The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have started releasing the RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card (e-call letter) for CEN 01/2026 from 30 October 2026. The Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) first-stage Computer Based Test will be held on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 for 11,127 vacancies. Admit cards are being issued about four days before each candidate’s own exam date, so your download date depends on your exam date.
Today is 31 October, which means the exam is only 3 days away for the first group. This guide explains the date-wise release plan, the download steps, what is printed on the card, the CBT 1 pattern after the recent change, the minimum qualifying marks in simple numbers, a 60-minute time plan and a 5-day countdown. Read it once fully and keep the checklist near you.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card 01/2026 Out — Download Assistant Loco Pilot Hall Ticket
Admit Card Released From 30 October 2026 | CBT 1 on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 | 11,127 Vacancies
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| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Recruitment | RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification Number | CEN 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Stage | First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) |
| City Intimation Slip | Released from 23 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | From 30 October 2026, date-wise |
| CBT 1 Exam Dates | 3, 4 and 5 November 2026 |
| Login Details | Registration number and date of birth or password |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Date-Wise Admit Card Release Plan
| CBT 1 Exam Date | Admit Card Available From |
| 3 November 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| 4 November 2026 | 31 October 2026 (today) |
| 5 November 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
Each group gets its card 4 days before its exam, so the 5 November group will see the link tomorrow. If you do not find your card on the first day of your window, do not worry. Try again later in the day and on the next day, and check your own regional RRB website.
How to Download the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026
- Open the official website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, or use the direct link in the links box
- Select the regional RRB through which you applied
- Open the CEN 01/2026 Assistant Loco Pilot section
- Click the CBT 1 e-call letter or admit card download link
- Enter your registration number and date of birth or password
- Complete the captcha or security check, if shown
- Submit and open your admit card
- Check the exam date, shift, centre and reporting instructions
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout
Download Problems and Quick Fixes
| Problem | What to Do |
| Link not showing yet | Check your date in the release plan above. Your card may open only 4 days before your exam |
| Login fails | Re-check the registration number and date of birth or password, and make sure you are on your own regional RRB page |
| Website is slow | Try early morning or late night. Do not refresh again and again |
| Wrong detail on the card | Contact your regional RRB through the official channels before the exam |
| Printout is unclear | Download the file again and print it on a good printer |
What Is Printed on Your Admit Card
| Detail | What to Check |
| Candidate name | Spelling as in your application and ID |
| Registration number and roll number | Note both, because you will need them |
| Exam name and CEN number | CBT 1 for CEN 01/2026 |
| Photograph and signature | Clear, and your own |
| Exam date | 3, 4 or 5 November 2026 |
| Shift and reporting time | Plan your travel from this |
| Gate-closing time | Reach well before it. Late entry is not allowed |
| Exam centre name and address | Read the full address and note a landmark |
| Instructions | Read every line before the exam day |
The city slip gave you only a city, and the card gives the exact centre, shift and gate-closing time. Book your stay and your local transport only after reading the card, and check the route to the centre if you can reach the city a day early.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026 — What Has Changed
| Feature | Details |
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Questions | 75 multiple choice questions |
| Maximum Marks | 75 (1 mark each) |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Mental Ability (Reasoning) and General Science |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Shortlisting for CBT 2 | 15 times the vacancies of each RRB |
| Marks in Final Merit | CBT 1 marks are not counted |
| Time per Question | 48 seconds |
In this cycle the CBT 1 paper has only three subjects, and General Awareness is no longer a part of it. The notification gives the total of 75 questions and the three subject areas, but it does not fix how many questions come from each subject. Marks are normalised when the exam is held in several shifts.
With no General Awareness section, there is no easy 10-mark section to gain from. The whole paper rests on Mathematics, Reasoning and Science at about 48 seconds a question, so speed with accuracy is the entire game. Since CBT 1 is only a screening round and its marks are not carried forward, your aim is simply to clear the cut-off safely.
Qualifying Marks in Simple Numbers
| Category | Minimum Percentage | Marks Out of 75 |
| UR and EWS | 40% | 30 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and SC | 30% | 22.5 |
| ST | 25% | 18.75 |
These are the minimum qualifying marks. Because 15 times the vacancies are shortlisted for CBT 2, the real cut-off is decided by how many candidates score above you in your RRB and category. So aim well above the minimum.
If all of the reported 8.4 lakh registered candidates appear, about 1.67 lakh candidates (15 times 11,127) will go ahead, which is roughly one in five. This number of registered candidates comes from one education portal, so use it only as a rough idea of the competition.
60-Minute Attempt Plan With Negative Marking
| Minutes | What to Do |
| 0 to 25 | Start with the subject in which you are strongest. Solve the easy and medium questions first |
| 25 to 45 | Move to the next subject. Skip the long calculations and come back later |
| 45 to 55 | Attempt the third subject and the questions you marked |
| 55 to 60 | Final check. Do not change an answer unless you are sure |
| Attempted | Correct | Wrong | Net Marks |
| 60 | 50 | 10 | 46.67 |
| 65 | 52 | 13 | 47.67 |
| 70 | 55 | 15 | 50.00 |
| 75 | 55 | 20 | 48.33 |
A wrong answer costs one third of a mark, so three wrong answers cancel one right answer. Notice that 70 attempted with 55 correct (50 net marks) beats 75 attempted with 55 correct (48.33), because the extra five attempts were all wrong. Attempt a question when you can remove at least one option.
