Over 1.08 crore candidates apply for 32,438 Railways Group D posts: Check region with highest applications
The Indian Railways Group D recruitment drive includes various Level 1 positions across the Railways, for job-roles such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Assistant Pointsman, and technical assistants in departments like Electrical, Mechanical, and Signal & Telecommunication.
The RRB had earlier declared a total of 32,438 vacancies for these Group D posts. However, the now disclosed substantial number of applications indicates that the selection process will be highly competitive, due to the significant disparity between the number of applicants and available positions. With the online registration round concluding, the RRB is expected to announce the examination dates for the Group D recruitment soon.
RRB received over 1.08 crore applications: Mumbai records highest
RRB Applications received
Ahmedabad 6,39,269
Ajmer 3,59,409
Bengaluru 2,75,307
Bhopal 4,51,096
Bhubaneswar 2,65,840
Bilaspur 4,32,897
Chandigarh 11,60,404
Chennai 11,12,922
Gorakhpur 3,62,092
Guwahati 10,72,841
Kolkata 7,93,572
Mumbai 15,59,100
Patna 3,33,972
Prayagraj 8,61,666
Ranchi 1,81,339
Secunderabad 9,60,697
Total 1,08,22,423
Application trends highlight broader issues in employment landscape
This overwhelming number of applications highlights the high demand for government employment opportunities. However, it also highlights underlying challenges in the broader employment landscape.
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) last year, the unemployment rate in urban areas declined to a record low of 6.4% in the July-September 2024 quarter.
Despite this, concerns persist regarding the quality and sustainability of employment, especially among the youth. The India Employment Report 2024 notes that while there have been improvements in labour market indicators, these gains have coincided with periods of economic distress, suggesting that the quality of jobs remains a concern.
Employment data to be disclosed on a monthly basis
Furthermore, the government has initiated measures to enhance the frequency and transparency of employment data. Earlier, the government notified that starting May 15, 2025, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release India's unemployment data on a monthly basis, transitioning from the previous quarterly releases. This move aims to provide more timely insights into the labour market and assist in policy formulation.
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