RRB Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India (RRB) publishes its own recruitment notices.
- 3 open now
- Last updated 26 Oct 2026
Open Recruitment from RRB
Admit Cards, Results and Other Updates
- RRB Junior Engineer Exam Date 2026 Exam postponed
- RRB Junior Engineer Exam Date 2026 Exam postponed
- RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam Date 2026 Exam city slip
- RRB Paramedical Categories Exam Date 2026 Exam city slip
- RRB Junior Engineer Admit Card 2026 Exam city slip
- RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) Exam Date 2026
- RRB CEN 06/2026 Exam Date 2026
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RRB Recruitment: Posts, Selection and How to Apply
At a Glance
- Full name
- Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- Short name
- RRB
- Level
- Government body
- Type
- Government department or body
- Official website
- Not yet confirmed by us
Main RRB Exams and Their Stages
| Exam | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| NTPC (graduate and undergraduate) | Station Master, Goods Train Manager, clerks and commercial cum ticket clerks | CBT 1, CBT 2, typing test or CBAT depending on the post, document verification, medical |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Assistant Loco Pilot | CBT 1, CBT 2, computer-based aptitude test, document verification, medical |
| Technician | Technician Grade I Signal and Grade III | One CBT, document verification, medical |
| Junior Engineer | JE, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant | CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification, medical |
| Level 1 | Track maintainer, assistant and helper posts | CBT, physical efficiency test, document verification, medical |
| RPF Constable and Sub-Inspector | Railway Protection Force | CBT, physical efficiency and measurement tests, document verification |
When RRB Announces Recruitment
Since 2024 the railways have followed an annual calendar of centralised notices: Assistant Loco Pilot early in the year, Technician next, then NTPC, JE and Paramedical, and Level 1 and Ministerial posts towards the end of the year. Actual dates have drifted, so treat it as a guide.
What RRB Applicants Often Miss
- Apply to one RRB only for each notice. Applying to more than one gets every application rejected.
- Many posts, including Assistant Loco Pilot, need a set medical standard with good vision, and some do not allow glasses. Check the medical standard before choosing a post.
- Most of the fee is refunded to candidates who sit the first CBT, so pay with a bank account you can access later.
- Post preferences given in the form decide which posts you can be selected for. A post you leave out cannot be offered to you.
Preparing for RRB Recruitment
Read the scheme of selection in each notice carefully, because it varies from post to post. Previous papers, where published, and the official syllabus are the best starting points.
Eligibility for RRB Jobs
Each RRB notification sets the qualification and age limits for its posts. Central government recruitment explains the standard age relaxations and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
Pay and Benefits at RRB
Pay follows the scale stated in each notice. Regular posts carry dearness allowance, house rent allowance and the other allowances of the government concerned; contract posts have a fixed monthly amount.
How to Apply for RRB Jobs
- Find the recruitment on this page and open its official notification.
- Read the eligibility, vacancy break-up by category, fee and last date carefully before you start the form.
- Register on the RRB application portal, or log in if you already have an account, and fill in the form.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the sizes asked, pay the fee where charged, and submit before the deadline.
- Save the confirmation page and payment receipt. Admit cards, results and later notices are published on the official website and listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which RRB should I apply to?
Pick the board for the region where you want to work, and check that it has vacancies in your category for the posts you want. The board cannot be changed after you submit.
Is the RRB exam fee refunded?
Partly. Candidates who appear in the first CBT get most of the fee back, and some categories get all of it. The exact amounts are in each notice.
What is the age limit for RRB jobs?
It differs by post. Each RRB notification states the minimum and maximum age, the date on which age is counted and the relaxations for reserved categories.
Can final-year students apply for RRB recruitment?
Only where the notification allows it. Some recruitments accept candidates who will complete their qualification by a stated date; others need the qualification on the closing date.
Is there an application fee for RRB jobs?
Most recruitments charge a fee, with exemptions or reductions commonly given to women, SC, ST, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen. The fee and exemptions are listed in each notice.
Where are RRB recruitment notices published?
RRB publishes its notices on its official website. We have not yet confirmed the address of that website, so follow the official link given on each recruitment page.
Is this the official RRB website?
No. ItsSarkariNaukri.com is an independent website and is not connected with Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India. We list its recruitment after checking the official notification, and always link to the official source for applying.
How can I know when RRB announces new jobs?
New recruitment from RRB appears on this page once it has been checked. There are 3 recruitments open right now. Checking the official website regularly is the surest way not to miss a notice.