Rly Board’s Estt. Circulars 2008

July 27, 2011

RBE No.01/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[P&A] II-98/HW-6 dated 09-01-2008 (RBE No.01/2008)

Sub: Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance and Patient Care Allowance to Group C & D [non-Ministerial] Railway employees working in Railway Hospitals & Health Units / Clinics – DC/JCM Item No. 34/99.

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The issue regarding grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance and Patient Care Allowance to Group C & D [non-Ministerial] railway employees working in railway hospitals and health units / clinics has been under consideration of this Ministry for some time past subsequent to the issue having been raised by the Staff side in the DC/JCM meeting. The matter has been considered and the President is now pleased to decide that Hospital Patient Care Allowance and Patient Care Allowance may be introduced in respect of the Group C & D [non-Ministerial] railway employees working in railway hospitals and health units / clinics, specified in Para 2[a] below.

2. Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance and Patient Care Allowance shall be subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:-

a] The grant of these allowances shall be limited to the following categories of Group C & D [non-ministerial] railway employees working in railway hospitals and health units / clinics:

i] Radiographer

ii] Pharmacists [except exclusive Store Pharmacists and not involved in dispensing of medicines]

iii] Laboratory Staff

iv] Medical Technicians required to come in direct physical contact with patients [ECG, EEG, Cardiac Pump, Dialysis etc.]

v] Ambulance Drivers

vi] Dressers

vii] Operation Theatre Assistants

viii] Attendants / Ayahs

ix] Ambulance cleaners

x] Stretcher bearers

xi] Safaiwalas.

b] Hospital Patient Care Allowance shall be admissible to the above specified Group C & D [non-ministerial] railway employees working either in [i] railway hospitals having 30 beds or more, or [ii] super specialty railway hospitals having 10 beds or more.

c] Patient Care Allowance shall be admissible to the above specified Group C & D [non-ministerial] railway employees working either in [i] railway hospitals having less than 30 beds, or [ii] super specialty railway hospitals having less than 10 beds, or [iii] railway health units / clinics.

d] Hospital Patient Care Allowance would be admissible @ Rs.700/- p.m. to the above specified Group C [non-ministerial] railway employees, and @ Rs. 695/- p.m. to the above specified Group D [non-ministerial] railway employees.

e] Patient Care Allowance would be admissible @ Rs. 690/-p.m. to the above specified Group C & D [non-ministerial] railway employees.

f] Hospital Patient Care Allowance / Patient Care Allowance would be admissible w.e.f. 01-01-2008.

g] Night Duty Allowance and / or Risk Allowance, if admissible to the above categories of staff, shall cease to be admissible to them w.e.f. 01-01-2008.

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

RBE No. 02/2008

Copy of Bd’s letter No. F[E]III/2000/PN1/67 dated 10.01.2008 (RBE No. 02/2008)

Sub: Revision of Pension of retired running staff -Regarding

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Instructions have been issued vide Board’s letter No. F[E]III/98/PN1/29pt. dt. 29.12.1999 clarifying that for revision of pension / family pension of pre-1986 pensioners in terms of DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 10.02.1998, circulated on the Railways on 10.03.1998, the notional pay finally fixed as on 1.1.1986 shall only be treated as average emoluments and pension / family pension shall be calculated as on 1.1.1986 as per the pension formula then prescribed, and that

[i] Running Allowance is NOT to be taken into consideration after refixation of pay on notional basis on 1.1.1986 in terms of DOP & PW’s O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW[A] dated 10.02.98 circulated vide Board’s letter No. F[E]III/98/PN1/2 dated 10.03.98; and

[ii] Running Allowance is also NOT to be added to the minimum of the revised scale of pay as on 01.01.1996 in cases where consolidated pension / family pension is to be stepped up to 50% / 30% in terms of Board’s letter No. F[E]III/98/PN1/29 dated 15.1.1999.

