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Railways to Recruit 5,000+ Ex-Servicemen as Pointsmen in New Army Pact

Indian Railways will recruit more than 5,000 ex-servicemen as Pointsmen on a contract basis under a new cooperation framework with the Indian Army. The initiative aims to provide post-retirement job opportunities for veterans and Agniveers, ensuring a smoother transition to civilian life. The framework includes existing reservation policies, with 10-20% of posts earmarked for ex-servicemen. Nine railway divisions have already signed MoUs with Army units to facilitate the hiring process.

Key Points: Indian Railways to Hire 5,000+ Ex-Servicemen as Pointsmen

  • Over 5,000 contract Pointsmen jobs
  • New Army-Railways cooperation framework
  • Supports veterans & Agniveers
  • 10-20% reservation for ex-servicemen
  • Smoother military-to-civilian transition
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Indian Railways to recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as Pointsmen on contract basis

Indian Railways signs new pact with Army to recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as Pointsmen on contract, offering key post-retirement job opportunities.

"expand post-retirement job opportunities for Agniveers and serving Army personnel - Ministry of Railways"

New Delhi, Feb 26

Indian Railways will recruit more than 5,000 ex-servicemen as Pointsmen on a contract basis to quickly fill vacancies, as part of a new cooperation framework with the Indian Army aimed at supporting retired soldiers and Agniveers, Ministry of Railways said on Thursday.

The move comes under a newly introduced 'Framework of Cooperation' between the Railways and the Army to expand post-retirement job opportunities for Agniveers and serving Army personnel transitioning to civilian life.

The initiative is designed to ensure a smoother shift from military service to civilian careers while creating a dedicated support system for retiring personnel.

Under the plan, the Ministry of Railways has decided to hire ex-servicemen as Pointsmen across various zones on a contractual basis until regular recruitment processes are completed.

More than 5,000 Level-1 posts are currently being processed at the Zonal and Divisional levels. So far, nine Railway Divisions have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with concerned Army organisations to facilitate the hiring process.

Army recruiting units have also been asked to actively coordinate with Railway Divisions to speed up appointments.

The broader framework highlights a shared commitment to providing meaningful second-career opportunities to veterans while contributing to national development goals.

Welfare and resettlement of retired armed forces personnel already form an important part of Railway policy, the ministry said.

To support this, Indian Railways has provisioned 10 per cent horizontal reservation in Level-2 and above posts and 20 per cent in Level-1 posts for ex-servicemen.

In addition, 5 per cent reservation in Level-2 and above posts and 10 per cent in Level-1 posts have been earmarked for ex-Agniveers.

In 2024 and 2025, a total of 14,788 posts were reserved for ex-servicemen in Railway vacancy notifications.

This included 6,485 posts in Level-1 and 8,303 posts in Level-2 and above categories, as per the ministry.

Recruitment to Level-1 posts, earlier known as Group D, is conducted through Railway Recruitment Centres, while Level-2 and above posts are filled through Railway Recruitment Boards via competitive examinations.

- IANS

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Sarah B
A very positive step. Providing a structured transition to civilian life is crucial for veterans' well-being. The reservation percentages seem well thought out.
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Vikram M
Good move, but I hope the contract terms are fair and lead to permanent absorption. We must ensure our jawans get job security after serving the nation.
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Rohit P
Pointsman is a critical safety role. Who better than ex-army personnel for such responsibility? Their training in handling pressure is perfect for this. 👏
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Kavya N
While I appreciate the intent, I hope this doesn't become a way to bypass regular recruitment and create a two-tier workforce. Permanent posts should be filled through proper RRB exams for all.
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Michael C
The coordination between Army units and Railway divisions is key. If implemented smoothly, this can be a model for other public sector units to follow.
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Priya S
Supporting Agniveers specifically is a welcome part of this framework. It shows a long-term vision for the new recruitment scheme. More such partnerships are needed!

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