SOUTH EAST CETRAL RAILWAY
SUBJECT WISE IDEX OF ESTABLISHMET RULES ISSUED BY
CPO/BSP DURIG 2003
ADVANCES
HOUSE BUILDING ADVANCE
38/2003 Rate of Interest on HBA
48/2003 Purchase of House from Pvt.Parties-Criteria for Reg. Builders
84/2003 Compliance with terms & conditions attached with sanction of HBA
85/2003 Facility of second mortage
FESTIVAL ADVANCE
ADVACE FOR COMPUTER
P.F ADVACE
COVEYACE ADVACE ALLOWANCES
COAL PILOT ALLOWANCE
POST GRADUATE ALLOWACE TO DOCTORS
67/2003 Grant of PG Allowance- clarification
D.A/A.D.A/D.R
10/2003 DA revised rates w.e.f. 01/07/2003
107/2003 Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners- revised rate wef 1/7/2003
RUIG ALLOWACE
NON-PRACTISING ALLOWANCE
92/2003
NPA to medical officers to be calculated for TA/DA entitlements
T.A/D.A
79/2003 Controlling Officer for TA
92/2003 NPA to medical officers to be calculated for TA/DA entitlements
TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE
72/2003 Classification of cities for Transportation Allowance- Clarification
RATION MONEY ALLOWANCE/EXTRA DUTY ALLOWANCE
H.R.A/C.C.A
64/2003 Admissibility of HRA in the event of non acceptance or surrender of quarters
BREAK DOWN ALLOWANCE
DUAL CHARGE ALLOWACE
ATIOAL HOLIDY ALLOWACE
CHARGE ALLOWACE/TEURE ALLOWACE
IGHT DUTY ALLOWACE
62/2003 Rates of NDA wef 1/7/2003
BAD CLIMATE ALLOWANCE
OUT-TUR ALLOWACE
OVER TIME ALLOWACE
PROJECT ALLOWACE
SPECIAL COMPOSITE/ REMOTE ALLOWACE
TRIBAL AREA ALLOWACE
CASH ALLOWACE
WASHIG ALLOWACE/URSIG ALLOWACE/UIFORM ALLOWACE
91/2003 Washing Allowance to Dressers/ Operation Theatre Assistants
CHILDRE EDUCATIOAL ALLOWACE
COMPOSITE TRASFER GRAT
89/2003 Payment of CTG for settlement after retirement
92/2003 NPA to medical officers to be calculated for CTG entitlements
2
TRAINING ALLOWANCE
56/2003 Training allowance to faculty members of Gr.’C’ & ‘D Tech.Trg. Centres
ACT APRENTICES
45/2003 Rebates by State Council of Vocational Training
ARREAR CLAIMS/WAIEAL OF PAID VOUCHER
AGE RELAXATIO
BA O CREATIO
CORRECTION SLIPS
Code/Manual ACS
No
Rules/Para Subject
04/2003 Manual on
Management of
Training
03/2003 5.5.4 &5.5.5 Post training examination
05/2003 IREM-I 150 215,219 Procedure for holding selections for
selection posts
07/2003 IREM-I 151 141,142,
146A,147&148
Selection of Intermediate Apprentices
from skilled artisans for absorption as
JE-II
08/2003 IREM-I 148 1303 Absorption of Med decategorised staff
on alternative employment
11/2003 IRMM 01 239(1)&(2) Honorarium of part time Dental
surgeons
13/2003 IREM-I 149 219 Psychological test in selection
17/2003 RSPass Rules 42 Sh-III Higher class passes to students of Oak
Grove School
21/2003 IREM-I 145 Chapter III Rules on seniority
26/2003 IREM-I 146 Sec B Chapter I Selection of Intermediate Apprentices
from skilled Artisans as JE-II
31/2003 RS Pass Rules
1986
43 Sch VII Medical Pass- Provision for two
attendants
40/2003 Manual on
Management of
Training
01/2003 6.2 Attributes for trainers
46/2003 IREM-I 154,
155
126,127,128,169,174
& 189
Procedure for selection
58/2003 Manual on
Management of
Training
2 Appendix-I List of training centers on IR
79/2003 IREC-II 53 1697 Controlling officer for purpose of TA
92/2003 IREC-II 52 1603 Non practicing Allowance
CASUAL LABOUR
CADRE/EX-CADRE
CONDUCT RULES
COFIDETIAL REPORT
CREATIO OF POSTS 76/2003 Creation/extension of currency of workcharged posts in zonal Railways
83/2003 Review of cadre in Coach Maintenance Depots- Workshop on Safety on IR
COMPASSIOATE APPOITMET
CATEE
COFIRMATIO
CLASSIFICATIO OF SERVICE
COTRACT LABOUR
3
COURT CASES 88/2003 CAT cases- operationalisation of new zones
D&A RULES 02/2003 Amendment to Schedule II of RSD&A Rules
06/2003 Imposition of penalty- notification of appointing authority
27/2003 Need for sending complete documents to UPSC in DAR cases
32/2003 Procedure for dealing with safety related Disciplinary cases
33/2003 RS(D&A)Rules 1968- Retired Railway servant as Defence Assistant
34/2003 Notification- Amendment to Schedule III
63/2003 DAR action for officers – delayed joining
DELIGATIO OF POWER 14/2003 Delegation of powers DG/RSC
115/2003 Delegation of power on establishment matter-SECR
DEPUTATIO 75/2003 S&T officers return from deputation
ECASHMET OF LEAVE/EX-GRATIA
ELECTIO
FIXATIO OF PAY 74/2003 Option for fixation of pay on promotion- Clarification
FORWARDIG OF APPLICATIO
FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMME
GIS/DLI
GRATUITY ACT
HOORARIUM 11/2003 Honorarium of part time Dental surgeons
HOER
ICOME TAX
ITERIM RELIEF
ICREMET
ICETIVE FOR SMALL FAMILY ORMS
ICETIVES SCHEME BOUS
ICETIVES FOR ACQUIRE HIGHER QUALIFICATIO 78/2003 Diploma of IRILMM to be considered for promotions to selection posts
LEAVE 73/2003 Validity of PMC – Clarification
98/2003 Guidelines for sanction of Study Leave
LEAVE RESERVE/LIEN
MEDICAL FACILITY/TREATMET
MEDICAL RE-IMPERSEMET
MEDICAL FACILITY TO RETIRED RAILWAY SERVET
MEDICAL DECATOGARISATIO/U FITESS/IVALIDATIO 08/2003 Absorption of Med decategorised staff on alternative employment
24/2003 Absorption of Med decategorised staff on alternative employment-revised procedure
MASTER CIRCULAR
MANPOWER PLANNING
42/2003 Rightsizing Indian Railways
43/2003 Rightsizing Indian Railways- exemption to RPF
44/2003 Rightsizing Indian Railways- exemption to safety categories
69/2003 Provision of Rest givers in OMUs
MIIMUM WAGES ACT
4
MISCELLAEOUS 01/2003 Application of Estt. Rules over SECR
54/2003 Leakage of revenue- practices for prevention
PASS & PTO 17/2003 Higher class passes to students of Oak Grove School
23/2003 Delegation of power to Sr Sub 5000-8000 to sign post retirement passes
28/2003 Validity of FC/AC-II Complimentary card passes issued to recipients of PVC, MVC,VC
awards in Rajhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi
31/2003 Medical Pass- Provision for two attendants
50/2003 Entitlement of Ist class School pass as on privilege Pass
71/2003 Grant privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives- Raising the income ceiling
PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT
PAY RULES
09/2003 Allotment of higher scale to Gr.B officers
74/2003 Option for fixation of pay on promotion- regarding
90/2003 Allotment of higher scale to Railway Accounts staff
93/2003 Allotment of higher scale to Stock Verifiers
PRESERVATIO OF OFFICE RECORDS
PROVIDET FUD 87/2003 SRPF-Rate of interest during 2003-04
PESIO 94/2003 Revision of pension of pre-96 pensioners/family pensioners
96/2003 Conditions of pension of Railway servants absorbed in IRCTC
97/2003 Revision of pension – Date of submission of application
105/2003 Instructions regulating pension/commutation of pension – clarifications regarding gratuity
106/2003 Permanent transfer of Railway servants to Govt companies/Corporations- grant of retirement
benefits
PROMOTIO/ACP SCHEME 05/2003 Procedure for holding selections for promotions to posts classified as selection posts
07/2003 Selection of intermediate apprentices from skilled artisans as JE Gr-II
13/2003 Psychological test in selection
16/2003 GDCE-R.P.F personal not eligible for other deptt.
18/2003 Selection of intermediate apprentices from skilled artisans as JE Gr-II
26/2003 Selection of intermediate apprentices from skilled artisans as JE Gr-II
37/2003 Selections procedure clarification
46/2003 Procedure for holding selections for promotions to posts from Gr.D to Gr.C
47/2003 Procedure for filling up posts of skilled artisans against 25% quota
49/2003 Appointment to Group ‘B’ posts through promotions- Educational Qualifications
65/2003 Out of turn promotions to Group ‘C’ in artisans categories-minimum educational
qualifications
70/2003 Promotion of Group ‘B’ officers to SS
78/2003 Diploma of IRILMM to be considered for promotions to selection posts
82/2003 Signal supervisors promotional course mandatory for promotion from JE Gr-II to JE Gr.I
99/2003 Promotion by selection from Gr.C to Gr.B- relaxation to SC/ST
101/2003 Selection to Gr.B post of stenographers provided to specified SAG and higher grade officers
111/2003 Timely filling of non-gazetted promotional posts-maintenance of calendar
PAY COMMISSIO
QUARTERS RET/RECOVERY/ALLOTMET 55/2003 Retention of accommodation at previous place of posting in favour of staff/officers posted to
new zones
RESTRUCTURE OF CADRE 53/2003 Restructuring of certain Gr.C & D cadres
5
80/2003 Restructuring of certain Gr.C & D cadres
RE DEPLOYMENT OF SURPLUS STAFF
RELHS/RELCHS
RECRUITMET 03/2003 Engagement of CMP
12/2003 No competitive examination on occasion of festival of minority community
30/2003 Upper age limit for recruitment to Group C& D
42/2003 Rightsizing Indian Railways
81/2003 Recruitment on cultural and Scouts &Guides quota
86/2003 Composition of committee for PET for recruitment to Group D
REWARDS & AWARDS
RE APPOITMET
RETIREMET BEEFITS 25/2003 Re employed military pensioners- removal of floor ceiling of minimum pension
35/2003 Mobility of personnel between Railways and autonomoue bodies- Past service, DCRG etc
95/2003 Permanent transfer of Railway servants to Govt companies/Corporations grant of retirement
benefits
105/2003 Instructions regulating pension/commutation of pension – clarifications regarding gratuity
106/2003 Permanent transfer of Railway servants to Govt companies/Corporations- grant of retirement
benefits
108/2003 Payment of terminal benefits- Acceptance of V CPC
109/2003 Recognition of High Madrasah examination&Alim examination conducted by West Bengal
Board of Madrasah education
110/2003 Age relaxation to the residents of J&K
RETESIO I SERVICE
RE-EMPLOYMENT
RESTRUCTURIG 53/2003 Restructuring of certain Gr.C & D cadres
80/2003 Restructuring of certain Gr.C & D cadres
REVISIO OF DESIGATIO
REVISIO OF SCALE OF PAY 9/2003 Higher pay scale to 80 % of Group ‘B’ Officers
19/2003 Pay scales of Laboratory staff Medical Department
22/2003 Higher pay scale to 80 % of Group ‘B’ Officers
90/2003 Higher pay scales to Accounts staff
93/2003 Higher pay scales to Stock Verifiers
SPECIAL PAY
SC/ST/OBC 70/2003 Promotion of Group ‘B’ officers to SS
77/2003 Appointment of persons with disabilities against unreserved vacancies
99/2003 Promotion by selection from Gr.C to Gr.B- relaxation to SC/ST
REDESIGNATION/SELECTION/NON SELECTION
SETTLEMET DUES
SURREDER OF POSTS
STIPED
SEIORITY 21/2003 Rules on seniority
SERVICE RECORD
STAFF BENEFIT FUND
TRADE TEST
TRANSFER
6
20/2003 Implementation of inter railway transfers of Railway officers
TRAIIG 04/2003 Clarification –Post training examination
29/2003 Entry in service book- Diploma of IRIL&MM,New Delhi
39/2003 Jurisdiction of Supervisors Training Centres
40/2003 Attributes required for trainers- Recommendation No 5.5
41/2003 Attributes required for trainers- Recommendation No 5.5
51/2003 Introduction of Yoga training
52/2003 Training centers on I R
57/2003 Approved modules for stage-wise training of Loco Running staff & other safety category
58/2003 List of training centers on IR
59/2003 Examination of safety categories
60/2003 Jurisdiction of ZTCs
61/2003 Ticket checking staff- Training in Fire fighting and First aid
66/2003 Guidelines on handling of rails
78/2003 Additional incentive to employees who acquires the Diploma of IRILMM
100/2003 Change of nomenclature of ZTC
102/2003 Refresher Training Programme for Loco Running Staff
103/2003 Duration of Refresher Training Course for Drivers in ZTC
104/2003 Approved modules for stage-wise training of loco running staff & other safety categories
112/2003 Guidelines on handling of rails
113/2004 Training Centres on IR
114/2003 Duration of Promotion Training Course
USE OF OFFICIAL CAR
UPGRADATIOS/UIO MATTERS
VOLUTARY RETIREMET 15/2003 VR of Railway employees
WELFARE & RELIEF 36/2003 Supply of uniform to canteen staff
68/2003 Grant of ex-gratia payment to disabled children of SRPF(C ) retirees
WORKME’S COMPESATIO CLAIMS
WORKIG HOURS
7
Estt Rule o 01/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Gen/1/1240 Date- 10.09.03
Sub: Application of Establishment Rules over SECR
As per the memorandum of understanding agreed upon between the CPOs of
SER, SECR and ECoR the printing of establishment serials would be continued by SE
Railway for all the three Railways till alternate arrangements are made by the new
Railways.
It has been decided that SEC Railway shall issue Establishment Rules and its
yearly compilation from the year 2003. This shall be applicable all over SEC Railway.
In addition to this, the Establishment Serials published by SE Railway for the years
2003 and 2004 shall also be applicable over this Railway .
Estt Rule o 02/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/D&A/1/1241 Date- 10.09.03
Sub : Railway Servant (Discipline and Appeal Amendment Rules,2003 for Schedule –
II
A copy of Railway Board’s notification No E(D&A)2002/RG 6-1 dated
10/03/2003 (RBE No 46/2003) is published for information and guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s notification No E(D&A)2002/RG 6-1 dated
10/03/2003 ( RBE No. 46/2003) addressed to General Manager, SECR.
Subject :- NOTIFICATION
GSR ................ - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of
the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the
Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, namely :-
1. These rules may be called The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal)
Second Amendment Rules, 2003.
2. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
2. In the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968 for Schedule II, the
following shall be substituted, namely :-
"SCHEDULE II
(See Rule 4 and sub-rule(2) of Rule7)
Schedule of Disciplinary powers and powers of suspension of different grades of
Railway Officers and Senior supervisors in respect of non-gazetted staff of Zonal
Railways, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Diesel Locomotive Works, Integral Coach
Factory, Wheel & Axle Plant, Metro Railway (Calcutta), Diesel Components Works
8
(Patiala), Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala), Railway Electrification Projects and
Metropolitan Transport Projects (Railways).
Sr.
Super
visors
in-charg
e in
Gr.
Rs.
4500-
7000
and
above.
(Desc
ribed
as
Super
visors in-
charg
e by
the
Railw
ay
Administrat
ion
for
this
purpo
se.
Assist
ant
Office
rs (Junior
Scale
and
Group
'B')
Sr.
Scal
e
Officers
and
Assi
stant
Offi
cers
(Juni
or
Scal
e
and
Gro
up 'B'
hold
ing
inde
pend
ent
charge)
Jr.
Admin
istrativ
e grade
Office
rs and
Senior
Scale
Office
rs
holdin
g
indepe
ndent
charge
or Inchar
ge of
Depart
ment
in the
Divisi
on.
Additional
Divisional
Railway
Managers in relation
to the
Departmen
ts attached
to them or
Divisional
Railway
Managers
All Senior
Administrati
ve Grade
Officers in the Zonal
Railways'
Headquarter
in the pay
scale of Rs.
18400-22400
including
Principal
Heads of
Department
in the pay
scale of Rs.
22400-24500.
Additional
General
Managers
in relation to
Departmen
ts attached
to them or
Chief
Administr
ative
Officer or
General
Managers
Railw
ay
Board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(i). Censure
Group
'D'
and Group
'C'
staff
who
are 3
grades
below
and
lower
than
the
Discip
linary
Group
'D' and
Group 'C'
staff in
pay
scales
of
upto
and
includi
ng Rs.
5000-
8000.
Gro
up
'D' and
Gro
up
'C'
staff
in
pay
scale
of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Group
'D' and
Group 'C'
staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
9
Autho
rity
Rs.
5500
-
9000
.
(ii). WITH-HOLDING OF PROMOTIONS
Group
'D'
and
Group
'C'
staff
who
are
three
grades
below
and
lower
than
the
Discip
linary
Autho
rity
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff in
pay
scales
of
upto
and
includi
ng Rs.
5000-
8000.
Gro
up
'D'
and
Gro
up
'C'
staff
in
pay
scale
of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Rs.
5500
-9000
.
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff.
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff.
(iii). RECOVERY FROM PAY OF PECUNIARY LOSS CAUSED TO
GOVERNMENT BY NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF ORDER.
Group
'D'
and Group
'C'
staff
who
are 3
grades
below and
lower
than
the
Discip
linary
Authority.
Group
'D' and
Group 'C'
staff in
pay
scales
of
upto
and includi
ng Rs.
5000-
8000.
Gro
up
'D' and
Gro
up
'C'
staff
in
pay scale
of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Rs. 5500
-
9000
.
Group
'D' and
Group 'C'
staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
(iv). WITHHOLDING OF PRIVILEGE PASSES AND/OR PTOS
10
Group
'D'
and
Group
'C'
staff
who
are 3
grades
below
and lower
than
the
Discip
linary
Autho
rity.
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff in
pay
scales
of
upto
and
including Rs.
5000-
8000.
Gro
up
'D'
and
Gro
up
'C'
staff
in
pay
scale of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Rs.
5500-
9000
.
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
(v). REDUCTION TO LOWER STAGE IN TIME SCALE OF PAY FOR A
PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING 3 YEARS, WITHOUT CUMULATIVE EFFECT
AND NOT AFFECTING PENSION.
Group 'D'
and
Group
'C'
staff
who
are 3 grades
below
and
lower
than
the
Discip
linary
Autho
rity.
Group 'D' and
Group
'C'
staff in
pay
scales
of upto
and
includi
ng Rs.
5000-
8000.
Group
'D'
and
Gro
up
'C'
staff in
pay
scale
of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Rs.
5500
-
9000
.
Group 'D' and
Group
'C'
staff
Group 'D' and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D' and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D' and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D' and Group
'C' staff
(vi). WITHHOLDING OF INCREMENTS.
Group
'D'
and
Group
'C'
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff in
Gro
up
'D'
and
Gro
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
11
staff
who
are 3
grades
below
and
lower
than
the
Discip
linary Autho
rity.
No.
power
s
exerci
sable where
inquir
y
under
sub-
rule
(2) of
Rule
11 is
requir
ed.
pay
scales
of
upto
and
includi
ng Rs.
5000-
8000.
up
'C'
staff
in
pay
scale
of
upto
and
inclu
ding Rs.
5500
-
9000
.
(vii). REDUCTION TO LOWER STAGE IN TIME SCALE OF PAY FOR A
PERIOD EXCEEDING THREE YEARS, OR WITH CUMULATIVE EFFECT
OR ADVERSELY AFFECTING PENSION.
Nil. Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff in
pay
scales
of
upto
and
includi
ng Rs.
5000-
8000.
Gro
up
'D'
and
Gro
up
'C'
staff
in
pay
scale
of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Rs.
5500
-
9000
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
12
.
(viii) REDUCTION TO A LOWER TIME SCALE OF PAY, GRADE ,POST
OR SERVICE.
Nil Group
'D' Staff
Gro
up 'D'
and
Gro
up
'C'
staff
in
pay
scale
of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Rs.
5500
-
9000
.
Group
'D' and Group
'C'
staff
Group 'D'
and Group 'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group 'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group 'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group 'C' staff
(ix) COMPULSORY RETIREMENT
(x) REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
(xi) DISMISSAL FROM SERVICE
Appointing Authority or an authority of equivalent rank or any higher authority.
(xii) SUSPENSION (Not amounting to penalty)
Group
'D'
and
Group
'C'
staff
in pay
scales
of
upto
and
includ
ing
Rs.
3200-
4900
subject to
report
to
Divisi
onal
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff in
pay
scales
of
upto
and
includi
ng Rs
4000-
6000.
Gro
up
'D'
and
Gro
up
'C'
staff
in
pay
scale
s of
upto
and
inclu
ding
Rs. 5000
-
8000
.
Group
'D' and
Group
'C'
staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
Group 'D'
and Group
'C' staff
13
Office
r or
Assist
ant
Office
r
Inchar
ge
within
24
Hours in the
case
of
Group
'C'
staff
Note :
1. The appellate authorities in the case of authorities mentioned in this schedule shall be as shown in the next column, whereas in the case of the authority
specified in the last column, the appellate authority shall be the President. If
post of the rank shown in any particular column does not exist , the appellate
authority shall be that shown in the next column.
2. the appointing authority or an authority of equivalent rank or any higher
authority who is competent to impose the penalty of dismissal, removal or
compulsory retirement, may also impose any lower penalty."
Footnote :- Principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India vide Notification
No. E(D&A)66 RG 6-9 dated 22.8.1968 vide S. O. 3181 dated 149.68 and subsequently amended vide
Published in the Gazette of India
Part II Section 3 Sub-section (i)
S.
No.
Notification No. Date
GSR/ SO
No.
Date of Publication
1. 2 3 4 5
1. E(D&A)66 RG 6-9 10.04.69 1531 24.06.1969
2. E(D&A)67 RG 6-13 07.04.71 1925 08.05.1971
3. E(D&A)70 RG 6-63 09.06.71 2501 03.07.1971
4. E(D&A)70 RG 6-60 19.10.71 5078 06.11.1971
5. E(D&A)70 RG 6-41 21.10.71 4050 30.10.1971
6. E(D&A)70 RG 6-43 12.11.71 5264 04.12.1971
7. E(D&A)70 RG 6-52 25.03.72 9467 08.04.1972
8. E(D&A)70 RG 6-69 17.11.72 3918 25.11.1972
9. E(D&A)69 RG 6-60 05.02.73 - -
10. E(D&A)71 RG 6-60 13.07.73 2897 06.10.1973
11. E(D&A)75 RG 6-35 05.04.77 1413 14.05.1977
14
12. E(D&A)77 RG 6-46 07.07.78 2193 29.07.1978
13. E(D&A)78 RG 6-54 29.11.78 364 23.12.1978
14. E(D&A)77 RG 6-30 07.04.78 - -
15. E(D&A)79 RG 6-26 17.08.79 3057 08.09.1979
16. E(D&A)79 RG 6-12 25.10.79 3777 17.11.1979
17. E(D&A)78 RG 6-61 22.11.79 - -
18. E(D&A)79 RG 6-39 31.12.79 0143 19.01.1980
19. E(D&A)78 RG 6-11 06.02.80 0441 23.02.1980
20. E(D&A)81 RG 6-72 31.08.82 - -
21. E(D&A)81 RG 6-63 10.08.83 GSR/982 17.12.1983
22. E(D&A)81 RG 6-54 31.05.84 GSR/632 23.06.1984
23. E(D&A)82 RG 6-29 30.03.85 1822 27.04.1985
24. E(D&A)83 RG 6-45 13.06.85 5667 06.07.1985
25. E(D&A)80 RG 6-25 20.01.86 GSR/667 22.02.1986
26. E(D&A)85 RG 6-16 20.03.87 GSR/241 04.04.1987
27. E(D&A)83 RG 6-14 28.08.87 GSR/708 19.09.1987
28. E(D&A)87 RG 6-47 26.10.87 GSR/869 21.11.1987
29. E(D&A)87 RG 6-
146
10.05.88 GSR/420 21.05.1988
30. E(D&A)88 RG 6-43 12.08.88 GSR/759 17.09.1988
31. E(D&A)84 RG 6-44 20.10.89 GSR/850 11.11.1989
32. E(D&A)88 RG 6-38 16.11.89 GSR/900 02.12.1989
33. E(D&A)84 RG 6-44 22.11.90 - -
34. E(D&A)90 RG 6-
112
16.11.90 GSR/723 11.12.1990
35. E(D&A)91 RG 6-42 08.06.91 - -
36. E(D&A)90 RG 6-
117
19.09.91 GSR/568 05.10.1991
37. E(D&A)89 RG 6-80 20.01.92 GSR/86 22.02.1992
38. E(D&A)90 RG 6-
112
22.10.92 - -
39. E(D&A)92 RG 6-
148
09.11.92 - -
40. E(D&A)92 RG 6-
166
11.01.93 GSR/63 30.01.1993
41. E(D&A)93 RG 6-94 23.06.94 GSR/327 16.07.1994
42. E(D&A)95 RG 6-68 13.08.97 GSR/422 27.12.1997
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43. E(D&A)92 RG 6-
151
06.11.97 GSR/106 06.06.1998
44. E(D&A)94 RG 6-10 16.02.99 87 20.03.1999
45. E(D&A)98 RG 6-42 11.10.99 - -
46. E(D&A)2001 RG 6-
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31.10.2001 GSR/617 24.11.2001
47. E(D&A)87 RG 6-
151
08.08.2002
48. E(D&A)98 RG 6-52 16.01.2003
Estt Rule o 03/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Recruitment/CMP/1/1262 Dated 11.09.03
Sub: Engagement of Medical Practitioners
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No 96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 21.08.2003 is published
for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway board’s letter No 96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 21.08.2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR
Sub : Engagement of Medical Practitioners
Ref: Board’s letters of even number, dated 15.01.1999, 08.03.2001, 01.03.2002 & 21.01.2003
1. Considering the shortage of doctors on Indian Railways, the Ministry of Railways
have delegated powers to the General Managers of Zonal Railways to engage both part time
and full time contract doctors, vide letters mentioned above. The delegated powers are
available upto 14.01.2004, vide Board’s letter dated 21.01.2003 quoted above. Under the above delegation, General Managers have the power to engage individual Medical
Practitioners on contract basis (CMPs) for a maximum of three terms.
2. Ministry of Railways have now decided to allow the General Managers to engage
CMPs for five consecutive terms, with their personal approval and in consultation with
FA&CAO. However, such continued engagement, beyond the third term may be allowed
only after a fresh screening is conducted by the Railways and the CMP in question is found
suitable, and where posting of a regular medical officer selected by Union Public Service
Commission is not feasible for any reason. As already stipulated, each term of engagement
should be for not more than one year and each contract is to be entered afresh.
3. While engaging doctors on contract basis , representation of SC/ST and OBC
categories as per vacancies reserved for them , should be ensured strictly.
4. Except for para 2 above , the terms and conditions of contract and the method of
selection as laid down by the Board earlier vide letters under reference shall remain
unchanged.
5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
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6. The receipt of this letter may please be acknowledged.
Estt Rule o 04/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Training/ 1/1260 Dated 11.09.03
Sub: Amendment to Manual on Management of Training
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(MPP)2003/3/16 dated 10.07.2003 (RBE No
122/2003) and Training Manual Correction Slip No 03/2003 is published for information ,
guidance and necessary action.The Railway Board letter No E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated
10.8.2000 was published vide CPO/SER Estt Srl No 230/2000
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(MPP)2003/3/16 dated 10.07.2003 (RBE No 122/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub : Collission of 1448 Up Express in the rear of 7330 Goods at Danea yard of Dhanbad
Division of Eastern Railway on 16.03.2003
The recommendation made by CRS, Eastern Circle vide para 9.10 in his final report
on the above subject is reproduced below:-
Recommendation No 9.10 -“Passing marks required for qualifying the post training
examination in subjects connected with safety be enhanced to at least 80% for safety category trainees(para 7.6.7)”
The above matter has been considered by Board and it has been decieded
(a)that the written examination and practical examination for safety categories
including the running staff should be 60% ie, staff must acquire 60% in written and 60% in
practical & viva to qualify the exam and with no relaxation for SC/ST. For non-safety categories the pass marks be 50%. The repeat course available to trainees as advised vide
Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated 10.8.2000 issued under RBE No. 96/2000 will be
maintained;
(b)in the written test objective portion to constitute at least 70% of the total marks;
©Training centers should nominate at least 3 of the senior instructors/ officers
specialized in each trade who would also as part of their duty go to remote /far flung areas
and organize one day/two day crash training at these locations. In case the need for taking a
test arises, similar procedure be followed except that the venue shall be station complexes or
suitable rest houses,etc.
(d)Counselling staff should report to the principals regarding the report on various
staff as noted during footplate/inspection,etc.
The Ministry of Railways have decieded to modify the “Manual on Management of
Training”(Edition 1988) as per Correction Slip No. 03/2003 enclosed.
Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged.
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Manual on Management of Training
Advance Correction Slip No. 03/2003
Para 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 below para 5.5 under item No 5 of the Manual on Management of Training(June 1988) may be inserted as under
5.5.4 Pass marks
5.5.4.1 The written examination and practical examination for safety categories including the
running staff should be 60% in written and 60% in practical & viva to qualify the
exam and with no relaxation for SC/ST. For non-safety categories the pass marks be
50%. The repeat course available to trainees as advised vide Board’s letter No
.E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated 10.8.2000 issued under RBE No.96/2000 will be
maintained;
5.5.4.2 In the written test, objective portion to constitute at least 70% of the total marks;
5.5.5 Responsibility of Training Centres
5.5.5.1 Training centers should nominate at least 3 of the senior instructors/officers
specialized in each trade who would also as part of their duty go to remote /far flung
areas and organize one day/two day crash training at these locations. In case the need
for taking a test arises, similar procedures be followed except that the venue shall be
station complexes or suitable rest houses, etc.
5.5.5.2 Counselling staff should report to the principals regarding the report on various staff as noted during foot plate/inspection, etc
Estt Rule o 05/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/ 1 /1261 Dated 11.09.03
Sub: Procedure for holding selections for promotion to posts classified as ‘Selection’
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/2000/PM1/41 dated 07.08.2003 (RBE
No 137/2003) and Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol1(1989 Edition) Correction Slip No 150 is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/2000/PM1/41 dated 07.08.2003 (RBE No
137/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Procedure for holding selections for promotion to [posts classified as ‘Selection’
In terms of extant procedure, selection posts are filled by a positive act of selection
consisting of a written test and /or viva voce; viva voce being a must in every case.
1.1In cases where written test is held as part of the selection for promotion to the highest
grade selection post in a category, the same includes objective type questions for about 50%
(in the range of 45% to 55%) of the total marks for the written test. The objective type
questions limited to about 25%(in the range of 20% to 30%) of the total marks for the written
examination , if any, held as part of the selection for promotion to selection posts in the lower
grades, have also been introduced vide ACS No 130 issued under this Ministry’s letter of
even number dated 8.3.2002 with the stipulation that in order to offset the impact of random
answering, there will be negative marking for wrong answers to objective type questions.
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2. The staff side in the for a of Departmental Council under JCM Scheme and the PNM have
demanded that:
i) in order to reduce subjectivity to the maximum extent possible in the
departmental selections, viva voce should be eliminated on the analogy of viva voce having been eliminated in the recruitments from the open market
through Railway Recruitment Boards ; and
ii) the concept of negative marking should be done away with.
3. Pursuant to deliberations with the staff side, Ministry of Railways have considered the
matter carefully and have decieded as under:-
i) There will be no viva voce in the departmental selections except in the case
of selection, if any , for promotion to the posts in the categories of Law
Assistants, Physiotherapists, telephone operators and teachers. For theses
categories, viva voce is in vogue in the recruitment through Railway
Recruitment Boards.
ii) While the objective type questions in the written test as part of selection for
promotion to all selection to posts will be retained, the concept of negative
marking for wrong answers to the objective type questions as introduced
vide ACS No. 130 ibid stands withdrawn.
3.1 As a corollary to elimination of viva voce in the departmental selections, the following
decisions have also been taken;-
i) Written test will invariably form part of all selections held for promotion to
posts classified as selection including the posts for which presently only viva
voce forms part of the selection.
ii) 15 marks hitherto allotted to viva voce test, will now be added to written test.
Accordingly, the total marks allotted to written test for assessing professional
ability of the candidates shall be 50 (both in cases where presently written
and viva voce or only viva voce form part of the selection) except in the categories of teachers , law assistants, physiotherapists and telephone
operators for which the existing distribution of marks, namely ,35 for written
test and 15 for viva voce will continue to be in force.
4. It has also been decieded that the procedure as revised above will be applicable to
selections notified on or after the date of issue of this letter.
4.1 All the remaining procedure prescribed for holding selections including constitution of
Selection Boards will remain unaltered.
5. Accordingly, the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume 1 1989, is amended as
per ACS No. 150 enclosed.
Please acknowledge receipt.
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL
VOL.1(1989 Edition)
Advance Correction Slip No. 150
Chapter II, Section B – Rules governing the promotion of Group C staff.
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I In the existing para 215:
i) For the existing sub para (a) substitute the following :- “Selection post shall
be filled by a positive act of selection made by Selection Boards, from
amongst the staff eligible for selection. The positive act of selection shall consist of only written test to access the professional ability of the
candidates, for which reasonable advance notice should be sent, except in the
case of selection for promotion to posts in the categories of teachers, law
assistants, physiotherapists and telephone operators, where the positive act of
selection shall consist of both written test and viva voce test. The staff in the
immediate lower grade with a minimum of two years service in that grade
only will be eligible for promotion , unless a longer length of service in the
lower grade has been stipulated as a condition of eligibility for promotion in
a particular category. The service for this purpose includes , if any rendered
on adhoc basis followed by regular service without break. The condition of
two years service should stand fulfilled at the time of actual promotion and
not necessarily at the stage of consideration. If by virtue of the above rule, a
junior is eligible for promotion , his senior also will be eligible for such
promotion , even though he might not have put in a total service of two years,
or more,(if stipulated in particular category in the lower grade)”
ii) In sub paras ( c) and (d) the words and figures “para 216” should be
corrected to read as “para 219”
iii) Delete sub para (ee) as separated from the original sub para (e) vide ACS No 82 issued under the Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-99/PM1/15 dated
26.7.1999.
II. In the existing para 219:
i) In the existing sub para (b) as modified vide ACS No 40 issued under the Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-95/PM1/14 dated 3.3.1998,
delete the words “ if such a test is” appearing in the first sentence of
the sub para.
ii) For the existing sub para( c) as modified vide ACS No. 130 issued
under the Ministry’s leter No. E(NG)I-2000/PM1/41 dated 8.3.2002,
substitute the following:
(c )(i): In the written test held as part of the selection for promotion
to the highest grade selection post in a category, objective type
questions should be set for about 50% (in the range of 45% to 55%)
of the total marks for the written test. In the written test held as part
of the selection for promotion to other lower grade selection posts,
objective type questions should be set to the extent of about 25% (in
range of 20% to 30%) of the total marks for the written test.
(ii) The provisions at (i) above will be applicable to selections in all
departments except Accounts Department”.
iii) For the existing Note (iii) below sub para (g) as modified vide ACS
No. 66 issued under the Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-98/PM1/11
dated 16.11.1998, substitute the following :- “ Candidates must
obtain a minimum of 60% marks in professional ability and 60%
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marks of the aggregate for placed on the panel. In a few cases where
both written and oral tests are held for adjudging the professional
ability, the written test should not be of less than 35 marks and the
candidates must secure 60% marks in the written test for the purpose
of being called in the viva voce test . Provided that 60% of the total of the marks prescribed for written examination and for seniority will
also be the basis foe calling candidates for viva-voce test instead of
60% of the marks for the written examination only; marks for
seniority being awarded on notional basis. However , it should be
specifically made clear to them that they are being called for
interview based on the marks for seniority awarded on notional basis
and that empanelment will be subject to their securing 60% marks in
the professional ability (Written test and via voce test) and 60% in
the aggregate.”
iv) For the existing entries against Item(1) of the table at the end of
clause(i) of sub-para(j) as modified vide ACS No.66 issued under the
ministry’s letter No.E(NG)/I-98/PM1/11 dated 16-11-1998, subsitute
the following under the columns “Factors/Headings, Maximum
marks and Qualifying Marks respectively” :
“ (1) Professional ability 50 30 “
v) For the existing sub-clause (ii) of sub-para ( j ), substitute the
following :
“In a few cases where both written test and viva-voce test are held to
assess the professional ability of the candidates, all those who are
secure not less than 60% marks in the written test should be called
for viva-voce test.”
(Authority: Ministry of Railway’s Letter No. E(NG)I-2000/PM1/41 dt.07-08-2003
Estt Rule o 06/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/D&A/2/1265 Dated 12.09.03
Sub: Imposition of penalties of Dismissal, Removal or Compulsory retirement on non-
gazetted staff – notification of Appointing authority
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(D&A)2002/RG6-36 dated 02.09.2003 (RBE
No 155/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(D&A)2002/RG6-36 dated 02.09.2003 (RBE No
155/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Imposition of penalties of Dismissal, Removal or Compulsory retirement on non-
gazetted staff – notification of Appointing authority
In the PNM meeting held between the Railway Board and NFIR on 20th /21
st May,
2003, the staff side pointed out that there have been cases where the authorities lower than the
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appointing authority have imposed the penalties of dismissal, removal or compulsory
retirement, in violation of the RS(D&A) Rules. It was brought out that at present there is
ambiguity in regard to the authorities specified to act as appointing authority in so far as
imposition of penalties of dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement from service is
concerned.
In this connection, attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated
25.11.2002 wherein clarification have been issued regarding determination of Appointing
Authority for the purpose of imposing the above referred penalties. The matter has been
considered by the Board further and it has been decieded that the Railway Administrations
may also notify a ‘Schedule of Power’ which should clearly specify the authorities authorised
to make appointments in respect of each grade/category of staff. This may be done on priority
basis and a copy of the order so issued may also be endorsed to this office.
Estt Rule o 07/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Recruitment/2/1266 Dated 12.09.03
Sub: Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as
JE Gr II in the pay scale of Rs 5000-8000 in various departments.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/99/PM7/17 dated 25.08.2003 (RBE No
145/2003) and Advance Correction Slip No 151of Indian Railway Establishment Manual
,Volume 1 1989 Edition is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No No E(NG)I/99/PM7/17 dated 25.08.2003 (RBE No
145/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as
JE Gr II in the pay scale of Rs 5000-8000 in various departments.
Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 12.08.2002 wherein the educational qualification of matriculation was revised to ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass or
10+2 in Science stream for appearing in the selection for induction as Intermediate
Apprentice Mechanics in the category of JE Gr II in the pay scale of Rs 5000-8000 in all
departments wherever the system of induction of Inter Apprentices from serving employees is
prevalent. It is clarified that the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship should be in the
trades relevant to post of JE II for absorption in which the selection is conducted.
2. The Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol I 1989 should also be amended as in
the Advance Correction Slip No 151 enclosed.
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOL I 1989 EDITION
Section ‘B’ Sub section III chapter I – Recruitment and Training
Advance Correction Slip No 151
In the existing :
Sub para 1(ii)(a) of para 141,
Sub para 1(ii) of para 142
Sub para 1(iii) of para 146A
Sub para 1(ii) of para 147, and
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Sub para 1(ii) of para 148
As amended vide ACS No.146 issued under Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM7/17 dated
23.6.2003, add the words “in the relevant trade” after the words “ITI/ACT Apprenticeship”
(ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass” in the case of para 142) and before the words and figures “or 10+2 in science stream”.
Estt Rule o 08/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Med decategorisation/1/1269 Date- 12.09.03
Sub. :- Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation) Act, 1995 - Absorption of disabled/ medically decategorised staff in alternative
employment - Amendment to IREM
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2001/RE-3/8 dated 01/07/2003 (RBE No.
113/2003) is published for information and guidance and necessary action. The following
Board letters referred were published as under
No. E(NG)I-96/RE-3/9(2) dated 29.04.1999 (RBE 86/1999) CPO/SER 122/99
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2001/RE-3/8 dated 01/07/2003 (RBE No.
113/2003)
Subject :- Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation) Act, 1995 - Absorption of disabled/ medically decategorised staff in alternative
employment - Amendment to IREM.S.C.No. 6 to M.C.No. 25
Reference this Ministry's letter No. E(NG)I-96/RE-3/9(2) dated 29.04.1999 (RBE 86/1999)
read with their letter No. E(NG)I-2000/RE-3/5 dated 31.07.2001 (RBE 149/2001) on the
above subject.
2. The question whether the services of an employee who has been declared totally incapacitated, not fit for any post even in the lowest medical category can be terminated, has
been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the
Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs. It has been clarified that the
provision in Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of
Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, for creation of supernumerary post pending location
of a suitable alternate post for a medically decategorised/ disabled person is intended to cover
cases where disabled person is in a position to discharge duties other than those which he was
performing before the disablement and that the employee should be within the permissible
limit of disability so as to be covered under Section 47 of the act ibid. It has, therefore, been
decided by the Ministry of Railways that since a Railway servant who as been declared
totally incapacitated is not fit for any alternative post even in the lowest medical category, he
should be declared invalidated and retired from service as per procedure in force prior to
coming into force of revised procedure laid down in ACS No. 77 issued under this Ministry's letter No. E(NG)I-96/RE-3/9(2) dated 29.04.1999 (RBE 86/1999).
3. The Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol. I, 1989 should also be amended as in the
Advance Correction Slip No. 148 enclosed.
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-I (REVISED
EDITION 1989)
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Chapter XIII - Absorption of Medically Incapacitated Staff in Alternative
Employment.
ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 148
1. Substitute the following for the existing para 1303 :- "1303 (a): Railway Servant
totally incapacitated for further service:- A Railway servant in Group (i) of para 1302
above cannot be retained in service and is not, therefore, eligible for alternative
employment. If he is on duty, he shall be invalidated from service from. the date of
relief of his duty, which should be arranged without delay on receipt of the report of
medical authority If, however, he is granted leave, he shall be invalidated from service
on the expiry of such leave, but if he is already on leave, he shall be invalidated from
service on the expiry of that leave or extension of leave. The leave or extension of
leave that may be granted to him after the report of the medical authority has been
received, will be so limited that the amount of leave, as debited against the leave
account, together with any period of duty beyond the date of the medical authority's
report does not exceed 6 months.
(b) Railway Servants disabled/ incapacitated for service in posts held by them but
eligible for alternative employment:- Railway servants in Group (ii) of para 1302
above also cease to perform the duties of the post they are holding from the date they
are declared medically unfit for the present post. No officer has the authority to permit
the Railway servant concerned to perform the duties in the post beyond that date. If
such a Railway servant cannot be immediately adjusted against or absorbed in any
suitable alternative post he may be kept on a special supernumerary post in the grade
in which the employee concerned was working on regular basis before being declared medically unfit pending location of suitable alternative employment for him with the
same pay scale and service benefits; efforts to locate suitable alternative employment
starting immediately. The special supernumerary post so created will stand abolished
as soon as the alternative employment is located."
11. Delete the existing para 1305.
(Authority : Ministry of Railways' letter No. E(NG)I-2001/RE-3/8 dated 01/07/2003)
Estt Rule o 09/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/1/1271 Date- 12.09.03
Sub. Amendment to the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/EC/1(Gp. 'B') dated 30/04 /2003 (RBE
No. 72/2003) is published for information and guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/EC/1(Gp. 'B') dated 30/04/2003 (RBE No.
72/2003) addressed to GM/SECR
Subject :- Amendment to the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997
S. No. PC-V/368
Gazette Notification with G. S. R. No. 357 (E) dated 25.4.2003 (RBE 69/2003, S. No. PC-
V/367) regarding amendment to the Railway Services Revised Rules, 1997, effective from
25.4.2003, is enclosed herewith for necessary action.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/RAIL MANTRALAYA
(RAILWAY BOARD)
RBE No. 69/2003
No. PC-V/97/I/EC/1(Gp."B") dated 25/04/2003
Subject :- NOTIFICATION
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th April, 2003
RBE No. 69/2003
G.S.R 357(E) - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso of Article 309 of the
Constitution the President hereby makes the following rules in Amendment to the Railway
Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 namely:-
1.
1. This rules may be called Railway Services (Revised Pay) Amendment
Rules 2003.
2. They shall come into force on the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette.
2. Below Note 5 in the First Schedule to the Railway Services (Revised Pay)
Rules, 1997, Note 6 may be inserted as under :-
"(6) In the case of Group 'B' officers of all Organized Services other than
Accounts Department of the Railways, the revised scale S-14 (Rs. 7500-
12000) will be operated to the extent of 20% of the total number of Group 'B'
officers on roll, including the group 'B' officers already officiating in senior
scale of Rs. 10000- 15200 on adhoc basis. The revised scale S-15 (Rs. 8000-
13500) will be operated to the extent of 80% of the Group 'B' officers on roll
including the Group 'B' officers officiating in senior scale on ad-hoc basis. The
posts in the grade Rs. 8000- 13500 will be filled from amongst Group 'B'
officers in the grade Rs. 7500-12000 with a minimum of three years of regular
service in group 'B'. For this purpose, the Group 'B' officers officiating in
senior scale on ad-hoc basis will also be notionally placed in the grade Rs.
8000-13500 while continuing to officiate in senior scale. The number of posts
to be operated in the scale Rs. 8000-13500 will be determined in reference to
the group 'B' officers on roll including Group 'B' officers officiating in senior
scale on ad-hoc basis as on the date of this notification for the purpose of
placement in the grade Rs. 8000-13500 initially, and as on 1st January and 1st July of each year for the year 2004 and subsequent years."
Explanatory Memorandum
The Railway Services (Revised Pay) Amendment Rules, 2003 have been made
to extend the benefit of the recommendations made by the Fifth Central Pay
Commission, with respect to pay scales of Group 'B' Service of Accounts
Department in the Railways, to all other Organized Railway Services.
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[S. No. PC-V/367 No. PC-V/97/I/EC/1(Gp."B")]
Estt Rule o 10/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/2 /1272 Dated 12.09.03
To All concerned
Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowances to Railway Employees- Revised Rates effective from
01.07.2003
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 09.09.2003 (S.No.PC-
V/378) (RBE No 159/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 09.09.2003 (S.No.PC-V/378) (RBE
No 159/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowances to Railway Employees- Revised Rates effective from
01.07.2003
Reference to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 9.4.2003 (S.No.PC-V/365
RBE No.62/2003) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the
Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees with effect from 1st July 2003 shall stand
modified as follows: -
Date from which payable Rate of Dearness Allowance per month
01.07.2003 59 % of pay
2. The provisions contained in Paras 3 and 4 of this Ministry’s letter No. PC-
V/97/I/7/14 dated 16.10.1997 (S.No. PC-V/3, RBE No. 139/97) shall continue to be
applicable, while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The additional instalment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be
paid in cash to all Railway employees. The arrears may be charged to the salary bill for
September 2003, and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose.
4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fraction of 50 paise and
above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may
be ignored.
5. Hindi version is attached.
Estt Rule o 11/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Honorarium/1/1275 Dated 12.09.03
Sub: Indian Railway Medical Manual-2000-Amendment of Para 239(1)&(2) thereof for
change in Honorarium of Part-time Dental Surgeons & withdrawal of complimentary pass
facility
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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No 2000/H-1/12/27.Pt.I dated 31.01.03 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No 2000/H-1/12/27.Pt.I dated 31.01.03 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR
Sub: Indian Railway Medical Manual-2000-Amendment of Para 239(1)&(2) thereof for
change in Honorarium of Part-time Dental Surgeons & withdrawal of complimentary pass
facility
The Board vide their letter No.96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 20.12.02, with the concurrence
of the Finance Directorate, have revised the terms and conditions applicable to Medical
Practitioners/ Dental surgeons engaged on contract basis. The remuneration of part time
dental surgeons working for 2 Hrs. have been enhanced from Rs.3000/- to Rs.3950/- and for
part-time Dental Surgeons working for 4 hrs. from Rs.6000/- to Rs.7900/-. These
remunerations will be valid upto 31.12.05. These rates will be reviewed thereafter if
considered necessary.
2. It was also decieded to withdraw the complimentary pass facility.
3. Accordingly, an advance Correction Slip, as an amendment to Para 239(1)&(2) of
IRMM-2000, is enclosed as Annexure.
Advance Correction Slip No.1
Indian Railway Medical Manual-2000
Para 239(1)&(2) of Indian Railway Medical Manual-2000 Vol-I may be amended as under:-
Para 239. Terms and conditions:-
(1) Those part-time dentists who attend the dental clinics for two hours on all
working days may be granted an honorarium of Rs.3950/- or as applicable from time to time.
(2) This may be deleted.
(Authority letter No.96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 20.12.02)
Estt Rule o 12/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Recruitment/3/1288 Dated 15.09.03
Sub: No competitive/recruitment examination on the occasions of festival of any minority
community
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No 2003-E(SCT)I/102/2 dated 05.08.2003
(RBE.No.134/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No2003-E(SCT)I/102/2 dated 05.08.2003(RBE.No.134/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
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Sub: No competitive/recruitment examination on the occasions of festival of any minority
community
Recommendation No.2 of the National Commission for Minorities, made in their 8th
Annual Report for the year 1.4.2000 to 31.3.2001, received through Ministry of Social Justice
& Empowerment has been reproduced below:
“The Commission made a recommendation to the major recruiting agencies like
UPSC, SSC, Banking Recruitment Board that no competitive/recruitment examination should
be fixed on the occasions of festival of any minority community.”
