This Week’s Highlights
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released 1,200+ vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician posts across multiple zones.
- Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Northern Railway announced 850 vacancies for Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- South Eastern Railway invites applications for 320 Group D (Level 1) posts in various departments.
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has opened 150 vacancies for Junior Executive (Catering) and Assistant Manager (Finance).
- East Central Railway seeks 500+ candidates for Constable and Sub-Inspector posts in Railway Protection Force (RPF).
- Most applications are online via official RRB/RRC websites; last dates range from 15 July to 31 July 2026.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) — 750 Vacancies
Organisation: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) — Multiple Zones
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies: 750 (UR: 300, OBC: 200, SC: 150, ST: 100)
Pay Scale: Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) + allowances as per 7th CPC
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) + ITI in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics, Machinist, or related trade from NCVT/SCVT; or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
Age Limit: 18–30 years (as on 01.01.2026); relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹500; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹250 (refundable if appear in exam).
Selection Process: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage I & II, Aptitude Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination.
Important Dates: Notification: 10 June 2026; Online Application Start: 15 June 2026; Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2026; CBT Stage I: August 2026 (tentative).
How to Apply: Online at www.rrbapply.gov.in — register, fill form, upload documents, pay fee, submit.
Technician (Grade III) — 450 Vacancies
Organisation: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) — All Zones
Post Name: Technician (Grade III) — Signal, Telecom, Electrical, Mechanical
Total Vacancies: 450 (UR: 180, OBC: 120, SC: 90, ST: 60)
Pay Scale: Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) + allowances
Educational Qualification: Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade (e.g., Electrician, Electronics, Fitter, Machinist) OR Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical) from AICTE recognised institution.
Age Limit: 18–30 years; relaxation as per government norms.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹500; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹250.
Selection Process: CBT (100 marks), Document Verification, Medical Fitness Test.
Important Dates: Notification: 12 June 2026; Online Start: 18 June 2026; Last Date: 25 July 2026; CBT: September 2026 (tentative).
How to Apply: Online at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) — Northern Railway
Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, etc.) — 850 Vacancies
Organisation: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway
Post Name: Apprentice (Trade Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961)
Total Vacancies: 850 (Fitter: 300, Electrician: 200, Welder: 150, Machinist: 100, Others: 100) — Category-wise: UR: 340, OBC: 230, SC: 170, ST: 110
Pay Scale: Stipend as per Apprentices Act — ₹7,000–₹9,000 per month (varies by trade)
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) with minimum 50% marks + ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit: 15–24 years; relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹100; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹0 (No fee).
Selection Process: Merit based on ITI marks (no written exam), Document Verification, Medical Examination.
Important Dates: Notification: 20 June 2026; Online Start: 25 June 2026; Last Date: 31 July 2026.
How to Apply: Online at www.rrcnr.org — register on RRC portal, fill application, upload certificates, pay fee (if applicable), submit.
South Eastern Railway
Group D (Level 1) — 320 Vacancies
Organisation: South Eastern Railway (SER)
Post Name: Group D (Track Maintainer, Helper, Porter, Safaiwala, etc.)
Total Vacancies: 320 (UR: 128, OBC: 86, SC: 64, ST: 42)
Pay Scale: Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) + allowances
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) from recognised board OR ITI pass.
Age Limit: 18–33 years; relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹500; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹250.
Selection Process: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, Medical Examination.
Important Dates: Notification: 15 June 2026; Online Start: 20 June 2026; Last Date: 25 July 2026; CBT: September 2026 (tentative).
How to Apply: Online at www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in — click on ‘Recruitment’, fill form, upload documents, pay fee, submit.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
Junior Executive (Catering) — 100 Vacancies
Organisation: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
Post Name: Junior Executive (Catering)
Total Vacancies: 100 (UR: 40, OBC: 27, SC: 20, ST: 13)
Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) + allowances
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management (BHM) or equivalent from a recognised university/institute.
Age Limit: 18–30 years; relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹750; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹350.
Selection Process: Written Test (objective), Skill Test (cooking/presentation), Interview, Document Verification.
Important Dates: Notification: 18 June 2026; Online Start: 22 June 2026; Last Date: 30 July 2026; Written Exam: August 2026 (tentative).
