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Railways suspend RRB NTPC CBT-2; Forms committee to review discrepancy in results CBT-1

Railways suspend RRB NTPC CBT-2; Forms committee to review discrepancy in results CBT-1

New Delhi, Jan 26 : The Ministry of Railways Today  constituted a five-member team to look into the concerns raised by students in regard to the result of first stage Computer-based test of Non Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) in 2021. As of now, the ministry has announced to postpone the RRB NTPC CBT-2 exam that was scheduled to start from February 19. RRB NTPC CBT 1 result was released on January 14 for all 5 levels and shortlisted candidates would have appeared for CBT 2, which was to be conducted separately for all levels. Meanwhile, all Chairpersons of RRBs have also been directed to receive the grievances of candidates through their existing channels, compile these grievances and send the same to the Committee. Candidates have been given three weeks time up to February 16, to submit their concerns. “The candidates can lodge their concerns and suggestions to the committee at following email ID rrbcommittee@railnet.gov.in,” said the Ministry in an official statement here. The committee will submit their recommendations after examining their concerns on March 4. The committee members include Deepak Peter, chairperson, Principal Executive Director (Industrial Relations), Railway Board; Rajiv Gandhi, Member Secretary Executive Director Establishment (RRB), Railway Board; Aditya Kumar, Member, Chief Personnel Officer (Administration), Western Railway; Jagdish Alagar, Member Chairperson RRB/Chennai; Mukesh Gupta, Member Chairperson RRB/Bhopal. As per the official statement, the committee will look into the results of 1st Stage and methodology used for shortlisting candidates for 2nd Stage CBT, without affecting the existing shortlisted candidates. “The committee will also execute a plan of 2nd Stage Computer Based test,” said the statement. On Tuesday, the Railways had issued a general notice, warning its job aspirants that those found involved in vandalism and unlawful activities while protesting, will be barred from getting recruited into the Railways. This came a day after the agitators squatted on railway tracks in several places of Bihar. (UNI)

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