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RRB ALP Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (CBT-1) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 52-58 marks (69-77%) |
| EWS | 50-56 marks (67-75%) |
| OBC | 48-54 marks (64-72%) |
| SC | 42-48 marks (56-64%) |
| ST | 40-46 marks (53-61%) |
| PwD (General) | 38-44 marks (51-59%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 36-42 marks (48-56%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 34-40 marks (45-53%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 8-12 marks higher than OBC, 14-18 marks above SC, and 16-20 marks above ST categories. EWS cutoffs stay 2-4 marks below General.
- Year-to-year variations: Cutoffs shift ±3-5 marks based on overall exam difficulty, number of vacancies declared, and candidate performance distribution. Higher vacancy announcements typically lower cutoffs by 2-4 marks across categories.
- Qualifying vs. final selection: These CBT-1 cutoffs reflect qualification thresholds; actual selection occurs post-CBT-2 and other stages with normalized scoring. Scoring above 58+ marks (77%+) significantly strengthens candidature regardless of category.
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Outstanding — Top 1-2% range
92–100%
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Premier postings (choice of zone, depot, and shift)
- Technician Grade-III — Advanced trades: CNC operator, electronic mechanic in Coach Factories
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Dedicated Freight Corridor, Vande Bharat train operations
- Near-certain selection with zone preference
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Mainline electric/diesel, fast progression to Loco Pilot grade
- Technician — Integral Coach Factory Chennai, Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala
Excellent — Top tier range
85–92%
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Choice postings (home zone preference likely, General category)
- Technician Grade-III — Specialized trades: AC mechanic, TRD fitter in major workshops
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Electric multiple unit (EMU) operations, suburban networks
- Very high probability of final selection with good CBT-2 performance
- Assistant Loco Pilot — High-speed corridors (Rajdhani/Shatabdi routes)
Very good — High selection probability
75–85%
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Premium zones (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata divisions, General category)
- Technician Grade-III — AC/TRD shops, Diesel Loco sheds (normalized 75%+)
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Electric traction zones, pay level 2
- Strong position for final selection after CBT-2 and medical
- Technician (Signal & Telecom) — Technical posts in metros and A1 category stations
Good score — Competitive range
65–75%
- Assistant Loco Pilot — All zones including Western, Central, Northern Railways (General category competitive)
- Technician Grade-III — Electrical/Electronics trades (normalized score ~65-70%)
- Strong chance for CBT-2 qualification across all categories
- Assistant Loco Pilot — South Central Railway, pay level 2 (₹19,900-63,200)
- Electrician/Fitter trades in workshops (major production units)
Moderate score — CBT-2 likely
50–65%
- Assistant Loco Pilot — Most Railway zones (OBC/SC/ST categories, approximately 50-60% normalized score)
- Technician Grade-III posts (diesel/electrical trades in select zones)
- Qualifies for CBT-2 in most categories
- Competitive for ALP posts in Eastern, South Eastern, and North Eastern zones
Borderline — Category dependent
35–50%
- May qualify for CBT-2 in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- General category unlikely to clear at this range
- Assistant Loco Pilot (unreserved backlog posts, certain zones)
- Focus on improving speed and accuracy for next attempt
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for CBT-2
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on Mathematics and General Science fundamentals
- Revisit basic concepts in Reasoning and General Awareness
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