9serial circular no. 01/2018 no. p[r]673/vii date:08.01 · 3. all the trainees may be provided with...

9SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 01/2018 No. P[R]673/VII Date:08.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[MPP]2017/3/30 dated 20.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[MPP]2017/3/30 dated 20.12.2017 [RBE No.203/2017]

Sub: Revised Training Modules for Human Resource /Personnel Department of Indian Railways

*** In view of the changed job requirements of Human Resource/ Personnel Department, it has been decided to revise the existing training modules for employees of Personnel Department of Indian Railways as under:

Induction Course for Clerks /Sr. Clerks - 21 days

Refresher Course for Clerks /Sr. Clerks - 05 days every 3 years

Refresher Course for OS/COS/SWLI - 05 days every 3 years

Induction Course for Law Assistant - 12 days 2. The Training Modules/ detailed course contents are enclosed at Annexure I to IV. 3. All the trainees may be provided with comprehensive study material on each of the topics at the beginning of the training programme. The trainees are expected to read the material and come prepared for discussion. At the beginning of the class a diagnostic test may be conducted by way of objective questions on the day’s topic which can be of 20 questions. However, no weightage will be given for marks obtained in these tests and would not be added in the marks scored for the final evaluation. 4. The Training Module should be implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2018.

sd/- [Manoj Pande]/Addl. Member/Staff

************* ANNEXURE-I

Proposed [Revised] Training Module of HR-01

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY CENTRE DESIGNATION STAGE DURATION AIMS

Personnel Personnel Training Centre CLERK/SR. CLERK INDUCTION 21 Days 1. To provide inputs that facilitate integration of inductees with the organisation’s aims and

objectives. 2. To provide basic knowledge of Establishment rules and procedures.

Revised Module

No.

DESCRIPTION Duration

01/01 INTRODUCTION TO RAILWAYS - * organization, structure, functions * role of ministerial Staff in these * Personnel Department - roles & functions. * Future avenues of growth (AVC in the personnel Department). * Basic introduction to Fundamental Rules & IREM (Vol. I & II), IREC (Vol. I & II) etc. * Safety and Disaster prevention – Office Safety, First Aid.

½ day

01/02 OFFICE SKILLS – Filing system - * opening -closing of files & principles of putting file numbers * Maintenance of files & other records

* Noting, drafting * Diary; codes/manuals/ policy circulars/monitoring systems * Service record - opening, entries & maintenance * Schedule of power * Customer Care, ethics, interpersonal skills

1 ½ day

01/03 INFORMATTON TECHNOLOGY/ COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE- * Importance of information Technology * introduction of computers - Hardware, software, operating system & applications * lntroduction to MS Office applications -(a) MS Word (b) MS-Excel (c) MS- access (d) MS - power

point * Communication - lnternet, E Mail, Networking * Hindi applications, printing * computerization of office work including returns and statistics

One hour daily along with other topics.

01/04 MANPOWER PLANNING Manpower inventory - book of sanction/monitoring systems *Manpower optimization - techniques available and used - benchmarking/work study /redeployment *Procedures for creation of regular posts/ supernumerary posts/ surrender of posts/ transfer of posts * Development of manpower skills -types of training - categories for which training is mandatory- importance of training * Cadre register, staff on roll register, roster & other registers

½ day

01/05 RECRUITMENT PLANNING - recruitment procedure of: * Group "C' and erstwhile "D" services * Substitutes. * Various quotas-like Handicapped, Ex Servicemen, Sports, scout & guide, Cultural, GDCE, etc. * Appointment on compassionate ground *Assessment of requirements from open market with reservation quota. * Procedure for preparation of indents- for RRB /RRC * Medical norms for appointment. * Verification of documents & antecedent * General conditions of service * Redeployment of surplus and medically de-categorized Staff * Employment under Liberalized Active Retirement scheme for Guaranteed Employment for safety staff (LARSGESS)

01 day

01/06 PAY AND FIXATION OF PAY- *lntroduction to compensation management in Government (Pay Commission etc) * RS (RP) Rules 2008, Pay Bands & Grade pay of different categories. *Definition of pay & special pay and different allowances termed as pay * Fixation of pay on (a) appointment (b) promotion & reversion (c)on "own request'' transfers on bottom seniority to another seniority unit (d) on promotion to ex cadre post (e) on reduction due to punishment (f) on deputation * fixation of pay of medically de categorized staff * fixation under RS(RP) Rules 2008 & further clarifications there under * Option for fixation of pay under Fundamental Rules * increment *Types of bills & preparation of bills (documents required and checks needed for passing salary bills)

½ day

01/07 SENIORITY *on recruitment where initial training is necessary and not necessary * On transfer/ promotion & reversion * lntegrated seniority/inter-se -seniority

½ day

* Seniority to medically de-categorized & surplus staff * seniority in case of reduction & re promotion due to punishment * Seniority to staff promoted by applying reservation

01/08 CAREER PROGRESSION - * Channels of promotion of various categories of staff * Selection, Non Selection, Suitability, Trade Test * Selection from GP 1800 (erstwhile Group ‘D’) to higher group ‘C’ posts * Selections from Group "C" to Group "B" (Gazetted selection) * Procedure & eligibility for LDCE & GDCE * Assessment of vacancies, reservation/ roster * Selection /Promotion under ACP /MACP scheme * Panel, currency of panel & extension of currency of panel

01 day

01/09 LEAVE RULES- *Different kinds of leave, admissibility, limitation, competency regarding sanction * Procedure for credit and debit of leave * Maintenance of leave accounts * Granting encashment of leave in various circumstances like Retirement, death, resignation, absorption in other department, in service leave encashment

½ day

01/10 CONDUCT RULES *Applicability on railway servants, provisions about moveable, immoveable property, for commercial staff, sexual harassment, Dowry etc.

½ day

01/11 LEGAL MATTERS - * Court cases * Drafting of Para wise comments * Filing of affidavits *Appeals

½ day

01/12 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – * Recognition of unions, Associations, Staff councils * procedure for opening of new branches * Meetings - lnformal, Non-payment, PNM, PREM,JCM *Entitlements of union/Associations office bearers - special pass, special Casual Ieave, Transfer etc. *Facilities to union/Association - building, telephone, fax, computer, news papers etc *Dealing with demonstrations/dharnas/gherao by Unions/ Associations

½ day

01/13 PENSION RULES *superannuation, death, resignation, Voluntary/premature retirement- *Pension, DCRG, commutation, leave encashment, GlS, PF & DLI – calculation

* procedure of revision of pension, provisional pension * delayed payment of settlement dues * non vacation of Railway accommodation * More than one claimant * Ex gratia to widows/children of SRPF (contributory) & surviving retired SRPF (contributory) employees *New Pension System

01 day

01/14 VARIOUS ACTS – [AN INTRODUCTION] * Payment of Wages Act * Minimum Wages Act * Employee Compensation Act * Factories Act * lndustrial Disputes Act * Right to lnformation Act 2005 *Rights and Entitlements of persons with disabilities *Contract Labour [Regulation & Abolition] Act, 1971 *Sexual Harassment of women at workplace [Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal] Act, 2013

1 ½ day

01/15 ALLOWANCES- 01 day

*Various allowances, their calculation and condition for drawal [Transport, HRA, NHA, NDA, Training Allowance, DA/TA etc. including allowances for Running category employees.]

01/16 ADVANCES – *Interest free and interest bearing advances [for conveyance, Computer, on Transfer, natural calamities, festivals, HBA, etc.] eligibility, conditions, recovery etc.

*Withdrawal and advance from provident fund – conditions, calculation and recovery.

½ day

01/17 PASS RULES *Kinds of passes & PTOs, eligibility & entitlement *Penalty/ fines for misuse, loss of Passes

01 day

01/18 WELFARE ACTIVITIES & STAFF BENEFIT FUND * staff benefit fund - aims and objectives, formation of committees at various level, source, expenditure, competent authority, per capita, annual grant * Technical scholarship for dependent wards of railway employee, scholarship for higher education, hostel subsidy * Holiday homes * Railway institutes * Handicraft centre * Staff Canteen-statutory & non statutory * Homoeopathy, Ayurvedic dispensary * Medical benefits-liberalized health scheme * Quarters- Policy

01 day

01/19 DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL RULES _ * Penalty- procedure for imposing minor & major penalties * Disciplinary Authority, Enquiry officer, Defence Helper * Ex parte action * Entry of penalty in service records * Procedure for implementing penalties * Effect of penalty on service career * Special provisions under rule 14 * Different forms used * How to prepare a charge sheet * Procedure for imposing penalty on retired persons * Appeal against penalty * Revision & Review

1 ½ day

01/20 RAJBHASHA * lntroduction, provision under Constitution of India * Official language act, Official language rules * Monitoring committees on various levels * lncentives, awards *check points etc.

½ day

01/21 RESERVATION POLICY * Reservation of SC/ST/OBC in direct recruitment * Reservation of SC/ST in promotion * Maintenance of reservation roster register

½ day

01/22 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL * ACR/APAR * Conveying of adverse comments * Effect on promotion * Rewards/Awards

½ day

01/23 HOURS OF WORK AND PERIODIC REST RULES * classification of posts * duty hours of staff, period of rest ,long on, short off * preparation of duty rosters * Job analysis *overtime; etc

01 day

01/24 STORE PROCUREMENT * Stock & non stock items * lndents for procurement * Different forms used * Local purchase

½ day

01/25 ACCOUNTS & AUDIT ½

* Structure of Railway Accounts & working pattern * Budget preparation & review * Procedure of passing bills * Allocation Head * Canons of financial propriety * lmprest * Audit

Day

01/26 GRIEVANCES – REDRESSAL MECHANISM * Follow up of employee’s charter *monitoring of C.P.Gram *monitoring of Nivaran *holding of staff contact programme *Redressal of complaints received through Toll-free Numbers, SMS and GM/DRM/CWM interview cases *monitoring of ARPAN *monitoring of IPAS

½ day

01/27 Field visit to DRM’s office /Workshop /Store Depot 01 day

FINAL EXAMINATION 01 DAY

TOTAL DURATION OF TRAINING FOR HR-01 21 DAYS

ANNEXURE-II



Personnel Personnel Training Centre CLERK/SR. CLERK REFRESHER [once in 3 years] 5 Days 1. To refresh/improve knowledge. 2. To build on the work experience 3. To provide further inputs in specific essential areas so as to enable development of analytical and problem solving abilities. 4. To encourage participants to share their experiences and removal of doubts through active participation, group assignments, projects, presentations etc

Revised Module

No.


02/01 MAN POWER PLANNING AND RECRUITMENT PLANNING – *MANPOWER PLANNING, surrender and creation of posts including work-charged posts, temporary posts,

supernumerary posts, vacancy bank, benchmarking, areas of redundant activities, areas of expansion, Multi skilling, Book of sanctions etc.

*RECRUITMENT through RRB's, RRC's, recruitment against sports quota, apprentices, land losers quota, appointment on compassionate grounds, engagement of substitutes, and the Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS). All aspects related to recruitment such as policy interpretation, vacancy assessment, preparation of indents, application of reservation in recruitment (both horizontal & vertical reservation), maintenance of reservation rosters, conduct of written tests, interviews, formation of panels, notification, medical examination of successful candidates, character and antecedent verification, appointment, etc

lmplementation of Apprentices Act in Indian Railway establishments and the absorption of medically de-categorized staff in alternative posts

½ day

02/02 COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT [PAY & ALLOWANCES] AND ACCOUNTS & AUDIT *Work relating to pay and allowances like monthly salary bills, processing and sanction for payment of various

allowances including allowances to the running staff, processing & sanction of loans and advances to the Railway employees and recovery thereof, income tax liability, TDS, PF &GlS deductions, PLB payment, pay fixation in case of appointment and promotion (functional and non functional promotions etc), dealing with instances of pay protection etc., reimbursement of tuition fees and legal expenses, TA & OT claims.

* Budget preparation & review, budget allocation, August review, Estimates, Audit, processing for purchase / maintenance of office equipments, lmprest

½ day

02/03 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, LEGAL ESTABLISHMENT MATTERS, INDUSTRIAL/LABOUR LAWS, STAFF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL SYSTEM AND STAFF WELFARE . *Dealing with recognized trade unions, meetings- lnformal, Non-payment, PNM, PREM, JCM, dealing with

½ day

lndustrial disputes, strikes, lockouts, dharnas, gheraos, provisions of lndustrial Disputes Act, Labour Enforcement Officers and Labour courts. Dealing with unrecognized Trade Unions and Associations etc.

*All matters related to service law, dealing with establishment related cases filed in CAT, High Courts, Supreme Court. Effective handling of court cases, filing of review Petitions, SLP and related issues.

*Enforcement and compliance of various legislations viz. Factories Act, its applicability to Workshops and other Railway establishments, Special Rules for Workshop staff in Railways, Payment of Wages Act, Workmen's Compensation Act, ex-gratia payment, Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, incentive bonus scheme, Minimum Wages Act, Right to lnformation Act 2005, Rights and Entitlements of persons with dis-abilities Act, Sexual Harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 etc.

*Hours of Employment Regulations, conducting of job analysis, payment of overtime, etc. * staff Welfare -various activities, Staff Benefit Fund, Consumer Co-operative Societies, medical assistance,

educational assistance etc.

02/04 CAREER PROGRESSION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - *Channels of promotion, Selection & Non Selection, Suitability, Trade Test, LDCE & GDCE, ACP/MACP scheme, Assessment of vacancies, reservation rules / roster, Panel, currency of panel, its extension. Appeal against Panel/select list/trade test, sealed cover procedure etc *ACR/APARs, procedure, maintaining of records, their annual filling up by the employees, reporting officer, its review and acceptance, its use in selections/postings, conveying of adverse remarks, its effect on promotion etc NBR, sealed cover procedure etc.

½ day

02/05 DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL RULES, IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF VIGILANCE MATTERS AND CONDUCT RULES - *All matters relating to Disciplinary & Appeal Rules, 1968 viz. minor & major penalties, their procedure, Disciplinary Authority, Enquiry officer, Defence Helper, ex parte action, appeal against penalty, Revision & Review, effect of penalty on service career, procedure for imposing penalty on retired persons, application of rules to a case study etc *Railway Services Conduct Rules, 1966 and their applicability on Railway servants Schedule of Disciplinary Powers and matters arising out of vigilance action

½ day

02/06 LEAVE RUIES, PASS RULES AND JOINING TIME . *Pass Rules, its interpretation and implementation, kinds of passes & PTOs, eligibility & entitlement,

Penalty/fines for misuse etc *Leave rules, different kinds of leave and their admissibility, limitation, competency regarding sanction,

maintenance of leave accounts , leave encashment while in service, joining time etc

½ day

02/07 SENIORITY AND RESERVATION POLICY - *Rules regulating determination of seniority, on recruitment where initial training is necessary and not

necessary, on transfer, promotion, in case of reduction due to punishment & re-promotion, inter-se seniority, seniority to medically de-categorized & surplus staff, seniority to staff promoted by applying reservation etc

*Provision of reservation for Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribe employees, maintaining reservation rosters, other relaxations available to SC/ST candidates in safety and non-safety category posts, procedure for de-reservation of posts

½ day

02/08 MANAGEMENT OF POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS- *lnterpretation& implementation of Pension rules (new and old), provident fund rules, leave encashment rules,

Gratuity rules, sanction of retirement benefits to employees under different circumstances (superannuation, voluntary retirement, resignation, dismissal, technical absorption etc), impact of Disciplinary & Appeal Rules, penalties etc on retirement benefits, conduct of Pension adalats, timely settlement and Redressal of grievances related to settlement, Ex gratia to widows/children of SRPF (contributory) & surviving/ retired SRPF (contributory), New Pension System, application of rules to a case study

½ day

02/09 INFORMATTON TECHNOLOGY / COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE * lmportance of lnformation Technology * lntroduction of computers - Hardware, software, operating system & applications * lntroduction to MS Office applications -(a) MS Word (b) MS-Excel (c) MS- access (d) MS - power point * Communication - lnternet, E Mail, Networking * Hindi applications, printing * Computerization of Office work including returns and statistics

[one hour daily along with other

topics]

02/10 GRIEVANCES – REDRESSAL MECHANISM * Follow up of employee’s charter *monitoring of C.P.Gram *monitoring of Nivaran *holding of staff contact programme *Redressal of complaints received through Toll-free Numbers, SMS and GM/DRM/CWM interview cases *monitoring of ARPAN *monitoring of IPAS

½ day

FINAL EXAMINATION ½ day

TOTAL DURATION FOR HR-02 5 DAYS

ANNEXURE-III



Personnel Personnel Training Centre OS/COS/SWLI /Chief SWLI REFRESHER [once in 3 years] 5 Days 1. To provide inputs at the supervisory level for facilitating responsive and reliable decision

making. 2. To develop analytical and problem solving capabilities 3. This should be a combined program for OS and S&WLI so that coordination between office and

field is developed and information /experience shared. 4. Discussion of case studies be used to comprehend issues better.

Revised Module

No.


03/01 SUPERVISORY SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, CHANGE AND ITS MANAGEMENT * Role of Supervisor in Personnel and other Departments, Leadership styles, Motivation,

Communication, Time Management, Stress Management, lnterpersonal Skills, customer care, interaction with staff as well as retired staff and their families, team building etc

½ day

03/02 MANPOWER PLANNING, RECRUITMENT PLANNING AND COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENTS - issue, problems and analysis of data *Examination of proposal for creation of post keeping in view yardsticks, bench marking, work study reports, vacancy bank, matching surrender, HOER, links (specially creation of running staff & other safety & operational categories posts), identification and redeployment of surplus staff including medically decategorised staff, multiskilling, Book of Sanctions

* All aspects related to rules, procedures, their interpretation and advance planning for recruitment- Recruitment through RRB's, RRCs, against sports quota, apprentices, land losers quota, appointment on compassionate grounds, engagement of substitutes, and the Liberalized Active Retirement scheme for Guaranteed Employment for safety staff (LARSGESS). Application of reservation in recruitment including for people with disabilities.

lmplementation of Apprentices Act in lndian Railway establishments. *Conducting inquiry for C.G. appointment, preparation of case sheet for such appointment keeping in view the inquiry report, age limit, educational qualification, competency etc.

½ day

03/03 COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT (PAY & ALLOWANCES), ACCOUNTS & AUDTT AND STORE PROCUREMENT - issue, problems and analysis of data *Rules and their interpretation relating to fixation under RS (RP) Rules, 2008 & further clarifications thereunder, payment of various allowances including allowances to the running staff, loans and advances to the Railway employees and recovery thereof, income tax liability, TDS, PF & GIS deductions, PLB payment, pay fixation in case of promotion (functional and non functional promotions etc), pay protection, Stepping up, Next Below Rule (NBR),TA& OT claims.

* Budget preparation & review, budget allocation, August review, Estimates, Audit, processing for purchase / maintenance of office equipments, lmprest, establishment costs, construction organization, Dealing with Accounts inspection note, Audit para, Draft Para etc.

*Store Procurement, Stock & non stock items, lndents preparation for procurement &drawal of Stores, lnventory Control, Local purchase *Works, preparation of proposals for works programme, Workcharge estimates

½ day

03/04 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, LEGAL ESTABTISHMENT MATTERS, INDUSTRIAL/ LABOUR LAWS, STAFF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL SYSTEM AND STAFF WELFARE . *Dealing with trade unions, various kinds of meetings- PNM, PREM, JCM etc, dealing with industrial disputes, strikes, lockouts, dharnas, gheraos. Preparation of remarks/reply for the conciliation proceedings. Dealing with unrecognized Trade Unions and Associations etc.

*All matters related to service law, establishment related cases filed in CAT, High Courts, Supreme Court. Effective handling of court cases, filing of review Petitions, SLP and related issues. Dealing with RTI cases & citizen's charter & other related legislative measures affecting administration.

*Enforcement and compliance of various legislations viz, Factories Act, its applicability to Workshops and other Railway establishments, Special Rules for Workshop staff in Railways, Payment of Wages Act, Workmen's Compensation Act, ex-gratia payment, preparation of proposals for compensation under E C Act/Ex Gratia etc. Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, incentive bonus scheme, Minimum Wages Act, Right to lnformation Act 2005, Rights and Entitlements of persons with dis-abilities Act, Sexual Harassment of women at

½ day

workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 etc. Display of abstracts of Labour Laws at various Units.

*HOER- Analysis of rules & procedure for optimum utilization of manpower & to curtail overtime, job analysis for classification/reclassification of posts, examination of over time claims including rosters and links with a view to reduce over time claims. Booking of running, non - running and other travelling staff and preparation of links.

*Grievance RedressaI mechanism, Checking of records and ensure compliance of Labour Laws during station inspection, complaint registers etc

*Staff Welfare - Colonies, Holiday Homes, Co-Operative Societies, Railway Schools, Handicraft Centres, Canteens, Scout & Guides, cultural activities, SBF, Medical Facilities, RELHS

*Pass Rules *Leave rules

03/05 CAREER PROGRESSION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - *Analysis of rules and procedures related to Selection, Non Selection, Suitability, Trade Test, LDCE & GDCE, ACP/MACP scheme, Assessment of vacancies, reservation rules/roster, Panel, currency of panel, its extension Appeal against Panel/select list/trade test, sealed cover procedure etc. *ACR/APARs, procedure, maintaining of records, communication of adverse comments etc NBR, sealed cover procedure etc.

½ day

03/06 DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL RULES, IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF VIGILANCE MATTERS AND CONDUCT RULES - *All matters relating to Disciplinary & Appeal Rules, 1968 viz. minor & major penalties, their procedure, lmplementation& combination of various penalties Disciplinary Authority, Enquiry officer, Defense Helper, speaking orders, schedule of Powers, ex parte action, appeal against penalty, Revision & Review, effect of penalty on service career, procedure for imposing penalty on retired persons, application of rules to a case study etc

*RS (conduct) Rules, 1966 and their applicability on Railway servants, granting NOC for passport & Ex-lndia Leave schedule of Disciplinary powers and matters arising out of vigilance action

½ day

03/07 SENIORITY AND RESERVATION POLICY - *Rules and their interpretation pertaining to determination of seniority, on recruitment where initial training is necessary and not necessary, on transfer, promotion, reversion due to punishment & re promotion, integrated and inter-se seniority, seniority to medically de-categorized & surplus staff, seniority to staff promoted by applying reservation etc

*Provision of reservation for schedule Caste and scheduled Tribe employees, maintaining reservation rosters, other relaxations available to SC/ST candidates in safety and non-safety category posts, procedure for dereservation of posts

½ day

03/08 MANAGEMENT OF POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS *lnterpretation & implementation of pension rules (new and old), provident fund rules, leave encashment rules, Gratuity rules, cut in DCRG and its delayed payment, retention of railway accommodation, sanction of retirement benefits to employees under different circumstances (superannuation, voluntary retirement, resignation, death, dismissal, technical resignation [absorption] etc), impact of Disciplinary & Appeal Rules, penalties etc on retirement benefits, conduct of Pension adalats, timely settlement and Redressal of grievances related to settlement, Ex gratia to widows/children of SRPF (contributory) & surviving retired SRPF (contributory), procedure in case of more than one claimant, anomalies in pension revision/fixation, New pension system, application of rules to a case study

½ day

03/09 GRIEVANCES – REDRESSAL MECHANISM * Follow up of employee’s charter *monitoring of C.P.Gram *monitoring of Nivaran *holding of staff contact programme *Redressal of complaints received through Toll-free Numbers, SMS and GM/DRM/CWM interview cases*monitoring of ARPAN *monitoring of IPAS *Analysis of rules and procedures in a given topic [group activity] and identification of redundant areas or requirements for change /modification

½ day

03/10 INFORMATTON TECHNOLOGY/ COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE * lmportance of lnformation Technology *Update on information technology usage - development of a monitoring program in

EXCEL/ACCESS (group activity) * computerization of office work including returns and statistics

[ one hour daily along with other

topics]

FINAL EXAMINATION ½ day

TOTAL DURATION FOR HR-03 05 DAYS

ANNEXURE-IV Proposed [Revised] Training Module of HR-04


Personnel Personnel Training Centre Law Assistant /Chief Law Assistant Induction/Refreshers 12 Days [Initial induction or after every 5 years of service] 1. To provide inputs that facilitate integration of inductees with the organisation’s aims

and objectives 2. Provide basic knowledge of establishment rules and procedures required for contesting

court cases effectively

Revised Module No. DESCRIPTION Duration

04/01 INTRODUCTION TO RAILWAYS- * organization structure, functions * Personnel Department - roles & functions * Role of Law Assistant in these * Future avenues of growth (AVC). * Basic introduction to Fundamental Rules & IREM (Vol. I & Il), IREC [Vol.I& II] etc. * Safety and Disaster prevention - Office Safety, First Aid *Office skills, noting, drafting, monitoring of CP Gram, Nivaran etc.

1 day

04/02 Polices, rules and procedures relating to recruitment, general conditions of service, career progression/promotion, seniority

2 days

04/03 Policies, rules and procedures relating to Discipline and Appeal Rules and Conduct Rules 1 day

04/04 Policies, rules and procedures relating to Pay fixation, Allowances, Advances and Pension 1 day

04/05 Policies, rules and procedures relating to Reservation, Leave rules, Pass rules, HOER [HOWPR] 1 day

04/06 VARIOUS ACTS - (AN TNTRODUCTION) * Payment of Wages Act * Minimum Wages Act * Employee Compensation Act * Factories Act * lndustrial Disputes Act * Railways Act * CAT Act * Railway property unlawful possession Act * Consumer Act * Tenancy Act *Judicial stamp Act * Right to lnformation Act 2005 * Rights and Entitlements of persons with dis-abilities * Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act,1971, *Sexual Harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013

2 days

04/07 Legal Matters -

Court Case , Role of different courts

Preparation of written statement, Filing of Affidavits

Appeals ,Nomination of Railway Advocates

Briefing, chasing & monitoring

Case contested by more than one office

Contempt cases,

Vetting of Pleading

Preparation of note for filing appeal /SLP before High Court or Supreme Court.

Arbitration & Conciliation matters

NHRC matters,

D&A Rules * RCT Act

Court procedures in General.

2 days

04/08 Field visit to Labour Commissioner Court / CAT /High Court / Supreme Court 1 day

04/09 Information technology usage + Internet and networking Computerisation of Office work including monitoring of court cases

SPL LIMBS searching of judgements on various topics

[ one hour daily along with other

topics]

04/10 FINAL EXAMINATION ½ day

TOTAL DURATION OF TRAINING HR-04 12 Days

******** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 02/2018

No. P[R]54/VI Date:16.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2017/HRA-3 dated 15.01.2018is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 16.5.88, 14.2.96, 12.7.99,16.3.2000, 16.10.2002, 9.5.2003 and 08.12.2010 quoted therein were circulated under Serial Circular Nos. 81/88, 44/96, 178/99,80/2000, 225/02 ,107/03& 173/2010, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E(P&A)II-2017/HRA-3 dated 15.01.2018 [RBE No.05/2018]

Sub: Admissibility of House Rent Allowance in the event of non-acceptance or surrender of railway residential accommodation.

Ref: Board’s letters No.(i) E(P&A)II-87/HRA-15 dated 16.5.1988, (ii) E(P&A)II-95/ HRA-3 dated 14.2.1996, (iii) E(P&A)II-99/HRA-2 dated 12.7.1999 & 16.3.2000,(iv) E(P&A)II-2002/HRA-4 dated 16.10.2002 (v) No. E(P&A)II-2002/HRA-4 dated 9.5.2003 and (vi) No. E(P&A)II-2010/HRA-2 dated 08.12.2010.

***

Attention is invited to Board’s letters quoted above delegating powers to the General Managers and other heads of organisations directly controlling allotment of quarters to railway servants for sanction of House Rent Allowance in accordance with the prescribed conditions to the categories of railway employees specified therein. This delegation of powers was valid upto 31.3.2017.

2. The question of renewing this delegation of powers beyond 31.3.2017 has been engaging the attention of the Board. On the basis of the reports received from the Zonal Railways and Production Units, the matter has been considered and the Board have decided to renew the sanction contained in para 5 of their letter dated 16.5.1988 ibid and as amended/modified from time to time, w.e.f. 1.4.2017upto 31.3.2024whereafter the question of renewing this delegation will be considered by the Board and a fresh sanction, if necessary, issued on the basis of reports received from the General Managers etc. directly controlling allotment of quarters, in regard to the position of availability of railway accommodation under their control.

3. In case, at any point of time it transpires that some accommodation is likely to remain vacant/un-occupied due to lack of demand, it should be made compulsory to submit applications for such types where there is surplus accommodation and consequently, the employees entitled for such types would not be eligible to draw House Rent Allowance.

4. This delegation is also subject to the over-riding condition that these orders are liable to be withdrawn/modified at any time during this period, if it is considered necessary by the Board to do so.

5. This has the approval of the President and issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Sd/- (Salim Md. Ahmed)DDE[P&A-II ]

**********

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 03/2018 No. P[R]481/X Date:19.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2015/IC/1 dated 29.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 8.4.2016 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No. 35/2016.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. PC-VI/2015/IC/1 dated 29.12.2017 [RBE No. 196/2017 ]

Sub: Cases of promotion taking place in the pre-revised pay structure between 1.1.2006 and the date of notification of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 and the subsequent merger of the pre-revised pay scales of the promotional and the feeder posts in a common Grade- fixation of pay- Clarifications.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2015/IC/1 dated 8.4.2016 ( RBE No.33/2016) & M/o Finance’s O.M.No.F.2.1/2015-EIII(A) dated 16.10.2015

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Certain doubts were received in this office regarding the admissibility of re-exercise of option and applicable cut off dates on Railways in respect of the instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 8.4.2016. The issue has been examined in consultation with the M/o Finance and following clarifications are issued.

(i) Cut-Off Date: It is clarified that since the Railway Services ( Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 were notified on 04.09.2008, promotions taking place between 01.01.2006 to 04.09.2008 would be covered.

(ii) Re-exercise of option to switch over to the Revised pay structure ( VIth CPC):- On the issue of permission for re-exercise of option, it is clarified that since the issue of change in option is not covered in the OM No. F-2.1/2015-E.IIIA dated 16.10.2015 issued by the M/o Finance, as such the question of admissibility of fresh option does not arise and moreover. Since the benefit given in the OM dated 16.10.2015 was special dispensation, it may not be appropriate to consider any further dispensation.

Sd/- (S.BalachandraIyer)ED/PC-II

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 04/2018 No. P[R]75/VIII Date:19.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]I/2016/AL-28/15 dated 22.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 16.05.16, 17.10.16, 22.08.2017, and 21.09.2017 were circulated under SC Nos. 138/2017 and 169/2017, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. F[E]I/2016/AL-28/15 dated 22.12.2017 [RBE No.201/2017]

Sub: Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours.

Ref: Board's letters, of even number dated 16.05.16, 17.10.16, 22.08.17 &21.09.17. ***

In accordance with the instructions contained in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure's O.M. Nos. 19024/1/2009-E-IV dated 13.07.2009, 16.09.2010 & 28.07.2011 on the subject, as communicated by Ministry of Civil Aviation, certain guidelines (alongwith the proforma seeking relaxation, as issued by MoF) were circulated vide Board's letter of even number dated 16.05.2016 regarding grant of permission to travel by airlines other than Air India for official air travel (both domestic and international) by railway officers. The guidelines, with the advice to furnish some additional particulars were reiterated and re-circulated for strict compliance vide Board's letters of even number dated 17.10.2016 & 22.08.2017. Further, MoF's guidelines contained in their O.M. No. 19024/22/2017-E.IV, dt. 19.07.2017 regarding procedure of purchase of air tickets from authorized travel agents etc. were also circulated on Indian Railways vide Board's letter of even number dated 21.09.2017. 2. However, it has been observed in some of the cases that; (i) the requests seeking relaxation/permission to travel by airlines other than Air India

are not being sent in the prescribed proforma circulated by Ministry of Finance and are not accompanied by requisite documents like approved tour program and undertaking.

(ii) theproforma for exemption to travel by flight other than Air India is not signed by the officer travelling, and is in some instances signed by Protocol Officer etc.

(iii) the requests seeking reimbursement of air journey performed in special circumstances are being received without complete particulars and requisite documents like approved tour program and undertaking etc. Also, in some cases the air tickets for which reimbursement is sought have been purchased from travel agents other than the travel agents authorized under MoF guidelines.

(iv) the above mentioned guidelines are not being observed by the Authority while

approving the tour program and while referring cases to Board for approval.

3. It is therefore advised that:

(i) the requests seeking relaxation/permission/reimbursement of air journey should be sent to Board in the prescribed proforma, duly signed by the officer travelling& HOD etc. with all requisite documents like approved tour program and undertaking. as prescribed.

(ii) the Authority approving the tour programme which includes journey by private airlines should ensure that guidelines of Ministry of Finance circulated vide Board's above referred letters are invariably being followed & complied with.

(iii) while referring cases to Board for sanction for reimbursement of air tickets, it may be ensured that the tickets have been purchased from authorized travel agents only as per MoF's instructions.

4.Strict compliance of the letter may be ensured. Sd/-

[SonaliChaturvedi]/DDF[E]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 05/2018

No. P[R]64/VII Date:19.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]II/2017/DE/1/2 dated 26.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 28.07.2010, 28.06.2013, 21.04.2016 and 19.06.2017 were circulated under SC Nos. 130/2010, 58/13, 38/16 and 90/17, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.F[E]II/2017/DE/1/2 dated 26.12.2017 [RBE No.202/2017] PC-VII 84

Sub: Grant of Deputation [Duty] Allowance – Recommendations of the Seventh [7th] Central Pay Commission.

*** Consolidated guidelines on ‘Deputation’ have been issued by DOP&T vide their O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.[Pay-II] dated 17.06.2010 followed by various clarifications which have been adopted /circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter No.2010/F[E]II/I[I]/I dated 28.07.2010, 28.06.2013, 21.04.2016 and 19.06.2017.

2. Consequent upon acceptance of the Recommendations of the Seventh [7th] Central Pay Commission, DOP&T have issued their instructions vide their O.M. No.2/11/2017-Estt.[Pay-II] dated 24.11.2017 amending the rate of Deputation [Duty] Allowance and the related conditions as contained in Para 6.1 of DOP&T’s O.M. dated 17.06.2010. Accordingly, Para-4 of above O.M. dated 24.11.2017 shall apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees also.

3. A copy of these instructions is sent herewith for information /guidance, which shall take effect from 1st July, 2017. sd/- [Amir Chand Jain]/DDF[E]

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Copy DOP&T’s O.M. No.2/11/2017-Estt.[Pay-II] dated 24.11.2017

Sub: Grant of Deputation [Duty] Allowance – Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission- Regarding.

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This Department’s OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.6.2010 inter-alia provides for rates of Deputation (Duty) Allowance admissible to Central Government employees.

2. As provided in para 7 of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s Resolution No. 1-2/2016-IC dated 25th July, 2016, the matter regarding allowances (except Dearness Allowance) based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) was referred to a Committee under the Chairmanship of Finance Secretary and until a final decision thereon, all Allowances have been paid at the existing rates in the existing pay structure.

3. The decision of the Government on various allowances based on the recommendations of the 7th CPC and in the light of the recommendations of the Committee under the Chairmanship of the Finance Secretary has since been issued as per the Resolution No. 11-1/2016-IC dated 6th July 2017 of Department of Expenditure. 4. As mentioned at Sl. No.46 of the Appendix-II of the said Resolution dated 6th July 2017, the recommendation of the 7th CPC for enhancement of ceiling of Deputation (Duty) Allowance for Civilians by 2.25 times has been accepted and this decision is effective from 1st July 2017. Accordingly, the President is pleased to decide that the rates of Deputation (Duty) Allowance and certain other conditions relating to grant of Deputation (Duty) Allowance shall be as under: –

The Deputation (Duty) Allowance admissible shall be at the following rates:

a) In case of deputation within the same station the Deputation (Duty) Allowance will be payable at the rate of 5% of basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs.4500 p.m. b) In case of deputation involving change of station, the Deputation (Duty) Allowance will be payable at the rate of 10% of the basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs.9000 p.m. c) The ceilings will further rise by 25 percent each time Dearness Allowance increases by 50 percent. d) Basic Pay, from time to time, plus Deputation (Duty) Allowance shall not exceed the basic pay in the apex level i.e. Rs. 2, 25,000/-. In the case of Government servants receiving Non Practising Allowance, their basic pay plus Non-Practising Allowance plus Deputation (Duty) Allowance shall not exceed the average of basic pay of the revised scale applicable to the Apex Level and the Level of the Cabinet Secretary i.e. Rs.2,37,500/-.

Note: 1 “Basic pay’ in the revised pay structure (the pay structure based on 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations) means the pay drawn by the deputationist, from time to time, in the prescribed Level, in Pay Matrix, of the post held by him substantively in the parent cadre, but does not include any other type of pay like personal pay, etc.

Note: 2 In cases where the basic pay in parent cadre has been upgraded on account of non-functional upgradation (NFU), Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACP), Non-Functional Selection Grade (NFSG), etc., the upgraded basic pay under such upgradations shall not be taken into account for the purpose of Deputation (Duty) Allowance.

Note:3 In the case of a Proforma Promotion under Next Below Rule (NBR): If such a Proforma Promotion is in a Level of the Pay Matrix which is higher than that of the ex-

cadre post, the basic pay under such Proforma Promotion shall not be taken into account for the purpose of Deputation (Duty) Allowance. However, if such a Proforma Promotion under NBR is in a Level of the pay matrix which is equal to or below that of the ex-cadre post, Deputation (Duty) Allowance shall be admissible on the basic pay of the parent cadre post allowed under the proforma promotion, if opted by the deputationist.

Note: 4 In case of Reverse Foreign Service, if the appointment is made to post whose pay structure and/ or Dearness Allowance (DA) pattern is dissimilar to that in the parent organization, the option for electing to draw the basic pay in the parent cadre along with the Deputation (Duty) Allowance thereon and the personal pay, if any will not be available to such employee.

Note: 5 The term ‘same station’ for the purpose will be determined with reference to the station where the person was on duty before proceeding on deputation. Note: 6 Where there is no change in the headquarters with reference to the last post held, the transfer should be treated as within the same station and when there is change in headquarters it would be treated as not in the same station. So far as places falling within the same urban agglomeration of the old headquarters are concerned, they would be treated as transfer within the same station.

5. Para 6. 1 of this Department’s O.M. No.6/8/2009 – Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.6.2010 stands amended to the above effect. 6. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India. 7. These orders shall take effect from 1st July, 2017.

sd/- [Rajeev Bahree]/Under Secy. to GOI

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.06/2018 No. P[R]64/VII Date: 19.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2017/SP-1/Genl-6 dated 27.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 22.07.99 and 30.04.2010 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos. 204/99 and 66/2010, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[P&A]I-2017/SP-1/Genl-6 dated 27.12.2017 [RBE No.206/17]PCVII-86

Sub:Implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government — Grant of Extra Work Allowance (abolition of existing Library Allowance).

Ref: (i) Rly.Bd’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Gen1/1 dtd 30.04.2010 (Annexure-A-3). (ii) Ministry of Finance’s OM No.12-3/2016-E.III(A) dated 20.07.2017.

*** Consequent upon the decisions taken by the government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of allowances, the President is pleased to abolish Library Allowance payable as a special Allowance to the teachers entrusted with additional charge of library work in railway schools which do not have

separate post of Librarian) as a separate allowance. The eligible employees will now be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”, which shall be governed as under:

a. Extra Work Allowance will be paid at a uniform rate of 2% (two percent) of the basic pay per month.

b. An employee shall receive this allowance for a maximum period of one year, and there should be minimum gap of one year before the same employee is deployed for similar duties again.

c. This allowance shall not be combined i.e. if the same employees is performing two or more such duties and is eligible for 2% (two percent) allowance for each add on, then the total Extra Work Allowance payable will remain capped at 2% (two percent) of basic pay.

2. The other terms and conditions for grant of Special Allowance contained in Board’s letters No.E(P&A)I-99/Sp-1/Genl.1 dated 22.07.1999 will remain unchanged.

3. These orders shall be effective from 1st July, 2017.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/-

[Anil Kumar]/DDE[P&A]-I

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Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2017/SP-1/MH-1 dated 27.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.E[P&A]I-2017/SP-1/MH-1 dated 27.12.2017 [RBE No.207/17]PC VII- 85

Sub: Revision of rates of Operation Theatre Allowance [Special Allowance] to the Nursing Personnel working in Railway Hospitals as per the recommendations of 7

th CPC –

regarding.

*** Consequent upon the decision taken by the Govt. of India on the recommendations of the 7th CPC relating to revision of allowances, the President is pleased to revise the rate of Operation Theatre allowance (Special Allowance renamed as Operation Theatre allowance) to Rs.540/- p.m. to the Nursing personnel working in the following specialized areas in Railway Hospitals under the Ministry of Railways:

a) All Major Operation Theatres.( b) All Intensive Care Units/Intensive Care Treatment areas (c) Coronary Care Units/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories (d) Dialysis Unit/Ward and Transplant Units/Wards (e) Intensive Care Units for Burns (f) Tetanus Wards and Rabies Wards (g) Paediatric Nursery/Neonatal Units

2. Operation Theatre Allowance admissible to nursing personnel is subject to the following conditions: i) The allowance shall be paid to the nursing personnel for such period only when the concerned staff is actually working in the specified areas. The minimum period for working in the specialized areas will be two to three years. ii) No Nursing Officer with less than one year of service is to be posted for duty in these areas. iii) This allowance is restricted to 35% of the total staff strength of Nursing staff of any Hospital/Institution. 3. The revised rates of allowances shall be admissible w.e.f. the 1st of July, 2017. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Anil Kumar]/DDE[P&A]-I

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Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/5/CR dated 11.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.PC-V/2009/ACP/5/CR dated 11.12.17 addressed to GM[P]/C.Rly

Sub: Reckoning of erstwhile GP 4200, Pay Level 6 as initial entry grade for granting financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to the Station Masters category.

Ref: P/C.Rly/HQ/ET/215/14 dated 04.09.2017 ***

The matter referred vide Central Railway’s letter under reference has been examined in Board’s office and in this regard it has been observed that as per Note-2 of Annexure-B of Board’s letter dated 02.08.16, the post of ASMs in GP 2800 has been abolished by way of upgradation of the said post to grade pay of 4200 [now pay level 6] and merged with the SMs in GP 4200 along with functions. It has further been observed that the post of SM in GP 4200 was the next higher functional post for promotion of ASMs. Further, vide Item No.31 of Board’s letter No.PC-V/99/I/1/1 dated 19.02.02, it has been clarified that where the placement in a higher grade involves assumption of higher duties and responsibilities then such upgradation will be viewed as promotions /upgradation.

In view of the above, the upgradation of ASMs in GP 2800 to the post of SMs in the GP 4200 has to be counted for the purpose of MACPS and therefore the grade pay of Rs.4200 [now pay level 6] cannot be treated as entry grade for the purpose of MACPs in respect of incumbent ASMs who have been directly recruited as ASM in GP 2800.

Sd/- (N.P.Singh)DD/PC-V

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.09/2018 No. P[R]182/V Date:19.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/E(Sports)12(1)/23/Elections dated 1.1.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2017/E(Sports)12(1)/23/Elections dated 1.1.2018

Sub: Contesting/canvassing in elections to sports bodies ***

Please find enclosed a copy of letter No.F-52-11/2011-SP-1 dated 3.4.2012 issued by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports regarding contesting/canvassing in election to sports bodies by Government servants. The above mentioned letter, which applies to all Govt. servants including Railway servants may be circulated among all for guidance and necessary compliance.

Sd/- (Bhaskar Roy Choudhury)DDE[Sports]

Copy of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ letter No.F-52-11/2011-SP-1 dated 3.4.2012

Sub: Adoption of instructions relating to prior approval of the Government for contesting/canvassing in elections to sports bodies- matter regarding

*** I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No.14-82/2009-SP-IV, dated 4th February, 2010 [copy enclosed] whereby it was intimated that holding of elective office in various Sports Bodies by Central Govt. Servant is regulated in terms of the provisions contained in the Central Civil Services [Conduct Rules], 1964. Under the rule previous sanction of the Govt. is required for a Govt. servant associating himself with the Sports Bodies at National /State/Distt. Level and also no Govt. servants should be allowed to hold elective office in any sports association/federation for a term of more than 4 years, or for one term, whichever is less.

State Govt. /UT Administration were requested to formulate appropriate rules/instructions if not done so far, by suitably incorporating the above mentioned provisions of the Government of India so as to cover the State Govt. employees. The aforesaid instruction dated 4th February, 2010 have become a part of the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 which came into effect from 31.01.2011. All guidelines issued by the Ministry from time to time including the above mentioned instructions governing the National Sports Federations are valid, binding and enforceable.

In a recently filed LPA by Sh. Shyam Singh Yadav an employee of UP Govt. V/s. UOI in the High Court of Delhi, Hon’ble Court desired to know the latest status regarding formulating appropriate rules by the State Govt. relating to the State Govt. Officials association with the various sports bodies.

All NSFs are advised to incorporate the above provisions in the by- laws/rules of their respective constitution so that no Govt. servants violate the provisions mentioned in the Ministry’s circular dated 04.02.2010 mentioned above on a time-bound manner and intimate the action taken report in this regard to this Ministry at the earliest. This provision has already been included as part of the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 which was issued on 31.01.2011 for compliance by all NSFs. It may please be noted that if you fail to comply with these requirements you shall not be granted renewal /annual recognition for 2012 and not be eligible to receive assistance under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations and other Schemes of the Ministry. Further, you would also not be entitled to receive government concessions.

Sd/- (Mukul Chatterjee)Jt.Secy. to GOI

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 10/2018 No. P[R]673/VII Date:24.01.2018


Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[MPP]2017/3/6 dated 20.12.2017 [RBE No.200/2017]

Sub: Revision of Training Programme for promotee Junior Engineers of Electrical Departments keeping it at par with training of promotee Junior Engineers of Mechanical Department.

*** Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] had constituted a Committee to review the revision of Training Programme /Training Modules for promotee Junior Engineers of Electrical Departments and with the approval of Board [MS], it has been decided to revise the existing training module. 2. Keeping in view the constant technological changes, emphasis on in-depth practical knowledge and skill to reflect in performance of Promotee Junior Engineers of Electrical Department, the training modules of Promotee Junior Engineer of Electrical Department has now been reduced to 13 weeks i.e 78 days from existing training period of 52 weeks, keeping it at par with training of promotee Junior Engineers of Mechanical Department. Out of 13 weeks of training 4(four) weeks will be for practical training and one week for Final Exam/Viva Voce at STC. 3. Detailed training Module is enclosed herewith.

sd/- (Mahendra Kumar Gupta)/Director/MPP

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Revised Training Programme for Promotee JEs of Electrical Department.

Session-I [Theory] S.No. Training Module Subject Code No. of days Approx. No.

of weeks.

1 Basic Orientation 1

2 Accident and Disaster Management 2

3 I.E. Rules, Permit to Work, Energy Conservation Act 2

4 Managerial Skills 2

5 Technical English 2

6 Computer Awareness 2

7 Establishment 2

8 Material Management and inspection 3

9 Contract Management 2

10 Instrumentation 2

11 Basics of Power Electronics 1

12 Manufacturing Technology, Engineering materials and metallurgy

2

13 Renewable Energy Sources 1

Sub Total [Theory General] 24 4

14 Specialised Streams [Theory]

a Coaching & General Services 9

b Traction Distribution 6

c Traction Rolling Stock & EMU 9

Sub Total [Theory /specialised Courses] 24 4

Session-II [Practical Training]

15 Training at TPC & OHE depot 6

16 Training at CLW & Loco POH shop 6

17 Training at PU & POH shop [Coach] 6

18 On the job Training [Stream-wise] 6

Sub Total [Practical Training] 24 4

Session III [Refreshing/Exam/Viva Voce etc] 19

19 Final Exam /Viva Voce at STC 6 1

Grand Total 78 13

E[MPP]/2017/3/6

A proposal forwarded by Electrical Directorate on receipt of reference received from North Eastern Railway regarding revision of Training Programme for promotee Junior Engineers of Electrical Departments. As per ERB's order dated 21.02.2017, a Committee has been constituted to review the Training Programme for promotee Junior Engineers of Electrical Department, consisting of the following members: 1. Director/ E(MPP) ................................................................................................... Convener ' 2 . Shri MdManzar Hussain, Director (Elect. Dev) ........................................................ Member 3. Shri Himanshu Kumar Singh, Professor, IRIEEN ..................................................... Member The Committee have examined the Training Module of promotee Junior Engineers as per the Terms of Reference given below:

a) To review the training modules for Promotee Junior Engineers of Electrical Department.

b) To examine the efficacy of training modules in terms of actualworking environment, current level of knowledge and experience of the targetTraining group, taking into account the changes in the technology and working practices.

c) Orienting the training efforts to acquisition of more practical knowledge and skill so that its benefits could be equally realized in the actual performance; and

d) To suggest the methodology, evaluation and better utilization of training resources In accordance to the term of reference and after interacting with the faculty/candidates undergoing training at the training centers, the Committee has recommended a revised Training Modules by reducing from 52 weeks (one year) to 13 weeks i.e 78 days, keeping it at par with trainings of promotee Junior Engineers of Mechanical Department (issued vide Board's letter No. E(MPP)/2013/3/2 dated 26.09.2014 RBE No, 107/2014). The Committee has proposed that out of 13 weeks Of training, 4(four) weeks will for practical training and one week for Final Exam/Viva Voce at STC. The Committee hereby submits the detailed revised Training Module /programme [enclosed herewith] for the promotee Junior Engineers of Electrical Department of Indian Railways .

sd/- (Mahendra Kumar

Gupta)Director/MPP

sd/- (Md. Manzar Hussain)

Director/Elect.Dev

sd/- (Himansu Kumar Singh)

Professor IRIEEN

Annexure-II Detailed Course Content.

Revised Training Programme for Promotee JEs of Electrical Department [Course content]

1. Basic Orientation: General introduction to Indian Railways — Brief History, salient features, freight & passenger business priorities, organizational structure. Introduction to Electrical Department- organizational structure, functions, salient features, role of electrical department in railway working, key priorities, challenges etc.

2. Accident and Disaster Management: Disaster Management, First-aid and fire fighting, Safety Rules, Electrical accidents-precaution & prevention.

3. IE Rules, Permit to Work, Energy Conservation Act: Presentation on important IE rules, procedure for obtaining Permit to Work. Salient features of the Energy conservation Act and understanding the importance of principles of energy conservation.

4. Managerial Skills: Aspects of leadership, leadership theory and evolution, leadership vs management, Role of supervisors inproviding effective leadership, improving Communication, written and verbal, explain the purpose of communication, communication process, barriers to effective communication, ways to improve communication skills — writing, reading, speaking and listening. Basic in change management. Team work, Importance of team work in organisations particularly in Railways, how to become a better team player. Interactive exercises in team work. Customer satisfaction. Thinking from customer point of view — what are their needs/expectations and how can we best serve our customers. Innovation and quality management.

5. Technical English: Communication Vocabulary, Grammar — important terms, Common errors, Official/Business correspondence, General Report writing, Technical Report writing,

6. Computer Awareness: How IT can be effectively deployed in improving design, planning, and monitoring of electrical systems. Theory and practical to gain proficiency in MSOffice Word, excel and power point, e-mail and web browsing. Introduction to Management Information Systems. Case studies on MIS developed for Loco sheds, TRD and crew management. .Introduction to Decision Support Systems.

7. Establishment: Rules floating to leave, passes, travel on duty, Railway accommodation and Staff Welfare. Industrial relations and role of trade unions. Discipline and Appeal Rules, Conduct Rules. Basics of RTI and Disabilities Acts and our obligations and responsibilities- labour laws and hours of employment rules (HOER).

8. Material Management: Introduction to material management and concept of supply chain management, organisation structure of material management, organisation of IR, functions of material management — Planning and inventory management, purchase, Receipt and Inspection, Procedure of Joint inspection, Stocking and preservation, distribution, scrap disposal. Material Inspection procedure, Standards& Specifications [IS IEC, EN, RDSO,CLW, ICF specifications] and specifications for common items such as transformers, cables, circuit breakers, etc. Quality Assurance Plan [QAP], sampling plans for material testing, type test, routine test and acceptance test, measuring equipment calibration, visual and non-destructive testing methods, destructive tests, acceptance /rejection criteria, inspection /rejection certificate, stamping /sealing of inspected material.

9. Contract Management: Tenders & Contracts, Works Contracts, Arbitration Financial Management (Railway Accounting and Financial Procedures).

10. Instrumentation: Basic concepts of Condition Monitoring of electrical and mechanical equipments, insulation Resistance, Polarization Index, Capacitance measurement, tan delta testing, partial discharge and surge comparison test, condition monitoring of transformers. Nondestructive testing techniques - visual testing, Dye penetrant testing, Magnetic Particle testing, eddy current testing and ultrasonic testing, NDT testing applications in various functions of electrical department. Theory and practice of Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)/Gas Chromatograph radiographic test.

11. Basic & Power Electronics: classification of electronic components, theory of passive components - L,C,R Active Components — semiconductor physics, construction and operating principle, specification and testing of Power Diodes, Zener Diodes, LEDs, BJTs, UJT, MOSFET, SCR, GTO and IGBT. Practical work on - oscilloscopes, testing of passive electronic components,

L,C,RTesting of active components — Diodes, Transistors, SCR, TRIAC, GTO, IGBT. Control of 3 phase drives — Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) drives, overview of power electronics in 3 phase locomotives, Static Inverter (SI Unit) and AC Coach Inverter Unit.

12. Manufacturing Technology, Engineering materials and metallurgy: Jigs and fixtures, specifications and selection of cutting tools and grinding wheels, Welding techniques, checking of weld joints and defect prevention and classification, properties and selection of electrodes. Classification and specification of steels used in Railways, heat treatment processes, corrosion prevention and paints, theory of metal wear and lubrication, plain and roller bearings — theory, application, selection, maintenance and precautions, lubricants — specifications, properties and selection, rubber components specifications and storage, electrolytic copper, stress strain diagram.

13. Renewable Energy Sources: Wind energy, Wind turbine types: Horizontal axis and Vertical axis wind turbine, Turbine components, turbine size and power ratings, wind potential, power efficient &betz limit, usable speed range, area-wise wind potential in India, wind turbine generator: constant speed and variable types. Generator control scheme, photoelectric effect, photovoltaic [PV] cells, mono and poly crystalline silicon, PV array components, PV system components, stand alone and Grid connected PV systems, net metering, site selection, panel direction and tilt angle, solar hot water systems.

14. Coaching & General Services:

Train Lighting: Introduction to Train Lighting Systems, theory and practice MOG/EOG/HOG schemes, Alternators, Rectifier/Regulator, Batteries including VRLA, Coach wiring, lighting and fans, microprocessor based drives, Rake Links, maintenance schedules and activities. Relevant Codes and Manuals, RDSO, SMIs and Modification Sheets.

Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning systems on Coaches — Heat load calculations and basic theory and practice of air conditioning, air conditioning systems on coaches, LHB coaches, familiarization with major equipment and ratings, microprocessor based drives maintenance schedules and practices, Relevant Codes and Manuals, RDSO SMIs and Modification Sheets, Power Car – Theory and practice of diesel engines, maintenance schedules, microprocessor based control, spare parts.

General Services: BEE Codes, I.E. Rules, ECBC Code, Energy Conservation Act, Information on star rated products, clean development mechanism and carbon credits, practicing energy conservation and management, Metering and tariff structures. Theory and practice of earthing, substation design and maintenance, transformer, switchgear, Protection systems, transmission line maintenance power distribution systems, illumination engineering, design of illumination systems for various indoor and outdoor applications, energy efficient lamps, drives with microprocessor control and motor selection and maintenance, and safety at workplace. Condition monitoring of transformer, transformer oil, cables and lead acid batteries. Design of water supply pumping installations, types of pumps their specifications and selection for various applications, energy conservation measures in water pumping, installations and maintenance of pumps. Relevant codes, RDSO SMIs and Modification.

15. Traction Distribution: Basic concepts on Design, Operation and maintenance interventions/activities related to Traction Power Supply Systems (25kv and 2X25 kv), Transmission Lines, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Remote control system and Overhead Equipment (OHE). Familiarity with sectioning diagrams and Station Working Rules. ACTM to be followed. Design, selection, commissioning of foundation, structures, current collection system. Tower Wagon operation and maintenance issues. Safety issues related to TRD systems operation and maintenance. Precautions to be taken for working in electrified sections. Important actions to be taken during breakdowns and accidents — elaborate with interactive case studies Basic knowledge of interfaces — track, points and crossings, signalling systems. Bonds and earthing. Schedule of Dimensions. SEB/NTPC Tariff structures, energy conservation measures. Overview of Railway Electrification, Design operation, maintenance of Protection systems. Relay setting calculations. Microprocessor based solid state relays to be covered. Operation and maintenance of Circuit Breakers, Interrupters and manual switches.

16. Traction Rolling Stock & EMU:

Locomotive: Basic Design aspects of Electric Locomotives — tractive effort, haulage capacity, adhesion, weight transfer, axle load. Types of electric locos and their characteristics and haulage capabilities. Power and control circuit description, working and trouble shooting, Description of mechanical systems and component — bogies, wheel sets, gears, gear cases, springs, snubbers, buffers, central buffer couplers, screw coupling etc Pneumatic circuits and components including air dryers, locomotive testing, maintenance and trouble shooting. Maintenance schedule of different types of locos. 3 phase locomotive — basic power and control circuit descriptions, Basic Operation and Maintenance of Power Converters, Auxilliary Converters, Transformers, Traction Motors, Vehicle electronics and diagnostics, brake equipments, motors, pantograph etc Fault diagnostics. Working of regenerative feature. Basic of Crew management, and training. Road learning, classification of drivers, systems of monitoring and counseling, trip shed and crew booking point management, statistical data preparation for loco operation (4 A Statement). /Description of interface issues related to carriage and wagon and track: Evidence collection during accidents and enquiries. Relevant Codes, ACTMs, RDSO SMIs and Modification sheets. EMU: General description, equipment lay out, power and control circuit, pneumatic circuits etc. Basic Design aspects of EMUs. Power and control circuit description, working and trouble shooting. Description of mechanical systems and component — bogies, wheel sets, gears, gear cases, springs, subbers, buffers, central buffer couplers, screw coupling etc. Pneumatic circuits and components including air dryers. Locomotives testing, maintenance and trouble shooting, Maintenance schedules in main shed and trip shed. Basic operation and Maintenance of Transformers, Rectifiers, Traction Motors, brake equipments, motors, pantograph, electronics etc and testing and troubleshooting. Description of interface issues related to carriage and wagon and track, evidence collection during accident and enquiries. Relevant Codes, ACTMs, RDSO SMIs and Modification sheets.

sd/- (Mahendra Kumar

Gupta)Director/MPP

sd/- (Md. Manzar Hussain)

Director/Elect.Dev

sd/- (Himansu Kumar Singh)

Professor IRIEEN

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 11/2018 No. P[R]621/I Date: 24.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2018/FR1-1 dated 12.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. The information as called for in Board’s may be furnished to APO/Bills/HQrs. for consolidation and onward transmission to Railway Board.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[G]2018/FR1-1 dated 12.01.2018 [RBE No.04/2018 ]

Sub: Digitalisation of Service Records of employees ***

As you are aware, the Government is encouraging to undertake digitalization of more and more activities. As a step in this direction, it has been decided by the Ministry of Railways that Service Records of all the Railway Employees working in the Zonal Railways and Production Units etc. should be digitalized.

It may please be ensured that this process may be completed by the target date of 31.03.2018. Meanwhile, a status report as on December 31, 2017 may be sent to this office by email [ID of Dy. Dir./Estt.(Genl)III/Rly. Board] at [email protected].

(Dr. Anand S. Khati)/EDE[Genl]


No. P[R]554/VIII Date: 30.01.2018

mailto:[email protected]

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2010QR1-1[DRMs] dated 18.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 04.09.2017 quoted therein was circulated as SC No.161/2017.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[G]2010QR1-1[DRMs] dated 18.01.2018

Sub:Retention of railway quarter at the previous place of posting by

Railway officers posted as Divisional Railway Managers[DRMs]

Ref: Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 04.09.2017. ***

In terms of Railway Board’s above referred letter dated 04.09.2017, Railway officers who are posted as Divisional Railway Manager [DRM] shall be permitted to retain the Railway quarter at their previous place of posting for the whole tenure as DRM plus another 2 [two] months thereafter on payment of normal rent. The said letter further provides that officers already working as DRM on the date of issue of the letter who had not vacated their Railway quarter would also be entitled to the facility of retention of quarter for the full tenure as aforesaid. 2. Pursuant to issue of above referred letter, clarifications have been sought from Railway Board in the cases of officers working as DRM on the date of issue of the aforesaid letter viz., 04.09.2017 who had been retaining the Railway quarter at their previous place of posting beyond the normal permissible period on payment of damage /penal rent or such DRMs who had vacated their Railway quarter at the previous place of posting after having paid damage /penal rent on the ground of overstaying in the quarter beyond the normal permissible period. Railway Board has considered both cases of aforesaid nature and has decided that in both situations, the damage /penal rent so recovered shall be waived off. 3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

sd/- [Sanjay Gauri]/DDE[Genl.]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 13/2018 No. P[R]64/VII Date: 30.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2017/SP-1/Genl-5 dated 02.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 30.04.2010 quoted therein was circulated under SC No. 66/2010.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.E[P&A]I-2017/SP-1/Genl-5 dated 02.01.2018 [RBE No.208/17]PCVII-87

Sub:Implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by

the Government — Grant of Extra Work Allowance (abolition of existing Rajbhasha Allowance).