2. A number of retired running staff have challenged the said clarificatory instructions by filing applications before various benches of CAT. In one such case, the application filed by Shri S.R. Dhingra & Others, CAT/ Principal Bench/ New Delhi, vide orders dt. 22.1.12002 set aside the clarificatory instructions dt. 29.12.1999. Northern Railway filed Writ Petition No. 4648/2002 before the Delhi High Court challenging CAT/New Delhi’s orders dated 22.1.2002. Considering the importance of the policy issue involved in this case, on a prayer made by the Northern Railway, the Writ Petition was transferred to the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, in their interim order dt. 9.5.2006, which was circulated vide Board’s letter of even number dt. 11.8.2006, stayed proceedings in certain similar cases pending before Delhi, and Punjab & Haryana High Courts and Central Administrative Tribunal till final adjudication of the Transfer Petition.

3. Supreme Court, in their final judgement delivered on 14.12.2007, upheld Board’s instructions dated 29.12.1999. While setting aside CAT/PB/New Delhi’s orders dated 22.1.2002 the Court ordered that their decision will govern all similar matters pending in the High Courts or Tribunal. The Court also ordered that any amount already paid to the respondents and other similarly situated persons should not be recovered from them. A copy of the Supreme Court’s judgement dt. 14.12.2007 is enclosed.

4. In the light of the above, the matter has been carefully considered by the Board and it has been decided to comply with the judgement of the Supreme Court. Accordingly, Zonal Railways are advised to treat the pension / family pension in respect of retired running staff revised in terms of Board’s clarificatory instructions dt. 29.12.1999 as final and not to recover overpayment made to the pensioners and family pensioners. Railways are also advised to have similar cases pending before the High Courts and Tribunal disposed of on the basis of the judgement dt. 14.12.2007 of the Supreme Court.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

TRANSFER CASE [CIVIL] NO. 106 OF 2006

Union of India Petitioner

-versus-

S.R. Dhingra and others Respondent[s]

JUDGEMENT

MARKANDEY KATJU, J.

1. Writ Petition No. 4648/2002 titled Union of India and another vs S.R. Dhingra and others was filed in the Delhi High Court and was thereafter transferred to this Court by order dated 9.5.2006 in Transfer Petition [Civil] No. 278 of 2005.

2. It appears that similar matters were pending before the Delhi High Court, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Central Administrative Tribunal and further proceedings in those cases were ordered to be stayed awaiting the judgement in the matter which was transferred to this Court by the order dated 9.5.2006.

3. The facts of the case are that in the Railways there are certain employees such as drivers, guards, shunters, etc., who go along with the railway train and are categorized as ‘Running Staff’. Such staffs are entitled to an allowance called ‘Running Allowance’ which is apart from their salary. Computation of pension after retirement in the railways is made on the basis of average emoluments plus a part of the running allowance which is included in average emoluments in terms of Rule 2544[g] of the Indian Railway Establishment Code. The present dispute relates to the pension for the running staff who retired prior to 1986.

4. Prior to its amendment Rule 2544[g] running allowance upto a maximum of 75% of pay and other allowances was added to the pay for computing pension. Subsequently, by notification dated 5.12.1998 Rule 2544 was amended, and the maximum limit of the running allowance was fixed at 45% of the pay in the revised scale of pay. Thereafter by another amendment this was raised to 55% of the average pay.

5. The validity of this amendment was challenged before the Central Administrative Tribunal by means of a petition which was allowed by the Ernakulam Bench by the order dated 20.4.1990 and the impunged notification was quashed to the extent that the amendment of Rule 2544[g] was given retrospective effect.

6. A contrary view was taken by another Bench of the Tribunal and hence the matter was referred to a Full Bench, and the Full Bench agreed with the view taken by the Ernakulam Bench.

7. The matter was then carried in appeal to this Court in Chairman, Railways Board and others vs. C.R. Rangadhamaiah and others 1997[6] SCC 623 which gave its judgement on 25.7.1997, upholding the decision of the Full Bench of the Tribunal.

