Railway Board announces dates for 2026 Assistant Loco Pilot computer test

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official schedule for the 2026 Assistant Loco Pilot examination. Candidates can view the notification and check test dates on the official websites of regional railway boards.

Exam Schedule And Pattern

The first stage computer-based test will take place from November 3 to November 5, 2026. Specific shift timings are not mentioned in the current notice. The screening test lasts for 60 minutes and contains 75 questions carrying a total of 75 marks. Each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of one-third of a mark. The recruitment drive aims to fill 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot positions, which offer an initial monthly pay of 19,900 rupees under Level-2 of the seventh CPC pay matrix.

Admit Cards And Selection

Exam city slips will appear on regional websites 10 days before the test date, while admit cards will become downloadable four days prior to the test. The first stage serves only to shortlist eligible candidates based on normalized marks for the second stage, and these initial scores will not count toward the final merit panel. The full selection process includes two computer tests, an aptitude test, document verification, and a medical examination.