RRB Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & More

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What is RRB Recruitment?

RRB Recruitment is the process through which the Railway Recruitment Board recruits people to fill vacancies in Indian Railways. It is a selection process at the national level which includes exams like NTPC, Group D, ALP and JE and the selection of candidates is done on the basis of merit through CBT, physical tests (wherever required) and document verification. The full list of all RRB Railway exams is as follows:

Exam Name	Full Form	Post Type
RRB NTPC	Non-Technical Popular Categories	Graduate & Undergraduate Level
RRB Group D	Level 1 Posts	Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Helper
RRB ALP	Assistant Loco Pilot	Loco Pilot & Technician
RRB JE	Junior Engineer	Engineering Posts
RRB SSE	Senior Section Engineer	Senior Engineering Posts
RRB ASM	Assistant Station Master	Station Operations
RRB RPF	Railway Protection Force	Security Posts
RRB Paramedical	Paramedical Categories	Health & Medical Posts

All exams have their respective eligibility criteria, exam pattern and syllabus. Before you commence preparing, make sure you select the appropriate one depending on your qualifications and interests.

RRB vs RRC: What is the Difference?

There is a lot of confusion between RRB and RRC by many students. They are both recruitment organizations of Indian Railways, albeit in different categories of posts. This difference will make you know what board to apply to. In easy terms, to be a Loco Pilot or NTPC officer or only a Junior Engineer, will require an application through RRB.

To work at a position as high as the Track Maintainer or the Pointsman, try applying to RRC (this test is also referred to as RRB Group D). The number of RRBs and RRCs is 21 and 16, respectively, distributed among various cities of India.

Parameter	RRB	RRC
Full Form	Railway Recruitment Board	Railway Recruitment Cell
Recruits For	Group C Posts	Group D Posts
Examples	ALP, NTPC, JE, SSE, ASM	Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Helper
Number of Boards	21 RRBs across India	16 RRCs (Zone-wise)
Pay Scale	Higher (Level 2 and above)	Lower (Level 1)

RRB 2026 Important Highlights

Before getting down to the information on the railway exam, here is a brief summary of the recruitment process of the RRB. All the essential points can be viewed in this table in a single glance:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Under Ministry	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Exam Level	National Level
Total RRBs	21 Regional Railway Recruitment Boards
Application Mode	Online - rrbapply.gov.in
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Selection Process	CBT → PET (where applicable) → Document Verification → Medical
Exam Language	English, Hindi + 13 regional languages
Negative Marking	Yes - 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Official Website	rrbapply.gov.in / indianrailways.gov.in

RRB Recruitment Latest Updates

Be informed of the latest developments and updates in the recruitment process in the RRB. It is also important to check on official notifications at regular periods so that you do not miss any of the railway exam dates or application windows.

RRB NTPC (Undergraduate – CEN 07/2025): CBT-1 exams will be held on May 7, 8, 9 and June 13, 14, 16 to 21, 2026.

RRB NTPC (Graduate – CEN 06/2025): CBT-1 answer key was released on April 6, 2026. The objection window would have closed on April 12, 2026.

RRB Group D (CEN 08/2024): Results and merit list are expected by the end of April 2026.

New RRB Group D (CEN 09/2025): On January 30, 2026, a notification was issued of 22,195 vacancies. The application period ended on March 9, 2026.

It is encouraged for individuals to visit the official site of the Railway Recruitment Board regularly to keep abreast with the latest news.

RRB Exam Dates 2026

Railway exam dates happen to be one of the most searched topics among the students. The exam dates of each of the major RRB exams in 2026 are given below. A reminder to preserve the checking of the official RRB site should be in the form of TBA (To Be Announced) entries.

