RRB ALP — older updates
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.
Older news (76)
Railway Recruitment Board released CBT-2 results and scorecards for the previous ALP cycle (CEN 01/2025) on October 1, 2026. Candidates shortlisted for CBAT can download scorecards until October 16. CBAT scheduled for October 30.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Oct 2026
Candidates will receive exam city and shift details approximately 10 days before the exam date, while the e-call letter (admit card) will be available for download about 4 days before the respective exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the CBT-1 exam schedule on 21st September 2026. The Computer Based Test Stage 1 will be conducted on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2026 across the country for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies under CEN 01/2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Oct 2026
RRB will release city intimation slips for CBT-1 from October 25, 2026 onwards, followed by admit cards around October 31, 2026—approximately 4 days before candidates' respective exam dates.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Oct 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards announced the tentative schedule for RRB ALP CBT-1 exam under CEN 01/2026 on September 21, 2026. The exam will be conducted from November 3 to 5, 2026. City intimation slips expected 10 days before exam, admit cards 4 days prior.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Oct 2026
RRB ALP CBT-1 exam expected in October 2026
19 Sept 2026Multiple sources indicate CBT-1 for CEN 01/2026 is tentatively scheduled for mid-to-late October 2026. Official exam date notification awaited from Railway Recruitment Board.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Sept 2026
The 2026 exam will have only 75 questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Science. General Awareness has been dropped from the new pattern.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Sept 2026
<cite index="13-4,13-8">More than 8 lakh candidates applied for the 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies, with 840,944 candidates completing the application process</cite>.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the CBT-1 result on June 12, 2026 for the previous cycle (CEN 01/2025, 9,970 posts). Around 158,705 candidates were shortlisted for CBT-2, which was conducted on July 28, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
RRB released application status on August 22-25, 2026 for candidates who applied. Out of 8,40,944 registered candidates, accepted candidates can now check their status at rrbapply.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board released the application status on 22nd August 2026, allowing candidates to check whether their application has been accepted or rejected through the official RRB website after the application window closed on 14th June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Oct 2026
RRB activated the application status checking facility on August 22, 2026, allowing candidates who applied for CEN 01/2026 to verify their application submission status through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Oct 2026
<cite index="12-12">Application status for the new 11,127 vacancies recruitment was released on August 22, 2026</cite>, allowing candidates to verify if their forms were accepted after the June 14 deadline.
Read full notice →Archived 28 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.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released application status for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts on August 22, 2026. Over 8.4 lakh candidates applied for the recruitment.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the application status for 840,944 candidates who applied for the 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies under CEN 01/2026. Candidates can check if their applications were accepted or rejected through official RRB websites.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the application status on August 22, 2026 for the 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies under CEN 01/2026. Candidates can check whether their applications were accepted through respective RRB websites.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released application status for CEN 01/2026 on 22 August 2026. A total of 840,944 candidates applied for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across all RRBs.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
The CBT 1 examination for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 is tentatively planned for August 2026. Official exam dates, shift timings, and reporting schedule will be announced through regional RRB websites.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
Officials have not announced the exam date for the current recruitment cycle. Based on typical timelines, the exam is expected in the second half of 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
Application window for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts closed on June 14, 2026. RRB is processing applications with exam date yet to be announced.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="38-3,38-6">The CBT-2 answer key for the 10,970 ALP posts recruitment was released on August 5, 2026 at rrb.digialm.com</cite>, allowing candidates who appeared on July 28 to verify their responses.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
The answer key for the CBT-2 exam held on July 28, 2026 has been published. Candidates can check their responses and raise objections through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the CBT-2 answer key on 5 August 2026 for the 2025 recruitment cycle (9,970 posts). Candidates can raise objections and await final results.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 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.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
The provisional answer key for the CBT 1 exam (held Feb 13-18, 2026) was released on March 20, 2026 at rrb.digialm.com. Candidates could download response sheets and challenge answers before the final key was published.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Sept 2026
Application window closed on June 14, 2026
26 Jul 2026<cite index="15-14">The application process for CEN 01/2026 started on May 15, 2026, and closed on June 14, 2026</cite>. Candidates can now prepare for the upcoming CBT-1 exam.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
<cite index="10-18">The detailed RRB ALP Notification 2026 (CEN 01/2026) was officially released on May 14, 2026</cite>, opening applications for Assistant Loco Pilot posts across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Sept 2026
