The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have made the big recruitment announcement.
They filled more than 9,000 vacancies in the first quarter of FY 2025-26 and will recruit approximately 50,000 more by March 2026. Such numbers of recruitment present a goldmine of opportunities for candidates seeking employment in India.
Highlights of Q1 Recruitment
- 9,000+ candidates appointed to different posts in Q1.
- Key positions are technician, assistant loco pilot, clerk, and junior engineer.
- Improvement drives in terms of railway staff strength and delivery of services.
- Backlog positions from earlier years also filled.
Drive Ahead
RRBs will employ approximately 50,000 more candidates in FY 2025–26. New notifications will be released in phases. The vacancies to follow are:
-Technicians (electrical, mechanical)
-Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs)
-Clerks and Junior Engineers (JEs)
-Track Maintainers, Station Masters, and other key positions
-RRBs will release application details shortly on their own websites.
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Eligibility Criteria (General Preview)
Eligibility can differ by position. But standard guidelines are:
Technician / ALP – 10th pass with diploma or ITI
Clerk / JE – Diploma or Bachelor’s in related fields
Age Limit – Typically between 18–33 years, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH applicants
The final eligibility shall be stated in official job advisories.
Aspirants’ Key Tips
- Monitor Official Updates on regional RRB websites
- Get Syllabus FAQs beforehand to prepare in advance
- Practice mock tests for preparation of CBT
- Documents ready (educational, ID proofs, SC/ST/OBC certificate, etc.
- Apply in advance to avoid server problems nearer to deadlines
Key Takeaway
-Success in the first quarter: 9,000 recruits
-Target for the next phase: 50,000 proposed positions
-Coming notifications: Keep an eye on regional RRB websites
-Apply intelligently: Know your job, prepare well, and keep yourself informed.