Ref: (i) Bd’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Genl/1 dtd 30.04.2010 (Annexure-A-9). (ii) Ministry of Finance’s OM No.13-3/2016-E.III(A) dated 20.07.2017.

*** Consequent upon the decisions taken by the government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of allowances, the President is pleased to abolish Rajbhasha Allowance [payable as a special Allowance to Sr.Scale, J.A. Grade and S.A. Grade Officers entrusted with the administrative control of Hindi works] as a separate allowance. The eligible employees will now be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”, which shall be governed as under:

a. Extra Work Allowance will be paid at a uniform rate of 2% (two percent) of the basic pay per month.

b. An employee shall receive this allowance for a maximum period of one year, and there should be minimum gap of one year before the same employee is deployed for similar duties again.

c. This allowance shall not be combined i.e. if the same employee is performing two or more such duties and is eligible for 2% (two percent) allowance for each add on, then the total Extra Work Allowance payable will remain capped at 2% (two percent) of basic pay.


3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Anil Kumar]/DDE[P&A]-I

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 14/2018 No. P[R]621/I Date: 30.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2016/IC-2/2 dated 19.01.2018 is forwarded for

information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 07.12.2017 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.207/2017.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[NG]I-2016/IC-2/2 dated 19.01.2018 [RBE No.07/2018]

Sub: Recording of higher academic /educational qualification in the Service Record of employees recruited through RRBs.

***

Pursuant to a decision taken in PNM/AIRF meeting Agenda item No.34/2016, instructions were issued vide Board’s letter of even number dated 07.12.2017 [RBE No.191/2017] for recording of such educational qualification in the Service Records of a RRB recruited employee about which he had mentioned in his application form to RRB, as an unfinished course, subject to the proviso that such course has been completed by him successfully before his/her joining the Railways. Board’s letter ibid also stipulated that past cases need not be re-opened. 2. On being raised by both the recognised Federations e.g. AIRF and NFIR, Board have considered the matter further and have decided, in partial modification of the above quoted dispensation, to extend similar benefit to RRC recruited candidates. 3. Past cases, based on individual representations for recording educational qualification in Service Records can also be considered on merits on case to case basis. However, past cases of promotion already done will not be allowed to be re-opened.

sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[N]

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Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2009 QR-1-2 dated 19.01.2018 is forwarded for

information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 22.03.2017 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.42/2017.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.E[G]2009 QR-1-2 dated 19.01.2018 [RBE No.08/2018]

Sub: Extension of the period of retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to EC Railway.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E(G)2009 QR-1-2 dated 22.03.2017

… The issue of permitting the Railway Officers/Staff posted on the E.C. Railway to retain Railway quarters at their previous place of posting beyond 31.12.2017 has been considered by the Board.

2. In exercise of its powers to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees, in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment/retention, the Board have decided that permission for retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to E.C. Railway be further extended for 1 (one) year i.e., upto 31.12.2018. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Sd/-

(Sanjay Gauri)/DDE[Genl.]

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No. P[R]563/XII Date:30.01.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2017/RR-l/10 dated 24.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.11.2012 was circulated under SC No.121/2012.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E(NG)-II/2017/RR-1/10 dated 24.01.2018 [RBE No.11/2018]

Sub: Recruitment of staff in Level – 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix on Indian Railways – Criteria for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) regarding.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E(NG)ll/2012/RR-1/14 dated 12.11.2012 (RBE No. 126/2012).

*** Attention is invited to Board’s letter under reference prescribing criteria for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for recruitment of staff for all categories in Level – 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (earlier Grade Pay 1800/-) on Indian Railways.

2. The matter has further been reviewed, keeping in view the requirement of the job and it has been decided by Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) to amend the existing criteria for recruitment from open market in all categories in Level-1, as per norms prescribed below:-

Male Candidates Female Candidates

[i] Should be able to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and

Should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and

[ii] Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.

Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

4. The above norms will be applicable in all future recruitment from open market in Level-1. Notification, if any, issued may please be amended suitably by issuing a corrigendum.

sd/- [Ravi Shekher]/DDE[N] II

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.17/2018

No. P[R]249/III Date:08.02.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2017/ED-2/3 dated 25.1.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.10.2017 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.185/2017.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.E[W]2017/ED-2/3 dated 25.1.2018 [RBE No.10/2018]PC VII-89

Sub:Recommendations of the Seventh Central pay Commission – Implementation of decision

relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance.

*** Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 12.10.2017 circulating therewith Office Memorandum No.A-27012/02/2017-Est[AL] dated 16.08.2017 of the Deptt. of Personnel & Training [DoP&T] containing revised policy instructions on Children Education Allowance admissible to Government servants based on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission.

2. Deptt. of Personnel & Training has now issued another OM No. A-27012/02/2017-Est[AL] dated 31.10.2017 regarding reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for differently abled children of government employees. A copy of the said O.M. is enclosed herewith.

3. The aforesaid instructions of the DOP&T may be adopted mutatis mutandis in respect of railway employees.

Sd/- (Sunil Kumar)/DE(Welfare)

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Copy of DOP&T’s OM No. A-27012/02/2017-Est[AL] dated 31.10.2017

Sub : Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Implementation of decision relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance

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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M.No.12011/04/2008-Estt(AL) dated 11.9.2008 and O.M. No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16.08.2017 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for differently abled children of government employees shall be payable at double the normal rates prescribed. The annual ceiling fixed for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for differently abled children of government employees is now Rs.54,000/-. The rest of the conditions will be the same as stipulated vide O.M.No.12011/04/2008-Estt(AL) dated 11.9.2008.

2. These orders shall be effective from 1st July, 2017. Sd/-

(NavneetMisra)/Under Secy. to GOI

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https://www.igecorner.com/children-education-allowance-7th-cpc-implementation-dopt-order/


No. P[R]481/X Date: 08.02.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/10 dated 23.1.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 21.3.2006, 30.03.2010 and 19.11.2010 referred to therein were circulated under S.C.Nos. 41/2006, 52/2010 & 168/2010, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/10 dated 23.1.2018 [RBE No.12/2018]

Sub: Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 (Non-functional) to staff working in the cadre of Pharmacist in case of transfer on own request

*** Pharmacists who join in the entry grade of GP Rs.2800/- (presently Level 5) are eligible for non-functional upgradation to GP Rs.4200/- (presently Level 6) after 2 years of regular service in the Grade, in terms of RBE No.47/2010 dated 30.3.2010 as further clarified vide RBE. No. 165/2010 dated 19.11.2010. 2 . In the case of a Pharmacist who opts for own request transfer to a different Railway/ seniority units on bottom seniority, a query has been raised by North Western Railway as to whether the benefit of counting service in the old seniority unit will apply for the grant of Non-functional Upgradation to GP Rs. 4200/- (Level 6) for the said Pharmacists, in the new seniority unit. 3 . It is pointed out that the specific issue raised in para 2 above is already covered by circular No.E(NG)I-2006/PN1/5 dated 21.3.2006 (circulated as RBE. No.34/2006) and may be dealt in accordance with the terms of the said circular. Sd/- (S.BalachandraIyer)Pay Commission - II

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Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II-2017/AL-3 dated 30.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 09.01.2008, 20.02.2013 and 14.07.2014 quoted therein were circulated as SC Nos.02/2008, 18/2013 and 102/2014, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[P&A]II-2017/AL-3 dated 30.01.2018 [RBE No.15/2018] PC VII-91

Sub: Revision of the rates of Hospital Patient Care Allowance [HPCA] and Patient Care Allowance [PCA] to Railway employees working in the Railway Hospitals and Health Units/Clinics regarding.

***

Hospital Patient Care Allowance [HPCA]/Patient Care Allowance [PCA] was introduced on the Railways in terms of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II-98/HW-6 dt.09.01.2008 [RBE No.1/2008]. Subsequently, on implementation of 6th CPC recommendations, the rates of HPCA/PCA have been revised vide Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II-2013/AL-3 dt. 20.02.2013 [RBE No.15/2013] and dt. 14.07.2014 [RBE No.74/2014].

2. Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government of India on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, the President is pleased to decide that Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA)/Patient Care Allowance (PCA) shall be admissible only to existing eligible Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ (Non-Ministerial) Railway employees as per R1H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix (Rs.4100 for level 8 and below and Rs.5300 for level 9 and above).

3. The revised rates of HPCA/PCA shall be admissible with effect from the 1stof July, 2017.

4. The other terms and conditions regarding admissibility of HPCA/PCA as contained in Board’s letter dt. 09.01.2008 (RBE No.1/2008) and subsequent letters in this regard will remain in force.

5. These orders would be subject to any modification after issue of instructions by the Nodal Ministry i.e. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Sd/-

(Salim Md. Ahmed)/DDE(P&A)II

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.20/2018 No. P[R]676/VI Date:08.02.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/Trans/01/Policy dated 07.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2017/Trans/01/Policy dated 07.02.2018

Sub: Clarification on Model SOP item No.10 of Part ‘F’

Ref: DGM/G, Central Railway letter No.G.202/SOP-2017/Part F dated 30.01.2018

***

Vide reference above, Central Railway has sought clarification regarding power of inter-railway/inter-division transfer of non gazetted staff given to DRMs vide Model SOP of October 2017 Part F [Establishment Matters]: Sub Part-II [non- gazetted] item 10[d].

2. It is clarified that the above mentioned power of inter-railway/inter-division transfer of non gazetted employees given to DRMs is to be exercised only for mutual transfer cases on the basis of own request of employees.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell, Railway Board.

Sd/- (Jeetendra Singh)ED/Transformation Cell

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No. P[R]563/XII Date:26.02.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2014/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 09.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.12.2010 and 17.07.2014 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos. 09/2011 and 86/2014, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2014/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarification dated 09.01.2018 [RBE No. 02/2018] Clarification/Corrigendum No.89

Sub: Recruitment of sportspersons (Wrestlers) against Sports Quota as per new weight categories – Clarification regarding.

Ref: Railway Board’s policy letter No.2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No.189B/2010) and letter of even number dated 17.07.2014 (RBE No.77/2014)

***

Wrestling Federation of India vide their letter No.WFI/Sr.National/MP/2017 dated 12.09.2017 have informed about the change in weight categories for all future Wrestling (Free Style and Greco Roman Style and Female) competitions at International and National levels.

2. Accordingly, for recruitment of male and female wrestlers against sports quota through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement, Railways/Units shall follow the following guidelines:- i) All future recruitment of wrestlers against sports quota shall be as per new weight categories mentioned below in table. The instructions shall be applicable to all the cases which have not been finalized (where trials are yet to be conducted) till issue of the instructions. ii) However, the wrestlers who are eligible to be recruited in terms of criteria mentioned in above mentioned policy letter, of medal/performance/participation, shall be continued to be treated as eligible for recruitment and trials. iii) The trial should be conducted against the weight category closest to the new weight category subject to the condition that on the day of the trial, the wrestler’s actual body weight does not exceed the weight category for which recruitment is planned.

iv) The eligibility for recruitment and trials for considering the cases of wrestlers having recognized sports achievements as per old and new weight categories, shall be as under:-

Free Style Greco Roman Style Women

New Weight Category (kg)

Equivalent Old Weight Category (Kg) for Recruitment & Trials





57 57 55 59 50 48

61 61 60 59 53 53

65 65 63 59 &66 55 55

70 70 67 66 57 58

74 74 72 71 59 60

79 74 &86 77 75 62 63

86 86 82 80 65 63 &69

92 86 &97 87 85 68 69

97 97 97 98 72 69 &75

125 125 130 130 76 75 sd/- [Bhaskar Roy Choudhury]/DDE[Sports]

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No. P[R]673/VII Date:26.02.2018

Copy of Board’s Corrigendum issued under letter No.E[MPP]/2017/3/2 dated 11.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Bd’s Corrigendum issued under letter No. E[MPP]/2017/3/2 dated 11.01.2018 [RBE No.03/2018]

Sub: Initial /Promotional Training of Supervisors at Technical Training Centre [TTC] for All Production Units.

*** Kindly refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 20.06.2017 [RBE No.60/2017] and the following may be replaced: “Sub: Initial /Promotional Training of Supervisors at Technical Training Centre

[TTC] for All Production Units.” and read as

“Sub: Promotional Training period of Supervisors [who are promoted through seniority-cum-suitability basis] at Technical Training Centre [TTC] of All Production Units.”

It is clarified that Initial Training period for Supervisors who are directly recruited through RRB/Promoted through LDCE [Intermediate Apprentice] will remain 52 weeks as issued vide Board’s letter No. E[MPP]2009/3/10 dated 03.06.2011 [RBE 81/2011]. The 13 weeks Training period is for those Supervisors who are promoted through seniority-cum-suitability basis.

All other items remain unchanged. sd/- [Mahendra Kumar Gupta]/Director[MPP]

********** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.23/2018 No. P[R]563/XII Date:26.02.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2007/RR1/34 dated 02.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 24.06.2009 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.110/2009.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[NG]II/2007/RR1/34 dated 02.02.2018 [RBE No.18/2018 ]

Sub: Minimum educational qualification for recruitment to the posts of Technicians in S&T department in Level -2 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC on the Railways.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2007/RR1/34 dated 24.06.2009 [RBE No.117/09] ****

Attention is invited to instructions issued vide this Ministry’s letter under reference, inter-alia, laying down minimum educational qualification for recruitment of staff from open market to the post of Technician [Signal]-III and Technician [Telecommunication]-III in Level -2 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC [earlier Grade Pay 1900/-], against direct recruitment quota in S&T departments.

The matter has been reviewed and after detailed deliberation with the concerned technical directorates, it has been decided by the Board that in supersession of the instructions under reference, concerning technicians of S&T departments, direct recruitment qualification for the above posts will be as under:

“ 10th pass + ITI in Electronics Mechanic /Electrical fitter /Wireman trade; OR

12th [+2 stage] with Physics and Maths in Higher Secondary or equivalent.”

These instructions will be effective from the date of its issue and ongoing recruitment for the above said categories, where notification has been published, will be governed by past instructions on the subject. sd/- [Ravi Shekhar]/JDE[N]-II

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2018/CR/2 dated 27.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 10.06.1993 quoted therein was circulated under SC No. 65/1993.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.E[NG]I-2018/CR/2 dated 27.02.2018 [RBE No.29/2018]

Sub: Providing opportunity for submitting representation to the employees who have been awarded below “Very Good” Grading in their last three years’ APARs [for the purpose of MACPs].

*** As the Railways are aware, based on recommendations of the 7th CPC, the benchmark for grant of MACPs benefit has been enhanced from ‘Good” to ‘Very Good” w.e.f. 25.07.2016, for which, three (03) years APARs are taken into consideration. The step has debarred certain number of staff from this financial upgradation.

1. Since the earlier “good” benchmark for MACPs was applicable upto 25.07.2016, the employees having ‘Good” Grading in their APARs for the previous three years before 25.07.2016 may not have had a reason to represent against the Gradings given, as they met the then prescribed criteria of benchmarking for MACPs. Now, since the benchmark for MACPs has been raised to “Very Good”, there seems a justification to allow the employees having ‘Good” or below Grading for a period of three years’ APAR Grading immediately preceding the cut off date ibid an opportunity to represent against the same. 2. Considering the above and the demand raised by both Federations e.g. AIRF & NFIR to this effect, Board have decided that the employees who had been awarded “Good” or below Grading in their previous three years APARs [for years 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017] may be given a chance, as a one time measure, to represent against the same within 30 days from communication of this order. The representation submitted by such employees may be considered and decided by the Accepting Authority and in case where the accepting authorities have demitted office for whatever reason it may be, by the authority higher than accepting authority within a period of 30 days in terms of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-91/CR/2 dated 10.06.1993. This dispensation has been made for the purpose of MACPs only and may be given wide publicity among the officials concerned.

Sd/- [M.K.Meena ]/DDE[N]

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Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2017/FE-1/2 dated 06.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 10.08.2000, 16.09.2004 and 12.12.2005 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos. 188/2000, 178/2004 and 222/2005, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[G]2017/FE-1/2 dated 06.01.2018 [RBE No.01/2018]

Sub: Eligibility for taking membership of Professional Institutes / Societies and reimbursement of membership fee- Clarification thereof.

Ref: Board’s letters [i]E[G]99FE1-1 Dt.05.05.99 [ii] E[G]99FE1-1 dt. 10.08.2000 [iii] E[G]2004FE1-5 dt. 16.09.2004 [iv] E[G]2005FE1-2 dt. 12.12.2005 [v] E[G]2012/FE/1/3[SOP] dt.21.8.2012

*** Railway Enquiry Committee 1978 has recommended that encouragement should be given to all officers and Supervisors to take up membership of technical and professional institutions in the country as well as abroad and membership fee will be reimbursed. The said recommendations have been accepted by Railway Board. The facility of 90% reimbursement of membership fee of professional institutes, has been under continuous review by Railway Board. Supervisors have also been brought under the ambit of the scheme with the objective of creating better human resource by way of encouraging self learning and development. Board vide the above referred letters has specified eligibility, terms and conditions for Railway officials for the purpose of taking membership and availing reimbursement to the tune of 90% of the membership fee. Clarifications have been sought as to whether the Officers and Supervisors who have taken membership of professional institutions at the fag end of their career can avail reimbursement of membership fee as the same is available to Railway employees in service, so as to enhance their professional /technical abilities for the benefit of the Railways. The issue has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that no claim for reimbursement of membership whether for new or renewal shall be allowed if the claim pertains to the last year of the service of the official. Sd/- [Dr.Anand S.Khati ]/Exe.Director Estt.[G]

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No. P[R]436/IREM/VIII Date:05.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12 dated: 16.02.2018 is forwarded

for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12 dated: 16.02.2018 [RBE No.22/2018]

Sub: Amendment to Para 122 of IREM- Provision regarding filling up posts of Station Masters.

*** Attention is invited to para 122 of IREM Volume-I (Revised Edition-1989, First Re- print Edition, 2009), elaborating the procedure of filling up the post of ASM/SM.

Consequent to the upgradation of the post of ASM and its merger with the post of Station Master along with functions by 7th CPC, the issue of change in staffing pattern of Station Masters was under consideration in Railway Board in consultation with both the Federations (NFIR & AIRF) and Traffic Directorate of Railway Board, and it has now been decided that employees of Level-1 (i.e. GP Rs. 1800) of Operating Department of Railways with 5 (five) years service may be made eligible to appear in 25% ‘General Selection’ quota.

Accordingly, Para-122 of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I (Revised Edition 1989) First Re-print Edition, 2009, is amended as per ACS No.241, enclosed. Sd/- [P.M.Meena ]/DD-II/E[NG]I

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INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I (1989 EDITION, First Re-print Edition-2009) ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. : 241

Chapter I, Section-B, Sub-Section III (Recruitment and Training) – Rules governing the filling up posts in Transportation (Traffic) Department

I. TRANSPORTATION (TRAFFIC) DEPARTMENT

(i) STATION MASTERS

Substitute the following for the existing Para 122 :-

122. (1) The Posts in the category of Station Master in Level-6 Rs.35400-112400/- shall be filled as under:

(i) 60% by Direct recruitment from amongst persons having the qualification of Graduation, through RRBs;

(ii) 15% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination(LDCE) from amongst staff working in Operating and Commercial Departments in Level-1 to Level-5 with an upper age limit of 45 years (50 years in case of SC/ST) and qualification of Graduation subject to the condition that staff in Level-1 have rendered a minimum of 5 years regular Railway Service; shortfall, if any, against the quota being made good by direct recruitment; and (iii) 25% by General Selection from amongst employees possessing the qualification of Matriculation and working as Shunting Jamadars, Shunting Masters, Cabinmen Grade–I , Switchmen, Sr. Signallers and Sr. Train Clerks in Level-4 and Leverman Gr.I, Pointsman Gr.I, Shuntman Gr.I, Cabinman Gr.II and Train Clerks all Level-2 with an upper age limit of 45 years (50 years in the case of SC/ST), shortfall, if any, against the quota being made good by LDCE at (ii) above. This age limit will be subject to the exception at Para- 3 below. Staff in Level-l (erstwhile 6th CPC GP Rs. 1800) may be allowed to appear with qualification of Matriculation and 5 years of regular service.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :-

(i) Educational : A University degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable qualification.

(ii) Age: Between 18-30 years. “(iii) Training & Stipend: Training period is 75 days. Stipend Rs. 29200/- per month.” (No. PC-V /2016/PS/1 (Stipend) [S.No. PCVII/14 dated 02.02.2017 (RBE No. 08/2017). (3) Upper age limit for promotion of Switchmen (and Levermen and Cabinmen, wherever they are considered in lieu of Switchmen) as SM against 25% Quota set apart for them will be 50 years. [E(NG)I-86PM2-20(PNM) dt. 15.4.87. ( 4) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The next higher grade posts available in this category in the normal channel of promotion will be that of Station Superintendent in Level-7 scale Rs.44900-142400 (6th CPC GP Rs.4600) NOTE: All the posts of Station Superintendent in Level-7 Rs. 4900-142400 will be filled up 100% by promotion through Selection from the feeder grade of Station Master.

[Authority: Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12 dated: 16.02.2018]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.27/2018 No. P[R]563/XII Date:05.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2013/E[Sports]/4[1]/1/Policy Clarifications dated 08.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 31.12.2010 and 11.09.2013 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos. 09/2011 and 93/2013, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2013/E[Sports]/4[1]/1/Policy Clarifications dated 08.02.2018 [RBE No.20/2018] Clarification/Corrigendum No.91

Sub: Modification in the nomenclature of International Boxing Championships and change in the age group of Junior National Boxing Championships for the purpose of recruitment and/or incentives against sports quota.

Ref: Railway Board’s policy letter No. 2010/E[Sports]/4[1]/1/ [Policy] dated 31.12.2010 [RBE No. 189 B/2010]

[ii] Corrigendum No.37 issued vide this office letter of even no. dated 11.09.2013 [RBE No.92/2013]

******* Please connect Board’s letter dated 11.09.2013 under reference [ii] vide which it was advised that the age group for Junior National Boxing Championships in Men & Women categories, as mentioned at S.No.9 of Annexure-I of Board’s Policy letter dated 31.12.2010 under reference[i] may be read as 17-18 years , instead of Under-16. 1. In this connection, it is advised that Boxing Federation of India [BFI] has modified the nomenclature of the boxing championships based on the guidelines of AIBA, the World Governing Body of Olympic Boxing. As per the revised nomenclature advised by BFI, the boxing competitions previously known as ‘Junior’ Boxing Championships with the age category of 17-18 years are now known as ‘Youth’ Boxing championships. 2. In view of the above, para No.3 of Board’s Policy letter under reference [i] above stands modified as under:

Para No.

Existing Para Modified as

3 3. Categorisation of International Championships For recruitment and incentive purposes, international Championships/Events are categorized as under:-

Category-A :Olympic Games [Senior Category] Category-B : World Cup [Junior/Senior

Category] World Championships

[Junior/Senior Category] Asian Games [Senior Category]

Commonwealth Games [Senior Category]

Category-C : Commonwealth Championships [Junior/Senior Category]

Asian Championships/Asia Cup [Junior/Senior Category]

South Asian Federations[SAF] Games [Senior Category]

USIC [World Railways] Championship[Senior Category]

3. Categorisation of International Championships For recruitment and incentive purposes, international Championships/Events are categorized as under:-

Category-A :Olympic Games [Senior Category] Category-B : World Cup [Junior/Senior Category] World Championships [Junior/Senior

Category] Asian Games [Senior Category]

Commonwealth Games [Senior Category] Category-C : Commonwealth Championships

[Junior/Senior Category] Asian Championships/Asia Cup

[Junior/Senior Category] South Asian Federations[SAF] Games

[Senior Category] USIC [World Railways]

Championship[Senior Category] Note: In boxing discipline, the achievements of players in

“Youth” category on or after 25.09.2016 in International Championships will be considered in place of “Junior” category.

4. Further, SN/9 of Annexure-I of Board’s Policy letter under reference [i] above stands modified as under: Existing Para Modified Para

Men 17-18 Years

Junior National Boxing Championship

Men Under- 17 Junior National Boxing Championship

Women 17-18 Years

Junior National Boxing Championship

Women Under- 17 Junior National Boxing Championship

5. The above mentioned modifications in the policy letter dated 31.12.2010 will be applicable for all future recruitments of boxers against sports quota and also for the cases of recruitment of boxers

which have not been finalized where trials are yet to be conducted] till issue of these instructions. Sd/- [Bhaskar Roy Choudhury ]/DDE[Sports]

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No. P[R] 563/XII Date:05.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29/Pt.(3246807) dated 21.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 11.5.2015 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No. 42/2015.

Bd’s ltr. No. E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29/Pt.(3246807) dated 21.02.2018(RBE No.25/2018]

Sub: Upper age limit for direct recruitment to non-gazetted posts on the Rlys. ***

Attention is invited to this Ministry’s instructions issued under RBE No.45/2015 dated 11.5.2015, withdrawing three years relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit for direct recruitment to all non-gazetted posts.

The matter has since been reviewed and it has now been decided by this Ministry to provide a relaxation of three years above the prescribed upper age limit in open market recruitment to all non-gazetted posts.

These instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. It will also be applicable on recruitment notification published under Centralized Employment Notice Nos. 01/2018 and 02/2018 issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).

Sd/- [Ravi Shekher ]/Jt.Director Estt.[N]-II

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No. P[R]500 XXVI Date: 07.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.D-43/34/2017-F(E)III dated 24.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 10.8.2016,22.5.17 and 11.7.17 referred therein were circulated as S.C.Nos. 83/2016, 73/2017 and 94/2017, respectively. Sr.DPOs are requested to take immediate action for revision of pension in respect of pre-2016 retired running staff in terms of Board’s instructions dated 24.1.2018.

Board’s letter No.D-43/34/2017-F(E)III dated 24.01.2018 [RBE No.13/2018]PC-VII/90

Sub: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pre-2016 retired running staff.

***

Attention of all the Zonal Railways/Production Units is invited towards Board’s instruction issued vide letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 22.05.2017, vide which the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare(DOP&PW)’s O.M. No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12.05.2017 was circulated for information and compliance. In terms of this O.M., the revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016 in respect of all Central civil pensioners/family pensioners who retired/died prior to 01.01.2016 may be revised by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix recommended by 7

th CPC in the level corresponding to the

pay in the pay scale/pay band and grade pay at which they retired/died. This will be done by notional pay fixation under each intervening Pay Commission based on the Formula for revision of pay. While fixing pay on notional basis, the pay fixation formulae approved by the Government and other relevant instructions on the subject in force at the relevant time shall be strictly followed. 50% of the notional pay

fixed as above shall be the revised pension as on 01.01.2016 and 30% of this notional pay shall be the revised family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016 as per the first Formulation.

2. The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare(DOP&PW) vide their O.M. No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 06.07.2017 (circulated on Railways vide letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 11.07.2017) have provided concordance tables for fixation of notional pay and pension/family pension of employees who retired/died in various grades during 4

th , 5

th and 6

th Pay Commission periods. DOP&PW have

clarified in para 4 of the O.M. ibid that the concordance tables have been prepared to facilitate revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners by the concerned pension sanctioning authorities. Although due care has been taken by DOP&PW in preparing concordance tables based on the fitment tables for fixation of pay from 4

th to 5

th , 5

th to 6

th and 6

th to 7

th Pay Commission, still in the case of any

inconsistency in concordance tables vis-a-vis the relevant rules/instructions, the notional pay and pension/family pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners may be fixed in accordance with the rules/instructions, applicable for fixation of pay in the intervening Pay Commission periods.

3. After issue of Board’s letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 11.07.2017, references have been received from pensioners’ associations requesting to issue separate concordance tables, for running staff who retired/died during 4

th, 5

th and 6

th Pay Commission, duly taking into account pay element at the rate

of 55% of basic pay for the purpose of fixation of notional pay and pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.1.2016. The issue has also been raised by staff Federations.

4. The above issue has been examined in consultation with Pay Commission Directorate of Board. The pay of the Running Staff is deemed to be ‘depressed’ vis-a-vis the Non-running Staff and the measure of depression is called the pay element. As per extant instructions, 30% pay element is reckoned for in service benefits and 55% pay element is reckoned for retirement benefits. However, once the deemed depression has been made good by adding the pay element to the basic pay of the running staff (e.g. on posting to stationary posts, medical de-categorisation, retirement, etc.), benefits specifically admissible to the running staff (on account of depression in pay) are not admissible to them. To illustrate this it would be worthwhile to note that a running staff is entitled to Dearness Allowance on the pay plus 30% pay element. However, a retired running staff gets Dearness Relief only on the pension drawn (pension which has been fixed taking into account 55% pay element) and for this purpose pay element is NOT reckoned, once again. Therefore, the emoluments (basic pay plus 55% thereof) at the time of retirement would be taken as reference basic pay for further notional fixation of pay in the subsequent CPC periods as per other (non-running) staff.

5. In this connection, illustrations in three cases as furnished by PC Directorate is attached as Annexure to facilitate notional fixation of pay in 4

th ,5

th , 6

th and 7

th Pay Commission in respect of running

staff who retired/died before 01.01.2016 for information and guidance. 50% of the notional pay fixed in such a manner shall be the revised pension as on 01.10.2016 and 30% of this notional pay shall be the revised family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016 as per the first Formulation. Other conditions stipulated in DOP&PW’s O.M dated 12.05.2017 & 06.07.2017 will apply in the case of running staff also.

6. The higher of the two formulations i.e. the pension/family pension already revised in accordance with Board’s letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 10.08.2016 or the revised pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with para 5 above, shall be granted to pre-2016 retired running staff pensioners as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016.

7. It is also stated that corresponding pay scales/grade pay for notional pay fixation has to be strictly followed as per DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 06.07.2017 and not the replacement pay scales/grade pay which may have been allotted to the serving employees during a CPC period, due to specific upgradation of the post. Any clarification regarding notional pay fixation of running staff may be obtained from Pay Commission Directorate of Board’s office.

Sd/- ( G.Priya Sudarsani)JDF(E)

ANNEXURE to letter No.D-43/34/2017-F[E]III dated 24.01.2018

Illustrations for fixation of pension of Running Staff who retired /died before 01.01.2016

ILLUSTRATION 1 ILLUSTRATION 2 ILLUSTRATION 3

Employee retired drawing Basic Pay of Rs.1010/- in scale of Rs.950-1500 during 4thCPC period [Replacement scale 5th CPC Rs.3050-4590/- 6th CPC PB-1 +GP Rs.1900/- / 7th CPC Level-2]

Employee retired drawing Basic Pay of Rs.1440/- in scale of Rs.1350-2200 during 4th CPC period [Replacement scale 5th CPC Rs.4500-7000/ 6th CPC PB-1 +GP Rs.2800/- / C Level-5]

Employee retired drawing Basic Pay of Rs.1700/- in scale of Rs.1600-2660 during 4th CPC period [Replacement scale 5th CPC Rs.5000-8000/ 6th CPC PB-2 +GP Rs.4200/- / 7th CPC Level-6]

BASIC PAY DURING 4th CPC 1010 1440 1700

55% of Basic Pay 556 792 935

Equated stationary Basic Pay / 1566 2232 2635

Emoluments for calculation /revision of Pension to be taken as base.

Notional Pay Fixation in 5th CPC replacement pay scale [i] Equated stationary Basic Pay / Emoluments during 4th CPC

1566 2232 2635

[ii] DA appropriate to applicable Pay slab as per Board’s letter No.PC IV/86/DA/1 dated 26.03.1996 RBE No.30/96@ 148%/111% /96%]

2318 3303 3900

[iii]IR 1 @ Rs.100 /RBE No.146/93] 100 100 100

[iv] IR 2 @ 10%[RBE... PC-V/95/IR dated 19.07.1995]

157 223 264

[v] FITMENT BENEFIT 40% of Basic Pay

626 893 1054

SUM of [i] to [v] 4767 6751 7953

Equivalent or Next stage in revised / replacement pay scale

4590 [Max] +177 [PP] 6875 8000

Notional Pay Fixation in 6th CPC replacement pay scale [i] Equated stationary Basic Pay /Emoluments during 5th CPC

4590 6875 8000

[ii] DA appropriate to applicable Pay slab @86%

3947 5913 6880

[iii] FITMENT BENEFIT [GP] 1900 2800 4200

Sum of [i] to [iii] 10437 15588 19080

Total Basic Pay [Pay in Pay Band +GP] in equivalent pay band

10440 15590 19080

Notional Pay Fixation in 7th CPC replacement pay scale [i] Equated stationary Basic Pay /Emoluments during 6th CPC

10440 15590 19080

[ii] DA appropriate to applicable Pay slab @125%

13050 19487.5 23850

[iii] FITMENT BENEFIT 32% 3340.8 4988.8 6106

Sum of [i] to [iii] 26830.8 40066.3 49036

Total Basic Pay [Pay in Pay Matrix] in revised/replacement pay scale viz Next cell in Level

27600 40400 50500

Basic Pay 27600 40400 50500

Pension during 7th CPC 13800 20200 25250

Family Pension during 7th CPC 8280 12120 15150

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No. P[R]673/VII Date:08.03.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[MPP]/2016/3/13 dated 02.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[MPP]/2016/3/13 dated 02.02.2018 [RBE No.17/2018]

Sub:List of Training Centres of Non-gazetted staff for Indian Railways [Revised]. ***

List of training centres for non-gazetted staff on Indian Railways was circulated vide this office letter No.E[MPP]/2013/3/18 dated 17.11.2017 [RBE No.168/2017]. The matter for giving a uniform nomenclature to these training centres has been under consideration of the Board. The name of the training centres should normally reflect the department and also the Railway/Division.

Directorates of different departments in the Railway Board as well as Zonal Railways have been consulted on the matter. Accordingly the revised list is enclosed containing –

[i] Annexure-I: List of 87 Training Centres where there is no change in nomenclature. They are having unique functions such as ZRTIs, Supervisory Training Centres, Technical Training Centres, S&T Training Centres etc. These training centres retain their original name.

[ii] Annexure-II: Railway-wise list of Training Centres with revised uniform nomenclature.

[iii] Annexure-III: Department-wise list of Training Centres with revised uniform nomenclature.

[iv] Annexure-IV: A single page proforma on details of Training Centres.

The name of ‘Basic Training Centre/NFR/Kurseong/Darjeeling Himalaya Railway’ have been deleted from the list of Training Centre as per information sent by Northeast Frontier Railway that this Training Centre no more exists.

Attention is drawn to the D.O. letter No.E[MPP]/2016/3/20 dated 25.11.2016 from Member Staff regarding ‘Qualitative improvement in Training’. Efforts should be made to have more Multi-Disciplinary Training Centres.

Principal Chief Personnel Officers may keep data handy about Training Centres on their Railway/ PU and update it monthly. A single page proforma is enclosed as Annexure-IV. The Annual Performance Report on all Training Centres should also be sent expeditiously [letter No. E[MPP]/2010/3/5 dated 12.05.2010 [RBE No. 75/2010].

Annexure-I No Change in Nomenclature

MAIN TRAINING CENTRES

ZRTIs – [Total -9]

1. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Bhusawal/CR

2. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Bhuli/ER

3. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Chandausi/NR

4. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Muzaffarpur/ECR

5. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Alipurduar Jn/NFR

6. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Trichy/SR

7. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Moula Ali/SCR

8. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Sini/SER

9. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Udaipur/NWR

Supervisors’ Training Centres – [Total -10]

10. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Jhansi/NCR

11. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Kancharapara/ER

12. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Lucknow/NR

13. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Gorakhpur/NER

14. Supervisors’ Training Centre/New Bongaigaon/NFR

15. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Bangalore/SWR

16. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Secunderabad/SCR

17. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER

18. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Ajmer/NWR

19. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Samastipur/ECR

Technical Training Centres [Total 12]

20. Technical Training Centre/ Chittaranjan /CLW

21. Technical Training Centre/ Patiala/Diesel Modernisation Works.

22. Technical Training Centre/ Varanasi/Diesel Locomotive Works

23. Technical Training Centre/ Perambur/Integral Coach Factory

24. Technical Training Centre/ Kapurathala/Rail Coach Factory

25. Technical Training Centre/ Bangalore/Rail Wheel Factory

26. Technical Training Centre/Bhopal/WCR

27. Technical Training Centre/Rae Bareli/Modern Coach Factory

28. Technical Training Centre/Metro Rail/Kolkata

29. Welding Training Centre/Varanasi/ Diesel Locomotive Works

30. Welding Training Centre/Perambur/Integral Coach Factory

31. Welding Training Centre/RCF/Kapurthala/ Rail Coach Factory

S&T Training Centres [Total-12]

32. Signal & Telecom Training Centre /Danapur/ECR

33. S&T Training Centre/Byculla/CR

34. S&T Training Centre/Liluah/ER

35. S&T Training Centre/Malda/ER

36. S&T Training Centre/Ghaziabad/NR

37. S&T Training Centre/Gorakhpur/NER

38. S&T Training Centre/Pandu/NFR

39. S&T Training Centre/Podanur/SR

40. S&T Training Centre/Maula-Ali/SCR

41. S&T Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER

42. S&T Training Centre/ Sabarmati/WR

43. S&T Training Centre/Nainpur/SECR

Electrical Training Centres [Total -11]

44. Electrical Training Centre/Thakurli/CR

45. Electrical Training Centre/Asansol/ER

46. Electrical Training Centre/Kanpur/NCR

47. Electrical Training Centre/Ghaziabad/NR

48. Electrical Training Centre/ Gorakhpur/NER

49. Electrical Training Centre/Avadi/SR

50. Electrical Training Centre/Vijayawada/SCR

51. Electrical Training Centre/Lallaguda/SCR

52. Electrical Training Centre/Tatanagar/SER

53. Electrical Training Centre/Vadodara/WR

54. Electrical Training Centre/Mahalaxmi/WR

Civil Engineering Training Centres [Total -6 ]

55. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Tambaram/SR

56. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Kacheguda/SCR

57. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Guntakal/SCR

58. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Kanpur/NCR

59. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER

60. Civil Engineering Training Centre/ Nainpur/SECR

Main Training Centre [Other] –[Total-1]

61 Training School for Running Staff, Metro Railway, Kolkata.

Multi Disciplinary Training Centres –[Total-6]

62. Multi Disciplinary Training Centre/Vishakhapatnam/ECoR

63. Multi Disciplinary Training Centre/Dharwad/SWR

64. Multi-Disciplinary Training Centre /Bilaspur/SECR.

65. Multi-Disciplinary Training Centre/Palghat/SR

66. Multi-Disciplinary Training Centre/Pune/CR

67. Multi-Disciplinary Training Centre/Rangia/NFR

RPF & RPSF Training Centres [Total-13]

68. RPF Training Centre/Kurduwadi/CR

69. RPF Training Centre/Nasik/CR

70. RPF Training Centre/Kancharapara/ER

71. RPF Training Centre/Dhanbad/ECR

72. RPF Training Centre/Subedargunj/NCR

73. RPF Training Centre/Gorakhpur/NER

74. RPF Training Centre/Damohni/NFR

75. RPF Training Centre/Trichy/SR

76. RPF Training Centre/Maula-ali/SCR

77. RPF Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER

78. RPF Training Centre/Valsad/WR

79. RPF Training Centre/Bandikui/NWR

80. RPSF Training Centre/Gorakhpur

Others MISC Training Centres / Unique in its function [Total-7]

81. Indian Railway Track Machines Training Centre/Allahabad/NCR

82. Thermit Welding Training Centre/Lucknow/NR

83. Thermit Welding Training Centre/Vijayawada/SCR

84. NDT Training Centre/RDSO/Lucknow

85. Geo Technical Training Centre/RDSO/Lucknow

86. Accounts Training Centre/Secunderabad/SCR

87. Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur/NWR

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No. P[R]563/XII Date:08.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2017/RC-2/1 Policy dated 16.2.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 28.6.2017 referred to therein was circulated as S.C.No.96/2017.

Board’s ltr. No. E(NG)II/2017/RC-2/1 Policy dated 16.2.2018 [RBE No.23/2018]

Sub: Recruitment of Persons with Disabilities from open market on Railways – Instructions regarding.

*** Pursuant to the issuance of instructions by Department of Personnel & Training vide their

OM No.36035/02/2017- Estt(Res) dated 15.01.2018 regarding reservation for the Persons with

Benchmark Disabilities with enactment of “THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

ACT,2016’ from 19th April,2017 and notification of ‘THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES RULES, 2017’ on 15th June 2017, the matter has further been looked into by this

Ministry and following amendments are made to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated

28.6.2017 issued under RBE No.62/2017.

i) Para 4 be substituted with the following:

“4. QUANTUM OF RESERVATION:

4.1 In case of direct recruitment, four per cent of the total number of vacancies to be filled by

direct recruitment, in the cadre strength of Non-gazetted staff shall be reserved for persons with

benchmark disabilities.

4.2 Against the posts identified for each disabilities, of which, one per cent each shall be

reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities under the following clauses (a) (b) and (c) and

one per cent, under clauses (d) and (e), unless otherwise exempted from the provision of

reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities herein under:-

(a) Blindness and low vision;

(b) Deaf and hard of hearing;

(c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack

victims and muscular dystrophy;

(d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness;

(e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-

blindness.”

ii) Para 12 be substituted with the following:

“12. EFFECTING RESERVATION – MAINTENANCE OF ROSTERS;

12.1 Every Government establishment shall maintain group-wise a separate vacancy based 100 point vacancy based reservation roster register in the format given in Annexure for determining/effecting reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – one each for Group ‘A’ posts filled by direct recruitment, Group ‘B’ posts filled by direct recruitment and Group ‘C’ posts filled by direct recruitment.

12.2 Each register shall have cycles of 100 points and each cycle of 100 points shall be divided into four blocks , comprising the following points. 1st Block - point No.01 to point No.25 2nd Block - point No.26 to point No.50 3rd Block - point No.51 to point No.75 4th Block - point No.76 to point No.100

12.3 Points 1, 26, 51,76 of the roster shall be earmarked for persons with benchmark disabilities – one point each for four respective categories of disabilities. The Head of the establishment shall ensure that vacancies identified at Sl. No.1, 26, 51 and 76 are earmarked

for the respective categories of the persons with benchmark disabilities. However, the Head of the establishment shall decide the placement of the selected candidate in the roster register.

12.4 All the vacancies arising irrespective of vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities shall be entered in the relevant roster. If the vacancy falling at point No.1 is not identified for the Person with Benchmark Disability or the Head of the establishment considers it desirable not to fill it up by the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities or it is not possible to fill up that post by the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities for any other reason, one of the vacancies falling at any of the points from 2 to 25 shall be treated as reserved for the person with benchmark disability and filled as such.

12.5 Likewise, a vacancy falling at any of the points from 26 to 50 or from 51 to 75 or from 76 to 100 shall have to be filled by the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. The purpose of keeping points 1, 26, 51 and 76 as reserved is to fill up the first available suitable vacancy.

12.6 There is a possibility that none of the vacancies from 1 to 25 is suitable for any category of the person with benchmark disability. In that case two vacancies from 26 to 50 shall be filled as reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities. If the vacancies from 26 to 50 are also not suitable for any category, three vacancies shall be filled as reserved from the third block containing points from 51 to 75. This means that if no vacancy can be reserved in a particular block, it shall be carried over into the next block.

12.7 After all the 100 points of the roster are covered, a fresh cycle of 100 points shall start.

12.8 If the number of vacancies in a year is such as to cover only one block (say 25 vacancies) or two (say 50 vacancies), the category of the persons with benchmark disabilities should be accommodated as per the roster points, However, in case, the said vacancy is not identified for the respective category, the Head of the establishment shall decide the category on the basis of the nature of the post, the level of representation of the specific disabled category in the concerned grade/post etc.”

iii) iii) New paras 21(a) and 21(b) be added after para 21 as under:

21(a) CERTIFICATE BY REQUISITIONING AUTHORITY:

21(a) 1. In order to ensure proper implementation of the provisions of reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities, the requisitioning authority while sending the requisition to the recruiting agency:-

“It is certified that the requirements of the THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,2016’ which has become effective from 19th day of April, 2017 and the policy relating to reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities has been taken care of while sending this requisition. The vacancies reported in this requisition fall at points no.........of cycle no............ of 100 point reservation roster out of which............ number of vacancies are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities.” 21(a) 2. At the time of initial appointment against a vacancy reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities, the appointing authority shall ensure that the candidate is eligible to get the benefit of reservation. 21(b) MAINTENANCE OF REGISTER OF COMPLAINTS BY THE RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENTS:

21(b) 1. Every Railway establishment shall appoint a senior officer of the Department as the Grievance Redressal Officer at Divisional level and Head Quarter level.

21(b) 2. The Grievance Redressal Officer shall maintain a register of complaints of persons with disabilities with following particulars, namely:-

(a) Date of complaint;

(b) Name of complainant; (c) The name of the establishment or person against whom the complaint is made; (d) Gist of the complaint; (e) Date of disposal by the Grievance Redressal Officer; and (f) Any other information.

21(b) 3. Any person aggrieved with any matter relating to discrimination in employment against any person with disability may file a complaint with the Grievance Redressal Officer of the respective Government establishment.

21(b) 4. Every complaint filed as per Para 21 (b) 3 above, shall be inquired into within two months of its registration and outcome thereof or action taken thereon shall be communicated to the complainant/ Person with Benchmark Disability.

Sd/- [Ravi Shekher ]/JDE. [N]-II

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P[R]54/VI Date:08.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-98/HRA-6 dated 21.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Bd’s letters dated 9.3.04 and 6.6.2017 referred to therein were circulated as S.C.Nos.43/04 and 86/2017 respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E(P&A)II-98/HRA-6 dated 21.02.2018 [RBE No.26/2018]

Sub: Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees posted to new Zones/new Divisions- Regarding.

*** Attention is invited to the instructions contained in Board’s letters of even number dated 09.03.2004 (RBE No.48/2004) & 06.06.2017 (RBE No.55/2017) on the above subject.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board subsequent to issue of letter No.E(G)2009 QR-1-2 dated 19.01.2018 and it has been decided that railway employees posted to ECR may be allowed House Rent Allowance upto 31.12.2018 on the same terms and conditions laid down in the letter of even number dated 09.03.2004 ibid and as amended/clarified from time to time.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Sd/- ( Salim Md.Ahmed)DD/E(P&A)-II

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.33/2018 No. P[R] 563/XII Date:08.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12(pt) dated 22.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 2.8.2016 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No.80/2016.

Board’s ltr. No. E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12(pt) dated 22.02.2018 [RBE No. 28/2018]

Sub: Revision in cadre structure and staffing pattern due to merger of three categories of posts in the Commercial Department over Indian Railways- viz. Ticket Checking(TC) , Commercial Clerk (CC), and Enquiry-cum -Reservation Clerk( ECRC).

*** The 7th CPC’s recommendations pertaining to the Commercial Department staff of the Railways are contained in Para 11.40.64 to 11.40.70 of their Report.

Upgradation of posts proposed from erstwhile GP 1900 to GP 2000, and from erstwhile GP 2400 to GP 2800 have already been notified for implementation vide Annexure-B of Railway Board’s communication No. PC-VII/2016/RSRP/2 dated 02.08.2016 ( RBE No.93/2016). Recommendations regarding the merger of posts in the three categories of TC,CC and ECRC have been under consideration in Board’s office. After consultation with both recognized staff Federations ( AIRF and NFIR) and with the concerned Directorates in the Railway Board, it has now been decided to implement the merger into a unified category of

‘Commercial and Ticketing Staff’ in a phased manner. Details of the cadre structure/AVC, staffing pattern and norms of appointment/selection for this unified category are tabulated in the Annexure to this letter.

2. The following modalities may be adopted while switching over to the unified cadre structure detailed in the accompanying Annexure.

2.1 Merger of the three categories will follow a graded approach. In first phase, the Ticket Checking category as a whole, with all its existing incumbents, will continue as a separate category with its existing cadre structure and staffing pattern, while the existing staff working in the categories of CC and ECRCs may be merged. The merged categories of CC and ECRC will accordingly have a four tier structure of posts and functional designation, as below:-

i) Commercial-cum Reservation Clerk in Level-3 ( entry level)

ii) Senior Commercial-cum-Reservation Clerk in Level-5 consisting of merged posts currently designated as Senior Commercial Clerk and Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerk that are in level-5.

iii) Chief Commercial-cum-Reservation Clerk in Level 6 consisting of merged posts currently designated as Head Commercial Clerk and Enquiry-cum- Reservation Supervisor that are in Level-6.

iv) Commercial Superintendent in Level-7 consisting of merged posts currently designated as Chief Booking Supervisor and Chief Enquiry-cum-Reservation Supervisor that are in Level-7.

2.2 In the second phase of the merger, all future recruitments to the relevant category(ies) will be in the unified cadre structure merging Ticket Checking category also with the cadre of CC & ECRC. The final unified cadre structure with designation of posts, staffing pattern and norms for appointment will be as detailed in accompanying Annexure.

2.3 As merger progresses from the first phase ( Para in 2.1 above) to the second phase (Para in 2.2 above), nomenclature(s) of posts will also change correspondingly.

3 10 + 2 minimum entry qualification has been prescribed for entry into Level-3 of the Ticket Collectors/Commercial Clerks categories, as may be seen in the accompanying Annexure. It is clarified that this stipulation (of 10 + 2 minimum qualification) will not apply to existing regular staff against promotional intake. 4 Usual rules/principles will apply while determining inter-se seniority in the merged categories. 5 Revised training modules necessitated due to the merger above will be prepared and notified separately by the concerned Directorate.

Sd/- [ P.M.Meena, DD-II/E(NG)I]

Annexure to Rly Bd’s ltr. No. E(NG)I/2016/PM1/12[pt.] dated 22.2.2018 ( RBE No. 28/2018) S.No. Name of post Mode of

appointment

Classifica - tion

Level and Revised Pay structure

Qualification/Training/Age Grade wise %age distr. of the total merged and unified cadre

1 Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk ( erstwhile

50% by DR 33-1/3% by

Recruitment General

Level -3 Rs.21700-69100

DR qualification – 12th ( +2 stage) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% Marks in the

11%

PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 G.P.Rs.1900/ 2000) (The posts operate in erstwhile G.P 2000 now, as post in G.P. Rs.1900 has been upg to G.P Rs.2000)

General Selection

(T&C staff in erstwhile GPRs.1800)

16-2/3% by LDCE

Selection Selection

aggregate. 50% is not to be insisted upon in the case of SC/ST/Ex-servicemen. Proper training will have to be imparted to the employees as per present requirement. Age limit for DR 18-27 years.

2 Sr.Commercial-cum-ticket Clerks [erstwhile PB-1, Rs.5200-20200, GP Rs.2800] [The posts operate in erstwhile GP 2800 now, as post in GP 2400 has been upg to GP 2800]

50% by DR 50% by Promotion

Recruitment Non -Selection

Level-5 Rs.29200-92300

DR qualification – A University Degree or its equivalent Age Limit for DR: 18-30 years Proper training will have to be imparted to the employees as per present requirement

22%

3 Chief Commercial-cum-ticket Clerk [erstwhile PB-2, Rs.9300-34800, GPRs.4200]

Promotion Selection Level-6 Rs.35400-112400

Proper training will have to be imparted to the employees as per present requirement

47%

4 Commercial-Superintendent [erstwhile PB-2, Rs.9300-34800, GPRs.4600]

Promotion Non-Selection

Level-7 Rs.44900-142400

Proper training will have to be imparted to the employees as per present requirement

20%

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 34/2018 P[R] 436/IREM/VIII Date: 08.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2012/PM1/22 dated 27.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.5.2017 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No. 77/2017.

Board’s ltr. No. E(NG)I-2012/PM1/22 dated 27.02.2018 [RBE No.30/2018]

Sub: Modification in the AVC for promotion to Goods Guard in Grade Pay Rs.2800 (Level-5).

*** Attention is invited to instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 12.5.2017 regarding modification in the AVC for promotion to the post of Goods Guard in Grade Pay Rs.2800/- (Level-5).

In Para 2(i) of the aforesaid letter showing the feeder categories eligible to appear in general selection against 60% quota for filling up the vacancies of Goods Guard in Grade Pay Rs.2800/-, the categories of Shunting Master and Shunting Jamadar may also be included. Sd/- [P.M.Meena, DD-II/E(NG)I]

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/AD-1 dated 1.3.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 2.5.2013 was circulated as S.C.No.44/2013.

Board’s ltr. No. E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/AD-1 dated 1.3.2018[RBE No. 32/2018; PC-VII No.92 ]

Sub: Implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government – Risk Allowance

Ref: (i) Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/SP-1/AD-3 dated 2.5.2013

(ii)Ministry of Finance’s resolution No.11-1/2016-IC dated 6.7.2017. ...

Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of rates of allowances, the President is pleased to revise the rate of Risk Allowance from Rs.60/- per month to Rs.135 per month. The revised rates of Risk Allowance shall be admissible with effect from the 1

st of July,2017.

1. The categories/staff engaged in the jobs who are eligible for grant of Risk Allowance is annexed with this letter.

2. The categories who are in receipt of HPCA/PCA are not eligible for grant of Risk Allowance.

3. Any modification/changes will be issued, if any instructions which are at variance from these, are received from the nodal Ministry/Department i.e. DOP&T.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

sd/- [Anil Kumar]/DDE[P&A]-I

ANNEXURE List of categories/staff engaged in the following jobs are eligible for Grant of Risk Allowance. 1. Those directly engaged in spray painting

2. Those directly engaged in galvanizing tanks, effluent treatment plant, manufacturing of

insulation components involving hazardous chemicals etc.

3. Those directly engaged in use of electrolytes.

4. Those directly exposed to metallic dust, fumes generated from resin bakers, smoke from the

furnace, carbon burst shops.

5. Those directly working in Melting Shop in all foundries where scrap is used.

6. Moulding shop in Rail Wheel Factory/Bangalore.

7. Those directly engaged in chrome plating.

8. Safaiwalas directly working in underground drains/sewer pipes, cleaning of manholes.

9. Safaiwalas directly working in sewerage treatment plant in workshops.

10. Malaria Khalasis directly engaged in spraying pesticides, handling acids, anti-larval drugs, etc.

11. Chest Clinic Staff. 12. X-Ray Attendants.

********** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 36/2018 P[R]436/IRMM Date:09.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2008/H-1/2/15 dated 22.2.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 5.9.2000 was circulated under S.C.No.199/2000

Board’s letter No. 2008/H-1/2/15 dated 22.2.2018 CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Removal of age limit of 25 years of medical facilities for dependent children of serving Railway employees and pensioners.

Ref: Board’s letter of even no. dated 16.2.2009. ***

Guidelines were issued vide letter No. 2000/H/PNM-AIRF dated 5.9.2000 elaborating/amending Para 601(5) and 601(6) of IRMM, 2000 defining “ Family Members” for the purpose of medical facilities for dependent children of serving Railway Employees and Pensioners, In the instructions, provision pertaining to son read as under:

(i) Sons under 21 years of age provided they are wholly dependent on the Railway employee; and

(ii) Sons over 21 years of age without an upper age limit, even if not a student or invalid, provided he is wholly dependent on and resides with the Railway employee

1. The above provisions were amended/modified with the issue of corrigendum vide letter under reference as under; “ Unmarried sons over 21 years of age without an upper age limit, even if not a student or invalid, provided he is wholly dependent on, and resides with the Railway employee”. It has, however, come to notice that the corrigendum was issued without obtaining financial concurrence.

2. The matter regarding obtaining of financial concurrence was taken up with Finance Directorate of this Ministry and post-facto financial concurrence to the corrigendum issued vide letter of even number dated 16.2.2009 is hereby accorded to.

Sd/- [ Mrs. H.K.Sanhotra,DD/H&FW/Rly.Bd.]

Advance Correction Slip to Para 601(5) of IRMM -2000 Para 601(5)

“ unmarried sons over 21 years of age without an upper age limit, even if not a student or invalid, provided he is wholly dependent on, and resides with the Railway employee”.

(Authority: Board’s letter No.2008/H-1/2/15 dated 16.2.2009 read with corrigendum dated 22.2.2018).

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.37/2018 No. P[R]524/III Date:09.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(MPP)96/1/15 Vol.III dated 21.2.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. With the issue of Board’s letter dated 21.2.2018 , the local instructions issued under this office letter of even No. dated 1.12.2010 revising the designation of Yard Porters and Pointsman ‘B’ as ‘Assistant Pointsman” are modified to this extent.

Board’s ltr. No. E(MPP)96/1/15 Vol.III dated 21.2.2018

Sub: Standardization of designations - Porter

Ref: This office letter of even no. dtd. 8.11.2017 ***

In terms of the above reference all Railways had been asked to discontinue the old designations like Station Porter, Platform Porter in the Operating department at stations and Yards, where the work is primarily that of Pointsman. It is reiterated that henceforth the staff working under any of the subject categories should be uniformly designated as “Pointsman ‘B’. Sd/- [ Mahendra Kumar Gupta] Director [MPP].

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.38/2018 No. P[R]439/II Date: 09.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/H-1/2/13/Split Medical Identity Card dated 9.2.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 22.3.2005 referred to therein was circulated as S.C.No. 65/2005.

Bd’s ltr. No. 2017/H-1/2/13/Split Medical Identity Card dated 9.2.2018 S.No.01/Health 2018

Sub: Split Medical Identity Card to serving Railway employees.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.2004/H/28/1/RELHS/Card dated 22.3.2005.

*** In terms of provisions contained in Para 626(1) of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM)-2000, it is necessary to produce medical identity card for availing of medical facilities in Railway Hospitals. It has been brought to the notice of Board that serving Railway employees/their eligible dependent family members find it difficult to avail of medical facilities when one of the family member moves out of station carrying Medical Identity Card. Provision for RELHS beneficiaries though exist vide letter under reference but no such facility existed for serving Railway employees. The issue has therefore, been examined and it has been decided to extend the facility of Split Medical Card to serving Railway employees covered by RMA rules.

Original Medical Identity Card may be deposited with the issuing authority who may issue Split Medical Identity Card to the beneficiaries as requested by them.

Issuing authority of Split Medical Card will be the office of controlling authority where the employee is working and the registering authority of Split Card will be Authorised Medical Officer (AMO) of nearest Health Unit/Hospitals where the dependents are staying. Sd/- [ Mrs. H.K.Sanhotra,DD/H&FW/Rly.Bd.]

S.No.01/Health 2018 Advance Correction Slip to Para 626(1) of IRMM -2000

Original Medical Identity Card may be deposited with the issuing authority who may issue Split Medical Identity Card to the beneficiaries as requested by them.

Issuing authority of Split Medical Card will be the office of controlling authority where the employee is working and the registering authority of Split Card will be Authorised Medical Officer (AMO) of nearest Health Unit/Hospitals where the dependents are staying.

(Authority: Board’s letter No. 2017/H-1/2/13/Split Medical Identity Card dated 5.2.2018) ***************


No. P[R]436/IREM/VIII Date: 16.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2004/RR-1/5Pt. dated 16.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 03.09.2009, 18.03.2015 and 02.02.2017 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos. 143/2009, 25/2015 and 18/2017, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[NG]II/2004/RR-1/5Pt. dated 16.02.2018 [RBE No.24/2018 ]

Sub: Filling up of the posts of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant [CMA] and Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent [CMS]-reg.

*** Pursuant to the merger of pre-revised grades of Rs.5000-8000 and Rs.5500-9000 in a single pay band i.e. PB-2 [Grade Pay Rs.4200] by 6th Pay Commission, instructions were issued vide Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2008/PM1/15 dated 03.09.2009 prescribing qualification and percentages of direct recruitment and promotion in the category of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant [CMA] and Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent [CMS].

1. The introduction of the element of direct recruitment in the category of CMS was under consideration of this Ministry pursuant to the issue raised by AIRF in the PNM meeting with Railway Board.

2. The matter has been examined in consultation with RDSO & Mechanical Directorate of this Ministry and it has been decided by the Board to amend Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I [Revised Edition-1989] as per Advance Correction Slip No.240 enclosed. sd/- [ Ravi Shekher/JDE[N]II]

***** Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I [Revised Edition-1989]

Chapter-I, Section-B, Subsection-III –Recruitment and Training.

[XI] Scientific Staff – Mechanical Engineering Department – [Chemical and Metallurgical Wing]

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.240

1. In para 168 [1] the words ‘Laboratory Assistants in scale Rs. 975-1540’ may be substituted with words ‘Laboratory Assistant, Grade-III in Level-2’

2. Substitute the following for the existing para 168[2][i] &[ii]: [i] Educational Qualification:12

th [+2 stage] with Science or equivalent from a

recognised Board /University. [ii] Age : Between 18 to 27 years.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2012/RR-1/15 dated 03.09.2009 under RBE No.161/2009] 3. Note below para 168[2] stands deleted.

4. A new para 168[2][iii] may be added as under:

Para 168[2][iii]: Higher grade posts available to Laboratory Assistant, Grade-III in Level-2 in the normal channel of promotion are as under:

Laboratory Assistant, Grade-II [Level-4]

Laboratory Assistant, Grade-I [Level-5]

[Authority:Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2008/PM 1/16/Pt.A dated 18.03.2015 under RBE No.21/2015]

5. Substitute the following for the existing Para 168[3]&[4]:

Para 168[3]: The posts in the next higher grade of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in Level-6 of the 7

th CPC pay Matrix will be filled as under:

i. 66-2/3% by direct recruitment from open market through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

ii. 33-1/3% by promotion of Lab.Asstt. Grade-I in Level-5 possessing the qualification for direct recruitment relaxable to 12

th [+2 stage] with Science or

equivalent from a recognised Board/University. iii. Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the category CMA is as under:-

[a] Educational Qualification : Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks.

