📅 RRB Recruitment Calendar 2026
Download official Railway-RRB-Exam-Calendar.pdf Tentative Schedule Based on the official Railway Board circular dated 05.12.2025, the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Annual Calendar for RRB Recruitments for the year 2026, along with the nomination of Nodal RRBs for each category.This calendar outlines the vacancy assessment timelines and indenting schedule for various posts, ensuring a structured recruitment process throughout the year.📅 RRB Recruitment Calendar 2026
| Period | Categories | Vacancies Assessment Upto | Assessment of Vacancies in OIRMS | Indenting of Vacancies in OIRMS After Approval | Proposal for Draft CEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | Assistant Loco Pilot | 30.06.2027 | December 2025 | January 2026 | February 2026 |
| Apr–Jun | Technicians | 30.06.2027 | January 2026 | February 2026 | March 2026 |
| Section Controller | 30.06.2027 | February 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | |
| Jul–Sep | JE / DMS / CMA | 30.09.2027 | May–June 2026 | June–July 2026 | July 2026 |
| Paramedical Categories | 30.09.2027 | – | – | – | |
| NTPC (Graduate) – Level 4,5,6 | 30.09.2027 | June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | |
| NTPC (Under Graduate) – Level 2,3 | 30.09.2027 | June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | |
| Oct–Dec | Ministerial & Isolated Categories | 31.12.2027 | August 2026 | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Level 1 | 31.12.2027 | – | – | October 2026 |
🏛️ Nodal RRBs for 2026 Recruitments
| S.No. | Category | Nodal RRB |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Assistant Loco Pilot | RRB Jammu |
| 2. | Technicians (Gr. I Signal & Gr. III) | RRB Thiruvananthapuram |
| 3. | JE / DMS / CMA | RRB Bhubaneswar |
| 4. | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) | RRB Prayagraj |
| 5. | Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) | RRB Ahmedabad |
| 6. | Paramedical Categories | RRB Bilaspur |
| 7. | Level 1 | RRB Chandigarh |
| 8. | Ministerial & Isolated Categories | RRB Guwahati |
| 9. | Section Controller | RRB Mumbai |
📌 Important Instructions
- Zonal Railways and Production Units must assess their vacancies as per the above timeline.
- Vacancies already indented in 2025 but where recruitment is pending should be deducted from the final assessment.
- RRB Bengaluru will circulate the detailed vacancy assessment schedule.
- All concerned authorities are advised to take immediate action and update the Railway Board on progress.
🔍 Summary
The RRB Annual Calendar 2026 provides a clear quarterly plan for recruitment across various categories, from Assistant Loco Pilot to Level 1 posts. Candidates preparing for RRB exams in 2026 should note the tentative schedule and keep an eye on official notifications from the respective Nodal RRBs.
Source: Railway Board Circular No. 6236781(1)/2025/O/o DY.CPO/IR&W/SR dated 05.12.2025
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Disclaimer: This is a tentative schedule based on the official circular. Actual exam dates may vary. Always refer to the official RRB websites for confirmed notifications.