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RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 Official CBT 1 Zone Wise & Category Wise Cut Off Marks Released
RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 has been officially released along with the CBT 1 Result for CEN 01/2025. Candidates who appeared in the Assistant Loco Pilot examination can now check the official zone-wise and category-wise cut off marks released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The cut off varies across different RRB zones depending on vacancies, competition level, normalization, and candidate performance.
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RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 has been officially released along with the CBT 1 Result for CEN 01/2025. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducted the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT 1 examination on 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th February and 11th March 2026. A total of 10,970 vacancies were announced, and over 10 lakh candidates appeared for the examination.
The RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2026 has been released separately for all RRB zones and categories including General (UR), OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM). The cut off marks are determined based on factors such as the number of candidates appearing in the exam, the number of vacancies, exam difficulty level, normalization process, and previous year trends. Candidates securing marks equal to or above the prescribed cut off have been shortlisted for CBT 2.
RRB ALP CBT 1 2026 – Overview Table
The RRB ALP CBT 1 examination was conducted across multiple shifts throughout India. Candidates can check the important exam details in the table below.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB ALP CBT 1 (CEN 01/2025) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Dates | 13, 16, 17, 18 Feb & 11 March 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 10,970 |
| Candidates Appeared | 10,03,719 |
| Cut Off Released | 12 June 2026 |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | After 12 July 2026 |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2026 – Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important events related to the recruitment process. The key dates are listed below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 13, 16, 17, 18 Feb & 11 March 2026 |
| Result & Cut Off Release | 12 June 2026 |
| Scorecard Available | 12 June 2026 |
| CBT 2 Exam | After 12 July 2026 |
| CBAT | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | To be announced |
RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 – Minimum Qualifying Marks (Official)
Many candidates confuse minimum qualifying marks with the actual cut off. These are two different concepts. Minimum qualifying marks are the basic marks required to remain eligible in the examination, whereas the actual cut off depends on competition and vacancies.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying % | Out of 75 Marks |
|---|---|---|
| UR / General | 40% | 30 marks |
| EWS | 40% | 30 marks |
| OBC-NCL | 30% | ~23 marks |
| SC | 30% | ~23 marks |
| ST | 25% | ~19 marks |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per RRB norms | Relaxation applicable |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2026 – Zone Wise & Category Wise (Official)
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official CBT 1 cut off marks separately for each zone and category. The following table contains the officially released cut off marks.
| Zone | Category No. | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 1 | 79.55556 | 71.28331 | 54.64369 | 73.92404 | 54.22223 | 34.65411 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 1 | 59.05556 | 44.05326 | 25.06311 | 50.16991 | 40.69697 | 31.11111 |
| Malda | 1 | 72.49093 | 50.10793 | 35.55556 | 63.97050 | 40.01175 | 47.55556 |
| Ajmer | 1 | 80.07302 | 69.92110 | 70.82843 | 74.02338 | 40.00000 | 34.22223 |
| Bilaspur | 1 | 71.54055 | 40.64648 | 42.79180 | 64.38665 | 40.02531 | 27.54153 |
| Bhopal | 1 | 80.76767 | 69.44750 | 64.46821 | 76.37242 | 70.62399 | 30.22223 |
| Chennai | 1 | 62.37670 | 49.31507 | 41.09589 | 56.94116 | 40.08920 | 31.20779 |
| Guwahati | 1 | 58.92008 | 47.48859 | 46.57535 | 49.90044 | 40.67260 | 36.98631 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 1 | 65.75343 | 50.01455 | 41.11532 | -- | -- | 41.09589 |
| Mumbai | 1 | 64.41000 | 46.92000 | 34.66000 | 53.91000 | 40.03000 | 33.04000 |
| Kolkata | 1 | 74.35724 | 56.23545 | 45.05622 | 61.62287 | 40.03743 | 31.11111 |
Secunderabad |
1 | 77.12505 | 63.25877 | 62.25942 | 72.85001 | 60.25052 | 30.05505 |
| Siliguri | 1 | 73.07732 | 61.20014 | 50.43934 | 61.67093 | 40.40972 | 34.66667 |
| Prayagraj | 1 | 80.09203 | 69.24046 | 69.00974 | 75.55556 | 64.44444 | 32.44444 |
| Gorakhpur | 1 | 80.00000 | 65.67506 | 64.31303 | 74.54163 | 58.21923 | 36.88889 |
| Ahmedabad | 1 | 84.20601 | 79.03166 | -- | 79.41029 | 78.79629 | 62.37394 |
| Ahmedabad | 2 | 78.82045 | 71.71717 | 63.29371 | 72.30567 | 73.05622 | 49.43890 |
| Ahmedabad | 3 | 71.52854 | 67.41280 | 61.72431 | 69.22452 | 69.97790 | 40.45353 |
| Ahmedabad | 5 | 72.07561 | 69.65263 | -- | 69.93111 | 69.10799 | 46.12795 |
| Patna | 1 | 81.33333 | 51.10838 | 30.89430 | 73.71505 | 41.51634 | 43.68254 |
