It is a great news for railway job aspirants and also passengers as Indian Railways has decided to recruit 1 lakh people in the safety category, also known as ‘sanraksha shreynee’. These vacancies were on hold for a very long time. The Railways has finally given a nod to this decision to ensure passenger safety after a number of derailments in the last two months. According to the Railway Ministry, it is important to put a brake on the wheels of train accidents and to do that, it requires manpower in addition to latest technology, equipment, and tools.
Many major decisions were taken in the meeting between zonal general managers and the entire board members on Sunday. The important meet was held via video conferencing. Railways Minister Piyush Goyal laid out key points in making trains safer for passengers.
As per reports, junior and senior section engineers will be recruited in the safety category. Moreover, assistant station master and guards will also be recruited. 50% posts in Group C will be filled by means of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and 50% vacant posts of Group D will be filled through RRB and the rest half will be filled through Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC).
