RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Increased: 9970 to 10970 — Corrigendum 2 Out

The RRB ALP Vacancy Increase 2026 refers to Corrigendum No. 2 issued by Railway Recruitment Boards on 21 May 2026, which enhances the total notified vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN No.01/2025 from 9,970 to 10,970 — an increase of 1,000 posts, as per official notice. Three RRBs — Bhubaneshwar (ECoR), Bilaspur (SECR), and Secunderabad (ECoR) — have been allocated additional vacancies. All other 17 participating RRBs remain unchanged. All other terms and conditions of the original CEN No.01/2025 (ALP) published on 12 April 2025 remain in full force, as per official notice.

📋 What is RRB ALP Corrigendum No. 2? ✅

A Corrigendum is an official amendment or correction notice issued by a government body to modify previously published recruitment notifications — without cancelling or reissuing the entire advertisement, as per official notice. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued Corrigendum No. 2 to CEN No.01/2025 (ALP) on 21 May 2026, specifically to enhance the notified vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot across three Railway zones.

This is the second corrigendum to the original CEN No.01/2025 (ALP) which was first published on 12 April 2025. The original notification had announced 9,970 ALP vacancies across all 20 participating RRBs. With Corrigendum No. 2, the total has now been enhanced to 10,970 vacancies — an increase of 1,000 posts. This enhancement is entirely in favour of candidates as more seats mean higher chances of selection, as per official notice. All other terms & conditions including eligibility, exam pattern, age limit, fee, and selection process remain exactly as notified in the original CEN, as per official notice.

📊 RRB-wise Revised Vacancy Table — Corrigendum 2 ✅

The following table shows the previous and revised vacancy breakdowns for all three affected RRBs, as per official Corrigendum No. 2 dated 21 May 2026:

Previous Vacancies (Before Corrigendum 2)

Revised Vacancies (After Corrigendum 2) ✅

Net Increase — Corrigendum 2 ✅

🔍 RRB-wise Detailed Vacancy Increase Analysis ✅

1. RRB Bhubaneshwar — ECoR (East Coast Railway) — +427 Posts

RRB Bhubaneshwar, representing the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone, sees the largest proportional increase in this corrigendum. The total vacancies have jumped from 928 to 1,355 — an increase of 427 posts (approximately 46% increase), as per official notice. This is significant for candidates from Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and surrounding states who fall under ECoR jurisdiction. The EWS category sees a massive proportional jump — from 29 to 92 seats — making it especially beneficial for EWS candidates who were previously underrepresented in this zone.

2. RRB Bilaspur — SECR (South East Central Railway) — +500 Posts

RRB Bilaspur, representing the South East Central Railway (SECR) zone, gets the highest absolute increase — 500 additional posts, taking the total from 568 to 1,068 (an 88% jump), as per official notice. This is a massive enhancement for candidates from Chhattisgarh and surrounding regions. The OBC category sees the biggest jump — from 155 to 288 seats — and EWS nearly doubles from 56 to 106 seats. This makes RRB Bilaspur one of the most opportunity-rich zones after this revision.

3. RRB Secunderabad — ECoR — +73 Posts

RRB Secunderabad, also under East Coast Railway (ECoR), receives a more moderate increase of 73 posts — from 533 to 606, as per official notice. While the increase is smaller in absolute terms, every additional vacancy matters for the highly competitive Secunderabad zone which covers Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The category-wise distribution remains proportional with all five categories receiving a boost.

🔒 RRBs with No Vacancy Change ✅

As per the official Corrigendum No. 2 dated 21 May 2026, the remaining 17 RRBs have NO change in their vacancies — their original CEN No.01/2025 (ALP) vacancy counts remain fully intact, as per official notice. These 17 RRBs include:

RRB Ahmedabad, RRB Ajmer, RRB Allahabad, RRB Bangalore, RRB Bhopal, RRB Chandigarh, RRB Chennai, RRB Gorakhpur, RRB Guwahati, RRB Jammu-Srinagar, RRB Kolkata, RRB Malda, RRB Mumbai, RRB Muzaffarpur, RRB Patna, RRB Ranchi, and RRB Siliguri — all these zones retain their original notified vacancy figures, as per official notice.

📌 RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 — Complete Exam Overview ✅

🎓 Eligibility Criteria — RRB ALP CEN 01/2025

📝 Exam Pattern & Selection Process

1. Stage 1 — CBT (Computer Based Test): 75 Questions, 75 Marks, 60 Minutes. Subjects: Mathematics (20Q), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25Q), General Science (20Q), General Awareness on Current Affairs (10Q). Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer. This is qualifying — marks not counted in merit, as per official notice.
2. Stage 2 — CBT: Consists of two parts — Part A (General Aptitude: Mathematics, GI & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness — 100Q, 90 minutes) and Part B (Relevant Trade Syllabus — 75Q, 60 minutes, qualifying in nature). Stage 2 Part A marks determine merit, as per official notice.
3. CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test: Only for candidates who qualify Stage 2 and opt for ALP (not Technician posts). Tests psychomotor skills and aptitude required for a Loco Pilot. Minimum qualifying score of 42 marks is required in each test battery. No negative marking in CBAT, as per official notice.
4. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical at Railway hospitals as per Railway Medical Standards — vision, colour vision, hearing, and general physical fitness standards, as per official notice.
5. Document Verification: Final stage — all original certificates and documents verified, as per official notice.

