What is the status of vacant posts in the Indian Railways

According to an RTI, how many posts are currently vacant in the Indian Railways?
According to an RTI (Right to Information) query, there are currently several vacant posts in the Indian Railways. Here is a point-wise summary of the status:
  • The RTI query revealed that the total number of vacant posts in the Indian Railways is approximately 1,42,648.
  • This includes vacancies across different positions and departments within the organization.
  • The highest number of vacancies is reported for Group 'C' positions, with approximately 79,359 posts remaining unfilled.
  • For Group 'D' positions, there are around 63,202 vacancies.
  • Furthermore, the RTI response highlighted that there are also 244 posts of Group 'A' officers and 547 posts of Group 'B' officers vacant in the Indian Railways.
  • The information obtained also suggests that competitive exams, recruitment processes, and other selection procedures are being conducted to fill these posts.
  • The Indian Railways is working towards filling these vacancies to ensure smooth operation and efficiency in its services across the country.
This information provides an overview of the current status of vacant posts in the Indian Railways.
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