south eastern railway office of the chief personnel

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SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY Office of the

Chief Personnel Officer, Garden Reach, Kolkata-43.

Estt.Srl.No. 18/2017 RBE No.161/2016 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/911 Dated All concerned Sub: Requirement of taking prior permission for leaving station/ Headquarters for going abroad while on leave. Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2015/CPC/LE-3 dated 18-09-2015 (Estt.Srl.No.148/15) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2015/CPC/LE-3 dated 03-01-2017 (RBE No.161/2016) is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. The corrigendum issued by Board implies that Railway servants are required to take prior permission for leaving station/Headquarters for going abroad while on leave. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)

Dy.Chief Personnel Officer (NG), for Chief Personnel Officer.

Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2015/CPC/LE-3 dated 03-01-2017 (RBE No.161/2016) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

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C O R R I G E N D U M The subject of Board’s letter of even No. dated 18-09-2015 may be read as “Requirement of taking prior permission for leaving station/headquarters for going abroad while on leave” instead of ‘Requirement of taking permission by railway servant for leaving station/headquarters’.

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MOST IMPORTANT SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

Office of the


Estt.Srl.No. 19/2017 RBE No.Nil No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/815 Dated All concerned Sub: Pay element relating to Running Staff after the recommendations of Seventh CPC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2015/RS-25 dated 24-01-2017 (RBE No.Nil) is forwarded for information and guidance. Necessary action may be taken immediately for strict compliance of Railway Board’s orders. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)

Dy.Chief Personnel Officer (NG), for Chief Personnel Officer.

Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2015/RS-25 dated 24-01-2017 (RBE No.Nil) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Pay element relating to Running Staff after the recommendations of Seventh CPC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It has come to notice that on some of the zonal Railways add-on pay element of 55% is not being reckoned for calculation of emoluments for the purpose of retirement benefits for the running staff on the basic pay fixed in the 7th CPC pay structure. As per Rule 924 (iii) of IREM-I that is still valid, 55% of Basic Pay is reckoned as add-on pay element for calculation of pension and DCRG of the Running Staff. It is therefore advised that calculation of retirement benefits of the running staff may be made as per extant Rule 924 (iii) of IREM-I on the revised basic pay in the 7th CPC. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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IMPORTANT SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

Office of the


Estt.Srl.No. 20/2017 RBE No.02/2017 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/942 Dated All concerned Sub: Exemption from passing the Typewriting Test - Implementation of Instructions of DOP&T issued vide their letter dated 22-04-2015. Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2004/CFP/8 dated 04-02-2011 (Estt.Srl.No.30/2011). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2015/CFP/7 dated 16-01-2017 (RBE No.02/2017) is forwarded for information and guidance. Necessary action may be taken immediately for strict compliance of Railway Board’s orders. With regard to the instructions on exemption from passing the Typewriting Test on manual Type writer or on Personal Computer in the case of persons appointed/recruited on Railways as Jr.Clerk, other than through RRBs, or promoted as such against promotion quota, it has been decided by Railway Board to adopt the stipulations made in DOP&T’s O.M.s dated 29-09-1992 and 22-04-2015 mentioned therein. DOP&T’s letters are circulated herewith for ready reference and these instructions will take effect from the date of issue of Board’s letter i.e. w.e.f. 16-01-2017 and past cases already decided should not be reopened.

Furthermore, it has been reiterated by Board that for conducting the typing test whether it is

on manual type writer or on Personal Computer, the procedure as contained in their letter dated 04-02-2011 (Estt.Srl.No.30/2011) will continue to be applicable. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)

Dy.Chief Personnel Officer (HQ), for Chief Personnel Officer.

Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2015/CFP/7 dated 16-01-2017 (RBE No.02/2017) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Exemption from passing the Typewriting Test - Implementation of Instructions of DOP&T issued vide their letter dated 22-04-2015.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training, in their O.M. No. 14020/2/91-Estt(D) dated 29-09-1992 has issued certain instructions/guidelines regarding exemption from passing the Typewriting Test. The same has been reiterated vide their O.M. Mo.14020/1/2014-Estt.(D) dated 22-04-2015.

