The railway organization is introducing a new system in the recruitment process. It will involve faster, transparent, and technology-oriented ways of hiring employees. In a Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) assessment held by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, he emphasized that most of the exams will be taken using tablets.

This is likely to result in a more transparent and faster recruitment process, in addition to helping applicants. Currently, all railway examinations are already computer-based tests (CBT).

Currently, examinations for most railway posts are conducted in a computerized format where candidates answer the questions on computers. However, using the new system, candidates will answer questions using secure digital tablets. They will receive their question papers on the tablet screens and answer them on the same tablet.

The biggest advantage of this will be that it will be easier to set up exam centers. The need for installing and maintaining large numbers of computers will be reduced. Tablets can be easily transported from one location to another, making it easier to conduct exams even in remote areas. In case of malfunction, the tablets can be replaced immediately.

This system will also be convenient for candidates. Young people are familiar with using smartphones and tablets. They will not face any difficulty in adopting the new system. Reading questions on the screen, selecting options, and submitting answers will be easy. Furthermore, the evaluation of answers being completely digital can also speed up the result release process.

Railway recruitment exams are already being conducted in various cities, in multiple shifts, and in 15 languages. Maintaining fairness with millions of candidates participating poses a major challenge. In such a situation, greater use of technology can make the recruitment process more reliable.

The Railway Minister stated that the annual recruitment calendar and the quarterly notification of vacancies have been positively received. In the financial year 2025-26, the Railways employed 43,781 youth.

These appointments were made following a completed recruitment process for 47,084 vacant posts, including 18,799 assistant loco pilots, 14,298 technicians, 7,951 junior engineers, 4,208 RPF constables, 452 sub-inspectors, and 1,376 paramedical personnel.