What is the opening date of online application?

The opening date of online application is 15-05-2026.

What is the closing date of online application?

The closing date of online application is 14-06-2026 (23.59 hrs.).

What is the last date for application fee payment for the submitted application?

Last date for application fee payment for the submitted applications is 16-06-2026 (23.59 hrs.).

What are the dates for Modification of application?

Modification window will be open only after closing date for fee payment for the submitted applications. Modification window will be active from 17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 (23.59 hrs.). If a candidate wishes to modify, change or correct any details they may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs.250/- (non-refundable) for each occasion. However, details filled in 'Create an Account' form (including mobile number and Email ID) and Chosen RRB cannot be changed.

Are PwBD candidates eligible to apply?

PwBD candidates are not eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot under CEN 01/2026.

What is the eligible age to apply?

18 to 30 years. Please refer Para 5.0, 5.1 & 5.2 of the detailed CEN — and see the Age Relaxation table & Date-of-Birth grid below for the full breakdown.

What is the Crucial date for reckoning age?

The crucial date for reckoning age is 01-07-2026.

What is the prescribed educational qualification?

Please see Annexure-A of the detailed CEN. Summary: Matriculation + ITI (in any of 15 prescribed trades) OR Matriculation + Course-Completed Act Apprenticeship in those trades OR Matriculation + 3-yr Diploma in Mech/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engg. OR Degree in those engineering streams. See notification page for the full ITI trade list.

My final results are expected after closing date of online application. Can I apply?

No. Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational qualifications are not eligible to apply. Candidates should possess prescribed educational qualifications on or before the closing date of CEN.

What are the standards of Medical fitness for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot?

Please refer Para 3.0 and Annexure-A of the detailed CEN. ALP is Medical Standard A-1 — among the strictest in Indian Railways. Unaided 6/6 distant vision, Sn 0.6 near vision, normal colour vision, no refractive surgery, normal hearing, mental fitness, no chronic systemic illness. See the full medical requirements on the notification page.

What is the "Self-Screening Medical Declaration" and when do I have to submit the medical certificate?

Self-Screening Medical Declaration has been introduced at the application stage. Candidates must declare conformity with minimum prescribed physical and mental fitness standards related to speech, hearing, eyesight (including no LASIK surgery), mental fitness, pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension), and use of psychoactive substances. The online application includes built-in validation for self-screening to enable candidates to assess their eligibility/ineligibility to apply. Based on the submitted responses, a downloadable medical report is generated which must be submitted by the candidate on CBAT day, duly signed by General Physician and Eye Specialist. The Certificate shall be accepted only if issued by any Central/State Government Hospital or Medical College.

I have undergone LASIK surgery. Am I eligible to apply?

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible for posts that require Medical Standards A-1 (i.e., ALP). Please refer Para 3.0 Note (b) of the detailed CEN.

Can Mobile be used for filling application?

Some features of the application module will not work properly on mobile platform. So, it is advised to use Desktop/Laptop.

Can I apply and submit multiple applications to the same RRB or more than one RRB?

No. You should not apply and submit multiple applications to the same RRB or more than one RRB. Submission of multiple applications will result in the rejection of all applications and will lead to debarment from all future examinations of RRB and RRC.

What are the requirements to 'Create an account'?

Candidates should have their own active mobile number and a valid personal email ID.

I have created an account for CEN of 2025 issued before April 2025. Should I create another account to fill up online application for this CEN?

If a candidate has already created an account for CENs notified in 2024/2025, they should use the same account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN (i.e., CEN No 01/2026) as well.

What is the procedure to 'Create an account'?

If the candidate has not created an account yet, they must first do so before proceeding to fill up the application for this CEN. Click on the 'Apply' tab at the application link home page, then click on 'Create an Account'. Fill in the required details in the ONLINE 'Create an Account' form and create a PASSWORD. Password should be a combination of capital letters, small letters, special characters and numbers. A confirmation SMS and Email will be received after successful creation of the account.

Can I edit the 'Create an Account' details after the account is created?

Details filled in the 'Create an Account' form cannot be modified at any stage once the account is created.

What document should I produce if I have already changed my name?

Applicants must possess a Gazette Notification or any other legal document as applicable for name changes and should be submitted at the time of CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT & DV. Date of such change or application for change should be prior to the date of submission of online application. Applicants should also fill the original name and the changed name during 'Create an account'. In such cases, both the names will be reflected in the application.

Why is Aadhaar validation required?

