The RRB ALP exam date is finally out. A notice issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards on 21.09.2026 says the first stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) for CEN 01/2026 Assistant Loco Pilot will be held from 03 November 2026 to 05 November 2026. The schedule is tentative, and nothing needs to be applied for here — but if you applied for one of the 11,127 ALP posts, this is the notice that tells you roughly when your exam falls and when your exam city and call letter will appear.
10 days before your exam date (around 24.10.2026 for a 03.11.2026 exam)
E-call letter (admit card) download
4 days before your exam date (around 30.10.2026 for a 03.11.2026 exam)
Note: only the 21.09.2026 notice date and the 03.11.2026 to 05.11.2026 exam window come from the notice itself. The illustrative dates in the last two rows are simply counted back from the first exam day and will shift depending on the date printed on your own exam city intimation.
RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Pattern (Quick Recap)
The 21.09.2026 notice only announces dates. The pattern below is a recap from the original CEN 01/2026 notification, so you know what you are sitting for in November.
Component
Detail
Total questions
75 objective-type questions
Total marks
75 marks (1 mark per question)
Duration
60 minutes
Subjects
Mathematics, Mental Ability, and General Science at 10th standard level (Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences)
Negative marking
1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer
Minimum qualifying marks
UR and EWS 40%, OBC (NCL) 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%
Shortlisting for CBT-II
15 times the vacancies notified for that RRB, based on CBT-I merit
Stages after CBT-I
CBT-II, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, Medical Examination
Aadhaar Checklist Before Exam Day
A large part of the notice is about Aadhaar, because entry to the exam hall now depends on it. Work through this list well before your exam date rather than on the morning itself.
Check
What the notice says
Biometric authentication
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the exam centre before you are allowed into the hall
Document to carry
Original Aadhaar card, or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar
Aadhaar verification
If you have not verified your Aadhaar yet, log in with your credentials at rrbapply.gov.in and complete it
Biometric lock
Your Aadhaar must be in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before you reach the centre — this applies even if you verified Aadhaar while applying
Aadhaar details
Name, date of birth (as per the Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address and father’s name should all be correct and updated
What This Means for You
There is nothing to apply for and no form to fill. The RRB ALP exam date notice is informational — treat it as your signal to finish CBT-I preparation for an early November exam.
About 10 days before your exam date, the Exam City and Date link goes live on the RRB websites. Open it to see which city and which of the three days you have been given. SC/ST candidates download their Travel Authority from the same link.
About 4 days before your exam date, download the e-call letter. There is no postal admit card, so nothing will reach you by courier or post.
Before exam day, log in at rrbapply.gov.in and confirm your Aadhaar is verified, and make sure your Aadhaar biometrics are unlocked in the UIDAI system.
Carry the printed e-call letter and your original Aadhaar (or the e-verified Aadhaar printout) to the centre, and check your Aadhaar name and date of birth match your Class 10th certificate.
Note: RRBs describe the schedule as tentative, so the exam window can still move. Only the Exam City and Date intimation and the e-call letter carry your confirmed date.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
Document
Format / Notes
E-call letter (admit card)
Clear printout, downloaded 4 days before the exam date from the RRB website
Aadhaar card
Original card, or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar — required for biometric authentication
Passport-size photograph
Same photograph as uploaded with the application, if the call letter asks for one
SC/ST Travel Authority
Only for SC/ST candidates claiming free travel; downloaded from the Exam City and Date link
Category / PwBD certificate
Carry if your call letter or the centre instructions specifically ask for it
The notice itself names only the Aadhaar and the e-call letter. The remaining rows are general exam-day guidance — always follow the instructions printed on your own call letter.
Do not treat 03 to 05 November as final — RRBs have called the schedule tentative, and only your e-call letter carries the confirmed date.
Do not wait for an admit card by post; the e-call letter is download-only and opens just 4 days before the exam.
Do not leave your Aadhaar biometrics locked in the UIDAI system — a locked Aadhaar can hold you up at the entry gate.
Do not ignore a mismatch between your Aadhaar and your Class 10th certificate, especially in name and date of birth; get it corrected now, not in November.
Do not assume all three days are yours to pick — your date and city are assigned, and they appear only in the Exam City and Date intimation.
Do not rely on unofficial websites or agents for dates or call letters; RRB selection is purely on CBT merit and no one can arrange an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB ALP exam date 2026?
The CBT-I for Assistant Loco Pilot under CEN 01/2026 is tentatively scheduled from 03 November 2026 to 05 November 2026.
Which recruitment does this exam schedule cover?
It covers only CEN 01/2026, the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment for which applications were invited earlier in 2026.
When will the RRB ALP exam city slip be released?
The Exam City and Date link goes live on all RRB websites 10 days before the exam date, which works out to roughly 24.10.2026 for a 03.11.2026 exam.
When will the RRB ALP admit card 2026 be released?
E-call letter downloads start 4 days before the exam date shown in your Exam City and Date intimation.
Is Aadhaar compulsory for the RRB ALP CBT-I?
Yes — Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the centre before entry, and you must bring your original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar.
I verified Aadhaar while applying — do I need to do anything else?
Yes, the notice asks even those candidates to make sure their Aadhaar is in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before reaching the exam centre.
How do SC/ST candidates get the Travel Authority?
It is downloaded from the same Exam City and Date link on the RRB websites, which goes live 10 days before the exam date.
Can the RRB ALP exam date still change?
The notice describes the schedule as tentative, so treat 03 to 05 November as indicative until your Exam City and Date intimation and e-call letter confirm it.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
