RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Salary 2026
Assistant Loco Pilots are recruited at Pay Level 2 (basic ₹19,900) and, as running staff, additionally earn a distance-based running/mileage allowance that meaningfully boosts take-home. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay is around ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month depending on the city.
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco PilotPlus running/mileage allowance (distance-based) and night duty allowance | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹35,000–45,000 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Running/Mileage Allowance (running staff — distance based)
- Night Duty Allowance
- Medical / LTC benefits
Career growth & perks
- Railway job security with pension (NPS)
- Free / concessional railway travel passes & PTOs
- Medical facilities for self and family
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) 2026?
The in-hand salary for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) is around ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month depending on the city (which sets the HRA slab). Assistant Loco Pilots are recruited at Pay Level 2 (basic ₹19,900) and, as running staff, additionally earn a distance-based running/mileage allowance that meaningfully boosts take-home.
What is the pay scale / pay level for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)?
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) jobs?
On top of basic pay, RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), Running/Mileage Allowance (running staff — distance based) and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative and include typical allowances for a higher-HRA city; the upper range assumes meaningful running/mileage allowance, which varies by kilometres run. Confirm exact figures on the official RRB notification.
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