💰 Salary & Pay Scale — Assistant Loco Pilot

Running Allowance Note: ALP/Loco Pilot running allowance is one of the most attractive perks — calculated per kilometre of loco running duty. This makes the effective monthly take-home significantly higher than the gross salary figure, as per official notice.

📝 How to Apply — RRB ALP CEN 01/2025

Since CEN 01/2025 (ALP) was originally notified on 12 April 2025, the application window may have already closed. Candidates who have already applied need NOT re-apply due to this vacancy enhancement corrigendum — the enhancement is automatically applicable to all valid registered candidates, as per official notice. New candidates should check the official RRB websites for updated application status:

1. Visit your regional RRB official website or rrbcdg.gov.in for the latest status update.
2. Log in to your existing application account using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
3. Verify your application status and exam schedule if announced.
4. Download your admit card when released from your respective RRB's official website.
5. Regularly visit rrbcdg.gov.in for exam dates, admit card links, and further corrigendum notices, as per official notice.

🔗 Important Links

📚 Official Sources Used ✅

• Railway Recruitment Boards — CEN No.01/2025 (ALP) Corrigendum No. 2 dated 21 May 2026 — Official PDF from rrbcdg.gov.in ✅
• Original CEN No.01/2025 (ALP) published on 12 April 2025 — Government of India, Ministry of Railways ✅
• Railway Recruitment Board (CDG) Official Website — rrbcdg.gov.in ✅

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. RRB ALP Corrigendum 2 mein kya change hua hai?

RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 mein Corrigendum No. 2 ke through total vacancies 9,970 se badhkar 10,970 ho gayi hain — 1,000 additional posts. Teen RRBs — Bhubaneshwar (+427), Bilaspur (+500), Secunderabad (+73) — mein vacancies badhi hain. Baaki 17 RRBs mein koi change nahi, as per official notice.

Q2. RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 mein total kitni vacancies hain ab?

Corrigendum No. 2 (dated 21 May 2026) ke baad total 10,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies hain — 20 participating RRBs mein, as per official notice.

Q3. Kaunse RRBs ki vacancies badhi hain?

Teen RRBs ki vacancies badhi hain: RRB Bhubaneshwar (ECoR) — 928 se 1,355 (+427), RRB Bilaspur (SECR) — 568 se 1,068 (+500), RRB Secunderabad (ECoR) — 533 se 606 (+73), as per official Corrigendum No. 2 dated 21 May 2026.

Q4. Kya already apply kar chuke candidates ko dobara apply karna hoga?

Nahi. Jo candidates CEN 01/2025 (ALP) ke liye pehle se apply kar chuke hain, unhe dobara apply nahi karna hai. Vacancy enhancement automatically unke applications pe applicable hai. Sirf official RRB website regularly check karte rahein, as per official notice.

Q5. RRB ALP ke liye educational qualification kya chahiye?

Matriculation (10th pass) + relevant trade ITI certificate; OR 10th pass + Course Completed Act Apprentice in relevant trade; OR Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile) from recognised institute, as per official notice.

Q6. RRB ALP ka exam pattern kya hai?

Stage 1 CBT (75Q, 75M, 60 min — qualifying) → Stage 2 CBT Part A (100Q, 90 min — merit) + Part B (75Q, 60 min — qualifying) → CBAT (qualifying, for ALP post) → Medical Examination → Document Verification, as per official notice.

Q7. RRB ALP ka salary kitna hota hai?

Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200). Gross approximately ₹35,000–₹45,000+/month including DA, HRA, Transport Allowance. Plus Running Allowance (per km basis — significantly boosts take-home), free rail passes, Railway housing, medical benefits, as per official notice.

Q8. Corrigendum No. 2 kab release hua?

RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 Corrigendum No. 2 21 May 2026 ko Chairpersons, Railway Recruitment Boards dwara officially release kiya gaya, as per official notice. Official PDF rrbcdg.gov.in pe available hai.

Q9. Kya CEN 01/2025 ke other terms conditions change hue hain?

Nahi. Sirf vacancies enhanced hui hain. All other terms & conditions of CEN No.01/2025 (ALP) — eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, fee, selection process — remain completely unchanged, as per official Corrigendum No. 2 notice.

Q10. RRB ALP ke liye official website kaunsi hai?

RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 ki jaankari ke liye rrbcdg.gov.in aur apne regional RRB ki official website (e.g., rrbbbs.gov.in, rrbbilaspur.gov.in, rrbsecunderabad.nic.in) visit karein. Corrigendum 2 PDF bhi wahan available hai, as per official notice.

✅ Conclusion

Railway Recruitment Boards have officially enhanced the RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 vacancies from 9,970 to 10,970 through Corrigendum No. 2 dated 21 May 2026 — adding 1,000 new posts, as per official notice. Candidates from RRB Bhubaneshwar, Bilaspur, and Secunderabad zones benefit the most from this revision. All other 17 RRBs remain unchanged. Importantly, all other terms and conditions of the original CEN 01/2025 remain fully intact — no change in eligibility, exam pattern, age limit, or selection process. If you have already applied, no action is needed — the enhancement is automatically applicable. Keep visiting your regional RRB's official website and rrbcdg.gov.in for exam dates and admit card updates. Sarkari Nokrii will keep this page updated with all RRB ALP 2026 developments. Bookmark this page and join our channels for instant alerts.