रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने RRB भर्ती प्रक्रिया की समीक्षा की

भर्ती प्रक्रियाओं में अधिक पारदर्शिता, सटीकता और तेज़ी से पूरा करने पर ज़ोर दिया गया।

अब सभी विभागीय परीक्षाएं CBT के ज़रिए होंगी; रेलवे टैबलेट-आधारित टेस्टिंग का दायरा बढ़ाएगा: अश्विनी वैष्णव

वित्त वर्ष 2025-26 में 43,781 उम्मीदवारों को रेलवे में नौकरी दी गई; भारतीय रेलवे ने व्यवस्थित और टेक्नोलॉजी-आधारित प्रक्रिया के ज़रिए भर्ती में तेज़ी लाई है।

रेलवे ने पिछले वित्त वर्ष में 18,799 असिस्टेंट लोको पायलट, 14,298 टेक्नीशियन और 1,376 पैरामेडिकल स्टाफ़ की भर्ती की।

सालाना भर्ती कैलेंडर के तहत वैकेंसी की सूचनाओं को उम्मीदवारों ने खूब सराहा: अश्विनी वैष्णव

Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today held a high-level review meeting with senior officials of Indian Railways on the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitment process. He underlined the need for a more transparent, accurate and technology-driven system.

Indian Railways has recruited 43,781 candidates in FY 2025-26 through completed recruitment cycles covering 47,084 vacancies across six major categories, reflecting the ongoing acceleration of its recruitment process. These include 18,799 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots, 14,298 for Technicians, 452 for Sub-Inspectors, 4,208 for Constables, 7,951 for Junior Engineers (JE)/DMS/CMA, and 1,376 for Paramedical categories.

Completed Recruitments
PostsCEN No.Vac notifiedVac notifiedEmpanelled (Recruited) till date
Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)CEN 01/202418799Dec’2517193
TechniciansCEN 02/202414298July’2513416
Sub-InspectorsCEN RPF 01/2024452Jan’26450
ConstablesCEN RPF 02/20244208Mar’264205
Junior Engineer (JE)/DMS/CMACEN 03/20247951Oct’257333
Paramedical categoriesCEN 04/20241376Oct’251184

Indian Railways remains firmly committed to strengthening its workforce through continuous and timely recruitment initiatives. With a clear focus on enhancing transparency, efficiency, and the use of advanced technology in the recruitment process, the organization aims to attract and onboard talented individuals across various categories.

Exams Held & Results Declared
Name of ExamCEN No.Vac notified1st Stage CBTSecond Stage CBT/PET3rd Stage CBAT/ TST/CBTST etc.DV & ME (onwards)Empanelments (onwards)
NTPC – Graduate levelCEN 05/2024811305.06.25 to 24.06.2513.10.202528.12.2025 & 11.02.2026May’26 onwards*July’26 onwards
NTPC – Under-Graduate levelCEN 06/202434457.08.2025 to 09.09.2025   (19 days; 57 shifts)20.12.202513.02.2026June’26*Aug26
Ministerial &   Isolated CategoriesCEN 07/2024103610.09.2025 to 13.09.202528.12.2025NAJune’26**July’26
TechniciansCEN 02/2025623806.03.2026 to 13.03.2026NANAJune’26Aug26
Paramedical  categoriesCEN 03/202543411.03.2026  to 13.03.2026NANAJune’26Aug26

NTPC: Non Technical Popular Categories

* DV for Non-Typing categories have commenced; Results of Typing categories is expected shortly

** DV for Non-Teaching categories have commenced; Results of Teaching categories is expected shortly

The recruitment process of the Railway Recruitment Boards is inherently complex and large-scale, with examinations conducted across multiple cities and centres nationwide. These Computer Based Tests are held in multiple shifts to accommodate the large volume of candidates and are conducted in as many as 15 languages to ensure accessibility for aspirants from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This multi-city, multi-shift and multilingual framework requires extensive coordination and robust technological systems to ensure fairness, standardisation and transparency across the entire recruitment process.

Examinations with Final Selection Expected in Next 6 months to 1 year
Name of ExamCEN No.Vac   notified1st Stage CBTSecond Stage CBT/PET  3rd Stage CBAT/  TST/CBTST etc.DV & ME (onwards) Empanelments (onwards)
Level-1CEN 08/20243243827.11.2025 to 10.02.2026 NA  
Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)CEN 01/20251097013.02.26 to 11.03.2628.07.2026 (1,50,000)*30th Oct’26 (90,000)Nov’26Dec’26
 Section ControllerCEN 04/202536811.02.26 & 12.02.26NA06.06.2026 (3000)Aug’26Sep’26
Junior Engineer (JE)/DMS/CMACEN 05/2025258519.02.26, 20.02.26 & 25.02.2602.07.2026 (38860)NASep’26Oct’26
NTPC – Graduate levelCEN 06/2025581016.03.26 to 27.03.2610.07.2026*30.09.2026Dec’26Jan’27
NTPC – Under-Graduate levelCEN 07/2025305807.05.2026 to 09.05.2026 and 13.06.2026 to 20.06.2026  (exam due for 25 lakhs candidates)*17.09.2026*04.12.2026Mar’27Apr’27

* Tentative dates of Exams

The Railway Minister noted that the annual recruitment calendar, coupled with quarterly notifications of vacancies, has been well received by candidates. He said the calendar-based recruitment framework has enabled aspirants to plan their preparation more effectively. It brings greater predictability to the recruitment process. Emphasizing the need for continuous improvement, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Railway recruitment system must keep evolving through the use of technology, faster processes and greater accountability.

Shri Vaishnaw further reviewed the progress made in shifting departmental examinations to Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and stressed that more and more tablet-based examinations should be introduced wherever feasible, so that recruitment becomes faster, more efficient and user-friendly.

Multi-language support in examinations was also highlighted, with the examinations already being conducted in multiple languages across various cities and multiple shifts, ensuring wider accessibility for candidates from diverse linguistic backgrounds across the country and enabling fair and equal participation in the recruitment process without language becoming a barrier.

The Union Minister also directed Railway Recruitment Boards to strengthen communication with candidates and stakeholders. He further underlined that misinformation must be countered promptly with correct information, so that candidates receive accurate updates and confidence in the recruitment process remains strong.

Indian Railways remains committed to a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment system, supported by technology, structured planning and continuous reforms for the benefit of young aspirants across the country.

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 12 JUN 2026 7:30PM by PIB Delhi

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