Indian Railways has announced a massive recruitment drive, planning to fill **1,20,579 job vacancies** in the years **2024** and **2025**. Union Railway Minister **Ashwini Vaishnaw** shared this important update in Parliament. He also confirmed that the first round of computer-based tests for **59,678 posts** has been completed successfully, with **no paper leaks** and **no cheating**.
New Job Openings for Indian Youth
Out of the total **1,20,579 upcoming vacancies**, a special focus is on **23,000 posts** in safety-related categories. These crucial roles help ensure the smooth and safe running of trains across the country. Key positions include:
- Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)
- Technicians
- Junior Engineers
- Paramedical Staff
- RPF Sub-Inspectors (Railway Protection Force)
Fair and Transparent Exams
Minister **Ashwini Vaishnaw** highlighted that Indian Railways has set a new standard for government hiring. The computer-based tests (CBTs) for **59,678 jobs** were conducted with complete fairness. He stated that there were **no reports of paper leaks** or any other unfair activities. This strict approach makes sure that all applicants have an equal chance and can trust the recruitment system. The exam schedules were also kept firm, which helps students prepare without uncertainty.
Past Hiring Efforts
Over the last **11 years**, Indian Railways has provided jobs to more than **5.08 lakh** people. This shows how many new employees are needed to manage one of the world's largest railway networks.
Why Railways Needs Constant Recruitment
Indian Railways operates across a vast area and is essential for the country. It needs a lot of staff to keep its services running daily, adopt new technologies, and use modern methods. Because of its size and critical operations, hiring new people is a continuous process. The Railways sends its job requirements to different recruitment agencies, who then handle the hiring steps.
Job Notifications in 2024
From **January to December 2024**, Indian Railways released **ten** different job advertisements, known as Centralized Employment Notifications (CENs). These notifications were for a total of **92,116 vacancies**. The types of jobs advertised covered a wide range of roles, including:
- Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)
- Technicians
- Sub-Inspectors
- Constables in Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Junior Engineers (JEs)
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
- Paramedical Categories
- Non-Technical Popular Categories (for both Graduate and Under-Graduate levels)
- Ministerial & Isolated Categories
- Level-1 categories like Assistants, Track Maintainers, and Pointsman
Success in Conducting Difficult Exams
Exams conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are very complex. They need a lot of planning, people, resources, and special training. Indian Railways managed all these difficulties and successfully conducted the recruitment in a clear and honest manner, following all rules. There were **no incidents of paper leaks** or similar unfair practices reported during the entire exam process.