[b] Age: Between 18 and 30 years [c] Training: One year [d] Stipend: Rs.35400/-

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2004/RR-1/5/Pt. dated 16.02.2018 and PC-V/2016/PS/1[Stipend] dated 02.02.2017]

6. Substitute the following for the existing para 168[4][iv]:

Para 168[4]: The posts in the next higher grade of Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent [CMS] in Level-7 of the 7th CPC pay Matrix will be filled as under:

[i] 50% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and [ii] 50% by promotion of CMA in Level-6. Out of this 33% will be filled through

LDCE from the serving employees having educational qualification of Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks and remaining 17% will be filled from the serving employees in the grade of CMA on the basis of Seniority cum suitability.

[iii] Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the category CMS is as under:- [a] Educational Qualification : Degree in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or

MSc. Degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry [b] Age: Between 22 and 32 years [c] Training: One year [d] Stipend: Rs. 44900/- Note:For Promotee CMA [33-1/3% quota] and CMS [33% and 17% quota],

appropriate orientation training to be decided by the concerned departmental officers”

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2004/RR-1/5/Pt. dated 16.02.2018 and PC-V/2016/PS/1[Stipend] dated 02.02.2017]

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No. P[R]612/II Date:16.03.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[O]I/2014/SR-6/11 CC pt. dated 05.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 28.02.2003 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.57/2003.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[O]I/2014/SR-6/11 CC pt. dated 05.03.2018 [RBE No.33/2018]

Sub: Fixation of inter-se seniority of Direct Recruit Group ‘A’ officers and Promotee Group ‘B’ officers [of eight organised Railway Services], on induction to Group ‘A’ Junior Scale.

***

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to state that the fundamental principles of inter-se seniority of direct recruits and promotee officers circulated vide Board’s letter No.E[O]I/99/SR6/2 dated 28.02.2003 as contained in IREM-I stands superseded/ modified in pursuance of Hon’ble High Court Patna’s order dated 12.05.2017 in Civil Writ Petition No.10669 of 2016 arising out of order dated 03.05.2016 in O.A. No.050/00460/2015 in R.K.Kushwaha Vs. Union of India.

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution the President have further decided that principles for inter-se seniority of Direct Recruit Group ‘A’

officers and Promotee Group ‘B’ officers inducted into Group ‘A’ Junior Scale effective from the panel year 2012-13, stands modified /amended as per Annexure-I.

This shall be applicable in all cases of fixation of inter-se seniority of Promotee officers of 2012-13 panel onwards and Direct Recruit 2006 Examination onwards. sd/- [ B.Majumdar/Jt.Secretary[E]]

***** ANNEXURE-I

" 327. General – The rules contained in paragraphs 328 to 336 of this Section lay down the principles that may be followed for determining the relative seniority of Group 'A', Junior Scale officers of all the services on Indian Railways except the officers of Medical, Railway Protection Force, Chemists and Metallurgists, Printing and Stationery, Rajbhasha departments and other miscellaneous categories.

328. The seniority of officers, appointed to various Indian Railway Services Group 'A', Junior Scale shall be determined on the basis of the year of allotment to be specifically made in each case in accordance with the principles in the following paragraphs.

329. Unless otherwise stated, officers appointed to the Indian Railway Services, Group 'A' (earlier referred to as Class-I) on the basis of competitive examinations held by the Union Public Service Commission upto 2005 Examination batch and Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRAs) upto 2002 Examination batch, shall count service for seniority, from the date they commence earning increments in the regular scale as Junior Scale Officers in Group 'A' (earlier referred to as Assistant Officers) subject to the condition that the inter-se seniority of officers in each service recruited as probationers in a particular year shall be regulated by their place in the order of merit.

330. Unless otherwise stated, officers appointed to the Indian Railway Services (Group 'A') on the basis of competition examinations held by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) w.e.f.2006 Examination year and Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRAs) w.e.f. 2003 examination, shall count service for seniority from the year of allotment. The year of allotment of a Direct Recruit officer shall be the year following the year in which the competitive examination was held. The year of allotment of an SCRA will be fifth year following the year of examination. Provided that if a direct recruit officer is permitted to join probationary training with direct recruit officer of a subsequent year of allotment, then he shall be assigned that subsequent year as the year of allotment. The inter-se seniority of officers in each service recruited as probationers in a particular year will be regulated by their place in the order of merit, which shall be determined on the basis of marks obtained by them during the probationary training and at the competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission [Apprenticeship training in the case of SCRAs]. For this purpose, the marks obtained in the competitive examination conducted by UPSC (Apprenticeship training in the case of SCRAs) and those obtained during probationary training shall be reduced/ increased to the base of 2050 and 1250 respectively.

Provided further that if two or more probationers have secured equal number of marks in the aggregate, their order of merit shall be the order of their dates of birth, the older ranking senior.

331. Deleted

332. Deleted

333. Deleted

334. In the case of Group 'B' officers permanently promoted to Junior Scale of Group 'A' services:

1. Officers of a particular department promoted from the earlier panel shall rank

senior to officers promoted from the later panel.

2. If two or more than two officers are promoted from the same panel, the relative seniority of officers shall be in the order of their position in the panel.

3. The year of allotment of a promotee officer shall be determined by giving weightage with reference to the year for which the meeting of the Committee to make selection, to prepare the select list on the basis of which he was appointed to the Service, was held and with regard to the continuous service rendered by him in Group ‘B’ both officiating and permanent upto the 31

st day of December of the year

for which meeting of the Committee to make selection was held to prepare the select list on the basis of which he was appointed to the Service, in the following manner:-

a. For the total number of years of continuous service in Group 'B', both officiating, and permanent, with reference to the year for which the meeting of the Committee to make selection, to prepare the select list on the basis of which he was appointed to the Service, was held he shall be given a weightage of one year for every completed two years of service, subject to maximum of 5 years. Provided the year of allotment of senior in the panel shall not be less than the junior of the same panel.

4. The integrated seniority of the officers on All Indian Railways basis, shall determined as under:-

i. The integrated seniority shall be on the basis of the year of allotment, the officers having earlier year of allotment being senior. SCRA and Direct Recruit of the same allotment year shall rank inter-se in the same order, i.e., SCRA followed by Direct Recruit Officer of the same allotment year.

ii. The inter-se seniority of officers having same year of allotment shall be in the order of the panel.

335. Deleted

336. Officers permanently appointed to the Group 'A' Junior Scale from the category mentioned at paragraph 334 above, against quotas of vacancies reserved for them shall be placed below the direct recruits of the same year of allotment, i.e., a promotee allotted to year 2006 after admissible weightage will be placed below the Direct Recruit allotted to year 2006.

337. No Change

338. No Change

339. No Change

340. No Change

341. No Change *********

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.41/2018 No. P[R]240/DR/III Date:16.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/Transf.Cell/Civil/03 dated 05.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2017/Transf.Cell/Civil/03 dated 05.02.2018

Sub: Report of the Committee to Review Uniform & Tool Kits for Trackmen / Keymen/ Patrolmen

Ref: Board's letter No. 2018/Transf.cell/03 dated Jan 8, 2018 ***

Considering the importance of Trackmaintainers in ensuring safe running of trains on IR and the hardships being faced by them, Board (CRB) had constituted a committee of GMs of SCR (Convener), CR & NR to recommend measures that would improve their working conditions including better uniform and tool kits.

Committee's report with all annexures is enclosed herewith and same is uploaded in Transformation Cell section of the Railway Board's website (http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard). Based on the recommendations of the committee, Board (ME, MS, FC & CRB) have approved the following for compliance.

1.0 Dress Allowance: 1.1 The Dress Allowance for the Track Maintainers as per RBE No.141/2017 dated 03.10.2017, shall continue to be followed. For Track women, dress allowance will cover Kurta (both summer & winter), Salwar, Jersey, headgear other than helmet, mittens, socks and water bottles. The colour scheme of dress for Track women will be the same as that for Trackmen.

2.0 Uniform and Protective Gears: As the Track Maintainers have to walk on ballast in extreme climatic conditions ranging

from very high temperature during summer while carrying out hot weather patrolling and also in very low temperatures in the night for cold weather patrolling, it is necessary to provide special gears to them to protect them from extreme weather conditions. Also the work of the track maintainers involves working with heavy objects like rails and sleepers, which can topple on their feet while working. The feet need to be adequately protected. Their working conditions are similar to that as existing on a shop floor or in construction projects. Hence following special protective gears are to be provided to them:

The following job specific protective gears may be provided to all Track maintainers including P-way-artisans and their helpers. These items may be provided on division basis, modification if any, due to local climatic conditions, may be considered with the approval of DRM.

Table-I s. No.

Description Functional specification Scale Approx. Cost (in Rs.)

1 . Rain Coat with cap/hood and separate waterproof trouser

Waterproof coat and trouser with full sleeves and cap/hood.

Once in a year

1200/-

2(a) Winter Jacket Jacket with inner lining with/without hood/cap, orange color superior quality.

Once in 2 years

2500/-

OR 2(b) **

Clothing for Subzero climate i. Jacket ii. Trouser iii. Gloves iv. Snow boots v. Cap

As per military clothing from Ordinance factories/approved suppliers of Ordinance factories.

Once in 2 years

10,000/-

3. Safety Shoes As per IS 15298 (Part 2): 2011 / ISO 20345:2004 Some of the reputed brands are Bata, Liberty, Action etc.

Once in six Months

1400/-

4. Luminous vest Retro-reflective orange colour, IS-15809 of 2008 specified by EN471 Standard

Once in Six months

500/-

5. Safety Helmet with detachable miner's light

Miner's helmet to IS specifications IS 2925 -1884 (modified in 2010) with detachable headlights having flexibility for rotation provided with straps.

Once in a year

1400/-

6 Tool Kit Bag As developed by PUNE Division, CR or Ferozpur Division of NR Material -Matte Nylon-1680 Black, Red & Orange Color, with canvas for lining

Once a Year

1400/-

7* Tricolor LED 3-cell Torch/ rechargeable torch

As being used by SCR / NR Once a Year

1000/-

* Tricolor LED 3-cell Torch/ rechargeable torch to be provided to Mate, Keymen and all track maintainers deputed for night patrolling

** Winter jackets as per item 2a) will not be supplied in subzero climate region, as provisioning of the same is already included in item 2b). In addition, any specific requirement for any particular area/climatic condition may be assessed by the respective DRM.

3.0 Tools and Equipment: 3.1 Provide light weight improvised tools and equipment such as spanner, hammer, crow bar, mortar pan etc. to track maintainers, as per extant Board's instructions. 3.2 Provide tricolor LED 3-cell Torch/ rechargeable torch developed by NR/SCR in place of H. S. Lamps to Mate, Keymen & all Track maintainers deputed for Night patrolling. Regarding payment for purchase of dry cells to the Track Maintainers deputed for night patrolling duties, it has already been decided by Board (ME & FC) vide Railway Board's letter no 2016/CE-I/GNS/4 pt. dated 07.12.2017 to pay @ Rs 150 per month to all track maintainers deputed for night patrolling. Same may be followed. 3.3 Improvised staff for patrolman, as being used on SCR may be provided in place of conventional staff. 3.4 Sturdy light weight backpack Tool Kit bag with provision to keep various equipment as developed by Pune Division of Central Railway and Firozpur Division of Northern Railway were considered appropriate. Such Tool Kit bag may be provided to all Track maintainers including P-way-artisans and their helpers.

4 0 Mode of Procurement As on date Stores department is procuring luminous vests; This system may continue. The other items mentioned in table 1 (para 2.1) above, may be procured at Divisional Level through Spot purchase committee comprising of Sr.DEN/DEN incharge, Sr.DFM/DFM, Sr.DMM/DMM. Once the system gets stabilized, and the vendors are developed; these may be procured through stores department of the division.

5.0 Rakshak "Rakshak" protection system for patrolmen/trackmen has been adopted by SCR on Secunderabad- Kazipet section in a stretch of 24 KMs and has been found to be useful in getting advance information regarding approaching trains by way of LED indication along with audible buzzer and vibration. Keeping in view large number of run-over cases of Trackmen that occur during discharge of their duty on Track, putting in place a Rakshak type protection system is essential and needs to be expeditiously implemented. However since the system is still in infancy stage, deployment on entire Rail Network may not be feasible right now. However keeping in view large number of run-over cases, it has been decided to extend deployment of Rakshak type protection systems on the entire High Density Network on a crash basis. This being a safety item, may be booked under RRSK.

6.0 Gang Tool cum Rest Room A tool cum rest room should be provided in the gang beat of each sectional gang preferably at the station or at level crossing. The room may have resting facility, private lockers for keeping their small belongings. The toolbox can also be accommodated in the same building. This type of accommodation can be provided near the station building as far as possible or at the level crossing falling in the gang beat. In addition to regular supply of electricity alternate source of solar lighting may also be provided in these rooms. For watering, hand-pump/piped water supply may be provided. Prefabricated modern construction methods already in use on certain Railways (KGP div of SER & of WCR) may be used for early and quality construction. These should be constructed in a phased manner through funds from Track renewal works/RRSK. Priority may be decided locally by the DRM.

This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell Railway Board. sd/- [T.D.Pandey/ED/Transformation Cell]

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No. P[R]64/VII Date: 16.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2017/1/7/5/ 4(Pt.) dated 06.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 10.08.2017 and 30.08.2017 quoted therein were circulated as Serial Circular Nos. 118/2017 and 142/2017, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. PC-VII/2017/1/7/5/ 4(Pt.) dated 06.03.2018 [RBE No.34/2018]PC VII/93

Sub: Grant of Risk and Hardship Allowance and Special LC Gate allowance to Track Maintainers posted as Gatemen- clarification reg.

***

Please refer to Board’s letters No. PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/4 dated 10.08.2017 (RBE No. 87/2017, PC-VII No. 33) and No. E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/CE-1 dated 30.08.2017 (RBE No. 110/2017, PC-VII No. 48) regarding grant of Risk and Hardship Allowance @ Rs. 2700/- per month for Track Maintainers and Special Level Crossing (LC) Gate Allowance @ Rs.1000/- per month to Track Maintainers deployed for manning any of the Engineering gates respectively. 2. Clarifications have been sought in the matter as the above circulars do not make it explicit whether Track Maintainers deployed for manning any of the Engineering Gates will continue to receive the Risk and Hardship allowance in addition to Special LC Gate Allowance.

3. The matter has been examined and it is clarified that Trackmen selected and posted as Gatemen in Engineering Gates who are eligible for the special LC Gate Allowance would continue to get their Risk and Hardship Allowance also. Such Special LC Gate Allowance however will be paid only for the period the Track Maintainer remains actually posted as Gateman. 4. All other terms and conditions stipulated in the letters dated 10.08.2017 and 30.08.2017 shall remain unchanged.

5. This has the concurrence of the Finance Directorate and approval of the Board (MS). sd/- [ Jaya Kumar .G/DD, PC-VII]

*********** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 43/2018

No. P[R]64/VII Date:16.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]Spl./2009/FR/1/3[Part-2] dated 06.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. F[E]Spl./2009/FR/1/3[Part-2] dated 06.03.2018

Sub: Clarification regarding making dual charge arrangement under 7th CPC. ***

Pursuant to acceptance of 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations for abolition of Dual Charge Allowance [DCA] in Chapter 8.3 of their report and covering the same under a new Additional Post Allowance by “Committee on Allowances”, DCA has ceased to exist with effect from 01.07.2017 and has been replaced by APA.

1. Formulation of revised guidelines /instructions for Additional Post Allowance [APA] is under active consideration with Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions [Department of Personnel & Training].

2. It has come to the notice of this Ministry that dual charge arrangement is still being resorted in some Zonal Railways on / after 01.07.2017. It is, therefore, directed that the practice of dual charge arrangement shall not be resorted to on Zonal Railways. Guidelines pertaining to APA as and when finalised will be circulated for information and compliance.

sd/- [G.Priya Sudarsani/JDF[E]]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.44/2018 No. P[R] 227/XVII Date:16 .03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/Trans/Process Reforms/Estt. dated 29.11.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2017/Trans/Process Reforms/Estt. dated 29.11.2017

Sub: Process Reforms - Regarding Vigilance/D&AR clearance requirement for going abroad on Duty

*** During interactions with field officials it has emerged that in Zonal Railways there is a practice of obtaining Vigilance/D&AR clearance in cases of officials/staff who are nominated to go abroad on Duty e.g. for attending meetings, workshops/ conferences etc.

2. In this connection, following instructions are issued with the approval of CRB:

"Vigilance/D&AR clearance is not required in case of officers/staff nominated to go abroad on Duty.” sd/- [Jeetendra Singh/ED[Elect]/Transformation Cell]

****


No. P[R]96/II Date: 16.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[MPP]/2018/6/1 dated 30.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[MPP]/2018/6/1 dated 30.01.2018 [RBE No.14/2018]

Sub: Forwarding of Notification – regarding designation /re-designation of trades for trade apprentices under the Apprentice Act, 1961.

*** A copy of the Notification No.G.S.R.1525[E] published in Part II, Section 3 Sub-section [i] of the Gazette of India on 20th December, 2017 issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Directorate General of Training, Government of India and forwarded vide O.M. No.DGT-2[1]/2017-AP dated 10th January, 2017 is enclosed for information, guidance and necessary action. Sd/- [Mahendra Kumar Gupta]/Director [MPP]

Copy of Ministry of Skill Devt. & Entrepreneurship [DGT]’s OM No. No.DGT-2[1]/2017-AP dated 10.01.2017

Sub: Forwarding of Notification – reg. ****

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of notification G.S.R.1524[E] published in Part II, section 3, sub-section[i] of the Gazette of India on 20th December, 2017 regarding designation/re-designation of trades apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

sd/- [Asst. Director of Training ]/Dy.Director General[AT][MPP]

***** Copy of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s notification published in Part II,

section 3, sub-section[i] of the Gazette of India Extraordinary on 20th December, 2017

G.S.R.1525[E]- In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section [1] of Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 [52 of 1961], the Central Government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, namely:- 1. [1] These rules may be called the Apprenticeship [Sixth Amendment] Rules, 2017.

[2] They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, in Schedule I,

[i] in Group No. 2, relating to the Foundry trades group, for serial number 1 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“1 Pattern Maker 7522.1000 One year and three months

1.Carpenter 2. Pattern Maker

Three months Three months

Passed 8th class examination

under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

[ii] in Group No. 4, relating to the Electrical trades group, for serial numbers 2 and 6 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“2 Lineman 7245.10 Two years

1.Wireman 2. Electrician

One year

One year

Passed 8th class examination under

10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

6 Electrical Winder 7241.40 Two years

1. Electrician One year Passed 10th class examination

under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent.

[iii] in Group No. 10, relating to the Heat Engine trades group- [a] for serial number 8 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“8 Construction Machinery Mechanic-cum-Operator

7233.28 7233.30 7233.90 8332.00

Two years

Mechanic [Motor Vehicle]

One year



[b] after serial number 10 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“11 Marine Engine Fitter

7233.22

Two years

Marine Engine Fitter

One year

Passed 10th class examination with

Science and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

[iv] in Group No.19, relating to the Cutting and tailoring trades group, for serial number 1 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“1 Designer and Master Cutter

794.42 794.60

One year and three months

1. Sewing Technology

2. Dress Making

Three months Three

months



[v] in Group No.20, relating to the Agriculture trades group, for serial number 1 and 2 and the entries relating

thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“1 Mechanic [Agriculture Machinery]

7231.10

Two years

Mechanic [Agriculture Machinery]

One year



2 Horticulture Assistant

7232.10 Two years

Horticulture Assistant

One year



[vi] in Group No.22, relating to the Ship Building trades group, for serial number 2 and 5 and the entries relating thereto, the

following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“2 Pipe Fitter 7136.10 7136.30

Two years

Plumber

One year



5 Shipwright [Wood] 7124.45 7124.70

Two years

Carpenter One year Passed 10th class examination


[vii] in Group No.25, relating to the Iron and Steel trades group, for serial numbers 2,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17

and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“2 Furnace Operator [Steel Industry]

3135.1100


-

-



4 Crane Operator Overhead [Steel Industry]

8343.0700 One year and three months

- - Passed 10th class examination


6 Electrician [Steel Plant]

7411.0100 7412.0801

Two Years

1.Electrician One year Passed 10th class examination


7 Electronics Mechanic [Steel Plant]

7421.0100 7421.0300 7421.9900

Two Years

1.Electronics Mechanic

One year Passed 10th class examination


8 Fitter [Steel Plant] 7126.0301 7126.9900 7224.0102

Two Years

Fitter One year Passed 10th class examination


9 Instrument Mechanic [Steel Plant]

7311.0101 7311.1000

Two Years

1. Instrument Mechanic

One year Passed 10th class examination


10 Operator Coal Handling Equipment




11 Operator Locomotive and Rail Cranes in Steel Plant

8162.50 8333.30




12 Operator Material Handling at Raw Material Handling Plant



from a recognised school or its equivalent.

13 Operator Coke Ovens Battery Equipments




15 Operator Blast Furnace Iron Making Equipments

8121.15 8223.60




15 Operator Steel Melting Equipments




16 Operator Sinter Plant Equipments




17 Operator Rolling Mills Equipment [Long Products]




[viii] in Group No.29, relating to Computer trades group, for serial numbers 2,3, 4 and 5 and the entries relating thereto, the

following shall be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“2 Desk Top Publishing operator

3512.0200

One year and three

Desk Top Publishing operator

Three months

Passed 10th class

examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

months

3 Programming and Systems Administration Assistant

103.70 103.80

One year

- - National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant

4 Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance

3114.9900 Two Years

1. Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance

2. Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance

3. Broad Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advance Module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Hardware of Computer and Peripherals

One year

One year

One year

Passed 10th class

examination under 10+2 system of education

5 Computer Operator and Programming Assistant

4131.0600 3514.0300


Computer Operator and Programming Assistant

Three months

Passed 10th class

examination under 10+2 system of education

[ix] in Group No. 32, relating to the Informal sector trades group- [a] for serial number 11 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“11 Medical Laboratory Technician [Cardiology]


- -


under 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and biology

[b] after serial number 13 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“14 Medical Laboratory Technician [Physiotherapy]

3212.0701 3255.0101


Physiotherapy Technician

Three months


under 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and biology

[x] in Group No.35, relating to Centre of Excellence trades group, for serial numbers 8, 20, 37, 38, 39, 41 and 44 and the

entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“8 Chemical Laboratory Assistant

3111.30

Two Years

1. Broad Based Basic Training in Chemical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Laboratory Assistant

2. Laboratory Assistant [Chemical Plant]

One year One year

Passed 10th class


20 Mechanic Power Electronics [Inverters, UPS and Maintenance of Drives]

7241.10 7242.10

Two years

1. Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Inverters, UPS, Voltage Stablisers and Industrial Drives 2Electronics Mechanic

2. Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances

3. Technician Power Electronics Systems

4. Mechanic Industrial Electronics

One year

One year

One year

One year

One year

Passed 10th class


37 Computer and Peripherals Hardware Repair and Maintenance Mechanic

2523.0200 7422.2001


1.Broad Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Hardware of Computer and Peripherals

Three months

Passed 10th class


38 Computer Networking Technician

2523.9900 3513.9900


Broad Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Computer Networking

Three months

Passed 10th class


39 Multimedia and WebPage Designer

2166.0201 2513.0101 2166.0300


Broad Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Multimedia and Web Page Designing

Three months

Passed 10th class


41 Utility Operator 3131.0300 8182.0200


Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Operation and Maintenance of Boiler and Steam Turbine

Three months

Passed 10th class


44 Instrument Controller 7311.0101 7311.1001

Two years

1. Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Electronic and Instrument Maintenance of Process Plant 2. Instrument Mechanic

One year

One year

Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

[xi] in Group No.37, relating to Office Management trades group, after serial number 2 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“3 Stenographer [Hindi] 4111.10[H]


1.Stenography [Hindi] Three months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Hindi as compulsory subject.

[xii] in Group No.38, relating to the Health Allied trades group, for serial number 2 and 3 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“2 Health Sanitory Inspector

3257.0100


Health Sanitory Inspector Three months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

3 Hospital Waste Management Assistant


Hospital Waste Management Assistant

Three months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

[F.No.DGT-2[1]/2017-AP [Vijay dev, Director General/Addl.Secy.]

Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide notification number G.S.R.356, dated the 15th

July, 1992 and last amended vide notification number G.S.R 1139[E], dated the 7

th September, 2017.

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No. P[R]563/XII Date:16.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2017 /RR-1/12 (3192238) dated 28.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Bd’s letters dated 17.06.2016 and 27.07.2017 quoted therein were circulated as SC Nos. 58/2016 and 105/2017, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E(NG)II/2017 /RR-1/12 (3192238) dated 28.02.2018 [RBE No.31/2018]

Sub: Minimum educational qualification for recruitment from open market in

Level-1 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC in CEN No. 02/2018 issued by RRB. ***

Attention is invited to instructions issued, vide this Ministry’s letter under RBE No.73/2017 dated 27.07.2017, laying down qualification for recruitment from open market to posts in Pay Band-1 of Rs.5200-20200 having Grade PayRs.1800/- (now Level-1 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC), through all modes, against direct recruitment quota in Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and S&T departments as 10th pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT or 10th pass plus ITI.

2. The same has been reviewed and it has been decided by this Ministry that for recruitment notification published under Centralized Employment Notice No. 02/2018, issued by Railway Recruitment Boards, the minimum educational qualification for recruitment in Level-1 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC (earlier Grade Pay Rs.1800/-), in all departments, will continue to be 10th pass OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

3. Further, in partial modification to instructions contained in para 2(i) of RBE No.69/2016 dated 17.6.2016, prescribing fee to be charged from candidates, desirous of applying against employment notices issued by Railway recruiting agencies, it has further been decided that Rs.400/- will be refunded to candidates actually appearing in the written examination. This will be applicable to recruitment notification published under Centralized Employment Notice Nos.01/2018 and 02/2018, issued by Railway Recruitment Boards.

[ sd/- [ Ravi Shekher/JDE[N]II]


No. P[R]184/V Date:20.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/Transf.Cell/S&T/APARs dated 26.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2018/Transf.Cell/S&T/APARs dated: 26.02.2018

Sub: Authorization to write APARs by officers looking after the duties of PHOD/CHOD etc. Ref: Secretary, Railway Board’s letter No. 2004/SCC/3/8 dated 23.08.2004.

***

Reference above, the instructions regarding writing of APARs by officers posted by local arrangements against the post of PHOD/ CHOD/ SDGM/ DRM/ADRM have been reviewed.

It has been decided that the officers looking after the duties of PHOD/CHOD/SDGM/DRM/ADRM by local arrangements are allowed to write APARs of officers working under them if the period of looking after exceeds 90 days.

This issues with the approval of CRB. sd/- [Rajesh Gupta]/ED/Transformation

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No. P[R]541/IV Date:20.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]III/2003/PF1/1 dated 22.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. F[E]III/2003/PF1/1 dated 22.01.2018 [RBE No.09/2018]

Sub: State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2017-2018 [January, 2018 - March, 2018]

**** A copy of Government of India’s Resolution No. 5(1)-B[PD]/2017 dt. 1

st January, 2018 issued by the

Ministry of Finance (Dept. of Economic Affairs) prescribing interest at the rate of 7.6% [Seven point Six per cent] w.e.f. 1

st January, 2018 to 31

st March, 2018 on accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to State

Railway Provident Fund, is enclosed for information and necessary action. sd/-

(G.Priya Sudarsani)JDF[E] ***

Copy of Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) New Delhi’s, Resolution F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2017 dated 01.01.2018 (Published in Part-I Section 1 of Gazette of India).

R E S O L U T I O N

It is announced for general information that during the year 2017-2018, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.6% (Seven point Six per cent) w.e.f. 1

st January,

2018 to 31st March, 2018. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1

st January, 2018. The funds concerned are:

1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services) 2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India). 3. The All India Services Provident Fund. 4. The State Railway Provident Fund. 5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services). 6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. 7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen's Provident Fund. 8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen's Provident Fund. 9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. 10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the resolution be published in Gazette of India. sd/- (Anjana Vashishtha)Dy. Secretary [Budget]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.49/2018 No. P[R]75/VIII Date:20.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 12.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 24.08.17 and 25.09.17 were circulated under SC Nos.137/17 and 175/17, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. F[E]I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 12.02.2018 [RBE No.21/2018]

Sub: TA/DA entitlement of Non-officials of Committees/Boards/Panels etc. ***

The Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance vide their O.M. No. 19047/1/2016-E.IV dated 14

th September, 2017 have circulated certain guidelines as well as rates

regarding TA/DA entitlement of Non-officials of Committees/Boards/Panels etc. Considering these guidelines, the TA/DA entitlement of Non-officials of Committees/ Boards/Panels etc. on Indian Railways may be regulated in the following manner:

(i) Retired Govt, officials nominated as Non-official in the Committees/Boards/Panels etc: TA/DA entitlement of these Non-officials will be same as per their entitlement at the time of retirement and will be at the rates mentioned in Board's letter No. F(E)I/2017/AL-28/41, dated 24.08.2017 & 25.09.2017 and F(E)I/2017/AL-28/40, dated 08.08.2017.

(ii) Persons from various fields nominated as Non-official in Committees/Boards/ Panels etc: TA/DA entitlement of these Non-officials will be same as admissible to Railway officers in Pay level-11 in the Pay Matrix (pre-rev. G.P. Rs.6600/-) at the rates mentioned in Board's letter No. F(E)I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 24.08.2017 & 25.09.2017 and F(E)I/2017/AL-28/40 dated 08.08.2017.

(iii)Eminent personalities nominated as Non-official in the Committees/ Boards / Panels: TA/DA entitlement of these Non-officials will be same as admissible to Railway officers in the Pay Level-14 in the Pay Matrix (pre-rev. G.P. Rs.10000/-) at the rates mentioned in Board's letter No. F(E)I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 24.08.2017 & 25.09.2017 and F(E)I/2017/AL-28/40, dated 08.08.2017.

For the purpose Board (MS) in consultation with the PED(F) may allow Eminent personalities who are Non-officials in the Committees/Boards/Panels etc., to travel in Executive class in the Domestic airlines within the country subject to the following conditions:

(a) Where a Non official is or was entitled to travel by air by Executive class under the rules of the organization to which he belongs or might have belonged before retirement.

(b) Where the Administrative Ministry is satisfied that the travel by Executive class by air is the customary mode of travel by the Non-official concerned in respect of journeys unconnected with the performance of Govt. Duty.

2. The TA/DA entitlements mentioned above will be applicable in case of Non-officials coming from outside. Local Non-officials will not be entitled for TA/DA, instead they will be entitled for Mileage Allowance only in their respective category at the rates mentioned in Board's letter No. F(E)I/2017/AL-28/41, dated 24.08.2017.

3. These instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. sd/- [Sonali Chaturvedi/DDF[E]]

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No. P[R]66/NDA/IV Date:20.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II-2017/HW-1 dated 08.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 16.12.2008 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.197/2008.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[P&A]II-2017/HW-1 dated 08.03.2018 [RBE No.36/2018] PC-VII/95

Sub: Revision of the rates of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission.

*** Please refer to Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HW-2 dt. 16.12.2008

(RBE No.199/2008) as amended from time to time regarding revision of rates of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) during 6th CPC period.

2. Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government of India on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, the President is pleased to decide that the hourly rate of NDA shall be equal to {(Basic Pay+Dearness Allowance)/200} which would be admissible to eligible categories of non-gazetted Railway Servants classified under chapter XIV of the Railway Act, 1989 read with the Railway Servants (Hours of Work and Period of Rest) Rules, 2005 for work put in during the period from 2200 hrs to 0600 hrs. The rate should be worked out separately for each employee. The present formulation of weightage of 10 minutes for every hour of duty performed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 would continue.

3. The grant of NDA shall be subject to furnishing of a certificate by the supervisor concerned that Night Duty is essential.

4. The revised rates of NDA shall be admissible with effect from the 1st of July, 2017.

5. These orders would be subject to modification, if any, after the issue of instructions by the Nodal Ministry i.e. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training).


(Salim Md.Ahmed)DDE[P&A]II

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No. P[R]481/X Date:20.03.2018

Copy of Board’s Notification issued under F. No.PC-VII/2017/RSRP/1 dated 08.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Bd’s Notification issued under F. No. PC-VII/2017/RSRP/1 dated 08.03.2018 [RBE No.37/2018]

G.S.R. 210(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following amendment in Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 namely :- 1. These Rules may be called Railway Services (Revised Pay) Amendment Rules, 2018. 2. Below Note 2 of the Schedule to Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016, Note 3

may be inserted as under :- "In supersession of the existing conditions regarding grant of Level 10 to 80% of Group 'B' Officers of all Organised Services including Accounts Department after 3 years regular service, for Group 'B' Officers of all Organised Services other than Accounts Department, the revised scale of Level 10 will now be granted after completion of four years regular service in the grade of Level 8. For Group 'B' Officers of Accounts Department, the revised scale of Level 10 will now be granted after completion of four years service in the grade of Level-9.

The revised scale of Level 10 may be operated to the extent of 100% of the Group ‘B’ Officers on roll including Group 'B' Officers officiating in the revised scale Level 11 on ad-hoc basis (subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions) in respect of all organized services, with effect from the date of publication of these rules and thereafter with effect from 1st January and 1st July of subsequent years".

Explanatory Memorandum:

The amendment to the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 has been necessitated by the Government's acceptance of 7th CPC recommendations modifying the 80:20 distribution within Group 'B' as provided in Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules vide notification dated 05.02.1998 and 25.04.2003.

sd/- [Ranjanesh Sahai]/Secretary.

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.52 /2018

No. P[R] 268/I Date:22.03.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2018/RC-1/5 dated 21.3.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 2.1.1992 and 10.04.1992 quoted therein were circulated as S.C.Nos.5/92 and 62/92, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E(NG)II/2018/RC-1/5 dated 21.3.2018 [RBE No.42/2018 ]

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds. ***

The issue of considering appointment on compassionate grounds (CG) to sons/daughters, born through other than first legally married wife has been engaging the attention of this Ministry for quite some time, in the backdrop of partial quashing of CG related instructions contained in this Ministry’s letter dated 2.1.1992 regarding such appointments, by the Hon’ble High Court/Calcutta in the case ( WPCT 20 of 2009) Namita Goldar & Ors. Vs UOI & Others.

In this regard, Railway Board has taken into account following observations of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, on the subject of CG appointment, in the case of State Bank of India & another Vs Rajkumar, ( Civil appeal No.1641 of 2010):

“ It is now well settled that appointment on compassionate grounds is not a source of recruitment. On the other hand it is an exception to the general rule that recruitment to public services should be on the basis of merit, by an open invitation providing equal opportunity to all eligible persons to participate in the selection

process. The dependants of employees, who die in harness, do not have any special claim or right to employment, except by way of the concession that may be extended by the employer under the Rules or by a separate scheme, to enable the family of the deceased to get over the sudden financial crisis. The claim for compassionate appointment is, therefore, traceable only to the scheme framed by the employer for such employment and there is no right whatsoever out side such scheme....”

Railway Board has also taken into account following observation of Hon’ble High Court of Jharkhand ( Ranchi) in writ petition No. WP(S) 16 of 2014 (pronounced on 24.07.2014) “ Compassionate appointment is a matter of policy of the employer and the employer cannot be compelled to provide compassionate appointment contrary to its policy/scheme. When there is specific circular which clearly provides that the children of second marriage of the employee shall not be eligible for compassionate appointment, no direction can be issued to the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner.”

4. The matter has been examined and in supersession of this Ministry’s letter dated 02.01.1992 issued under RBE No. 01/1992 and No. E(NG)II/2012/RC-1/21 dated 3.4.2013, it has been decided that the first right of being considered for compassionate grounds appointment is vested, in cases of death of Railway servants while in service, with the legally wedded surviving widow provided she has not remarried at the time of making request for appointments on compassionate grounds. It is clarified that in cases of those Railway servants who are governed by the Hindu Marriage Act,1955, there can only be one legally wedded wife/widow, as second marriage, while spouse is living, is void/voidable in view of the Section 5(1) read with Section 11 of the Act. In this respect, Railway Board’s letter No.E[D&A]92 GS1-1 dated 10.04.1992 connects. 5. If aforementioned legally wedded surviving widow does not want herself to be considered for compassionate grounds appointment, she can nominate, for CG appointment, a ‘bread winner’ for the family from amongst the following:

[a] In cases of those Railway Servants who are governed by Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Son [including adopted son]; or daughter [including widowed/ adopted/ married/ divorced daughter]. However, if such Railway Servant has left sons/daughters, who have been treated as legitimate or deemed to be legitimate, under Section 16 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, neither widow can nominate them as bread winner for CG appointment nor such sons /daughters can claim CG appointment.

[b] In cases of those Railway Servant who are governed by their respective Personal

Laws: Son [including adopted son]; or daughter [including widowed /adopted / married /divorced daughter]. However, if such Railway Servant has left sons / daughters through second /subsequent legally valid marriages, i.e. other than through first wife and deceased Railway Servant have failed to obtain requisite permission for such second /subsequent marriage as required under Section 21 [relating to restrictions regarding marriage] of the Railway Services [Conduct] Rules, 1966, neither first widow /second/ subsequent widow can nominate such sons/daughters as bread winner for CG appointment nor such sons/daughters can claim CG appointment. Moreover, such second/subsequent widow also would not have any right to seek compassionate grounds appointment.

6. All Zonal Railway /PUs/ Units are directed to decide cases accordingly. sd/- [Neeraj Kumar]/DE[N]I


No. P[R]583 /awards Date:28.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2016/AW1/156[Policy] dated 05.03.2018 together with Board’s letter dated 13.10.2004 and Office Order No.47/2004 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. E[G]2016/AW1/156[Policy] dated 05.03.2018 [RBE No.19/2018]

Sub: Modification in office order No.47/2004 ***

Instructions regarding rationalisation of the procedure and quantum of group cash awards announced by MR/MOS[R]/CRB and other Board Members on their visits to Zonal Railways /Production Units etc. commensurate with the importance of the occasion have been issued vide Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] letter No.E[G]2003/AW1/71 dated 13.10.2004.

Modification in Item[g] of Railway Board’s Office Order No.47 of 2004 dated 09.09.2004 enclosed with the aforesaid letter had been under consideration of the Ministry of Railways [Railway Board]. Accordingly, Item[g] has been modified vide Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] Office Order No.14 of 2018 circulated vide No.2018/O&M/2/3 dated 31.01.2018 [copy enclosed]. This may please be noted for compliance. sd/- [Dr.Anand S. Khati]]/EDE[Genl.]

***** Copy of Office Order No. 14 of 2018 issued under No.2018/O&M/2/3 dated 31.01.2018 by the Ministry

of Railways, Railway Board.

Sub: Award Policy in Railway Board’s Office ***

In partial modification to Office Order No.47 of 2004 wherein guidelines for grant of Group Cash Awards were issued, it has now been decided that item [g] may be revised as under:

S.No. Activities /Occasion Maximum Upper Limit of the Awards

Existing Revised Existing Revised

[g] All other Events All other events like flagging off trains, cultural events, Rajbhasha Sammelan, Cultural programmes held at Officers Clubs, Institutes etc. on the visit of Hon’ble MR, MOSR, CRB, Board Members and DG/P, DG/S&T, DG/RS

Less than 50,000/-

Upto 50,000/-

2. The above issues with the approval of the competent authority. sd/- [V.N.Singh]]/Under Secretary/O&M

***** Copy of Board’s letter No. E(G)2003/AW1/71 dated 13.10.2004 RBE No. 223/2004

Sub : Group cash awards announced by Hon'ble MR/ MSRs/ Board Members on their visit to

Zonal Railways/ Production Units etc. - Rationalisation thereof. ****

The issue of rationalization of the procedure and quantum of group cash awards announced by MR/ MOS(R)/ CRB and other Board Members on their visits to Zonal Railways/ Production Units etc. commensurate with the importance of the occasion had been under consideration of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). Accordingly, guidelines for grant of group cash awards have been issued vide Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) Office Order No. 47 of 2004 circulated vide No.2004/O&M/5/1 dated 9.9.2004 (copy enclosed). It is desired that the General Managers/ DRMs and other Officers who normally accompany the dignitaries on their visits to the Railways may suitably advise them of the ceiling limits referred above, so that there is no embarrassment caused later on.

****** Copy of Office Order No. 47 of 2004 issued under No.2004/O&M/5/1 dated 9.9.2004 by the Ministry of

Railways, Railway Board.

The issue of rationalization of the procedure for, grant of Group Cash Awards announced by MR/MOS(R)s/CRB and other Board Members during their visits to Zonal Railways/Production Units etc.

had been under consideration of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). It has now been decided with the approval of Hon'ble MR that hereafter the Group Cash Awards will be sanctioned only to the officers/staff of Zonal Railways/PUs etc associated with the activities commensurate with the importance of the occasion. Accordingly, it has been decided to lay down the following guidelines for grant of Group Cash Awards:

S.No. Activities/Occasion Maximum Upper Limit of the Awards

a] Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony/ Commissioning of big Projects by the Hon'ble President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime' Minister

upto Rs.5 lakhs depending upon the timely completion, magnitude and complexity of the project etc. as also the efforts involved in organizing the function

b] Events organized by RPF with large participation upto Rs.5 lakhs

c] Other Major Projects Commissioned by Hon'ble MR/Union Cabinet Ministers/Chief Ministers of States

upto Rs.3 lakhs

d] Other Events of historic importance like Centenary Celebrations etc major innovations by Workshops/PUs

Upto Rs 2 lakhs

e] Other Passenger Amenity works such as ROBs, Station Buildings and allied works costing more than Rs. 5 crores

upto Rs.1 lakh

f] Major Sports Events and events organized by Railway Scouts and Guides

upto Rs.1 lakh

g] All other events Less than Rs.50,000.

2. Further, the Powers for sanctioning Group Cash Awards for the above mentioned activities will be as under:

Minister of Railways Normally upto Rs. 5.0 Lakhs

Minister of State for Railways Normally upto Rs. 3.0 Lakhs

Chairman Railway Board Upto Rs. 1.5 Lakhs

Other Board Members Upto Rs. 1.0 Lakh

Any Award over Rs 50,000/- would need concurrence of Associate Finance.

sd/- (V.N Mathur)Secretary

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No. P[R]500/XXVI Date: 28.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2016/F[E]III/1[1]/7 dated 06.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 10.08.2016, 19.12.2016 and 22.05.2017 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos.83/16, 140/16 and 73/17, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2016/F[E]III/1[1]/7 dated 06.03.2018 [RBE No.35/2018]PC VII/94

Sub: Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules,1972-reg.

***

A Copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (DoP&PW)’s O.M No.38/49/16-P&PW(A) dated 12th February, 2018 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Rule 69 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, corresponds to Rule 10 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules,1993.

http://www.geod.in/doppw/revision-of-provisional-pension-sanctioned-under-rule-69-of-the-ccs-pension-rules-1972-2/


2. The Railway Board’s instructions corresponding to the DoP&PW’s instructions referred to in their aforesaid O.M.dated 12th February, 2018 are given under: S.No. DOP&PW’s instructions Railway Board’s corresponding instructions

1 O.M.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016 Letter No.2016/F(E)III/1/(1)/7 dated 10.08.2016

2 O.M.No.38/49/2016-P&PW(A) dated 30.11.2016 Letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 19.12.2016

3 O.M.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12.05.2017 Letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 22.05.2017

sd/- (G.Priya Sudarsani)/JDF[E]

******

Copy of DOP&PW’s OM. No. 38/49/16 – P&PW (A) dated 12.02.2018

Sub: Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of

the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 *****

The undersigned is directed to say that in implementation of the decision taken on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, orders were issued vide this Departments’ OM No.38/37/2016- P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016 for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f 01.01.2016 by multiplying the pre-revised pension/family pension by a factor of 2.57. Subsequently, vide OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12.05.2017, it has been decided that the pension/family pension of all Central civil pensioners/family pensioners, who retired/died prior to 01.01.2016, may be revised w.e.f. 01.01.2016 by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th CPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale/pay band and grade pay at which they retired/died. 2. Instructions were issued vide this Department’s OM of even number dated 30.11.2016 for extending the benefit of OM dated 4.8.2016 to the following categories of pensioners drawing provisional pension under Rule-69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

(i) Retired before 1.1.2016 and sanctioned provisional pension under Rule-69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules on account of departmental/judicial proceedings or suspension.

(ii) Suspended before 1.1.2016 and sanctioned provisional pension, based on

their pre-revised pay under Rule-69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules on retirement on or after 1.1.2016.

3. It has now been decided that provisional pension sanctioned in the above cases may be revised w.e.f. 1.1.2016 in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department’s OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12th May, 2017. Higher of the two formulations i.e. OM dated 4.8.2016 or OM dated 12.5.2017 would be the revised provisional pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016 in such cases. 4. This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance ID No.1(21)/E-V/2016 dated 15.01.2018. sd/- (Harjit Singh)/Director

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No. P[R]53/V Date: 28.03.2018


http://www.geod.in/seventh-central-pay-commission/implementation-7th-pay-commission-revision-of-pension-of-pre-2016-pensionersfamily-pensioners/

http://www.geod.in/railway-board/railway-order-implementation-of-governments-decision-on-the-recommendations-of-the-seventh-central-pay-commission-revision-of-pension-of-pre-2016-pensioners-family-pensioners/

http://www.geod.in/dopt-orders/revision-of-provisional-pension-sanctioned-under-rule-69-of-the-ccs-pension-rules-1972/

http://www.geod.in/railway-board/railway-order-revision-of-provisional-pension-sanctioned-under-rule-69-of-the-ccs-pension-rules-1972/

http://www.geod.in/seventh-central-pay-commission/implementation-of-governments-decision-on-the-recommendations-of-the-seventh-central-pay-commission-revision-of-pension-of-pre-2016-pensionersfamily-pensioners/

http://www.geod.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/7th_Pay_Commission_22052017.pdf

http://www.geod.in/seventh-central-pay-commission/implementation-7th-pay-commission-revision-of-pension-of-pre-2016-pensionersfamily-pensioners/




Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1 dated 19.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 06.10.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.173/2017.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1 dated 19.03.2018 [RBE No.39/2018] PC-VII/97

Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees- Revised rates effective from 01.01.2018.

*** The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No.137/2017 dated 06.10.2017 [F.No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1 ] on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 5% to 7% of the basic pay with effect from 1st January, 2018. 2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc. 3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 [FR9{21}], Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-II [Sixth Edition-1987]-Second Reprint 2005.

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored. 5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2018. 6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Jaya Kumar G.]/DD/PC-VII

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No. P[R]554/VII Date: 29.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[X]I-2002/11/2 dated 26.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 22.12.2008 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.206/2008.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[X]I-2002/11/2 dated 26.12.2017

Sub: Revision of flat rate of licence fee (Standard Rent) for residential accommodation - all over Indian Railways w.e.f. 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2016 - reg.

*** The flat rates of licence fee (Standard Rent) for residential accommodation over the Indian Railways were last revised w.e.f. 01.01.2009 and notified vide Board's letter number of even number dated 22.12.2008. Ministry of Railways have now decided to revise the licence fee (Standard Rent) for residential accommodation all over the Indian Railways w.e.f. 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2016, as shown in the Annexure-A, B and C respectively.

2. The revised rates which were due w.e.f. 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2016 will be effective from 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2016 respectively and will remain in force till further orders.

1. The revision shall not apply to sub-standard accommodation.

2. Orders for revision of rent recoverable in regard to leased accommodation will be issued separately.

3. Immediate action may please be taken to give effect to these orders and compliance may be reported. sd/- [Niraj Kumar ]/Director, Finance[Exp.]I

***** Annexure-A

[Enclosure to letter No. F[X]I-2002/11/2 dated 26.12.2017] REVISED FLAT RATES OF LICENCE FEE FOR DIFFERENT TYPE OF RAILWAY

ACCOMMODATIONS W.E.F. 01.07.2010

Type Slab of Plinth Area Rate of Licence Fee w.e.f. 01.01.2009

Revised rates of Licence Fee w.e.f. 01.07.2010

Rupees per month Rupees per month

I Upto 25 Sq.m. 43 60

25-30 Sq.m. 54 76

30-35 Sq.m. 65 91

Above 35 Sq.m. 71 99

II Upto 45 Sq.m. 86 120

45-50 Sq.m. 99 139

50-55 Sq.m. 109 153

Above 55 Sq.m. 119 167

III Upto 60 Sq.m. 152 213

60-65 Sq.m. 164 230

65-70 Sq.m. 175 245

Above 70 Sq.m. 189 265

IV Upto 80 Sq.m. 224 314

80-90 Sq.m. 249 349

90-100 Sq.m 277 388

100-120 Sq.m. 326 456

Above 120 Sq.m. 413 578

V Upto 150 Sq.m. 614 860

150-200 Sq.m. 770 1078

200-250 Sq.m. 1087 1522

250-300 Sq.m. 1242 1739

300-350 Sq.m. 1537 2152

Above 350 Sq.m. 1843 2580

Note: (i) For servant's quarters and garages allotted, following flat rates may be recovered:-

Quarters Rate of Licence Fee

w.e.f. 01.01.2009

Revised Rate of Licence Fee w.e.f.

01.07.2010

Servant Quarter 4 0 56

Garages 28 39

[ii] Rates of licence fee for Type-IV quarters will also apply to officers Transit flats. ****

Annexure-B [Enclosure to letter No. F[X]I-2002/11/2 dated 26.12.2017]

REVISED FLAT RATES OF LICENCE FEE FOR DIFFERENT TYPE OF RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS W.E.F.-01.07.2013

Type Slab of Plinth Area Rates of Licence Fee w.e.f. 01.07.2010

Revised rates of Licence Fee w.e.f.

01.07.2013


I Upto 25 Sq.m. 60 72

25-30 Sq.m. 76 91

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30-35 Sq.m. 91 110

Above 35 Sq.m. 99 120

II Upto 45 Sq.m. 120 145

45-50 Sq.m. 139 170

50-55 Sq.m. 153 185

Above 55 Sq.m. 167 200


60-65 Sq.m. 230 280

65-70 Sq.m. 245 300

Above 70 Sq.m. 265 320

IV Upto 80 Sq.m. 314 375

80-90 Sq.m. 349 420

90-100 Sq.m. 388 465

100-120 Sq.m. 456 550

Above 120 Sq.m. 578 700

V Upto 150 Sq.m. 860 1030

150-200 Sq.m. 1078 1295

200-250 Sq.m. 1522 1830

250-300 Sq.m. 1739 2090

300 350 Sq.m 2152 2580

Above 350 Sq.m. 2580 3100

Note: (i) For servant's quarters and garages allotted, following flat rates may be recovered:-

Quarters Rate of Licence Fee w.e.f.

01.07.2010

Revised Rate of Licence Fee

w.e.f. 01.07.2013

Servant Quarter 56 70

Garages 39 50


Annexure-C [Enclosure to letter No. F[X]I-2002/11/2 dated 26.12.2017]

REVISED FLAT RATES OF LICENCE FEE FOR DIFFERENT TYPE OF RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS W.E.F. 01.07.2016

Slab of Plinth Area Rates of Licence Fee w.e.f. 01.07.2013

Revised rates of Licence Fee w.e.f. 01.07.2016


I Upto 25 Sq.m, 72 86

25-30 Sq.m. 91 109

30-35 Sq.m. 110 132

Above 35 Sq.m. 120 144

II Upto 45 Sq.m. 145 174

45-50 Sq.m. 170 204

30-55 Sq.m. 185 222

Above 55 Sq.m. 200 240


60-65 Sq.m. 280 336

65-70 Sq.m. 300 360

Above 70 Sq.m. 320 384

IV Upto 80 Sq.m. 375 450

80 90 Sq.m. 420 504

90-100 Sq.m. 465 558

100-120 Sq.m. 550 660

Above 120 Sq.m. 700 840

V Upto 150 Sq.m. 1030 1236

150-200 Sq.m. 1295 1554

200-250 Sq.m. 1830 2196

250-300 Sq.m. 2090 2508

300-350 Sq.m. 2580 3096

Above 350 Sq.m. 3100 3720

Note: (i) For servant's quarters and garages allotted, following flat rates may be recovered as under: -

Quarters Rate of Licence Fee w.e.f. 01.07.2013

Revised Rate of Licence Fee w.e.f. 01.07.2016

Servant Quarter 70 84

Garages 50 60


SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 57 /2018

No. P[R]473/IX Date: 29 .03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2018/PS5-2/11 dated 26.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2018/PS5-2/11 dated 26.03.2018 [RBE No.40/2018]

Sub: Clarification regarding issuance of Passes on longer route to

destination, if this longer route happens to be quicker than the direct route.

*** NFIR has brought to the notice of Board that Zonal Railways are not issuing passes in accordance with Rule 3[vii][c] stipulated under General Rules in Schedule-II [Pass on Privilege Account] of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition -1993] taking the plea that the same is not covered under Rule 3[vii][b]. In this respect, it is clarified that the Rule 3 [vii][c] categorically provides for issue of passes ‘if the longer route to destination is quicker than the direct route irrespective of distance involved.’ The said rule is an independent provision which is explicit by the use of the word ‘or’ between the aforesaid sub-paras 3[vii][a], 3[vii][b] & 3[vii][c]. Accordingly, it is clarified that passes over quicker longer route are admissible without any distance restriction, that is, irrespective of distance involved.

2. The Railways are, therefore, advised to follow the extant statutory rules scrupulously and issue passes accordingly. sd/- [V.Muralidharan]/DDE[Welfare]-I

************

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 58 /2018

No. P[R]563/XII Date:29.03.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]-II/2015/RR-2/1 dated 22.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 21.09.2015 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.107/2015.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2015/RR-2/1 dated 22.03.2018 [RBE No.43/2018]

Sub: Recruitment against Scouts & Guides quota - procedure for. ***

Attention is invited to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 21.09.2015 (RBE No.110/2015) laying down guidelines for filling up of posts against Scouts and Guides quota on the Railways.

2. The eligibility criteria for assessment of candidates applying against Scouts and Guides Quota vacancies have been reviewed and it has been decided to amend para 8 of Board's instructions ibid as under:

[A] Written Test 60 Marks

The written test will consist of 40 objective questions [ 40 marks] & 1 essay type question [20 marks] relating to Scouts and Guides Organisation and its activities and General Knowledge for Grade Pay 1900/- and Grade Pay 1800/-. The syllabus for this will be as per Annexure-II.

[B] Marks on certificates 40 Marks

[i] Participation /Service rendered in National Events / National Jamboree [including All Indian Railway Events]:

10 Marks

First two certificates [i.e. minimum eligibility qualification Nil

One additional event 07 marks

Two or more additional events 10 marks

[ii] Participation / Service rendered in State Events / Rallies: 10 marks

First two certificates [i.e. minimum eligibility qualification] Nil

One additional event 07 marks

Two or more additional events 10 marks

[iii] Specialised Scout /Guides course organized at National /State /All Indian Railways level:

10 marks

One Course 07 marks

Two or more Courses 10 marks

[iv] Participation in District Rallies: 10 marks

One certificate Nil

Two certificates 07 marks

Three certificates 10 marks

TOTAL 100 3. These instructions will be effective from the date of its issue and ongoing recruitment processes where notifications have been published, will be governed by past instructions on the subject. sd/- [Ravi Shekhar]/JDE[N]-II


No. P[R]64/VII Date: 05.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/4 dated 13.03.2018 addressed to GM/ECR and copied to GMs/all Indian Railways together with ECR’s letter dated 19.2.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s RBE No.87/2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.118/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/4 dated 13.03.2018 addressed to GM/ECR and copied to GMs/all Indian Railways

Sub: Recommendation of 7th CPC – decision relating to grant of Risk and

Hardship Allowance for Track Maintainer of Indian Railways.

Ref: Your letter No.E/205[A]/O/ECR/HJP dated 19.02.2018 ***

Vide letter under reference, clarification has been sought by the Railway as to whether the categories of employees placed above Level-5 in the Pay Matrix are eligible for grant of Risk and Hardship Allowance payable to Track Maintainers in terms of RBE No.87/2017.

2. In this context, it is pointed out that the amount payable as Risk and Hardship Allowance as per the R3H2 matrix as per accepted recommendation of the 7th CPC is 2700/- for Level-8 and below and 3400/- for Level-9 and above. However, it is only the category of “Track Maintainers” [ that consists of Track Maintainers –I,II,III and IV] who are eligible for payment of Risk and Hardship Allowance, in terms of RBE 87/2017. As per their extant pay level, this allowance payable is therefore 2700/- p.m. Apart from Track Maintainers, no other category of Railway employees has been included for payment of the aforesaid Risk and Hardship Allowance as per the accepted recommendations of the 7th CPC. sd/- [Jaya Kumar G.]/DD[PC-VII]

*******

Copy of GM/ECR’s letter No.E/205[A]/O/ECR/HJP dated 19.02.2018

Sub: Recommendation of 7th CPC – decision relating to grant of Risk and

Hardship Allowance for Track Maintainer of Indian Railways.

Ref: RBE No.87/2017 dated 10.08.2017

*** Risk & Hardship allowance to Track Maintainer –I, II, III & IV of Indian Railway has been granted vide RBE No. 87/2017 [Rs.2700 for Level 8 and below and Rs. 3400 for Level-9 and above].

RBE No.87/2017 makes two slabs for this allowance viz., Rs.2700 for level 8 & below and Rs.3400 for level 9 and above but the Track Maintainer –I, II, III & IV categories go maximum up to level 5. From level 8, Gazetted cadre starts. Representations have been received from JE[P.Way]/SSE[P.Way] categories for grant of Risk and Hardship allowance.

In view of above, it is requested to please clarify which are other categories above level 5 eligible for grant of Risk & Hardship allowance.

This issues with the approval of PCPO/ECR. ********


No. P[R]500/XXVI Date: 05.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]III/2008/PN1/12 dated 23.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 30.08.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.145/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]III/2008/PN1/12 dated 23.03.2018 [RBE No.46/2018]

Sub: Retirement of Government Servant under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 and Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules-applicability of provisions of “Persons with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation) Act, 1995”.

*** A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. 21/1/16-P&PW(F) dated 30th September, 2016 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Rule 38, 48 & 48-A of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, correspond to Rule 55, 66 & 67 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 respectively and Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 correspond to Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993. Department of Personnel & Training’s O.Ms No. 18017/1/2014-Estt.(L) dated 25.02.2015 and No. 25012/1/2015-Estt.(A-IV) dated 19.05.2015 referred to in the enclosed O.M. dated 30.09.2016, have been adopted on Railways vide this office’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2017/CPC/LE-5 dated 30.08.2017. sd/- [G.Priya Sudarsani]/JDF[E]

***

Copy of DOP&PW’s O.M. 21/1/16-P&PW(F) dated 30th September, 2016

Sub: Retirement of Government Servant under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 and Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules-applicability of provisions of “Persons with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation) Act, 1995”.

**** The undersigned is directed to say that Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation) Act, 1995(PWD Act 1995) provides as under: “ Non-discrimination in Government employment.— (1) No establishment shall dispense with, or reduce in rank, an employee who acquires a disability during his service: Provided that, if an employee, after acquiring disability is not suitable for the post he was holding, could be shifted to some other post with the same pay scale and service benefits: Provided further that if it is not possible to adjust the employee against any post, he may be kept on a supernumerary post until a suitable post is available or he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier. (2) - No promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability: Provided that the appropriate Government may, having regard to the type of work carried on in any establishment, by notification and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in such notification, exempt any establishment from the provisions of this section.” 2. Department of Personnel & Training have, vide their OM No.18017/1/2014-Estt.(L) dated 25-2-2015 and O.M. No.25012/1/2015-Estt.(A-IV) dated 19-5-2015, issued instructions in pursuance of the above provisions of the PWD Act, 1995 in respect of the Govt. employees seeking retirement, on medical grounds, under the CCS (Pension) Rules. The instructions, inter alia provide that whenever a Govt. servant seeks retirement under Rule 38 or Rule 48/48(A) of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, citing medical grounds or when the notice has been submitted due to a disability, the administrative authorities shall examine as to whether the case is covered under Section 47 of the PWD Act, 1995. In case the provisions of the Act are applicable, the Govt. servant shall be advised that he/she has option of continuing in service with the same pay scale and service benefits. In case a disabled Govt. servant re-considers his decision and withdraws the notice for voluntary retirement, his case shall be dealt with under the provision of Section 47 of the Act read with the Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M. dated 25-2-2015. If, however, in spite of being so advised, such Govt. servant still wishes to take voluntary retirement, the request may be processed as per the applicable Rules. A copy each of DoPT’s OM dated 25.2.2015 and dated 19.5.2015 is enclosed. 5. Further in accordance with the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, disability pension is admissible to a Govt. servant if he is boarded out on account of disability due to wound, injury or disease which is attributable to Govt. service. The provisions of the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules have been examined in the light of provisions of Section 47 of the PWD Act, 1995 and the instructions contained in DoP&T’s O.M. dated 19-5-2015 referred to above. It is clarified that the provisions of the PWD Act and the instructions issued by the DoP&T in this regard would also be applicable to Govt. servants covered by the provisions of Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules. 6. Accordingly, in all cases where a Govt. servant acquires disability on account of a wound, injury or disease attributable to Govt. service, administrative authorities shall examine as to whether the case is covered under Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation) Act, 1995 (PWD Act 1995). In case, the provisions are applicable, the Govt. servant shall be advised that he/she has the option of continuing in service with the same pay scale and service benefits. In case a disabled Govt. servant wishes to continue in service, his case shall be dealt with under the provisions of Section 47 of PWD Act read with the DoP&T’s O.M. dated 19-5-2015. In case, however, the Govt. servant still wishes to retire, the request may be processed as per the provisions of Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules.

