At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 9,970
- Post Name
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Exam / Result Date
- 13, 16, 17, 18 Feb 2026 & Re-exam 11 March 2026
- Salary
- ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 (with allowances)
- Conducting Body
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Quick Summary
RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 released on 20 March 2026 at 5 PM. Candidates who appeared in CBT 1 (CEN 01/2025) can now download their response sheet and raise objections till 26 March 2026.
🔴 LIVE UPDATE — 20 March 2026: RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2025 has been officially released at 5:00 PM today. Objection window open till 26 March 2026 (5 PM).
Quick Overview
Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
CEN Number | CEN 01/2025 |
Total Vacancies | 9,970 |
CBT 1 Exam Dates | 13, 16, 17, 18 Feb 2026 & Re-exam 11 March 2026 |
Answer Key Released | 20 March 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Objection Window | 20 March – 26 March 2026 (5 PM) |
Objection Fee | ₹50 per question (refunded if accepted) |
CBT 1 Result Expected | April 2026 (1st week) |
Official Portal | rrbcdg.gov.in (your regional RRB) |
Direct Download Link
The Railway Recruitment Board has activated the RRB ALP CBT 1 Answer Key 2025 on the official candidate login portal. Log in using Registration Number and Date of Birth to view your question paper, responses, and provisional answer key.
➡️ Download RRB ALP Answer Key 2026
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How to Download – Step by Step
Visit your regional RRB official website
Click on "Notice on Viewing of CBT Questions, Responses & Answer Keys – CEN 01/2025 ALP"
Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password
View and download the answer key PDF
Save the PDF before the objection window closes on 26 March 2026
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
General Science | 20 | 20 |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
Total | 75 | 75 |
Negative Marking: −⅓ mark per wrong answer. No deduction for unattempted questions.
Score Formula: (Correct × 1) − (Wrong × 0.33)
Score Normalisation: Yes — scores are normalised across all exam shifts.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category | Minimum % | Minimum Marks (out of 75) |
|---|---|---|
UR / EWS | 40% | 30 marks |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% | 22.5 marks |
SC | 30% | 22.5 marks |
ST | 25% | 18.75 marks |
How to Raise Objections
Log in with Registration Number and Password
Click "RRB ALP Objection Tracker"
Select question number to challenge
Upload supporting proof
Pay ₹50 per question via Rupay/SBI Debit/Net Banking/UPI
Submit before 26 March 2026, 5 PM
Salary
Basic Pay | ₹19,900 per month |
|---|---|
Gross Salary | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 (with allowances) |
Pay Level | Level 2, 7th Pay Commission |
Selection Process
CBT 1 — Screening stage (Completed ✅)
CBT 2 — Part A + Part B (Trade-specific)
CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test (ALP only)
Document Verification
Medical Examination — Vision A1 standard required
Merit: 70% CBT 2 Part A + 30% CBAT
All RRB Regional Websites
Region | Website |
|---|---|
Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
Prayagraj | rrbprayagraj.gov.in |
Bangalore | rrbbnc.gov.in |
Bhopal | rrbbpl.nic.in |
Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
Bilaspur | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
Gorakhpur | rrbgkp.gov.in |
Guwahati | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
Jammu | rrbjammu.nic.in |
Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
Ranchi | rrbranchi.gov.in |
Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.nic.in |
Siliguri | rrbsiliguri.org |
Thiruvananthapuram | rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Has RRB ALP Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. Released on 20 March 2026 at 5:00 PM IST on all regional RRB websites.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections?
26 March 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. No objections accepted after this deadline.
Q3. What is the objection fee?
₹50 per question. Refunded if the objection is accepted, after bank charges.
Q4. When will RRB ALP CBT 1 Result 2026 be declared?
Expected in April 2026 (first week).
Q5. Is there negative marking?
Yes — ⅓ mark (0.33) deducted per wrong answer. No deduction for unattempted questions.
Q6. Total vacancies under CEN 01/2025?
9,970 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot across all regional RRBs.
