RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 : The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has approved a massive 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle, making it one of the largest upcoming technical recruitments under Indian Railways.
As per Railway Board letter No. 2026(E/MPP)/25/13/ALP dated 19 February 2026, these posts will be filled through Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 2026 across 17 Zonal Railways and CLW. The recruitment will be conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), and the official notification is expected to be released soon on the respective regional RRB websites.
This recruitment presents a golden opportunity for 10th pass candidates with ITI or Diploma qualifications who are seeking a stable and secure government job in the railway sector.
RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 : Overviews
| Post Name | RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 11,127 |
| Approval Date | 19 February 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (7th CPC) |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
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RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 : Zone Wise Vacancy
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies Approved For Notification |
| Central Railway | 1400 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1625 |
| Eastern Railway | 608 |
| North Central Railway | 457 |
| North Eastern Railway | 105 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 1276 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| North Western Railway | 600 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| South East Central Railway | 200 |
| South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| Southern Railway | 250 |
| South Western Railway | 200 |
| West Central Railway | 541 |
| Western Railway | 214 |
| CLW | 06 |
| Total | 11,127 |
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FAQ’s
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies have been approved for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle.
Q2. Which organization is conducting the ALP 2026 recruitment?
The recruitment will be conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under Indian Railways.
Q3. What is the qualification required for RRB ALP 2026?
Candidates must have passed 10th (Matriculation) with ITI in relevant trade or hold a Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution.
Q4. What is the expected salary of an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)?
The ALP post comes under Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with DA, HRA, and other railway allowances.
Q5. When will the RRB ALP 2026 notification be released?
The official notification is expected to be released soon on the respective regional RRB websites.
Q6. In how many railway zones will the recruitment take place?
The recruitment will cover 17 Zonal Railways and CLW across India.
