The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will close the online application process for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2026 today, 14 June 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application can complete the registration process through the official portal before the deadline.The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 11,127 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot across various railway zones under Indian Railways.According to the official schedule, the application window will remain open until 11:59 pm today.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Important dates
Here’s a look at the key dates:
| It happened | date |
|---|---|
| Application begins online | May 15, 2026 |
| Deadline for submission | June 14, 2026 |
| Application closing time | 11:59 pm |
| Reference date for age limit | July 4, 2026 |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last minute, as heavy site traffic may cause delays during the final hours of registration.
Vacancy details
Through CEN 01/2026, Railway Recruitment Boards aim to employ 11,127 candidates for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot.Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 2 of Pay Matrix of 7th Central Pay Commission with an initial basic salary of Rs 19,900 per month.
Age limit
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old as of July 4, 2026.Age relaxation will be applied for reserved categories as per government norms.
Detailed eligibility requirements are available in the official recruitment notification.
Aadhaar verification is important for applicants
Railway recruitment boards have advised candidates to complete Aadhaar-based verification while filling the application form.Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar name and date of birth exactly match the details mentioned in their Class 10 certificate. Applicants are also encouraged to update their latest photos and biometric information in Aadhaar before completing the registration process.According to recruitment authorities, Aadhaar verification can help avoid delays and issues during document verification and other stages of the selection process.
How to apply Radio regulations alb Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the following steps to submit their applications:
- Visit the official application portal.
- Register using the required details.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Complete the Aadhaar verification process, if applicable.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and save a copy for future reference.
Direct link here.Important note for candidatesRailway Recruitment Boards have advised candidates to read the detailed notification carefully before applying. All eligibility requirements, educational qualifications, medical criteria and recruitment procedures will be subject to the detailed CEN 01/2026 notification and any corrigendum issued subsequently.Candidates should rely only on official RRB websites for genuine information and recruitment updates.