In a few of its kind recruitment, Northern Railways has announced to recruit more than 4500 retired railway employees. Northern railways has invited applications, for re-engagement valid up to 14 September 2018, for recruitment in DLI, FZR, LKO, MB and UMB divisions. Vacancies are available in the posts of Senior Section Engineer, Junior Engineer, Welder, Blacksmith and Trackman. ‘Retired railway employees from Civil Engineering cadre within the age limit of 62 years who are desirous and fit to work on daily remuneration basis are eligible to apply.

The indicative recruitment advertisement has been released at the official website nr.indianrailways.gov.in. Interested candidates can find details in this regard in the leading and local newspapers as well.

‘The present scheme of re-engagement of retired employees is upto 14.O9.2O18 unless extended further by Railway Board. Those re-engaged during this period shall continue upto the last day of the month in which he attains age of 62 years, i.e., following the same system as that of normal retirement. All the re-engaged staff will be discharged from engagement immediately after availability of suitable replacement,’ reads the official notification.