How to Apply: Online at www.irctc.com — go to ‘Careers’, register, fill application, upload documents, pay fee, submit.
Assistant Manager (Finance) — 50 Vacancies
Organisation: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
Post Name: Assistant Manager (Finance)
Total Vacancies: 50 (UR: 20, OBC: 13, SC: 10, ST: 7)
Pay Scale: Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) + allowances
Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) or MBA (Finance) with 2 years experience.
Age Limit: 18–35 years; relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹1,000; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹500.
Selection Process: Written Test (objective + descriptive), Interview, Document Verification.
Important Dates: Notification: 18 June 2026; Online Start: 22 June 2026; Last Date: 30 July 2026; Written Exam: September 2026 (tentative).
How to Apply: Online at www.irctc.com.
East Central Railway — Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Constable (RPF) — 400 Vacancies
Organisation: East Central Railway (ECR), Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Post Name: Constable (RPF)
Total Vacancies: 400 (UR: 160, OBC: 108, SC: 80, ST: 52)
Pay Scale: Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) + allowances
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) from recognised board.
Age Limit: 18–25 years; relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, Ex-Servicemen – as per rules.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹500; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹250.
Selection Process: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Document Verification, Medical Examination.
Important Dates: Notification: 22 June 2026; Online Start: 25 June 2026; Last Date: 31 July 2026; CBT: September 2026 (tentative).
How to Apply: Online at www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in — click on ‘Recruitment’, fill form, upload documents, pay fee, submit.
Sub-Inspector (RPF) — 100 Vacancies
Organisation: East Central Railway (ECR), Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Post Name: Sub-Inspector (RPF)
Total Vacancies: 100 (UR: 40, OBC: 27, SC: 20, ST: 13)
Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) + allowances
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Age Limit: 20–28 years; relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, Ex-Servicemen – as per rules.
Application Fee: General/OBC – ₹500; SC/ST/PwBD/Women – ₹250.
Selection Process: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Interview, Document Verification, Medical Examination.
Important Dates: Notification: 22 June 2026; Online Start: 25 June 2026; Last Date: 31 July 2026; CBT: October 2026 (tentative).
How to Apply: Online at www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in.
General Steps to Apply for Railway Jobs
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organisation (RRB/RRC/IRCTC/Zone).
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to create your account.
- Log in and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and employment details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates (10th, ITI, degree, caste certificate, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Review your application carefully, submit, and download the confirmation page for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum educational qualification for most railway recruitment notifications?
A: For Group D and RPF Constable posts, Matriculation (10th pass) is sufficient. For Technician and ALP posts, ITI or Diploma in Engineering is required. For officer-level posts like Assistant Manager, a Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification (CA/CMA) is needed.
Q: How much age relaxation is available for reserved categories in railway jobs?
A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC (non-creamy layer) get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years (additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as applicable). Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per government rules.
Q: Is the application fee refundable for railway exams?
A: For RRB exams, the fee for General/OBC is ₹500, of which ₹400 is refunded if the candidate appears in the CBT. For SC/ST/PwBD/Women, the fee is ₹250, fully refunded upon appearing. For other organisations, refund policies vary; check the official notification.
Q: What is the typical exam pattern for RRB CBT?
A: The CBT usually consists of 100–150 multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and subject-specific topics (for technical posts). Duration is 90–120 minutes. Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer.
Q: What documents are required during the application and document verification process?
A: You need scanned copies of: recent passport-size photograph, signature, 10th/12th mark sheet, ITI/Diploma/Degree certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if required), and a valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID).
Q: How can I prepare for railway recruitment exams?
A: Focus on NCERT Mathematics (Class 8–10), General Science, and Current Affairs. Practice previous year question papers and take mock tests. For technical posts, revise your ITI/Diploma syllabus. Stay updated with railway-related news and government schemes.
Q: When are the exams expected to be held for these notifications?
A: For RRB ALP and Technician, CBT is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026. For RPF posts, exams are expected in September–October 2026. IRCTC exams are likely in August–September 2026. Exact dates will be announced on the official websites after the application window closes.
Information sourced from Employment News India (employmentnews.gov.in). Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification before applying. This is a summary for informational purposes only.