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2. Both the Federations viz. AIRF and NFIR have also raised this demand in the PNM forum. Accordingly, matter has been deliberated in consultation with concerned directorates and it has been decided by the Board to adopt the stipulations made in DOP&T’s OMs ibid (copies enclosed) mutatis mutandis to persons appointed/promoted as Junior Clerks, Accounts Clerks against promotion quota, sports persons recruited against sports quota, those appointed on compassionate grounds, under Scouts & Guide and cultural quota, re-deployed medically unfit Railway servants on alternative posts, re-deployed surplus staff and also physically handicapped railway servants, as per prevailing rules. The procedure of conducting of the typing test whether it is on manual type writer or on Personal Computer as contained in Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2004/CFP/8 dated 04-02-2011 will remain unaltered. 3. The above instructions will take effect from the date of issue of this letter. Cases already decided in the past need not be re-opened.

--------------------------------------------------- Copy of O.M.No. 14020/2/91-Estt.(D) dated 29-09-1992, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions, (Deptt. of Personnel & Training) , New Delhi, is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Typewriting Test – Exemption from passing the typing test

for drawal of increments and confirmation in respect of LDCs who do not belong to Central Secretariat Clerical Service – Consolidated instructions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The undersigned is directed to say that instructions have been issued by this Deptt. from time to time laying down the criteria for grant of exemption from passing the typing test in respect of LDCs who do not belong to Central Secretariat Clerical Service. In the light of the provisions contained in this Deptt. O.M. No.14/10/78-CS.II dated 07-06-90 and 24-09-90 and O.M. No.12/5/91-CS.II dated 22/23-08-91 (which have been issued after discussion with the Staff Side) the existing instructions on the subject have been simplified and consolidated as in this O.M. 2. (1) To whom applicable:

Persons appointed as LDCs to posts which do not belong to CSCS whether such appointment is by promotion from Group ‘ D’ or by direct recruitment through SSC or otherwise or by any other method including appointment on compassionate grounds or on ad-hoc basis.

(2) When exemption may be allowed:

(a) If above 45 years of age on the date of their appointment may be granted exemption from the date of their appointment.

(b) If between the age of 35 years and 45 years at the time of appointment may

be granted exemption on attaining the age of 45 years. (c) If below 35 years of age on the date of appointment may be given exemption

after 10 years of service as LDC provided they have made two genuine attempts to pass the typing test; otherwise they may be granted exemption after attaining the age of 45 years.

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(d) Those LDCs who have made two genuine attempts for passing the typing test prior to the issue of this O.M. but have not completed 8 years’ service as LDC may be granted exemption from passing the typing test after completion of 8 years of service or on attaining the age of 45 years whichever is earlier.

(3) Typing Test

(a) The Typing Test for the purpose of these orders will be the typing test conducted by the SSC.

(b) The Certificate in typewriting issued under the Hindi Teaching Scheme will

be treated as equivalent to the Certificate issued by the SSC for the purpose of these orders.

(4) Genuine Attempt

The ‘ genuine attempt’ referred to above would be determined by the Head of the Department in consultation with the SSC keeping in view that mere appearance in the test or a perfunctory attempt would not constitute a genuine attempt.

(5) Service as LDC: For the purpose of computing service as LDC:

(a) Broken periods of service, if any, as LDC on a regular scale of pay may also be taken into account.

(b) Continuous combatant clerical service will also be reckoned in the case of

ex-servicemen appointed as LDC. (6) Release of increments:

(a) On such exemption being granted, the increments of affected persons may be released from the date from which such exemption is granted to them without any arrears for the period prior to the date of exemption, subject to the retention of normal annual date of increment.

(b) On their passing the typing test, the increments may be released from the

date of the test without any arrears for the period prior to the date of the Test subject to retention of the normal annual date of increment.