<cite index="11-1,11-2">RRB released CBT-2 admit cards on July 24, 2026 for 158,705 CBT-1 qualified candidates</cite> appearing for the second stage exam on July 28, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
<cite index="18-1,18-5">The correction window for RRB ALP 2026 applications ran from June 17 to June 26, 2026</cite>, allowing candidates to edit their submitted forms.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the official notification for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2026 with 11,127 vacancies across 21 RRB zones. Applications were accepted from 15 May to 14 June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Sept 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board announced CBT 2 exam date for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2025 cycle. Candidates who qualified CBT 1 will appear for the second stage examination.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
More than 8 lakh candidates applied for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 under CEN 01/2026. The application window closed on June 14, 2026, and candidates are now awaiting the CBT exam schedule announcement.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
The application correction facility for CEN 01/2026 was active from 17 June to 26 June 2026, allowing candidates to edit their submitted forms.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board published CEN 01/2026 on 14 May 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Applications were accepted from 15 May to 14 June 2026 through rrbapply.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the official notification for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment on May 14, 2026 under CEN 01/2026. The application window ran from May 15 to June 14, 2026 through rrbapply.gov.in portal.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Sept 2026
The application correction window for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 was open from June 17 to June 26, 2026, allowing candidates to edit their submitted forms before final processing.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Sept 2026
The application window for CEN 01/2026 closed on June 14, 2026, with 840,944 candidates submitting applications. Exam dates and city intimation for CBT 1 are expected to be announced soon.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Sept 2026
RRB ALP CBT 1 Result 2026 declared for CEN 01/2025 – 158,705 candidates shortlisted for CBT 2
10 Jul 2026Railway Recruitment Board released the CBT 1 result for the 2025 cycle on June 12, 2026, with zone-wise merit lists and scorecards now available. Over 1.58 lakh candidates qualified for the CBT 2 exam scheduled for July 28, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board announced recruitment for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts on May 14, 2026, with applications accepted from May 15 to June 14, 2026. CBT 1 exam is expected in August-September 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released detailed notification (CEN 01/2026) on May 14, 2026 for 11,127 ALP posts across 21 RRBs and 17 railway zones.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
The application correction window for CEN 01/2026 ran from June 17-26, 2026, allowing candidates to edit their submitted forms before final processing.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board officially released the CEN 01/2026 notification on May 14, 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment across 21 railway zones.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board completed the application correction process for CEN 01/2026 (11,127 ALP posts) from 17-26 June 2026. Over 8.4 lakh candidates applied for this recruitment cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released CEN 01/2026 on May 14, 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Applications opened May 15 and closed June 14, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the short notice on March 16, 2026 for a fresh ALP recruitment cycle. Applications were accepted from May 15 to June 14, 2026. CBT-1 exam is expected in August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
The application window for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN 01/2026 closed on June 14. More than 840,944 candidates applied. CBT-1 exam dates will be announced soon.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board issued the official notification for CEN 01/2026 on May 14, 2026, announcing 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across 21 RRBs and 17 railway zones with online applications from May 15.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board activated the application correction facility from June 17 to June 26, 2026, allowing candidates to edit their submitted forms for the Assistant Loco Pilot CEN 01/2026 recruitment.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
Over 840,944 candidates applied for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies under CEN 01/2026. The application window closed on June 14, 2026. CBT-1 exam date to be announced soon.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Sept 2026
Over 8.4 lakh candidates applied for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN 01/2026. Application window closed on 14 June 2026, correction window was available from 17-26 June.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released CEN 01/2026 notification on May 14, 2026 for 11,127 ALP vacancies with a revised CBT-1 pattern featuring 75 questions excluding General Awareness section.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
The correction window for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 applications opened on June 17 and closed on June 26, 2026, allowing candidates to edit their submitted application forms.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
More than 840,944 candidates applied for the 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN 01/2026. Application window closed on June 14, 2026 after opening on May 15, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
Candidates were able to edit their application forms from June 17-26, 2026. CBT-1 exam for CEN 01/2026 expected in second half of 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
Application window for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN 01/2026 closed on June 14, 2026. Railway Recruitment Board received 840,944 applications; exam dates to be announced soon.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released CBT-1 result on June 12, 2026 for the earlier CEN 01/2025 cycle (10,970 posts). 158,705 candidates shortlisted for CBT-2 scheduled after July 12, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Jul 2026
<cite index="2-3,2-4">The official notification was released on May 14, 2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts</cite>. <cite index="5-1">Applications were accepted from May 15 to June 14, 2026 through rrbapply.gov.in</cite>.
