Railway Ministry Overhauls Departmental Exams Amid Irregularities

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Railway Recruitment Board will conduct departmental exams due to past irregularities. The Railway Ministry revoked previous exams and will leverage RRB's expertise for fair testing. The move ensures transparency and strengthens promotion systems involving skills and seniority.

In a decisive move to tackle reported irregularities, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha that the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has been tasked with conducting departmental examinations. This follows an order from the Railway Ministry canceling all previous examinations and entrusting the RRB with future ones.

Minister Vaishnaw confirmed irregularities in the existing system, prompting the government to reassess the framework. Historically, the railway promotions leaned on exams, skills tests, and seniority. Despite irregularities in some exams, RRB has a history of ensuring fairness and transparency in large-scale recruitment efforts.

The government's decision reaffirms its commitment to maintaining probity in public service, leveraging RRB's experience for departmental exams. The RRB's robust processes and clean track record countered issues like paper leaks, ensuring integrity and transparency in recruitment processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)