Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026: The Ministry of Railways has released the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exam Calendar 2026 along with important updates regarding ongoing recruitment processes. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the recruitment system and emphasized transparency, faster recruitment, and technology-driven examinations. According to the official release, Indian Railways recruited 43,781 candidates during FY 2025-26 across various categories including ALP, Technician, JE, RPF, and Paramedical posts.
The latest exam calendar provides expected timelines for CBTs, skill tests, document verification, and final selections for major RRB recruitments. Candidates preparing for NTPC, ALP, Level-1, JE, and other railway exams can use this calendar to plan their preparation effectively.
Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways |
| Calendar Release Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Recruitment Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Recruitment Type | Various Railway Posts |
| Official Status | Exam Calendar Released |
| Selection Process | CBT, Skill Test/CBAT (as applicable), DV & Medical |
| Job Location | Across India |
Major RRB Exams and Expected Selection Timeline
| Exam Name | CEN No. | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Level-1 | 08/2024 | 32,438 |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 01/2025 | 10,970 |
| Section Controller | 04/2025 | 368 |
| Junior Engineer (JE)/DMS/CMA | 05/2025 | 2,585 |
| NTPC Graduate Level | 06/2025 | 5,810 |
| NTPC Under Graduate Level | 07/2025 | 3,058 |
Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026 Important Dates
| Recruitment | Upcoming Schedule |
|---|---|
| ALP 2nd Stage CBT | 28 July 2026 |
| ALP CBAT (Tentative) | 30 October 2026 |
| JE 2nd Stage CBT | 02 July 2026 |
| NTPC Graduate 2nd Stage CBT | 10 July 2026 |
| NTPC Graduate Skill Test (Tentative) | 30 September 2026 |
| NTPC Under Graduate 2nd Stage CBT (Tentative) | 17 September 2026 |
| NTPC Under Graduate Skill Test (Tentative) | 04 December 2026 |
RRB Recruitment Notification Calendar 2026
| Recruitment Category | Expected Notification Month |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | February 2026 |
| Technician | March 2026 |
| Section Controller | April 2026 |
| JE / DMS / CMA | July 2026 |
| Paramedical Categories | July 2026 |
| NTPC Graduate Level | August 2026 |
| NTPC Undergraduate Level | August 2026 |
| Ministerial & Isolated Categories | September 2026 |
| Level-1 (Group D) | October 2026 |
Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026 Important Links
| Description | Status |
|---|---|
| Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026 | Calendar |
| RRB Upcoming Vacancy 2026 | Calendar |
| RRB Official Website | RRB |
