RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
10th + ITI route (most common)
- Age
- 18-30 years (as on the cutoff date in the notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (+13 OBC / +15 SC-ST PwBD), ex-servicemen and other categories as per RRB rules.
- Education
- Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognised board, PLUS ITI certificate in a notified trade — Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, Mechanic (Diesel), Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Tractor Mechanic, Heat Engine, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic Radio & TV, Instrument Mechanic, Mill Wright Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, Foundry Man, Forger & Heat Treater, etc. (full notified list in the notification).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
Diploma in Engineering route
- Age
- 18-30 years. Same relaxations as above.
- Education
- Matriculation PLUS Diploma in Engineering — Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile (or a combination of these streams) from a recognised institution. Candidates with engineering diploma do NOT need a separate ITI certificate.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
Degree in Engineering route
- Age
- 18-30 years. Same relaxations.
- Education
- Matriculation PLUS Bachelor's degree in Engineering — Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile (or combinations). Engineering degree holders are eligible without a separate ITI.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
Medical standard — A-1 (strictest in Railways)
- Age
- Applies to all routes.
- Education
- Applies to all routes.
- Nationality
- Applies to all routes.
- Attempts
- Distance vision: 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye WITHOUT glasses (correctable to 6/6 + 6/6 with glasses, but only up to ±2D power). Near vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Perfect binocular vision, full field of vision, NO colour blindness (Ishihara + lantern tests), NO night blindness. Normal hearing (no hearing aid). General fitness for shift duty and outdoor running staff role. Failing A-1 at any check leads to disqualification even after clearing all written stages.
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)?
Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognised board, PLUS ITI certificate in a notified trade — Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, Mechanic (Diesel), Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Tractor Mechanic, Heat Engine, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic Radio & TV, Instrument Mechanic, Mill Wright Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, Foundry Man, Forger & Heat Treater, etc. (full notified list in the notification). That is for 10th + ITI route (most common); the other 3 posts under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)?
18-30 years (as on the cutoff date in the notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (+13 OBC / +15 SC-ST PwBD), ex-servicemen and other categories as per RRB rules.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)?
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)?
Distance vision: 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye WITHOUT glasses (correctable to 6/6 + 6/6 with glasses, but only up to ±2D power). Near vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Perfect binocular vision, full field of vision, NO colour blindness (Ishihara + lantern tests), NO night blindness. Normal hearing (no hearing aid). General fitness for shift duty and outdoor running staff role. Failing A-1 at any check leads to disqualification even after clearing all written stages.
Where should I confirm my RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) eligibility?
Always check against the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
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