Railway Jobs 2026

Latest Railway Recruitment 2026

This page lists the latest Indian Railways recruitment notifications, including vacancies announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC), the Railway Protection Force (RPF), and Railway Public Sector Undertakings such as DFCCIL, RVNL, IRCTC, RailTel, IRCON and Metro Rail corporations. Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the country and hires regularly across technical, non-technical, ministerial and protection roles.

Common Railway Posts

Recurring Railway recruitment categories include Apprentice, Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) / Loco Pilot, Station Master, Goods Guard / Train Manager, Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE), Group D (Track Maintainer, Helper, Pointsman) and RPF Constable / RPF Sub Inspector. Specific posts available right now are listed below — always check the official notification before applying.

Railway Jobs Eligibility

Eligibility varies by post. Typical minimum qualifications are 10th pass for Group D and RPF Constable, 12th pass for RRB NTPC undergraduate posts, ITI/Diploma for Technician and ALP, and a Graduate degree for RRB NTPC graduate posts and Junior Engineer (degree/diploma in the relevant engineering discipline). Age limits generally fall between 18 and 33 years for the unreserved category, with statutory relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.

Railway Selection Process

Most Railway recruitments are conducted by RRB or RRC and follow a multi-stage process: Computer Based Test (CBT-1), CBT-2 where applicable, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for posts that require it (Group D, RPF), a typing or computer skill test for ministerial posts, and document verification before final medical examination. RPF recruitment additionally includes a Physical Measurement Test (PMT). The exact pattern is published in each notification.

How to Apply for Railway Recruitment

Applications are accepted online through the official portals — the RRB regional websites (such as rrbcdg.gov.in), rrbapply.gov.in, the RPF recruitment portal, or the respective PSU websites (DFCCIL, RVNL, IRCTC, RailTel, IRCON, Metro Rail corporations). Candidates should read the official notification carefully for eligibility, application fee, fee exemptions, and important dates before applying.

Railway Jobs After 10th, 12th, ITI and Graduation

10th pass candidates are eligible for Group D, RPF Constable and several Apprentice openings. 12th pass candidates can apply for RRB NTPC undergraduate posts and Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk roles. ITI/Diploma holders qualify for Technician and ALP. Graduates can apply for RRB NTPC graduate posts and Junior Engineer (with the relevant engineering background). Always confirm the specific qualification clause in the notification.