Government reverts to old recruitment system for railways, ends Unified IRMS Process
New Delhi: The Union Government has decided to revert to the pre-December 2019 recruitment system for the Indian Railways, scrapping the unified Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) process. Starting this year, railway officers will once again be recruited through two separate exams – the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the Engineering Services Examination (ESE), both conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The Centre's Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) gave its approval to the Railway Ministry’s proposal on Saturday. This marks a major departure from the government’s earlier reform that merged eight railway services into a single entity, the IRMS. The 2019 reform aimed at eliminating departmentalism within Indian Railways and streamlining recruitment by bringing both technical and non-technical officers under one unified exam.
However, over the last two years, the ministry struggled to recruit enough technical personnel through the IRMS process, prompting this reversal. Officials said that the decision reflects the unique requirement of having both technical and non-technical expertise in the railways.
The Railway Ministry has requested the recruitment of 225 engineers through the upcoming Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, with applications to be invited soon. This new approach will allow for specialized recruitment, addressing the specific needs of the railways for both technical and managerial roles.
Earlier, under the IRMS system, candidates from different backgrounds were assessed through a single examination, but the shift back to two separate exams will now enable more focused hiring.
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Exotic reptiles seized from passenger at Kempegowda International Airport
Bengaluru, Aug 13 (PTI): Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport near Devanahalli said they had seized several exotic and protected reptiles, including snakes, from a passenger who arrived from Bangkok.
The seizure was made on Tuesday during luggage screening, when reptiles were found packed in boxes concealed inside the passenger’s baggage, they said.
The animals, smuggled illegally into the country, were confiscated, and the passenger is under investigation.
The seized reptiles have been handed over to the Forest Department for further action, they added.
