Railway ALP Vacancy: Great news has emerged for young aspirants preparing for government jobs within the railways. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a short notification regarding the recruitment of 11,127 posts for Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) under the 2026 recruitment drive. This recruitment will be conducted across various zones of Indian Railways. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online starting from May 15, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications has been set for 11:59 PM on June 14, 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, rrbapply.gov.in.

According to the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN No. 01/2026) issued by the Railway Recruitment Board, the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) will be filled under Level-2 of the pay matrix.

**Assistant Loco Pilot Salary**
Candidates selected for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot will receive an initial salary of ₹19,900 per month, in accordance with the 7th Pay Commission. Additionally, other allowances and benefits applicable to railway employees will also be extended to them.

**What is the Age Limit?**

For this recruitment drive, the minimum age limit for candidates has been set at 18 years, and the maximum age limit at 30 years. The age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation in the upper limit will be provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other reserved categories, in accordance with railway regulations. Comprehensive details regarding educational qualifications and medical standards will be released in the detailed notification.

**Update Your Aadhaar**
The Railways has emphasized the importance of Aadhaar verification within the application process. Candidates are advised to verify their details using their Aadhaar card while applying to ensure a hassle-free recruitment process. Furthermore, it is mandatory that the name and date of birth listed in the Aadhaar record match exactly with the details on the candidate's Class 10th marksheet. Candidates are also advised to keep their latest photograph and biometric information updated.

This recruitment drive will be conducted across various railway zones throughout the country, covering RRBs such as Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Secunderabad, and other boards. This is considered a major opportunity for candidates preparing for jobs in the railways. Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed CEN No. 01/2026 before applying.

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