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Railway Recruitment Board Expands Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced an increase in Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies, raising the total from 11,127 to 14,627 positions. This change comes as candidates await the provisional answer key following the recent examination held on November 3 and 5, 2026. The article provides a detailed breakdown of the vacancies by zone and encourages candidates to stay updated through the official website.
By Ambika Singh Nov 12, 2026, 11:07 IST

Increase in Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies



Significant updates have been announced for individuals who applied for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) role through the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The RRB has decided to augment the number of available positions for the Assistant Loco Pilot by 3,500, bringing the total to 14,627 posts. Initially, the recruitment notification had indicated 11,127 ALP vacancies.


Zone-wise Vacancy Breakdown:


The RRB has detailed the distribution of the newly added ALP positions across various zones, as follows:


Name of Zone    Total Number of Posts


Ahmedabad    517


Ajmer    118


Prayagraj    153


Bengaluru    200


Bhopal    60


Bhubaneswar    1,251


Bilaspur    400


Chandigarh    187


Chennai    186


Gorakhpur    105


Guwahati    676


Jammu-Srinagar    400


Kolkata    704


Malda    443


Mumbai    137


Muzaffarpur    342


Patna    153


Ranchi    1,151


Secunderabad    1,215


Siliguri    600


Thiruvananthapuram    64


Examination Dates:


The ALP examination was conducted by the RRB on November 3 and November 5, 2026, at various centers nationwide. Candidates who participated in the exam are now awaiting the provisional answer key, which is anticipated to be released shortly. It is recommended that candidates frequently check the official website for the latest updates regarding the examination.


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