The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 for the Computer Based Test 2 examination on 24 July 2026. Candidates who qualified in the RRB ALP CBT 1 examination will be eligible to appear for the CBT 2 exam scheduled to be conducted on 28 July 2026.
The RRB ALP recruitment is being conducted under CEN No. 01/2025 for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. The recruitment drive, which originally announced 9,970 vacancies, has now been revised to 10,970 posts. Approximately 1,58,705 candidates have qualified for the CBT 2 examination.
Candidates will be able to download their RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026 from the official regional RRB websites once the download link becomes active. The admit card will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination centre, reporting time, examination date and other important instructions.
Key Dates to Remember:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Examination | 13, 16, 17 and 18 February 2026 |
| Rescheduled CBT 1 Examination | 11 March 2026 |
| CBT 1 Result | 12 June 2026 |
| CBT 2 Exam City Intimation Slip | 18 July 2026 |
| Expected CBT 2 Admit Card Release | 24 July 2026 |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Examination | 28 July 2026 |
| CBT 2 Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board is expected to release the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card on 24 July 2026, approximately four days before the examination scheduled for 28 July 2026.
The candidates who qualified in CBT 1 will be able to download their hall tickets through the official RRB regional websites. The direct download link will become active after the official release of the admit card.
The admit card is an essential document for appearing in the CBT 2 examination. Candidates must download it and carefully verify all the details mentioned on the hall ticket.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam City Intimation Slip
The RRB released the CBT 2 Exam City Intimation Slip on 18 July 2026.
The city intimation slip informs candidates about the city in which their examination centre is located. However, it does not contain the complete examination centre address, reporting time or other detailed information.
The complete examination centre details, roll number and reporting time will be mentioned in the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026.
Candidates should carefully compare the examination city mentioned in the city intimation slip with the centre details provided in the final admit card.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The RRB ALP recruitment was originally notified for 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN No. 01/2025.
Later, the total number of vacancies was increased to 10,970 posts.
The vacancy increase was reported for three railway recruitment regions, including Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur and the ECoR portion of Secunderabad. The vacancy numbers for the remaining participating RRB regions remain unchanged according to the information provided.
| Particulars | Details |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| CEN Number | CEN No. 01/2025 |
| Originally Notified Vacancies | 9,970 |
| Revised Total Vacancies | 10,970 |
| Approximate Candidates Qualified for CBT 2 | 1,58,705 |
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Examination
The RRB ALP CBT 1 examination was conducted on 13, 16, 17 and 18 February 2026. A rescheduled examination was also conducted on 11 March 2026 for candidates affected by technical issues at certain examination centres.
The CBT 1 examination included questions from:
Mathematics
General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Science
CBT 1 was conducted as a screening stage. The marks obtained in CBT 1 are not carried forward to the final merit list. Candidates who qualified according to the prescribed category wise cut off were shortlisted for the CBT 2 examination.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Examination Date
The RRB ALP CBT 2 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 28 July 2026.
The CBT 2 examination is an important stage of the recruitment process. Marks obtained in CBT 2 Part A play an important role in determining the final merit along with the performance in the Computer Based Aptitude Test, wherever applicable.
Candidates appearing for the examination should focus on revision of important formulas, concepts, diagrams and trade related topics during the final days of preparation.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card Details
The RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card is expected to contain the following details:
Candidate’s Name
Roll Number
Registration Number
Photograph and Signature
Examination Date
Examination Centre Name
Complete Examination Centre Address
Reporting Time
Gate Closing Time
Examination Shift
Important Examination Instructions
Candidates should carefully check all the information printed on the admit card after downloading it.
Simple Steps to Download RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official website of the concerned regional Railway Recruitment Board.
- Open the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026 download link.
- Enter your registration number or user ID.
- Enter your date of birth or password as required.
- Submit the login details.
- The RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Check all the details mentioned on the hall ticket carefully.
- Download and print the admit card for appearing in the examination.
Candidates should also carry a valid original photo identity proof along with the printed admit card to the examination centre.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should download the admit card as soon as the link becomes active.
The exam city intimation slip is not a substitute for the final admit card.
Candidates must report to the examination centre according to the reporting time mentioned on the hall ticket.
The photograph and other details on the admit card should be checked carefully.
Candidates should carry a valid photo identity proof along with the admit card.
Late entry may not be permitted after the gate closing time mentioned in the admit card.
Candidates should follow all instructions mentioned on the RRB ALP CBT 2 hall ticket.
Some Useful Important Links
| Description | Link |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card | Link Active Soon |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam City Slip | Available on Regional RRB Websites |
| Official RRB Website | Click Here |
