RRB ALP Vacancy Increase 2026
RRB — Railway Recruitment Board
Railway Recruitment Boards have issued Corrigendum No. 1 to CEN No. 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment), enhancing the total notified vacancies from 11,127 to 14,627 — an increase of 3,500 posts. All other terms and conditions of CEN 01/2026 remain unchanged.
The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the rrb alp vacancy increase 2026 through Corrigendum No. 1 to CEN No. 01/2026. The corrigendum, dated 10 November 2026, raises the total notified vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) from 11,127 to 14,627 — an increase of 3,500 posts. The increase follows additional vacancy demands received from Zonal Railways for ALP.
As per the revised vacancy table in Annexure-B1 of the corrigendum, the all-India community-wise totals are now UR 6,032, SC 2,309, ST 1,259, OBC 3,662 and EWS 1,365, with 1,461 posts for Ex-Servicemen. The corrigendum makes it clear that all other terms and conditions stipulated in CEN No. 01/2026, originally notified on 14 May 2026, shall remain unchanged.
No exam date and no fresh application window have been announced in this corrigendum, so candidates who already applied do not need to apply again. Candidates should keep visiting the official RRB websites for the exam schedule and further updates on the ALP recruitment.
📝 Key Points
Vacancies Increased — 11,127 to 14,627
Corrigendum No. 1 to CEN No. 01/2026 raises the total ALP vacancies from 11,127 to 14,627 — an increase of 3,500 posts, following additional vacancy demands from Zonal Railways.
Community-wise Revised Vacancies
All-India totals after the corrigendum: UR 6,032; SC 2,309; ST 1,259; OBC 3,662; EWS 1,365; Total 14,627; Ex-Servicemen 1,461.
Corrigendum Date — 10 November 2026
The corrigendum is dated 10 November 2026 and signed by the Chairpersons, Railway Recruitment Boards. The revised RRB/Railway/Community-wise vacancy table is in Annexure-B1 of the corrigendum.
No New Dates Announced
The corrigendum announces no exam date and no fresh application window. All other terms and conditions of CEN 01/2026 remain unchanged.
RRB Bengaluru — 200 Posts
Under RRB Bengaluru (South Western Railway), the revised ALP vacancies total 200 — UR 80, SC 31, ST 15, OBC 54, EWS 20, Ex-Servicemen 20.
👤 Who Is Affected?
All candidates who applied for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under CEN No. 01/2026 (original notification dated 14 May 2026).
✅ What Candidates Must Do
No fresh action is needed — no new application window has been announced. Candidates should keep checking the official RRB websites for the exam schedule and further updates.
- Read the official notice carefully on the RRB website.
- Check whether the change applies to your application / exam / result.
- Complete the required action before the deadline Not Applicable.
- Keep a printout / screenshot of the confirmation for future reference.
📅 Important Dates
- Notice Date10 November 2026
- Effective Date10 November 2026
- Action DeadlineNot Applicable
- Exam / Event DateNotify Soon
🔗 Important Links
Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification. Sarkari Job Press is not a government website.