RRB ALP CEN 01/2026: 8.4 Lakh Applications Received – Check Zone-wise Competition

The application window for the RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Recruitment 2026 under CEN 01/2026 has witnessed significant interest nationwide. Official data confirms that 840,944 applications were submitted for 11,127 vacancies, resulting in an average of approximately 76 candidates competing for every seat. With competitive ratios fluctuating significantly—ranging from roughly 22 applicants per post in Malda to over 150 in Gorakhpur—candidates now have a detailed overview of regional competition to gauge their prospects.

RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Zone-wise Form Fill Up Data

Approximately 8.4 lakh aspirants have officially applied for RRB ALP 2026 CEN 01/2026 vacancies. While the national average remains high, the Malda RRB zone stands out with a competition level of 21.95 applications per post.

Which RRB Zones have Toughest Competition for RRB ALP 01/2026?

Malda, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar are currently trending as the most competitive zones for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026, receiving an exceptionally high volume of applications relative to their vacancy quotas:

• Malda: Just 559 vacancies against 12,268 forms — only about 22 candidates per post, marking it the most competitive zone this cycle.
• Kolkata: 841 vacancies against 27,352 forms, at roughly 33 candidates per post.
• Bhubaneswar: 801 vacancies against 38,047 forms, at around 48 candidates per post.

Which RRB Zones Have Comparatively Lower Competition?

Conversely, several other RRB zones have recorded a notably denser concentration of applications per available vacancy:

• Gorakhpur: 105 vacancies against 15,902 forms — over 151 candidates competing for every post, the highest ratio in this cycle.
• Chandigarh: 187 vacancies against 25,287 forms, at around 135 candidates per post.
• Chennai: 186 vacancies against 24,045 forms, at nearly 129 candidates per post.