The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the exam dates for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2025 recruitment. The CBT-1 exam will be held from February 16 to 18, 2026. Candidates can download their exam city slips and admit cards from regional RRB websites ahead of the test.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the schedule for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment exam 2025, a major opportunity for candidates aspiring to join Indian Railways. According to the notification, the Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) will be conducted on February 16, 17, and 18, 2026 across multiple centers in India.
Candidates will be able to download their exam city slips and admit cards from the official websites of their respective regional RRBs. The city slip will be available 10 days before the exam, while admit cards will be released four days prior to the test date.
The CBT-1 exam is a screening test designed to shortlist candidates for CBT-2, based on normalized marks and merit. The recruitment drive aims to fill nearly 9,970 vacancies for the ALP post, making it one of the largest railway hiring exercises in recent years.
Notable Updates and Major Takeaways
Exam dates: February 16–18, 2026 (CBT-1).
City slip release: 10 days before exam.
Admit card release: 4 days before exam.
Vacancies: Around 9,970 ALP posts.
Selection process: CBT-1 (screening) → CBT-2 → further stages.
Download portal: Regional RRB official websites.
Conclusion
With the exam dates confirmed, candidates should focus on preparation and keep track of official RRB portals for timely updates on city slips and admit cards.
Sources: News18, Hindustan Times, Careers360