This recommendation has been accepted by Ministry of Railways. It is desired that
no competitive examination be conducted on the occasions of festivals of Minority
Communities.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Estt Rule o 13/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/2/1296 Dated 16.09.03
Sub: Psychological Test in Departmental Selections
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/2002/PM1/31 dated 22.08.2003 (RBE
No.144/03) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/2002/PM1/31 dated 22.08.2003 (RBE
No.144/03) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. The following Board letters referred
were published as under
No.E(NG)I/92/PM1/22 dt. 26.09.94 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 131/94
No E(NG)I/98/PM1/4 dt 13.07.99 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 249/99
Sub: Psychological Test in Departmental Selections
In terms of this Ministry’s letter No.E(NG)I/92/PM1/22 dt. 26.09.94, the serving staff
are required to be subjected to psycho-test at the stage of promotion to the post of switchman,
ASM,Diesel/Elec.ASStts, Goods Driver, Motorman and at the stage of deployment of drivers
on Rajdhani/Shatabdi Express trains. In this Ministry’s letter No E(NG)I/98/PM1/4 dt
13.07.99 it was clarified that psycho test wherever prescribed will be of qualifying nature and
part of the selection meaning thereby that a person who fails in the psycho test is not eligible to be included in the panel.
2. The scope of Psycho test and its effect on the eligibility of staff for empanelment
have been considered by a high level Committee. The recommendations of the Committee
have been considered by the Board and following decisions have been taken:-
(i) The Psycho Test should henceforth be called as “Aptitude Test”. (ii) So far as in service employees are concerned, the Aptitude test will now be
applicable at the stage of promotion as ASM,Diesel/Elec.Asstts. and
Motorman(EMU/MEMU/DMU) and at the stage of deployment of Drivers on
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high speed trains running above 110 kmph. While the aptitude test need not be
given to Drivers of Rajdhani/Shatabdi Express trains running at lower speeds, the
Drivers for deployment on non-Shatabdi/Rajdhani trains also running over 110
kmph should be subjected to the Aptitude Test.
(iii) The Aptitude test should be given a weightage of 20% in the selection for promotion as ASM,Diesel/Elec. Asstt. And Motorman and should be integrated
in the selection proceedings. In other words, the Aptitude test will no more be of
qualifying nature.
2.1 It has been decieded further that weightage of 20 marks, that is required to be given
to Aptitude test in the selection for promotion to the above categories should be given in lieu
or by bifurcating the heading /marks under the heading Personality, Address, leadership and
academic/technical qualifications. Accordingly in the case of selection for promotion as ASM
and Diesel/Elec.Asstts covered by procedure laid down for general (selection) posts, the
existing heading Personality, Address, leadership and academic/technical qualifications
should be bifurcated as under:-
Max.Marks Qualifying Marks
i Academic/technical
qualifications
10 Nil
ii Aptitude Test 20 Nil
In the case of selection for promotion as Motorman the existing heading
“Personality,address,leadership and academic/technical qualifications should be deleted and
substituted by the following:-
Max Marks Qualifying Marks
Aptitude Test 20 Nil
3. It has also been decieded that only the staff who clear the written test held as part of
the selection should be subjected to Aptitude Test.
4. The Indian Railway Establishment Manual should also be amended as in the ACS
No. 149 enclosed.
Please acknowledge receipt
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL,VOLUME 1,1989 EDITION
Section B, Chapter II-Promotion of Group C Staff
Advance Correction Slip No. 149
I. Insert the following as Note (v) after the existing Note (iv) below the existing
para 219(g):
“(v) in the case of selection for promotion as Motorman, substitute the following
for the existing heading ‘Personality, address, leadership and academic/technical
qualifications’ in the table below para 219(g):-
Max Marks Qualifying Marks
Aptitude test 20 Nil
II. Insert the following as Note(iv) after the existing Note below para 219(j)
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“(iv) In the case of selection for promotion to the post of Diesel/Elect.Asstts. and
ASMs, the heading (2) above shall be bifurcated as under:-
Max
Marks
Qualifying
marks
(a) Academic/TechnicalQualifications 10 Nil
(b) Aptitude Test 20 Nil
(Authority: Ministry of Railways letter No. E(NG)I/2002/PM1/31 dt 22.08.2003)
Estt Rule o 14/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Training/2/1298 Dated 16.09.03
Sub: Delegation of Powers
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(X)II-2002/PW/7(2) dated 25.07.2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(X)II-2002/PW/7(2) dated 25.07.2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR
Sub: Delegation of Powers
Ref: Board’s letters No. F(X)II-96/PW/7 dt 27.10.99 and F(X)II-2001/PW/2 dt 14.3.2001
In terms of Board’s letter No. F(X)II-96/PW/7 dated 27.10.99 read along with letter
No.F(X)II-2001/PW/2 dated 14.3.2001, Director general, railway Staff College, Vadodara is
authorized to depute faculty members and staff for training courses, workshops, conferences,
seminars,symposia,etc in non-Railway Institute at the rate of Rs.1,500/- per day as pro-rata
Registration Fee and Rs.10,000/- as overall Registration Fee with a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh per
annum.
It has now been decieded by Board to revise the above limits as under:-
Description Existing Powers Revised powers
Pro-rata Registration fee Rs.1500/- per day Rs.2500/- per day
Overall registration fee Rs.10000/- Rs.15000/-
Annual ceiling Rs.2 lakh Rs.4 lakh
This has the sanction of the President.
Estt Rule o 15/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/VR/1/1299 Dated 16.09.03
Sub: Scheme of Voluntary Retirement for Railway employees.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(P&A)I-2003/RT-4 dated 30.07.2003 (RBE No
126/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(P&A)I-2003/RT-4 dated 30.07.2003 (RBE No
126/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. The following Board letters referred
were published as under
No.E(P&A)I-77/RT-46 dated 09.11.1977 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 296/77
No.E(P&A)I-77/RT-46 dated 22.08.1985 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 59/86
Sub: Scheme of Voluntary Retirement for Railway employees.
Ref: Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-77/RT-46 dated 09.11.1977 and 22.08.1985.
Attention is invited to the provisions contained in para 3(xii) of board’s letter
No.E(P&A)I-77/RT-46 dated 09.11.1977 and Para 2 of Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-77/RT-46
dated 22.08.1985 according to which a Railway servant giving notice of voluntary retirement
may also apply, before the expiry of the notice, for the leave standing to his credit which may
be granted to him to run concurrently with the notice period except in the case of Extra-ordinary leave as such leave whether on medical ground or on private affairs cannot be
termed as leave standing to the credit of a Railway servant.
2. The instructions contained in para 3 (xii) of the Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-77/RT-46
dated 09.11.1977 and 22.08.85 after review stands modified as under:-
A Railway servant giving notice of voluntary retirement may also apply, before the expiry of the notice, for the leave standing to his credit which may be granted to him to run
concurrently with the period of notice. Extra-ordinary leave is not termed as leave standing to
his credit and therefore, it cannot run concurrently with the period of notice given by him for
seeking voluntary retirement. In case, a Railway servant applies for voluntary retirement
while already on extraordinary leave other than on medical ground, the notice period need not
be insisted upon and his request may be accepted with immediate effect provided he is clear
from vigilance angle. However, if a Railway servant while already on extra ordinary leave on
medical ground applies for voluntary retirement, the notice period, if any, given may be
accepted and he may be allowed to retire after the expiry of the notice period subject to
vigilance clearance.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate.
Estt Rule o 16/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/3/1312 Dated 17.09.03
Sub: Scheme of GDCE for filling up a part of Direct Recruitment quota posts in Group C
categories – consideration of RPF personnel.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/2002/PM2/9 dated 11.08.2003 (RBE
No.139/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/2002/PM2/9 dated 11.08.2003 (RBE
No.139/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Scheme of GDCE for filling up a part of Direct Recruitment quota posts in Group C
categories – consideration of RPF personnel.
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Reference correspondence resting with South Central Railway’s letter No.P(R )563/V dated
05.09.2002 on the above subject.
2. The question whether RPF/RPSF personnel should be considered eligible to appear in
the GDCE or other Departmental selections for appointment/promotion to posts in Departments other than RPF/RPSF in the Railways has been considered carefully by the
Board in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs. As the Railways are aware, the
scheme of GDCE has been introduced with the main objective of facilitating redeployment of
surplus staff either by redeployment of such staff in the posts vacated by staff selected under
GDCE or surplus eligible staff themselves getting selected under the scheme. However, the
selection of RPF/RPSF staff under the GDCE cannot in any way facilitate redeployment of
surplus staff. In view of this and on the analogy of practice being followed by the Central
Police Forces (CPFs) under the control of the Ministry of Home Affairs as also the very
nature of job and the method of recruitment in RPF/RPSF , it has been decided that the
RPF/RPSF Personnel cannot be allowed to appear in the GDCE. They will also not be
eligible to appear in other Departmental selections in Departments other than RPF/RPSF.
However, the past cases decided otherwise will not be reopened.
Please acknowledge receipt
Estt Rule o 17/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pass/1/1314 Dated 17.09.03
Sub: Issue of higher class pass to the children studying in Oak Grove School
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)96PS5-1/30 dated 11.08.2003(RBE No
136/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W)96PS5-1/30 dated 11.08.2003(RBE No 136/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Issue of higher class pass to the children studying in Oak Grove School
In terms of item No. (i) under column 3 of Schedule III – School Pass of railway
Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd edition 1993) first class pass can be issued to students
studying in Oak Grove School, Jharipani. A doubt has arisen whether 1st class pass to the
students who are entitled to second class pass can be issued on all occasions or whether for
their travel from the nearest station of their homes to Dehradun at school session and from
Dehradun to their homes at the conclusion of the school session only. The case has been
examined and it has been decided that 1st class school pass may be issued to the students for
their up and down journeys during authorized vacations also.
2. In view of the above position railway servants (Pass) Rules, 1986(2nd Edition1993)
may be amended as per advance correction slip No. 42 enclosed.
3. In all other respects, the provisions of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986(2nd
edition 1993) shall apply.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of railways.
Advanced Correction Slip No.42
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Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd Edition 1993)
Item (i) under Column 3 of Schedule III (School Pass) may be replaced as under:-
“ Be issued with the class of pass which the railway servant is entitled as on privilege. However, the children of railway employees studying in Oak Grove School,
Jharipani, who are not ordinarily entitled to 1st Class Passes, may as a special case, be issued
1st class passes from their homes to Dehradun at the beginning of school session and back to
their homes at the conclusion of the school session. The above provision equally applies for
their up and down journeys during authorized vacations. On these occasions 1st class passes
may also be issued to the escorts (school teachers) for their up and down journeys.”
Authority: Railway Board’s letter No E(W)96PS5-1/30 dated 11.08.2003(RBE No 136/2003)
Estt Rule o 18/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/4/1313 Dated 17.09.03
Sub: Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as
JE Gr II in the pay scale of Rs 5000-8000 in various departments.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/99/PM7/17 dated 28.07.2003 (RBE No
127/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No No E(NG)I/99/PM7/17 dated 28.07.2003 (RBE No
127/2003) addressed to the General Manager/ICF and copy to GM/SECR
Sub: Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as
JE Gr II in the pay scale of Rs 5000-8000 in various departments.
Reference your DO Letter No.PB/S3/EL/2/12/114/Vol.IV dt 28.5.03 addressed to Shri S Dhasarathy, Member (Mech), Railway Board, on the above subject.
2. Your suggestion to specify the ITI/Act Apprenticeship trades which will make the
employees eligible for appearing in the selection for induction as Intermediate Apprentices
and prescribe the qualification of Diploma in the relevant branch of Engineering in addition
to ITI/Act Apprenticeship or 10+2 (science stream) as eligibility condition for appearing in
the said selection, have been considered by the Board carefully. While the suggestion to
prescribe the qualification of Diploma in the relevant branch of engineering has not been
accepted, a separate communication regarding the suggestion for specifying the trades will
follow.
3. As regards the eligibility of employees having the qualification of Diploma or Degree
in the relevant branch of engineering for appearing in the selection for induction as
Intermediate Apprentices, it appears that your appreciation that with the qualification of
ITI/Act Apprenticeship being prescribed, they stand debarred from appearing in the said
selection, is based on the instructions contained in this Ministry’s letter No
E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6 dt 20.08.2001 in which it was inter alia clarified to one of the RRBs
that Degrees and Diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of ITI unless specifically stated as
acceptable. It is clarified that this condition will not apply to selections held for induction as
Intermediate Apprentices for absorption as JE Grade II in different Departments.
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Accordingly, if the employees otherwise eligible have the qualifications of Degree or
Diploma in the relevant branch of engineering, they will be eligible to appear in the selection
for induction as Intermediate Apprentices along with those with qualification of ITI/Act
Apprenticeship or 10+2(science stream)
Estt Rule o 19/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/3/1326 Dated 18.09.03
Sub: Pay scales of Laboratory staff- Medical Department -Clarification
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/11/25 dated 26.06.2003 (RBE No
110/2003)(S No.PC-V/374) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/11/25 dated 26.06.2003 (RBE No
110/2003)(S No.PC-V/374 ) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. The following Board
letters referred were published as under
No.PC-V/97/I/RSRP/1dated 16.10.97 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 145/97
No.PC-V/97/I/RSRP/1dated 16.1.98 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 25/98
No.PC-V/98/I/11/18(Pt) dated 17.8.98 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 185/99
Sub: Pay scales of Laboratory staff- Medical Department-Clarification
Consequent to implementation of recommendations of V CPC, pay scales of laboratory
staff/medical department in Railways have been revised vide Board’s letters No.PC-
V/97/I/RSRP/1dated 16.10.97 , No.PC-V/97/I/RSRP/1dated 16.1.98 and No.PC-
V/98/I/11/18(Pt) dated 17.8.98
2. It may be seen that revised pay scales were allotted as under:-
(i) IV CPC scales of Rs 975-1540 and Rs 1640-2900 were allotted normal replacement scales of Rs 3200-4900 and Rs 5500-9000 respectively vide
Board’s letter dated 16.10.97
(ii) IV CPC scales of Rs 1320-2040 and Rs 1400-2300 were allotted revised
scales of Rs 4500-7000 and Rs 5000-8000 respectively vide Board’s letter
dated 16.1.98.
(iii) Three new scales viz. Rs 4000-6000, Rs 6500-10500 and Rs 7450-11500
were introduced vide Board’s letter dated 17.8.98. The percentage
distribution of posts in various categories was also shown in this letter.
3 It has come to the notice of the Board that there is some confusion on some of
Railways in the matter of allotment of higher pay scales to the laboratory staff and percentage
distribution of posts. With a view to clear any such confusion in the Railways and in view of
the necessity of implementing Board’s instructions in the correct perspective, revised pay
scales and percentage distribution of the various categories of Laboratory staff in
juxtaposition with the corresponding IV CPC pay scales and percentage distribution are given
below for guidance. As some of the Railways may not be following standard designations,
the IV CPC scale of the post, and not the designation alone, should be the criteria for allotting
the equivalent revised V CPC pay scale.
Designati IV CPC scale % Revised V CPCscale (Rs) %
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on (Rs) distri
butio
n
designati
on
distri
butio
n
Lab Asstt 975-1540 - Lab
Asstt II
3200-4900 10
- - Lab
Asstt I(New
scale)
4000-6000 15
Lab Supdt
Gr III/Lab
Tech/Lab Chemist
1320-2040
20 Lab
Tech/Ass
tt Chemist
4500-7000 75
Lab Supdt
Gr II
1400-2300 30 Lab
Supdt Gr
III
5000-8000 35
Lab Supdt
Gr I
1640-2900 50 Lab
Supdt Gr
II
5500-9000 45
Lab
Supdt Gr
I(New
scale)
6500-10500 15
Chief
Lab
Supdt(ne
w scale)
7450-11500 5
Estt Rule o 20/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/General/2/1334 Dated 19.09.03
Sub: Implementation of Inter-Railway transfers of Railway Officers
A copy of Railway Board’s DO No E(O)III/2003/TI/01 dated 11 August 2003 is published
for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter DO No E(O)III/2003/TI/01 dated 11 August 2003 addressed
to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Implementation of Inter-Railway transfers of railway Officers
Ref: Board’s DO Nos E(O)III/2003/TI/01 dated 09.02.2000 and 13.06.2002
In terms of Board’s letters mentioned above, Railways are required to implement
inter-railway transfer orders of officers issued from Board within a week of receipt of the
same and, if Railways have any inescapable reason for not sparing a particular officer,
General Manager should immediately bring it to the notice of the Member in charge who will
give required directions to the Secretary , Railway Board.
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2. In spite of such clear directives, it is a matter of grave concern that there is inordinate
delay in implementing transfer/posting orders of officers issued by the Board. This causes
administrative difficulties as also maneuvering on the part of the officer affected by the
transfer.
3. Please ensure that the transfer orders issued by Board are implemented within the
time framework mentioned.
4. You may like to enforce similar discipline for implementing transfer/posting orders
of officers within your organization also.
Estt Rule o 21/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Seniority/1/1376 Date- 22.09.03
Sub. Amendment to IREM - Vol. I(Rules Regulating Seniority of Railway Servants)
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(O)I/99/SR-6/2 dated 28/02/2003 (RBE No.
23/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(O)I/99/SR-6/2 dated 28/02/2003 (RBE No.
23/2003) addressed to GM/SECR
Subject :- Amendment to IREM - Vol. I
The Ministry of Railways are pleased to direct that the Indian Railway Establishment
Manual, Vol. I ( revised edition 1989) may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No.
145, enclosed.
ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 145
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOL. I (REVISED EDITION,
1989)
1. The subject of Chapter III shall be substituted, as under:
"RULES REGULATING SENIORITY OF RAILWAY SERVANTS"
2. 'SECTION-A' : NON-GAZETTED shall be inserted above paragraph 301.
3. Word 'Chapter', appearing in paragraph 301 and the note thereunder shall be
substituted by, the word 'Section'.
4. 'SECTION-B: GAZETTED' shall be inserted below paragraph 326.
5. Under the newly inserted 'SECTION-B: GAZETTED' paragraph 327 to
paragraph 341 shall be inserted as, under:
327. General.- The rules contained in paragraph, 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.
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328. The Seniority of officers, appointed to various Indian Railway Services Group 'A' ,
Junior Scale shall be determined on the basis of the date for increment on the time. scale' (
DITS) to be specifically determined 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-1) on the. basis of competitive examinations held by the Union Public Service Commission upto 1985 Examination batch and Special Class Railway
Apprentices (SCRAs) upto 1982 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. 1986 Examination batch and Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRAs)
w.e.f. 1983 batch, shall count service for seniority from the date they commence earning
increments in the regular scale as Junior Scale Officers in Group 'A' subject to the condition
that 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. In the case of officers, recruited otherwise than through the regular competitive
examinations and who may be granted higher initial pay on recruitment, the date for
increment on time scale for the purpose of seniority, shall be so adjusted as to allow suitable
credit in assigning seniority.
332. Officers recruited as Temporary Assistant Officers (Unclassified), on permanent
appointment to the Junior Scale (Class I) in various Indian Railway Services be granted
weightage in seniority on the basis of half of the length, of the service, counted from the date
of their joining service as Temporary Assistant Officers (Unclassified) to the date of their
permanent appointment to the Junior Scale (Class I) of the respective service, subject to a
maximum weightage of five years.
333. The order of selection by the Union Public Service Commission of officers, who are
permanently appointed to the Junior Scale (Class I) from amongst Temporary Assistant Officers shall not be disturbed irrespective of the weightage worked out in accordance with
principle mentioned at para 332 above. The Government will be at liberty, to restrict the date
for increment on time scale in the case of an officer with longer service as Temporary
Assistant Officer so as to place him in seniority below an officer who has been assigned a
higher position based on merit although such an officer might have rendered lesser service as
Temporary Assistant Officer.
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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 offices promoted from the later panel.
2. If two or more than two officers are promoted on the same date, the
following method shall be followed to determine their inter-se
seniority within the Railway:-
i. The relative seniority of officers of each Railway shall be in
the order of their position in the panel for that Railway.
ii. The DITS of the above officers, shall be determined by giving
weightage based on:
a. the year of service connoted by the initial pay on
permanent promotion to Group 'A' service; or
b. half the total number of years of continuous service in
Group 'B', both officiating, and permanent;
whichever is more, subject to a maximum of 5 years; provided
that the weightage so assigned does not exceed the total non-fortuitous service rendered by the officer in Group 'B'.
iii. The DITS of the junior officer(s) in any Railway shall not be
earlier than the DITS of his immediate senior in the same
panel.
3. 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 DITS, the
officers having earlier DITS being senior.
ii. The inter-se seniority of officers having same DITS shall be
in the order of the length of non-fortuitous service in Group 'B'.
335. As permanent promotion from Group 'B' to Group 'A' ('Junior Scale) service and
permanent appointment of Temporary Assistant Officers to Junior Scale (Class-I) involves
definite act of selection, the inter-se-seniority of officers in each of the categories will be
regulated by the date of permanent promotion or permanent appointment to Group 'A' Junior
Scale services/ Class - I.
336. Officers permanently appointed to the Group 'A' Junior Scale from the category
mentioned at paragraphs 333 and 334 above, against quotas of vacancies reserved for them
shall be placed below or above a particular batch of direct recruits accordingly as their DITS are earlier or later than the earliest date on which any one of the direct recruits in a particular
batch joins service.
337. The seniority of officers, recruited to Group 'A' Junior Scale under the provision of the
rules relating to 'Occasional admission of other qualified persons' shall be determined by the
Government on the merits of each case.
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338. Seniority of the released Emergency Commissioned Officers or Short Service
Commissioned Officers appointed to various Indian Railway Services against vacancies
reserved for them shall be determined keeping in view the instructions issued by the Cabinet
Secretariat/ Department of Personnel and Training.
339. In regard to officers appointed to the Indian Railway Medical Service at Group 'A'
Junior Scale level on the basis of Combined Medical Services Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission their inter-se seniority in a particular year shall be regulated by
their place in the order of merit.
340. In regard to Senior Scale/ Junior Scale posts in miscellaneous categories viz; Chemists
and Metallurgists, Senior Rajbhasha Adhikaris', printing and Stationery department and
Organisation of the Chief Mining Adviser, where both direct recruitment and promotion is
resorted to, the relative seniority of direct recruits and promotees shall be determined
according to rotation of vacancies between the direct recruits and promotees which will be
based on the quotas of vacancies reserved for direct recruitment and promotion, respectivly in the relevant recruitment rules.
341. In cases not covered by the above principles, seniority of officers appointed to the
service shall be governed by such orders as may be issued by the Government in consultation
with the UPSC, wherever necessary.
(Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(O)I/99/SR-6/2 dated 28.02.2003.)
Estt Rule o 22/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&allowances/4/1377 Date- 22.09.03
Sub. Upgradation of 80% of Group 'B' posts of all major departments (other than Accounts
Department) - Procedure for allotment of the higher scale.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2003/2/22 dated 16/06/2003 (RBE No.
93/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2003/2/22 dated 16/06/2003 RBE No. 93/2003
addressed to GM/SECR
Subject :- Upgradation of 80% of Group 'B' posts of all major departments (other than
Accounts Department) - Procedure for allotment of the higher scale.
Attention is invited to Ministry of Railways' Notification No. PC-V/97/1/EC/1 (Pt. 1) dated
05-02-98 (RBE 27/1998), read with further notifications dated 09-02-98 (RBE 33/1998), 24-
01-01 (RBE 15/2001) and 18-06-02 (RBE 87/2002) regarding allotment of higher pay scale
of Rs. 8000-13500 to 80% of Group 'B' officers on roll of Accounts Department. Instructions
were also issued under Railway Board's letter No. E(GP)98/2/82 dated 09-12-98 (RBE
278/1998), 01-07-99 (RBE 157/1999) and 23-04-01 (RBE 70/2001) regarding the procedure to be adopted for placement of Group 'B' officers against the higher pay scale of Rs. 8000-
13500.
2.0 Revised pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 has now been allotted to 80% of the Group 'B'
officers on roll of all the other Organized Services also (i.e. other than Accounts Department),
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vide Gazetted Notification No. PC-V/97/I/EC/1 (Group 'B') dated 25-04-03 (RBE 69/2003),
circulated under Railway Board's letter No. PC-V/97/I/EC/1 ( Group 'B' ) (RBE No. 72/2003)
dated 30-04-03.
3.0 The Board has decided that the following, procedure should be adopted for placement of
the officers in the higher scale in these departments, fixation of pay etc.
Procedure for the placement in the higher scale for vacancies as on 25-04-2003
4.1 Group 'B' officers with minimum of three years regular service in scale
Rs. 7500-12000, will be eligible for consideration for placement in the higher scale of Rs.
8000-13500.
4.2 The Group 'B' officers who are officiating in Senior Scale, after having been found
suitable by the Committee of HODs as per extant procedure, will be straightaway placed in
the higher Group 'B' scale of pay of Rs. 8000-13500, w.e.f. 25-04-03.
4.3 Placement in the remaining posts, if any, which have been allotted the higher scale of Rs. 8000-13500 will be made by adopting the principle of seniority-cumfitness in the following
manner:
i. All the Group 'B' officers who fulfill the minimum eligibility condition of 3
years of regular service in Group 'B', excluding the officers who are
straightaway placed in the higher scale as per para 4.2 above, will be
considered for placement in the higher scale by a committee of HODs.
ii. The General Manager will constitute the Committee for this purpose, which
will consist of 3 Heads of Department including the CPO, the HOD of the concerned Department and one other HOD. If none of the members of the
Committee belongs to SC/ST, a fourth officer belonging to SC/ST, not below
JAG, may be co-opted as a member of the Committee.
iii. The same procedure for assessment of suitability, as has been prescribed for
adhoc promotion of Group 'B' officers to Senior Scale, will be adopted by the
Committee for placement of Group 'B' officers in the higher Group 'B' scale of
Rs.8000-13500, i.e. the Committee may assess the fitness of the officer based
on his performance as reflected in his Confidential Reports for the preceding 5
years period. The Committee should categorize the officers as 'Fit' or 'Not Yet
Fit' on the basis of overall assessment from the Reports and not merely on the
basis of grading/fitness assigned in the Reports. Those categorized as 'Fit'
should be placed in the higher scale of pay in the order of their Seniority, upto
the number of posts in the higher scale which are required to be filled.
iv. The recommendations of the Committee will be submitted to the
General Manager for approval and placement m the higher scale will be ordered accordingly.
4.4 The placement in scale Rs. 8000-13500, as per paras 4.2 and 4.3 above will be effective
from 25-04-03, the date of effect of the notification.
4.5 Reservation for SC/ST as per normal rules shall apply for placement of officers in the
higher scale of Rs. 8000-13 500.
5.0 Fixation of pay in the higher scale
5.1 The pay of the Group 'B' officers placed in scale Rs. 8000-13500 may be fixed in the
higher scale w.e.f 25-04-03, by applying the principle of FR 22(C) (Rule 1316 of R-II). 5.2 For those who are officiating in Senior Scale with Grade pay, the pay may be refixed in
Scale Rs. Rs. 10000-15200, after first fixing the pay in scale Rs. 8000-13500.
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5.3 Once the Group 'B' officers who are placed in the higher scale are absorbed in the Group
'A'/Junior Scale of the respective organized service, (the scale of pay of which is also Rs.
8000-13500), refixation of pay in the Senior Scale, if already officiating therein, may not be
done.
6.0 Seniority for purpose of absorption in Group 'A'/Junior Scale and adhoc promotion to SeniorScale.
6.1 The Officers, even after their placement in scale Rs. 8000-13500, win be classified as
Group'B'only.
6.2 For the purpose of promotion to Group 'A'/Junior scale, the placement of officers in the
higher scale of Rs. 8000-13500 may not be given any weightage, as is the position in the case
of Group 'B' officers who are placed in the Senior Scale of Rs. 10000-15200 on adhoc basis.
All the Group 'B' Officers, whether in Scale Rs. 750012000 or in scale Rs. 8000-13500 may
be arranged in the order of their original seniority, in Group 'B' for the purpose of
consideration for promotion to Group 'A'/ Junior Scale or for promotion on adhoc basis to
Senior Scale. Similarly, the eligibility condition should remain as minimum 3 years non-
fortuitous service in Group 'B' irrespective of whether the officer is in the scale of Rs.7500-
12000 or in the scale Rs. 8000-13500.
7.0 For the year 2004 and subsequent years the selection will be done on the same lines as
brought out above with reference to the vacancies as on 1st January and 1st July of each year.
8.0 Necessary action may accordingly be taken urgently. Please acknowledge receipt.
Estt Rule o 23/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pass/2/1378 Date- 22.09.03
Sub. :- Delegation of powers to Senior Subordinates in Grade Rs. 5000-8000 and above to
issue/sign post-retirement Complimentary passes.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W)95PS5-1/17 dated 31/01/2003 ( RBE No.
25/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)95PS5-1/17 dated 31/01/2003 ( RBE No.
25/2003) addressed to GM/SECR. The following Board letters referred were published as
under
No. E(W)95PS5-1/17 dated 30.6.1999 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 165/99
Subject :- Delegation of powers to Senior Subordinates in Grade Rs. 5000-8000 and above to
issue/sign post-retirement Complimentary passes.
Instructions were issued vide Board's letter of even number dated 30.1.2002 (12/2002)
delegating powers to Senior Subordinates in Grade Rs. 5000-8000 and above and who are
also in direct and independent charge of the establishment to issue/sign post retirement
complimentary passes to Railway employees, other than First 'A' Pass-holders. It has been
brought to the notice of Board that retired Railway officers, who are settled at far away
places, and where Gazetted Railway officers are not located, find it difficult to get their post-
retirement complimentary passes as under the extant instructions. I-A post-retirement passes
are to be signed by Gazetted Officers only. In the circumstances, it has been decided by
Board that if the retired Railway officers opt in writing for First Class post-retirement pass,
instead of I-A, senior subordinates in Grade Rs. 5000-8000 and above, who are in direct and
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independent charge of the establishment, may be authorized to issue First Class Pass to such
retired officers.
2. In this connection, the procedure outlined in Board's letter of even number dated 30.6.1999
(RBE 155/99) regarding transfer of pass account, etc. may be followed in toto.
3. The delegation of powers to senior subordinates to issue First Class post-retirement
complimentary passes to retired Railway officers, instead of I-A passes, is done purely on
experimental basis and will be in force only upto 01.02.2004. Railways may conduct
periodical inspection and submit a final report by 01.02.2004 to consider feasibility of
extension of the scheme further.
4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule o 24/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Medical decategorisation/2/1379 Date- 22.09.03
Sub. Absorption of medically decategorised staff in alternative employment Implementation
of revised procedure prescribed in pursuance of the 'Persons with Disabilities (Equal
Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No No. E(NG)I-2002/RE3/10 dated 30/06/2003(RBE
No. 112 /2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I-2002/RE3/10 dated 30/06/2003 (RBE No.
112/2003) addressed to GM/SECR. Board’s letter No E(NG)I/96/RE3/9(2) dt. 29.4.99 (RBE
89/1999) was published vide CPO/SER Estt Srl 122/99
Subject: Absorption of medically decategorised staff in alternative employment
Implementation of revised procedure prescribed in pursuance of the 'Persons with Disabilities
(Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
In terms of para 1306 of IREM Volume I, 1989, as introduced vide Advance
Correction Slip No. 77 issued under Board's letter No. E(NG)I/96/RE3/9(2) dt. 29.4.99 (RBE
89/1999) efforts should first be made for absorption in alternative employment of staff
medically decategorised in the Unit of the officer under whom he was working as it is primarily his responsibility to find suitable alternative employment for medically
decategorised staff.
2. In the PNM-NFIR meeting held on 20/21-05-03 the Federation pointed out that despite the
above provision, medically decategorised staff are straight away being absorbed in posts
filled entirely by promotion in other Departments without making efforts to find an
alternative employment for him in the Department in which the medically decategorised staff was working. They cited an example of a Technical Supervisor in higher promotional grade,
who, on medical decategorisation, was absorbed in Ticket Checking cadre in a post entirely
filled by promotion without considering the possibility of his absorption in other Wings of the
Department in posts carrying appropriate lower medical classification.
3. The Board wish to clarify that besides the provision referred to above regarding absorption
in the same department in the first instance, the procedure also requires vide para 1304 of
IREM ibid that the alternative employment should be in posts which the staff can adequately
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fill and as far as possible, should broadly be in allied categories where their background and
experience in earlier posts could be utilised. Accordingly, the Board would like to reiterate
that serious efforts should be made to find alternative employment for medically
decategorised staff in other wings of the same department in posts carrying appropriate lower
medical classification and only when it is not possible to do so the employee should be considered for absorption in other departments.
Estt Rule o 25/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement benefits/1/1380 Date- 22.09.03
Sub. Re-employed military pensioners - removal of floor ceiling of minimum pension.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No . F(E)III/2001/PN1/23 dated 23/06/2003( RBE No.
106/2003) (S No.PC-V/373) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(E)III/2001/PN1/23 dated 23/06/2003 (RBE No.
106/2003) (S No.PC-V/373) addressed to GM/SECR .Board's letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/23
dated 7.11.97 (RBE 143/1997) referred was published vide CPO/SER Estt Srl No 40/98.
Subject :- Re-employed military pensioners - removal of floor ceiling of minimum pension.
In the O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) (Part II) dated 27.10.1997 of DOP&PW circulated on
Railways vide Board's letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/23 dated 7.11.97 (RBE 143/1997) for
implementing Government's decision in the matter of revision of pension of pre-1996
pensioners, family pensioners etc. it was provided that the pension would be fixed as per the
consolidation formula. In para 5.1, thereof, it was provided that where the pension/ family
pension so worked out was less than Rs. 1275/-, the same shall be stepped up to Rs. 1275/-.
Further, in the case of pensioners who are in receipt of more than one pension the floor
ceiling of Rs. 1275/- will apply to the total of all pensions taken together.
2. Following representations seeking clarification on the question whether the logic of
stepping up of pension to minimum of Rs. 1275/- should be extended to both military civil
pensions as well, independently, the matter has been examined in consultation with the
DOP&PW and Department of Expenditure. It is clarified that in respect of civil and military
pension, the floor ceiling of Rs. 1275/- taking the two pensions together will not apply and
the individual pensions will be governed by respective pension rules. The cases of re-employed pensioners who opted for separate military and civil pension and whose cases were
earlier decided in terms of para 5.1 of DOP&PW's O.M. dated 27.10.1997 referred to in para
1 above may be re-opened and pensionary benefits for civil service may be re-fixed without
limitation as clarified above.
Estt Rule o 26/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/5/1381 Date- 23.09.03
Sub. Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as
JE GR.II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000 -8000 in various departments.
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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/99/PM7/17 dated 23/06/2003 ( RBE No.
108/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/99/PM7/17 dated 23/06/2003 ( RBE No.
108/2003) addressed to GM/SECR
Subject :- Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption
as JE GR.II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000 -8000 in various departments.
Reference this Ministry's letter of even No. dt. 12.08.02 (RBE 136/2002) revising the
qualification of Matriculation to ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass or 10+2 in Science stream for
appering in the selection for induction as Intermediate Apprentice Mechanics in the category
of JE Gr.II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 in all departments wherever the system of
induction of Inter Apprentice from serving employees is prevalent.
2. NFIR in the PNM meeting held on 20-21.05.03 requested that on the analogy of two
chances allowed to the existing staff with the pre-revised qualification wherever
qualifications have been revised, may be allowed in the case of Inter Apprentices also. Earlier
AIRF also had taken up the issue of revision of qualifications in the PNM. The matter has
been reviewed and it has been decided in amplification of the instructions contained in this
Ministry's letter dt. 12.08.02 (RBE 136/2002) that in the case of existing staff in service as on
12.08.02 (RBE 136/2002) who were eligible with pre-revised qualification of Matriculation
the revised qualification may not be insisted upon and they may be allowed to appear in two
consecutive selections held after the issue of this letter.
3. The Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol. I, 1989 may also be amended as in the
Advance Correction Slip No. 146 enclosed.
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME I 1989 EDITION
Section 'B' Sub-section III, Chapter I - Recruitment and Training.
Advance Correction Slip No. 146
I. In the existing para 141 substitute the following for the existing sub-para(1)(ii)
(a):
"Must have passed ITI/ Act Apprenticeship or 10+2 in Science stream."
Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to
appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised
qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003.
II. In the existing para 142, substitute the following for the existing sub-para (1)(ii) :
"25% of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst serving employees having the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass or 10+2 in Science stream
with three years service in Skilled grades and below 45 years of age; and"
Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to
appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised
qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003.
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III. In the existing para 146A, substitute the following for the existing sub-para
(1)(iii)
" 25% by induction as Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled staff
(Technicians-TM) having qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship or 10+2 in
Science stream; three years service in skilled (Technicians-TM) grade III and
above, satisfactory service record with respect to application of work, attendance and general conduct and below 45 years of age, through a process
of selection. Service for the purpose of this clause will not include the training
of three years imparted to Matriculates recruited for appointment in the skilled
(Technician -TM) grade III."
Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to
appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised
qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003.
IV. In the existing para 147, substitute the following for the existing subpara
(1)(ii):
'20% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst Maintainers
possessing the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship or 10+2 in Science
stream with three years service and below 45 years of age;"
Note: -Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to
appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised
qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003.
V. In the existing para 148, substitute the following for the existing subpara
(1)(ii):
"20% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst Maintainers
possessing the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship or 10+2 in Science
stream with three years service and below 45 years of age; and"
Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to
appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised
qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23 .06.2003.
(Authority: Ministry of Railways letter No. E(NG)I/99/PM7/17 dt. 12.08.02 (RBE 136/2002) and 23.06.2003 ).
Estt Rule o 27/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/D&A/2/1382 Dated 23.09.03
Sub: Need for sending complete documents to the Union Public Service Commission in
disciplinary/ appeal/ revision/review case
A copy of Railway Board’s DO No E(O)I-2000/PU-2/MISC/3 dated 3.7.2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter DO No No E(O)I-2000/PU-2/MISC/3 dated 3.7.2003
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub: Need for sending complete documents to the Union Public Service Commission in
disciplinary/appeal/revision/review case
A checklist indicating the documents required to be sent to the Union Public Service
Commission while referring disciplinary/appeal/review/revision cases to the commission for
their advice was circulated to all Indian Railways/Production units vide Board’s letter No
E(O)I-93/PU-2/Genl dated 25.5.1993. Further, a revised proforma prescribed by the Union
Public Service Commission in which the details of the case records sent to the UPSC are
required to be furnished was also circulated to all Indian Railways/Production units vide
Board’s letter No. E(O)I-2000/PU2/Misc/3 dated 5.4.2000
2. The need for sending such cases, complete in all respects, and supported by all
relevant documents as per check list has already been emphasized in Board’s letter dated
25.5.1993. You will appreciate that the cases sent without complete documents as per the
check list results in avoidable delay in finalisation of such case as such cases are returned
unentertained by the Union Public Service Commission. Sometimes, this delay even gives a
leverage to the concerned officer in the legal forum where he challenges the action of the
department on grounds, interalia, of delay in finalisation of his case.
3. In a recent case, some additional documents were made available to the UPSC, after
the commission had tendered their advice, and after examination of the additional documents,
the commission had changed their earlier advice causing embarrassment. You will agree that such instances should be avoided.
4. I, therefore, request you to kindly direct the officers/ officials dealing with the
disciplinary/appeal/review/revision cases in your Railway to examine each case thoroughly
before sending the same to Board’s office to ensure that the case is complete in all respects
and is supported by all the documents as per the check list already circulated to Railway.
Extra care may be taken in all the cases referred to Board’s office, requiring reference to the Union Public Service Commission.
5. I may add that in a minor penalty case where relied upon documents are not listed,
while referring the case to Board’s office , it should be ensured that all the documents
referred to in the statement of imputations and also other documents, which, though not
referred to in the statement of imputations but are otherwise considered relevant for proper
understanding of the facts of the case like some reports/ judgements/ rules should also be sent
Estt Rule o 28/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pass/3/1394 Dated 30.09.03
Sub: Validity of First class/AC 2 tier Complimentary Card passes issued to recipients of
Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra awards in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Jan
Shatabdi Expresses
A copy of Railway Board’s DO No E(W) 2002 PS 5-6/99 dated 25/02/2003 (RBE No.
37/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W) 2002 PS 5-6/99 dated 25/02/2003 (RBE No.
37/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. The following Board letters referred
were published as under
No. E(W)96PS5-6/22 dated 23.02.96 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 62/96
No. E(W)96PS5-6/22 dated 04/07/96 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 93/96
Subject :- Validity of First class/AC 2 tier Complimentary Card passes issued to recipients of
Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra awards in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Jan
Shatabdi Expresses.
Reference :- Board's letters No. E(W)96PS5-6/22 dated 23.02.96 and 04.07.96 (RBE
54/1996).
Instructions have been issued vide Railway Board's letters dated 23.02.96 and 04.07.96 (RBE
54/1996) referred to above for issue of First class/AC 2 tier Complimentary Card Passes to
recipients of Gallantry Awards of six types of Chakra series Gallantry Awards namely, Param
Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra , Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra
alongwith a companion. These passes are available for travel from any railway station to any
railway station on Indian Railways except on Metro Railway Calcutta. These passes are not
valid for journey in Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express trains.
Ministry of Railways have now decided that First class/ AC 2 tier complimentary card passes
issued to PARAM VIR CHAKRA, MAHA VIR CHAKRA and VIR CHAKRA awardees
may be made valid for travel in AC 2 tier/AC 3 tier of Rajdhani and chair car of Shatabdi/ Jan
Shatabdi Express trains alongwith a companion in the same class. It is clarified that passes
issued to other remaining three category of awardees namely Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and
Shaurya Chakra will not be valid for travel in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Jan Shatabdi trains as
hitherto.
A new format of First class/ AC 2 tier complimentary card passes in respect of Param Vir
Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra awardees with same colour scheme as Presently
available in case of all the six Chakra series of Gallantry awardees i.e. Orange with three
Golden stripes across the face of the card pass below national emblem is being printed.
However, till such time the new format of complimentary card passes are available, the
existing card passes should be utilized by affixing a rubber stamp as under:
“Valid for travel in AC 2 Tier / AC 3 Tier in Rajdhani, or Chair Car in Shatabdi/Jan
Shatabdi express trains alongwith a companion in the same class."
Other conditions as contained in the letters No E(W)96PS5-6/22 dated 23.02.96 and
4.07.1996 will remain the same.
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule o 29/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/3/1391 Dated 30.09.03
Sub: Entry in Service Book- employees who acquires the Diploma of Indian Railway Institute
of Logistics & Materials Management, R. K. Puram, New Delhi.
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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I-2003/IC2/2 dated 28/02/2003( RBE No.
42/2003). is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I-2003/IC2/2 dated 28/02/2003( RBE No.
42/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Entry in Service Book- employees who acquires the Diploma of Indian Railway
Institute of Logistics & Materials Management, R. K. Puram, New Delhi.
Ministry of Railways have decided that when a Railway employee acquires the Diploma of
Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Materials Management a suitable entry in regard to
the same should be made in his service records.
Estt Rule o 30/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Recruitment/41393 Dated 30.09.03
Sub: Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group C &D on the Railways.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29 dated 06.08.2003( RBE No. 135/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29 dated 06.08.2003( RBE No.
135/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. The following Board letters referred
were published as under
No.E(NG)II/(94/RR-1/29 dated 02.08.2000 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 154/2000
No.E(NG)II/(94/RR-1/29 dated 10/5/99 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 119/99
Sub: Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group C &D on the Railways
Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29 dated 02.08.2000.
Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter under reference vide which the currency of the
relaxation contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 10.5.99 was extended for a period
of 3 years ie, upto 03.08.2003.
The matter has been reviewed by the Board and it has been decided that the currency of the
aforementioned relaxation in upper age limit in direct recruitment to Group C & D categories on the Railways may be extended further for a period of one year ie, upto 03.08.2004
Estt Rule o 31/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pass/4/1395 Dated 30.09.03
Sub: Medical Pass- Provision for two attendants
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W)2003PS5-1/9 dated 01.09.2003 (RBE No. 154/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W)2003PS5-1/9 dated 01.09.2003 (RBE No. 154/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
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Subject :- Medical Pass- Provision for two attendants
The CLW Staff Council, in their meeting held in June, 2003 has demanded that two
attendants should be provided to a physically handicapped or un-conscious or paralyzed or
mentally retarded patient on the same lines as provided under Schedule VII item 2B(III) of Railway Servants Pass Rules 1986(2nd Edition 1993) to patients in big plaster, where one
attendant cannot lift the patient.
2. The matter has been carefully considered by Board, and it has been decided by Board
that when no family member is accompanying a physically handicapped or unconscious or
paralyzed or mentally retarded patient, two attendants in the same class may be provided on
the express recommendations of the medical officers.
3. In view of the above position, Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd Edition 1993)
may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 43 enclosed.
4. In all other respects provision of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd Edition
1993) shall apply.
5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Advance Correction Slip No.43 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules 1986 (2nd edition1993)
Item 2(B)(III), under Schedule VII (Special Passes) may be replaced as under:
“If the patient is in big plaster, or physically handicapped or unconscious or paralyzed
or mentally retarded , where one attendant cannot lift the patient, two attendants in the same
class may be provided on the express recommendation of the Medical Officer.
(Authority No. E(W)2003PS5-1/9 dated 01.09.2003)
Estt Rule o 32/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/D&A/4/1409 Dated 01.10.03
Sub: Procedure for dealing with safety related Disciplinary cases.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2003/RG 6-5 dated 19/02/2003 (RBE No.
36/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2003/RG 6-5 dated 19/02/2003 (RBE No.
36/2003)addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Procedure for dealing with safety related Disciplinary cases.
One of the essential measures to improve safety is to ensure that exemplary punishment is given to railway servants found guilty of violating safety rules/norms or causing accidents. It
is also necessary that different departments adopt uniform punitive action, which can be
ensured only if such actions are monitored at appropriate level. Further, it is also observed
that railway servants found responsible for causing accidents or violating safety norms are
dealt with by concerned authorities as laid down in Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal)
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Ruiesl968. However, there are instances where the punishment imposed on the railway
servant found guilty of violating safety rules/norms or causing accidents has been found to be
inadequate.
Board have considered the matter in detail and have observed that there is an urgent need to empower the Safety department so that the disciplinary cases of Railway Servants found
guilty of causing accidents or violating safety norms/rules related to maintenance and
operation not necessarily leading to accidents are properly dealt with. Board have therefore
decided that in such disciplinary cases, the following procedure should be adopted :
i. Based on the recommendation of the Safety department for initiation of
disciplinary proceedings, the Disciplinary Authority should initiate
disciplinary proceedings by way of issue of charge sheet etc.
ii. The disciplinary proceedings should be concluded in accordance with the
provisions laid down in the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules,
1968 and the Disciplinary Authority may impose any punishment after full
application of the mind, if the same is in conformity with the advice/
suggestion given by Safety department. It is hereby emphasized that the
Disciplinary authority should strive to remove/ reduce areas of disagreement,
if any, by mutual consultation/discussions.
iii. In case the Safety department has recommended a major penalty and the
Disciplinary Authority proposes to exonerate or impose a minor penalty, the
Disciplinary Authority should first record his provisional order and then consult Safety department. Reasons for disagreement should be recorded and
communicated to Safety department. Consultation will be only once and if
even after this the Disciplinary Authority is not in agreement with the views of
the Safety department, then the Disciplinary Authority is free to proceed and
pass speaking orders for imposing the penalty. In all cases, a copy of the
Notice Imposing Penalty (NIP) must be sent to the Safety department, who may close the case, if its views have been accepted or if it is satisfied with the
conclusions drawn by the Disciplinary Authority.
iv. Where the Disciplinary Authority has not followed the advice of the Safety
department, then the latter shall put up such cases to the Competent Authority
who can do suo motu revision, with their comments.
v. Likewise, where a major penalty has been imposed by the Disciplinary
Authority in agreement With the recommendations of the Safety department
but the appellate / revisionary authority proposes to exonerate or impose a
minor penalty, the appellate / revisionary authority may first record provisional
decision and consult the Safety department. Reasons for disagreement should
be recorded and communicated to Safety department. Consultation will be only once and after such consultation, the appellate / revisionary authority is
free to take a final decision in the matter and record his/her views about
penalty through speaking orders.
vi. As far as action against the Railway Servants where General Manager or
Railway Board are the Disciplinary/Appellate/ Revisionary Authority, the
Safety department's comments may be obtained for proper appreciation of the case by the Disciplinary/ Appellate/ Revisionary Authority. Likewise, in those
cases where the Disciplinary/ Appellate/ Revisionary Authority being the
President, the comments from the Safety department may be called for because
in such cases, the provision for mandatory consultation with UPSC already
exists.
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These instructions should be widely circulated for strict compliance.
Estt Rule o 33/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/D&A/5/1410 Dated 01.10.03
Sub: Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968 - Choice of Retired Railway
Servants as Defence Assistant - Conditions Regarding
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2002 RG 6-13 dated 14/05/2003(RBE No.
83/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2002 RG 6-13 dated 14/05/2003(RBE No.
83/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968 - Choice of Retired Railway
Servants as Defence Assistant - Conditions Regarding.
In terms of Item (iv) of para 1 of Board's letter No. E(D&A)92 RG 6-148 dated
5.11.1992 (RBE 184/1992), a retired railway servant can act as a Defence Assistant in disciplinary cases in a maximum of five cases at a time. It has now been decided to enhance
the above ceiling to seven cases at a time. Accordingly, Item (iv) of para 1 of Board's letter of
5.11.92 may be substituted as under:-
"The retired railway servant concerned should not act as a defence helper in more
than seven cases at a time. The retired railway servant should satisfy the inquiring
authority that he does not have more than seven cases at hand including the case in
question".
