Railway recruitment | as of 2026-05-31
RRB ALP eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment through staged CBTs, CBAT, document verification, and medical examination.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | Matriculation plus ITI or NAC, or relevant diploma or engineering qualification as per CEN. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | RRB category relaxations apply as listed in the CEN or corrigendum. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- CBT-I
- CBT-II
- CBAT
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Mode: Computer based tests plus aptitude and medical stages. Marks: CEN-defined.. Duration: CEN-defined.
Selection flow
- CBT-I
- CBT-II
- CBAT
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- CBT-I mathematics
- Mental ability
- General science
- General awareness
- CBT-II Part A general subjects
- CBT-II Part B trade syllabus
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB ALP | Class 10 plus trade or diploma | See CEN | No | CBT plus aptitude |
| RRB Group D | Class 10 or ITI by post | See CEN | No | CBT plus PET |
| RRB NTPC | Class 12 or Graduate by post | See CEN | No | CBT |
| Agniveer Army | 8th to 12th by category | 17.5-21 typical | No | CEE plus rally |
| Agniveer Navy | Class 10 or 12 by entry | DOB-window based | No | INET plus physical |
| Agniveervayu | Class 12 stream-specific | DOB-window based | No | Online plus physical |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Education | RRB ALP CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | RRB ALP CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | RRB ALP CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | RRB ALP CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | RRB ALP CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | Official source on www.rrbcdg.gov.in | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | RRB ALP CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | RRB ALP CEN page | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does RRB ALP require a trade or technical qualification?
The CEN lists matriculation plus ITI or NAC, or relevant diploma or engineering qualification routes.
Does RRB ALP include CBAT?
Yes. CBAT is part of the listed ALP selection process after CBT stages.