(7) Eligibility for regularization confirmation:

They would also be eligible for regularization confirmation in LDC Grade from a date not earlier than the date of exemption or the date of the test at which they passed the typing test, as the case may be.

(8) Physically Handicapped:

(a) Physically handicapped persons who are otherwise qualified to hold clerical post and who are certified as being unable to type by the Medical Board attached to Special Employment Exchanges for the Handicapped (or by a Civil Surgeon where there is no such Board) may be exempted from passing the typing test.

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(b) The term ‘ Physically handicapped persons’ does not cover those who are

visually handicapped or who are hearing handicapped but covers only those whose physically disability permanently prevents them from typing.

(9) Surplus Employees:

In respect of Surplus employees redeployed as LDCs the provision for stoppage of increment for not passing the typing test may be enforced from the date of next but one increment after re-deployment.

(10) Existing LDCs:

Those LDCs who have put in at least 10 years’ service in the grade as on 01-01-90 may be exempted from passing the typewriting test without insisting on the condition of genuine attempt as a one time measure not to be quoted as a precedent in future.

(11) Date of Effect:

These instructions will come into force with effect from 01-01-90. 3. This O.M. may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

------------------------------------ Copy of O.M.No. 14020/1/2014-Estt.(D) dated 22-04-2015, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions, (Deptt. of Personnel & Training) , New Delhi, is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Instructions on exemption from passing the Typewriting Test on Computer in respect of LDCs, regarding. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The undersigned is directed to say that instructions issued by this Department vide O.M. No.14020/2/91-Estt(D) dated 29th September, 1992 provide for grant of exemption from passing the typing test for drawal of increments and confirmation in respect of LDCs. 2(i) The above mentioned instructions provide for exemptions as under:-

a) If above 45 years of age on the date of their appointment, such persons may be granted exemption from the date of their appointment.

b) If between the age of 35 years and 45 years at the time of their appointment, such

persons may be granted exemption on attaining the age of 45 years. (c) If below 35 years of age on the date of appointment, such persons may be given

exemption after 10 years of service as LDC provided they have made two genuine attempts to pass the typing test; otherwise they may be granted exemption after attaining the age of 45 years.

(d) Those LDCs who have made two genuine attempts for passing the typing test prior to issue of this O.M. but have not completed 8 years service as LDC, may be

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granted exemption from passing the typing test after completion of 8 years of service or on attaining the age of 45 years, whichever is earlier.

(ii) For the physically handicapped persons, these instructions provide for exemptions as under:-

a) Physically handicapped persons who are otherwise qualified to hold clerical post and who are certified as being unable to type by the Medical Board attached to Special Employment Exchanges for the Handicapped (or by a Civil Surgeon where there is no such Board) may be exempted from passing the typing test.

b) The term ‘ Physically handicapped persons’ does not cover those who are visually handicapped or who are hearing handicapped but cover only those whose physical disability permanently prevents them from typing.

3. Model RRs for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) were issued vide this Department’s O.M. No.AB-14017/32/2009-Estt (RR) dated 7th October, 2009. The entries pertaining to Skill Test Norms prescribed in the Col.8 of the Model RRs for the post of LDC were modified to include the Skill Test Norms ‘ only on computers’ vide this Department’s O.M. No.AB-14017/32/2009-Estt(RR) dated 17th May, 2010. 4. This Department has received references whether the instructions as contained in this Department’s O.M. dated 29-09-1992 are applicable for test on Computer or not. The matter has been examined and it has been decided that the criteria for grant of exemption from passing the typing test in respect of such LDCs including Physically Handicapped persons/Persons with Disabilities as stipulated in this Department’s O.M. No.14020/2/91-Estt(D) dated 29th September, 1992 would also be applicable to the test on Computers. 5. It has also been decided to extend the above instructions to Sportspersons recruited against Sports quota under the Scheme of appointment of meritorious Sportspersons.

