RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 Revised: CBT Scheduled on Feb 13, 16, 17 & 18 for CEN 01/2025
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially released the Revised Tentative Exam Schedule for CEN 01/2025 (Assistant Loco Pilot – ALP).
As per the latest notice dated 29 January 2026, the earlier tentative schedule issued on 07 January 2026 has been modified, and the RRB ALP CBT exam dates have now been confirmed for February 2026.
Candidates who have applied for RRB ALP Recruitment CEN 01/2025 should immediately check the updated CBT schedule and keep track of the city intimation link and admit card release updates.
RRB ALP CBT Exam Date 2026 (Revised Schedule)
The RRB has announced revised CBT exam dates for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2025.
Revised CBT Dates
The RRB ALP CBT will be held on the following dates:
✅ 13 February 2026
✅ 16 February 2026
✅ 17 February 2026
✅ 18 February 2026
RRB ALP Exam Schedule Notice Highlights
According to the official notification:
- The exam schedule has been revised in partial modification to the earlier notice dated 07.01.2026.
- The CBT dates are applicable for CEN 01/2025 (ALP).
- Candidates will be informed about exam city, date, and travel authority details through the official RRB portal.
RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026
RRB has informed that the Exam City & Date viewing link along with downloading of Travel Authority (for SC/ST candidates) will be activated:
📌 10 days before the final exam date of the candidate
So, candidates should keep checking the official website of their respective RRB for updates.
RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 (E-Call Letter Download)
The RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 / E-Call Letters will be available for download:
📌 Around 4 days before the exam date
Candidates must download their admit card only from official RRB websites.
Important Instructions for Candidates
The official notice includes crucial instructions that every candidate must follow:
✅ 1. Carry Same Photo ID Proof
Candidates must carry the same photo identity document in original, which was mentioned during application submission.
⚠️ If the candidate fails to bring the same original ID, they may not be allowed to appear in the exam.
✅ 2. Aadhaar Must Be Unlocked
Candidates who used Aadhaar verification during the application stage are advised to ensure that:
✔️ their Aadhaar account remains unlocked in the UIDAI system
before reaching the exam center.
This will help avoid issues during biometric verification and registration.
✅ 3. Follow Only Official Websites
RRB advised candidates to rely only on:
✔️ Official RRB websites
✔️ Official notices
❌ Do not trust unauthenticated sources.
✅ 4. Beware of Fraud/Touts
The board warned candidates about fraudsters who promise jobs through illegal means.
RRB recruitment is strictly based on:
✅ Computer Based Test (CBT)
✅ Merit-based selection
RRB ALP 2026: What Candidates Should Do Now?
Here are a few important steps candidates should follow:
- Keep checking the official RRB website daily
- Download city intimation slip once released
- Plan travel arrangements based on exam city and date
- Download admit card 4 days before your exam
- Keep original ID proof and passport size photo ready
- Ensure Aadhaar is unlocked (if Aadhaar verified)
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Exam Date 2026 has been officially revised, and the CBT is now scheduled on 13, 16, 17, and 18 February 2026. Candidates should stay alert for upcoming updates including exam city slip and admit card download link.
For the latest information, candidates must visit only official RRB websites.
