The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Application Status on 22nd August 2026 at 06:00 hrs on the official common application portal, rrbapply.gov.in. Candidates who applied for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under CEN No. 01/2026 can now log in to their account to check whether their application has been provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected. This article explains how to check the RRB ALP Application Status 2026, what the status page shows, common reasons for rejection, and the next steps in the recruitment process.
RRB ALP Application Status 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Application Status Release Date | 22nd August 2026, 06:00 hrs |
| Application Dates | 15th May 2026 to 14th June 2026 |
| Total Applications Received | 8,40,944 |
| Status Types | Provisionally Accepted / Conditionally Accepted / Rejected |
| Login Requirement | Registration Number and Password |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 15th May 2026
- Online Application Closing Date: 14th June 2026
- Application Status Released: 22nd August 2026
- City Intimation Slip 2026: September 2026 (expected)
- RRB ALP Hall Ticket 2026: September 2026 (expected)
- RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date: Expected in the last week of September 2026; the official date has not yet been notified by RRB
The CBT-1 exam date has not been officially confirmed by the Railway Recruitment Board at the time of writing. Candidates should keep checking their regional RRB website and rrbapply.gov.in for the official notice.
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 11,127 vacancies have been notified for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot under CEN 01/2026, spread across 21 RRB zones. The zone-wise vacancy break-up (provisional) is given below.
| S. No. | RRB Zone | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 147 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 600 |
| 3 | Prayagraj | 457 |
| 4 | Bengaluru | 200 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 423 |
| 6 | Bhubaneswar | 180 |
| 7 | Bilaspur | 520 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 187 |
| 9 | Chennai | 190 |
| 10 | Gorakhpur | 105 |
| 11 | Guwahati | 676 |
| 12 | Jammu | 40 |
| 13 | Kolkata | 344 |
| 14 | Malda | 270 |
| 15 | Mumbai | 1,078 |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 42 |
| 17 | Patna | 103 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 745 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 874 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 60 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 27 |
| Total | 11,127 | |
Note: Category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) reservation figures are available in the detailed CEN 01/2026 notification. Candidates should refer to the official PDF on rrbapply.gov.in for the exact category-wise and PwBD break-up applicable to their zone.
Types of RRB ALP Application Status 2026
When candidates log in to check their status, the portal will display one of the following:
| Status | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Provisionally Accepted | The application has been accepted based on the details submitted and is provisionally in order; it will undergo further verification during later stages of recruitment. |
| Conditionally Accepted | The application is accepted subject to certain conditions being satisfied or clarified at a later stage. |
| Rejected / Negative | The application has not been accepted. The specific reason for rejection is shown along with the status. |
How to Check RRB ALP Application Status 2026 Online
- Visit the official RRB common application portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the "Login" option on the homepage.
- Sign in using your RRB account credentials or Aadhaar-based login.
- Enter your Registration Number, Password, and complete the two-factor authentication step.
- Select "CEN 01/2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot Posts" from the candidate dashboard.
- Your RRB ALP Application Status will be displayed on the screen. Download or take a screenshot for future reference.
Candidates will also receive their status update via SMS and email on the mobile number and email ID registered at the time of application.
What Details Appear on the RRB ALP Application Status Page
- Registration Number
- Candidate Name
- Post Applied For (Assistant Loco Pilot)
- Application Status (Provisionally Accepted / Conditionally Accepted / Rejected)
- Reason for Rejection, if applicable
- Further exam-related instructions or next steps
Common Reasons for RRB ALP Application Rejection
- Incorrect personal details filled in the application, such as name, date of birth, or address, not matching supporting documents.
- Eligibility criteria (age, qualification, or category) not matching the requirements in the official notification.
- Unclear or non-compliant photograph or signature upload.
- Multiple applications submitted by the same candidate.
- Application fee payment failure or non-payment within the deadline.
Candidates whose applications are rejected should carefully read the reason shown in their login so the same mistake can be avoided in future railway recruitment applications.
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026: Zone-Wise Applications Received
A total of 8,40,944 candidates registered for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 across all RRB zones. The zone-wise number of applications received is given below.
| S. No. | RRB Zone | Total Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 14,135 |
| 2 | Ajmer | 47,997 |
| 3 | Bengaluru | 30,847 |
| 4 | Bhopal | 30,677 |
| 5 | Bhubaneswar | 30,642 |
| 6 | Bilaspur | 16,056 |
| 7 | Chandigarh | 19,502 |
| 8 | Chennai | 1,24,895 |
| 9 | Gorakhpur | 28,047 |
| 10 | Guwahati | 7,512 |
| 11 | Jammu | 12,268 |
| 12 | Kolkata | 27,352 |
| 13 | Malda | 56,034 |
| 14 | Mumbai | 1,24,895 |
| 15 | Muzaffarpur | 34,207 |
| 16 | Patna | 1,16,625 |
| 17 | Prayagraj | 1,36,286 |
| 18 | Ranchi | 25,287 |
| 19 | Secunderabad | 36,742 |
| 20 | Siliguri | 15,902 |
| 21 | Thiruvananthapuram | 75,120 |
| Total | 8,40,944 | |
