Upcoming railway exams – RRB Exam Calendar 2026 has been updated on 13th June 2026 by the Railway Recruitment Board under the Ministry of Railways, giving candidates a clear picture of upcoming and ongoing examination dates for Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician, Junior Engineer, DMS, CMA, NTPC Graduate and Undergraduate levels, Group D Level 1, Section Controller, Paramedical Categories and Ministerial and Isolated Categories. The revised schedule follows a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on 12th June 2026, in which greater transparency, accuracy and faster completion of the recruitment process were emphasised. According to official figures, Indian Railways recruited 43,781 candidates in the financial year 2025-26 against 47,084 notified vacancies across six major categories, including 17,193 Assistant Loco Pilots under CEN 01/2024, 13,416 Technicians under CEN 02/2024, 450 Sub Inspectors, 4,205 Constables and 1,184 Paramedical staff. Among ongoing cycles,
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EXAM CALENDAR
2026
UPDATED ON 13.06.2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Exam CalendarLast Update: 13th June 2026
RRB EXAM CALENDAR 2026
NTPC | ALP | JE | GROUP D | SECTION CONTROLLER | PARAMEDICAL
RRB Exam Calendar 2026 for ALP, Technician, JE, Paramedical and Section Controller has been updated on 13th June 2026 following a high-level review meeting held by Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on 12th June 2026.
Indian Railways has recruited 43,781 candidates in FY 2025-26 across six major categories, and fresh exam dates for RRB NTPC, ALP, JE and Section Controller have been announced.
Indian Railways has recruited 43,781 candidates in FY 2025-26 across six major categories, and fresh exam dates for RRB NTPC, ALP, JE and Section Controller have been announced.
CANDIDATES RECRUITED
43,781
(FY 2025-26)
VACANCIES COVERED
47,084
(Completed Cycles)
MODE OF EXAM
CBT
(Multiple Shifts)
EXAM LANGUAGES
15
LAST UPDATE
13.06.2026
1. KEY HIGHLIGHTS
| Conducting Body | : Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways | Total Candidates Recruited (FY 2025-26) | : 43,781 |
| Total Vacancies Covered (Completed Cycles) | : 47,084 | Mode of Exam | : Computer Based Test (CBT), multiple shifts, 15 languages |
| Last Update | : 13th June 2026 | Official Website | : www.rrbcdg.gov.in (and respective zonal RRB websites) |
2. RRB EXAM CALENDAR 2026 (ONGOING EXAMS)
| Exam Name | CEN No. | Vacancies | 1st Stage | 2nd Stage | 3rd Stage | DV & Medical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Group D | CEN 08/2024 | 32438 | 27 Nov 2025 – 10 Feb 2026 | NA | ||
| RRB ALP | CEN 01/2025 | 10,970 | 13 Feb – 11 March 2026 | 28 July 2026 | 30 October 2026 | Nov 2026 |
| RRB Section Controller | CEN 04/2025 | 368 | 11 & 12 Feb 2026 | NA | 6 June 2026 | August 2026 |
| RRB JE / DMS / CMA | CEN 05/2025 | 2585 | 19, 20, 25 Feb 2026 | 2 July 2026 | NA | Sept 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Graduate Level | CEN 06/2025 | 5810 | 16 – 27 March 2026 | 10 July 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | Dec 2026 |
| RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level | CEN 07/2025 | 3058 | 7-9 May & 13-20 June | 17 Sep 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | March 2027 |
3. RRB RECRUITMENT PROGRESS FY 2025-26 (COMPLETED CYCLES)
| Post | CEN No. | Vacancies Notified | Candidates Recruited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | CEN 01/2024 | 18,799 | 17,193 |
| Technician | CEN 02/2024 | 14298 | 13,416 |
| Sub Inspector | CEN RPF 01/2024 | 452 | 450 |
| Constable | CEN RPF 02/2024 | 4208 | 4205 |
| CEN 03/2024 | 7951 | 7333 | |
| Paramedical Categories | CEN 04/2024 | 1376 | 1184 |
| TOTAL | 47084 | 43781 |
4. NODAL RRBs FOR RAILWAY RECRUITMENT 2026
| Posts | Nodal Railway Recruitment Board |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | RRB Jammu |
| Technicians (Gr.-I Signal and Grade-III) | RRB Thiruvananthapuram |
| JE / DMS / CMA | RRB Bhubaneswar |
| Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) | RRB Prayagraj |
| Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate) | RRB Ahmedabad |
| Paramedical Categories | RRB Bilaspur |
| Level-1 | RRB Chandigarh |
| Ministerial & Isolated Categories | RRB Guwahati |
