RRB ALP CEN 01/2026: Tentative CBT-1 Exam Schedule Out, Exam from 3 to 5 November 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards have released the tentative CBT-1 exam schedule for CEN 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot) in a notice dated 21 September 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT-1) is scheduled from 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026, and RRB has marked this schedule tentative. The link for your Exam City & Date, and the Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates, goes live 10 days prior to the exam date on the official websites of all RRBs. E-Call letters open 4 days prior to the exam date shown in that Exam City and Date intimation link. Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the exam centre before you enter the hall. Download the RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Schedule Notice PDF (21.09.2026)
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026: Application Status Out After Scrutiny
An earlier Important Notice dated 25 August 2026 confirmed that the scrutiny of CEN 01/2026 applications is complete. Log in with your own credentials at the RRB application portal to see your application marked Provisionally accepted, Conditionally accepted or Rejected, with the reason. Every accepted candidature stays purely provisional and is liable to be cancelled at any stage of the recruitment process, or thereafter, if any inconsistency, deficiency, falsified record or malpractice comes to RRB’s notice, and RRB cannot entertain correspondence from ineligible or rejected candidates. Download the RRB ALP Application Status Notice PDF (25.08.2026)
RRB ALP 2026 CBT-1: Exam Dates, Call Letter Window and Exam Day Rules
If you applied for Assistant Loco Pilot under CEN 01/2026, the wait for an exam date is over. Railway Recruitment Boards have announced a tentative CBT-1 window of 3 to 5 November 2026 for this railway recruitment, advertised with 11,127 vacancies in the indicative notice dated 21 March 2026. Treat the dates as tentative until your own Exam City and Date intimation confirms the exact day and centre meant for you.
This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in carries only what the three official RRB notices say: the tentative exam window, when the exam city link and e-call letter open, the Aadhaar rules at the centre, and the vacancy, pay and age details from the indicative notice. Where a notice says “as per detailed CEN”, we say so plainly instead of filling the gap. Read it fully so nothing catches you out on exam day.
What Are the Key Highlights of the RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 CBT 1 Exam Schedule?
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) run Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment through one Centralised Employment Notification covering all participating boards.
| Detail | As Notified |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Level-2 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 (indicative notice, 21 March 2026) |
| Exam Stage Now Scheduled | Computer Based Test (CBT-1) |
| Tentative Exam Dates | 3 to 5 November 2026 |
| Initial Pay | ₹19,900 at Pay Level 2 (7th CPC) |
| Job Location | All India, all participating RRBs |
How Many Vacancies Are There in RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
| Post Name | Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Level-2 | 11,127 |
This is the all-India total printed in the indicative notice dated 21 March 2026. It gives no category-wise split, and neither later notice repeats or revises the count. The binding distribution is in detailed CEN 01/2026.
What Are the Eligibility Criteria for RRB ALP 2026?
Educational Qualification
The indicative notice prints the education qualification and medical standard for this post as “As per detailed CEN”. It names no trade, diploma or degree, so we will not guess one. The binding qualification is in detailed CEN 01/2026, and if you applied, your eligibility has already been examined in the completed scrutiny.
Age Limit
| Detail | As Printed in the Indicative Notice |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 July 2026 |
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No age relaxation table appears in these notices. The relaxations that apply are those set out in detailed CEN 01/2026.
What Is the Salary for RRB ALP 2026 Assistant Loco Pilot?
The indicative notice states the pay in two figures and nothing more.
| Pay Component | As Notified |
|---|---|
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level 2 |
| Initial Pay | ₹19,900 per month |
No allowance rate or in-hand figure is printed, so read ₹19,900 as starting basic pay, not take-home.
What Is the Selection Process for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
This notice deals with one stage: the Computer Based Test (CBT-1), tentatively from 3 to 5 November 2026. RRB states that its selections are made through Computer Based Test and recruitment is based purely on merit. What follows CBT-1, the exam pattern and the marking scheme are prescribed in detailed CEN 01/2026 — no notice here sets them out, so use the CEN and our exam syllabus updates.
What Documents Should You Carry to the RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Centre?
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication happens before you enter the exam hall, so carry your original Aadhaar card or a printout of your e-verified Aadhaar. If you have not authenticated your identity through Aadhaar, do it by logging in on the RRB application portal (link in Essential Links below). Even if you verified it while applying, keep your Aadhaar unlocked in the UIDAI system before you travel. It should carry the correct name, date of birth as per your Class 10 certificate, latest photograph, address and father’s name.
How to Apply for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
Applications for CEN 01/2026 are closed. The online window ran from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs), and scrutiny is complete. No fresh application can be submitted. If you applied, these steps are left.
- Log in at the RRB application portal and check your application status.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication there if you have not done it.
- Watch the website of the RRB you applied to for the Exam City and Date link.
- Download your Travel Authority there too if you are SC or ST.
- Download your e-call letter 4 days before the exam date shown in that intimation.
What Are the Important Dates for RRB ALP 2026 CBT 1 Exam and E-Call Letter?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Published | 21 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application Status Notice | 25 August 2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Schedule Notice | 21 September 2026 |
| Tentative CBT-1 Exam Dates | 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026 |
| Exam City & Date Link and SC/ST Travel Authority | 10 days before the exam date |
| E-Call Letter Download | 4 days before the exam date in the intimation link |
RRB states the last two rows only as relative windows, so no calendar date is fixed for them. Track our exam calendar updates and admit card alerts.
What Is the Application Fee for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
None of the three notices covered here prints an application fee, exemption or refund rule. Any fee that applied is the one stated in detailed CEN 01/2026, and the window is closed in any case, so no payment is pending.
Essential Links for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 CBT 1 Exam Date and Notice PDFs
- Download RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Schedule Notice (21.09.2026)
- Download RRB ALP Application Status Notice (25.08.2026)
- Download RRB ALP Indicative Short Notice (21.03.2026)
- RRB Application Portal for Status and Aadhaar
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Mark 3 to 5 November 2026 in your calendar, but remember RRB calls this schedule tentative — your own Exam City and Date intimation is the version that counts. Start revising now, keep your Aadhaar unlocked, and refer only to official RRB websites. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every railway job update.