The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has formally released the RRB Exam Calendar 2025, which is the schedule of different Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and other recruitment process-related activities. It is vital for contenders hoping to gain employment within Indian Railways, as it spells out the timeliness of various vacancies like Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technicians, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Undergraduate & Graduate), Paramedical Categories, Ministerial & Isolated Categories, Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant. RRB Exam Calendar 2025 Highlights According to the recent notification, the CBT exam for RPF Constable vacancies will be held from 2nd to 20th March 2025, whereas CBT 2 exams for ALP and Junior Engineer vacancies will be conducted on 19th and 20th March 2025. Nevertheless, the dates for other categories such as RRB NTPC, RPF SI PET/PST, Group D, Paramedical Posts, Railway Teacher, and Ministerial & Isolated Categories will be declared shortly. RRB Exam Dates 2025 Following is the detailed schedule for major RRB exams in 2025: Post Exam Date RPF Constable 2024 2nd to 20th March 2025 RRB ALP 2024 (CBT 2) 19th and 20th March 2025 RPF SI PET/PST: To be notified RRB NTPC 2024 April 2025 RRB JE 2024 (CBT 2) 19th and 20th March 2025 RRB Paramedical 2024 To be notified RRB Group D 2025 July-August 2025 Ministerial & Isolated Categories July-August 2025 Railway Teacher Recruitment 2025 July-August 2025 RRB Recruitment 2025-26 Calendar The Ministry of Railways has ordered all RRBs to use an annual calendar of recruitment in 2025. This is inclusive of estimations of vacancies, approvals, and the announcement of notifications. The following is the tentative timeline: Exams/Posts Assessment of Vacancies in OIRMS Indenting of Vacancies after Approval Proposal for Draft CEN Period of Releasing Notifications Vacancies Assessment up to Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) November 2024 December 2024 January 2025 January-March 2025 30th June 2026 Technician January-February 2025 February-March 2025 March 2025 April-June 2025 30th June 2026 Non-Technical Popular Categories April-May 2025 May-June 2025 June 2025 July-September 2025 30th September 2026 Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant April-May 2025 May-June 2025 June 2025 July-September 2025 30th September 2026 Paramedical Categories April-May 2025 May-June 2025 June 2025 July-September 2025 30th September 2026 Ministerial & Isolated Categories July 2025 August 2025 September 2025 October-December 2025 31st December 2026 Steps in the Recruitment Process Key exams to be held in 2025-26 1. RRB ALP 2025 Selection: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Document Verification. Notification Release: January-March 2025. 2. RRB Technician 2025 Selection: Computer-Based Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Notification Release: April-June 2025. 3. RRB NTPC 2025 Selection: Computer-Based Test, Document Verification. Notification Release: July-September 2025. 4. RRB Paramedical 2025 Selection: Computer-Based Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination. Notification Release: July-September 2025. Preparation Tips for RRB Exams 2025 Preparation for RRB exams requires a well-formulated strategy. Refer to the following crucial tips: Engineering PSC RRB Exam Online Coaching Engineering PSC provides extensive online coaching for RRB exams exclusively for engineering candidates aspiring to find employment in the railway industry. Our experienced faculty delivers systematic courses that cover: With Engineering PSC’s online coaching, candidates can improve their preparation and increase their chances of cracking RRB ALP, JE, and other exams successfully while sitting at home. Conclusion The RRB Exam Calendar 2025 offers a systematic recruitment process, and applicants can prepare themselves beforehand. Candidates should remain current with official notifications and keep on preparing for exams to increase their chances of landing a government job in Indian Railways. For more information and updates, remain connected with the official websites of Engineering PSC.
