The Railway Recruitment Boards publish the RRB ALP cut off marks for each stage of the selection procedure. Along with the cut-off marks, the RRBs designate the qualifying marks that the candidates need to obtain.
Applicants must secure the qualifying marks and category-wise cutoff marks to proceed with the selection process. RRB ALP cutoff is declared category-wise along with the result. Continue reading for the most recent and accurate information on the RRB ALP Cut Off 2026.
RRB ALP Cut Off 2026
The RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 will be provided on a zone-wise and category-wise basis so that the candidates are aware of the marks they must attain in order to qualify, according to the different zones and categories. The cut-off plays an important role in selection at all stages of the selection procedure.
The date for the examination for the RRB ALP 2026 has been scheduled for the 13th, 16th, 17th, and 18th of February, 2026. Hence, the candidates must be aware of the expected cut off trends while preparing for the examination.
RRB ALP Expected Cut Off 2026
The RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 is estimated by analysing previous years’ cut-off trends, zone-wise qualifying marks, total vacancies, and the official exam pattern. As per the Railway Recruitment Board guidelines, CBT 1 carries 75 marks, while CBT 2 is conducted for 175 marks. Normalisation of scores is also applied due to multiple exam shifts.
The expected RRB ALP Cut Off 2026 for different categories and zones is provided below to help candidates assess their chances of qualifying based on these important factors.
| Category | Expected Cut Off Range |
| UR (Unreserved) | 45 – 72 |
| OBC (NCL) | 40 – 65 |
| EWS | 42 – 68 |
| SC | 30 – 55 |
| ST | 28 – 50 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 25 – 45 |
RRB ALP Previous Year Cut Off
Candidates should carefully check the RRB ALP previous year cut-off to get a clear idea of the minimum marks required across different regions of India. Reviewing past cut off scores helps in understanding region-wise trends and the level of competition. The cut-off changes every year based on various factors. So, analysing previous years’ data allows candidates to set realistic score targets and plan their preparation more.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2025
The Indian Railways officially released the RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2025 on 26 February 2025. The cut-off marks were published on the official RRB websites for all regions, including RRB Mumbai, Chennai, Bilaspur, Kolkata, and other zones.
These cut-off scores are released category-wise and zone-wise, helping candidates understand the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage. Candidates can refer to the table below to check the detailed RRB ALP CBT 1 Cut Off 2025 for different RRB regions.
| RRB Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | EXSM (UR) | EXSM (SC) | EXSM (ST) | EXSM (OBC) | EXSM (EWS) |
| Mumbai | 57.17 | 36.68 | 30.48 | 44.08 | 40.17 | 40.21 | 40.26 | — | 31.25 | — |
| Chennai | 49.51 | 34.42 | 25.07 | 39.35 | 40.15 | 41.41 | 31.47 | — | 30.06 | — |
| Bilaspur | 58.41 | 40.68 | 30.39 | 46.14 | 40.00 | 40.24 | 31.37 | — | 30.08 | 41.17 |
| Kolkata | 63.44 | 45.73 | 34.71 | 46.82 | 40.05 | 41.20 | 34.70 | — | 31.09 | — |
| Gorakhpur | 63.90 | 44.13 | 25.24 | 51.37 | 40.09 | 49.03 | 35.65 | — | 35.62 | — |
| Ajmer | 54.33 | 36.19 | 27.99 | 39.27 | 40.18 | 40.56 | 55.46 | — | 31.53 | — |
| Ahmedabad | 54.54 | 36.01 | 28.67 | 41.38 | 40.01 | 42.67 | — | 32.76 | 32.56 | — |
| Patna | 67.59 | 49.65 | 25.23 | 62.71 | 55.43 | 45.88 | 62.48 | — | 30.65 | 41.28 |
| Bengaluru | 58.49 | 42.11 | 32.24 | 47.16 | 40.07 | 40.25 | 45.24 | 43.64 | 31.96 | — |
| Prayagraj | 59.58 | 48.81 | 25.00 | 54.51 | 40.09 | 40.24 | 31.07 | — | 31.05 | 49.52 |
| Bhubaneswar | 60.98 | 42.46 | 44.08 | 50.83 | 40.13 | 40.02 | 34.24 | — | 31.46 | — |
| Bhopal | 45.53 | 31.53 | 27.59 | 38.90 | 40.02 | 40.84 | — | — | 30.59 | — |
| Jammu | 52.53 | 35.49 | 25.03 | 38.15 | 41.68 | 52.54 | 51.37 | — | — | — |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 48.93 | 30.06 | 31.49 | 48.90 | 40.09 | 41.36 | — | — | 30.49 | — |
| Malda | 63.06 | 41.57 | 39.81 | 55.98 | 49.80 | 42.99 | 37.46 | — | 32.85 | — |
| Ranchi | 61.61 | 39.67 | 31.05 | 48.47 | 40.44 | 41.03 | — | 46.23 | 31.03 | — |
RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 CBT 1 (Mechanical)
The RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 for CBT 1 (Mechanical) was released by the Railway Recruitment Board for candidates applying to the Mechanical department, especially the Traction sub-department. These cut-off marks represent the minimum scores required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates can check the RRB-wise and category-wise cut-off marks in the table below to understand the competition level for the Mechanical stream.
