RRB Calendar 2026 OUT, Check NTPC, Group D, ALP & Other Exams Schedule

RRB Calendar 2026 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board on 12 December 2025. The Railway Recruitment Board and the Ministry of Railways have published the annual recruitment calendar for 2026-27, which includes the complete schedule for all railway recruitment across various posts such as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), NTPC (Graduate and Undergraduate), Section Controller, Paramedical, Level-1, and Ministerial & Isolated categories. 

This calendar is helpful for all candidates planning to appear in Railway examinations. It provides a clear roadmap for exam preparation based on the expected release dates of notifications for the exams they intend to appear in. Scroll down this page to find the latest Railway vacancy details and to download the official RRB Vacancy Calendar 2026 PDF.

RRB Exam Calendar 2026

The RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27 outlines the tentative schedule for assessing vacancies and preparing notifications for various railway recruitments. Candidates can refer to the key periods below to plan their study and application timelines:

Download RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the official RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF here to check all important dates related to upcoming railway recruitment notifications and vacancy assessments. This PDF contains the complete schedule for various posts, helping you plan your preparation accordingly.

Click here to download the RRB Exam Calendar 2026 PDF

Nodal RRBs for Railway Exams in 2026

For smooth and efficient recruitment in all RRB  examinations in 2026, the Ministry of Railways has designated specific Nodal Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to handle different categories of posts. 

Check the table below to know the names of the RRBs and their respective examinations:

Important Points from RRB Exam Calendar 2026

There are some important points about the RRB Exam Calendar 2026 based on the official announcement:

• Initially, Zonal Railways and Production Units will assess the available vacancies after removing those already allocated for recruitment in 2025.
• Once this evaluation is complete, the vacancy details will be sent for official approval.
• Subsequently, a draft of the Central Employment Notification (CEN) will be published for public viewing.
• Finally, the official recruitment notification will be issued, containing complete details about the selection process, including any updates or changes from the previous year.
• Additionally, the Chairperson of RRB Bengaluru will share a detailed timetable outlining the vacancy assessment process.

For complete information on the RRB Calendar 2026, watch this video: Railway New Vacancy Calendar 2026.

Railway Exams Preparation: Start Your Journey with Utkarsh Classes

With the release of the new RRB Exam Calendar 2026, it’s the perfect time to begin your exam preparation for Railway recruitment exams. Utkarsh Classes provides comprehensive online courses designed carefully to cover the complete syllabus of all Railway exams. 

We offer these online courses for Railway Exams:

• RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Courses
• RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Courses
• RRB Group D Exam Preparation Courses
• RRB Technician Grade 1 Exam Courses
• RRB Technician Grade 3 Exam Courses

In our online courses, you will get access to the detailed study materials, live interactive classes from experienced teachers, regular practice tests, and previous year question papers to strengthen your preparation. Download the Utkarsh Classes App and start your preparation now!

Additionally, you can boost your preparation with free study resources available on the Utkarsh Classes website:

• Attempt Daily Quizzes regularly to improve your speed, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Stay updated with important current events by downloading Free Daily Current Affairs PDFs.