The above has the approval of the President.
Estt Rule o 34/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/D&A/6/1411 Dated 01.10.03
Sub: Notification
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)98 RG6-52 dated 16/01/2003 (RBE No.
15/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)98 RG6-52 dated 16/01/2003 (RBE No.
15/2003)addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Notification
GSR ........ In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the
Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Railway
Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, namely :-
1.
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1. These rules may be called The Railway Servants (Discipline and
Appeal) First Amendment Rules, 2003.
2. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette.
2. In the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968 for Schedule III,
the following shall be substituted, namely :-
*SCHEDULE III
See Rule 4 and sub-rule(2) of Rule7)]
1 2 3 4
Item No. Class of
Railway
Servant
Authority empowered to place a
Railway servant under suspension or
to impose penalty and its nature
Appellate authority
President - Full powers
Railway Board - Suspension and the
penalties specified in Clauses (i) to
(vi) of rule 6
President
General Managers/ Additional
General Manager who has been
ordered by the Competent Authority
to look after the current duties of
General Manager in the absence of a
regularly posted General Manager,
Director General, Research Designs
and Standards Organisation, Director
General, Railway Staff College, Chief
Administrative Officers (having
independent charge of their
organisations) - Suspension and the
penalties specified in Clauses (i), (iii),
(iii-a), (iii-b) and (iv) of Rule 6 in the
case of Officers upto and including
Selection Grade Officers of Junior
Administrative Grade.
President
1. Railway
Servants
Group -A
Principal Heads of Departments -
Suspension and the penalties specified in clauses (i), (iii), (iii-a), (iii-b) and
(iv) of rule 6 in the case of officers in
Junior Scale.
General Managers/
Additional General Managers who has been
ordered by the Competent
Authority to look after the
current duties of General
Manager in the absence of a
regularly posted General
Manager.
President - Full powers 2. Railway
Servants Railway Board - Full Powers President
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General Managers/ Additional
General Manager who has been
ordered by the Competent Authority
to look after the current duties of
General Manager in the absence of a
regularly posted General Manager,
Director General, Research Designs
and Standards Organisation, Director
General, Railway Staff College, Chief
Administrative Officers (having
independent charge of their
organisations) - Suspension and the
penalties specified in Clauses (i) to
(vi) of Rule 6.
Railway Board Group -B
Secretary, Railway Board -
Suspension and the penalties specified
in clauses (i), (iii), (iii-a), (iii-b) and
(iv) of rule 6 in the case of Group 'B'
officers of the Railway Secretariat
Service
Railway Board.
Principal Heads of Departments -
Suspension and the penalties specified
in clauses (i), (iii), (iii-a), (iii-b) and
(iv) of rule 6.
General Managers/
Additional General
Managers who has been
ordered by the Competent
Authority to look after the
current duties of General
Manager in the absence of a
regularly posted General
Manager.
Note 1 :
Disciplinary powers of Principal Heads of Departments under this
Schedule shall also be exercised by the co-ordinating Heads of
Department or by the Heads of Department in Senior Administrative
Grade who are in independent charge, in their respective departments
in the Production Units viz. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works,
Chittaranjan, Diesel Component Works, Patiala, Diesel Locomotive
Works, Varanasi, Integral Coach Factory, Perambur, Wheel and Axle
Plant, Yelahanka (Banglore), and Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthalla,
and in new Zonal Railways viz. East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar,
East Central Railway, Hajipur, North Central Railway, Allahabad,
North Western Railway, Jaipur, South Western Railway, Hubli, West
Central Railway, Jabalpur, South East Central Railway, Bilaspur in respect of officers in Junior Scale and Group 'B' who are under their
administrative control.
Note 2:
Disciplinary powers of Principal Heads of Departments under this
Schedule shall also be exercised by the Directors of Railway Training
Institutes, namely, Director, Indian Railway Institute of Civil
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Engineering, Pune, Director, Indian Railway Institute of Electrical
Engineering, Nasik, Director, Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical
and Electrical Engineering, Jamalpur, Director, Indian Railway
Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications, Secundrabad
and Director, Indian Railway Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology, Gwalior in respect of officers in Junior Scale and Group
'B' who are under their administrative control.
3. Principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India vide Notification No.
E(D&A)66 RG 6-9 dated 22.8.1968 vide S. O. 3181 dated 149.68 and
subsequently amended by _
Published in the Gazette of
India Part II Section 3 Sub-
section (i)
S.
No.
Notification No. Date
GSR/ SO No. Date of Publication
1. 2 3 4 5
1. E(D&A)66 RG
6-9
10.04.69 1531 24.06.1969
2. E(D&A)67 RG
6-13
07.04.71 1925 08.05.1971
3. E(D&A)70 RG
6-63
09.06.71 2501 03.07.1971
4. E(D&A)70 RG
6-60
19.10.71 5078 06.11.1971
5. E(D&A)70 RG
6-41
21.10.71 4050 30.10.1971
6. E(D&A)70 RG
6-43
12.11.71 5264 04.12.1971
7. E(D&A)70 RG
6-52
25.03.72 9467 08.04.1972
8. E(D&A)70 RG
6-69
17.11.72 3918 25.11.1972
9. E(D&A)69 RG
6-60
05.02.73 - -
10. E(D&A)71 RG
6-60
13.07.73 2897 06.10.1973
11. E(D&A)75 RG
6-35
05.04.77 1413 14.05.1977
12. E(D&A)77 RG
6-46
07.07.78 2193 29.07.1978
13. E(D&A)78 RG
6-54
29.11.78 364 23.12.1978
14. E(D&A)77 RG
6-30
07.04.78 - -
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15. E(D&A)79 RG
6-26
17.08.79 3057 08.09.1979
16. E(D&A)79 RG
6-12
25.10.79 3777 17.11.1979
17. E(D&A)78 RG
6-61
22.11.79 - -
18. E(D&A)79 RG
6-39
31.12.79 0143 19.01.1980
19. E(D&A)78 RG
6-11
06.02.80 0441 23.02.1980
20. E(D&A)81 RG
6-72
31.08.82 - -
21. E(D&A)81 RG
6-63
10.08.83 GSR/982 17.12.1983
22. E(D&A)81 RG
6-54
31.05.84 GSR/632 23.06.1984
23. E(D&A)82 RG
6-29
30.03.85 1822 27.04.1985
24. E(D&A)83 RG
6-45
13.06.85 5667 06.07.1985
25. E(D&A)80 RG
6-25
20.01.86 GSR/667 22.02.1986
26. E(D&A)85 RG
6-16
20.03.87 GSR/241 04.04.1987
27. E(D&A)83 RG
6-14
28.08.87 GSR/708 19.09.1987
28. E(D&A)87 RG
6-47
26.10.87 GSR/869 21.11.1987
29. E(D&A)87 RG
6-146
10.05.88 GSR/420 21.05.1988
30. E(D&A)88 RG
6-43
12.08.88 GSR/759 17.09.1988
31. E(D&A)84 RG
6-44
20.10.89 GSR/850 11.11.1989
32. E(D&A)88 RG
6-38
16.11.89 GSR/900 02.02.1989
33. E(D&A)84 RG
6-44
22.11.90 - -
34. E(D&A)90 RG
6-112
16.11.90 GSR/723 11.12.1990
35. E(D&A)91 RG
6-42
08.06.91 - -
36. E(D&A)90 RG 6-117
19.09.91 GSR/568 05.10.1991
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37. E(D&A)89 RG
6-80
20.01.92 GSR/86 22.02.1992
38. E(D&A)90 RG
6-112
22.10.92 - -
39. E(D&A)92 RG
6-148
09.11.92 - -
40. E(D&A)92 RG
6-166
11.01.93 GSR/63 30.01.1993
41. E(D&A)93 RG
6-94
23.06.94 GSR/327 16.07.1994
42. E(D&A)95 RG
6-68
13.08.97 GSR/422 27.12.1997
43. E(D&A)92 RG
6-151
06.11.97 GSR/106 06.06.1998
44. E(D&A)94 RG
6-10
16.02.99 GSR/87 20.03.1999
45. E(D&A)98 RG
6-42
11.10.99 - -
46. E(D&A)2001
RG 6-29
31.10.01 GSR/617 24.11.2001
47. E(D&A)87 RG
6-151
08.08.02
Estt Rule o 35/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/2/1412 Dated 01.10.03
Sub: Mobility of personnel between Railways and Autonomous Bodies - Counting of past
service - discharging of DCRG liability by autonomous bodies where pension scheme is not
in operation.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/13 dated 05/05/2003(RBE No.
75/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/13 dated 05/05/2003(RBE No.
75/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Mobility of personnel between Railways and Autonomous Bodies - Counting of
past service - discharging of DCRG liability by autonomous bodies where pension scheme is
not in operation.
Detailed instructions regarding mobility of personnel between Railways and
Autonomous Bodies and counting of past service for pension were circulated on the Railways
vide Board's letter No. F(E)III/84/PN1/4 dated 8.4.85 on the basis of O.M. No. 28/10/84- Pension Unit dated 29.8.84 issued by Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms.
With reference to the said O. M. dt. 29.8.84, Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare
have now issued further instructions vide their O.M. No. 28/19/2002 -P&PW (B) dt.
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19.2.2003 which is circulated for information and guidance as the instructions contained
therein apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.
No.28/19/2002-P&PW (B) Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
3rd Floor Lok Nayak Bhavan,
New Delhi-110003, the 19th February 2003.
Office Memorandum
Subject- Mobility of personnel between Central Government Departments and Autonomous
Bodies - Counting of past service - discharging of DCRG liability by autonomous bodies where pension scheme is not in operation.
Instructions relating to mobility of personnel between Central Government
Departments and autonomous bodies and counting of past service came into existence by
issue of DP&AR's O.M. No.28/10/84-PU dated 29-8-1984. There were various conditions
laid down in above order which are required to be fulfilled to make an employee eligible for
counting of past service. Para 3 (b) of above O.M. provided procedure to be followed on
mobility of personnel to and from a body where pension scheme is not in operation. It has
been provided in para-3 (b)(i) that on mobility of personnel from an autonomous body
governed by CPF Scheme to another similar body, the amount of employees subscription in
CPF, employers share of CPF plus interest may be transferred to his new provident fund
account with the consent of that body. Para-3 (b) (ii) of above order provides that on mobility
of employee from autonomous body governed by CPF scheme to Central Government
Department, that body will pay employers share of CPF contribution to the Government
Department. The Government employees who were in service on 1.1.1986 and who were
governed by CPF Scheme were made entitled for DCRG. In view of above, this Department
has been receiving references from various Ministries whether on mobility of personnel from
autonomous body governed by CPF scheme, that body will be required to discharge DCRG
liability to the Government/new autonomous body, as the case may be, for the purpose of
counting of past service or not.
2. This matter has been considered and the President has been pleased to decide that in
the cases of mobility of personnel, with proper consent from autonomous bodies governed by
CPF Scheme to Government Department or another Autonomous Body, the parent
Autonomous Body will be required to discharge pensionary/terminal liability, for the purpose
of counting of past service as under:
In the cases of mobility of personnel from autonomous bodies where CPF
Scheme is in operation to other similar autonomous bodies, besides
transferring CPF to new autonomous body, previous autonomous body will be
required to discharge pro-rata DCRG liability to new body.
In the cases of mobility of personnel from autonomous bodies where CPF
Scheme is in operation to Government Departments or autonomous bodies
where pension scheme is in operation, the previous body will be required to
transfer employers share of CPF contribution plus pro-rata DCRG liability to
new Department or body.
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3. Para-3 (b) of the DP&AR's O.M. No.28/10/84-PU dated 29.8.1984, as amended
from time to time, may be treated as amended to the extent indicated in this Office
Memorandum. All other conditions laid down in the above order will remain unaltered.
4. These orders will be applicable in the cases of mobility of personnel w.e.f. 1.1.1986 and parent Autonomous Body will be required to transfer DCRG liability for the entire period
of service rendered by the employee in that body, alongwith employers share of CPF
contribution.
5. This issues with the approval of Ministry of Finance vide their I.D. No.
486/E.V/2002 dated 2.8.2002 & with the concurrence of office of Comptroller & Auditor
General of India vide their I.D. No. 233Audit(Rules)/51-2001 dated 26-11-2002.
Estt Rule o 36/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Welfare/1/1442 Dated 07.10.03
Sub: Supply of Uniform to Canteen staff..
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2002 UN 1-2 dated 26/08/2003( RBE No.
149/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2002 UN 1-2 dated 26/08/2003( RBE No.
149/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Supply of Uniform to Canteen staff.
Instructions issued by DOP&T vide their letter dated 21.01.02, consequent upon
judgement by the Principal Bench of CAT (New Delhi), regarding supply of uniform have
been adopted in toto in Railway sector vide this Ministry's letter dated 31.07.02 (RBE
125/2002). DOP&T has now advised that a section of canteen employees had petitioned
before the Principal Bench and demanded winter uniform comprising of woollen coat and
pant as being provided to Group 'D' employees working in Central Government Offices. On
the direction of the Hon'ble CAT, DOP&T has now prescribed woollen pant (White/Grey) for
male/ woollen salwar or appropriate woollens for female employees once in two years, in
addition to the existing uniform.
2. After careful consideration, it has now been decided that henceforth, in addition to the existing pattern of summer/ winter uniforms prescribed in Board's letter of even number
dated 31.07.02 (RBE 125/2002), a woollen pant (white/Grey) for male/ woollen salwar or
appropriate woollens for female employees, once in two years, should be supplied to the
Canteen Staff. Other conditions stipulated in Board's letter ibid shall remain the same.
3. Cost of various pattern of uniform being supplied to Canteen Staff/ category-wise
may be advised to Board's Office early.
4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule o 37/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/6/1482 Dated 13.10.03
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Sub: Conduct of Departmental selections- reiteration of procedure regarding
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-98/PM1/17 dated 16/09/2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-98/PM1/17 dated 16/09/2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR. Board’s letter No E(NG)I-98/PM1/17 dated 20/10/99 was
published vide CPO/SER Estt Srl No 266/99.
Subject :- Conduct of Departmental selections- reiteration of procedure regarding
Detailed guidelines for personnel officers and members of Selection Boards
constituted for conducting selections for filling up selection posts were circulated under
Board’s letter No E(NG)I-98/PM1/17 dated 20/10/99. It was enjoined in para 12.1 thereof
that the Personnel Officer nominated in a selection Board should ensure that a copy of the
guidelines is made available to other members of the selection Board who may seek
guidance/clarification as necessary from the former.
2. It has come to the notice of the Board that despite these detailed guidelines,
irregularities continue to occur in conducting selections. The Central Vigilance Commission,
while considering one such case, has taken adverse notice of the situation and has advised to tone up the system. The Board, therefore, desire that Personnel Officers nominated in the
Selection Boards should ensure that a copy of the guidelines is invariably made available
beforehand to other members of the Selection Board. The CPOs may devise a suitable
mechanism to ensure compliance.
Estt Rule o 38/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Advances/1/1500 Dated 15.10.03
Sub: Advances to Government servants - Rate of Interest on House Building Advance
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl.2003/Adv.3/4 dated 27/06/2003( RBE No.
104/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl.2003/Adv.3/4 dated 27/06/2003( RBE No.
104/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Advances to Government servants - Rate of Interest on House Building Advance.
A Copy of Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation's Office
Memorandum NO. I-17015/5/97/H-III dated 26.3.2003 on the above subject is sent herewith
for information and guidance. Instructions contained therein would apply to Railway servants.
Copy of Ministry of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation's O. M. No. I-
17015/5/97-H-III dated 26.3.2003
Subject: - Advances to Government Servants - Rate of interest on House Building Advance.
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In partial modification of this Ministry's O. M. of even no. dated 10.04.2002, the undersigned
is directed to state that the rates of interest for House Building Advances sanctioned to the
Government servant for construction/purchase of houses/flats from April 1, 2003, will be as
under, until further orders: -
S. No. Amount of advance
Sanctioned to Govt.
Servant
Existing Rate of Interest
on HBA (Per Annum)
Revised Rats of Interest on HBA
(Per Annum)
1. Upto Rs. 50,000/- 6% 5%
2. Upto Rs. 1,50,000/- 7.5% 6.5%
3. Upto Rs. 5,00,000/- 9.5% 8.5%
4. Upto Rs. 7,50,000/- 10.5% 9.5%
Estt Rule o 39/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/4/1525 Dated 16.10.03
Sub: Jurisdiction of Supervisors Training Centres
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2002/3/31 dated 05.09.03( RBE No. 157/2003)
is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2002/3/31 dated 05.09.03 ( RBE No. 157/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Jurisdiction of Supervisors Training Centres
1. In order to provide training for staff on the newly created zones or zones from which
training centers would be transferred to the newly created zones , it has been decided to
assign specific Divisions to each STC, inter-alia indicating the administrative control of the
zone. The distribution of the Divisions is as under:-
Name of
STC
Divisions Administrative/Budget
ary control by
STC/Jhansi Mumbai(CST),Bhusawal,Nagpur(CR),Solapur,Pune,(Cent
al Railway) Jabalpur,Kota,Bhopal, (West Central
Railway) Jhansi,Agra,Allahabad(North Central Railway)
NCR STC/Jhansi
STC/Kanch
arapara
Howrah,Malda,Sealdah,Asansol(Eastern Railway)
Dhanbad,Danapur,Mughalsarai(part of East Central
Railway)
ER STC/Kancharapara
STC/Luckn
ow
Delhi,Ambala,Firozpur,Lucknow(NR),Moradabad(Northe
rn Railway)
NR STC/Lucknow
STC/Gorak
hpur
Lucknow,Varanasi,Izatnagar(North Eastern Railway)
Sonepur,Samastipur (part of East Central Railway)
NER STC/Gorakhpur
STC/New
Bongaigaon
Alipurduar,Katihar,Lumding,Tinsukhia and
Rangiya(North East Frontier Railway)
NFR STC/New
Bongaigaon
STC/Bangal
ore
Chennai,Madurai,Palghat,Trichy,Trivandrum(Southern
Railway)
Bangalore,Mysore,Hubli(South Western Railway)
SWR STC/Bangalore
STC/Secund Hyderabad,Secunderabad,Guntakal,Vijayawada,Guntur,N SCR
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erabad anded (South Central Railway) STC/Secunderabad
STC/Kharagpur
Kharagpur,Chakradharpur,Adra,Ranchi(South Eastern Railway)
Raipur,Nagpur,Bilaspur(South East Central Railway)
Khurda Road,Waltair,Sambalpur(East Coast Railway)
SER STC/Kharagpur
STC/Ajmer Mumbai(Central),Vadodara,Ratlam,Bhavnagar,Rajkot,Ah
medabad (Western Railway) Jaipur,Ajmer,Jodhpur,Bikaner(North Western Railway)
NWR STC/Ajmer
2. The budgetary allocation and necessary funding to the STCs will be provided by the
controlling zone despite the fact that the training center will be catering to the training needs
of the other zones.
3. The jurisdiction and administrative control of STC are as shown in para 1
4. CME of the zones as highlighted in para-1 above be the controlling officer of STCs
respectively.
5. Posting of the principals and instructors be from any of the Divisions assigned to the
STCs in consultation with the concerned CME.
6. Posting of administrative staff be from the zones controlling the STC in consultation
with the concerned CME
Estt Rule o 40/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/5/1621 Dated 23.10.03
Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-1) 1998 - Attributes required for trainers - Recommendation No. 5.5
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(MPP)99/19/1/Pt. dated 26/03/2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)99/19/1/Pt. dated 26/03/2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-1) 1998 - Attributes
required for trainers - Recommendation No. 5.5
In continuation of Board's letter of even number dated 11.3.2003 issued under RBE
No.49/2003, Ministry of Railways have decided to modify the "Manual on Management of
Training", (Edition, 1998.) as per the Correction Slip.No.01/2003enclosed.
Manual on Management of Training
(June 1998)
AdvanceCorrectionSlipNo.01/2003
Pare 6.2.2 below pare 6.2 under item No. 6 of the Manual on Management of Training (June
1998) may be inserted as under:
6.2.2 the following procedure be followed during the selection process for the post of
instructors : -
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a. During the refresher training course, the instructors handling the class may
be advised to observe, the performance of the trainees on the following aspects :-
i. Presentation skill
ii. Inquisitiveness
iii. Participative skill
iv. Knowledge level
b. Observations on the above aspects may be graded on 4 point scale (A to D)
in respect of exceptional candidates and with the grading being done at the following
scale.
81 and above A
61-80 B
51-60 C
Below 50 D
Grading to be in whole numbers and not in decimals
c. The grading to be done in respect of promising candidates only and
submitted to the Principal by the Class Instructors on the last day of training.
d. The Principal may further shortlist such of those employees with A Grade
only through wider interaction during the viva voce with reference to the educational
and technical qualifications, aptitude for teaching, work experience, etc. and if found
deserving, may circulate the names of such employees to the respective Sr. DPO/DPO.
The SR.DPO/DPO will make entry in the Service Register of the employee to that
effect that the employee has aptitude for imparting training.
During the selection process for the post of Instructors the Committee shall take this aspect into consideration while evaluating the candidate's overall performance.
The fitness will only be a positive factor for consideration during selection and will
not confer any right to the employee to stake whatsoever claim for selection as a
trainer.
[Authority : Board's letter No. E(MPP)99/19/1/Pt. dated 11.3.2003 (RBE 49/2003)]
Estt Rule o 41/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/6/1620 Dated 23.10.03
Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-1) 1998 - Attributes required for
trainers Recommendation No. 5.5
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(MPP)99/19/1/Pt. dated 11/03/2003 (RBE No.
49/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)99/19/1/Pt. dated 11/03/2003 (RBE No.
49/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-1) 1998 - Attributes
required for trainers - Recommendation No. 5.5
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Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-1) 1998 - Attributes
required for trainers Recommendation No. 5.5
Reference :- Board's letter of even number dated 23.8.2001 issued under RBE No. 169/2001
& Training Manual Correction Slip No. 5/2001.
In continuation of Board's letter dated 23.8.2001 referred to above it has been decided
that while implementing the above recommendation the following procedure be followed
during the selection process for the post of instructors : -
a. During the refresher training course, the instructors handling the class may
be advised to observe, the performance of the trainees on the following aspects :-
i. Presentation skill
ii. Inquisitiveness
iii. Participative skill
iv. Knowledge level
b. Observations on the above aspects may be graded on 4 point scale (A to D)
in respect of exceptional candidates and with the grading being done at the following
scale.
81 and above A
61-80 B
51-60 C
Below 50 D
Grading to be in whole numbers and not in decimals
c. The grading to be done in respect of promising candidates only and
submitted to the Principal by the Class Instructors on the last day of training.
d. The Principal may further shortlist such of those employee with A Grade
only through wider interaction during the viva voce with reference to the educational
and technical qualifications, aptitude for teaching, work experience, etc. and if found
deserving, may circulate the names of such employees to the respective Sr. DPO/DPO.
The SR.DPO/DPO will make entry in the Service Register of the employee to that
effect that the employee has aptitude for impartinq training.
During the selection process for the post of Instructors the Committee shall take this
aspect into consideration while evaluating the candidate's overall performance.
The fitness will only be a positive factor for consideration during selection and will
not confer any right to the employee to stake whatsoever claim for selection as a
trainer.
Implementation of the above procedure may be confirmed.
This disposes off Southern Railways letter No. T.389/Justice Khanna/Recomm. dated
13.12.2002.
Estt Rule o 42/2003
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No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/1/1611 Dated 24.10.03
Sub: Rightsizing Indian Railways
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(MPP)/2002/1/83 dated 17/01/2003 (RBE No.
16/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2002/1/83 dated 17/01/2003 (RBE No.
16/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Rightsizing Indian Railways.
Para 3.0 of Board's letter No. E(MPP)2000/1/11 dated 31.12.2001 is reproduced below.
" The position has since been reviewed. It is clarified that annual fresh recruitment
should be limited to 1% as a whole for the entire group of departments. Viz. Civil,
Mechanical, Electrical, S&T, Transportation and Commercial Departments put
together as a whole . Within this group of departments, the numbers to be inducted for each department is to be decided by the DRM for his Division or the General Manager
for his Zone, depending upon the ground position obtaining in that Division/Zonal
Railway for each of those departments in respect to workload, yard-sticks, surpluses
etc.
For all other remaining departments, for which the percentage of annual intake upto a
maximum of 0.5% per annum has been permitted, the limit shall be for this group of departments as a whole and not for individual departments. The intake for individual
department shall be decided by the DRM/GM taking into account the ground position
on that Division/Zonal Railway as brought out above."
May be read as under
It is clarified that fresh recruitment be limited to 1/3rd of the retirements (normal and
voluntary) in the Railway/PU.
As regards attrition due to death, medically incapacitated; since compassionate ground
appointment is generally given on 1:1 basis, in such cases they need not be counted as
part of the normal attrition for calculation of 1/3rd for which recruitment is permitted as
above.
General Managers have the flexibility to decide the categories for recruitment.
However, 1/3rd of induction will be for Group 'C' and 'D' taken together.
All other terms and conditions of the above quoted letter remain the same.
Estt Rule o 43/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/2/1622 Dated 24.10.03
To All concerned
Sub: Rightsizing Indian Railways
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A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(MPP)/2002/1/83/Pt dated 02/09/2003 (RBE No.
156/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2002/1/83/Pt dated 02/09/2003 (RBE No.
156/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Rightsizing Indian Railways
In continuation of Board’s letter No E(MPP)2000/1/11 dated 11/8/2000, 31/12/2001
and 17/1/2003, it has been decided that the combatised staff of Railway Protection
Force/railway Protection Special Forces (ie, those who are uniformed and are being governed
by the provision of Railway Protection Force Act ) is exempted from the purview of
rightsizing. However , other orders applicable for railway posts regarding creation of posts
with matching surrender, redeployment of surplus staff and restriction in intake of
civilian/non-combatised posts of the Force shall still be applicable.
All other terms and conditions of the above quoted letters remain the same.
Estt Rule o 44/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/3/1623 Dated 24.10.03
To All concerned
Sub: Rightsizing Indian Railways
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(MPP)2002/1/83 dated 10/09/2003 (RBE No. 160/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2002/1/83 dated 10/09/2003 (RBE No.
160/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Rightsizing Indian Railways
In continuation of Board’s letter No E(MPP)2000/1/11 dated 11/8/2000, 31/12/2001
and E(MPP)2002/1/83 dated17/1/2003 and 2/9/2003, it has been decided that the safety
categories as indicated in Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-75-PMI-44 dated 31/5/82 and E(NG)I-
2002/PM-I dated 11/9/02 are exempted from the purview of rightsizing.
All other terms and conditions of the above quoted letters remain the same.
Estt Rule o 45/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Act Apprentice/1/1619 Dated 24.10.03
To All concerned
Sub: Rebates of the Graduates of State Council of Vocational Training under the Apprentice
Training Scheme.
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A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(MPP)2003/6/5 dated 08/05/2003 (RBE No.
81/2003) (MC-8/Supplement No. 02/03) is published for information , guidance and
necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2003/6/5 dated 08/05/2003 (RBE No.
81/2003) (MC-8/ Supplement No. 02/03) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Rebates of the Graduates of State Council of Vocational Training under the
Apprentice Training Scheme.
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of a Notification issued by the Directorate
General of Employment & Training, Ministry of Labour’s letter regarding allowing rebate
to the graduates of State Vocational Training under the apprenticeship Training Scheme. The
same may be implemented wherever Apprentices are trained under Apprentices Act, 1961.
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, 25th February, 2003
G.S.R. 102- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 37 of the
Apprentices Act,1961 (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 (Amendment) Rules, 2003.
2. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
2. In the Schedule I-B to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, after the existing entries, the
following shall be inserted, namely:-
TABLE
Board/State
Council of
Technical Education/
Other
Authority
Trade Test/
Examination
Trade/ Subject fields Trade(s) in the
category of trade
Apprentices
Period of
Apprenticeship
Training.
1 2 3 4 5
Machinist (Grinder) Machinist (Grinder) 2 years
Refrigeration and air-
conditioning
Mechanic
Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning
Mechanic.
2 years
Draughtsman (Civil). Draughtsman (Civil). 2years.
Draughtsman
(Mechanical).
Draughtsman
(Mechanical).
2years
Electronics
Mechanic.
Electronics
Mechanic.
2 years.
State Council
for Vocational
Training and
Vocational
Examination
Board, Gujrat
State
State Trade
Test
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years.
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Instrument
Mechanic. (Chemical
Plant).
2 years (for 10th
Pass)
Instrument
Mechanic. (Chemical
Plant).
Instrument
Mechanic. (Chemical
Plant).
1 years and 3
months (for B.SC.
Pass)
Attendant Operator
(Chemical Plaint).
2 years. (for 10th
pass).
Attendant Operator
(Chemical Plant)
Attendant Operator
(Chemical Plaint).
1 years and 3
months (for B.SC.
Pass).
Laboratory Assistant.
(Chemical Plaint).
2 years (for 10th
Pass)
Laboratory Assistant.
(Chemical Plaint).
Laboratory Assistant.
(Chemical Plaint).
1 years and 3
months (for B.SC.
Pass).
Mechanical
Maintenance
(Chemical Plaint).
Mechanical
Maintenance
(Chemical Plaint).
2 years.
Electrician Electrician 2 years
Instrument Mechanic Instrument Mechanic 2 years.
Sheet Metal Worker Sheet Metal Worker. 2½ years.
Plastic Processing
Operator
Plastic Processing
Operator
1½ years
Hair & Skin Care Hair & Skin Care 1½ years.
Carpenter Carpenter 2½ years
Welder (Gas &
Electrical)
Welder (Gas &
Electrical)
1½ years.
Mechanic (Diesel) Mechanic (Diesel) 2 ½ years.
Desk top publishing Operator
Desk top publishing Operator
1½ years.
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years
Fitter Fitter 2 years
Turner Turner 2 years
Machinist Machinist 2 years
Wireman Wireman 2 years
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
2 years
Mechanic Tractor Mechanic Tractor 2½ years
Plumber Plumber 2½ years
Book Binder Book Binder 1½ years
Embroidery and
Needle work
Embroidery and
Needle work
1½ years
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Painter General Painter General 2 years
Pattern Maker Pattern Maker 2 years
Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning
Mechanic.
Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning
Mechanic.
2 years
Draughtsman (Civil) Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Electronic Mechanic Electronic Mechanic 2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years
Electrician Electrician 2 years
Plastic Processing
Operator
Plastic Processing
Operator
1½ years
Carpenter Carpenter 2½ year
Welder Welder (Gas and
Electric)
1½ years
Mechanic (Diesel) Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years
Fitter Fitter 2 years
Mechanist Mechanist 2 years
Wire Man Wire Man 2 Years
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
2 Years
Plumber Plumber 2½ Years
Mechanic Tractor Mechanic Tractor 2½ Years
Pump Operator Cum
Mechanic
Pump Operator Cum
Mechanic
1½ Years
State Council
for Vocational
Training ,
Rajasthan,
Jodhpur.
State Trade
Test
Embroidery and
Needle work
Embroidery and
Needle work
1½ Years
Mechanic Tractor Mechanic Tractor 2½ Years
Draughtsman (Civil) Draughtsman (Civil) 2 Years
Draughtsman
(Mechanical)
Draughtsman
(Mechanical)
2 Years
Electronic Mechanic Electronic Mechanic 2 Years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 Years
Electrician Electrician 2 Years
Plastic Processing
Operator
Plastic Processing
Operator
1½ Years
Mechanic (Diesel ) Mechanic (Diesel ) 2½ Years
Fitter Fitter 2 Years
State Council
for Vocational
Training ,
Bihar, Patna.
State Trade
Test
Refrigeration & Air
Condition Mechanic
Refrigeration & Air
Condition Mechanic
2 Years
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Instrument
Mechanics
Instrument
Mechanics
2 Years
Book Binding Book Binder 1½ Years
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
2 Years
Watch & Clock
Repairer
Mechanic (Watch &
Clock)
2 Years
Mechanic
Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning
Mechanic
2 Years
Draughtsman (Civil) Draughtsman (Civil) 2 Years
Electronics Mechanic Electronics Mechanic 2 Years
Electrician Electrician 2 Years
Welder Welder (Gas &
Electric)
1½ Years
Mechanic (Diesel) Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ Years
Fitter Fitter 2 Years
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
2 Years
Desk top Publishing
Operator
Desk top Publishing
Operator
1½ Years
Hair & Skin Care Hair & Skin Care 1½ Years
State Council
for Vocational
Training , Goa Panaji.
Final Trade
Test of
Craftsmen
Mechanic Tractor Tractor Mechanic 2 ½ Years
Mechanic
Refrigeration and
Air-Condition
Refrigeration and
Air-Condition
Mechanic
2 Years
Electronics Electronics Mechanic 2 Years
Electrician Electrician 2 Years
Welder Welder (Gas &
Electric)
1½ Years
Mechanic (Diesel) Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ Years
Fitter Fitter 2 Years
Motor Mechanic Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
2 Years
Plastic Processing Plastic Processing 1½ Years
Plumber Plumber 2½ Years
Wire Man Wire Man 2 Years
Instrument Mechanic Instrument Mechanic 2 Years
State Council
for Vocational
Training
Madhya
Pradesh ,
JabalPur.
Trade Test
under state
Council of
Vocational
Training
Carpenter Carpenter 2½ Years
Data preparation and
Computer Software
Data preparation and
Computer Software
1½ Years State Council
for Vocational
Training
State
Council for
Vocational Electrician Electrician 2 Years
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Mechanical (Diesel) Mechanical (Diesel) 2 ½ Years
Welder Welder (Gas &
Electrical)
1½ Years
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor
Vehicle)
2 Years
Plumber Plumber 2½ Years
Fitter Fitter 2 Years
Desk top Publishing
Operator
Desk top Publishing
Operator
1½ Years
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu
Training
Trade Test
Mechanic
Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning
Mechanic
2 Years
(F No 23(2)/2002-AP)
N LANKA, Dy Secretary
Note:- The Principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India Vide G.S.R.356
dated the 1st August, 1992 and subsequently amended vide GSR 188 (E) dated 15th
March , 2001 and last amended vide number G.S.R. 656 dated 18th September, 2002.
Estt Rule o 46/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/7/1666 Dated 28.10.03
To All concerned
Sub: Procedure for holding selections for promotion from Group 'D' to Group 'C' posts.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22/09/2003 (RBE No.
165/2003) and INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I(1989
EDITION)ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No. 154 and 155 is published for information ,
guidance and necessary action. The Board’s letter No E(NG)I/96/CFP/27 dated 10.10.2000
(RBE 176/2000) referred was published vide CPO/SER Estt Srl No 208/2000
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22/09/2003 (RBE No.
165/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. and INDIAN RAILWAY
ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I(1989 EDITION)ADVANCE CORRECTION
SLIP No. 154 and 155
Subject :- Procedure for holding selections for promotion from Group 'D' to Group 'C' posts.
Reference instructions contained in this Ministry's letter No. E(NG)I-2000/PM 1/41
dated 7.8.2003 (RBE 137/2003) and 27.8.2003 (RBE 151/2003) regarding elimination of viva-voce in the departmental selections for promotion to posts classified as 'Selection' in
Group 'C' categories.
2. In terms of instructions contained in para 189 of IREM, Vol. I, 1989, 331/3% quota
of posts in the lowest grade of Commercial Clerks, Ticket Collectors, Trains Clerks, Office
Clerks and other categories of Clerks like Stores Clerks, etc. are to be earmarked for
promotion of Railway servants in Group 'D' categories for whom no regular, avenue of
promotion exists; the Group 'C' categories being suitably linked with specified Group 'D'
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categories on the basis of broad affinity of work. Further, in terms of Board's letter No.
E(NG)I/96/CFP/27 dated 10.10.2000 (RBE 176/2000), 162/3% of the posts in these categories
are also filled by promotion of Matriculate Group 'D' employees with a minimum of two
years service in the concerned seniority unit entirely on merit on the basis of a competitive
examination. However, in the case of Accounts Deptt., the quota for promotion of Group 'D' staff to Group 'C' post of Accounts Clerks continues to be 25% of the posts.
3. It has been decided that like in the case of Group 'C' Departmental selections,
there will be no viva-voce in the selections held for promotion from Group 'D' to Group 'C'
referred to in para 2 above. Accordingly, the selections will henceforth consist of Written
Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks respectively.
4. It has also been decided that the procedure as revised above will be applicable to
selections notified on or after the date of issue of this letter.
4.1 All the remaining procedure prescribed for holding selections including
constitution of Selection Boards in vogue as per procedure prescribed by the General
Managers, will remain unaltered.
5. Accordingly, Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol. I, 1989 is amended as
per ACS Nos. 154 and 155 enclosed.
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I
(1989 EDITION)
ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No. 154
CHAPTER-I, SECTION 'B', SUB SECTION-III-RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING
I. For the existing sub-para (1) of Para 126 substitute the following:
"(1) The posts in the category of Train Clerks in the pay scale Rs. 3050-4590
will be filled as under:
i. 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;
ii. 331/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D'
categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure
prescribed in para 189; and
iii. 162/3% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'
employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in
the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination
consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks
respectively.
II. For the existing sub-para (1) of Para 127 substitute the following:
"(1) The posts in the category of Ticket Collectors in the pay scale Rs. 3050-
4590 will be filled as under:
i. 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;
ii. 331/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D'
categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure
prescribed in para 189; and
iii. 162/3% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'
employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal
Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in
the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination
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consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks
respectively.
III. For the existing sub-para (1) of Para 128 substitute the following:
"(1) The posts in the category of Commercial Clerks in the pay scale Rs.
3200-4900 will be filled as under:
i. 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;
ii. 331/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D'
categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure
prescribed in para 189; and
iii. 162/3% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'
employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in
the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination
consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks
respectively.
IV. For the existing sub-para (1) of Para 169 substitute the following:
"(1) The posts in the category of Shroffs in the pay scale Rs. 3050-4590 will be filled as under:
i. 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;
ii. 331/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D'
categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure
prescribed in para 189; and
iii. 162/3% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'
employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal
Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in
the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination
consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks
respectively.
V. For the existing sub-para (1) of Para 174 substitute the following:
"(1) The posts in the category of Office Clerks in the pay scale Rs.3050-4590 will be filled as under:
i. 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;
ii. 331/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D'
categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure
prescribed in para 189; and
iii. 162/3% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'
employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal
Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in
the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination
consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks
respectively.
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[Authority : Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(NG)I/96/CFP/27 dated 10.10.2000
(RBE 176/2000)
and E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003]
INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I (1989 EDITION)
ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No. 155
Chapter I, Section 'B', Sub-Section IV - Recruitment of Group 'D' Railway servants
and their promotion to higher grades in Group 'D' and Group 'C' posts.
For the existing para 189, substitute the following:-
"189. Promotion to higher grades in Group 'C': Railway servants in Group 'D'
categories for whom no regular avenue of promotion exists 331/3% of the posts in the lowest
grade of Commercial Clerks, Ticket Collectors, Trains Clerks, Office Clerks, Stores Clerks, etc.
should be earmarked for promotion. The quota for promotion of Group 'D' staff in the Accounts
Deptts. to Group 'C' post of Accounts Clerks will be 25%. Promotion to Group 'C' will be
subject to the following conditions: -
i. All promotions should be made on the basis of selection. There should be written tests to assess the educational attainments of candidates. Group 'C'
categories referred to above should be suitably linked with specified
categories in the lower grades on broad affinity of work to form groups for
promotion but it should be ensured that the prospects are made equal in the
different groups. The test should be correlated to the standards of proficiency
that can reasonably be expected from railway servants who are generally non-
matriculates. The aim of the examiners should be to assess the general suitability of the Group 'D' railway servants offering themselves for promotion
to Group 'C' posts from the point of view of their knowledge of English and
their general standard of intelligence. The factors of selection and their
relative weight will be as indicated below:-
Factors/Headings Maximum Marks
(a) Written Test 85
(b) Record of
Service
15
Total 100
ii. Note:
1. Written test should consist of one paper of 3 hours duration divided
into two parts - Part 'A' to test the working knowledge of the Railway
servant of the English language and Part 'B' his general standard of
intelligence and proficiency through questions in Arithmetic, General
Knowledge mainly pertaining to Railway matters and matters
immediately pertaining to the work he has been acquainted with during his Railway service. In drawing up the questions it must be
ensured that they are not set as such a standard as to make it
impracticable for a Group 'D' railway servant of average intelligence
and normal standards of efficiency to qualify in the test.
2. Assessment under the heading Record of Service will be based on entries in the Service Book/personal file regarding academic/
technical qualifications, awards/ punishments, etc.
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3. Selections should not be restricted to three times the number of posts
to be filled but kept open to all eligible candidates who would like to
be considered for such selections.
4. All those who qualify on the basis of written test and Record of
Service, the qualifying percentage of marks being prescribed by the
General Manager, should be included in the panel in the order of their
seniority for promotion against the yearly vacancies available for them
in Group 'C' categories.
iii. Group 'D' railway servants to be eligible for promotion to Group 'C' posts
should have put in a minimum 3 years of continuous service. This does not
apply to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates.
iv. For promotions to Group 'C' posts in the Ministerial cadre, Group 'D' staff will
be required to possess a typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in
Hindi. Promotions may, however, be allowed on provisional basis and the
concerned staff given two year's time from the date of promotion, to qualify
the prescribed typewriting test; and if they fail to qualify the typewriting test
within the said period, they will be liable to be reverted.
v. Training:
a. The standard of training imparted to the Group 'D' railway servants
selected for Group 'C' posts should be the same as for direct recruits
for the same Group 'C' categories and in the case of failures in the first
attempt such employees may be given second chance to qualify.
b. Group 'D' railway servants when promoted to Group 'C' posts in the
Accounts Deptt. shall go through the same training and test and shall
be subject to the same conditions of service as are in force for the new
recruits. During the period of their training they would get as stipend
the pay that they would have normally drawn on promotion to Group
'C'. All allowances like Dearness, Compensatory and House Rent
Allowances will be allowed to them at the scales applicable, had the
stipend been treated as pay.
Note:- Employees in lower Group 'C' scale of Rs. 825-1200(RPS)/ 2750-4400
(RSRP) and Rs. 950-1400(RPS)/ 3050-4590 (RSRP) for whom no regular
avenue of promotion exists will also be eligible to appear in the selection held
for promotion of Group 'D' employees to Group 'C' against the prescribed
quota.
[Authority: Ministry of Railway's letter No.
E(NG)I/91/CFP/26 dated 30.4.1992 (RBE 69/1992) and 10.3.1993 (RBE 42/1993);
E(NG)I/93/CFP/41 dated 7.4.1994 (RBE 28/1994) and 28.11.1996 (RBE 116/1996);
E(NG)I/96/CFP/19 dated 3.2.1997 (RBE 23/1997) and 11.12.1997 (RBE 176/1997)
and E(NG)I/2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003]
Estt Rule o 47/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/8/1667 Dated 28.10.03
To All concerned
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Sub: Procedure for filling up the posts of Skilled Artisan against 25% quota.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. E(NG)I-96/PM 7/56 dated 23/09/2003 (RBE No.
166/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters of
even number dated 2.2.1998 (RBE 23/1998), 9.12.1999 (RBE 305/1999) and No. E(NG)I-
2000/PM 1/41 dated 7.8.2003 (RBE 137/2003) were published as CPO/GRC Estt Rule Nos
52/1998, 75/2000 and CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 05/2003
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-96/PM 7/56 dated 23/09/2003 (RBE No.
166/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Procedure for filling up the posts of Skilled Artisan against 25% quota.
Reference this Ministry's letter of even number dated 2.2.1998 (RBE 23/1998) as
amplified vide letter dated 9.12.1999 (RBE 305/1999) laying down the detailed procedure for
filling up the 25% quota of posts in the category of Technician (trade) in scale Rs. 3050 -
4590 from amongst Helpers Gr.I and Helpers Gr. II with educational qualifications as laid down in Apprentices Act. The procedure inter-alia envisages that the selection will consist of
written test for 85 marks and viva-voce for 15 marks
2. As the Railways are aware, instructions for elimination of viva-voce in selections
for promotion to posts classified as 'selection' in Group 'C' categories except the categories of
Law Asstt., Physiotherapist, Telephone Operators and Teachers have been issued vide this
Ministry's letter No. E(NG)I-2000/PM 1/41 dated 7.8.2003 (RBE 137/2003). It has been
decided that the procedure for filling up 25% quota for promotion as (Trade) Gr. III as
mentioned in Para 1 above should also modified to the extent that 15 marks hitherto allotted
to viva-voce should be allotted to Records of Service, assessment under which should be
based on entries in the Service Book/Personal File regarding academic/ technical
qualifications, awards/punishments etc.
3. All other conditions remain unchanged.
4. The revised procedure will apply to selections notified on or after issue of this
letter.
Estt Rule o 48/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Advances/2/1633 Dated 28.10.03
To All concerned
Sub: House Building Advance Rules - Purchase of House from Pvt. Parties - Criteria for
Registered Builders.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No F(E)Spl. 2003/ADV. 3/6 dated 29/09/2003 (RBE
No. 164/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board's letter
No. F(E)Spl. 98/ADV. 3/6 dated 10.9.98 (RBE 203/1998) was published as CPO/GRC Estt
Srl No 221/98.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl. 2003/ADV. 3/6 dated 29/09/2003 (RBE No.
164/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
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Subject :- House Building Advance Rules - Purchase of House from Pvt. Parties - Criteria for
Registered Builders.
Reference : Board's letter No. F(E)Spl. 98/ADV. 3/6 dated 10.9.98 (RBE 203/1998).
Attention is invited to Ministry of Urban Affairs & Employment's O.M.
I/17011/23/71-H-III dated 25.7.94 circulated under Board's letter mentioned above wherein
the aspect of purchase of flat from 'Private Parties' has been defined.
A copy of M/o Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation's O.M. No. I/17011/23/71-
H-III dated 25.7.03 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and guidance.
This O.M. is in supersession of M/o Urban Development's O.M.of even number dated
11.11.1999. Copy of this is also being sent for information.
The instructions contained in the O.M. dated 25.7.03 referred to above would apply to
all Railway servants.
COPY OF M/O URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION's O.M NO. I-
17011/23/71-H-III DATED 25.7.2003.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : House Building Advance Rules - Purchase of house from Private parties -
Criteria for Registered Builders.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's O.M. No. I/17011/23/71-H-III
dated 11.11. 99 on the above subject and to state that in view of the practical difficulties
being expressed by various quarters in implementation of the criteria laid down in the above mentioned O.M of this Ministry, the matter has been reviewed in consultation with the
Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Finance. It has now been decided to lay down the
following guidelines, in supersession of this Ministry's O.M. dated 11.11.99 referred to
above, to consider cases relating to sanction of House Building Advance to Central Govt.
employees for purchase of ready built flats/ houses from private builders registered under the
Companies Act, 1956 or firms of builders registered with Registrar of Firms under the Indian
Partnership Act :-
i. The company/firm should be registered as approved builders/architects etc.
with Urban Development Authority/ Housing Boards of State Govt./
Municipal Authorities etc. However, if in some States, such a provision as to
the registration of builder companies/ firms in the panel of Urban
Development Authorities/ Housing Boards of State Govt./Municipal
Authorities does not exist the builder company/firm may be asked to produce
an Income Tax clearance certificate from the Income Tax Department or some
such documentary evidence which shows that the company/firm has
undertaken/ executed housing projects for government agencies.
ii. In case of purchase of house/ flat from private builder company/firm, the
house selling/ constructing private company/firm should have a clear title to
the land on which houses/ flats are erected and it can be verified by obtaining
a copy of the registration deed exhibiting the title of the land in the name of
the house constructing private company/firm.
iii. Before the House Building Advance is granted to the applicant Government
employee, he may be asked to obtain an undertaking from the concerned private builder company/firm to the effect that the house/flat is ready for
possession as well as for moving in. Besides, the private builder company/
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firm should have obtained completion certificate from the map/plan approving
authority. Completion certificate from private architects engineer should not
be accepted.
iv. The company/firm of builders should be financially sound. Audited accounts
including balance sheet/income & expenditure accounts etc for the preceding
three years, duly certified by chartered accountants, may be examined for this
purpose.
Sd/-
(S.K.GROVER)
Deputy Financial Adviser
COPY OF MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION'S O.M.
NO. I-17011/23/71-H-III DATED 11.11.1999. OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : House Building Advance Rules - Purchase of House from Private Parties.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's O.M.No. I-17011/23/71-H-III
dated the 25th July 1994 wherein the question of purchase of flat from 'Private Parties' was
defined. It was clarified that 'Private Parties' include registered builder, architects, house
building societies but not the private individuals. Subsequently, another point has been raised as
to who should be recognized as 'registered builders'
2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Law & Justice and it is
clarified that a registered builders, registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or firm of builders registered with Registrar of Firms under the Indian Partnership Act should be one who also
fulfils the following criteria : -
i. Minimum one partner/member of the Company/ Firm ought to be an architect/
engineer who is a member of Indian Institute of Architects/Institution of
Engineers, member of Council of Architects or any other professional Institute
in the field of construction.
ii. One member of the Company/ Firm should be a member of Indian Institute of
Chartered Accountants (I.I.C.A.) or member of Institute of Cost &, Works
Accountants (I.C.W.A.) to ensure the financial credit worthiness of a
registered builder Firm/ Company.
iii. The Institute/ Company/ Firm should be registered in the panels as Builder/
Architect etc. with (Urban) Development Authority/ Housing Board of State
Govt./ Municipal Authorities/ Central Govt.
