RRB releases schedule for ALP, Paramedical, and Technician exams: Check important dates here

RRB exam dates 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the tentative Computer-Based Test (CBT) schedule for three major recruitment notifications. The exams fall under CEN 01/2025, CEN 02/2025 and CEN 03/2025. The schedule covers Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician and Paramedical category posts. The dates were announced through an official notice. Candidates have been advised to track updates only on the official RRB websites.The CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2025 will be held from February 16 to February 18, 2026. The exam will be conducted across multiple centres.RRB said the link to view the exam city and exam date will be activated 10 days before the candidate’s final exam date. The same link will allow SC and ST candidates to download their travel authority.

RRB recruitment 2026: Exam dates

Candidates must note the important exam dates as mentioned here:

E-call letters and ID rules

E-call letters will be available about four days before the exam date mentioned in the city intimation link. Candidates must download and print the call letter in advance.On the exam day, candidates must carry the same original photo identity document that was used during the application process. Entry will be denied if the ID does not match.RRB has also issued an Aadhaar-related advisory. Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system. This applies even to those who verified Aadhaar at the application stage. The step is required for smooth verification at the exam centre.

CEN 02/2025: Technician exams in March

For CEN 02/2025, the CBT will be held for Technician Grade I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade III. The exam window is scheduled from March 5 to March 9, 2026. RRB said this schedule is tentative. Any change will be notified through official channels.

CEN 03/2025: Paramedical category CBT

The CBT for Paramedical posts under CEN 03/2025 will be conducted from March 10 to March 12, 2026. These exams will also follow the same city intimation and call letter process.