News Alert: In a significant update for railway job aspirants, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on February 6, 2026, that the Indian Railways is actively processing the recruitment of 1,43,086 Non-Gazetted personnel. This massive drive covers vacancies notified under the Annual Calendar of 2024 and 2025.
The Minister highlighted that between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the Railways has completed 5.08 Lakh recruitments, surpassing the 4.11 Lakh figure of the previous decade (2004-14). Currently, exams for NTPC, RPF, ALP, and Level-1 posts are at various stages of completion, with zero instances of paper leaks reported.
• Total Active Vacancies: 1,43,086.
• Completed in 2025-26: 34,929 appointments (till date).
• Level-1 (Group D) Status: CBT for 32,438 posts commenced on Nov 27, 2025.
• RPF Constable: PET completed on Dec 6, 2025.
Status of Exams Notified in 2024 (92,116 Vacancies)
For the 10 Centralized Employment Notifications (CENs) issued in 2024, the examination process is in advanced stages. Over 2.5 Crore candidates appeared for these exams across the country.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Exam Status (Feb 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| ALP (Asst Loco Pilot) | 18,799 | CBT-1, CBT-2 & CBAT Completed. Panel Finalized. |
| Technician | 14,298 | CBT Completed (26.99 Lakh candidates). |
| NTPC (Graduate) | 8,113 | CBT-1, CBT-2 & Skill Test Completed. |
| RPF Constable | 4,208 | CBT & PET (Physical Test) Completed. |
| Level-1 (Group D) | 32,438* | CBT Started from 27.11.2025. |
Note: Panels for more than 34,000 candidates (including ALP, JE, and Technicians) have already been finalized, and appointment letters are being issued.
New Recruitment Calendar 2025 (50,970 Vacancies)
Following the new “Annual Calendar” system, the Railway Board successfully issued notifications for 9 categories in 2025. Aspirants who missed the 2024 cycle have actively applied for these new posts.
| CEN No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Notification Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/2025 | Assistant Loco Pilot | 9,970 | March 2025 |
| 02/2025 | Technician | 6,238 | June 2025 |
| 05/2025 | Junior Engineer (JE) | 2,585 | Oct 2025 |
| 06/2025 | NTPC (Graduate) | 5,810 | Oct 2025 |
| 09/2025 | Level-1 (Group D) | 22,195 | Dec 2025 |
Benefits of the Annual Calendar System
The Minister emphasized that moving from “irregular huge vacancies” to an “Annual Calendar” has streamlined the process. This shift ensures:
- Certainty: Candidates know exactly when notifications (ALP in Jan, NTPC in June, etc.) will come.
- Regular Opportunities: Candidates becoming eligible each year don’t have to wait for 3-4 years for the next vacancy.
- Faster Process: Smaller batches allow for quicker exams, results, and training.
Comparison: 2004-14 vs 2014-25
The official data presented in Rajya Sabha compares the recruitment performance of the last two decades:
- 2004-05 to 2013-14: 4.11 Lakh Recruitments.
- 2014-15 to 2024-25: 5.08 Lakh Recruitments.
- Current Year (2025-26): 34,929 completed so far.
When is the Level-1 (Group D) exam?
For the 2024 cycle (32,438 vacancies), the CBT commenced on November 27, 2025. For the new 2025 cycle (22,195 vacancies), the notification was issued in December 2025, and exams will follow the annual schedule.
Has the RPF Constable Result been declared?
The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for RPF Constable (4,208 posts) was completed on December 6, 2025. The final merit list is currently under preparation.
Is there any update on NTPC Results?
Yes. For the 2024 NTPC Graduate posts (8,113 vacancies), the 2nd Stage CBT and Skill Tests are completed. Document verification panels are being formed.
हिंदी सारांश
रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने राज्यसभा में बताया कि भारतीय रेलवे वर्तमान में 1,43,086 पदों पर भर्ती प्रक्रिया पूरी कर रही है। इसमें 2024 और 2025 के वार्षिक कैलेंडर के तहत निकाली गई भर्तियां शामिल हैं। 2025-26 में अब तक 34,929 नियुक्तियां पूरी हो चुकी हैं। ग्रुप डी (Level-1) की परीक्षा नवंबर 2025 से शुरू हो चुकी है और RPF का फिजिकल टेस्ट भी दिसंबर में पूरा कर लिया गया है।
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