8. It may be mentioned that the Tribunal had struck down the retrospective operation of the notification dated 5.12.1988 issued in exercise of the power of the President under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution whereby Rule 2544 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code was amended with retrospective effect. In the aforesaid decision this Court dismissed the appeals filed by the Union of India and the Railway Administration and upheld the view taken by the Full Bench of the Tribunal.

9. To implement the aforesaid decision of this Court the Railway Board issued instructions on 14.10.1997 that the pension and other retrial benefits of the railway running staff who retired between 1.1.1973 to 4.12.1988 should be re-computed, and arrears on account of re-computation of pension be paid to them accordingly.

10. In the meanwhile the Fifth Pay Commission report was rendered and in implementation of some of the recommendations in respect of the pre-1986 retirees the Department of Personnel & PW issued OM dated 27.10.1997 that pension / family pension will be consolidated w.e.f. 1.1.1996 by adding together their existing pension / family pension, dearness relief, interim relief I and interim relief II and fitment weightage of 40%. The said revision was to be done on the basis of existing pension. It is not in dispute that the said relief was extended to the respondents herein and all those similarly placed with the respondents.

11. In order to implement another recommendation of the 5^th Pay Commission to give parity to the pre-1986 retirees with the post 1986 retirees, it was decided to fix the pay of the pre-1986 retirees as on 1.1.1986. However, it was specifically provided that the pay so fixed would be treated as average emoluments. Accordingly, on 10.2.21998, a further Office Memorandum was issued providing for fixation of notional pay of all those Government servants who retired prior to 1.1.1986 as on 1.1.1986. The pay was to be fixed on notional basis in the scale revised with effect from 1.1.1986. It was provided that the notional pay so arrived as on 1.1.1986 shall be treated as average emoluments for the purpose of calculation of pension and accordingly the pension shall be calculated as on 1.1.1986 as per the pension formula then prescribed. [The then formula was 50% of average emoluments. Thus 50% of the pay notionally fixed was to be treated as pension of the respective pre-1986 retirees].

12. Learned Addl. Solicitor General Shri Amarendra Sharan, appearing for the appellants submitted that the OM dated 10.2.1998 is very clear that what is to be fixed is the pay on notional basis, and pay, according to the rules, does not include running allowance. However, running allowance is a relevant factor for calculating average emoluments. He submitted that the said OM clearly provides that the notional pay so arrived at will be treated as average emoluments, meaning thereby that all other elements provided in rule 2544 which otherwise could have been added to pay for arriving at average emoluments were expressly excluded. He further submitted that the pay notionally fixed includes existing [pre-1986] basic pay, dearness pay, additional dearness allowance, ad hoc dearness allowance, first and second instalments of interim relief calculated on basic pay plus 30% basic pay in the existing scale as pay element of running allowance, and fitment weightage at the rate of 20% of existing basic pay.

13. On 24.7.1998, it was clarified by the department that in cases where the amount of revised pension arrived at on the basis of notional fixation of pay as on 1.1.1986 happens to be less than the amount of consolidated pension already drawn by pre-1986 retirees, there is no need to revise the existing pension and issue a revised PPO.

14. Due to certain doubts and confusion, a clarification was sought as to whether running allowance was to be added again while fixing the pay notionally as per the OM dated 10.2.1998. On 29.12.1999, the Railway Board issued clarification that running allowance was not to be taken into consideration at the time of re-fixation of pay on notional basis on 1.1.1986.

15. The said clarification was challenged by way of an Original Application before the Central Administrative Tribunal by the respondents. On 22.10.2000 the appellants [respondents in OA] contested the original application of the respondents [appellants in OA] before the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi by filing their detailed counter reply dated 28.5.2001 in which preliminary objections were also raised regarding maintainability of the original applications. It was pointed out that only the pay was to be notionally fixed as per the OM dated 10.2.1998, and therefore, there was no need to add running allowance again since running allowance would be added only if on the basis of pay so fixed the average emoluments was to be recalculated. The said course of recalculation of average emoluments was specifically excluded by the said OM dated 10.2.1998.

