The Indian Railways has recently released the notification for the RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) recruitment, which has seen a significant reduction in the number of vacancies compared to the previous notification in 2019. The current RRB NTPC recruitment has 11,558 vacancies, which is almost a 67% reduction from the previous notification. This significant decrease in the number of available positions has left many aspiring candidates disappointed and frustrated.
To express their dissatisfaction and demand an increase in the number of vacancies, candidates have initiated a campaign on the social media platform ‘X’ (Twitter) using the hashtag #RRB NTPC Vacancy Increase. Through this social media campaign, the candidates aim to voice their concerns and urge the Indian Railways to reconsider the reduction in the number of vacancies.
The RRB NTPC examination is a highly competitive and sought-after recruitment process, and the decrease in the number of available positions has further intensified the competition among the candidates. This has led to a widespread sense of disappointment and a call for the authorities to address the concerns of the aspiring candidates.
RRB NTPC Vacancy Comparison:
• 2019: 35,281 posts
• 2024: 11,558 posts
• Reduction: 23,723 posts
This stark decline of over 23,000+ positions has left many aspirants disheartened. After a five-year wait, the announcement of only a few thousand vacancies feels like a betrayal to the youth who have invested years in preparation. This reduction is not just about numbers. It’s crushing the dreams of rural youth who see railways as their ticket to a better life,
The trend has sparked a social media campaign with hashtags like #RRB_NTPC_Vacancy_Increase trending, as students and coaching institutes push for an increase in job openings.
While recent news suggested the creation of 80,000 new posts in Indian Railways, the reality for NTPC candidates paints a different picture. The reduction in NTPC vacancies is particularly painful for candidates who have been waiting since 2019 for a substantial recruitment drive.
Coaching centers argue that this downward trend in vacancies doesn’t align with the railways’ expansion plans and the need for a robust workforce. They are advocating for a significant increase in NTPC positions to meet the aspirations of millions of job seekers.
As the controversy grows, many are calling on the Railway Recruitment Board to reconsider the number of vacancies and provide more opportunities for the youth who see the railways as a path to a secure future. The situation highlights the growing gap between job seekers’ expectations and the available government positions, raising questions about employment strategies in one of India’s largest public sector employers.