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Estt.Srl.No. 21/2017 RBE No.03/2017 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/136 Dated All concerned Sub: Forwarding of Notification – Rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2017/6/1 dated 17-01-2017 (RBE No. 03/2017) is forwarded for information and guidance. It has been notified that stipend shall be paid to the apprentices through their bank account w.e.f. the 1st day of November, 2016. Necessary action may be taken accordingly for implementation of this order. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2017/6/1 dated 17-01-2017 (RBE No. 03/2017) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Forwarding of Notification – Rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A copy of the Notification No.S.O.3354(E) dated 31st October, 2016 published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (II) of the Extraordinary Gazette of India issued by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, notifying the 1st day of November, 2016 as the date from which the stipend shall be paid through the bank account of apprentices is enclosed for information, guidance and necessary action.

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The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II ----- Section 3 ------ Sub-Section (ii)

No.26021 NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 31st October, 2016 S.O. 3354 (E) ------ In pursuance of sub-rule (3) of rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules,

1992, the Central Government hereby notifies the 1st day of November, 2016 as the date from

which the stipend shall be paid through the bank account of apprentices.

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Estt.Srl.No. 22/2017 RBE No.04/2017 ACSS No. 130 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/970 Dated All concerned Sub: Amendment of provisions relating to Railway Staff Benefit Fund – Chapter-8 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition – 2003). Ref: Railway Board’s letter Nos. E(W)2014/FU-1/1 dated 30-07-2014 & 08-12-2014 (Estt.Srl.Nos. 122/2014 & 168/2014) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2014/FU-1/1 dated 18-01-2017 (RBE No. 04/2017) being issued as ACS No. 130 in amendment to S.No.1 of Rule 805 of IREC Vol-I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition – 2003) is forwarded for information and guidance. Board’s instructions on the issue have been circulated vide Estt.Srl.No.122/2014 & 168/2014. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2014/FU-1/1 dated 18-01-2017 (RBE No. 04/2017) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Amendment of provisions relating to Railway Staff Benefit Fund – Chapter-8 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition – 2003). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that S.No.1 of Rule 805 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume I, 1985 Edition be amended as per enclosed Advance Correction Slip No.130. This amendment is effective from the date of instructions issued vide letter No. E(W)2014/FU-1/1 dated 30-07-2014.

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INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE VOLUME – I, 1985 EDITION

(Second Reprint Edition – 2003)

CHAPTER – 8

Staff Benefit Fund

Advance Correction Slip No.130

S.No.1 of Rule 805 may be substituted as follows:

S.No. Head/activity Allocation (in Rs.)

Scope

1. Education - Scholarship for Higher Technical/Professional Education for wards of non-gazettted staff in grade pay of above Rs.2400/- (as per pre-revised Railway Services Pay Rules, 2008) corresponding to revised level in pay matrix in Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 @ Rs.1500 p.m.

116 For wards of railway employees in grade pay of above Rs.2400/- (as per pre revised Railway Services Pay Rules, 2008) corresponding to revised level in pay matrix in Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 pursuing Higher Technical/ Professional Education.

(Authority Board’s letter No. E(W)2014/FU-1/1 dated 08-12-2014).

