RRB Exam Dates 2026: Complete Details of Major Railway Recruitment Exams

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the exam schedule for multiple railway recruitment examinations to be conducted in 2026. These exams are for various posts including Paramedical, Technician, Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), and Junior Engineer (JE).

The online application process for all these posts has already been completed. Candidates who applied for these examinations are advised to continue their preparation according to the officially announced schedule.

As per RRB rules, exam city information will be released 10 days before the exam, and admit cards will be made available 4 days before the exam on the official RRB website.

RRB Recruitment Notifications and Exam Planning

The Railway Recruitment Board, which works under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has issued several recruitment notifications for different railway posts. These notifications were released earlier, and the application windows for all the listed posts are now closed.

In the latest update, RRB has published the written examination dates for these recruitment notifications. The exam schedules for multiple online written tests have been uploaded on the official RRB website.

RRB Exam Dates 2026: Post-wise Schedule

Below are the confirmed exam dates for each category as announced by RRB.

Paramedical Posts Exam Dates

• Total Vacancies: 434
• Exam Mode: Online written examination
• Exam Dates: March 10 to March 12, 2026

The written examination for paramedical category posts will be conducted over three days in online mode.

Technician Grade 1 Signal & Technician Grade 3 Exam Dates

• Total Vacancies: 6,238
• Posts Included:
  • Technician Grade 1 Signal
  • Technician Grade 3
• Exam Dates: March 5 to March 9, 2026

The exams for these technician posts will be conducted across multiple days to accommodate all candidates.

Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Exam Dates

• Total Vacancies: 9,970
• Exam Dates: February 16 to February 18, 2026

The Assistant Loco Pilot examination will be held over three days due to the large number of applicants.

Junior Engineer and Related Posts Exam Dates

• Total Vacancies: 2,569
• Posts Included:
  • Junior Engineer (JE)
  • Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
  • Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
• Exam Dates:
  • February 19, 2026
  • February 20, 2026
  • March 3, 2026

Candidates applying for these technical posts will be examined on the above-mentioned dates.

Exam City Information and Admit Card Details

RRB has clearly informed candidates about the release timeline for exam-related documents.

• Exam City Intimation Slip:
  • Will be released 10 days before the exam date
  • Helps candidates know the exam city in advance
• Admit Card (Hall Ticket):
  • Will be released 4 days before the exam
  • Available only on the official RRB website

Candidates must download the admit card online, as it will not be sent by post.

Instructions for Candidates

Candidates who have applied for these RRB exams should:

• Follow the exam schedule strictly
• Regularly check the official RRB website for updates
• Download the exam city slip and admit card on time
• Carry the admit card to the exam centre as mandatory

RRB has advised candidates to prepare according to the notified schedule and rely only on official announcements.

Summary of RRB Exam Dates 2026

• ALP Exam: February 16–18, 2026
• JE / DMS / CMA Exam: February 19, 20 & March 3, 2026
• Technician Exam: March 5–9, 2026
• Paramedical Exam: March 10–12, 2026
• Exam City Slip: 10 days before exam
• Admit Card: 4 days before exam

This article is based only on officially released RRB information.
Any further changes or updates will be announced by RRB through its official website.