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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025: Notification released for 435 posts, application starts on August 9 at rrbapply.gov.in
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025: The Ministry of Railways has officially announced the commencement of the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025, releasing a short notification regarding 435 vacancies in various paramedical categories. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The recruitment process will be conducted by the respective Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across different zones of Indian Railways. The online application process is scheduled to begin from August 9, 2025, and will continue until September 8, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply through the official RRB recruitment portal at Recruitment details and categories As per the short notification, the recruitment will be conducted under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) number 2025/E(MPP)/25/13/Paramedical. A total of 435 vacancies are available across seven paramedical categories, including posts such as Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer, ECG Technician, and more. The category-wise distribution of posts and tentative qualifications is as follows: Post Name Vacancies Qualification (Tentative) Nursing Superintendent 246+26= 272 Nursing or equivalent Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 100+5=105 10+2 with Diploma in Pharmacy Radiographer X-Ray Tech. 4 10+2 with Radiography Diploma Health & Malaria Inspector II 33 with relevant field knowledge ECG Technician 4 10+2 with ECG Technician certificate Lab Assistant Grade II 12+1=13 10+2 with Lab Tech diploma Dialysis Technician 4 Diploma in Dialysis Technology Total 403+32=435 The age limit for all posts is 20 to 40 years, with applicable age relaxation as per government rules. Important dates for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025 Event Date Notification Release Date July 26 – August 1, 2025 Application Start Date August 9, 2025 Application Last Date September 8, 2025 Application fee and payment mode The application fee details are as follows: • General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500/- • SC/ST/Other categories: Rs. 250/- • Mode of payment: Online Steps to apply online for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025 Candidates can follow the steps below to apply: Step 1: Visit the official portal at Step 2: Register using your e-mail ID and mobile number. Step 3: Fill in personal, educational, and category-related details. Step 4: Upload scanned copies of required documents, photograph, and signature. Step 4: Pay the applicable fee and submit the form. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference. Official website and further updates The detailed notification and zone-wise application links will be made available on the respective RRBs' official websites. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Applicants are advised to regularly check and for further announcements and instructions. Selection process and exam pattern The selection process will involve three main stages: • Computer-Based Test (CBT) • Document Verification • Medical Examination The CBT will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes. One-third marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Section Questions Maximum Marks Professional Ability 70 70 General Awareness 10 10 General Arithmetic 10 10 General Intelligence & Reasoning 10 10 Total 100 100 TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us .
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Austrian co has shown interest in ML-1 project construction, Senate body meeting told
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Railways Senator Jam Saifullah Khan, Monday, revealed that Pakistani Ambassador in Austria recently has informed a delegation of Pakistani senators that an Austrian company has expressed interest in the construction of ML-1 project. While chairing the Senate Standing Committee on Railways meeting here, Senator Saifullah Khan suggested the Federal Ministry of Railways to consider this option too. Responding to the chairman, federal secretary Ministry of Railways said that allowing other than China's participation in the construction of the project will require international bidding. The secretary railways, briefing the committee on the subject of Punjab government's investment in the rail development, said that the Pakistan Railways (PR) has identified eight routes including Rawalpindi-Lahore to the Punjab government for investment. Recently, the government of Punjab has expressed readiness to invest Rs350 billion in the uplift of railway network in Punjab. Taking part in the debate, Senator Shahadat Awan expressed serious concerns on financial losses, corruption, and railway accidents over the past five years. Awan slammed the ministry for repeatedly providing inaccurate and delayed information to the committee, terming it a breach of privilege and a failure to comply with parliamentary directives. He noted that despite three reminders and a referral to the privileges committee, the ministry had yet to submit correct and complete data. Awan emphasised that the ministry must fix responsibility on officials who misled the committee and failed to deliver the promised information within the agreed timelines. He underscored that over 3,200 FIRs had been registered, and despite promises made during previous meetings, including assurances of revised records within 15 days, accurate figures were still pending. Chairman Senator Jam Saifullah Khan expressed deep concern over the lack of seriousness shown by the ministry in responding to the committee's directives. He said the provision of incorrect or incomplete data not only hinders the committee's oversight role but also raises serious questions about internal accountability mechanisms. The committee asked the ministry to take the matter seriously and ensure that officials responsible for misinformation are identified and action is taken against them. The chairman emphasised that the committee expects due diligence and transparency, especially in cases where millions in public funds are at stake. He directed that complete details of all FIRs, pending investigations, conviction statuses, and recovery efforts must be submitted ahead of the next meeting. He stressed that implementation of court decisions and audit findings must be tracked and shared with the committee. The ministry