Indian Railway Jobs 2026 — Latest RRB & RRC Notifications
Indian Railways is the largest civilian employer in India and recruits over 1.4 lakh staff every year through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC), and Metro Rail corporations. Posts cover Group A officers (IRMS, RPF), Group B and C (Junior Engineer, ALP, Technician, Goods Guard, NTPC, Apprentice), and Group D (Track Maintainer, Pointsman, Helper). Recruitment runs on CBT-1, CBT-2, skill/typing tests, document verification, and a medical examination.
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Indian Railways exams (RRB & RRC) publish syllabus and previous-year papers on the regional RRB portals. Choose your region from the Railway Recruitment Boards directory.
Official Syllabus
- RRB Group D — Syllabus PDFOpen the latest CEN notification on rrbcdg.gov.in for the full Group D syllabus.
- RRB NTPC — Syllabus & PatternCBT-1 and CBT-2 syllabus released with the official CEN.
- RRB ALP / Technician — Syllabus
- RRB JE — Syllabus & Trades
- Railway Recruitment Boards DirectoryList of all 21 regional RRB websites.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Railway Jobs
How often does the Railway recruit in 2026?
RRB releases major Group B and C notifications 1-2 times a year, while RRC apprentice notices appear quarterly. RPF and Metro Rail notifications appear when posts become vacant.
What is the minimum qualification for Railway jobs?
Group D requires 10th pass or ITI. Most Level 1-2 posts need 10+2. Junior Engineer needs a 3-year diploma; ALP needs ITI/diploma. Officer posts (IRMS) require a graduate degree.
Is the Railway exam syllabus the same across all RRBs?
Yes. The Railway Recruitment Boards follow a single all-India syllabus and answer key — only the regional zone you apply for changes.
What is the salary of a Railway Group D employee in 2026?
Group D (Level 1) starts at ₹18,000 (basic) plus DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances — total ₹26,000-32,000 in-hand depending on city category.
How do I download the Railway admit card?
Admit cards are released on the regional RRB website 4-10 days before each CBT. We list every Railway admit card on hireds.in as soon as it is released.