RRB ALP age calculator
Checks your age on the cut-off date (1 Jul 2026) against the limit for your post and category. Special relaxations (ex-servicemen, departmental, widows) are not included – see the table below.
RRB ALP age limit
Age is counted as on 01-07-2026.
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 18-30 years |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR-EWS / OBC / SC-ST) | 3 / 6 / 8 after deducting service |
Educational qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 10th/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in notified trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Wireman, Turner, Machinist and others |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | OR 10th/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in those trades |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | OR 10th/SSLC plus 3-year Diploma, or a Degree, in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering (or combinations) |
Physical standards
No PET. Medical standard A-1 is required (includes distance vision 6/6, 6/6 without glasses, and tests for colour, binocular and night vision).
Other conditions
Nationality: Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin from notified countries (with eligibility certificate).
There are no PwBD vacancies because of the A-1 medical standard. Aadhaar details should match the 10th certificate.
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Official links
Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.