RRB Exam Calendar 2026 Out, Check ALP, NTPC, JE, Technician and Other Railway Exams Schedule
The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released an official notice informing all RRBs to follow the schedule for the upcoming Railway Exams, such as RRB ALP, RRB Technician, RRB NTPC, RRB JE, and others. All the regional Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have been instructed to assess vacancies and start the recruitment process as suggested by the government. So, take a look at the RRB Exam Calendar 2026-2027 and plan your preparation accordingly.
RRB Exam Calendar 2026-27 Out
The Railway Ministry has instructed all Zonal RRBs and PUs to assess post-wise vacancies and start recruitment for different railway posts in the fixed timeline. This is to ensure the timely commencement of all RRB Exams in the FY 2026-27. The ministry has asked the RRBs to update the vacancies in OIRMS (Online Recruitment Management System) and draft CEN (Centralised Employment Notice) by time timelines given in the notice. Check the official notice here.
RRB Railway Exam 2026-2027: Complete Schedule
Check the RRB Exam timeline here for assessment of vacancies, updation of vacancies in OIRMS, and proposal for CEN.
| Period | Exam Name | Assessment of Vacancies Upto | Assessment of vacancy in OIRMS | Indenting of Vacancies in OIRMS After Approval | |
| January-March | Assistant Loco Pilot | 30th June 2027 | December 2025 | January 2026 | February 2026 |
| April-June | Technicians | 30th June 2027 | January 2026 | February 2026 | March 2026 |
| April-June | Section Controller | 30th June 2027 | February 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| July-September | Junior Engineers / Depot Material Superintendent / Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | 30th September 2027 | May–June 2026 | June–July 2026 | July 2026 |
| July-September | Paramedical Categories | – | – | – | – |
| July-September | Non-Technical Popular Categories – Graduate (Level 4, 5 & 6) and Undergraduate (Level 2 & 3) | 30th September 2027 | June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 |
| October-December | Ministerial & Isolated Categories | 31st December 2027 | August 2026 | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| October-December | Level 1 | 31st December 2027 | – | – | October 2026 |
RRB expected to Announce 22,000 Vacancies for Railway Group D 2026 Exam
Ministry of Railways Authorised Nodal RRBs for Railway Exams 2026
M/O Railways has given the names of all RRBs that will be handling the commencement of their allotted RRB exams. For example, RRB Prayagraj will be the nodal RRB for RRB NTPC Graduate level exams. Check the table below for complete names.
| Exam Name |
Railway Recruitment Board |
| RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) | RRB Prayagraj |
| RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate) | |
| RRB Paramedical Categories | RRB Bilaspur |
| RRB Level-1 | |
| RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories | RRB Guwahati |
| RRB Section Controller | RRB Mumbai |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot | RRB Jammu |
| RRB Technicians (Gr.-I Signal and Grade-III) | |
| RRB JE / DMS / CMA |
RRB Calendar 2026 PDF Download
The official notice for RRB Recruitment 2026-27 is given here for download. Candidates can download the PDF, mark the important period. By checking the important periods for different posts, aspirants can plan their preparation strategy in advance and stay ahead of the competition.
RRB Calendar 2026-27 PDF Download
What’s in it for Railway Exam Aspirants?
The Annual Calendar released by the Railway Board has brought a great news for railway exam aspirants. It brings clarity, transparency, and proper planning to the entire recruitment process. Here, are some tips and instructions that aspirants can follow if they interested in the upcoming railway exams:
- Follow the RRB Calendar 2025. Note down all dates and start prepare accordingly.
- Check your eligibility for each post first, and then check their respective syllabus and previous year question papers.
- Enrol in good coaching (if you need) and give mocks.
- Follow RRB websites for latest updates.