| RRBs | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| Ahmedabad | 43.47 | 35.15 | 32.17 | 28.15 |
| Ajmer | 53.13 | 44.09 | 37.88 | 26.47 |
| Ajmer | 40.93 | 30.01 | 43.07 | NEC |
| Allahabad | 42.75 | 34.85 | 30.78 | 25.02 |
| Bangalore | 45.46 | 38.05 | 30.25 | 25.02 |
| Bhubaneswar | 40.00 | — | 30.01 | 25.02 |
| Chennai | 51.65 | 30.36 | NEC | NEC |
| Chennai | 47.93 | 45.83 | 39.89 | 26.70 |
| Guwahati | 40.92 | 33.16 | 30.05 | 25.39 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 40.00 | 32.76 | 30.05 | 25.02 |
| Kolkata | 43.85 | 30.01 | 30.02 | 25.02 |
| Kolkata | 41.33 | 34.20 | 47.37 | NEC |
| Mumbai | 44.89 | 40.08 | 35.74 | 25.48 |
| Muzaffarpur | 42.13 | 34.14 | NEC | NEC |
| Muzaffarpur | 40.00 | 30.02 | 30.01 | 25.03 |
| Patna | 48.60 | NEC | NEC | NEC |
| Patna | 47.41 | 39.88 | 30.27 | 25.75 |
| Secunderabad | 49.56 | 42.49 | 38.09 | 33.71 |
| Secunderabad | 40.01 | 30.02 | 30.29 | NEC |
| Siliguri | 40.00 | 30.01 | 30.05 | 25.06 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 55.24 | 47.48 | 31.33 | 25.02 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 40.97 | 30.58 | NEC | NEC |
RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 CBT 1 (Electrical)
Candidates aiming for the Electrical department (Traction sub-department) can refer to the RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 CBT 1 (Electrical) provided below. These cut-off scores indicate the minimum marks required to qualify in the Electrical stream across different RRB regions. Checking previous year cut-offs helps aspirants understand difficulty levels and prepare a realistic score target.
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ajmer | NEC | NEC | NEC | 30.48 |
| Kolkata | 61.06 | 49.39 | 45.94 | 55.67 |
| Muzaffarpur | 50.55 | 36.99 | 27.03 | 41.61 |
| Ajmer | 48.68 | 36.57 | 33.22 | 44.58 |
| Allahabad | 47.34 | 38.35 | 27.54 | 41.99 |
| Secunderabad | 43.39 | 30.01 | 27.68 | 31.85 |
| Mumbai | 53.13 | 40.31 | 32.29 | 45.62 |
| Bhubaneswar | 50.75 | 40.64 | 29.70 | 45.85 |
| Bhopal | 43.04 | NEC | NEC | 30.99 |
| Chennai | 41.99 | 30.01 | 25.02 | 30.01 |
| Secunderabad | 41.42 | 44.36 | NEC | 52.71 |
| Patna | 41.30 | 36.23 | NEC | 32.19 |
| Chennai | 40.24 | 32.98 | NEC | 30.32 |
| Kolkata | 40.19 | 30.30 | NEC | 32.58 |
| Muzaffarpur | 40.00 | 30.01 | 25.07 | 30.01 |
| Patna | 40.00 | 30.02 | 25.03 | 30.01 |
How to Check RRB ALP Cut Off?
The RRB ALP cut off is released online for each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates can easily check the cut-off marks by following these simple steps:
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Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
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Click on the link related to RRB ALP Cut Off.
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The category-wise cut-off marks will be displayed on the screen.
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Download the cut-off PDF and save it for future reference.
Factors Determining RRB ALP Cut Off
Several key factors influence the RRB ALP cut off every year. The following are the key factors:
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The total number of vacancies released for the exam.
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The overall difficulty level of the question paper.
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The number of candidates who appeared for the examination.
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