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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 directive to all Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to follow the proposed timeline for forthcoming railway examinations, including RRB ALP, RRB Technician, RRB NTPC, RRB JE, and other posts. Regional RRBs have been asked to assess vacancies and initiate the recruitment process in line with government norms. Candidates are advised to check the RRB Exam Calendar 2026–2027 and plan their preparation accordingly.

RRB Exam Calendar 2026-27 Out

The Railway Ministry has directed all Zonal RRBs and Production Units to assess post-wise vacancies and initiate the recruitment process for various railway positions within the prescribed timeline. This measure aims to ensure that all RRB examinations are held as scheduled during the FY 2026–27.

The ministry has instructed the RRBs to update vacancy details in the OIRMS (Online Recruitment Management System) and prepare the CEN (Centralised Employment Notice) within the timelines specified in the notice. Candidates can check the official notice for more details.

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RRB Railway Exam 2026-2027: Full Schedule

Candidates can go through the RRB exam schedule, which includes vacancy evaluation, updating vacancy details in OIRMS, and submission of proposals for the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN).

Period Exam Name Assessment of Vacancies Upto Assessment of vacancy in OIRMS Indenting of Vacancies in OIRMS After Approval
Proposal for Draft CEN
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 the Railway Group D 2026 Exam

Ministry of Railways Authorised Nodal RRBs for Railway Exams 2026

The Ministry of Railways has announced the list of RRBs responsible for conducting their respective allotted examinations. For instance, RRB Prayagraj has been designated as the nodal RRB for the RRB NTPC Graduate-level exams. Candidates can refer to the table below for the complete list of assigned RRBs.

Exam Name
Railway Recruitment Board
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) RRB Prayagraj
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate)
RRB Ahmedabad
RRB Paramedical Categories RRB Bilaspur
RRB Level-1
RRB Chandigarh
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 Thiruvananthapuram
RRB JE / DMS / CMA
RRB Bhubaneswar

RRB Calendar 2026 PDF Download

The official notice for RRB Recruitment 2026–27 is available for download below. By checking the important dates for various posts, candidates can organise their study plan early and stay ahead in the competition.

RRB Calendar 2026-27 PDF Download

What’s in it for Railway Exam Aspirants?

The release of the Annual Calendar by the Railway Board is a positive development for railway exam aspirants. It offers better clarity, improved transparency, and structured planning for the recruitment process. Aspirants aiming to appear in upcoming railway examinations can follow the tips and guidelines outlined below.

  1. Follow the RRB Calendar 2025. Note down all dates and start preparing accordingly.
  2. Check your eligibility for each post first, and then check their respective syllabus and previous year question papers.
  3. Enrol in good coaching (if you need) and give mocks.
  4. Follow RRB websites for the latest updates.
Important links:
RRB NTPC 2026 RRB NTPC Syllabus
RRB Technician Exam Date RRB NTPC ALP Exam Date
RRB ALP Syllabus RRB Technician Syllabus
RRB Group D Syllabus RRB Section Controller Syllabus

FAQs

Is the RRB Exam Calendar 2026 out?

Yes, Ministry of Railways has released the RRB Calendar for the year 2026-27 mentioning the timeline for all Railway exams.

Which railway exams are covered under the RRB Calendar 2026–27?

The calendar outlines the recruitment schedules for key railway examinations, including RRB ALP, RRB Technician, RRB NTPC (Graduate and Undergraduate), RRB JE, RRB Paramedical, RRB Group D (Level 1), Section Controller, as well as Ministerial and Isolated Category posts.

Why has the Railway Ministry released the RRB Exam Calendar in advance?

The calendar has been issued to ensure timely recruitment, better coordination among RRBs, and transparency in the examination process during the FY 2026–27.

What instructions have been given to the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)?

RRBs have been instructed to assess post-wise vacancies, update them in OIRMS, and prepare the draft Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) within the prescribed timelines.

What is OIRMS in RRB recruitment?

OIRMS (Online Recruitment Management System) is the official platform where RRBs update and manage vacancy details before issuing recruitment notifications.

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