IRMS Recruitment via ESE 2025
IRMS Recruitment through UPSC ESE 2025
Indian Railways News
The blog titled ‘IRMS recruitment via UPSC ESE 2025” hints about the very big and exciting information for engineering aspirants, especially those who are highly passionate to pursue a career in Indian railways. We are thrilled to share the news that the Ministry of Railways has decided that recruitment to the Indian Railways Management Service will be made both through the CSE and ESE. Earlier, in 2022, the Ministry of Railways has been recruiting officers to the IRMS through civil services examinations.
But now the recruitment of technical candidates will be through the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025, and non-technical candidates will be recruited through the civil services examination. The railway is the lifeline of the nation and the most pivotal part for the nation’s growth. So it is very important to fill the Indian railways with skilled professionals who are passionate for their as well as the nation’s progress. Let’s understand the whole scenario in brief to avoid any misconception regarding the official information.
RECRUITMENT OF INDIAN RAILWAYS (IRMS)
IRMS 2020 – 2024: Through CSE
IRMS 2025 Onward: Through ESE & CSE
Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS) used to recruit candidates through civil services during 2020. But as there is a high demand and need for skilled engineers, the Ministry of Railways requested DoPT, the Department of Personnel and Training, to recruit technical candidates through the engineering services examination, which will eventually evaluate the technical competencies. And so DoPT approved of this hiring process, which was the same pattern before 2019.
Let’s have a brief look over the old pattern of IRMS:
- On 24th Dec. 2019, Cabinet approved the merger of 8 departments of Indian Railways. (in the image given below)
- These were categorized as non-technical and technical departments.
- December 2019: Cabinet merged eight railway departments to form IRMS to reduce departmentalism.
- February 2020: Railway vacancies were withdrawn from ESE after the Prelims 2020. This was a big breakdown for the candidates.
- IRMS vacancies were added to CSE as Railway said more than 60% of CSE officers are engineers.
- In 2022: Railways proposed a separate IRMS exam (common prelims with CSE, separate mains), but the notification was withdrawn.
- IRMS recruitment continued via CSE until 2024.
- In 2023, the Railway Board recommended recruiting technical officers via ESE and non-technical officers via CSE.
- On October 3rd 2024, the Ministry of Railways requested DoPT to amend the recruitment process in consultation with UPSC.
- DoPT approved the recruitment for IRMS (Technical) through ESE and IRMS (Non-Technical) through CSE from the 2025 exam year onward.
And so this is how the engineering aspirants will be recruited through ESE 2025, and it is highly advised to fill out the form as soon as possible, as the last date to fill out the ESE 2025 application is 8th October 2024.
While we had a brief look at the past events, let’s have a look at the total number of vacancies after the participation of the Ministry of Railways in ESE 2025:
ESE 2025 Vacancies Increase After Railway Ministry Participation
| Disciplines | ESE- 2025 | IRMS-2025 | Revised ESE 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 90 | IRMS (CE) 75 | 165 |
| Mechanical | 20 | IRMS (ME) 40 | 60 |
| Electrical | 42 | IRMS (EE) 50 | 92 |
| Electronics | 80 | IRMS (S&T) 40 | 120 |
|
IRMS Store Service |
IRMS (Store) 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 232 | 225 | 457 |
Click on the official notification published by Ministry of Railways
👉🏻 Government of India, Ministry of Railways
If readers are unclear about the official notification or want more detailed information, they can watch our Youtube session conducted by B. Singh, Sir, which will positively clear your doubts.
Big Update | Railway Group A Vacancies Back in ESE 2025
225 Railway Vacancies Added in ESE-2025 | Latest Update by UPSC
*The above information is based on the recent published notification and will update soon if changes occurred.
👉🏻 All You Need to know About ESE 2025
To learn more about ESE 2025, visit the links given below:
FAQs
1. Will the ESE-2025 application form’s last date extend?
Ans. There are chances of the extension of the ESE 2025 application form. Yet we’ll recommend aspirants fill out the form as soon as possible, as the last date of the form is 8th October 2024.
2. Can CS or other branch students apply?
Ans. Yes, other engineering branches are eligible to fill out the form but have to prepare for the given respective branches.
3. Will the pattern and syllabus change?
Ans. No, the pattern and syllabus are not expected to change even after the revised vacancies.
4. Will there be age relaxation?
Ans. It will be specified in the official notification if deemed necessary by the UPSC.
5. How many number of attempts are there ?
Ans. In ESE there is no number of attempts, but CSE allows 6 attempts.
6. What about those who have already filled in the ESE 2025 form?
Ans. It is advantageous that you have submitted the form. If an extension or amendment is provided, you will have the opportunity to modify your department preferences accordingly.
7. Are IRMS vacancies permanent in ESE ?
Ans. As per the Official notification, it is permanent from 2025 onwards, technical recruitment through ESE and non-technical recruitment through CSE for Indian railways.
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