Contractual appointment of ex-servicemen as gatemen at level crossings irks many
Indian Railways is facing backlash for its decision to hire ex-servicemen as level crossing gatemen on a contractual basis. Unions and job aspirants argue this policy reduces permanent employment opportunities and negatively impacts existing staff.
The Indian Railways’ policy of recruiting ex-servicemen as level crossing gatemen on a contractual basis without conducting competitive examinations has irked railway job aspirants as well as permanent railway employees. In its latest move, the Railway Board has approved the appointment of around 7,220 ex-servicemen on a contractual basis for the post of gateman in the Engineering department.
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