Aadhaar validation is required for smoother processing at different stages of recruitment for the candidates themselves. Further, to ensure genuineness of candidature and to curb impersonation during the exam. RRBs will not share Aadhaar details with any third party or use them for any purpose other than the objectives of this CEN.

What is the procedure to login?

Go to the application link 'Home' page. Under the 'Apply' tab, select 'Already have an account' from the dropdown menu. Sign in to your account by entering registered mobile number or email ID, followed by Password, Captcha and then login.

What should I do if I forget my password to sign into My Account?

Click on the "Forgot Password" option at "Sign into Your Account" of the login page. Enter either Aadhaar number or registered email/mobile number and date of birth. The revised password will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID only. Candidates have to login with the revised password sent on their registered email.

Can I reset/change my password of my account, and can I change my 'Chosen RRB'?

Yes, the password can be reset/changed using the "Change Password" option available on the upper right-hand side of the "Online Application page" after login. No, you cannot change the 'Chosen RRB' after submission of application.

What is the next procedure after login?

There are five broad sections: Personal Details, Other Details, Educational Qualification, Upload Profile Documents, Preview and Preference & Submit. Begin by entering all details, starting with Personal Details. After entering personal details, save and proceed to the next section and continue in this manner until you reach the last section i.e., Preview and Preference & Submit, where a candidate can finally submit the online application for payment. After completion of fee payment process, the applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment through email & SMS from RRB. After that, a candidate can take a printout of the submitted application containing the registration number.

Note: Candidates who have already applied to RRB notifications of 2025 are advised to check data fetched from their previous saved data while applying for this CEN at respective pages of Personal Details, Other details, Educational Qualification and Upload Profile documents (Photo & Signature) of Application Module for correctness and then proceed further for submission of application for payment. Details filled in the 'Create an Account' form (including chosen RRB) cannot be modified.

Can I edit my application details after submission of online application before making payment?

No, candidates cannot edit details after submission of application. Candidates are advised to re-check the details filled by them in application preview at the Preference and Preview & Submit page for correctness and further submit the application if all the information is correct since no change is permitted after submission of application for payment. If any information is found incorrect at application preview, they can click on 'Edit' button and rectify the incorrect information at the respective page of the application module, then again preview the application for correctness and submit. After submission, pay the requisite examination fee and complete the payment process. If a candidate wishes to modify, change or correct any details (except details filled in the 'Create an Account' form), they may do so by paying a modification fee of Rs.250/- (non-refundable) for each occasion during the modification window from 17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 (23:59 hours).

My Date of Birth in Matriculation certificate is different from Aadhaar or other ID. Which Date of Birth do I have to enter in the application?

Before submitting the application, Date of Birth in Aadhaar or other IDs needs to be corrected. However, only Date of Birth as per Matriculation certificate is to be entered in the application.

Can I edit my details during the application process?

Yes, any details in the application other than the details entered during the 'create an account' step can be edited till the application is submitted and registration number is generated.

I have wrongly mentioned my community/caste in the application. Can I modify my community/caste after submission of application?

Yes, editing of details is allowed during the Modification window period only by paying the prescribed fee. However, after the modification window period is closed, editing of details is not allowed. You must submit Community and caste as per the online application during the Document Verification process, failing which your candidature will be considered under 'Unreserved' category only, subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.

Who all are eligible for Fee Relaxation?

SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates are eligible for fee relaxation. Please refer Para 7.0 (S. No. 2) of CEN — also see the Fee table below.

What is EBC?

EBC is 'Economically Backward Class'. Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates are those whose annual family income is less than Rs. 50,000. Candidates should not confuse Economically Backward Class (EBC) with Other Backward Class (OBC) or Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

What are the benefits given to EBC candidates? Are EBCs eligible for reservation benefits?

EBC candidates are given 'Fee concession' only but they are not eligible for reservation benefits.

What will happen if a candidate fails to produce EBC Certificate?

If a candidate availed fee concession as EBC, he/she should have a valid Income Certificate (as per Annexure IV of the CEN) or BPL Card or any other certificate issued by Central Government under the recognized poverty alleviation programme or IZZAT MST issued by Railways before submission of online application, and will require to submit it at the time of Document Verification, failing which his/her candidature will be rejected. Refer Para 7.3 of detailed CEN for complete information.

How can I pay the fees?

The fees can be paid only ONLINE through Net banking or Credit card or Debit Card or UPI services. Processing charges as applicable are chargeable from the candidate in addition to the fees. Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment as well as the closing date and time for online payment against this CEN, while making payment. Avoid unauthorized websites.

How do I know that my application is finally submitted & can I take a printout?

