notice No. RRB/J-S/Advt./CEN-01/2026/01 (EN 51/92)
Tentative — to be published on the 21 participating RRB websites alongside the application opening
Single all-India portal: rrbapply.gov.in
23:59 hrs IST. Late or postal applications are not accepted
Per short notice — '18-30 Years (as on 01.07.2026)'
Tentative — exact dates per detailed CEN. Per prior CENs, CBT-1 typically held 3-4 months after applications close
| RRB | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal | rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | rrbpryj.gov.in |
| Ranchi | rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
Apply on rrbapply.gov.in — RRB selection happens on the application form. Final RRB-wise vacancy split will be in the detailed CEN, published exclusively on these 21 official websites.
Ahmedabad
Ajmer
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Bilaspur
Chandigarh
Chennai
Gorakhpur
Guwahati
Jammu-Srinagar
Kolkata
Malda
Mumbai
Muzaffarpur
Patna
Prayagraj
Ranchi
Secunderabad
Siliguri
Thiruvananthapuram
Apply on rrbapply.gov.in — RRB selection happens on the application form. Final RRB-wise vacancy split will be in the detailed CEN, published exclusively on these 21 official websites.
Open the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) official portal (www.rrbapply.gov.in) in your browser. Applying through any third-party link is not recommended.
First-time applicants: create an account using your email and mobile number. Returning users can log in directly. Keep your registration ID safe — you'll need it later.
Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and category (GEN/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD) exactly as they appear in your official documents. Upload your photograph, signature, and any other documents in the specified format and size.
Pay using debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. Save the transaction receipt. Fee-exempt candidates (as specified in the notification) can skip this step.
Review all entered details, submit the form, and print the confirmation page. Keep a copy for future reference — you may need it during document verification.
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