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.

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