Provisional acceptance of the submitted ONLINE application will happen only after successful payment at RRB end. The applicant will receive a confirmation through email & SMS, after which candidates can take a printout of the application.

Who all are eligible for "Refund of examination fee"?

Candidates who attend CBT-1 are eligible for "Refund of examination fee" (duly deducting bank charges).

What is the 'Refund policy' of RRBs?

Refund policy: By proceeding with payment, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the payment made is non-refundable and applicants cannot raise Chargeback under any circumstances. (Examination-fee refund as per Q.54 / Q.68 is a separate scheme tied to CBT-1 attendance.)

Who all are eligible for 'Refund of Fee'?

Candidates who attend CBT-1 are eligible for 'Refund of Fee' (duly deducting bank charges) as per para 7.0 of the detailed CEN. There will be no refund of examination fee for erroneous, incomplete or rejected applications. Note: Modification fee is non-refundable.

How to get refund of fee if a bank account linked with Aadhaar is not available?

If a candidate does not have an Aadhaar-linked bank account, they may provide a family member's Aadhaar-seeded bank account for refund of fee. (Refer Para 7.4.)

Who is eligible for 'Free Travel Authority' (free Railway Pass)?

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe who have given consent for availing free travel facility only can avail 'Free Travel Authority' (free Railway Pass). Please refer Para 17.0 (e) of CEN.

How do I avail 'Free Travel Authority' (free Railway Pass)?

This facility is available only to SC/ST candidates. At the community section of the Personal Details page, they can avail the same by choosing 'Yes' from the dropdown under 'Do you wish to avail free rail travel pass for the exam' and fill up 'Nearest Railway Station'. Only candidates who wish to avail the free rail travel pass will be asked to upload their Caste Certificate.

How will I receive the Free travel facility?

In case of eligible SC/ST candidates (who have given consent for availing free travel facility), their e-call letter itself will contain the free travel authority (sleeper class railway pass). They will be allowed to book train reservation by submitting a self-attested photocopy of the e-call letter and SC/ST certificate at the ticket booking counter. SC/ST candidates should carry their original community certificate and an original proof of identity for undertaking the journey, failing which they will be treated as travelling without ticket and will be charged accordingly.

Who is included under Minorities?

Minorities include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis) which were given minority status by the State/UT where the candidate belongs, subject to revision/deletion/inclusion if any received till the last date of submission of online application.

What benefits are given to Minorities candidates? What will happen if a candidate fails to produce an affidavit for minority community declaration during document verification?

Minority candidates are given 'Fee concession' only and are not eligible for reservation benefits. Minority candidates claiming waiver of examination fee will be required to submit an affidavit for minority community declaration (as per Annexure V of the CEN) on non-judicial stamp paper mentioning their minority community at the time of Document Verification, failing which their candidature will be rejected.

What is the crucial date to claim SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS status?

Community/category status for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS as on the closing date of submission of applications against this CEN shall only be considered for reservation and related benefits as per eligibility. Any change in this status thereafter shall not be considered. Please refer Para 8.0 to 8.8 (Vertical Reservation) of the detailed CEN. Candidates seeking reservation must ensure that they possess the caste/community certificate as on the closing date for submission of application of this CEN. During DV, such candidates should produce their original caste/community certificate (in prescribed format) valid as on the closing date.

If candidates have their community certificate in the State format, are they eligible to apply?

Refer Para 8.4 of the detailed CEN for complete information.

What is the criterion for availing reservation under EWS?

Refer Para 8.9 of the detailed CEN — also see the EWS criteria card below for the family-income + asset thresholds.

I am currently serving in the Armed Forces. Can I apply as an Ex-Serviceman?

Refer Para 10.2 & 10.3 of the detailed CEN. (Serving personnel due for release within one year of the closing date may apply and avail ExSM concessions, subject to submission of Annexure VII-A "Employment Certificate with probable date of discharge" and Annexure VII-B self-declaration at the time of DV.)

I have already secured Civil employment as an Ex-Serviceman. Am I eligible for Ex-Serviceman benefits against this CEN?

Refer Para 10.4 of the detailed CEN. (Such candidates get only age relaxation; they cannot be considered against ExSM-reserved vacancies.)

Who should produce NOC at the time of Document Verification?

Candidate serving (including those undergoing induction training/probation) in any Central/State Government Department including Railways or Public Sector Undertaking should produce an NOC from the current employer on the date of DV, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

After submission of application, I have joined a Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertaking. Do I have to produce NOC at the time of DV?

Yes. Even if you have joined service in any of the Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings after submission of application, you are required to produce NOC at the time of DV, failing which your candidature will be cancelled.

