{"id":21627,"date":"2026-06-15T09:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/indian-railways-recruits-43781-candidates-in-2025-26-expands-tech-driven-hiring-and-annual-exam-calendar-system\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:27:49","slug":"indian-railways-recruits-43781-candidates-in-2025-26-expands-tech-driven-hiring-and-annual-exam-calendar-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/indian-railways-recruits-43781-candidates-in-2025-26-expands-tech-driven-hiring-and-annual-exam-calendar-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian railways recruits 43,781 candidates in 2025-26, expands tech driven hiring and annual exam calendar system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131732373,imgsize-18922,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/ashwini-vaishnaw.jpg\" alt=\"Indian railways recruits 43,781 candidates in 2025-26, expands tech driven hiring and annual exam calendar system\" title=\"Railway Recruitment Gains Momentum as Ashwini Vaishnaw Pushes for Transparency and Technology-Driven Hiring\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Railway Recruitment Gains Momentum as Ashwini Vaishnaw Pushes for Transparency and Technology-Driven Hiring\">Railway Recruitment Gains Momentum as Ashwini Vaishnaw Pushes for Transparency and Technology-Driven Hiring<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday conducted a high-level review of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitment process, emphasizing greater transparency, accuracy, accountability, and the adoption of technology to accelerate hiring across Indian Railways.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>During the review meeting with senior railway officials, the minister highlighted the need for a recruitment framework that is efficient, merit-based, and candidate-friendly. He also reiterated the importance of leveraging digital tools, including Computer-Based Tests (CBTs) and tablet-based examinations, to streamline recruitment procedures.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Railways Recruits Over 43,000 Candidates in FY 2025-26<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>Indian Railways has significantly accelerated its recruitment drive, appointing 43,781 candidates during FY 2025-26 through completed recruitment cycles covering 47,084 vacancies across six major categories.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Recruitment Performance in FY 2025-26<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"14\">\n<table style=\"border-width: medium;\">\n<colgroup>\n<col\/>\n<col\/>\n<col\/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#a4c2f4;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Category<br \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#a4c2f4;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Vacancies Notified<br \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#a4c2f4;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Candidates Recruited<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">18,799<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">17,193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Technicians<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">14,298<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">13,416<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Sub-Inspectors (RPF)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">452<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Constables (RPF)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">4,208<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">4,205<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Junior Engineers (JE)\/DMS\/CMA<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">7,951<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">7,333<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Paramedical Staff<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">1,376<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">1,184<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Total<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">47,084<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">43,781<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>The figures reflect Indian Railways\u2019 continued focus on strengthening its workforce while ensuring timely completion of recruitment cycles.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Technology at the Core of Recruitment Reforms<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Vaishnaw noted that all departmental examinations are now being conducted through the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. He directed officials to expand the use of tablet-based examinations wherever feasible to improve speed, operational efficiency, and candidate experience.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>According to the minister, technology-driven recruitment systems will help minimize delays, enhance transparency, and improve accuracy in evaluating candidates.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Massive Multi-Language Examination Exercise<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The Railway Recruitment Boards conduct one of the largest recruitment exercises in the country. Examinations are held across multiple cities and centers and are conducted in as many as 15 languages, ensuring accessibility for candidates from diverse linguistic backgrounds.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>The large-scale recruitment process involves multiple examination shifts and extensive technological coordination to maintain fairness, standardization, and transparency.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Key Recruitment Exams Under Process<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>Several major recruitment examinations have already been conducted, with document verification and final empanelment processes currently underway.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Ongoing Recruitment Cycles<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"38\">\n<table style=\"border-width: medium;\">\n<colgroup>\n<col\/>\n<col\/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#a4c2f4;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Examination<br \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#a4c2f4;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">NTPC Graduate Level (CEN 05\/2024)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">8,113<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">NTPC Undergraduate Level (CEN 06\/2024)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">3,445<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Ministerial &amp; Isolated Categories (CEN 07\/2024)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">1,036<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Technicians (CEN 02\/2025)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">6,238<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Paramedical Categories (CEN 03\/2025)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">434<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Railway officials stated that document verification has commenced for several categories, while final results for remaining categories are expected shortly.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Over 55,000 Vacancies Moving Towards Final Selection<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/>The minister also reviewed examinations where final recruitment is expected within the next six months to one year.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Major Recruitment Drives in Pipeline<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"49\">\n<table style=\"border-width: medium;\">\n<colgroup>\n<col\/>\n<col\/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#a4c2f4;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Category<br \/><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#a4c2f4;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Level-1 Posts<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">32,438<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">10,970<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Section Controllers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">368<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Junior Engineers (JE)\/DMS\/CMA<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">2,585<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">NTPC Graduate Level<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">5,810<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">NTPC Undergraduate Level<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">3,058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Total<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-left:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.75pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.75pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#ffffff;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">55,229<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>These recruitment drives are expected to further strengthen the railway workforce and support operational expansion across the national transporter.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"51\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Annual Recruitment Calendar Wins Candidate Approval<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/>Vaishnaw observed that the annual recruitment calendar and the system of quarterly vacancy notifications have been positively received by job aspirants. <!-- -->The structured approach has provided greater predictability, enabling candidates to plan their preparation and examination schedules more effectively.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"57\"\/>He stressed that recruitment systems must continuously evolve through technology adoption, faster processing, and stronger accountability mechanisms.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"59\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Focus on Better Communication and Misinformation Control<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"61\"\/>The Railway Minister also instructed Railway Recruitment Boards to strengthen communication channels with candidates and stakeholders. <!-- -->He emphasized the need to promptly counter misinformation and ensure that accurate updates reach aspirants in a timely manner.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"65\"\/>According to officials, transparent communication will help maintain public confidence and improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"67\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Commitment to Merit-Based Hiring<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"69\"\/>Reaffirming Indian Railways\u2019 commitment to fair and transparent recruitment, Vaishnaw said the organization will continue implementing reforms supported by technology, structured planning, and robust examination processes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"72\"\/>With thousands of vacancies under various stages of recruitment and a growing reliance on digital examination systems, Indian Railways aims to build a modern, efficient, and inclusive recruitment ecosystem for young aspirants across the country.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"74\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/education\/news\/indian-railways-recruits-43781-candidates-in-2025-26-expands-tech-driven-hiring-and-annual-exam-calendar-system\/articleshow\/131732375.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Railway Recruitment Gains Momentum as Ashwini Vaishnaw Pushes for Transparency and Technology-Driven Hiring NEW DELHI: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday conducted a high-level review of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitment process, emphasizing greater transparency, accuracy, accountability, and the adoption of technology to accelerate hiring across Indian Railways.During the review meeting with senior 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