RRB ALP Exam Date [CBT-1] for CEN 01/2026 Scheduled on November, Check Assistant Loco Pilot Admit Card & City Slip Date

RRB ALP Exam Date CEN 01/2026: The wait is finally over for lakhs of Assistant Loco Pilot aspirants. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Date 2026 for CEN 01/2026. As per the notice issued on 21st September 2026, the first stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) will be held from 3rd November 2026 to 5th November 2026 across the country. The exam is being conducted to fill 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies in Indian Railways.

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Candidates who applied between 15th May and 14th June 2026 now have about six weeks left to finalise their preparation. In this article, BongJobs brings you every important detail about the RRB ALP exam schedule, city intimation slip, admit card release date, Aadhaar verification rules, exam pattern, and last-minute preparation tips.

RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Date CEN 01/2026: Highlights

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RRB ALP Exam Date CEN 01/2026 Official Notice

The Chairpersons of the Railway Recruitment Boards have released a tentative schedule for the CBT-1 of Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment. The official exam schedule is given below:

Since the exam is spread over three days, each candidate will be allotted one date and shift. The exact date, shift, and exam city of each candidate will be revealed through the Exam City & Date Intimation Slip.

[Download RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Date Notice PDF]

RRB ALP City Intimation Slip & Admit Card 2026: Expected Dates

RRB has confirmed that the exam city link will go live 10 days before the exam, and the E-Call Letter (admit card) will be available 4 days before the exam date. Based on this, the expected release dates are:

Note: These are calculated dates based on the official notice. Candidates should keep checking their regional RRB website for the exact release.

Travel Authority for SC/ST Candidates: SC/ST candidates will be able to download their Free Travel Authority (railway pass) through the same link as the exam city intimation slip.

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How to Download RRB ALP Exam City Slip & Admit Card 2026

Follow these simple steps once the links are activated:

1. Visit the official website of your regional RRB (the one you selected while applying).
2. Click on the link “CEN 01/2026 – Assistant Loco Pilot – Exam City & Date Intimation / E-Call Letter”.
3. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (or password).
4. Fill in the captcha and click on Login.
5. Your exam city slip or admit card will appear on the screen.
6. Download it and take a clear printout for the exam day.

Aadhaar Rules for RRB ALP Exam 2026: Must Read

This time, RRB has placed special emphasis on Aadhaar verification. Ignoring these instructions may lead to trouble at the exam centre, so read them carefully:

• Biometric Authentication: Candidates will go through Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the exam centre before entering the exam hall.
• Carry Original Aadhaar: Bring your original Aadhaar card or a printout of your e-verified Aadhaar.
• Complete Aadhaar Verification Now: If you have not verified your Aadhaar yet, log in at www.rrbapply.gov.in with your credentials and complete it before the exam.
• Keep Aadhaar Unlocked: Even if you verified your Aadhaar during the application, ensure that your Aadhaar biometrics are unlocked in the UIDAI system before going to the exam centre.
• Update Aadhaar Details: Your Aadhaar should carry the correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address, and father’s name.

BongJobs Tip: If your Aadhaar photo is very old or your details do not match your Class 10 certificate, visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra as early as possible. Updates can take several days to reflect in the system.

RRB ALP Selection Process 2026

The recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot will be completed in the following stages:

1. CBT-1: 3rd to 5th November 2026 (qualifying/screening)
2. CBT-2: Part A (Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering) and Part B (Trade-related, qualifying)
3. CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test): Minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery required
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

The final merit is prepared with 70% weightage of CBT-2 Part A and 30% weightage of CBAT.

Last 45 Days Preparation Strategy for RRB ALP CBT-1

With the exam date now confirmed, here is how you can make the best use of the remaining time:

• Revise, don’t start new topics: Focus on topics you have already studied, especially Arithmetic, Number System, Percentage, Time & Work, and Profit & Loss.
• Give full-length mock tests: Attempt at least one mock test daily in a 60-minute timed setting to build speed and accuracy.
• Focus on General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science at Class 10 level carry good weightage and are highly scoring.
• Current Affairs: Revise current affairs of the last 6–8 months, especially sports, awards, government schemes, and railway news.
• Avoid guesswork: With 1/3 negative marking, attempt only those questions you are reasonably sure about.
• Analyse previous year papers: Solve RRB ALP 2018 and 2024 papers to understand the question level.

Documents to Carry on RRB ALP Exam Day

• Printed copy of the RRB ALP E-Call Letter (Admit Card)
• Original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar
• Additional original photo ID (as instructed in the admit card)
• Recent passport-size colour photographs (as mentioned in the admit card)
• SC/ST candidates: Travel Authority, if availing free travel

Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time to allow time for biometric verification and frisking

RRB ALP Exam Date 2026: Important Links

FAQs

Q1. What is the RRB ALP CBT-1 exam date 2026?
The RRB ALP CBT-1 for CEN 01/2026 will be conducted from 3rd November 2026 to 5th November 2026.

Q2. When will the RRB ALP city intimation slip 2026 be released?
The exam city and date intimation link will go live 10 days before the exam date, which means from around 24th October 2026.

Q3. When will the RRB ALP admit card 2026 be released?
The E-Call Letter will be available 4 days before each candidate’s exam date, starting around 30th October 2026.

Q4. Is Aadhaar compulsory for the RRB ALP exam?
Yes. Aadhaar-based biometric authentication will be done at the exam centre. Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar and keep their Aadhaar biometrics unlocked.

Q5. How many vacancies are there in RRB ALP CEN 01/2026?
A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies are to be filled through this recruitment.

Q6. Is there negative marking in RRB ALP CBT-1?
Yes, 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q7. Will SC/ST candidates get free travel for the RRB ALP exam?
Yes, SC/ST candidates can download their Travel Authority along with the exam city intimation slip.