Is there reservation for CCAA?

No. CCAA (Course Completed Act Apprentices) candidates are eligible only for age relaxation. Refer Para 5.1 of detailed CEN.

In the application, only matriculation is visible at the educational qualification page. How do I add my other qualifications?

Click on the 'Add' button, fill in the Qualification details and click on 'Add' button again.

What all documents are to be uploaded in total?

Documents to be uploaded are as follows:

1. Caste certificate (for SC/ST candidates availing free travel pass)
2. Signature (as per spec at reference table)
3. In case of Live Photo mismatch — Annexure-IX (after confirming suitable declarations) from online application, duly signed by a Class-I Gazetted Officer as valid proof of identity.

Which type of signature should be uploaded?

Refer Para 13.5.1 for complete information — or see the signature specification table below.

I have done ITI/NTC and NAC. Can I add both Qualifications?

Yes. Click on "Add" button, fill in the qualification details and click on "Add" button again.

I have done ITI/NTC and Diploma. Can I add both Qualifications?

Yes. Click on "Add" button, fill in the qualification details and click on "Add" button again.

I have done ITI/NTC and Degree. Can I add both Qualifications?

Yes. Click on "Add" button, fill in the qualification details and click on "Add" button again.

I have done NAC and Diploma. Can I add both Qualifications?

Yes. Click on "Add" button, fill in the qualification details and click on "Add" button again.

I have done NAC and Degree. Can I add both Qualifications?

Yes. Click on "Add" button, fill in the qualification details and click on "Add" button again.

I have done Diploma and Degree. Can I add both Qualifications?

Yes. Click on "Add" button, fill in the qualification details and click on "Add" button again.

I have Graduate Apprenticeship. Can I apply?

Only Course Completed Act Apprenticeship is accepted — not Graduate Apprenticeship.

My application is accepted and my E-call letter is generated. Does this imply that I am accepted at all stages of the recruitment process?

Admission to all stages of the recruitment process shall be provisional, subject to the candidate satisfying all the prescribed eligibility conditions. The mere issuance of an E-call letter does NOT imply that the candidature has been accepted for subsequent stages. At the time of examination, the appropriateness, authenticity and genuineness of Photograph & Signature will be verified along with other required credentials before allowing entry. Credentials will be verified along with authenticity of submitted information at subsequent stages i.e., PET/Medical Examination/Document Verification.

What is the syllabus for CBT?

Please refer Para 12.1 & 12.2 of detailed CEN for CBT syllabus — or see CBT pattern + syllabus reference below.

What are the stages of the recruitment process and how do I know the schedules?

The recruitment process has 5 stages: First Stage CBT (CBT-1) → Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME). Information on examination schedule and venue will be given to eligible candidates in due course through RRB websites, SMS and Email. Request for postponement of any of the stages of exam or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.

For ITI/NTC candidates, what is the examination trade for Part B of CBT-2?

For candidates with ITI/NTC qualification, the examination trade for Part B of CBT-2 is their respective trade.

For CCAA candidates, what is the examination trade for Part B of CBT-2?

For candidates with CCAA qualification, the examination trade for Part B of CBT-2 is their respective trade.

For Diploma/Degree candidates, what is the examination trade for Part B of CBT-2?

Refer Para 12.2 of detailed CEN — see Part-B Trade Grouping table below for the qualification-to-trade mapping.

Will there be Negative Marking?

Yes, there shall be negative marking @ 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in CBT.

Where should I choose my Choice of Language for my examination?

Questions for CBTs will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages (viz., Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). Candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one amongst those listed in the ONLINE application form. CBT questions will be displayed in the language opted and in English (parallel). No change shall be allowed in the language option once selected at the application stage. CBAT will be in English & Hindi only.

What is the use of the application Registration Number?

Candidates are advised to note and remember their Registration Number of the submitted application till the completion of the recruitment process. Registration Number will be used for further stages of recruitment process and correspondence with RRBs.

What are the likely reasons for rejection of applications?

Please refer Para 16.0 of the detailed CEN. Main grounds:

• Multiple applications to different RRBs or same RRB — all applications rejected and debarment from all future RRB/RRC exams
• Non-compliance with live-photo capture instructions (Para 13.4)
• Non-compliance with signature-upload specifications (Para 13.5.1)
• Candidate's name figuring in the debarred list of any RRB/RRC
• Any other irregularity discovered during application scrutiny, before/after e-call letter issuance, or during DV

Whom should I contact in case of queries related to submission of application?

Helpline for candidates — for any queries related to submission of application for the CEN:
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