Good news for all the Assistant Loco Pilot aspirants out there. The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026. If you cleared CBT 1, this is your golden ticket to the next round, scheduled for 28 July 2026.
No more refreshing the website every five minutes. Your hall ticket is ready and waiting. Let's walk through everything you need to know, minus the confusing jargon.
What's on Your Admit Card
Your admit card is not just a piece of paper. It carries your exam city, exact centre address, reporting time, shift details, roll number, and a bunch of instructions you should actually read this time. Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password on the official RRB regional website to grab your copy.
One rule you cannot skip: carry a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam venue. No printout, no entry. Simple as that.
Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| CEN Number | CEN 01/2025 |
| Exam Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
How to Download Your Hall Ticket
Downloading your admit card takes less time than making a cup of tea. Here's how:
- Visit the official RRB website or your regional RRB portal.
- Click on the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026 link.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password.
- Complete the captcha and hit Login.
- Your admit card shows up on screen.
- Download it and print at least two copies. One for the exam, one as backup because life happens.
Documents to Carry
Pack these before you leave home:
- Printed copy of the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026
- Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence)
- Two recent passport-size photographs matching the one you uploaded during registration
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 150 minutes |
Exam Day Instructions
A few ground rules that will save you from unnecessary stress on exam day:
- Reach the centre at least 60 minutes before reporting time. Traffic does not care about your exam schedule.
- Keep your printed admit card and original photo ID handy.
- Leave mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, and Bluetooth devices at home.
- Cooperate with biometric checks and frisking.
- Read the instructions on your admit card properly, at least once.
- Stay seated until the invigilator says you can leave.
What You Can and Cannot Bring
| Allowed | Prohibited |
|---|---|
| Printed Admit Card | Mobile Phones |
| Original Photo ID | Smart Watches |
| Transparent Water Bottle (if permitted) | Bluetooth Devices |
| Passport-size Photograph | Calculators, Study Material, Earphones, Bags |
Forgot Your Registration Number?
Happens to the best of us. Here's the fix:
- Click on the Forgot Registration Number option on the portal.
- Enter your registered email ID or mobile number.
- Verify using the OTP sent to you.
- Retrieve your Registration Number.
- Log back in and download your admit card.
Spot an Error on Your Admit Card?
If something looks off, like a wrong name spelling or incorrect exam centre, do not panic. Reach out to your respective Railway Recruitment Board right away for correction, well before the exam date.
