The Assistant Loco Pilot drives and maintains locomotives. RRB ALP needs a technical qualification (ITI, apprenticeship, diploma or engineering degree) and has a strict medical and eyesight standard, so check your eligibility before you choose it.
- Qualification
- 10th + notified ITI trade / Act Apprenticeship, or engineering diploma / degree
- Pay
- Level-2, ₹19,900 starting basic pay + allowances
- Medical
- A-1 (strict vision standard)
- Selection
- CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical
Latest noticeCEN 01/2026. Age 18–30 years as on 01-07-2026 (SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3). Read the current notice before applying.
01 / Eligibility
The notice accepts Matriculation/SSLC plus specified ITI trades, or a completed Act Apprenticeship in specified trades, or Matriculation plus a three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering (or specified combinations). Relevant engineering degrees are accepted in place of the diploma.
Typical ITI trades: Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic and other notified trades. Match your exact trade against the notice.
ALP has the A-1 medical standard. Check the vision rules before you enrol.
02 / Selection process
- Step 01CBT-1 (screening)
- Step 02CBT-2 (Part A and Part B)
- Step 03Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Step 04Document Verification
- Step 05Medical Examination (A-1)
03 / Exam pattern
| Stage | Questions | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 | 75 | 60 minutes | Screening only. 1/3 negative marking |
| CBT-2 Part A | 100 | 90 minutes | Merit marks. 1/3 negative marking |
| CBT-2 Part B | 75 | 60 minutes | Qualifying (35%). 1/3 negative marking |
| CBAT | - | - | No negative marking |
04 / Syllabus
Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering, and General Awareness on current affairs. Part B covers the trade/technical subject of your qualification.
Questions students ask
What is the full form of ALP?
Assistant Loco Pilot.
Can an ITI candidate apply?
Yes, if the ITI trade is one of the trades accepted in the notice.
Can diploma holders and B.Tech candidates apply?
Specified engineering diploma holders can apply. Relevant engineering degrees are accepted where the notice allows.
Is CBAT compulsory?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates take the Computer Based Aptitude Test. CBAT has no negative marking.
What medical standard does ALP need?
A-1, which has strict vision requirements. Candidates with eyesight problems should check the standard first.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark per wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2. None in CBAT.
Figures come from official RRB/RPF notices, last checked October 2026. Every notice can change posts, age and pattern: always read the latest one on the official RRB website.
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