16. On 22.1.2002, the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi passed an order allowing the O.A. of the respondents herein and quashed the Railway Board’s clarification dated 29.12.1999. Thereafter various writ petitions were filed in the Delhi High Court and ultimately writ petition No. 4648/2002 was transferred to this Court by order of this Court dated 9.5.2006 [as already stated above].

17. We have carefully perused the record and heard learned counsel for the parties.

18. Learned counsel for the appellant submitted that the pension of the respondents which was recomputed on the basis of the judgement of this Court in Chairman, Railway Board and others vs. C.R. Rangadhamaiah and others [supra] is fully protected and the respondents will continue to take the benefits in future also. However, he submitted that the pensionary benefits of the respondents who retired prior to 1.1.1986 was to be determined by fixing notional pay w.e.f. 1.1.1986 and further pension was to be refixed w.e.f. 1.1.1986 without taking into consideration the running allowance as per the policy of the Railway Board for implementation of the recommendation of the 5^th Central Pay Commission while revising the retrial benefits w.e.f. 1.1.1986. He submitted that there was no infirmity in the policy issued by the Department of Personnel & PW and adopted by the Railway Board, and subsequent circulars issued by the Railway Board regarding release of retrial benefits to the employees who retired prior to 1.1.1986.

19. Learned Additional Solicitor General submitted that while fixing the pension notionally, due to a clerical mistake it has been fixed at much higher amount, and this error, when discovered, was later rectified and the pension of the respondents was correctly revised w.e.f. 1.1.1986.

20. We have carefully considered the submission of the learned counsels for the parties and we are in agreement with the submission of the learned Additional Solicitor General.

21. In this connection it may be mentioned that the Railway Board vide its letter dated 29.12.1999 issued a clarification to the earlier instructions dated 10.2.1998 issued by the Department of Personnel & PW, which is the nodal department of the Government of India for framing policy instructions on pensionary matters.

22. It has also been clarified by the Department of Personnel & PW vide their O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW[A]Pt.III dated 24.7.1998 circulated vide Railway Board’s letter No. F[E]III/98/PN1/2 dated 2.9.1998 that if the pension revised on notional fixation of pay as on 1.1.1986 happens to be less than the pension already drawn by the pensioner the same should not be reduced to their disadvantage. In the case of Medical Officers, the Department of Personnel & P Pensioner’s Welfare have already clarified vide their OM No. 45/3/99-P&PW[A] dated 12.10.1999 circulated vide Railway Board’s letter No. F[E]III/98/PN-1/29 dated 12.11.1999 that non-practising allowance which was already taken into account for calculating the pension and other benefits at the time of retirement is not to be added to the pay of the pre-1986 retirees revised on notional basis as on 1.1.1986, as the same is not permissible in terms of para No. 2 of their instructions dated 10.2.1998. The nature of running allowance is similar to that of non-practising allowance, and the Railway Board issued instructions dated 29.12.1999 clarifying that running allowance is not to be added to the pay of pre-1986 retirees revised on notional basis as on 1.1.1986.

23. We are of the opinion that the clarification of the Railway Board issued dated 29.12.1999 clarifying that the running allowance which was already taken into account for pension and other benefits at the time of retirement is not to be added to the pay of pre-1986 retirees revised on notional basis as on 1.1.1986 is valid. It appears that due to a clerical error the notional benefits of the respondents w.e.f. 1.1.1986 was wrongly fixed and such retired employees are getting excess pension. It is well-settled that a mistake does not confer any right to any party, and can be corrected.

24. We are of the opinion that the benefit of running allowance has to be taken into consideration for computing pension only once. It had been taken into consideration while fixing the pension of the respondents at the time of their retirement. In our opinion it is not required to be taken into account again for any future calculation.

