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India Today
3 hours ago
- General
- India Today
6,238 technician posts to be filled by Railway Recruitment Board, apply by July 28
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has kicked off the Technician Recruitment 2025 drive, with over 6,238 vacancies now open for application. If you're interested in becoming a Technician Grade-I Signal or Grade-III in Indian Railways, you can apply online at until July 28, RRB Technician recruitment 2025 application fee needs to be paid by July 30, and those who need to make corrections can edit their forms from August 1 to CAN APPLY FOR RRB TECHNICIAN JOBS?To apply, you must:Be aged 18–33 years for Technician Grade-I SignalBe aged 18–30 years for Technician Grade-III posts (as of July 1, 2025)RRB TECHNICIAN JOBS: SALARY AND VACANCIESTechnician Grade-I SignalPay Level: Level-5Monthly Salary: Rs 29,200Vacancies: 183Technician Grade-IIIPay Level: Level-2Monthly Salary: Rs 19,900Vacancies: 6,055RRB TECHNICIAN RECRUITMENT: DOCUMENTS YOU NEEDPassport-sized photo and signature (scanned)Valid ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)Educational certificatesCaste/domicile certificate (if applicable)If you've already registered for any RRB exam in 2024, you don't need to sign up again. Just log in using the same TECHNICIAN RECRUITMENT: APPLICATION FEESRs 500 for General/OBC/EWSRs 250 for SC/ST/PH/Female candidatesFees must be paid online only—no offline applications are TO APPLY FOR RRB TECHNICIAN 2025Visit on 'CEN No. 02/2025 – Technician Recruitment 2025'Register and log inFill out the application formUpload your documentsPay the feeSubmit and download your confirmationadvertisementDirect link to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025For zone-specific details, keep an eye on the regional RRB websites too.- Ends
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
New blueprint for rail control and ops in the works
Indian Railways is set to overhaul its century-old train control systems, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency. The Railway Board will develop a technology-driven decision support system, drawing inspiration from global railway systems but tailored to India's unique operational complexities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian Railways will significantly upgrade its century-old train control systems - the nerve centre of the world's fourth-largest railway network - to bring its operations and safety levels on par with global standards, officials Railway Board will formulate a blueprint for a new technology-driven decision support system for operations and traffic control to reduce accidents, improve efficiency and speed up trains amid increasing traffic, they move comes in the wake of growing traffic congestion, delays and red flags about accident risks."This would render a focused attention to operational technicalities involved in freight-intensive corridors, and high-speed and mixed traffic routes," a senior official told the Railway Board will use learnings from railway systems of Japan, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, France and Spain in its modernisation drive, ready-made systems cannot be imported as Indian Railways' operations are uniquely complex, the official said. "Complex multi-line operations, proliferation of long-haul freight trains, semi-high-speed trainsets and multiplicity of types rolling stock have complicated operations exponentially," official any solution has to be tailored to Indian the heart of the new set-up will be an integrated command centre, bringing together all departments and branches involved in train operations, and equipped with improved decision-making technology to better manage train movements, route planning, and crisis shift from largely manually controlled and siloed operations will relieve the pressure on train controllers who have been struggling to cope with increasing traffic urgency for reform gained ground after a string of train accidents exposed critical gaps and underscored the need for addressing lacunae in train control systems. The Railway Board formed a committee to finalise reforms in traffic control systems to address these control is the nervous system of Indian Railways, but it was becoming a dumping ground for staff who lacked training or incentive despite a crushing workload, according to Chandan Chaturvedee, retired chief controller at Indian Railways."These reforms will ensure the long-standing demands of this crucial department are met," he was part of a team representing the traffic control cadre before the Railway Board committee for reforms.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Protests mar Railways' survey to lay tracks in Bastar
The Indian Railways and Chhattisgarh government are at work to lay train tracks and start rail services inside the state's Bastar region. Railway authorities are conducting surveys before preparing a detailed project report(DPR). Once complete - it will be the first time train services will start in areas that have been for decades a red corridor. The Centre and the state government's have plans of developing the Bastar region and making it accessible to all in line with the Centre's aim of eliminating Naxalism by March 31, 2026. Those conducting surveys in Naxal violence affected districts are facing protests and attacks, allegedly by Maoists supported groups. (AFP) But there is a problem. Those conducting surveys in Naxal violence affected districts are facing protests and attacks, allegedly by Maoists supported groups. The Chairman of the Railway Board on Thursday wrote to the Chhattisgarh government about difficulties its officers are facing in conducting a final location survey(FSL) in Naxal affected areas within Bastar, officials aware of the matter said. HT has seen a letter dated June 26 by Satish Kumar, chairman of the railway board to the state government. Kumar in his letter said that the railway project is being monitored by the home ministry as it is important for the development of the area. People aware of the matter said that the proposed railway line from Kothagudem(Telangana) to Kirandul(Chhattisgarh) passes through the three most Naxal affected districts - Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada. The proposed alignment passes through three states of Telangana(9.5 km), Andhra Pradesh(12.32km) and the longest stretch within Chhattisgarh at 138.51 km. Kumar in his letter said that while the FSL was completed in parts of Chhattisgarh and the other two states, the teams were facing resistance in Bijapur and Dantewada districts. The officials have to conduct surveys within 26 km of Dantewada and 35 km of Bijapur district - both districts are still included in the list of districts most affected by left wing extremism(LWE) -- where security forces regularly have gunfights with Naxal cadres. 'While in other parts the alignment survey has been completed, the survey work in Dantewada district and Bijapur district is facing challenges and gets hindered due to local resistance,' the top railway board officer said adding that during a meeting held with the state government, the collectors of the districts were briefed about the issue. Furthermore the officer said that on June 9, during the process of survey in Dantewada, the survey teams were interrupted and assaulted by local villagers. 