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Estt.Srl.No.23/2017 RBE No.156/2016 S.No.PC-VI/373 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/215 Dated All concerned Sub: Grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to Accounts Stock Verifiers – reg. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 19-12-2016 (RBE No. 156/2016) is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 19-12-2016 (RBE No. 156/2016) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to Accounts Stock Verifiers – reg. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The issue regarding grant of MACPS benefit to Accounts Stock Verifiers (ASVs) by not reckoning their appointment from Accounts Assistant to Account Stock Verifier’s post has been raised in PNM forum by NFIR as item No.16/2013. This also has been raised by AIRF in PNM forum as item No.32/2016. The matter has been examined in consultation with Estt. And Finance Dte. of Railway Board and it has been observed that the situation involved in the case appointment from one cadre to another cadre in a post carrying same Grade Pay without benefit of pay fixation. In view of this, it has been decided that while regulating MACPS benefits to such staff the appointment from Accounts Assistant to Accounts Stock Verifier should not construed as promotion and, therefore, may not be reckoned for the purpose of MACPS benefit. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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Estt.Srl.No.24/2017 RBE No. Nil No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/924 Dated All concerned Sub: Policy letter on cashless treatment scheme in emergency (CTSE) in empanelled hospitals for retired employees and their dependent family members. Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. 2014/H/28/I/Smart card/Part A Dated 14-07-2016 (Estt.Srl.No.104/2016). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. 2014/H/28/I/Smart card/Part A dated 24-01-2017 (RBE No.Nil) is forwarded for information and guidance. Necessary action may be taken for giving wide publicity. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. 2014/H/28/I/Smart card/Part A dated 24-01-2017 (RBE No.Nil) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Policy letter on cashless treatment scheme in emergency (CTSE) in empanelled hospitals for retired employees and their dependent family members. Ref: Board’s letter No. 2014/H/28/I/Smart card/Part A Dated 14-07-2016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Competent Authority in the Ministry of Railways has decided that the one time subscription for joining the CTSE Scheme and the amount to be deposited in the empanelled private hospital at the time of admission, appearing at pages 5 & 8 of the Board’s letter cited under reference respectively, may be revised as under:- (1) One Time Subscription

Entitlement Present Subscription Revised Subscription

Private Ward Rs.50,000/- Rs.30,000/-

Semi-Private Ward Rs.25,000/- Rs.15,000/-

General Ward Rs.10,000/- Rs.6,000/-

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(2) An amount to be deposited at the time of admission in Empanelled Private Hospital

Entitlement Present Rate Revised Rate

Private Ward Rs.10,000/- Rs.5,000/-

Semi-Private Ward Rs.5,000/- Rs.2,500/-

General Ward Rs.2,000/- Rs.1,000/-

This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railway.

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Estt.Srl.No.25/2017 RBE No. 06/2017 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/ Dated All concerned Sub: State Railway Provident Fund – Rate of interest during the year 2016-17 (January, 2017 – March, 2017). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PF/1/1 dated 30-01-2017 (RBE No.06/2017) is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PF/1/1 dated 30-01-2017 (RBE No.06/2017) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: State Railway Provident Fund – Rate of interest during the year 2016-17 (January, 2017 – March, 2017). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A copy of Government’s Resolution No.5(1)-B(PD)/2016 dated 18th January, 2017 issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) prescribing interest at the rate of 8.0% (Eight per cent) w.e.f. 1st January, 2017 to 31st March, 2017 on accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to State Railway Provident Fund, is enclosed, for information and necessary action.

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(PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)

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F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2016

Government of India Ministry of Finance

Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division)

New Delhi, the 18th January, 2017

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2016-2017, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.0% (Eight per cent) w.e.f. 1st January, 2017 to 31st March, 2017. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st January, 2017. The funds concerned are:- 1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services). 2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India). 3. The All India Services Provident Fund. 4. The State Railway Provident Fund. 5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services). 6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. 7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund. 8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund. 9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. 10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund. 2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.

Sd/- (Vyasan R.)

Deputy Secretary (Budget).

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Estt.Srl.No.26/2017 RBE No. Nil No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/918 Dated All concerned Sub: Medical Examination of Railway employees/Candidates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. 2016/H/5/20 (Policy) dated 31-01-2017 (RBE No.Nil) is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. 2016/H/5/20 (Policy) dated 31-01-2017 (RBE No.Nil) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Medical Examination of Railway employees/Candidates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arising out of a reference relating to re-medical of employee/candidates who have already been examined by Medical Board in respect of previous employment, the need for their re-medical in the event of appointment in Railway post having same medical standard, has been examined in the Board’s office. After careful consideration in the matter it has been decided that in cases where a person has already been examined by a Medical Board in respect of his previous employment and if standard of Medical Examination prescribed for the medical category of the new post in the Railway is the same, then he need not be required to undergo a fresh examination. This issues with the approval of the DG/RHS.

