Indian Railway Traffic Service - Recruitment & Training

Recruitment & Training

The direct recruitment to the cadre is done through the Civil Services Examination. As of 1 July 2004, the sanctioned strength of IRTS was 1122. The sanctioned strength of IRTS has decreased since cadre restructuring was undertaken in January–February 2006. At present the cadre strength of IRTS is around 830.

After selection, IRTS probationers undergo general foundation training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussourie. Following that they go for the Railway Foundation Course at Railway Staff College, Baroda. Further specialized training for the probationers is imparted at the Indian Railway Institute of Transportation Management (IRITM) at Lucknow. IRITM also undertakes courses for middle- and senior-level officers.