Railway Recruitment Boards to offer over 50,000 appointments in 2025-26
To enhance recruitment integrity, the ministry introduced E-KYC based Aadhar authentication, achieving over 95% success in authenticating candidate identities.Additionally, jammers are deployed across exam centres to eliminate cheating through electronic devices.SPECIAL INITIATIVES FOR CANDIDATESThe RRBs have focused on easing the examination process for candidates by allocating exam centres closer to residences, with special preferences for women and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).This reflects a commitment to making the recruitment process more accessible.Since 2024, the RRBs have issued 12 notifications covering 1,08,324 vacancies. This drive aligns with the annual calendar and aims to address staffing needs across departments. Efforts will continue with an additional 50,000 appointments planned for 2026-27.The RRBs are leveraging technology to improve recruitment. The use of E-KYC and jammers represents a significant advancement in ensuring exam security and reliability.FUTURE OUTLOOKThe Railway Ministry's commitment to improving recruitment processes and expanding its workforce is evident in these initiatives.The press note stated, 'E-KYC based Aadhar authentication has been used to authenticate identity of candidates for the first time in such large-scale exams achieving more than 95% success.''Jammers are now being deployed 100 % across all exam centers of RRBs to eliminate scope of cheating through electronic devices,' the press note added.(With inputs from PTI)- Ends
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