Railway Recruitment Board opens registration for graduate posts with 3548 openings

What Happened

The Railway Recruitment Board has started accepting online applications for graduate-level positions to fill 3,548 available vacancies. Eligible individuals can submit their forms through the official website at rrbapply.gov.in.

Important Dates

The final date to submit online applications is November 6, 2026. Candidates have until November 8, 2026, to pay their application fees. A correction window will remain active from November 9 through November 18, 2026, for making changes to submitted forms.

Eligibility and Selection

Applicants must be between 18 and 33 years of age, with limits calculated as of January 1, 2027. The selection procedure consists of a first-stage computer-based test, a second-stage computer-based test, document verification, and a medical examination. Selection is based strictly on merit across these stages, and exam schedules will be communicated via official webpages, SMS, and email.

Fees

The standard application fee is 500 rupees. A reduced fee of 250 rupees applies to candidates belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, female applicants, transgenders, minorities, or economically backward classes. Payments can be made via internet banking, debit or credit cards, and UPI.

Context

Large-scale public sector recruitment drives in India typically attract millions of applicants for limited government jobs. These examinations are conducted in multiple phases to manage the vast number of candidates who apply for railway positions across the country.