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Indian Railways Careers and Required Qualifications.
Indian Railways, one of the world's largest employers, provides diverse job opportunities in fields like engineering, management, technology, and finance. These jobs are known for their security, stability, and attractive benefits. Here are some popular career options in Indian Railways along with their required qualifications:

1.Railway Engineer:
   -Eligibility: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related fields. Additionally, selection through the Rail Engineering Service Recruitment.
   -Responsibilities: Design, construction, and maintenance of railway infrastructure, including tracks, bridges, tunnels, stations, and signalling systems.

2.Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS):
   -Eligibility: A Bachelor's degree and successful selection through the Civil Services Examination (CSE).
   -Responsibilities: Overseeing train operations, managing rail traffic, ensuring passenger safety, handling ticket booking, and revenue collection.

3.Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS):
   -Eligibility: A Bachelor's degree and successful selection through the Civil Services Examination (CSE).
   -Responsibilities: Managing financial operations of Indian Railways, including budget preparation, account auditing, and financial policy formulation.

4.Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS):
   -Eligibility: A Bachelor's degree and successful selection through the Civil Services Examination (CSE).
   -Responsibilities: Handling recruitment, training, promotion, and welfare of railway employees.

5. Railway Protection Force (RPF):
   -Eligibility: Completion of 10th grade for constable positions, a degree for sub-inspector positions, and selection through the RPF recruitment exam.
   -Responsibilities: Protecting railway assets, ensuring passenger safety, and enforcing laws within railway premises.

6.Loco Pilot/Train Driver:
   -Eligibility: Completion of 10th grade plus ITI or a Diploma in Engineering, and passing the Loco Pilot Exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
   -Responsibilities: Operating trains safely and efficiently.

7.Train Ticket Examiner (TTE):
   -Eligibility: Completion of 12th grade and passing the TTE recruitment exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
   -Responsibilities: Checking tickets on trains, ensuring passenger safety, and addressing queries related to train travel.

8.Station Master:
   -Eligibility: A graduate degree and successful completion of the RRB Recruitment Station Master Exam.
   -Responsibilities: Overseeing daily operations at railway stations, managing train schedules, platform assignments, and ensuring passenger safety.
In addition to these roles, Indian Railways offers a wide array of career opportunities including technicians, mechanics, electricians, clerks, doctors, nurses, and more. It's crucial to assess your interests and qualifications carefully to find the career path that aligns best with your skills.
For detailed information, you can visit the official website of Indian Railways: https://indianrailways.gov.in/.

Article By: Mujeebulla K.M
CIGI Career Team