Exam Name	Notification Date	Application Dates	Exam Dates	Status
NTPC (Undergraduate – CEN 07/2025)	2025	Completed	May 7, 8, 9 & June 13–21, 2026	Scheduled
NTPC (Graduate – CEN 06/2025)	Oct 2025	Oct–Nov 2025	CBT-1 Completed	Answer Key Released
Group D (CEN 08/2024)	2024	Completed	Exams held in 2025	Result Expected
Group D (CEN 09/2025)	Jan 30, 2026	Till Mar 9, 2026	Not Announced	Application Closed

RRB ALP, JE, and SSE Exam Dates 2026

The RRB ALP, Junior Engineer, and Senior Section Engineer will supposedly be announced shortly.

All the candidates should use frequent monitoring of the official RRB sites. The exam dates will be TBA. (To Be Announced).

Upcoming RRB Notifications 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued various recruitment notifications for the year 2026 for different posts like NTPC, Group D, and Assistant Loco Pilot. These recruitments provide thousands of vacancies for candidates with different educational qualifications. For your easy reference, the detailed information including notification numbers, important dates and application status is provided in the table below.

Official RRB Exam Calendar 2026

Exam Category	Notification Month	Tentative Exam Window	Status
RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026)	February 2026	June - August 2026	Upcoming
RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026)	March 2026	September - October 2026	Upcoming
RRB Section Controller	April 2026	November - December 2026	Upcoming
RRB JE & Paramedical	July 2026	December 2026 - Jan 2027	Upcoming
RRB NTPC (Grad & UG)	August 2026	March - May 2027	Upcoming
RRB Ministerial & Isolated	September 2026	Early 2027	Upcoming
RRB Group D (Level 1)	October 2026	June - August 2027	Upcoming

All exam dates are tentative and subject to official RRB notification. Nevertheless, it is recommended that the candidates download the official notification PDF on rrbapply.gov.in and save it to be referred to later.

RRB Vacancy Details

RRB has been regularly posting vacancies of a large quantity of postings. The number of vacancies differs every year with regard to the needs in Indian Railways. The following is the post and exam breakdown vacancy requirements in 2026:

RRB NTPC Vacancy details for Undergraduate Posts

Post Name	Vacancies
Junior Clerk cum Typist	4,319
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	760
Junior Time Keeper	17
Trains Clerk	592
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	4,940
Total UG Vacancies	10,628

RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026 - Graduate Posts

Post Name	Vacancies
Station Master	615
Goods Train Manager	3,416
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist	921
Senior Clerk cum Typist	638
Traffic Assistant	59
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor	161
Total Graduate Vacancies	5,810

RRB Group D Vacancy 2026

A total of 22,195 vacancies have been released under CEN 09/2025 for Level-1 posts. These are Track Maintainer Grade IV, Pointsman, and Helpers/Assistants in various departments like Mechanical, Engineering, Electrical, Signal & Telecom, and Stores.

In the official notification PDF, zone-wise and category-wise vacancy details can be found.

RRB ALP and JE Vacancy 2026

RRB ALP and JE vacancies will be announced soon according to the RRB Exam Calendar 2026. Applicants are advised to monitor official RRB websites in case of announcements.

RRB Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Ensure the eligibility criteria are met before applying. Moreover, each exam has different eligibility criteria depending on the level of the post. The most important ones include your age, your educational level, your nationality and your physical fitness. The following is a brief overview:

Exam	Age Limit	Qualification	Age Relaxation
RRB NTPC	18–33 years	12th Pass / Bachelor's Degree	OBC +3 / SC-ST +5 / PwBD +10
RRB Group D	18–33 years	10th Pass / ITI from NCVT or SCVT	OBC +3 / SC-ST +5 / PwBD +10
RRB ALP	18–28 years	10th Pass + ITI / Diploma in Engineering	OBC +3 / SC-ST +5 / PwBD +10
RRB JE	18–33 years	Diploma or Degree in Engineering	OBC +3 / SC-ST +5 / PwBD +10

RRB exams have eligibility criteria based on each post, such as age limit, qualification. The table above has detailed information. Calculations of the age limit are made in accordance with the date given in the official notification.

The reserved categories are provided with age relaxation according to government regulations. One has to have cleared a recognised board or university; in the case of technical posts, such as the ALP and Group D, it is an ITI of NCVT/SCVT.

