RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card 2026 (CEN 01/2026) Out for 3 to 5 November Exam
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The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 admit cards in three batches, on 30 October, 31 October and 1 November 2026, for the exams on 3, 4 and 5 November. The recruitment is for 11,127 posts.
At a glance
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| Notification | CEN 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot) |
| Vacancies | 11,127 |
| CBT 1 pattern | 75 questions, 75 marks, 60 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness and Current Affairs |
| Later stages | CBT 2, computer-based aptitude test, document verification, medical examination |
Important dates
| Exam city slip | From 24 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit card for 3 November | 30 October 2026 |
| Admit card for 4 November | 31 October 2026 |
| Admit card for 5 November | 1 November 2026 |
| CBT 1 | 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 |
Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued admit cards for the first computer-based test (CBT 1) of the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under CEN 01/2026. CBT 1 is held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026, and each card was released three days before its exam date: on 30 October for 3 November, on 31 October for 4 November and on 1 November for 5 November. The exam city slip came out from 24 October.
Download the card from the website of the RRB you applied to, using your registration number and password or date of birth. Your shift, reporting time and centre address are printed on it. You will not be allowed into the centre without a printed copy and an original photo ID.
CBT 1 has 75 objective questions worth 75 marks, to be answered in 60 minutes, with one-third of a mark deducted for each wrong answer. It covers Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Candidates who clear it move on to the later stages: CBT 2, a computer-based aptitude test, document verification and a medical examination.
The RRBs have asked candidates to rely only on official RRB websites and to ignore unverified claims on social media.
How to check or download
- Open the website of the RRB you applied to.
- Find the CEN 01/2026 ALP CBT 1 admit card link.
- Log in with your registration number and password or date of birth.
- Download and print the admit card, and check your shift, centre and reporting time.
- Carry the printout and an original photo ID to the centre.
Frequently asked questions
When is RRB ALP CBT 1 2026?
On 3, 4 and 5 November 2026. Your admit card shows your date and shift.
When were the admit cards released?
In three batches: 30 October for the 3 November exam, 31 October for 4 November and 1 November for 5 November.
What is the CBT 1 exam pattern?
75 questions for 75 marks in 60 minutes, with one-third of a mark deducted for each wrong answer.
How many ALP vacancies are there?
11,127 under CEN 01/2026.
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