Estt Rule o 49/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection/9/1668 Dated 28.10.03
Sub: Appointment to Group 'B' posts through promotions on the basis of Selection/ LDCE -
Regarding educational qualifications.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(GP)2002/2/65 dated 13/10/2003 (RBE No.
180/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. The Board’s letters
referred were circulated as follows
No E(GP)85/1/78 dated 20.2.1987 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 66/87
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E(GP)90/2/156 dated 10.6.1991 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 117/91
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2002/2/65 dated 13/10/2003 (RBE No.
180/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Appointment to Group 'B' posts through promotions on the basis of Selection/
LDCE - Regarding educational qualifications.
Reference : (i) Railway Board's letter No. E(GP)85/1/78 dated 20.2.1987.
(ii) Railway Board's letter No. E(GP)90/2/156 dated 10.6.1991.
(iii) Railway Board's letter No. E(GP)90/2/156 dated 16.7.1996.
Reference is invited to Railway Board's letter No. E(GP)90/2/156 dated 16.7.1996,
providing that the requirement of minimum academic qualifications for promotion from
Group 'C' to Group 'B' prescribed vide Railway Board's letters mentioned above, will come
into force after the amendment to the relevant Recruitment Rules.
2.0 The matter has further been reconsidered and the Board have decided that the
educational qualification of Degree/Diploma in Engineering is not required as an eligibility
condition for promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B' post in non-technical/technical
departments.
Estt Rule o 50/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pass/5/1634 Dated 28.10.03
Sub: Entitlement of First Class School Pass as on Privilege Pass .
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(W)97PS5-1/62 dated 28/02/2003 (RBE No.
40/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. The Board’s letter No
E(W)97PS5-1/62 dated 7.4.2000 (RBE 63/2000) referred was published vide CPO/SER Estt
Srl No 89/2000.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)97PS5-1/62 dated 28/02/2003 (RBE No.
40/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Entitlement of First Class School Pass as on Privilege Pass.
In terms of provision under item (i) below column (3) of Schedule III of Railway
Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd Edition 1993), entitlement of class of School Pass is same
as that of privilege pass. It is, therefore, clarified that special dispensation granted to railway
employees for 1st class Privilege Pass to those who were appointed between 1.4.1987 and
10.11.1987 and drawing pay of Rs. 5375/- or above, provided they are in a scale the
maximum of which is Rs. 7000/- or above, would also be admissible for School Pass to be
issued to wards of such Railway employees. However, class of School Card Pass and RCP
prescribed vide Board's letter of even number dated 7.4.2000 (RBE 63/2000) shall remain the
same.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule o 51/2003
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No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/7/1682 Dated 29.10.03
Sub: Introduction of Yoga training in Railway Training Centers.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)/2000/19/1/Pt/Meditation dated 13/01/2003
(RBE No. 9/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board's letter
of even number dated 23.11.2001 (RBE 231/2001) & 23.8.2002 (RBE 144/2002) were
published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 28/2002 and 123/2002 respectively.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2000/19/1/Pt/Meditation dated
13/01/2003(RBE No. 9/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Introduction of Yoga training in Railway Training Centers.
In continuation of Board's letter of even number dated 23.11.2001 (RBE 231/2001),
23.8.2002 (RBE 144/2002) and 9.12.2002 on the subject mentioned above, it has been
decided that yoga and meditation classes be imparted to trainees trainees in Railway Training
Centres on an experimental basis upto 31.12.2003. All other terms and conditions remain
unchanged. The implementation of Yoga Training in all the training centres may be
confirmed. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of
Railways.
Estt Rule o 52/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/8/1683 Dated 29.10.03
Sub: Training Centres on Indian Railways.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 14/01/2003 (RBE
No.14/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 14/01/2003 (RBE No.
14/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Training Centres on Indian Railways.
A revised list of training centres was circulated to the Railways vide this office letter
of even number dated 28.10.2002 (RBE No. 194/2002). Some of the Railways are
approaching Board in piecemeal for recognizing various training centres. It is desired that the
Railways may submit the names of all such training centres (ZTCs, STCs, Safety Camps, Gangmen Training Centres, etc.) as per the enclosed format which exists as on 31.12.2002
latest by 25.1.2003.
In terms of Board's letter No. E(MPP)99/3/6 dated 10.5.1999 (RBE No. 97/99) it was
decided that no new training centres on any Railway should be opened without consulting
Railway Board. Board have reviewed the matter and have now decided that any new centre
for training can only be opened with the approval of General Manager. For this purpose, a
committee consisting of Executive Department, CPO and a Finance Officer (all in SAG level)
should examine the requirement of training according to guidelines set out by the concerned
technical directorate and put the recommendations for approval of the General manager.
These orders would take effect from 1.1.2003.
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However opening of a training centre will not imply that the training centre is eligible
for training allowance. The Railways will have to approach Railway Board giving the
requisite details as per the format enclosed for considering the training centres for grant of
training allowance. As and when a training centre is opened, the Railway Board should be
informed for including the same in the approved list of the "Manual on Management of Training".
STATUS REPORT OF THE TRAINING CENTRE
1. GENERAL
a. Name of the Training Centre
b. Year sanctioned & Established
c. Location of the Centre (With Map)
d. Total area of the Centre
e. Full postal address with Pin Code
f. Telephone Nos. RLY
(With STD Code) P&T
g No. of Posts sanctioned Designation Grade/scale
2. INFRASTRUCTURE
a. No. of class rooms in the Training Centre
b. Class room-wise capacity
c. Hostel accommodation No of
rooms
Beds
i. Single bed room
ii. Double bed room
- Men
- Women
iii. Dormitory
iv. Entertainment available
d. No. of Model Rooms and their function with no. of
models.
e. Library facilities – No. of Books in each language
f. Messing facility
g. Sporting facilities available
i. Outdoor Games
ii Indoor Games
3. TRAININGAIDS
(As per Annexure )
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4. STATUS OF TRAINERS UNDERGONE "TRAINING OF TRAINERS
COURSE"
(As per Annexure )
5. DETAILS OF FACULTY Gazetted Non-Gazetted
(As per Annexure )
6. DETAILS OF TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED
(As per Annexure )
7. CAPACITY UTILISATON
2000-
2001
2001-
2002
2002-
2003
a. Total capacity of the Centre (Trainee days)
b. Actual No. of trainees trained
c. %age utilisation of the training capacity
d. Details of full utilisation of Seats
Category wise for the last 3 financial Year (Attached separate
Annexure) in the format enclosed
e. Current year arising
ANNEXURES
Item No. 3 TRAINING AIDS
S. No. Equipment No. Available
1. OHP Screen
2. Video Camera
3. TV
4. VCR
5. LCD Projector
6. Photocopier
7. Resograph
8. PCs
9. Printer
10. Scanner
11. PA System
12. White Board
13. Flip Chart Board
14. Any other item with description
Item No. 4 STATUS OF TRAINERS /INSTRUCTORS OF TRG. CENTRE
TRG.
CENTRE
No. of
Sanctioned
Posts of
Trainers (*)
No. of
Trainers
on roll
No. of
Posts
Vacant
(Col.2
-
Col.3)
Out of no.
shown in
col. 3, how
many
trained in
"Trg. of
Trainers"
No. of
Trainers
not trained
in "Trg. of
Trainers"
course
(Col.3 -
No. of Trainers
overdue for
replacement on
account of
completion of
tenure
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course Col.5)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
(*) Copy of sanctioned letter for creation of the post be enclosed.
Item No. 5
Name of
Faculty
Gaz./ Non -
Gazetted
Date of
joining
Trg.
Cenre
Date of Appointment
Qualification Grade Scale Subject being
taught
Experience
Item No. 6 DETAILS OF TRAINING COURSES
Deptt. Category Type of Course
Initial/ Promotion/ Refresher/ Special
As per training module
Yes/No
Item No. 7 (e)
Attendance Sl.
No.
Categories Staff Strength in
Rly
Arising of
RC*/PC* RC PC
%
Attended
* Refresher/Promotion Course
Estt Rule o 53/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/4/1690 Dated 29.10.03
Sub: Restructuring of certain Group 'C' & 'D' cadres.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09/10/2003 (RBE No.
177/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09/10/2003 (RBE No.
177/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Restructuring of certain Group 'C' & 'D' cadres.
The Ministry of Railways have had under review cadres of certain Group 'C' & 'D'
staff in consultation with the staff side with a view to strengthening and rationalising the staffing pattern on Railways. As a result of the review undertaken on the basis of functional,
operational and administrative requirements, it has been decided with the approval of the
President that the Group 'C' & 'D' categories of staff as indicated in the Annexures to this
letter should be restructured in accordance with the revised percentages indicated therein.
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While implementing these orders the following detailed instructions should be strictly and
carefully adhered to :
Date of effect.
(hereinafter referred
to as cut-off date)
1. This restructuring of cadres will be with reference to the
sanctioned cadre strength as on the date following the date on
which the cadres in the headquarter offices of new Zonal
Railways/new Divisions are closed. The benefit of
restructuring will be restricted to the persons who are working
in a particular cadre on the cut-off date.
Applicability to
various cadres
2. These orders will be applicable on the regular cadres
(excluding surplus & supernumerary posts) of the Open Line
establishments including Workshops and Production Units.
These orders will, however, not be applicable to staff of RDSO
for which separate orders will be issued.
2.1 These orders will not be applicable to ex-cadre & work-
charged posts which will continue to be based on worth of
charge.
2.2 These instructions will also not be applicable to construction
Units and Projects, where posts are generally created on worth
of charge basis, though those should broadly be conforming to
these percentage distributions.
Pay Fixation (Rule
1313 (FR 22) - R-II)
3. Staff selected and posted against the additional higher grade
posts as a result of restructuring will have their pay fixed under
Rule 1313 (FR-22)(I)(a)(1)-RII on proforma basis w.e.f the
cut-off date with the usual option for pay fixation as per extant
rules. Actual payment based on the pay so fixed should be
made from the date of taking over the charge of the higher
grade post arising out of these restructuring orders. The benefit
under this rule will, however, no longer be available in the case
of movement from lower grade to higher grade in the non-
functional situations where there is no change in, duties as in
the case of movement from Goods Guards to Sr.Goods Guards
and Goods Drivers to Sr. Goods Drivers etc. In the case of such movement, the pay will be fixed under Rule 1313 (FR 22) (I)
(a) (2) - R-II. However, the benefit of fixation of pay under
Rule 1313 (FR-22)(I)(a)(1) R- II will now be admissible in the
cases of functional promotions such as promotion from Sr.
Goods Guards to Passenger Guards and Sr. Goods Drivers to
Passenger Drivers etc. though in identical scale of pay.
Existing
classification and
filling up of
vacancies
4. The existing classification of the posts covered by these the
orders as 'selection' and 'non-selection', as the case may be,
remains unchanged. Action should be taken to position the
employees on the basis of selection/ non-selection/ suitability/
Trade Test, as the case may be. However, the instructions
contained in Para - 13.2 should be followed in case of
placement of Supervisors (erstwhile Mistries) to grade
Rs.5000-8000.
5. Extant instructions for D&A/Vigilance clearance will be
applicable for effecting promotions under these orders with
reference to the cut-off date.
Minimum years of While implementing the restructuring orders, instructions
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service in each grade regarding minimum period of service for promotion issued
from time to time should be followed. In other words,
residency period prescribed for promotions to various
categories should not be relaxed.
Basic functions,
duties and
responsibilities
7. Since the cadres as detailed in the annexures to this letter are
being restructured on functional operational and administrative
considerations, the posts being placed in higher scales of pay as
a result of restructuring should include the duties and
responsibilities of greater importance.
Adjustment of excess
number of posts
8. If prior to issue of these instructions the number of posts
existing in any grade in any particular cadre exceeds the
number admissible on the revised percentages, the excess may
be allowed to continue to be phased out progressively with the
vacation of the posts by the existing incumbents.
9. While implementing these orders, specific instructions given in
the foot-notes for the relevant categories in the enclosed
annexures should be strictly and carefully adhered to.
Introduction of
Multiskilling -
merger of
i. SM/ASM +
YM + TI
ii. Personnel
Welfare/
HOER
Inspectors
iii. ESM &
MSM
10. The concept of Multi-skilling is to be introduced by merging
the different categories as mentioned hereunder. While the
revised percentage distribution of posts as indicated in the
annexures to this letter should be implemented in the unified
cadres based on the integrated seniority list, the duties,
responsibilities and functions being performed by the
employees of the respective cadres will be combined in a
phased manner. Each member of the cadre will have to be
equipped with necessary skills and functions through proper
training and development. The categories indicated herein will
be merged by integrating the seniority of the employees working in respective grades with reference to length of non-
fortuitous service in the relevant grade keeping the inter-se
seniority in the respective group intact.
10.1 The category of Station Masters/Assistant Station Masters, Yard Masters and Traffic Inspectors should be merged into one
unified cadre of SM/ASM. The recruitment and promotion
pattern as prescribed for the category of SMs/ASMs should be
followed in the merged cadre. In the initial stage of the merger,
efforts should be made to post the employees in the categories
in which they have been working. Accordingly, while the staff
belonging to the erstwhile three categories will be working and
enjoying the benefit of the unified cadre of SMs/ASMs, on
their posting in the Yard, they will perform the duties of Yard
Master retaining their designation as applicable to the category
of Yard Master. Similarly, while performing the inspectorial
job they will retain their designation as applicable to Traffic
Inspectors. But at a later stage, when they are made fully equipped to discharge all the functions hitherto being
discharged by SMs/ASMs, YMs & TIs, administration will
have the flexibility to post a person as per the administrative
requirement. While redefining the duties and functions,
Railways may also review and rationalise the cadre keeping in
view the administrative requirements.
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10.2 The Personnel, Welfare and HOER Inspectors should be
merged and a unified cadre of Personnel Inspectors introduced.
After merger, 50% of the posts in the entry grade of the
combined cadre viz Rs. 5000-8000 should be filled from
amongst the optee Sr.Clerks of Personnel Department in grade
Rs.4500-7000 with three years of service in the grade and the
remaining 50% of the posts should be filled as per the
instructions contained in Board's letter No. E(NG)I/2002/PM
4/1 dated 12.07.2002 (RBE 106/2002).
10.3 The categories of Electric Signal Maintainers (ESM) and Mechanical Signal Maintainers (MSM) should be merged and a
unified cadre of Signal Maintainers introduced. The
recruitment and promotion pattern as applicable to the Electric
Signal Maintainers will be followed in the unified cadre of
Signal Maintainers.
11. The implementation of restructuring scheme in the categories
of Ministerial staff, Personnel Inspectors and Depot Material
Superintendents is subject to the introduction of direct
recruitment in these categories. After implementation of the
restructuring in accordance with the revised percentage
distribution of posts indicated in the annexures enclosed, the
vacancies arising in these categories on or after the cut-off date
should be filled through direct recruitment in the manner
indicated hereunder:-
Introduction of Direct
recruitment
i. Ministerial
Staff
(excluding
Accounts
staff)
ii. Personnel
Inspectors
iii. Depot
Material
Superintende
nts
11.1 An element of direct recruitment of graduates with not less than
50% marks shall now be introduced at the level of Office
Superintendent GR. II in the pay scale Rs. 5500-9000 in the
Ministerial categories (Establishment & other than
Establishment but excluding Accounts) to the extent of 20% of
the posts. The remaining 80% of the posts in grade Rs. 5500-
9000 shall continue to be filled by promotion of staff from the
lower grade Rs.5000-8000 as per the procedure in force
11.2 20% of the posts in grade Rs. 6500-10500 in the category of
Personnel Inspectors shall be filled by direct recruitment from
amongst the candidates possessing Bachelor degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management, labour laws,
etc. as mentioned in Board's letter No. E(NG)I/2002/PM 4/1
dated 12.07.2002 (RBE 106/2002). The remaining 80% of the
posts shall continue to be filled by promotion of staff from the
lower grade of Rs. 5500-9000 as per the procedure in force.
11.3 20% of the posts in grade Rs. 6500-10500 in the category of
Depot Material Superintendents should be filled by direct
recruitment from amongst the candidates possessing
qualification of degree in Engineering in any discipline. The
remaining 80% of the posts shall continue to be filled by promotion of staff from the lower grade of Rs. 5500-9000 as
per procedure in force.
Gatemen (Engg.) 12. As a result of implementation of this restructuring, more
number of additional posts will be available in the highest grade of this category. Henceforth, therefore, the posts of
Gatemen (Engg.) should be operated in grade Rs. 2750-4400.
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In order to ensure the full availability of Gatemen (Engg.) and
rotation of the existing staff specially those who are working,
as such, for a long period, the Trackmen etc. at the time of their
promotion to grade Rs. 2750-4400 should be posted as
Gatemen (Engg.) subject to their fulfilling the requirement of
prescribed medical standard and literacy level etc. as per extant
instructions.
Upgradation of the
posts of Supervisor
(erstwhile Mistries)
13(a) Subject to provisions of Para-13.2 below, all the posts of
Supervisors (erstwhile Mistries) in grade Rs.4500-7000 + Rs.
100 Special Allowance (excluding Supervisors (P.Way) should enbloc be upgraded to the posts of Junior Engineer Gr. II in the
pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and merged with the respective
cadre of Technical Supervisors with its spread effect in higher
grades Rs. 5500-9000, 6500-10500 & 7450-11500 as per the
revised percentage distribution of posts prescribed for
Technical Supervisors in these orders.
13(b) In case of Supervisor (P.Way), the posts being held by the
erstwhile PWMs supervising more than one gang upto a
maximum of 17.26% of the sanctioned cadre of PWMs shall be
upgraded to and merged with the posts of Junior Engineer
(P.Way) Gr. II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 with its spread
effect in higher grades of JE-I, SE & SSE in grades Rs. 5500-
9000, 6500-10500 & 7450-11500 respectively, as per the
revised percentages prescribed for Technical Supervisors in
these orders.
13.1 The financial implications involved in the upgradation covered
by (a) & (b) above should be off set by surrender of posts of
Supervisors of equivalent money value.
Procedure for fitment 13.2 The placement of the existing incumbents will be regulated as
per the procedure given below: -
a. The existing regular incumbents of the posts of
Supervisors (including Supervisors/P.Way to the extent
of upgradation of posts) will be placed in grade Rs. 5000-8000 without subjecting them to normal selection
procedure. Their suitability shall be adjudged by
following modified selection procedure according to
which the selection will be based on scrutiny of service
records and confidential reports only.
b. The Supervisors (other than P.Way) who do not get
promoted to grade Rs. 5000-8000 shall continue to
hold the post in the existing grade Rs. 4500-7000 +
Rs.100 SA as personal to them. To this extent, the
posts upgraded to grade Rs. 5000-8000 will be
operated in the lower grade Rs. 4500-7000 + Rs.100
SA till the existing incumbents vacate the same by way
of promotion, retirement etc. On vacation of the posts,
the same shall automatically be operated in grade Rs.
5000-8000.
Specific provisions 13.3 The remaining posts of Supervisors (P.Way), erstwhile PWMs
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for Supervisor
(P.Way)
which are not to be upgraded and shall continue to be operated
in the existing scale of pay, should be redesignated as 'Track
Supervisor.
13.4 While the existing incumbents of the post of Supervisor
(P.Way) redesignated as 'Track Supervisor' shall continue to
draw the scale of pay Rs. 4500-7000 + Rs. 100 SA as personal
to them the future incumbents to the post of 'Track Supervisor'
will be in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 without the Special
Allowance of Rs. 100/-.
13.5 The upgradation of posts of Supervisor (P.Way) as indicated
herein above should not result in creation of posts of
Trolleymen. In other words under no circumstances, additional
posts of Trolleyman would be created.
Provision of
reservation.
14. The existing instructions with regard to reservation of SC/ST
wherever applicable will continue to apply.
Direct recruitment
percentages
15. Direct recruitment percentages will not be applicable to the
additional posts arising out of these restructuring orders as on
the cut-off date. The direct recruitment percentage will apply
for normal vacancies arising on or after the date following the
cut-off date. Also the direct recruitment quota as on the date
preceding the cut-off date will be maintained.
Pin pointing of posts 16. The administration should take steps to pin-point the additional
posts arising out, of this restructuring as per administrative
requirements.
Refusal of promotion 17. Such of the Staff as had refused promotion before issue of these
orders and stand debarred for promotion may be considered for
promotion, in relaxation of the extant provisions as a one time
exception, if they indicate in writing that they are willing to be
considered for such promotion against the vacancies existing
on the cut-off date and arising due to restructuring on that date.
This relaxation will not be applicable to vacancies arising after
the cut-off date.
Matching Savings 18. Entire scheme of restructuring is to be a self-financing and
expenditure neutral proposition. Financial implications should
be worked out taking into account the mid points of the scales
of pay of the respective posts (mean of the minima & maxima
of the scale), existing number of posts and revised number of
posts in the grade on the basis of the revised percentage
distribution of posts. After working out the financial
implications, the matching savings should be effected from the
category itself. Wherever it is not possible to do so from the
category itself, the matching savings should be arranged from
the department at the divisional/ zonal level. But before
restructuring the cadre as per the revised percentage
distribution of posts, matching savings will have to he ensured
and if the Department/Railways are not able to provide the
matching savings, the particular category/department will not
be restructured. While effecting surrender of posts of
equivalent financial value, the existing vacant posts available in
the categories on the cut-off date should be considered for the
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purpose of off-setting the cost of restructuring/financial effects
of restructuring. Board desire that the General Managers should
ensure that the restructuring is implemented expeditiously with
matching savings without any exception and difficulty. There
would be no restructuring without matching savings by
surrender of posts.
Re-organisation of
Zonal Railways/
Divisions:
19. Due to re-organisation of Zonal Railways/Divisions cadres are
in a fluid situation. It may, therefore, take some time for the
cadres in the headquarter offices of New Zones and New
Divisions to stabilise. In the circumstances, new Zonal Railways are required to ensure that the staff transferred to
headquarter offices of new Zonal Railways/new Divisions are
not extended the double benefit of restructuring. In case an
employee has been given the benefit of restructuring on the old
(parent) railway in terms of these orders, he will not be allowed
the benefit of restructuring again on the headquarter offices of
new Zonal Railways/new Divisions. In other words, no railway servant will be considered for double promotion as a result of
this restructuring.
Annual review 20. As per instructions contained in Board's letter No. PC-
III/91/FP-2 dated 08.10.2002 (RBE 183/2002) , the Annual
Reviews for gradewise percentage distribution of posts in force
were to be conducted from 1.4.2003 taking into account the
cadre strength as on 1.4.2003. It has now been decided that the
next Annual Review will be undertaken from 1.4.2005 taking
into account the cadre strength as on 1.4.2005. The Annual
reviews, wherever conducted already as per instructions dated 08.10.2002 will not be undone.
KEY FOR ANNEXURES
1. Annexure 'A'(i) Transportation Traffic Department.
Annexure 'A'(ii) -do-
2. Annexure 'B' Transportation (Power) Department.
3. Annexure 'C' Traffic Commercial Department.
4. Annexure 'D' Medical Department.
5. Annexure 'E' Staff common to All Engineering Departments including Workshops
- Technical Supervisors, Drawing & Design staff and Artisan staff.
6. Annexure 'F'(i) Accounts and cash & Pay Department.
Annexure 'F'(ii) -do -
7. Annexure 'G' Signal & Telecommunication Department.
8. Annexure 'H' Civil Engineering Department (Trackman etc.), Mechanical
Engineering Department (CMT).
9. Annexure 'I' Categories common to, more than one Department.
10. Annexure 'J' Stores, Personnel & Statistical Department and Hindi Staff
11. Annexure 'K' EDP Centre.
ANNEXURE 'A' (i)
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STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF
GROUP 'C' & 'D' STAFF OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
7450-11500 6.5
6500-10500 22
5500-9000 30
5000-8000 33
Station Masters/Assistant
Station Masters
4500-7000 8.5
5500-9000 20 30
5000-8000 30 36
4000-6000 25 17
Train Clerks
3050-4590 25 17
7450-11500 30 37
6500-10500 55 48
Traffic Controllers
5500-9000 15 15
5000-8000 25 50 Shunting Masters/Jamadars
4000-6000 75 50
3050-4590 75 83 Pointsmen/Levermen/Shuntmen
2650-4000 25 17
4000-6000 25 50 Cabinmen
3050-4590 75 50
• Foot Note : The revised percentage distribution of posts will be made applicable in
the unified cadre as per the provisions contained in Para -10. 1 of the covering letter.
ANNEXURE 'A' (ii)
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' & 'D' STAFF OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
Mail Guards 5500-9000 100 100
5500-9000 20 27 Passenger Guards
5000-8000 80 73
5000-8000 20 27 Goods Guards
4500-7000 80 73
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4000-6000 20 27 Assistant Guard/ Brakesman
3050-4590 80 73
2610-3540 65 77 Group 'D' Staff Traffic
2550-3200 35 23
4000-6000 15 27
3050-4590 45 46
Cooks (Mechanical / Traffic Running
Rooms)
2650-4000 40 27
ANNEXURE 'B'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF
GROUP 'C' STAFF OF TRANSPORTATION (POWER) DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
Mail Drivers (Superfast, Mail & Express Trains
only)
6000-9800 100 100
6000-9800 20 27 Passenger Drivers / Motormen (All Passenger Trains & EMU service only) 5500-9000 80 73
5500-9000 20 27 Goods Driver (All Goods Trains)
5000-8000 80 73
5000-8000 20 27 Shunting Drivers
4000-6000 80 73
4000-6000 20 27 Diesel Assistants/ Electric Assistants
3050-4590 80 73
7450-11500 65 Loco Running Supervisor
6500-10500 35
ANNEXURE 'C'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' & 'D' STAFF OF COMMERCIAL
DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
6500-10500 8 12
5500-9000 12 18
5000-8000 25 25
4000-6000 35 28
Commercial Clerks including Weigh
Bridge Clerks
3200-4900 20 17
90
6500-10500 8 12
5500-9000 12 18
5000-8000 25 25
4000-6000 35 28
Ticket Checking Staff
3050-4590 20 17
6500-10500 8 12
5500-9000 12 18
5000-8000 40 35
Enquiry cum Reservation Clerks
(ECRC)
4500-7000 40 35
7450-11500 30 30
6500-10500 30 32
5500-9000 15 13
Commercial Inspectors,
Commercial/ Claim/ Rates/ R&D/ Marketing Inspectors
5000-8000 25 25
7450-11500 70 75 Legal Staff
6500-10500 30 25
2610-3540 65 77 Group 'D' Staff - Commercial
2550-3200 35 23
ANNEXURE 'D'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF
GROUP 'C' & 'D' STAFF OF MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
7450-11500 5 9
6500-10500 15 25
5500-9000 45 36
Chemists/ Lab. Supdts
5000-8000 35 30
7450-11500 5 10
6500-10500 5 10
5500-9000 30 35
5000-8000 30 25
Pharmacists
4500-7000 30 20
7450-11500 5 10
6500-10500 30 35
5500-9000 35 35
Nurses
5000-8000 30 20
5500-9000 15 24 X-Ray
5000-8000 15 28
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4500-7000 50 33
4000-6000 20 15
5000-8000 5 9
4000-6000 20 31
3050-4590 35 30
Cooks (Medical)
2650-4000 40 30
2750-4400 5 15
2650-4000 15 30
2610-3540 45 30
Hospital and Conservancy Staff
(Medical)
2550-3200 35 25
2650-4000 35 44
2610-3540 40 39
Hospital Attendants/ Ayahs
2550-3200 25 17
ANNEXURE 'E'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF
GROUP 'C' & 'D' STAFF COMMON TO ALL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING
WORKSHOP
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
7450-11500 17 18
6500-10500 28 29
5500-9000 25 24
Technical Supervisors
5000-8000 30 29
5000-8000 5 8
4500-7000 35 41
4000-6000 30 26
Artisan Staff
3050-4590 30 25
2650-4000 80 87 Artisan Helpers (Including C&W)
Safaiwalas) 2550-3200 20 13
7450-11500 4.5 15
6500-10500 35.5 30
5500-9000 20 25
5000-8000 30 30**
Drawing/ Design Staff
4000-6000 10*
* to be surrendered
(Grade to be
abolished)
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Foot Note :-
** These percentages will be with reference to the cadre strength as on cut-of-date.
The percentage of 30 in the grade Rs. 5000-8000 shall be reached when all posts in grade
Rs. 4000-6000 have been worked off as per the procedure outlined in Board's letter No.
PC-V/97/I/31/3 dated 28.9.1998 (RBE 223/1998) & 26.4.2000 (RBE 79/2000). ANNEXURE 'F' (i)
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF
GROUP 'C' STAFF OF ACCOUNTS & CASH & PAY
DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
6500-10500 20 35 Stock Verifiers
5500-9000 80 65
6500-10500 15 25
5500-9000 50 50
Finger Print Examiners
5000-8000 35 25
5500-9000 20 35
5000-8000 60 50
Cashiers (Non - Supervisory)
4000-6000 20 15
5000-8000 25 39
4000-6000 40 38
Shroffs
3050-4590 35 23
ANNEXURE 'F' (ii)
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' STAFF OF ACCOUNTS
& CASH & PAY DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board’s letter No PCIII/2003/CRC/6 dated 9-10-03
Restructuring of cadre of cashier (Supervisors)
Existing strength Restructured strength Railways
Rs.6500-10500 Rs.5500-9000
Total
Rs.6500-10500 Rs.5500-9000
Total
CR 15 4 19 16 3 19
ER 15 8 23 18 5 23
NR 18 15 33 23 10 33
NER 8 9 17 11 6 17
NFR 10 4 14 11 3 14
SR 13 18 31 19 12 31
SCR 15 9 24 18 6 24
SER 20 14 34 25 9 34
WR 11 4 15 12 3 15
NWR 8 7 15 10 5 15
ECR 8 5 13 10 3 13
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Total 141 97 238 173 65 238
ANNEXURE 'G'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' STAFF OF SIGNAL &
TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
5000-8000 10 16
4500-7000 50 53
4000-6000 25 20
Signal Maintainers*/ TCMs/ WTMs
3050-4590 15 11
6500-10500 4 8
5500-9000 11 21
5000-8000 25 28
4000-6000 35 26
Telephone Operators
3050-4590 25 17
5500-9000 50 65 Cipher Operators
5000-8000 50 35
• Foot Note : The revised percentage distribution of posts will be made
applicable in the unified cadre as per the provisions contained in Para -10. 3 of the covering
letter.
ANNEXURE 'H'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' &D STAFF OF CIVIL/
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
2750-
4400
20 42
2650-
4000
55 40
Trackmen/ Trollymen (Including S&T Trollymen)/
Gatemen/ Watchmen
2610-
3540
25 18
7450-
11500
30 37 CMT
6500-
10500
30 33
94
5500-
9000
25 20
5000-
8000
15 10
2650-
4000
65 Malis*
2550-
3200
35
• Foot Note :
* Malis working in various departments should be placed under the
control of Civil Engineering Department.
ANNEXURE 'I'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF
GROUP 'C' & 'D' STAFF COMMON TO MORE THAN ONE
DEPARTMENTS
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
7450-11500 2 4
6500-10500 6 8
5500-9000 12 16
5000-8000 25 29
4500-7000 35 23
Ministerial Staff (Estt. and other than Estt.
Excluding Accounts Staff)
3050-4590 20 20
6500-10500 8 12
5500-9000 12 16
5000-8000 25 29
4000-6000 35 23
Typists
3050-4590 20 20
2750-4400 50 Record Sorter/ Lifters/ Suppliers/ Finders
2650-4000 50
2750-4400 50 Packers
2650-4000 50
2610-3540 65 77 Misc. Group 'D' Staff
2550-3200 35 23
2650-4000 20 45
2610-3540 45 30
Safaiwalas (Excluding Hospital and
Conservancy Staff & C&W Safaiwalas)
2550-3200 35 25
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2610-3540 40 55 Peons/ Jamadar Peons ( All Departments)
2550-3200 60 45
• Foot Note : Board's letter No. E(NG)II/92/CD/1 dated 17.7.1992 (RBE
118/1992) should be kept in view while restructuring the cadre of
Typists.
ANNEXURE 'J'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF
GROUP 'C' STAFF OF STORES, PERSONNEL &
STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE
Rs.
EXISTING
%AGE
REVISED
%AGE
7450-11500 5 10
6500-10500 20 30
5500-9000 35 30
Depot Material Superintendents
(Erstwhile Ward Keeping Staff)
5000-8000 40 30
7450-11500 5 10
6500-10500 30 40
5500-9000 40 30
Personnel Inspectors*
5000-8000 25 20
6500-10500 35 50
5500-9000 40 30
Statistical / Publicity Inspectors
5000-8000 25 20
6500-10500 14 25
5000-8000 21 30
Hindi Staff
4500-7000 65 45
• Foot Note : The revised percentage distribution of posts will be made
applicable in the unified cadre as per the provisions contained in Para -
10. 2 of the covering letter.
ANNEXURE 'K'
STATEMENT REGARDING RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' STAFF OF EDP CENTRES
Annexure to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003
CATEGORY GRADE Rs.
EXISTING %AGE
REVISED %AGE
6500-10500 8 11 EDP Staff
5500-9000 12 17
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5000-8000 25 35
4500-7000 55 37
6500-10500 60 73 Console Operators
5500-9000 40 27
Estt Rule o 54/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/General/4/1719 Dated 29.10.03
Sub: Leakage of revenue due to fraudulent/ irregular payments to the Railway employees -
circulation of Joint procedure order of Eastern and Central Railways.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(G)2003 LE 1/4 dated 14/08/2003 (RBE No
141/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2003 LE 1/4 dated 14/08/2003 (RBE No
141/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Leakage of revenue due to fraudulent/ irregular payments to the Railway
employees - circulation of Joint procedure order of Eastern and Central
Railways.
During the meeting of CPOs' Central, Western, Northern Railways with Board MS on
24.7.2003, apart from other matters, the issue of leakage of revenue due to fraudulent/
irregular payments made to the Railway employees was discussed wherein the joint
procedure orders issued by two Railways viz. Central and Eastern Railways to plug the loopholes and minimize revenue loss on this account, were very much appreciated in the
above meeting.
MS desired that the aforesaid orders of Eastern and Central Railways may be
circulated to all Railways. Accordingly, a copy of each of the said orders is enclosed herewith
for guidance and for taking further necessary action in the matter.
Copy of Joint Procedure Order of Eastern Railway
On the issuance of Additional Member/Staff D.O.No. 2002/V4/AC/10. Dated 13.03.2003
citing leakage of revenue highlighting four expects, it has necessitated formulate some
procedure for adoption in the working system as an effective measure to minimise/ neutralise
the leakage.
"A" Non-Maintenance of Leave Account :-
It is obvious that maintenance of leave account of an employee is done in the
executive officer/bill drawing Unit where Service Record is being kept. As such it should be
ensured, before submitting monthly input for preparation of salary bill that leave account of
the employee has been updated with necessary debit in connection with the absantee period,
on the other hand team from A/c's office (other than A/C irrespective wing) will move to bill
drawing office for the purpose of checking of the leave a/c making a tally with absence
statements. For this A/C's office will maintain a schedule regarding checking of leave a/c
with an earlier intimation to the executive office. A/C's office will intimate the irregularities
detected detected by the A/C's team keeping a copy in record and in turn executive office
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would take necessary action to that effect with an intimation to the A/Cs counterpart A/C's
office will tally action taken with irregularities detected.
Moreover, communication gap between the sanctioning authority (Controlling
Officer), Pay bill & Service Record maintaining section is to be minimised by maintaining a
registrar for leave available in sanctioning office and pay bill and the monthly reconciliation with leave posted in S.R.. In this connection CPO's circulars may be followed. Accounts
Inspection team should check their register to ensure due reconciliation.
2. Productivity linked Bonus: -
Strict adherence is to be given to follow the process as circulated vide JPO circulated
vide No. B/G/Policy dated 27-02-2002. While enumerating the quantum of PLB,
methodology on the treatment of LWP, LHAP as communicated vide Railway Board's letter
no. E(P&A)II-2001/PLB-14 dated 20-09-2002 (RBE 166/2002) circulated vide CPO/E
.Rly/CCC's S.No. 118/02 should be connected. It is emphasized that while passing PLB bills
A/cs office will check the amount of that employee who availed LWP, LHAP as per the
vetted one day's pay's statement.
2. Loans & advances:-
While sanctioning loans advances and payment thereof, it must be ensured that
necessary fund is available by both executive and account office. It would be compulsorily
done that particulars of sanction of loans with recovery term and all other condition has been
incorporated in the service record. In case of transfer of loanee from one accounting unit to
another, balance of loans taken and recovery to be made indicating instalments should be
reflected in the L.P.C. and that L.P.C. is to be vetted by associate A/Cs before onword
transmission to the second accounting unit. In case of transfer from one bill unit to another
bill unit in the same A/Cs control, executive office will intimate the A/Cs office indicating
new bill unit with the incorporation of recovery particulars of loans and advances. In case HBA, in terms of provisions of para 1132 (16) (b) IREM Vol. - I an insurance for a sum not
less than the amount of advance is to be done by the loanee immediately an completion or
purpose of the house. A review of the insurance policy is to be under taken each year in the
month of June/ July by executive and accounts office simultaneously. As a measure one copy
of insurance premium voucher for each year may be sent to A/Cs office for records and A/Cs
office will watch the receipt of premium receipt yearly for each loanee employee according to
the ledger at their end. However, half yearly, staff of A/Cs office will go to executive office for ensuring that mortgage deed, insurance has been executed according to the terms and
conditions contemplated in the Establishment Manual taking into account the date of sanction
of loan etc.
TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE:-
Payment of transport Allowance will be required in terms of CPO/CCC's Sl.No.
136/97 and later clarified vide CPO/CCC's Sl/No. 2/2003. To avoid any excess payments the
following measure may be adopted. Considering two absentee period if one's absence from
duty due to leave, training etc exceeds 30 days continuous period from the commencement of
leave etc appearing in the 1st absentee period, payment of transport allowance in the second
month may be discontinued through input. Besides this if any continuous absence from duty
for more than 30 days is detected at the time of checking of leave A/C by A/Cs Office (as per
item-A), A/C's team will take a noting of the absence period against the employee and then
chase the payment of transport allowance for that period till satisfaction in compliance with
Railway Board's letter No. PC-V/97/1/7/12 Pt-4) dated 18.12.2002 circulated vide
CPO/CCC's Sl.No. 2/2003.
Both Personnel and Accounts officer will carry out surprise/routine inspection to
ensure that guidelines of the above are strictly followed.
Copy of Joint Procedure Order of Central Railway Circulated under C. Rly's letter No.
CR/HPB/Circular No. 5/2003 dated 31.01.2003.
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JOINT PROCEDURE ORDER OF JANUARY 2003
Subject : Prevention of Frauds & Strengthening of Internal Check in Pay Roll Preparation,
Witnessing of Payment & P.F. Accounting
Railway Board have expressed serious concern on frauds being committed owing to
failure of the internal check machinery. On the specific items pointed out by the Board, the
following Joint Procedure Order is issued :-
1. PAY ROLL PREPARATION
ACTION BY PERSONNEL BRANCH
1.101 Change Data of Pay Roll is sent directly to EDP Centre by the pay bill units.
Henceforth the data for items requiring pre-check will be sent to Accounts Department 10
days in advance of the submission of paysheet and the same will be forwarded by Accounts
office concerned to the EDP Centre after pre-check, duly incorporating the amount allowed
after pre-check. Data not requiring pre-check can however be sent directly to the EDP Centre
by paybill units with the summary sheet as per the prevailing practice. 1.102 Specimen signatures of all officers signing the paysheets must be submitted to the
concerned Accounting units and in cases where the officer gets transferred, the specimen
signatures of new officer should invariably be immediately forwarded.
1.103 The personnel submitting the ARD to EDP Centre should sign and write his name &
designation on a register maintained in the EDP Centre so that identity of the person who has
submitted the ARD can be easily established. Whenever the ARDs are entered on-line i.e.,
after AFRES networking is complete, the entry has to be authorized through a specific ID
which has to be protected by giving a password. The ARDs should be signed at least at Sr
Supervisor's level and test checked monthly by Gazetted Officer.
1.104 While signing the paysheet, the paysheet signing officer should ensure that all the
three copies of the bill show the same gross amount.
1.105 The memorandum of difference should tally with the paysheet and no paysheet with
difference should be submitted.
1.106 Scale check statements should be sent before the paysheets are submitted so that
proper internal check can be exercised by Accounts office.
1.107 The Transfer orders should be serially numbered. After the letter number, the serial
number in transfer order should include the month, year and transfer order number for all the
departments. Thus for a transfer order issued in the case of Commercial Clerks in
headquarters office, the pattern will be as under :-
Section File No. Year Month S.No.
HPB/629/R/C/CC/2002/November /1
1.108 Manual corrections in computerized paysheets are strictly prohibited. Overpayments of
amount below Rs.1000/- should be recovered from the next month's paysheet.
1.109 No arrears in paysheet should be included unless the due and drawn statement has
been verified by the concerned Accounting units. Increment/festival advance can be included.
1.110 The calendar of receipt of paysheets drawn between Accounts and Personnel Branches
should be strictly adhered to so as to facilitate proper internal check. 1.111 TA bills of employees should be sent to accounts in the same month in which they are
submitted by the employees to prevent accumulation and manipulation thereon. Claims of
allowances like TA, OT etc. should be included in the paysheet after disallowing the amount
pointed out in pre-check.
1.112 For avoiding overpayment, leave account should be updated on an annual basis and the
same should be signed by a gazetted officer/senior supervisor (only independent charge
holders), duly recording the qualifying and non-qualifying service in the service record.
1.113 Since special allowances vary from area to area, the extant instructions on this aspect
should be followed invariably.
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1.114 LPCs should be followed invariably-up with audited LPCs. Personnel department
should send LPCs to accounts for verification within one week of relieving by officer.
1.115 Concerted efforts should be made by all units to bring more staff under banking
payment and subsequently under ECS. Implementation of PRIME Application should be
done on priority which has a number of in-built safeguards. ACTION BY ACCOUNTS BRANCH
1.201 Change Card Data for items requiring pre-check will be first pre-checked and then
sent to EDP Centre under the signature of a gazetted officer of Accounts Department.
1.201A The TA bills of a particular month should be verified by accounts department within
10 days of receipt so that they can be included in the following month's paysheet. This would
avoid accumulation of large number of TA bills and chances of manipulation therein.
1.202 The memorandum of difference should be thoroughly checked in the Accounts
office.
1.203 Wherever the continuity is not found in transfer orders, Accounts office should point
out the matter to Personnel Branch. Bill passing clerks in Accounts Department should ensure
that mandatory recoveries of PF, GIS etc. have been effected in the pay bills and recovery of
Loans and Advances is continuous and does not discontinue in any month.
1.204 In case any overpayment is noticed after the ARD has been processed, recoveries
above Rs.1000/- will be advised to Cashier concerned for withholding payment and in case of
banking salaries, the banking summaries should be corrected accordingly.
1.205 Accounts should ensure that the audited outward LPCs are returned to Personnel
Branch within one week of submission.
1.206 In cases of ECS where the salary does not get deposited in the bank for any reason
whatsoever, the bank will give a pay order in the name of the employee which will be handed
over to the Pay Office for handing over the same to the employee concerned. Accounts Office concerned will inform 'P' Branch about such cases. All pay orders will be accompanied by a
separate covering letter which will become the acquittance voucher for the cashier.
ACTION BY EDP CENTRE
1.301 The floppies received for ARDs will be indexed by EDP Centre so that responsibility
for any incorrect data having mala-fide connotations can be fixed.
Note : The above guidelines for pay roll/pay bill passing must be adhered to by RPF for RPF
staff and Accounts Branch for Accounts staff. 2. WITNESSING OF PAYMENT
ACTION BY CASH & PAY OFFICE
Payments should be made only when proper witnesses is available. Preferably the depot in-
charge should be the witness to ensure that payment is made to the correct staff. List of
witnesses should be invariably be endorsed on the salary bill.
In cases of payment authorities, the name of nominee should be clearly written along with
designation and the signature of the nominee should be taken on the original bill. Such
payments should also be witnessed appropriately and the payee's signature should agree with
the name in the audited voucher. Pay clerks should ensure that payment authorities for the
same party is not produced repeatedly and report such cases to the controlling Accounts
officer. Payments to the relatives of the employees should be done only in exceptional cases
when the District Medical Officer certifies the employee's inability to draw pay and the
controlling officer vouches for the identify of the employee's relative.
3.0 PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNTING
ACTION BY PERSONNEL BRANCH
3.101 Specimen signature of the officer signing the PF withdrawal applications should
invariably be sent to the concerned Accounts office.
3.102 The bill preparing section should ensure that entries in the PF journal tallies with the
pay bill before forwarding the same to the PF section of Accounts office for posting /
accountal.
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3.103 The allotment of Department-wise/ Unit-wise series (Block) of PF Numbers is
intimated to Personnel Branch by Sr. System Manager/Sr. EDPM. Personnel Branch allots PF
numbers from such unique blocks/ series to avoid duplication. In case a particular
block/series is over, the allotment of additional block or series is done as per the requirement
by EDP Centre. Allotment of PF number for a fresh account is done by Personnel Branch. While opening a new account it should be ensured that the P. F. No. is unique and no
duplicate number is allotted.
The number of closed accounts of the employees retired/ expired/ removed from service
should not be given as a new number.
ACTION BY ACCOUNTS BRANCH
3.201 The PF ledger should be maintained properly and subscriber's Name, PF Number,
Designation etc. should be neatly written on each page/folio. Correction/alteration should be
attested by the SO(A/cs) in the ledger and by the officer signing the PF application in case
there is any correction/alteration on the PF application.
3.202 Entries in PF ledger should be based strictly on supporting vouchers like Deduction
Statement, PF Journal etc.
3.203 Prescribed test checks should be regularly exercised by SO concerned and Accounts
Officer in-charge of PF section. Report of such test checks should be put up through JA
Grade officers to FA&CAO.
3.204 Whenever a ledger is put up (manual/computerized), the balance of the subscriber
should be verified/countersigned by the SO and the ledger must accompany the PF
application. All ledgers must be up-to-dated on 1st April every year.
3.205 Opening balances and Closing balances in all cases should be verified and attested
by SO concerned.
3.206 Delays in reconciliation should be strictly monitored, entries in the ledger should be extracted from the check sheets and check sheets shall be tallied with the register of debits
and credits. The total debit/credit should then be tallied with the figures appearing in the
general books. To check the correctness of the balances, one line summary of a particular
month should be compared with the one line summary of the previous month and variation if
any should be analysed with the supporting vouchers. The certificate about such verification
should be done by the dealing clerk regularly. Cases of transfer of PF accounts should be
attended to and extract of the ledger account should be sent along with the LPC to avoid any delay.
3.207 A regular check of duplicate PF Numbers should be carried out.
3.208 A list of unposted ledger accounts and unposted items should be reviewed periodically
to avoid opening of duplicate accounts. For settlement/transfer cases, last three years'
balances should be checked by the SO concerned. A monthly list of unposted accounts should
be put up to the accounts officer concerned and reasons thereof should be located within 30
days.
The above Procedure Order is issued with the approval of CPO and FA&CAO.
Estt Rule o 55/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Railway Quarters/1/1678 Dated 30.10.03
Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of
officers/staff posted to new Zones.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(G)2003 QR 1-6 dated 25/09/2003 (RBE No.
169/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's
letter No. E(G)97 QR 1-28 dated 2.9.2002 (RBE 146/2002), . E(G)99 QR 1-16 dated
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18.7.2000 (RBE 136/2000), were published as Estt Srl Nos 124/2002 and 140/2000
respectively.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2003 QR 1-6 dated 25/09/2003 (RBE No.
169/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of
officers/staff posted to new Zones.
Reference : Railway Board's letter No. E(G)97 QR 1-28 dated 2.9.2002 (RBE 146/2002).
1. In terms of Railway Board's letter No. E(G)97 QR 1-28 dated 2.9.2002 (RBE
146/2002), in order to facilitate smooth operationalisation of New Zones, Officers/Staff, on
posting to New Zones/Divisions, were permitted retention of Railway quarters at the previous
place of posting for a period of one year from the date of relief.
2. New Zones had represented to Railway Board about acute shortage of accommodation and requested for extending the period of retention, permitted vide
instructions dated 2.9.2002. The matter has been reviewed by Railway Board in their meeting
held on 22.8.2003 wherein in exercise of the powers vested in Board as per letter No. E(G)99
QR 1-16 dated 18.7.2000 (RBE 136/2000), the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have
decided, in public interest to relax the existing provisions and allow further retention of
Railway accommodation in favour of officers/staff already posted to New Zones and
retaining Railway quarters at their previous places of posting for a further period of one year
in continuation of Board's letter dated 2.9.2002. This relaxation would also apply in cases
where the officers/staff are provided with transit accommodation at new Zones. The grant of
permission would however be subject to the conditions as laid down in instructions dated
2.9.2002.
3. This issues with the approval of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of
Railways.
Estt Rule o 56/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/5/1720 Dated 03.11.03
Sub: Monetary incentive in the form of Training Allowance to faculty members deputed to
Group 'C' & 'D' Technical Training Centres.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)2002/13/3 dated 24/01/2003 (RBE No.
21/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2002/13/3 dated 24/01/2003 (RBE No.
21/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
Subject :- Monetary incentive in the form of Training Allowance to faculty members deputed
to Group 'C' & 'D' Technical Training Centres.
Kindly refer to this Ministry's letter No. E(MPP)95/19/6 dated 25.02.2000 (RBE No.
26/2000) wherein sanction of the Ministry of Railways was communicated for grant of
training allowance to the various training centres.
