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Indian Railways Recruitment 2025: 1.2 Lakh Positions Available Now

Indian Railways is launching a significant recruitment drive for 2025, aiming to fill 1.2 lakh positions across various departments. With over 5 lakh jobs created in the past 11 years, the Railways continues to be a leading employer in the government sector. Recent notifications indicate ongoing recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, including Assistant Loco Pilot, Junior Engineer, and more. This article provides insights into the recruitment process, current vacancies, and long-term employment statistics, making it essential reading for job seekers in the government sector.
By Ambika Singh Dec 6, 2025, 18:56 IST

Indian Railways Recruitment Drive for 2025



Indian Railways is set to hire for 1.2 lakh positions in 2025—Discover the available roles!


Indian Railways continues to be a major source of employment in India. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reported to Parliament that over the last 11 years, the Railways has successfully employed more than 5 lakh individuals, and this trend is ongoing.


For the fiscal year 2024–25, a significant recruitment initiative has been launched to fill 1.2 lakh vacancies, with many categories already in the recruitment phase. This information is vital for those seeking government employment.


Recent Recruitment Notifications

7 Recruitment Notifications Issued in 2025


As stated by the Railway Minister,



  • In 2024, the Railways released 10 major recruitment notifications for 91,116 positions, with the selection process still ongoing.


  • In 2025, 7 additional notifications have been issued to fill 38,463 positions.



This brings the total recruitment target for FY 2024–25 to around 1.2 lakh vacancies.


Current Recruitment Categories

Positions Currently Open for Recruitment


According to the Minister's remarks in the Lok Sabha, Indian Railways is actively recruiting for various technical and non-technical roles across different departments. The ongoing recruitment includes:



  • Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)


  • Technician


  • RPF Sub-Inspector & Constable


  • Junior Engineer (JE)


  • Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)


  • Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant


  • Paramedical Categories


  • Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) for graduates & undergraduates


  • Level-1 posts such as Track Maintainer & Pointsman



These roles represent one of the largest recruitment efforts undertaken by the Railways.


Completed Recruitment for Over 23,000 Positions

Recruitment Already Finalized for Over 23,000 Posts


Recruitment panels have already been established for the following positions, resulting in selections for more than 23,000 candidates:



  • Technician


  • Junior Engineer


  • Paramedical staff


  • RPF Sub-Inspector


  • Assistant Loco Pilot



This indicates the swift pace at which the Railways is progressing with its recruitment schedule.


Long-Term Employment Data

Railways Provided Over 5 Lakh Jobs in 11 Years


The Minister also provided insights into long-term employment statistics:



  • From 2004–2014, the Railways employed 4.11 lakh individuals.


  • From 2014–2025, this figure increased to 5.08 lakh, showcasing a notable rise in job creation.



He noted that the implementation of a Railway Recruitment Calendar has enhanced transparency and predictability for job seekers.


Clarification on Contractual Appointments

What About Contractual Appointments?


In response to inquiries regarding contractual hiring, the Minister clarified:



  • Contractual roles are temporary.


  • These positions are established based on specific operational needs, and


  • They are terminated once the designated tasks are completed.



This ensures that the permanent recruitment framework remains intact.