RRB ALP CBT 1: The Computer Based Test 1 for Assistant Loco Pilot (CEN 01/2026), conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards, will be held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026. The recruitment cycle covers 11,127 vacancies.
With today being 25 October, just 9 days are left. This piece lays out the dates available so far, what candidates need to do now, and a short plan for the final stretch.
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Where the Exam Stands
The application and application status stages are behind us. Exam city details are now out, and the next step is downloading the e-call letter (admit card).
According to the RRB notice dated 23 October 2026, the exam city intimation slip link has reportedly been live since 9:00 AM on 24 October.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications open | 15 May 2026 |
| Last date for online applications | 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application status released | 22 August 2026 |
| Exam city intimation notice | 23 October 2026 |
| City intimation slip active | 24 October 2026 (from 9:00 AM) |
| CBT 1 exam | 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 |
| E-call letters (reported, approximate) | 30 October for the 3 November exam, 31 October for 4 November, 1 November for 5 November |
The e-call letter dates follow the reported pattern of release about 4 days before each exam date. The official notice available here does not confirm an exact date, so check the RRB website to be sure.
What Is Known About the Exam
- The test will run in three shifts at 200+ centres across India.
- Registered candidates reportedly number 8,40,944 in total.
- Aadhaar biometric verification is reportedly planned at exam centres.
- Pay, age limit, fees, syllabus and marking scheme are not covered here. For these, read the official CEN 01/2026 notification.
Steps to Follow Now
Work through these one by one:
- Step 1: Go to the official website of your RRB region. The city slip link is reportedly hosted on rrb.digialm.com.
- Step 2: Log in with your registration details and download the exam city intimation slip.
- Step 3: Check the exam date, city and shift carefully. If you spot an error, report it through the official helpdesk.
- Step 4: Sort out your travel early. If your centre is in a distant city, book train tickets and accommodation now.
- Step 5: As soon as the e-call letter is released, reportedly between 30 October and 1 November, download it and keep several printouts.
- Step 6: Biometric verification will take place at the centre, so keep your Aadhaar-related documents and a photo ID ready.
Preparation Note for the Last Days
Don’t start new topics now. Revise what you have already studied and take one full-length mock test every day.
After each mock, write down the questions you got wrong and go over them the same evening. Time management counts for a lot in a computer-based test, so attempt the easier questions first and come back to the harder ones. Before you guess, check the notification to see whether negative marking applies.
Keep the last two days to light revision. Sleep well, eat on time, and plan to reach the centre early, since the exam runs for three days in three shifts.
For vacancies, eligibility, fees, age limit and syllabus, always rely on the official CEN 01/2026 notification.
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