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RRB ALP Aptitude Test (CBAT) Weightage Change 2026: The Railway Board has issued an important update regarding the recruitment procedure for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). As per the latest order by the Indian Railways, the weightage pattern for the ALP recruitment Aptitude Test has been revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
According to the notice issued by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), the earlier system of giving 70% weightage to marks obtained in Part-A of the 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage to the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) has now been changed to 50% weightage for each CBT-2 and CBAT.
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RRB ALP Aptitude Test (CBAT) Weightage Change 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Notice Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Old Weightage | 70% CBT Part-A + 30% CBAT |
| New Weightage | 50% CBT Part-A + 50% CBAT |
| Applicable From | CEN No. 01/2026 onwards |
RRB ALP New Weightage System 2026
The Railway Board has decided that from CEN No. 01/2026 onwards, the final calculation for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment will use equal weightage for both the 2nd Stage CBT Technical Test (Part-A only) and CBAT.
New Weightage Pattern
| Test Component | Previous Weightage | New Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Stage CBT Part-A | 70% | 50% |
| Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) | 30% | 50% |
The order clearly states that the revised 50:50 weightage formula will now be adopted for ALP recruitment by all Railway Recruitment Boards.
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Official Details Mentioned in Railway Board Letter
The Railway Board letter number 2023/E(RRB)/25/38-A dated 16.04.2026 was addressed to all General Managers of Indian Railways, Production Units, DG/RDSO, and Chairpersons of all Railway Recruitment Boards.
The notification also refers to the earlier Railway Board letter RRCB No.10/2003 dated 04.06.2003, under which the old 70:30 weightage system was followed.
Earlier Aptitude Test Procedure
The attached old Railway Board procedure document explained that candidates appearing for safety category posts were required to qualify both the Written Test and the Aptitude Test separately. It also mentioned that marks of the Written Test and Aptitude Test were combined to prepare the merit list.
The old procedure further stated that the Psycho Test would henceforth be called “Aptitude Test.”
Posts Mentioned for Aptitude Test
The older Railway Board document attached to the latest notice mentioned the following categories for Aptitude Test:
- Assistant Driver (Diesel/Electric)
- Motorman (EMU/MEMU/DMU)
- ASM
The document also included provisions related to in-service promotion categories.
Important Point for ALP Candidates
Candidates preparing for the upcoming RRB Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment should note that CBAT will now carry equal importance as the 2nd Stage CBT Part-A examination. This means performance in both stages will play a major role in final merit preparation under the new recruitment procedure.
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Important Links
| RRB ALP Aptitude Test (CBAT) Weightage Change 2026 Notice PDF | Notice PDF |
| RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Notification | Notification |
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