RRB Vacancy 2026: The year 2026 is proving to be very good for the youth who are dreaming of getting a government job in Railways. Many recruitment processes are being conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for different posts.
These include posts like NTPC, Station Master, Assistant Loco Pilot and Ministerial and Isolated categories. The special thing is that in some recruitments, 12th pass candidates can also apply, whereas for some posts, graduation or special degree is required.
According to the latest update of November 2026, important dates related to the application of RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment, Station Master and Ministerial and Isolated Category Recruitment are going on. In such a situation, candidates should see the recruitment notification and apply in time as per their eligibility.
RRB Vacancy 2026 Latest Update
Railway Recruitment Board has released many recruitment notifications in 2026. These include a total of 5,236 vacancies for graduate and undergraduate posts in NTPC. Apart from this, the recruitment process has been started for 1,265 posts of Station Master and 191 posts of Ministerial and Isolated categories.
Information about increasing the number of posts under Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment has also come to light. Different recruitment notifications and application dates are different, so candidates should check the information according to each CEN number.
How many posts are there in which RRB recruitments?
| name of recruitment | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| RRB NTPC Graduate | 3,548 |
| RRB NTPC Undergraduate | 1,688 |
| RRB Station Master | 1,265 |
| RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories | 191 |
| RRB ALP | Revised Number 14,627 |
There are a total of 5,236 posts including NTPC graduate and undergraduate recruitments. Whereas the number of revised vacancies of ALP has been stated as 14,627 under CEN 01/2026. The recruitment process for all these posts will be as per separate notifications.
RRB NTPC Vacancy 2026
RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate level candidates. Recruitment has been done for 3,548 posts under graduate level. These include posts like Goods Train Manager, Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
At the same time, 1,688 posts have been kept at the undergraduate level. These include posts like Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist and Train Clerk.
The last date of application for graduate level was 6 November 2026, hence its application is closed. Candidates can apply for undergraduate recruitment till 13 November 2026. The last date for depositing fees is 15th November. Time has been fixed from 16th to 25th November for correction in the application.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Railways has also announced recruitment for graduate candidates preparing to become station masters. A total of 1,265 posts will be filled under this recruitment. The application process started from 27th October 2026 and the last date to apply has been fixed as 25th November 2026.
For this post, the candidate must have a graduation degree from a recognized university. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years, which will be calculated as on January 1, 2027. Reserved category candidates will get age relaxation as per rules.
The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination. The starting basic salary of this post is Rs 35,400 per month as per pay level 6. Apart from this, other allowances are also available as per rules.
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
Railways has also recruited 191 posts under ministerial and isolated categories. This recruitment is taking place under CEN 09/2026. This includes posts like Junior Translator (Hindi), Public Prosecutor, Chief Law Assistant, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Senior Publicity Inspector and Lab Assistant Grade III.
Online applications for this recruitment have started from 5 November 2026. Interested candidates can apply till 4 December 2026. Educational qualifications have been kept different for these posts. Some positions may require graduation, while others may require a specialized degree or experience in a related subject.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026
Assistant Loco Pilot i.e. ALP recruitment is also included in the big recruitments of Railways. Under this recruitment, initially 11,127 posts were announced in CEN 01/2026, but later the number of vacancies was increased to 14,627. Candidates having ITI and related technical qualification get opportunity in this recruitment.
Candidates also have to meet the prescribed medical standards for this post. The selection process may include different stages of CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (wherever applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates must read the rules given in their notification.
Eligibility and age limit for RRB Recruitment
The eligibility criteria are not the same for all RRB recruitments. 12th pass candidates can apply for NTPC undergraduate posts, while for graduate level and posts like Station Master, a bachelor's degree is required. ALP posts require ITI or prescribed technical qualification in the relevant trade.
The age limit also varies according to the post. Age relaxation is given to reserved categories like SC, ST and OBC candidates as per government rules. Therefore, before applying, read the official notification of the concerned recruitment.
How to apply for RRB Vacancy 2026?
Candidates can fill the online form by visiting the official application website of Railway Recruitment Board. To apply, first open the website rrbapply.gov.in. After this select the relevant recruitment notification and application link.
Now register and fill your personal information, educational qualification and other important details. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature. After this, pay the prescribed application fee and submit the form. After completion of the application, keep its print or PDF safe with you.
Selection Process for RRB Recruitment
Selection in Railway Recruitment is done in different stages according to the post. Computer based examination is conducted in most of the recruitments. After this, there is second CBT, typing test, aptitude test, skill test, document verification and medical examination as per requirement.
Candidates are advised to follow the selection process and examination pattern only of the recruitment for which they are applying. Information related to exam date and admit card will be released on the official website of the respective RRB.
Overall, there are many opportunities under RRB Vacancy 2026 for candidates having 12th pass to graduate and technical qualifications. The last date for NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment is 13 November 2026, while for Station Master, applications can be made till 25 November and for Ministerial and Isolated categories, applications can be made till 4 December 2026. Candidates should read all the conditions given in the official notification carefully before applying.