PIB Notice: 1,43,086 Vacancies Ke Liye Railways Recruitment Update

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has released an important update on the Railway Recruitment process, confirming that examinations for 1,43,086 non-gazetted vacancies have been conducted under the Annual Recruitment Calendar 2024 and 2025. As per the official notice, Indian Railway has successfully completed multiple stages of Computer Based Tests (CBTs), aptitude tests, skill tests, and physical efficiency tests for various posts across zones. This update highlights the scale, progress, and transparency of the Railway recruitment system.

Railway Recruitment Drive for 1.43 Lakh+ Posts: Key Highlights

According to PIB, recruitment action has been initiated and examination stages have been completed for a wide range of posts including Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), NTPC (Graduate & Under Graduate), RPF Constable & SI, Paramedical, Ministerial & Isolated, and Level-1 categories.

More than 2.5 crore candidates appeared in the first-stage CBTs alone, making this one of the largest recruitment exercises conducted by Indian Railways in recent years.

First Stage/ Single Stage CBTs Conducted

The first stage or single stage Computer Based Tests were conducted across multiple cities and languages. The details of candidates who appeared are given below:

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Second Stage CBTs Completed for ALP, JE and NTPC Posts

PIB has further confirmed that second-stage CBTs for several posts have also been completed successfully.

Status of CBAT, Skill Test and Translation Test

In addition to CBTs, Indian Railways has completed aptitude and skill-based assessments required for specific posts.

Level-1 CBT and RPF PET Examination Update

• CBT for 32,438 Level-1 vacancies commenced from 27 November 2025 across 140 cities in 15 languages.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for 4,208 RPF Constable posts was completed on 06 December 2025.
• Panels for more than 31,000 candidates across posts such as ALP, Technician, JE, Paramedical, and RPF have already been finalised. Most of these appointments fall under safety categories.

What this PIB Update Indicates for Railway Aspirants

This PIB notice confirms that Indian Railways is actively moving ahead with large-scale recruitment in a structured and transparent manner. With exams already completed for over 1.43 lakj vacancies, candidates can expect the next stages such as result declaration, document verification, and appointments to proceed in the coming months.

The update also reflects Indian Railways’ commitment to clearing pending recruitments and strengthening its workforce through timely and fair selection processes.