Exam Scheduled for October 30, Download Call Letter for 9,970 Posts

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-27 14:15:00

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially activated the e-call letter download portal for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) under the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment drive (CEN 01/2025). Candidates who cleared the Stage-2 Computer Based Test (CBT-2) can now access and download their hall tickets by visiting their respective regional RRB official websites. According to the official notification issued from Prayagraj on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the nationwide aptitude assessment (commonly referred to as the Psycho Test) will be conducted on Friday, October 30, 2026, across designated examination centres.

Nationwide Exam on October 30: 4,453 Candidates Qualified for 9,970 Vacancies

The upcoming CBAT round serves as a crucial elimination stage for shortlisting loco running staff across Indian Railways:

Massive Vacancy Drive: The recruitment initiative was initially launched on April 12, 2025, to fill a total of 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot positions across various zonal railway divisions.

Qualified Candidates Pool: A total of 4,453 candidates successfully cleared the demanding CBT-2 stage to earn eligibility for the upcoming CBAT round on October 30.

Aptitude Evaluation: The CBAT is specifically structured to evaluate psychomotor coordination, reaction time, depth perception, and analytical decision-making capabilities critical for locomotive operations.

RRB Prayagraj Zone Details: 588 Vacancies Across NCR and NR Divisions

Regional distribution details reveal significant openings under the jurisdiction of the Railway Recruitment Board Prayagraj:

North Central Railway Allocation: RRB Prayagraj oversees the selection for 508 ALP posts under North Central Railway (NCR).

Northern Railway Allocation: An additional 80 vacancies fall under the Northern Railway (NR) administrative division under this board.

Early Download Advisory: Railway authorities have strongly advised all shortlisted aspirants to log into the regional portals and obtain their admit cards immediately to avoid last-minute server congestion.

Crucial Exam Day Guidelines: Mandatory Documents and Verification Protocols

Candidates reporting for the Computer Based Aptitude Test must strictly adhere to the operational instructions printed on their hall tickets:

Essential Information on Admit Card: The e-call letter specifies the assigned examination centre, city, reporting shift, gate closure time, and comprehensive test-day protocols.

Mandatory Original Photo Identity: In addition to presenting a clean printout of the downloaded e-call letter, candidates must carry an original, valid government-issued photo identification proof (such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport) to the examination venue.

Biometric and Verification Compliance: Entry will strictly depend on biometric matching and document screening; candidates failing to bring their original photo ID will not be permitted inside the test premises under any circumstances.

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