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27

RRB ALP (2027)

Active
Application Start
25 Jan 2026
Official Notification
25 Jan 2026
Application End
28 Feb 2026
CBT-1 Exam
20 Jun 2026
CBT-1 Result
25 Aug 2026
CBT-2 ExamAI Forecast
18 Nov 2026
CBT-2 ResultAI Forecast
25 Jan 2027
CBAT Psycho TestAI Forecast
20 Mar 2027
CBAT ResultAI Forecast
28 Apr 2027
DV & Medical TestAI Forecast
15 Jun 2027
Final Merit List / PanelAI Forecast
25 Jul 2027
Final Appointment / TrainingAI Forecast
20 Sept 2027
26

RRB ALP (2026)

Active
Application Start
10 Apr 2025
Official Notification
10 Apr 2025
Application End
11 May 2025
CBT-1 Exam
18 Nov 2025
CBT-1 Result
20 Jan 2026
CBT-2 Exam
20 Mar 2026
CBT-2 Result
25 May 2026
CBAT (Aptitude Test)
20 Jul 2026
CBAT Result
5 Sept 2026
Document Verification & MedicalAI Forecast
20 Oct 2026
Final Merit ListAI Forecast
15 Dec 2026
Final Appointment / JoiningAI Forecast
20 Feb 2027
25

RRB ALP (2025)

Completed
Official Notification
19 Jan 2024
Application Start
20 Jan 2024
Application End
19 Feb 2024
CBT-1 Exam
25 Nov 2024
CBT-1 Result
10 Feb 2025
CBT-2 Exam
18 May 2025
CBT-2 Result
12 Aug 2025
CBAT Psycho Test
25 Oct 2025
CBAT Result
15 Dec 2025
DV & Medical Test
10 Feb 2026
Final Merit List / Panel
25 Mar 2026
Final Appointment / Training
20 May 2026
24

RRB ALP (2024)

Completed
Notification
20 Jan 2024
Application Start
20 Jan 2024
Application End
19 Feb 2024
CBT 1 Exam
1 May 2024
CBT 2 Exam
1 Aug 2024
Exam
25 Nov 2024
Result
15 Jan 2025
Final Selection List
1 Apr 2025
Final Appointment/Certificate
1 Aug 2025
23

RRB ALP (2023)

Completed
Notification
1 Jan 2023
Application Start
1 Jan 2023
Application End
1 Feb 2023
CBT 1 Exam
1 May 2023
CBT 2 Exam
1 Aug 2023
22

RRB ALP (2022)

Completed
Notification
1 Jan 2022
Application Start
1 Jan 2022
Application End
1 Feb 2022
CBT 1 Exam
1 May 2022
CBT 2 Exam
1 Aug 2022
21

RRB ALP (2021)

Completed
Notification
1 Jan 2021
Application Start
1 Jan 2021
Application End
1 Feb 2021
CBT 1 Exam
1 May 2021
CBT 2 Exam
1 Aug 2021
20

RRB ALP (2020)

Completed
Notification
1 Jan 2020
Application Start
1 Jan 2020
Application End
1 Feb 2020
CBT 1 Exam
1 May 2020
CBT 2 Exam
1 Aug 2020
19

RRB ALP (2019)

Completed
Notification
1 Jan 2019
Application Start
1 Jan 2019
Application End
1 Feb 2019
CBT 1 Exam
1 May 2019
CBT 2 Exam
1 Aug 2019
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.

Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Monthly In-Hand7th CPC
Age Limit18-32 Yrs
Official Sourceindianrailways.gov.in

About RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot Examination)

RRB ALP recruits Assistant Loco Pilots responsible for operating and assisting in running railway locomotives.

Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)Official Portal: https://indianrailways.gov.in

💡 Why Prepare for RRB ALP?

  • ✓Technical railway job with good pay
  • ✓Clear promotion path to Loco Pilot
  • ✓High job security and prestige

📋 RRB ALP Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
CBT 1CBT (Objective (MCQ))Maths, GI & Reasoning, GS, General Science1 Hour750.33 per wrong answerEasy to Moderate
CBT 2CBT (Objective (MCQ))Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, GA2.5 Hours1750.33 per wrong answerModerate
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)CBT (Psychometric)Aptitude for loco piloting-0Not applicableModerate

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

ITI/Diploma holders in relevant trades

Candidates interested in train operations

Technically inclined railway job aspirants

🚀 How to Start Preparing for RRB ALP

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for RRB ALP
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (RRB ALP)

Q: Who conducts RRB ALP?

A: RRB ALP is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.

Q: Is RRB ALP conducted every year?

A: Yes, RRB ALP is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in RRB ALP?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.