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2. The Ministry of Railways had been considering the question of extending the
benefit of grant of training allowance to the Faculty Members of other training centres. It has
now been decided that faculty members, both gazetted and non-gazetted, drawn on deputation
from the field for the purpose of imparting training in the following 91 training centres may
be granted Training Allowance 15% in terms of extant orders: -
S.No. NAME OF THE TRG. CENTRE
CENTRAL RAILWAY
1. ATC/BSL/CR
2. ATC/KALYAN/CR
3. ATC/DAMOH/CR
4. BTC/MANMAD/CR
5. ATC/AJNI/CR
6. ATC/JHANSI/CR
7. BTC/MUMBAI/CR
8. BTC(LOCO)/BSL/CR
9. BTC(C&W)/BSL/CR
10. BTC(LOCO)JHS/CR
11. BTC(C&W)JHS/CR
12. BTC(C&W)AJNI/CR
13. BTC(C&W)/MTN/CR
14. BTC(ELECT)MATUNGA/CR
15. BTC(LOCO)PAREL/CR
16. BTC/NASIK/CR
17. BTC(DSL)KURLA/CR
18. BTC(LOCO)JBL/CR
19. BTC/NEW KATNI/CR
20. TTC/BHOPAL/CR
EASTERN RAILWAY
21. BTC/JMP/ER
22. P.WAY/MGS/ER
23. P.WAY/DHN/ER
24. C&W TRG. CENTRE/DHN/ER
25. C&W TRG. CENTRE/TIKTAPARA
26. TTC/METRO/KOLKATA
NORTHERN RAILWAY
27. THERMIT PLANT/LKO/NR
28. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/ALD/NR
29. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/KANPUR/NR
30. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/REWARI/NR
31. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/GZB/NR
32. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/ASR/NR
33. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/JAGADHARI/NR
34. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/LKO/NR
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35. C&W/TRG. CENTRE/UMB/NR
36. BTC(C&W)/ASR/NR
37. BTC(C&W)/LKO/NR
38. BTC/BKN/NR
39. BTC/JUDW/NR
40. BTC/JODHPUR/NR
41. TPT/SHAJAHAPUR/NR
42. TPT/KKDE/NR
43. TPT/JODHPUR/NR
44. TPT/SUBEDARGANJ/NR
45. TPT/LKO/NR
46. TPT/FZR/NR
47. TPT/KALKA/NR
48. PWAY/TRG. CENT/SHAMLI/NR
49. PWAY/TRG. CENT/JALNDHAR/NR
50. PWAY/TRG. CENT/HARIDWAR/NR
51. PWAY/TRG. CENT/JAGADHRI/NR
52. PWAY/TRG. CENT/LKO/NR
53. PWAY/TRG. CENT/JODHPUR/NR
54. PWAY/TRG. CENT/SADLPUR/NR
55. PWAY/TRG. CENT/ALD/NR
56. PERSONNEL BRANCH TRG CENTRE/JODHPUR
57. NDT TRG CENTRE/RDSO LKO
NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
58. BTC/GKP/NER
59. BTC/IZATNAGAR/NER
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
60. BTC/ERODE/SR
61. BTC/PERAMBUR/SR
62. TPT/SHORANUR/SR
63. TPT/ERODE/SR
64. TPT/VILLUPURAM/SR
65. P.WAY/PALGHAT/SR
66. P.WAY/VILLUPURAM/SR
67. TTC/ELECT/PERUMBER
68. TRACTION TRG. CENTRE/TAMBRAM/SR
SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY
69. C&W/DHARWAR/SCR
70. C&W TRG. CENTRE/MIRAJ
71. BTC/HUBLI
72. BTC(C&W)/VIJAYWADA/SCR
73. BTC/LALLAGUDA/SCR
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74. BTC/GUNTAPPALI/SCR
75. ATC(OPTG.)/KCG/SCR
SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY
76. TPT/ADRA/SER
77. ELECT LOCO TRG CENTRE BILASPUR/SER
WESTERN RAILWAY
78. BTC/C&W)/LOWER PAREL/WR
79. BTC/(C&W)/DAHOD/WR
80. BTC/KOTA/WR
81. BTC/(C&W)AJMER/WR
82. BTC/(LOCO)AJMER/WR
83. ATC/KOTA/WR
84. ATC/VALSAD/WR
85. ATC/BANDIKUI/WR
86. ATC/MHOW/WR
87. ATC/JUNAGADH/WR
88. ATC/AJMER/WR
89. ATC/LOWER PAREL/WR
90. ATC/BARODA/WR
91. ATC/BANDRA/WR
3. Training Centres being managed by SR.DME/DME/AME/AEE/ASTE/etc. should in the
first instance be redesignated as Principals and since management of training institutes is a full time job, it is necessary that the incumbent to the post of Principals should be put exclusively
on these assignments. Principals of these training centres would, therefore, be eligible for grant
of training allowance after these posts are held by them on full time basis and after the selection
is made in the manner as detailed in para 5(g) below.
4. With a view to enable the Principals of these training centres to give due attention
to training and to exercise a proper supervision, it is also necessary that these Principals should
be physically located in these centres. The grant of 15% training allowance to the faculty is
subject to the SR. DME/ DME/AME/AEE/ASTE/etc assuming full administrative charge of the
training centres. They will in effect relieve the Chief Instructor of all administrative functions
who will then carry out direct training to staff.
5. The following guidelines should be observed for sanction of the Training
Allowance:-
a. Faculty members, both gazetted and non-gazetted, who are drawn on
deputation from the field and whose duty is to impart training/education to the
trainees may be granted 'Training Allowance' at the rate of 15% of the basic
pay in the revised scales of pay;
b. Consequent to the grant of 'Training Allowance' as mentioned in para (a)
above, the existing training allowance,, special pay, deputation pay and
allowances thereon will not be admissible to the faculty members drawn on
deputation to these training centres.
c. Faculty means "An employee" of the Government who joins a training
institute meant for training government officials as a faculty member and
whose work is to impart training/ teaching. This will also include the principals of these training institutes. However, Faculty members recruited
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directly and specifically for the training institutions are not eligible for this
"Training Allowance"
d. Staff, whether on deputation from the field or transferred or locally recruited,
who are not directly engaged in imparting training/ education will not be eligible for the 'Training Allowance'.
e. Training Allowance will be admissible to the faculty members without any
ceiling and will not form the part of pay as defined in FR(9) (21) (2003(21))-
R-II, but however, will count for Purpose of leave salary.
f. Deputation period of faculty Members shall not exceed eight years in any case
and under any circumstances.
g. The admissibility of the allowance in each individual case will be examined
by a Committee at appropriate level to be constituted as per Board's letter No.
E(MPP)2001/19/3 - Recommendation No. 37 dated 29.6.2001(RBE No.
127/2001). These committees would adopt a strict selection process to find
excellent trainers for such appointments. The guidelines for such selection
should not only take into account the outstanding service records but also
good training capability and aptitude for the job. Regard should also be given
for participation in trainers training course, keenness of interest taken by the
officials in providing requisite training to their subordinates in the various jobs
held by them and to their performance in their earlier assignment, if any, in posts relating to training. The above instructions should be read with Board's
letter No. E(MPP)86/13/2 dated 16.11.1990. It should be ensured that before
the training centre/school and trainers are sanctioned this allowance, they must
satisfy the above guidelines. The trainers not recommended by the Committee
should be repatriated to their respective parent cadres. Adhoc appointees will
not be allowed this Training Allowance till they are regularised.
6. These orders will take effect from 1. 1.2003.
7. It is further clarified that until such time the screening is done and the Faculty Members not found fit are repatriated to their respective parent cadres, such persons who
have worked as Faculty Members on deputation may be allowed Training Allowance from
the date of joining or 1.1.2003 whichever is later, till the date of reversion.
8. This has the sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of the
Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule o 57/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/9/1718 Dated 03.11.03
Sub: Approved modules for stage-wise training of Loco Running Staff & other safety
categories.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 25/02/2003 (RBE No.
39/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 25/02/2003 (RBE No. 39/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR.
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Subject :- Approved modules for stage-wise training of Loco Running Staff & other safety
categories.
In continuation of Board's letter of even number dated 20.1.2000 (RBE No. 11/2001
and 9.10.2002 (RBE No. 182/2002) it has been decided that if any staff belonging to safety
category who is due for Refresher course and in the meanwhile gets selected/ empanelled and
is scheduled for Promotional Course, he may be exempted from Refresher course and be sent to Promotional course only. However, such staff will continue to attend Refresher Course
after 3 years from the date of completion of the Promotional Courses.
The decision to grant exemption from attending the refresher course is based on the
criterion that the promotional course is not beyond 3 months from the scheduled date of
refresher course. In case the gap between Refresher Course and the Promotional Course is
more than three months, such employees who are due for Refresher course should undergo
both the courses. In terms of Board's letter No. 2000/Safety (A&R)/I9/40 dated 19. 12.2000 staff
overdue refresher course are to be taken off duty, till they complete the course.
This disposes off SR's letter No.T.389/RC/P dated 31.10.02.
Estt Rule o 58/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/10/1742 Dated 04.11.03
Sub: List of Training centers on Indian Railways .
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 10/07/2003(RBE No.
121/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 10/07/2003(RBE No.
121/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- List of Training centers on Indian Railways
In continuation of Board's letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 28.10.2002 (RBE
194/2002), Ministry of Railways have decided to include the following Training Centres
under Main Training Centres and Other Training Centres as shown below :-
Main Training Centres • Welding Training Centre/ Diesel Locomotive Works
• Welding Training Centre/ Integral Coach Factory
• Welding Training Centre/ Rail Coach Factory
Other Training Centres
Central Railway
• Area Training Centre/ Bhopal
• Basic Training Centre (ELW)/ Bhusawal
• Basic Training Centre (Diesel)/ Pune
• Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ Bhusawal
• Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ Kalyan
• Basic Training Centre/ Kurla Car Shed/ Mumbai
• Diesel Training Centre/ Itarasi
• Divisional Training Centre/ Bhusawal
• Divisional Training Centre/ Bhopal
• Divisional Training Centre/ Daund
• Divisional Training Centre/ Jhansi
• Divisional Training Centre/ Karnak Bunder/ Mumbai
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• Simulator Training Centre/ Bhusawal
• Divisional Training Centre/ Nagpur
Northern Railway
• Bridge Staff Training Centre/ Tuglakabad
• Basic Training Centre/ Charbagh/ Lucknow North E ast Frontier Railway
• Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ Tinsukia
• Divisional Training Centre (Engineering/Tfc)/ Katihar
• Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ Alipurduar Jn.
• Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ Lumding
Southern Railway
• Permanent Way Training Centre/ Banglore
• Permanent Way Training Centre/ Madurai
• Permanent Way Training Centre/ Tambaram
• Permanent Way Training Centre/ Quilon
North Central Railway
• BTC (Wagon W/S)/ JHS
North Western Railway
• Divisional Engineering Training Centre/ Ajmer
• Divisional Engineering Training Centre/ Bandikui
RPSF Trg. Centre/ Gorakhpur
A revised list of Training Centres is attached as Annexure - A and this supersedes all other
lists issued earlier.
The Ministry have decided to modify the "Manual on Management of Training" (Edition
1998) as per the Correction slip No. 2/2003 enclosed.
ANNEXURE - A
NAMES OF MAIN TRAINING CENTRES AND OTHER TRAINING CENTRES
MAIN TRAINING CENTRES
1. Zonal Training Centre/BHUSAWAL/CR
2. Zonal Training Centre/BHULI/ER
3. Zonal Training Centre/CHANDAUSI/NR 4. Zonal Training Centre/MUZAFFARPUR/NER
5. Zonal Training Centre/ALIPURDUAR JN/NFR
6. Zonal Training Centre/TRICHY/SR
7. Zonal Training Centre/MAULA ALI/SCR
8. Zonal Training Centre/SINI/SER
9. Zonal Training Centre/UDAIPUR/WR
10. Supervisors' Training Centre/JHANSI/CR 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/SR 16. Supervisors' Training Centre/SECUNDERABAD/SCR 17. Supervisors' Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER 18. Supervisors' Training Centre/AJMER/WR
19. S&T Training Centre/BYCULLA/CR
20. S&T Training Centre/LILUAH/ER
21. S&T Training Centre/MALDA/ER
22. S&T Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR
23. S&T Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER
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24. S&T Training Centre/PANDU/NFR
25. S&T Training Centre/PODANUR/SR
26. S&T Training Centre/MAULA ALI/SCR
27. S&T Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER
28. S&T Training Centre/SABARMATI/WR 29. Electrical Training Centre/THAKURLI/CR 30. Electrical Training Centre/ASANSOL/ER 31. Electrical Training Centre/KANPUR/NR 32. Electrical Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR 33. Electrical Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 34. Electrical Training Centre/AVADI/SR 35. Electrical Training Centre/ VIJAYAWADA/SCR
36. Electrical Training Centre/LALLAGUDA/SCR 37. Electrical Training Centre/TATANAGAR/SER 38. Electrical Training Centre/ROURKELA/SER 39. Electrical Training Centre/VADODARA/WR
40. Electrical Training Centre/ MAHALAXMI/WR
41. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KANPUR/NR 42. Civil Engineering Training Centre/ALLAHABAD/ NR 43. Civil Engineering Training Centre/TAMBARAM/SR
44. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KACHIGUDA/ SCR 45. Civil Engineering Training Centre/GUNTAKAL/SCR 46. Technical Training Centre/CLW/CHITTARANJAN
47. Technical Training Centre/DCW/PATIALA
48. Technical Training Centre/DLW/VARANASI 49. Technical Training Centre/ICF/PERAMBUR
50. Technical Training Centre/RCF/KAPURTHALA 51. Technical Training Centre/RAILWHEEL FACTORY/BANGALORE
52. Technical Training Centre/BHOPAL/CR 53. Welding Training Centre/ Diesel Locomotive Works/VARANASI
54. Welding Training Centre/ Integral Coach Factory/PERAMBUR
55. Welding Training Centre/ Rail Coach Factory/KAPURTHALLA 56. Jagjivan Ram RPF Training Centre/LUCKNOW/ NR
OTHER Training CENTRES
1. Area Training Centre / BHOPAL/CR
2. Area Training Centre / KALYAN/CR
3. Area Training Centre/ JHANSI/CR
4. Area Training Centre / DAMOH / CR
5. Area Training Centre / BHUSAWAL / CR
6. Area Training Centre / AJNI / CR
7. Area Training Centre / KACHEGUDA / SCR
8. Area Training Centre / LOWER PAREL/WR
9. Area Training Centre / BANDRA/WR
10. Area Training Centre / AJMER / WR
11. Area Training Centre / BANDIKUI / WR
12. Area Training Centre / JUNAGADH / WR
13. Area Training Centre /KOTA / WR
14. Area Training Centre / VADODARA / WR
15. Area Training Centre / MHOW / WR
16. Area Training Centre / VALSAD / WR
17. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AJNI / CR
18. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / MATUNGA / CR
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19. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / MUMBAI / CR
20. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / BHUSAWAL / CR
21. Basic Training Centre (ELECT) / MATUNGA / CR
22. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / BHUSAWAL / CR
23. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / JHANSI / CR 24. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / JHANSI / CR
25. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / PAREL / CR 26. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / JABALPUR / CR 27. Basic Training Centre (Diesel) / KURLA / CR 28. Basic Training Centre / MANMAD / CR
29. Basic Training Centre / NASIK / CR 30. Basic Training Centre / NEW KATNI / CR
31. Basic Training Centre (TRS)/ITARASI/CR 32. Basic Training Centre (C&W)/ITARASI/CR
33. Basic Training Centre (ENGG.)/JABALPUR/CR 34. Basic Training Centre (Traction DISTRIBUTION)/AJNI/CR 35. Basic Training Centre (at ELECTRIC LOCO SHED)/AJNI/CR 36. Basic Training Centre (ELW)/ BHUSAWAL/CR
37. Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ Bhusawal/CR 38. Basic Training Centre (Diesel)/ PUNE/CR 39. Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ KALYAN/CR 40. Basic Training Centre/ Car Shed/ Kurla / MUMBAI/ CR
41. Basic Training Centre/ Wagon Workshop/ JHANSI / CR
42. Basic Training Centre / JAMALPUR / ER
43. Basic Training Centre/JODHPUR/NR 44. Basic Training Centre/ BIKANER / NR 45. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / ALAMBAGH / LUCKNOW / NR
46. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AMRITSAR / NR
47. Basic Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR 48. Basic Training Centre/ Charbagh / LUCKNOW/ NR
49. Basic Training Centre / GORAKHPUR / NER 50. Basic Training Centre / IZATNAGAR / NER 51. Basic Training Centre / ERODE / SR 52. Basic Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR
53. Basic Training Centre / GUNTAPALLI / SCR 54. Basic Training Centre / HUBLI / SCR 55. Basic Training Centre /LALLAGUDA / SCR 56. Basic Training Centre / VIJAYWADA / SCR
57. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AJMER / WR
58. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / LOWER PAREL / WR
59. Basic Training Centre / DAHOD / WR
60. Basic Training Centre /KOTA / WR
61. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / AJMER / WR
62. C&W Training Centre / TIKIAPARA / ER
63. C&W Training Centre / DHANBAD / ER
64. C&W Training Centre / AMBALA / NR
65. C&W Training Centre / GHAZIABAD / NR
66. C&W Training Centre / ALLAHABAD / NR
67. C&W Training Centre / AMRITSAR / NR
68. C&W Training Centre / KANPUR / NR
69. C&W Training Centre / REWARI / NR
70. C&W Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR
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71. C&W Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR
72. C&W Training Centre / MIRAJ / SCR
73. C&W Training Centre / DHARWAR / SCR
74. Permanent Way Training Centre / JHANSI/CR
75. Permanent Way Training Centre / DHANBAD / ER 76. Permanent Way Training Centre /MUGALSARAI / ER
77. Permanent Way Training Centre / SADULPUR / NR
78. Permanent Way Training Centre / SHAMLI / NR
79. Permanent Way Training Centre / ALLAHABAD / NR
80. Permanent Way Training Centre / HAR1DWAR / NR
81. Permanent Way Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR
82. Permanent Way Training Centre / JALANDHAR / NR
83. Permanent Way Training Centre /JODHPUR / NR
84. Permanent Way Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR
85. Bridge Staff Training Centre / TUGLAKABAD / NR 86. Permanent Way Training Centre / PALGHAT / SR
87. Permanent Way Training Centre / VILLUPURAM / SR
88. Permanent Way Training Centre / BANGLORE / SR
89. Permanent Way Training Centre / MADURAI / SR
90. Permanent Way Training Centre / TAMBARAM / SR
91. Permanent Way Training Centre / QUILON / SR
92. Transportation Training Centre / FEROZPUR / NR 93. Transportation Training Centre / JODHPUR / NR 94. Transportation Training Centre /KHARI-AMRAPUR / NR
95. Transportation Training Centre / KURUSHETRA / NR 96. Transportation Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR
97. Transportation Training Centre / SHAJAHANPUR / NR 98. Transportation Training Centre / SUBEDARGANJ /ALLAHABAD/ NR 99. Transportation Training Centre / ERODE / SR 100. Transportation Training Centre / VILLUPURAM / SR
101. Transportation Training Centre / SHORANUR / SR 102. Transportation Training Centre / ADRA / SER 103. Divisional Training Centre/ BHUSAWAL/CR
104. Divisional Training Centre/ BHOPAL/CR 105. Divisional Training Centre/ DAUND/CR 106. Divisional Training Centre/ JHANSI/CR 107. Divisional Training Centre/ Karnak Bunder/ MUMBAI/CR
108. Divisional Training Centre/ NAGPUR/CR 109. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ TINSUKHIA/NFR 110. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering/Tfc)/ KATIHAR/NFR 111. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ ALIPURDUAR JN./NFR 112. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ LUMDING/NFR
113. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ AJMER /WR
114. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ BANDIJUI/ WR
115. Diesel Drivers' Training Centre / JAMALPUR / ER
116. Divisional Training Centre / MORADABAD/NR
117. Drivers/ Assistant Drivers' Training Centre / AJNI/CR 118. Diesel Traction Training Centre / NEW KATNI/CR
119. Diesel Training Centre / ITARASI/CR 120. Diesel Traction Training Centre / PATRATU / ER 121. Diesel Traction Training Centre / MUGHALSARAI / NR
122. Diesel Traction Training Centre / ALAMBAGH / LUCKNOW / NR
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123. Diesel Traction Training Centre / BHAGAT-KI-KOTI / JODHPUR / NR 124. Diesel Traction Training Centre / LUDHIANA / NR 125. Diesel Traction Training Centre /SHAKURBASTI / DELHI / NR 126. Diesel Traction Training Centre /TUGHLAKABAD / DELHI / NR 127. Diesel Traction Training Centre / GONDA / NER 128. Diesel Traction Training Centre / MALDA / NFR
129. Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUWAHATI / NFR
130. Diesel Traction Training Centre / SILIGURI / NFR 131. Diesel Traction Training Centre / PONMALAI / SR
132. Diesel Traction Training Centre / KAZIPET / SCR 133. Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUNTAKAL / SCR 134. Diesel Traction Training Centre / RAJMUNDRY / SCR
135. Diesel Traction Training Centre (NG) / NAGPUR / SER 136. Diesel Traction Training Centre/RATLAM / WR
137. Diesel Traction Training Centre /ABU ROAD / WR
138. Diesel Traction Training Centre / SABARMATI / AHNEDABAD/WR
139. Diesel Traction Training Centre / MAHALAXMI / WR
140. Diesel Traction Training Centre / BANDRA/WR
141. Motorman Training Centre / KALYAN / CR
142. Motorman Training Centre / KURLA / CR
143. Electrical Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR
144. Traction Training Centre / TAMBRAM / SR
145. TRD Training Centre / CHAKRADHARPUR / SER 146. Electrical Training Centre / BILASPUR/SER 147. RPF Training Centre / KURDUWADI / CR 148. RPF Training Centre / DHANBAD / ER 149. RPF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR / NER 150. RPF Training Centre / DIGBOI /NFR 151. RPF Training Centre / TRICHY / SR 152. RPF Training Centre / MAULA ALI / SCR
153. RPF Training Centre / MIDNAPORE / SER
154. RPF Training Centre / VALSAD / WR 155. RPSF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR 156. Personnel Training Centre / JODHPUR /NR 157. Thermit Welding Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR
158. Technical Training Centre / METRO RAIL / KOLKATA
159. NDT Training Centre / RDSO/LUCKNOW
160. Simulator Training Centre / BHUSAWAL /CR
MANUAL ON MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING(JUNE 1998)
ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 2/2003
Appendix -I of the Manual on Management of Training (Edition 1998) may be
replaced with the attached list.
[Authority Board's letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 10.7.2003 (RBE 121/2003)]
APPENDIX -I
Names of 'Main Training Centres' and 'Other Training Centres'
MAIN TRAINING CENTRES
1. Zonal Training Centre/BHUSAVAL/CR
2. Zonal Training Centre/BHULI/ER
3. Zonal Training Centre/CHANDUASI/NR
4. Zonal Training Centre/MUZAFFARPUR/NER
5. Zonal Training Centre/ALIPURDUAR JN/NFR
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6. Zonal Training Centre/TRICHY/SR
7. Zonal Training Centre/MAULA ALI/SCR
8. Zonal Training Centre/SINI/SER
9. Zonal Training Centre/UDAIPUR/WR
10. Supervisors' Training Centre/JHANSI/CR 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/SR 16. Supervisors' Training Centre/SECUNDERABAD/SCR 17. Supervisors' Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER 18. Supervisors' Training Centre/AJMER/WR
19. S&T Training Centre/BYCULLA/CR
20. S&T Training Centre/LILUAH/ER
21. S&T Training Centre/MALDA/ER
22. S&T Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR
23. S&T Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER
24. S&T Training Centre/PANDU/NFR
25. S&T Training Centre/PODANUR/SR
26. S&T Training Centre/MAULA ALI/SCR
27. S&T Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER
28. S&T Training Centre/SABARMATI/WR
29. Electrical Training Centre/THAKURLI/CR 30. Electrical Training Centre/ASANSOL/ER 31. Electrical Training Centre/KANPUR/NR 32. Electrical Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR 33. Electrical Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 34. Electrical Training Centre/AVADI/SR 35. Electrical Training Centre/ VIJAYAWADA/SCR
36. Electrical Training Centre/LALLAGUDA/SCR 37. Electrical Training Centre/TATANAGAR/SER 38. Electrical Training Centre/ROURKELA/SER 39. Electrical Training Centre/VADODARA/WR
40. Electrical Training Centre/ MAHALAXMI/WR
41. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KANPUR/NR 42. Civil Engineering Training Centre/ALLAHABAD/ NR 43. Civil Engineering Training Centre/TAMBARAM/SR
44. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KACHIGUDA/ SCR 45. Civil Engineering Training Centre/GUNTAKAL/SCR 46. Technical Training Centre/CLW/CHITTARANJAN
47. Technical Training Centre/DCW/PATIALA
48. Technical Training Centre/DLW/VARANASI
49. Technical Training Centre/ICF/PERAMBUR
50. Technical Training Centre/RCF/KAPURTHALA 51. Technical Training Centre/Rail Wheel Factory/BANGALORE
52. Technical Training Centre/BHOPAL/CR 53. Welding Training Centre/ Diesel Locomotive Works/VARANASI
54. Welding Training Centre/ Integral Coach Factory/PERAMBUR
55. Welding Training Centre/ Rail Coach Factory/KAPURTHALLA
56. Jagjivan Ram RPF Training Centre/LUCKNOW/ NR
OTHER Training CENTRES
113
1. Area Training Centre / BHOPAL/CR
2. Area Training Centre / KALYAN/CR
3. Area Training Centre/ JHANSI/CR
4. Area Training Centre / DAMOH / CR
5. Area Training Centre / BHUSAWAL / CR 6. Area Training Centre / AJNI / CR
7. Area Training Centre / KACHEGUDA / SCR
8. Area Training Centre / LOWER PAREL/WR
9. Area Training Centre / BANDRA/WR
10. Area Training Centre / AJMER / WR
11. Area Training Centre / BANDIKUI / WR
12. Area Training Centre / JUNAGADH / WR
13. Area Training Centre /KOTA / WR
14. Area Training Centre / VADODARA / WR
15. Area Training Centre / MHOW / WR
16. Area Training Centre / VALSAD / WR
17. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AJNI / CR
18. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / MATUNGA / CR
19. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / MUMBAI / CR
20. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / BHUSAWAL / CR
21. Basic Training Centre (ELECT) / MATUNGA / CR
22. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / BHUSAWAL / CR
23. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / JHANSI / CR 24. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / JHANSI / CR
25. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / PAREL / CR 26. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / JABALPUR / CR 27. Basic Training Centre (Diesel) / KURLA / CR 28. Basic Training Centre / MANMAD / CR
29. Basic Training Centre / NASIK / CR 30. Basic Training Centre / NEW KATNI / CR
31. Basic Training Centre (TRS)/ITARASI/CR 32. Basic Training Centre (C&W)/ITARASI/CR 33. Basic Training Centre (ENGG.)/JABALPUR/CR 34. Basic Training Centre (Traction DISTRIBUTION)/AJNI/CR 35. Basic Training Centre (at ELECTRIC LOCO SHED)/AJNI/CR 36. Basic Training Centre (ELW)/ BHUSAWAL/CR
37. Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ Bhusawal/CR 38. Basic Training Centre (Diesel)/ PUNE/CR 39. Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ KALYAN/CR 40. Basic Training Centre/ Car Shed/ Kurla / MUMBAI/ CR
41. Basic Training Centre/ Wagon Workshop/ JHANSI / CR
42. Basic Training Centre / JAMALPUR / ER
43. Basic Training Centre/JODHPUR/NR 44. Basic Training Centre/ BIKANER / NR 45. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / ALAMBAGH / LUCKNOW / NR
46. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AMRITSAR / NR
47. Basic Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR 48. Basic Training Centre/ Charbagh / LUCKNOW/ NR
49. Basic Training Centre / GORAKHPUR / NER 50. Basic Training Centre / IZATNAGAR / NER 51. Basic Training Centre / ERODE / SR 52. Basic Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR
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53. Basic Training Centre / GUNTAPALLI / SCR 54. Basic Training Centre / HUBLI / SCR 55. Basic Training Centre /LALLAGUDA / SCR 56. Basic Training Centre / VIJAYWADA / SCR
57. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AJMER / WR 58. Basic Training Centre (C&W) / LOWER PAREL,MUMBAI / WR
59. Basic Training Centre / DAHOD / WR
60. Basic Training Centre /KOTA / WR
61. Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / AJMER / WR
62. C&W Training Centre / TIKIAPARA / ER
63. C&W Training Centre / DHANBAD / ER
64. C&W Training Centre / AMBALA / NR
65. C&W Training Centre / GHAZIABAD / NR
66. C&W Training Centre / ALLAHABAD / NR
67. C&W Training Centre / AMRITSAR / NR
68. C&W Training Centre / KANPUR / NR
69. C&W Training Centre / REWARI / NR
70. C&W Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR
71. C&W Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR
72. C&W Training Centre / MIRAJ / SCR
73. C&W Training Centre / DHARWAR / SCR
74. Permanent Way Training Centre / JHANSI/CR
75. Permanent Way Training Centre / DHANBAD / ER
76. Permanent Way Training Centre /MUGALSARAI / ER
77. Permanent Way Training Centre / SADULPUR / NR 78. Permanent Way Training Centre / SHAMLI / NR
79. Permanent Way Training Centre / ALLAHABAD / NR
80. Permanent Way Training Centre / HAR1DWAR / NR
81. Permanent Way Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR
82. Permanent Way Training Centre / JALANDHAR / NR
83. Permanent Way Training Centre /JODHPUR / NR
84. Permanent Way Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR 85. Permanent Way Training Centre / TUGLAKABAD / NR
86. Permanent Way Training Centre / PALGHAT / SR
87. Permanent Way Training Centre / VILLUPURAM / SR
88. Permanent Way Training Centre / BANGLORE / SR
89. Permanent Way Training Centre / MADURAI / SR
90. Permanent Way Training Centre / TAMBARAM / SR
91. Permanent Way Training Centre / QUILON / SR
92. Transportation Training Centre / FEROZPUR / NR 93. Transportation Training Centre / JODHPUR / NR 94. Transportation Training Centre /KHARI-AMRAPUR / NR
95. Transportation Training Centre / KURUSHETRA / NR 96. Transportation Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR
97. Transportation Training Centre / SHAJAHANPUR / NR 98. Transportation Training Centre / SUBEDARGANJ /ALLAHABAD/ NR 99. Transportation Training Centre / ERODE / SR 100. Transportation Training Centre / VILLUPURAM / SR
101. Transportation Training Centre / SHORANUR / SR 102. Transportation Training Centre / ADRA / SER 103. Divisional Training Centre/ BHUSAWAL/CR
104. Divisional Training Centre/ BHOPAL/CR
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105. Divisional Training Centre/ DAUND/CR 106. Divisional Training Centre/ JHANSI/CR 107. Divisional Training Centre/ Karnak Bunder/ MUMBAI/CR
108. Divisional Training Centre/ NAGPUR/CR 109. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ TINSUKHIA/NFR 110. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering/Tfc)/ KATIHAR/NFR 111. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ ALIPURDUAR JN./NFR 112. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ LUMDING/NFR
113. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ AJMER /WR
114. Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ BANDIJUI/ WR
115. Diesel Drivers' Training Centre / JAMALPUR / ER
116. Divisional Training Centre / MORADABAD/NR
117. Drivers/ Assistant Drivers' Training Centre / AJNI/CR 118. Diesel Traction Training Centre / NEW KATNI/CR
119. Diesel Training Centre / ITARASI/CR 120. Diesel Traction Training Centre / PATRATU / ER 121. Diesel Traction Training Centre / MUGHALSARAI / NR
122. Diesel Traction Training Centre / ALAMBAGH / LUCKNOW / NR
123. Diesel Traction Training Centre / BHAGAT-KI-KOTI / JODHPUR / NR 124. Diesel Traction Training Centre / LUDHIANA / NR 125. Diesel Traction Training Centre /SHAKURBASTI / DELHI / NR 126. Diesel Traction Training Centre /TUGHLAKABAD / DELHI / NR 127. Diesel Traction Training Centre / GONDA / NER 128. Diesel Traction Training Centre / MALDA / NFR
129. Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUWAHATI / NFR 130. Diesel Traction Training Centre / SILIGURI / NFR 131. Diesel Traction Training Centre / PONMALAI / SR
132. Diesel Traction Training Centre / KAZIPET / SCR 133. Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUNTAKAL / SCR 134. Diesel Traction Training Centre / RAJMUNDRY / SCR
135. Diesel Traction Training Centre (NG) / NAGPUR / SER 136. Diesel Traction Training Centre/RATLAM / WR 137. Diesel Traction Training Centre /ABU ROAD / WR
138. Diesel Traction Training Centre / SABARMATI / AHNEDABAD/WR
139. Diesel Traction Training Centre / MAHALAXMI / WR
140. Diesel Traction Training Centre / BANDRA/WR
141. Motorman Training Centre / KALYAN / CR
142. Motorman Training Centre / KURLA / CR
143. Electrical Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR
144. Traction Training Centre / TAMBRAM / SR
145. TRD Training Centre / CHAKRADHARPUR / SER 146. Electrical Training Centre / BILASPUR/SER 147. RPF Training Centre / KURDUWADI / CR
148. RPF Training Centre / DHANBAD / ER 149. RPF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR / NER 150. RPF Training Centre / DIGBOI /NFR 151. RPF Training Centre / TRICHY / SR 152. RPF Training Centre / MAULA ALI / SCR
153. RPF Training Centre / MIDNAPORE / SER
154. RPF Training Centre / VALSAD / WR
155. RPSF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR 156. Personnel Training Centre / JODHPUR /NR
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157. Thermit Welding Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR
158. Technical Training Centre / METRO RAIL / KOLKATA
159. NDT Training Centre / RDSO/LUCKNOW
160. Simulator Training Centre / BHUSAWAL /CR
Estt Rule o 59/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/11/1758 Dated 06.11.03
Sub: Collision of 1448 Up Express in the rear of 7330 Goods at Danea yard of Dhanbad
Division of Eastern Railway on 16.3.2003 - Examination -- safety categories
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)2003/3/16 dated 07/10/2003(RBE No.
176/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2003/3/16 dated 07/10/2003(RBE No.
176/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Collision of 1448 Up Express in the rear of 7330 Goods at Danea yard of Dhanbad
Division of Eastern Railway on 16.3.2003 - Examination -- safety categories
Kindly refer Board's letter of even number dated 10.7.03 (RBE No. 122/2003)
published vide CPO/SECR Estt.Rule No 04/2003 and the following may be replaced
" that, the written examination and practical examination for safety including the
Running staff should be 60% i.e. staff must - acquire 60% in written and 60% in
practical & viva to qualify the exam and with no relaxation for SC/ST. For non-safety
categories the pass marks be 50%. The repeat course available to trainees as advised
vide Board's letter No. E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated 10.8.2000 issued under RBE No.
96/2000 will be maintained" as
"that passing marks in the examination for safety categories including the Running
staff should be 60% i.e. staff must acquire 60% in written and/ or 60% in practical/
viva, as in vogue, to qualify the exam and with no relaxation for SC/ST. For non-
safety categories the pass marks be 50%. The repeat course available to trainees as
advised vide Board's letter No. E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated 10.8.2000 issued under RBE
No. 96/2000 will be maintained"
Manual on Management of Training
(June 1998)
Advance Correction Slip No. 4/2003
Para 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 below para 5.5 under item No. 5 of the Manual on Management of
Training (June 1988) may be inserted as under
5.5.4 Pass marks
5.5.4.1 : that passing marks in the examination for safety categories including the
Running staff should be 60% i.e. staff must acquire 60% in written and/ or 60% in
practical/ viva, as in vogue, to qualify the exam and with no relaxation for SC/ST. For
non-safety categories the pass marks be 50%. The repeat course available to trainees
as advised vide Board's letter No. E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated 10.8.2000 issued under
RBE No. 96/2000 will be maintained"
(Authority Board's letter No. E(MPP)2003/3/16 dated 7.10.03)
Estt Rule o 60/2003
117
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/12/1760 Dated 06.11.03
Sub: Jurisdiction of Zonal Training Centres.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)2002/3/31 dated
29/07/2003(RBE No. 129/2003)is published for information , guidance and
necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2002/3/31 dated 29/07/2003(RBE No.
129/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Jurisdiction of Zonal Training Centres.
In order to provide training for the staff on the newly created zones or the zones from which
the training centres would be transferred to newly created zones, it has been decided to assign
specific Divisions to each ZTC, inter-alia indicating the administrative control of the Zone.
The distribution of the Divisions is as under :-
Name of
ZTC
Divisions Administrative/ Budgetary Control
by
ZTC/Bhusa
val
Mumbai (CST), Nagpur (CR), Pune,
Jabalpur, Kota, Sholpur, Bhopal,
Bhusawal.
(Central & West Central Railway)
CR
ZTC/Bhusaval
ZTC/Bhuli Howrah, Dhanbad, Sealdah, Malda,
Danapur, Asansol, Mughalsarai.
(Eastern Railway & part of East Central
Railway)
ER
ZTC/Bhuli
ZTC/Chand
ausi
Delhi, Moradabad, Ferozpur,
Lucknow(NR), Allahabad, Ambala,
Jhansi, Agra
(Northern & North Central Railway)
NR
ZTC/Chandausi
ZTC/Muzaf
farpur
Sonepur, Samastipur, Lucknow(NER),
Benaras, Izatnagar
(North Eastern & part of East Central
Railway)
ECR
ZTC/Muzaffarpur
ZTC/Alipur
duar
Alipurduar, Katihar, Lumding, Tinsukia
and Rangiya.
(Northeast Frontier Railway)
NFR
ZTC/Alipurduar Jn.
ZTC/Trichy Chennai, Madurai, Palghat, Trichy,
Trivandrum, Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli.
(Southern & South Western Railway)
SR
ZTC/Trichy
ZTC/Maula Ali
Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Guntakal, Vijayawada, Guntur, Nanded.
(South Central Railway)
SCR ZTC/Maula Ali
ZTC/Sini Kharagpur, Adra, Ranchi,
Chakradharpur, Raipur, Khurda Road,
Waltair, Sambalpur, Nagpur (SECR) and Bilaspur.
( South Eastern, East Coast & South
SER
ZTC/Sini
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East Central Railway)
ZTC/Udaip
ur
Mumbai(Central), Baroda, Ratlam,
Jaipur, Ajmer, Rajkot, Ahmedabad,
Jodhpur, Bikaner and Bhavnagar.
(Western & North Western Railway)
NWR
ZTC/Udaipur
2. The budgetary allocation and necessary funding to the ZTCs will be provided
by the controlling zone despite the fact that the training center will be catering to the training needs of the staff of other zones.
3. The jurisdiction and administrative control of ZTC as shown in Para-1 above.
4. CSO of the zones as highlighted in para-1 above be the controlling officer of
ZTCs respectively.
5. Posting of the principals and instructors be from any of the Divisions
assigned to the ZTCs in consultation with the concerned CSO.
6. Posting of administrative staff be from the zones controlling the ZTC in
consultation with the concerned CSO.
Estt Rule o 61/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/13/1761 Dated 06.11.03
Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part - II) 1998 - Ticket Checking staff
to be imparted training in Fire Fighting and First Aid - Recommendation No. 109.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)2000/3/8 dated 15/09/2003(RBE No.
162/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2000/3/8 dated 15/09/2003(RBE No.
162/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part - II) 1998 - Ticket Checking
staff to be imparted training in Fire Fighting and First Aid - Recommendation No. 109
In continuation of Boards letter of even number dated 7.11.2002 (RBE No. 202/2002),
it has been decided that the training programmes in First Aid should be made mandatory for all railway personnel category staff especially for on-board train staff, Gangman, PWI and
station staff who are usually the first responders at site.
All other terms and conditions would remain the same.
Estt Rule o 62/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/6 /1821 Dated 11.11.03
Sub: Rates of Night Duty Allowance wef 1-7-2003.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(P&A)II-2003/HW-2 dated 25-9-2003(RBE No.
167/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No.
PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 9.9.2003, (RBE 62/2003) published vide CPO/BSP Estt Rule No
10/2003.
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2003/HW-2 dated 25-9-2003(RBE No.
167/2003)addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Rates of Night Duty Allowances w.e.f 1-7-2003
Consequent to sanction of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance, vide this
Ministry's letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 9.9.2003,(RBE 62/2003), the President is pleased
to decide that the rates of Night Duty Allowance, as notified vide Annexure 'A,' and 'B' of
Board's letter number E(P&A)II-2003/HW-2 dated 29.04.2003 stand revised with effect from
1.7.2003 as indicated at Annexure 'A' in respect of 'Continuous', 'Intensive', 'Excluded',
categories and workshop employees, and as indicated at Annexure 'B' in respect of 'Essentially Intermittent' categories respectively.
2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of
Railways.
ANNEXURE 'A'
Rates of Night Duty Allowance with effect from 1.7.2003 for 'Intensive, 'Continuous' and
'Excluded' categories and Workshop staff at the various places classified as 'A-1', 'A', 'B-1',
'B-2', and ordinary localities including 'C' class cities.
S. No. Pay slabs in
Vth Pay
Commission's
Scales
A-1 A B-1 B-2 Ordinary localities including 'C'
Class cities
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
1 2,550-2605 19.50 19.35 19.25 19.20 19.05
2 2,606-2790 20.35 20.25 20.15 20.05 19.95
3 2,791-3230 22.85 22.70 22.55 22.45 22.25
4 3,231-3,440 25.25 25.10 24.95 24.85 24.65
5 3,441-4,125 28.55 28.40 28.30 28.15 28.00
6 4,126-4,270 31.65 31.50 31.35 31.20 31.05
7 4,271-4,480 32.95 32.80 32.65 32.55 32.35
8 4,481-4,630 34.60 34.40 34.15 34.00 33.70
9 4,631-4,870 36.05 35.85 35.60 35.45 35.15
10 4871-5,165 38.05 37.80 37.60 37.40 37.10
11 5,166-5,465 40.25 40.00 39.80 39.60 39.30
12 5,466-6,210 44.10 43.85 43.65 43.45 43.15
13 6,211-6,655 48.95 48.70 48.40 48.15 47.55
14 6,656-6,955 51.75 51.45 51.15 50.90 50.35
15 6,956-7,850 &
above
56.15 55.85 55.60 55.30 54.75
ANNEXURE 'B'
Rates of Night Duty Allowance with effect from 1.7.2003 for 'Essentially Intermittent'
categories at the various places classified as 'A-1', 'A', 'B-1', 'B-2', and ordinary localities
including 'C' class cities.
S. No. Pay slabs in A-1 A B-1 B-2 Ordinary localities
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Vth Pay
Commission's
Scales
including 'C' Class
cities
(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
1 2,550-2605 13.00 12.90 12.85 12.80 12.70
2 2,606-2790 13.55 13.50 13.45 13.35 13.30
3 2,791-3230 15.25 15.15 15.05 14.95 14.85
4 3,231-3,440 16.85 16.75 16.65 16.55 16.45
5 3,441-4,125 19.05 18.95 18.85 18.75 18.65
6 4,126-4,270 21.10 21.00 20.90 20.80 20.70
7 4,271-4,480 21.95 21.85 21.75 21.70 21.55
8 4,481-4,630 23.05 22.95 22.75 22.65 22.45
9 4,631-4,870 24.05 23.90 23.75 23.65 23.45
10 4871-5,165 25.35 25.20 25.05 24.95 24.75
11 5,166-5,465 26.85 26.65 26.55 26.40 26.20
12 5,466-6,210 29.40 29.25 29.10 28.95 28.75
13 6,211-6,655 32.65 32.45 32.25 32.10 31.70
14 6,656-6,955 34.50 34.30 34.10 33.95 33.55
15 6,956-7,850 &
above
37.45 37.25 37.05 36.85 36.50
Estt Rule o 63/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/D&A/7/1885 Dated 11.11.03
Sub: Initiation of D&AR action against those officers who have been relieved by the Railway
but have not joined the Railway on which they have been transferred.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(O)-III-2003/Misc/68 dated 22.10.2003 is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(O)-III-2003/Misc/68 dated 22.10.2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR
Subject : Initiation of D&AR action against those officers who have been relieved by the
Railway but have not joined the Railway on which they have been transferred.
It has been observed that officers under orders of transfer from one Railway to the
other, even after being relieved by the Railway on which they were working , do not report to
the Railway on which they have been transferred even after the lapse of joining time. In some
cases the officers remain on unauthorized absence for more than a month.
2. Railways are therefore, directed to monitor the joining of such officers who have been relieved on transfer and in such cases where the officers have not joined the Railways to
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which they have been transferred, D&AR action may be initiated against them for
unauthorized absence.
Estt Rule o 64/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/7 /1892 Dated 18.11.03
Sub: Admissibility of House Rent Allowance in the event of non acceptance or surrender of
Railway residential accommodation.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(P&A)II-2002/HRA-4 dated 9/5/2003(RBE No
78/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.Board’s letters referred
were published as below
E(P&A)II-87/HRA-15 dated 16/5/88 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 22/89
E(P&A)II-95/HRA-3 dated 14/2/96 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 35/96
E(P&A)II-99/HRA-2 dated 12/7/99 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 189/99
E(P&A)II-99/HRA-2 dated16/3/2000 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 59/2000
E(P&A)II-2002/HRA-4 dated 16/10/2002 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 149/2002
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2002/HRA-4 dated 9/5/2003(RBE No
78/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub- Admissibility of House Rent Allowance in the event of non-acceptance or surrender of
Railway residential accommodation
Ref :- Board’s letter No (i) E(P&A)II-87/HRA-15 dated 16/5/88, (ii) E(P&A)II-95/HRA-3
dated 14/2/96 (iii) E(P&A)II-99/HRA-2 dated 12/7/99 & 16/3/2000 (iv) E(P&A)II-
2002/HRA-4 dated 16/10/2002
Attention is invited to Board’s letters quoted above delegating powers to the General
Managers and other heads of organization directly controlling allotments of quarters to
Railway servants for sanction of House Rent Allowancein accordance with the prescribed
condition to the categories of railway employees specified therein. This delegation of powers
was valid up to 31-3-2003. 2. The question of renewing this delegation of powers beyond 31.3.2003 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, wef 1/4/2003 up to 31/3/2010 whereafter 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
application 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.
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Estt Rule o 65/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection&Promotion/10/1921 Dated 11.11.03
Sub: Out of turn promotion from Group D to Group C in Artisan categories- minimum
educational qualification
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(SPORTS)2001/POLICY/EQ dated 27-10-2003(RBE
No 186/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(SPORTS)2001/POLICY/EQ dated 27-10-2003(RBE
No 186/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Out of turn promotion from Group D to Group C in Artisan categories- minimum
educational qualification.
In terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 14.02.2003,
powers were delegated to the General Managers to consider out of turn promotion of
outstanding sportspersons from Group D to Group C in Skilled Artisan categories on
provisional basis provided the sportsperson so promoted acquire the qualification of Act
Apprenticeship pass in the relevant trade within a period of 2/3 years from the date of their
promotion.
2. It has been reported by certain zonal railways/PUs that the above instructions of
the Board have not been found viable for implementation mainly because of requirement of
acquiring the minimum educational qualification as pass in Act Apprenticeship in the test
conducted by the National Council for Vocational Training. The matter has been carefully re-
considered in the Ministry of Railways. In supersession of the instructions contained in letter
of even number dated 14.02.2003 it has been decided that the sportspersons meeting the
norms for out of turn promotion from Group D to artisan categories in group c by virtue of
sports achievements may be promoted on provisional basis and allotted a trade and given on
the job practical training for a period of two years on the expiry of which they should be
subjected to trade test. Subject to their passing the trade test the provisional promotion of
such sportsperson may be regularised.
Estt Rule o 66/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Training&Devp/14/1955 Dated 27.11.03
Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-II-1998)- Guidelines on handling
of rails - Recommendation No. 58
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(MPP)2003/19/2/Recom. No. 58 dated
22/08/2003(RBE No. 143/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2003/19/2/Recom. No. 58 dated
22/08/2003(RBE No. 143/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-II-1998)- Guidelines on
handling of rails - Recommendation No. 58
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The Railway Safety Review Committee vide Recommendation No. 58 have
recommended as under:
"the RDSO guidelines on Handling of rail should form an
integral part of the training courses for all categories of staff of
Civil Engineering Department."
2. The recommendation has been accepted and Board has decided that the Manual on
instructions on handling of Rails as developed by RDSO (copy enclosed) be taught to all
Group 'C' and 'D' staff of Civil Engineering Department (P. Way). The Manual be numbered
as CE 900 of the "Approved Training Module" of Civil Engineering Department and be made
part of all induction, Promotion and Refresher Courses for the above category of staff.
However, care must be taken that the overall duration of the Courses does not change
due to inclusion of the above lesson plan.
The implementation of the above training course be advised to Board.
MAUAL OF ISTRUCTIOS O HADLIG OF RAILS
JULY 2000
RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STANDARDS ORGANISATION
LUCKNOW-226011
FOREWORD
90 UTS rails have been adopted by the Indian Railways for mass utilization. These
rails possess some special features vis-à-vis conventional 72 UTS rails in use in the past:
• 90 UTS rails have higher tensile strength and are more wear resistant as compared to
72 UTS rails.
• 90 UTS rails are having lower % elongation (10%min) as compared to 72 UTS rails
(14%min) and are more sensitive to bad handling practices.
Indian Railways receive 90 UTS rails from Bhilai Steel Plant and also through
imports. In order to prevent any damage to 90UTS and Head Hardened rails during handling,
special care should be taken in order to:
i. maintain perfect straightness,
ii. avoid surface notching,
iii. prevent metallurgical damage,
iv. isolate from injurious substances, v. protect personnel,
vi. prevent point line loading.
