The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Exam Calendar 2026. This calendar gives the tentative schedule for all Railway exams that will happen in 2026–27.
Students preparing for ALP, Technician, JE, NTPC, Paramedical, Group D and other posts can now check when each notification is expected to be released.
No exact exam dates have been announced yet, but the calendar helps you understand when each recruitment process will start.
Latest Update
The Ministry of Railways has approved the annual recruitment plan for 2026–27. RRBs will release notifications as per the schedule mentioned in the calendar.
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RRB Exam Calendar 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Posts | ALP, Technician, JE, NTPC, Paramedical, Group D, MI |
| Notification Starts | February 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Category | Exam Calendar |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates for RRB Recruitment 2026
| Post / Notification | Expected Month |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP | February 2026 |
| RRB Technician | March 2026 |
| RRB Section Controller | April 2026 |
| RRB JE / DMS / CMA | July 2026 |
| RRB Paramedical | July 2026 |
| RRB NTPC | August 2026 |
| RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories | September 2026 |
| RRB Group D (Level 1) | October 2026 |
RRB Recruitment Calendar 2026 (Post-wise Details)
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Vacancy check: December 2025
- Indent (approval): January 2026
- Notification draft: February 2026
Technicians
- Vacancy check: January 2026
- Indent: February 2026
- Notification draft: March 2026
Section Controller
- Vacancy check: February 2026
- Indent: March 2026
- Notification draft: April 2026
JE / DMS / CMA
- Vacancy check: May–June 2026
- Indent: June–July 2026
- Notification draft: July 2026
Paramedical
- Vacancy check: June 2026
- Indent: July 2026
- Notification draft: August 2026
NTPC (Graduate & Undergraduate)
- Vacancy check: June 2026
- Indent: July 2026
- Notification draft: August 2026
Ministerial & Isolated Categories
- Vacancy check: August 2026
- Indent: September 2026
- Notification draft: September 2026
Level 1 (Group D)
- Vacancy check: August 2026
- Indent: September 2026
- Notification draft: October 2026
Nodal RRBs for Each Post
| Category | Nodal RRB |
|---|---|
| ALP | RRB Jammu |
| Technician | RRB Thiruvananthapuram |
| JE/DMS/CMA | RRB Bhubaneswar |
| NTPC Graduate | RRB Prayagraj |
| NTPC Undergraduate | RRB Ahmedabad |
| Paramedical | RRB Bilaspur |
| Level 1 | RRB Chandigarh |
| Ministerial & Isolated | RRB Guwahati |
| Section Controller | RRB Mumbai |
How to Download RRB Exam Calendar 2026?
- Visit indianrailways.gov.in
- Go to the What’s New / Notifications section
- Click on RRB Exam Calendar 2026
- The PDF will open
- Read the details carefully
- Download and save the file
- Print it for easy reference
| RRB Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| Download Notification | Download Pdf |
Why This Calendar Is Helpful for Students?
- You know when each recruitment will start
- You can plan your study timetable
- It reduces confusion and uncertainty
- Helps you stay ready for upcoming notifications
Tips for Aspirants
- Follow the updated RRB calendar
- Check eligibility, syllabus, and previous year papers
- Practice mock tests regularly
- Stay updated on official RRB websites
Conclusion
The RRB Exam Calendar 2026 is a useful guide for all Railway job aspirants. With month-wise timelines for each post, students can start their preparation early and stay ahead. The dates are tentative, so keep checking official RRB websites for final notifications.