7. All Ministries and Departments are requested to keep the above in view while processing cases of requests for retirement under CCS [Pension] Rules or CCS [EoP] Rules.

sd/-

[Vandana Sharma]/Addl.Secy to GOI

*** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 61/2018

No. P[R]605/XIII Date:05.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2018/CFP/1 dated 26.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2018/CFP/1 dated 26.03.2018 [RBE No. 45/2018]

Sub: Guidelines for fair and transparent selections. ***

A selection was conducted in one of the Divisions against 16-2/3% quota for promotion from Level-1 to Level-2 to the post of Junior Clerk in terms of Para 174 of IREM, Volume-I, 2009 Edition. The matter was investigated by the Vigilance Directorate of the Railway Board and certain irregularities were noticed. These lapses/shortcomings are as under:- [i] Anticipated vacancies were not assessed correctly. [ii] Selection under LDCE quota should have been conducted after the completion of the process of selection under

the promotee quota, since as per the extant provisions, the unfilled vacancies of the promotee quota have to be diverted to LDCE quota. This was not done.

[iii] Wide circulation of Notification should have been ensured so that it reached all the potential applicants. [iv] Committee’s composition should have been of Senior Scale Officers but one of three members was a Junior Scale

Officer. In case, the officer representing SC/ST was a Junior Scale Officer, he should have been added as the fourth member to the Committee.

[v] Names were added after the expiry of the cut-off date without their formal applications. 1. The matter has been reviewed by the Board. In any selection, it necessary to ensure that each eligible person gets an

opportunity to apply and participate in the selection. It is incumbent on the Personnel Department of the Unit concerned to ensure that the policy/instructions issued on the subject are scrupulously followed. In particular, it should be ensured that:

[i] Vacancy assessment is done properly as per the prescribed guidelines and approved by the competent authority. [ii] All notifications issued are checked thoroughly. [iii] Notification should be given wide publicity amongst the employees of Divisions / Units / Workshops for notice of all

concerned. [iv] Composition of the Selection Committee should be of the prescribed level and in case an officer from reserved

community is not available, only then should a lower grade officer be nominated as the 4th member. [v] Provisions of IREM Vol.I, 2009 Edition and subsequent modifications, if any, are scrupulously followed. [vi] Entire process of selection should be monitored at an appropriate level for its timely completion. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[N]


No. P[R]500/XXVI Date:05.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/3 dated 27.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/3 dated 27.03.2018[RBE No.47/18]PCVII No.99

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners /family pensioners – revised rate effective from 01.01.2018

*** A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/06/2018-P&PW[G] dated 22.03.2018 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions [Department of Pensions and Pensioners Welfare] on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and compliance. This order shall apply mutatis mutandis on Railways also.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Jaya Kumar G. ]/DD,PC-VII

**** Copy of DOP&PW’s O M No. 42/06/2018-P&PW[G] dated 22.03.2018

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners / family pensioners – revised rate effective from 01.01.2018

*** The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/15/2016-P&PW(G) dated

28.09.2017 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government pensioners/ family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 5% to 7% w.e.f 01.01.2018.

2. These rates of DR will be applicable to (i) Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners including Central Govt. absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No.4/34/2002-P&PW(D) Vol.II dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners/ family pensioners (v) Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension (vi) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/ families of displaced Government Pensioners from Burma/ Pakistan, in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No.23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11.09.2017.

3. These orders shall not be applicable to CPF beneficiaries, their widows and eligible children who are in receipt of ex-gratia payment in terms of this Department’s OM No.45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 and revised vide this Department’s OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dtd 27.06.2013.

Separate orders will be issued in respect of above category. 4. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. 5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Relief shall not be made before the date of disbursement of pension/family pension of March, 2018. 6. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department’s OM No. F.No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged. 7. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately. 8. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case. 9. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21

st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its

subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks. 10. In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG. 11. This issues in accordance with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No. 1/1/2018-E.II(B) dated 15

th March, 2018.

sd/- [Charanjit Taneja ]/Under Secy to GOI

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 63 /2018 No. P[R] 268/II Date: 09.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2017/RC-1/23 dated 6.4.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2017/RC-1/23 dated 6.4.2018 [RBE No.51/2018]

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds – widows / wives not having minimum educational qualification for the posts of Level -1

*** Pursuant to the issuance of 7th CPC recommendation, as there was no mention about the appointment on compassionate grounds for those who do not fulfil the requisite educational qualification for the posts of Level -1, Zonal Railways have sought clarification as to what action is to be taken with regard to appointment on compassionate grounds to the widows/wives of the Railway servants who die in harness or retire on medical unfitness and do not have minimum educational qualification for the posts in Level-1.

2. The matter was under consideration of this Ministry for quite some time. It has now been decided that in case of appointment of a widow/wife not having requisite minimum educational qualification, she will be placed in the Level-1 of the Pay Matrix introduced on implementation of 7th CPC report, without insisting on fulfilment of educational qualification norms, provided the appointing authority is satisfied that the duties of the post against which she is being appointed can be performed with the help of some on job training. sd/- [Neeraj Kumar/Dir.Estt.(N)II]


No. P[R]563/XII Date:11 .04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2001/RR-1/45 dated 05.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 22.05.2015 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.47/2015.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2001/RR-1/45 dated 05.04.2018 [RBE No.54/2018]

Sub: Minimum Educational qualification for open market recruitment to the post of Pharmacist Gr.III in the Medical Department on the railways.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2001/RR-1/45 dated 22.05.2015 [RBE No. 49/2015].

***

Attention is invited to instructions under reference prescribing, inter-alia, minimum educational qualification for open market recruitment to the post of Pharmacist, Grade-III in Level-5 (Pay Band -1 of 5200-20200 having Grade Pay of 2800) as under:-

"10+2 in Science or its equivalent with 02 (two) years Diploma in Pharmacy and registration with Pharmacy Council of India or registration with State Pharmacy Council".

2. The review of qualification for the above post has been under consideration of this Ministry, pursuant to the issue raised by both the recognized Federations. Accordingly, it has been examined in consultation with Health and Pay Commission Directorate of this Ministry and it has been decided by the Board that the qualification for the post of Pharmacist, Grade-III in Level-5 will be as under:-

"10+2 in Science or its equivalent with Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized institution and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948

OR

Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharma) from a recognized University or equivalent and registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948”

3. These instructions will be applicable from the date of issue of this letter. Cases already under process will continue to be dealt in terms of earlier instructions. sd/- [Ravi Shekhar]/JDE[N]II

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.65/2018 No. P[R]535/XI Date: 11.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2015/PM8/1 dated 26.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I/2015/PM8/1 dated 26.03.2018 [RBE No.48/2018]

Sub: Promotional avenue of ESMs in S&T Department ***

The issue regarding promotional avenue of ESMs in the S&T Department has been under consideration of the Railway Board. The matter has been examined in detail in consultation with the concerned technical directorate and both the Federations, and it has been decided as under: –

i) Direct Recruitment to the extent of 33-1/3% in Signal Maintainer Grade-II to be discontinued subject to 15% Direct Recruitment quota to be introduced in Signal Maintainer Grade-l. The remaining 85% vacancies in Signal Maintainer Grade-I is to be filled by promotion·

ii) The revised qualification for ESM Grade-III should be either (a) Matriculation (i.e. 10th Class) and ITI Certificate in Electronic/ Electrical Fitter/ Wireman Trade or (b) Pass in Plus Two stage with Physics and Maths in Higher Secondary or equivalent.

iii) The educational qualification of direct recruitees at Signal Maintainer Grade I level should be pass in B.Sc.

iv) On one time basis to fill up vacancies of Signal Maintainer Grade-III, the residency period for LDCE should be reduced from 3 years to 2 years.

v) The vacancies in Signal Maintainer Grade-III may be calculated by taking resultant vacancies of higher grade posts of Signal Maintainer.

sd/- [D.Joseph]/JDE[N]


No. P[R]39/V Date:11.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[MPP]2018/1/1 dated 04.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 28.10.2016 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.120/2016.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[MPP]2018/1/1 dated 04.04.2018 [RBE No.52/2018]

Sub: Revised policy for creation of posts Ref: Board’s letter No.E[MPP]2010/1/67 dated 28.10.2016 [RBE No.127/2016]

*** Manpower Planning requires continuous review of sanctioned strength in view of changes in technology, working systems and redundancies. Therefore, the requirement of posts for new assets and additional workload, especially in safety categories should be examined judiciously.

DRMs had been delegated powers to create posts for new assets in safety categories from the "Pool of Surrendered Posts" vide Board's letter No. E(MPP)2010/1/67 dated 28.10.2016 (RBE No. 127/2016).

2. There have been requests to further liberalize powers in this regard. The following instructions are now issued in continuation of letter dtd. 28.10.2016 (RBE No. 127/2016) :

a) GMs may create safety as well as other than safety category posts even for existing assets by utilizing the 'Vacancy Bank' if posts had not been created for such assets earlier.

b) DRMS may create safety as well as other than safety category posts from the 'Pool of Surrendered Posts' on a 1:1 basis only for new assets.

c) Proposals for creations from Board's Vacancy Bank should be sent to Board with a clear certificate that the Railway/PU does not have any money value in its Vacancy Bank.

d) Proposals for creation from Board's vacancy Bank sent to Board should have due justification, with certification of the money value in the Vacancy Bank of the concerned Railway/PU and a certificate that there is no feasibility of surrendering any post on a 1:1 basis also.

3. The above delegation will be reviewed after one year keeping in view the actual creation of posts done by the Railways. The above powers vested with GMs/DRMs shall not be redelegated.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Alka Arora Misra]/ED/T&MPP


No. P[R] 676/V Date: 12.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/Trans/01/Policy dated 09.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 07.02.2018 [not 05.02.2018] quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.20/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/Trans/01/Policy dated 09.04.2018

Sub: Inter-Railway/inter-Division transfer on own request/ mutual transfer of divisional controlled cadres as per Model SOP –Part F item 10[D]

Ref: This office letter No. 2017/Trans/01/Policy dated 05.02.2018 ***

This office letter No. 2017/Trans/01/Policy dated 5.2.2018 on the above subject stands withdrawn. Powers with regard to inter-railway/ inter-division transfer on own request basis and mutual transfer of divisional controlled cadres of non-gazetted employees may be exercised as per provision in Model SOP –Part F item 10[D]. This issues with the approval of Chairman Railway Board. sd/- [Jeetendra Singh]/ED/Transformation

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 68/2018 No. P[R]75/VIII Date: 19.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]I/2018/AL-28/29 dated 23.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]I/2018/AL-28/29 dated 23.03.2018 [RBE No.44/2018]

Sub: Time limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowances-reg. ***

Consequent upon the issuance of General Financial Rule (GFR)-2017, vide Rule 290 of GFR, time limit for submission of claim for Travelling Allowance (TA) has been changed from one year to 60 days succeeding the date of completion of the journey. Accordingly, in supersession of all earlier, orders/ instructions issued on the subject, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority that the claim of a Railway servant to Travelling Allowance / Daily Allowance on Tour /Transfer / Training / Journey on retirement, is forfeited or deemed to have been relinquished if the claim for it is not preferred within 60 days succeeding the date of completion of the journey.

2. In respect of claim for Travelling Allowance for journey performed separately by the officer & member of his family, the date should be reckoned separately for each journey and the claim shall be submitted within 60 days succeeding the date of completion of each individual journey. Similarly, TA claim in respect of transportation of personal effects and conveyance shall be submitted within 60 days succeeding the date on which these are actually delivered to the Railway servant at the new station. 3. The date of submission of the claim shall be determined as indicated below;

(i) In the case of officers who are their own Controlling Officer.

The date of presentation of the claim at the Cash Section.

(ii) In the case of officers who are not their own Controlling Officer

The date of submission of the claim to the Head of Office / Controlling Officer;

4. In the case of claims falling under category 3(ii), which are presented to the Cash Section after a period of 60 days succeeding the date of completion of journey, date of submission of the claim will be counted from the date when it was submitted by the Railway servant to the Head of Office / Controlling Officer within the prescribed time limit of 60 days. 5. A claim for Travelling Allowance of a Railway servant which has been allowed to remain in abeyance for a period exceeding one year should be investigated by the Head of the Department concerned. If the Head of the Department is satisfied about the genuineness of the claim on the basis of the supportive documents and there are valid reasons for the delay in preferring the claims, the claims should be paid by the Drawing & Disbursing Officer or the Accounts Officers, as the case may be, after usual checks. 6. These orders shall be effective from the date of issue of this letter. sd/-

[Jitendra Kumar]/DDF[E]

*********

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.69/2018 No. P[R]23/V Date: 24.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]Spl.2008/ADV.3/6[7th CPC] dated 28.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter 05.12.2017 dated quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.206/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]Spl.2008/ADV.3/6[7th CPC] dated 28.03.2018[RBE No.53/2018] PC VII-100

Sub: Grant of Advances- Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations- Amendment to rules on House Building Advance (HBA) to Railway servants.

***

Please refer to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 05.12.2017 on the above cited subject, vide which, the revised provisions relating to the grant of House Building Advance (HBA) as issued by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (Housing-Ill Section) vide their OM No.1-17011/11(4)/2016-H-III dated 09.11.2017 pursuant to acceptance of 7lh CPC recommendations, were mutatis-mutandis made applicable to Railway employees. 2. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs vide their OM dated 31.01.2018 (copy enclosed) have now issued clarifications to the fulfilment of extant conditions mentioned in para-2(viii) of their aforesaid OM dated 09.11.2017, which shall be applicable mutatis-mutandis on the Railways.

sd/- G.Priya Sudarsani]/JDF[E]

Copy of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs [Housing-III Section]’s OM No.1-17011/11(4)/2016-H.III Dt. 31.01.18.

Sub: Interest bearing advances/ Seventh Central Pay commission recommendation on migration of existing government employees who have already taken Home Loans from Banks/ other Financial Institutions - reg.

***** Kind attention is invited to para 2(viii) of this Ministry's O.M. No. 1-17011/11(4)/2016-H.III dated 09.11.2017 on the above mentioned subject regarding fulfilment of extant conditions, the extant conditions are clarified as follows: a) Before granting such House Building Advance, the Head of the Department;

i. Should satisfy himself that the home loans were taken by the government employee entirely for purpose of construction/ purchase of new house/flat.

ii. Should ensure that the House Building Advance sanctioned is limited to the amount of loan still due to be repaid by the government employee.

b) House Building Advance can be availed towards repayment of bank loan taken for the purpose of construction/ purchase of new house/ flat. c) Employee shall be eligible for grant of House Building Advance on the date he/ she obtained loans from banks and other financial institutions, irrespective of whether they applied for House Building Advance before raising the loan. d) House Building Advance for repayment of loans shall be granted to the eligible employees in one lump sum. However, the Government employee shall produce the HBA Utilization Certificate within one month from the date of release of HBA. e) Employee has to satisfy the other provisions of the House Building Advance Rules-2017. sd/- [Shailendra Vikram Singh]/Director[ IFD]


No. P[R]563/XII Date: 24.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2011/PM 1/2 dated 10.04.2018 is forwarded

for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 20.08.1993 and 08.03.2016 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.90/93 and 24/2016, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2011/PM 1/2 dated 10.04.2018 [RBE No.57/2018]

Sub: General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up of 25% net direct recruitment quota vacancies in Group C categories - Extension of currency upto 31.03.2018

***

Since the introduction of the scheme of GDCE vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)-192/PM2/16 dated 20.08.1993 for one year, the currency of the same is being extended from time to time, and the same was last extended upto 31.03.2018 vide this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 08.03.2016.

In view of the request made by both the federations and some of the Zonal

Railways for continuance of the scheme, the matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to extend the currency of the GDCE scheme for a further period of 2 years i.e upto 31.03.2020.

The instructions regarding the clarification/modification in the GDCE scheme issued from time to time may also be kept in view while implementing the same. sd/- [D.Joseph]/JDE[N]


No. P[R]381/I Date: 24.04.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 02.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 19.12.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.229/2017.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 02.04.2018 [RBE No.49/2018]

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 – Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018.

… The Table of Benefits under CGEGIS-1980 for the period 01.10.2017 to 31.12.2017 issued by

Ministry of Finance vide their OM dated 23.11.2017 was circulated to Zonal Railways/Production Units

etc. vide Board’s letter of even number dated 19.12.2017.

In continuation of Board’s letter ibid, a copy of Ministry of Finance’s OM No.7 (2)/EV/2016 dated

27.02.2018 circulating Tables of benefits for the period from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018 is enclosed

herewith for information and necessary action. sd/-

[M.K.Panda]/ JDPC

Copy of Ministry of Finance, Dept of Expenditure’s O.M.No.7(2)/EV/2016 dated 27.2.2018 Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the

savings fund for the period from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018 – reg. ****

The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.6% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No.5(1)-B(PD)/2017 dated 01.01.2018, are enclosed.

2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990. 3. These orders are in respect of Table of Benefits for the period from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2018.

4. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India. sd/- [Amar Nath Singh ]/ Director


No. P[R]65/I Date: 25.04 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-V/2017/A/OTA/1 dated 20.03.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 28.11.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.204/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-V/2017/A/OTA/1 dated 20.03.2018 [RBE No.41/2018] PC VII-98

Sub: Grant of Overtime Allowance [OTA] to Railway employees consequent upon revision of pay scales and allowances – date of effect.

Ref: Board’s letter of even No. dated 28.11.2017 [RBE No.175/2017]

*** Pursuant to the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the rates of OTA have been revised w.e.f. 01.07.2017 vide Board’s letter of even number dated 28.11.2017 [RBE No.175/2017]. The issue of revising the date of effect of OTA w.e.f. 01.01.2016 had been under consideration and it has been decided that the basic pay and DA element for the purpose of OTA may be antedated to 01.01.2016 and other elements constituting emoluments for the purpose of OTA viz., HRA and Transport Allowance etc. shall be taken into account at revised rates w.e.f. 01.07.2017 as per the 7th CPC recommendations.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Subhankar Dutta]/DD,PC-V


No. P[R]53/I Date: 25.04.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/I dated 12.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 09.09.2008 and 17.11.2017 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.111/2008 and 202/2017, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/I dated 12.04.2018 [RBE No.58/2018] PC VI 385

Sub: Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2018 to Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/grade pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission.

*** Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 17.11.2017 [S.No.PC-VI/379, RBE No.169/2017] revising the rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.07.2017 in respect of railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale /grade pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission. 2. The rate of DA admissible to Railway employees of above category shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 139% to 142% w.e.f. 01.01.2018. 3. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 [S.No.PC-VI/3, RBE No.106/2008] shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.


[Authority: MoF’s OM No.1/3/2008-E[II]B dated 28.03.2018 ]

sd/- [U.K.Tiwari]/DD,PC-VI

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 74/2018 No. P[R]594/II Date:01.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2014/PS-5/PE-4 dated 03.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 22.02.2016 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.22/2016.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[P&A]I-2014/PS-5/PE-4 dated 03.04.2018 [RBE No.50/2018]

Sub: Educational qualifications for recruitment/promotion of Post Graduate Teachers-Computer Science.

Ref: Board’s letter of even no. dated 22.02.2016. ***

The minimum qualifications for recruitment/promotion of Post Graduate Teachers working in Railway Schools have been laid down in Board’s letter of even No. dated 22.06.2016. However, in the said letter minimum recruitment qualification for the post of Computer Science Teacher [TGT/PGTs] has not been prescribed. This issue was under consideration for some time.

2. It has now been decided that henceforth the essential minimum qualifications for recruitment / promotion of TGTs/PGTs [Computer Science] in Railway Schools will be as under:

TGT [Computer Science]

Essential: At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: 1. Bachelors Degree in Computer Application [BCA] from a recognised university OR

Graduation in Computer Science from a recognised university. [provided that the computer science subject must be studied in all years as main subject] OR BE/B.Tech [Computer Science /Information Technology] from a recognised university OR Graduation in any subject and ‘A’ level course from DOEACC, Ministry of Information & Communication and Technology, Govt. of India.

Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

PGT [Computer Science]

Essential: At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: [i] BE/B.Tech [Computer Science /IT] plus Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications or B or C Level Diploma from DOEACC, Ministry of Communication and IT plus One Year Teaching Experience. OR [ii] M.Sc.[Computer Science]/MCA plus One Year Teaching Experience. OR [iii] Master of Engineering or M.Tech [Computer Science/IT] Note: For subsequent promotion, the incumbent will have to acquire B.Ed. or equivalent.

3. The above order will take effect from the date of issue of this letter. sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JDE[P&A]


No. P[R]541/IV Date: 01.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]III/2003/PF/1/1 dated 18.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]III/2003/PF/1/1 dated 18.04.2018 [RBE No.59/2018]

Sub: State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2018-2019 [April, 2018

- June, 2018]

**** A copy of Government of India’s Resolution No. 5(1)-B[PD]/2018 dated 11

th April, 2018 issued by the Ministry

of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) prescribing interest at the rate of 7.6% [Seven point Six per cent] w.e.f. 1st

April, 2018 to 30th

June, 2018 on accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to State Railway Provident Fund, is enclosed for information and necessary action. sd/-

(G.Priya Sudarsani)JDF[E] ***

Copy of Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) New Delhi’s, Resolution F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2018 dated

11.04.2018 (Published in Part-I Section 1 of Gazette of India).

R E S O L U T I O N


st April, 2018 to 30

th June, 2018. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1

st April, 2018. The funds

concerned are: 1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services) 2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India). 3. The All India Services Provident Fund. 4. The State Railway Provident Fund. 5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services). 6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. 7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen's Provident Fund. 8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen's Provident Fund. 9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. 10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the resolution be published in Gazette of India.

sd/- (Anjana Vashishtha)Dy. Secretary [Budget]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.76/2018 No. P[R]473/IX Date: 01.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2016/PS5-8/2 dated 19.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 18.04.2007, 08.05.2008, 16.12.2013 & 12.03.2014 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.66/2007, 65/2008, 133/2013 and 28/2014, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2016/PS5-8/2 Dated 19.04.2018

Sub: Clarification regarding entitled number of sets of "Post Retirement Complimentary Passes" (PRCP) admissible to lateral entrants in Railway Service.

Ref: (i) Board's letter No.E(W)2006/PS5-1/28 dated 18.04.2007. (ii) Board's letter No.E(W)2006/PS5-1/28 dated 08.05.2008.(iii) Board's letter No.E(W)2013/PS5-l/7 dated 16.12.2013.

(iv) Board's letter No.E(W)2013/PS5-1/7 dated 12.03.2014. ***

In the PNM/NFIR meeting with Board, the Federation have raised an issue that lateral entrants in Railway Service, especially ex-servicemen, who have retired or ceased to be a railway servant, after having rendered more than 20 years of qualifying service (i.e. after addition of admissible past non-railway service) are not being issued entitled number of PRCPs.

2. In this context, your attention is drawn to the amendment made vide Advance Correction Slip (ACS) No.53 to Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition - 1993), circulated vide Board's letter cited under Ref.(i) which provided for giving weightage only to the extent of half of the period of past non-railway service rendered by "Ex-servicemen or Central Government employees" for determining their eligibility to PRCP. The said provision was further amended vide ACS No.56, circulated vide Board's letter cited under Ref.(ii). It provided for counting of half of the period of past non-railway service rendered by the lateral entrants in non-railway departments or establishments to determine their eligibility to PRCP subject to the condition that the said period of past non-railway service has been counted along with the railway service for pensionary benefits. It was also made clear that the number of PRCPs of such lateral entrants shall be at par with those railway servants who have retired with minimum 20 years of qualifying railway service. 3. Furthermore, in terms of ACS No.74, circulated vide Board's letter cited under Ref.(iii), read with Board's letter cited under Ref.(iv), railway employees who retired on or after 01.01.2006 were made entitled to the following PRCP facility:-

Category No. of PRCPs admissible in one year

Group A & B With railway service of 20 years or more

3 Sets Group C 2 Sets Group D 1 Set

4. Accordingly, it is clarified that the lateral entrants who have retired or ceased to be a railway servant w.e.f. 01.01.2006 after having rendered 20 years or more of qualifying service (i.e. either railway service plus half of the period of past non-railway service counted along with railway service for pensionary benefits or railway service exclusively), are entitled to the number of PRCPs as stipulated in preceding para 3. 5. The Railways are advised to follow the extant provisions of statutory rules scrupulously and issue passes accordingly. sd/- … [V.Muralidharan]/DDE[W]-I


No. P[R]75/VII Date: 01.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 24.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 24.08.2017 and 25.09.2017 quoted therein were circulated under S.C.Nos.137/17 and 175/17, respectively.


Sub: Air Travel entitlements for journeys on tour or training; revision of instructions reg. ***

In partial modification of Board’s letters of even number dated 24.08.2017 & 25.09.2017 on the subject, it has been decided by Board to revise the Air Travel entitlements of railway officers for journeys on tour or training in the following manner:

A. Journeys by Air within the Country

Pay level in Pay Matrix Travel entitlement

Officers in level -15 & above and CHOD* ‘J’ / Business Class

Officers in level -14 & below Economy Class

[* Note: There should be specific Railway Board’s order regarding posting as CHOD]

B. Journey by Air (International)

Pay level in Pay Matrix Travel entitlement

Officers in level -14 & above Business / Club Class

Officers in level -13 & below Economy Class

2. Further, in partial modification of Board’s letter of even number dated 25.09.2017, it has also been decided by Board that grant of Air Travel permission to officers on Indian Railways, either one way or two way, may be approved personally by GMs of Railways with the prior personal concurrence of PFA.

3. As delegated vide para 22 of Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2015/PW/7, dated 12.06.2017 of delegation of powers to GMs, these powers may be exercised personally by Chief Administrative Officer with the prior personal concurrence of PFA, in case of COFMOW, New Delhi, DCW/Patiala and MTP/Chennai.

4. The competent authority while approving Air Travel would apply his mind and consider whether the available train connectivity and time taken justifies the same. For example; while Delhi-Bangalore-Delhi may qualify for Air Travel, Delhi-Mumbai-Delhi can easily be covered by train comfortably. General Manager while using his discretion to permit one way or two way Air Travel may consider both the need of the journey and the urgency that necessitates Air Travel.

5. It may be ensured that permission for Air Travel is given judiciously and restricted only to absolutely essential official requirement that is recorded, subject to availability of budgetary provisions.

6. This has the approval of Board (FC & CRB).

7. These orders will take effect from the date of issue of this letter. sd/-

(Jitendra Kumar)/DDF[E]


No. P[R]219/I Date:02.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/E[O]II/41/11 dated 16.02.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2017/E[O]II/41/11 dated 16.02.2018

Sub:Tenure of deputation of IR officers with Railway PSUs / Organisations

*** In the context of a large number of requests received by this Ministry from PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies under the administrative control of this Ministry for extension in deputation tenure of Railway officers beyond the 5th year, policy in this regard has been reviewed.

2. Extant instructions on the subject permit extension of deputation beyond the initial tenure only where absolutely necessary in public interest. In other words, such extensions should be made only in exceptional circumstances, with compelling reasons to do so. Instructions also stipulate that the borrowing organisations should, in no case, retain an officer beyond the term of deputation sanctioned by the competent authority. Borrowing organisations are required to initiate sufficiently in advance the process to obtain extension of deputation tenure, or otherwise to fill up the vacancy so as to ensure that no deputationist overstays the sanctioned tenure for want of a replacement.

3. Considering all aspects, it has been decided that the tenure of deputation of Railway officers with PSUs and other organisations, may as a rule, be restricted to five years. 4. Accordingly, deputation tenure of Railway officers beyond a period of 5 years at a stretch may not be processed. Borrowing organisations are requested to process repatriation of those officers who have already completed the sanctioned tenure of 5 years and in whose case no further extension has been approved by the Ministry. sd/- [K.Gangadharan]/Director [Deputation]


No. P[R]184/V Date: 02.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/SCC/03/10 dated 23.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/SCC/03/10 dated 23.04.2018

Sub: Consideration of time-barred representation against entries in the APAR etc.

***

As per instructions of DOP&T, from the reporting year 2008-09 onwards, representations against entries and the final grading given in the APAR, if any, are to be submitted by the officers concerned within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of the entries in the APAR. However, at times, officers submit representations very late. As regards consideration of such time-barred representations, DOP&T has advised as under:

“…., it may be judicious if the Competent Authority may be allowed to extend time if it may be held by reasons recorded in writing that the officer was prevented to do so [make representation] within the time by ‘reasonable cause’.”

2. Railways/PUs etc. may please keep the above in view while dealing with time-barred representations against APARs.

sd/- [SC Krishna]/Under Secretary [Confidential]


No. P[R]473/IX Date: 09.05.2018


Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2012/PS5-10/1 dated 10.10.2014

Sub: Issue of Privilege Passes /PTOs covering Udhampur –Katra Section.

*** Queries are being received from Railways/PUs seeking Board’s approval for issue of Pass /PTOs on Udhampur- Katra Section. In this connection, it is clarified that Railway Sections/Stations which have since been opened for passenger traffic, are part of Indian Railways. Hence, Pass /PTOs for such sections/stations may be issued. There is no need to seek Board’s approval in such cases. In future also, Passes/PTOs may be issued for such Sections/ Stations, without making any reference to Board’s Office. This disposes of RCF’s letter No.65-E/RCF/KXH/PASS/PTO/2014 dated 05.09.2014. sd/- [Debasis Mazumdar]/DE[Welfare]


No. P[R]64/VII Date:09.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PCVII/2018/I/7/5/1 dated 24.04.2018 addressed to CAO[R]/DMW/Patiala and copied to GMs/All Indian Railways/PUs is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 03.10.2017 and 05.02.2018 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.170/2017 and 41/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PCVII/2018/I/7/5/1 dated 24.04.2018 Sub: Clarification on Dress Allowance.

Ref: DMW's letter No. DMW/M/MPS-l/Safety/1055(Cloth) dated 06.04.2018. ***

Please refer to DMW's letter mentioned above seeking clarifications whether personal protective equipments issued to Staff including under Factories Act such as Safety Shoes, Cotton Drill Cloth, Safety Helmet, Overcoat for ladies etc. are covered under ‘Dress Allowance’ as per Board's letter No. PC-VII/2017/1/7/5/7 (RBE No. 141/2017 dated 03.10.2017).

2. In this context, it is pointed out that para-6 of RBE No. 141/2017 clearly state that only basic uniform of the employees is covered under Dress Allowance and special clothing (wherever relevant) will continue to be provided as per existing norms.

3. Transformation Cell/Railway Board's letter No. 2017/Transf.Cell/Civil/03 dated 05.02.2018 may also be seen, which though issued for Trackmen categories, also makes it explicit that protective accessories such as Safety Shoes, Safety Helmets etc. are to be separately supplied and are not covered under Dress Allowance.

sd/- [Jaya Kumar G.]/DD,PC-VII

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No. P[R]554/VII Date:09.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/TF.Cell/EG/Policy Retention of Qtr. dated 12.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.08.2015 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.85/2015.

Copy of Brd.’s letter No. 2018/TF.Cell/EG/Policy Retention of Qtr. dated 12.04.2018

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway officers/staff posted to Railway Training Institutions as Faculty members

Ref: Board's letter No. E(G)2014QR-l-2 dt. 12.08.15 ***

The issue of permitting retention of Railway accommodation in favour of the Railways officers/Staff posted as Faculty and Director in the Central Training Institutes (CTI) at their previous place of posting has been considered by the Board.

In exercise of the powers vested with the Full Board to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment/retention the existing policy instructions on house retention in case of posting as Faculty members in the Railway Training Institutions issued vide Board's letter of even number dated 12.08.15 have been reviewed and it has been decided that retention of accommodation at their previous place of posting should be permitted for the full tenure of posting in the Training Institutes to the Faculty members & Directors of the CTIs.

This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell, Railway Board.

sd/- [Dr.Anand S. Khati]/EDE[Transform. Cell]

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No. P[R]481/X Date:09 .05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2015/IC/1 dated 27.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 08.04.2016 and 29.12.2017 quoted therein were circulated

under S.C. Nos.35/2016 and 3/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2015/IC/1 dated 27.04.2018

Sub: Cases of promotion taking place in the pre-revised pay structure between 01/01/2006 and the date of notification of RS(RP)Rules, 2008 and the subsequent merger of the pre-revised pay scales of the promotional and the feeder posts in a common grade – fixation of pay- clarifications

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2015/IC/1 dated 08.04.2016 (RBE No.33/2016] circulating Ministry

of Finance's O.M. No. F-2-1/20l5-E III(A) dated 16.10.2015 ***

Attention is invited to Boards' letter dated 08.04.2016 (RBE No. 33/2016) by which instructions contained in M/o Finance's OM dated 16.10.2015 have been applied mutatis mutandis on Indian Railways. In the M/o Finance's OM dated 16.10.2015, the cut-off date for applicability of instructions contained has been mentioned as 29.08.2008 at one place and 29.09.2008 at another place of para 5 of the said OM. This seems to have caused confusion in some Railways /Units and some requests for clarifications have been made to Board’s Office on the issue.

2. The date of notification of CCS[RP] Rules, 2008 was 29.08.2008 and therefore, as per M/o Finance OM dated 16.10.2015, the pay fixation benefit was available in cases of promotion occurring between 01.01.2006 till 29.08.2008 where feeder and promotional grades were subsequently merged in 6

th CPC. The date 29.09.2008 mentioned in para 5 of M/o Finance’s OM No.F-2-1/2015/E.III[A] dated

16.10.2015 is therefore evidently a typographical error which should logically be read as 29.08.2008. In any case, the cut off date for applicability of provisions contained in letter dated 08.04.2016 [RBE No.33/2016] in context of Railway employees is 04.09.2008 [i.e. date of notification of RS[RP] Rules, 2008] as has already been explicitly clarified by Ministry of Finance vide their OM No.530744/E.III-A/2017 dated 20.11.2017 to this office. It was based on this clarification that Board’s letter No.PC VI/2015/IC/1 [RBE No.196/2017] was issued on 29.12.2017. sd/- [S.Balachandra Iyer]/ED/PC-II

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.84/2018 No. P[R]411/I Date: 09.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(W)2016/ISM/9 dated 01.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 07.07.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No. 102/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(W)2016/ISM/9 dated 01.05.2018 [RBE No.62/2018]

Sub: Ayurvedic /Homeopathic dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund (SBF)

Ref: This Ministry's letter of even number dated 07.07.2017. *****

Please refer to Railway Board's letter of even number dated 07.07.2017 enhancing the monthly honorarium for Ayurvedic /Homeopathic Consultants and monthly subsidy on medicines on the Ayurvedic /Homeopathic dispensaries being run by the Staff Benefit Fund Committees.

2. In continuation of these instructions, sanction of the Ministry of Railways is hereby communicated for revision of monthly honorarium for Ayurvedic/Homeopathic dispensers as per following:-

8 hours duration Rs. 11,250/- 4 hours duration Rs. 7,500/-

3. Annual allotment for "Indigenous System of Medicine" under SBF (under which Homeopathic and Ayurvedic dispensaries function) at Rs.36 per capita, if found inadequate to meet the increase in requirement of funds on account of the above revision in the honorarium, the additional expenditure (necessitated due to revision) under these orders would also be met through re-appropriation from the head "Medical Services" as additional ad hoc contribution to the SBF, and, accordingly, the Medical Budget would be suitably augmented from Revenues. Hence PCPOs would advise CMDs about the additional funds required on this account so that the same could be reflected in the budgetary estimates.

4. The aforesaid revision will take effect from 07.07.2017.

5. This issues in consultation with the Health Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Alok Kumar]/EDE[IR]

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No. P[R]554/VII Date:18.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/LMB-II/2/26 dated 24.4.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 27.01.2011 quoted therein was circulated under SC No. 13/2011.

Copy of Board’s letter No. No.2018/LMB-II/2/26 dated 24.4.2018

Sub: Allotment of railway quarter on reversion to lower Grade.

Ref: Board’s letter No.2008/LMB-/10/16 dated 27.01.2011 ***

A clarification has been sought from Board’s office regarding guidelines to deal with cases where an officer allotted a Railways accommodation as per his entitlement is reverted to a lower grade having different entitlement for accommodation.

The matter has been examined in Board’s office. It is advised that if an officer is reverted to lower grade, his entitlement is to be revised as per his grade pay as mentioned in Board’s letter under reference dated 27.01.2011. However, the officer may be allowed to retain the existing quarter till such time the quarter is made available as per reverted grade pay of the officer.

sd/- [Chander Shehkar]/JD/Land & Amenities

****** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 86/2018 No. P[R]23/IV Date: 18.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F(E)Spl./2008/ADV.3/6(7

th CPC) dated 27.04.2018 is forwarded for

information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 28.07.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.111/2017.

Copy of Bd’s ltr No. F(E)Spl./2008/ADV.3/6(7th

CPC) dated 27.04.2018 [RBE No.63/2018]PC-VII No.102/18

Sub: Small Family Norms in House Building Advance Rules-2017 as per the 7th

Central Pay Commission recommendations. ***

A copy of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (Housing-III Section)’s OM No.I.17011/11(4)/2016-H-III dated 31.01.2018 pertaining to small family norms in HBA rules-2017 is sent herewith for applying mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees. As per the said OM, interest rebate available to HBA beneficiaries for promoting small family norms shall cease to exist with effect from 01.7.2017. Ministry of Finance’s OM dated 07.07.2017 cited in the aforesaid MoH&UA’s OM dated 31.01.2018 has already been circulated by Pay Commission Directorate vide Board’s letter No.PC-V/2017/A/FPA/1 dated 28.07.2017 (RBE No.77/2017). sd/- [G.Priya Sudarsani]/JDF(Estt.)

Copy of Housing & Urban Affairs, Housing-III Section OM.No.I-17011/11(4)2016-H.III dated 31.1.2018

Sub: Small Family Norms in House Building Advance Rules-2017 as per the recommendations of 7

th CPC – reg.

*** The undersigned is directed to invite attention to Ministry of Finance’s OM No.12(4)/2016-EIII.A dated 7

th July 2017 on the above mentioned subject and to say that interest rebate available to HBA

beneficiaries for promoting small family norms shall cease to exist with effect from 01.07.2017. sd/- [Shailendra Vikram Singh]/Director(IFD)

******* SERIAL CIRCULAR No.87/2018 No. P[R]64/VII Date:18.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2015/AL-1 dated 12.04.2018 forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Bd’s letter dated 22.06.2009 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.107/09.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2015/AL-1 dated 12.04.2018

Sub: Grant of Post Graduate (PG) Allowance to Medical Officers for possessing Post Graduate Degree/Diploma qualification.

Ref: [i] Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2009/AL/2 dated 22.06.2009 [RBE No.114/09] [ii] Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s clarification dated 25.4.2017 [copy enclosed]

*** Ministry of Railway’s extant instructions on the subject of grant of Post Graduate Allowance and Annual Allowance to Medical Officers for possessing PG Degree/ Diploma qualification are enumerated in Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/AL/2 dated 22.6.2009.

2. During the investigation of a vigilance case on one Railway, it had come to the notice of Railway Board that Post Graduate(PG) Allowance was being paid to the doctors even after their in-situ promotion under DACPS to SA Grade ( GP Rs.10,000 Pre-revised). Such promotion only involves financial upgradation without linkage to vacancy position and they continue to perform the same professional duties without change of designation.

3. The issue whether PG Allowance is admissible to doctors post their in-situ promotion to SA Grade under DACPS was examined in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare which advised as follows:

“… as per CHS Rules, 2014, a medical graduate appointed to the post of Medical Officer or Senior Medical Officer or Chief Medical Officer including Chief Medical Officer ( Non functional Selection Grade i.e. Grade Pay of Rs.8700/-), for which a recognized post graduate qualification is not essential, shall be given over and above the pay admissible in the relevant scale, Post Graduate Allowance of Rs.600 per month or Rs. 1000 per month, as the case may be, for possessing recognized Post Graduate Diploma or Post Graduate degree respectively, as specified in Schedule VI or under the Indian Medical Council Act,1956 (102 of 1956); provided that if an officer possesses both the recognized Post Graduate Diploma and Degree, he shall be paid the Non practicing Allowance of Rs.1000 only.”

4. Based on the clarification received from the MoH & FW, the recovery of excess payment from those doctors promoted in-situ under DACPS to SA Grade was made by that Railway. 2. Accordingly, all the Railways/PUs are directed to ensure uniformity of approach in grant of PG Allowance to Railway Doctors in accordance with Board’s extant instructions on the subject dated 22.6.2009 & clarification received from MoH& FW dated 25.4.2017, as cited above. sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JDE[P&A]

Copy of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (CHS Division)’O.M. No.A 29015/2/2012-CHS.V dated

25.4.2017

Sub: Grant of Post Graduate ( PG) Allowance to Medical Officers for possessing Post Graduate Degree/Diploma qualification – reg.

… The undersigned is directed to refer to Railway Board’s O.M. No. E(P&A)I-2015.AL-1 dated 29.3.2017 on the above mentioned subject and to state that as per CHS Rules, 2014, a medical graduate appointed to the post of Medical Officer or Senior Medical Officer or Chief Medical Officer including Chief Medical Officer (Non-functional Selection Grade i.e. Grade Pay of Rs.8700/-), for which a recognized post graduate qualification is not essential, shall be given over and above the pay admissible in the relevant scale, Post Graduate Allowance of Rs.600 per month or Rs.1000 per month, as the case may be, for possessing recognized Post Graduate Diploma or Post Graduate degree respectively, as specified in Schedule VI or under the Indian Medical Council Act,1956 (102 of 1956); provided that if an officer possesses both the recognized Post Graduate Diploma and Degree, he shall be paid the Non practicing Allowance of Rs.1000 only. sd/- [Lalit Kumar, Under Secy. to GOI]

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No. P[R]473/IX Date:18.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(W)2015/PS5-2/4 dated 07.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 22.04.2013 and 02.05.2017 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.41/2013 and 65/2017, respectively .

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(W)2015/PS5-2/4 dated 07.05.2018

Sub: Clarification regarding validation of Special Passes issued on medical grounds with break journey and longer route facilities in Duronto Express trains

***

It has been brought to the notice of Board that endorsement regarding validity in Duronto Express trains with break journey and longer route facilities are not being made on the Special Passes issued on medical grounds. In this context, it may be noted that Special Passes issued on medical grounds including Sleeper Class passes are valid for travel in Duronto Express trains subject to the entitlement stipulated in Board’s letter No.E(W)2009/PS5-1/30 dated 22.4.2013. The Railways are accordingly directed to make necessary endorsement on Second Class ‘A’ & Sleeper Class Special Passes issued on medical grounds for travel in Duronto Express trains in the entitled class and for availing break journey & longer route facilities permitted vide Board’s letter of even number dated 02.05.2017

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [V.Muralidharan]/DDE(Welfare)


No. P[R]676/V Date:18.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2017/TR/24 dated 09.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 30.04.2014, 15.09.2017 and 22.09.2017 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. No.61/2014 and 160/2017, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2017/TR/24 dated 09.05.2018 [RBE No.65/2018]

Sub: Relieving of staff on transfer on mutual exchange basis. ***

Instructions were issued vide Board's letter of even number dated 15.09.2017 (RBE. No. 130/2017) advising Zonal Railways and Production Units to spare staff awaiting mutual transfer where the requests had been accepted by both the Railways/Production Units. Detailed guidelines were subsequently issued under Board's letter of even number dated 22.09.2017 (RBE No. 131/2017) regulating the process of mutual transfer stipulating time limit for each step involved therein. 2. In partial modification of instructions contained in Board's letter No. ERP/Portal-Transfer/2013 dated 30.04.2014 stipulating that once the mutual transfer order is issued the senior person should be relieved first, it has now been decided by the CRB that all mutual transfer cases where NOC has been given by both the Railways/Units i.e. accepting and relieving, both the employees should be spared immediately within a week, without either unit waiting for the reliever. 3. A photocopy of Service Record and unvetted LPC should be given to the employee for submission at the new Division. Original Service Records/LPC should also be sent positively within 15 days. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[N]

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No. P[R]64/VII Date:18.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2011/F(E)III/2/(2)/3 dated 14.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2011/F(E)III/2/(2)/3 dated 14.05.2018 [RBE No.68/2018] PC-VII No.103/2018

Sub: Implementation of recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government- Abolition of Study Allowance-reg.

*** Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the Study Allowance stands abolished with effect from 1st July, 2017.

2. Formal amendment to the Study Leave Rules contained in Appendix-V of IREC Vol.I, 1985 Edition (Second Re-print Edition 2003) will be issued separately.

sd/-

[G.Priya Sudarsani]/JDF(Estt.)

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No. P[R]535/XI Date:21.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2001/PM1/56 C.C./Vol.II dated 17.12.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I/2001/PM1/56 C.C./Vol.II dated 17.12.2017 addressed to SECR

Sub: Reservation in promotion for employee with disabilities in Group 'C’, Group 'B' and Group 'D' over Indian Railways.

Ref: SECR's letter No. P-HQ/RUL/123/1/31 dated 18.9.2017.

*** South East Central Railway vide their letter quoted above has sought guidelines regarding applicability of reservation in promotions for persons with disabilities. It is mentioned in this regard that with reference to mandate of Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection and Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, Ministry of Railways has identified posts to be manned by Persons with Disabilities at the recruitment stage to honour the mandate of the PWD Act. Prior to this, DoP&T had issued instructions for providing 3% reservation for Persons with Disabilities in the posts filled by promotion also. These orders were not implemented by Ministry of Railways in view of operational requirements. However, it has been ensured that no discrimination is caused to persons with disability in case of promotion by manual provision contained in para 213 of IREM, Vol-I, which inter-alia provides that staff with physical disability will be considered for promotion in their turn based on their eligibility and suitability along with others in the selections/ suitability/trade test, for promotion to higher grade post. 2. Further, attention is drawn towards Hon'ble Supreme Court's judgment dated 09.07.2009, in the matter of Union of India Vs. Devendra Kumar Pant (an employee of RDSO of Ministry of Railways) & others, wherein the Hon'ble Supreme Court has observed that: "Section 32 refers to identification of posts which can be reserved for persons with disability. Section 33 deals with reservation of posts for persons with disability. Sections 32 and 33 therefore apply to pre-employment situation, that is where persons with disability are yet to secure employment. Section 47 applies to a post-employment situation, that is to those who are already in government employment. Section 47 contains two distinct provisions. The first is a provision for non-discrimination when an employee who is already in government employment acquires a disability during his service. Sub-section 91 extends the following protection to the employees in government service who acquire a disability during service:

(a) their service shall not be dispensed with or reduced in rank on the ground that they acquired a disability during service; and (b) if an employee who acquires a disability during service is not suitable for the post he was holding, he could be shifted to some other post with same pay scale and service benefits, and if it is not possible to adjust the employee against any post, he should be kept on a supernumerary post until a suitable post is available or until he attains the age of superannuation whichever is earlier".

Further the Hon'ble Supreme Court has observed that:

"Sub-section (2) of section 47 deals with non-discrimination in promotion and provides that no promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability. This would mean that a person who is otherwise eligible for promotion shall not be denied promotion merely or only on the ground that he suffers from a disability. Thus

section 47(2) bars disability per se being made a disqualification for promotion. To give an example, a person working as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) suffering from the disability of low vision, cannot be denied promotion to the post of Upper Division Clerk (UDC) merely because of his disability. This is because the efficiency with which he functioned as a LDC will be same while functioning as a UDC also and the disability as such will not affect his functioning in a higher post. But the position is different if the disability would affect the discharge of functions or performance in a higher post or if the disability would pose a threat to the safety of the co-employees, members of the public or the employee himself, or to the assets and equipment of the employer. If promotion is denied on the ground that it will affect safety, security and performance, then it is not denial of promotion merely on the ground of his disability, but is denial of promotion by reason of the disability plus something more, that is adverse effect of the disability upon the employee's performance of the higher duties or functions attached to the promotional post. It is significant that section 47(2) does not provide that even if the disability comes in the way of performance of higher duties and functions associated with the promotional post, promotion shall not be denied. Section 47(2) bars promotion being denied to a person on the ground of disability, only if the disability does not affect his capacity to discharge the higher functions of a promotional post. Where the employer stipulates minimum standards for promotion keeping in view safety, security and efficiency, and if the employee is unable to meet the higher minimum standards on account of any disability or failure to possess the minimum standards, then section 47(2) will not be attracted, nor can it be pressed into service for seeking promotion. In other words where the disability is likely to affect the maintenance of safety and security norms, or efficiency, then the stipulation of standards for maintaining such safety, security and efficiency will not be considered as denying a person with disability, promotion, merely on the ground of his disability".

Finally, Supreme Court has concluded that:-

"Therefore, we are of the view that the section 47(2) only provides that a person who is otherwise eligible for promotion shall not be denied promotion merely on the ground that he suffers from disability. The use of the words 'merely on the ground' shows that the section does not provide that if the disability comes in the way of performing the higher duties and functions associated with the promotional post, promotion shall not be denied. In other words promotion shall not be denied to a person on the ground of his disability only if the disability does not affect his capacity to discharge the higher functions of a promotional post".

3. It would not be out of place to mention that in case of Jagmohan Singh Vs UOI, which is being referred alongwith Supreme Court's judgment dated 09.10.2013 passed in case of National Federation of Blind, as base for the claim of applicants, benefit of reservation in promotion has been extended to the applicant in the individual capacity only. While the judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court was implemented in case of Jagmohan Singh by providing the relief to individual case only, the scope of providing reservation in promotion has been taken up by the Court and Law Officers subsequently that nowhere in any judgement the Hon'ble Courts have directed the Government to provide reservation in promotion. The case of Jagmohan Singh has also been referred in which benefit of reservation in promotion has been extended to the applicant in the individual case.

4. The National Federation of Blind filed a Contempt Petition in the Hon'ble Supreme Court against Secretary (Personnel), GOI. This petition was dealt with by the

Hon'ble Court in their order dated 01-09-2015, and dismissed. The arguments brought before the Hon'ble Court by the two senior most Law Officers of the Government were emphatic. The learned Attorney General drew attention to Section 47 of the Act, which no where says that there will be provision for dealing with promotions and that it cannot be contended that the Act provides for reservations in the matter of promotion. On the other hand, the Solicitor General stated that in regard to reservation in promotions, nowhere in the Judgement dated 08-10-2013 did the Hon'ble Court have any occasion to deal with the issue, nor had any directions been issued, concluding that the Court's orders are not capable of being construed in the manner the arguments on behalf of the petitioners had been framed.

5. Since no case of reservation in promotion has been made out and in view of fact that Railways never adopted the policy of reservation in promotion as well as in terms of Allocation of Business Rules, Railway is not bound to adopt the rules made by DoPT. sd/- [P.M.Meena]/DD-II/E[NG]I

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No. P[R]473/IX Date: 21.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2002-16/G/127/4/Mint/Pt.I dated 10.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2002-16/G/127/4/Mint/Pt.I dated 10.04.2018

Sub: Revised rates - Recovery of replacement cost of Silver and Bronze Metal Passes in case of loss.

*** In partial supersession of Board's letter No.2011/G/127/4/Mint/Pt.II dated 12.01.2012 issued earlier revising the rate of recovery of replacement cost of the metal passes, it has been decided that the rates of recovery in case of loss of Silver/All India Bronze Metal Passes stand revised with immediate effect as per the following:

Metal Pass Rate of recovery

Silver Rs.3,800/-

Bronze Rs.3,799/-

It is therefore, advised that recovery of replacement cost of one Silver/Bronze Metal Pass from the Officers who report loss of their metal passes, may please be made at the above rates and the amount so recovered be credited to Railway Board under Head:64-B/Misc./Railway Receipts.

As regards Gold Metal Pass, the rate of recovery of its replacement cost as advised vide Board’s letter No.2011/G/127/4/Mint/Pt.II dated 12.01.2012. i.e., Rs. 10,950/- will continue to be in force till further revision advised by Board.

sd/- [P.S.Meena]/Director [GA]


No. P[R] 64/VII Date: 23.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2017/1/7/5/5 dated 12.4.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s RBE No. 85/2017 dated 10.8.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.116/2017.

Copy of Bd’s lr. No. PC-VII/2017/1/7/5/5 dated 12.4.2018 addressed to GM/S.Rly

Sub: Grant of Running Allowance to Tower Wagon Drivers in 7th CPC.

Ref: Southern Rly’s Lr. No. P(R)64/P/Allowance/Vol.II dated 4.12.2017. ***

This is in respect of the letter under reference wherein clarifications regarding admissibility of Additional Allowance to ‘Tower Wagon Drivers’ have been sought.

2. In this respect, it is stated that 7th Central Pay Commission had recommended grant of an Additional Allowance to some specific categories of Running Staff. These recommendations were accepted by Government of India and the corresponding orders regarding grant of the same were issued vide RBE No. 85/2017 dated 10.8.2017.

3. Since the category of ‘Tower Wagon Drivers’ has not been included in the categories eligible for grant of Additional Allowance by 7th CPC, they have not been mentioned in RBE No.85/2017. Therefore, the category of ‘Tower Wagon Drivers’ is not eligible for the grant of Additional Allowance. sd/- (Jaya Kumar .G/ DD/PC-VII)

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.94/2018 No. P[R]500/XXVI Date:24 .05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2015/AC-II/21/11 dated 11.05.2018 together with their letter dated 21.04.2017 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2015/AC-II/21/11 dated 11.05.2018 [RBA No. 49/2018]

Sub: Implementation of e-PPO ***

After successful implementation of e-PPO scheme with 17 banks on Northern Railway with IPAS, Railway Board vide letter of even no. dated 21.04.2017 (RBA No. 50/2017) had directed all Zonal Railways to implement e-PPOs through IPAS to these banks. However, a review of the current status of issue of e-PPOs to the banks, has revealed that these instructions are not being followed uniformly by all the Railways and the number of e-PPOs issued by the Railways is very less despite coverage of 13 Banks (viz. State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of India, IDBI, Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Punjab and Sind Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Andhra Bank, United Bank of India) under this e-PPO scheme and availability of option to issue e-PPOs under Pension module of IPAS to the Railways. The above list excludes those banks earlier covered under e-PPO that are now merged with SBI. You may, therefore, ensure that all PPOs drawn on the banks already associated with e-PPO are issued electronically from June/2018 onwards.

In case any clarifications/assistance is required, the concerned personnel may contact the following nodal officers:

Railway Board:

1 . Shri Sanjeev Sharma, Director Finance/Accounts, Mob-09910487515, [email protected] CRIS:

1. Shri Hariom Parashar, SPE, CRIS, Mob-09910171822, email - [email protected] 2. Shri Vishal Bansal, ASE, CRIS, Mob- 08130991447, email - [email protected]

There is an urgent need to make all out efforts to get all other banks on whom PPOs are drawn, to also come onto e-PPO regime. You are requested to monitor this issue regularly.

sd/- (A.K.Prasad/ Financial Commissioner)

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2015/AC-II/21/11 dated 21.04.2017 [RBA No. 50/2017]

Sub: Implementation of e-PPO scheme through IPAS with 16 Public Sector Banks. ***

The scheme of e-PPOs through IPAS has been implemented and connectivity has since been established with 16 Public Sector Banks viz., SBI along with its 5 associate banks, Punjab National Bank, Allahabad Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, IDBI, Canara Bank, United Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Oriental Bank of Commerce and Andhra Bank.




It is, therefore, requested that e-PPOs may be issued in respect of pensioners opting for pension payment through the above said banks henceforth. Instructions issued in this letter may be followed scrupulously. sd/- [Rohit Parmar]/Dir.Finance/CCA

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 95/2018 No. P[R]436/IREM/Vol.VIII Date: 24.05.2018



Sub: Allowing staff of Technicians category in Grade Pay Rs.1900/- working in EMU, DEMU and MEMU Sheds to volunteer for selection against 50% quota of ALPs

*** The National Federation of Indian Railways [NFIR] had raised the issue regarding allowing staff of Technicians category working in EMU, DEMU & MEMU Sheds to volunteer for selection against 50% quota of Assistant Loco Pilots [ALPs].

The matter has been considered by the Board in consultation with concerned technical directorates and it has been decided that staff of Technicians category working in EMU, DEMU & MEMU Sheds may be allowed to volunteer for selection against 50% quota of Assistant Loco Pilots [ALPs] along with other categories as mentioned in Para 137[i] of Indian Railways Establishment Manual [IREM] Volume-I.

Accordingly, Para 137[i] of IREM Volume-I [Revised edition 1989], First Re-print Edition, 2009 is amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 243 enclosed. sd/- [D.Joseph]/JDE[NG]

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Indian Railways Establishment Manual Volume-I, [1989Edition], First Re-print Edition, 2009 Advance Correction Slip No. 243

Chapter I, Section-B, Sub-Section-III [III] [Recruitment & Training] – Rules governing the filling up posts in Transportation [Power] Department

1. TRANSPORTATION [POWER] DEPARTMENT

[i] ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT, Pay Level-2 Substitute the following for the existing Para 137[1][i]

137[1] the posts in the category of Assistant Loco Pilot –Pay level-2 will be filled as under :-

i. 50% from amongst the volunteering Diesel/ Electric Loco Fitters of Diesel/ Electric loco sheds with three years’ service failing which Diesel/ Electric Loco Fitters with less than three years’ service but total service of six years, Diesel/ Electric Loco erstwhile Group 'D' staff of Diesel/ Electric Loco sheds in GP 1800 and staff of Technicians categories working in EMU, DEMU & MEMU sheds with a total service of six years in respective Sheds, having the qualification of course completed Act Apprenticeship in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronic Engineering trade or Matriculation with ITI as an additional preferable qualification with upper age limit of 35 years (40 years in the case of SC/ST).

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E[NG]I/2018/PM1/2 dated 14.05.2018] *****


No. P[R] 563/XIII Date:25.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29/Pt.(3246807) dated 21.5.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 21.02.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.28/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29/Pt.(3246807) dated 21.5.2018

Sub: Upper age limit for direct recruitment to non-gazetted posts on the Railways.

***

Reference has been received from one of the zonal railways, seeking clarification, whether Board’s instructions contained in the letter of even number dated 21.2.2018 ( RBE No.25/2018), regarding relaxation of upper age limit are applicable in the case of engagement of substitutes or otherwise. The matter has been looked into and it is clarified that relaxation in upper age limit provided vide RBE No.25/2018 are also applicable in the case of engagement of substitutes. (This disposes of South Central Railway’s letter No. P(R)563/XII dated 06.03.2018) sd/- [Ravi Shekhar, JDE(N)-II]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 97/2018 No. P[R]249/III Date:29.05.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2014/ED-2/4 dated 15.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2014/ED-2/4 dated 15.05.2018 addressed

to GM/Northeast Frontier Rly.

Sub: Clarification in regard to re-imbursement of Children Education Allowance [CEA] and Hostel Subsidy.

Ref: N.F. Rly’s letter No.E/86/0/ Pt. IV[C] dated 12.02.2018

***

With reference to the above letter, the matter has been examined in consultation with DOP&T [ i.e. the nodal Department] in reference to CEA / Hostel Subsidy. It is clarified that in accordance with the recommendations of the VII CPC, CEA is to be paid only once in a year and only after completion of the financial year. Therefore the CEA/ Hostel Subsidy should be paid after the end of the Financial year ending on 31st March. sd/- [Ashutosh Garg]/DDE[Welfare]-II

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 98/2018 No. P[R]75/VIII Date:04.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 08.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 24.04.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C.No.77/2018.


Sub: Air Travel entitlements for journeys on tour or training; revision of instructions reg.

*** Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 24.04.2018 [RBE No. 61/2018]. In paras 2 & 3 of the said letter, the word ‘Officers’ is modified to read as ‘Officers in NFSAG/SG and below’. Prior finance concurrence is not required for officers in regular SAG and above.

This has the approval of Competent authority. sd/-


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No. P[R]75/VIII Date:04.06.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 10.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 24.04.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C.No.77/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]I/2017/AL-28/41 dated 10.05.2018 [RBE No.67/2018]

Sub: Air Travel entitlements for journeys on tour or training; revision of instructions reg.

*** In continuation to Board’s letter of even number dated 24.04.2018 [RBE No. 61/2018], it has been decided that regular SAG officers, on tour may travel by ‘J’ /Business Class by Air within the country also.

This has the approval of Competent authority. sd/-


***** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.100/2018 No. P[R]535/XI Date: 04.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2015/PM8/1 dated 25.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 26.03.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.65/2018.


Sub: Promotional Avenue of ESMs in S&T Department. ***

Attention is invited to instructions contained in item No.[iii] of Board’s letter of even number dated 26.03.2018 on the above subject, wherein the educational qualification of direct recruits as Signal Maintainer/Grade-I level, has been mentioned as “pass in B.Sc.” It is hereby clarified that the qualification “pass in B.Sc.” should be read as “pass in B.Sc.[Physics /Electronics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology / Instrumentation]”. sd/-

[D.Joseph]/JDE[N]

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No. P[R]420/VII Date:04.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/Trans Cell/Health/Study Leave dated 28.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 19.02.1990 and 23.02.2005 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.40/1990 & 41/2005, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/Trans Cell/Health/Study Leave dated 28.05.2018

Sub: Grant of Study Leave /EOL for study purpose to Medical Officers

Ref: 1. Railway Board letter No.F[E]III/2005/LE-1/1 dated 23.02.2005 2. AGM/SCR letter No.G.AGM/Misc./2018 dated 22.05.2018

*** Vide letter referred to above [ref 1], the limit on number of Medical Officers who can be granted study leave in a year was conveyed.

The matter has been reconsidered and it has been decided by Board [CRB] that the General Managers of Zonal Railways /PUs are empowered to decide the number of doctors who may be sent on study leave /EOL in consultation with PCMD.

All other provisions stipulated in Board’s letter No.F[E]III/89/LE-1/5 dated 19.02.90 shall remain unchanged.

This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell of Railway Board. sd/- [Rajesh Gupta]/Executive Director/Transformation


No. P[R]676/V Date: 07.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2017/TR/24 dated 21.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 10.06.14, 29.08.14 and 21.09.15quoted therein were circulated under S.C. No.87/14,103/14 and 105/15, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2017/TR/24 dated 21.05.2018 [RBE No. 70/2018]

Sub: Implementation of Hon’ble Supreme Court’s judgment dated 31.10.2013 in WP[C]82/2011-Postings/Transfers on Railways-Corrigendum-Regarding.

