Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (CBT-1), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Railway Recruitment Board has released the detailed notification for CEN 01/2026 on 14th May 2026, announcing 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across all railway zones. Online applications are now closed as of 14th June 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the application status on August 22, 2026 for 8,40,944 candidates who applied for 11,127 ALP posts. Candidates can check if their applications were provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected at rrbapply.gov.in.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Based on the recruitment timeline, the first stage Computer Based Test is expected to be held in August 2026. Exam city intimation slips are typically released 10 days before the exam, while admit cards are issued 4 days prior.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
A total of 8,40,944 candidates registered for the RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 recruitment for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards. Applications closed on June 14, 2026.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The CBT 2 examination for RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 was conducted on 28th July 2026 in two shifts. Candidates are now awaiting the CBT 2 result which is expected soon.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The CBT 1 exam will now have 75 questions covering only Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Science. Total marks and exam duration remain unchanged at 75 marks and 60 minutes.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards announced that the Stage 2 Computer-Based Test will be held on July 28, 2026. Exam city details available from July 18, and admit cards expected on July 24, 2026.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released CEN 01/2026 notification on 14th May 2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across all 21 RRBs. Online applications open from 15th May to 14th June 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
The application correction window for CEN 01/2026 has started on 17th June 2026 and will remain open until 26th June 2026. Candidates can edit their submitted applications through the official portal.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
The correction window for RRB ALP 2026 applications remained open from June 17-26, 2026. Fee payment facility was extended until June 16, 2026 after the main application deadline.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
For CEN 01/2026, the CBT-1 will now consist of only three subjects—Mathematics, Mental Ability, and General Science—with 75 questions total. CBT-1 marks will be used only for shortlisting and not for final merit ranking.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The RRB ALP application form correction facility ended on June 26, 2026. Candidates can now check their application status on the rrbapply.gov.in portal before the exam city intimation is released.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board declared the CBT 1 result on 12th June 2026 for CEN 01/2025 recruitment. Approximately 1,58,705 candidates have been shortlisted for CBT 2 out of over 10 lakh who appeared. Score cards were available till 27th June 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The provisional answer key for CBT 1 (CEN 01/2025) was released on 20th March 2026 via rrb.digialm.com. The objection window closed on 26th March 2026 at 5 PM.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board has indicated that CBT-2 for CEN 01/2025 qualified candidates will be conducted after 12th July 2026. Admit cards will be released 4 days before the exam date.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Board announced the official notification on May 14, 2026, inviting applications for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts across all railway zones. The application window opened on May 15 and closed on June 14, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application portal closed with 840,944 total applications received across all RRBs. The board is currently scrutinizing applications before releasing exam city intimation slips and admit cards.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CBT-1 results for CEN 01/2025 were announced on 12th June 2026. Out of over 10 lakh candidates who appeared, approximately 1,60,014 have been shortlisted for CBT-2, which is expected after 12th July 2026.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the detailed notification on May 14, 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Applications were accepted from May 15 to June 14, 2026 through rrbapply.gov.in.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB ALP Answer Key on March 20, 2026, allowing candidates to verify answers and calculate expected scores for the CBT-1 examination.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards are anticipated to release the official notification for Assistant Loco Pilot positions in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites for updates on application dates and eligibility criteria.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board has clarified the examination pattern for the upcoming ALP CBT-1, confirming 75 questions across Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science, and General Awareness sections. The exam will be conducted in multiple sessions based on applications received.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
RRB has issued an advisory for candidates from previous recruitment cycles to verify and update their registered email IDs and mobile numbers. This ensures timely receipt of notifications regarding CBT-2 and document verification schedules.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
To address candidate queries, Railway Recruitment Boards have published a comprehensive FAQ covering eligibility criteria, age relaxation norms, application fee structure, and exam center allocation process for the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳CEN 01/2026 CBT 1 Exam (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Expected late 2026 or early 2027; exact dates to be announced
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CEN 01/2025 CBAT (tentative)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Computer-Based Aptitude Test for candidates clearing CBT-2
Archived 23 Jul 2026
CBT 1 Result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Expected 6-8 weeks after exam; shortlisting for CBT 2 at 15 times vacancies per RRB
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CEN 01/2026 CBT-1 exam (tentative)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Expected in the second half of 2026; exact dates to be announced