Read full notice →Archived 28 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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Jul 2026
RRB ALP Answer Key released for CEN 01/2025
24 May 2026Railway 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.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
Railway Recruitment Board released the official notification on May 14, 2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Applications were accepted from May 15 to June 14, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →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.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (134)
🇮🇳CBAT exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Apr, 2027Computer Based Aptitude Test for qualified CBT-2 candidates; counts 50% toward final merit · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBAT exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Apr, 2027Computer Based Aptitude Test for CBT-2 qualified candidates; no key published for this stage
Archived 3 Oct 2026
🇮🇳CBAT exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Computer Based Aptitude Test, mandatory for ALP posts. Expected after CBT-2 result · no key published for this stage
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Second stage exam for shortlisted candidates (15x vacancies)
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Second stage exam for candidates shortlisted from CBT-1. Exam date will be announced after CBT-1 results. · no key published for this stage
Archived 10 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Sat, 20 Feb, 2027Part A (100Q, 90min) + Part B trade-specific; no key published for this stage
Archived 23 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Second-stage exam typically 2-3 months after CBT-1 result
Archived 1 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Second stage exam typically held 2-3 months after CBT-1; shortlists 15x vacancies per RRB · no key published for this stage
Archived 27 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Second stage exam; shortlisting 15x vacancies; typically 2-3 months after CBT-1 result · no key published for this stage
Archived 24 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Typically 2-3 months after CBT-1 result; no official date yet; no key published for this stage
Archived 5 Oct 2026
🇮🇳CBT 2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Expected early 2027 for shortlisted candidates; two-part exam with Part A (100 questions, 90 minutes) and Part B aptitude test · no key published for this stage
Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Typically held 3-4 months after CBT-1 result; only shortlisted candidates (15x vacancies per RRB) will be called · no key published for this stage
Archived 21 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Second stage Computer Based Test; scheduled for shortlisted candidates from CBT-1 · no key published for this stage
Archived 7 Oct 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Typically held 2-3 months after CBT-1; shortlisted candidates (15x vacancies) qualify; no key published for this stage
Archived 3 Oct 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Second stage exam typically held 2-3 months after CBT-1 results
Archived 6 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027CBT-2 typically held 2-3 months after CBT-1; shortlists 15x vacancies per RRB · no key published for this stage
Archived 12 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Typically 6-8 weeks after CBT-1 exam
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027CBT-2 typically held 4-5 months after CBT-1; exact dates to be announced · no key published for this stage
Archived 8 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Expected approximately 2-3 months after CBT-1 result. Shortlisting at 15 times vacancies per RRB. Two-part exam with 100 questions in 90 minutes · no key published for this stage
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT 2 exam (expected)
Sun, 10 Jan, 2027Second stage exam; usually held 6-8 weeks after CBT 1 result. Previous cycle (CEN 01/2025) held CBT 2 on July 28, 2026. · no key published for this stage
Archived 9 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Result typically declared 1-2 months after CBT-1 exam completion
Archived 10 Sept 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
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Second stage exam expected 2-3 months after CBT-1 result. For previous cycle (CEN 01/2025), CBT-2 was held on July 28, 2026.
