The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts multiple national-level exams every year to recruit candidates for technical and non-technical posts in Indian Railways. As per the latest Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026, several major recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, Technician, JE, and Paramedical posts are expected to be conducted in a phased manner during 2026.
| Department | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Seats | NA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | As Per Schedule |
| Apply Online Last Date | As Per Schedule |
| Exam Date | As Per Schedule |
Eligibility
- Qualifications:
- Group D: 10th pass or ITI
- NTPC: 12th pass (Undergraduate posts), Graduation (Graduate posts)
- ALP/Technician: ITI / Diploma / relevant technical qualification
- JE: Engineering Diploma or Degree
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30–33 years (post-wise)
- Age relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Salary
- Group D employees earn around ₹18,000 basic pay (Level 1),
- While NTPC graduate-level posts receive ₹35,400 basic pay (Level 6), excluding allowances.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
- Pay online
Documents
- Class 10 / 12 mark sheets
- Graduation or technical qualification certificates (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card or valid photo ID
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph & signature
- Domicile certificate (if required)
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Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026 – Expected Schedule
According to the official RRB calendar document, the recruitment process in 2026 will include CBT-1, CBT-2, Skill Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination, depending on the post .
- RRB NTPC 2026 – CBT expected in mid-2026
- RRB Group D 2026 – CBT likely in the second half of 2026
- RRB ALP & Technician – Exam phases scheduled post notification release
- RRB JE & Paramedical – As per zonal requirements and vacancies
Selection Process
- Recruitment will be conducted zone-wise through CBT mode
- Large-scale vacancies are expected across technical and non-technical categories
- Normalization of marks will be applicable for multi-shift exams
- Selection will strictly follow CBT → Skill Test (if applicable) → DV → Medical process
Railway RRB 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
- RRB Notification Release: Expected in early 2026
- Online Application Start Date: Within 1 week of notification
- Last Date to Apply: 3–4 weeks after application start
- CBT Exam Date: As per exam calendar phases
- Admit Card Release: 7–10 days before exam
The Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026 provides early clarity to aspirants aiming for a secure government job in Indian Railways. While the calendar gives a tentative roadmap, candidates should wait for official RRB notifications for exact dates, vacancy details, and syllabus. Early preparation and regular updates can significantly improve selection chances.
| Calender 2026 | Apply Now |
| Official Site | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
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