RRB ALP Previous Year Cut Off
The previous year's cut off marks help candidates understand the competition level and estimate the expected cut off for upcoming recruitment cycles. The RRB ALP Exam for the 2024-25 recruitment cycle was conducted successfully for 18,799 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies. The official CBT 1 cut off marks released by RRB for all zones are provided below.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2024-25
| Zone | Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | Open | 54.33 | 36.19 | 27.99 | 39.27 | 40.18 |
| Ajmer | EXSM | 40.56 | 55.46 | -- | 31.53 | -- |
| Chandigarh | Open | 40.09 | 30.01 | 25.02 | 30.01 | -- |
| Chandigarh | EXSM | 41.97 | 40.71 | -- | 36.11 | -- |
| Mumbai | Open | 57.17 | 36.68 | 30.48 | 44.08 | 40.17 |
| Mumbai | EXSM | 40.21 | 40.26 | -- | 31.25 | -- |
| Malda | Open | 63.06 | 41.57 | 39.81 | 55.98 | 49.80 |
| Malda | EXSM | 42.99 | 37.46 | -- | 32.85 | -- |
| Ranchi | Open | 61.61 | 39.67 | 31.05 | 48.47 | 40.44 |
| Ranchi | EXSM | 41.03 | -- | 46.23 | 31.03 | -- |
| Guwahati | Open | 59.91 | 37.48 | 26.24 | 49.18 | 40.11 |
| Guwahati | EXSM | 42.56 | 38.41 | -- | 46.84 | -- |
| Bilaspur | Open | 58.41 | 40.68 | 30.39 | 46.14 | 40.00 |
| Bilaspur | EXSM | 40.24 | 31.37 | -- | 30.08 | 41.17 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Open | 48.93 | 30.06 | 31.49 | 48.90 | 40.09 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | EXSM | 41.36 | -- | -- | 30.49 | -- |
| Chennai | Open | 49.51 | 34.42 | 25.07 | 39.35 | 40.15 |
| Chennai | EXSM | 41.41 | 31.47 | -- | 30.06 | -- |
| Kolkata | Open | 63.44 | 45.73 | 34.71 | 46.82 | 40.05 |
| Kolkata | EXSM | 41.20 | 34.70 | -- | 31.09 | -- |
| Gorakhpur | Open | 63.90 | 44.13 | 25.24 | 51.37 | 40.09 |
| Gorakhpur | EXSM | 49.03 | 35.65 | -- | 35.62 | -- |
| Ahmedabad | Open | 54.54 | 36.01 | 28.67 | 41.38 | 40.01 |
| Ahmedabad | EXSM | 42.67 | -- | 32.76 | 32.56 | -- |
| Patna | Open | 67.59 | 49.65 | 25.23 | 62.71 | 55.43 |
| Patna | EXSM | 45.88 | 62.48 | -- | 30.65 | 41.28 |
| Bengaluru | Open | 58.49 | 42.11 | 32.24 | 47.16 | 40.07 |
| Bengaluru | EXSM | 40.25 | 45.24 | 43.64 | 31.96 | -- |
| Prayagraj | Open | 59.58 | 48.81 | 25.00 | 54.51 | 40.09 |
| Prayagraj | EXSM | 40.24 | 31.07 | -- | 31.05 | 49.52 |
| Bhubaneswar | Open | 60.98 | 42.46 | 44.08 | 50.83 | 40.13 |
| Bhubaneswar | EXSM | 40.02 | 34.24 | -- | 31.46 | -- |
| Jammu-Srinagar | Open | 52.53 | 35.49 | 25.03 | 38.15 | 41.68 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | EXSM | 52.54 | 51.37 | -- | -- | -- |
| Bhopal | Open | 45.53 | 31.53 | 27.59 | 38.90 | 40.02 |
| Bhopal | EXSM | 40.84 | -- | -- | 30.59 | -- |
| Secunderabad | Open | 56.20 | 38.27 | 32.32 | 43.81 | 40.09 |
| Secunderabad | EXSM | 30.42 | 30.42 | 30.42 | 30.42 | 30.42 |
| Muzaffarpur | Open | 72.08653 | 50.45285 | 32.10956 | 66.25954 | 56.30216 |
| Muzaffarpur | EXSM | 43.18830 | -- | -- | 33.60804 | -- |
Railway ALP Cut Off 2026 – Previous Year Comparison
Comparing previous year cut offs with the latest cut off helps candidates understand competition trends and the changing level of competition across different zones.
| RRB Zone | 2024-25 UR Cut Off | 2026 UR Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 67.59 | 81.33 |
| Chandigarh | 40.09 | 79.56 |
| Bhopal | 45.53 | 80.77 |
| Chennai | 49.51 | 62.38 |
| Gorakhpur | 63.90 | 80.00 |
| Ahmedabad | 54.54 | 84.21 |
Factors That Affect RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off Marks 2026
Several factors influence the final cut off marks released by RRB:
- Number of vacancies available in each zone.
- Total number of candidates appearing for the examination.
- Difficulty level of the CBT 1 paper.
- Normalization of marks across multiple shifts.
- Category-wise reservation policies.
- Previous year cut off trends.
- Zone-wise competition and candidate performance.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2026 – Selection Process After Result
Candidates who clear the CBT 1 cut off move to the next stages of the recruitment process. Every stage has a specific purpose in selecting suitable candidates for Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
| Stage | Marks | Minimum % (UR) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | 75 | 40% | Screening Stage |
| CBT 2 – Part A | 100 | 40% | Technical (Merit-based) |
| CBT 2 – Part B | 75 | 35% (all categories) | Trade Test (Qualifying) |
| CBAT | T-Score | Minimum 42 T-score | Aptitude Test |
| Document Verification | — | Qualifying | Verification of Documents |
| Medical Examination | — | Qualifying | Medical Fitness Test |
RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 – Conclusion
The RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 has been officially released along with the CBT 1 Result for CEN 01/2025. The cut off marks vary significantly across zones and categories due to differences in vacancies, competition levels, and candidate performance. Candidates can also refer to the detailed RRB ALP Previous Year Cut Off 2024-25 data to understand trends and estimate future competition levels. Those who have secured marks equal to or above the prescribed cut off in their respective zones are eligible to appear for CBT 2 and continue in the recruitment process.
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