The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27 giving a clear recruitment roadmap for upcoming Railway exams. Candidates can download the RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27 PDF from the official website indianrailways.gov.in without any login details registration number or password.

Exam calendar outlines tentative notification timelines for major posts such as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Technician NTPC (Graduate & Undergraduate) Junior Engineer (JE) Paramedical Ministerial & Isolated Categories and Group D (Level 1). As per the schedule notifications are expected from February 2026 to October 2026 while exams will be conducted in online CBT mode. RRB age limit generally ranges from 18 to 33 years with category-wise age relaxation applicable. Exam patterns usually include Mathematics Reasoning General Science and General Awareness with negative marking. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official RRB portals for updates final exam dates and detailed notifications related to RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27.

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) (Indian Railways)

RRB ALP Technicians NTPC (Graduate & Undergraduate) Junior Engineer Paramedical Level 1 (Group D) Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026-27

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Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply Start Dates: February 2026

• Apply Last Date: October 2026

• UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-

•Refundable Rs. 400/-
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• SC / ST / EBC: Rs. 250/-

•Refundable Rs. 250/-

RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27: Important Dates
Recruitment / Exam	Notification Month
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026	February 2026
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026	March 2026
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026	April 2026
RRB JE / DMS / CMA Recruitment 2026	July 2026
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026	August 2026
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026	August 2026
RRB Ministerial & Isolated Posts	September 2026
RRB Group D (Level 1)	October 2026

RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27: Age Limit
RRB Exam / Post Name	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)	18 Years	30 Years
RRB Technician	18 Years	33 Years
RRB NTPC (Under Graduate)	18 Years	30 Years
RRB NTPC (Graduate)	18 Years	33 Years
RRB JE / DMS / CMA	18 Years	33 Years
RRB Paramedical Posts	18 Years	30–33 Years
RRB Ministerial & Isolated	18 Years	33 Years
RRB Group D (Level 1)	18 Years	33 Years

Age Relaxation

· SC / ST: Up to 5 Years

· OBC (NCL): Up to 3 Years

· PwBD: Up to 10 Years

· Ex-Servicemen: As per service rules

RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27: Posts -Wise Timeline
Technical & Operational Posts
Post / Category	Vacancy Assessment Up To	Draft CEN Expected
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	30 June 2027	February 2026
Technicians	30 June 2027	March 2026
Section Controller	30 June 2027	April 2026
JE / DMS / CMA	30 September 2027	July 2026
· NTPC Group D & Other Posts
Post / Category	Vacancy Assessment Up To	Draft CEN Expected
Paramedical Categories	Not Specified	Not Announced
NTPC (Graduate & Undergraduate)	30 September 2027	August 2026
Ministerial & Isolated Categories	31 December 2027	September 2026
Level 1 (Group D)	Not Specified	October 2026

Nodal RRB Assignments: Post-Wise Exam Responsibility
Post / Category	Nodal RRB	Key Responsibility
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	RRB Jammu	Planning ALP exams and coordinating CBT and CBAT
Technicians	RRB Thiruvananthapuram	Conducting technical trade exams and evaluations
JE / DMS / CMA	RRB Bhubaneswar	Verifying engineering qualifications and exams
NTPC (Graduate)	RRB Prayagraj	Managing high-volume graduate-level examinations
NTPC (Under Graduate)	RRB Ahmedabad	Handling clerk and undergraduate recruitment exams
Paramedical Categories	RRB Bilaspur	Coordinating medical staff recruitment processes
Level-1 (Group D)	RRB Chandigarh	Managing PET/PST and large-scale exam logistics
Ministerial & Isolated Categories	RRB Guwahati	Conducting skill tests and isolated post exams
Section Controller	RRB Mumbai	Managing traffic control and aptitude-based exams

Railway Posts & Qualification Details
Post Name	Qualification
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	Candidate must have ITI or Diploma in relevant engineering trade from recognized institute with basic technical knowledge
Technician	Must have ITI certificate in specified trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute with required trade skills
Junior Engineer (JE)	Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics) from recognized institution
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)	Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Graduation with knowledge of materials management
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)	Degree or Diploma in Chemistry or Metallurgy from a recognized university or institute
NTPC (Graduate)	Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent institution
NTPC (Under Graduate)	12th pass from a recognized board with basic computer and clerical knowledge
Paramedical Staff	Relevant medical qualification such as GNM BSc Nursing Lab Technician or related diploma
Level-1 (Group D)	10th pass or ITI from a recognized board or institute
Ministerial & Isolated Categories	Degree diploma or subject-specific qualification as per post requirement
Section Controller	Graduation degree with strong aptitude reasoning and traffic control knowledge

RRB Exam 2026-27 Exam Syllabus
Post	Core Subjects to Prepare	Special Preparation Requirement
ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)	Maths Reasoning Basic Science Engineering fundamentals	CBAT qualifying test requires mental alertness and reaction practice
Technician	Trade-specific technical syllabus basic science reasoning	Strong command over ITI trade concepts is essential
NTPC (Graduate Level)	Advanced Maths Reasoning General Awareness	Higher difficulty level: deep conceptual clarity required
NTPC (Undergraduate)	12th-level Maths Reasoning GK	Typing skill test preparation is mandatory for clerical posts
JE / DMS / CMA	Engineering subjects technical theory applied concepts	Technical accuracy and numerical problem-solving important
Group D (Level 1)	10th-level Science Maths Reasoning	Continuous physical fitness training for PET is compulsory

Main keyword 2025: Exam Pattern Summary Table (General
Exam Stage	Subjects	Duration	Negative Marking
CBT 1	Maths Reasoning General Science General Awareness	90 Minutes	1/3rd Mark

How to Download RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27

1. Visit the official Indian Railways website at indianrailways.gov.in.

2. Go to the Recruitment / Notifications section on the homepage.

3. Click on the link titled RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27.

4. The exam calendar PDF will open on the screen.

5. Check all dates and post-wise schedules carefully.

6. Click the Download icon to save the PDF file.

7. Take a printout for future exam planning and reference.

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FAQs

Q. What is the RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27?
A. official schedule showing tentative notification timelines all major recruitments.

Q. Who releases the RRB Exam Calendar?
A. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under to Ministry of Railways release.

Q. Which posts are covered in RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27?
A. ALP NTPC JE Technician Group D Paramedical Ministerial and other posts.

Q. Does the calendar include exact exam dates?
A. No its mainly candidate provides notification timelines no final exam dates.

Q. Where can download the RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27 PDF?
A. candidate from the official website indianrailways.gov.in.

Q. Can the RRB Exam Calendar dates change later?
A. Yes dates are tentative and may change according to RRB decisions.

Q. Why is the RRB Exam Calendar important for candidates?
A. It helps candidates plan preparation early for upcoming Railway exams.

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