Indian Railways Recruitment Update: PIB Confirms Status of 1,43,086 Vacancies
According to the latest PIB notification, Indian Railways has finalized the examination process for 1,43,086 non-gazetted vacancies. This comprehensive update details the successful conduct of CBTs, skill tests, CBAT, and PETs, underscoring the massive scale of this national recruitment drive.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has released a pivotal update concerning the Railway Recruitment process, confirming that examinations for 1,43,086 non-gazetted vacancies have been concluded under the Annual Recruitment Calendar for 2024 and 2025. The official notice highlights the successful execution of multiple selection stages, including Computer Based Tests (CBTs), aptitude tests, skill assessments, and physical efficiency tests across all railway zones, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and operational efficiency.
Railway Recruitment Drive for 1.43 Lakh+ Posts: Key Highlights
As reported by the PIB, the recruitment cycle has advanced significantly for a wide array of critical roles, including Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technician, Junior Engineer (JE), NTPC (Graduate & Under Graduate), RPF Constable & SI, Paramedical, Ministerial & Isolated categories, and Level-1 positions.
With more than 2.5 crore candidates participating in the first-stage CBTs alone, this recruitment drive stands as one of the largest and most complex employment exercises undertaken by Indian Railways in recent history.
First Stage/ Single Stage CBTs Conducted
The first-stage and single-stage Computer Based Tests were administered across various urban centers and in multiple regional languages to ensure accessibility. A detailed breakdown of candidate participation is provided below:
| Exam | Candidates | Cities | Language |
| 1st Stage CBT for the post of ALP | 18,40,347 | 156 | 15 |
| CBT for the post of Technician | 26,99,892 | 139 | 15 |
| 1st Stage CBT for the post of JE/DMS/CMA | 11,01,266 | 146 | 15 |
| CBT for the post of RPF-SI | 15,35,635 | 143 | 15 |
| CBT for the post of RPF-Constable | 45,30,288 | 147 | 15 |
| CBT for Paramedical Categories | 7,08,321 | 143 | 15 |
| 1st Stage CBT for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) | 58,41,774 | 141 | 15 |
| 1st Stage CBT for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) | 63,27,473 | 157 | 15 |
| CBT for Ministerial & Isolated categories | 4,46,013 | 139 | 15 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,50,31,009 |
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Second Stage CBTs Completed for ALP, JE and NTPC Posts
Furthermore, the PIB has confirmed that second-stage CBTs for several key posts have already been successfully concluded, marking significant progress in the selection pipeline.
| Exam | Candidates | Cities | Language |
| 2nd Stage CBT for the ALP | 2,66,363 | 112 | 15 |
| 2nd Stage CBT for the post of JE/DMS/CMA | 1,17,931 | 118 | 15 |
| 2nd Stage CBT for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) | 1,21,931 | 129 | 15 |
| 2nd Stage CBT for Non-technical Popular Categories (Under-Graduate) | 51,978 | 79 | 15 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,57,611 |
Status of CBAT, Skill Test and Translation Test
Beyond the standard CBTs, Indian Railways has effectively completed the specialized aptitude and skill-based assessments mandated for specific technical and operational job profiles.
| Exam | Candidates | Cities | Language |
| CBAT for the post of ALP | 1,32,044 | 84 | 15 |
| Translation Test for Ministerial and Issolated Categories | 1,233 | 8 | 15 |
| CBAT for the post of Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) | 13,616 | 38 | 15 |
| Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) for the post of Non-technical Popular Categories (Graduate-level) | 30,341 | 58 | 15 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,77,234 |
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 aggressively advancing its large-scale recruitment agenda with structured, transparent procedures. With testing for over 1.43 lakh vacancies now complete, candidates can anticipate the next phases—including result declarations, document verification, and final appointments—to proceed in the coming months.
This update reaffirms the commitment of Indian Railways to streamlining its workforce expansion and ensuring a fair, timely, and merit-based selection process for millions of aspirants.