RRB ALP Application Status 2026 Released – Check Assistant Loco Pilot Form Status Online

RRB ALP Application Status 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board has made the application status facility available for candidates who applied for the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2026. A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for the ALP post across participating railway zones. Candidates who submitted their applications can now use the online candidate portal to check whether their application has been accepted, rejected, or requires attention.

The application process for this recruitment began on 15 May 2026 and the final date for submitting the online application was 14 June 2026. Candidates were also given an opportunity to make permitted corrections in their submitted forms from 17 June to 26 June 2026. The application status has been released on 22 August 2026. The examination date has not yet been announced, so candidates should continue checking the official recruitment portal for further notices.

How to Check RRB ALP Application Status 2026

To check the status of the submitted ALP application, candidates should open the official railway recruitment application portal. After reaching the login page, they need to select the relevant recruitment and enter the required login credentials. Depending on the portal instructions, candidates may need their registration number, date of birth, password, or other authentication details.

1. Open the official RRB application portal.
2. Go to the CEN 01/2026 ALP candidate login section.
3. Select the application status option.
4. Enter the required registration and login details.
5. Submit the information and view the application status displayed on screen.
6. Download or save the status page for future reference if required.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Vacancy

The recruitment has 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies. The official category-wise distribution is 4,860 posts for UR candidates, 2,598 for OBC candidates, 1,004 for EWS candidates, 1,746 for SC candidates and 919 for ST candidates. The vacancy distribution is further divided among railway zones and participating recruitment boards.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Assistant Loco Pilot position generally need to have passed Class 10 along with an ITI qualification in an eligible trade, or possess an appropriate Diploma or Degree in Engineering as specified in the recruitment notice. Candidates should carefully compare their qualification and trade with the detailed eligibility requirements before relying on the recruitment information.

The prescribed age range is 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to applicable relaxation rules. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible reserved and other categories according to the recruitment rules.

Application Fee

The application fee for General and OBC candidates is Rs. 500. The fee for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Serviceman candidates is Rs. 250. The recruitment rules also provide for a refund mechanism after appearing in the first-stage examination, subject to the applicable conditions. Candidates should retain their payment and application records until the recruitment process is completed.

RRB ALP Selection Process

The selection process consists of multiple stages designed to assess general aptitude, technical knowledge and suitability for locomotive-related duties. The first stage is CBT-1, followed by CBT-2. Candidates who qualify for the applicable stages are called for the Computer Based Aptitude Test where required. The final stages include document verification and the prescribed medical examination.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern

CBT-1 consists of 75 questions carrying 75 marks and is conducted for 60 minutes. The paper covers Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science and General Awareness. One-third of a mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

CBT-2 consists of 175 questions for 175 marks. Part A contains 100 questions and is allotted 90 minutes, while Part B contains 75 questions and is allotted 60 minutes. Part A covers Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering, and General Awareness. Part B is based on the relevant trade syllabus and is qualifying in nature.

The Computer Based Aptitude Test is applicable to candidates shortlisted for ALP and is qualifying in nature. Candidates should meet the prescribed qualifying requirements in the aptitude test before proceeding to the subsequent recruitment stages.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates should check their application status as soon as possible and carefully read any message displayed on the portal. If the application has been accepted, candidates should preserve their registration details and continue preparing for CBT-1. If an application is rejected, the candidate should read the reason shown by the recruitment system and retain a copy of the status for records.

The CBT examination date and admit card schedule have not been announced in the provided recruitment information. Therefore, candidates should not rely on unofficial examination dates. The admit card is normally made available before the examination according to the recruitment authority's schedule. Applicants should regularly monitor official railway recruitment notices for the next update.

With 11,127 vacancies, the RRB ALP recruitment is an important opportunity for eligible technical candidates seeking employment in Indian Railways. Candidates should keep their application credentials, educational certificates, identity documents and other required records ready for the upcoming stages. All future examination, admit card, answer key, result and document verification updates should be checked through the authorized recruitment portal.