India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Completed Recruitments
Posts
CEN No.
Vac notified
Vac notified
Empanelled (Recruited) till date
Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)
CEN 01/2024
18799
Dec'25
17193
Technicians
CEN 02/2024
14298
July'25
13416
Sub-Inspectors
CEN RPF 01/2024
452
Jan'26
450
Constables
CEN RPF 02/2024
4208
Mar'26
4205
Junior Engineer (JE)/DMS/CMA
CEN 03/2024
7951
Oct'25
7333
Paramedical categories
CEN 04/2024
1376
Oct'25
1184
Exams Held & Results Declared
Name of Exam
CEN
Vac notified
1st Stage CBT
Second Stage CBT/PET
3rd Stage CBAT/
DV & ME (onwards)
Empanelments (onwards)
NTPC -
CEN
8113
05.06.25
13.10.2025
28.12.2025
May'26
July'26
NTPC -
CEN
3445
7.08.2025
20.12.2025
13.02.2026
June'26*
Aug26
Ministerial &
CEN
1036
10.09.2025
28.12.2025
NA
June'26**
July'26
Technicians
CEN
6238
06.03.2026
NA
NA
June'26
Aug26
Paramedical
CEN
434
11.03.2026
NA
NA
June'26
Aug26
Examinations with Final Selection Expected in Next 6 months to 1 year
Name of Exam
CEN No.
Vac
1st Stage CBT
Second Stage CBT/PET
3rd Stage CBAT/
DV & ME (onwards)
Empanelments (onwards)
Level-1
CEN
32438
27.11.2025 to 10.02.2026
NA
Assistant Loco
CEN 01/2025
10970
13.02.26 to
28.07.2026
*30th Oct'26
Nov'26
Dec'26
Section Controller
CEN
368
11.02.26 &
NA
06.06.2026
Aug'26
Sep'26
Junior Engineer (JE)/DMS/CMA
CEN
2585
19.02.26,
02.07.2026
NA
Sep'26
Oct'26
NTPC -
CEN
5810
16.03.26 to
10.07.2026
*30.09.2026
Dec'26
Jan'27
NTPC -
CEN
3058
07.05.2026 to 09.05.2026 and 13.06.2026 to 20.06.2026
*17.09.2026
*04.12.2026
Mar'27
Apr'27
No.
TST/CBTST etc.
Graduate level
05/2024
to 24.06.25
& 11.02.2026
onwards*
onwards
Under-Graduate
06/2024
to 09.09.2025
Isolated Categories
07/2024
to 13.09.2025
02/2025
to 13.03.2026
categories
03/2025
to 13.03.2026
notified
TST/CBTST etc.
08/2024
Pilots (ALPs)
11.03.26
(1,50,000)
(90,000)
04/2025
12.02.26
(3000)
05/2025
20.02.26 &
(38860)
Graduate level
06/2025
27.03.26
Under-Graduate
07/2025
(exam due
level
(19 days; 57 shifts)
25.02.26
level
for 25 lakhs
candidates)
Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today held a high-level review meeting with senior officials of Indian Railways on the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitment process. He underlined the need for a more transparent, accurate and technology-driven system.
Indian Railways has recruited 43,781 candidates in FY 2025-26 through completed recruitment cycles covering 47,084 vacancies across six major categories, reflecting the ongoing acceleration of its recruitment process. These include 18,799 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots, 14,298 for Technicians, 452 for Sub-Inspectors, 4,208 for Constables, 7,951 for Junior Engineers (JE)/DMS/CMA, and 1,376 for Paramedical categories.
Indian Railways remains firmly committed to strengthening its workforce through continuous and timely recruitment initiatives. With a clear focus on enhancing transparency, efficiency, and the use of advanced technology in the recruitment process, the organization aims to attract and onboard talented individuals across various categories.
NTPC: Non Technical Popular Categories
* DV for Non-Typing categories have commenced; Results of Typing categories is expected shortly
** DV for Non-Teaching categories have commenced; Results of Teaching categories is expected shortly
The recruitment process of the Railway Recruitment Boards is inherently complex and large-scale, with examinations conducted across multiple cities and centres nationwide. These Computer Based Tests are held in multiple shifts to accommodate the large volume of candidates and are conducted in as many as 15 languages to ensure accessibility for aspirants from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This multi-city, multi-shift and multilingual framework requires extensive coordination and robust technological systems to ensure fairness, standardisation and transparency across the entire recruitment process.
* Tentative dates of Exams
The Railway Minister noted that the annual recruitment calendar, coupled with quarterly notifications of vacancies, has been well received by candidates. He said the calendar-based recruitment framework has enabled aspirants to plan their preparation more effectively. It brings greater predictability to the recruitment process. Emphasizing the need for continuous improvement, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Railway recruitment system must keep evolving through the use of technology, faster processes and greater accountability.
Shri Vaishnaw further reviewed the progress made in shifting departmental examinations to Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and stressed that more and more tablet-based examinations should be introduced wherever feasible, so that recruitment becomes faster, more efficient and user-friendly.
Multi-language support in examinations was also highlighted, with the examinations already being conducted in multiple languages across various cities and multiple shifts, ensuring wider accessibility for candidates from diverse linguistic backgrounds across the country and enabling fair and equal participation in the recruitment process without language becoming a barrier.
The Union Minister also directed Railway Recruitment Boards to strengthen communication with candidates and stakeholders. He further underlined that misinformation must be countered promptly with correct information, so that candidates receive accurate updates and confidence in the recruitment process remains strong.
Indian Railways remains committed to a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment system, supported by technology, structured planning and continuous reforms for the benefit of young aspirants across the country.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