Archived 5 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Typically released 6-8 weeks after exam; 15× vacancies shortlisted for CBT-2
Archived 23 Sept 2026
CBT 1 result (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Typically released 6-8 weeks after exam; shortlisting at 15x vacancies per RRB for CBT 2
Archived 19 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026CBT-1 results typically published 4–6 weeks after exam completion
Archived 7 Oct 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Result expected 4-6 weeks after final answer key
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Expected 4-6 weeks after answer key objection window closes
Archived 3 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Sat, 5 Dec, 2026CBT-1 results expected 4-6 weeks after exam; qualified candidates proceed to CBT-2
Archived 6 Sept 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
CBT-1 result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Expected 4-5 weeks after exam; shortlisting for CBT-2 at 15x vacancies per RRB
Archived 4 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Expected in 2nd half of 2026, typically held August-November after application status release
Archived 2 Sept 2026
CBT 1 result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Typically released 4-6 weeks after exam; zone-wise merit lists published at regional RRB websites
Archived 9 Sept 2026
CBT-1 admit card (expected)
Wed, 11 Nov, 2026Typically released 4 days before CBT-1 exam
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026Tentative schedule announced Sept 21, 2026; exam spans Nov 3-5 in multiple shifts; no key published for this stage
Archived 5 Oct 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026First stage Computer Based Test conducted on November 3, 4, and 5, 2026 · no key published for this stage
Archived 3 Oct 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (Day 1)
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026Tentative schedule announced by RRB; 75 MCQs, 60 minutes; Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory · no key published for this stage
Archived 24 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam — Day 1
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026First stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1); exam runs November 3–5 in multiple shifts · no key published for this stage
Archived 7 Oct 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
Admit card release (expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026E-call letter expected approximately 4 days before the exam date
Archived 27 Sept 2026
CBT-1 admit card (expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026E-call letter expected ~4 days before exam; download from respective RRB website
Archived 24 Sept 2026
CBT-1 admit card (expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Admit cards released approximately 4 days before exam date
Archived 7 Oct 2026
CBT-1 admit card (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Expected ~4 days before exam; download from regional RRB websites
Archived 5 Oct 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Expected 4-6 weeks post-exam
Archived 7 Sept 2026
Admit card CBT-1 (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026E-call letter available 4 days before exam date as per intimation slip
Archived 3 Oct 2026
CEN 01/2026 Admit Card release (tentative)
Thu, 29 Oct, 2026Typically released 4 days before CBT-1 exam date
Archived 23 Jul 2026
City intimation slip (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Expected 9-10 days before CBT-1 exam; allows candidates to view exam city and shift
Archived 27 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Expected second half of 2026; multi-shift exam likely over several days
Archived 1 Sept 2026
CBT-1 city intimation slip (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026City slip typically released 10 days before exam
Archived 7 Oct 2026
City intimation slip (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Exam city and date details, expected ~10 days before CBT-1
Archived 24 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026CBT-1 tentatively expected in second half of 2026, likely October-November window based on typical RRB timelines
Archived 6 Sept 2026
City intimation slip (expected)
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Expected ~10 days before exam; date/city details for CBT-1
Archived 5 Oct 2026
City intimation slip (expected)
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Released 10 days before exam, shows exam city for candidates with 3rd Nov exam date
Archived 3 Oct 2026
CBT-1 admit card (expected)
Wed, 21 Oct, 2026Admit cards typically released ~4 days before exam; date awaits official announcement
Archived 1 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026Tentatively mid-October 2026; 75 MCQs in 60 minutes; no key published for this stage
Archived 23 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled for 3rd week of October 2026; media reports suggest October 15-17; official dates to be announced by RRB · no key published for this stage
Archived 21 Sept 2026
CBT 1 Result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Result typically declared 3-4 weeks after exam
Archived 31 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled for August 2026 per coaching portals; exam date not yet officially announced by RRB
Archived 4 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Result expected 6-8 weeks after exam. Merit list will be published zone-wise on regional RRB websites.
