RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 - Aavedan 14 June Ko Band, Aur CBT-1 Ki Tareekh Abhi Tak Nahi Aayi

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - 11,127 Posts CEN 01/2026 Notification Out

Status 2 September 2026: Aavedan 14 June 2026 ko band ho chuka hai (badhaya nahi gaya tha). 11,127 pad, CEN 01/2026. CBT-1 ki tareekh board ne abhi tak ghoshit nahi ki hai - jo site aaj aapko pakki tareekh bata rahi hai, wo apne mann se bata rahi hai. Exam city ki soochna aur admit card dono rrbapply.gov.in par hi aayenge, aur wahi dekhte rahiye.

Update (24 June 2026): RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 (11,127 posts) ki application window 14 June ko CLOSE ho gayi (extend nahi hui). Correction/edit window 17-26 June tak open hai. CBT 1 exam date abhi announce nahi hui - rrbcdg.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in pe check karte raho.

RRB ALP 2026 Breaking News (14 May 2026)

CEN 01/2026 ka poora hisaab: Indian Railways ne CEN 01/2026 ka detailed notification 14 May 2026 ko release kiya tha - Assistant Loco Pilot ke 11,127 pad. Aavedan 15 May se 14 June 2026 tak chala aur ab band hai. Yogyata: 10th + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) ya Diploma in Engineering, umr 18-30 saal (cut-off 1 July 2026). Vetan Pay Level-2 (Rs 19,900 basic + DA + HRA) = in-hand lagbhag Rs 35,000-40,000/month. Chayan ke charan: CBT-1 (75 prashn, 60 minute - screening) se CBT-2 (175 prashn, 150 minute, do bhaag) se CBAT (sirf ALP) se DV evam Medical. Shulk: Rs 500 (Gen/OBC) / Rs 250 (SC/ST/mahila/Ex-Serviceman/PwD), jisme Rs 400 CBT-1 me baithne ke baad wapas hota hai. Bihar walon ke liye RRB Patna zone mukhya hai. Aavedan ke waqt Aadhaar se verification anivarya tha - 10th ke pramaan patra se naam evam janm-tithi poori tarah milni chahiye thi.

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Important Dates

Important: CBT exam dates abhi tentative hain. Detailed notification mein confirm hoga.

Vacancy Breakdown (Expected)

Exact zone-wise breakup detailed notification (14 May) mein release hoga. Reservation rules SC/ST/OBC/EWS ke liye standard Railway norms ke hisaab se apply honge.

Eligibility - Kya Chahiye?

Educational Qualification

Option 1: ITI Route (Most Common) - 10th Pass + ITI (2-year course) in any of these trades:

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Mechanic Diesel
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle
• Tractor Mechanic
• Heat Engine
• Wireman
• Refrigeration & AC Mechanic
• Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
• Mill Wright Mechanic
• ITI NCVT ya SCVT recognized hona chahiye

Option 2: Diploma Route - Diploma in Engineering (3 years) from recognized polytechnic

• Streams: Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile

Option 3: Degree Route - B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile from recognized university

Note: B.Sc, B.A, B.Com graduates eligible NAHI hain. Sirf engineering background chahiye.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)

Medical Standards

• Vision: A-1 medical category required (Loco Pilot critical role)
• Color Blindness: Disqualifying (chashma OK, but no color blindness)
• Hearing: Normal
• General Fitness: Railway medical board ke standards

Tip: Apply karne se pehle eye check-up zaroor karwa lo. A-1 medical clear nahi hua toh selection cancel ho jaata hai.

Application Fee (Refundable!)

Payment Modes: Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking / SBI Bank Challan

Important: Exam mein appear hote hi fee wapas mil jaati hai (bank account mein direct credit). Toh fee bharne se mat darro.