***

In continuation of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2013/TR/7 dated 21.09.2015, it has further been decided to replace para 2[iii] of Board’s letter No. E(O)III-2014/PL/03 dated 10.06.2014 as under:

[iii] For officials of the level-II and above in Zonal Railway Headquarters: [a] One Officer of Personnel Branch at least one scale below the Cadre Controlling

Authority [Minimum junior scale]. [b] One officer of the concerned Department at least one scale below the Cadre

Controlling Authority [minimum junior scale] [c] One officer outside the Department at least one scale below the Cadre Controlling

Authority [minimum junior scale].

Competent Authority: The competent authority to accept the recommendations of the above Placement Committee shall be the concerned HOD.

2. Simultaneously, in supersession of Para 12 of Board’s letter No. E(O)III-2014/PL/03 dated 29.08.2014, it is hereby clarified that mutual transfer and one-way request transfer cases may be kept out of the ambit of Placement Committees. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[N]

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No. P[R]184/V Date: 07.06 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2018/CR/2 dated 04.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 27.02.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.24/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2018/CR/2 dated 04.06.2018 [RBE No.78/2018]

Sub: Providing opportunity for submitting representation, to the employees who have been awarded below “Very Good” Grading in their last three years APARs ( for the purpose of MACPS).

***

In connection with Board’s letter of even number dated 27.02.2018, one of the Federations i.e. NFIR has demanded for giving 90 days time to represent instead of 30 days as allowed in Board’s letter ibid, it is advised that the concerned employees may be allowed to represent against grading as ‘Good’ or below upto 90 days more from issue of this letter. Further 2013-14 may also be taken into account in this bracket for consideration of preceding five years APARs. sd/- [M.K.Meena, DDE(N)]/Rly. Bd.

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No. P[R]673/VII Date: 15.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2012/3/28 dated 25.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 06.10.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.183/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2012/3/28 dated 25.05.2018 [RBE No.73/2018]

Sub: Ceilings in respect of Office Expenditure on Hospitality for Training Institutes

*** Kindly refer to Ministry of Railways’ letter No. E(MPP)/2012/3/28 dated 06.10.2017 (RBE No. 147/2017) wherein Ministry of Railways had communicated revision of training and abolition of Sumptuary allowance. 2. Pursuant to the recommendation of 7th CPC, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide O.M. No. 11-1/2016/E.II B [7th CPC] dated 22.09.2017 has conveyed the ceiling of office expenditure on hospitality. Accordingly, it has been decided by this Ministry that prescribed ceiling of office expenditure on hospitality will be as under:

S.No. Designation Prescribed ceiling in respect of hospitality related office expenditure

1 Director / Head of Training Establishment

8,000/-

2 Course Director 5,700/-

3 Counsellors 4,500/-

3. The expenditure on hospitality with ceilings mentioned above shall be booked as ‘Office Expenditure’.

4. The above rates of ‘Office Expenditure’ shall be applicable with effect from date of issue of this letter.

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Mahendra Kumar Gupta ]/Director [MPP]

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E[MPP]2018/3/12 dated 28.05.2018 [RBE No.74/2018]

Sub: Revised Training course content and duration of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMAs) and Senior Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (SCMAs), who are recruited directly in the Metallurgical & Chemical cadre of Indian Railways.

*** Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has reviewed the training course and duration of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMAs) and Senior Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (SCMAs), who are recruited directly in the Metallurgical & Chemical cadre of Indian Railways.

2. The duration of training of mandatory courses has been reduced and existing syllabus of SCMA has been shortened. Tie duration of training period has been reduced from 34 days to 28 days and the Classroom lectures have been compacted from 97 to 74.

2. The Theoretical Topics and Practical demonstration that are proposed to be deleted from existing SCMA Course is enclosed in Annexure-A. The Theoretical topics that are proposed to be merged is enclosed in Annexure-B.

4. The above training course and duration have been scanned and uploaded and can be viewed/downloaded from railnet http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railway board/view under E(MPP) Training Circulars. sd/-

[Mahendra Kumar Gupta]/Director[MPP] *****

Annexure-A Theoretical Topics that are proposed to be deleted from existing SCMA Course.

S. No. Top ic T i t le Jus t i f i ca t ion for De le t ion

1. Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Ultrasonic testing of welds is not in regular practice across IR, hence the topic may not be required for CMA trainees.

2 . Study of WPS (welding procedure specification)

Work related to this topic is handled by Senior Supervisors (CMS) of C&M Cadre in Zonal railways & Pus, hence may not be required for CMA trainees at this stage.

3 . Personality Development It’s difficult to develop personality in one lecture. Deletion proposed based on Trainee feedback.

4 . High Performance coating system at RDSO by RDSO faculty

The topic is now being covered at IRIMEE in Lecture on “D i f fe rent pa in ts used in IR” (prev ious l y was not be ing covered a t IRIMEE).

5 . Different Types of Heat treatment practices taken at DLW

The topic was covered at DLW by Visiting Faculty however the topic may now be covered by IRIMEE faculty.

6 . Class on Ethics Deletion proposed based on trainee feedback.

7. Radiography testing of Bogies, sensitivity, IIW standards By Visiting faculty. Lecture taken at IRIMEE

Topic was covered by Visiting Faculty previously. However now theory of this class may be covered in topic named “Non Des t ruc t ive Tes t ing Techniques ” taught by IRIMEE faculty while it is suitably demonstrated at DLW and JMP workshop.

8 . Quality Audit of Stainless Steel Welding at Railway Workshops

Elements of this topic are being covered in another topic named “Qual i t y i ssues in W eld ing” . Hence separate lecture may not be required.

9 . Inspection of Wheels The topic may be covered along with another lecture named “E lec t r i c Arc Furnace Operat ion and W heel cas t ing ” .

10 . Fatigue Failure The topic is being covered in Lecture on “Fa i lu re Inves t igat ion Techniques & case s tudy” hence separate lecture may not be required.

Practical demonstration that are proposed to be deleted from existing SCMA Course

S .No. Demons t ra t ion T i t le Jus t i f i ca t ion for De le t ion

1 . Demonstration of Failure Investigation of Railway Components at JMPW /ER

One complete day of demonstration on failure investigation is planned at RDSO/LKO. As RDSO is better equipped to demonstrate various case studies of failure investigation, hence additional visit to JMPW may be curtailed.

2 Demonstration of different welding processes adopted at JMPW

The welding process demonstration is already being covered during the one week technical visit to DLW. Hence additional demonstration at JMPW may be curtailed

Annexure-B

Theoretical topics that are proposed to be merged

S . No.

Top ics Jus t i f i ca t ion for merg ing

1. Tensile Testing basics. Impact testing (Charpy & Izod).

Both topics may be Merged & taught as one lecture named "Basics o f Tens i le & Impac t Tes t ing" .

2. Crystal Structure of metals. Phase Rule. Both topics may be Merged & taught as one lecture named "Crys ta l S t ruc ture o f Meta ls and Phase Rule" .

3. Different paints used in IR Emerging Trends in Painting.

Both topics may be Merged & taught as one lecture named "Di f fe rent Pa in ts used in IR. "

4. Welding and hot cutting in IR. Different Cutting and gauging processes.

Both topics may be Merged & taught as one lecture named "W elding and hot cu t t ing processes in IR" .

5. Welding Defects its causes and control Distortion and its control

As distortion is also one of the welding defects, hence both topics may be Merged & taught as one lecture named "W eld ing defec ts , the i r causes and cont ro l " .

6. NFTC, MMC , Nano Composites Performance of Upgraded materials

As NFTC, MMC, Nano composites are types of upgraded materials , hence both topics may be Merged & taught as one lecture named " In t roduc t ion t o Compos i tes & Upgraded Mate r ia ls "

7. Pollution control in Diesel Sheds Case study of Solid Waste management in IR Pollution control measures in Workshops

May be taught as one lecture "Po l lu t ion and was te cont ro l measures in IR" .

Plastic Waste Management

Metallography. Metallography and macro-examination are interrelated topics hence may be merged & taught as one lecture named "Meta l lography" .

Macro examination process

9. Communication Skills May be taught as lecture named "Profess iona l Sk i l l s Augmentat ion" and may include professional drafting.

10. Quality Fundamentals Basics of ISO 9001, ISO14001

As Clause by Clause explanation of ISO 9001, 14001 may not be required for CMA Trainees both the lectures may be merged as one lecture named "Bas ics o f D i f fe rent Qual i t y re l a ted issues" .

11. Welding of Dissimilar metals As too much depth in welding of dissimilar metals & welding of stainless steel may not be useful for trainees initially. Hence for CMA trainees, both the topics may be merged & taught as one lecture named "W eld ing o f S ta in less S tee l & Diss im i lar Meta ls " .

Welding of Stainless steel

Technical Demonstrations which are proposed to be merged

S . No. Top ic Name

Reason for merg ing

1 . Demonstration of different testing of Lube Oil, Fuel & Coolant Water at Diesel Shed/JMP

Facility of oil spectrograph is not available at Diesel Shed Jamalpur. The trainees are taken to DLS /MLDT for practical demonstration & viewing the same. Hence demonstration of testing of Lube Oil, Fuel Oil & Coolant water may also be included with demonstration on Oil spectrograph.

Demonstration on spectroscopic estimation of elements of lube oil & their significance at DLS/MLDT

2. Practical class and demonstration on painting schedule of coaches & wagons C & W Workshop, LLH.

A one day Technical Visit to Liluah Workshop is already in the course for demonstration of painting of coaches, hence Demonstration of Painting of Wagons can also be covered at Liluah Workshop. Hence may be merged.

Demonstration of different steps in painting of new & old wagons at JMPW

3. Study of code of procedure of different axles at RDSO

One full day demonstration of UST is given at RDSO/LKO which is found very effective; more over trainees raised the same point in their feedback. Hence demonstration at JMPW may not be required.

Demonstration of UT of Axle with code of procedure at JMPW

4. Practical class & demonstration on Brass & Bronze analysis at JMPW

Practice of white metal testing is quite obsolete nowadays due to very limited use of White metal and closure of foundries. Hence the demonstration may be merged with Brass and Bronze analysis and can be covered in single demonstration.

Practical Class & demonstration on White metal analysis at JMPW

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No. P[R]268/II Date:15.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2018/RC-1/Genl/17 dated 07.06.2018 together with their letter dated 25.06.85 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 16.05.91 together with 02.11.89, 28.4.99, 21.09.01, 02.03.12 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.85/91, 146/99, 219/2001 and 28/2012, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2018/RC-1/Genl/17 dated 07.06.2018[RBE No.81/2018]

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds- Suitability Test- regarding ***

Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter No.E(NG)II/84/RC-1/174 dated 25.06.1985, No. E(NG)ll/88/RC-1/1/Policy dated 02.11.1989 read with para 2(i) of letter No. E(NG)Il/88/RC- 1/1/Policy dated 16.05.1991, stipulating inter-alia, that suitability of a person to be considered for appointment on compassionate grounds should be assessed by an appropriate suitability test, keeping the compassion in view. Board’s letter dated 25.06.1985 has laid down that such appointment be considered as per the educational qualification possessed by the candidate.

2. As regards number of chances, this Ministry’s letter dated 28.04.1999 (RBE No. 84/1999), 21.09.2001(RBE No. 192/2001) and dated 02.03.2012 ( RBE No. 28/2012), specify the number of chances to be given to a candidate (wards as well as widow/wife), for

appearing in the suitability test for appointment on compassionate grounds to Non-Gazetted posts on the Railways. Accordingly, at present, there are three (03) and four (04) chances available for wards and widow/wife respectively.

3. It has come to the notice that not only the procedure adopted for conducting suitability test and additional chances to be given to candidates for appointment on compassionate grounds by the Zonal Railways vary from the instructions issued at paras 1 and 2 above, but the directives/intent of stipulation made in the instruction ibid are also not being followed in true spirit.

4. Accordingly, the matter has been looked into. It has now been decided by the Board that in compliance of letters mentioned at para 2 above, maximum of three such chances to the wards and four chances may be given to widow/wife commensurate with their educational qualification to the post and suitability may be adjudged accordingly. Second chance should be given as a rule and uniformly followed.

5. It is also reiterated that 2nd chance to wards and widow should be given with the approval of competent authority (DRMs/HODs/CWMs as the case may be). However, 3rd chance to ward/widow/wife and 4th chance to widow/wife will require personal approval of the General Manager.

6. In case a request has been received from the candidate for appointment on other Railway, his/her case may be transferred alongwith all relevant papers to that Railway. Assessment of suitability may be done by the Railway where the candidate is to be appointed. sd/-

[Neeraj Kumar]/DE[N]II

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II-84/RC1/174 dated 25.06.1985

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds. *****

In the meeting of the Departmental Council of the J.C.M. held in December 1984, the Staff Side pointed out that instructions issued by this Ministry in regard to appointment on compassionate grounds are not being observed by the Railways in their proper spirit. In particular, they mentioned the following types of difficulties faced by the Railway employees or their families in the matter of appointment on compassionate grounds in accordance with the instructions issued by this Ministry, from time to time:

(i) The written test held for adjudging the suitability of a candidate for appointment, is of an unduly high standard. The test should be consistent with the spirit of Board’s instructions of appointment on compassionate grounds.

(ii) If a ward is not found suitable for Group ‘C’ post, he is offered appointment in Group ‘D’ posts, instead of considering him for appointment to another Group ‘C’ post.

(iii) Appointments are not made within a short time as envisaged in the instructions.

(iv) Wards of Group ‘D’ staff are offered appointment only in Group ‘D’ posts even though they have the requisite qualifications for and are suitable for appointment in Group ‘C’ posts.

2. In this connection, attention of the Railway Administrations is invited to this Ministry’s letter No. E (NG) II-83/RC1/73 dated 18.01.1984 in which the Railways etc. were advised to consider requests for appointment on compassionate grounds sympathetically and within the framework of the instructions issued by this Ministry from time to time. Insofar as afore-mentioned points raised by the staff side are concerned, attention is invited in particular to the following:

(i) As clarified in this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG) III/79/RC-1/62, dated 05.03.1982, while a suitability test is to be held for judging the suitability of an applicant for compassionate appointment, the standards for the same need not be rigid. It was added that it has only to be ensured that the persons concerned would be in a position to discharge the duties

of the post being offered to him and also the test in designed to assess the aptitude of the person for the particular job.

(ii) If the ward possesses the prescribed minimum educational qualification, he should be considered for appointment in a Group ‘C’ post for which he may be suitable and eligible. If however, he is found unsuitable for one Group ‘C’ post, he should be considered for an alternative Group ‘C’ post for which he is eligible and suitable.

(iii) Railways should endeavour to make compassionate appointments as early as possible.

(iv) It is not necessary that the ward of a Group ‘D’ employee should be appointed in a Group ‘D’ post only. If such a ward is eligible for compassionate appointment and possesses the qualification, prescribed for a Group ‘C’ post in which compassionate appointment is permissible, his case for such appointment should be considered.

3. The Ministry of Railways desire that these instructions should be adhered to in their proper spirit. sd/-

[S.C.Jain]/DDE[N] ******


No. P[R]439/II Date:19.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/H/5/14[Policy] dated 25.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 30.06.2003 quoted therein was circulated under this office letter No.P[R]439/II dated 31.12.2008.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/H/5/14[Policy] dated 25.05.2018

Sub: Upgradation of medical fitness category of Technicians and Helpers of Track Machine Wing of Civil Engineering Department from B-1 to A-3 medical standard –reg.

Ref: This office letter No.99/H/7/1/NR dated 30.06.2003 [S.No.Health 8/2003] ***

Details of non-gazetted posts falling in different medical classifications over Indian Railways was circulated vide Board's letter cited under reference.

One of the zonal Railways has requested for upgradation of medical fitness category of Technicians and Helpers of Track Machine Wing of Civil Engineering Department from B-1 to A-3 medical standard. The issue was also raised by the General Manager of the zone during the video conference held by CRB on 27.11.2017. After detailed consideration in the matter, Civil Engineering Directorate has advised that the proposal of the zone is justified and needs consideration as it involves safety aspect.

After careful consideration in the matter in consultation with Safety Directorate, it has been decided, with the approval of Board that the medical classification of Technicians and Helpers of Track Machine Wing of Civil Engineering Department be upgraded from B-1 to A-3 medical classification.

Accordingly, the posts of Technicians and Helpers of Track Machine Wing of Civil Engineering Department will henceforth be categorized in medical classification A-3. However, existing Helpers of Track Machine Wing of Civil Engineering Department shall be eligible for promotion to Technicians even though they are certified in B-1 category as per the present criteria. ACS to para 510 of IRMM 2000 [ACS No. 1/2018 is attached herewith. sd/- [R.S.Shukla]/JD Health

*******

Advance correction Slip to Para 510 of lRMM 2000 (A.C.S. No. 01 ) S.No. 1/Health 2018

Medical classification for posts of Technicians and Helpers of Track Machine Wing of Civil Engineering Department would have been classified in B-1 medical standard will be upgraded to A-3 medical standard from now onwards. However, existing Helpers of Track

Machine Wing of Civil Engineering Department shall be eligible for promotion to Technicians even though they are certified in B-1 category as per the present criteria.

[Authority Board’s letter No. 2018/H/5/14[Policy] dated 25.05.2018]

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No. P[R] 64/VII Date:19.06 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2017/AL-2 dated 28.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Bd’s ltr. No.E(P&A)I-2017/AL-2 dated 28.05.2018[RBE No.75/18]PC VII-104

Sub: Implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government — Post Graduate Allowance.

**** Consequent upon the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of

the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of allowances, the President is pleased to decide that Medical Officers will be granted Post Graduate Allowance as detailed below:

Post Graduate Allowance

S.No. Category Revised Rates

1 Railway Doctors up to the level of non-functional selection grade having Post Graduate degree qualification recognised under Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

Rs.2250/- p.m.

2 General Duty Doctors up to the level of non-functional selection grade having PG Diploma qualification recognised under Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

Rs.1350/- p.m.

2. The rates of this allowance will further rise by 25 percent each time DA payable on revised pay scales rises by 50 percent. The revised rates of the allowance shall be admissible with effect from 1

st July, 2017.

3. The terms & conditions as contained in para 1426 of IREC Vol.II (Sixth Edition - 1987, Second Reprint Edition 2005), will remain unchanged.\


sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JDE[P&A]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.109/2018 No. P[R]563/XII Date:19.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/E[Sports]/4[1]/1/PLG dated 31.05.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.10.2010 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.09/2011.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/E[Sports]/4[1]/1/PLG dated 31.05.2018 [RBE No.76/2018] Clarification/Corrigendum No.92

Sub: Status of Indian Powerlifting Federation [IPF]

Ref: Board’s letter No.2010/E[Sports]4[1]/1[Policy] dated 31.12.2010 [RBE No.189B/2010] and clarifications /corrigendum issued thereto.

*** At present there are two factions of Indian Powerlifting Federation [IPF], none of which is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. In view of above, it has been decided that the sports achievements in the event conducted by Indian Powerlifting Federation [IPF] or its affiliated units after 03.10.2017, shall not be considered for recruitment, incentives and all other establishment matters, till further orders. However, the certificates issued by the Association of Indian Universities and the International

Federations for recognised sports achievement in the game of Powerlifting will be permissible for said purpose. sd/- [Bhaskar Roy Choudhury]/

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No. P[R]65/I Date:19.06 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-V/2017/A/OTA/1 dated 01.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 20.03.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.72/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-V/2017/A/OTA/1 dated 01.06.2018 [RBE No.77/2018] PC VII-105

CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Grant of Overtime Allowance [OTA] to Railway employees consequent upon revision of pay scales and allowances – date of effect.

*** Please refer this office letter of even number dt. 20.03.2018 [RBE No.41/2018] on the above subject. In partial modification to the letter dt. 20.03.2018 ibid, it is advised that the second sentence of the said letter may be read as under:

“The issue of revising the date of effect of OTA w.e.f. 01.01.2016 was taken up by the Federations [NFIR & AIRF] and was also raised in PNM forum by NFIR as item No.06/2018. The issue has been considered and it has been decided that the basic pay and DA element for the purpose of OTA may be antedated to 01.01.2016 and other elements constituting emoluments for the purpose of OTA viz., HRA and Transport Allowance etc. shall be taken into account at revised rates w.e.f. 01.07.2017 as per the 7th CPC recommendations.



No. P[R]227/XVII Date:26.06.2018

Sub: Withholding of increment under RS[D&A] Rules, 1968

**** Copy of this Railway’s letter dated 10.05.2016 on the above subject together with Board’s reply thereto given under their letter No. E[D&A]/2016/RG6-10 dated 06.11.2017 addressed to GS/AIRF and copied to this Railway, is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of this office letter No. P[R] /227/XVII dated :10.05.2016

Sub: Withholding of increment under RS[D&A] Rules, 1968 *****

Rule 1318 of IREC stipulates that when the increment is withheld for a specified period as a measure of penalty, the increment should be drawn from the date from which the penalty imposed ceases to operate. The subsequent increment shall however be admitted/ drawn from the first of the month in which they fall due under normal rules, the period of dies-non like break in service etc. being treated in the same way as leave without pay. Attention is also invited to Master Circular No. 66 circulated under Board’s letter dated 19.10.2001 on Penalties and Disciplinary Authorities. According to the illustrations below para

16 of the above M.C., where the penalty of withholding of increment for two or more years is imposed, the pay remains static at that stage without further increments till the penalty ceases to operate. In the case of withholding of increments [non-recurring] all the increments withheld are released along with the increment which becomes due after the expiry of the penalty whereas in the case of withholding of increment with recurring effect, increments withheld are not released, only the increment which becomes due on expiry of the penalty is granted.

The organized labour [SCRMU] have pointed out in the PNM meeting held at the zonal level that an employee who is imposed punishment of withholding of one increment for a period of 3 years is not granted increments for the entire period of 3 years of punishment. The intention of the DA is that only the first year increment for three years is to be withheld with reference to the gravity of the offence. But in effect, the second and third subsequent years’ increments for two years and one year respectively, are also withheld, resulting in the employee suffering double the punishment than intended by the DA, which is also in contravention to the provision contained in Rule 1318 of IREC, supra.

It was explained that where withholding of increment for two or more years is imposed under RS[D&A] Rules, the employee is not eligible to draw subsequent increments as clearly enumerated in the illustration given in M.C.66.

Since Rule 1318 envisages that the subsequent increment shall however be admitted/drawn from the first of the month in which they fall due under normal rules, the period of dies-non like break in service etc. being treated in the same way as leave without pay and since there is a point in their argument, it was agreed to refer the matter to Board for clarification.

In view of the foregoing, Board are requested to kindly examine and advise in the matter early.

***** Copy of Board’s letter No.E[D&A]/2016/RG6-10 dated 06.11.2017

Sub: Item No.25/2016 of PNM/AIRF meeting held on 16.06.2017 ***

The undersigned is directed to refer to the minutes of the PNM/AIRF meeting held on 16.06.2017, with reference to item 25/2016 and to state that the demand made by the Federation cannot be accepted as it is not in conformity with the statutory provision of Rule 6[iv] of Railway Servants [Discipline & Appeal] Rules, 1968. Also, the next increment of a railway servant undergoing the penalty of withholding of increment, would become due only after the earlier increment is availed. Since, in such case, the railway servant does not draw the earlier increment [which is withheld], the question of drawing the next increment does not arise.

In view of the aforesaid the demand made by the Federation vide the subject PNM item, cannot be agreed to.

****** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.112/2018 No. P[R]299/V Date:26.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/TF/CRB Directive/NAIR[Pt.] dated 05.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/TF/CRB Directive/NAIR[Pt.] dated 05.06.2018

Sub: Empowering NAIR & CTIs - Revision of Honorarium for Guest Faculty Ref: PMS & Secy to DG/NAIR's letter No. NAIR/05/02/0007 dated 22.05.2018.

*** 1. In order to give a boost to quality of training being imparted to officers of Indian Railways, a need was felt to revise the rate of Honorarium to Guest Faculty being invited by NAIR & CTIs. DG/NAIR & Directors of CTIs strongly expressed this need during their meeting with CRB on 14.05.2018 at Railway Board.

Based on the recommendations of NAIR & CTIs, Board (MS, FC & CRB) have approved the following rates of honorarium to Guest Faculty:

Description of

Item/ Nature of

Power

As approved by Board for NAIR & CTIs

Facilities for (a) Up to Rs. 15000/- per session of two hours for Guest Faculty of

visiting lecturer -

Rate of

honorarium to

visiting lecturers

Eminence (non-railway/ serving or retired) only if there are reasons to

justify such payment, which should be duly recorded in writing by

DG/NAIR & Directors/CTIs. No Finance concurrence is required.

(b) Up to Rs. 5000/- per session of up to two hours to the Govt. / Railway

Officer (serving and retired) of SAG and above rank No finance concurrence is required.

(c) Rs. 2500/- per session of up to two hours duration to the visiting

lectures other than (a) & (b) mentioned above. No finance concurrence is required.

NAIR & CTIs shall have to stay within the allotment of fund while exercising this power.

2. In addition to the above, Board (CRB) has also approved the following:

(a) DG/NAIR shall exercise full powers of the General Manager, as applicable to the Institutes.

(b) Directors of CTIs shall exercise full powers of DRMs & PHODs as applicable to the Institutes. This issues with the approval of Board & concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation

Cell of Railway Board. sd/- [A.K.Chandra ]/ED[Mech]/Transformation Cell

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Copy of Board’s letter No.2018-E(SCT)I/71/1 dated 07.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 21.08.1997 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.156/97.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018-E(SCT)I/71/1 dated 07.06.2018 [RBE No.79/2018]

Sub: Reiteration of instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)-regarding.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.95-E(SCT)I/49/5(I) dated 21.08.1997. ***

The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its judgement in the case of R.K.Sabharwal Vs. State of Punjab, had, inter-alia, observed that “the reserve category candidates can compete for the non-reserve posts and in the event of their appointment to the said posts their number cannot be added and taken into consideration for working out the percentage of reservation.”

In this regard, attention is invited to Railway Board’s letter No.95-E(SCT)I/49/5(I) dated 21.08.1997 wherein it has been mentioned that persons belonging to reserved categories, who are appointed on the basis of merit and not on account of reservation are not be counted towards the reserved quota. It has been brought to the notice of the Railway Board by the Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T) that above instructions are not being followed in some cases in direct recruitments to Central Government jobs and services. It is therefore, reiterated that while making direct recruitments, guidelines issued vide Railway Board’s letter No. 95-E(SCT)I/49/5(I) dated 21.08.1997 may be kept in view by concerned Railways/PUs.

The above may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information and strict compliance. sd/- [U.N.Mehta] JDE (Res.)I

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.114/2018 No. P[R] 563/XII Date:26.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/E[Sports]/4[1]/17/Service Bond dated 07.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter 31.12.2010 was circulated under S.C. No. 09/2011.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2017/E[Sports]/4[1]/17/Service Bond dated 07.06.2018 [RBE No.81/2018] Clarification/Corrigendum No.93

Sub: Resignation of Sportspersons recruited under sports quota.

Ref: Board’s letter No. 2010/E[Sports]/4[1]/1[Policy] dated 31.12.2010 [RBE No.189B/2010]

*** As per para 8.4 and 8.5 of Board’s letter dated 31.12.2010, the “Service Bond” period for the persons recruited against sports quota shall be of five years. In case of infringement / violation of any of the above conditions by the Employee, he/she shall pay to the Government of an amount of Rs………… [equivalent to the salary payable for the period of five years, i.e. bond period] and that his/her services shall be terminated on one month’s notice.

2. The issue of exemption of Service Bond has been reviewed in Board’s office. It has been decided that a sportsperson who has applied through proper channel and get selected to posts under the Central or State Govt. or in PSU, Autonomous Bodies wholly or substantially owned /financed / controlled by the Central /State Govt., the balance amount of their bond period may be carried forward. This will also apply to cases where such organisations announce / offer these posts suo-moto.

3. This issues with the approval of Finance Directorate and Board [MS]. sd/- [Bhaskar Roy Choudhary]/DDE[Sports]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 115/2018 No. P[R] 535/XI Date:26.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2012/PM 5/1 dated 11.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 14.10.2014 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.127/2014 .

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2012/PM 5/1 dated 11.06.2018 [RBE No.85/2018]

Sub: Norms/Procedure for future promotion in the unified cadre of Track Maintainers.

*** Attention is invited to provisions contained in item (f) of Board’s letter of even number dated 14.10.2014, which is reproduced below:

“ The pay of the staff promoted against the vacancies from the date of restructuring orders will be fixed on proforma basis as per Rule 13 of RSRP Rules with the benefit of one increment @ 3% of the basic with the usual option for pay fixation as per extant rules. The actual payments will be made from the date of taking over charge of the higher grade post.”

Reports have been received that the above provision is not being implemented in its proper perspective on some of the Zonal Railways.

The aforesaid provision is hereby reiterated. Necessary action may please be taken for proper implementation of the instructions. sd/- [P.M.Meena]DD II/E(NG)I]


Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/1/1[Pt.2] dated 13.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/1/1[Pt.2] dated 13.06.2018 [RBE No.86/2018]

Sub: Revision of designations of erstwhile Group ‘C’ Nursing staff. ***

The Railway Board have had under review designations of Group ‘C’ Nursing staff in the Railways to make these gender-neutral. Discussion with both Staff Federations [AIRF & NFIR] have also been held in the matter. Accordingly, it has now been decided to revise the designations of Group ‘C’ Nursing staff as under:

Existing designation Level as per pay Matrix Revised designation

Staff Nurse Level-7 Nursing Superintendent

Nursing Sister Level-8 Sr. Nursing Superintendent

Chief Matron Level-10 Chief Nursing Superintendent

The revised designation as mentioned above, will not entail any change in the pay scale, duties & responsibilities, mode of recruitment, level of supervision, selection

procedure, eligibility conditions prescribed for the posts or in the avenue of promotion. The percentage distribution of posts will also remain unchanged by the revision of the above designations. sd/- [M.K.Panda]/JD,PC

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF-2 dated 14.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 10.06.09 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.114/2009.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF-2 dated 14.06.2018 [RBE No.88/18]

Sub: Ration Money Allowance during leave other than LAP. ***

Integral Coach Factory, Chennai had sought clarification, whether RPF staff are eligible for payment of Ration Money Allowance during their leave period other than Leave on Average Pay (LAP), i.e. Commuted Leave, Maternity Leave & Paternity Leave.

2. The matter has been examined in Board's Office in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs. It is clarified that no Ration Money Allowance is admissible to RPF personnel during Commuted Leave, Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave.

3. The other terms and conditions as stipulated in para 4 of Board's letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 remain unchanged.

4. This disposes off Integral Coach Factory's letter No. PB/CBS/RB dated 11.12.2017.


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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 118/2018 No. P[R]438/CHS/IV Date:26.06.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2017/H/28/1/RELHS/Pt.1 dated 21.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 23.02.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.25/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2017/H/28/1/RELHS/Pt.1 dated 21.06.2018

Sub: Subscription rates of RELHS — regarding. Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.2017/H/28/1/RELHS dated 23.02.2017

*** Vide Board’s letter cited under reference, the subscription rate to join RELHS was revised with effect from 23.02.2017. Thus, the current rate of subscription to join RELHS for retiring railway employees is last month’s basic pay drawn or the amount enumerated in the table below for different pay levels (as per 7th CPC), whichever is lower :-

S.No. Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th

CPC Subscription rate to join RELHS [In Rupees]

1 Level 1 to 5 30,000/-

2 Level 6 54,000/-

3 Level 7 to 11 78,000/-

4 Level 12 and above 1,20,000/-

Various representations have been received for implementation of the above letter w.e.f. 01.01.2016 (the date of implementation of 7

th CPC) in place of 23.02.2017.

After careful consideration in the matter, it has now been decided that the revised rate of subscription for joining RELHS would effective from 01.01.2016 in place of 23.02.2017. The excess amount, if any, deducted from the railway employees / family pensioners who retired /

sanctioned pension from 01.01.2016 to 22.02.2017 (both dates are inclusive), may be refunded. It will be incumbent upon the department/branch, which paid the settlement dues to the retired employees/ family pensioner, between 01.01.2016 to 22.02.2017 (both dates are inclusive), to credit the excess amount recovered, if any, in one go in the bank account of the employee / family pensioner in which the settlement dues was credited. The due amount shall be initiated by the bill preparing authority for the retired employee and shall be passed by the Accounts Department after due internal check. This would be done without any application from the employee / family pensioner.

This issues in consultation with Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [R.S.Shukla]/JD[Health]

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E(G)2001 QR1-14 dated 11.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 27.09.10 and 14.12.2012 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. No. 146/2010 and 140/2012, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(G)2001 QR1-14 dated 11.06.2018 [RBE No.84/2018]

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of the officers/Staff posted to Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Project.

*** In terms of Board’s letter No.E(G)2001 QR-1-14 dated 27.09.2010 and 14.12.2012, retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Project was permitted up to March, 2018. 2. The matter has been considered by the Board and in exercise of powers vested with the full Board for making reasonable relaxations in public interest in all or any of the existing provisions regarding allotment/retention of Railway quarters and charging the rent therefor for a class/group of employees, in continuation of Board’s letter under reference, the Board have now decided that the officers and staff posted at Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Project may be permitted to retain Railway accommodation at their previous place of posting on normal rent upto March, 2023 or completion of the project, whichever is earlier.


sd/- [ Dr.Kamlesh Kumar Goyal]/DDE[Genl]/RB



Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2014/AL 1-20 dated 19.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]2014/AL 1-20 dated 19.06.2018 [RBE No.80/2018]

Sub: Amendment to para 1004 and 1005 of IREM Volume-I [1989 edition] – clarification in respect of claims not over three years old from the due date.

*** In terms of paragraph 1004 of the IREM Volume-I [1989 edition] General Managers are authorised to sanction an investigation of arrears claims [i] when the claim is not over three years old from the date it becomes due, irrespective of the amount involved; [ii] when the claim is over three years old but the amount of the claim pertaining to the period beyond three years does not exceed 10,000/-In terms of para 1005 ibid, the cases where the amount of the claims for the period beyond three years exceeds 10,000/-, investigation of the portion within the three years limit is sanctioned by the General Manager and the balance [i.e. the portion beyond three years] is referred to Railway Board for orders.

It has come to the notice of Board that some confusion prevails on different Zonal Railways as regards interpretation of the phrase “from the date it becomes due” mentioned in Para 1004 of the IREM volume-I as referred to above. The matter has since been considered in Railway Board and it is observed that any arrear becomes due to any employee as a result of directions /orders of a Court /Tribunal etc. or pursuant to a decision taken by the competent authority upon a representation made by the concerned employee or his representative through the available means of grievance redressal etc. In the aforesaid background, Board has decided that the term /phrase “from the date it becomes due” mentioned in para 1004 of IREM shall be construed as :

“the date of administrative orders issued pursuant to the directions /orders of the Court /Tribunal etc. or the date of administrative orders issued pursuant to the decision of the competent authority on a representation received from the affected employee or his /her representative etc., as the case may be, leading to arising of arrears claim.”

The period of three years mentioned in Para 1004 and 1005 of IREM shall be reckoned from the due date as clarified hereinabove.

Accordingly, the provision contained in paragraph 1004 and 1005 of IREM volume-I [1989 edition] amended as per the Advance Correction No.255. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Sanjay Gauri]/JDE[G]

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Advance Correction Slip to the Indian Railway Establishment Manual [IREM] Volume –I [1989 edition]

Advance Correction Slip No. 255.

The following may be inserted below Para 1004- Clarification: The date from which due shall be the date of administrative orders issued pursuant to the directions /orders of the Court /Tribunal etc. or the date of administrative orders issued pursuant to the decision of the competent authority on a representation received from the affected employee or his

/her representative etc., as the case may be, leading to claim for payment of arrears.”

[Authority Railway Board’s letter No. E[G]2014/AL 1-20 dated 19.06.2018 ] ******

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 121/2018 No. P[R]171/V Date:02.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018-E[SCT] I/25/9 dated 19.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018-E[SCT] I/25/9 dated 19.06.2018 [RBE No.91/2018]

Sub: Implementation of interim Orders / directions in Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 30621/2011 arising out of final judgment and order dated 15.07.2011 in CWP No. 13218/2009 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana and Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 31288/2017 arising out of Hon’ble Delhi High Court judgment dated 23.08.2017 and other related court cases — regarding

*** A copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, [Department of Personnel & Training]’s Office Memorandum No. 36012/11/2016- Estt.(Res-I) {Pt-II} dated 15.06.2018 is enclosed herewith for information and further necessary action.

The above may be brought to the notice of all concerned for strict compliance. sd/-

[UN Mehta]/JDE[Res] ****

Copy of DOP&T’s OM No. 36012/11/2016- Estt.(Res-I) {Pt-II} dated 15.06.2018

Sub: Implementation of interim Orders / directions in Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 30621/2011 arising out of final judgment and order dated 15.07.2011 in CWP No. 13218/2009 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana and Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 31288/2017 arising out of Hon’ble Delhi High Court judgment dated 23.08.2017 and other related court cases — regarding

**** The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 15.11.2017 in SLP(C) No. 28306/2017 has decided to refer to a Constitution Bench to examine whether its earlier decision in M. Nagraj and others vs. Union of India and others requires reconsideration or not, inter alia, on the issue as to whether test of backwardness would, at all, apply in case of SC and ST.

2. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 30621/2011 has passed the following Order on 17.05.2018:

“It is directed that the pendency of this Special Leave Petition shall not stand in the way of Union of India taking steps for the purpose of promotion from ‘reserved to reserved’ and ‘unreserved to unreserved’ and also in the matter of promotion on merits.

3. Further, in the matter related to SLP(C) No. 31288/2017, connected to Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28306/2017, the Hon’ble Supreme Court held as under on 05.06.2018 :

“Heard learned counsel for the parties. Learned ASG has referred to order dated 17.05.2018 in SLP (C) No.30621/2011. It is made clear that the Union of India is not debarred from making promotions in accordance with law, subject to further orders, pending further consideration of the matter. Tag to SLP(C) No.30621 of 2011.” 4. The cadre controlling authorities of Central Government Ministries, Departments and Union Territories are to carry out promotions in accordance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 above based on existing seniority/select lists. 5. Every promotion order must clearly mention the stipulation that the promotion shall be subject to further orders which may be passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. 6. All Ministries/ Departments are requested to bring this to the notice of all concerned for information/ compliance. 7. State Governments are also advised to take necessary action in accordance with the above mentioned orders passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

sd/- [G.Srinivasan]/Dy.Secy. to GOI

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No. P[R]554/VII Date: 03.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2018/QR1-1[DRMs] dated 13.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 04.09.2017 and 18.01.2018 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.161/2017 and 37/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]2018/QR1-1[DRMs] dated 13.06.2018

Sub: Waiver of the Damage/penal rent paid for retention of quarter at previous place of posting by officers worked as DRM between 31.01.2015 to 03.09.2017.

*** The policy for retention of Railway quarter by Railway officers posted as DRMs was reviewed in 2017 vide Board's Letter No. E(G) 2010 QR 1-1 (DRMs) dated 04.09.2017 and in the light of the recommendation of Sreedharan Committee it was

decided that Railway officers on their posting as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) are permitted to retain Railway quarter at their previous place of posting for the whole tenure of their posting as DRM plus another 2(two) months thereafter on payment of normal rent. The DRMs who had not vacated their Railway quarter on the date of issue of above policy letter dated 04.09.2017 were also permitted to exercise the option to retain their Railway accommodation as aforesaid.

Further, a clarification had been issued vide Board's letter dt. 18.01.2018 for officers working as DRM on the date of issue of the aforesaid letter viz. 04.09.2017

who had been retaining the Railway quarter at their previous place of posting beyond the normal permissible period on payment of damage/penal rent or such DRMs who had vacated their Railway quarter at the previous place of posting after having paid damage/penal rent on the ground of overstaying in the quarter beyond the normal permissible period that in both situations, the damage/penal rent so recovered shall be waived off.

The officers who worked as DRM between 31.01.2015 to 03.09.2017 were not provided the facility of retention of quarters which was available for officers who worked as DRMs before 31.01.2015 and working after 03.09.2017. The demand of officers who worked as DRM between 31.01.2015 to 03.09.2017 to waive off the Damage/penal rent paid by them for retention of quarter at previous place of posting during tenure of posting as DRMs have been considered by Board and it has been decided that the damage/penal rent from these officers shall be waived off. sd/- [Dr.Kamlesh Kumar Goyal]/DDE[Genl.]

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No. P[R]535/XI Date: 03.07.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 14.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 14.06.2018[RBE No.87/2018] PC VII-106

Sub: Grant of Grade Pay Rs.6600/PB-3 to Nursing personnel i.e. staff Nurses/ Nursing Sister/Matron/Chief Matron under 3rd MACP.

*** The staff side (NFIR and AIRF) had demanded for grant of 3rd financial upgradation in the Grade Pay of Rs.6600/PB-3 to Nursing personnel under MACPS on the basis of OM dated 09.09.2016 issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The matter was examined in consultation with the Deptt. of Personnel and Training and it has now been decided as under:

a) Those Staff Nurse/Nursing Sister/Matron/Chief Matron who have been awarded 1st and 2nd financial upgradation under ACP Scheme in the hierarchy pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500 upto 31.08.2008 may be granted a replacement Grade Pay of Rs.4800/-PB-2 and Rs.5400/PB-3. Therefore, the 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme, if granted to these categories of officials, may be revised to Rs.6600/PB-3 from Rs.5400 in PB-3.

b) Those Staff Nurse/Nursing Sister/Chief Matron who have been granted 1st ACP in the pre-revised pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 upto 31.08.2008 may be placed in the replacement Grade Pay of Rs.4800/PB-2. They will be entitled for grant of 2nd and 3rd financial upgradations under MACP Scheme in the Grade Pay of Rs.5400/PB-2 and Rs.5400/PB-3 only.

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c) All the remaining Staff Nurse/Nursing Sister/Matron/Chief Matron who are to be granted 1st, 2nd and 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme may be granted next higher Grade Pay.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Subhankar Dutta]/DD,PCV

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No. P[R]487/7th CPC Date:03.07.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/I/6/2 dated 15.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/I/6/2 dated 15.06.2018

Sub: Clarification regarding exercise of option for switching over to 7th CPC from the date of promotion falling after the date of notification i.e. 28.07.2016.

*** Consequent to promulgation of RS[RP], Rules, 2016, notifying the 7th CPC pay structure, several doubts have been raised by a Railway as to whether while exercising the option to switch over to 7th CPC, such option can be exercised to be effective from next promotion. 2. In this context, it is advised that modalities to deal with above are already given in Rule 5 & 6 of RS[RP], Rules, 2016. The Option Form {Rule 6[2]} under proviso to Rule 5 permits the employee to continue in existing pay structure till date of promotion / upgradation. If such an option is exercised within the stipulated time as per Rule 6 of RS[RP], Rules, 2016, the same shall be valid and acceptable. However, in this scenario, the employee will continue in the 6th CPC pay structure till the date of promotion / upgradation and will not be eligible for any arrears and option once exercised shall be final. sd/- [Jaya Kumar[G]/DDPC-VII

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No. P[R]535/XI Date:03.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 25.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 25.06.2018 [RBE No.96/2018]

Sub:Financial upgradation to Section Controllers ignoring the promotion from the post of Station Master [GP Rs.4200/- pre-revised Rs.5000-8000] to Section Controller [PB-2, GP Rs.4200/- pre-revised Rs.5500-9000]

*** The issue regarding grant of financial upgradation to Section Controllers ignoring the movement from the post of Station Master to Section Controller has been under consideration of Board for some time. It has been decided that appointment to the post of Section Controller [GP Rs.4200/-] /Rs.5500-9000 [5th CPC] from the post of Station

Master [GP Rs.4200/-]/Rs.5000-8000 [5th CPC] is to be treated as lateral shift instead of promotion and therefore, should not be reckoned for the purpose of MACPS.

2. However, in cases where benefit of pay fixation under Rule 1313{FR22[I[a][i]} R-II, IREC Vol.II has already been extended on appointment as Section Controller [GP Rs.4200/-] /Rs.5500-9000 [5th CPC] from the post of Station Master [GP Rs.4200/-]/ Rs.5000-8000 [5th CPC] treating the same as promotion [including under Court’s directions] this should be reckoned for the purpose of MACPS so that double benefit of promotional pay fixation and MACPS is avoided.


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No. P[R]605/XIV Date: 03.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[MPP]/2018/3/5 dated 19.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 29.06.2001 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.141/2001.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[MPP]/2018/3/5 dated 19.06.2018 [RBE No.93/2018]

Sub: Committee for selection of Instructors/Trainers in training institutions. ***

In the Principal Chief Personnel Officers’ conference held on 03.02.2018, it was recommended to decentralize selection of Instructors / Trainers of Training Institute to Divisions. The recommendation has been accepted by the Board.

Accordingly, in partial modification of Board's letter No. E(MPP)/2001/19/3-

Recomm.37 dated 29.06.01 (RBE No. 127/2001), following changes are hereby made: i) For Zonal Training Institutes - Selection committee of 3 JAG officers will be

constituted with the approval of PCPO concerned. Head of the Training Centre will also be co-opted as fourth member.

ii) For Divisional Training Institutes level - Selection Committee of 3 Sr. Scale Officers will be constituted with the approval of DRM/ADRM concerned. Head of the Training Centre will also be co-opted as fourth member.

Accordingly, Ministry of Railways has decided to modify the "Manual of Management on Training" (Edition 1998) as per the Correction Slip No. 01/2018. sd/- [Mahendra Kumar Gupta]/Director[MPP] ******

Manual on Management of Training (June 1998)- Advance Correction Slip No. 01/2018

The second para of para 602 under item No.6 of the Management of Training (June 1998) which states that - "Selection Committee for the screening/selection of trainers/instructors should consist of 3 HODs and also include the head of the concerned training centre". now modified as –

"Selection committee of 3 JAG officers will be constituted with the approval of PCPO concerned at Zonal level. Head of the Training Centre will also be co-opted as fourth member & Selection Committee of 3 Sr. Scale Officers will be constituted with the approval of DRM/ADRM concerned at Divisional level. Head of the Training Centre will also be co-opted as fourth member."

(Authority: Board's letter No. E(MPP)/2018/3/5 dated: 19.06.2018)

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No. P[R]524/III Date:03.07.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[MPP]/96/1/15 Vol.III dated 20.06.2018 addressed to GS/AIRF and copied to GMs, All Indian Railways is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 21.02.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.37/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[MPP]/96/1/15 Vol.III dated 20.06.2018

Sub: Re-designation of Porter to Pointsman ‘B’ – the cadre to be added for calculation of re-structuring of Pointsman.

Ref: Your letter No.AIRF/36[119] dated 23.05.2018. ***

Please refer to your letter quoted above and it is stated that the Board’s letter No.E[MPP]96/1/15 Vol.III dated 21.02.2018 clearly states that the re-designation as Pointsman ‘B’ is meant for Operating department only. Porters of the Commercial Dept. are not to be designated as Pointsman ‘B’ as per the above circular. sd/- [Mahendra Kumar Gupta]/Director[MPP]

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Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]II/2018/Dep./1[1]/1 dated 26.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 28.07.2010, 21.04.2016 and 16.2.2018 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos.130/2010, 38/2016 and 78/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]II/2018/Dep./1[1]/1 dated 26.06.2018 [RBE No.97/18]PC VII-107

Sub: Transfer on deputation/foreign service of Central Government Employees to ex-cadre posts - Amendment in Para 8.1 and Para 8.2 of DOP&T's O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17th June, 2010 - regarding.

*** Consolidated guidelines on ‘Deputation’ have been issued by DOP&T vide their O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 which have been adopted/ circulated on the Railways vide Board's letter No.2010/F(E)II/I(I)/l dated 28.07.2010 and further powers have been delegated to Ministries to extend deputation tenures upto a period of 7 years, at a stretch vide DOP&T's O.M. dated 17.02.2016 which has been adopted/circulated on the Railways vide Board's letter No.2010/F(E)II/I(I)/I dated 21.04.2016.

2. Now, DOP&T have issued instructions vide their O.M.No.2/6/2018-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 18.05.2018 amending the provisions relating to Tenure of deputation/foreign service and level of approval for the same as mentioned in Para-8.1 and Para-8.2 of DOP&T's O.M. dated 17.06.2010.

3. A copy of these instructions is sent herewith for information/guidance. The orders therein shall apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees also.

4. However, in case of tenure of deputation of IR officers to Railway PSUs, RLDA & CRIS, instructions issued vide Board's letter No. 2017/E(O)II/41/11 dated 16.02.2018 may be kept in view.

sd/- [Sonali Chaturvedi]/DDF[E]

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Copy of DOP&T’s O.M.No.2/6/2018-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 18.05.2018

Sub: Amendment in Para 8.1 and Para 8.2 of deputation guidelines issued vide OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.Pay-II dated 17th June, 2010-regarding

****** This Department's OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.[Pay-II) dated 17th June 2010 regulates pay, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Tenure of Deputation /Foreign Service and other terms and conditions on the subject of deputation/ foreign service of Central Government employees . This Department's OM No.2/6/2016-Estt.Pay-lI dated 17th February, 2016 further delegated powers to Ministries/ Departments/ borrowing organization to extend deputation tenures up to a period not exceeding 7 years at a stretch , in respect of cases covered by OM dated 17th June, 2010. 1. It has now been decided to amend the provisions relating to Tenure of deputation/foreign service and level of approval for the same as mentioned in Para 8.1 and Para 8.2 of Department's OM No.6/8/2009-Estt(Pay-II) dated 17th June, 2010. Para 8.1 and 8.2 of the OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 are modified as under:- 8.1- The period of deputation/ foreign service shall be as per the Recruitment Rules of the ex-

cadre post or 5 years in case no tenure regulations exist for the ex-cadre post. 8.2 - In case where the period of deputation/foreign service prescribed in the recruitment rules of

the ex-cadre post is 5 years or less than 5 years, the Administrative Ministry/borrowing organization, may grant extension upto the 6th year after obtaining orders of their Secretary (in the Central Government)/ Chief Secretary ( in the State Government)/ equivalent officer (in respect of other cases) and for the 7th year- with the approval of the Minister of the borrowing Ministry/Department and in respect of other organizations with the approval of the Minister of the borrowing Ministry/Department with which they are administratively concerned.

3. All other terms and conditions issued vide OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17th June 2010, OMs No.2/6/2016-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17th Feb, 2016 and 23rd Feb, 2017 will remain unchanged. 4. These orders shall come into effect from the date of issue of this OM. 5. Insofar as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

sd/- [Rajeev Bahree] Under Secy.to GOI

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No. P[R]171/V Date: 09.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018-E(SCT)1/25/10 dated 18.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 14.01.1975, 06.07.1978 and 24.12.1985 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos. 08/75, 117/78 and 04/86, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018-E(SCT)1/25/10 dated 18.06.2018 [RBE No. 89/2018]

Sub: Posting of SC/ST candidates/employees near their home town on initial appointment / promotions / transfers.

Ref: (i) Board’s letter No. E(SCT)I/74CM15/58 dated 14.01.1975. (ii) Board’s letter No.78-E(SCT)I/15/25 dated 06.07.1978. (iii) Board’s letter No. 85-E(SCT)I-43/1 dated 24.12.1985.

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Attention is invited to Railway Board’s letters No. 85-E(SCT)I-43/1 dated 24.12.1985, wherein it has been mentioned that at the time initial appointment, as well as on transfer/posting, SC/ST candidates should as far as practicable, be posted nearer to their home towns or at a place where the Administration can provide them quarter subject to their eligibility.

It has been brought to the notice of the Railway Board that above instructions are not being followed in some Railways. It is therefore once again reiterated that while making initial appointment as well as on transfer/posting of SC/ST candidates/ employees, guidelines issued vide Railway Board’s letter No.85-E(SCT)I-43/1 dated 24.12.1985, may be kept in view by concerned Railways / PUs.

The above may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information and strict compliance. sd/- [U.N. Mehta]/JDE[Res]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 130/2018 No. P[R]563/XIII Date: 09.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2018/RR-1/11 dated 20.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 06.01.2016 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.03/2016.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2018/RR-1/11 dated 20.06.2018 [RBE No.92/2018] Sub: Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir.

*** Kindly refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 06.01.2016 [RBE No. 01/2016] stipulating extension of the currency of relaxation of age limit of 05 years in favour of the residents of State of Jammu & Kashmir for appointment to Central Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made through UPSC or SSC or otherwise by the Central Government up to 31.12.2017.

2. Department of Personnel & Training have issued a further notification No.15012/1/2014-Estt[D] dated 09-02-2018 and accordingly age relaxation of 05 years in the upper age limit to all persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from the 1

st day of January, 1980 to the 31

st day of December, 1989, for appointment to Central

Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made through UPSC or SSC or otherwise by the Central Government, stands extended up to 31.12.2019.

3. Accordingly, the same is also extended beyond 31.12.2017 to 31.12.2019 for recruitment made by Railway Recruiting agencies. sd/- [Ravi Shekher]/JDE[N]II

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 131/2018 No. P[R]676/V Date: 09.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2017/TR/19 dated 06.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 02.03.2016 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No. 31/2016 .

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/19 dated 06.07.2018 [RBE No.99/2018]

Sub: Mutual Transfer of staff in Level -1 (G.P. Rs. 1800/-) belonging to two different Cadres/Departments.

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Instructions contained in Para 310 of IREM Vol.I (Revised Edition- 2009), provide that a non-gazetted railway employee is allowed to go on transfer from one cadre of a Division/Office/Railway on mutual exchange basis with another non-gazetted employee belonging to the corresponding cadre of another Division/Office/Railway. Further vide Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2015/TR/15 dated 02.03.2016, General Managers of Zonal

Railways were advised under Para 124 of IREC Vol.I to decide whether the cadres of the two employees seeking mutual transfer are corresponding to each other.

1. Both the Federations, AIRF and NFIR have requested for permitting all employees in Level 1 (Rs. 1800/- G.P) to go on mutual transfer without insisting on “corresponding cadre.” The matter has been reviewed. It has been decided that in relaxation of the above provisions, an erstwhile Group “D” employee working in Level-1 (G.P.Rs.1800/-) belonging to any Department/Cadre of a Division/Office /Railway/PU/Unit may be allowed to go on mutual exchange basis transfer with another employee working in Level-1 (G.P. Rs.1800/-) and belonging to any Department/Cadre of another Division/Office /Railway/PU/Unit without applicability of the term “corresponding cadre.” This dispensation is, however, subject to the fulfilment of the prescribed Medical Standard. The staff so transferred should invariably be imparted requisite training in the new Unit wherever considered essential before putting him/her on a working post. This training period will be counted as duty. These instructions are intended only for effecting transfer on mutual exchange basis in Level-1 posts and not for any other kind of transfer.

2. The existing provisions in respect of all other non-gazetted railway employees working in Level-2 and above shall remain unaltered.

3. Accordingly, the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol.I, (Revised Edition-2009) is amended as per ACS No.250 enclosed. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/ DDE(N)

**** Indian Railway Estt. Manual, Vol.I, (Revised Edn-2009) Chapter-3, Section ‘A’- Non-Gazetted

Advance Correction Slip No.250. 1. Revised Para 310 [Mutual Exchange] will now read as under:

[a] Railway servants transferred on mutual exchange basis from one cadre of a division/office/railway/PU/Unit to the corresponding cadre in another division/office/railway/PU/Unit shall retain their seniority on the basis of the date of promotion to the grade or take the seniority of the railway servants with whom they have exchanged, whichever of the two may be lower.

[b] In case of employees working in Level-1 [Grade Pay Rs.1800/-] such transfer on mutual exchange basis may be allowed between an employee belonging to any Department /Cadre of a Division /Office /Railway /PU /Unit and another employee belonging to any Department /Cadre of another Division /Office /Railway /PU /Unit” without insisting upon applicability of the term of ‘corresponding cadre.’ The employee should have the same medical standard as per the requirement of the post to which transfer is being sought. The staff so transferred should invariably be imparted requisite training in the new unit wherever considered essential before putting him/her on a working post. This training period will be counted as duty.”

[Authority: Ministry of Railways’ letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/19 dated 06.07.2018]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 132/2018 No. P[R]438/CHS/IV Date:09.07 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2017/H-1/2/10/R.C.F dated 18.06.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 16.02.2009 and 22.02.2018 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. No.32/2009 and 36/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2017/H-1/2/10/R.C.F dated 18.06.2018

Sub: Removal of age limit of 25 years for medical facilities for dependent children of serving Railway employees and pensioners.

Ref: Board’s letters no.2008/H-1/2/15 dated 16.02.2009 and 22.02.2018. ****

The matter of providing medical facilities to son of Railway employees/ pensioners after being unemployed has been under consideration of this Ministry due to various representations received from different forums. Similar representations have also been received on the issue of providing medical facilities to divorced or widower son. Ministry of Railways has decided not to provide the medical facilities; once a son gets employed/married though he becomes unemployed or divorced or becomes widower later on, as the case may be.

Advance Correction Slip (S.No. 02 Health 2018) amending Para 601 (5) of

IRMM-2000 is enclosed. sd/-

[Mrs.H.K.Sanhotra]/JD-II/Health ****

S.No.02-Health/ 2018 Advance Correction Slip to Para 601 (5) of IRMM-2000

Para 601 (5) may be substituted as under:

Para 601 (5) : Ministry of Railways has decided not to provide the medical facilities, once a son gets employed/married though he becomes unemployed or divorced or becomes widower later on, as the case may be.

(Authority: Board’s letter No. 2017/H-1/210/R.C.F. dated 18.06.2018)

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No. P[R]227/XVII Date:09.07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2017/Safety[A&R]/18/11 dated 08.01.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2017/Safety[A&R]/18/11 dated 08.01.2018

Sub: Guiding norms for imposition of punishment on Loco Pilots / Assistant Loco Pilots in cases of Passing Railway signals at Danger [SPAD] as specified in first proviso to Rule 6 of the Railway Servants [Discipline and Appeal] Rules, 1968 [as amended from time to time].

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Aforesaid norms have been reviewed by Railway Board and in supersession of all previous instructions of punishment in SPAD cases, the following shall apply:

1.0. Minimum punishment to be imposed in cases of Signal Passing at Danger [SPAD] 1.1 Punishment in SPAD [in case of 1st instance] : SNo SPAD at Condition Punishment recommended

[i] [ii] [iii] [iv]

1.1 During reception of Train: SPAD has occurred on any reception signal including Starter signal when train is being received

1.1.1. Distance travelled beyond the Stop Signal is upto Signal Overlap/ Block Overlap or less.

[i] For Loco Pilots:

Reduction to a lower post /grade of Loco Pilot Shunter for a period of 02 years where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay, where SPAD is entirely due to neglect of Loco Pilot.

Reduction to a lower grade /post of Loco Pilot Shunter for a period of 02 years, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run which he could not have detected when he took charge of the locomotive.

[ii] For Asst. Loco Pilots:

Reduction to the lowest grade /post for a minimum period of three years, where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay.

Reduction to the lowest grade/post for a minimum period of three years, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run.

[iii] Safety/monitoring category of involved crew should be kept as ‘C’ for 02 years after fit for main line duty.

[iv] Loco Pilots involved in SPAD case will be immediately de-rostered, sent for refresher course and fresh psycho test.

[v] Competency Certificate should be re-issued after checking their knowledge by competent authority.

1.1.2. Distance travelled beyond the Stop Signal is more than the Signal Overlap / Block Overlap.

Removal from service or Compulsory retirement where entirely due to neglect of loco pilot; reduction to a lower grade for a period of two years, where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run which he could not have detected when he took charge of the locomotive. At the appeal stage, contributory factors and past records of Loco Pilot may be taken into account and punishment reviewed. In exceptional cases, running duty may also be restored to such loco pilots after re-training and fresh psycho-test.

1.2 During Dispatch of the train – SPAD at starter Signal, Advanced Starter Signal, IBS Signal and Automatic Signal

SPAD Removal from service or Compulsory retirement where entirely due to neglect of loco pilot; Reduction to a lower grade for a period of 02 years, where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run which he could not have detected when he took charge of the locomotive. At the appeal stage, contributory factors and past records of Loco Pilot may be taken into account and punishment reviewed. In exceptional cases, running duty may also be restored to such loco pilots after re-training and fresh psycho test.

1.3 Gate Signal at Manned Level Crossing

SPAD 1.3.1: For Loco Pilots

Reduction to a lower post/grade of Loco Pilot Shunter for a period of 02 years where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay, where SPAD is entirely due to neglect of Loco Pilot.

Reduction to a lower post/grade of Loco Pilot Shunter for a period of 02 years, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run which he could not have detected when he took charge of the locomotive.

1.3.2: For Assistant Loco Pilots

Reduction to the lowest scale for a period of two years where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay.

Reduction to the lowest scale for a period of two years, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run, which he could not have detected when he took charge of the locomotive.

1.3.3. Safety/monitoring category of involved crew should be kept as ‘C’ for 02 years after fit for main line duty.

1.3.4. Loco Pilots involved in SPAD case will be immediately de-rostered and sent for refresher course.

1.3.5. Competency Certificate should be re-issued after checking their knowledge by competent

authority.

1.4 Shunt Signal Failure of LP/ALP in observing the shunt signal

Withholding of increments for two years, however, Disciplinary Authority must record reasons for not imposing one of the major penalties.