'The incident was immediately brought to the notice of district magistrate(DM) and additional superintendent of police(ASP) of Dantewada…Due to these disruptions, the survey work in the balance portion of Dantewada district and Bijapur is held up. The FSL work for the proposed railway line is very important for the development of the region and is being monitored by the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA),' the letter said. When contacted a senior Chhattisgarh government official, who asked not to be named, said that the district magistrate and district superintendents have been instructed to provide full security to the railway personnel and also allay fears of locals. 'The state government has assured the tribals that the project will not negatively impact the community. Instead they will benefit from the development in the this, the collectors of Dantewada and Bijapur have been instructed to provide security and support to the survey team and address the concerns of the locals. He added that even the Centre is monitoring the work and is taking all possible steps to protect the interest of the tribal communities during the construction of a new railway line.' A senior police officer explained there are two kinds of protesters who object to construction/development works within Bastar range. The first are villagers, who have lived under Naxal control all these years.'There were road blockades in Naryanpur (another LWE affected district) too until this year. Innocent villagers were brainwashed all these years. In their case, counselling often leads to a solution. The second category is of the groups set up by Naxals. There are many groups such as Maad Bachao Manch(Save Abujhmad Group), which have already been declared banned groups by the Centre. These groups are propped up by Naxals to block roads and not allow development work. Maoists want tribals not to get access to healthcare, schools or any other government work so they fund these protests).' The state government has planned to develop Bastar and other parts of the state once the areas are freed from Naxal influence. Connecting the Bastar region with other parts of the country via rail is one of the projects of the government keeping in mind the tourism sector as the areas have been under control of Naxals for over 4-5 decades. 'The FLS Work of Kothagudem - Kirandual work is in progress in Chhattisgarh state. The work at present however has been stopped due to resistance by villagers in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. In spite of assistance provided by the State Govt and support of local administration the work is being stopped intermittently due to local resistance,' Chief public relations officer (CPRO), South Central Railways said. Former CPI leader Manish Kunjam, who has been the face of many protests by tribals in Chhattisgarh, said 'I am not aware of any such protests related to survey by railway officials. People on the ground are not aware of the proposed railway line. But let me say that the railway line is a way of taking away iron ore from the state. Are the villages and owner of the land being consulted before their land is being surveyed?The 1994 Panchayati Raj Act 1994 basically says that the land cannot be acquired before consultation of the gram Sabhas.'
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rly now prepares reservation charts 24 hours before train departure
Prayagraj: In a move to enhance passenger convenience and bring transparency to ticketing, Indian Railways initiated a pilot project under which reservation charts will now be prepared 24 hours before train departure. The Prayagraj-Delhi Humsafar Express became first train in the country to implement this change. New system was rolled out on Thursday, with the reservation chart for the train being released late Wednesday night. This pilot project marks a historic shift in Indian Railways' operations and is part of broader efforts under the Digital India initiative and passenger-centric reforms. Until now, Indian Railways prepared the first reservation chart four hours before departure and the second chart just two hours prior. The new system is expected to provide passengers with more time to plan their journeys and make necessary arrangements. According to North Central Railway, this new reservation system will first be applied to Humsafar category trains and will be gradually expanded to include premium trains like Rajdhani, Mail, Express, and Superfast services. By preparing the reservation chart a full day in advance, passengers will be able to view seat availability and confirm reservations well ahead of time, reducing uncertainty and allowing those on the waiting list to consider alternative travel plans. Railway officials believe this change will bring transparency to ticketing process and enhance the overall passenger experience. The updated chart information will be readily available on IRCTC app and website, giving users instant access to reservation details.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Notification released for 6180 vacancies, check eligibility here
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 notification (CEN 02/2025), opening up 6,180 vacancies for aspiring candidates across India. This major recruitment drive includes 180 posts for Technician Grade 1 Signal and 6,000 posts for Technician Grade 3, offering a promising career opportunity within Indian Railways ' technical workforce. The online application process will begin on June 28, 2025, and will continue until July 28, 2025, through the official portal . Interested candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, selection process, and exam pattern to ensure a smooth application. RRB Technician recruitment eligibility criteria Candidates interested in applying for the railway recruitment drive can check the minimum eligibility criteria below: Technician Grade 1 Signal: Requires in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation or a Diploma/Engineering degree in related fields. Technician Grade 3: Requires Class 10 with ITI or Apprenticeship in the relevant trade. Age criteria Grade 1: 18–33 years Grade 3: 18–30 years Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government norms. How to register online? The application window for RRB Technician posts will open June 28 onwards and remain open till July 28, 2025. Candidates interested in applying for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 must complete the application process online through the official portal. Here's a step-by-step guide: Step-by-step application process Go to from a desktop or mobile browser. Choose the Railway Recruitment Board region relevant to your location or preference. Click on the 'New Registration' link and fill in basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID. A registration ID and password will be generated. Log in with your credentials and enter personal information, educational qualifications, category details, and job preferences. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required certificates (in specified formats and sizes). Payment can be made online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking. Fee exemptions or concessions apply for eligible categories. Double-check all details before submitting the form. Download and save the final submitted application for future reference. Applicants are advised to apply early and not wait until the last date to avoid website traffic or technical glitches. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
