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How to Apply for RRB ALP Loco Pilot 2026

RRB ALP - Assistant Loco Pilot. ITI/Diploma after 10th. Indian Railways prestigious post.

📁 Jobs ⏱️ 30-45 mins 💰 ₹100-500

About This Guide

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) for Indian Railways. ~10,000+ vacancies typical. Three-stage: CBT 1 + CBT 2 + Computer-Based Aptitude Test + Document Verification + Medical. ITI/Diploma after 10th eligibility. Pay Level 2 ₹19,900-63,200. Apply via individual RRB websites.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen
10th + ITI in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, etc.)
OR 10th + Diploma in Engineering
OR Engineering degree
Age 18-30 (relaxations)
Medical fitness Class A1
Vision 6/6 for ALP

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

10th certificate
ITI / Diploma certificate
Engineering degree (if applicable)
Aadhaar
Caste certificate
Photo
Signature
Trade certificate

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit RRB Website

rrbcdg.gov.in (Chandigarh) or relevant zone.

Apply Online

Latest ALP notification.

Personal + contact.

Choose Zone

Apply to specific RRB zone for posting preference.

Trade Selection

Fitter / Electrician / Welder / Diesel Mechanic.

Upload Documents

10th + ITI critical.

Pay Fee

₹500 Gen, ₹250 SC/ST (refund on appearing). ₹100 PwD/Women.

Submit

Acknowledgment.

CBT 1

75 questions, 60 mins. Math + Reasoning + Science + GS.

CBT 2

175 questions, 150 mins. Part A (technical) + Part B (trade).

CBAT

Computer-Based Aptitude Test for ALP. Reaction time, perception.

DV + Medical

Document verification. Medical Class A1 (railway specific).

Key Benefits

Indian Railways career
Pay Level 2 ₹19,900-63,200
Allowances 30-40% (Running Allowance)
Total CTC ~₹40K+/month
Pension
Free travel pass for family
Quarters
Career: ALP → Loco Pilot → Sr. Loco Pilot → Mail/Express Loco Pilot
Lifetime employment

What Happens After Application?

CBT 1 (Aug). CBT 2 (Oct). CBAT (Nov). DV+Medical (Dec). 12-18 months total. Training 6-9 months at ZRTI.

Frequently Asked Questions

After ALP - promotions?

ALP → Loco Pilot Goods (after 4 years) → Loco Pilot Passenger → Loco Pilot Mail/Express. Significant pay growth.

Vision 6/6 strict?

Yes critical for ALP medical. Glasses NOT allowed during medical. LASIK accepted in some cases.