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Estt.Srl.No.27/2017 RBE No. 08/2017 S.No.PC-VII/14 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/ Dated All concerned Sub: Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways. Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.PC-V/2008/PS/1 (Stipend) dated 15-12-2008 (Estt.Srl.No.219/2008) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2016/PS/1(Stipend) dated 02-02-2017 (RBE No.08/2017) is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2016/PS/1(Stipend) dated 02-02-2017 (RBE No.08/2017) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways. Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2008/PS/1 (Stipend) dated 15-12-2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consequent upon the promulgation of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 on the basis of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the issue of revision in the rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees (non-gazetted) on Railways was under consideration. Now, the President is pleased to revise the rates of stipend to the apprentices and trainees as per the schedule attached herein. 2. It is likely that some of the existing categories of apprentices on certain Railways may not have designations identical to what appears in the enclosed Schedule. In such cases, the Railway administration, in consultation with FA&CAO, should identify the designation/category of the apprentice concerned with similar case appearing in the Schedule and determine the rate of stipend applicable thereto. Wherever such identification is not possible, specific cases may be reported to the Board with verbatim comments of the FA&CAO. 3. In case the period of training as indicated in these orders is at variance with the actual practice in respect of one or more categories, the matter should be referred to the Railway Board for decision.

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4. The apprentices and trainees will draw the revised rates of Dearness Allowance appropriate to the revised rates of stipend. 5. The revised rates of stipend will take effect from 01-08-2016. 6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Schedule of Revised Rates of Stipend to Apprentices and Trainees issued vide Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2016/PS/1(Stipend) dated 02-02-2017 (RBE No.08/2017).

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SCHEDULE

S. No.

Category Training period

Grade Pay in VI CPC

Pay Structure

Corresp-onding

Revised Pay level in the 7th CPC Pay

Matrix

Revised rates of stipend in the

corresp onding Pay

level

(Rs.) (Rs.)

S & T Department

1. Telephone Operator Less than one year

1900 2 19900

2. Signal Maintainer One year 1900 2 19900

3. Signal Maintainer Eighteen months

2400 4 21700 (22400 in the second

year)

4. Telecommunication Maintainer Grade III

One year 1900 2 19900

5. Wireless Maintainer Grade III

One year 1900 2 19900

6. Jr.Engineer (Signal) (Diploma holder)

12 months (52 Weeks)

4200 6 35400

7. Sr.Section Engineer (Signal) (Degree Holder)

One year 4600 7 44900

8. Jr.Engineer (Telecom) (Diploma Holder)


4200 6 35400

9. Sr.Section Engineer (Telecom) (Degree Holder)


4600 7 44900

10. Jr.Engineer (Workshop) (Diploma Holder)


4200 6 35400

11. Sr.Section Engineer (Workshop)

One year 4600 7 44900

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S. No.


Grade Pay in VI CPC

Pay Structure

Corresp-onding


Matrix


corresp onding Pay

level

(Rs.) (Rs.)

Civil Engineering Department

12. Jr.Engineer (Works) (Diploma Holder)

one year 4200 6 35400

13. Sr.Section Engineer (Works) (Degree Holder)

Upto one year

4600 7 44900

14. Jr.Engineer (Permanent Way) (Diploma Holder)

one year 4200 6 35400

15. Sr.Section Engineer (Permanent Way) (Degree Holder)

Upto one year

4600 7 44900

16. Jr.Engineer (Bridge) Two Years 4200 6 29200 (30100 in the second

year)