It is acknowledged that in special cases, strict adoption of these guidelines and
recommendations may not be considered possible with the present level of facilities available
in the field. Nevertheless, the principles set out in this manual remain valid in all cases and
must be employed in order to ensure successful and damage free handling and transportation of rails.
INDEX
Para No. Description .
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1.0 General Precautions
1.1. Protection of Straightness
1.2. Protection of rail surface
1.3. Prevention of Metallurgical Damage
1.4. Protection from contact with Injurious Substances 1.5. Minimizing danger to Personnel
2.0 Stacking
2.1. Base preparation
2.2. Subsequent Layers
3.0. Handling,Lifting and Slinging Techniques
3.1. Basic Principles
3.2. Handling of Rails
3.2.1. Handling of Rails in Production Units
3.2.2. Handling of Rails in Flash Butt Welding Plants
3.2.3. Handling of Rails at track renewal sites in open line
3.2.4. Handling of Rails at construction sites
4.0 General instructions on usage of 90 UTS &
Head Hardened Rails in field.
1.0 General Precautions
1.1. Protection of Straightness
Barely visible straightness deviations, for example a deflection of 0.50 mm over
2.0 metres span, renders a rail unacceptable and requires careful handling and stacking.
Therefore, special care should be taken avoid loss of straightness during all handlings,
stacking and transport operations. In particular:-
• Avoid heavy static loading and sudden impact (or dynamic) loading
• Avoid single point slinging and ensure minimum two point slinging. More slings
should be used for longer rails as specified.
• Ensure that rails are kept horizontal and straight when lifting, carrying or placing
them.
• Avoid end drop and flange overlap.
• Guard against localized; point or line contact loading when stacking.
• Align rails uniformly, avoiding flange overlap or crossing.
• Ensure that rails of the same length are stacked together on a firm level base
providing uniform support.
• Subsequent layers should be separated with consistently and uniformly placed
spacers or dunnage in vertical alignment with the base supports.
• All necessary precautions are taken to protect rail ends. Extra care should be
exercised with longer rails.
1.2 Protection of rail surface
Surface notches of even less than 0.25 mm in depth are likely to cause rail
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fracture in service. Therefore, insufficient care in handling and transport operations can lead
to serious rail surface damage. To prevent rail surface from any damage, the following
precautions should be taken:
• Avoid impact or abrasion of rails and rail bundles against structures, buildings, ships,
hatches, wagons, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure perfect straightness of rails in each layer.
• Avoid crossing or flange overlap.
• Avoid use of round-link chain sling. Ideally, lift the rails by using electromaganetic
lifting devices.
• Where conventional slings are employed, use of fabric, e.g. polypropylene slings and
sleeves are recommended. As an alternative, if flat link chains are used, these must be
fitted with fabric sleeves.
• Avoid bruising, notching or scoring of surface.
It is important that any rail support, handling or clamping device and rail pinch
rollers do not apply localized or point contact to the rail.Where it is possible, ensure that these
items are profile contoured to match the rail profile as appropriate.
1.3 Prevention of Metallurgical Damage.
These rails are thermally very sensitive and likely to develop metallurgical
defects if exposed to localized heating, which produces very hard, brittle and cracked
metallurgical structures which may lead to sudden failures. Therefore,
• All heatings, flame cutting, welding and spot welding operations must be strictly
prohibited during rail handling or transit.
• Every precaution must be taken to protect rail from electric arc from adjacent cables
or molten metal splashes from nearby welding operations.
1.4 Protection from contact with injurious substances.
These rails can withstand normal degree of rusting. In unfavorable environments, this
normal rusting may be accelerated. A more serious risk is posed by localized corrosion pitting
which has effect to short surface notching and may cause subsequent rail fracture. Therefore,
during storage, handling and transport operations, it is of the utmost importance that every
precaution is taken to:
• Avoid contact with injurious substances which are known to, or likely to react
with and produce high levels of corrosion in steel. Special attention should be given to acids,
alkalis, salts, fertilizers, sulphates, chlorides and nitrates. Do not overstack or stack rails
adjacent to such harmful substances.
• Rail stockpiles should be built on a well drained base of inert material with
uniform supports and preferable above ground level on concrete as per drawing No.RDSO/T-
4962.
1.5 Minimizing Danger to Personnel
It is recommended that special attention should be given with respect to:
• Use of effective protective gloves and clothings to reduce risk of skin abrasions and
lacerations. Gloves will also mitigate against the effects of extremes of temperature
experienced when rails are exposed to either very cold or very hot climatic
conditions.
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• Insist on wearing of steel toe-capped protective footwear. Ensure wearing of distinctive
coloured helmets and clothings to provide ease of identification and location of personnel by
machine or crane operations.
• Avoid standing under suspended rails.
• Avoid sudden dropping or impact on rails.
• Forbid the use of bundle strapping in lifting, slinging or handling of rails.
• Ensure safe working in the vicinity of electrical conductors and wiring to avoid
contact with rails.
2 Stacking
2.1 Base preparation
Stacking of rails shall be done on proper concrete base as per drawing
No.RDSO/T-4962. Base supports and dunnage should be evenly spaced along the rail length, with
special care to support near rail ends. Rails forming the bottom layer should be carefully aligned and
care should be taken to avoid overlapping of rail flanges.
2.2 Subsequent Layers
• Form stacks from rails of the same length. Where this is not possible place the shorter
rails in the upper layers.
• Avoid a leaning stack by placing rail ends (rails of the same length) in vertical
alignment.
• When dunnage is used, do not cross layers. Keep the rails in a uniform lengthways
direction.
• Ensure good vertical alignment of dunnage or spacers in the completed stack by
placing them in identical positions along with rail length.
• Timber dunnage should be of a uniform and adequate thickness ( say 100 mm) to
withstand loading and allow for sling removal without ‘ripping out’.
• Each successive layer of rails should be either of a constant or decreasing width.
Use of suitable rail handling equipment, such as electromagnetic lifting devices, rail
grips etc. is essential, and special care should be taken to ensure a firm and level base,
standard lengths and uniform alignment.
3.0 Handling , Lifting and Slinging Techniques
3.1 Basic Principles
i. Use Two (or more) point slinging. Two point slinging has been found satisfactory for
handling of rails up to 13 metre length. Three or more point slinging is recommended
for longer rails.
ii. Use lifting (spreader) beams fitted with slings, grips or other lifting devices of uniform length to ensure that rails remain horizontal and straight.
iii. Avoid excessive rail end overhang. The overhang beyond the outer lifting point
should be less than one half the distance between lifting points. Recommended
location of lifting points for various rail lengths during loading of rails in Flash Butt
Welding Plants are tabulated below:
Rail Length
(m)
No.of lifting points Distance between
Lifting points (m)
Max. rail end overhang (m)
12-13 2 6-6.5 3-3.25
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26 4 6.5 3.25
39 6 6.5 3.25
130 20 6.5 3.25
260 40 6.5 3.25
3.2 Handling of rails
Handling of rails can be classified into the following four categories:
a. Handling in production units.
b. Handling in Flash Butt Welding Plants.
c. Handling at the track renewal sites (in Open Line). d. Handling at Construction sites.
These can be further discussed in the following three contexts:
i. Handling of single rails
ii. Handling of three rail panels
iii. Handling of 10/20 rail panels
3.2.1 Handling of Rails in Production Units
3.2.1.1 Single rail panels should be handled invariably with magnetic lifting devices.
The magnets should be suspended from a lifting spreader beam in accordance
with the basic handling principles, as outlined in para 3.1 above.
3.2.1.2 39 m long rails, should be handled invariably with magnetic lifting devices.
The magnets hould be suspended from a lifting spreader beam in accordance
with the basic handling principles , as outlined in para 3.1 above
3.2.1.3 10/20 rail panels should be handled invariably with magnetic lifting devices.
The magnets should be suspended from a lifting spreader beam in accordance
with the basic handling principles, as outlined in para 3.1 above.
3.2.2 Handling of Rails in Flash Butt Welding Plants
3.2.2.1 Single rails should be unloaded from the BFRs with the help of magnetic
lifting device, as specified for handling of single rails in Production Units, in
para 3.2.1.1 above.
In case magnetic lifting devices for rails cannot be provided in Flash Butt Welding Plants, all handling of single rails should be done with electric hoists and spreader
beams, in accordance with the basic principles outlined in para 3.1 above.
3.2.2.2 39 m long rails should be unloaded from BFRs with the help of magnetic
lifting device, as specified for handling of 39 m long rails in the Production
Units, in para 3.2.1.2 above. In case magnetic lifting devices for rails cannot be provided in Flash butt Welding
Plants, all handling of 39 m long rails should be done with synchronized electric hoists
and spreader beams, in accordance with the basic principles outlined in para 3.1 above
3.2.2.3 10/20 rail panels should be handled with the help of the magnetic lifting
devices, as specified for handling of 10/20 rail panels in the Production
Units, in para 3.2.1.3 above.
In case magnetic lifting devices for rails cannot be provided in Flash Butt Welding
Plants, all handling of 10/20 rail panels should be done with synchronized electric
hoists and spreader beams, in accordance with the basic principles outlined in para 3.1
above.
3.2.3 Handling of rails at track renewal sites in open line.
3.2.3.1 Single rails are usually required for renewal of pints and crossings in running
lines. These should be unloaded from BFRs/BRNs by providing a ramp of
two unserviceable hardwood crossing timbers kept at 6.5 m apart, one end
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resting on the BFR/BRN and the other end held firmly on the ground. The
rail to be unloaded should be fastened by ‘J’ type hooks at two places 6.5 m
apart, held properly with hardwood packing to avoid bruising of rails. The
hooks should be held with nylon ropes.
The rails to be unloaded are made to slide over the sleeper one by one and care being taken overhang does not increase by 3.25 m each side. When a rail reaches the ground,
it is to be lifted by rail-dolly or tongs to clear the end of ramp. Rails can later be
carried with the help of rail dollies to sites, wherever required, without causing any
damage to them.
3.2.3.2 Use of rail panels of length less than 10 rails should be avoided. If however
unloading of short welded panels of 39 m length is unavoidable on track
renewal sites, in running lines, these are to be unloaded by providing a ramp
of adequate number of unserviceable hard wood crossing timbers, kept 6.5 m
apart, as per the procedure outlined for unloading of single rails in para
3.2.3.1 above. It is preferable to unload these panels on the nearest railway
station in loop line following the procedure mentioned above and later on
carried out with the help of rail dollies to the site wherever required, without
causing any damage to them.
3.2.3.3 On track renewal sites, in running lines, long welded panels are unloaded
from special end unloading rakes at work site at cess during TRR.
Immediately after unloading of rails/panels at site, they should be kept in
upright (head up) in straight alignment. On long bridges, panels are to be
supported on bridge timbers and not allowed to sag over the opening.
3.2.4 Handling of rails at construction sites
3.2.4.1 Rails in a minimum length of 3 rail panels should be used for construction of
new lines. If however, the use of single rails is unavoidable due to difficult
terrain or other limitations, the single rails meant for use on the construction
sites of new lines, may be unloaded from BFRs/BRNs, as per the procedure
given in para 3.2.3.1 above. These rails can then be loaded into and unloaded
from road vehicles with the help of road cranes, with a special spreader
beam, made in accordance with the basic handling principles, as outlined in para 3.1 above.
3.2.4.2 Rails in a minimum length of 3 rail panels should be used for construction of
new lines. The three rail panels, meant for use on construction sites of new
lines may be unloaded from BFRs/BRNs as per the procedure given in para
3.2.3.2 above. These rails can then be loaded into and unloaded from road
vehicles with the help of road crances, with a special spreader beam, made in
accordance with the basic handling principles, as outlined in para 3.1 above.
3.2.4.3 On the construction sites like doubling projects, rails should invariably be
obtained in special end unloading rakes, on the running line and unloaded in
accordance with instructions given in para 3.2.3.3. above.
4.0 General instructions on usage of 90 UTS rails in field
4.1 Following precautions on usage on 90 UTS rails are required to be
observed strictly:
• Notch sensitively is higher in 90 UTS rails and therefore, precautions are required to
be taken while taking care of what can lead to formation of notches and corrosion
pittings.
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• Micro-structure of 90 UTS rail is different as percentage of carbon is too high and
therefore, hardenability is more. It is therefore necessary that rail when heated above
700 degree C which changes its structure to austenite should be slowly cooled, so that
a UT Senite is able to convert again into pearlite.
4.2 Keeping in view the above, following precautions are required to be taken:
• Flame cutting be done only when it is unavoidable. A minimum length of 100 mm of
either side of cut should be pre-heated to 250-350 degree C by uniform movement of
heating torch before start of cutting operation.
• While carrying out heating and welding operations on 90 UTS rails, it should be
ensured that after heating 90 UTS rails above 700 degree C, rails are slowly cooled to
550 to 560 degree C.
• During Flash Butt Welding of 90 UTS rails, proper capacity butting load should be
used because low capacity butting load plant increases number of preheats, causing very pronounced heat affected zone.
• In case of bending of rails (for manufacture of switches, etc.) proper wooden supports
be provided to avoid dent or scar on bending line i.e. to avoid development of stress
center.
• No holes be drilled unless required fro operational use and therefore, no fish plated
joints should be provided in lead rail except for the end touching with crossing or
switch, i.e. intermediate joints should be welded without making any hole.
Estt Rule o 67/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/8/1956 Dated 27.11.03
Sub: Grant of Post Graduate Allowance- clarification regarding
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(P&A)I-2003/AL-1 dated 07/11/2003(RBE No.
191/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(P&A)I-2003/AL-1 dated 07/11/2003(RBE No.
191/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Grant of Post Graduate Allowance- clarification regarding
A doubt has been raised in respect of grant of Post Graduate Allowance to Doctors on
the Railways. In this regard your attention is drawn to the instructions contained in Rule 1426
of Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume II, 1987 Edition which clarifies that Post
Graduate Allowance would not be admissible to Doctors who have been recruited against a
post where possession of Post Graduate degree has been prescribed. The Post Graduate
Allowance wouild be admissible where the Doctor has been appointed against a post where
Post Graduate qualification has not been laid down for recruitment but he/she possessed the
prescribed Post Graduate Diploma/Degree at the time of appointment.
2. Further Post Graduate Allowance would be admissible where the Doctor acquires the
Post Graduate qualification after appointment as a General Duty Doctor on the Railways.
Estt Rule o 68/2003
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No.P/SECR/Ruling/Welfare/2/1977 Dated 02.12.03
Sub: Grant of ex-gratia payment to disabled children of SRPF© retirees
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No F(E)III/2003/PN1/Ex-Gr/9 dated 13/11/2003 (RBE No
195/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.The previous
reference on the subject matter was circulated vide CPO/SER Estt Srl No 40/1989
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(E)III/2003/PN1/Ex-Gr/9 dated 13/11/2003 (RBE No
195/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Grant of ex-gratia payment to disabled children of SRPF(C ) retirees
The rates of ex-gratia payment in respect of SRPF( C ) retirees and their families
were revised vide Board’s letter No F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-gratia/3 dated 31/12/1997. A doubt has been expressed in some quarters whether the disabled children of SRPF(C ) retirees
would be entitled to ex-gratia payment for life on the same lines as in the case of the disabled
children of Railway servants under the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.
2. Attention is drawn to the orders contained in sub para (4) of para (3) of Department
of Pension &Pensioners Welfare O M No 4/1/87-P&PW(PIC) dated 13.6.1988 circulated
vide Board’s letter No PC-IV/87/Imp/1 dated 30.6.1988 according to which other provisions
of eligibility prescribed family pension under the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 (Railway
Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 on the Railways), though not specifically mentioned in the
preceding sub-paras, shall also apply for the purpose of regulating grant of ex-gratia payment
under the said orders. The orders contained in the Board’s letter dated 31/12/1997 have been
issued in continuation and in modification wherever required of the orders contained in the
Board’s letter dated 30/6/1988 and do not supersede them. It is clarified that the physically or
mentally disabled children of SRPF(C ) retirees shall be entitled to the benefit of ex-gratia
payment for life on the same conditions as prescribed for such children of Railway servants
under Rule 75 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.
Estt Rule o 69/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/5/1978 Dated 02.12.03
Sub: Provision of posts of Rest Givers in OMUs (On Line Track Machine Units)
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(G)98/LR1-3 dated 6-3-2003 (RBE No 44/2003) is
published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(G)98/LR1-3 dated 6-3-2003 (RBE No 44/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Provision of posts of Rest Givers in OMUs (On Line Track Machine Units)
As per recommendations of the Committee on Machine &Manpower Deployment for Track
Machines on Indian Railways, the suggestion for 3 weeks duty roster followed by one week
continuous rest at Headquarter has been considered in consultation with Ministry of Labour
and it has been decided that the staff working on Track Machines will be rostered to work for
a period of 3 weeks at a stretch followed by continuous rest for one week at Headquarters.
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Necessary instructions have been issued vide Board’s letter No E(LL)98-HER/9 dated
6/7/2000. The scheme is valid for a period of three years and exemption had been taken from
the provisions of Railways Act 1989.
The matter has been further considered by the Board who have decided to provide Rest Givers (RG) @ 25% in a group of three similar machines for all Group C & D posts of
the OMUs (On Line Track Machine Units). For the creation of additional posts, the extant
orders for matching surrender must be followed.
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of
Railways.
Estt Rule o 70/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection&Promotion/11/2023 Dated 03.12.03
Sub: Promotion of Group ‘B’ officers to Senior Scale
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No 2003-E(SCT)I/25/13 dated 01/10/2003 (RBE No
174/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No 2003-E(SCT)I/25/13 dated 01/10/2003 (RBE No
174/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Promotion of Group B officers to Senior Scale
Ref:- Board’s letter No E(GP)89/1/8 dated 17/4/1990 & No. E(GP)85/1/48 dated 31/12/1985.
One of the Zonal railways has sought a clarification whether there is any relaxation
for SC/ST Group B officers who have not completed 6 years of service for promotion to
Senior Scale against a reserved roster point.
In this connection it is clarified that in terms of Para (iii) of Board’s letter No
E(GP)85/1/48 dated 31/12/1985 read with para-2 of Board’s letter dated 17/4/1990 quoted
above , the Group B officers who have rendered not less than three years of service in Group
B and have been adjudged suitable by a committee of HODs for appointment against Senior
Scale vacancies should be considered for ad-hoc appointment.
In view of the above standing instructions on the subject, it is clarified that if suitable
Group B SC/ST officers who have rendered not less than 6 years of service in Gr. B are not
available, the suitable SC/ST officers with minimum three years of service in Group B can be
considered for ad-hoc promotion to Senior scale against the vacancies reserved for them . The
SC/ST candidates will also be considered for promotion to unreserved posts in Senior Scale along with General candidates if they are found suitable on the basis of their general
seniority.
Estt Rule o 71/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pass/6/2003 Dated 03.12.03
Sub: Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives- Raising the income ceiling.
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A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(W)97PS5-1/71 dated 12/11/2003 (RBE No
192/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W)97PS5-1/71 dated 12/11/2003 (RBE No 192/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives- Raising the income ceiling.
Reference is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 30/5/2003 on the above
mentioned subject, whereby the income ceiling for dependency was revised wef 01/012003 as
Rs. 2325/- pm ie, Rs.1500/- (pension/family pension) plus Rs. 825/- (Dearness Relief on
Rs.1500/-) or 15% of the pay of Railway servant, whichever is more.
Consequent upon increase in Dearness Relief to pensioners/Family pensioners, wef.
01/07/2003, in terms of Board’s Circular No PC-V/97/1/9/6 dated 25/9/2003 a dependent
relative in relation to a Railway servant as described in Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986, shall be deemed to be wholly dependent on the Railway servant only if his/her income wef
1/7/2003 including pension, dearness relief in terms of Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/1/9/6
dated 25/9/2003 does not exceed Rs.2385/-pm ie, Rs.1500/- (pension/family pension) plus Rs
885/- (dearness relief on Rs. 1500/-) or 15% of the pay of Railway servant, whichever is
more.
Estt Rule o 72/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/9/2024 Dated 03.12.03
Sub: Classification of cities for the purpose of Transport Allowance- Clarification regarding
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No PC-V/97/I/7/12 dated 17/10/2003 (RBE No 183/2003)
(S.No.PC-V/381) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/12 dated 17/10/2003 (RBE No 183/2003) (S.No.PC-V/381) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Classification of cities for the purpose of Transport Allowance- Clarification
regarding
Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 16.10.97 regarding grant of
Transport Allowance to Railway servants. In terms of Para 2(i) of the letter ibid the cities
referred to as “A” and “A1” in the said orders shall be the same as those classified as such for
the purpose of Compensatory (City) Allowance (CCA) in terms of the orders issued
separately regulating grant of CCA to the Central Government employees. In this connection,
in elaboration it is clarified that grant of Transport Allowance would be governed by the new
classification of cities for the purpose of CCA as given in Annexure 1 to Board’s letter No
PC-V/97/I/7/13 dated 16/10/97. The special dispensation extended to CCA is not applicable
to Transport Allowance. Necessary action may be taken for making recoveries wherever over
payment has been made.
Estt Rule o 73/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Leave Rules/1/2010 Dated 04.12.03
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Sub: Medical Certification
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No 2003/H/PNM-AIRF dated 3.11.2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No 2003/H/PNM-AIRF dated 3.11.2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Medical Certification
An introductory item has been raised by the staff side for discussion in the next PNM-AIRF
meeting, wherein it has been mentioned that DRMs of the zonal railways are refusing
acceptance of medical certificates from private doctors. These powers as per note (ii) of para
538(4) of IRMM 2000 (reproduced below) are to be exercised for special periods only.
Note (ii) of Para No. 538(4) of IRMM
(ii) To prevent misuse of private medical certificates the Divisional Railway Manager
may withdraw the privilege as given in the concluding portion of the above sub-paragraph by
special notification in the staff for special periods. In respect of workshop employees, the
power to withdraw the privilege of acceptance of certificates from registered private
practitioner shall be exercised by the administrative officer in JAG and SA grade.
It is requested that the DRMs of your Railways be advised to strictly adhere to the
provision made in the above cited para of IRMM.
Estt Rule o 74/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/10/2048 Dated 04.12.03
Sub: Option for fixation of pay on promotion -regarding
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(P&A)II-2003/PP-1 dated 16/10/2003 (RBE No
181/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(P&A)II-2003/PP-1 dated 16/10/2003 (RBE No
181/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Option for fixation of pay on promotion -regarding
Attention is invited to the provision relating to exercise of option by a Railway
employee for fixation of pay on promotion /appointment to the higher grade/post under Rule
1313 (FR.22(I)(a)(1)R-II/1987 edition.
2. The staff side raised a demand in the National Council (JCM) that a Central
Government servant may be allowed to revise the option exercised by him on
promotion/appointment to the higher post/grade under FR22(1)(a)(i) in the event of
unanticipated developments or change of rules etc. The staff side also demanded that a
specific provision to this effect be incorporated in the existing rules/orders. The matter has
been examined by the Government and the President is pleased to decide that pursuant to any
unforeseen developments or change of rules, a Railway employee may give a revised option
for pay fixation under Rule 1313 (FR22)(I)(a)(1) R-II/1987 edition within a period of one
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month from the date of issue of orders of such unforeseen developments or change of rules.
Proposal for acceptance of such revised option may thereafter be referred to this office along
with detailed justification therefore and verbatim remarks of FA&CAO, which will be
examined and decided on merits in consultation with the department of Personnel &Training.
In case it is decided to allow fresh option to the Railway employee concerned, the option once exercised shall be treated as final. Past cases of similar nature can also be referred to the
Board, which will be decided on merits. The Zonal Railways etc are requested to bring the
above decision to the notice of all concerned
3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule o 75/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/VR/2/2049 Dated 05.12.03
Sub: S&T officers returning from deputation/ secondment abroad.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No 2003/Sig/E/1 dated 05/11/2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No 2003/Sig/E/1 dated 05/11/2003 addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- S&T officers returning from deputation/ secondment abroad
Of late a trend has been noticed that S&T officers returning from postings abroad are
submitting their applications seeking voluntary retirement with the ostensible purpose of
joining as consultants abroad. In view of severe shortage of competent S&T officers for
execution of projects and the fact that such officers have gained experience at the expense
and courtesy of Indian Railways, it is necessary that such officers are not allowed to seek
voluntary retirement unless they have completed a period of at least 3 years after their return
from foreign postings.
It has, therefore, been decided by Board(ML) that applications for voluntary
retirement by such officers and supervisors will not be considered unless they have completed
at least 3 years from the date of their return to the parent department.
Estt Rule o 76/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/6/2050 Dated 05.12.03
Sub: Creation /extension of currency of workcharged posts on the Zonal Railways.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No 2002E(GC)3-23 dated 30/9/2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No 2002E(GC)3-23 dated 30/9/2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Creation /extension of currency of workcharged posts on the Zonal Railways
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General Managers of the Railways are delegated power to create/extend the currency
of workcharged posts upto JA Grade subject availability of adequate provisions in the
sanctioned estimates and availability of requisite outlays for expenditure during the year.
Creation/ Extension of such posts is to be considered only when there is adequate functional
justification and not merely to exhaust the provisions or because the post is admissible, as per the yardstick.
Recently, an instance has come to notice where one of the new Zonal Railways has
created workcharged posts without considering the existing regular and workcharged posts
transferred from erstwhile parent Railways and their deployment and without applying the
norms/yardstick. This is highly improper and Board have taken a serious view.
You are therefore, advised that creation/extension of currency of workcharged posts
should be done only when there is a functional necessity and the need cannot be met by re-
deployment, strictly with in the yardstick and availability of provisions. Any post not covered
by yardstick should be seen solely on functional necessity of the post. General Manager and
FA&CAO should ensure that no workcharged post is created without considering the existing
posts and their functional utility and may be approved only after a critical assessment of the
essentiality of additional posts.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.
Estt Rule o 77/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Reservation/1/2071 Dated 05.12.03
Sub: Appointment of persons with Disabilities against unreserved vacancies.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(NG)II/2003/RC-2/7 dated 28/7/2003 (RBE No
128/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)II/2003/RC-2/7 dated 28/7/2003 (RBE No
128/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Appointment of persons with Disabilities against unreserved vacancies.
Department of Personnel & Training , Ministry of Personnel, Public grievances &
Pension had received some references seeking clarification whether persons with disabilities
can be considered for appointment against a vacancy which is not reserved for them. It has
been clarified by DOP&T that:
“Vacancies reserved for any category need to be filled by persons belonging to that
category and such vacancies are not open to others. On the other hand unreserved vacancies
are open to all and reserved category candidates cannot be denied the right to compete for appointment against such vacancies, provided they are otherwise eligible. In other words,
while vacancies reserved for any specific category are meant for persons of that category
only, unreserved vacancies are open to all, including the reserved category candidates. It
means that a person with disability can be appointed against an unreserved vacancy, provided
the post is identified suitable for the persons with disabilities of the relevant category”.
Estt Rule o 78/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection&Promotion/12/2074 Dated 05.12.03
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Sub: Additional incentive to employees who acquires the Diploma of Indian Railway Institute
of Logistics & Materials Management, R K Puram, New Delhi.
Ref: CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 29/2003
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(NG)I-2003/IC2/2 dated 2/7/2003 (RBE No
116/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I-2003/IC2/2 dated 2/7/2003 (RBE No 116/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Additional incentive to employees who acquires the Diploma of Indian Railway
Institute of Logistics & Materials Management, R K Puram, New Delhi.
As the Railways are aware in terms of instructions contained in the Board’s letter of even number dated 28/2/2003 when a Railway employee acquires the Diploma of Indian
Railway Institute of Logistics & Materials Management a suitable entry in regard to the same
should be made in his service Records.
2. It has now been decided that in respect of selections held for promotion to selection
posts, Diploma of Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Materials Management may be
taken into account, along with any other Technical/Academic qualifications in awarding
marks under the heading “Personality, Address, Leadership and Academic/Technical
qualification”.
Estt Rule o 79/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/11/2073 Dated 09.12.03
Sub: Controlling Officer for purposes of Travelling Allowance.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No F(E)I/2003/AL-8/3 dated 20/11/2003 (RBE No
196/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(E)I/2003/AL-8/3 dated 20/11/2003 (RBE No 196/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Controlling Officer for purposes 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/1990, First reprint, may be amended as in the enclosed Advance Correction Slip No 53.
ADVACE CORRECTIO SLIP O 53
IREC,Vol II (First Reprint, 1990)
Rule 1697 of IREC Vol II First reprint, 1990 may be read as under:-
For the purposes of countersignature of TA journals, Officers of the rank of Junior
Administrative Grade (JAG) & above shall be their own Controlling Officers. In respect of
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non-gazetted and gazetted staff below the rank of JAG, the concerned JAG Officer may be the
Controlling Officer.
(Authority : Railway Board’s letter No F(E)I/2003/AL-8/3 dated 20/11/2003)
Estt Rule o 80/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/7/2072 Dated 09.12.03
Sub: Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres- CORRIGENDUM
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No
199/2003) (PC-III-02/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No
199/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres- CORRIGENDUM
Reference this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09/10/2003 (published vide
CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 53/2003)on the above subject.
The category of Statistical/ Publicity Inspector as shown in Annexure-J of Board’s
letter of even number dated 09/10/2003 should be bifurcated and read as under:-
CATEGORY GRADE(Rs) EXISTIG %AGE REVISED %AGE
6500-10500 35 50
5500-9000 40 30
Statistical Inspector
5000-8000 25 20
6500-10500 35 50
5000-8000 40 30
Publicity Inspector
4500-7000 25 20
Estt Rule o 81/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Recruitment/5 /2095 Dated 09.12.03
Sub: Recruitment against Cultural and Scouts&Guides quota
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(NG)II/2003/RR-2/4 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No
201/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)II/2003/RR-2/4 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No
201/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. The Board’s letters referred was
published as under.
No E(NG)II/90/RR-2/1 dated 19/6/2000
E(NG)II/99/RR-2/3 dated 4/5/2000 CPO/SER Estt Srl No 199/2000
Subject :- Recruitment against Cultural and Scouts&Guides quota
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Ref:- Railway Board’s letters No E(NG)II/90/RR-2/1 dated 19/6/2000 and
E(NG)II/99/RR-2/3 dated 4/5/2000
In view of the formation of new Railway Zones, the intake prescribed for
recruitment against Scouts & Guides as well as Cultural quotas has been reviewed by the Board. It has now been decided that annual recruitments against these quotas shall be done
as per the following.
Existing Quota Revised Quota
Group
‘C’
Group ‘D’ Group ‘C’ Group ‘D’
4 per
Railway
per year
Not more than 2
per Division per
year
2 per
railway per
year
2 per Division per year Scout
s &
Guide
s 1 per
Productio
n Unit
per year
Not more than 2
per Production
Unit per year
1 per
Production
Unit per
year
2 per Production Unit
per year
4 per
Railway
per year
Nil 2 per
railway per
year
Nil Cultur
al
2 per
Productio
n Unit
per year
Nil 2 per
Production
Unit per
year
Nil
2. Other terms and conditions as specified in Board’s letter under reference remain
unchanged.
Estt Rule o 82/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection&Promotion/13/2118 Dated 10.12.03
Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-I) 1988- Successful completion
of training course should be linked to promotion- Recommendation No 5.3
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)99/19/1/5.3 dated 12/11/2003 (RBE No
193/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(MPP)99/19/1/5.3 dated 12/11/2003 (RBE No
193/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-I) 1988- Successful
completion of training course should be linked to promotion- Recommendation No 5.3
Some of the Railways have sought clarification that Signal Supervisors have to undergo mandatory promotional course from JE-II to JE-I and another from JE-I to SE.
In this connection your attention is invited to Para 3( c) of Board’s letter of even
number dated 25/2/2002 (RBE No 25/2002) which states that in case of Signal supervisors
promotional course is mandatory while promoting JE(Gr.II) to JE(Gr.I). The promotional
course from JE-I to SE is not mandatory as can be seen from Sl No 13 of the Annexure-II
of the above quoted Board’s letter.
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The implementation of the above recommendation may be advised immediately.
Estt Rule o 83/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/8/2120 Dated 10.12.03
Sub: Review of cadre in Coach Maintenance Depots - Workshop on “Safety on IR”
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(G)2003EC2-3 dated 31/10/2003 (RBE No
189/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(G)2003EC2-3 dated 31/10/2003 (RBE No 189/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Review of cadre in Coach Maintenance Depots - Workshop on “Safety on IR”
Board has been considering the issue of timely creation of carriage and wagon staff
for maintenance of coaches arising out of introduction/ increased frequency of new trains.
In order to ensure that required number of staff is made available on time to facilitate the
desired level of maintenance and safety, it has been decided that posts required for
maintenance of rakes in Coaching complexes in the context of introduction of new trains
(year 2003-04 and onwards) will be created on the lines as done for the crews by way of
periodic review to the extent this involves introduction / induction of coaches in new trains.
The periodic review should be done in the month of March every year on the basis
of the new trains services announced in the Budget speech. The bench marking norm, as
notified in respect of Mechanical department, vide Railway Boards letter No. 2000/M(C
)/143/5 dated 24/12/2001 should be considered as the present norm. The bench marking
norms for electrical department would be issued shortly and the same should be duly taken
into account while carrying out this review, The posts should be operated duly considering
the proposed dates for the introduction/ increased frequency of the trains.
The posts so created should be set off as below (This exercise should be completed
within 2 months):-
(a) All the surplus posts which are yet to be surrendered and credited to the
vacancy bank and available on the Railway in the relevant categories which are
covered by this review would be set off from the additional requirement.
(b) Vacancies in the categories which are to be phased out/ not to be filled would
be adjusted against the additional requirement.
(c) Matching surrender should be provided by the Railways for the balance posts
on additional account after (a) & (b) above has been done.
(d) In case the Railways do not have adequate matching savings in the vacancy bank for the balance posts, then, the stipulated matching savings shall be
debited to the vacancy bank, which shall be made good by the credits which
accrue later on. The debits would be first set off by any future credits to the
vacancy bank before utilization of this bank for creation of any other post.
General Managers may please ensure that the aforesaid guidelines are strictly
followed and a report sent to Railway Board by the end of May.
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of this Ministry.
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Estt Rule o 84/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Advances/3 /2121 Dated 10.12.03
Sub: Compliance with the terms and conditions attached with the sanction of House
Building Advance (HBA).
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No.F(E)Spl.2003/ADV.3/1 dated 20/03/2003 RBE
No. 34/2003 is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)Spl.2003/ADV.3/1 dated 20/03/2003 RBE No.
34/2003 addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Compliance with the terms and conditions attached with the sanction of House
Building Advance (HBA).
A copy of Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation's Office Memorandum
No.I-17011/12/2002/H-111 dated 9.1.2003 on the above subject is sent herewith for
information and guidance. It is imperative that all these guidelines are followed fully while
dealing with HBA cases.
A copy of Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation's Office
Memorandum No.I-17011/12/2002/H-111 dated 9.1.2003
Subject:-Compliance with the terms and conditions attached with the sanction of House
Building Advance (HBA).
Instructions have been issued from time to time to all the Ministries and Departments of the
Government of India to ensure that all the terms and conditions attached with the sanction of
House Building Advance (HBA) to government employees under the rules including those
relating to insurance and mortgaging are duly complied with by all the concerned loanee
government servants. Provisions have also been made for condonation/relaxation of these
terms and conditions in cases where the circumstances are beyond the control of the loanee
government servant provided the request of the loanee government servant for
condonation/refaxation of terms and conditions of HBA rules are supported by
recommendation of the concerned Joint Secretary/Head of Department.
2. However, it has been seen that the cases involving condonation/relaxation of non-mortgaging and non-insurance periods, etc. are being referred to this Ministry in a routine
manner without adequate examination. Also, in the recent past, instances have come to notice
that even in the cases where the loanee government servant has merely cited reason(s), which
are not supported by any documentary evidence, for noncompliance of the conditions of
mortgaging and insurance, etc. have been recommended and referred to this Ministry for
condonation, with or without the approval of the concerned Joint Secretary/Head of
Department. In such cases, this Ministry finds it difficult to verify the veracity of the plea of the concerned government servant and in the circumstances, the recommendation of the
concerned Joint Secretary/Head of Department assumes a great significance in such cases.
3. It is once again impressed upon all the Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India
that the compliance of all the terms and conditions of HBA rules should be strictly monitored
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in the interests of both the loanee government employee as well as the Government of India.
There should not be any hesitation in rejecting an unfit case. If any relaxation/condonation of
provisions of HBA rules including those of mortgaging and insurance is required at all, the
Administrative Ministry/ Department may thoroughly examine the case and if they are
satisfied on the justification/ merit of the case, then only the case be referred to this Ministry with the specific recommendation of the concerned Joint Secretary/Head of Department for
condonation/relaxation of the provisions of the HBA rules along with all the supporting
documents certifying that the circumstances leading to noncompliance of HBA rules are
beyond the control of the government servant.
4. Further, all the Ministries/Departments are requested to keep a strict watch over
compliance of the provisions of HBA rules by the loanee government employees by means of
inspections at regular intervals of time as is done in case of insurance where review of
insurance policies is required to be undertaken each year in the month of June/July followed
by remedial action. While carrying out such periodical inspections, if any discrepancy with
respect of mortgaging, recovery of HBA loan, etc. is noticed, the same should be taken up
with the concerned loanee government servant for necessary remedial action at his/her end so
that there is no room left for any violation/non-compliance of any of the provisions of HBA
rules.
5. The issues with the approval of JS & FA.
Sd/-
(S K Grover)
Deputy Finance Adviser
Estt Rule o 85/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Advances/4/2122 Dated 10.12.03
Subject :- 1.Extension of facility of second mortgage for the purpose of enlargement/
additional construction.
2.Grant of House Building Advance - Creation of second mortgage in respect of
certain types of financial institutions.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No F(E)Spl.2003/ADV.3/2 dated 06/03/2003( RBE No.
41/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl.2003/ADV.3/2 dated 06/03/2003( RBE No.
41/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- 1.Extension of facility of second mortgage for the purpose of enlargement/
additional construction.
2.Grant of House Building Advance - Creation of second mortgage in respect of
certain typesof financial institutions.
Copies of Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation's Office Memorandum No.1-17011/4/-H-III dated 25.4.1994 & 20.6.1994 on the above subjects are sent herewith for
information and guidance. Instructions contained therein would apply to Railway servants
mutatis-mutandis.
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Copy of Ministry of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation's O.M. No. 1-
17011/4/82-H-III dated 25.4.94
Subject :- Extension of facility of second mortgage for the purpose of enlargement/
additional construction.
Representations have been received in this Ministry requesting for extension of the
facility of second mortgage for extension/ enlargement of the living accommodation already
put up with the help of house building advance on the lines presently available for meeting
the "balance cost" of construction after availing of house building advance in the case of
construction/ acquisition of a new house. It has been represented that with the passage of
time, the size of the family undergoes a change requiring bigger living accommodation.
Therefore, the facility of the second mortgage may be allowed for meeting the balance cost of
construction, should be extended in such cases.
2. In terms of this Ministry O.M. No. 1/17015/47/77/H.3 dated 17.3.78 as amended by
O.M. dated 4.8.79 enlargement of the house constructed/ acquired with the help of house
building advance could be allowed interalia subject to the following conditions.
i. Funds for additional construction will be found from the officers' own
resources and this does not in any way affect his/her repaying capacity.
ii. Two years should have elapsed after completion of the house for which the
loan was granted for which an attested copy of the composition certificates
from the local body should be produced.
iii. Certified copy of the approved plan is furnished.
iv. Certificate from qualified engineer, that the foundation laid is capable of
taking additional load of first/subsequent floors.
v. Proof/declaration from the applicant that he has the resources to bear the cost
of additional construction.
vi. Total amount of house building advance sanctioned by the Govt. and the loan
raised by the Govt. servants from outside institutions taken together, shall not
exceed the prescribed cost ceiling limits as applicable at the time of seeking
permission for creation of second mortgage.
3. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Finance and it
has been decided that the permission for creating second charges on the property for
enlargement/additional construction may be granted by the Heads of the Departments to
Government servant working under them in relaxation of the condition (i) above, on the same
lines as is now permissible under this Ministry's O.M. of even number dated 2.12.82. All,
other conditions of house building advance rules should, however, be fulfilled.
4. It should be ensured that no house-building advance is sanctioned under any
circumstances in such cases.
5. This issues with the concurrence of C&AG so far as the employees working in Indian
Audit and Accounts Department are concerned.
Sd/-
(I L Bansal)
Under Secretary to Govt. of India
Copy of Ministry of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviations O.M. No.
I/117011/4/82-H-III dated 20.6.94
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Subject: Grant of house building advance-creation of second Mortgage in respect of certain
types of financial institutions.
Attention is invited to this Ministrys O.M. of even number dated 2.12.82 according to
which Heads of Departments can permit the government servants who have obtained house
building advance from the government to create second charge on the property for raising
additional resources from the recognised financial institutions to meet the balance cost of house/ flat. Subsequently, under this Ministrys O.M. of even number dated 25.4.94 this
facility has been extended for enlargement of the existing house constructed acquired with the
help of house building advance.
The category of housing Finance Companies/Corporations etc. which may be treated
as recognised for the purpose of granting of permission for raising additional funds to meet
the balance cost of construction etc as referred to above has been examined further in
consultation with the Ministry of Finance and it is clarified that any company/Corporation approved by the National Housing Bank for receiving their financial support on the date of
grant of such permission may be treated as 'recognised' for this purpose. In regard to approval
by the NHB on the date of grant of the permission a certificate from the concerned Finance
Company/Corpn. to this effect may be accepted.
A list of Housing Finance Companies/Corpn. approved by the National Housing Bank
at present is given in Annexure.
Sd/-
(I L Bansal)
Under Secretary to Govt. of India
ANNEXURE
LIST OF HOUSE FINANCE COMPANIES/CORPORATIONS APPROVED BY
NATIONAL HOUSING BANK AT PRESENT.
1. A.B.Homes Finance Ltd., Hyderabad.
2. Akshay Avas Nirman Vitta Ltd., Jaipur.
3. Can Fin Homes Ltd., Bangalore.
4. Oent. Bank Home Fin Ltd., Bhopal.
5. Dewan Housing Finance Corpn. Ltd., Bombay.
6. Fairgrowth Home Finance Ltd., Bangalore.
7. GIC Griha Vitta Ltd., Bombay.
8. Gujrat Rural Housing Finance Corpn. Ltd., Ahemedabad.
9. Housing Development & Finance Corpn. Ltd., Bombay.
10. HUDCO, New Delhi.
11. Ind Bank Housing Finance Ltd., Madras.
12. India Housing Finance & Development Ltd., Madras.
13. LIC Housing Finance Ltd., Bombay.
14. Parshwanath Housing Corpn. Ltd., Ahemedabad.
15. PNB Housing Finance Ltd., New Delhi.
16. Saya Housing Finance Co. Ltd., Ahmedabad.
17. SBI Home Finance Ltd., Calcutta.
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18. Vysya Bank Housing Finance Ltd., Bangalore.
Estt Rule o 86/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/MPP/8/2117 Dated 10.12.03
Sub: Composition of Committee for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for recruitment of Group
D staff
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No 99/E(RRB)/25/11 dated 14/11/2003 (RRCB No
15/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No 99/E(RRB)/25/11 dated 14/11/2003 (RRCB No 15/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Composition of Committee for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for recruitment of
Group D staff
Ref:- Board’s letter of even No dated 27/11/2001 (RRCB No 7/2001)
In continuation of their letter quoted above, Board have decided that henceforth the
Committee for Physical Efficiency Test(PET) stipulated in para 27 of “Guidelines for
Recruitment of group D Categories of staff through RRBs” circulated vide letter dated 27/11/2001, shall comprise of 03 Sr. Scale Railway Officers. One of the Committee Members
will also be an SC/ST officer.
Estt Rule o 87/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/PF/1/2123 Dated 11.12.03
Sub: State Railway Provident Fund - Rate of interest during the year 2003-2004.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No F(E)III/2003/PF1/1 dated 02/05/2003 (RBE No.
73/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(E)III/2003/PF1/1 dated 02/05/2003 (RBE No.
73/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- State Railway Provident Fund - Rate of interest during the year 2003-2004.
The accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to State Railway Provident Fund for the
financial year beginning on 1.4.2003 shall carry interest at the rate of 8% (Eight per cent) per
annum.
2. In this connection a copy of Resolution No. F5(1)-PD/2003 dt. 12.3.2003 received from the
Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) is also enclosed for information and
guidance.
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(PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
NO. F.5(1)-PD/2003
Government of India
Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs
(Department of Economic Affairs). New Delhi, the 12th March, 2003.
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that during the year 2003-2004, 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) per annum. This rate will be in force during the financial
year beginning on 1.4.2003. 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.
Estt Rule o 88/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Legal Matters/1/2124 Dated 11.12.03
Sub: Operationalisation of new zones- handling of CAT Cases.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No E(G)2003LL1/4 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No 197/2003)
is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(G)2003LL1/4 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No 197/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Operationalisation of new zones- handling of CAT Cases
With the seven newly created zonal Railways becoming fully functional, two Zones wef 1/10/2002 and five wef 1/4/2003, question has arisen as to who should handle the cases
pending in the CATs/Courts on personal matters ie, whether it should be handled by the
parent Railway from which the new zones have been carved out or by the new zones.
The matter has been examined in consultation with the Legal Directorates, and it has
been decided that the new cases and cases pertaining to the new zones, in which judgements
have been delivered, and pending implementation, will have to be dealt with by the new
zones. The other cases will continue to be handled by the parent Railways.
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Estt Rule o 89/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/12/2188 Dated 11.12.03
Sub: Travelling Allowance Rule – Payment of Composite Transfer Grant to Railway
Employees for settlement after retirement.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. F(E)I/2001/AL-28/10 dated 14/01/2003 (RBE No.
8/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2001/AL-28/10 dated 14/01/2003 (RBE No.
8/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Travelling Allowance Rule – Payment of Composite Transfer Grant to Railway
Employees for settlement after retirement.
One of the Railways have raised a doubt whether Composite Transfer Grant could be
paid to the Railway employees at the time of payment of settlement dues on the date
following the date of superannuation in order to avoid hardship to the employees settling at
far off places.
The matter has been examined. It has been decided that the claim for full settlement of Composite Transfer Grant may be entertained and paid along with the settlement dues, if the
retiring Railway employee has already transported his personal effects finally and has
submitted the necessary documentary proof therefor. Other terms and conditions for grant of
this allowance remain unchanged.
(This disposes of N.E. Railway's letter No. EAG/TA Policy/Ph.III/3037 dated 10.12.2002).
Estt Rule o 90/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/13/2187 Dated 11.12.03
Sub: Allotment of higher pay scales to Railway Accounts staff..
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/98/I/11/23 dated 07/03/2003 (RBE No.
48/2003)(SNoPC-V/364) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/98/I/11/23 dated 07/03/2003 (RBE No.
48/2003) (S.No.PC-V/364) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Allotment of higher pay scales to Railway Accounts staff.
In pursuance of the recommendations of the V Central Pay Commission contained in para
83.235 in its report, the Accounts staff in the Railways were granted normal replacement
scales in terms of Railway Board's letter No. PC-V/97/I/RSRP/1 dated 16.10.97 (RBE
138/1997).
2. The matter of improvement in the pay scales for Accounts Staff was under consideration of
the Government for some time. Accordingly, the matter has been examined in consultation with the concerned Ministries and it has been decided with the approval of the President to
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allot the following revised pay scales to the under-mentioned categories of Accounts staff in
the Railways:-
Designation IV CPC Pay Scale
(Rs.)
Existing Pay Scale
(Rs.)
Revised Pay Scale
now allotted (Rs.)
Jr. Accounts Assistants 1200-2040 4000-6000 4500-7000
Accounts Assistants 1400-2600 5000-8000 5500-9000
Section Officers/ Inspectors of
Accounts/Cost Accountants
(20%)
1640-2900 5500-9000 6500-10500
Sr. Section Officers/ Sr.
Inspectors of Accounts / Sr. Cost
Accountants (80%)
2000-3200 6500-10500 7450-11500
3. The above revised pay scales have been granted on notional basis with effect from 01.01.96
and actual payment prospectively from the date of approval of Cabinet i.e. 19.02.2003.
Allotment of higher pay scales to Stock Verifiers vide Railway Board's letter No. PC-
V/97/I/11/14 dated 25.06.2003 (RBE 111/2003).
Estt Rule o 91/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/14/2186 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Washing Allowance to Dressers/ Operation Theatre Assistants.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. F(E)I/2001/AL-29/2 dated 12/05/2003 (RBE No.
76/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2001/AL-29/2 dated 12/05/2003 (RBE No.
76/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Washing Allowance to Dressers/ Operation Theatre Assistants.
A doubt has been raised whether Washing Allowance shall be payable to Dresser/ Operation
Theatre Assistants who were previously in Group 'D' scales and have now been allowed Group
'C' scales.
2. The matter has been examined. None of the Group 'C staff, except staff car drivers, are paid
Washing Allowance. Accordingly, Board have decided that Washing Allowance being paid to
those Dressers/ Operation Theatre Assistants who have been allowed Group 'C' scales, as per
Vth CPC recommendations, should be discontinued immediately i.e. w.e.f. 1.5.2003. Past
cases, decided otherwise need not be reopened.
Estt Rule o 92/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/15/2185 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Reckoning of non-practicing Allowance (NPA) payable to Medical officers for the
purpose of computation of TA entitlements including Composite Transfer Grant.
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A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. F(E)I/2003/AL-28/5 dated 23/05/2003 (RBE No.
