The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2026 on the official website for candidates who applied under CEN 01/2026. The Computer-Based Test for the Assistant Loco Pilot post will be conducted from 3 to 5 November 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2026 Out
Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can now plan their preparation according to the announced examination schedule. The RRB ALP CBT 1 City Intimation Slip and Admit Card will be released 10 days and 4 days before the examination, respectively. The exam will be held on 3rd, 4th, and 5th November 2026. Check the official notice below.
RRB ALP Exam Date 2026: Overview
| Partiular | |
| Exam Name |
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 2026 |
| Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Boards |
| CEN Number | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date | |
| Exam Stage | CBT 1 |
| Exam Mode | |
| City Intimation Slip |
To be released 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card |
To be released 4 days before the exam |
| Official Website |
Your RRB ALP CBT 1 Timeline
With the examination dates fixed, the timeline will look like this:
Exam Date Announcement → City Intimation Slip → E-Call Letter → CBT 1 → CBT 1 Result → CBT 2
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Schedule
Candidates may be allotted any one examination date and shift depending on the schedule prepared by the respective Railway Recruitment Board.
| Date | Exam |
| 3 November 2026 | |
| 4 November 2026 | |
| 5 November 2026 |
RRB ALP CBT 1 City Intimation Slip 2026
The RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026 will be released 10 days before the CBT 1 examination. It is different from the admit card and is intended to inform candidates about their allotted examination city and date so that they can make travel arrangements in advance.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card 2026
The admit card will be issued separately for candidates. It will include important information such as:
- Name & Roll No. of Candidate
- Date of Examination
- Reporting time and change
- Address of examination centre
- Photo and signature
- Instructions for Exam Day
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Selection Process
The selection process comprises the following stages:
- CBT 1
- CBT 2
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The first stage of the RRB ALP Selection Process is CBT 1, and it is conducted in computer-based mode. The CBT is conducted for 60 minutes. There is 1/3 mark negative marking for every incorrect answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Ability | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
How to Check RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to check the examination schedule through the official RRB website:
- Go to the official website of the RRB from which you applied.
- Open the CEN 01/2026 ALP section.
- Look for the latest notice related to the RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2026.
- Open the exam schedule notice.
- Check your examination date and other instructions.
- Download and save