1.5 SPAD in AWS/ATP territory

SPAD Removal from service or Compulsory retirement where entirely due to neglect of loco pilot; Reduction to a lower grade/post for a period of 02 years, where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run which he could not have detected when he took charge of the locomotive. At the appeal stage, contributory factors and past records of Loco Pilot may be taken into account and punishment reviewed. In exceptional cases, running duty may also be restored to such loco pilots after re-training and fresh psycho test.

2.0 In 1st instance of SPAD, for all cases other than item no. 1.1.1 and 1.3 in above table, punishment norms for ALP, will be as follows:

Any one of the major penalties will be awarded to ALP other than compulsory retirement/ removal/dismissal from service, as decided by the competent authority

3.0 Punishment in SPAD (in 2nd instance): 2nd instance of SPAD needs to be viewed seriously and thus needs to be penalized as per the following norms:

Removal from service or Compulsory retirement where entirely due to neglect of Loco Pilot; Reduction to a lower grade/post for a period of 02 years, where the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments of pay, if there are contributory factors like loss of brake power on the run which he could not have detected when he took charge of the locomotive. At the appeal stage, contributory factors and past records of Loco Pilot may be taken into account and punishment reviewed. In exceptional cases, running duty may also be restored to such loco pilots after re-training and fresh psycho-test.

4.0 On 2nd instance of SPAD, at Appeal or revision stage , in no case should Loco Pilot be put back on foot-plate duties if found solely responsible for the SPAD in 1st and 2nd instances. He/she should be reinstated ordinarily to lower or equivalent to initial Loco Pilot / Shunter Grade and accordingly redeployed in non-running duty. 5.0 For Assistant Loco Pilot, in the 2nd instance of SPAD, he/she may he downgraded to initial stage of recruitment. 6.0. The performance of Loco Inspectors also needs to be monitored and they may be apportioned responsibility if repeated incidents of SPAD are noticed amongst LP/ALPs in their jurisdiction. 7.0 It is clarified that passing of penalty orders shall be governed by (the statutory rules i.e. The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968 and the instant instructions are being issued to the Disciplinary Authorities for their guidance while their right to impose a penalty by independent application of mind in accordance with the provisions of the said rule is not being interfered with in any manner.

8.0 The above norms shall come into force with effect from the date of issue of this letter. 9.0 SPAD cases which occurred before the date of issue of this letter shall be decided based on the prior instructions. sd/- [H.C.Banga]/Dy.Director/Safety[A&R]III


No. P[R]23/V Date:20.07.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl./2008/ADV.3/6 (7th CPC) dated 13.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 05.12.2017, 28.03.2018 and 27.04.2018 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.206/2017, 69/2018 and 86/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl./2008/ADV.3/6 (7th CPC) dated 13.07.2018 [RBE No.101/2018]PC VII No.108

Sub: Grant of Advances- Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations- Amendment to rules on House Building Advance (HBA) to Railway servants

*** Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 05.12.2017 on the above cited subject, vide which, the revised rules relating to the grant of House Building Advance (HBA) as issued by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (Housing-Ill Section) vide their OM No.l-17011/11(4)/2016-H-III dated 09.11.2017 pursuant to acceptance of 7th CPC recommendations, were mutatis-mutandis made applicable to Railway employees. 2. Further clarifications were issued vide this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 28.03.2018 and 27.04.2018. 3. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs vide their OM dated 29.06.2018 have now issued instructions regarding applicability of rules contained in their OM dated 09.11.2017 with effect from 01.01.2016 and enhancement of House Building Advance (HBA) in those cases which were sanctioned on or after 01.01.2016 but before 09.11.2017 and these are subject to conditions mentioned in their letter of 29.06.2018. A copy of the same is sent herewith, which shall be applicable mutatis-mutandis on the Railways.

sd/- [Priya Sudarsani]/JDF[E]

Copy of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs’ OM No.l-17011/11(4)/2016-H-III dated 29.06.2018

Sub : Interest bearing advances / Seventh Central Pay commission recommendation on House Building Advance – enhancement in past cases regarding.

**** The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Ministry’s OM No. I-17011/11(4)/2016-H.III dated 09.11.2017 on the above-mentioned subject and to say that it has been decided in consultation with Ministry of Finance to make the aforesaid orders applicable with effect from 1st January, 2016. Accordingly, it has been decided that an enhancement of House Building Advance, if applied for, would be granted to government employee for an amount equivalent to the difference between the previously sanctioned amount and the new eligible amount determined on

the basis of basic pay as per 7th CPC, in past cases, where HBA was sanctioned on or after 01.01.2016 but before 09.11.2017 subject to complying following conditions:

a) The Government employee should not have drawn the entire amount of HBA sanctioned under earlier orders and/ or where construction is not completed/full cost towards acquisition of house/ flat is yet to be paid.

b) There will be no deviation from the approved plan of construction on the basis of which the original sanction of House Building Advance was accorded. The revised cost of the original plan can, however, be considered for determining the additional amount, subject to the prescribed maximum limits.

c) Supplementary Mortgage Deed, Personal Bond and Sureties will be drawn and executed at the expense of the loanee.

d) The actual entitlement will be restricted to the repaying capacity computed on the basis of the formula laid down in this Ministry’s OM No I-1701/1/11(4)/2016-H.III dated 09.11.2017. It should be ensured that the entire amount of advance with interest is recovered before retirement of the Government servant.

e) Rate of interest: The rate of interest will be at 8.50% from the financial year 2017-18 onwards. This will be reviewed every three years to be notified in consultation with Ministry of Finance. However, the new rate of interest would be chargeable only on collective amount that would remain outstanding on grant of enhancement of HBA. i.e., the unpaid portion of previously sanctioned HBA plus the enhancement so granted. Thus the amount of HBA that has already been re-paid on old rates will not attract the fresh interest charges.

2. However, the existing limit of maximum admissible amount of Rs. 25 lakhs for the purpose of construction/ purchase of new house/ flat and Rs. 10 lakhs for expansion of existing house/ flat would remain unchanged. In other words, the sum total of previously, sanctioned House Building Advance and the enhancement granted under these orders cannot exceed the aforesaid limits. In any case, not more than one enhancement is admissible to a Government employee.

3. The applications for enhanced House Building Advance should be submitted within six months from the date of issue of this order.

4. Ministries/ Departments with branch offices in the far-flung areas are be advised to give wider publicity to these orders through modern communication means so that there is no occasion for any representation for extending the time limit of six months on the grounds of late receipt of these orders.

5. This issues in supersession of all the earlier orders on the subject. sd/-

[Shailendra Vikram Singh]/Director[IFD] ***********

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 135/2018 P[R]563/XIII Date:26 .07.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2008/RR-1/33[3010339] dated 18.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 17.06.2008, 10.01.2014 and 10.12.2014 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.80/2008, 07/2014 and 145/2014, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No E[NG]II/2008/RR-1/33[3010339] dated 18.07.2018[RBE 102/2018]

Sub: Direct recruitment from open market in Level-1 [7th CPC pay

matrix]- Procedure - regarding *****

The non-materialization of full panel despite all out efforts made by the Railway recruiting agencies has been engaging the attention of the Board. Accordingly, the

procedure for recruitment from open market in Level-1 was reviewed and following decisions taken with respect to different instructions issued from time to time:-

i) Para 1 (ii) of instructions contained under RBE No. 138/2014 dated 10.12.2014 lays down that “the number of candidates called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) should be 02 (two) times the number of vacancies”.

> In modification of above, the number of candidates to be called for PET should now be 03 (three)

times the number of notified vacancies.

ii) Para 3 of instructions contained in RBE No. 73/2008 dated 17.06.2008 lays down that “the number of candidates called for Document Verification (DV) shall be 20% over & above the number of vacancies”.

> In modification of above, henceforth, the number of candidates to be called for DV shall be twice

the number of notified vacancies.

iii) Para 2 of instructions contained in RBE No. 06/2014 dated 10.01.2014 stipulates that “no replacement panels are to be given against non-joining of selected candidates”.

> In modification of the above, it has been decided that the panel will now be formed to the extent of

the notified vacancies with a standby panel of 50% of the notified vacancies. In case the main panel plus stand-by is also exhausted and still there is a shortfall vis-a-vis notified vacancies, the

recruiting agency may further go down in the list of candidates which meet the requirement of minimum qualifying marks in their respective community for conducting PET (if needed) and

DV/ME to the extent of shortfall community-wise. This may be done till the demand from the

concerned Railway administration w.r.t. indent placed and vacancies notified is fully met. These provisions shall be subject to currency of the panel.

2. The above guidelines will also be applicable to recruitment notification published under Centralized Employment Notice No. 02/2018, issued by Railway Recruitment Boards. sd/- [Neeraj Kumar]/Dir.Estt[N]-II

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Copy of Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2017/3/22 dated 11.7.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. No.E(MPP)2017/3/22 dated 11.7.2018 [RBE No.100/2018]

Sub: Recognition of Multi Disciplinary Training Centre (MDTC) at Rail Wheel Plant/ Bela.

*** In continuation of Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2013/3/18 dated 17.11.2017 (RBE No.168/2017) and Chairman/Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)/2016/3/20 dated 24.2.2018, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)’s approval is hereby communicated to the recognition of Multi Disciplinary Training Centre (MDTC) at Rail Wheel Plant/ Bela.

2 . Recognition of the above training centre does not imply that they would be granted training allowance automatically. Grant of Training Allowance to this Training Centre would however, be considered on receipt of separate proposal from the above training centre at Bela.

sd/- [Mahendra Kumar Gupta]Director[MPP]/


No. P[R]473/IX Date: 10.08.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(W)2016/PS5-1/8 dated 13.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 03.02.2011 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.21/2011.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(W)2016/PS5-1/8 dated 13.07.2018

Sub: Travel entitlement of DGs & GMs who have been granted Apex Scale of 80,000/- (VI-CPC) and placed in Level 17 of 7th CPC.

Ref: Board's letter No. E(W)2008/PS5-l/38 dated 03.02.2011.

*** Consequent to upgradation of the posts of DGs to Apex Scale [ 80,000/- VI-CPC and placed in Level 17 of 7th CPC] and grant of same scale to some of the GMs on non-functional and personal basis, it has been decided that the travel entitlement of the officers falling in this category will be at par with the officers holding the Apex Pay Scale, as contained in Board's letter under reference. Accordingly, the grouping of officers indicated in Row-3 under Column-1 of Annexures - 1 & 2 should be read as indicated in the following tables:-

Travel entitlements on duty for Gazetted Officers ( Annexure -1 to letter under reference) Existing Revised

Status Pay Scale/ Grade Pay

Status Pay Scale/ Grade Pay

(1) (2) (3) (4)

CRB, Board Members including FC and officers who are equal in grade and status and Chief Commissioner for Railway Safety.

80,000 CRB, Board Members including FC and officers who are equal in grade and status, DGs & GMs, who have been, given Apex Scale, and Chief Commissioner for Railway Safety.

80,000

Entitlements on Privilege/Post Retirement Complimentary Pass (Annexure - 2 to letter under reference)

Existing Revised Status Pay Scale/ Grade

Pay Status- Pay Scale/ Grade

Pay

CRB and Board

Members

80,000 CRB, Board Members, DGs & GMs, who have

been given Apex Scale.

80,000

2. The above entitlement will be admissible w.e.f the date of grant of Apex Scale to the DGs

& GMs. The officers falling within the above category and retired in the interregnum will be

entitled to PRCPs as per revised entitlement.

3. The travel entitlements of all officers as well as other terms and conditions stipulated in

Board's letter under reference, will be in force till further orders.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [V.Muralidharan/DDE(Welfare)-I]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.138/2018 No. P[R]563/XIII Date:10.08.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2015/E[Sports]/4[1]/5/Probation Period dated 24.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 31.12.2010 and 23.05.2013 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.09/2011 and 50/2013, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2015/E[Sports]/4[1]/5/Probation Period 24.07.2018 [RBE No.106/2018] Clarification /Corrigendum No.96

Sub: Recruitment of meritorious sportspersons afresh in higher grade (commensurate with his achievement) without diluting the benefits he has been getting in his previous grade.

Ref: Board’s letters No.[i] 2010/E[Sports]/4[1]/1[policy] dated 31.12.2010 [RBE 189/2010]

[ii] No.2012/E[Sports]/4[1]/3/OTP/DOPT dated 23.05.2013 [RBE 50/2013 & clarifications /corrigendum issued thereto.

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Attention is invited to Board’s letters mentioned above containing instructions on recruitment and Out of Turn Promotion (OTP) of Sports Persons on Zonal Railways/Units in view of their outstanding performance.

2. It has come to notice of the Board that sometimes OTP for outstanding sportspersons is not granted commensurate with sports achievements in the following two categories of cases:-

(i) where the sportsperson fulfils the sports achievement norms but cannot be promoted being under probation;

(ii) where the sportsperson achieves the sports norms applicable to a grade higher than the next higher grade to the post on which he/she is working. This can lead to an anomalous situation where a fresh sportsperson having equal achievement (say medal in World Cup) will be recruited in a higher grade (GP-Rs. 4200) while an existing railway player working in GP-Rs. 1900 can be promoted out of turn only to a grade next higher to viz GP -Rs. 2400.

3. The matter has been considered by the Board in consultation with Finance Directorate. It has been decided that in the kind of situations mentioned above the, case of meritorious sportspersons may be treated as fresh recruitment in higher grade (against Talent Scouting Quota) without diluting the benefits he/she has been getting in his/her previous grade. For this purpose the following procedure may be adopted:

(a) The sportsperson(s) achieving the requisite sports performance norms should apply to controlling Railway Administration.

(b) If found eligible, he/she can be considered for appointment against Talent Scouting Quota [TSQ] of the concerned year. For this purpose the concerned Railway may utilise their own TSQ, if available, by re-adjustment of their TSQ quota for some other game, if required. In case no TSQ is available with the Railway, they can send proposal for release of RSPB’s TSQ with approval of the competent authority.

(c) Order of such fresh appointment should be issued within 3 months from the receipt of application from the concerned sportspersons.

(d) For such “fresh recruitment” 1. The criteria of age requirement, educational qualification, will be deemed to

have been relaxed, as necessary. 2. Medical examination will not be necessary as they are serving railway

employees. 3. Sports trials in all game disciplines [including team games] will not be

required being TSQ. 4. Benefits of past service may be counted for all purposes.

4. These instructions will have effect from the date of issue of these instructions. sd/- {Bhaskar Roy Choudhury/DDE[Sports]}

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.139/2018 No. P[R]473/IX Date: 10.08.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(W)2015/PS5-1/1 dated 03.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(W)2015/PS5-1/1 dated 03.08.18 [RBE No.104/2018]ACS No.77

Sub: Inclusion of a Parent as well as “Medical Attendant” in Special Passes issued on medical grounds in favour of minor children of railway employees.

*** In the PNM/AIRF Meeting with Board, the Federation had raised the issue regarding non-inclusion of a parent in the Special Passes issued for outstation medical treatment of children of railway employees due to absence of necessary provision in the extant Pass Rules.

2. The issue has been examined in detail and in order to obviate the difficulties in such cases, it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to incorporate the following provision in Schedule VII (Special Passes) of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition- 1993) as item No.5 (below Note of Item No.4) under Column 3.

‘Entitlement/facilities’:-

“5. In case of minor children (i.e. boys under the age of 15 years and girls under the age of 18 years), if referred to outstation hospitals for medical treatment, Special Passes in favour of (i) railway servant or his/her spouse, (ii) minor child requiring treatment and (iii) a Medical Attendant (who may be a family member or dependent or any other person) will be issued. The pass will ordinarily be issued for the class of entitlement of the railway servant on privilege account or in higher class, if otherwise admissible under these rules.”

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/-

{V.Muralidharan/DDE[Welfare-1]}


Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2008 QR 1-16 dated 12.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 01.06.2001 and 20.11.2006 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.119/2001 and 204/2006, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]2008 QR 1-16 dated 12.07.2018

Sub:Retention of Railway accommodation on deputation to Central Ministries /Departments under Central Staffing Scheme and to other organisations eligible for allotment of accommodation under GPRA

Ref: i] Board’s letter No. E[G]2000 QR 1-23 dt.01.06.2001 ii] Board’s letter No. E[G]2006 QR 1-14[C] dt.20.11.2006

*** The instructions governing retention of Railway accommodation by Railway employees in the event of their transfer, deputation, retirement etc. as contained in Ministry of Railways [Railway Board]’s letters referred above, have been further reviewed by the Railway Board and it has been decided to supersede para 6 of Railway Board’s policy instructions No.E[G]2006 QR 1-14[A] dated 20.11.2006 with para 4 of Railway Board’s policy instructions No. E[G]2000 QR 1-23 dated 01.06.2001 referred above which is reiterated as under:

Railway Officers/staff proceeding on deputation to other central government ministries under the central staffing scheme may be allowed retention of Railway houses subject to the following:

a) Railway employees must apply for the General pool accommodation for the level of entitlement plus one level below within fifteen days of his/her joining the new post under central staffing scheme.

b) The retention of existing Railway accommodation shall be permitted till the first house is allotted to him/her from the General pool either of the type he/she is entitled to or one level below irrespective of its location.

OR The retention of existing accommodation shall be permitted till the time a person junior in the waiting list for General Pool accommodation gets an accommodation allotted in the normal course; whichever is earlier.

c) The rent chargeable would be at normal rate for two months and thereafter, on payment of special licence fee, i.e. at double the normal licence fee.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). sd/- [R.Kunchappan]/DDE[Genl.]


No. P[R]473/IX Date: 20.08.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2018/PS5-1/2 dated 06.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 16.04.2003 and 24.11.2016 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. Nos.87/2003 and 125/2016, respectively.


Sub: Clarification regarding inclusion of dependent “Widowed daughters” and “Legally divorced daughters” [LDD] in “Post Retirement Complimentary Pass [PRCP] and Widow Pass.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E[W]2002/PS5-1/8 dated 16.04.2003

*** Clarification has been sought by two of the Zonal Railways, ie Eastern & South Central Railways regarding inclusion of (i) dependent widowed daughter and (ii) dependent LDD in Widow Pass with reference to the instructions contained in Board’s Ietter cited under reference. 2. It is observed that in the clarification issued vide Boards letter cited under reference, it has been stated that “ legally divorced daughter and Widowed daughter may be included in the PRCP as dependent relative of the retired railways servants, provided they reside with retired railway employees and subject to fulfilment of the income criteria laid down for the purpose” . The phraseology (i.e. as dependent relative); has created a doubt with regard to inclusion of dependent LDD/widowed daughters in the Widow Pass as it gives an erroneous impression that they are to be treated as ‘dependent relative’. Moreover, no co-residency requirement has been stipulated in the pass rules but the same has also been incorporated in the said clarification. 3. The matter has been examined in the light of statutory provisions contained in the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition-1993), as under:-

(i) In terms of Rule 2(d) (v) & (vi) ‘family’ includes:- - Widowed daughters provided they are ‘dependent’ on the railway servant. - Legally divorced daughter who is ‘dependent’ on the railway servant.

(ii) As far as PRCP is concerned, in terms of provisions (Col.3(i) of Schedule-IV), PRCPs can be issued to railway servants for self, wife/husband and children only, subject to the same conditions as applicable to railway servants in service. Accordingly, the aforementioned members of family i.e. dependent widowed daughters and dependent LDD are to be included in PRCP as children in view of the fact that they fall within the definition of “Family” as defined under Rule2(d) ibid. (iii) As far as Widow Pass is concerned, in terms of, provisions (Col.3(ii) of Schedule-V), Widow pass can be issued on the same terms and conditions as are applicable to PriviIege Passes except that dependent relatives are not entitled to be included. Since widowed daughters & LDD are not part of “dependent relatives”, but rather part of “family”, they are entitled to be included in Widow Pass as family member as in the case of Privilege Pass. (iv) The word “dependent” has been used in Rule 2(d)(v) & 2(d)(vi) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition-1993) w.r.t.-widowed daughters and LDD. However, the dependency criteria has been provided below the definition of “dependent relative” under Rule 2(c)(vii). The same definition for ‘dependency’ shall be followed for widowed daughters & LDD.

4. Keeping in view the statutory provisions, as contained in the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (second Edition-1993), it is now clarified that (i) dependent widowed daughters (ii) dependent LDD are eligible to be included in PRCP and the Widow Passes, provided they fulfil the income criteria of dependency stipulated in the proviso below Rule-2(c)(vii) of the aforesaid rules, as amended from time to time. The latest amendment to the said proviso, as contained in Advance Correction Slip No.75, issued vide this office letter No.E(W)2016/PS5-1/7 dated 24.11.2016, may also be connected. Moreover, it may be noted that there is no requirement of co-residency of dependent widowed daughter/LDD with the PRCP/Widow Pass holders. 5. In view of foregoing, widowed daughters & LDD may be included in PRCP/Widow Pass as eligible member of “family”, provided they are dependent on PRCP/Widow Pass holders, without insisting on co-residency criteria.

6. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority and the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [V. Muralidharan /DDE[Welfare]-I]

***** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 142/2018

No. P[R]563/XIII Date: 20.08.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2018/PM 1/23 dated 02.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters quoted therein were circulated as under:

Board’s letter dt. SC/ letter No. & date

20.08.93 90/93

21.01.02 28/02

07.08.03 144/03

10.09.14 109/14

20.10.14 121/14

10.06.15 59/15

24.07.17 108/17

10.04.18 70/18

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2018/PM 1/23 dated 02.08.2018 [RBE No.112/2018]

Sub: General Departmental Competitive Examination - Consolidated instructions - reg.

*** The scheme of GDCE for filling up 25% of the Direct Recruitment quota vacancies in certain Group 'C’ categories which have Direct Recruitment quota of 25% or more (except the categories of Law Assistants, Catering Supervisors and the Accounts Department) was introduced vide Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/92/PM 2/16 dated 20.08.1993 (RBE No.129/93), initially for a period of one year. The currency of the scheme has since been extended from time to time and was last extended up to 31.03.2020. [Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2011/PM 1/2 dated 10.04.2018] (RBE No.57/2018). A number of instructions on the subject have been issued from time to time, which have been consolidated and summarized as under:

3. General Instructions:

Powers have been delegated to GMs to increase the percentage of GDCE from 25% to 50% of Direct Recruitment quota vacancies in individual cases as per needs. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2001/PM 2/12 dated 21.01.2002] (RBE No.09/2002). 2.1 All regular employees possessing prescribed educational qualification for Direct Recruitment working in grades lower than the grades/pay scale for which GDCE is being conducted are eligible to appear in GDCE selection for all categories. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2008/PM 1/6 Pt. dated 24.07.2017] (RBE No.72/2017) and [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/1992/PM 2/16 dt 20.08.1993] (RBE No. 129/93).

2.2 All regular employees possessing prescribed educational qualification for Direct Recruitment working in same grade/pay scale for which GDCE is being conducted are eligible to appear in selection for GDCE from Non-Safety to Safety category posts as well as Safety to Safety category posts. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2008/PM 1/6 Pt. dated 24.07.2017] (RBE No.72/2017) and [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/1992/PM 2/16 dt 20.08.1993] (RBE No. 129/93). 2.3 Reservation Quotas prescribed for SC/ST will be applicable for GDCE. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/1992/PM 2/16 dt 20.08.1993] (RBE No.129/93). 2.4 Maximum age limit for General candidates is 40 years and for SC/ST it is 45 years. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/1992/PM 2/16 dt 20.08.1993] (RBE No.129/93).

( Age limit for appearing in GDCE is 42 for General candidates , 45 years for OBCs and 47 for SC/ST: Authority RBE No. 165/2001)

2.5 Regular Group 'C’ and Group 'D' staff of the Production Units who fulfill the stipulated eligibility conditions are also permitted to appear in GDCE whenever conducted by the Zonal Railways for filling up the vacancies in different Group 'C’ categories. The Zonal Railways should therefore, ensure that copies of notifications of selection under GDCE whenever issued by them are invariably endorsed to all the Production Units, so as to enable the employees of the Production Units also to apply for such selections, through proper channel, along with eligible employees of the Zonal Railway concerned. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2001/PM 2/12 dated 21.01.2002] (RBE No.09/2002).

4. Examination Process:

Examination for all posts is to be conducted in single stage only in view of small number of Railway employees appearing against the same. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2008/PM 1/6 dated 10.06.2015] (RBE No.60/2015). GDCE will comprise of a written test followed by viva-voce* and the panels will be formed strictly in the order of merit.

(* Viva-voce stands deleted vide Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2000/PM 1/41 dated 07.08.2003). 3.1 The standard of examination shall be like that of Direct Recruitment to avoid any dilution of the cadre. If suitable candidates do not become available in adequate number as a result of GDCE, the shortfall will be made good by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board. 3.2 The GDC Examination is to be conducted by the RRCs.

3.3 The date for GDCE is to be fixed by Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) of the Railway in consultation with CPOs and Chairman of respective RRBs.

3.4 Question Papers for GDCE is to be provided by respective RRBs, but evaluation shall be done by RRCs on the basis of answer keys provided by the former. However, instead of 3 sets of Question Papers, only one set of the same will be provided by RRBs to RRCs for GDCE. All other recruitment related activities will be performed by Chairman of respective RRCs. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2008/PM 1/6 dated 20.10.2014] (RBE No. 113/2014). 3.5 Zone of consideration for GDCE will encompass staff belonging to all the Departments/ Branches in a Division/ Workshop/ Headquarter-Office/ Extra Divisional Office/ Production Unit as the case may be subject to their applying through proper channel in response to the notification for GDCE. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/1992/PM 2/16 dated 20.08.1993] (RBE No.129/1993). 4. Wherever, the vacancies remain unfilled in Promotion Quota, the same may be carried forward to LDCE/GDCE, if any, and unfilled vacancies of LDCE/GDCE may be carried forward to direct recruitment quota for the next year/next selection. In case there is no LDCE/GDCE for that post, the unfilled vacancies may be diverted to direct recruitment quota of the upcoming year. [Boards' letter No. E(NG)I/2010/PM 1/16 dated 10.09.2014] (RBE No.97/2014). 5. The channel of GDCE and LDCE can be availed by the young, talented and qualified staff working in lower grades for fast track progression to higher grades.

6. It has been noticed that a large number of vacancies in the Railways remain unfilled and the Railways are not making timely use of the scheme of GDCE and LDCE for filling up vacancies, which is adversely affecting the motivation of the employees. 7. It is reiterated that Railways should ensure making use of these schemes liberally to fill up the vacancies timely by chalking out suitable action plan for the same.

sd/-

[P.M.Meena]/DD-II/Estt[NG]I


Copy of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/WS-1 dated 30.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 30.08.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.144/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/WS-1 dated 30.07.2018 [RBE No.107/2018]

Sub: Clarification regarding grant of PCO Allowance to staff of Production

Control Organization (JEs/SSEs.)

Ref: Board's letter No. E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/WS-1 dated 30.08.2017. ***

In context of Board's letter cited above, references have been received in Board's office from some of the Zonal Railways, seeking clarifications regarding entitlement of PCO Allowance of JEs/SSEs drawing pay in higher pay level (i.e. level 7, 8 and 9) under MACPS rather than the pay level available for respective post. This issue has also been raised in PNM Forum by NFIR as item No. 12/2018.

2. The matter has been examined in Board's office and it has been observed that MACPS provides for grant of Financial Upgradation to the employees on personal basis and the concerned employees continue to discharge the duties and responsibilities of the post held by them. In view of this, it is clarified that JEs /SSEs of Production Control Organisations though drawing pay in higher pay level under MACPS, are entitled for PCO Allowance at the rates prescribed for the respective post held by them with reference to their substantive basic pay drawn by the concerned JEs/SSEs in level 6 and level 7 respectively. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JDE[P&A]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 144/2018 No. P[R]563/XII Date: 23.08.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2018/PM 1/23 dated 02.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 20.08.1993 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.90/1993.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2018/PM 1/23 dated 02.08.2018[RBE No.111/2018]

Sub:Timely filling up of vacancies by General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) and Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).

*** The scheme of General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) was introduced vide Boards’ letter No. E(NG)l/92/PM 2/16 dated 20.08.1993 to fill up 25% of Direct Recruitment quota vacancies in certain specified group ‘C’ categories to accelerate the process of redeployment of surplus staff. Later on General Managers were delegated powers to fill up upto 50% of the DR quota vacancies as per need, as well as redeployment of surplus staff.

2. All regular employees working in the lower grades or same grade (except from Safety posts to non-safety posts), irrespective of the cadre in which they are working, possessing the prescribed educational qualifications for direct recruitment are eligible to appear in this examination.

3. This channel as well as the channel of LDCE can be availed by the young, talented and qualified staff working in lower grades for fast track progression to higher grades.

4. It has been noticed that a large number of vacancies in the Railways remain unfilled and the railways are not making timely use of the scheme of GDCE and LDCE for filling up vacancies, which is adversely affecting the motivation of the employees.

5. It is reiterated that Railways should ensure making use of these schemes liberally to fill up the vacancies timely by chalking out suitable action plan for the same.

sd/- {[P.M.Meena]/DD-II/Estt[NG]-I}


Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2017/ED-2/3 dated 13.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.10.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.185/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2017/ED-2/3 dated 13.08.2018 [RBE No.114/2018]PC-VII/110

Sub: Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) –

Implementation of decisions relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy- Consolidated instruction

*** Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 12.10.2017 (RBE No.147/2017)

followed by subsequent clarifications thereon regarding grant of CEA and Hostel Subsidy to Government employees on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

Now, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions (Department of

Personnel & Training), vide their OM No A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16/17.07.2018 (copy enclosed) has issued consolidated instructions in supersession of all the earlier instructions on the subject of CEA and Hostel Subsidy to Government servants. These instructions shall apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees with effect from 1

St July, 2017.

These instructions on CEA and Hostel Subsidy are in supersession of all previous orders

issued by the Ministry of Railways on the subject. sd/-

[Ashutosh Garg]/DDE[W]II ************

Copy of DOP&T’s OM No A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16/17.07.2018

Sub: Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission -Implementation of decisions relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy - Consolidated instructions -

****

Consequent upon the decisions taken by the Government to implement the recommendations made by the VII Central Pay Commission, this Department has issued an OM of even number dated 16.8.2017 revising the rates of CEA/Hostel Subsidy and simplifying the procedure for claiming reimbursement of the same. However, this Department has been receiving various queries regarding CEA/Hostel Subsidy especially with regard to the applicability of various provision/instructions issued during sixth CPC regime/period. Further, references have also been received regarding the difficulty being faced by some government employees in obtaining certificate of the Head of the Institution as mentioned in this Department's OM of even number dated 16-8-2017.

2. Keeping in view the above, it has been decided to issue consolidated instructions in supersession of all earlier OMs on the subject of Children Education Allowance and Hostel subsidy as under:-

a) The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance/Hostel subsidy can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that in case the second child birth results in twins/multiple birth. In case of failure of sterilization operation, the CEA/Hostel Subsidy would be admissible in respect of children born out of the first instance of such failure beyond the usual two children norm.

b) The amount for reimbursement of Children Education allowance will be Rs.2250/-per month (fixed) per child. This amount of Rs.2250/- is fixed irrespective of the actual expenses incurred by the Govt. Servant. In order to claim reimbursement of CEA, the Govt. servant should produce a certificate issued by the Head of the Institution for the period/year for which claim has been preferred. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. In case such certificate cannot be obtained, self- attested copy of the report card or self attested fee receipt(s) {including e-receipt(s)} confirming/indicating that the fee deposited for the entire academic year can be produced as a supporting document to claim CEA. The period/year means academic year i.e. twelve months of complete academic session.

c) The amount of ceiling of hostel subsidy is Rs.6750/- pm. In order to claim reimbursement of Hostel Subsidy for an academic year, a similar certificate from the Head of Institution confirming that the child studied in the school will suffice, with additional requirement that the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the Government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex. In case such certificate cannot be obtained, self- attested copy of the report card and original fee receipt(s)/e-receipt(s) which

should indicate the amount of expenditure incurred by the Government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex can be produced for claiming Hostel Subsidy. The expenditure on boarding and lodging or the ceiling of Rs.6750/- as mentioned above, whichever is lower, shall be paid to the employee as Hostel Subsidy. The period/year will mean the same as explained above in clause (b) of this para.

d) The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for Divyaang children of government employees shall be payable at double the normal rates of CEA prescribed above in clause (b) i.e. Rs.4500/- per month (fixed).

e) The above rates/ceiling would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

f) The Hostel Subsidy and Children Education Allowance can be claimed concurrently.

g) In case both the spouses are Government servants, only one of them can avail reimbursement under Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy.

h) The reimbursement of CEA and Hostel Subsidy will be done just once in a financial year after completion of the financial year.

i) Hostel subsidy is applicable only in respect of the child studying in a residential educational institution located at least 50 kilometers from the residence of the Government servant.

j) The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy shall have no nexus with the performance of the child in his class. In other words, even if a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement of Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy shall not be stopped. However, if the child is admitted in the same class in another school, although the child has passed out of the same class in previous school or in the mid-session, CEA shall not be reimbursable.

k) If a Government servant dies while in service, the Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not employed in service of the Central Govt., State Government, Autonomous body, PSU, Semi Government Organization such as Municipality, Port Trust Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by the Central Govt./State Governments. In such cases the CEA/Hostel Subsidy shall be payable to the children till such time the employee would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the Government servant was working prior to his death and will be regulated by the other conditions, laid down in this OM.

l) In case of retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service. CEA/Hostel Subsidy shall he admissible till the end of the academic year in which the Government servant ceases to be in service due to retirement. discharge, dismissal or removal from service in the course of an academic year. The payment shall be made by the office in which the government servant worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down in this OM.

m) The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier. There shall be no minimum age.

n) Reimbursement of CEA and Hostel Subsidy shall be applicable for children from class nursery to twelfth, including classes eleventh and twelfth held by Junior Colleges or schools affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education.

o) CEA is allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning” subject to other conditions laid down herein.

p) The CEA and Hostel Subsidy is admissible in respect of children studying from two classes before class one to 12

th standard and also for the initial two years of a

diploma/certificate course from Polytechnic/ ITI/Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the Government servant has not been granted CEA/Hostel Subsidy in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards.

q) In respect of schools/institutions at nursery, primary and middle level not affiliated to any Board of education, the reimbursement under the Scheme may be allowed for the children studying in a recognized school/institution. Recognized school/institution in this regard means a Government school or any education institution whether in receipt of Govt. Aid or not. recognized by the Central or State Government or Union Territory Administration or by University or a recognized educational authority having, jurisdiction over the area where the institution/school is situated.

r) In case of a Divyaang child studying in an institution i.e. aided or approved by the Central/State Govt. or UT Administration or whose fees are approved by any of these authorities, the Children Education Allowance paid by the Govt. servant shall be reimbursed irrespective of whether the institution is ‘recognized’ or not. In such cases the benefits will be admissible till the child attains the age of 22 years.

s) The CEA is payable for the children of all Central Government employees including citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, who are employees of Government of India, and whose children are studying in the native place. However, a certificate may be obtained from the concerned Indian Mission that the school is recognized by the educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution is situated.

t) The Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be admissible to a Govt. servant while he/she is on duty or is under suspension or is on leave (including extra ordinary leave). Provided that during any period which is treated as ‘dies non’ the Govt. servant shall not be eligible for the CEA/Hostel subsidy for that period. 5. These above instructions would come into effect from 1st July, 2017.

sd/- [Sandeep Saxena]/Under Secy. to GOI.


No. P[R]438/CHS/IV Date:28.08.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2011/H/28/1/RELHS/Court Case dated 31.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.05.2012 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No. 64/2012 .

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2011/H/28/1/RELHS/Court Case dated 31.07.2018

Sub: AIRF PNM Item No.19/2016 – Provision for exclusion of retiring

railway employees from mandatory joining of RELHS – 97

Ref: Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 31.05.2012

*** Vide Board’s letter cited under reference joining of Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme [RELHS]-97 had been made mandatory for all retiring railway employees without any exit clause whatsoever. However, repeated requests are being received from retiring railway employees to provide an exit clause from joining RELHS-97. In some cases Hon’ble Courts have also ordered for exclusion of certain retiring railway employees from mandatory joining of RELHS-97.

The matter has been examined in consultation with Finance Directorate and it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority that exclusion from mandatory joining of RELHS- 97 may be given in cases of those retiring railway employees who are covered for life-long comprehensive medical treatment facility for self and dependent(s), if any, on the RELHS or any other Central/State Government medical facility on the strength of the medical card of their spouse. However, such retiring railway employees will be required to submit a copy of medical card of their spouse in which they have been included as a beneficiary for self and dependent(s), if any, for life-long comprehensive medical treatment facility on the RELHS or any other Central/State Government medical facility on the strength of the medical card of their spouse along-with an undertaking that the retiring employee will never request for issuance of RELHS card in future.

This will take effect from the date of issue of these instructions. sd/- [R.S.Shukla]JD, Health


Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2018/TR/8 dated 23.08.2018 together with this Railway’s letter dated 24.04.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 22.09.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.160/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2018/TR/8 dated 23.08.2018

Sub: Inter Railway Mutual transfer of employees holding posts in two different levels.

*** Reference South Central Railway’s letter No.P[R]676/V dated 24.04.2018 on the above subject. The proposal contained in South Central Railway’s letter quoted above has been considered by Board but the same has not been found feasible of acceptance since mutual exchange is permissible only in same grade in terms of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2017/TR/24 dated 22.09.2017 and there is no concept of voluntary reversion. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[N]

Copy of S.C.Railway’s letter No. P[R]676/V dated 24.04.2018

Sub: Inter Railway Mutual Transfer of employees holding posts in two different levels

Ref: Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2015/TR/15 dt. 02.03.2016 *****

Mutual transfers are to be allowed only in respect of employees holding posts in the corresponding cadres i.e. equal / same grade as per the provisions of para 310 of IREM.

On this railway, requests for mutual transfers are being considered between two employees holding posts in equivalent level of 7

th CPC. However, requests are also being

received from employees holding posts in two different levels, for example, Sr. Goods Guard in Level-6 [with more than 5 years’ service] seeking mutual transfer with Goods Guard in Level-5, with the former requesting voluntary reversion to the recruitment grade. This railway is of the view that if an employee holding a higher grade post voluntarily agrees for reversion, is reverted / pay fixed in the lower recruitment grade before seeking mutual transfer with another employee in recruitment grade, such transfer can be permitted for the benefit of employees. Board are requested to examine and advise in the matter early. This has the approval of Principal Chief Personnel Officer.

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 148/2018 No. P[R]473/IX Date:04.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2007/PS5-6/28 dated 02.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 23.02.1996 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.65/96.


Sub: Complimentary Card Passes [CCPs] to “Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awardees” [TNNA Awardees]

*** Reference Board’s letter No.E[W]95/PS5-6/61 dated 23.02.96 and subsequent clarifications thereon regarding issue of CCPs to Arjuna Awardees.

The issue of grant of CCPs to TNNA Awardees, at par with Arjuna Awardees has been under consideration. It has now been decided by the Ministry of Railways to extend the facility of life- long free rail travel to the TNNA Awardees at par with entitlement to Arjuna Awardees.

These CCPs will be issued and renewed every two years, by Railway Board on receipt of a formal application from the sports-person concerned. TNNA Awardees shall be required to furnish attested copies of Identity proof, residence proof and the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure award certificate for issuance of CCPs.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Ashutosh Garg]/DDE[W]II

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.149/2018 No. P[R]541/IV Date:04.09.2018


Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]III/2003/PF1/1 dated 03.08.2018 [RBE No.109/2018]

Sub: State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2018-2019 [July, 2018 - September, 2018]

*** A copy of Government of India’s Resolution No. 5(1)-B[PD]/2018 dt. 17

th July, 2018 issued by the

Ministry of Finance (Dept. of Economic Affairs) prescribing interest at the rate of 7.6% [Seven point Six per cent] w.e.f. 1

st July, 2018 to 30

th September, 2018 on accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to State Railway

Provident Fund, is enclosed for information and necessary action. sd/-

(G.Priya Sudarsani)JDF[E]

*** Copy of Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) New Delhi’s, Resolution F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2018 dated 17.07.2018 (Published in Part-I Section 1 of Gazette of India).


st July, 2018 to 30

th September, 2018. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1

st July, 2018.

The funds concerned are: 11. The General Provident Fund (Central Services) 12. The Contributory Provident Fund (India). 13. The All India Services Provident Fund. 14. The State Railway Provident Fund. 15. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services). 16. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. 17. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen's Provident Fund. 18. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen's Provident Fund. 19. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. 20. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

8. Ordered that the resolution be published in Gazette of India.

sd/- (Anjana Vashishtha)Dy. Secretary [Budget]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.150/2018 No. P[R]75/VIII Date: 04.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-V/2017/A/TA/1 dated 17.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-V/2017/A/TA/1 dtd 17.08.18 [RBE No.117/2018]PC VII-112

Sub: Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government.

*** A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No.21/3/2017-E.IIB

dated 12th July, 2018 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.

This issues with concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Subhankar Dutta]/DD,PC-V

Copy of Ministry of Finance, [DOE]’s OM No. 21/3/2017-E.IIB dated 12.07.18

Sub: Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government.

*** References have been received in this Department seeking clarification whether Transport Allowance at double the normal rate is admissible to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government who have been provided with Government Accommodation within one km. of office or within the campus housing the place of work and residence.

2. The matter has been considered in this Department and it clarified that persons with disabilities employed in Central Government, as mentioned in Para 2(iii) of 0M No.21/5/2017-EII(B) dated 07.07.2017 regarding grant of Transport Allowance as 7th CPC rates, are eligible to draw Transport Allowance at double the normal rates + DA thereon, irrespective of whether they are residing within the campus – housing the place of work and residence or Govt. or private accommodation within one km. of office.

3. All other terms and conditions regulating the Transport Allowance at double the normal rates will remain the same.

4. This is issued with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure). sd/- [Nirmala Dev]/Dy.Secretary to GOI

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 151/2018 No. P[R]436/IREC-I/IV Date:06.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2018/TR/12 dated 24.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 25.09.2007 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.134/2007.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2018/TR/12 dated 24.08.2018 [RBE No.120/2018]

Sub: Transfer of Non-gazetted staff from one Department to another Department – Delegation of powers to Divisional Railway Managers.

********

In terms of the provisions contained in Para 231 of IREC Vol.l (Fifth Edition-1985), Divisional Railway Managers may transfer erstwhile group “D” employees Grade Pay 1800/- Level 1 (Peons, Gangmen, Khalasi, unskilled and semiskilled, etc.) from one department to another or from one Division to another.

2. The need to delegate the powers to change of department in the case of Group “C” Railway Servants has also been experienced. In the light of the above, Board have reviewed the matter and have decided to delegate the powers to Divisional Railway Managers further so that henceforth it shall be within the competence of Divisional Railway Managers to transfer all non-gazetted Railway employees for divisional controlled cadres from one Department to another Department subject to conditions given in Board’s letter No. E(NG)l-2006/TR/18 dated 25.09.2007, being strictly followed.

3. Accordingly, the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol.l, (Fifth Edition-1985) is amended as per ACS No. 133 enclosed. sd/- [M.K.Meena ]/DDE[N]

Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-l (Fifth Edition-1985)[Third Reprint Edn-2008

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.133 CHAPTER-2 Transfer From One Department to Another.

1. The following may be added after the last sentence of existing Rule 231 of IREC Vol.I: “Divisional Railway Managers may also transfer Non-gazetted Railway employees working in Level-2 and above from one department to another for divisional controlled posts subject to the condition that requests should not be entertained for change of category to Commercial and other non-technical popular categories like Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Ticket Collector, Commercial Clerk, Senior Clerk, Junior Accounts Assistant, Commercial Apprentice, Traffic Apprentice, ECRC etc.”

[Authority Ministry of Railway’s letter No.E(NG)I-2018/TR/12 dtd 24.08.2018 & E(NG)I-2006/TR/18 dtd 25.09.2007] ***

*** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 152/2018

No. P[R]23/V Date: 06.09.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl/2008/ADV./3/6 (7

th CPC) dated 27.08.2018 is forwarded

for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 05.12.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.206/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl/2008/ADV/3/6 (7th CPC) dated 27.08.2018 [RBE No.122/2018] PC VII 113/08

Sub.: Grant of Advances- Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations – Amendment to rules on House Building Advance (HBA) to Railway servants.

Ref.: This Ministry’s letter of even number dated 05.12.2017 on the above cited subject.

*** A copy of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoH&UA)’s OM No. 1-17011/ 6(3)/ 13/2018-H.III dated 01.08.2018 regarding partial modification to para-2(i) of their OM No. 1-17011/11(4)/2016-H.III dated 09.11.2017 on House Building Advance Rules-2017 is enclosed,

which shall be applicable mutatis-mutandis on the Railways. Copy of MoH&UA’s OM No. 1-17011/6(3)/13/2018-H.III dated 01.08.2018

Sub : Clarifications regarding House Building Advance — reg. *****

The undersigned is directed to say that in partial modification to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs OM No. 1.17011/11(4)/2016-H.III dated 09.11.2017 regarding House Building Advance Rules — 2017, the competent authority has approved to modify the provision of para 2(i) in place of the existing provision.

2. Para 2(i) may be read as under:

“Constructing a new house on the plot owned by the employee or the employee and the employee’s wife/husband jointly with the clear title of the plot”

3. All the other existing provisions in the said OM of even no. dated 09.11.2017 shall remain same.

sd/- [Shailendra Vikram Singh]/Director[IFD]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.153/2018 No. P[R]75/VIII Date: 06.09.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]I/2016/AL-7/1 dated 29.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 24.07.2009 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.127/2009.

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]I/2016/AL-7/1 dated 29.08.2018 [RBE No.125/2018]

Sub: Payment of Conveyance Allowance to IRMS Doctors-reg. ***

Payment of Conveyance Allowance to IRMS Doctors for paying domiciliary visits outside duty hours and performing other official duties is governed by Board's letter No. F(E)I/2009/AL-7/1 dt. 24.07.2009. This order is based on Ministry of Health & Family Welfare's O.M. No. A-45012/03/2008-CHS-V, dated 28.04.2009. Now pursuant to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare's recent O.M. No.Z15025/DIR/CGHS/Conveyance/JACSDO/2017/744252, dated 02.2.2018 on the subject matter of Conveyance Allowance admissible to CHS Doctors working under CGHS, it is reiterated that the instructions as contained in Board's letter No. F(E)I/2009/AL-7/1 dt. 24.07.2009 shall be applicable for payment of Conveyance Allowance to IRMS doctors for paying domiciliary visits outside duty hours and performing other official duties. sd/- [Jitendra Kumar]/DDF[E]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 154/2018 No. P[R]481/X Date:06.09 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2017/R-1/7 dtd 31.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2017/R-1/7 dtd 31.08.2018 [RBE No.126/2018]PC VII-114

Sub: Date of next increment – Rule 10 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 – regarding. ****

Consequent to implementation of 7th CPC recommendations, various doubts have arisen over the issue of Date of Next Increment (DNI) in case of an employee promoted or granted financial upgradation including upgradation under MACP on 1st July, 2016, whose pay was fixed on 01.07.2016 in terms of the rules governing fixation of pay on promotion. 2. Now, the issue above has been considered by Ministry of Finance/Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 4-21/2017-IC/E.III(A) dated 31.07.2018 (copy enclosed) inter-alia clarifying the Date of Next Increment in case an employee is promoted or granted financial upgradation including upgradation under the MACP Scheme on 1st January or 1st July. 3. The clarifications issued by Ministry of Finance/Department of Expenditure as mentioned above shall be applicable mutatis mutandis in Railways too with respect to Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016. sd/- [Jaya Kumar G]/DD-PC-VII

Copy of Ministry of Finance, DOE’s OM No. 4-21/2017-IC/E.III(A)dated 31.07.2018

Sub: Date of next increment-Rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016-regarding *****

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules 2016 which provides, inter alia, that there shall be two dates for increment namely 1

st

January and 1st July of every year , instead of the provision of one date of increment

on the 1st July during the 6

th Pay Commission pay structure. The Rule further

provides that an employee shall be entitled to only one annual increment either on 1

st January or 1

st July depending on the date of appointment , promotion or grant of

financial upgradation. The Sub-Rule (2) thereof provides that increment in respect of an employee appointed or promoted or granted financial upgradation including upgradation under MACP during the period between the 2

nd day of January and

1stday of July (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1

st day of January and the

increment in respect of an employee appointed or promoted or granted financial upgradation including upgradation under MACP during the period between 2

nd day

of July and 1st day of January (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1

st day of July.

2. The proviso to Sub-Rule 2 of Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 provides that the next increment after drawal of increment on 1

st day of July 2016 shall accrue as

on 1st day of July 2017.

3. A number of references has been received in the Ministry of Finance seeking clarification whether in case of an employee promoted on 1

st July 2016, whose pay

was fixed on 01.07.2016 in terms of the rules governing fixation of pay on promotion, the next increment may be allowed on 1

st January 2017 or on 1

st July 2017.

4. The matter has been considered. During the regime of pay structure obtaining immediately prior to 01.01.2016, when the annual increment was admissible uniformly on 1

st July every year, the increment was admissible on 1

st July, provided

the condition of 6 months' service was fulfilled. Thereafter, the next increment used to be given after a period of 12 months. 5. Accordingly, keeping in view the principle followed during the period before 1.1.2016 immediately prior to coming into force of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, which has been modified in the revised pay structure in terms of Rule 10 thereof by way of 2 dates of increment on 1

st January and 1

st July, it is clarified that in case an

employee is promoted or granted financial upgradation including upgradation under the MACP scheme on 1

st January or 1

st July, where the pay is fixed in the Level

applicable to the post on which promotion is made in accordance with the Rule 13 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, the first increment in the Level applicable to the post on which promotion is made shall accrue on the following 1

st July or 1

st January, as the

case may be, provided a period of 6 months' qualifying service is strictly fulfilled. The next increment thereafter shall, however, accrue only after completion of one year. 7. This order is issued in consultation with office of C&AG in its application to employees working in Indian Audit and Accounts Department. sd/- [Ram Gopal]/Under Secy to GOI

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.155/2018 No. P[R]64/VII Date:06.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]Spl./2009/FR/1/3[7th CPC] dated 05.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 19.08.2011, 16.01.2017 and 06.03.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. Nos.15/2017 and 43/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]Spl./2009/FR/1/3[7th CPC] dated 05.09.2018 [RBE

No.128/18] PC VII-115

Sub: Grant of ‘Additional Post Allowance (APA)’ - abolition of existing Dual Charge Allowance being granted to officers in Indian Railways- decision of the Government on the recommendation of the Seventh Pay Commission (7

th CPC).

Ref: Board's letters No.F(E)Spl./2016/FR/1/1 dated 16.01.2017 and No. F(E)Spl./2009/FR/1/3 (Part-2) dated 06.03.2018.

***

Recommendations had been given by Seventh Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) in

its report for abolition of Dual Charge Allowance (DCA) and covering the same under a new Additional Post Allowance.

2. This recommendation was under consideration of "Committee on Allowances" and Ministry of Finance vide their Resolution dated 06.07.2017 had accepted the recommendation of "Committee on Allowances" regarding abolition of DCA and replacing the same with Additional Post Allowance (APA).

3. Formulation of detailed guidelines regarding modalities for grant of APA was under consideration of the Nodal Department viz. Department of Personnel and Training (DoP&T).

4. After detailed deliberations with this Ministry, guidelines have now been issued by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) vide their OM No.2/13/2017-Estt. (Pay.ll) dated 08.08.2018 for newly proposed Additional Post Allowance (APA).

5. The above mentioned OM of Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) relating to grant of Additional Post Allowance (APA) will apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees also. These provisions of APA shall be effective from 01.07.2017.

6. Advance Correction slip to the chapter XI of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol.I Revised Edition, 1989 will follow. sd/-

[G.Priya Sudarsani]/Director Finance[Estt.]

Copy of DoP&T’s OM No.2/13/2017-Estt. (Pay.ll) dated 08.08.2018

Sub: Grant of Additional Post Allowance- abolition of existing Acting allowance (being granted in Defence forces), and Dual Charge allowance (being granted in Ministry of Railways) - decision of the Government on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission ( 7

th CPC).

*****

The undersigned is directed to say that the decisions of the Government on various allowances based on the recommendations of the 7

th Central Pay Commission and in the light

of the recommendations of the Committee under the Chairmanship of Finance Secretary have since been notified vide resolution No. 11-1/2016-IC dated 6

th July, 2017.

2. As mentioned in the Appendix-Il of the said Resolution, dated 6th July,2017 the existing

allowances viz. Acting allowance (Sl.No. 2 of Appendix-II), and Dual Charge allowance (Sl.No. 52 of Appendix-II), have been abolished as a separate allowance and the eligible employees are now to be governed by the newly proposed Additional Post Allowance.

3. Accordingly, the above allowances shall stand abolished and the President is pleased to decide that the eligible employees shall now be covered under a new Additional Post Allowance which will be administered as under:

a. An employee formally appointed to hold full charge of the duties of a higher post, in addition to the duties of his own post, will be entitled to draw the pay that would be admissible to him if he was appointed to the higher post on regular basis OR 10 percent of his present

Basic Pay per month, as Additional Post Allowance, whichever is more beneficial, provided the sum total of his Basic Pay and Additional Post Allowance does not exceed the Apex Pay i.e. Rs.2,25,000/-. b. An employee formally appointed to hold full charge of the duties of a post on similar level as his own post, in addition to the duties of his own post, will be entitled to draw 10 percent of his present Basic Pay per month, as Additional Post Allowance, provided the sum total of his Basic Pay and Additional Post Allowance does not exceed the Apex Pay.

c. No Additional Post Allowance should be paid to an employee who is appointed to hold current charge or the routine duties of an additional post, irrespective of the duration of the current charge. d. The allowance will be admissible only if the duration of additional charge exceeds 45 days.

e. This arrangement cannot continue for a particular vacant post for more than 1 year, and for a particular employee for more than 6 months at a stretch. In addition, there shall be a minimum gap of 1 year between two such successive appointments of a particular employee.

4. Additional Post Allowance will be granted to Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) of the Army & equivalent in Navy and Air force for holding appointment of Captain & equivalent and Major & equivalent.

5. Insofar as grant of Additional Post Allowance to officers in Indian Railways is concerned, other terms & conditions as provided in Board's letter dated 19.08.2011 and provisions contained in para 645 to 650 of Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol.1 which are not modified by provisions of this OM will continue.

6. Additional Post Allowance will not be granted to an employee for holding additional charge of lower post.


sd/- [Ashok Kumar Jain]/Dy. Secy. to the GOI


No. P[R]420/VII Date: 10.09.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2008/CPC/LE-8 dated 18.07.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2008/CPC/LE-8 dated 18.07.2018 [RBE No.103/2018]

Sub: Child Care Leave [CCL] Clarification reg. ******

In pursuance to the decision taken by the Government, the Ministry of Railways

have decided that:

[i] An employee on CCL may be permitted to leave Head Quarters with the

prior approval of appropriate Competent Authority.

[ii] An employee on CCL may proceed on foreign travel provided clearances

from appropriate Competent Authorities are taken in advance.

2. There is no change as regards other terms and conditions of this leave.


SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 157/2018 No. P[R]563/XI Date: 10.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2018/RR-1/22 dated 20.08.2018 together with their letter dated 25.06.2014 quoted therein is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2018/RR-1/22 dated 20.08.2018 [RBE No.119/2018]

Sub: Filling up of vacancies on the Railways ***

Attention is invited to instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2007 /RR-1/ 10/Pt.(110865) dated 25.06.2014 specifying the various factors which must be taken into account while computing vacancies for placing indents. It was inter alia mentioned therein that staff likely to go out on transfer to other Railways/Divisions in a particular calendar year must also be accounted for in the pool of vacancies while placing indents with the Recruiting Agencies.

It has been observed that large number of applications for Inter Railway transfers are pending on Railways. Such transfers have a direct bearing on railway working, especially in terms of manpower because of huge gap between outflow and inflow of staff.

It is, therefore, reiterated that while placing indents for fresh recruitment notifications in future, the computation of vacancies must be done duly taking into account all the pending requests of Inter-Railway transfers. For this purpose, requests forwarded to the recipient Railway /Division as on the cut-off date of assessment of vacancies should be regarded as pending requests. Action may be taken accordingly henceforth.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2007 /RR-1/ 10/Pt.(110865) dated 25.06.2014

Sub: Filling up of vacancies on the Railways ***

Attention is invited to instruction contained in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/58 dated 08.12.2011 (RBE No. 164/2011) vide which directions were issued to adhere to the annual calendar of direct recruitment to posts in Grade Pay 1800 and accordingly, issue notifications in July of every year. It has recently been observed that Railways delay the process of placing indents on Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) causing significant delays & bottlenecks in the whole process of recruitment. As examinations are conducted simultaneously over all zonal railways, delay by one railway affects the performance & schedule of all the other railways, which considering the mammoth exercise of this recruitment process in terms of planning, logistics & execution, is not at all fair on others. It is, therefore, reiterated that instructions contained in letter dated 08.12.2011 ibid may be adhered to strictly.

2. It has also been observed that computation of vacancies on the railways is not commensurate with actual manpower requirement of the railways. There is huge gap in the position of vacancies vis-a-vis indent placed with recruitment agencies. It is, therefore, urged that computation of vacancies while placing indents for notification due in July, 2014 must be done taking into account following points:-

(i) Existing vacancies arising in the calendar year January, 2015 to December, 2015 including anticipated vacancies (which constitute vacancies in higher grades including Group C and in same grade; the normal retirement/superannuation and vacancies which may arise normally due to medical de-categorization, death, dismissal and resignation from the service; Voluntary retirement likely to be accepted; vacancies in higher grade of the channel; staff approved to go on deputation to other units; staff empanelled for ex-cadre posts; creation of additional posts which have been concurred by Finance and approved by competent authority, staff likely to go out on transfer to other Railways/Divisions and also the requirements of Construction and RE organisations etc.);

(ii) Shortfall of current recruitment cycle. If, however, it is decided that all vacancies will not be

indented for, then action may immediately be taken to surrender the same. (iii) Others, if any.

3. It may be appreciated that with diversification and expansion of activities, this pool of qualified and skilled staff only are going to be promoted into the various departments and it is in

the interest of the administration to take advantage of the timely, transparent & efficient working process of the RRCs to ensure that this pool is available for use in future.

sd/- [M.Akhtar]/Advisor [Staff]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 158/2018 No. P[R]53/V Date: 11.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1 dated 10.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 19.03.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.55/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1 dated 10.09.2018 [RBE No.132/18] PC VII-116

Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees- Revised rates effective from 01.07.2018.

*** The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No.39/2018 dated 19.03.2018 [F.No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1 ] on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 7% to 9% of the basic pay with effect from 1

st July, 2018.

2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7

th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does

not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc. 3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 [FR9{21}], Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-II [Sixth Edition-1987]-Second Reprint 2005. 4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored. 5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of September, 2018. 6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [S.Balachandra Iyer]/ED,PC-II

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 159/2018 No. P[R]554/VII Date: 14 .09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2007 RN 2-5 dated 13.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]2007 RN 2-5 dated 13.08.2018 [RBE No. 113/2018]

Sub: Permission to retain Railway accommodation at the place of previous posting by Railway officers/staff going on deputation to Joint Venture Companies [JVs] being set up by Ministry of Railways with various State Governments.

*** The issue of retention of Railway accommodation by officers /staff going on deputation to Joint Venture Companies set up by Ministry of Railways with State Governments has been considered by Railway Board. 2. In exercise of the powers vested with the full Board to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees in all or any of the provisions regarding

house allotment /retention, full Board has decided to permit retention of 02 [two] quarters /State JV at Non-Metro locations and 01 [One] quarter / State JV at Metro locations for the officers /staff going on deputation to Joint Venture Companies [JVs] set up by the Ministry of Railways with State Governments, for a period of one year. Quarter retention permission will not be admissible for deputationists to State JVs at Delhi.

2. The position will be reviewed after one year.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Sanjay Gauri]/JDE[Genl.]


Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]2010 QR1-1(DRMs) dated 16.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2010 QR1-1(DRMs) dated 16.08.2018[RBE No.116/2018]

Sub: Priority to DRMs in house allotment on return from DRM posting. ****

The Board has considered the issue of priority to DRMs in house allotment on return from DRM posting.

2. In exercise of the powers vested with the full Board to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees in all or any of the provisions regarding house allotment / retention, Board has decided that in case a DRM after completion of DRM’s tenure is not posted back to the Railway/Unit where he/she has retained his/her house, he/she will be placed in the priority just below the CHODs for house allotment as per type of house entitled for their grade. This will not entitle them, however, for preferential change in house already retained as the elevated priority is only applicable in cases where they go to a Railway/Unit where they have not retained their house. Zonal Railways may revise their allotment policies suitably.


sd/- [R.Kunchappan]/DDE[Genl]


No. P[R]563/XIII Date: 14.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/E[Sports]/4[3]/4/Policy dated 17.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 31.12.2010 and 23.05.2013 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos. 09/2011 and 50/2013, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/E[Sports]/4[3]/4/Policy dated 17.08.2018 [RBE No.123/2018] Clarification /Corrigendum No.97

Sub: Out-of-Turn Promotions [OTP] to outstanding Sportspersons and Coaches to Officer Cadre on sports account for representing India in Category A & B International Championships and on being awarded Padma Shri Award

Ref: Board’s letters No.[i] 2010/E[Sports]/4[1]/1[policy] dated 31.12.2010 [RBE 189/2010] [ii] No.2012/E[Sports]/4[1]/3/OTP/DOPT dated 23.05.2013 [RBE 50/2013] & clarifications /corrigendum issued thereto.

*** Please connect Para 9.2.1.1, 9.2.2.1 & 9.2.A of Board’s policy letters mentioned above regarding out of turn promotion to outstanding sportspersons and Coaches for participation in Category A & B International Championships. Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] in partial modification /addition of the above have now decided that,

[i] Out-of-turn promotion may be granted to a sportsperson to Officer Grade if he

fulfils the following conditions: [a] who has represented India in the Olympics on at least two occasions and

has won at least one medal in Commonwealth Games /Asian Games medals

OR [b] who has represented India in the Olympics on at least two occasions and

has been conferred Arjuna /Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award OR [c] who is conferred Padma Award on the basis of achievement in sports and

is regular employee.

