The RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 will be released by the official sources along with the notification. There were 9,970 posts available for the previous year. This article will provide you with a good understanding of the RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy details, vacancy trends, registration process, and more.
What is the RRB ALP Vacancy 2026?
The RRB ALP vacancy 2026 details will be released soon for the applicants. To be recruited as an assistant loco pilot, candidates will have to qualify through various selection stages. The major selection stages include:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP Vacancy Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the ALP examination to recruit candidates for assistant loco pilot positions. The table below shows the RRB ALP Vacancy overview details for candidates:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts Name | Assistant Loco Pilots |
| Category | Railways |
| RRB ALP Notification | To be released |
| RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 | To be released |
| RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 (For the previous year cycle) | 16 ,17 & 18 Feb 2026 |
| Official Website | RRB |
What is the Railway ALP Zone Wise Vacancy 2026?
The Railway ALP zone-wise vacancy for 2026 will be released. Check them out below:
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Ex-SM | Total |
|---|
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 50 | 497 |
| AJMER | NWR | 162 | 62 | 73 | 133 | 49 | 69 | 679 |
| WCR | WCR | 109 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 141 |
| ALLAHABAD | NR | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 80 |
| NCR | NCR | 218 | 72 | 50 | 110 | 58 | 51 | 508 |
| BHOPAL | WR | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 46 |
| WCR | WCR | 221 | 103 | 53 | 130 | 111 | 62 | 618 |
| BHUBANESWAR | ECR | 454 | 205 | 119 | 121 | 29 | 93 | 928 |
| BILASPUR | SECR | 228 | 86 | 43 | 155 | 56 | 57 | 568 |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | 188 | 56 | 28 | 117 | 44 | 44 | 433 |
| CHENNAI | SR | 155 | 56 | 37 | 73 | 41 | 37 | 362 |
| GORAKHPUR | NER | 32 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 100 |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| JAMMU-SRINAGAR | NR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| KOLKATA | SER | 95 | 39 | 19 | 61 | 48 | 27 | 262 |
| ER | ER | 194 | 71 | 39 | 153 | 1 | 46 | 458 |
| MALDA | ER | 171 | 66 | 37 | 103 | 33 | 42 | 410 |
| SER | SER | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| SCR | SCR | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| MUMBAI | CR | 152 | 56 | 28 | 102 | 38 | 38 | 376 |
| WR | WR | 138 | 51 | 26 | 93 | 34 | 34 | 342 |
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | 36 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 89 |
| PATNA | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| RANCHI | ECR | 234 | 87 | 43 | 156 | 58 | 58 | 578 |
| SER | SER | 255 | 105 | 45 | 164 | 66 | 63 | 635 |
| SECUNDERABAD | SCR | 435 | 136 | 70 | 110 | 216 | 98 | 967 |
| ECoR | ECoR | 216 | 80 | 40 | 144 | 53 | 53 | 533 |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 39 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 95 |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | SR | 55 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 21 | 15 | 148 |
| TOTAL | | 4116 | 1716 | 858 | 2289 | 991 | 1004 | 9970 |
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RRB ALP Vacancy Trends
The vacancies for assistant loco pilots have reduced compared to the previous year. Given below are the details for the RRB ALP Vacancy over the last few years:
| Year | RRB ALP Vacancy |
|---|
| 2014 | 26,000 |
| 2018 | 27,795 |
| 2024 | 18,799 |
| 2025 | 9,970 |
| 2026 | To be released |
What is the application process for RRB ALP?
The application process for RRB ALP requires candidates to visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board for their region. The further steps of RRB ALP Apply Online process are given below for candidates:
- Visit the official RRB website of your region
- Search and click on the option "Apply Now"
- Provide the basic details such as name, date of birth, guardian's details, as required
- Mention your valid mobile number and email ID for verification
- After verification, you will receive a unique registration ID
- Log in using the registration ID and password
- Complete the RRB ALP Application Form
- Upload the required documents and scanned images of the photograph and signature as per the required dimensions
- Pay the application fee through debit or credit cards, UPI, or net banking
- Proofread all the documents before submitting
- After checking, submit the application
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What is the RRB ALP application fee?
The RRB ALP application fee ranges from Rs. 250 - Rs. 500, depending upon the category of the applicant. However, the board also issues refunds to the candidates after deducting certain bank charges. Given below are the RRB ALP application fee details:
| Category | Fees | Refund |
|---|
| General/OBC | Rs.500/- | Rs.400/- |
| SC/ST/Female Candidates/Ex-servicemen/EBC | Rs.250/- | Rs.250/- |
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