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Are you preparing for the position of assistant railway locomotive pilot? Check out the salary structure and the different sets of allowances you will receive.
RRB ALP notification has been issued for 11,127 vacancies. (File photo)
Candidates currently preparing for the Railway Assistant Locomotive Pilot exams for 2026 will closely monitor the RRB ALP salary. As per the latest update of Indian Railways, RRB ALP notification has been issued for 11,127 substantial vacancies. It emerges as a great opportunity for candidates to get a multi-benefit job in Indian Railways, offering them a rewarding salary structure and various perks and allowances.
According to the Seventh Pay Commission, appointed by the Government of India, the RRB Assistant Locomotive Pilot (ALP) can earn between Rs 19,900 and Rs 35,000 per month during their initial tenure. This salary comes with various role-related allowances and benefits from the Government of India and Indian Railway authorities.
RRB ALP Salary Structure Overview:
Benefits and subsidies
The salary structure for the post of RRB Assistant Locomotive Pilot comes with a variety of allowances and perks that greatly benefit the appointed candidate. In addition to the basic salary, the designated ALP RRB receives grade pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transportation allowance, night work allowance and operating allowance before applicable net deductions are credited to the salary.
Dearness Allowance: This is provided to offset the cost of living and is adjusted periodically to take into account any market inflation faced by the employee.
Housing Rent Subsidy: This subsidy helps the designated ALP cover housing costs based on the location of their positions.
Transportation Allowance: Allowance granted to cover the daily travel of the ALP.
Career allowance: It is an allowance based on the distance traveled in service.
A gazetted RRB ALP also gets gratuity payment, free medical facilities at approved hospitals of Indian Railways and free train tickets for family members on specified routes. ALPs are entitled to 30 days of paid leave, 12 days of casual leave and 30 days of medical leave with half pay. 10 percent of your salary is deducted for the New Pension Plan.
RRB ALP Salary Breakdown
Salary scale: 19,900
Degree payment: 1,900
Dearness allowance: 10,752
Housing rental subsidy: 1,005
Transportation subsidy: 828
Night service allowance: 387
Current allocation: 6,050
Gross salary: 26,752
Net deduction: 1,848
Net salary: 24,904
RRB ALP Salary 2026 Post-Wise
As per the recent RRB notification, in the ALP category, here is a post-wise breakdown of the salary structure received by people in different posts. These roles include Assistant Locomotive Pilot (ALP), Locomotive Pilot (Mail), Locomotive Pilot (Goods), Locomotive Pilot (Passenger), Shunting Locomotive Pilot, Locomotive Pilot (High Speed), Senior Section Engineer, Traffic Trainee, Grade 2 Technician and Grade 3 Technician.
RRB ALP Salary Details
Assistant Locomotive Pilot (ALP): Rs 25,000-35,000
Locomotive Pilot (Courier): Rs 60,000-78,000
Locomotive pilot (goods): Rs 40,000-56,000
Locomotive pilot passenger (passenger): Rs 50,000-66,000
Shunting Locomotive Pilot: Rs 28,000-38,000
Locomotive Pilot (High Speed): Rs 77,000-88,000
Senior Section Engineer: Rs 17,140
Traffic trainee: Rs 13,500
Technician Grade 2: Rs 9,910
Technician Grade 3: Rs 7,730
Salary bands increase overtime with increased experience, promotions and allowances.
March 18, 2026, 10:00 IST
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