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India Today
11-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Railway Recruitment Boards to offer over 50,000 appointments in 2025-26
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are set to expand their workforce, announcing plans to offer over 50,000 appointments in the financial year 2025-26. This reflects a commitment to making the recruitment process more accessible.'Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have since November 2024 conducted Computer Based Tests (CBTs) for more than 1.86 crore candidates for seven different notifications comprising 55,197 vacancies,' the Railway Ministry said in a press will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in financial year 2025-26. More than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in first quarter of this financial year,' it added. To enhance recruitment integrity, the ministry introduced E-KYC based Aadhar authentication, achieving over 95% success in authenticating candidate jammers are deployed across exam centres to eliminate cheating through electronic 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 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 RRBs are leveraging technology to improve recruitment. The use of E-KYC and jammers represents a significant advancement in ensuring exam security and OUTLOOKThe Railway Ministry's commitment to improving recruitment processes and expanding its workforce is evident in these 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
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Railway Recruitment Boards gives 9,000 jobs in first quarter, plans 50,000 for FY 2025-26
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have conducted Computer Based Tests (CBTs) for over 1.86 crore candidates since November 2024 across seven different notifications covering 55,197 vacancies, paving the way for more than 50,000 appointments in the financial year 2025-26. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various posts in the Indian Railways.(PTI file.) More than 9000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in first quarter of this financial year. Conducting CBTs for RRB exams is a huge exercise requiring lot of planning and co-ordination. RRBs have recently taken the initiative to allot exam centres closer to candidates' places of residence, with special preference given to female and PwBD candidates. This requires enlisting more exam centers and garnering more human resources to conduct the exam in a fair and transparent manner. With 12 notifications already issued for 1,08,324 vacancies since 2024 as per the annual calendar published by RRBs, another more than 50,000 appointments will be on offer in next financial year 2026-27. To increase the fairness of exam, 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 per cent success. Jammers are now being deployed 100 per cent across all exam centers of RRBs to eliminate scope of cheating through electronic devices. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various posts in the Indian Railways. Meanwhile, West Central Railway, Bhopal, has introduced a new method for verifying the identity of passengers using the mAadhaar mobile application, as per the latest guidelines issued by the Railway Board. The move aims to curb unauthorised travel and prevent misuse of fake Aadhaar cards or tickets booked under someone else's name. To strengthen the process of identity verification with the help of technology, the mAadhaar app, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), will serve as an effective tool for real-time identity authentication, the release added. The app offers QR code-based identity verification, enabling the authenticity of a passenger's Aadhaar card to be verified quickly and reliably. The app will soon be made available on Handheld Terminals (HHT devices) as well, so that the misuse of reserved tickets and identity cards can be prevented and the real identity of passengers can be ensured. (ANI)
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- India Gazette
Railway Recruitment Boards gives 9,000 jobs in first quarter, plans 50,000 for FY 2025-26
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have conducted Computer Based Tests (CBTs) for over 1.86 crore candidates since November 2024 across seven different notifications covering 55,197 vacancies, paving the way for more than 50,000 appointments in the financial year 2025-26. More than 9000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in first quarter of this financial year. Conducting CBTs for RRB exams is a huge exercise requiring lot of planning and co-ordination. RRBs have recently taken the initiative to allot exam centres closer to candidates' places of residence, with special preference given to female and PwBD candidates. This requires enlisting more exam centers and garnering more human resources to conduct the exam in a fair and transparent manner. With 12 notifications already issued for 1,08,324 vacancies since 2024 as per the annual calendar published by RRBs, another more than 50,000 appointments will be on offer in next financial year 2026-27. To increase the fairness of exam, 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 per cent success. Jammers are now being deployed 100 per cent across all exam centers of RRBs to eliminate scope of cheating through electronic devices. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various posts in the Indian Railways. Meanwhile, West Central Railway, Bhopal, has introduced a new method for verifying the identity of passengers using the mAadhaar mobile application, as per the latest guidelines issued by the Railway Board. The move aims to curb unauthorised travel and prevent misuse of fake Aadhaar cards or tickets booked under someone else's name. To strengthen the process of identity verification with the help of technology, the mAadhaar app, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), will serve as an effective tool for real-time identity authentication, the release added. The app offers QR code-based identity verification, enabling the authenticity of a passenger's Aadhaar card to be verified quickly and reliably. The app will soon be made available on Handheld Terminals (HHT devices) as well, so that the misuse of reserved tickets and identity cards can be prevented and the real identity of passengers can be ensured. (ANI)
News18
10-07-2025
- Business
- News18
RRB Recruitment: Railways To Offer Over 50,000 Jobs In 2025–26, 9,000 Appointments Already Made
Last Updated: RRBs have issued over 9,000 appointment letters in Q1; over 50,000 more appointments planned in 2025–26. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued over 9,000 appointment letters in the first quarter of the financial year and are set to offer jobs to more than 50,000 candidates during 2025–26, the Ministry of Railways said on Wednesday. In a press note, the Ministry shared that, 'Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have since November 2024 conducted Computer Based Tests (CBTs) for more than 1.86 crore candidates for seven different notifications comprising 55,197 vacancies." It further added, 'This will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in financial year 2025–26. More than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in first quarter of this financial year." Highlighting the complexity of conducting such large-scale recruitment examinations, the Ministry explained that organising CBTs for RRBs is a massive undertaking, requiring significant planning and coordination. To make the process more candidate-friendly, RRBs have recently begun allocating examination centres closer to candidates' places of residence. Special consideration is being given to female candidates and those belonging to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category, the Ministry noted. This step, however, requires the enlistment of additional centres and the deployment of more human resources to ensure the examination is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, it added. Providing an update on overall recruitment activity, the Ministry stated that the RRBs have already issued 12 notifications for 1,08,324 vacancies since 2024, in accordance with the annual calendar previously released. Furthermore, more than 50,000 additional appointments are expected in the financial year 2026–27. As part of its efforts to strengthen the integrity of examinations, the Ministry 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." It further emphasised, 'Jammers are now being deployed 100 % across all exam centres of RRBs to eliminate scope of cheating through electronic devices." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Railway Recruitment Boards to offer 50,000 appointments in 2025-26: Ministry
The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued over 9,000 appointment letters in the first quarter and will offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in the financial year 2025-26, the ministry on Wednesday said. 'Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have since November 2024 conducted Computer Based Tests (CBTs) for more than 1.86 crore candidates for seven different notifications comprising 55,197 vacancies,' the Railway Ministry said in a press note. 'This will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in financial year 2025-26. More than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in first quarter of this financial year,' it added. The ministry said that conducting CBTs for RRB exams is a huge exercise requiring a lot of planning and coordination. The RRBs have recently taken the initiative to allot exam centres closer to candidates' places of residence, with special preference given to female and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates, the press note said. This requires enlisting more exam centers and garnering more human resources to conduct the exam in a fair and transparent manner, it added. The ministry maintained that the RRBs have already issued 12 notifications for 1,08,324 vacancies since 2024 as per the annual calendar it had published and another more than 50,000 appointments will be on offer in next financial year 2026-27. Elaborating on the steps taken to increase the fairness of exams, the ministry said, '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.