| Section Controller | RRB Mumbai |
5. UPCOMING RRB EXAMS 2026 (EXPECTED NOTIFICATIONS)
| RRB ALP 2026 | : | Notification expected in February 2026; selection through CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT and Document Verification. |
| RRB Technician 2026 | : | Notification in March 2026; selection through CBT, followed by DV and medical examination. |
| RRB Section Controller 2026 | : | Notification expected in April 2026; selection includes CBT, CBAT, DV and DME. |
| RRB Paramedical 2026 | : | Notification with application form in July 2026; selection via CBT, DV and medical examination. |
| RRB NTPC 2026 | : | Notification for Graduate & Undergraduate level posts to be released in August 2026. |
| RRB Group D 2026 | : | Level 1 posts (Track Maintainer, Assistant in various disciplines etc.) – notification expected in October 2026; selection through CBT, physical test and DV/DME. |
6. IMPORTANT POINTS
- The calendar was updated on 13th June 2026 after a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on 12th June 2026.
- The minister emphasised greater transparency, accuracy and faster completion of the recruitment process.
- Indian Railways recruited 43,781 candidates in FY 2025-26 against 47,084 notified vacancies across six major categories.
- All examinations are conducted as Computer Based Tests (CBT) in multiple shifts and in 15 languages.
- The calendar covers ALP, Technicians, NTPC (Graduate & Under Graduate), Group D Level 1, Section Controller, Paramedical Categories, Ministerial & Isolated Categories, Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts.
- The Ministry of Railways has released the calendar for Zonal Railways / Production Units to assess the vacancies to be filled in FY 2026-27.
- Candidates must check the exam dates of the post they have applied for and prepare accordingly.
7. SELECTION PROCESS (GENERAL PATTERN)
CBT – 1st Stage
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CBT – 2nd Stage
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CBAT / Skill / Physical Test
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
- The exact stages differ from post to post – ALP includes CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT and DV, while Technician and Paramedical posts are selected through CBT followed by DV and DME.
- Group D Level 1 selection includes CBT, physical efficiency test and DV/DME.
8. FAQs
When was the RRB Exam Calendar 2026 updated?
The RRB Exam Calendar 2026 was updated on 13th June 2026, following the review meeting held by Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on 12th June 2026.
When will the RRB NTPC Graduate Level 2nd stage exam be held?
As per the calendar, the RRB NTPC Graduate Level (CEN 06/2025) 2nd stage exam is scheduled on 10 July 2026, with the 3rd stage on 30 Sept 2026 and DV & Medical in Dec 2026.
How many candidates were recruited by Indian Railways in FY 2025-26?
Indian Railways recruited 43,781 candidates in FY 2025-26 against 47,084 notified vacancies across six major categories.
How many vacancies are there in RRB ALP CEN 01/2025?
RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 has 10,970 vacancies. Its 1st stage was held from 13 Feb to 11 March 2026, 2nd stage on 28 July 2026 and 3rd stage on 30 October 2026.
Which is the nodal RRB for NTPC Graduate posts?
RRB Prayagraj is the nodal board for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate), while RRB Ahmedabad is nodal for the Undergraduate level.
When is the RRB Group D 2026 notification expected?
The RRB Group D (Level 1) notification for 2026 is expected to be released in October 2026, with selection through CBT, physical test and DV/DME.
What is the official website to check the RRB Exam Calendar 2026?
Candidates can check updates on www.rrbcdg.gov.in and the respective zonal RRB websites.
9. IMPORTANT LINKS
| RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF | Click to Check |
| Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Zonal RRB Websites | Check Respective RRB Website |
Note : The exam dates mentioned above are as per the RRB Exam Calendar 2026 updated on 13th June 2026 and are subject to change. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official RRB websites for the detailed notification and any revision in schedule.🌐www.rrbcdg.gov.in