17. Sr.Section Engineer (Bridge) (Degree Holder)

one year 4600 7 44900

18. Jr.Engineer (Engg. WS)/JE (TM/TT)

OneYear 4200 6 35400

19. Sr.Section Engineer (Eng WS/SSE (TM/TT)

one year 4600 7 44900

20. Design Assistant (Degree Holder)

Upto one year

4200 6 35400

Mechanical & Electrical Department

21. Jr.Engg. (W.S) One year 4200 6 35400

22. Sr.Section Engineer (W.S.) One year 4600 7 44900

23. Sr.Section Engineer (Electrical)

One year 4600 7 44900

24. Jr.Engineer (Electrical) 12 months (52 weeks)

4200 6 35400

25. Sr.Section Engineer (Degree Holder)

One year 4600 7 44900

26. Jr.Engineer (Diploma Holder) 12 months (52 weeks)

4200 6 35400

27. Motorman One year 4200 6 35400

28. Asstt.Loco Pilot (Elec.) 17 Weeks 1900 2 19900

29. Asstt.Loco Pilot (Diesel) 17 Weeks 1900 2 19900

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S. No.


Grade Pay in VI CPC

Pay Structure

Corresp-onding


Matrix


corresp onding Pay

level

(Rs.) (Rs.)

Drawing Office

30. Jr.Engineer (Drawing/ Design) (Mech./Elect. and S&T Deptt.) (Diploma Holder)

52 Weeks 4200 6 35400

31. Jr.Engineer (Drawing/ Design) (Civil Engg. Deptt.) (Diploma Holder)

52 Weeks 4200 6 35400

32. Sr.Section Engineer Drawing/ Design) (Degree Holder)

One year 4600 7 44900

C.M.T. (Mechanical Department)

33. Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant

One year 4200 6 35400

Artisans

34. Technician Gr. III (With Matric qualification).

Three years 1900 2 1800 (18500 in 2nd year and

19100 in 3rd year)

35. Technician Gr.III (with ITI qualification or Apprenticeship qualification in non-Railway Estt.)

Six months 1900 2 19900

Stores Department

36. Jr.Engineer (Printing) (Diploma Holder)

Eighteen months

4200 6 29200 (30100 in the second

year)

37. Sr.Section Engineer (Printing)

One year 4600 7 44900

38. Depot Material Superintendent

Six months 4200 6 35400

Traffic and Commercial Department

39. Commercial Apprentices Two years 4200 6 29200 (30100 in the second

year)

40. Commercial Clerk 20 days 2000 3 21700

41. Ticket Examiner 36 days 1900 2 19900

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S. No.


Grade Pay in VI CPC

Pay Structure

Corresp-onding


Matrix


corresp onding Pay

level

(Rs.) (Rs.)

42. Train Clerks 21 days 1900 2 19900

43. Traffic Signallers Upto one year

2000 3 21700

44. Assistant Station Master 9 months 2800 5 29200

45. Goods Guards Less than one year

2800 5 29200

46. Traffic Apprentices for absorption in scales as Station Masters, Asstt.Yard Masters, Traffic Inspectors & Section Controllers

Two years 4200 6 29200 (30100 in the second

year)

47. Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerk

Three months

2800 5 29200

RPF/RPSF

48. Trainee Sub Inspector 9 months 4200 6 35400

49. Trainee Constable 9 months 2000 3 21700

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Estt.Srl.No.28/2017 RBE No. 09/2017 No. SER/P-HQ/TRG/737/Manual Dated All concerned Sub: Revised Training Modules of Traffic (Commercial) and

Traffic (Transportation) Department. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Railway Board’s letter No. E (MPP) 2009/1/34 dated 31-01-2017 (RBE No.09/2017) is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)


Railway Board’s letter No. E (MPP) 2009/1/34 dated 31-01-2017 (RBE No.09/2017) addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub: Revised Training Modules of Traffic (Commercial) and

Traffic (Transportation) Department. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) had constituted a Committee to review the Training Modules of all categories of Traffic Transportation & Traffic Commercial department and with the approval of Board (MT & MS) it has been decided to revise the existing training modules. 2. The revised modules prepared are as under:- Traffic Transportation Modules