Selection Process (5 Stages)

Stage 1: CBT 1 (Computer Based Test - Screening)

Subjects: | Subject | Questions | Marks | |---------|-----------|-------| | Mathematics | 20 | 20 | | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | | General Science | 20 | 20 | | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | | Total | 75 | 75 |

Qualifying Marks: - UR/EWS: 40%

• OBC (NCL): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

Stage 2: CBT 2 (Computer Based Test - Merit)

• Part A ke marks se merit list banti hai
• Part B sirf qualifying hai (35% marks chahiye, merit mein nahi judti)
• Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer (both parts)

Stage 3: CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)

• Sirf ALP candidates ke liye (Technician walon ke liye nahi)
• Memory, Concentration, Perceptual Speed, Depth Perception jaise tests
• Qualifying: Minimum 42 marks in EACH of 5 tests required
• No relaxation category-wise - sab ko same marks chahiye

Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)

• Original certificates check
• Aadhaar, photo ID, education certificates
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Stage 5: Medical Examination

• Railway Medical Board (A-1 category)
• Vision, hearing, general fitness
• Color blindness test (CRITICAL - failing here cancels selection)

Final Merit Calculation

Final selection ALP ke liye:

Tip: CBAT bhi seriously prepare karo - 30% weightage hai. Rattafication kaam nahi aati, practice + speed sab kuch hai.

Salary - Kitni Milegi?

Extra Railway Benefits

• Free Railway Pass (self + family) - Anywhere in India
• Medical Facility (Railway hospitals) - free for family
• Group Insurance - NPS Pension (employer + employee contribution)
• Night Duty Allowance (NDA)
• Running Allowance (Loco Pilot specific)
• Overtime Allowance - Leave Travel Concession (LTC) - Quarter Allotment (Railway colony)

Career Growth Path

Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
         v  (4-5 years)
Senior Assistant Loco Pilot
         v  (5-6 years)
Loco Pilot (Goods)
         v  (5-7 years)
Loco Pilot (Passenger)
         v  (5-7 years)
Loco Pilot (Mail/Express)
         v
Senior Loco Pilot / Loco Inspector

Salary growth: Level 2 (Rs 19,900) se Level 6 (Rs 35,400) se Level 7+ over career.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Documents Ready Karo (Pehle se)

• 10th Marksheet + Certificate (PDF)
• ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) OR Diploma certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport Size Photo (recent, within 6 months)
• Signature (white background)
• Bank account details (for fee refund)

Step 2: Online Registration (15 May 2026 se)

1. rrbapply.gov.in pe jaao
2. "Apply Online for CEN 01/2026" link pe click karo
3. New Registration karo:
   • Naam (10th certificate ke according)
   • Father's name, Mother's name
   • Date of Birth
   • Mobile number (10 digit)
   • Email ID
4. OTP verify karo (mobile + email)
5. Login credentials save kar lo (Registration ID + password)

Step 3: Application Form Bharo

1. Personal details (address, category, gender)
2. Educational qualification (10th + ITI/Diploma)
3. RRB Zone select karo (Bihar walon ke liye RRB Patna recommended)
4. Post preference (ALP / Technician)
5. Trade selection (Fitter / Electrician / etc.)

Step 4: Documents Upload

• Photo (recent passport size, JPEG, 20-50 KB)
• Signature (JPEG, 10-20 KB)
• 10th certificate (PDF/JPEG)
• ITI/Diploma certificate (PDF/JPEG)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Step 5: Fee Payment

• Choose payment mode (UPI/Card/Net Banking)
• Pay Rs 500 (Gen/OBC) ya Rs 250 (SC/ST/Female/PwD)
• Confirmation receipt save kar lo

Step 6: Final Submit

• Preview karo - sab details check karo
• Edit nahi ho payega submit ke baad (correction window mein hi)
• Submit click karo
• Print confirmation page - PDF + hard copy dono rakho

Important: Last date pe apply mat karo - server slow hota hai. 5 June tak submit karne ki koshish karo.

RRB Zone Selection - Bihar Candidates Ke Liye

Important Rules: - Ek hi zone select kar sakte ho (multiple zones not allowed)

• Zone change baad mein nahi kar sakte
• Posting kisi bhi railway division mein ho sakti hai (zone se alag)

Bihar wale zaroor RRB Patna select karein - exam center ghar ke paas milega aur cut-off thoda lower hota hai.

RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 vs CEN 01/2025 - Comparison

Old cycle ka result wait kar rahe ho? RRB ALP Old Cycle Page dekho

Preparation Strategy (5 Weeks Plan)

Notification se exam tak ~4 mahine hain. Smart preparation strategy:

Weeks 1-2: Foundation

• Math: Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Simplification, Percentages
• Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Series, Direction, Blood Relations
• Science: Class 10 NCERT Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• GK: Daily current affairs (last 6 months)

Weeks 3-4: Practice

• Previous year RRB ALP papers (2018, 2024 cycle)
• Mock tests (1 daily)
• Topic-wise revision

Weeks 5+: Speed Building

• Full mock tests (60 min strict time)
• Negative marking strategy
• Trade-specific Part B preparation (CBT 2)

Recommended Books

Scam Warning

Railway recruitment ke naam pe sabse zyada fraud hota hai! | Scam | Reality | |------|---------| | "ALP mein setting Rs 5 lakh" | 100% FRAUD - selection sirf merit-based hai | | "Question paper mil jayega" | FRAUD - CBT online hai, paper leak impossible | | "Medical mein pass karwa denge" | FRAUD - Railway medical board independent hai | | "Direct joining bina exam" | FRAUD - koi shortcut nahi hai | | Fake "RRB ALP form" links on WhatsApp | PHISHING - sirf rrbapply.gov.in trust karo | | "Notification PDF Rs 100 mein" | FRAUD - notification PDF FREE hai |

Yaad Rakho: - Kisi bhi agent/broker ko paisa MAT do - Sirf rrbapply.gov.in aur zone websites trust karo

• Telegram pe "guaranteed selection" wale groups block karo Report scams: SkillUpBihar Scam Alerts

RRB Helpline

FAQs

Q: RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 notification kab aayi? A: Short notification 4 April 2026 ko release hui. Detailed notification 14 May 2026 ko aayegi aur applications 15 May 2026 se 14 June 2026 tak chalengi.

Q: Total kitne posts hain? A: 11,127 posts - All India. Ye 2025 cycle (9,970 posts) se zyada hai. Bihar/RRB Patna zone mein approximately 700-800 posts expected hain.

Q: Sirf 10th pass apply kar sakta hoon? A: Nahi. Minimum 10th + ITI (2 years) chahiye. Sirf 10th pass walon ke liye RRB Group D 2026 hai.

Q: B.Tech wala apply kar sakta hai? A: Haan, but sirf Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile branches. B.Sc/B.Com/B.A wale eligible NAHI hain.

Q: Application fee kitni hai aur refund hota hai? A: Rs 500 (Gen/OBC) ya Rs 250 (SC/ST/Female/PwD). Agar CBT 1 mein appear hue toh fee wapas account mein aa jaati hai (Rs 400 / Rs 250 respectively).

Q: Selection process kya hai? A: 5 stages: CBT 1 (75 marks) se CBT 2 (175 marks) se CBAT (sirf ALP) se Document Verification se Medical Test (A-1 vision required).

Q: CBAT kya hota hai? A: Computer Based Aptitude Test - sirf ALP candidates ke liye hai. Memory, Concentration, Perceptual Speed jaise 5 tests hote hain. Har test mein 42 marks chahiye - koi relaxation nahi.

Q: Medical test mein chashma chalega? A: Chashma chalega but color blindness disqualification hai. Vision A-1 category chahiye Loco Pilot ke liye - apply karne se pehle eye check-up zaroor karwao.

Q: Negative marking kitni hai? A: 1/3 marks per wrong answer - matlab 3 galat = 1 sahi ka marks kata. Guess mat karo, sirf sure answer karo.

Q: Bihar mein posting milegi? A: Zaroori nahi. RRB Patna sirf exam/recruitment zone hai. Posting Indian Railways ke kisi bhi division mein ho sakti hai.

Q: Salary kitni milegi? A: Basic Rs 19,900 (Level 2). DA + HRA + allowances ke saath in-hand Rs 35,000 - 40,000/month. Plus free railway pass, medical, pension.

Q: Old cycle (CEN 01/2025) ka result aaya nahi - dono apply karein? A: Haan, dono alag hain. Old cycle (9,970 posts) ka CBT 1 result wait ho raha hai - usse alag is naye cycle (11,127 posts) ke liye fresh apply karna hoga.

Q: Application correction window milega? A: Haan, application close hone ke baad short correction window milega (usually 10-15 days). Photo, signature, basic details edit kar sakte ho.

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Source: RRB Apply Portal (rrbapply.gov.in), CEN 01/2026 Full Notification OUT 14 May 2026, Testbook, Adda247, FreeJobAlert