đ¤ī¸ RRB Exam Calendar 2026 Released | Check Official Schedule for Railway Exams
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27, providing a tentative schedule for upcoming railway recruitment examinations. The calendar includes details about expected notification months, vacancy assessment timelines, and recruitment planning for various railway posts.
Candidates preparing for Railway Exams 2026 should carefully go through this calendar and bookmark this page for the latest updates.
đĸ RRB Exam Calendar 2026 – Latest Update
The Ministry of Railways has announced the annual RRB examination calendar, outlining the upcoming recruitment notifications for the 2026–27 financial year. The calendar specifies:
- Posts to be recruited
- Expected months of notification release
- Vacancy assessment and approval timelines
This helps ensure smooth and centralized recruitment across all RRBs.
đ RRB Exam Calendar 2026: Expected Notification Schedule
|
Exam Name |
Expected Notification Month |
Vacancies |
|
RRB ALP 2026 |
February 2026 |
To be notified |
|
RRB Technician 2026 |
March 2026 |
To be notified |
|
RRB Section Controller |
April 2026 |
To be notified |
|
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 |
July 2026 |
To be notified |
|
RRB JE 2026 |
July 2026 |
To be notified |
|
RRB NTPC 2026 |
August 2026 |
To be notified |
|
Ministerial & Isolated Categories |
September 2026 |
To be notified |
|
RRB Group D 2026 |
October 2026 |
To be notified |
đī¸ RRB Exam Calendar 2026: Proposed Administrative Timeline
As per the annual calendar, vacancy assessment and approval are conducted through the Online Integrated Railway Management System (OIRMS) prior to issuing Central Employment Notifications (CEN).
|
Period |
Posts |
Vacancy Validity |
OIRMS Vacancy Assessment |
Vacancy Indenting After Approval |
|
Jan–Mar |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
Up to 30 June 2027 |
December 2025 |
January 2026 |
|
Jan–Mar |
Technician |
— |
January 2026 |
February 2026 |
|
Apr–Jun |
Section Controller |
— |
February 2026 |
March 2026 |
|
Apr–Jun |
JE / DMS / CMA |
Up to 30 Sept 2027 |
May–June 2026 |
June–July 2026 |
|
Jul–Sep |
NTPC (Graduate & UG) |
Up to 30 Sept 2027 |
June 2026 |
July 2026 |
|
Oct–Dec |
Ministerial & Isolated |
Up to 31 Dec 2026 |
August 2026 |
September 2026 |
|
Oct–Dec |
Group D Level 1 |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Not specified |
đĸ Nodal RRBs for Railway Recruitment 2026
Each category has a designated Nodal RRB, responsible for coordinating the recruitment process.
|
Post |
Nodal RRB |
|
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
RRB Jammu |
|
Technician (Grade 1 Signal & Grade 3) |
RRB Thiruvananthapuram |
|
JE / DMS / CMA |
RRB Bhubaneswar |
|
NTPC (Graduate Level) |
RRB Prayagraj |
|
NTPC (Under Graduate Level) |
RRB Ahmedabad |
|
Paramedical Categories |
RRB Bilaspur |
|
Group D Level 1 |
RRB Chandigarh |
|
Ministerial & Isolated Categories |
RRB Guwahati |
|
Section Controller |
RRB Mumbai |
đ Upcoming RRB Exams 2026 – Post-wise Overview
đš RRB ALP 2026
Selection will be through CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Document Verification. The notification is expected in February 2026, offering a large number of vacancies for matriculation-qualified candidates.
đš RRB Technician 2026
Selection will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. The official notification is expected in March 2026.
đš RRB Section Controller 2026
The notification is likely to be released in April 2026. The selection process includes CBT, CBAT, DV, and DME.
đš RRB Paramedical 2026
Railways will release vacancies for various paramedical posts. The notification is expected in July 2026, with selection through CBT, DV, and Medical Test.
đš RRB NTPC 2026
This exam is conducted for Graduate and Undergraduate level posts. As per the calendar, the RRB NTPC 2026 notification will be released in August 2026.
đš RRB Group D 2026
Includes various Level-1 posts such as Track Maintainer and Helpers. Selection will be through CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), DV, and DME. Notification is expected in October 2026.
đ RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
The Ministry of Railways has released the official RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF to help zonal railways and production units assess vacancies for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle.
đ Click here to check and download the RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
đ The release of the RRB Exam Calendar 2026 allows railway job aspirants to plan their preparation strategically. Knowing the expected notification timeline in advance gives candidates a clear advantage in exam readiness.
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