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Railway RRB Calendar 2026 Out, Check NTPC, ALP, Technician Exam Dates

Railway RRB Calendar 2026 provides the annual recruitment schedule for 2026. This calendar sets internal deadlines for vacancy assessment and CEN release for posts like ALP, JE, and NTPC. It also appoints specific Nodal RRBs like RRB/Jammu and RRB/Chandigarh to manage each category.

authorImagePriyanka Dahima25 Dec, 2025
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Railway RRB Calendar 2026

Railway RRB Calendar 2026 Out: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Railway RRB Calendar 2026. It is an officially released document online to inform about the recruitment-related information. Candidates planning to appear in the railway exams like NTPC, ALP, JE, and Technician posts can check the RRB Calendar 2026 to know the schedule. 

Railway RRB Calendar 2026 Download PDF

The Railway RRB Calendar 2026 Download PDF link is active for the candidates. Candidates can get the schedule in a PDF file to keep it for reference. They can plan their preparation journey for the respective railway exams like NTPC, ALP, JE, and Technician posts. 

Railway RRB Calendar 2026 Download PDF

Railway RRB Calendar 2026-27: Complete Schedule

Railway RRB Calendar 2026-27 complete schedule has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board on the website. Candidates can check the respective post-wise schedule information for the RRB recruitment exams. 

Railway RRB Calendar 2026-27: Complete Schedule

Period

Categories

Vacancies Assessment Upto

Assessment of Vacancies in OIRMS

Indenting of Vacancies in OIRMS after Approval

Proposal for Draft CEN

January - March

Assistant Loco Pilot

June 30, 2027

December 2025

January 2026

February 2026

Technicians

June 30, 2027

January 2026

February 2026

March 2026

Section Controller

June 30, 2027

February 2026

March 2026

April 2026

Junior Engineers/Depot Material Superintendent/Chemical Metallurgical Assistant

September 30, 2027

May - June 2026

June - July 2026

July 2026

April - June

Paramedical Categories

September 30, 2027

June 2026

July 2026

August 2026

July - September

Non-Technical Popular Categories - Graduate (Level 4, 5 & 6)

September 30, 2027

June 2026

July 2026

August 2026

October - December

Non-Technical Popular Categories - Undergraduate (Level 2 & 3)

December 31, 2027

August 2026

September 2026

October 2026

Ministerial & Isolated Categories

December 31, 2027

August 2026

September 2026

October 2026

Level 1

December 31, 2027

August 2026

September 2026

October 2026

Nodal RRBs Appointment For Railway Exams

Nodal Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have been nominated by the competent authority to handle all aspects related to the recruitment for the year 2026 for the respective categories.

Nodal RRBs Appointment For Railway Exams

S.No.

Categories

Nodal RRB

1.

Assistant Loco Pilot

RRB/Jammu

2.

Technicians (Gr.-I Signal and Grade-III)

RRB/Thiruvananthapuram

3.

JE/DMS/CMA (Junior Engineer/Depot Material Superintendent/Chemical Metallurgical Assistant)

RRB/Bhubaneswar

4.

Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate - Level 4, 5 & 6)

RRB/Prayagraj

5.

Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate - Level 2 & 3)

RRB/Ahmedabad

6.

Paramedical Categories

RRB/Bilaspur

7.

Level-1

RRB/Chandigarh

8.

Ministerial & Isolated Categories

RRB/Guwahati

9.

Section Controller

RRB/Mumbai

Important Points to Note From RRB Exam Calendar 2026

The calendar is important because it is not just about exam dates, but details the internal steps taken by the Railways.

  • The Zonal Railways and Production Units are told to assess their vacancies up to certain future dates, like June 30, 2027, for ALP and Technicians, and December 31, 2027, for Level 1 posts.
  • The Railways has nominated a single 'Nodal RRB' for each category of recruitment. This Nodal RRB will manage all parts of the recruitment process for that specific job category.
  • Zonal Railways and Production Units must remove any vacancies they had already reported in the 2025 recruitment year if that process is still incomplete. This ensures the final number of vacancies announced is accurate.
  • Candidates should note that the Chairperson of RRB/Bengaluru will later share the detailed schedule for the assessment of vacancies.

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Railway RRB Calendar 2026 FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Railway RRB Calendar 2026?

Railway RRB Calendar 2026 is an annual schedule for the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to assess vacancies, finalise employment notices, and conduct recruitment for various posts, ensuring a timely and organised process for all categories.

Which RRB is the Nodal office for Level-1 posts?

The competent authority has nominated RRB/Chandigarh as the Nodal RRB for all aspects related to the recruitment of Level-1 posts for the year 2026.

When is the recruitment process scheduled for Technicians?

Recruitment for Technicians is scheduled in the January-March period. The indenting of vacancies in the OIRMS is planned for February 2026, and the draft employment notice (CEN) proposal is set for March 2026.

What is the last date used for vacancy assessment for Level 1 posts?

For Level 1 posts, the vacancies must be assessed up to December 31, 2027. The proposal for the draft CEN for Level 1 posts is set for October 2026.
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