RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Schedule Announced for 2026

RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Date 2026

Announcement of Exam Dates: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has unveiled the provisional schedule for the Computer-Based Test-1 (CBT-I) for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment in 2026. According to CEN 01/2026, the CBT-I will occur from November 3 to November 5, 2026. Additionally, the Board has provided crucial details regarding Aadhaar verification and biometric checks that will be conducted at the examination centers.

Exam Dates Confirmed:
As per the notification from the Railway Recruitment Board, the Computer-Based Test-1 for the Assistant Loco Pilot position will be held over three consecutive days: November 3, November 4, and November 5, 2026.

Key Information:
Details    CEN    CEN 01/2026
Post    Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Exam    Computer-Based Test-1 (CBT-I)
Exam Date    November 3 to 5, 2026

Exam City and Date Notification:
Candidates will receive information regarding their exam city and date 10 days prior to the examination. At this time, a link for downloading the Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates will also be activated.

The Railway Recruitment Board has confirmed that this link will be accessible on the official websites of all RRBs. Candidates should visit the official site of their respective RRB to obtain this information.

E-Call Letter Availability:
Candidates can download their e-call letters (admit cards) four days before the exam date. This will be based on the information provided in the link detailing the exam city and date.

It is crucial for candidates to thoroughly check all details on their e-call letter after downloading it. Mandatory Biometric Verification:
Before entering the exam center, candidates must undergo Aadhaar-linked biometric identity verification. This process will be conducted prior to their entry into the examination hall. Candidates are required to bring their original Aadhaar card or a printed version of their e-verified Aadhaar.

Those who have not yet completed their Aadhaar identity verification are encouraged to do so by logging into the RRB application website. This will help prevent any issues during entry to the exam center and other necessary procedures.

Unlocking Aadhaar Before the Exam:
The RRB has also advised candidates who completed Aadhaar verification during the application process to ensure their Aadhaar is unlocked in the UIDAI system before arriving at the exam center.

Keeping the Aadhaar unlocked will facilitate a smoother registration process and other exam-related activities on the examination day.

Importance of Accurate Aadhaar Details:
The RRB has emphasized the need for candidates to verify the accuracy of the information on their Aadhaar cards. The following details must be correct and current:

Name
Date of Birth
Latest Photograph
Address
Father's Name

It is essential that the date of birth aligns with the details on the Class 10 certificate. Therefore, candidates should confirm the information on their Aadhaar before the exam.