RRB ALP Age Limit 2026 — Category-Wise Requirements & Relaxation
RRB ALP 2026 Overview
The RRB ALP Age Limit follows standard railway recruitment norms with an upper limit of 33 years for General category. Assistant Loco Pilot is a technical post requiring ITI/diploma qualification, and the generous age window allows candidates who complete technical education later to still be eligible.
RRB ALP 2026 Age Limit
- General: 18–33 years
- OBC (NCL): 18–36 years
- SC/ST: 18–38 years
- PwBD: 18–43/46/48 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Military service deduction + 3 years
Special Considerations for ALP
ALP is a physically demanding role — operating locomotives in shifts, including night duty. While there is no physical test like SSC CPO, medical fitness standards are strict:
- Visual acuity standards: Distant vision 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses
- No colour blindness (critical for signal recognition)
- Good hearing in both ears
The age limit of 33 combined with technical qualification requirement means most ALP candidates are ITI/diploma holders aged 20-30. Use our Age Calculator to verify.
RRB ALP Age Limit — Detailed Breakdown
Age Limit Summary
- General: 18–33
- OBC: 18–36
- SC/ST: 18–38
Check Your Age Eligibility
Check if you meet the age requirement for RRB ALP. Our calculator shows your exact age on the cut-off date with category-wise relaxation (OBC, SC/ST, PH, Ex-Servicemen).
- ✓ Enter DOB and cut-off date
- ✓ Category-wise age relaxation
- ✓ Preset cut-off dates for major exams