How to Apply for RRB Exams 2026

You can simply fill in railway exam applications online by using the website, rrbapply.gov.in. These are the steps to follow in applying the railway exams online:

1. Log in to the official site: rrbapply.gov.in

2. Click on the appropriate notification (search the appropriate CEN number to use in test).

3. Register with your email ID and mobile number to create a new account.

4. Enter your personal information, educational background and contact details with care.

5. Submit your scanned photograph and signature together with other essential documents in the necessary format and size.

6. Pay the application fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.

7. Check all the information and then submit. Most of the details are not editable once submitted.

8 Save your registration slip on your computer. You will be required to provide the registration number for all future steps.

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen	₹250
Fee Refund on Exam Appearance (General)	₹400
Fee Refund on Exam Appearance (Others)	₹250

Note: Candidates who appear in the CBT examination are allowed a partial refund of the application fee. After exams, general category candidates are given ₹400 back; SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen candidates get ₹250 back.

RRB Selection Process 2026

There are differences in the selection process of RRB recruitment based on the post. Most examinations are conducted in multi-stage examination, which ensures that the only good candidates are recruited. The following is the process involved to the big railway exams:

RRB NTPC Selection Process.

Stage 1: CBT 1: A screening test with 100 questions in 90 minutes. However, the candidates who pass CBT 1 can proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2: CBT 2: A more advanced test with 120 questions in 90 minutes. According to the marks of CBT 2, shortlisting of the next stage is issued.
Stage 3: Skill Test / CBAT / Typing Test: This will be determined by the post. The candidates of Station Master pass a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). A Typing Test is needed in Clerk positions. However, these exams are only qualifying in nature, which means the marks scored in them are not included in the final merit list.
Stage 4: Document Checking: The authenticity of documents is checked.
Stage 5: Medical Examination: Candidates will be required to meet the standards of medical fitness provided by the Railway Board.

RRB Group D Selection Process

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT): 100 questions, 90 minutes.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Tests physical fitness by using tasks that involve weight carrying and running.
Stage 3: Document Checking and Health Check.

RRB JE and ALP Selection Process

Both exams include 2 stages of CBT process (CBT 1 and CBT 2).
RRB ALP also incorporates Computer-Based Aptitude Test (AT).
Final selection is based on CBT 2 performance, it is subject to clearing all other stages.

Note: Final selection in all RRB exams is based on merit. The most important step is to pass the CBT exam. However, all stages after CBT, PET, CBAT, and Typing Test are qualifying in nature and do not add to your marks.

RRB 2026 Exam Pattern

It is highly important to understand the pattern of the railway exam, so that you can plan how to study. Every railway recruitment exam is of a different type depending on the type of post. All CBT exams have objective-type multiple-choice questions with negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.

RRB 2026 Exam Pattern (CBT 1)

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	20	20
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	30
Total	80	80	90 Minutes

RRB 2026 Exam Pattern (CBT 2)

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50
Mathematics	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120	90 Minutes

Key Points:

+1 mark for correct answer
-0.33 negative marking
CBT mode (online)

RRB Post-wise Syllabus 2026

The railway exam syllabus is different for each exam. Most RRB exams, however, incorporate three common subjects, namely: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness. Engineering subjects can also be found in such technical exams as JE and ALP.

RRB Group D Syllabus 2026

Subject	Topics Covered
Mathematics	Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, Pipes and Cistern
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement and Arguments, Statement and Assumptions
General Science	Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences - all topics up to Class 10 level from NCERT books
General Awareness & Current Affairs	Science and Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Polity, and any other subjects of importance, including Indian Railways history

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2026

Subject	Topics Covered
Mathematics	Number Systems, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Venn Diagrams, Number and Alphabetical Series, Puzzle, Coding and Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Operations, Seating Arrangements, Similarities and Differences, Statement-Conclusion, Relationships, Analytical Reasoning, Decision Making, Syllogism, Maps, Interpretation of Graphs
General Awareness	National and International Current Events, Indian History and Freedom Struggle, Indian Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Polity and Governance, Science and Technology, Indian Railways (history, operations, development), Sports, Culture, Famous Personalities, UN and Other World Organisations, Computer Basics, Common Abbreviations, Environmental Issues

NTPC questions are slightly more analytical compared to Group D.

