- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:39 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 on February 19, 2026. This recruitment is being conducted to fill vacancies across various railway zones for the year 2026.
As per the latest Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 2026, a total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies have been approved. This recruitment is for Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. It offers a secure government job with a good salary package. The recruitment process will be conducted by different RRB zones, and eligible candidates will be selected as per the official guidelines mentioned in the notification.
RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026-27 Released:
The RRB ALP New Vacancy update brings big news for candidates seeking jobs in the Railways departments. Although the detailed notification is not yet available on the official website, an official communication has approved 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies under the upcoming Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 2026. The full advertisement is expected to be released in 2026.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The Ministry of Railways has officially sanctioned 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. Below is the detailed breakdown of vacancies across various Railway Zones and Production Units:
| S.No. | Railway Zone / Unit | Vacancies Approved |
| 1 | East Coast Railway (ECoR) | 1,625 |
| 2 | South Eastern Railway (SER) | 1,531 |
| 3 | Central Railway (CR) | 1,400 |
| 4 | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 1,276 |
| 5 | Northern Railway (NR) | 740 |
| 6 | East Central Railway (ECR) | 700 |
| 7 | South Central Railway (SCR) | 674 |
| 8 | Eastern Railway (ER) | 608 |
| 9 | North Western Railway (NWR) | 600 |
| 10 | West Central Railway (WCR) | 541 |
| 11 | North Central Railway (NCR) | 457 |
| 12 | Southern Railway (SR) | 250 |
| 13 | Western Railway (WR) | 214 |
| 14 | South East Central Railway (SECR) | 200 |
| 15 | South Western Railway (SWR) | 200 |
| 16 | North Eastern Railway (NER) | 105 |
| 17 | Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 06 |
| Total | All India Vacancies | 11,127 |
RRB ALP Official Notification 2026:
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) ALP Notification 2026 is expected to be released in the 4th week of February 2026, following the approval of 11,127 vacancies by the Railway Board. The official notification will contain detailed information about eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, and important instructions.
RRB ALP 2026 Online Application Process:
The application process for the RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026 will be conducted entirely online. Prospective candidates must complete all necessary steps through the designated online portal.
The online application link for RRB ALP is anticipated to become active in March 2026 and will remain open until April 2026. During this period, candidates can register, upload required documents, and submit the application fee.
