RRBs issued over 9,000 appointments in Q1; over 50,000 planned in 2025-26
On 9 July 2025, the Ministry of Railways said Railway Recruitment Boards had issued more than 9,000 appointments in the first quarter of 2025-26 and expect to offer over 50,000 in the year.
Summary
The Ministry of Railways said on 9 July 2025 that Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) had, since November 2024, conducted computer-based tests for more than 1.86 crore candidates for seven notifications covering 55,197 vacancies, enabling over 50,000 appointments in 2025-26. More than 9,000 appointments were issued in the first quarter of the financial year. With twelve notifications for 1,08,324 vacancies issued since 2024, more than 50,000 further appointments are planned in 2026-27.
Key facts
- Q1 2025-26
- 9,000+ appointments issued
- FY 2025-26
- 50,000+ appointments expected
- CBTs
- 1.86 crore+ candidates; seven notifications; 55,197 vacancies
- Since 2024
- Twelve notifications, 1,08,324 vacancies; 50,000+ more in 2026-27
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many appointments had Railway Recruitment Boards issued in the first quarter of 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Railways (9 July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — More than 9,000
Ministry of Railways: more than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in the first quarter of this financial year.
How many appointments do RRBs expect to offer in financial year 2025-26, as per the Ministry of Railways?
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Correct answer: A — More than 50,000
Ministry of Railways: the CBTs conducted will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in 2025-26.