Indian Railways Rolls Out 2026 Recruitment Calendar: Check RRB Vacancy Timelines, CEN Proposals, and Post-Specific Schedules
On December 5, 2025, the Railway Board dropped the much-awaited Annual Recruitment Calendar for Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) covering the full year of 2026. This isn't just any schedule, it's a detailed roadmap designed to make the entire RRB recruitment process smoother, from vacancy assessments to final notifications. Issued under reference No. 2024/E(RRB)/25/38 by the Ministry of Railways, it covers everything from Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) roles to entry-level track maintainer positions.
Zonal Railways and Production Units are all synced up to handle vacancy indenting through the Online Indenting and Recruitment Management System (OIRMS). This means more transparency and fewer surprises in the recruitment workflow. Whether you're eyeing technical posts or non-technical ones, the calendar breaks it down month by month, including key dates for vacancy assessments, post indenting, and draft Centralized Employment Notifications (CEN proposals).
Post-wise timelines
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment Timeline Vacancy assessments wrap up by June 30, 2027, with OIRMS assessments happening in December 2025.
Expect indenting in January 2026 and the draft CEN proposal by February 2026.
That puts the official notification right around February to March 2026, perfect for starting your ALP exam prep without the last-minute rush.
Technicians and Section Controller Schedules
Assessments in OIRMS are set for January 2026, indenting in February, and CEN proposals in March, leading to notifications in March-April 2026. Vacancies here also close assessments by June 30, 2027.
Shifting to control rooms, Section Controller roles have OIRMS assessments in February 2026, indenting in March, and draft CENs by April 2026. Notifications should drop in April 2026, with the same June 30, 2027, assessment cutoff.
Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)Engineering enthusiasts.
The JE/DMS/CMA category has a slightly extended window, with vacancy assessments due by September 30, 2027.
OIRMS checks run from May to June 2026, followed by indenting in June-July and draft CEN proposals in July 2026.
Look for notifications between July and August 2026.
Paramedical, NTPC, Ministerial & Isolated, and Level 1 Categories
Healthcare pros in the Paramedical categories will tag along with NTPC schedules, aiming for mid-2026 notifications, no standalone assessment dates, but it'll align with the broader push.Speaking of NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories), this is a big one for graduates (Levels 4, 5, 6) and undergrads (Levels 2 & 3).
Assessments close by September 30, 2027, with OIRMS in June 2026, indenting in July, and CEN proposals in August.
August to September 2026 is prime time for NTPC exam aspirants.
Ministerial & Isolated Categories follow suit, with OIRMS assessments in August 2026, indenting and draft CENs in September, and notifications from September to October 2026.
Finally, for foundational roles like Track Maintainer, Helper, or Porter under Level 1 posts, assessments go up to December 31, 2027.
OIRMS hits in August 2026, indenting in September, CEN proposals in October, and notifications in October-November 2026.
These entry-level railway jobs are the backbone, and the calendar keeps them on track.
This RRB annual recruitment calendar 2026 isn't just a list of dates, it's a lifeline for transparency and efficiency in railway recruitments. By standardizing vacancy assessment dates and CEN proposal timelines, it helps avoid the usual bottlenecks, letting you focus on studying for CBTs, skill tests, or document verification.
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