Konkan Railway ALP Recruitment 2026: 66 Posts

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026: 66 Assistant Loco Pilot & Sr. Assistant Loco Pilot Posts

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has announced a recruitment drive for serving Railway employees. This notice is for filling 66 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Sr. ALP) on a deputation basis.

This recruitment is specifically for employees already working in the regular cadre of Indian Railways. It is not an open recruitment for candidates outside the railway system.

Job Highlights

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 66 vacancies are available for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Sr. ALP). These posts will be filled at various Crew Lobbies under the jurisdiction of Konkan Railway, including Ratnagiri, Verna, Madgaon, and Surathkal.

Konkan Railway reserves the right to change the number of vacancies or cancel the recruitment process without providing any reason.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply:

• Candidates must be currently holding the post of ALP or Sr. ALP in the regular cadre of Indian Railway.
• Applicants must possess the A1 Medical classification and be medically fit for Running Staff duties.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

• Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from a recognised institution (NCVT/SCVT) in specific trades: Armature and Coil Winder, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Filter, Heat Engine, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Millwright Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Radio & TV, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic, Tractor Mechanic, Turner, Wireman.
• Matriculation/SSLC plus a course-completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above.
• HSC/12th Std. (10+2) Science pass in regular schooling.
• A 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering, or a combination of these disciplines, from a recognised institution (in lieu of ITI).
• A Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering (in lieu of a Diploma in Engineering).

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for applicants is 45 years as on the date of notification, which is 22.09.2026.

Salary and Allowances

Selected candidates will draw the pay that would be admissible from time to time on their parent Railway. Additionally, they will receive a deputation (duty) allowance.

Candidates will retain their Railway Accommodation as per Railway Board's policy during their deputation tenure in KRCL.

Selection Process

Eligible and suitable candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility and experience, as per the requirements mentioned in the Vacancy Notice. The Administrative Office forwarding the application must include the candidate's APAR gradings for the last five years, along with No Objection, Vigilance, and DAR Clearance.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible serving Railway employees must apply offline using the prescribed Application Format (Annexure 'A') provided with the Vacancy Notice.

1. Fill in all fields of the application form accurately. Do not leave any field blank.
2. Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the form and sign across it.
3. Provide all requested personal data, including Name, Gender, Service, Department, Category, Date of Birth, Age as on 22.09.2026, Present Pay Band/Grade Pay/Basic Pay, Present Designation & Railway/PSU, Contact Details, Educational Qualification, and Experience Details.
4. Include details of any previous deputation/foreign assignment and confirm if debarred from deputation or if a cooling-off period is completed.
5. Sign the certification statement to confirm the truthfulness of the details provided and your eligibility.
6. Submit the complete application to your Administrative Officer (HQ/Board, etc.) for forwarding through proper channel to the Chief Personnel Officer, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd.
7. The application through proper channel must reach: Chief Personnel Officer, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor, Belapur Bhavan, Plot No. 6, Sector-11, C.B.D Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Pin-400614. The deadline for receiving applications through proper channel is 22.10.2026.
8. Additionally, an advance copy of the application with all enclosures must be sent by email to [email protected] on or before 19.10.2026, 17:00 hrs.

Applications not forwarded through the proper channel or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Important Instructions

• This recruitment is exclusively for serving ALP/Sr. ALP employees in the regular cadre of Indian Railway.
• Applications must be submitted through the candidate's Administrative Office, which must provide APAR gradings for the last five years, along with No Objection, Vigilance, and DAR Clearance.
• Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has the right to modify the number of vacancies, procedures, or cancel the recruitment at its discretion without prior notice.

FAQs

Q1: Who can apply for the Konkan Railway ALP & Sr. ALP recruitment?
A1: Only serving Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) or Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Sr. ALP) employees in the regular cadre of Indian Railway are eligible to apply.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for these posts?
A2: The last date for applications to reach KRCL through proper channel is 22.10.2026. An advance copy by email must be sent by 19.10.2026.

Q3: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A3: The maximum age limit is 45 years as on 22.09.2026.

Q4: Is this a direct recruitment?
A4: No, this is a recruitment on deputation basis for serving Railway employees only.

Q5: What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
A5: Selected candidates will draw pay as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-2 and Level-, plus deputation allowance, based on their parent Railway pay structure.

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