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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Railways to resume direct recruitment for train control posts after 8 years
The railway ministry will fill 60 per cent posts of train controllers through the direct recruitment process conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). According to the reforms announced by the ministry on June 25, 60 per cent vacancies in the control department will be filled with graduate-level candidates recruited directly by the RRB. "How this examination will be conducted and what it will be called are some of the issues yet to be decided by the competent authority," Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity, Railway Board, said. Officials associated with the control department said till 2017, direct recruitment used to happen in the department through the Railway Traffic Apprentice Exams conducted by the RRB. "However, the examination was discontinued in 2017 after which direct recruitment in the control department was stopped and all posts used to be filled through the feeder cadre, such as guards, station masters and train clerks," a railway official said. He added that since the monetary benefits in the control department were not at par with or beyond the feeder cadre, meritorious employees refused to come to the department and it became a "dumping ground" for medically de-categorised staff. "This is the major reason for the lack of talented workforce in the control department, which is believed to be the brain or nerve centre of the Indian Railways. However, with the new reforms, good candidates will now be posted here directly and it will improve the train operations," a train controller said. According to the ministry's circular, the remaining 40 per cent vacancies will be filled through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) or the merit-based promotional quota from among the eligible candidates. "Grade Pay Level 2 candidates, that means starting from track maintainers, to Grade Pay Level 5 -- all can opt to become train controllers, whose starting Grade Pay Level is 6," the railway official said. As far as filling the vacancies of Grade Pay Level 7 are concerned, the ministry has announced that 50 per cent candidates will be recruited through promotion for Grade Pay Level 6 on the seniority-cum-suitability basis and the remaining 50 per cent through LDCE or departmental selection from the eligible station masters or section controllers in Level 6 and train managers (guards) in Levels 5 or 6. "All Grave Pay Level 8 vacancies in the control department will be filled through promotion from Level 7 on the seniority-cum-suitablity basis," the official said. The circular said departmental selection and direct recruitment shall include an "aptitude and psychometric test as per RDSO specifications". It added that all candidates on their first appointment or selection in the Traffic Control cadre would be imparted training for a year for several skillsets.
India.com
7 days ago
- Business
- India.com
What Is Pratibha Setu by UPSC? Second Chance For Aspirants- Everything You Need To Know
Pratibha Setu By UPSC: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new initiative called Pratibha Setu which is created to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity for candidates who clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) stages but do not make it to the final recommended list. Launched in June 2025, this portal reflects UPSC's progressive step toward empowering deserving candidates. What is Pratibha Setu? Pratibha Setu is a centralized digital platform that facilitates the sharing of profiles of meritorious, non-recommended candidates with government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and private employers. Every year over 10,000 candidates clear the UPSC exams like civil services, engineering services, forest services, CAPF, Medical Services, Geo-Scientist, and IES/ISS. But they are not selected in the last rounds despite their hard work, dedication and knowledge. So, the aim of this initiative is to give those candidates a second chance and get employment somewhere else. Through this the employers will be able to connect with these candidates and it will offer the candidates potential employment opportunities beyond the UPSC system. How Will This Work? Employers from both the central government and private sector can sign up on the portal. After verification, they receive login credentials to access a database containing candidates' basic biodata, such as their educational background and contact information (with their consent).This allows them to identify and recruit suitable candidates as per their requirements from the pool of highly skilled and hard working candidates. Who Cannot Take Part In This? The initiative does not apply to all UPSC exams. Specifically, it excludes candidates from exams like the National Defence Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA), and various Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCEs), including those conducted for roles such as CBI DSP, CISF Assistant Commandant, and Section Officer/Stenographer positions. Pratibha Setu is actually an enhanced and rebranded version of the Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS), which has been active since August 2018. Originally launched on the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Time of India
23-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
SSC exam 2025 dates for June released at ssc.gov.in: Check complete timetable here
SSC exam calendar 2025 : The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the tentative exam calendar for June 2025, confirming the schedule for several departmental competitive examinations. Candidates can access the full schedule on the Commission's official website — In a formal notification issued on May 23, the SSC stated, "With reference to the tentative calendar of examinations for the year 2025–2026 published on 09.05.2025, it is informed that the Commission has now decided to conduct the following examinations in June 2025." SSC exam 2025: Important dates According to the latest update, three major Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCEs) will be held on June 15, 2025. The dates are provided below: S. No. Name of Examination Schedule of Examination 1. JSA/LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024 (only for DoPT) 15th June, 2025 2. SSA/UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024 (only for DoPT) 15th June, 2025 3. ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2022–2024 15th June, 2025 SSC June 2025 exam calendar: Steps to access Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the SSC June 2025 exam calendar from the official website: Visit the official SSC website at On the homepage, locate and click the link titled 'SSC Exam 2025 Dates for June'. A PDF document will open detailing the June 2025 exam schedule. Download and save the PDF; candidates are advised to keep a printed copy for reference. Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the SSC June 2025 exam calendar. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the details of the SSC June exam. Invest in Their Tomorrow, Today: Equip your child with the essential AI skills for a future brimming with possibilities | Join Now
