RRB ALP and JE eligibility and age limit 2026
Education: ALP: Class 10 + ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or a diploma or degree in engineering. JE: a diploma or degree in the relevant engineering discipline. Age: 18–33 years · SC/ST +5 · OBC-NCL +3. Fee: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT 1) · ₹250 for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/women/transgender (refunded after CBT 1).
RRB ALP & JE (Assistant Loco Pilot & Junior Engineer) eligibility
ALP: Class 10 + ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or a diploma or degree in engineering. JE: a diploma or degree in the relevant engineering discipline
Who can apply
- Education
- ALP: Class 10 + ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or a diploma or degree in engineering. JE: a diploma or degree in the relevant engineering discipline
- Age
- 18–33 years · SC/ST +5 · OBC-NCL +3
- Application fee
- ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT 1) · ₹250 for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/women/transgender (refunded after CBT 1)
- Vacancies
- ALP 11,127 (CEN 01/2026) · JE, DMS & CMA 4,029 (CEN 04/2026)
- How often
- ALP and JE are notified separately, roughly every one to two years
Dates, fees and age rules come from RRB. Read the current notice on www.rrbcdg.gov.in.
Posts and pay
| Post | Pay level | Gross salary (approx.) | Ministry or department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 initial basic pay | Indian Railways |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Level 2 | ₹19,900 initial basic pay | Indian Railways |
Approximate gross pay. In-hand salary varies with the city (HRA) and allowances.
Notification facts: RRB official site, RRB JE CEN 04/2026 exam date, Career Power, RRB JE CEN 04/2026 details, MissionGyan, RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 exam date, Testbook, RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 details, Schools360.
RRB ALP & JE (Assistant Loco Pilot & Junior Engineer): questions people ask
What is the age limit for RRB ALP and JE?
18 to 33 years for both, counted on the date in each notification (1 January 2027 for JE CEN 04/2026), with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the eligibility for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Junior Engineer (JE)?
ALP: Class 10 + ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or a diploma or degree in engineering. JE: a diploma or degree in the relevant engineering discipline.
What is the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Junior Engineer (JE) application fee?
₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT 1) · ₹250 for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/women/transgender (refunded after CBT 1).
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