RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Dates 2026: Essential Schedule, Admit Card Rules, and Biometric Guidelines

As of September 22 (IST), the Railway Recruitment Boards have slated RRB Assistant Loco Pilot CBT‑1 for November 3 to 5, 2026. The city intimation slip will precede the exam by about ten days; the admit card will follow four days prior for each shift. Plan travel early.

RRB notifications reaffirm two fixed timelines: city intimation about ten days before the test and e‑call letter downloads about four days prior. Aadhaar‑based biometric verification will be done at centres, so candidates must carry original Aadhaar or e‑Aadhaar besides the admit card and valid photo ID.

RRB ALP CBT‑1 dates: what changes for November 3–5

The three‑day window will likely run in multiple shifts across cities. Centre allocation depends on capacity, and candidates may be allotted cities outside their domicile. Keep buffer days for travel and accommodation because change requests for date, city, or shift are not entertained.

City intimation slip: when and how to check

Expect the city slip roughly ten days before the first exam day. It confirms exam city and date, not the venue address or reporting time. “Intimation about the city of examination shall be given about 10 days in advance.” Use your correct RRB login credentials to view it.

Admit card (e‑call letter): download rules and IDs to carry

The e‑call letter releases around four days before your scheduled shift. Match name, photo, and RRB carefully. Carry the admit card printout and an original government photo ID; Aadhaar or e‑Aadhaar works. Leave banned items like phones, watches, calculators, wallets, belts, and metallic accessories at home.

Aadhaar biometric, reporting time, and gate‑closure norms

RRBs use Aadhaar‑linked biometric authentication. Keep Aadhaar unlocked on UIDAI to avoid kiosk errors. Recent CBT instructions advise early arrival; typical gate closures have been 9:15 am and 2:15 pm, with exams starting 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Always follow the times printed on your admit card.

If city/admit links fail: quick fixes and helplines

Switch browsers, clear cache, and try incognito or off‑peak hours. Confirm you are on your applied RRB’s website and using the correct registration number and date of birth. Use the Helpdesk link on regional portals or call listed RRB helplines, such as Bhubaneswar’s contact line.