Archived 23 Jul 2026
CEN 01/2026 Admit Card release (tentative)
Thu, 29 Oct, 2026Typically released 4 days before CBT-1 exam date
Archived 23 Jul 2026
CBT-1 result declaration expected
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026Results published zone-wise on respective RRB websites with CBT-2 eligibility status
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBT 1 Answer Key (expected)
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Typically released 7-10 days after exam completion
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBT-1 result announcement (expected)
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Qualifying candidates shortlisted for CBT-2
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT 1 Exam (expected)
Fri, 25 Sept, 2026Expected in last week of September 2026; official dates to be announced by RRB
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBT 1 Admit Card (expected)
Mon, 21 Sept, 2026Admit cards typically released 4-5 days before exam
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CBT 1 Exam City Slip (expected)
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Exam city intimation typically released 10-15 days before exam
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CEN 01/2025 CBT 2 Result (expected)
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Result expected in September 2026 based on typical timelines
Archived 26 Aug 2026
CBT-1 answer key and response sheet release
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Candidates can raise objections with prescribed fees during specified window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
RRB ALP CBT-2 result expected (CEN 01/2025)
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Results for Stage 2 examination expected within 6-8 weeks
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 examination concludes
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Final session of CBT-1; exam typically spans 2-3 weeks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
RRB ALP CBT-1 exam expected (CEN 01/2026)
Sun, 30 Aug, 2026CBT-1 for the new 11,127 vacancy cycle expected in late August 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
RRB ALP CBT-1 admit card expected (CEN 01/2026)
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Admit cards typically released 4 days before CBT-1 examination
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 20268,40,944 applications processed; candidates can check accepted/rejected status
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam dates (tentative)
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026Computer Based Test Stage 1 - exact dates to be announced officially
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 examination begins (multiple sessions)
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Computer-based test conducted across multiple dates and shifts depending on applications
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CBT-1 admit card release (expected)
Sun, 16 Aug, 2026Download from respective RRB zonal websites 4 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CBT-1 admit card release expected
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026E-admit cards typically available 4 days before exam commencement
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Exam city intimation slip release (expected)
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026Released approximately 10 days before CBT-1
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳RRB ALP CBT-2 examination date (CEN 01/2025)
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Stage 2 Computer-Based Test scheduled for July 28, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
CEN 01/2026 Application correction window closes
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Application modification period: 17th-26th June 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
RRB ALP CBT-2 admit card release expected (CEN 01/2025)
Fri, 24 Jul, 2026E-call letters expected to be released on July 24, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CEN 01/2025 CBT-2 exam (expected)
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026Expected after 12th July 2026 for 1.6 lakh shortlisted candidates
Archived 23 Jul 2026
RRB ALP CBT-2 exam city details available (CEN 01/2025)
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026Candidates can check exam city allocation from July 18, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
CEN 01/2026 Fee payment deadline
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Fee payment facility remains open until 16th June 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Final opportunity to modify application details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CEN 01/2026 Application window closes
Tue, 14 Jul, 2026Last date to apply online is 14th June 2026 at 11:59 PM via rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Application deadline (tentative)
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Expected last date for submission of applications with late fee window possibly extending further
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window closed
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026Form correction facility ended on June 26, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date to apply online
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Application window closed on June 14, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit applications at 23:59 hrs
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CEN 01/2026 Application window closed
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Online applications opened 15 May 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application portal expected to open
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Anticipated start date for online applications based on typical recruitment cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opened
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online registration began at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window opened
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online applications started at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Notification released (CEN 01/2026)
Thu, 14 May, 2026Official notification published on RRB websites
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification released (CEN 01/2026)
Thu, 14 May, 2026Official notification for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies
Archived 27 Aug 2026
CEN 01/2026 Notification released
Thu, 14 May, 202611,127 ALP vacancies under CEN 01/2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
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