RRB JE Syllabus 2026 - CBT 1

Subject	Topics Covered
Mathematics	Algebra, Arithmetic, Number Systems, Geometry, Statistics, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Decision Making
General Awareness	Rail Budget, Indian Railways, Indian Polity, Geography, Economy, Sports, Current Affairs
General Science	Physics, Chemistry, and Environment (up to graduation level basics)

RRB JE Syllabus 2026 - CBT 2 (Technical / Branch-wise)

CBT 2 is branch-specific. Candidates should refer to the official notification for their branch-wise detailed topics.

Subject	Topics Covered
Civil Engineering	Estimating, Costing, Construction of Structure, Engineering Drawing, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Building Materials, Mechanics, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Water Requirements, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Highway Planning, Traffic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying
Electrical Engineering	Machines, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Circuit Basics, Power Electronics, Analog and Digital Electronics, Signals and Systems, Power Systems, Control Systems
Electronics Engineering	Electronic Devices, Wireless Communication, Energy Bands, Signal and Systems, Analog and Digital Circuits, Control System, Communication, EMFT
Mechanical Engineering	Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Theory of Machines, Strength of Materials, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Materials, Industrial Engineering
Computer Engineering	Computer Fundamentals, MS Office, Programming Languages, Information Systems, Software Engineering, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Web Technology, Algorithms, Database, System Programming
General Awareness (CBT 2)	Knowledge of Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History of India including Freedom Struggle, Environmental Issues, Sports, General Scientific and Technological Developments, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy
Physics & Chemistry	Topics from Physics and Chemistry up to graduation-level basics
Computer Applications	Architecture of Computers, Input/Output Devices, Storage Devices, Networking, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet and Email, Websites, Computer Viruses
Environment & Pollution Control	Basics of Environment, Adverse Effects of Environmental Pollution and Control Strategies, Air, Water and Noise Pollution, Waste Management, Global Warming, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion

RRB Admit Card 2026

The admit card to the railway examination is issued by the appropriate regional RRB in its official site, typically 2-3 weeks prior to the exam date. No one can enter the exam

hall without carrying a copy of their printed admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

How to download your admit card:

1. Go to the official RRB regional site of the zone that you applied to.

2. Click on the download admit card link of the respective notification (CEN number).
3. Type in Registration Number, your date of birth.
4. Print out the admit card (print on A4 paper).

Your name, roll number, exam centre address, exam date and shift time, reporting time, photograph, signature and important instructions are included in the admit card. Always check all details carefully. In case you identify any mistake, please call to the RRB helpdesk.

Note: You are to bring your printed admit card + an original valid photo identification (Aadhaar card / PAN card / Passport / Voter ID) to the exam centre. Soft copies on your phone are not accepted at most centres.

RRB Previous Year Cutoff (2022–2024)

By being aware of the cutoff of last year, you can be able to set a target score in the process of preparation. The cutoff is based on three factors, difficulty of the exam, vacancies released, as well as those candidates who showed up.

RRB examinations are based on normalisation at multi-stage between zones and shifts. The figures listed are guilty ranges based on published trend analysis, official exact cut-offs are very variable depending upon RRB region and exam shift.