Quick Revision List for the Last Days (Suggested)
| Subject | Topics to Revise Quickly |
| Mathematics | Percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, time and work, speed and distance, simple and compound interest, number system, mensuration, basic algebra and geometry |
| Mental Ability (Reasoning) | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, classification, ranking and simple puzzles |
| General Science | Class 10 level Physics (motion, force, work, energy, electricity, light), Chemistry (acids, bases, metals, carbon compounds) and Biology (life processes, human body, diseases) |
This list is made from the subject names and is not an official syllabus. In the last days, revise short notes and formulas, and take timed mock tests with the same 75 questions in 60 minutes.
5-Day Countdown: 31 October to 5 November
| Date | What to Do |
| 31 October (today) | Download your admit card if it is available, or check again later. Compare name and details with your ID. Book travel and stay if not done |
| 1 November | One full mock test of 75 questions in 60 minutes. Review the wrong answers by subject |
| 2 November | Light revision of formulas and science facts. Pack your documents in one folder. Travel to the exam city |
| 3 November | First exam day. Reach the centre well before the reporting time |
| 4 and 5 November | Exam days for the next groups. Same checklist |
Do not start new topics now. Keep your sleep regular and eat light food on the exam day.
Recruitment Snapshot — Who Is Competing
| Point | Details |
| Application Period | 15 May to 14 June 2026 |
| Qualification | 10th pass with ITI in the relevant trade, or 10th with Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per rules |
| Pay | Level 2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Vacancy by Category | UR 4,860, OBC 2,598, SC 1,746, ST 919, EWS 1,004 |
| Selection Stages | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
The category figures add up exactly to the 11,127 posts. UR has about 44% of the vacancies, OBC about 23%, SC about 16%, EWS about 9% and ST about 8%. The posts are spread over all 21 RRBs, so the real competition is inside your own RRB and category.
Travelling to the Exam City — Simple Tips
- Reach the exam city one day early, and stay as close to the centre as you can, using the address printed on the admit card
- Do a trial trip to the centre if possible, at the same hour you will travel on the exam day
- Keep two printouts of the admit card and one copy on your phone, and put the original ID in the same folder
- Book your return journey only after you know your shift time
- Carry water and a light snack for the journey, but remember that you cannot take electronic gadgets inside
Documents and Rules for the Exam Day
- A clear printout of the RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card
- An original, valid photo ID: Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence
- No mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices or any other electronic gadgets
- Follow the seating arrangement given on the admit card, and obey the staff at the centre
- Reach much before the reporting time, because the gate closes at the time printed on the card
Biometric or Aadhaar-based identity checks are used in several recent RRB exams, and the RRB JE CBT 1 of CEN 04/2026 is one example. The ALP notice that I could see does not list this step, so read the instructions on your own admit card and carry your original Aadhaar, along with your chosen photo ID, to be safe.
After CBT 1: The Next Stages
| Stage | Details |
| CBT 2 | 175 questions: Part A (100 marks) decides merit and Part B (75 marks) is a trade test that is only qualifying. Duration 150 minutes |
| CBAT (Aptitude Test) | Qualifying test with a minimum T-score of 42 in each test, and no negative marking |
| Final Merit | Reported as 50% from CBT 2 Part A and 50% from CBAT |
| Document Verification and Medical Examination | For shortlisted candidates |
These later-stage details are taken from published summaries of the CEN 01/2026 scheme, so confirm them in the official notice when the time comes.
Mistakes That Can Cost You the Exam
- Not checking the release date for your own exam date and thinking the card is not released
- Using the city slip as an admit card
- Carrying a photocopy of ID instead of the original
- Reaching the centre after the gate-closing time
- Carrying gadgets that are not allowed
- Attempting all questions by blind guessing in the last minutes
- Starting new topics in the last 48 hours instead of revising
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RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card 2026 — FAQs
Q. Is the RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card out?
Yes. It is being released from 30 October 2026, about four days before each candidate’s exam date.
Q. When is the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam?
On 3, 4 and 5 November 2026. Your own date is printed on your admit card.
Q. What do I need to download the admit card?
Your registration number and your date of birth or password, with the captcha if shown.
Q. Where can I download it?
From the website of your regional RRB, or through the direct link.
Q. How many vacancies are there?
11,127 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot under CEN 01/2026.
Q. How many questions are in CBT 1?
75 questions for 75 marks in 60 minutes.
Q. Is there negative marking?
Yes, one third of a mark for each wrong answer.
Q. Do CBT 1 marks count in the final merit?
No. CBT 1 is a screening test only.
Q. What are the minimum qualifying marks?
40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC (NCL) and SC, and 25% for ST.
Q. Which documents should I carry?
The printed admit card and an original valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence.
Q. Can I enter the exam with only the city slip?
No. You need the admit card and your ID.
Q. Why can I not see my admit card yet?
Cards are released about four days before each exam date. If your exam is on 5 November, your card is expected from 1 November.
Q. Is the post of Assistant Loco Pilot only for ITI holders?
Not only. As per the summaries of the notification, candidates with 10th plus ITI or 10th plus a diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering are eligible.
