Railway RRB Exam Calendar 2026 [OUT] – Official Link for ALP, NTPC, Group D & Other Railway Exams

 

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Exam Calendar 2026–27, giving a tentative month-wise schedule for major posts like ALP, Technicians, NTPC (Graduate & UG), JE, Group D (Level 1), Paramedical, and Ministerial & Isolated categories. This official calendar helps aspirants see when vacancies will be assessed, notifications published and CBTs planned, so they can align their preparation smartly.​

Key highlights

• Calendar approved and circulated by the Ministry of Railways / Railway Board to all RRBs.​

• Covers multiple categories: ALP, Technician, JE/DMS/CMA, NTPC, Group D, Paramedical, Ministerial & Isolated.​

• Specifies: vacancy assessment deadlines, OIRMS entry timeline, proposed notification months for 2026–27.​

• Detailed, exam-wise dates will still be confirmed in separate CEN notifications for each post on regional RRB sites.​

How to check the official calendar

1. Open the official RRB recruitment notices page:
   https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/employment-notices.php​

2. Look for the RRB Calendar / Calendar CEN entry or related PDF in the employment notices list.​

3. Download and open the PDF to view quarter-wise timelines for ALP, NTPC, Group D and other exams.​

How to use the calendar for preparation

• Note the proposed notification months for your target exam (e.g. NTPC, Group D, ALP) and count back 6–9 months to start focused preparation.​

• Plan mocks and revisions so that your peak performance aligns with the indicated CBT window.​

• Track fresh CEN notifications on the same employment page; the calendar is a roadmap, while each CEN gives final dates and exact vacancies.​