RRB NTPC Graduate Level - CBT 1 Cut Off (Normalised out of 100, Estimated)

Exam	Year	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
RRB NTPC Grad.	2022	72–78	68–74	70–76	62–68	55–62
	2023	74–80	70–76	72–78	64–70	56–64
	2024	76–82	72–78	74–80	66–72	58–66

RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level - CBT 1 Cut Off (Normalised out of 100, Estimated)

Exam	Year	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
RRB NTPC UG	2022	70–76	66–72	68–74	60–66	54–60
	2023	72–78	68–74	70–76	62–68	55–62
	2024	74–80	70–76	72–78	64–70	56–64

RRB Group D - CBT Cut Off (Normalised out of 100, Estimated)

Exam	Year	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
RRB Group D	2022	68–72	63–68	65–70	55–62	50–58
	2023	70–74	65–70	67–72	58–64	52–60
	2024	72–76	67–72	69–74	60–66	54–62

RRB JE - CBT 1 Cut Off (Normalised out of 150, Estimated)

Exam	Year	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
RRB JE	2022	60–68	55–63	57–65	48–55	42–50
	2023	62–70	57–65	59–67	50–58	44–52
	2024	64–72	59–67	61–69	52–60	46–54

RRB ALP - CBT 1 Cut Off (Normalised out of 75, Estimated)

Exam	Year	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
RRB ALP	2022	58–65	52–60	55–62	45–52	40–48
	2023	60–68	54–62	57–64	47–55	42–50
	2024	62–70	56–64	59–66	50–58	44–52

RRB cut-offs are by zone (RRB Mumbai, Delhi, Patna, etc.) and by shift. The above figures represent the All-India averages only.

Railway Recruitment Salary & Benefits

Salary and job security are among the largest reasons why students seek a railway job. Every employee in the railway is being paid according to the 7th Pay Commission. Pay level is based on the post and the exam which you cleared. The following is a post-wise pay structure.

Exam / Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay	Approx. Gross In-hand
Station Master (NTPC)	Level 6	₹35,400	₹42,000–₹50,000/month
Goods Train Manager (NTPC)	Level 5	₹29,200	₹36,000–₹43,000/month
Junior Clerk / NTPC UG	Level 2	₹19,900	₹25,000–₹30,000/month
Group D (Track Maintainer)	Level 1	₹18,000	₹22,000–₹28,000/month
ALP (Asst. Loco Pilot)	Level 2	₹19,900	₹28,000–₹35,000/month
Junior Engineer (RRB JE)	Level 6	₹35,400	₹44,000–₹52,000/month

In addition to the basic pay, railway employees also receive:

Dearness Allowance (DA) updated every quarter depending on inflation.
House Rent Allowance (HRA) 8 to 24 percent of basic pay, depending on the city.
Travel Allowance (TA) on official travelling.
Free or exceptionally subsidised railway passes for self and family members.
Medical facilities at Railway hospitals and dispensaries
Pension under the National Pension System (NPS).
Annual increment and career development based on departmental exams and promotions.

The greater the pay level the more allowances you get. A Station Master or a Junior Engineer in-hand would earn significantly more than a Group D or a UG level NTPC employee, but the competition is also much higher to those posts.

Best Books for Railway Exams 2026

Selection of the right books is the key to clear any RRB exam. Below are the top recommended books that are used by the successful candidates in India:

General Awareness Books

Lucent's General Knowledge: most popular for current affairs and static GK
Manorama Yearbook: Contains information about current events, updated every year.
Arihant General Knowledge: good for quick revision
NCERT Books (Class 9 and 10): for History, Geography, and Science basics

Mathematics Books

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma (Arihant): covers all topics with shortcuts
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal: standard reference for all railway maths topics
Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra: best for speed and accuracy tricks

General Intelligence and Reasoning Books

A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal: a complete guide
Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey: good for difficult reasoning topics

General Science Books

Lucent's General Science: covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in simple language
NCERT Science Books (Class 6 to 10): best for building a strong foundation

For RRB JE and ALP

Branch-specific engineering textbooks based on your discipline
RRB JE Previous Year Question Paper books (Arihant / GKP publications)

Other than books, practicing mock tests and previous year question papers on a regular basis is the best method to develop speed and accuracy. Try 20-30 full-length mock tests prior to the exam date.

