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    RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Medical Standards

    RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Medical Standards

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 04 Feb 2026, 03:40 PM IST

    RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026 - The Railway Recruitment Board prescribed the RRB ALP 2026 eligibility criteria in the official notification. Candidates can find the RRB ALP 2026 notification on the official RRB regional websites. Candidates who wish to apply for the RRB ALP exam can find out more about the ALP eligibility criteria and application process in the material below. The RRB ALP eligibility criteria 2026 is prescribed on the basis of age limit, educational qualification, nationality and medical standards. Candidates must ensure that they meet the RRB ALP 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates aged between 18 and 28 are eligible to fill out the application form.

    This Story also Contains

    1. RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026 Highlights
    2. RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Nationality
    3. RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Age Limit
    4. RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Age Relaxation
    5. RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Educational Qualification
    6. RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Medical Standards
    RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Medical Standards
    RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria

    RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026 Highlights

    The eligibility criteria of RRB ALP 2026 comprise various components mentioned below.

    • Age Limit

    • Educational Qualification

    • Nationality

    • Medical Standards

    RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Nationality

    To apply for RRB ALP recruitment, candidate must be either

    • Citizen of India, or

    • Subject of Nepal, or

    • Subject of Bhutan, or

    • Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

    • Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

    RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Age Limit

    According to the eligibility criteria, candidates between 18 and 28 years old are eligible to apply for RRB ALP recruitment. Reserved category candidates are entitled to some relaxation in the ALP 2026 age limit. Candidates can find the relaxation of RRB ALP age limit by category in the table below.

    RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Age Relaxation

    As per the RRB ALP 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates belonging to the reserved category are also eligible for age relaxation as per the rules.

    RRB ALP Age Relaxation

    Post

    Age relaxation

    SC/ST

    5 years

    OBC(Non Creamy Layer)

    3 years

    Ex-Servicemen

    3 years

    Persons With Disabilities (PWD) UR

    10 years

    PWD OBC-Non Creamy Layer

    13 years

    PWD SC/ST

    15 years

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    RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Educational Qualification

    The RRB ALP and Technician educational qualifications vary by post. In general, candidates must have passed their matriculation exam, or Grade 10 examination. Candidates must also possess a relevant ITI from a relevant background. The exact ALP 2026 eligibility criteria can be found in the tables below.

    RRB ALP 2026 Educational Qualification

    Post

    RRB ALP Qualification

    Assistant Loco Pilot

    • Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from a recognised NCVT SCVT institute in the trades of :


      • Fitter

      • Electrician

      • Instrument Mechanic

      • Millwright /Maintenance Mechanic

      • Mechanic (Radio and TV)

      • Electronics Mechanic

      • Mechanic (Motor Vehicles)

      • Wireman

      • Tractor Mechanic

      • Armature and Coil Winder

      • Mechanic (Diesel)

      • Heat engine

      • Turner

      • Machinist

      • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

    • Matriculation/ SSLC plus course completed ACT apprenticeship in the above-mentioned trades

    • Matriculation/SSLC plus 3 years diploma in Mechanical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering

    • Combinations of various streams of engineering disciplines from a recognized institution instead of an ITI.

    Technician

    Matriculation / SSLC / Class 10th Passed plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade

    OR

    Matriculation / SSLC/ Class 10th Passed plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade

    RRB ALP Eligibility 2026 - Medical Standards

    RRB prescribes medical standards that candidates attempting the RRB ALP exam 2026 must meet. Candidates called for document verification also need to appear for a medical test. Appointment to the post of ALP is contingent on whether or not the candidate is deemed medically and physically fit in the medical examination. The medical standards for RRB ALP recruitment are given in the table given below.

    RRB ALP Medical Standards

    Medical standards

    General fitness

    Visual acuity

    A-1

    Physically fit in all respects

    Distance Vision: 6/6,

    Candidates having Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Field of Vision, Mesopic Vision etc are not eligible

    B-1

    Physically fit in all respects

    Distance Vision: 6/9

    B-2

    Physically fit in all respects

    Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to

    exceed 4D)

    Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Binocular Vision etc


    C-1

    Physically fit in all respects

    Distance Vision: 6/12

    With or without glasses- 6/18

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the qualification for RRB Alp?
    A:

    candidates must have completed matriculation(10th class) and possess an ITI/Diploma in a relevant subject.

    Q: What is the age limit for ALP 2026?
    A:

    Candidates between 18 to 28 years of age are eligible to apply for RRB ALP recruitment.

    Q: Is 12th pass eligible for ALP 2026?
    A:

    A 12th pass candidate can apply for RRB ALP 2026 as long as they possess the required diploma/ITI certification. 

    Q: Is RRB ALP exam tough?
    A:

    The RRB ALP exam is not too tough as long as you prepare diligently. 

    Q: Can girls apply for ALP?
    A:

    Yes. Female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply to the RRB ALP 2026 exam. 

    Q: What is the minimum salary of ALP?
    A:

    The minimum salary of RRB ALP 2026 is Rs 19,900. The post of ALP belongs to Level to of the 7th CPC.

    Q: Can I become a loco pilot without ITI?
    A:

    Becoming a Loco Pilot requires an ITI certificate or a Diploma in Engineering. After passing 10th grade, you can pursue a relevant ITI program like Fitter, Mechanic Diesel, or Electrician.

    Q: Is there any negative marking in the RRB ALP computer based exam?
    A:

    According to RRB ALP exam pattern 2026, there will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.

    Q: How to download question papers of RRB ALP?
    A:

    Candidates can download RRB ALP question papers 2026 from the official website after the conclusion of the exam.

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