The Ministry of Railways has released the official annual recruitment calendar for Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) exams for the year 2026. This calendar gives candidates a clear idea of when different recruitment notifications are likely to be issued.
This schedule is especially helpful for aspirants who want to plan their preparation in advance for major railway examinations.
The months mentioned below indicate the period for “Draft CEN (Centralized Employment Notice) preparation”. Actual online application dates and exam schedules will be announced later through official RRB notifications.
RRB Notification Timeline for 2026
| Recruitment Category | Expected Month of Notification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | February 2026 |
| Technician Posts | March 2026 |
| Section Controller | April 2026 |
| Junior Engineer (JE), DMS, CMA | July 2026 |
| NTPC (Graduate & Undergraduate) | August 2026 |
| Ministerial & Isolated Categories | September 2026 |
| Level 1 (Group D) | October 2026 |
Note on Paramedical Posts
Paramedical category recruitments are expected between July and September 2026, but the official calendar does not specify an exact month. Candidates should regularly check offical website updates for confirmation.
Nodal RRBs for 2026 Recruitments
Each recruitment category is coordinated by a specific Nodal as listed below:
| Recruitment Category | Nodal RRB |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Jammu |
| Technician (Grade I Signal & Grade III) | Thiruvananthapuram |
| JE / DMS / CMA | Bhubaneswar |
| NTPC (Graduate Level) | Prayagraj |
| NTPC (Undergraduate Level) | Ahmedabad |
| Paramedical Categories | Bilaspur |
| Level 1 (Group D) | Chandigarh |
| Ministerial & Isolated Categories | Guwahati |
| Section Controller | Mumbai |
Preparation Strategy Based on Calendar
- January to June 2026: Focus on technical posts such as ALP, Technician, and Section Controller.
- July to September 2026: Prepare for JE and NTPC exams, which are popular among graduates and 12th-pass candidates.
- October to December 2026: Concentrate on Level 1 (Group D) exams, which usually involve large-scale recruitment.
Useful Tips for New RRB Aspirants
Visit official RRB websites frequently to stay updated with exact notification dates and exam details.
Study common subjects like Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
Practice daily on previous year question and mock tests regularly.
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