Indian Railways has recruited 43,781 candidates in the financial year 2025-26 to fill various vacancies. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed the RRB selection process to make it more transparent and faster. The ministry is now focusing on technology-driven recruitment to ensure accuracy and efficiency for all applicants.
How many candidates were hired in different categories?
The railways filled 47,084 vacancies across six major roles. The distribution of recruited candidates is as follows:
| Category | Candidates Recruited |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilots | 18,799 |
| Technicians | 14,298 |
| Junior Engineers/DMS/CMA | 7,951 |
| Constables | 4,208 |
| Paramedical staff | 1,376 |
| Sub-Inspectors | 452 |
What is the new digital plan for exams?
The Ministry of Railways is moving toward a fully digital examination system. All departmental exams are now conducted through Computer Based Tests (CBT). To make the process faster and more user-friendly, the railways will expand tablet-based testing. Additionally, exams will have multilingual support to help candidates from different linguistic backgrounds.
What are the upcoming recruitment dates?
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 exams for CEN 07/2025 are scheduled for May and June 2026. A large notification for over 11,500 TTE posts is expected for 2026, with registrations likely between October and November 2025. The Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment notification is tentatively planned for July 2026 as per the official 2026-27 calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the RRB JE recruitment notification expected?
The Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment notification is tentatively planned for July 2026 according to the official RRB Calendar 2026-27.
What are the dates for RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 exams?
The exams are scheduled for May 7, 8, 9 and June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026.