How to Start Railway Exam Preparation

Having a clear plan makes it easier to get started with your exam prep. First of all understand the syllabus and exam pattern, and then build strong basics in Mathematics and Reasoning. Study regularly. Revise often. Focus on consistent practice and improve your performance

Here is a practical step-by-step preparation strategy:

1. Get to know the railway exam pattern and syllabus well before you begin your studies. Know which subjects have more marks.

2. Begin with NCERT books of General Science and General Awareness papers to have a good base.
3. Solve previous-year question papers to know question trends.
4. Solve Mathematics problems daily, particularly percentage, ratio, time-work and simplification.
5. Practice daily grammar exercises for General Awareness
6. After studying each chapter, try topic-wise quizzes to test your understanding.
7. Once you have covered the entire syllabus, start taking full-length mock tests in exam conditions.
8. Review the results of each mock test. Find areas that are weak and study those topics again. And attempt live tests for real exam experience

Consistency is the key to crack any Railway Exam. 3–4 hours of dedicated daily preparation for 3–4 months is enough for Group D as well as NTPC, if you follow the right plan.

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) in India

There are 21 Railway Recruitment Boards in every major city of India. Every Railway Recruitment Board is responsible for recruiting in its own railway zone. While applying, you select an RRB zone. Once chosen, your posting is likely to be in that zone, though it is possible to transfer later in your career.

RRB Zone	City	Official Website
RRB Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad	rrbahmedabad.gov.in
RRB Ajmer	Ajmer	rrbajmer.gov.in
RRB Allahabad	Prayagraj	https://rrbpryj.gov.in/
RRB Bangalore	Bengaluru	rrbbnc.gov.in
RRB Bhopal	Bhopal	rrbbhopal.gov.in/
RRB Bhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar	rrbbbs.gov.in
RRB Bilaspur	Bilaspur	rrbbilaspur.gov.in
RRB Chandigarh	Chandigarh	rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Chennai	Chennai	rrbchennai.gov.in
RRB Gorakhpur	Gorakhpur	rrbgkp.gov.in
RRB Guwahati	Guwahati	rrbguwahati.gov.in
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	Jammu	rrbjammu.nic.in
RRB Kolkata	Kolkata	rrbkolkata.gov.in
RRB Malda	Malda	rrbmalda.gov.in
RRB Mumbai	Mumbai	rrbmumbai.gov.in
RRB Muzaffarpur	Muzaffarpur	rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
RRB Patna	Patna	rrbpatna.gov.in
RRB Ranchi	Ranchi	rrbranchi.gov.in
RRB Secunderabad	Secunderabad	rrbsecunderabad.nic.in
RRB Siliguri	Siliguri	rrbsiliguri.gov.in
RRB Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram	rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

Applicants are allowed to apply to any zone of RRBs but have to appear for the CBT in the exam centre of that zone. Select your zone according to the location and distance from where you would like to post and the distance to the exam centre

FAQs on Railway Exam 2026

To fill out the Railway Exam form, you have to go to the official RRB website and then fill out the online application form. Enter the basic details in the registration form, add personal and educational details, upload necessary documents, pay the application fee and submit the form before the deadline.

The qualification will be determined by the position. In general, the candidates must have completed 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma or Graduation from any recognized board/university. ITI/ Engineering qualification is required for Technical posts such as ALP and JE.

The basic pay for Group D posts is around ₹18,000 per month under the 7th Pay Commission. The in-hand salary is between ₹25,000 to ₹32,000 along with allowances such as DA, HRA and TA.

RRB conducts several exams such as NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE, and Technician to recruit candidates for various posts in Indian Railways.

To pass the railway examination, it is very important to know the syllabus, study regularly and practice daily. Practice solving last year's questions, take mock tests and keep yourself updated with the latest current affairs to perform well.

The minimum age is 18 years, while the upper age limit is generally from the age of 23-33 years based on the posts. Age relaxation is applicable to reserved category as per Government norms.

Railway exams are rated at a moderate level of difficulty. Candidates can pass the exam well if they are well-prepared, practice regularly and manage their time well.