RRB ALP Admit Card 01/2026 Out: Download Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 E-Call Letter
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have activated the link for the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 for the first stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) of CEN No. 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot). The CBT 1 will be held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026, and candidates can download their e-call letter from the official RRB login page using their registration details.
As per the RRB notice, e-call letters are released about 4 days before each exam date, so candidates with a later exam date may get their admit card a day or two after others. In this article, we cover the RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card download link, date-wise release schedule, steps to download, Aadhaar rules, exam pattern and documents to carry. If you have not yet checked your exam city, read our RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026 article. You can also check the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026.
Quick summary:
➤ Board: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
➤ Recruitment: CEN No. 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot)
➤ Exam: CBT 1
➤ CBT 1 dates: 3, 4 and 5 November 2026
➤ Admit card: About 4 days before each exam date
➤ Admit card status: Link active
➤ Login: Registration number and date of birth*
➤ Helpdesk: 7996342666 (Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM)
RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 Overview
The RRB ALP admit card 2026 is the e-call letter that candidates must carry to the CBT 1 exam centre. The key details are given below.
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advertisement | CEN No. 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127* |
| Exam | CBT 1 |
| CBT 1 Dates | 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | Released from 23 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | About 4 days before the exam date |
| Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card Release Date
The RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card release date depends on your exam date. Based on the 4-day rule in the official notice, the expected schedule is shown below.
| CBT 1 Exam Date | Admit Card Expected From* |
|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 (Tuesday) | 30 October 2026 (Friday) |
| 4 November 2026 (Wednesday) | 31 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| 5 November 2026 (Thursday) | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
*These dates are calculated by BongJobs from the "4 days before the exam" rule in the RRB notice, which RRB has called tentative. If your admit card does not open, check your exam date on the city intimation slip and try again on the right day.
How to Download RRB ALP Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to download the RRB ALP CBT 1 e-call letter:
- Open the official RRB ALP admit card login page from the Important Links table below, or visit the website of your RRB.
- Click on the CEN 01/2026 (ALP) e-call letter link.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth*, and fill in the captcha.
- Submit the details to open your admit card.
- Check your name, photo, exam date, shift, reporting time and centre address.
- Download the e-call letter and take a clear colour printout.
Details Printed on RRB ALP Admit Card
After downloading, check these details on your admit card*:
- Candidate name, registration number and roll number
- Photograph and signature
- Exam name and CEN number
- Exam date, shift, reporting time and gate closing time
- Full address of the exam centre
- Exam day instructions
If you find any mistake, contact the RRB helpdesk at 7996342666 before the exam day.
RRB ALP 2026 Aadhaar and Exam Day Rules
The official RRB notice gives these instructions for entry into the exam centre:
- Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be done before entry into the exam hall.
- Carry your original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar.
- If you have not verified your Aadhaar yet, log in at rrbapply.gov.in and do it before the exam.
- Keep your Aadhaar unlocked in the UIDAI system, even if you verified it while applying.
- Your Aadhaar should have the correct name, date of birth as per the Class 10 certificate, a recent photo, updated biometrics, address and father's name.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printout of the RRB ALP e-call letter.
- Original Aadhaar card or e-verified Aadhaar printout.
- One more original photo ID and recent passport-size photographs, as instructed on the e-call letter*.
- SC/ST candidates travelling free: the Travel Authority downloaded with the city slip.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The RRB ALP CBT 1 exam pattern is a 60-minute objective test of 75 questions. The subject-wise break-up is given below.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20* | 20* |
| Mental Ability / Reasoning | 25* | 25* |
| General Science | 20* | 20* |
| General Awareness | 10* | 10* |
| Total | 75* | 75* |
- Duration: 60 minutes*.
- Negative marking: one-third of the marks for each wrong answer*.
- CBT 1 is a screening test; candidates are shortlisted from it for CBT 2*.
The minimum qualifying percentage in CBT 1 for each category is shown below.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40%* |
| EWS | 40%* |
| OBC (NCL) | 30%* |
| SC | 30%* |
| ST | 25%* |
*The exam pattern and qualifying marks are taken from third-party reports, as the CEN 01/2026 notification was not available to us. Check the official notification before relying on them.
RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 FAQs
Q1. When will the RRB ALP admit card 2026 be released?
RRB releases the e-call letter about 4 days before each exam date. The link is now active for candidates whose admit card is due.
Q2. What is the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam date 2026?
The CBT 1 is scheduled on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026.
Q3. Is Aadhaar compulsory for the RRB ALP exam?
Yes. Aadhaar-based biometric verification is done at the centre, so bring the original Aadhaar or an e-verified printout.
Q4. Is the city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip only shows the exam city and date. Only the e-call letter is valid for entry.
Q5. Where can I get help for admit card problems?
Call the RRB helpdesk at 7996342666, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card Login | Download Admit Card |
| RRB Notice on City Slip and E-Call Letter | Download PDF |
| Aadhaar Verification | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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