informed the committee that a total of 3,230 FIRs had been filed during the last five years, citing theft, embezzlement, and misuse of authority. Of the Rs212.883 million in reported property losses, Rs109.487 million had been recovered. The secretary Ministry of Railways admitted that earlier reports were inconsistent due to confusion between calendar and fiscal years but stated that the data has since been reconciled. He added that 1,555 accused have been convicted, while 309 have been acquitted and 1080 cases remain under trial. However, Senator Awan questioned the ministry's failure to disclose progress on several long-pending FIRs and called for disclosure of reopened and unresolved cases, along with full police cooperation. The committee also reviewed the Karachi–Rohri railway line under the ML-1 project, which the ministry identified as a strategic bottleneck in the national rail network. Secretary Railways apprised the committee that the ministry is exploring alternate financing options with development partners. The chairman committee emphasised the need to assess the feasibility of public-private partnerships. The ministry assured the committee that financing routes beyond CPEC are being actively pursued and acknowledged the need for urgent investment to sustain railway operations. Jam Saifullah Khan further raised the issue of railway land encroachment, particularly in Karachi, where the value of occupied land runs into billions. He called for a transparent mechanism to recover and monetise underutilised high-value land assets, adding that the revenue could potentially fund critical infrastructure. He pointed out that corruption complaints continue to surface, particularly related to commercial land holdings, and directed the ministry to submit a clear policy for land management and recovery. The committee also took stock of outdated infrastructure and the unavailability of train services in underserved areas such as Balochistan. Senator Saifullah urged the ministry to prioritise operational efficiency and ensure equitable service provision across all provinces. He concluded the meeting by stating that the committee will reconvene before the end of next month and expects full compliance with its directives, including the submission of all pending records, the status of disciplinary actions, and updates on strategic projects. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Railways to launch AI-enabled chatbot for grievance redressal
In a step to make grievance redressal platforms like RailMadad more accessible and easier to use, the Ministry of Railways is working on an AI-enabled WhatsApp chatbot which will allow the passengers to register their complaints without hassles. Officials said that the chatbot will provide real-time assistance through WhatsApp, which will be much easier than calling on 139 or filing a complaint through an app or online portal. Currently, the Beta testing of this system has been rolled out in Northern Railway (NR) and East Central Railway (ECR) zones. A senior ministry official said: 'Once introduced, the passengers would be able to access the RailMadad AI-Enabled Whatsapp Chat Bot by simply sending any input to 7982139139. This will end the need for additional apps like RailOne, our complaint number 139 or website navigation, which sometimes take a lot of time and responses are delayed. Now passengers will have to just send their complaint, including in voice-note format, and the issue will be resolved promptly. This system will be synced with RailMadad infrastructure. We want to ease the 139 number for complaints.'
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Titagarh Rail share price jumps 2% on ₹312 crore order from Indian Railways
Titagarh Rail Systems' share price jumped 2% in the intraday session on Monday, 21 July 2025, after the company secured a ₹ 312.69 crore contract from the Ministry of Railways. The Railway Ministry has ordered the company to manufacture 780 BVCM-C category wagons, and the contract is valued at ₹ 312.69 crore. 'We wish to inform you that the company has secured a Letter of Advance Acceptance (LOA) from Ministry of Railways, for 'Manufacture and Supply of 780 BVCM-C Wagons'. The order value is about ₹ 312.69 crore,' the company informed the BSE through the filing. The company also disclosed that the order is expected to be fulfilled within nine months from the date the contract was placed. Titagarh Rail Systems shares closed 1.30% higher at ₹ 937.85 after jumping nearly 2% during Monday's stock market intraday session, compared to ₹ 925.80 at the previous market close. The company announced the order book update during the market session on 21 July 2025. The shares hit their intraday high of ₹ 943.50 after the company's order book update, before closing marginally lower from that level on Monday. Titagarh Rail shares have given stock market investors nearly 100% returns on their investment in the last five years. However, the stock is down 42.14% in the last one-year period. On a year-to-date basis, the shares have lost 15.27% in 2025, but are trading 7.2% higher in the last one-month period. According to BSE data, the railway wagon maker's shares hit their 52-week high at ₹ 1,707.30 on 29 July 2024 and their 52-week low at ₹ 655.30 on 4 March 2025. The company's market capitalisation (M-Cap) was ₹ 12,630.38 crore as of the stock market close on Monday, 21 July 2025. Read all stories by Anubhav Mukherjee
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Titagarh Rail secures Rs 312.69 crore wagon supply order from Indian Railways
Titagarh Rail Systems has received a Letter of Advance Acceptance (LOA) from the Ministry of Railways for a significant new order. The contract is for the manufacture and supply of 780 BVCM-C wagons, with a total order value of approximately ₹312.69 crore. This is a domestic contract, and the project is expected to be completed within nine months from the date the final contract is placed. The company confirmed that this deal does not fall under any related party transactions, and there is no promoter group interest involved in the awarding entity. This order strengthens Titagarh's ongoing relationship with Indian Railways and adds to its growing pipeline of domestic manufacturing projects. In the meantime, Titagarh Rail shares opened at ₹927 today and, at the time of writing, touched a high of ₹939 during the session. The stock also hit a low of ₹916.20. Currently, it trades well below its 52-week high of ₹1,707.70, while staying above its 52-week low of ₹654.55. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
