Railway RRB ALP Exam City Details 2026

College Tour Feb-04-2026

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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the important- awaited test City Details for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2026 reclamation test, furnishing critical information for lakhs of campaigners who applied under CEN 01/2025. This update comes just days before the listed RRB ALP Computer-Based Test (CBT) in February 2026, helping applicants finalise trip plans, accommodation, and preparation strategy well on time.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB ALP) test is one of the most popular and critical railway reclamation examinations in the country. It attracts thousands of aspirants from the different countries and educational backgrounds, all keen to secure a central government job as an Assistant Loco Pilot. The release of test city details is a major step in the reclamation process because it tells campaigners the city where their test centre will be located, ahead of the actual admit cards.

What are the test City Details?

Test city details also known as the test City Intimation Slip — show the city name, test date and test shift (similar as morning or afternoon) where each seeker is listed to take the RRB ALP CBT. As you know this slip does not involve the full address of the test center or the entry/ reporting time; those details are only handed latterly through the admit card (E-Call Letter).

The purpose of this early release is to give campaigners enough time to plan their journey, lodging, and commuting logistics, especially when the test city is far from their home.

Important Dates

According to the announcements and multiple reports, the test schedule and key dates are as follows:

CBT test dates: The RRB ALP CBT- 1, it will be conducted from February 13, 16, 17, and 18, 2026. These dates are the part of the revised schedule which is announced by the Railway Recruitment Board to complete the test across many regions.

Test City Details Release: The test City Intimation Slip was released in early February 2026, roughly 10 days before the first test date for most campaigners. This early release helps applicants know their test city ahead of time.

Admit Card Release: The admit cards (E-Call Letters), which contain the complete test centre address, reporting time, shift, and other important instructions, are expected to be available for download about 4 days before the test date on the separate regional RRB websites.

Travel Authority for SC ST campaigners: Along with the test city details, SC ST campaigners will also be able to download the Travel Authority document around the same time, enabling them to arrange free or subsidised rail trip as per RRB guidelines.

How to Check RRB Peak Test City Details

Campaigners who have applied for the RRB ALP test under CEN 01/2025 can check their test city details by following the way below

Visit the official website of your separate RRB region (for illustration, rrbcdg.gov.in).
Find the link for the peak test City Intimation Slip 2026 on the homepage.
Enter your Registration Number/ Roll Number and Date of Birth or word.
The test city slip will be displayed on the screen.
Download and save the slip for future reference. It's largely recommended to take a printout too.

After this, campaigners should regularly check the same RRB gate to download theE-Call Letter (admit card) when it becomes available. The admit card will confirm the exact centre address and reporting time.

Why test City Details Matter

It is important for several reasons :

Journey planning : campaigners can plan a journey and book tickets beforehand, avoiding last-minute rush and high costs.

Accommodation reserving For those whose test city is far from home, it’s easier to book hotels near the test centre in time.

Reducing Stress, when scholars know their test city beforehand, they can concentrate on revision rather than worrying about logistics.

Free trip Benefits SC/ ST campaigners can use the trip authority document released alongside test city details to arrange permitted rail trip.

Advice for campaigners: Before the test

Verify your details. Check your name, enrollment number, order, and other particular information carefully after logging into the portal.
Keep documents ready. Carry a valid ID evidence (similar as Aadhaar card, passport, etc.) on the test day.
Reach beforehand. Arrive at the centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Follow rules: campaigners must check and follow all instructions on the admit card and city slip to avoid being denied entry.

Final Words

The release of the RRB peak test City Details 2026 marks an important corner in the reclamation process for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. It provides candidates enough time to prepare for not just academically but also logistically for the examination conducted between 13th and 18th February 2026. Now, by downloading their city slips and staying for the admit card release, applicants can ensure a smooth and stress-free experience on test day.

Campaigners are also remember to check announcements only on official RRB websites and avoid misinformation from unofficial platforms.