The Railway Recruitment Board is likely to issue the RRB ALP Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 on 03 February 2026. Candidates appearing for the Assistant Loco Pilot examination will be able to check their allotted exam city through the official regional RRB portals. The city slip is an important pre-exam document that helps candidates plan travel and reporting arrangements ahead of the CBT 1 test dates.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Dates and Key Paper Pattern
RRB has scheduled the Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 examination on multiple days in February. Candidates must note the official exam timeline. The exam will be conducted on:
- 13 February 2026
- 16 February 2026
- 17 February 2026
- 18 February 2026
The CBT 1 paper will be held for 60 minutes and will include:
- 75 questions
- 75 total marks
There will be negative marking, and 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
Minimum Qualifying Marks for RRB ALP CBT 1
RRB has prescribed category-wise minimum qualifying percentages for eligibility. Candidates must meet the required cutoff to move forward in the recruitment process.The minimum pass percentage is:
- UR & EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
These qualifying criteria also apply to Ex-Servicemen candidates as per their respective community category. CBT 1 will serve only as a screening test, and shortlisting for CBT 2 will be based on normalised scores and merit within the same RRB zone.
How to Download RRB ALP Exam City Slip 2026?
Candidates will be able to access the city intimation slip only through the official regional RRB websites. The slip will display the exam city details in advance of the admit card release. To download the exam city slip, candidates should follow these steps carefully.
- Visit the official website of the respective regional RRB
- Click on the link for RRB ALP Exam City Slip 2026 on the homepage
- Enter login credentials such as registration number and password/date of birth
- Submit the details to view the allotted exam city
- Download the city intimation slip for reference
- Keep a printed copy for future use
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts across Indian Railways.The registration process was conducted earlier from 12 April 2025 to 11 May 2025. Candidates are advised to regularly visit official regional RRB portals for further updates on admit cards and exam instructions.
