Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Announces Revised Exam Dates for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Post Date: January 29, 2026, 8:08 PM
Short Information: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a revised examination schedule for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment drive. This recruitment aims to fill 9,970 vacancies. The application window for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 was open from April 12, 2025, to May 19, 2025. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is now scheduled to take place on February 13, 16, 17, and 18, 2026. Candidates who applied for this recruitment can access their RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026 details via the links provided below.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: Key Dates
- Notification Release Date: April 12, 2025
- Application Start Date: April 12, 2025
- Application Deadline: May 19, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: May 21, 2025
- Application Correction/Modification Period: May 22 – May 31, 2025
- Application Status Available: December 05, 2025
- Revised Exam Dates: February 13, 16, 17, & 18, 2026
- Admit Card Release: Prior to the examination
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / PH: Rs. 250/-
- All Category Female: Rs. 250/-
Fee Refund (After Appearing in Stage I Exam):
- General: Rs. 400/-
- OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH: Rs. 250/-
- All Category Female: Rs. 250/-
Payment of the examination fee can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other available payment modes.
Age Limit
The age criteria for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 are as of July 01, 2025:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age:
- 30 Years (General / EWS)
- 33 Years (OBC)
- 35 Years (SC/ST)
Age relaxation will be applied as per the Railway RRB ALP Recruitment Rules. You can utilize the Age Calculator to determine your eligibility.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 9,970
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Number of Posts: 9,970
For detailed zone-wise and category-wise vacancy information, please refer to RRB ALP Zone Wise & Category Wise Vacancy Details.
Division-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Division Name | No. of Post |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahemdabad WR | 497 |
| RRB Ajmer NWR | 679 |
| RRB Ajmer WCR | 141 |
| RRB Bangalore SWR | – |
| RRB Bhopal WCR | 46 |
| RRB Bhopal WR | 618 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar ECOR | 928 |
| RRB Bilaspur CR | 568 |
| RRB Chandigarh NR | 433 |
| RRB Chennai SR | 362 |
| RRB Gorakhpur NER | 100 |
| RRB Guwahati NFR | 30 |
| RRB Jammu and Srinagar NR | 08 |
| RRB Kolkata ER | 262 |
| RRB Kolkata SER | 458 |
| RRB Malda ER | 410 |
| RRB Malda SER | 24 |
| RRB Mumbai SCR | 22 |
| RRB Mumbai CR | 376 |
| RRB Mumbai WR | 342 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur ECR | 89 |
| RRB Patna ECR | 33 |
| RRB Prayagraj NR | 80 |
| RRB Prayagraj NCR | 508 |
| RRB Ranchi ECR | 578 |
| RRB Ranchi SER | 635 |
| RRB Secunderabad SCR | 967 |
| RRB Secunderabad ECOR | 533 |
| RRB Siliuguri NFR | 95 |
| RRB Thiruvanathapuram SR | 148 |
| Total Post | 9970 |
For more detailed vacancy information, explore RRB ALP Division Wise Vacancy Details.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications to be eligible for this recruitment:
- Passed 10th Class / High School Examination with an ITI Certificate in a relevant trade.
OR - Possess a Degree or Diploma in Engineering from a recognized university in India.
All applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly read the official notification before proceeding with their application.
How to Check RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026
- Navigate to the Important Links section provided below.
- Click on the “Download Exam Date Notice” link.
- Upon clicking the link, you will be redirected to a new page.
- On this page, you will need to enter your login credentials, which typically include:
- Registration Number
- Login ID
- Date of Birth / Password
- Captcha Code
- Click the “Login” button to submit your details.
- After successful login, you will be able to download your exam date information.
Alternatively, you can check the RRB ALP 01/2025 Exam Date 2026 directly from the official website of the RRB.
Mode of Selection
The selection process for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 will involve the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage I
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage II
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
- Download Exam Date Notice (English)
- Download Exam Date Notice (Hindi)
- Mock Test Link
- Check Application Status
- Download Application Status Notice (English)
- Download Application Status Notice (Hindi)
- Edit/Modify Application (Through Login)
- Apply Online
- Download Notification (English)
- Download Notification (Hindi)
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Has the RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026 has been released.
Q. When was the RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026 officially announced?
A. The RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026 was issued on January 7, 2026, by the RRB.
Q. When will the RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026 exam be held?
A. The RRB ALP 01/2025 CBT examination is scheduled for February 13, 16, 17, and 18, 2026.
Q. Where can I check the RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026?
A. You can check the revised exam dates on the official RRB website: indianrailways.gov.in.
Q. What should I search for on the website to find the RRB ALP 01/2025 Revised Exam Date 2026?
A. Look for the notification titled “Revised Exam Date – RRB ALP 01/2025 Recruitment 2025” in the notifications list.
Q. What login credentials are required to download the Admit Card?
A. Typically, you will need your Registration Number (or Roll Number) and your Date of Birth (or Password) to log in and download your admit card.
Q. What is the RRB Official Website?
A. The official website of the Railway Recruitment Board is https://indianrailways.gov.in/.