Railway Exam Crisis: Over 100 Tests Suspended, Candidates Left Waiting for Results
Jabalpur. The Railway Board has put a halt on all departmental exams scheduled between April 2025 and March 2026 in the West Central Railway Zone and its three divisions—Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Kota. This decision will impact over 100 upcoming exams and nearly 1,000 vacancies.
Results of Previous Exams Also on Hold
According to railway officials, the results of departmental exams conducted in March have also been put on hold. This move follows a CBI investigation into irregularities found in the Kota division’s departmental exams.
Concerns Over Perfect Scores
The departmental exams held between April 2024 and March 2025 in all three divisions of the West Central Railway Zone have also come under scrutiny. These exams, conducted for various posts including Engineering, Welfare Inspector, Vigilance Inspector, and Legal Advisor, were managed by the Personnel Department of the zone and divisions. Serious concerns arose when multiple candidates scored a perfect 100/100, raising questions about the fairness of the process.
Upcoming Exams in Jabalpur Division Now Canceled
The following exams, scheduled for March, have been called off:
- Engineering (JE) – 6 posts
- Engineering (Technical-Track Machine) – 17 posts
- Admin (Junior Clerk) – 3 posts
- Traffic (Goods Train) – 348 posts
- Loco Running (CLI) – 28 posts
