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Indian Railways is one of the biggest recruiters in India. In 2026, multiple Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notifications have been released and more are upcoming.
If you are preparing for 10th pass / ITI / Diploma / Graduate level jobs, this page covers all latest & upcoming railway vacancies (April–May 2026).
Latest Railway Vacancies 2026 (April–May Update)
1. RRB Group D Recruitment 2026
- Total Posts: 22,195
- Post Name: Level-1 (Track Maintainer, Helper, Assistant, etc.)
- Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI
- Application Dates: 31 Jan – 9 March 2026
- Status: ✅ Application Closed | Result expected April 2026
👉 This is the biggest railway vacancy of 2026
2. RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot)
- Total Posts: 11,127
- Notification No.: CEN 01/2026
- Qualification: 10th + ITI / Diploma
- Application Start: 15 May 2026
- Last Date: 14 June 2026
- Status: 🟢 Upcoming (Apply Soon)
👉 One of the most awaited railway jobs for 10th pass students
3. RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (Upcoming)
- Expected Posts: 6,500+
- Qualification: ITI / Diploma (Technical)
- Status: 🟡 Approved, notification coming soon
4. RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026
- Total Posts: 8,868
- Posts: Clerk, Typist, Station Master, Goods Guard
- Qualification: 12th / Graduate
- Exam Status: CBT exam conducted March 2026
5. Railway Ministerial & Isolated Categories 2026
- Total Posts: 300+
- Posts: Teacher, Stenographer, Translator
- Status: ✅ Application Closed
6. IRFC Recruitment 2026 (Railway PSU)
- Organization: Indian Railway Finance Corporation
- Application Dates: 4 April – 1 May 2026
- Status: 🟢 Currently Open
📅 Upcoming Railway Exams 2026 (Expected Calendar)
| Exam Name | Expected Notification |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP | May 2026 |
| RRB Technician | April–May 2026 |
| RRB JE | July 2026 |
| RRB NTPC (Next Cycle) | August 2026 |
| RRB Group D (Next Cycle) | Oct 2026 |
🎯 Railway Jobs Eligibility (2026)
| Qualification | Jobs Available |
|---|---|
| 10th Pass | Group D, ALP |
| ITI | ALP, Technician |
| 12th Pass | NTPC (Clerk, Typist) |
| Graduate | NTPC, Station Master, Goods Guard |
| Engineering | JE, SSE |
⚙️ Selection Process (RRB Exams)
Most Railway exams follow:
- CBT 1 (Prelims)
- CBT 2 (Mains)
- Skill / Aptitude Test (for specific posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
💰 Railway Salary (Approx)
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Group D | ₹18,000 – ₹25,000 |
| ALP | ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 |
| NTPC | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 |
| JE | ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 |
🔗 Important Tips for Students
- Focus on Maths + Reasoning + GK
- Practice previous year RRB papers
- Prepare for CBT-based exams
- Apply early to avoid server issues
📢 Conclusion
Railway recruitment in 2026 is offering 50,000+ total vacancies across India, making it one of the best opportunities for government job aspirants.
👉 If you are serious about Sarkari Naukri, RRB ALP + Technician + NTPC should be your top target this year.