- The Railway board has now decided that all new recruits in railways will be inducted through UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Services Exams under five specialities.
- The Government has merged its eight cadres and departments services into one single entity - the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS).
- Moreover, the Chairman of Railway Board, who will also be CEO of national transporter, will be an officer of Indian Railway Service and not from any other service.
- Also, officers from Indian Railways who have experience of 35 yrs will only be posted as Chairman/CEO.
Railway Board Composition
- With new changes, the Chairman along with 4 members responsible for infrastructure, operations & business development, finance and rolling stock respectively will form Railway Board.
- The Board will also have some independent non-executive members.