SN Category Stage Revised Duration

1. Traffic Apprentice Induction / Promotional 300 days

2. Pro-ASM* Induction / Promotional 75 days

3. TT Machine Supervisor Induction 12 days

4. Cabinman/Pointsman/Leverman to Cabin Master

Induction / Promotional 24 days

5. Goods Guard** Induction / Promotional 30 days

6. Section Controller# Promotional 30 days

7. TNC@ Induction / Promotional 18 days

8. Pointsman Induction 27 days

9. Shunting Master Induction 15 days

10. Cabinman / Switchman Induction 24 days

11. Leverman Induction 25 days

12. Cabinman / Leverman Promotional 25 days

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13. Cabin Master / Switchman Refresher 09 days

14. Pointsman Refresher 06 days

15. Cabinman / Leverman Refresher 06 days

* Included in ASM Portion of Traffic Apprentice Module. ** Included in Guard Portion of Traffic Apprentice Module. # Included in Section Controller Portion of Traffic Apprentice Module. @ Included in TNC Portion of Traffic Apprentice Module. Traffic Commercial Modules.

SN Category Stage Revised Duration

1. Commercial Apprentice Induction 80 days

2. Ticket Examiner Induction / Promotional 26 days

3. Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerk Induction / Promotional 26 days

4. Commercial Inspector Promotional 45 days

5. Commercial Supervisor Promotional 57 days

6. Ticket Checking Supervisor Promotional 26 days

7. Coaching Supervisor Promotional 26 days

8. Goods Supervisor Promotional 25 days

9. Ticket Checking Staff Refresher 06 days

10. Commercial Clerks Supervisor Refresher 06 days

11. Enquiry / Reservation Clerk Refresher 06 days

12. Commercial Inspector Refresher 06 days

13. Claim Inspector Refresher 06 days

14. Goods Clerk / Goods Supervisor Refresher 06 days

15. Customer Care for all frontline staff

Special Courses 06 days

16. Contract Management Special Courses 06 days

17. Passenger Amenities Special Courses 06 days

3. The above Training Modules have been scanned and uploaded and can be viewed/downloaded from railnet http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railway board/view under E(MPP) Training Circulars.

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Estt.Srl.No.29/2017 RBE No.10/2017 S.No.PC-VII/15/17 No. SER/P-HQ/Ruling/O/803 Dated All concerned

Sub: Grant of Advances-Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations-Amendment to rules on Computer Advance to Railway servants.

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Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)Spl./2016/ADV.4/1 (7th CPC) dated 07-02-2017(RBE No.10/2017)is forwarded for information, guidance and necessary action. Encl: as above.

(B.N.Soren)

Dy.Chief Personnel Officer (HQ), forChief Personnel Officer.

Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)Spl./2016/ADV.4/1(7th CPC) dated 07-02-2017 (RBE No. 10/2017)addressed to General Managers, All Indian Railways & others is as under:

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Sub: Grant of Advances-Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations-Amendment to rules on Computer Advance to Railway servants.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission, the Ministry of Finance vide their OM No. 12(1)/E.II(A)/2016 dated 07.10.2016 have amended the eligibility criteria in the existing provisions relating to the grant of Personal Computer Advance. 2. Amendment conditions of grant of Computer Advance are as follows:

Advance Quantum Eligibility Criteria

Personal Computer Advance Rs. 50,000/- or actual price of PC, whichever is lower

All Government Servants

The Computer Advance will be allowed maximum five times in the entire service.

The other terms and conditions governing the grant of Personal computer advance shall remain unchanged. 3. Further, Ministry of Finance in their ibid OM have also decided that the other Interest bearing advances relating to Motor Car Advance and Motorcycle/Scooter/Moped Advance will stand discontinued.

4. The above mentioned OM of Ministry of finance relating to grant of interest bearing advances will apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees also.

south eastern railway office of the chief personnel

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