Indian Railways Recruitment 2026: Latest Vacancies Across Zones and Boards
Indian Railways, the world’s ninth-largest employer and India’s second-largest public sector organization, has announced multiple recruitment drives in 2026 across its 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and 18 zones. With over 1.2 million employees managing the fourth-largest railway network globally, this recruitment cycle presents opportunities for candidates ranging from 10th pass to engineering graduates. Below are the verified details of active vacancies as of March 12, 2026.
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Vacancy Details
| Organization | Post Name | Vacancies | Notification Date |
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| Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) | Level-1 (Group D) Posts | 22,195 | March 6, 2026 (Date Extended) |
| Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 | February 19, 2026 (Assessment Notice) |
| Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) | Group D (Track Maintenance, Pointsman, etc.) | 22,300+ | March 3, 2026 |
| Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) | Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) | 8,000+ (Upcoming) | March 12, 2026 (Expected) |
| Western Railway (WR) | Apprentice (10th Pass/ITI) | 5,350+ | March 9, 2026 |
| Konkan Railway | Trainee Apprentice, Section Officers, Account Assistants | 200+ | March 9, 2026 |
| Central Railway | Apprentice | 50+ | March 12, 2026 |
| Hyderabad Metro Rail | Team Leader, Maintainer, Train Operator | 15 | March 12, 2026 |
| RITES Limited | Jr Engineers, Project Engineers, Managers, Consultants | 70+ | March 12, 2026 |
| IRCON International | Works Engineers, Airport Operation Expert, HR Assistants | Varies | March 12, 2026 |
| Rail Wheel Factory | Apprentice, Sports Quota | 200+ | March 6, 2026 |
| IPRCL | Apprentice, Project Site Engineers, Managers | 100+ | March 9, 2026 |
| Chennai Metro Rail | Managers, CGM, AGM | Varies | March 9, 2026 |
| NHSRCL | Assistant Managers | Varies | March 9, 2026 |
| CRIS | Director / Operations | Varies | March 10, 2026 |
| Railtel Corporation | Managers, Sr Managers, Executive | Varies | March 9, 2026 |
| CONCOR | Managers, Sr Managers, Junior Officers | Varies | March 3, 2026 |
| IRCTC | Hospitality Monitors, Company Secretary | 45+ | March 12, 2026 |
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Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility requirements vary by post. Below are the key criteria for major recruitments:
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Educational Qualifications
- Group D (Level-1) Posts: 10th pass + ITI (for technical roles) or equivalent. National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT for ITI candidates.
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): 10th pass + ITI in relevant trades (Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, etc.) or Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics).
- TTE (Upcoming): Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Apprentice Roles (WR/Konkan/Central Railway): 10th pass + ITI in relevant trade (for technical apprentices) or 12th pass (for non-technical).
- Engineering Posts (RITES/IRCON/NHSRCL): Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics or equivalent.
- Managerial Posts (CONCOR/Railtel): MBA/PGDM or CA/ICWA for finance roles; B.Tech + MBA for technical management.
- IRCTC Hospitality Roles: Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent for Hospitality Monitors; CS qualification for Company Secretary.
Age Limits (As of Notification Date)
- Group D/Level-1: 18–33 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD as per govt norms).
- ALP/Technician: 18–30 years.
- TTE/ Graduate Posts: 18–32 years.
- Apprentice Roles: 15–24 years (varies by railway zone).
- Engineering/Managerial Posts: 21–40 years (upper age relaxed for experienced candidates).
Physical Standards (For TTE/Constable Roles)
- Height: 165 cm (men), 152 cm (women); relaxation for hill/tribal candidates.
- Chest: 81–86 cm (men only; 5 cm expansion required).
- Vision: 6/6 or 6/9 without glasses (color vision tested for ALP/Drivers).
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