RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Latest Updates: Check Key Developments Here

RRB NTPC result CBT 1 2021 result and introduction of second stage CBT in RRB Group D recruitment sparked controversy and triggered protests in several parts of the country. Amid the protests by students, Ministry of Railways have stayed the RRB Group D and RRB NTPC exams and formed a high-level committee to re-examine the result and methodology used for shortlisting candidates for second stage and introduction of second stage CBT in RRB Group D exam. All RRB chairpersons have been asked to listen to the concerns of students, compile them and send them to the committee. Railways have asked the candidates to submit their grievances formally both online and offline. The link to submit the grievances have been activated by the RRBs. Even RRBs have also released FAQs amidst violence over the recruitment exams.

Candidates can submit their grievances through different modes till February 16. The committee will examine the grievances and submit its report by March 4. RRBs are expected to publish RRB NTPC revised result and there will be no CBT 2 exam for RRB Group D. Sushil Kumar Modi, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha & Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar through his social media handle has informed that Railways will announce 3.50 lakh more results for RRB NTPC and there will be one exam for RRB Group D.

RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 result was announced on January 14. The second stage CBT exam was scheduled to be conducted from February 15 to 19. RRB Group D exam was scheduled to be conducted from February 23 onwards.

In this article, we have provided all the latest updates related to RRB NTPC & RRB Group D exams.

RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Latest Update (Feb 3)

Issue of irregularities in RRB NTPC & RRB Group D exams raised in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha members asked the government to examine the allegations of irregularities RRB Group D and RRB NTPC exams leading to the violence in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Raising the issue during the zero hour in Rajya Sabha, Fauzia Khan of the NCP said recruitment process of the railway examination has exposed the deeper issues of unemployment and a failed education system. Sushil Kumar Modi, Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar also raised the issue of RRB NTPC and RRB Group D exams.

RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Updates (Feb 2)

More 1 lakh grievances received: Railway Ministry

Railway Minister has said that more than one lakh students have submitted their grievances against RRB NTPC and RRB Group D exams. The high power committee has been formed and it is the responsibility to clear everyone's doubts.

RRB Patna conducts grievances outreach camp

RRB Patna has conducted grievances outreach camp at its office. Candidates can lodge their complaints to high power committee against RRB Group D and RRB NTPC exams. 

RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Updates (Jan 31)

NTPC Ltd urges railways to rename RRB NTPC test

National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has urged the Ministry of Railways to rename its RRB NTPC exam. The country's largest power producer said that it has  has inadvertently been caught in the crossfire over rail exams. 

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RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Updates (Jan 28)

RRBs releases FAQs to answer queries of candidates

RRBs issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), to resolve the issues raised by job aspirants who have resorted to violence and protests over alleged irregularities in the screening process of its exams. The FAQs have explained in details what is the role of RRBs, previous recruitments, intend behind conducting two-stage CBTs, selection process, steps taken to address the protesting students, delay behind the recruitment process, formation of high power committee and details regarding submission of grievances.

Check FAQs here-https://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in/file/FAQs on Recruitment Process.pdf

RRBs activates the links to register complaints

RRBs have activated the links to register their complaints. Candidates can lodge their grievances both online and offline.

Also Read: RRB NTPC 2021 Exam: How to submit grievances?

Student Unions Observe Bihar Bandh

A Bihar bandh has been called on January 28 to protest the irregularities in the RRB NTPC results. The bandh supporters burnt tyres, staged demonstration and recited impromptu verses.

RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Updates (Jan 27)

Student Unions Calls for Bihar Bandh

Amid the continued RRB NTPC 2021 result protests, the student union AISA and other youth organisations have called for Bihar bandh on January 28. Even after Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw formed a committee to look into the grievances of students related to the results and assured to re-examine the results, many students refused to bog down. They even termed the committee formed by the Railway Ministry as a ‘hoax’.

Also Read: RRB NTPC 2021 Result: Students unions call for Bihar bandh on Jan 28

Railways to qualify 3.5 lakh more in RRB NTPC, conduct one CBT in RRB Group D, says Sushil Kumar Modi

Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha & Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi, said that he met Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw to discuss his concerns regarding the recruitment exam. During the meeting, he communicated to the Railway Minister that only one CBT must be conducted in Group D recruitment instead of two, additional 3.5 lakh candidates must be qualified under the ‘one-candidate-unique result system. The Railway Minister has reassured that these pointers will be taken into consideration while announcing the final verdict.

Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA government over RRB NTPC protest

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the National Democratic Alliance government over RRB NTPC protest after police in Bihar lathi-charged and used tear gas shells against the protestors. . She said that a revolution will take place around the country against the oppression of youth and the arrogance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be shattered.

Also Read: Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA government over RRB NTPC protest

RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Updates (Jan 26)

Railway Ministry stays RRB NTPC & RRB Group D exams

Amid RRB NTPC 2021 result protests, Ministry of Railways have put RRB NTPC and RRB Group D exams on hold. The exam dates for both the recruitments will be announced once the high power committee submit its report.

Also Read: RRB NTPC exam put on hold by Indian Railways

Railway Minister assures to address concerns of students

Amid the protests, Railway Minister had conducted a press conference and asked students not to take law in their hands and assured that their grievances and concerns will be addressed seriously.

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Protestors burn Trains in Gaya and Arrah

RRB NTPC protest turned violent on January 26 when a large number of agitators set several coaches of New Delhi-bound Shramjeevi Express train on fire in Gaya. Protestors also burnt a train in Arrah.

RRB NTPC & RRB Group D 2021 Updates (Jan 25)

RRBs warn candidates of lifetime debarment from rail jobs

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on January 25 had issued a statement warning candidates of getting debarred from obtaining railway jobs. In the notice, RRBs have mentioned that those candidates found indulging in unlawful activities/vandalism protesting on railway tracks, disruption of train operations, damaging railway properties, etc. will be rendered unsuitable and lifetime debarment from railway jobs.

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Students protest against RRB NTPC result, block railway tracks in several parts

Students who appeared in RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 exam are protesting against inaccurate exam result. Thousands of candidates blocked the railway tracks in several parts.

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