RRB Exam Calendar 2026 Released
The Ministry of Railways has released the RRB Exam Calendar 2026-27, providing a tentative schedule for all major Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) examinations. This calendar is crucial for lakhs of aspirants planning their preparation for posts like RRB ALP, Technician, JE, NTPC, Group D, Paramedical, Section Controller, and Ministerial & Isolated Categories.
Key Highlights of RRB Exam Calendar 2026
| Issuing Authority | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Calendar Name | RRB Exam Calendar 2026-27 |
| Release Date | 7th January 2026 |
| Financial Year Covered | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Exam Schedule 2026 (Tentative CBT Dates)
The calendar provides estimated CBT exam dates for various recruitment drives.
| Exam Name | CBT Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB Section Controller (CEN 04/2025) | 11th & 12th February 2026 (Exam Over) |
| RRB ALP - Assistant Loco Pilot (CEN 01/2025) | 13th to 18th February 2026 |
| RRB JE - Junior Engineer (CEN 05/2025) | 19th, 20th February & 3rd March 2026 |
| RRB Technician (CEN 02/2025) | 5th to 9th March 2026 |
| RRB Paramedical (CEN 03/2025) | 10th to 12th March 2026 |
| RRB NTPC - Graduate & Undergraduate 2026 | To Be Announced |
| RRB Group D (Level 1) 2026 | To Be Announced |
RRB Recruitment 2026-27 - Full Proposed Annual Calendar
| Period | Exam / Post Name | Vacancies Up To | Assessment in OIRMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| January–March 2026 | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 30 June 2027 | December 2025 |
| April–June 2026 | Technicians (Gr. I Signal & Grade III) | 30 June 2027 | January 2026 |
| April–June 2026 | Section Controller | 30 June 2027 | February 2026 |
| July–September 2026 | Junior Engineers (JE) / DMS / CMA | 30 September 2027 | May–June 2026 |
| July–September 2026 | Paramedical Categories | – | – |
| July–September 2026 | Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) | 30 September 2027 | June 2026 |
| October–December 2026 | Ministerial & Isolated Categories | 31 December 2027 | August 2026 |
| October–December 2026 | Level 1 (Group D) | 31 December 2027 | – |
How to Prepare Using the RRB Exam Calendar
- Map out your target exams based on eligibility.
- Align your study plan with the syllabus and tentative notification months.
- Track vacancy updates and CEN timelines.
- Solve previous year question papers.
RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF Download
Candidates can download the official RRB Exam Calendar 2026-27 PDF from the link provided.
Download RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF - Official Notice
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