Railway Exams Calendar 2026 – Upcoming RRB Exams

Railway Exams Calendar 2026 – Upcoming RRB Exams January 24, 2026 The RRB Exam Calendar 2026 is an official yearly recruitment schedule released by the Ministry of Railways. It provides a tentative timeline for various technical and non-technical railway job notifications. This calendar helps aspirants plan their preparation for major exams such as ALP, Technician, NTPC, and Group D during the 2026 recruitment cycle. ________________________________________ Major Exams in the RRB Calendar 2026 The calendar outlines expected notification periods for several popular railway posts: • Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Expected notification in February 2026 • Technician: Likely notification in March 2026 • NTPC (Graduate & Undergraduate): Expected in August 2026 • Group D (Level 1): Recruitment likely to begin in October 2026 These updates are usually published on the official websites of different Railway Recruitment Boards. ________________________________________ RRB Group D Exam Weightage (Maths & Science) In the Group D exam, Mathematics and General Science together carry 50 marks. Mathematics (25 Marks) Important topics include: • Number System • LCM & HCF (2–3 questions) • Mensuration (2–3 questions) • Percentage • Time & Work General Science (25 Marks) This section mainly follows the Class 10 CBSE syllabus. • Physics: Around 8–10 marks • Chemistry: Around 7–9 marks • Life Science: Usually fewer questions For preparation, studying NCERT Class 9 and 10 Science books is highly recommended. ________________________________________ Expected Schedule – RRB Calendar 2026–27 Recruitment Category Draft CEN Expected Notification Assistant Loco Pilot Feb 2026 Mar–Apr 2026 Technician Mar 2026 Apr–May 2026 Junior Engineer Jul 2026 Aug–Sep 2026 Group D Oct 2026 Nov–Dec 2026 This schedule allows candidates to plan their preparation according to the expected notification timeline.