The Railway Recruitment Board has released the exam dates for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates who applied for the ALP posts under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 01/2025 will have their Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted across multiple days in February 2026. The schedule, issued as part of the RRB annual exam calendar, provides aspirants with clear timelines to plan their preparation and travel logistics.
RRB ALP 2026 Exam Schedule and Key Dates
The RRB ALP CBT examination will be held in multiple shifts on each day. The dates scheduled for the examination are:
- 16 February 2026
- 17 February 2026
- 18 February 2026
A large number of candidates are expected to appear for the recruitment, which is open for approximately 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies. The exam will test candidates on Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness. Candidates should watch for the release of their admit cards, which are typically issued about 4 days before the exam date and include centre details, timings and instructions.
RRB ALP 2026 Next Steps for Candidates
Following the exam, RRB will publish the answer keys and then the results once evaluations are completed. Qualified candidates will advance to subsequent stages of the selection process as defined by the recruitment rules. Applicants should regularly check notifications from regional RRBs and official recruitment portals for updates on admit cards, exam centres, and further instructions.
