RRB ALP Exam 2026 Schedule Out Check CBT 1 Exam Dates

The RRB ALP Exam 2026 schedule for Computer-Based Test 1 has been released. The Railway Recruitment Board will conduct the Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 exam from November 3 to November 5, 2026. The exam city information is expected 10 days before the exam, while the admit card will be available four days before the exam date.

The recruitment is being held for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts. The board has not yet shared the shift timings for CBT 1. The schedule is available through the regional RRB websites.

When is the RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam 2026?

According to the schedule, the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam will be held over three days in November.

The Railway Recruitment Board has not released the shift-wise schedule yet. Students should check their regional RRB website for further updates.

When will the RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026 be released?

The RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026 will be displayed around 10 days before the candidate's exam date, as per the schedule notice.

The city slip helps applicants know the city where their exam centre is located. It is different from the admit card and should not be treated as the hall ticket.

The exact date will depend on the exam date allotted to each applicant.

When will the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 be released?

The RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 will be available for download four days before the exam date mentioned in the city and date intimation link.

This means applicants appearing on different days should expect their hall tickets on different dates.

These dates are based on the four-day release rule mentioned in the RRB schedule. The regional RRB websites should be checked once the download links go live.

What is the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam pattern?

The first stage is a screening test. Its marks will be used for shortlisting applicants for CBT 2, but CBT 1 marks will not be counted while preparing the final panel.

The paper will have 75 questions for 75 marks, and the total time will be 60 minutes. There will also be a negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer.

The minimum qualifying percentage is different for each category:

• UR and EWS: 40%
• OBC (NCL): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

How can applicants check the RRB ALP Exam 2026 schedule?

The exam schedule can be checked through the regional RRB websites.

1. Visit the official website of the regional RRB.
2. Find the RRB ALP Exam 2026 schedule link.
3. Open the notice shown on the website.
4. Check the CBT 1 exam dates.
5. Download the notice and keep a copy for reference.

Applicants should use the RRB region linked to their application and keep checking it for the city slip and admit card updates.

What happens after the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam?

The RRB ALP selection process includes several stages. After CBT 1, shortlisted applicants will appear for CBT 2.

The later stages are:

• CBT 1
• CBT 2
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Negative marking of one-third mark will apply in both CBT 1 and CBT 2. The Assistant Loco Pilot post is under Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an initial pay of INR 19,900 per month.

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