Archived 5 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT 1 exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected to be conducted mid-October 2026; official dates awaited. 75 MCQs in 60 minutes covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Science · no key published for this stage
Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected to be held in 3rd week of October 2026 based on media reports. Official dates not yet announced. CBT-1 is a screening test with 75 MCQs · no key published for this stage
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Tentatively scheduled for September/October 2026. Exact dates to be announced by RRB. Exam city slip expected 10 days before exam. · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CBT-1 admit card (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Admit cards typically released 4 days before exam date; expected around mid-October if exam is in late October
Archived 6 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026CBT-1 expected in second half of 2026, likely September-October per coaching portals; official dates not yet announced · no key published for this stage
Archived 12 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Exam date not officially announced. Expected in late September to October 2026 based on typical processing timeline. RRB will notify exam schedule through official websites. · no key published for this stage
Archived 10 Sept 2026
CBT-1 result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Results typically released 6-8 weeks after CBT-1 exam
Archived 8 Sept 2026
CBT-1 Result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected 6-8 weeks after exam completion
Archived 28 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected in 2nd half of 2026; multi-day exam likely across zones
Archived 3 Sept 2026
CBT-1 exam city intimation (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Exam city slip typically released ~10 days before exam; exact date pending official announcement
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Admit card for CBT-1 (expected)
Mon, 12 Oct, 2026Expected ~4 days before exam; city intimation slip typically 10 days before
Archived 21 Sept 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Mon, 12 Oct, 2026E-call letters usually available 4 days before exam
Archived 23 Sept 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026840,944 candidates can check application acceptance status
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Candidates can check accepted/rejected status
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026840,944 candidates applied successfully
Archived 3 Oct 2026
Application Status Released
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026840,944 candidates can check application acceptance status
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Application acceptance/rejection status released for 8.4+ lakh applicants
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 20268,40,944 applications processed; candidates can check accepted/rejected status
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 20268.4 lakh applications received; status available on RRB websites
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Application status released
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Candidates can check accepted/rejected status
Archived 7 Sept 2026
Application Correction Window
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Correction window open from June 17-26, 2026
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Application correction window
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Correction facility available June 17–26, 2026
Archived 7 Oct 2026
Application correction window
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Correction facility active 17 June to 26 June 2026
Archived 19 Sept 2026
Application correction window
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Correction window: June 17-26, 2026 with modification fee
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application correction window
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Correction window available from 17-26 June 2026
Archived 5 Sept 2026
Fee payment last date
Tue, 16 Jun, 2026Archived 3 Oct 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online applications
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Application window end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Archived 1 Sept 2026
Application last date
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Over 8.4 lakh candidates applied
Archived 3 Sept 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Archived 7 Sept 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date for online application submission
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Application window end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit applications
Archived 4 Sept 2026
Application end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application
Archived 8 Sept 2026
Application end (CEN 01/2026)
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026840,944 candidates applied for 11,127 posts
Archived 9 Sept 2026
Application End Date
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to apply for CEN 01/2026
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Archived 10 Sept 2026
Application end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application
Archived 3 Oct 2026
Application window end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online applications (11:59 PM)
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Application window end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date 11:59 PM
Archived 17 Sept 2026
Application end date
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online applications
Archived 6 Sept 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 end date
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to complete online application
Archived 18 Sept 2026
Application closing date
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application for 11,127 ALP posts
Archived 5 Sept 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Over 840,944 candidates applied
Archived 19 Sept 2026
Application end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Archived 21 Sept 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026840,944 candidates applied
Archived 23 Sept 2026
Application closing
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application (23:59 hrs)
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Archived 7 Oct 2026
Application end
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application
Archived 24 Sept 2026
Application window opened
Fri, 15 May, 2026Archived 7 Oct 2026
Application window opened
Fri, 15 May, 2026Archived 7 Sept 2026
Application window start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online applications began through rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 12 Sept 2026
Application start date
Fri, 15 May, 2026Applications opened on rrbapply.gov.in for CEN 01/2026
Archived 5 Sept 2026
Application start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online application portal opened at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Application start date
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online application process began at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 18 Sept 2026
Application window opened
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online applications through rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 19 Sept 2026
Application window start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online registration at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Application start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online application window opened at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 5 Oct 2026
Application Start Date
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online registration opened at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Application start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Archived 21 Sept 2026
Application window opened
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online applications started at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Application start (CEN 01/2026)
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online applications opened at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 9 Sept 2026
Application start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online registration at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 23 Sept 2026
Application start date
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online registration at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 3 Sept 2026
Application start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online application started at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 8 Sept 2026
Application window start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online registration commenced at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 4 Sept 2026
Application start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online application on rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 24 Sept 2026
Application window start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online applications opened at rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Application start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online applications opened on rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 3 Oct 2026
Application window start
Fri, 15 May, 2026Archived 17 Sept 2026
Application start date
Fri, 15 May, 2026Online registration opened on rrbapply.gov.in
Archived 6 Sept 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, 202611,127 vacancies announced for Assistant Loco Pilot posts
Archived 9 Sept 2026
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