(a) the total sanctioned strength of loco pilots as on date;
(b) whether the Railways are facing an acute shortage of loco pilots, Station Masters and guards;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which the vacant posts will be filled up?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) The sanctioned strength of Loco Pilots, as available, as on 01.04.2009 is 33480
(b) No, Madam,
(c) Does not arise.
(d) Arising and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process. After streamlining of working of Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Centralized Employment Notification in respect of about 40000 posts has been issued, which includes posts of Assistant Loco Pilots and the recruitment process is on.