[ii] One out-of-turn promotion may be granted to a Coach in Officer Grade if he fulfils the following conditions:

[a] who is conferred Padma Award on the basis of achievement in sports and is regular employee

OR [b] If he/she has trained a sportsperson or a team which goes on to win a

medal on at least 3 occasions of Category A or B championship including at least 01 Olympic and substantively be in grade pay Rs.4200 [or equivalent in 7th CPC].

Note: Medals won in one championship in a single year shall be considered as one

occasion.

While World Championships/World Cup are held once in 4 years; In some disciplines there are annual world championships & in certain others they are held once in two years. [For such disciplines only 01 medal winning performance in 4 years will be considered], maintaining parity with World Championships in other disciplines. For Out-of-Turn promotion to Coaches one achievement will be considered for one promotion only and Out-of-Turn Promotion shall be granted with a gap of minimum four years. The sportsperson[s] achieving the requisite sports performance norms should

apply to controlling Railway Administration. The Railway/PU will consider the case expeditiously and obtain the approval of the Competent Authority on the Railway [General Manager] for Group ‘B’ promotion.

These instructions will be applicable for all serving railway sportspersons /

coaches fulfilling the existing criteria. sd/- [Bhaskar Roy Chudhury]/DDE[Sports]


No. P[R]563/XIII Date:14.09.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/E[Sports]/4[1]/9/Policy Clarifications dated 28.08.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.12.2010 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No. 09/2011.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/E[Sports]/4[1]/9/Policy Clarifications dated

28.08.2018 [RBE No.124/2018] Clarification /Corrigendum No.98

Sub: Recruitment of sportspersons [Weightlifting] against Sports Quota as per new weight categories- Clarification regarding

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. 2010/E[Sports]/4[1]/1[policy] dated 31.12.2010 [RBE 189B/2010]

*** Indian Weightlifting Federation have advised the revised weight categories for Weightlifting competitions at International and National levels:

Senior and Junior Men 10 Nos.

55 Kg., 61 Kg., 67 Kg., 73 Kg., 81 Kg., 89 Kg., 96 Kg., 102 Kg., 109 Kg., and + 109 Kg.

Senior and Junior Women 10 Nos.

45 Kg., 49 Kg., 55 Kg., 59 Kg., 64 Kg., 71 Kg., 76 Kg., 81 Kg., 87 Kg., and + 87 Kg. 2. Accordingly, for recruitment of male and female Weightlifters against sports quota for the year 2018-19 through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement, Railways /Units shall follow the following guidelines: [i] Recruitment of Weightlifters against sports quota shall be as per new weight categories

mentioned below in table. The instructions shall be applicable to all the cases which have not been finalised [where trials are yet to be conducted] till issue of the instructions.

[ii] However, the Weightlifters who are eligible to be recruited in terms of criteria mentioned in

above mentioned policy letter, of medal/ performance/participation, shall be continued to be treated as eligible for recruitment and trials.

[iii] The eligibility for recruitment & trials for considering the cases of Weightlifters having

recognised sports achievements as per old and new weight categories, shall be as under:

Weight Categories in Men Revised Weight Categories in Women

New Weight Categories [Kg]

Equivalent old weight categories

[Kg.] for Recruitment & Trials

New Weight Categories [Kg]

Equivalent old weight categories [Kg.] for

Recruitment & Trials

55 Kg. 56 Kg. 45 Kg. & 49 Kg. 48 Kg.

61 Kg. 62 Kg. 55 Kg. 53 Kg.

67 Kg. & 73 Kg. 69 Kg. 59 Kg. 58 Kg.

81 Kg. 77 Kg. 64 Kg. 63 Kg.

89 Kg. 85 Kg. 71 Kg. 69 Kg.

96 Kg. 94 Kg. 76 Kg. & 81 Kg. 75 Kg.

102 Kg. 105 Kg. 87 Kg. 90 Kg.

109 Kg. & +109 Kg. +105 Kg. 87 Kg. & + 87 Kg. +90 Kg.

sd/- [Bhaskar Roy Chudhury]/DDE[Sports]


Copy of Board’s letter No.F[X]I-99/11/1 dated 14.08.2018, together with their letters dated 10.05.2018 and 16.07.2018 quoted therein, is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.


Sub: Revision of rates of damage for unauthorised occupation of Railway accommodation

Ref: Board’s letters of even no. dated 10.05.2018 and 16.07.2018 ***

It was communicated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 16.07.2018 that the revision of rates of damage for unauthorised occupation of Railway accommodation at telescopic penal charges on the lines of GPRA will be applicable from 01.08.2018.

2. The matter has been further reviewed by the Board and it has been decided that the revision of rates of damage for unauthorised occupation of Railway accommodation at telescopic penal charges on the lines of GPRA will now be applicable from 01.09.2018 and this will be applicable uniformly to all houses including those under Railway Board pool. sd/-

[Rohit Parmar]/Director, Finance[Exp.]I



Ref: (i) Bd’s letter No.2018/Trans. Cell/Process Reforms/Estt. dated 05.04.2018 (ii)Ministry of Urban Development, Directorate of Estates’ O.M. No.

18011/1/2015-Pol.III dated 07.09.2016. ***

Transformation Cell in Board’s office vide their letter No.2018/Trans Cell/ Process Reforms/Estt. dated 05.04.2018 on the subject “Process Reform- Comprehensive Housing Policy” referring to ‘Conclave Sampark, Samanvay, Samvad held on December 16, 2017’, has directed all GMs/CAOs/DGs that full Board in its meeting held on 4th April, 2018 considered the issue of improvement in housing policy and approved among other items, implementation of telescopic penal charges in case of unauthorized retention of railway quarters in the line of GPRA (MoUD).

Accordingly, it has further been advised that GMs/CAOs/DGs may evolve their comprehensive guidelines for uniform implementation at their end.

The flat rates of licence fee (Standard Rent) for residential accommodation over the Indian Railways were last revised w.e.f. 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2016 vide Board’s letter No.F(X)I-2002/11/2 dated 26.12.2017 circulated to all Zonal Railways, Production Units etc .

All Zonal Railways and Production Units etc. may take necessary action accordingly. sd/-

[Rohit Parmar]/Director, Finance[Exp.]II



Ref: Board’s letter of even no. dated 10.05.2018 ***

In continuation of Board’s letter of even no. dated 10.05.2018, the Board has reviewed the issue and it has further been decided that the revision of rates of damage for unauthorised occupation of Railway accommodation at telescopic penal charges on the lines of GPRA will be applicable from 01.08.2018 and this will be applicable uniformly to all houses including those under Railway Board pool. sd/- [Rohit Parmar]/Director, Finance[Exp.]I


No. P[R]473/IX Date:21.09.2018


Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]91/PS5-13/2 dated 04.09.2018 [RBE No.121/2018] ACS

No.78

Sub: Amendment in the Duty Pass entitlement of Government Railway Police [GRP].

*** The extant Duty Pass entitlement of GRP stipulated in Item No.37 of Schedule-VII (Special Passes) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition-1993) has been reviewed and the Competent Authority has accorded his approval for its amendment as follows:-

Category Entitlement

Government Railway Police [GRP]

[i] Entitled to First/Second Class Duty Card/Cheque Passes over specified jurisdictions i.e. entire jurisdiction of the officer/ officials of GRP, even if the same extends to the contiguous Railway(s). [ii] First Class ‘A’ Duty Pass entitlement to GRP Officers for self-travel only, over jurisdictions as specified above, will be regulated as under provided that such officers are also entitled to travel in 1-AC Class as per Travelling Allowance Rules/ Orders/Instructions of respective State Government:- [a] IGs/DIGs/AIGs who are exclusive in-charge of GRP are entitled to First Class ‘A’ ‘Duty Card Passes’ valid for travel in 1-AC class of Mail/Express trains [b] IGs/DIGs/AIGs supervising GRP in addition to certain other duties [i.e. not exclusive in-charge] are entitled to First Class ‘A’ ‘Duty Cheque Passes’ valid for travel in 1-AC Class of Mail/Express trains for performing railway duty. [c] One Officer of the rank equivalent to IG and above from each State, heading and exclusive in-charge of GRP is entitled to First Class ‘A’ ‘Duty Card Pass’ for self-travel in 1-AC Class of Mail/Express/Rajdhani trains and EC Class of Shatabdi Express Trains. Note: Other conditions relating to issue of such passes shall continue to be governed by administrative orders issued from time to time.

2. The Railways may obtain self declaration from the officer concerned that he/she satisfies the conditions applicable to him/her, as stipulated under Rule(ii) above, before issue of First Class ‘A’ Duty Passes.

3. The Railways may take necessary action accordingly.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- {[V.Muralidharan]/DDE-Welfare-I}


Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II-2017/BDA-1 dated 14.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 30.08.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.139/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[P&A]II-2017/BDA-1 dated 14.09.2018[RBE

No.138/2018]

Sub: Clarifications regarding payment of Breakdown Allowance.

https://www.7thpaycommissionnews.com/category/allowances

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 30.08.2017 [RBE 106/2017] ***

In context of Board's letter cited above, references have been received in Board's office from some Zonal Railways, seeking clarifications regarding entitlement of Breakdown allowance to Technician Gr.lll drawing pay in higher level i.e. Pay level 3 under MACPS rather than the pay level available for the post. The issue has also been raised by AIRF in PNM Forum as item No.15/2018 and NFIR in their letter dated 11.04.2018.

2. The matter has been examined in Board's office and it has been observed that the MACP Scheme provides for grant of financial upgradation to the employees on personal basis and there occurs no change in the designation, classification or status. The concerned employees continue to discharge the duties and responsibilities of the post held by them. In view of this, it is clarified that the Breakdown Allowance has to be paid at the rate(s) as prescribed against the respective post mentioned in para-1 of Board's letter dt. 30.08.2017. Accordingly, Technician Gr.lll though drawing pay in higher pay level under MACPS, are entitled for Breakdown Allowance at the rates prescribed for the post held by them.

3. The other terms and conditions relating lo Breakdown Allowance will remain the same. [[[[


sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JD/E[P&A]

SC NO. 166/2018 IS ENCLOSED AS PDF FILE. SERIAL CIRCULAR No.167/2018

No. P[R]473/IX Date:28.09.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2016/PS5-2/9 dated 24.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2016/PS5-2/9 dated 24.09.2018 [RBE No.135/2018] Advance Correction Slip No.79

Sub: Issue of 2 sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) to Group 'D' employees retired on or after 01.01.2006.

*** The demand for issuance of 2 sets of PRCPs to the staff retired as Group 'D' before their reclassification as Group 'C was raised by staff side in the DC/JCM Meeting (Item No.18/2012) and also by AIRF in PNM Meeting (Item No.38/2016) with Board.

2. The issue has been examined in detail and in order to bring uniformity in cases of all those employees who retired on or after 01.01.2006 i.e. whether classified as Group 'C’ or retired as Group ‘D’ it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to amend the relevant provisions of extant Pass Rules. Accordingly, PRCP entitlement stipulated under Columns 1 and 2 of Schedule-IV (Post Retirement Complimentary Passes) of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition -1993) is amended as follows:-

Category Number of passes admissible in one year

1 2

Group A & B With railway service of 20 years or more.

3 Sets

Group C & D With railway service of 20 years or more.

2 Sets

3. Accordingly, PRCPs/Widow Passes, as per revised entitlement, shall be admissible to the employees retired/deceased on or after 01.01.2006. However, higher number of PRCPs/Widow Passes, as per revised entitlement, will be issued from the current calendar year only. The number of sets of PRCP/Widow Passes in case of employees retired/deceased before 01.01.2006 shall continue to be the same as prevalent at that time.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [V.Muralidharan]/DDE[Wel]-I

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.168/2018 No. P[R]676/V Date: 03.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2018/TR/14 dated 17.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2018/TR/14 dated 17.09.2018 [RBE No.139/2018]

Sub: One-way request transfer on out-of-turn basis ***

References are being received from Zonal Railways seeking Board’s approval for request transfer of railway employees with lower priority, on out-of-turn basis. After careful consideration of the matter, Board have decided that the General Managers themselves may take a decision to allow reques t transfer of non-gazetted railway employees on out-of-turn basis. Such requests may, however, be considered only in rare cases where NOC has been received from accepting Railway and have been approved by competent authority in the parent railway. In each such case reasons for giving the approval should be recorded on file. It is also stated to use “COMPTRAN” soft-ware to register and monitor all the cases of Inter-Railway Request Transfer as advised under Board’s letter No.ERP/Portal-Transfer/2013 dated 08.08.2018. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[N]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.169/2018 No. P[R]563/XIII Date:03.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/E[Sports]/4[1]/13 dated 13.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.12.2010 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.09/2011.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/E[Sports]/4[1]/13 dated 13.09.2018 [RBE No.141/2018]

Clarification/Corrigendum No.99

Sub: Instructions for sportspersons on Indian Railways – Norms and procedure for recruitment, norms for incentives and out-of-turn promotions and Sports Quota for Railways /Units, etc.

Ref: Board’s letters No.2010/E[Sports]/4[1]/1[policy] dated 31.12.2010 [RBE No.189/2010]

***

The Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] have decided to make the following amendments to the table mentioned in para 8.1.12 and 8.2.16 in the existing sports policy as contained in the letter referred to above:

Existing Para [8.2.16] Revised Para

Description Maximum Marks

Description Maximum Marks

(i) For assessment of recognized Sports Achievements as per norms

50 Marks (i) For assessment of recognized Sports Achievements as per norms

50 Marks

(ii) For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s observations during Trials

40 Marks (ii) For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s observations during Trials

40 Marks

(iii) Educational Qualification 5 Marks (iii) Educational Qualification 10 Marks

(iv) General Intelligence, personality traits & physiological make up

5 Marks Total marks

100 Marks

Total Marks 100 Marks

Para 8.1.12 Note: For educational qualification,

three marks shall be given to the candidate fulfilling only the minimum educational qualification, to the post against which he/she is being considered for appointment. Candidate having higher educational qualification shall be given higher marks.

Para 8.1.12 Note: For educational qualification,

six marks shall be given to the candidate fulfilling only the minimum educational qualification, to the post against which he/she is being considered for appointment. Candidate having higher educational qualification shall be given higher marks.

These instructions issue with the approval of Board [MS].

sd/- [Bhaskar Roy Choudhury]/DDE[Sports]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 170/2018 No. P[R]563/XIII Date:03.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2018/RR-I/13 dated 25.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 27.07.2017 and 28.02.2018 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.105/2017 and 46/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2018/RR-I/13 dated 25.09.2018 [RBE No.148/2018]

Sub: Minimum educational qualification for recruitment of staff from open market in Level-1 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC.

***

Attention is invited to instructions issued vide Board's letter under RBE No. 73/2017 dated 27.07.2017, laying down qualification for recruitment from open market to posts in Pay Band-1 of Rs. 5200-20200 having Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- (now

Level-1 of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC), through all modes, against direct recruitment quota in Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and S&T Departments as 10th pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT or 10th pass plus ITI. This laid down educational qualification was, however relaxed vide Board's letter under RBE No. 31/2018 dated 28.02.2018 for the ongoing recruitment process i.e. recruitment notification published under Centralized Employment Notice no. 02/2018 issued by Railway Recruitment Boards.

2. Keeping in view the large scale mechanization of maintenance, modernization

and automation, it has been decided to reiterate that future recruitments in technical

departments (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and S&T Departments) will be made on the basis of the minimum educational qualifications of 10th pass plus National

Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT or 10th pass plus ITI in terms of

instructions issued vide Board's letter under RBE No. 73/2017 dated 27.07.2017. sd/- [M.M.Rai]/JDE[N]II

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 171/2018 No. P[R]96/III Date: 08.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-V/2016/PS/1/Stipend dated 11.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 02.02.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.18/2017.

Copy of Brd’s lt. No.PC-V/2016/PS/1/Stipend dtd. 11.09.2018 [RBE No.133/18] PC VII-117

Sub: Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways. ***

Consequent upon the revision in training period of few categories of Traffic and Commercial Departments, item Nos. 39, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47 of the Schedule of Board’s letter of even number dated 02-02-2017 (RBE No. 08/2017) stands modified as under: Sl.No

Category Training period

Grade Pay in VI CPC Structure (Rs.)

Corresponding Revised pay level in the 7

th

CPC Pay matrix

Revised rates of stipend in the corresponding pay level( Rs.)

39 Commercial Apprentices 80 days 4200 6 35400

41 Ticket Examiner 26 days 1900 2 19900

42 Train Clerks 18 days 1900 2 19900

45 Goods Guards 30 days 2800 5 29200

46 Traffic Apprentices for absorption in scales as Station Masters, Asstt. Yard Masters, Traffic Inspectors & Section Controllers

300 days 4200 6 35400

47 Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerk

26 days 2800 5 29200

1. The above revised rates of stipend are applicable to those batches that undergo the modified training modules as indicated against the category.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Subhankar Dutta]/DD, PC-V


No. P[R]420/VII Date:08.10.2018

http://www.staffnews.in/2017/02/7th-cpc-revision-of-rates-of-stipend-to.html

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]III/2008/LE-1/1 dated 19.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 16.05.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.68/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]III/2008/LE-1/1 dated 19.09.2018

Sub: Clarification regarding encashment of Leave on Average Pay [LAP] while availing Privilege Pass/PTO- relaxation of rule.

Ref: This Ministry’s letter No.F[E]III/2008/LE-1/1 dated 16.05.2017 ***

In terms of Railway Board's letter No. F(E)lll/2008/LE-1/1 dated 16.05.2017, a railway employee, who failed to avail of the benefit of encashment of leave in the preceding block period of two years, which ended on 31.08.2016 and onwards, could avail of the same within the first year of the succeeding block period of two years by fulfilling all conditions stipulated in this regard.

2. However, references have been received from railway officers requesting that the leave encashment availed in the current block period of 2016-18 may be treated as leave encashment for the block period 2014-16 for which they are eligible, as they had not availed leave encashment during the block period 2014-16, i.e., adjustment of present leave encashment against previous block period. 3. The matter has been considered by Board and it has been decided as follows:

“The requests for adjustment of leave encashment availed by an employee in subsequent block of 2 years, for the immediately preceding block years (2014-16) may be considered, if the leave encashment were availed within the first year of succeeding block (i.e. upto 31.08.2017 for 2014-16 block). The cash equivalent in such cases may be calculated w.r.t. 'Pay' in respective pay band plus grade pay admissible on the date of availing Railway Pass plus admissible DA. This will be in the spirit of relaxation granted vide letter dated 16.05.2017 and also be in conformity of Rule 540 A(4), IREC Vol.1."

sd/- [G.Priya Sudarsani]/Director Finance[Estt]


No. P[R] 481/X Date: 08.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2016/1/6/2 dated 20.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.07.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.107/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/1/6/2 dated 20.09.2018 [RBE No.142/18]PC VII-119

Sub: Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 – regarding.

***

Please refer to Board’s letter of even no. dated 31.07.2017 forwarding therewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training’s (MoPPG&P/DoP&T) OM No. 13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay)l dated 27.07.2017 regarding guidelines on availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower

post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 for adoption of the same in Railways with respect to RS(RP) Rules, 2016. 2. Now Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training vide their OM No. 13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-1) dated 28.08.2018 has clarified various aspects of their earlier OM. The clarifications issued by DoP&T shall be applicable mutatis mutandis in Railways with respect to RS(RP) Rules, 2016. 3. The ‘one month’ period mentioned in the aforesaid OM of DoP&T dated 28.08.2018 under clarification to point of doubt at Sl. No. 2 shall be one month from the date of issue of these instructions. sd/- [Jaya Kumar.G]/DD,PC-VII

Copy of DOP&T’s O.M. No.13/02/2017-Estt.[Pay-I] dated 28.08.2018

Sub: Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 – clarification – regarding.

**** The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even

number dated 27.07.2017, on the subject cited above. Following the issuance of the OM ibid, this Department has received a number of references seeking clarification on various aspects of the OM ibid. The matter has been considered in this Department in consultation with D/o Expenditure and the points of doubt are clarified as under:

S.No. Point of Doubt Clarification

1 The date of applicability of the OM ibid.

Since the OM ibid is in the context of 7th CPC Scenario, it is applicable from 01.01.2016.

2

Whether the employees who have been granted the pay fixation benefit on account of promotion between 01.01.2016 and the date of issuance of the OM ibid i.e. 27.07.2017, would be allowed to re-exercise/revise their option for fixation of pay under FR 22(I)(a)(1).

Under the changed circumstances, after the issuance of this Department’s OM ibid, the employee shall be allowed to re-exercise/revise their option for fixation of pay under FR 22(I)(a)(1), within one month from the date of issuance of this OM. Further, the option so revised, shall be final.

2. Insofar as their application to the employees belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department is concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

sd/- [Rajeev Bahree]/Under Secy.to GOI

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 174/2018 No. P[R]535/XI Date:08.10.2018

https://www.igecorner.com/option-for-fixation-of-pay-on-promotion-7th-cpc-dopt-order/

https://www.igecorner.com/option-for-fixation-of-pay-on-promotion-7th-cpc-dopt-order/

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2018/RR-1/13 dated 20.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 14.11.2013 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.116/2013.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG] II/2018/RR-1/13 dated 20.09.2018 [RBE No.146/2018]

Sub: Induction of Trackmen into other departments.

*** Para 179 [XV] of IREM Vol. I [Revised Edition-1989] provides for induction/transfer of Trackmen to Mechanical Engineering and Transportation [Power] Department, Traffic & Commercial Department and to the Works side of Engineering Department against 10% quota.

2. It is seen that the Railways have been experiencing difficulty in implementation of these instructions due to reliever[s] not being readily available in the Engineering Department. This has been considered by the Board. In order to ensure viable· implementation of these instructions, it has been decided that henceforth 10% of the proposed intake for recruitment in Level-l [erstwhile Group ‘D’] of all those departments where there is provision of induction of Trackmen against 10% quota, will be clubbed to recruit equivalent number of Trackmen in addition to the intake of Trackmen decided for the Engineering Department. 3. Trackmen in Engineering Department should be laterally transferred to those departments whose 10% vacancies have been clubbed and utilized for recruitment of Trackmen. Other departments will be allowed to induct fresh personnel for the residual 90% of vacancies and also to meet their requirement through fresh personnel to the extent of deficiency not met through lateral transfer.

4. Terms and conditions of transfer of Trackmen to the above departments against this 10% quota as contained in Para 179 [XV] of IREM Vol. I [Revised Edition- 1989] remain unaltered with the reduced age limit of 38 years [reduced -vide Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-99/CFP/23[Vol.II] dated 14.11.2013].

5. Applications for lateral transfer of Trackmen to other departments, should be called for department wise and applicants shortlisted on basis of seniority based on the length of service. Separate applications should be submitted for each such notification. The complete list of applicants should be displayed and also placed on the web page of the division. It is reiterated that for transfer to other departments, a Trackman/Gangman should be suitable in all respects including possessing physical standards prescribed for recruitment to that Department/Workshop. sd/- [M.M.Rai]/JDE[N]-II


LetterNo. P®583/Bonus/III dated Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II/2018/PLB-3 dated 10.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Board’s letter No. E[P&A)II/2018/PLB-3 dated 10.10.2018 [RBE No.154 /2018]

Sub: Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees for the financial year 2017-2018.

******

The President is pleased to sanction Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 [Seventy Eight] days wages without any ceiling on wages for eligibility for the financial year 2017-18 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding all RPF/RPSF personnel). Where wages exceed 7000/- per month, Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated as if ‘wages’ are 7000/- p.m.

2. ‘Wages’ for the purpose of calculating Productivity Linked Bonus shall include ‘Basic pay’ as defined in the Railway Services ( Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and dearness allowance

drawn during the financial year 2017-2018. Other conditions of eligibility, method of calculation of wages, etc., as prescribed in this Ministry’s instructions and clarifications issued from time to time, shall remain unchanged.

3. It has also been decided that in the case of eligible employees mentioned in Para-1 above who were not placed under suspension, or had not quit service/ retired/expired during the financial year 2017-18 or were on leave where leave salary admissible is not less than that admissible on leave on average pay, may be paid an amount of 17,951/- towards Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2017-18.In the case of employees other than those mentioned above, the amount of Productivity Linked Bonus may be calculated in accordance with the extant instructions on the subject.

4. Further, in relaxation to the provisions in Rules 905(2), 908 and 909 of State Railway Provident Fund Rules, as contained in Chapter 9 of R.I/1985 edition [2003 Reprint Edition], such of the subscribers to the SRPF as are entitled to Productivity Linked Bonus may, if they so desire, deposit the whole or part of the amount admissible under the Scheme in their respective State Railway Provident Fund Accounts.

5. Disbursement of Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2017-2018 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees mentioned in para 1 above should be made on priority in the same mode as payment of salary before the ensuing Puja/Dussehra holidays.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Sd/-

(N.P.Singh)/JDE[P&A]II

********* SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 176/2018 No. P[R]/268/II Date:12.10 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2018/RC-1/32 dated 20.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.12.1990 quoted therein was circulated under letter No.P[R]464/MC dated 08.02.1991[Master Circular No. 16.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/2018/RC-1/32 dated 20.09.2018 [RBE No.145/2018]

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds –Relaxation in upper age limit regarding.

*** Attention is invited to para IX (Authority competent to make appointments on compassionate grounds) and para VI(a) (Qualification and conditions to be fulfilled) of Board’s letter dated 12.12.1990 which lays down that normally the persons seeking appointment on compassionate grounds should fulfil the conditions of eligibility regarding age and educational qualifications prescribed for appointment to the posts or grade concerned. However, the upper age limit may be freely relaxed on merits of the cases. The lower age limit of 18 years normally required for appointment in Government may also be relaxed upto one year with the personal approval of the General Manager. Relaxation of the lower age limit beyond one year will require the approval of the Ministry of Railways. In making appointments on compassionate grounds, Divisional Railway Managers may relax age limit in the case of appointment to Group ‘D’ posts.

The issue of delegation of power to DRM/CWM regarding relaxation of upper age limit in making compassionate grounds appointment was under consideration in this office. It has now been decided by the Board that wherever DRM/CWM is competent to make the appointment on compassionate grounds, they may grant

relaxation in upper age limit also. sd/- [Neeraj Kumar]/DE[N]II


Copy of Board’s letter No.2016/F[E]III/1[1]/8 dated 17.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 05.08.1999 and 20.07.2009 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. No. 212/99 and 129/2009, respectively.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2016/F[E]III/1[1]/8 dated 17.09.2018 [RBE No.140/2018]PC VII/118

Sub: Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the re- employment post-reg.

***

A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare [DOP&PW]’s O.M. 42/14/2017-P&PW[G] dated 08

th March, 2018 on the above subject, is enclosed for

information and compliance. Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s OMs No.45/73/97-P&PW[G] dated 02.07.1999 and No.38/88/2008-P&PW[G] dated 09.07.2009 referred to in the enclosed O.M. dated 08.03.2018, were circulated on Railways vide this office letter Nos.F[E]III/99/PN1/21 dated 05.08.1999 and F[E]III/2008/PN1/13 dated 20.07.2009 respectively. sd/- [G.Priya Sudarsani]/Dir., Finance[Estt].

Copy of DOP&PW’s O.M. No. 42/14/2017-P&PW[G] dated 08th March, 2018

Sub: Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the re- employment post-reg

*** The undersigned is directed to refer to subject cited above and to say that the grant of dearness relief to re-employed pensioners/family pensioners is presently regulated in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department’s 0M No. 45/73/97-P&PW[G] dated 02.07.1999 and subsequently amended vide this Department’s OM No. 38/88/2008-P&PW[G] dated 09.07.2009 2. DoPT, vide their OM No.3/3/2016-Estt.(Pay II) dated 01.05.2017 have issued instructions for revision of ignorable amount of pension from Rs.4000/- to Rs. 15000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand) for the purpose of fixation of pay in the re-employment post. Accordingly, the amount of Rs.4000/- appearing in this Department’s 0M dated 09.07.2009 is revised as Rs. 15000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand). The other conditions for grant of dearness relief in OM dated 02.07.1999 remain the same. 3. In their application to Indian Audit & Accounts Department, these orders are being issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India. 4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure ID Note No.181/E-V/2017 dated 17.11.2017 and Department of Personnel & Training ID Note no.1265923/Estt[Pay-II] dated 18.09.2017. sd/- [Charanjeet Taneja]/Under Secy. to GOI


No. P[R]481/X Date: 16.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2018/I/RSRP/1 dated12.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 04.09.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.108/2008.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No.PC-VI/2018/I/RSRP/1 dated12.10.2018 [RBE No.158/18]PC VI 389

Sub: Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 - Section II of the Part 'A' of the First Schedule thereto- entry pay for

direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 and pay fixation in the case of persons other than such direct recruits.

*** A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No.8-23/2017-E.IIIA dated 28.09.2018 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railway also. 2. A concordance of Ministry of Finance’s instructions referred to in the enclosed Office Memorandum and Railway Board’s corresponding instructions are given below:

S.No. No. and date of notification issued by Ministry of Finance’s OM /Orders

No. and date of corresponding notification issued by Ministry of Railways [Railway Board].

1 Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide G.S.R. 622[E] dated 29.08.2008

Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide G.S.R. 643[E] dated 04.09.2008 [RBE No.103/2008]

3. This issues with concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [S.Balachandra Iyer]/ED,PC-II

**** Copy of Ministry of Finance [DoE]’s OM No. 8-23/2017-E.IIIA dated 28.09.2018

Sub: Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 - Section II of the Part 'A' of the First Schedule thereto- entry pay for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 and pay fixation in the case of persons other than such direct recruits.

**** The undersigned is directed to invite the attention to the provisions contained in Section-2 of Part 'A' of the First Schedule of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 which provides for entry pay in the revised pay structure (pay structure effective from 1.1.2006 up to 31.12.2015) for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 on a post and to say that pay in respect of persons appointed to the same posts before 1.1.2006 is required to be fixed as on 1.1.2006 under Rule 7 (l)(A)(i) and pay in respect persons appointed on the same post on promotion on or after 1.1.2006 is required to be fixed under Rule 13 thereof. 2. A number of references were received in Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, stating that the pay of seniors of a post was fixed at a stage lower than the entry pay applicable to the persons appointed on direct recruitment basis on that post on or after 1.1.2006. In such cases, stepping of pay was allowed to the senior employee at par with the entry pay of direct recruits of those posts, subject to the conditions, inter-alia, that stepping up of pay of seniors is applicable only in those cases which have an element of direct recruitment and where a directly recruited junior is actually drawing more basic pay than the seniors. Thus, the stepping up of pay of senior employees was admissible from the date a junior direct recruit joined on or after 1.1.2006. 3. The matter was also considered in the meeting of the National Anomaly Committee (NAC) held on 17.7.2012 based on a demand raised by the Staff Side under the JCM. NAC had recommended that in cases where Recruitment Rules provide for direct recruitment, then the stepping up of pay of senior may be considered, even if no actual direct recruitment takes place or no direct recruit has actually joined. However, it was decided that stepping up of the pay of seniors can be claimed only in the case of those cadres which have an element of direct recruitment

and in cases where a directly recruited junior is actually drawing more basic pay than the seniors. Thus, stepping up of pay was dependent upon actual joining of a direct recruit. 4. Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) of the Government of National Capital Territories of Delhi (GNCTD) filed an OA No. 3217/2014 before the Hon'ble Principal Bench of CAT. The 13 petitioners of the post of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) comprised those who were appointed as TGT before 1.1.2006 as also those who were promoted to the post of TGT on or after 1.1.2006. The pay of these 13 employees had been fixed as per the relevant provisions of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 and the same happened to be lower than the entry pay as applicable to direct recruits of the post of TGT appointed on or after 1.1.2006. These petitioners prayed for re-fixing their pay as applicable to direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006.

5. The Hon'ble Principal Bench of CAT in their order dated 4.4.2016 in OA No.3217/2014 allowed the application and directed the Government to ensure that none of the applicant's pay is fixed at a stage lower than the pay which could be drawn by a direct recruit appointed on or after 1.1.2006. The order of Hon'ble CAT dated 4.4.2016 was upheld by the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in terms of their order dated 23.3.2017 in WP(C) No.2634/2017. The Hon'ble Delhi High Court in its order dated 23.3.2017 observed, inter-alia, that the plea of stepping up of pay, as mentioned in para 2 above, means that the direct recruits should have actually joined before any stepping up of pay can be granted and the date of joining would be different as filling up of direct recruit vacancies in the cadre would depend upon vacancy position, selection etc. The Hon'ble Delhi High Court held that this was unacceptable. 6. The matter arising out of the aforesaid order of Hon'ble Delhi High Court dated 23.3.2017 was heard by the Hon'ble Supreme Court as part of the SLP and in its order dated 01.09.2017 (Dy. No. 23663/2017), the Hon'ble Supreme Court has observed that once the question, in principle, has been settled, it is only appropriate on the part of the Government to issue a Circular. The Hon'ble Supreme Court further observed that the present situation is that the stepping up is available only to those who have approached the Court, but since the issue otherwise became final, the Hon'ble Supreme Court directed Government to immediately look into the matter and issue appropriate orders.

7. Accordingly, the matter has been considered in the light of the above background and in the context of the specific orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court dated 01.09.2017 as arising out of the original issue raised by the Trained Graduated Teachers of GNCTD in terms of their OA No. 3217/2014. As mentioned above, the petitioners in that case were those who were appointed as TGT before 1.1.2006 and also promoted as TGT on or after 1.1.2006, and had occasion for grievance because their pay in the pay structure in vogue from 1.1.2006 had been fixed lower than the entry pay as prescribed for direct recruits appointed as TGT on or after 1.1.2006. Therefore, the principle of the benefit of pay fixation, as flowing from the aforesaid orders of Hon'ble CAT, Hon'ble Delhi High Court and the Hon'ble Supreme Court, is that the pay of those who were appointed to the post prior to 1.1.2006 and those who were appointed to the post on promotion in the pay structure effective from 1.1.2006 onwards, and where in respect of such posts entry pay for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 has been prescribed giving rise to differential pay, may not be lower than the said entry pay. It is the case of differential pay in respect of employees of a post, as caused by the existence of entry pay applicable for direct recruits on that post appointed on or after 1.1.2006, that has been addressed in the aforesaid case of the post of TGTs. In case entry pay as per Section II of Part A of the First Schedule of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 is not applicable in case of a post, the same will not give rise to

differential pay for holders of the post and, hence, not covered under the ratio of the case of TGT. 8. Accordingly, the President is pleased to decide that in respect of those posts where entry pay for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006, as per Section II of Part A of the First Schedule of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008, becomes applicable by virtue of the provision of the element of direct recruitment in the relevant recruitment rules, the pay of Central government employees who were appointed to such posts prior to 1.1.2006 and whose pay, as fixed in the revised pay structure under Rule 7 thereof as on 1.1.2006 turns out to be lower than the prescribed entry pay for direct recruits of that post, shall not be less than such entry pay w.e.f. 1.1.2006. Likewise, the pay of Central Government employees who were appointed to such posts by way of promotion on or after 1.1.2006 and whose pay, as fixed under Rule 13 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008, happens to be lower than the said entry pay, shall also not be less than such entry pay from the date of their promotion taking place on or after 1.1.2006. 9. In their application to the employees of office of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

sd/- [Amar Nath Singh]/Director

********** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.179/2018

No. P[R]535/XI Date: 25.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2016/PM1/12 dated 17.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 16.02.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.26/2018.


Sub: Filling up of posts of Station Master in GP Rs.4600/- Level 7 – classification of post- regarding

*** Attention is invited to instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 16.02.2018 regarding amendment of Para 122 of IREM Vol. I – provision regarding filling up of posts of Station Masters.

In the ACS No.241 issued vide the aforesaid letter, it has inter-alia been mentioned that all the posts of Station Superintendents in Level-7, GP Rs.4600 will be filled up 100% by promotion through “selection” from the feeder grade of Station Master.

The issue regarding classification of the post of Station Superintendent in Level-7 has been reviewed by the Board in consultation with the Traffic Directorate in the light of the issue being taken by NFIR and Western Railway.

It has now been decided by the Board that the classification of the post of Station Superintendent in Level-7 may be changed from “selection” to “suitability with prescribed benchmark”.

Para 122 of Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol.I is accordingly amended as per ACS No.256 enclosed herewith. sd/- [P.M.Meena]/DD-II/Estt.[NG]I

Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol.I [1989 Edition, First Re-print Edition-2009]

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.256

Chapter I-B, Sub-Section III[Recruitment & Training]- Rules governing the filling up posts in Transportation [Traffic] Department. Para 122. I.Transportation [Traffic] Department. [i] STATION MASTER: Substitute the words: “suitability with prescribed benchmark” in place of the word ‘selection’ as existing in the Note below the aforesaid Para. [Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2016/PM1/12 dated 17.10.2018]


No. P[R]554/VII Date:31.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2018 RN 2-6 dated 19.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]2018 RN 2-6 dated 19.09.2018 [RBE No.143/2018]

Sub: Entitlement for house retention by Railway officers appointed as MDs / CMDs of Railway PSUs in project mode.

*** The issue of entitlement for house retention by Railway officers appointed as MDs/CMDs of Railway PSUs in project mode has been considered by Railway Board. 2. In exercise of the powers vested with the full Board to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees in all or any of the provisions regarding house allotment / retention, Board has decided to make provisions in the Master Circular 49 as under — (i) Railway officers appointed as CMDs/ MDs of Railway PSUs, which are in project mode, will be allowed to retain Railway accommodation allotted to them while in Railway service for their tenure as CMD/MD at Market Rent applicable to the type of accommodation under their occupation while proceeding on absorption basis to the PSU. This dispensation will be available to them for a period of 05 (five) years from the date of issue of the order. No fresh allotment or change of house would be permitted to such personnel. These provisions are not applicable to the CMDs / MDs who had joined the PSUs earlier on absorption basis in any capacity. (ii) DFCCIL and NHSRCL have been considered by the Board to be eligible for the above dispensation of PSUs in project mode that exclusively undertake Railway projects, as of now in case of deputation / absorption of Railway officers. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

sd/- [Sanjay Gauri]/JDE[Genl.]

********

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 181/2018 No. P[R] 53/V Date: 31.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/3 dated 08.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Bd’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/3 dtd 08.10.2018 [RBE No. 147/2018] PC VII No.120

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners —

Revised rate effective from 01.07.2018. ***

A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/06/2018-P&PW(G) dated 18.09.2018 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and compliance. This order shall apply mutatis mutandis on Railways also.

2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

sd/- [Jaya Kumar G]/DD,PC-VII

Copy of DOP&PW’s OM No.42/06/2018-P&PW[G] dated 18.09.2018

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family

pensioners — Revised rate effective from 01.07.2018. ******

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/06/2018- P&PW(G) dated 22.03.2018 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 7% to 9% w.e.f 01.07.2018.

2. These rates of DR will be applicable to (i) Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners including Central Govt. absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D) Vol.II dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners/family pensioners (v) Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension (vi) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government Pensioners from Burma/ Pakistan, in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11.09.2017.

3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

4. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department’s OM No. F.No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

5. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

6. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

7. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-11 dated 23.04.1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21

st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India

and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

8. In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG.

9. This issues in accordance with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No.1/2/2018-E.II(B)dated 07

th Sep, 2018.

sd/- [Charanjit Taneja]/Under Secy. to GOI

************ SERIAL CIRCULAR No.182/2018 No. P[R]171/V Date:31.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018-E[SCT]I/25/12 dated 24.09.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018-E[SCT]I/25/12 dated 24.09.2018 [RBE No.149/2018]

Sub: Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgment dated 15.09.2017 in the SLP(C) No. 9574 of 2013 filed by All India Adiwasi Employees Federation against judgment dated 20.12.2012 of Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench - Appointment of candidates belonging to Halba Koshti/ Halbi Koshti/ Koshti, etc. castes against vacancies reserved for the Scheduled Tribes - regarding

*** A copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions[Department of Personnel and Training] O.M. No.36012/12/2013-Estt[Res.] dated 30.08.2018 on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information / compliance and bringing to the notice of all concerned. sd/- [U.N.Mehta]/JDE[Res.]I

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Copy of DOP&T’s O.M. No.36012/12/2013-Estt[Res.] dated 30.08.2018

Sub: Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgment dated 15.09.2017 in the SLP(C) No. 9574 of 2013 filed by All India Adiwasi Employees Federation against judgment dated 20.12.2012 of Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench - Appointment of candidates belonging to Halba Koshti/ Halbi Koshti/Koshti, etc. castes against vacancies reserved for the Scheduled Tribes - regarding

****** The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's Office Memorandum No.

36011/2/2010-Estt.(Res.) dated 10.08.2010 wherein it was, inter-alia, stated that the persons belonging to the 'Halba Koshti/ Koshti' caste who got appointment against vacancies reserved for the Scheduled Tribes on the basis of Scheduled Tribe certificates, issued to them by the competent authority, under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 (as amended from time to time) relating to the State of Maharashtra and whose appointments had become final on or before 28.11.2000, shall not be affected. However, they shall not get any benefit of reservation after 28.11.2000.

2. The aforesaid OM dated 10.08.2010 was challenged in the Writ Petition No. 5287/2011 along with Writ Petition No. 4283/2010, filed by All India Adiwasi Employees Federation in Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, wherein it was, inter-alia, prayed that the OM dated 10.08.2010 be quashed and set aside by holding it to be illegal. The Hon'ble High Court rejected the aforesaid petition vide order dated 20.12.2012 observing that the impugned OM squarely makes the law laid down by the Apex Court applicable to all such appointment of the Halba/Koshti, which have become final on or before 28

th November, 2000. The Hon'ble Court also held that rather than finding the said office

memorandum to be unconstitutional or illegal; it is in consonance with the laws laid down in the judgment of the Apex Court. Against this order of the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, the All India Adiwasi Employees Federation filed an SLP(C) No. 9574 of 2013. 3. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP(C) No. 9574 of 2013 has issued the following judgment on 15.08.2017: "The controversy in this matter is covered by the decision rendered in Chairman and Managing Director FCI and Others vs. Jagdish Balaram Bahira and Others (2017) 7 SCALE 395. Accordingly, "the judgment passed by the High Court is set aside and the writ petition is allowed. Resultantly, the appeal stands allowed. There shall be no order as to costs."

4. In view of the aforesaid Hon'ble Supreme Court judgment dated 15.09.2017, this Department's Office Memorandum No. 36011/2/2010- Estt.(Res.) dated 10.08.2010 is withdrawn.

5. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information and compliance.

sd/- [G. Srinivasan]/ Dy. Secy. to GOI

****** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.183/2018 No. P[R]53/V Date:31.10 .2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 dated 08.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 09.09.2008

and 12.04.2018 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.111/2008 and 73/2018, respectively.

Copy of Bd’s ltr. No.PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 dt. 08.10.2018 [RBE No.152/2018] PC VI 390

Sub: Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. from 01.07.2018 to Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/ grade pay as per 6

th Central Pay Commission.

*** Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 12.04.2018 (S.No. PCVI/385, RBE No.58/2018) revising the rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2018 in respect of railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/ grade pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission.

2. The rate of DA admissible to railway employees of above category shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 142% to 148% w.e.f 01.07.2018.

3. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S.No. PC-VI/3, RBE No.106/2008) shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. (Authority- MoF’ s O.M. No.1/3/2008-E.II(B)dated 11.9.2018). sd/- [U.K.Tiwari]/DDPC-VI

***** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.184/2018

No. P[R]436/IREC-I/IV Date:31.10.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2011/F(E)lll/2(2)/3 dated 11.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 19.02.2002, 31.07.2014 and 14.05.2018 were circulated under S.C. Nos. 211/2017, 95/2014 and 90/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2011/F(E)lll/2(2)/3 dated 11.10.2018 [RBE No.156/2018]

Sub: Amendment to Appendix V of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, 1985 Edition (Study Leave Rules).

*** In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the

President is pleased to direct that Appendix V of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, (1985 Edition) (Third Re-print Edition 2008) be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 134 attached.

sd/- (G.Priya Sudarsani) DF[E]

***

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE, VOLUME-I FIFTH EDITION-1985 (Third

Reprint Edition-2008) - APPENDIX V ; STUDY LEAVE RULES:

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.:- 134

1. In sub-rule 5(i) of Rule 1, after the word "Government", following shall be inserted:-"(two years in case of Railway Medical Service Officer)"

2. In sub-rule 5(ii) & (iii) of Rule 1, Rule 2(2), Rule 14(1) and each of the Forms namely Form 'A', Form 'B’ Form 'C and Form 'D' appended to study leave Rules contained in Appendix-V, wherever Five occurs, it shall be read as Eight.

3. In sub-rule (3) of Rule 5, the words "and subject to the other conditions laid down in rule (8) being satisfied, draw study allowance in respect thereof” shall be omitted.

4. Sub-rule (1) of Rule 7 shall be substituted with the following:- "During study leave availed outside India, a Railway servant shall draw leave salary equal to the pay that the Railway servant drew while on duty immediately before proceeding on such leave, in

addition to Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance as admissible in terms of Board's letter No. E(P&A)ll-2002/HRA-2 dated 19.02.2002."

5. Sub-rule 2(a) of Rule 7 shall be substituted with the following:-

"During study leave availed in India, a Railway servant shall draw leave salary equal to the pay that the Railway servant drew while on duty immediately before proceeding on such leave, in addition to Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance as admissible in terms of Board's letter No. E(P&A)ll-2002/HRA-2 dated 19.02.2002.

6. In sub-rule 2(c) of Rule 7, the words "as envisaged in sub-rule (2) of rule 8," shall be omitted.

7. Sub-rule 2(d) of Rule 7 shall be omitted.

8. Rules 8, 9 & 10 shall be omitted.

9. Rule 11 shall be substituted with the following;-

"11. Admissibility of Allowances during study leave: Except for House Rent Allowance as admissible in terms of Board's letter No. E(P&A)ll-2002/HRA-2 dated 19.02.2002 and the Dearness Allowance, no other allowance shall be paid to a Railway servant in respect of the period of study leave granted to him."

10. In sub-rule 1(i) of Rule 14, the words "Study Allowance" shall be omitted.

(Authority: Ministry of Railways' letters No. E(P&A)ll-2002/HRA-2 dated 19.02.2002 No. 2011/F(E)Ill/2(2)/3 dated 31.07.2014 & 14.05.2018)

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Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]III/2003/PF1/1 dated 16.10.2018[RBE No.160/2018]

Sub: State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2018-2019 [October, 2018 - December, 2018]

*** A copy of Government of India’s Resolution No. 5(1)-B[PD]/2018 dt. 4

th October, 2018 issued by the

Ministry of Finance (Dept. of Economic Affairs) prescribing interest at the rate of 8% [Eight per cent] w.e.f. 1st

October, 2018 to 31st December, 2018 on accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to State Railway Provident

Fund, is enclosed for information and necessary action. sd/- (G.Priya Sudarsani) DF[E]

Copy of Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) New Delhi’s, Resolution F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2018 dated 04.10.2018 (Published in Part-I Section 1 of Gazette of India).

It is announced for general information that during the year 2018-2019, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8% (Eight per cent) w.e.f. 1

st October, 2018 to 31

st December, 2018. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1

st October, 2018. The funds concerned

are:

1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services) 2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India). 3. The All India Services Provident Fund. 4. The State Railway Provident Fund. 5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services). 6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. 7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen's Provident Fund. 8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen's Provident Fund. 9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. 10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the resolution be published in Gazette of India. sd/- (Anjana Vashishtha)Dy. Secretary [Budget]

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Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2018/TR/8 dated 26.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 14.08.2007,

22.10.2007, 22.09.2017 and 06.07.2018 quoted therein were circulated under S.C. Nos.116/2007, 148/2007, 160/2017 and 131/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2018/TR/8 dated 26.10.2018

Sub: Mutual Transfer involving employees working in two different grades. ***

In terms of para 310 of IREM Vol. I 1989 Edition, Railway Servants can seek mutual transfer in the corresponding cadre of two Divisions/Offices/Railways and retain the seniority of the junior employees in their respective new units. The procedure for mutual transfer have recently been further simplified vide:- (i) Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/24 dated 22.09.2017 (RBE No. 131/2017) which delegates powers to Divisional Railway Managers in respect of mutual transfer, and

(ii) Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/19 dated 06.07.2018 (RBE No. 99/2018) which enabled employees working in Level-I (GP Rs. 1800) belonging to any department/cadre to go on Mutual Exchange basis transfer with another employee working in Level-I (GP Rs. 1800) irrespective of cadre.

2. With a view to further enable employees to seek Mutual Exchange Transfer and in view of clarifications sought by some Zonal Railways in this regard and the demand of both and Federation e.g. NFIR and AIRF, Board have considered the matter. It has been decided that Mutual Transfers may also be permitted between staff in two different grades but only in the recruitment grade of the cadre and not in intermediate grades.

3. Both the employees seeking mutual exchange shall have to give a written undertaking accepting reversion unconditionally and willingly in their own interest to the recruitment grade and bottom seniority in their respective new Unit in order to avoid future litigation. The expression mentioned in preceding lines, should necessarily be incporated in the application submitted by the employee concerned. The “Note” below para 2(b)(iii) of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/24 dated 22.09.2017 as mentioned in para 1 above stands deleted.

4. Other terms and conditions for mutual exchange including community restrictions contained in Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2004/TR/16 dated 14.08.2007 and 22.10.2007 remain.

sd/- [Prabhash Kumar ]/EDE[N]

******** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 187/2018 No. P[R]473/IX Date:01.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.D-43/15/2018-F[E]III dated 11.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated10.09.2018 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No. 166/2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No.D-43/15/2018-F[E]III dated 11.10.2018 [RBE No.157/2018]

Sub: Encashment of leave on average pay along with All India Leave Travel Concession [AILTC] in a block of four years [i.e. 2018-2021 onwards] on surrender of Privilege Passes [PP]

*** In terms of the instructions issued vide Board's letter No.E(W)2017/PS 5-1/3 dated 10.09.2018, railway employees have been allowed the facility of All India LTC facility in accordance with the Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988. As Leave encashment of 10 days EL is allowed alongwith LTC on civil side, the matter of allowing encashment of upto 10 days LAP to Railway employees availing AILTC as per the aforesaid orders dated 10.09.2018 has been under consideration of the Board.

2. The Board, after due consideration, has decided that since the Railway employees have been allowed optional AILTC in accordance with the Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988, Railway servants availing the facility of AILTC in terms of Board's instructions dated 10.09.2018 mentioned in para 1 above may also be allowed to encash LAP upto 10 days.

3. In terms of para 2(ix) of the Department of Personnel & Training's O.M. No.31011/15/2017 dated 27.03.2018, in case of the Government employees whose spouse is working in Railways, want to avail All India LTC, either independently or with family members, then he/she/they may be allowed subject to the condition of surrendering privilege passes admissible in that calendar year for him/her/them and an undertaking in this regard shall be given by the Government servant to his office.

4. In the cases mentioned in para 3, too, the spouse of the Government employees working in Railways may be allowed to avail encashment of leave upto 10 days on the All India LTC availed by the Government employee in terms of para 2(ix) of DOP&T's O.M. dated 27.03.2018 mentioned above.

5. All the other existing laid down conditions on encashment of LAP shall remain the same.

sd/-

[G.Priya Sudarsani]/Director Finance[E


No. P[R]563/XIII Date:01.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31 dated 25.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 03.09.2009 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.143/2009.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31 dated 25.10.2018[RBE No.166/18]

Sub: Discontinuation of Direct Recruitment to the posts of Senior Section Engineers (SSEs).

*** Attention is invited to Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2008/PM1/15 dated

03.09.2009 which inter alia lays down that 20% of the vacancies in Group ‘C’ posts of Senior Section Engineer(SSE) in Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom and Track Machine Organization (TMO) Departments will be filled by direct recruitment.

This provision of direct recruitment in the post of SSEs has since been reviewed by Board. It has been decided to provisionally discontinue direct recruitment in the post of SSEs. This decision will be reviewed after one year. Therefore, all direct recruitment in all technical supervisory categories for the present be only in the post of Junior Engineers (JEs). Vacancies of SSEs may accordingly be added to those of Junior Engineers (JEs) for the purpose of direct recruitment.

sd/- [M.M.Rai]/JDE[NG-II

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No. P[R] 420/VII Date:02.11.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2008/CPC/LE-8 dated 17.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[P&A]I-2008/CPC/LE-8 dated 17.10.2018 [RBE No.162/2018]

Sub: Child Care Leave [CCL] –reg. ***

In pursuance of the decision taken by the Government, the Ministry of Railways have decided that the limit of 22 years in case of a disabled child for the purpose of Child Care Leave under the provisions of Rule 551[E] of Chapter-5 of Indian Railway Establishment Code [IREC], Volume-I be removed. It has also been decided that Child Care Leave may not be granted for a period less than five days at a time.

2. This order shall take effect from 13th June, 2018.

3. There is no change as regards other terms and conditions of this leave.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JDE[P&A]

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No. P[R]524/III Date: 02.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-III/2018/Standardisation/2 dated 22.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Brd’s letter No.PC-III/2018/Standardisation/2 dtd 22.10.2018 [RBE No.163/2018]

Sub:Revision of designation of ‘Safaiwala’ in Indian Railways. ***

The issue of revision of Designation of posts with the nomenclature “Safaiwala” in Indian Railways has been under consideration of this Ministry. The Railway Board in consultation with both Staff Federations, have decided that the existing designation ‘Safaiwala’ in all departments of Indian Railways be replaced henceforth by the revised designation of “House Keeping Assistant” with the Department /branch name suffixed thereafter in parentheses “[ ]”. Accordingly, the revised designation in various Departments is illustrated below:

Existing Designation Department Revised Designation

Safaiwala

Medical House Keeping Assistant [Medical]

Commercial House Keeping Assistant [Comml.]

Operating House Keeping Assistant [Operating]

Civil Engg. House Keeping Assistant [Engg.]

Stores House Keeping Assistant [Stores]

This revision in designation will not entail any change in the existing duties and responsibilities, appointment procedure, pay level, eligibility conditions prescribed, method of recruitment, seniority & avenue of promotion of the post. sd/- [S.Balachandra Iyer]/EDPC-II

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No. P[R]219/I Date: 08.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]II/2018/Dep./1[1]/1 dated 18.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 28.07.2010 quoted therein was circulated under S.C. No.130/2010.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F[E]II/2018/Dep./1[1]/1 dtd. 18.10.2018 [RBE No.159/18]

Sub: Provision regarding mandatory cooling off period between two deputations for appointment in the personal staff of Union Ministers – Amendment in Para 8.4 of DOP&T’s OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.[Pay-II] dated 17

th June, 2010-

regarding.

*** Consolidated guidelines on ‘Deputation’ have been issued by DOP&T vide their O.M. No.6/8/2009-Estt[Pay-II] dated 17.6.2010 which have been adopted /circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter No.2010/F[E]II/I[I]/I dated 28.07.2010.

2. Now, DOP&T have issued instructions vide O.M. No.2/11/2016-Estt.[Pay-II] dated 20.07.2018 amending the provisions contained in Para-8.4 of their O.M. dated 17.06.2010 relating to mandatory cooling off period between two deputations in respect of officers selected for personal staff of Union Ministers.


4. The above instructions will take effect from 20.07.2018. sd/- [Sonali Chaturvedi]/DDF[E]

Copy of DOP&T’s OM No. 2/11/2016-Estt.(Pay-II)dated 20.07.2018

Sub: Provision regarding mandatory cooling off period between two deputations for appointment in the personal staff of Union Ministers-Reg.

*** The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17th June, 2010 on the above subject which provides that there shall be a mandatory ‘cooling off’ period of three years after every period of deputation/foreign service upto Joint Secretary level posts and one year for Additional Secretary level posts.

2. References are received in this Department from various Ministries/ Departments seeking relaxation in respect of provisions of ‘cooling off’ period between two deputations inter-alia for appointments in the personal staff of Union Ministers.

3. The issue of provision of cooling off period in the cases of appointments in personal staff of Union Ministers has been considered in this Department. Keeping in view the urgency of functional requirement in office of Union Ministers, it has been decided to dispense with the requirement of completion of mandatory ‘cooling off’ period in respect of officers selected for personal staff of Union Ministers by amending Para 8.4 of this Department’s OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, so as to read as under :-

“8.4. There shall be a mandatory ‘cooling off’ period of three year after every period of deputation/foreign service for Joint Secretary and below level officers and one year for Additional Secretary level officers. The requirement of cooling off shall, however, not be insisted upon for appointment in personal staff of Union Ministers. However, those officers who have not completed the required ‘cooling off’ period from previous deputation and are posted in personal staff of Minister will have to revert to their parent cadre once their term in the personal staff of Minister ends for whatever reason. A prior consent may be obtained from such officers that they are willing to be appointed in personal staff of Minister in waiver of “cooling off’ requirement, fully aware of the condition that they would be reverted back to their parent cadre once their term in personal staff of Minister ends for whatever reason and they will have to complete the “cooling off’ period afresh. Provided, if an officer is appointed from the personal staff of one Minister to the personal staff of another Minister, the cooling off shall not be insisted upon subject to overall ceiling of 10 years in personal staff of Minister and sub-ceiling of 5 years as PS/OSD.

Provided further that the officers who are appointed in the personal staff of Minister after completion of required cooling off period from the previous deputation can be appointed to another deputation, in continuation of deputation in the personal staff of Ministers, if duly selected, subject to overall ceiling of deputation, other conditions relating to deputation and NOC of the parent cadre/organisation. The admissibility of Deputation (Duty) Allowance will, however, be only upto 5th year counting from the initial deputation.”

4. Insofar as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

5. This amendment shall be effective from the date of issue of this O.M.

Sd/- (Ashok Kumar Jain)/Dy. Secy. to the GOI

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 192/2018 No. P[R]299/VI Date:08.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2014/HO1-16/CC dated 10.10.2018 dated is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter E[G]2014/HO1-16/CC dated 10.10.2018 [RBE No.155/2018]

Sub:Fixation of maximum ceiling limit for payment of Honorarium to Cashiers and other Cash & Pay Staff

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.99/AC-II/20/2/Pt. dated 25.07.2013 [RBA No.17/2013] and letter No. E[G]2013/HO1/1 dated 09.10.2013

*** In terms of Railway Board’s above referred letter dated 25.07.2013 [RBA No. 17/2013], a ceiling limit was prescribed for payment of honorarium during a financial year to Cashiers and other Cash & Pay Staff on the Zonal Railways/Production Units. Furthermore, the aforesaid ceiling limit on payment of honorarium to Cash & Pay Staff was given effect retrospectively from 01.01.2010.

The aforesaid matter regarding prescription of ceiling limit on payment of honorarium to Cashiers and other Cash & Pay staff from a retrospective date, i.e. 01.01.2010 has been reviewed by Railway Board pursuant to directions/orders dated 02.06.2016 of Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in OA No.1802/2014 filed by Shri U.S.Meena and others Vs. Union of India. Railway Board has accordingly decided that ceiling limit on payment of honorarium during a financial year to Cashier and other Cash & Pay staf on the Railway’s as prescribed in Board’s letter dated 25.07.2013 [RBA No.17/2013] would be effective from the date of issue of letter 25.07.2013 and

honorarium due prior to 25.07.2013 would be sanctioned at the previous rates as effective from 01.07.2009.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

sd/- [Anita Gautam]/Director Estt/Genl.


No. P[R]554/VII Date:19.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2018 QR1-10 dated 25.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2018 QR1-10 dated 25.10.2018 [RBE No.165/2018]

Sub: Preference for allotment of railway accommodation to the eligible spouse /ward of retired railway allottee as per entitlement or one type higher in sharing of accommodation cases

**** The issue of regularization of railway accommodation in the name of eligible spouse/ward of the retired railway allottee, in the case of sharing of accommodation cases, has been considered by the Board.

2. In exercise of the powers vested with the full Board to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees in all or any of the provisions regarding house allotment / retention, full Board has decided that in the case of non-gazetted railway employees who are sharing accommodation allotted to their parents but are not eligible for retention of the same in the event of retirement of their parents, may be given preference for allotment of accommodation as per their entitlement or one type higher (limiting the same upto Type-III) considering their pooling of accommodation where no HRA was claimed by them provided such of the staff agrees to pay the licence fee/house rent according to type of the quarter allotted.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Anita Gautam]/Director Est.[Genl.]

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.194/2018 No. P[R]219/I Date:19.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2018/DP/25 dated 30.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-2018/DP/25 dated 30.10.2018

Sub:Tenure of Deputation of Non-Gazetted staff of Railways in Railway PSUs autonomous bodies – Guidelines regarding.

*** In terms of extant policy framed by Department of Personnel & Training (DOP&T) and Ministry of Railways has issued guidelines/ directives mentioned below from, time to time against retention/overstay of officers beyond their sanctioned deputation tenures.

• Deputationist officer would be deemed to have been relieved on the date of expiry of deputation period, unless the competent authority has extended the period of deputation, in writing, prior to the date of its expiry.

• In the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever, he is liable to disciplinary action and other adverse Civil/Service consequence which would include that the period of unauthorized overstay shall not count against service for the purpose of pension and that any increment due during the period of unauthorized overstay shall be deferred, with cumulative effect, till the date of which the officer rejoins his parent cadre.

2. Despite the above, there are a number of Non-gazetted staff who are continuing in the PSUs beyond the approved tenure as normal practice. Many a time, the organizations do not spare the officers/staff upon completion of their sanctioned tenures. Besides the extension proposals are also forwarded very late sometimes, incomplete or without the

required papers/documents taking the approval of competent authority for granted. It is also pointed out here that not receiving of NOC from the parent Railway is not a valid ground for retention of staff. This has been viewed seriously by the Board.