85/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. . F(E)I/2003/AL-28/5 dated 23/05/2003 (RBE No.
85/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Reckoning of non-practicing Allowance (NPA) payable to Medical officers for the
purpose of computation of TA entitlements including Composite Transfer Grant.
Ref: Board's letter No. F(E)I/99/AL-28/14 dated 9.3.2000 (RBE 38/2000).
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution,
the President is pleased to direct that Rule 1603 of Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol.
II/1990, First Reprint, may be amended as in the enclosed Advance Correction Slip No. 52.
ADVACE CORRECTIO SLIP O. 52
IREC, Vol. II, (First Reprint, 1990)
In Rule 1603 of R-II First Reprint, 1990 the following para(2) may be added below para
(1):-
"2. Non-Practicing Allowance will be reckoned as Basic Pay for computing
TA/DA entitlements including Composite Transfer Grant."
(Authority : Board's letter No. F(E)I/2003/AL-28/5 dated 23-5-2003)
Estt Rule o 93/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/16/2184 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Allotment of higher pay scales to Stock Verifiers
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. PC-V/97/I/11/14 dated 25/06/2003 (RBE No.
111/2003) (S. No. PC-V/375) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
The Board letter referred in Para 1 was published vide CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 90/2003.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/11/14 dated 25/06/2003 (RBE No. 111/2003)
(S. No. PC-V/375) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Allotment of higher pay scales to Stock Verifiers.
Consequent upon Ministry of Finance O.M. No. 6/82/E III(B)/91 dated 28.2.2003, Ministry of
Railways have already allotted the improved pay scale to Accounts Staff vide Board's letter No.
PC-V/98/I/11/23 dated 7.3.2003 (RBE 48/2003). However, this has upset the relativity of Stock
Verifiers vis-à-vis Accounts Staff. While advising about the improved pay scale to Accounts
Staff Ministry of Finance in their ibid letter has also indicated that the improved pay scales
would also be available to equivalent posts in Accounts Department.
2. The matter has accordingly been reviewed and in partial modification of
Ministry of Railways' letter No. PC-V/98/I/11/18(Pt) dated 17.8.1998 the President is pleased to grant the following pay scales to the Stock Verifiers:-
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Category Pay Scales Allotted
earlier
Rs.
Improved Pay Scales
Rs.
Stock Verifier 5000-8000 5500-9000
Sr. Stock Verifier5500-9000 6500-10500
3. Henceforth, the Junior Accounts Assistants working as Stock Verifiers shall not be paid any
special allowance. However, Accounts Assistants working as Stock Verifiers in the identical
pay scale shall continue to draw special allowance at the same rate as admissible now.
4. The improved pay scales to Stock Verifiers shall be granted on notional basis with effect
from 01.01.96 and actual payment prospectively from 19.2.2003, similar in effect to what has been given to the Accounts staff. Special allowance being granted at present to Jr. Accounts
Assistant working as Stock Verifiers shall stands withdrawn w. e. f. 19.02.2003.
Estt Rule o 94/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/3/2183 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Implementation of Government decision on recommendations of the Vth CPC – revision of pension of pre-96 pensioners/family pensioners etc.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/14 dated 07/01/2003 (RBE No.
5/2003, S No. PC-V/363)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/14 dated 07/01/2003 (RBE No. 5/2003
,S No. PC-V/363) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Implementation of Government decision on recommendations of the Vth CPC – revision of pension of pre-96 pensioners/family pensioners etc.
A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare's O.M. No.45/86/97-
P&PW(A) dt. 7.8.2001 is circulated for information and guidance. These instructions shall apply, mutatis mutandis to pre-1996 Railway pensioners.
2. DOP&PW's O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW (A) Pt.II dt. 27.10.1997 referred to in the
enclosed O.M. dt. 7.8.2001 was circulated vide Board's letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/23
dt.7.11.1997 (RBE 143/97) and CCS (EOP) Rules and CCS (Pension) Rules referred to therein
, correspond to Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993 and Railway Services
(Pension) Rules, 1993 respectively.
Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Pension
and Pensioner's Welfare's O. M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) dt. 7.8.2001.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Implementation of Government decision on recommendations of the Vth CPC – revision of pension of pre-96 pensioners/family pensioners etc.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's O.M. No.45/86/97-P&PW(A)
Pt. II dt. 27th Oct, 1997 on the above subject and to say that representations have been received
from various pensioners' association and individual pensioners who are in receipt of more than
one pension like disability pension under the CCS (EOP) Rules and invalid pension under the
CCS (Pension) Rules against application of minimum limit of Rs. 1275/- to the total of two
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pensions as indicated in para 5 (i) & (ii) of the above said O.M. The matter has been examined
in this Department and it has now been decided that the element of disability pension and
invalid pension may be treated as distinct pensions as was the case prior to Vth CPC. The
invalid pension may continue to be regulated as per the CCS (Pension) Rules subject to certain
minimum amount and the extraordinary disability pension may continue to be treated as a separate element and this should be fixed as per the degree of disability. This will be subject to
the further condition that the amount of disability pension and invalid pension should in no case
exceed the last pay drawn.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
vide U.O.No.79/1/2001/IC dt. 13.6.2001.
3. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit& Accounts Department, these
orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller& Auditor General of India.
4. Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to bring the contents of this order to the
notice of Head of Department, Controller of Accounts/Pay & Accounts Officers of attached and
subordinate offices under them. All pension disbursing authorities are also advised to
prominently display these orders on their notice boards for the benefit of pensioners.
Sd/-
(Smt Ganga Murthy),Director(PP)
Estt Rule o 95/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/4/2182 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Permanent transfer of Railway servants to Government Companies/ Corporations grant
of retirement benefits.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. F(E)III/95/PN1/1 dated 03/03/2003 (RBE No.
43/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/95/PN1/1 dated 03/03/2003 (RBE No. 43/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Permanent transfer of Railway servants to Government Companies/ Corporations
grant of retirement benefits.
Reference :- Board's letters of even no. dated 07.04.95 (RBE 27/95)published vide CPO/SER Estt Srl No 80/95 & 25.6.97 (RBE 93/1997) published vide CPO/SER Estt Srl No 116/97).
The matter regarding grant of retirement benefits to permanent, Railway servants
governed by CPF/SRPF Scheme and permanently absorbed in Public Sector Undertakings
etc. has been examined in consultation with DOP&PW who have clarified that such
employees permanently absorbed in Public Sector Undertakings etc. either prior to 21.9.67 or
on or after 21.9.67 are not covered by the instructions contained in Board's letter of even
number dated 7.4.95(CPO/SER Estt Srl No 80/95). Accordingly, any Railway servant, who
was not a pension optee at the time of his permanent absorption in Public Sector Undertakings etc., would not be covered under the provisions of the orders dated 7.4.95. The
corrigendum issued vide Board's letter of even number dated 25.6.97 (CPO/SER Estt Srl No
80/95) may, therefore, be treated as withdrawn.
Estt Rule o 96/2003
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No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/5/2181 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Conditions for payment of pension on absorption of Railway Servants consequent upon
conversion of catering Department of the Indian Railways into Indian Railway Catering &
Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC).
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/1 dated 31/03/2003 (RBE No.
53/2003)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/1 dated 31/03/2003 (RBE No.
53/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Conditions for payment of pension on absorption of Railway Servants consequent
upon conversion of catering Department of the Indian Railways into Indian Railway Catering
& Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC).
The matter regarding payment of pension on absorption of Railway servants consequent upon
conversion of the Catering Department of the Indian Railways into Indian Railway Catering
& Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has been engaging the attention of Railway Board for
some time. It has since been decided by the Board that the conditions for payment of pension of such absorbed employees shall be as under:-
i. The Railway servants of the Catering Department of the Indian Railways shall
be transferred en-masse to the IRCTC in terms of foreign service without any
deputation allowance till such time they get absorbed in the IRCTC and such
transferred Railway servants shall be absorbed in the IRCTC with effect from such date as may be notified by the Ministry of Railways.
ii. The Ministry of Railways shall allow the transferred Railway servants an
option to revert back to the Railways or to seek permanent absorption in the
IRCTC.
iii. The option referred to in Sub-para (ii) shall be exercised by every transferred
Railway servant in such manner and within such period as may be specified by
the Ministry of Railways.
iv. The permanent absorption of the Railway servants as employees of the IRCTC
shall take effect from the date on which their options are accepted by the
Ministry of Railways and on and from the date of such acceptance such
employees shall cease to be Railway servants and they shall be deemed to
have retired from Railway service.
v. Upon absorption of Railway servants in the IRCTC, the posts which they were
holding in the Railway before such absorption shall stand abolished.
vi. The Railway servants who opt to revert to Railway service shall be re-
deployed through the surplus cell of the Railways.
vii. The Railway servants, including temporary Railway servants but excluding
casual labourers, who opt for permanent absorption in the IRCTC shall on and
from the date of absorption, be governed by the rules and regulations or bye-
laws of the IRCTC.
viii. A permanent Railway servant, who has been absorbed as an employee of the
IRCTC shall be eligible for pensionary benefits on the basis of combined
service rendered by him in the Railways and in the IRCTC in accordance with
the formula for calculation of pension/family pension under the Railway
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Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 as may be in force the at time of his retirement
from the IRCTC.
ix. The pension of an employee under sub-para (viii) shall be calculated on the
basis of his last 10 months' average pay. If the absorbed employee is drawing pay in IDA scale during this period, his pay in IDA scale shall be taken into
account for calculation of average emoluments.
x. In addition to pension or family pension, as the case may be, the employees
shall also be eligible to dearness relief as per Industrial Dearness Allowance
pattern.
xi. The benefits of pension and family pension shall be available to temporary
transferred Railway servants after they have been confirmed in the IRCTC.
xii. The Ministry of Railways shall create a Pension Fund in the form of a Trust
and the pensionary benefits of absorbed employee shall be paid out of such
Pension Fund.
xiii. The rules regarding constitution of the Trust and the procedure and the manner
in which pensionary benefits are to be sanctioned and disbursed from the
Pension Fund shall be notified as an amendment to the Railway Services
(Pension) Rules, 1993.
xiv. The Railways shall discharge its pensionary liability by paying in lump-sum as
a one time payment to the Pension Fund the pro rata pension or service
gratuity and retirement gratuity for the service rendered till the date of
absorption of the railway servant in the IRCTC.
xv. The manner of sharing the financial liability on account of payment of
pensionary benefits by the IRCTC shall be determined by the Ministry of
Railways.
xvi. Lump-sum amount of the pro -rata pension shall be determined with reference
to Commutation Table laid down in Railway Services (Commutation of
Pension) Rules, 1993.
xvii. The IRCTC shall make pensionary contribution to the Pension Fund for the
period of service to be rendered by the concerned employees under the IRCTC
at the rates as may be determined by the Board of Trustees so that the Pension
Fund shall be self-supporting.
xviii. If for any financial or operational reason, the Trust is unable to discharge its liabilities fully from the Pension Fund and the IRCTC is also not in a position
to meet the shortfall, the Ministry of Railways shall be liable to meet such
expenditure and such expenditure shall be debited to the Fund or to the
IRCTC.
xix. Payments of pensionary benefits of the pensioners of the Catering Department
of the Indian Railways on the date of conversion of it into IRCTC shall
continue to be the responsibility of the Railways and the mechanism for
sharing its liabilities on this account shall be determined by the Ministry of
Railways.
xx. Upon conversion of the Catering Department into IRCTC -
a. the balance of Provident Fund standing at the credit of the absorbed
railway servants on the date of their absorption in IRCTC shall, with
the consent of IRCTC, be transferred to the new Provident Fund
account of the employees in IRCTC.
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b. Leave on Average Pay and Leave on Half Average Pay at the credit of
railway servants on the date of absorption shall stand transferred to
IRCTC
c. The dismissal or removal from service of the IRCTC of any employee
after his absorption in IRCTC for any subsequent misconduct shall not
amount to forfeiture of the retirement benefits for the service rendered
under the Railways and in the event of dismissal or removal or
retrenchment the decisions of the IRCTC shall be subject to review by
the Ministry of Railways.
xxi. Incase the Ministry of Railways disinvests its equity in the IRCTC to the
extent of fifty-one percent or more, the Ministry of Railways shall specify
adequate safeguards for protecting the interest of the absorbed employees of
IRCTC.
xxii. The safeguards specified in sub-para (xxi) shall include option for voluntary
retirement or continued service in the IRCTC or voluntary retirement benefits
on terms applicable to Railway servants or employees of the IRCTC as per
option of the employees, assured payment of earned pensionary benefits with
relaxation in period of qualifying service, as may be decided by the Ministry
of Railways.
xxiii. All items given above including any other aspect as are not covered by the
above provisions shall be regulated by the new Rule, viz., Rule 54 to be
inserted in the Railway Services (Pension) Rule 1993, a notification to this
effect shall be issued in due course of time in consultation with the
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare.
Estt Rule o 97/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/6/2180 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 5th Central
Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre and post - 1986 pensioners/family pensioners
etc. - Extension of date of submission of application for revision of pension/family pension.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter. No. F(E)III/2002/PN1/29 dated 24/04/2003 (RBE No.
67/2003, PC-V/366) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board's
letter No. F(E)III/2002/PN1/29 dt. 3.9.2002 (RBE 148/2002), F(E)III/98/PN1/11 dt. 5.6.98
(RBE 121/98), F(E)III/98/PN1/29 dt. 15.1.99 (RBE 8/99) were published as CPO/GRC Estt
Srls No 130/2002, 135/98 and 24/99 respectrively.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2002/PN1/29 dated 24/04/2003 (RBE No.
67/2003, PC-V/366) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre and post - 1986 pensioners/family
pensioners etc. - Extension of date of submission of application for revision of pension/family
pension
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In continuation of Board's letter No. F(E)III/2002/PN1/29 dt. 3.9.2002 (RBE
148/2002) extending the date of submission of application for revision of pension/ family
pension of pre and post-1986 pensioners/ family pensioners upto 31.12.2002, a copy of
DOP&PW's O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) Part III dt. 26.3.2003 extending the date of
submission of application further upto 30th September, 2003 is circulated for information and
guidance. These instructions will apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.
2. DOP&PW's O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) Part IV dt. 8.5.98, 30.11.98 and 17.12.98
and O.M. No.45/86/97-P&PW(A) Part III dt. 18.7.2001 and 2.4.2002 were circulated /
adopted on the Railways vide Board's letters No. F(E)III/98/PN1/11 dt. 5.6.98 (RBE 121/98),
23.12.98 (RBE 294/98), F(E)III/98/PN1/29 dt. 15.1.99 (RBE 8/99), letter No.
F(E)III/2000/PN1/61 dt. 23.8.2001 (RBE 174/2001) and F(E)III/2002/PN1/29 dt. 3.9.2002
(RBE 148/2002) respectively.
No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A)-Part-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare.
Third Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
dated 26th March, 2003
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay Commission – Revision of Pension of pre and post -1986 pensioners/family
pensioners etc. – Extension of date of submission of application for revision of
pension/family pension.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated
2.4.2002 extending the date of submission of applications for revision of pension/family pension of pre-1986 pension/family pensioners upto 31.12.2002. Representations have been
received in this department for extending the date for submission of applications beyond
31.12.2002.The matter has been considered in this department and it has been decided to
extend the date of submission of application for revision of pension/family pension in such
cases upto 30.09.2003. However, Defence civilian pensioners will continue to be governed by
orders issued by the Ministry of Defence.
2. Similarly it has also been decided to extend the date of submission of applications
for revision of pension/ family pension with reference to this department's OM No. (1)
45/86/97-P&PW(A)-Part IV dated 08.05.1998 read with OM dated 30.11.1998 and dated
17.12.1998 for submission of applications by the pensioners covered under these OM upto
30.09.2003.
3. Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the
notice of heads of Departments/Controller of Accounts, Pay and Accounts Officer and
attached and Subordinate Offices under them on top priority basis. All Pension Disbursing
Authorities are also advised to prominently display these orders on their notice boards for the
benefit of the pensioners/family pensioners.
Sd/-
(SMT GANGA MURTHY)
Director(Pension)
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No.P/SECR/Ruling/Leave Rules/2/2179 Dated 12.12.03
Sub: Guidelines for sanction of Study Leave to Railway Officers
A copy of Railway Board’s DO No E(O)I/2003/LE-6/12 dated 18/11/2003 is published for
information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s DO No E(O)I/2003/LE-6/12 dated 18/11/2003 addressed to the
General Manager/SECR
Subject : Guidelines for sanction of Study Leave to Railway Officers
During a recent review of study leave granted to Railway Officers for both within
India and abroad, it has been observed that the facility of study leave is being availed by the
Railway Officers ostensibly for the purpose of avoiding postings to locations not of their
interest or for the purpose of avoiding postings to locations not of their interest or for meeting
their personal family requirements. It is only in very few cases that Railway Officers are availing this leave for genuine study purposes or for acquiring additional qualifications. In a
way, this facility is misused to a great extent which is borne out by the fact that on return
from study leave they do not even submit either certificate of having successfully completed
the study or any other document to this effect. This is indicative of study leave being taken in
a cavalier fashion and inadequate attention paid to the subject. Misuse of this facility is
further compounded when Railway Officers seek grant of other forms of leave on expiry of
study leave , thereby extending their absence from duty.
2. As you would appreciate, Railways spend considerable amount of money in cases where study leave is granted. Unless this money is fruitfully utilized for the intended purpose,
there is no point in allowing Railway Officers to proceed on study leave for furtherance of
their own agenda. Railway should be benefited from the study leave availed by these officers
through their exposure to such courses or acquisition of additional qualifications. It is
suggested that while considering the requests received from the Railway Officers for grant of
study leave for both within and ex-India, a critical view needs to be taken as to whether the
proposed study would be beneficial to the Railways at the cost of time spent by the officers
drawing full salary and if this parameter is not satisfied, then the request needs to be turned
down.
3. Once having accepted that study leave is justified, it has to be ensured that study
leave is granted for a maximum period of 12 months at any one time prescribed under the
Study Leave Rules. In case, the duration of the intended course of study exceeds 12 months,
further continuance of the study has to depend on consistently good performance by the
Railway Officers through the initial 12 months period. A regular watch has to be maintained
on the performance of the Railway officers which could be say, once every six months and
this could be done by the concerned PHOD/HOD of the particular service, who shall be
provided performance sheet, results and other materials by the Railway Officers through e-
mail or any other mode of correspondence regularly. It has to be impressed on the Railway
Officers proceeding on Study Leave that their performance would be under watch and
continuance of study would be conditional to their consistent satisfactory progress during the
study leave period. Topic of the projects that may be taken up by the Railway Officers during the course of study leave should be decided in consultation with the nominated PHOD, so
that such projects could later prove beneficial to the Railways. Extension of Study Leave after
every twelve months should be after careful review and fruitful progress of the Study being
undertaken.
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4. After completing of study leave, the officer is required to furnish certificate or
documents bringing out his level of performance during the study leave as also reports of the
projects undertaken, if any. This should be done within the specified time frame, say within a
maximum of three months and in case a Railway Officer is unable to submit the same, he
should give valid reasons as to why the same is not possible. In case of failure to submit these documents without valid justification, action should be taken to enforce the provisions of the
Bond furnished by the Railway Officer before proceeding on Study Leave to effect recoveries
of pay and allowances etc made to him. A suitable provision to this effect should be
incorporated in the sanction order itself, so that the person is aware of the relevant rules and
the possibility of recovery of sums in the event of his/her failure to complete the study
satisfactorily.
5. After completion of study leave, the reports or other documents submitted by the
officer should be considered by the Railway administration for circulation to other officers who could be benefited by experience gained by one of their colleagues in specialized areas
of working. Copies of these reports may also be retained in the Railway libraries for future
reference and record.
6. The purpose through this letter is to ensure that study leave facility is not misused but
utilized for genuine purposes only, and apart from the Railway Officers, the Railways should
also be benefited from such study leave and the money spent is fruitfully utilized. A check list
in this regard is enclosed to see that the utility of study leave is audited from time to time by
HOD/PHOD and in few cases by GM themselves.
Annexure
Proforma/Check list for Proposals of Study Leave (To be filled in by the officer unless
otherwise mentioned. Sheet to be attached wherever necessary) (Filled in proforma to be
sent to Board in cases of ex-India Study leave )
1 Name in full of the officer
2 Service
3 Batch
4 Designation
5 Date of birth
6 Date of appointment in Railways
7 Date of appointment to Gazetted
Cadre
8 Whether the officer has
completed the period of probation
satisfactorily
9 Date of Increment in Time scale
(DITS)
10 Scale of pay and basic pay
present
11 Grade in which the officer is working at present
12 If working in the present grade on
adhoc basis, then since what date
13 Regular and continuous service
rendered by the officer in Group
A (including period of probation
in the case of Direct recruits)
14 Details of the record of
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service/postings of the officer
15 Complete data regarding educational qualifications
together with the academic
gradation of the officer
(statement to be attached)
16 The course for which study leave is proposed
17 Name of the University and
country where the proposed
course of study will be held
18 Details of the course (prospectus
to be attached)
19 Duration of the course(with
details of semesters, vacations
etc)
20 Date of commencement of the
course (documentary support to
be attached if available)
21 Date when the course/ study will
be over (documentary support to
be attached if available)
22 Period of Study Leave requested
by the officer
23 Has the officer asked for
combination of any other leave
with the Study Leave? If yes, the
leave account of the officer to be
furnished
24 Certificate regarding
admissibility of leave from the
Accounts Officer to be annexed
To be furnished by the CPOs office
25 Are the family or relations are staying/ settled in the place &
country where the officer
proposes to undertake study? If
so, the details may be furnished.
If the family/ relatives are in
some nearby place, the details of
the same along with the distance
of the place from the place of
study may be indicated
26 Is the course closely or directly
connected with the sphere of present duties or service
requirement of the officer? If so
how? Exact details are to be
furnished.
27 Whether the Railways are going
to substantially benefit from the
course proposed to be undertaken
by the officer. If so, in what
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manner? Details of the possible
benefits may be furnished
28 In case it does not substantially
benefit the Railways, does it
widen the mind of the Railway
officer in a manner likely to
improve his abilities as a civil
servant and equip him better to
colloborate with those employed
in other branches of public
service? If so, how it is going to
benefit the Railway servant
which in turn would help the
Railways.
29 Has the competent authority
certified the advantage of doing
this study course? The comments
of the competent authority
To be furnished by the CPOs office
30 Can the course/ study not be done on part time/ correspondence
basis? If the proposed study/
course cannot be done on part-
time basis in the proposed
university, can it not be done in
some other University on part-
time/ correspondence basis? Has
the possibility of the same been
explored? If so, details may be
furnished. If not, the same may
be done and details be furnished.
31 Whether Universities in India offer the proposed course of
study? If so, why is it proposed to
pursue the course abroad?
Detailed reasons to be furnished
32 Comments of the competent
authority on the provision that
Study leave out of India shall not
be granted if adequate facilities
exist in India
33 Is the officer on deputation
currently? If the officer was on
deputation earlier, the exact
duration (with dates) of the
deputation and the place of
deputation may be advised.
34 Has the officer ever availed
Study leave during the career? If
so for what duration and details
of the leave availed, course etc, to
be furnished. Verification
certificate to be enclosed
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35 The exact duration of the
vacations during the proposed
study (within India) be furnished.
Can the officer come back and
join the duties during the
vacation? If not why not?
Detailed reasons may be
furnished
36 Is the officer required to
undertake projects of study
during the study leave period? If
so, the project topics have to be
finalized in consultation with the
concerned PHOD/HOD of the
officer. The topics have to be of direct relevance to the working/
functioning of the Railways.
37 The cadre position of officers in
the Railway
To be furnished by the CPOs office
38 Number of officers already
available on the Railway who
have similar qualifications for
which study leave is applied
To be furnished by the CPOs office
39 If the study leave is for a doctor, details of doctors presently on
study leave from the zonal
railway along with the duration,
date of sanction and course
To be furnished by the CPOs office
40 Details of how the officer got the
offer to do the course
41 Does the course carry any
fellowship, scholarship or any
form of assistance?/will the
officer receive any scholarship,
fellowship or any other
assistance? If yes, the details of
the same
42 If answer is ‘Yes’ to the above
question, did it require negotiation with the foreign
government / Institutions /
agencies by either the individual
officer or the Railway
administration? If so, explanation
and justification for sanction of
Study Leave in view of specific prohibition to negotiate directly
with foreign government,
institutions or agencies by the
Railway Administration or
individual officer vide Board’s
letter No.E(Trg)98(7)/3 dated 31-
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3-1999
43 If answer is ‘No’ to the above question, how the officer plans to
meet the study, Boarding and
Travel etc. expenses? Details to
be furnished.
44 In case the proposal is for higher studies abroad, has financial
assistance been secured from
University/ training institution
which is of standard nature and is
available on open merit based
criteria, viz., University
Fellowships, Teaching Assistanceship, Research
Assistanceship or Tuition
waiver? Details to be furnished.
(Ref: Board’s letter
No.E(Trg)98(7)/3 dated 31.3.99)
45 Does the grant of Study Leave
involve any grant of Study
Allowance which is in foreign
exchange?
46 The foreign exchange commitment involved in the grant
of Study Leave.
47 If the Officer is in Junior Scale or
Senior Scale, detailed
justification for Study Leave as
Board’s letter No. F(E)III/92/LE-
1/5 dated 25/06/92 (RBE
No.102/92) prohibits sanction of
study leave to officers below
J.A.Grade
To be furnished by the CPO’s office
48 Is the proposal for post facto
sanction of Study Leave? If so,
justification for sanction of the
same in view of Board’s letter
No.E(O)I-87/LE-6/8 dated
07/12/1987 specifically
prohibiting the same.
To be furnished by the CPO’s office
49 Whether required bond as per
Rule 4(4) of Appendix-V of
Leave Rules-R-I has been signed
by the Railway officer? Copy to
be furnished
50 Has the proposal been approved
by the General Manager?
Photocopy of the approval and
the relevant notings to be
furnished.
To be furnished by the CPO’s Office
51 How does the officer intend to be
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in touch with his/her
PHOD/HOD during the course of
your leave (i.e., by way of timely
reports to PHOD/HOD, personal
dialogues etc.,)? To be clarified.
For information of the Officer availing Study Leave:-
1. Study Leave has to be sanctioned to the officer in the first instance only for the
maximum period of one year or exact duration of the course, whichever is less.
During this one year period, the officer is required to be in touch with the
PHOD/HOD concerned and has to apprise him of the progress/developments in
the study and the experience gained. The mode of such communication is to be
verbal as well as in writing. Documents/ certificate in support of the progress/
developments need to be furnished regularly or when it becomes available.
2. During the study leave, the officer is expected to achieve specified level/degree of proficiency in the particular course/ study and failure to do so could attract
cancellation of the study leave.
3. In case, the duration of the course is more than one year, extension of study leave
beyond a period of one year would be subject to satisfactory performance of the
officer during the one year period. If the progress is not satisfactory, study leave
will not be extended and the leave already sanctioned will be cancelled and leave
period utilized will be converted to leave due to the officer/EOL and necessary recoveries will be effected from the officer.
4. No extension of leave beyond the duration of the course (for which study leave
was sanctioned) shall be allowed. Any overstay beyond the sanctioned period
may attract punitive measures.
5. Study Leave is liable to be cancelled without any notice if any of the above
statements declared by the officer is found to be false.
(Signature of the officer with date)
Date: Signature of CPO/ Dy CPO(G) of the Railway/P.U
Annexures:-
Estt Rule o 99/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Reservation/2/2210 Dated 15.12.03
Sub: Promotion by selection from Group C to Group B Service – Relaxation/ concession to
SCs/STs thereof
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No 2003-E(SCT)I/25/14 dated 24/11/2003 (RBE No
207/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No 2003-E(SCT)I/25/14 dated 24/11/2003 (RBE No
207/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :Promotion by selection from Group C to Group B Service – Relaxation/ concession to SCs/STs thereof
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A clarification from Ministry of Personnel, Public grievances and Pensions (Deptt of
Personnel & Training) has been received. They have clarified that instructions contained in
Ministry of Home Affairs OM No 1/12/67-Estt(C) dated 11/07/1968 have been superseded by
DOP&T’s OM No 10/41/73 Estt.(SCT) dated 20/7/1974 ie, the date on which 15% and 7.5%
reservation for SCs and STs respectively was introduced in all promotions made by selection from Class III (Group C) to Class II (Group B), within Class II( Group B) and Class II(Group
B) to the lowest rung of Class I (Group A). Since Board’s letter No E(SCT)68 CM15/10
dated 27/8/68 (CPO/SER Estt Srl No 243/68) was issued on the basis of above quoted MHAs
OM dated 11/7/68, it also stands superseded.
Estt Rule o 100/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Training&Devp/15/2211 Dated 15.12.03
Sub: Change of nomenclature of Zonal Training Centres
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)2003/3/30 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No
198/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)2003/3/30 dated 19/11/2003 (RBE No
198/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Sub:- Change of nomenclature of Zonal Training Centres
In terms of Board’s letter No E(MPP)92/13/2 dated 14/9/92 the nomenclature of
various institutions catering to the training needs of non-gazetted staff was changed and
inter-alia Zonal Training Schools were named as Zonal Training Centres.
The matter has further been considered by Board and it has been decided that Zonal
Training Centres should be renamed as “ Zonal Railway Training Institute”
Estt Rule o 101/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection&Promotion/14/2213 Dated 15.12.03
Sub: Selection to Group B post of Stenographers provided to the specified SAG and higher grade officers.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(GP)2001/2/77 dated 23/6/2003 (RBE No
101/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters
No E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 30/1/2001 and 25/7/2001 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl
No 13/2001 and Estt Srl No 106/2001
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(GP)2001/2/77 dated 23/6/2003 (RBE No 101/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject:- Selection to Group B post of Stenographers provided to the specified SAG and higher grade officers
Ref:- Railway Board’s letter No E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 30/1/2001 and 25/7/2001.
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In terms of para 1.4 of Board’s letter No E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 25/7/2001,
selections for ad-hoc promotion to Group B posts of stenographers (PS grade I) in the scale
Rs. 7500-12000 will be processed by the Personnel Branch in the headquarters for the posts
in the entire zonal Railway. In this connection, clarifications have been sought by the
Railways on whether separate selections may be conducted for the Group B posts of PS Grade I in Accounts Department by the Accounts Department themselves from amongst the
Group C stenographers of Accounts Department, since the establishment and seniority of
Group C stenographers are being maintained separately by the Accounts Department.
2. After a careful examination of the issue, Board have decided that in partial
modification of the instructions contained in Railway Board’s letter referred to above, for
adhoc promotion to Group B posts of Stenographers (PS Grade I) scale Rs 7500-12000,
separate selections may be conducted by the Accounts Department from amongst the
Group C stenographers of Accounts Department.
3. These instructions will come into force wef the date of issue and the selections
already held as per earlier instructions will not be re-opened.
Estt Rule o 102/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Training&Devp/16/2234 Dated 15.12.03
Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-II-1998) - Refresher Training
Programme for Loco Running Staff - Recommendation No. 107.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 11/02/2003( RBE No.
28/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 11/02/2003( RBE No. 28/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-II-1998) - Refresher
Training Programme for Loco Running Staff - Recommendation No. 107
Reference :- Board's letter of even number dated 20.1.2000 (RBE No. 11/2000) and
9.10.2002 (RBE No. 182/02)
The Railway Safety Review Committee vide Recommendation No. 107 had
recommended as under:-
"The initial and periodic refresher training course for running staff and AC attendant should have a programme on fire-fighting/ use of fire extinguisher."
The above recommendation has been accepted by Railway Board.
The Sub-module on Fire-Fighting for all Group 'C' & 'D' staff of Electrical
Department is already included in Module EL-04 and floppy circulated vide Board's letter
No. E(MPP)2000/3/2 dated 27.2.2001. To facilitate access to the above module the same
has been pasted in Railnet under the Management Services site.
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However, the Railway administration are directed to include the module of fire-
fighting in the refresher courses for Asstt. Drivers and Drivers. The refresher courses for
Drivers viz, loco RNG-6, RNG-7, RNG-8 and RNG-9 have accordingly been modified and
enclosed. The course content on fire fighting for Asstt. Drivers/Drivers(RNG-184) is also
enclosed. Adequate copies may be made and distributed to the concerned Training Centres. The implementation of the above instructions may please be confirmed.
LOCO-RNG-6
DEPARTMENT : Electrical
ACTIVITY CENTRE : Station/Train
TRADE : Electrical Drivers
STAGE: Refresher Course for Asst. Drivers (Electrical)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
DURATION: 3 weeks (18 Working Days) Periodicity: Once in 3 years.
Mod. No. Description Duration
(Days)
RNG-171 Contractor & Relay 1
RNG-172 DJ Close Circuit 1
RNG-173 Traction Power Circuit & Failure 1
RNG-174 Auxiliary Power & Control Circuit 1
RNG-175 Braking System including Air Brake 2
RNG-176 Punctuality and modifications on Locos 1
RNG-177 Traction Distribution 1
RNG-178 GR & SR 1
RNG-179 System of Train Working 1
RNG-180 Signals 1
RNG-181 Different types of forms 1/2
RNG-182 Engineering Signals 1
RNG-183 Accident 1
RNG-184 Fire Fighting 1/2
Trouble Shooting on line 2
Simulator Training* 2
Viva Voce 2
Total 18 Wkg. days
*To be substituted by Line Training with LI in case simulator training facilities are
not available.
LOCO-RNG-7
DEPARTMENT : Electrical
ACTIVITY CENTRE : Station/Train
TRADE : Electrical Drivers
STAGE: Refresher Course for all Electrical Drivers (Except Asst. Driver)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
DURATION: 3 weeks (18 Working Days) Periodicity: Once in 3 years.
165
Mod. No. Description Duration
(Days)
RNG-201 Contractor & Relay 1/2
RNG-202 DJ Close Circuit 1/2
RNG-203 Traction Power Circuit & Failure 1
RNG-204 Auxiliary Power & Control Circuit 1
RNG-205 Braking System including Air Brake 1
RNG-206 Punctuality and modifications on Locos 1
RNG-207 Traction Distribution 1
RNG-208 GR & SR 1
RNG-209 System of Train Working 1
RNG-210 Signals 1
RNG-211 Different types of forms 1/2
RNG-212 Engineering Signals 1
RNG-213 Accident 1
RNG-184 Fire Fighting 1/2
Trouble Shooting on line 2
Simulator Training* 2
Viva Voce 2
Total 18 Wkg. days
*To be substituted by Line Training with LI in case simulator training facilities are
not available.
LOCO-RNG-8
DEPARTMENT : Mechanical
ACTIVITY CENTRE : Station/Train
TRADE : Diesel Drivers
STAGE: Refresher Course for Asst. Drivers (Diesel)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
DURATION: 3 weeks (18 Working Days) Periodicity: Once in 3 years.
Mod. No. Description Duration (Days)
RNG-231 Loco & its sub-systems 1
RNG-232 Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, Water Cooling & Air System 2
RNG-233 Functioning of Turbo Super Charger, Batteries 1
RNG-234 Idle & Shut down safety, over speed handle, Other
Safety devices
1
RNG-235 Booking of repairs in Log Book, attending minor
defects
1
RNG-175 MU operation and Brake systems 2
RNG-178 GR & SR 1
166
RNG-179 System of Train Working 1
RNG-180 Signals 1
RNG-181 Different types of forms 1/2
RNG-182 Engineering Signals 1
RNG-183 Accident 1
RNG-184 Fire Fighting 1/2
Trouble Shooting on line 2
Simulator Training* 1
Viva Voce 1
Total 18 Wkg.
days
*To be substituted by Line Training with LI in case simulator training facilities are
not available.
LOCO-RNG-9
DEPARTMENT : Mechanical
ACTIVITY CENTRE : Station/Train
TRADE : Diesel Drivers
STAGE: Refresher Course for all Diesel Drivers (Except Asst. Drivers)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
DURATION: 3 weeks (18 Working Days) Periodicity: Once in 3 years.
Mod.
No.
Description Duration
(Days)
RNG-
251
Advantages of various locos 1
RNG-
252
Knowledge of Air Charging System & Fuel Oil
System
1/2
RNG-
253
Safety devises provided in Diesel Locos 1/2
RNG-
254
Advantage of Air Brake system over Vaccum
Brake System
1
RNG-
255
Loco failures & trouble shooting/fault finding 1
RNG-
256
Types of Governor and their functions 1
RNG-
257
Type of circuits 1
RNG-
208
GR & SR 1
RNG-
209
System of Train Working 1
RNG-
210
Signals 1
167
RNG-
211
Different types of forms 1/2
RNG-
212
Engineering Signals 1
RNG-
213
Accident 1
RNG-
184
Fire Fighting 1/2
Trouble Shooting on line 2
Simulator Training 2
Viva voce 2
Total 18 Wkg. Day
*To be substituted by Line Training with LI in case simulator training facilities are
not available
RNG-184
ASTT.DRIVER/DRIVERS
Description Duration
Fire-Fighting 1/2 Days
CONTENTS
a. Identifying and handling of various types of fire extinguishers
b. Precautions to be taken while extinguishing fire
c. Render first aid to burn injuries
d. Render first aid to persons affected by suffocation
e. Communication
Module Loco-RNG-8 and Loco-RNG-9 replaced vide Railway Board's letter No.
E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 22.4.2003 (RBE 65/2003) (CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 104).
Estt Rule o 103/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Training & Devp/17/2233 Dated 15.12.03
Sub: Duration of Refresher Training Course for Drivers in ZTCs.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 03/04/2003 (RBE No.
57/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 03/04/2003 (RBE No. 57/2003)
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Duration of Refresher Training Course for Drivers in ZTCs.
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Ref:- Board’s letter of even number dated 20.01.2000 (RBE 11/2000) 09.10.2002 (RBE No.
182/2002) and 11.2.2003 (RBE 28/03)(CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 102/2003)
During the meeting of the Principals of ZTCs held at ZTC/TPJ on 30th & 31st January
2003, it was observed that very few ZTCs are allocating one day of viva-voce in the
Refresher Course for Diesel drivers (LOCO-RNG-9) and Refresher Course for Electrical
Drivers (LOCO-RNG-7) out of two days allocated.
It has been decided that out of 2 days viva–voce allocated for Refresher Course in LOCO-RNG-7 and in LOCO-RNG-9 for Electrical and Diesel Drivers respectively, one day is allocated in ZTCs so that the Drivers can be assessed whether they have been exposed
properly to safety rules and one day at ETC/DTC as the case may be, to asses their technical
skills.
The implementation of the above instructions may be confirmed
Estt Rule o 104/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Training & Devp/18/2232 Dated 15.12.03
Sub: Approved modules for stage-wise training of Loco Running Staff & other safety
categories.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 22/04/2003 RBE No.
65/2003 is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 22/04/2003 RBE No. 65/2003
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Approved modules for stage-wise training of Loco Running Staff & other safety
categories.
In continuation of Board's letter of even number dated 11.2.2003 issued under RBE
No.28/2003 (CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 102/2003) the modified training module Loco-RNG-8
and Loco-RNG-9 inadvertently did not contain course of "Train Dynamics". The modified
training modules Loco-RNG-8 and Loco-RNG-9 incorporating "Train Dynamics issue" is
enclosed and same may be replaced with the modules issued under Board's letter dated 11.2.2003. All other items remain unchanged.
This disposes of N. Rly's letter No. 45-Rs/13/Syllabus (II) dated 21.3.2003.
LOCO-RNG-8
DEPARTMENT : Mechanical
ACTIVITY CENTRE : Station/Train
TRADE : Diesel Drivers
STAGE: Refresher Course for Asst. Drivers (Diesel)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
DURATION: 3 weeks (18 Working Days) Periodicity: Once in 3 years.
Mod. No. Description Duration
(Days)
RNG-231 Loco & its sub-systems 1
169
RNG-232 Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, Water Cooling & Air System 2
RNG-233 Functioning of Turbo Super Charger, Batteries 1
RNG-234 Idle & Shut down safety, over speed handle, Other Safety
devices
1
RNG-235 Booking of repairs in Log Book, attending minor defects 1
RNG-175 MU operation and Brake systems 2
RNG-236 Train dynamics issues 1
RNG-178 GR & SR 1
RNG-179 System of Train Working 1
RNG-180 Signals 1
RNG-181 Different types of forms 1/2
RNG-182 Engineering Signals 1
RNG-183 Accident 1
RNG-184 Fire Fighting 1/2
Trouble Shooting on line 1
Simulator Training* 1
Viva Voce 1
Total 18 Wkg.
days
*To be substituted by Line Training with LI in case simulator training facilities are not
available.
LOCO-RNG-9
DEPARTMENT : Mechanical
ACTIVITY CENTRE : Station/Train
TRADE : Diesel Drivers
STAGE: Refresher Course for all Diesel Drivers (Except Asst. Drivers)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
DURATION: 3 weeks (18 Working Days) Periodicity: Once in 3 years.
Mod. No. Description Duration
(Days)
RNG-251 Advantages of various locos 1/2
RNG-252 Knowledge of Air Charging System & Fuel Oil System 1/2
RNG-253 Safety devises provided in Diesel Locos 1/2
RNG-254 Advantage of Air Brake system over Vaccum Brake
System
1/2
RNG-255 Loco failures & trouble shooting/fault finding 1
RNG-256 Types of Governor and their functions 1/2
RNG-257 Type of circuits 1/2
RNG-258 Train Dynamics issues 2
RNG-208 GR & SR 1
RNG-209 System of Train Working 1
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RNG-210 Signals 1
RNG-211 Different types of forms 1/2
RNG-212 Engineering Signals 1
RNG-213 Accident 1
RNG-184 Fire Fighting 1/2
Trouble Shooting on line 2
Simulator Training* 2
Viva voce 2
Total 18 Wkg. Day
*To be substituted by Line Training with LI in case simulator training facilities are not
available
Estt Rule o 105/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/7/38 Dated 26.12.03
Sub: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 5th Pay
Commission - instructions of provisions regulating pension/commutation of pension -
clarifications regarding gratuity.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No F(E)III/2000/PN1/57 dated 20/05/2003( RBE No.
84/2003) (S.No PC-V/371)is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Board’s letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/22 dated 25.2.2002 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl
No.29/02.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No F(E)III/2000/PN1/57 dated 20/05/2003 (RBE No.
84/2003) (S.No PC-V/371) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 5th Pay
Commission - instructions of provisions regulating pension/commutation of pension -
clarifications regarding gratuity.
A copy of DOP&PW's O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) dt. 18.2.2003 on the above mentioned
subject is circulated for information and guidance. These instructions will apply mutatis
mutandis on the Railways also
2. DOP&PW's O.M. No. 7/1/95-P&PW (F) dt. 14.7.1995 and O.M No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A)
dated 4.12.2001 referred to therein were adopted for circulation on the Railways vide Board's
letter No. PC-V/95/DCRG dated 8.8.1995 and No. F(E)III/97/PN1/22 dated 25.2.2002 (RBE
26/2002) respectively. CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 correspond to the Railway Service
(Pension) Rules, 1993.
No.45/86/97-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare
3d Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan
Khan Market, New Delhi-3
Dated: 18 February, 2003
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OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Government decisions on the recommendations of the 5th Pay
Commission - instructions of provisions regulating pension/ commutation of pension -
clarification.
The undersigned is directed to say that a number of representations have been received
seeking extension of applicability of the definition of emoluments to include DA with the
basic pay to pre-1996 retirees after issue of this Department's OM of even number dated
4.12.2001. The following points are clarified:-
i. The 5th CPC in its Second Interim Report had recommended that Dearness
Allowance linked to average All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) 1201.66
as on 1.7.1993 had to be treated as Dearness Pay for reckoning emoluments
for the purpose of Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity under CCS (Pension)
Rules, 1972 and ceiling on DCRG enhanced from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2.50 lakhs. This recommendation was to be implemented w.e.f. 1.4.1995. After accepting
the recommendation by the Government, OM No. 7/1/95-P&PW (F) dated
14.7.1995 was issued which will be effective only from 1.4.1995.
ii. The Final Recommendations of 5th CPC took effect only from 1.1.1996 and
this date was accepted by the Government. As such inclusion of DA in the
definition of emoluments for all kind of gratuity and ceiling on DCRG enhanced from Rs. 2.50 lakhs to Rs. 3.50 lakhs, will be only with effect from
1. 1. 1996.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure vide their UO No.
934/EV/2000 dt 29.01.2003.
Sd/-
(Smt GANGA MURTHY)
Director(PP)
Estt Rule o 106/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/8 /39 Dated 26.12.03
Sub: Permanent transfer of Railway servants to Govt. Companies/ Corporations - grant of
retirement benefits - clarification regarding date of admissibility of pro-rata pension, gratuity
etc.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No F(E)III/95/PN1/1 dated 05/06/2003 (RBE No.
92/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters
referred were published as under
F(E)III/95/PN 1/1 dated 07.04.95 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 80/95
F(P)67/ PN-1/18 dtd 21.9.67 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 245/67
F(P)67/ PN-1/18 dtd 23.6.1973 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 146/73
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No F(E)III/95/PN1/1 dated 05/06/2003( RBE No. 92/2003 )
addressed to the General Manager/SECR
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Subject :- Permanent transfer of Railway servants to Govt. Companies/ Corporations - grant
of retirement benefits - clarification regarding date of admissibility of pro-rata pension,
gratuity etc.
In term of Board's letter No. F(P)67/ PN-1/18 dtd 21.9.67, which was based on Ministry of
Finance (Deptt. of Expenditure) Office Memorandum No. F.24(12)-EV/66 dated 16.6.67,
permanent pensionable Railway servants were entitled to the payment of the pro-rata retirement benefits on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings on or after 21.9.67.
In pursuance of the Supreme Court judgment in T.S. Thiruvengadum Vs UOI, benefits of the
letter dated 21.9.67 were also extended to pre-21.9.67 PSUs etc. absorbees vide Board's letter
No. F(E)III/95/PN 1/1 dated 07.04.95 (RBE 27/1995).
2. As per the original order issued vide Board's letter dated 21.9.67, pro-rata pension etc.
payable in respect of service rendered under the Railway was disbursable only from the date
the Railway servant would have normally superannuated had he continued in Railway Service. Subsequently, Railway Board modified these orders vide their orders dated 18.2.70,
10.9.71 am 23.6.1973.
3. A number of references are being received seeking clarification with regard to
interpretation of distinction between admissibility of payment and it's disbursement. It is
hereby clarified that the pro-rata pensionary benefits to the pre 21.9.67 PSUs etc. absorbees
would accrue w.e.f. 21.9.67, if the absorbees fulfill all other conditions of the Board's letter
No. F(P)67/PN-1/18 dated 21.9.67, irrespective of the date of actual disbursement which may
be in conformity with the order relevant at the time of absorption.
4. The Zonal Railways etc. we requested to process/settle the claims of Railway employees
who were permanently absorbed in Central PSUs prior to 21.9.67 on the above basis.
Estt Rule o 107/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/9/40 Dated 26.12.03
Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioner - revised rates effective from 01.07.2003.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No PC-V/97/I/9/6 dated 25/09/2003 (RBE No.
168/2003) (S No PC-V/379) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter referred were published as under
F(E)III/96/PN 1/9 dt. 18.8.1998 (RBE 185/1998) CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 230/98
F(E)III/96/PN 1/9 dt. 2.8.2000 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 162/2000
F(E)III/97/PN 1/Ex-gratia/3 dt. 31.12.1997 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 29/98
F(E)III/97/PN 1/Ex-gratia/5 dt. 27.1.1998 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 41/98
F(E)III/99/PN 1/21 dt. 5.8.1999 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 206/99
PC-V/97/I/9/6 dated 6.5.2003 CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 68/2003
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No PC-V/97/I/9/6 dated 25/09/2003 (RBE No. 168/2003)
(S No PC-V/379) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioner - revised rates
effective from 01.07.2003.
A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/2/2003-P&PW(G), dated 10.09.2003 of Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare)
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on the above subject is sent herewith for your information and necessary action. As stated in
para 2 thereof, these orders will apply to Railway pensioners also.
2. A concordance of various instructions and orders referred to in the enclosed office
memorandum with reference to corresponding Railway instructions is indicated below:-
S.
No.
Para
No.
No & date of Deptt of
Pension & Pensioners'
Welfare's O. M
No. & date of Corresponding order No. issued by
Railway Board
1. 1. 42/2/2003-P&PW(G)
dated 10.4.2003
PC-V/97/I/9/6 dated 6.5.2003 (RBE 74/2003, S. No.
PC-V/369)
2. 2. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dt.
23.2.1998
N. A.
3. 3. 4/59/97-P&PW(D)dt. 4.7.1998 F(E)III/96/PN 1/9 dt. 18.8.1998 (RBE 185/1998)
4/29/99-P&PW(D) dt.
12.7.2000
F(E)III/96/PN 1/9 dt. 2.8.2000 (RBE
138/2000)
4. 4&5 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dt. 16.12.1997 i. F(E)III/97/PN 1/Ex-gratia/3 dt.
31.12.1997 (RBE No. 194/1997,
S. No. PC-V/28)
ii. F(E)III/97/PN 1/Ex-gratia/5 dt.
27.1.1998 (RBE No. 19/1998,
S. No. PC-V/38 )
5. 7. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dt. 2.7.1999 F(E)III/99/PN 1/21 dt. 5.8.1999 (RBE
190/1999)
No. 42/2/2003-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
New Delhi, the 10th September, 2003
Subject : Grant of dearness relief to Central Government pensioners/ family pensioners -
Revised rate effective from 1.7.2003
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM No. 42/2/2003-P&PW(G), dated 10.4.2003 sanctioning the instalment of dearness relief admissible from 1.1.2003 and to say
that the President is pleased to decide that dearness relief shall be paid to the Central
Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners to compensate them for the rise in cost of living
beyond average Consumer Price Index 306.33 (as on 1.1.1996) at the rate of 59% w.e.f.
