Big recruitment drive

Indian Railways begins 'world's biggest recruitment drive' for 90,000 vacancies

The Railways has begun what is being touted as the world's largest  drive, with about 90,000 vacancies across different groups and positions.

Vacancies are available for loco pilots, gangmen, technicians, switchmen, cabinmen, trackmen, welders, porters, helpers and more.

Along with filling entry-level vacancies, the Railways is trimming its board by about half, an attempt to "right-size" the "top-heavy" department. Know more about it

This month, Railways first announced 26,502 vacancies for assistant loco pilots and technicians, with a Level 02 salary as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (initial pay of Rs. 19,900 plus allowances).

Days later, it invited applications for another 90,000 lower-level posts. Profiles available are for blacksmiths, carpenters and other technicians in Group C Level I (Erstwhile Group D) & Level II Categories candidates aged 18-31 are eligible to apply for the various posts, though age restrictions are different for different positionsdeadlines for application range from March 5 to March 15.

Candidates will have to appear for computer-based aptitude exams, physical capacity tests and document verification, depending on the position they are applying for.

All necessary details are available on the Railway Recruitment Board website.