- Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) is inviting applications on deputation basis only for 66 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Sr. ALP).
- The recruitment is not open to direct candidates—only serving ALP/Sr. ALP employees of the regular Indian Railway cadre are eligible.
- Selected candidates will be posted at Crew Lobbies under KRCL’s jurisdiction in Ratnagiri, Verna, Madgaon, and Surathkal.
- The term of deputation is 3 years (normal tenure).
- Applications must be forwarded through the proper administrative channel to the Chief Personnel Officer, KRCL, Navi Mumbai, by 22.10.2026. An advance copy must be emailed by 19.10.2026.
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🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
🎓 10th + ITI
🎓 Diploma
🎓 Graduate
Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot Posts on Deputation
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
Total Vacancies
66
Job Location
Crew Lobbies under KRCL jurisdiction: Ratnagiri, Verna, Madgaon, and Surathkal
Apply Deadline
22 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) (KRCL) |
| Job Category | Railway |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 10th + ITI (10th-iti), Diploma (diploma), Graduate (graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 66 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-2 and Level-4. Employees draw the pay admissible on the parent Railway, plus deputation (duty) allowance. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text for the Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot posts. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Post Eligibility: Must be a serving Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) or Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Sr. ALP) in the regular Indian Railway cadre.
- Medical Fitness: Must possess A1 Medical classification and be medically fit for Running Staff duties.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 45 years as of 22.09.2026 (date of notification).
- Educational Qualifications: Must have one of the following qualifications (in addition to the ALP/Sr. ALP post):
• Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in specified trades (e.g., Armature and Coil Winder, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, etc.), OR
• Matriculation/SSLC plus Act Apprenticeship in the same trades, OR
• HSC/12th Std. (10+2) Science pass in regular schooling, OR
• 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering, OR
• Degree in the same engineering disciplines (in lieu of Diploma).
- Medical Fitness: Must possess A1 Medical classification and be medically fit for Running Staff duties.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 45 years as of 22.09.2026 (date of notification).
- Educational Qualifications: Must have one of the following qualifications (in addition to the ALP/Sr. ALP post):
• Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in specified trades (e.g., Armature and Coil Winder, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, etc.), OR
• Matriculation/SSLC plus Act Apprenticeship in the same trades, OR
• HSC/12th Std. (10+2) Science pass in regular schooling, OR
• 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering, OR
• Degree in the same engineering disciplines (in lieu of Diploma).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility and experience as per 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.
- No written examination is mentioned in the selection process.
- 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.
- No written examination is mentioned in the selection process.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (only serving Railway employees eligible)
📂 Required Documents
- Prescribed Application Format (Annexure 'A') filled completely (no blank fields).
- Passport-size photograph with the candidate’s signature across it.
- Personal Data: Name, Gender, Service, Department, Category, Date of Birth, Age (as of 22.09.2026), DoITS in PML-2/4, Present Pay Band/Grade Pay/Basic Pay, Present Designation & Railway/PSU, Contact Details, Educational Qualification, Experience Details, Previous Deputation/Foreign Assignment Details (if any), and Debarment Status.
- Certification statement confirming the accuracy of the details furnished and eligibility as per the Vacancy Notice.
- No Objection, Vigilance, and DAR Clearance from the Administrative Office.
- Advance copy of the application (email format) with enclosures.
- Passport-size photograph with the candidate’s signature across it.
- Personal Data: Name, Gender, Service, Department, Category, Date of Birth, Age (as of 22.09.2026), DoITS in PML-2/4, Present Pay Band/Grade Pay/Basic Pay, Present Designation & Railway/PSU, Contact Details, Educational Qualification, Experience Details, Previous Deputation/Foreign Assignment Details (if any), and Debarment Status.
- Certification statement confirming the accuracy of the details furnished and eligibility as per the Vacancy Notice.
- No Objection, Vigilance, and DAR Clearance from the Administrative Office.
- Advance copy of the application (email format) with enclosures.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text for the Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot posts under Konkan Railway Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 66 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot posts combined.
Q.
Is this recruitment open to direct candidates, or only serving Railway employees?
This recruitment is only for serving Assistant Loco Pilot/Senior Assistant Loco Pilot employees of the regular Indian Railway cadre. It is not open to direct candidates outside the Railway.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for Konkan Railway’s Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment?
The last date to submit the application through the proper channel is 22.10.2026, 17:00 hrs, with an advance copy to be emailed by 19.10.2026, 17:00 hrs.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for candidates applying for these posts?
The maximum age limit is 45 years as of 22.09.2026 (the date of the notification).
Q.
What is the pay scale for Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot posts under this recruitment?
The pay scale is as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-2 and Level-4, with employees drawing the pay admissible on their parent Railway plus a deputation (duty) allowance.