1.7.2003 in supersession of the rate mentioned in the OM dated 10.4.2003 referred to above.
2. These orders apply to (i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service
Estimates, (iii) All India Service pensioners (iv) Railway pensioners, and (v) The Burma
Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government
pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of the
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Government of Pakistan, who are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs. 1,275/- p.m.
in terms of this Department' s OM No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.2.1998.
3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lumpsum amount on absorption in a
PSU/Autonomous Body and have become eligible to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of
pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this Department's OM No.
4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated 14.7.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @59% w.e.f.. 1.7.2003 on full pension i.e., the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have
received on the date of restoration had he not drawn lumpsum payment on absorption subject
to fulfilment of the conditions laid down in Para 5 of the the O.M. dated 14.7.1998. In this
connection, instructions contained in this Departments O.M. No. 4/29/99-P&PW(D), dated
12.7.2000 refers.
4. The surviving CPF beneficiaries who had retired from service between the period
18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia @ Rs. 600 p.m. with effect from
1.11.1997 under this Department's O.M. No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E), dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to Dearness Relief @59% w.e.f. 1.7.2003.
5. The following categories of CPF beneficiaries 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 will be paid DR @
51% w.e.f. 1.7.2003.
i. The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had
retired from service prior to 1.1.1986 or who had died while in service prior
to1.1.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 605 p.m.
ii. Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before
18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs. 659/-, Rs.
703/- and Rs. 965/-.
6. Payment of dearness relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next
higher rupee.
7. Other provisions governing grant of dearness relief 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-IP&PW(G), dated
2.7.1999. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where pensioner is in receipt of more
than one pension will remain unchanged.
8. In the case of retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges necessary orders will be issued
by the Department of Justice separately.
9. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authority, including the nationalised
banks etc., to calculate the quantum of dearness relief payable in each individual case.
10. The Accountants General and Authorised Public Sector Banks are requested to arrange
payment of relief to pensioner etc., on the basis of above instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve
Banks of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/84-80-II, dated 23.4.1981 of the Comptroller
and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountants General and Reserve Bank of
India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64(ii) (CGL)/81, dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed
to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.
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11. In their application to the employees belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts
Department, these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG.
12. This issue with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide
their U.O. No. 616/EV/2003, dated 8.9.2003.
Sd/-
(Maya Prakash)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Estt Rule o 108/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/10/41 Dated 26.12.03
Sub: Payment of terminal benefits to temporary Railway servant - Acceptance of
recommendations of the fifth Central Pay Commission.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No F(E)III/2003/PN1/39 dated 22/10/2003 (RBE No.
185/2003) S. No. PC-V/382 is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No F(E)III/2003/PN1/39 dated 22/10/2003 (RBE No.
185/2003) S. No. PC-V/382 addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Payment of terminal benefits to temporary Railway servant - Acceptance of
recommendations of the fifth Central Pay Commission.
A copy of DOP&T's O.M. No. 12011/1/2003-Estt. (C) dt. 29th September, 2003 is circulated
for information and guidance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the
Railways.
2.Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 referred to in the enclosed O.M. correspond to
Railway Services (Pension ) Rules, 1993.
No. 12011/1/2003-Estt (C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, dated 29th September,2003
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT :- Payment of terminal benefits to temporary Govt servant - Acceptance of
recommendations of the fifth Central Pay Commission.
The fifth Central Pay Commission in Para 133.94 of its report have recommended
that the distinction between temporary and permanent Govt servant having rendered a
qualifying service of less than ten years may be done away with regard to payment of terminal benefits. The above recommendation of the Pay Commission has been considered
and it has been decided that a temporary Govt. servant who retires on superannuation or
discharged from service or declared invalid for further service or absorbed in an autonomous
body before completing ten years of continuous service shall be eligible to gratuity on the
same scale and rates as are applicable to permanent Civil Govt. servants under the provisions
of Central Civil Services (Pension ) Rules, 1972.
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These instructions shall come into force w.e.f. 1.1.96. the cases of temporary Govt.
Servants decided otherwise, may be reopened and decided as above.
So far as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Account Departments are concerned
these instructions issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Estt Rule o 109/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Recruitment/6/43 Dated 26.12.03
Sub: Recognition of High Madarsah examination & Alim Examination conducted by West
Bengal Board of Madarsah Education.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(NG)II/2003/RR-1/36 dated 03/12/03 (RBE No.
205/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(NG)II/2003/RR-1/36 dated 03/12/03(RBE No.
205/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Recognition of High Madarsah examination & Alim Examination conducted by
West Bengal Board of Madarsah Education.
A copy of Office Memorandum No. 14021/1/97-Estt (D) dated 17.4.1997 issued by Ministry
of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training on the above noted subject is sent herewith for guidance and compliance.
No. 14021/1/97-Estt(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel P.G.& Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, the 17/4/97
Office Memorandum
Subject : Regarding equivalence of High Madarsah Examination and Alim Examination
conducted by West Bengal Board of Madarsah Education.
The undersigned is directed to say that High Madarsah Examination & Alim Examination
conducted by West Bengal Board of Madarsah Education shall be treated as equivalent to Secondary Examination conducted by West Bengal Board of Secondary Examination for the
purpose of employment in Offices/Organisations under the Central Government.
2. Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all
concerned for guidance.
(K.K. Jha)
Director
Estt Rule o 110/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Recruitment/7/42 Dated 26.12.03
177
Sub: Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(NG)II/95/RR-1/26 dated 03/12/2003 (RBE No.
206/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(NG)II/95/RR-1/26 dated 03/12/2003 (RBE No.
206/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Kindly refer to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 17.1.2002 (RBE 8/2002)
forwarding therewith a copy of the Notification No. 15012/7/91 Estt(D) dated 20.12.2001
issued by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Deptt. of Personnel &
Training) on the subject quoted above.
Department of Personnel & Training have issued a further notification of same number dated
10.11.2003, extending the relaxation of age limit in favour of the residents of the State of
Jammu & Kashmir for appointments to Central Civil Services and posts for a further period of two years beyond 31.12.2003, i.e. upto 31.12.2005. A copy of, the same is enclosed for
guidance and compliance.
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION(i) OF THE
EXTRAORDINARY GAZETTE OF INDIA).
No. 15012/7/91 - Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi dated the 10,November,2003 NOTIFICATION
G.S.R........ (E) In, exercise of the powers conferred by the. proviso to article 309 and clause
(5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor
- General of India in relation to the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts
Department, the President hereby makes the following rules, further to amend the Residents
of State of Jammu, and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central
Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1997, namely :- 1. These rules may be called the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir
(Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil services and
Posts) Amendment Rules, 2003.
2. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
2. In the Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment
to Central Civil Service and Posts ) Rules, 1997, in rule 1, in sub-rule (3), for the figures
"2003", the figures "2005" shall be substituted
Estt Rule o 111/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Selection & Promotion/15/44 Dated 26.12.03
178
To All concerned
Sub: Timely filling up of non gazetted promotional posts - maintenance of Calendar for
selection/ suitability/ trade tests.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No . E(NG)I/2003/PM 1/35 dated 04/12/2003 (RBE No.
209/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter
referred were published as under
E(NG)I-87/PM 1/14 dated 22.7.1988 (RBE 157/1988) CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 206/88
E(NG)I/96/CR/8 dated 9.1.1997 (RBE 10/1997) CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 31/97
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(NG)I/2003/PM 1/35 dated 04/12/2003 (RBE No.
209/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Timely filling up of non gazetted promotional posts - maintenance of Calendar for
selection/ suitability/ trade tests.
In terms of instructions contained in this Ministry's letter No. E(NG)I-87/PM 1/4 dated
18.8.1987 (RBE 213/1987) and letter No. E(NG)I-87/PM 1/14 dated 22.7.1988 (RBE 157/1988) Zonal Railways are required to draw up a calendar for conducting selections for
various grades to help them plan various activities connected with selections and to ensure
better compliance of Board's orders regarding holding of selections at regular intervals. These
instructions were reiterated vide this Ministry's letter No. E(NG)I/96/CR/8 dated 9.1.1997
(RBE 10/1997).
2. In para 9.7 of Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety's Note on final report of CRS/South
Central Circle on the Rear end collision between 7064 Up Express and Parli Box N goods
train at Ghatnandur station of Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway on 03.01.2003 it has been recommended that Railways may be asked to maintain a time table for
filling up of the vacancies in the posts of Pointsman, Cabinman, Liverman, Yard Porter etc.,
and also to adhere to it so that safety category posts are filled up in time.
3 . The Board accordingly reiterate that the extant instructions regarding drawing up of a
calendar for holding selections/ suitability/ trade tests should be followed scrupulously and
strictly adhered to so that the vacancies in the promotional grades are timely filled up in
regular manner. In case of vacancies to be filled by direct recruitment through RRBs, the
instructions contained in the Board's letter No. E(NG)II-2003/RR 5/3 dated 23.9.2003 are reiterated for compliance.
Estt Rule o 112/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/18/45 Dated 26.12.03
Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-II-1998)- Guidelines on handling
of rails - Recommendation No. 58
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No . E(MPP)2003/19/2/Recom. No. 58 dated
11/09/2003 (RBE No. 161/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary
action. Board's letter of even number dated 22.8.2003 (RBE 143/003) was published as
CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 66/2003
179
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)2003/19/2/Recom. No. 58 dated 11/09/2003
(RBE No. 161/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-II-1998)- Guidelines on
handling of rails - Recommendation No. 58
Kindly refer Board's letter of even number dated 22.8.2003 (RBE 143/003) (CPO/SECR Estt
Rule No 66/2003), the following :-
The Manual be numbered as CE 900 of the "Approved Training Module" of Civil
Engineering Department
may be read as
The Manual be numbered as CE 1000 of the "Approved Training Module" of Civil
Engineering Department
All other terms and conditions in the letter of even number dated 22.8.2003 (RBE 143/03)
(CPO/SECR Estt Rule No 66/2003) remains the same.
Estt Rule o 113/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/19/46 Dated 26.12.03
Sub: Training Centres on Indian Railways.
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No . E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 18/09/2003 (RBE No.
163/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 14.1.2003 (RBE 14/2003) was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule
No.52/2003.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No E(MPP)2001/3/9 dated 18/09/2003 (RBE No.
163/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Training Centres on Indian Railways.
In terms of para (2) of the Board's letter of even number dated 14.1.2003 (RBE 14/2003) it
was directed that a committee consisting of Executive Department, CPO and a Finance
Officer (all in SAG level) should examine the requirement of training according to guidelines
set out by the concerned technical directorate and obtain the approval of the General
manager.
In view of the urgent need to consolidate and upgrade the training facilities in the existing
training centres, it has been decided in supersession of the instructions issued earlier that the
proposals for opening of new training centres should be sent to Management Services
Directorate, for consideration and approval.
Estt Rule o 114/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/Trg&Devp/20 /47 Dated 26.12.03
180
Sub: Duration of Promotional Training Course .
A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No . E(MPP)2003/3/2 dated 15/10/2003 (RBE No.
182/2003) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter
No.E(MPP)99/19/1/5.3 dated 25-2-2002 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.33/02.
Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No . E(MPP)2003/3/2 dated 15/10/2003 (RBE No.
182/2003) addressed to the General Manager/SECR
Subject :- Duration of Promotional Training Course
Training Manual Correction Slip no. 5/2003
Some of the Railways have been approaching Board for seeking clarification whether all
eligible candidate should be trained before selection process in terms of Board's letter No.
E(MPP)99/19/1/5.3 dated 25.2.2002.
The above matter has been considered and it is clarified that instruction contained in Board's
letter referred above is that successful completion of training is mandatory for safety category
staff before promoted to a higher post. The instruction does not imply that all eligible
candidates in the zone of consideration have to be necessarily imparted training before the
selection process.
Duration of training course shall not be altered.
This disposes of SCR's letter No. P.529/TP/LRS/BZA dated 11.2.2003
Estt Rule o 115/2003
No.P/SECR/Ruling/General/5/232 Dated 31/12/2003
Sub-: Delegation of powers to authorities Subordinate to the General Manager in
Establishment matters (SOPEST-2003)
A Schedule of powers (SOPEST-2003) in respect of both Gazetted and non Gazetted
establishments as approved by the General Manager is forwarded for information and
guidance. This shall be effective from 1st September 2003. For any items not covered by this
Schedule, the extant orders will apply.
2. Subject to the observance of (i) the delegation contained in this Schedule and (ii)
canons of financial propriety and also subject to the provisions of the existing code Rules and
Regulations and other orders issued from time to time, the officers at various levels have powers to accord sanction or to issue orders in exercise of their authority as specified in the
present schedule.
3. No officer is empowered- except in any emergency – to suspend the exercise of, or to
withdraw the powers delegated in this Schedule, if any curtailment of the powers delegated to
any official is considered necessary, a reference should be made to the Chief Personnel
Officer, who will obtain General Manager’s orders.
181
4. To enable the Financial Adviser & Chief accounts Officer/ Divisional Finance
Manager/ Deputy Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer/ Senior Assistant Finance
Advisers to exercise a check over financial sanctions, they should be furnished by each
sanctioning authority with a copy of each sanction, in duplicate, immediately after issue.
5. It is emphasized that the powers delegated to officials of various grades can be
exercised only by those officials in respect of officers/ staff under their administrative control.
The powers cannot be exercised by any other official for or on their behalf.
6. In respect of the items other than those mentioned in the enclosed schedules, GM will
exercise full powers except for those mentioned in the “Negative list “ issued by the Railway
Board from time to time.
7. As far as delegation of powers under the Railway Servants (D&A) Rules, 1968 as
amended from time to time, is concerned, such powers shall be those as have been laid down
in the Schedules concerned and published under the said rules.
8. Correction slips embodying amendments to the specific items of the schedules will be
issued as and when necessary serially numbered. Delegations reproduced from Codes and
extant orders shall deemed to have been modified by the amendments to such Code Rules and
extant orders from the dates the amendments take effect pending issue of necessary correction
slips.
9. Suggestions, if any, to modify this delegation may be submitted to CPO. Similarly, if
conflicting situation is noticed in any of the items mentioned herein with the provisions of code/manual, the same should be reported to CPO.
PREFACE
Bilaspur
1st September 2003
It is a matter of pleasure that the first Schedule of Powers on Establishment matters of SECR is being released within a short time of formation of this New Railway Zone. An effort
has been made in framing this Schedule of powers to empower the officers so that they can
function effectively and take speedy decisions to make SECR “ A Railway with a Difference”
. I am sure that this enhanced delegation of powers to the officers will greatly help in
streamlining the functioning of this organization and that the officers will exercise these
powers with due vigil and sense of responsibility and thus reinforce the trust reposed in them.
Sd/-
(PRAMOD KUMAR)
GENERAL MANAGER
EXPLANATORY NOTE
ABBREVIATIONS
1. FP Full Powers for staff / officers working under their control
2. FP(CC) Full Powers for staff / officers whose cadre is also under their control
SCHEDULE OF POWERS ON ESTABLISHMENT MATTERS-GAZETTED
S
O ITEM
AUTHO
RITY/D
ELEGA
TIO
SER
ES O AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/BR/OFFI
CER
IDEPEDE
T CHARGE
SS
SS REMARKS
182
S
O ITEM
AUTHO
RITY/D
ELEGA
TIO
SER
ES O AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/BR/OFFI
CER
IDEPEDE
T CHARGE
SS
SS REMARKS
G.1. Grant of leave
1.1 Casual leave Rule 236
of Indian
Railway Establish
ment
Code
Vol.l,
l985 Edn.
109/81 FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
1.2 Leave on Average
Pay/Leave on Half
Average pay.
Rule
514,523,5
26 & 527
of IREC
Vol.1
l985
Edn.ACS
No.4 of
l997 and ACS no.
64 of l998
(Reprint
Edn.l995)
109/81 FP *FP *FP *FP *FP *FP *FP *Where relief is
required, prior
consent of Cadre
Controlling officer
must be obtained.
1.3 Special Disability
Leave.
Rule
552,553
RI (Item
1 Appex.
VI)
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
1.4 Study Leave
a) Ex-India Rule 556-
RI (Appex.V
I,Item
No. 110
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
b) Within India Rule 556-
RI
(Appex.V
I,Item
No. 110
FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.2 Transfer of
JAG/SG Officers As per the
Codal
Provisions
Appendix
VI to
Rule 103
(110
IREC Vol.1.
109/81 FP
up to
Sr. Scale
FP
up to
Sr. Scale
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.3 Advance of Pay on
transfer of officers working under them.
Para 1113
& 1114 Indian
Railway
Establish
ment
Manual,
Vol. I
(l989
Edn.)
109/81 FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
G.4 Resignation/
Voluntary
Retirement
183
S
O ITEM
AUTHO
RITY/D
ELEGA
TIO
SER
ES O AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/BR/OFFI
CER
IDEPEDE
T CHARGE
SS
SS REMARKS
4.1 To accept Resignation.
Up to Sr.Scale -
G.M.
Above
Sr.Scale -
Rly.Boar
d.Rule 302 IREC
Vol.I (l985
Edn.)Rule
l803 of
Indian
Railway
Establish
ment
Code
Vol.II, l987 Edn.
& ACS
No.
25,2998.
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Vig.Clearance Required
4.2
To accept Voluntary
Retirement.
Board's
letter
No.E(P&
A)77/RT/
46 DT. 9.11.77
mc
No.35.
296/77
4690
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil Nil Vig.Clearance
Required
Powers will be
exercised by GM
for Gr.'B' officers only.
G.5 Forwarding of
Applications of posts outside the Railways.
Paras
1402 of IREM,
Vol.I(l98
9 Edn.
109/81 FP
up to Sr.
Scale
FP
up to Sr.
Scale
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Vig.Clearance
Required for deputation
G.6. Dual charge
arrangements.
Board's
letter
No.F(E)S
pl.9
FR1/1
dt.31,12,97, Paras
645 and
646 of
IREM
Vol.I(198
9 Edn)as
amended
vide ACS
No.33.
28/98
186/88
FP
up to
Sr.
Scale
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil This power can be
exercised by GM
for a period up to
6 months for
below SAG
officers & 3 months for SAG.
G.7 Allowances
7.1 Counter Signature on
Travelling
Allowance journals.
1697 of
IREC
Vol.II(l98
7 Edn.)
109/81
273/71
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
7.2 Grant of conveyance
allowance
1606 RII 109/81 FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
7.3 Grant of TA/DA for
continuous halt for
more than 30 days
1697 RII 273/71 FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
7.4 Grant of Advance of
TA
1506(iii)
GI
109/81 FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
184
S
O ITEM
AUTHO
RITY/D
ELEGA
TIO
SER
ES O AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/BR/OFFI
CER
IDEPEDE
T CHARGE
SS
SS REMARKS
G.8. Transfer Grant/Advance
Composite Transfer
Grant-Advance and other allowances.
Board's
letter No. F(E)98/A
L 28/15
Dated
.20.7.98
184/99 FP FP FP FP FP FP FP At the new place
of posting.
G.9. Provident Fund-Temporary/Final
Withdrawal
FP FP below
SAG
FP below
SAG
Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.10 Waival of
overpayments of
amounts for Gazetted
officers where such over-payments were
detected by
Accounts/Audit after
I year.
Paragraph
1109
Genl.
Admn. & Finance
Code
(1991
Edn.WI)
would
apply.
FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurrence
Required
G.11 Grant/Extension of
joining time to
officers& curtailment of
normal joining time.
Para 1109
RI
109/81 FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.12 Grant of House
Building Advance as
admissible
1132 of
IREM
Vol.I
(1989 Edn.)
206/80 FP
except
for
PHOD/CHO
D
FP
up to
Sr.
Scale
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.13 Reimbursement of medical expenses in
accordance with
extant orders and
rules for treatment
taken in emergency
without proper reference by AMA
91/H/6-4/26
dt.5.1.94.
276/99
a) In Govt. Hospitals FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
b) In recognized Hospital or
dispensary run by
Philanthropic
organizations
FP up to
Rs.
50,000
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
c) in Private
hospitals/Nursing
Homes/Treatment
Centers
FP
up to
Rs.30,
000
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
d) Special investigation
from non-recognized
institution for which
facility does not exist
in Railway
Hospitals.
91/H/6-
4/26 DT.
5.12.97
267/99 FP
up to
Rs.3,0
00
CMD
up to
Rs.
3,000
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurrence
Required
G.14 Advance for
purchase of Motor
Car/Motor Cycle/
Scooter.
109/81
11/98
FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil
185
S
O ITEM
AUTHO
RITY/D
ELEGA
TIO
SER
ES O AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/BR/OFFI
CER
IDEPEDE
T CHARGE
SS
SS REMARKS
G.15 Handling over & taking over charge in
cases in which
several scattered
works or stores have
to be inspected
before completing transfer of charge -
treatment of period as on duty.
210/87 109/81
273/71
FP FP upto
JAG
FP upto
JAG
FP upto
JAG
FP upto JAG
Nil Nil
G.16 Fixing of HQs of
GAZ officers other than HODs/ADMs.
Applicabl
e to other than work
charged
posts.
109/81 FP
up to Sr.
Scale
FP
up to Sr.
Scale
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.17 Permission to GAZ
officers to attend
conference, congress or meetings in Indian
recognized by
Railway Board on
duty or grant them
Spl. C.L. up to 30
days & Spl. passed.
109/81 FP FP
up to
JAG
FP
up to
Sr. Scale
Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.18 To permit GAZ
officers to under-take
journeys by road
between stations
connected by rail in
the following type of cases :-
18.1 Journeys for surprise
inspection of level crossing gates
109/81
95/69
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
18.2 Journeys in
connection with
accidents &
breaches.
109/81
95/69
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
18.3 Journeys for surprise
checks at Stations in
the nature of raids by
road.
109/81
95/69
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
G.19 permission to
proceed on duty to
foreign Railway Station.
109/81
178/65
FP
Except
ing PHOD
s
FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
G.20 Grant of cash
payment in lieu of
leave on average pay
to GAZ officers on the date of
retirement.
109/81 FP FP FP FP FP
186
S
O ITEM
AUTHO
RITY/D
ELEGA
TIO
SER
ES O AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/BR/OFFI
CER
IDEPEDE
T CHARGE
SS
SS REMARKS
G.21 To sanction undertaking a work
for which fee is
offered and
acceptance of the
fee.
Rule 1334
IREC
Vol.II(19
90
Edn.)Boa
rd's letter No.D(G)9
0 HO1-88 DT.
17.10.91.
Board's
lr.No.F(X
)II/97/PW
/4 DT.
16.9.97.
FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.22 To permit change of
name in original
records including
service registers.
para 1201
& 1202
IREM
Vol. I
l989 Edn.
FP FP to
CPO
only
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.23 To sanction
pension/gratuity and
commutation of pension
para - 8
Rly.Servi
ces (Pension)
Rules,
l993(Cha
pter-
VIII)1201
& 1202
IREM
Vol. I
l989 Edn.
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
G.24 Training/Seminar/sy
mposium in Non-Rly.Institutions.
Bd.'s
letter No.F(X)1
1-
2002/PW/
7 dated
9.5.03.
FP Nil Nil Rs.50,0
00 for each
DRM/
CWM
subject
to
Rs.10,000 per
occasio
n. pro
rata
registra
tion fee
not
exceed
ed Rs.1,50
0 per
day.
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurrence
Required PHOD/CHOD
should be kept
apprised
G.25 To condone delay for
non-insurance of
flat/house,
purchased/ built out
of House building
Advance.
113/95
,160/9
5
FP Up
to 2
Yrs.
F.P. Up
to 2
yrs. To
CPO
only
FP up
to 2
yrs. To
CPO/A
dmn
only
Nil Nil Nil Nil
187
S
O ITEM
AUTHO
RITY/D
ELEGA
TIO
SER
ES O AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/BR/OFFI
CER
IDEPEDE
T CHARGE
SS
SS REMARKS
G.26 Grant of permission to Group A & B
officers for
transactions in
respect of acquisition
or disposal of any
immovable and/or movable property.
Rule 2/18 of
Railway
Services
(Conduct)
Rules,
l966.
206/80,
l09/81
FP FP To SDGM
only up
to
JAG/S
G
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
G.27 Grant of service
certificate.
1620/R.I 109/81 F.P. F.P. Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil CPO/Dy.CPO(Gaz
) will have full
power on behalf of
GM
SCHEDULE OF POWERS ON ESTABLISHMENT MATTERS- NON-GAZETTED
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.1 Creation of Posts.
1.1 Creation of non-
gazetted posts for
maintenance and
operation of new
assets with matching
surrender.
E(G)98
EC2-3
dt.3.8.
98
gm/serLY'S
Estt.Srl
.No.
38/99
248/
98
D e t a I l e d i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e
n in E s t t. S r l.
No. 3 8 / 9 9
Fin.Concurre
nce Required
1.2 Creation/extensio
n of currency of
work charged
posts.
PC-
III/74/
PS-
3/UPG
/5/ dt.10.5
.76 and
20.10.7
6.
163/
76,
371/
76
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
1.3 Extension of
currency of temporary posts.
54/8
7, 200/
82
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
1.4 Conversion of temporary posts
into permanent
posts.
54/87,
200/
82
FP FP FP FP (CC)
FP (CC)
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurrence Required
NG.2 Initial
appointments to
Group-C and
Group-D posts.
Rule
125 of
IREC
Vol.I
(1985
Edn.)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect
of Gr.C & D
in the scale
the
maximum of
which does
not exceed
Rs. 8000/-
FP in respect
of Gr. C & D
in the scale
the
maximum of
which does
not exceed
Rs. 7000/-
NG.3 Promotions/Confi
rmation
188
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
3.1 Regular
promotion
Para
213 of
IREM-
I (L989
Edn.)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect
of Gr.C & D
in the scale
the maximum of
which does not exceed
Rs. 8000/-
FP in respect
of Gr. C & D
in the scale
the maximum of
which does not exceed
Rs. 7000/-
3.2 Ad-hoc promotions
Para 216-A
Chapte
r 11-B of
IREM-
I
(L989
Edn.)
as per S.E.Rl
y.'s
Estt.Srl
.No.
130/98
.
58/99
FP up to one
year
FP CPO up to
four
months.
Nil only against
short-
term vacan-
cies.
Nil Nil Nil Nil
3.3 Confirmation. FP FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect
of Gr.C & D
in the scale
the
maximum of
which does not exceed
Rs. 8000/-
FP in respect
of Gr. C & D
in the scale
the
maximum of
which does not exceed
Rs. 7000/-
NG.4 Acceptance of resignation of
non-gazetted staff.
Rule 302 of
IREC-I
(1985
Edn.)
109/81
FP FP FP FP (CC)
FP (CC)
FP (CC)
FP in respect of Gr.C & D
in the scale
the
maximum of
which does
not exceed Rs. 8000/-
FP in respect of Gr. C & D
in the scale
the
maximum of
which does
not exceed Rs. 7000/-
Vig.Clearance Required
NG.5 Re-appointment
of non gazetted
staff after
acceptance of
resignation
Board'
s letter
No.E(
NG)I/9
1 rg 1-1 DT.
27.12.9
1, 402
OF
irec-I
(l986 Edn.)
22/9
2
FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
NG.6 Transfer of
Group-C and Group D staff.
Rule
226 & 231 of
IREC-I (1985
Edn.)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
FP for
Gr.'D'
NG.7 Grant of leave
189
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
7.1 Casual leave Rule
226 of
Indian
Railway
Establishment
Code
Vol.I
l985
Edn.
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
7.2 Leave on Average
Pay/Leave on Half
Average
Pay/Terminal
leave/Leave
during notice period
E(G)96
LE1-4
of
31.12.9
6, Rule
514, 525,
526 &
527 of
IREC
Vol.I
(l985 Edn.)
(Repri
nt
Edn.19
95)
ACS
No 43
of l997
& ACS NO. 64
of
1998.
16/9
7
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
7.3 Special Disability
Leave
Para
552,
553 of
IREC
Vol.I
(1985 Edn.)
Appex.
V(10)
First
Schedu
le
Capter
5
App.V (IREC
I, 1985
Edn. )
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
190
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
7.4 Study leave Para
556
IREC
Vol.I (1985
Edn.) First
Schedu
le
Capter
5
App.V
(IREC
I, 1985
Edn. )
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
7.5(a) Hospital Leave
beyond 120 days
Rule
554 of
IREC Vol. I,
l985
Edn. &
ACS
No. 65
of 1998.
19/9
2
101/93
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Head of non
divisional
Units in JAG/S
Grade.
7.5(b) Maternity &
Paternity leave
Rule
551 of
IREC
Vol.I
(1985)
162/
97
98/9
9
143/99
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
7.6(a) `Special casual
leave for participation in
national and
international
events.
Item-
5(1) of Annex
ure - C
to
Master
Circula
r No. 10
168/
80, 109/
91
FP
up to 90
days
FP
up to 30 days
FP
up to 30
days
FP
up to 30 days
FP
up to 30 days
FP
up to 30 days
FP
up to 30 days
FP
up to 30 days
7.6(b) Grant of Special
Casual leave in
excess of 30 days
and up to an
additional 30 days.
109/
81
FP FP Nil FP
(CC)
Nil Nil Nil Nil
7.7 Extra -ordinary
leave in combination with
or in continuation
of LAP and
LHAP (inclusive
of combined leave
made up of LAP and LHAP)
Ruel
350 of IREC
Vol. I
1985
Edn.
273/
71, 109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
191
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
7.8 Leave to Railway
servants in respect
of whom a
medical authority has reported that
there is no reasonable
prospect that he
will be fit to
return to duty
Rule
522,
IREC
VOL.I 1985
Edn.
273/
71
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
7.9 Counting of
Extra-ordinary leave for
Increment
Para
1320 of
IREC
Vol. II
(a&b)
and (b-
II)
FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil
NG.8 Sanction for
Investigation of
claims of arrears of pay and
allowances
1004
and
1006 of
IREM
Vol. I,
l989
Edn.
1542G
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.9 Condonation of
interruption in
service.
Para-
43 of
Railwa
y
Service
s (Pensio
n)
Rules,
l993.
210/
87.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.10 Grant of Daily
Allowances for
halts in excess of
30 days.
109/
81
FP FP
up to
120
days
FP
up to
120
days
FP
up to
120
days
FP
up to
120
days
FP
up to
60 days
Nil Nil
NG.11 Permission for retention of
Railway Quarters.
11.1 To permit to continue the
occupation of
railway quarter
after retirement
E(G)85 QRI-9
dt.
15.1.90
E(G)92
PN2-7
dt. 27.8.93
GM;s
No.
W/31/4
380
dt.24.6
.87.
39/90
121/
93
FP up to 8
months
FP up to 8
months
FP up to 8
months
FP up to 8
months
FP up to 8
months
FP up to 8
months
FP up to 8 months
FP up to 8 months
192
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
11.2 To permit to
continue the
occupation of
railway quarter after death
E(G)98
QRI-
11 dt.
17.8.99 GM;s
No. W/31/4
380
dt.24.6
.87.
FP
up to
24
months
FP
up to 24
months
FP
up to
24
months
FP
up to
24
months
FP
up to
24
months
FP
up to
24
months
FP up
to 24 months
FP up
to 24 months
11.3 To permit to
continue the occupation of
railway quarter in
case of
resignation/discha
rge
E(G)85
QRI-9 dt.
15.1.90
E(G)92
PN2-7
dt.
27.8.93 GM;s
No.
W/31/4
380
dt.24.6
.87.
39/9
0 121/
93
FP
up to 8mont
hs
FP
up to 8month
s
FP
up to 8month
s
FP
up to 8month
s
FP
up to 8month
s
FP
up to 8month
s
FP up
to 8months
FP up
to 8months
11.4 Joint occupation
of Railway
quarters as per
extant rules and
orders - recovery
of rent.
1712
of
IREM
Vol. II
l990
Edn.
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
NG.12 Sanction of
Advance
12.1 Advances from
Provident Fund
Rule
922/92
3 - R.I
FP FP FP as
per
extant
rules and
orders.
FP as
per
extant
rules and
orders.
FP as
per
extant
rules and
orders.
FP as
per
extant
rules and
orders.
FP as per
extant rules
and orders.
FP for
Group 'C'
staff .
12.2 Advance of Travelling
Allowanee
1110- of
IREM
Vol. I l989
Edn.
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
193
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
12.3 Advance of pay
on Transfer.
1113-
and
1118
of IREM-
I and Board'
s letter
No.F(E
)55/P
W/7(8)
dt.30..
1.56.
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
12.4 Advance of pay to
non-gazetted
Railway servants under very special
circumstances viz.
the Railway
servant's camp is
burnt or serious
damage caused to
his belongings due
to floods etc.
1123
of
IREM Vol. I
(l989
Edn.)
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.13 Payment of
honorarium/fees
13.1 To sanction
undertaking a
work for which
honorarium is
offered and to grant or sanction
payment of
honorarium
Rule
1334
(FR-
46)IRE
C Vol.II
(1987
Edn.)B
oard's
letter
No.F(
X)II/94
/PW/3
dt. 26.3.96
Board'
s letter
No.
F(X)II/
97/PW/4 dt.
16.9.97
51.9
6
FP FP up
to Rs.
10,000
FP up
to Rs.
10,000
FP up
to Rs.
7500
FP up
to Rs.
7500
FP up
to Rs.
2000
Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
194
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
13.2 To sanction
undertaking a
work for which
fee is offered and acceptance of the
Fee.
Rule
1334
(FR-
46)IREC
Vol.II (1987
Edn.)B
oard's
letter
No.F(
G)90H
O-I-88
dt.
17.10.91
Board'
s letter
No.
F(X)II/
97/PW/4 dt.
16.9.98
FP FP up
to Rs.
10,000
FP up
to Rs.
7500
FP up
to Rs.
7500
FP up
to Rs.
7500
FP up
to Rs.
2000
Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.14 To grant Advance increment on
Sports Acount (on
recommendation
of RSCB) for
excellence in
sports with FC
Board's letter
No.E(
NG)II-
90/RR-
3-3
dt.25.5
.90 as
amend
ed from
time to
time.
265/90
FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurrence Required
NG.15 Sanction for
payment of
compensation
under Workmen's
Act.
Board'
s letter
No.F(
X)II/86
/PW/6
dt. 5.5.87
231/
87
FP
up to
24
months
emolu-
ments
FP
up to 24
months
emolu-
ments
FP
up to
24
months
emolu-
ments
FP
up to
24
months
emolu-
ments
FP
up to
24
months
emolu-
ments
FP
up to
24
months
emolu-
ments
Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.16 Recovery in
instalments of
amounts paid
erroneously to
Railway employees
Para
1013-B
(IREM
Vol.I-
1989 Edn.)
and
1105
Admn.
&
Finance
Code.
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
195
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.17 Recovery in lump
sum or in
Instalments of
arrears of subscription due
from Railway servant who is
admitted as a
subscriber to the
Provident Fund
with retrospective
effect.
Para
911 of
(IREM
Vol.I-1985
Edn.)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.18 Grant of
Educational
Assistance to
Railway
employees.
Indepe
ndent
18.1 Educational
Allowance
Para
2204
of
IREM Vol. II
(1990
Edn.)
Board'
s letter
No.E(
W)84
ED1-1
dt. 20.1.89
and
Southe
rn
Railwa
y P.B.C.
No.
45/89.
59/8
9
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP In respect of
staff under
his control in
scale, the maximum of
which does
not exceed
Rs. 7000/-
18.2 Reimbursement of
tuition fees
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
18.3 Hostel Subsidy FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.19 Write off of
amounts
overdrawn by the
non-gazetted
Railway
employees.
Para
1017
&
1018
of
IREM Vol. I
(1989
Edn.an
d 1109
G1)
210/
87
109/
81
FP FP
up to
Rs.
5000
FP
up to
Rs.
5000
FP
up to
Rs.
5000
FP
up to
Rs.
3000
FP
up to
Rs.
2000
Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.20 Sanction to refund
of Provident Fund
by instalment by
non-gazetted staff,
on re-appointment
917-
IREC
Vol. I
(1985
Edn.)
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
below scale
of Rs. 5000-
8000
Nil
196
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.21 To sanction
Rewards to non-
Gazetted staff.
68/8
8,
116/
94, 50/9
8
FP
up to
Rs.
5000
FP
up to
Rs3000
FP
up to
Rs.
2000
FP
up to
Rs.
2000
FP
up to
Rs.
2000
FP
up to
Rs.1,00
0
Nil Nil
21.1 Cases connected
with averting or
reducing the severity of
accidents
Board'
s letter
No.E(G)64
RN1-6
dt. 6.9.95
68/8
8
254/87
109/
81
FP
up to
Rs. 5000
FP
up to
Rs3000
FP
up to
Rs. 2000
FP
up to
Rs. 2000
FP
up to
Rs. 2000
FP
up to
Rs.1,000
Nil Nil
21.2 Suggestions and
inventions
109/
81
FP
up to Rs.
5000
FP
up to Rs3000
FP
up to Rs.
2000
FP
up to Rs.
2000
FP
up to Rs.
2000
FP
up to Rs.1,00
0
Nil Nil
21.3 Other cases of meritorious
outstanding work
FP up to
Rs.
5000
FP up to
Rs3000
FP up to
Rs.
2000
FP up to
Rs.
2000
FP up to
Rs.
2000
FP up to
Rs.1,00
0
Nil Nil
NG.22 Counter signature
of Travelling
Allowance
Journals
Rule
1697
of
IREC
Vol. II
(1987
Edn.)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.23 Temporary
Transfer of Posts
and grades in
respect of non-
gazetted staff from one station
to another.
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil
NG.24 To sanction exgratia payment
to the dependent
of Railway
employees in the
event of his/her
death arising out
of injuries
sustained while on
duty.
Board's letter
No.
93/TC-
III
122/1/
Exgrati
a dt.
14.7.97
.
205/88.
125/
96,
132/
96
FP up to
Rs.
15000
FP up to
Rs.
15000
FP up to
Rs.
15000
FP up to
Rs.
15000
FP up to
Rs.
15000
FP up to
Rs.
15000
FP up to Rs.
15000
Nil
NG.25 Alteration of
recorded date of
birth of Group 'C' and Group 'D'
employees.
Rule
225 of
IREC Vol.I
(l985
Edn.)
109/
81
FP FP
CPO
only
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
NG.26 Grant of
Permission to
Group C & D staff
for transactions in
respect of acquisition or
disposal of any
immovable and/or
movable property
Rule
2/18 of
Railwa
y
Service (Condu
ct)
Rules,
l966
206/
80,
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
197
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.27 To determine the
rate of Travelling
allowance to an
outsider attending Departmental
enquiry
1696
of
IREC
Vol. I (1987
Edn.)
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.28 Grant of House
Building Advance
as admissible
1132
of
IREM Vol. I
(1989
Edn.)
246/
82,
251/87,
266/
89
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.29 To permit change
of name in
original records including Service
Registers subject
to compliance of
the prescribed
procedure.
Paras
1201
and 1202
of
IREM
Vol. I
l989
Edn.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.30 To Sanction
pension/gratuity
and commutation of pension
Para -8
of
Railway
Service
s (Pensio
n)Rule
s,
l993(C
hapter
viii
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.31 Grant of Payment
of Cash
Equivalent of unutilized leave
on Average pay
on retirement.
Board'
s letter
No. F(E)III
-77 LE
1/4 dt.
15.11.7
7
279/
77
109/81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.32 Provisional Payment of
Wages/Salary
1103 of
Genl.
Admn.
&
Financ
e Code,
l991
FP up
to 3
mon
ths
FP up to
3
months
FP up to 3
months
FP up to 3
months
FP up to 3
months
FP up to 3
months
FP up to 3
months
FP up to 3 months
Nil
198
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.33 To accept
voluntary
retirement
including the waival of notice
period
Board'
s letter
No.E(P
&A)I-77/RT/
46 dt. 10.2.81
and
MC
No.; 35
Rule
1803
of
IREC
Vol. II (l987
Edn.)
39/8
1
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil Vig.Clearanc
e Required
NG.34 Classification of Railway servants
under Hours of
Employment
Rules.
Section 130 of
Railwa
ys Act.
L989
E(LL)7
3/HER/33 dt.
12.9.73
.
109/81
FP FP CPO
only
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
34.A Temporary
exemption under
Hours of employment
Rules.
Rule
5=6 of
Railway
Servan
ts
Hours
of
Employment
Rules,
l961
(HER)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.35 To authorize a
Railway servant to
proceed on duty to
outside the Zonal
Railway
Board'
s letter
No.
F(E)68
/PW5//
1 DT.
3.4.69.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP JAG
officers
in
divisio
n can
issue
duty
passes within
erstwhi
le SER
for a
period
of 1 year
Nil Nil
NG.36 Sanction of
Composite
Transfer grant.
199
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.36.
1
To sanction
Composite
Transfer grant.
Rule
1643
(VIII)
of IREC
Vol. II 1985
Edn.
As
amend
ed vide
Bd's
letter
No.
F(E)I/99/AL/2
8/2 dt.
18.6.99
(acs
No.43)
.
164/
99
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
36.2 To sanction
Composite
transfer grant for belated claims.
F(E)I/8
9/al/28
/11 dt.23.2
.90
67/9
0
2/80
Nil Nil
a) For serving
employees
beyond 6 months.
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
b) For retired
employees within
2 years.
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.37 To condone delay
for non-insurance
of flat/house,
purchased/built out of House
Building Advance
Board'
s letter
No.
F(E)SpI-
94/Adv
./3/7
dt.
13.10.9
5
160/
95
FP Up
to 2
Yrs.
FP Up
to 2
Yrs.
FP Up
to 2
Yrs.
FP Up
to 2
Yrs.
Nil Nil Nil
NG.38 Training in Non-
Railway
Institutions
Board'
s letter
No.
F(X)I-
94/PW
/3 dt. 1.6.97.
137/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce required
if
expenditure
is beyond the
budgetary limit.
NG.39 Waival of cost of
Training in cases of staff joining
Government/Publi
c Sector
Undertakings.
Master
Circular No.
30
FP FP Nil FPn Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.40 Reconstruction of
Service
Book/Sheet
200
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
40.1 Reconstruction of
Service
Book/Sheet with
available records
E/(NG)
60
PTN1/
3 dt. 28.3.60
as amend
ed
from
time to
time
73/8
4,
168/
80, 159/
83
FP FP
CPO &
FA&C
AO only
Nil FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
FA&CAO
for A/cs. Deptt.
40.2 Reconstruction of Service
Book/Sheet on the
basis of affidavits
when no records
are available.
E/(NG)60
PTN1/
3 dt.
28.3.60
as
amended
from
time to
time
FP FP CPO &
FA&C
AO
only
Nil FP (CC)
Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurrence Required
FA&CAO
for A/cs.
Deptt.
NG.41 Grant of Special
pay (for dual
charges to non-
gazetted staff)
Para
1337-
R.II
109/
81
FP
up to
3
months
FP
up to 3
months
FP
up to 3
months
FP
up to 3
months
FP
up to 3
months
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.42 Re-employment of Ex.TB &
Leprosy Railway
patients whose
services were
terminated
109/81
FP FP FP FP (CC)
FP (CC)
Nil Nil Nil
NG.43 Grant of
increment beyond
the efficiency bar
Para
1319
IREC
Vol.II
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.44 Grant of
compensation to
an employee for loss of personal
property
Para
1204
R-I
231/
87
FP
up to
Rs. 5000
FP
up to
Rs5000
FP
up to
Rs. 3000
FP
up to
Rs. 3000
FP
up to
Rs. 3000
Nil Nil Nil
NG.45 1. Grant of joining
time as admissible
Para
1108-
R.I
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
2. Extension of
joining time up to
30 days.
Para
1109-
R.I
FP FP Nil FP Nil Nil Nil Nil
NG.46 Grand of advance
for treatment of
cancer
Para
1124
of
IREM Vol. I
(1989
Edn.)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Fin.Concurre
nce Required
201
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.47 Grant of advance
to a non-gazetted
employee for
purchase of bicycle on the
usual terms & conditions.
Para
1078
of
IREM Vol. I
(1989 Edn.)
20/8
8
273/
71
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.48 Reimbursement of
medical expenses in accordance
with extant orders
and rules for treatment taken in
emergency
without proper
reference by
AMA
91/H/6
-4/26 dt.5.1.
94
a) In Govt. Hospitals 267/
99
FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
b) In recognized
Hospital or
dispensary run by
philanthropic
organizations
267/
99
FP up
to Rs.
50,000
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
c) In Private
hospitals/Nursing
Homes/Treatment
Centers
0 FP up
to Rs.
30,000
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
0d) Special
Investigation from
non-recognized
Institution for
which facility is not exist in
Railway
Hospitals.
91/H/6
-4/26
DT.5.1
2.97
FP up
to Rs.
3,000
FP
CMD
upto
Rs.
3,000
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.49 Write off of
irrecoverable
amount
210/
87
FP up
to Rs.
5000
FP up
to Rs.
5000
FP up
to Rs.
5000
FP up
to Rs.
5000
FP up
to Rs.
3000
Nil Nil Nil Fin.Concurre
nce Required
NG.50 Grant of service certificate
1620-R.I
109/81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.51 Grant of Break
Down Allowance to Running Shed
staff, Relief Train
Staff, Elect.Staff
& Carriage &
Wagon
Deptt.Staff.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.52 Redistribution of
posts in non-
gazetted
establishments.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil
NG.53 Advance for purchase of Motor
Cycle/Scooter etc.
135/72
276/
87
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
202
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.54 Recovery of
overpayment of
arrears of rent etc.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.55 Passes :- Issue of
Duty/Cheque
passes to officials
of P&T Deptt.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.56 Rent-payment of
House Rent
Allowance to non-
gazetted staff in
lieu of free
quarters as per
extant rules and
orders.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.57 Grant of leave to
non-gazetted staff
during the period of notice of
resignation
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.58
a) Employment of
near relatives in
private
undertakings
enjoying
Government patronage under
Rly.-
Rly.Se
rvices
(Condu
ct)
Rules,
l966
222/
87
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
b) Acceptance of gift, value of
which exceeds the
prescribed limits
under
Rly.Services
(Conduct) Rules
Rly.Services
(Condu
ct)
Rules,
l966
222/87
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
c) Lending and
borrowing under
Rly.Services
Rly.Se
rvices
(Condu
ct)
Rules,
l966
222/
87
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.59 Handing over and
taking over
charges in cases in which several
scattered works or
stores have to be
inspected before.
109/
81
210/87
FP FP FP FP FP up
to 6
days
FP up
to 6
days
FP up to 6
days
Nil
NG.60 Hill School grant
& grant under
Educational
Assistance
109/
81
273/
71
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Fin.Concurre
nce Required
203
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.61 Issue of Passes for
families and
transportation of
Personal kit beyond the time
limit of 12 months and grant of actual
cost of
transportation of
personal effects of
mileage allowance
therefore within
the time limit to
which it is relaxed
in respect of passes for
families.
109/
81
FP FP
to
FA&C
AO & CPO
only
Nil FP FP Nil Nil Nil FA & CAO
for Accounts
and CPO for
other departments.
NG.62 Grant of Festival Advance
Para 1125
IREM-
I
e/ll/97/
FA/1
109/81
18/9
8
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.63 Grant of advance
of leave salary
while proceeding
on leave for a
month or more.
Para
1632
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
NG.64 Grant of advance
to Cl.IV staff for
purchase of Table
Fans
Para
1131
IREM-
1
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.65 Grant of Passes
and TA to
outsiders called as
witnesses in Departmental
enquiry.
Para
1695
R.II
(1990 edn.)
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.66 Powers to sanction
officiating
arrangements in place of staff sent
for training or on
refresher course
on the Railways
period exceeding
one month.
Para 1320
R.II
109/81
FP up to one
year
FP up to 4
months
FP up to 4
months
FP (CC)
up to 4
months
FP (CC)
up to 4
months
FP (CC)
up to 3
months
FP (CC) up to 3
months
Nil
NG.67 Forwarding of
applications of
serving railway employees for
posts outside the
Railways.
Para
3909
109/
81
FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Vig.Clearanc
e Required
for deputation &
training
abroad.
NG.68 Fixing of Hd.Qrs.
Of Rly.servants.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil
204
S o ITEM
AUTH
ORIT
Y/DE
LEGA
TIO
SE
R
ES
O
AGM
PHOD/
CHOD
HOD DRM/
CWM/
CMS
ADRM JAG/B
R/OFF
ICER
IDEP
EDE
T
CHAR
GE SS
SS JS/GR.B REMARKS
NG.69 Grant of
continuity
certificates during
the period of leave granted to the
staff officiating in higher grades for
the purpose of
increment where
officiating
arrangements is
made.
210/
87
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
NG.70 Grant of Spl. CL
up to 30 days in a
calendar year to
Railway servants
who are Boy
Scouts or Rovers Scouts & Guides
of rly.State
Associations.
210/
88
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP
NG.71 Grant of Spl.CL
for attending
courts to serve as
Jurors or
Assessors.
109/
81
FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil
NG.72 Permission to Rly. Servants holding
recognized
qualifications in
any system of
medicine &
registered under the relevant laws
in force in
State/Union
Territory
concerned for
under-taking Medical practice
during their spare
time, purely on
charitable basis
without detriment
to official duties.
210/87
FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil
NG.73 Suspension of lien 109/
81
FP FP FP FP
(CC)
FP
(CC)
Nil Nil Nil
NG.74 Recovery of over-payment from
subsistence
allowance
FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil
NG.75 Officiating
promotions under
the Next Below
Rule in a cadre in
vacancies of more
than 90 days
duration and also
subject to the
conditions
stipulated.
F(E)II/
71
PA/4/1
109/
81
310/
71
FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil