Kolkata, Oct. 9 -- Anticipating a surge in passenger numbers during Durga Puja, the Sealdah Division is planning to hire 270 ex-servicemen in addition to Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to strengthen safety and security at railway stations across the division.

The divisional railway is carrying out the recruitment process, and the new security personnel are expected to join by Panchami of Durga Puja. For the recruitment of ex-servicemen, the divisional railway's security wing is considering candidates aged 55 years or below.

According to an official sources, the selected personnel will undergo document verification and medical examinations before joining duty.

"Keeping the festive season in mind, we are hiring 270 ex-servicemen ...