RRB Revises ALP CBT-1 Exam Dates for CEN 01/2025 to February 2026, Download Official Notice Here

By Abhijeet Chatterjee
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Created:
January 30, 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have revised the tentative schedule for the first stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) under CEN 01/2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. According to the official notice issued on January 29, 2026, the CBT-1 will now be conducted on February 13, 16, 17, and 18, 2026. This update modifies the earlier tentative dates of February 16 to 18, 2026, and applies to candidates who applied for the 9,970 vacancies notified across various railway zones in India.

The recruitment process for Assistant Loco Pilot positions under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2025 is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards to fill posts in multiple railway zones. The online application window was open from April 12, 2025, to May 19, 2025.

Download Official RRB ALP CBT-1 Revised Dates Notice

RRB CBT New Revised Dates Official Notification

RRB ALP CBT-1 Revised Exam Schedule

According to the official notification from RRBs, the revised tentative dates for the CBT-1 examination are outlined below:

Revised Exam Dates	Status	Remarks
February 13, 2026	Tentative	Added as part of revised schedule
February 16, 2026	Tentative	Retained from previous tentative window
February 17, 2026	Tentative	Retained from previous tentative window
February 18, 2026	Tentative	Retained from previous tentative window

The authority has clarified that these dates remain tentative and are subject to change based on prevailing conditions and administrative requirements. The revision extends the examination window to accommodate logistical arrangements for the large number of applicants.

Exam City Intimation and Admit Card Release

Candidates can expect the following timeline as per official guidelines:

Exam City and Date Intimation Slip: Available 10 days prior to the candidate’s allotted exam date on the respective RRB website, including a link to download Travel Authority for eligible SC/ST candidates.
E-Call Letter (Admit Card): Released 4 days before the exam date, containing essential details such as exam centre, roll number, reporting time, and instructions.

To access these documents, candidates should log in to their respective RRB regional website using registration credentials.

Important Instructions for Candidates

RRBs have reiterated the following mandatory requirements:

Carry the original photo identity document mentioned during application; failure to produce it may result in disqualification.
Ensure Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system for candidates who opted for Aadhaar-based verification.
The selection process includes CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (where applicable), and document verification.
Rely exclusively on official RRB websites for authentic updates to avoid misinformation.

The authority has not announced further details yet on shift-wise distribution or any potential additional changes to the schedule.

Next Steps for Applicants

Eligible candidates are advised to:

Regularly check the official website of their respective RRB zone.
Monitor for the release of exam city intimation slips around 10 days before the exam.
Download the admit card 4 days prior to the scheduled date.
Prepare necessary identity proofs and documents for the examination day.

All details are based on the official RRB notice dated January 29, 2026, available on regional RRB portals such as rrbcdg.gov.in and others under indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates should visit the concerned RRB website directly for the latest and accurate information.

Written by Abhijeet Chatterjee

Abhijeet Chatterjee is a professional Content and Copy specialist with over five years of experience in crafting compelling content around the Edtech domain. His portfolio includes notable work for companies such as PhysicsWallah, Roar Media, Jagran Josh, etc. Academically, Abhijeet holds a Master's in Mass Communication, where he was awarded a gold medal for his outstanding performance. He has also qualified for the UGC NET in Mass Communication, demonstrating his expertise and a deep understanding of the field. His academic foundation is built on a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Beyond his professional work, Abhijeet is an avid writer and a cinephile. His personal interests include scriptwriting, film criticism, and reading novels.

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