Railway Exams 2026

Indian Railways is among the largest employers in the country. Recruitment is handled by the Railway Recruitment Boards for most technical and non-technical posts, by the Railway Recruitment Cells for Level 1 Group D posts, and separately for the Railway Protection Force.

Selection is built around Computer Based Tests. Non-technical and technical posts typically run a first CBT for screening and a second CBT that decides merit, followed by a skill or aptitude test where the post demands it, then document verification and a medical examination. Group D and the Protection Force add a Physical Efficiency Test.

Qualifications span Class 10 or an ITI certificate for Group D and Assistant Loco Pilot, through Class 12 or graduation for non-technical categories, up to a diploma or engineering degree for Junior Engineer. Medical fitness standards are strict and vary by post, since many railway roles are safety-critical.