3. Pursuant to the instructions dated 26.06.2018 issued by Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T) and Board's letter No. 2018/E(O)II/41/7 dated 10.08.2018, all the PSUs have been advised to provide for an initial deputation tenure of five years for all Non gazetted Railway servants working with the PSUs, autonomous bodies under the aegis of Ministry of Railways in the relevant Recruitment Rules by suitably amending the RRs wherever necessary. Thus the initial tenure of deputation of five years will also help the organizations plan the requirement of officers on deputation for their projects requiring longer gestation period as well as to seek replacement in time.

4. Considering the above, CMD/MD/VC of PSUs/Autonomous bodies are requested to personally monitor the tenure of deputationist so that there are no instances of overstay while on deputation. It may also be ensured that proposals seeking extension in tenure of deputation of Non-gazetted staff beyond permissible limit meeting the criteria of exceptional/extra ordinary situations impinging on public interest are forwarded to Ministry of Railway six months before the expiry of sanctioned tenure of deputation.

5. Railways are therefore also advised to keep a close watch on staff deputed to other organizations and ensure reporting back of their employees well within the approved term of deputation. For this purpose, the probable date of their return back to parent Railway may be indicated in relieving order itself. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[N]

********* SERIAL CIRCULAR No.195/2018 No. P[R]673/VII Date: 19.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[MPP]/2018/3/7 dated 30.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter E[MPP]/2018/3/7 dated 30.10.2018 [RBE No.168/2018]

Sub: Introduction of refresher course for Helper /Signal and revision of the Foundation course for promotee Signal Maintainers.

***

In view of fast technological development in signaling field in Railways, a refresher course for

Helper/Signal has been proposed.

1.As per existing provision, Helper/Signal are imparted 4 weeks (24 days) of initial/induction training only and no pre-promotional and refresher training.

2. Ministry of Railway in consultation with the Signal Directorate, has decided to introduce 2 (two) weeks Refresher Course for Helper/Signal after a gap of 5 years, apart from 4 weeks of Induction/Initial course. The course content for training is enclosed herewith (Annexure - A).

3. Further, the Foundation course for promotee Signal Maintainers has been reduced from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. The course content for training is enclosed herewith (Annexure - B).

sd/- {Mahendra Kumar Gupta]/Director[MPP]}

*** REFRESHER COURSE FOR HELPER /SIGNAL [ANNEXURE-A]

Item Details Allotted Hours

1 Registration 2

2 Theory 35

3 Practical 18

4 Audio Visual 4

5 Study Tour/Local Visit 4

6 Theory Examination 1

7 Practical Examination 2

TOTAL 66 (Two Weeks)

THEORY

S. NO. Subject Allotted Hours

1 Symbol and Meaning of Letters 1

2 Cleanliness, Personal safely, Fire Prevention & First Aid 2

3 Measuring Instrument & Portable Tools 3

4 Basic Electricity and Magnetism, Power Equipments, IPS, Cells & Battery,

D.G. Set

4

5 Safety in Train Operation, Schedule of Dimensions & Disaster

Management

3

6 Signalling Relays and Cables 3

7 D.C. Track Circuit 3

8 Color Light Signalling, LED aspects, Axle Counter, Electrical operated

lifting Barrier

5

9 Signalling in RE area 2

10 Point Machine 3

11 Introduction to Block Instrument (Single line, Double line) 3

12 Introduction to Relay Interlocking, Electronic Interlocking 3

TOTAL 35

Practical

S.NO Subject Allotted Hours

1 Cells, Battery, Chargers, IPS, D.G. Set 3

2 Measuring instruments & Portable Tools 2

3 Signalling Relays 2


5 Color Light Signalling, LED aspects, Axle Counter 3

6 Point Machine 2

7 Single & Double line Block Instrument 2

8 Level crossing gates 2

TOTAL 18

AUDIO VISUAL

S. NO. Subject Allotted Hours

1 Point M/C, LED Signal 2

2 Track Circuit 2

TOTAL 4

ANNEXURE -B NAME OF COURSE: FOUNDATION COURSE FOR PROMOTEES SIGNATL MAINTAINERS

COURSE MODULE NO. SNT-10 PRACTICAL HOURS 83

DURATION 08 WEEKS THEORY HOURS 158

TOTAL HOURS 264 JOINING,EXAM,VIVA,LOCAL VISIT etc

23

THEORY HOURS

S.NO. CONTENTS [THEORY) ST CODE NO. Existing Revised

1 Measuring Instruments 3 2

2 Power Equipment Cells & Battery, IPS, 4 18 12

3 Basic Electricity & Magnetism 5 18 6

4 Safety in train operation & Disaster Management, Schedule of dimension, Personal Safety, Prevention of Fire

6 18 10

5 Signalling Cables 8 3

6 Basic concept of signaling 15 24 18

7 Orthodox Mechanical Sig. 16 10 2

8 Reverser, Lever Lock, CKT controller Arm and light repeater 18 18 2

9 Inter slotting EKT,EPD 19 18 2

10 Relays 20 20 6

11 Track Circuit 21 20 12

12 Solar Panel 22 2

13 Color Light Signalling, LED aspects, D.G. Set 23 18 18

14 Point Machine 24 12 10

15 Axle Counter & IBS 26 8

16 Single line block instrument 28 6

17 Double line block instrument 29 34 6

18 Signalling in RE area & Installation practices 30 8

19 Automatic Signalling System 31 6

20 Introduction to Relay Interlocking 34 3

21 BPAC 36 3

22 Introduction to Electronic Interlocking & Data Logger 37 3

23 UFSBI * 3

24 Documentation Signal failure Register, History Book, Disconnection* 2

25 Electric Lifting Barrier* 2

26 Earth Leakage Detector(ELD)* 2

27 Domino Panel* 1

TOTAL 228 158

* This is in addition to the standard syllabus

Practical Allotted Hours

1 Study of AVO Meter, Multimeter, Megger 2

2 Power Equipment Cells & Battery, IPS, D.G.Set, Solar Panel 9


4 D.C. cut section track circuit 6

5 Single & Double line Block instrument (Study, working, 9

6 Signalling Cable 3

7 Study of colour light signal, LED aspects, 4

8 ELD, Maintenance of earth 3

9 Axle Counter 4

10 Relay Interlocking & Panel Interlocking 4

11 Electronic Interlocking 4

12 Study & Adjustment of Lifting Barrier Gate ( Electrical & Mechanical) 9

13 UFSBI 3

14 BP AC 3

15 Data Logger 5

16 Point Machine 9

TOTAL 83

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.196/2018 No. P[R]473/IX Date:19.11.2018


Copy of Board’s letter No.E[W]2018/PS5-1/7 dated 05.11.2018

Sub: Issue of First Class 'A' Special Duty Cheque Pass to Railway Servants called for special felicitation/reward/award.

***

The matter of felicitating Railway Servants for their rare and exemplary specific works such as preventing an accident, display of extreme honesty, etc. (other than routine works) has been under consideration of the Board. In recognition of their contribution and to encourage other railway servants to emulate, it has been decided by the Competent Authority that whenever a railway servant is called for special felicitation/reward/award specifically by Railway Board Members and above for exemplary acts of devotion to work, display of valor, conduct, etc (other than routine work), a First Class 'A' "Special Duty Cheque Pass" in favour of Railway Servant alongwith spouse valid for travel in 1-AC Class of all trains may be issued from the place of posting to the place of special felicitation/reward/award & back, irrespective of the railway servant's duty pass entitlement.

2. Accordingly, the Pass Issuing Authority of the railway servant is directed to issue First Class 'A' "Special Duty Cheque Pass" in favour of Railway Servant alongwith spouse with the endorsement for travel in 1-AC Class of all trains including Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto Express trains. Such Pass shall be valid for 15 days from the date of issue.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

sd/- [V.Muralidharan]/Dy.Dir.Estt[Welfare]-I


No. P[R]/481/S&T/I Date:28.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2018/Misc/05 dated 13.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2018/Misc/05 dated 13.11.2018 [RBE No.176/2018] PC VI/392

Sub: Reiteration of GP 4800/5400 [level-8 /level-9] as apex promotional grade in stenographers cadre in Field Offices [including Zonal Railways] as per extant provisions.

*** Proposals are being received from Railways/ Production Units for upgradation of Stenographers cadre by granting GP 6600/- in PB-3 (6th CPC scales) to senior PSs-I in the Railway/ Unit. 2. In above context, it is hereby clarified that in terms of the extant rules/position such a grade in GP Rs.6600/- is not available/ sanctioned in the category of Stenographers on zonal Railways (Field Offices). Further, based on the recommendations of Pay Commissions and decisions of the Government/Railway Board, there is no provision for a grade in pay structure higher than GP Rs.4800/5400 (Level 8/Level 9) in field offices including zonal Railways. Any local Office Order wherever issued by any Railway contrary to this established position is irregular and is to be withdrawn immediately under intimation to this office.

sd/- [S.Balachandra Iyer]/ED, PC-II

********* SERIAL CIRCULAR No.198/2018

No. P[R]500/XXVI Date: 29.11.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2016/F[E]III/1[1]/8 dated 12.11.2018 together with its enclosures is sent herewith for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 17.02.2016 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.62/16.

Copy of Board’s letter No.2016/F[E]III/1[1]/8 dated 12.11.2018 [RBE No. 173/2018]

Sub: Settlement Forms to be filled by the retiring Railway servant. *******

During the interaction of Board (MS) with the pensioners, the issue of simplification of the settlement forms was raised.

2. The said issue has been examined by Board(MS & FC) in the light of the various forms contained in the Railway Services(Pension) Rules, 1993, which were amended with the approval of the Ministry of Law & Justice vide Board's letter No.2015/F(E)lll/1(1)/4 dated 17.06.2016, on the basis of corresponding amendments made by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DOP&PW) in the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 and also the other forms being used in some Railways and Railway Board.

3. It has been felt by the Board that simplified forms should be uniformly used across all the Railways/PUs.

2. Accordingly, simplified settlement forms required to be filled by the retiring railway employees are enclosed herewith for compliance. Other forms required to be filled by the Head of Office and the Accounts Officer will remain the same as contained in the updated Railway Services(Pension) Rules, 1993 available on the website of the Ministry of Railways.

3. PCPO & PFA of the Zonal Railways/PUs would be directly responsible to ensure compliance of the aforesaid instructions.

6. Non-compliance of the said instruction would be viewed seriously by the Board.

sd/- [G. Priya Sudarsani]/D/F[E]

*********** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.199/2018

No. P[R]436/IREM/VIII Date: 30.11.2018 Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2012/PM1/22 dated 15.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 12.05.2017 and 27.02.2018 [not

27.07.2018] quoted therein was circulated under SC No.77/2017 and 34/2018, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter E[NG]I/2012/PM1/22 dated 15.11.2018 [RBE No.177/2018]

Sub:Modification in the AVC for promotion to Goods Guards in GP Rs.2800 [Level – 5]

*** Attention is invited to instructions contained in Board's letter of even number dated

12.05.2017 regarding modification in the AVC for promotion to the post of Goods Guards in Grade Pay Rs.2800 (Level-5).

In para 2(i) of the aforesaid letter showing the feeder categories eligible to appear in General Selection against 60% quota for filling up the vacancies of Goods Guard in Grade Pay Rs.2800, the categories of Shunting Master-II and Shunting Jamadar, both in GP Rs.2400 (Level-4) may also be included.

This supersedes the earlier instructions contained in letter of even number dated 27.07.2018, wherein Shunting Master & Shunting Jamadar were inadvertently mentioned as eligible category for promotion to Goods Guard.

sd/- [P.M.Meena]/DD-II/E[NG]I

******** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 200/2018 No. P[R]299/VI Date: 06.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]/2010 HO1-38 dated 19.11.2018 dated is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]/2010 HO1-38 dated 19.11.2018 [RBE No.174/2018]

Sub: Honorarium payable to various functionaries in Control Rooms for conducting examinations. …. Ministry of Railways have considered the issue of honorarium for officials deputed in Control Rooms in the Zonal HQ, Divisions, Railway Recruitment Boards[RRBs] and Railway Board [E/RRB Dte.]. The rates of honorarium payable to various officials deputed in control rooms on the dates of RRB examinations in Zonal HQ, Divisions, RRB offices and Railway Board [E/RRB] are detailed here as under:-

S.No. Officers/ Officials

Zonal HQ

Divi-sion

RRB Offices

Rly.Bd E[RRB]

Honorarium [in Rs.]

One Session/ One Shift

Two to Three Sessions Or 1 to 2 days

3 to 4 days

5 to 6 days

For Subse-quent Shifts/days [per day rate]

1 ADRM 1 1200 1500 3000 4500 750

2 Sr.DPO/DPO 1 1000 1200 2400 3600 600

3 Dy.CSC/ASC 1 1 1000 1200 2400 3600 600

4 Group B 1 1 750 900 1800 2700 450

5 Group C 2 2 2 400 500 1000 1500 250

6 MTS 1 1 1 1 300 375 750 1125 190

7 CPO/CPO(A)/ CPO(IR)

1 1200 1500 3000 4500 750

8 CSC 1 1200 1500 3000 4500 750

9 Dy.CPO 1 1000 1200 2400 3600 600

10 Chairperson 1 1200 1500 3000 4500 750

11 Member Secy. 1 1000 1200 2400 3600 600

12 Asst. Secretary

1 750 900 1800 2700 450

13 EDE/RRB/Rly.Bd

1 1200 1500 3000 4500 750

14 JDE/RRB 1 1000 1200 2400 3600 600

15 S.O.E/RRB 1 750 900 1800 2700 450

16 Group B/Non-Gaz [ASO]

2 400 500 1000 1500 250

Total 8 7 6 6

For subsequent sessions/days also, the honorarium shall be payable as per the rates prescribed in the last column of the above table. This is explained through following examples:

For calculation of Honorarium say for ADRM/SAG Officer., it would be:

Total number of days of CBT – 10 days [a] ADRM/SAG Honorarium for 6 days Rs.4500 [b] ADRM/SAG Honorarium for 4 days @ 750 Rs.3000 Total 10 days Rs.7500

If a JAG/SG officer has been nominated for CBT for 3 days and 1 session or 1 shift then

[a] JAG/SG Honorarium for 3 days Rs.2400 [b] JAG/SG Honorarium for 1 session/shift Rs. 600 Total 3 days 1 Session/shift Rs.3000

If a Group ‘B’ officer is nominated for CBT for 20 days and 2 sessions then [a] Group ‘B’ officer Honorarium for 6 days Rs.2700 [b] Group ‘B’ officer Honorarium for 14 days@450/- Rs.6300 [c] Group ‘B’ officer honorarium for 2 sessions Rs. 450 Total 20 days 2 Sessions Rs.9450 3. These guidelines will be applicable for the recruitments undertaken against CEN 01/2018 [ALP & Technician], CEN 02/2018 [Level 1 posts] and for future CENs issued by RRBs or RRCs. sd/- [Anita Gautam]/Director Estt.[Genl.]

******** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.201/2018 No. P[R]481/XII Date:06.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/6/6 Pt. dated 12.11.2018 dated is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 11.02.2009 quoted therein was circulated under SC NO. 14/2009.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/6/6 Pt. dated 12.11.2018 [RBE No.175/2018] PC-VI/391

Sub: Fixation of pay/ admissibility of increment under Rule 13 of Revised Pay Rules, 2008 in the situation of placement on non-functional basis in higher Pay Band/ Grade Pay.

***

Prior to implementation of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, fixation of pay of Railway employees on appointment from one post to another was governed by Rule 1313 {FR22(1)(a)(1)} and 1313 {FR22(1)(a)(2)} R-II depending upon whether situation involved assumption of duties and responsibilities of greater importance or otherwise. Rule 13 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 governing fixation of pay on promotion on or after 1.1.2006, however, envisage grant of one increment equal to 3% of sum of the pay in the pay band and existing grade pay (to be rounded off to next multiple of 10) in the case of promotion from one grade pay to another in the revised pay structure. Further clarification was issued vide Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.02.2009 (RBE No. 28/2009).

2. References have been received from some of the Railways/PUs and both staff Federations regarding admissibility of fixation with extra increment in terms of Rule 13 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 in the situation of placement of Pharmacist (GP Rs. 2800) in GP Rs. 4200 on completion of two years regular service and placement of Private Secretaries Grade I (GP Rs. 4800) in GP Rs. 5400 (PB 2) on completion of 4 years regular service on non-functional basis. The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance and DoP&T and it is clarified that the benefit of fixation of pay in terms of Rule 13 of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 would be admissible in such situations of placement in higher Grade Pay on non- functional basis.


[S.Balachandra Iyer]/ED, PC-II

******** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.202/2018

No. P[R]436/IREM/VIII Date: 06.12.2018



Sub: Promotion process re-forms-Amendment to para 219[l ] of IREM Vol.1, Reprint Edition, 2009

***

Attention is invited to Para 219[l ] of IREM Vol.I regarding modification of selection panel. It has been observed that there is no uniformity in the practice being followed by the Zonal Railways/PUs so far as this provision is concerned.

With a view to bring about uniformity in the procedure adopted on the Railways and to avoid delays in the selection procedure, it has been decided as follows:

"Where a selection panel has been approved by ADRM in the division, a proposal for modification of panel may be approved by DRM as the authority next higher than the one that approved the panel. "

"Where a selection panel has been approved by DRM in the Division/HOD in the Zonal Headquarter, a proposal for modification of panel may be approved by CHOD/PHOD as the authority next higher than the one that approved the panel. "

The above provisions may be inserted as a Note below the existing para 219[l ] as per ACS No. 257 enclosed herewith. sd/- [P.M.Meena]/DDII]E[NG]I

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOL.-I [1989 Edn., First Reprint Edn-2009]

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO.257

Chapter II,B –Rules governing promotion of Group ‘C’ staff. Note below Para 219[l]

"Where a selection panel has been approved by ADRM in the division, a proposal for modification of panel may be approved by DRM as the authority next higher than the one that approved the panel. "

"Where a selection panel has been approved by DRM in the Division/HOD in the

Zonal Headquarter, a proposal for modification of panel may be approved by CHOD/PHOD

as the authority next higher than the one that approved the panel. "

(Authority: Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I//2018/PM 1/62 dt. 27.11.2018)

******* SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 203/2018 No. P[R]481/XI Date:20.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2018/RSRP/1 dated 17.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. The ‘three months’ period mentioned in para 3 of Board’s letter shall be three months from the date of circulation by this office, i.e. from 20.12.2018.

Copy of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2018/RSRP/1 dated 17.12.2018 [RBE No.197/18]PC VII-

123

Sub: Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 - opportunity for revision of option to come over to revised pay structure.

*** Please refer to Rule 5 & 6 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 regarding exercise of option to

come over to revised pay structure effective from 01.01.2016 as notified by the RS(RP) Rules, 2016. The said option was to be exercised within 3 months of the date of notification i.e. 28.07.2016 of the said Rules. The Rule 6(4) thereof provides that the option once exercised shall be final.

2. In this context, it is stated that Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide

their OM No. 4-13/17-lC/E-IIIA dated 12.12.2018 permitted opportunity to Government Servants

to revise their initial option in terms of Rule 5 & 6 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016. These orders

issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, shall be applicable mutatis

mutandis in Railways with respect to RS(RP) Rules, 2016.

3. The ‘three months’ period mentioned in para 3 of aforesaid OM of Ministry of Finance,

Department of Expenditure dated 12.12.2018 shall be three months from the date of issue of

these instructions.

4. The matter has also been raised by both recognized Staff Federations AIRF and NFIR. sd/- [Jaya Kumar G.]/DD,PC-VII

****

Copy of MoF, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 4-13/17-lC/E-IIIA dated 12.12.2018

Sub: Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 - opportunity for revision of option to come over to revised pay structure.

*** The undersigned is directed to invite attention to Rules 5 & 6 of the CCS (RP) Rules,

2016 regarding exercise of option to come over to the revised pay structure effective from 1 1.2016 as notified by the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 and to say that the said option was to be exercised within 3 months of the date of notification, i.e., 25.7.2016 of the said Rules. The Rule 6(4) thereof provides that the option once exercised shall be final.

2. The Staff Side of the National Council (JCM) has requested that employees may be given another opportunity to re-exercise their option in view of certain hardships caused to certain employees. A number of references have also been received in this Ministry, proposing that the affected employees may be given an opportunity to re-exercise their option.

3. The matter has been considered and the President is pleased to decide that in relaxation of the stipulation contained in Rule 6(4) of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, the Central Government employees, who have already exercised their option to come over to the revised pay structure as notified by the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, shall be permitted another opportunity to revise their initial option in terms of Rules 5 & 6 thereof. The revised option shall be exercised within a period of 3 months from the date of issue of these orders. The option once exercised in terms of these orders shall be final and shall not be liable to any further change under any circumstances. All other terms and conditions as laid down in the said Rules 5 and 6 shall continue to be applicable.

4. It is obvious that in respect of those employees who have already exercised option to come over to the revised pay structure from 01.01.2016 itself or in whose case the revised pay structure took effect from 01.01.2016 and who re-exercise their option under these orders to

come over to the revised pay structure from a date subsequent to 01.01.2016 as per Rule 5 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016, the arrears on account of revised pay already drawn by them from 01.01.2016 up to the date from which they now opt to come over to the revised pay structure, shall be recovered.

5. In their application to the employees serving in IA&AD, these orders were issued after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. sd/- [Amar Nath Singh]/Director

**** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 204/2018

No. P[R]268/I Date:06.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2018/RC-1/44 dated 27.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.12.90 quoted therein was circulated as M.C. No. 16 and letter dated 03.12.91 under SC No.176/91.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]II/2018/RC-1/44 dated 27.11.2018 [RBE No.181/2018]

Sub: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds –Priority No.1 case-reg. ***

Attention is invited to this office letter para 10 (i) and 10 (c) of Board's letter No. E(NG)II/90/RC-l/117 dated 12.12.1990 wherein it had been laid down regarding order of priority in offering appointment on compassionate grounds.

Para No. 10 (i) - Dependents of employees who die or are permanently crippled in the course of duty and 10 (c) - a time limit of one month should be observed within which appointment should be given and Para 6 of Board's letter No. E(NG)II/91/RR-l/20 dated 03.12.1991 wherein it had been laid down that Compassionate appointment in the clerical categories should be avoided to the extent possible. For any such appointment, General Manager should be personally satisfied that, the same is unavoidable, and offered as a last resort.

It has been decided by the Board that for the dependants of employees who die or are permanently crippled in the course of duty (Priority No. 1), there should be no restriction on offering him/her clerical post and this power is hereby delegated to DRMs/CWMs solely for the dependants of employees who die or permanently crippled in the course of duty. sd/- [Neeraj Kumar]/D.Estt.[N]II



Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2018/PM 1/63 dated 30.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 22.03.2011 quoted therein was circulated under SC No. 41/2011.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2018/PM 1/63 dated 30.11.2018 [RBE No.187/2018]

Sub: Promotion process reforms - Constitution of Selection Board - Amendment to para 218(c) of IREM Vol.I, 2009 Reprint Edition

***

Attention is invited to Para 218(c) of IREM Vol.I Reprint Edn, 2009 and instructions issued vide Board's letter No.E(NG)I/2011/PM 1 / 5 dated 22.03.2011 regarding constitution of Selection Boards.

The aforesaid provisions have been reviewed by the Board with a view to eliminate avoidable delay in the selection process and further to the aforesaid provisions, it has been decided as under:

"In situation where eligible officers in specified grade are not available in the unit concerned for selection committee formation, shortfall may be made good with Senior Scale officers for selection to the posts carrying Grade Pay 4200 and above, and Junior Scale officers for selection to the posts carrying Grade Pay 2800 and below, subject to the condition that none of the members will be subordinate to any other member of the selection board. "

The above provisions may be inserted as a Note below the existing para 218(c) of IREM Vol.I, 2009 Reprint Edition, replacing the existing note below this para as per ACS No. 258 enclosed herewith.

sd/-

[P.M.Meena]/DD-II/Estt.[NG]I

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOL.-I [1989 Edn., First Reprint Edn-2009] ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO.258- Chapter II,B –Rules governing promotion of Group ‘C’ staff.

The existing Note below Para 218[c] may be replaced with the following:

"In situation where eligible officers in specified grade are not available in the unit concerned for selection committee formation, shortfall may be made good with Senior Scale officers for selection to the posts carrying Grade Pay 4200 and above, and Junior Scale officers for selection to the posts carrying Grade Pay 2800 and below, subject to the condition that none of the members will be subordinate to any other member of the selection board. "

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2018/PM 1/63 dated 30.11.2018 ]

****


No. P[R] 299/VI Date: 06.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2018/TransCell/Process Reforms dated 27.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 29.10.2009 quoted therein was circulated under SC No. 180/09.

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/TransCell/Process Reforms dt. 27.11.2018

Sub:Grant of honorarium for delivering lectures in Zonal Training Schools/Centres. ***

Honorarium payable to visiting lecturer/faculty for delivering lectures to trainees in Zonal

Training Schools/Centres as laid down in Board's Letter No E(G)2009HO 1-24 dated 29.10.2009 has

been reviewed and Board (MS, FC & CRB) have, in supersession, approved that the rates of

honorarium may be revised as indicated below:

(a) Rs 2500/- per day for lectures of 2 hours duration subject to a maximum of Rs 5000/- per week to officers of Railway/Central/State Governments ordinarily of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and reputed academicians/special invitees.

(b) Rs 1250/ - per day for lectures of 2 hours duration subject to a maximum of Rs 2500/- per week to JAG/SG officers of Railway/Central/State Government.

(c) Rs 1000/- per day for lectures of 2 hours duration subject to a maximum of Rs 2000/- per week to other gazetted/non gazetted officials of Railway/ Central/State Government other than those mentioned in para (a) and (b) above.

It may be noted that not more than 15% of the total training sessions organized by the Zonal Training Schools/Centres should be covered by the lectures by the visiting faculty. This restriction should be strictly followed.

2. This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell. sd/-

[A.S.Khati]/ED/E[G]& Transf.

sd/- [Jeetendra Singh]/ED/EE/Transf.




Copy of Board’s letter No.E[NG]I/2018/PM1/65 dated 07.12.2018 [RBE No. 190/2018]

Sub: Promotion process reforms –Amendment to Para 214[c][ii] and Para 214[c][v] of IREM Vol.I – Modification of vacancy anticipation period and panel initiation frequency for posts filled by non-selection process.

***

Attention is invited to Para 214[c][ii] and Para 214[c][v] of IREM Vol.I regarding vacancy anticipation period and panel initiation frequency for posts filled by non-selection procedure.

It has been observed that the practice being followed in terms of the aforesaid IREM provisions contributes to delays in the process of filling up of vacancies.

With a view to speed up the selection process and to avoid delays, the following changes are made in the non-selection procedures as stipulated in Para 214[c][ii] and 214[c][v] of IREM Vol.I, 2009, Re-print Edition.

Para 214[c] [ii]- Vacancy anticipation period Existing provision Revised provision

In case where suitability is adjudged by Record of service and/or departmental test

Six months One year

In case where suitability is adjudged through trade test

Four months One year

Para 214[c][v] Interval of suitability tests Existing provision Six months

Revised provision One year

Draft ACS No. 259 for amending para 214(c)(ii) and Para 214(c)(v) of IREM Vol.I,2009 Re-print Edition and deletion of Note below Para 214[c](ii) is enclosed herewith. sd/- [P.M.MEENA]/DD.II[E[NG]I

*****

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-I 1989 Edn. FIRST RE-PRINT Edn.-2009 ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.259

CHAPTER II-B-RULES GOVERNING PROMOTION OF GROUP ‘C’ STAFF

Para 214[c][ii]

In respect of non-selection procedure the number of eligible staff called for consideration should be equal to the number of existing vacancies plus those anticipated during the next one year due to normal wastage (i.e. retirement/ superannuation) likely acceptance of requests for voluntary retirement/ resignation, the vacancies in the higher grades in the channel, the filling up of which will result in the need to make consequent appointments from the proposed select list, staff approved to go on deputation to other units, staff already empanelled for ex-cadre posting, creation of additional posts already sanctioned by the competent authority and due to staff likely to go out on transfer to other Railways/Divisions.

Para 214[c][v] For non-selection posts, suitability assessment should be held at the interval which should not be less than one year. All the eligible candidates as per their seniority including those who failed at the last test should be called. However, when the panel gets exhausted before one year, for any reason, fresh assessment may be initiated, soon after exhausting the last panel. The period of one year is reckoned from the date of announcement of the result.

Note Deleted.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E[NG]I/2018/PM1/65 dated 07.12.2018 ]

***** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 208/2018 No. P[R]481/X Date: 17.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-V/2016/MACPS/1 dated 11.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 31.07.2017 and 20.09.2018 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos.107/2017 and 173/2018, respectively .

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-V/2016/MACPS/1 dated 11.12.2018 [RBE No.191/2018]PC-VII/122

Sub: Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion on MACPS from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 – regarding.

Ref: [i] Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/1/6/2 dated 31.07.2017 [RBE No.79/17] [ii] Railway Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2016/1/6/2 dated 20.09.2018 [RBE No.142/18]

***

Please refer to Board’s letter dated 31.07.2017 vide which DOP&T’s OM No.13/02/2017-Estt.[Pay-1] dated 27.7.2017 was adopted on Railways and subsequent Board’s letter dated 20.09.2018 vide which the DOP&T’s OM dated 28.8.2018 was adopted on Railways. Both

these letters were on the issue of availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the date of next increment [DNI] in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in the context of RS[RP] Rules, 2016.

2. Further to the above, DOP&T, vide their OM dated 20.09.2018 [copy enclosed] has now conveyed a decision, taken in consultation with Department of Expenditure, that the aforesaid DOP&T’s OMs dated 27.07.2017 and 28.08.2018 adopted vide Board’s letter dated 31.07.2017 and 20.09.2018, respectively, are also applicable in the cases of pay fixation and after grant of financial upgradation under MACPS.

3. The said DOP&T’s OM dated 20.09.2018 will be applicable mutatis mutandis on the

Railways also with reference to RS[RP] Rules, 2016.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Subhankar Dutta]/DDPC-V

****** Copy of DOP&T’s OM No. 35034/1/2017/Estt.D dated 20.09.2018

Sub: Availability of option for fixation of pay on MACPS from the date of next increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, regarding.

***

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No.13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 27.07.2017 and its further clarification vide OM No. 13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 28.08.2018 on the issue of availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the date of next increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016. 2. A number of references have been received from various quarters including Secretary, Staff Side, as to whether the aforesaid OMs 13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 27.07.2017 and 28.08.2018 will be applicable in the case of MACP also or otherwise. The matter has been examined in consultation with D/o Expenditure and it has been decided that the aforesaid OMs dated 27.07.2017 and 28.08.2018 will be applicable in the cases of pay fixation after grant of MACP also.

sd/- (G. Jayanthi)/Jt.Secy[E.I]

****** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 209 /2018 No. P[R]554/VII Date: 20.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[G]2014 QR1-3 dated 06.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 08.09.2017 quoted therein was circulated under SC No. 164/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[G]2014 QR1-3 dated 06.11.2018 [RBE No.172/2018]

Sub: Permission to retain Railway quarter at previous place of posting by the Railway personnel on posting to Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli.

*** In terms of Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 08.09.2017 (RBE No. 124/2017) approval of the Railway Board was conveyed by relaxing the existing rules/provisions permitting Railway officers/staff posted to Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli (erstwhile RCF/Raebareli) to retain Railway accommodation at their previous place of posting on payment of normal rent upto 10.09.2018.

2. The issue of further extension of period for retention of Railway accommodation at previous place of posting on normal rent by Railway officials posted to Modern Coach

Factory, Raebareli has been considered by Railway Board and in exercise of the powers to relax in public interest the existing provisions regarding allotment/retention of Railway quarters and the rent to be charged therefor for a class/group of employees, it has been decided to extend the retention period beyond 10.09.2018 upto 30.06.2019.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Anita Gautam]/DE[Genl.]


No. P[R]/605/XIV Date:20.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I/2008/PM12/3 dated 28.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 03.03.2009 and 29.12.2009 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos. 47/2009 and 11/2010, respectively.


Sub:Conducting of selections to fill up the posts in the cadre of PGT/TGT – hiring services of professors /experts from outside the Railways – regarding.

***

Attention is invited to Para 218 of IREM Volume-I [Revised Edition 1989] First Re-print Edition -2009, wherein detailed procedure for constitution of selection Board has been explained for conducting the selection of any post under Zonal Railways. It has now been brought to the notice of Board that the Railways/Production Units are facing difficulties in filling up the posts of TGT/PGT in Railway schools due to non-availability of experts in the concerned subject. This leads to delay, causing hindrance in study of curriculum within academic session and also creates resentment among TGTs/PGTs because of their non-promotion whenever it becomes due.

2. In the light of the above, the matter has been considered. It has been decided that Departmental Selection Board should consist of three JAG Level officers including Educationists /Experts in the concerned subjects as members. In case of non-availability of such expert in the Railway itself or on the contiguous Railways/ Railway Institutions, the services for this purpose may be taken from outside the Railways i.e., from recognised government educational institutions in the adjoining areas. The experts hired for setting of Question papers and evaluators hired for evaluations thereof should be two different individuals in case such hiring of service is done. They shall not in any way form part of Selection Board/ Committee. The remuneration to their services may be paid according to the provisions contained for departmental Selection in Board’s letter No. E[G]/2001/HO/1-7 dated 03.03.2009 and 29.12.2009 or as per extant policy in force at relevant time where their services are hired for evaluation/ question paper setting. sd/- [M.K.Meena]/DDE[NG]

***** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.211/2018 No. P[R]75/VIII Date: 20.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2018/AL-28/72 dated 30.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. F(E)I/2018/AL-28/72 dated 30.11.2018 [RBE No.184/2018]

Sub: Extension of retirement age of Doctors – Travel Entitlements reg. ***

In terms of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)1-2016/RT-16 dated 20/09/2018 & 17/10/2018, doctors belonging to IRMS and Dental Doctors-under the Ministry of Railways has been provided opportunity to serve the Government upto 65 years under certain conditions on their exercising the option of posting to a clinical post.

In this connection, it has been decided that those doctors belonging to IRMS and Dental Doctors under the Ministry of Railways who were transferred to clinical duties on attaining the age of 62 years will carry their travel entitlements in the same manner as it was prior to such extension.

sd/- (Jitendra Kumar)DDF[E]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.212/2018 No. P[R]605/XIV Date:20.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2018/PM1/4 dated 14.12.2018 dated is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 20.10.1999 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No.320/99.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2018/PM1/4 dated 14.12.2018 [RBE No.196/2018]

Sub: Introduction of 100% Objective Paper for promotional examination to expedite and simplify examination process.

***

The promotion of staff within Group ‘C’ by “Selection” or “non-selection” process and Group ‘D’ to ‘C’ is regulated by provision contained in Section ‘B’ of Chapter-II of Indian Railway Establishment Manual Volume I; and instructions contained in Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/98/PM 1/17 dated 20.10.1999 and other instructions issued from time to time.

2. The existing system of examination conducted for filling up promotional posts has been reviewed by the Board and to bring objectivity to the selection process, it has been decided as under:-

(i) The question paper will henceforth be 100% Objective Type;

(ii) All the questions will be of multiple choice only;

(iii) A large Question Bank may be created from which the questions can be selected randomly for conducting a Computer Based test;

(iv) Railways may conduct examination in CBT mode or pen and paper depending on their preparedness;

(v) If computer based Test takes time to implement, the tests may be conducted on OMR sheets, which shall have a carbon copy, kept in safe custody of officer nominated by the authority nominating the Selection Committee at HQ/Division/PU/Workshop;

(vi) OMR can be evaluated manually. A model Answer Sheet shall be given by the paper setter in a separate cover on conclusion of the examination;

(vii) To ensure the authenticity of the answers, cutting, overwriting, erasing or alteration of any type in the answer will not be accepted. Zero marks will be given for Answer having correction/over writing;

(viii) There shall be negative marking for incorrect Answers. One third of the marks allotted for each question will be deducted for wrong Answers;

(ix) Responsibility for evaluation shall be with the Officer nominated for evaluation;

(x) The system of coding & decoding of answer sheets will continue;

(xi) Any selection which has already been notified will be conducted as per the existing instructions only and the new instructions would apply for those selections which are notified after the date of issue of these instructions; {

3 . The above changes would be applicable to all Departments, except Accounts and RPF, who deal with their own establishments. sd/- [D.Joseph] /Jt.Director/Estt.[N]

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No. P[R]473/IX Date: 20.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2015/PS5-2/4 dated 16.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[W]2015/PS5-2/4 dated 16.11.2018

Sub:Issuance of Special Passes on Medical grounds for follow-up medical treatment in outstation Hospitals.

*** It has been brought to the notice of Board that difficulties are being faced by serving/retired railway employees & their family members due to the present practice or issuing of Special Passes on medical grounds for follow-up medical treatment. Such passes are being issued just a few days before the due date of visit to specialized hospitals located in outstations. Due to this practice, the beneficiaries of such Special Passes are unable to secure confirmed advance reservation. 2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Health Dte. of the Ministry of Railways. Keeping in view the fact that the beneficiaries of such passes are normally those who are suffering from serious ailments like cancer, renal failure, heart ailments, etc. and in order to facilitate securing of advance reservation for them, it has been decided to stipulate the following procedure for issuing of Special Passes [under Schedule VII of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition 1993) for follow-up medical treatment:-

[i] The Competent Medical Officer in the Railway Hospital will issue necessary

prescription on the basis of follow-up visit advice recorded by the outstation Hospital, as and when approached by the beneficiary, without waiting for the due date for follow-up visit to come nearer. In the said prescription, the period of travel validity (which is to be endorsed on the pass) must be indicated clearly, which shall be one week i.e. 7 days before and 21 days after the due date of visit. For example, if a beneficiary has to reach a Hospital in Mumbai for follow-up treatment on 8th

December 2018, the Medical Officer concerned should write in the prescription: “Special Pass valid for travel from 1st Dec, 2018 to 29th Dec, 2018 may be issued.”

[ii] The Pass Issuing Authorities, on the basis of aforementioned prescription and

recommendation will issue Special Pass upto 5 months in advance endorsing thereon the travel validity period as “Valid for travel from __/__/_____ to __/__/_____ ” (i.e. the dates as recommended in the prescription).

3. Moreover, representations are also being received in Board’s office from the beneficiaries of Special Passes issued on medical grounds complaining of delays in issue of such passes. In this context, the Railways are directed to sensitize the concerned pass issuing officials to issue the Special Passes on medical grounds on the very same day of receipt of the application in case of serious ailments and at the most, next day in all other cases. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/-

[V.Muralidharan]/DDE[Welfare]-I

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 214/2018 P[R]184/V Date: 20.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/Trans.Cell/S&T/APAR dated 04.12.2018 together with their letter dated 14.09.76 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 20.03.1982 quoted therein was circulated under SC No. 72/82.

Copy of Board’s letter 2018/Trans.Cell/S&T/APAR dated 04.12.2018

Sub:APAR of Non-Gazetted [NG] staff in Level 6 [GP-4200]

Ref: 1. Railway Board’s letter No.E[NG]II-75CR/9 dated 14.09.1976 2. Railway Board’s letter No.E[NG]I-82-CR/1 dated 20.03.1982 3. Master Circular No.28. {E[NG]I/90/CR/4 dated 17.06.91} 4. DRM/Solapur’s letter No.SUR/Con/50/APAR/Instr/18 dated 25.09.2018

***

With reference to DRM/Solapur's letter at (4) and Board's letter at (1 , 2 & 3) above, and in consultation with Establishment Directorate, Board (CRB) have approved the following:

1. The APAR of Non-Gazetted (NG) staff in Level 6 (GP-4200), Section-I, shall be Reported upon by immediate superior i.e. Senior Supervisor in Level-7 (GP-4600). It

shall be Reviewed by Junior Scale Officer/Senior Scale Officer or the next higher authority.

2. Section-II, for promotion to Group 'B' shall be Reported upon by Junior Scale Officer, Reviewed by Senior Scale officer & Accepted by JAG/SG/Dy.HoD level Officer.

3. The APAR of NG staff i n Level 6 (GP-4200) shall normally be finalized at

JAG/SG/Dy.HoD level Officer.

4. Other guidelines issued from Board shall remain unchanged and be modified as and

when required. sd/- [Umesh Balonda]/ED S&T/Transformation Cell

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E (NG) II-75CR/9 dated 14.09.1976

Sub: Confidential Reports on non-gazetted staff. Ref: Your Confidential letter No. E-108/0-X dated 12.09.1975.

*** The point raised in your letter, referred to above, has been gone into by the Ministry of Railways. It is not considered necessary to enforce uniformity in this regard as the pattern of supervision varies from department to department. However, the basic criterion should be that Confidential reports should be written by officers / staff who supervise the work of the staff in the lower grades. 2. Assistant Officers are expected to be in direct touch with the staff in two highest scales, which in the generality of cases are, Rs. 550-750 and Rs. 700-900. Generally, therefore, CRs. of staff in scale Rs. 550-750 and above should be initiated by an Assistant Officer but there will be exceptions and staff in the lower scales of Rs. 470-750, 455-700, 425-700 and 425-640/600 may also have to be covered and their CRs also written by the Assistant Officers. 3. Confidential Reports of other staff should not be initiated by a supervisor in a scale lower than Rs. 550-750.

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 215/2018 No. P[R]436/IREC-I/IV Date:24.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F[E]I/2018/AL-28/73 dated 14.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.


Sub: Controlling officers for the purpose of Travelling Allowance ***

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rule 1697 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. II Sixth Edition- 1987 (Second Reprint 2005) may be amended as in the enclosed Advance Correction Slip No. 62. sd/- [Jitendra Kumar]/DDF[E]

******* ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 62 – IREC Vol. II (SECOND REPRINT, 2005)

Rule 1697 of IREC Vol.II (Second Reprint, 2005) may be read as under:

“General Managers / Divisional Railway Managers and Heads of the Departments shall be their own Controlling Officers. All Officers holding substantive post of Senior Scale (Level-11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix / PB-3 + Grade Pay Rs.6600/-, pre-revised) shall be their own Controlling Officers for countersignature on TA journals. A Head of Department may declare what authorities subordinate to him shall be the Controlling Officers, for the purpose of travelling allowance of railway servants or classes of railway servants employed under him. No authority shall be declared by him to be his own Controlling Officer without the previous sanction of the Ministry of Railways.”

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. F[E]I/2018/AL-28/73 dated 14.12.2018]

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No.216/2018 No. P[R]554/VII Date:24.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(G) 2008 QR- 1-15 (PSUs) dated 13.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.05.2017 quoted therein was circulated under SC No.82/2017.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(G) 2008 QR – 1- 15 (PSUs) dated 13.12.2018 [RBE No.193/2018]

Sub: Retention of railway accommodation by railway officers /staff on their deputation to Railway PSUs

*** Instructions were issued vide Board’s letter of even number dated 31.05.2017 (RBE

No. 53/2017) to permit Railway officers/staff in occupation of Railway accommodation in areas other than Delhi/NCR on their deputation to Railway PSUs to retain their railway accommodation at the place of previous posting for a period up to 30.06.2019.

2. Now, in exercise of the powers vested with the Board to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment/retention, it has been decided to permit Railway officers/staff in occupation of Railway accommodation in Delhi/NCR area on their deputation to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) to retain their railway accommodation at the place of previous posting for a period up to 30.06.2019.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [Anita Gautam]/Dir.Establishment[Genl.]

***** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.217/2018 No. P[R]554/VII Date: 31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(G)2014 QR1-2(PSU Abspn) dated 30.10.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 07.06.2017 was circulated under S.C.No. 88/2017 .

Copy of Bd’s letter E(G)2014 QR1-2(PSU Abspn) dated 30.10.2018 [RBE No.167/2018]

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation by Railway employees upon permanent /immediate absorption in PSUs /Societies etc.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E(G)2014 QR1-2(PSU Abspn) dated 7.6.2017 ***

At present, Railway officers/staff on their appointment in PSUs/Societies etc. on permanent/immediate absorption basis, are permitted to retain their Railway quarter for a period of 2 ( two) months on payment of normal rent/licence fee as per policy provisions applicable as per instructions contained in Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 07.06.2017.

2. The aforementioned policy provisions regarding retention of Railway accommodation in the event of permanent absorption/immediate absorption of Railway employees in PSUs/Societies etc. have been reviewed by Railway Board and the full Board in exercise of its powers to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class /group of employees, in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment /retention, has, now, in modification of the existing instructions as aforesaid, decided that Railway officers/staff on their appointment in PSUs/Societies etc. on permanent /immediate absorption basis may be permitted to retain their Railway quarter for a period of 4 [four] months on payment of normal rent/ licence fee. Retention of quarter beyond the aforesaid period of 4 [four] months shall be treated as unauthorised and shall be liable for recovery of damage /penal rent.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

sd/- [Anita Gautam]/DE[Genl.]

**** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.218/2018

No. P[R] 554/VII Date:31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E(G)2012 QR-1-15 dated 29.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 3.12.2012 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No. 128/2012 .

Copy of Board’s letter E(G)2012 QR-1-15 dated 29.11.2018 [RBE No. 185/2018]

Sub: Permission to retain Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway officers/staff posted to Rail Wheel Plant [RWP]/Bela [Dist.- Chhapra, Saran, Bihar].

*** In terms of Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 03.12.2012 ( RBE No.136/2012) approval of the Railway Board was conveyed by relaxing the existing rules/provisions permitting Railway officers/staff posted to Rail Wheel Plant (RWP), Bela ( Dist. Chhapra, Saran, Bihar) to retain Railway accommodation at their previous place of posting on payment of normal rent upto 2.12.2017.

2. The issue of further extension of period for retention of Railway accommodation at previous place of posting on normal rent by Railway officials posted to Rail Wheel Plant, Bela has been considered by Railway Board and in exercise of powers to relax in public interest the existing provisions regarding allotment/retention of Railway quarters and the rent to be charged therefor for a class /group of employees, it has been decided to extend the retention period beyond 02.12.2017 upto 31.3.2020.


sd/- [Anita Gautam]/DE(Genl)

SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 219/2018 No.P(R)219 Date:31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.F(E)II/2018/Dep./1(1)/1 dated 5.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 28.07.2010 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No.130/2010.

Copy of Board’s letter No. F(E)II/2018/Dep./1(1)/1 dated 5.12.2018 [RBE No.188/2018]

Sub: Provision regarding relaxation of the eligibility condition of minimum 9 years of service for proceeding on deputation /foreign service – Amendment in Para 8.5 of DOP&T’s

OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17th

June, 2010- regarding. ***

Consolidated guidelines on “Deputation” have been issued by DOP&T vide their O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17

th June, 2010 which have been adopted/circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter No.

2010/F(E)II(I)I dated 28.7.2010.

2. Now, DOP&T have issued instructions vide their OM No.2/15/2017-Estt.[Pay-II] dated 18.10.2018 amending the provisions contained in Para-8.5 of their OM dated 17.06.2010 relating to the eligibility condition of minimum 9 years of service for proceeding on deputation /foreign service.


4. The above instructions will take effect w.e.f. 18.10.2018. sd/- [Sonali Chaturvedi]/DDF[E]

Copy of DOP&T’s OM No.2/15/2017-Estt.[Pay-II] dated 18.10.2018

Sub: Transfer on deputation/foreign service of Central Government Employees to ex-cadre posts under the State Governments/ Union Territories or to any entity controlled by and located in the States /UTs – relaxation of para 8.5 of O.M. dated 17.6.20 10.

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This Department’s OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17th June, 2010 regulates Pay, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Tenure of Deputation / Foreign Service and other terms and conditions on the subject of deputation / foreign service of Central Government employees to ex-cadre posts under the Central Government, State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, Union Territories Administration, local Bodies etc. and vice-versa. Subject to its applicability as provided in para 2 of the OM, these instructions cover cases of deputation/foreign service where Central Government is either lending authority or borrowing authority or both.

2. As per para 8.5 of the aforesaid OM, a Central Government employee shall be eligible for deputation / foreign service to posts in State Government / State Government Organisations/Governments of UTs / Government of UT’s Organisations / Autonomous Bodies, Trusts, Societies, PSUs etc. not controlled by the Central Government only after he has completed 9 years of service and is clear from vigilance angle.

3. As per para 10 of the aforesaid OM, any relaxation of these terms and conditions will require the prior concurrence of the Department of Personnel & Training.

4. Various administrative Ministries / Departments / Borrowing Organisations have been approaching this Department for relaxation of the eligibility condition of minimum 9 years of service for proceeding on deputation / foreign service, on case to case basis, citing exigencies, quoting provisions of para 10 of the OM dated 17.06.20 10.

5. The matter has been considered in this Department and it has been decided that Ministries/Departments may consider and allow relaxations to para 8.5 of the OM dated 17.06.2010 with the approval of their Minister-in-charge in following category of cases:-

a) A Central Government employee after completion of 7 years of service in his/her cadre, may be allowed to go on deputation to any State of North Eastern Region and Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep or on foreign service to any entity controlled by and located in the said States/ Union Territories.

b) Central Government employees may be allowed to go on deputation to State Governments/ Union Territories or on foreign service to any entity controlled by and located in the States/ Union Territories on spouse ground after completion of 6 years of service in the cadre.

6. The cases not covered by above dispensation will not be considered for relaxation. All other terms and conditions issued vide OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17th June, 2010 as amended from time to time will remain unchanged.

7. Insofar as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

8. These orders shall come into effect from the date of issue of this OM.

sd/-

[A.K.Jain]/Dy.Secy. to GOI

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.220/2018 No. P[R]64/VIII Date: 31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2015/SP-1/Gen-1 dated 14.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 30.04.2010 and 30.08.2017 quoted therein were circulated under SC Nos.66/2010 & 141/2017, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]I-2015/SP-1/Gen-1 dated 14.12.2018 [RBE No.195/18]PC VI-394

Sub: Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission - Decision relating to grant of Special Allowance - Grant of Special Allowance to Station Masters/Assistant Station Masters for making announcements at Stations in addition to their normal duty.

*** In partial modification of the instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E(P&A)l-2009/SP-1

/Gen-1 dated 30.04.2010 on the cited subject, it is stated that the instructions contained in Column 2 of Item No. 4 of Annexure A' of Board’s ibid letter may be read as, “Announcers - ECRCs/Commercial

Clerks/TCs/Station Masters/Assistant Station Masters for part time announcing work in addition to normal duties without restriction of grades’’.

2. The rate of Special Allowance for announcing work as an additional duty is Rs. 120/- p.m. w.e.f. 01.09.2008.

3. The rates of Special Allowance for announcing work as an additional duty would increase by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay scales goes up by 50%. In view of this, the rates of Special Allowance are Rs. 150/- p.m. w.e.f. 01.01.2011 and Rs. 180/- p.m. w.e.f. 01.01.2014.

4. The Branch Officer at the Divisional level must certify that the concerned staff was actually engaged in part time announcement work.

5. This Special Allowance shall be payable till 30.06.2017, since instructions for abolishing this Allowance w.e.f. 01.07.2017 have been issued vide Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2017/Vll CPC/AL-1 dated 30.08.2017 on the recommendations of 7

th CPC and acceptance of Government thereto.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JDE[P&A]

*** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.221/2018 No. P[R] 39/VI Date: 31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2018/1/11 dated 19.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 28.10.2016 and 4.4.2018 referred to therein

were circulated under S.C.Nos. 120/2016 and 66/2018, respectively .

Copy of Board’s letter E(MPP)2018/1/11 dated 19.12.2018 [RBE No.198 /2018]

Sub: Creation of posts for new assets – ‘Pool of Surrendered Posts’ – Posts surrendered due to Work Study Reports

Ref: Railway Board letter No. E(MPP)2010/1/67 dtd. 28.10.2016 (RBE No. 127/2017) and E(MPP)2018/1/1 dated 4.4.2018 ( RBE No. 52/2018)

*** In partial modification to Board’s letters under reference, below mentioned decision of Board ( MS, FC, CRB) are conveyed for compliance. Posts identified for surrender due to Work Study Reports shall henceforth be dealt as under:

(a) 15% of the money value for any post surrendered now onwards through Work Study reports should be transferred to Railway Board. Normally minimum 50% share will be kept for Division and 35% for Hqrs. GMs can further increase the share of the Divisions, if they want.

(b) DRMs may create safety as well as other than safety category posts from the ‘ Pool of Surrendered Posts’ on a 1:1 basis for new assets as well as existing assets.

1. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways

sd/- [Mahendra Kumar Gupta]/Dir.(MPP)

SERIAL CIRCULAR No.222/2018 No. P[R] 240/DR/IV Date: 31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/7(Pt.) dated 20/21.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 3.10.2017 quoted therein was circulated under S.C.No. 170/2017.

Copy of Bd’s letter PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/7(Pt.) dated 20/21.12.2018 (RBE No. 199/2018- PC-VII No.124)

Sub: Implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Dress Allowance to officials discharging Prosecution functions on provisional basis.

…

Consequent to the decision taken by the Government of India on the recommendations of the 7

th CPC, Kit Maintenance Allowance, Shoe Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Washing

Allowance, Robe Allowance and Robe Maintenance Allowance have been subsumed into a single

Dress Allowance and orders in this regard have been issued vide Board’s order No. PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/7 dated 03.10.2017 ( PC VII no. 64/RBE No. 141/2017).

2. A separate Prosecution Cadre is also being formed in the Indian Railways. While formalisation of the Cadre is awaited, officials presently designated as Public Prosecutors and Assistant Public Prosecutors continue to perform prosecution related duties, including Court appearances. References are being received from Railways on payment of Separate Dress Allowance to such officials as they are no longer part of the Railway Protection Force.

3. The matter has been considered in Board’s office. While the Prosecution Cadre sanction and formation is being followed up with the Department of Personnel & Training, it is nevertheless a fact that Public Prosecutors/Asst. Public Prosecutors as designated presently continue to perform prosecution relation duties that involve appearing in Court/ Accordingly, all such Public Prosecutors/Asst. Public Prosecutors who are actually attending Courts in performance of their official duties may be paid Dress Allowance @ Rs.10,000 per annum provisionally as governed by all instructions/terms and conditions issued under Board’s Order No. PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/7 dated 03.10.2017 (circulated as RBE No. 141/2017).

4. These orders will be taken up for review as and when the Prosecution Cadre is formally notified.

5. This issues with the approval of Board (MS and FC).

sd/- [Jaya Kumar.G]/DD/PC-VII

**** SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 223/2018 No. P[R] 69/IV Date:31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II/2017/RS-22 dated 28.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter No.E[P&A]II/2017/RS-22 dated 28.12.2018 [RBE No.204/2018]

Sub: Payment of leave salary to the running staff after the implementation of 7th CPC recommendations.

*** Some of the Zonal Railways have raised the issue that leave salary is not being paid to the running staff on the revised pay in the 7th CPC pay structure. GS/AIRF and GS/NFIR have also made various references to the Railway Board in this regard. NFIR has also raised the issue in the forum of PNM as item No.47/2018.

2. The issue has been examined in Board’s office as it is clarified that as per Rule 1412[III] of IREC Vol.II and para 924[i][k] of IREM-I, Pay Element [presently 30% until further orders] will be reckoned for calculation of Leave Salary of Running Staff on the revised basic pay in the 7th CPC pay structure.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Railway Board. sd/- [N.P.Singh]/JDE[P&A]


No. P[R] 676/V Date:31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No.2018/Trans.Cell/Representation dated 01.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Board’s letter 2018/Trans. Cell/Representation dated 01.11.2018

Sub: Release of staff on transfer on option basis to other Railways/Units. ***

Representations were received in Board from staff who could not be released from divisions even after acceptance was issued by concerned Zonal Railway that invited options.

In order to mitigate the problem faced such staff, following decision is communicated.

“ Even in cases of transfer on option basis ( option exercised by the staff ), DRMs are empowered to release the staff concerned, if acceptance has been received from the Railway/Division/Unit where the staff seeks transfer. He will give intimation to the Headquarter concerned, if needed.

This issues with the approval of Board(CRB).

sd/- [AK.Chandra/ED(Mech.)Transformation Cell

***** SERIAL CIRCULAR No.225/2018

No. P[R]500/XXVI Date:31 .12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2007/AC-II/21/10 dated 30.11.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 12.07.2010 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No.106/2010 .

Copy of Board’s letter No. 2007/AC-II/21/10 dated 30.11.2018 [RBA No.126/2018]

Sub: Inclusion of names of the widowed or divorced daughter/parents in the PPO-Procedure for - regarding

Ref: Board’s instructions issued vide letter of even no. dated 12.07.2010 [copy enclosed]

***

Attention is invited to Board’s letter ibid wherein instructions clarifying the procedure to be followed for inclusion of names of widowed /divorced daughters/ parents in PPO forms after issue of PPOs was circulated.

However, several representations/suggestions were received by Board [MS] that the pensioners /family pensioners are put to undue hardships as the required acknowledgement is not being provided to them in confirmation of the fact that the names of the eligible child/children have been included in the family details kept by the head of the office.

It is, therefore, reiterated that the instructions as envisaged in the earlier letter dated 12.07.2010 may be followed scrupulously. sd/- [Gaisingam Kabui]/Dir. Finance/CCA

Copy of Board’s ltr. No. 2007/AC-II/21/10 dated 12.7.2010 [RBA No.16/10]

Sub: Inclusion of names of the widowed or divorced daughter/ parents in the PPO – Procedure for – Regarding.

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Please refer to Board’s letter of even no. dated 02.03.2010 wherein a copy of DOP&PW’s OM No. 1/6/08-P&PW[E] dated 27.01.2010 clarifying procedure to be followed for inclusion of names of widowed /divorced daughters/parents in PPO forms after issue of PPOs was circulated.

Now vide their O.M. dated 22.06.2010, DOP&PW has notified the procedure for inclusion of names of widowed or divorced or unmarried daughter /parents /dependent disabled siblings [i.e. brothers and sisters] in the PPO. A copy thereof is enclosed for information and necessary action.

Copy of DOP&PW’s OM No. 1/6/08-P&PW[E] dated 22.06.2010

Sub: Inclusion of names of the widowed or divorced or unmarried daughter/ parents/ dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers and sisters) in the PPO – Procedure for – Regarding.

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The undersigned is directed to state that it was clarified earlier vide this Department’s O.M.No. 1/21/91-P&PW (E) dated 20.1.1993 that the revised PPO format introduced w.e.f. 1.1.1990 contains provision for entry of details of all members of the family of the pensioner. The PPOs issued prior to 1.1.90, however, do not contain the names/ details of children of the pensioner. In cases where the names of eligible children have not been mentioned in the PPO for various reasons, the pensioner can furnish a list of eligible children to the pension sanctioning authority and obtain an acknowledgement thereof from that authority. This acknowledgment will be produced at the time of submission of family pension claim to the pension sanctioning authority. However, the production of an acknowledgment will not be a pre-condition to the processing of claim for family pension. Even the spouse of the dead Government servant/ pensioner can furnish the details of such Children, if not furnished by the Government servant/pensioner earlier, to the pension sanctioning authority as clarified vide this Department’s O.M. No. 1/21/91-P&PW (E) dt. 15.1.1999.

2. Representations have been received in this Department from Pensioners/family pensioners and Pensioners Associations indicating the reluctance on the part of Ministries/Departments/Organisations to include the names of eligible family members (i.e. widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters; parents and dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers and sisters) in the PPO thereby delaying the sanction of family pension to such eligible family members. This is not only a source of frustration and denial of rightful claim to such eligible family members but at times causes undue hardship to them.

3. With a view to streamlining and cut delays in the pension sanctioning process, it is hereby clarified that in cases wherein eligibility of family members (i.e. divorced or widowed or unmarried daughter/ parents/ dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) occurs after issue of the PPO, the pensioner himself or his/her spouse may intimate the details/ names of divorced or widowed or unmarried daughter/parents/dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers and sisters), to the pension sanctioning authority as per the procedure indicated in para (1) above. Similarly, in cases where the pensioner or his/her spouse has expired, the widowed or divorced or unmarried daughter/ parents/ dependent disabled sibling can themselves intimate such details to the pension sanctioning authority. However, the family pension in such cases can be processed by the pension sanctioning authority even without such intimation/acknowledgment, if sufficient proof of entitlement is produced by the claimant and all other conditions for grant of family pension are fulfilled.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No.368/EV/2010 dated 15.06.2010.

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SERIAL CIRCULAR No. 226/2018 No. P[R] 676/V Date:31.12.2018

Copy of Board’s letter No. E(O)III-2014/PL/05 dated 12.12.2018 is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter dated 31.8.2015 referred to therein was circulated under S.C.No.87/2015 .

Copy of Board’s letter E(O)III-2014/PL/05 dated 12.12.2018

Sub: Addendum to the Comprehensive Transfer Policy guidelines issued vide Board’s letter of even No. dated 31.8.2015

*** In partial modification to the Comprehensive Transfer Policy guidelines issued vide Board’s letter of even number dated 31.8.2015, particularly with reference to para 1(i) & the para 1(viii) regarding the total stay of Railways officers at a stretch at a particular station, it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority that :--

(i) Stay only at Headquarters of the Zonal Railway should normally be counted for the purpose of continuous stay.

(ii) One full tenure posting in Railway Board should be exempted for the purpose of counting continuous stay at a station.

(iii) Officers due for retirement within the span of two years should normally not be disturbed from the present posting.

(iv) Critical/Terminal illness of dependents requiring staying at a station for the sake of continuity of treatment can be considered on case to case basis.

(v) Officers with children who are at a crucial stage of education, i.e., Board level exams (XI & XII only) should be exempted till such time the child is in the crucial classes.

sd/- [S.K.Agarwal]/Jt.Secy(Gaz)

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