Ranchi: Big news has come for the youth preparing for government jobs. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a big recruitment notification for various technical posts. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 6565 posts will be filled across the country. Interested candidates will be able to apply online from June 30, 2026, while the last date of application has been fixed as July 29, 2026. Railway jobs have always been counted among the most popular government jobs among the youth. Lakhs of candidates apply every time due to permanent job, attractive salary, medical facilities and travel concessions. This time also a large number of applications are expected to come.
Recruitment on Grade-1 and Grade-2 posts
This recruitment released by Railways includes technical posts of both Grade-1 and Grade-2 categories.
352 posts for Grade-1
6242 posts for Grade-2
The selection process may include computer based examination, document verification and medical test. Detailed information will be given in the official notification.
What will be the age limit?
Grade-1 Posts: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years
Grade-2 Posts: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years
Reserved categories will get relaxation in age limit as per rules.
How many vacancies in which zone?
This recruitment will be done in many big railway zones and production units of the country. The main details are as follows-
Central Railway, Mumbai: 870 posts
Southern Railway, Chennai: 785 posts
North East Frontier Railway, Guwahati: 701 posts
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata: 576 posts
Northern Railway, New Delhi: 548 posts
Western Railway, Mumbai: 544 posts
Production Units (BLW/CLW/ICF): 499 Posts
South Central Railway, Secunderabad: 368 posts
Eastern Railway, Kolkata: 291 posts
North Central Railway: 268 posts
South Western Railway, Hubli: 240 posts
West Central Railway, Jabalpur: 231 posts
North Western Railway, Jaipur: 199 posts
East Central Railway, Hajipur: 186 posts
North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur: 169 posts
South East Central Railway, Bilaspur: 90 posts
How much will the application fee cost?
General, EWS and OBC: Rs 500
SC, ST and all category female candidates: Rs 250
Railway jobs are considered among the most competitive exams in the country due to better salary, promotion opportunities and stability. Tremendous enthusiasm is being seen among the youth regarding this recruitment also.
