Big news for railway aspirants: the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have increased the vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN No. 01/2026. As per Amendment/Corrigendum No. 1 dated 10 November 2026, the total notified vacancies of all RRBs have gone up from 11,127 to 14,627, an increase of 3,500 posts.
The RRBs say the extra posts were added because of additional vacancy demands received from the Zonal Railways. The corrigendum also states that all other terms and conditions of CEN No. 01/2026 remain unchanged. Below are the revised RRB-wise and category-wise RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 details, the important dates, eligibility recap and the official links.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CEN No. 01/2026 (ALP) published | 14.05.2026 |
| Online application window | 15.05.2026 to 14.06.2026 |
| CBT-1 (first stage) exam | 03, 04 and 05 November 2026 |
| Corrigendum No. 1 – vacancies increased | 10.11.2026 |
| CBT-1 result / CBT-2 date | To be announced on RRB websites |
RRB ALP Revised Vacancy 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (Ministry of Railways) |
| Notification | CEN No. 01/2026 – Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Old total vacancies | 11,127 |
| Revised total vacancies | 14,627 (+3,500) |
| Category-wise (revised) | UR 6,032 | SC 2,309 | ST 1,259 | OBC 3,662 | EWS 1,365 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) share | 1,461 |
| Pay | Level-2 of 7th CPC, initial pay ₹19,900 |
| Official website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB-wise ALP Vacancy 2026 (Annexure-B1)
The table below gives the revised total for each RRB, with the zone-wise split as printed in Annexure-B1 of the corrigendum.
| RRB | Zone-wise split | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR 517 | 517 | 51 |
| Ajmer | NWR 600, WCR 118 | 718 | 72 |
| Prayagraj | NCR 457, NR 153 | 610 | 60 |
| Bengaluru | SWR 200 | 200 | 20 |
| Bhopal | WCR 423, WR 60 | 483 | 48 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR 1,251 | 1,251 | 125 |
| Bilaspur | CR 322, SECR 400 | 722 | 72 |
| Chandigarh | NR 187 | 187 | 19 |
| Chennai | SR 186 | 186 | 19 |
| Gorakhpur | NER 105 | 105 | 10 |
| Guwahati | NFR 676 | 676 | 68 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR 400 | 400 | 40 |
| Kolkata | ER 704, SER 727 | 1,431 | 143 |
| Malda | ER 270, SER 443 | 713 | 71 |
| Mumbai | CR 1,078, SCR 159, WR 137 | 1,374 | 138 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR 342 | 342 | 34 |
| Patna | ECR 153 | 153 | 15 |
| Ranchi | ECR 705, SER 1,151 | 1,856 | 186 |
| Secunderabad* | ECoR 824, SCR 1,215 | 2,039 | 203 |
| Siliguri | NFR 600 | 600 | 60 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR 64 | 64 | 7 |
| Total | 14,627 | 1,461 |
* As per the corrigendum, candidates under RRB Secunderabad may be posted in South Coast Railway as and when that zone becomes operational. The highest revised totals are at RRB Secunderabad (2,039), RRB Ranchi (1,856), RRB Kolkata (1,431), RRB Mumbai (1,374) and RRB Bhubaneswar (1,251).
What the Increase Means for Candidates
- The increase applies to the same CEN No. 01/2026. The corrigendum does not announce any fresh application window, so only candidates who applied between 15 May and 14 June 2026 are in the race.
- CBT-1 was already held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026. More vacancies in an RRB usually mean more candidates can be shortlisted from CBT-1 for CBT-2, because shortlisting is done RRB-wise as a multiple of each RRB’s vacancies.
- Check the revised figure for the RRB you applied to, because your competition is within that RRB and community.
- Selection stages stay the same: CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination (A-1 standard).
Eligibility and Age (Recap from CEN 01/2026)
- Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in notified trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist or Wireman; or Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in these trades; or Matriculation plus a three-year Diploma (or Degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering.
- Age: 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026, with upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL), and other relaxations as per the CEN.
- Fee (already paid): ₹500 for general candidates (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT-1) and ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates (refunded after appearing in CBT-1), minus bank charges.
How to Check the RRB ALP Revised Vacancy Notice
- Open the official website of your RRB, for example rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- In the recruitment section, open CEN 01/2026 → Notification.
- Click “Corrigendum no.1 Enhancement of Notified Vacancies” dated 10-11-2026 and choose the English or Hindi PDF.
- Find your RRB and zone in Annexure-B1 and note the revised vacancies for your category.
- Keep your registration number handy; you can log in at rrbapply.gov.in to check your application details.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Corrigendum No. 1 (Enhancement of vacancies) PDF | Download RRB ALP Corrigendum PDF |
| RRB official website (CEN 01/2026 updates) | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Candidate login | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Our RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 post | RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 |
हिंदी में जानकारी
रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड (RRB) ने CEN 01/2026 असिस्टेंट लोको पायलट (ALP) भर्ती में पदों की संख्या बढ़ा दी है। 10 नवंबर 2026 के शुद्धिपत्र (Corrigendum No. 1) के अनुसार कुल पद 11,127 से बढ़कर 14,627 हो गए हैं, यानी 3,500 पद ज़्यादा। श्रेणीवार नए पद: UR 6,032, SC 2,309, ST 1,259, OBC 3,662 और EWS 1,365; पूर्व सैनिकों के लिए 1,461 पद।
सबसे ज़्यादा पद RRB सिकंदराबाद (2,039), रांची (1,856), कोलकाता (1,431), मुंबई (1,374) और भुवनेश्वर (1,251) में हैं। बाकी सभी नियम और शर्तें पहले जैसी रहेंगी। CBT-1 परीक्षा 3, 4 और 5 नवंबर 2026 को हो चुकी है और नया आवेदन विंडो घोषित नहीं हुआ है। ज़्यादा पदों का मतलब है कि CBT-2 के लिए ज़्यादा उम्मीदवार शॉर्टलिस्ट हो सकते हैं।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB ALP 2026 now?
After Corrigendum No. 1 dated 10.11.2026, the total ALP vacancies under CEN 01/2026 are 14,627, up from 11,127.
Q2. Why did RRB increase ALP vacancies?
The corrigendum says the increase follows additional vacancy demands received from the Zonal Railways.
Q3. Can new candidates apply for RRB ALP 2026 now?
No new application window is mentioned in the corrigendum. All other terms of CEN 01/2026, including the earlier application window of 15.05.2026 to 14.06.2026, remain unchanged.
Q4. Which RRB has the most ALP vacancies after the revision?
RRB Secunderabad has the highest total at 2,039 (ECoR 824 and SCR 1,215), followed by RRB Ranchi with 1,856.
Q5. When will the RRB ALP CBT-1 result come?
The RRBs have not announced the result date yet. Keep checking the official RRB websites.
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