28,887 Jobs in 8 Railway Recruitments: Biggest ALP Exam for 11,127 Posts from 3 to 5 November, Over 1 Lakh Candidates Under Ajmer Board
Eight railway recruitments announced this year will fill a total of 28,887 posts. The biggest exam is for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts, with the first stage (CBT 1) from 3 to 5 November 2026. Over one lakh candidates under the Ajmer Railway Recruitment Board will take the exam at 22 centres in eight Rajasthan cities. Exam dates for the other four recruitments have not been released yet.
ALP Exam at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), CEN 01/2026 |
| Total posts | 11,127 |
| CBT 1 dates | 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 |
| Applicants nationwide | About 8.41 lakh |
| Notification | 14 May 2026 |
| CBT 2 date | To be announced |
Ajmer Board and Rajasthan Numbers
- Over one lakh candidates under the Ajmer Railway Recruitment Board will appear.
- 22 exam centres have been set up in eight Rajasthan cities.
- The exam will run in three shifts daily, with about 33,000 candidates a day.
- Of the ALP posts in Ajmer board's area, 600 are for North Western Railway and 118 for West Central Railway.
Four Recruitments Still Await Exams
| Recruitment | Posts | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Paramedical | 590 | Exam said to be in November, schedule not released |
| NTPC (graduate level) | 3,548 | Date not released |
| 12th level | 1,688 | Date not released |
| Station Master | 1,265 | Date not released |
Reports say the whole process may run into next year.
Key Points for Candidates
- Check the centre, date and shift carefully in your admit card and city intimation.
- Carry the original ID proof used in your application.
- Reach the centre before the reporting time on your admit card.
- Check the route and traffic in advance, especially in another city.
- Avoid rumours and fake paper-leak claims; rely only on official notices.
What Comes Next
CBT 1 is the screening test. CBT 2 and later stages will follow, with dates to be announced by the RRB. Keep checking your regional RRB website for results and further notices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the ALP exam?
CBT 1 will be held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026.
How many posts are there?
11,127 ALP posts. Across eight recruitments there are 28,887 posts.
How many centres are in Rajasthan?
22 centres in eight cities.
When are the other exams?
Dates for paramedical, NTPC, 12th-level and station master exams are not yet released.
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