Short Information: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN No. 01/2026. Candidates can now check their allotted exam city, exam date and shift through the official portal. The CBT 1 examination will be held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026. A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies will be filled through this recruitment, and 8,40,944 candidates have registered for CBT 1. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important: The exam city intimation slip is only advance information. It is NOT the admit card and cannot be used for entry to the examination hall. The exact examination centre address will be given on the admit card. This post is for CEN 01/2026 CBT 1. It is different from the RRB ALP CBAT exam city details for the older CEN 01/2025 cycle.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Date | 14 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14 June 2026 |
| City Slip Notice Date | 23 October 2026 |
| City Slip Link Active From | 24 October 2026, 9:00 AM (date-wise, see below) |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 |
| Admit Card (E-Call Letter) | Expected about 4 days before the exam (listings vary between 29 and 31 October 2026) |
Exam City Release Schedule
| CBT 1 Exam Date | City Slip Available From |
|---|---|
| 03 November 2026 | 24 October 2026 |
| 04 November 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
| 05 November 2026 | 26 October 2026 |
The city slip is released date-wise, about 10 days before each exam date. If your exam is on 4 or 5 November and the portal shows that the slip is not live yet, check again on your release date. Candidates should also check the SMS and email sent to their registered mobile number and email ID.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 4,860 |
| SC | 1,746 |
| ST | 919 |
| OBC | 2,598 |
| EWS | 1,004 |
| Total | 11,127 |
Ex-Servicemen vacancies (1,115) are horizontal reservations within the total. The recruitment covers all 21 RRBs and 17 railway zones. Candidates could apply to only one RRB.
Age Limit
The age limit for RRB ALP posts is as per CEN 01/2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per railway rules. Candidates should check the exact age limit in the detailed CEN 01/2026 notification, as the city slip notice does not restate it.
Salary / Pay Scale
Assistant Loco Pilot posts are Level 2 posts in the railway pay matrix, with allowances admissible under railway rules. The exact pay and allowances are as per CEN 01/2026.
Selection Process
- CBT 1 (First Stage Computer Based Test)
- CBT 2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), where applicable
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT 1 is conducted in three shifts each day across multiple examination centres. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next stage.
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 | Computer Based Test; exam city, date and shift are shown on the city intimation slip |
| Admit Card | Released separately, about 4 days before the exam; carries the full centre address and reporting time |
| City Slip | Shows exam city, exam date and shift only; no full centre address; not valid for entry |
Candidates should plan travel and stay in advance after checking the allotted city, especially if the allotted centre is outside their home district or state.
Documents Required
- Registration Number and Date of Birth (to log in and check the city slip)
- Printed city intimation slip (for reference and travel planning)
- Admit card, when released (mandatory for entry, with photo ID proof)
- Original photo identity proof on the exam day
How to Apply
This section explains how to check the exam city. The application window for CEN 01/2026 closed on 14 June 2026.
- Visit the official RRB portal at rrb.digialm.com or your regional RRB website.
- Look for the link “CEN 01/2026 (RRB ALP) – Exam City Intimation Slip”.
- Click on the login link for the city intimation slip.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Complete the security captcha verification and click on Submit.
- Your exam city, exam date and shift will be displayed. Download and save the slip.
- Check the slip only on or after the release date for your exam date (24, 25 or 26 October 2026).
- Download the admit card separately when it is released, about 4 days before your exam.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Check Exam City | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. When was the RRB ALP CBT 1 city slip released?
The city slip notice was issued on 23 October 2026 and the link went live on 24 October 2026 from 9:00 AM, date-wise.
Q2. When is the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam?
CBT 1 will be held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 in three shifts each day.
Q3. Can I enter the exam hall with the city slip?
No. The city slip is only advance information about the city, date and shift. Entry requires the admit card and photo ID proof.
Q4. Why does the portal say my slip is not live yet?
The slip is released about 10 days before each exam date. Candidates for 4 November check from 25 October and candidates for 5 November check from 26 October 2026.
Q5. How many ALP vacancies are there under CEN 01/2026?
There are 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies, with 8,40,944 registered candidates for CBT 1.
Q6. When will the admit card be released?
The admit card is expected about 4 days before the exam. Listings vary between 29 and 31 October 2026, so candidates should check the official portal regularly.
Q7. What details do I need to check the city slip?
Registration Number and Date of Birth, on rrb.digialm.com or the regional RRB website.
Sources: Railway Recruitment Boards official portals rrb.digialm.com and rrb.indianrailways.gov.in; Testbook; CareerPower; FreeJobAlert. Best wishes to all candidates.