25. It is well settled that when two sets of employees of the same rank retire at different points of time , one set cannot claim the benefit extended to the other set on the ground that they are similarly situated. Though they retired with the same rank, they are not of the same class or homogeneous group. Hence Article 14 has no application. The employer can validly fix a cut-off date for introducing any new pension / retirement scheme or for discontinuance of any existing scheme. What is discriminatory is introduction of a benefit retrospectively, [or prospectively] fixing a cut-off date arbitrarily thereby dividing a single homogeneous class of pensioners into two groups and subjecting them to different treatment { vide Col. B.J. Akkara [Retd] vs. Govt. Of India, [2006] 11 SCC 709, D.S. Nakara vs Union of India [1983] 1 SCC 305, Krishna Kumar vs Union of India [1990] 4 SCC 207, Indian Ex-Services League vs Union of India [1991] 2 SCC 104, V. Kasturi vs. Managing Director, State Bank of India [1998] 8 SCC 30 and Union of India vs. Dr. Vijayapurapu Subbayamma [2000] 7 SCC 662}.

26. In view of the above, we are of the opinion that the benefit of running allowance which has been given to the respondent at the time of retirement is not to be given again vide Office Memorandum dated 10.2.1998.

27 Accordingly Writ Petition No. 4648/2002 which has been transferred to this Court is allowed and the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal dated 22.1.2002 is set aside. This decision will govern all similar matters pending in the High Courts or Tribunal.

28. However, any amount already paid to the respondents and other similarly situation persons shall not be recovered from them.

29. The Transfer Case stands allowed.

Sd/-

[A.K. Mathur]

Sd/-

[Markandey Katju]

New Delhi

December 14, 2007.

RBE No. 05/2008

Bd’s letter No. E{NG}-II/2007/RR-1/61 dated 15-1-2008 (RBE No. 05/2008)

Sub: Educational qualification for direct recruitment to the category of Senior P. Way Supervisor in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 on the Railways.

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In terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2007/PM5/5 dated 3-7-2007 [RBE No. 94/2007] the qualification prescribed for direct recruitment to the category of Senior P. Way Supervisor in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 is B.Sc. with Physics & Maths or Diploma holders in Engineering.

2. The above qualification has been reviewed in consultation with Civil Engineering Directorate of this Ministry and it has been decided that henceforth qualification for direct recruitment to the category of Senior P. Way Supervisor in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 will be Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or B.Sc.[Honours] in Physics with Mathematics as secondary/ subsidiary subject or B.Sc.[Honours] with Maths with Physics as secondary / subsidiary subject.

3. The qualification as laid down above for the post of Senior P. Way Supervisor will have prospective effect. Notifications already published by Railway Recruitment Boards and panels already made available to Railway Establishment will be governed by earlier instructions on the subject.

RBE No. 09/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2006/WE-5/1 dated 18-1-2008 (RBE No. 09 /2008)

Sub: Presentation of Gold plated Medals to retiring railway servants.

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Reference Board’s letter of even number dated 20.03.06 and subsequent instructions in the matter.

2. Clarification has been sought with regard to use of Zonal Railways Logos on the Gold plated silver medals presented to retiring railway servants in view of Board’s letter No. 2007/PR/13/5 dated 12.03.2007 advising Railways to discontinue the use of their individual Logos.

3. It has been decided that in view of the Board’s ibid letter dated 12.03.07, the instructions issued vide Board’s ibid letter dated 20.03.2006 regarding presentation of Gold plated silver medals to retiring railway servants stand partially modified to the extent that ‘Logo of the concerned Railway / PU’ be discontinued. However, the Indian Railways ‘Logo’ will be continued to be shown on one side and the name of the Zonal Railway / PU may be shown on the other side. Other instructions with regard to design of the medal remain unchanged.

RBE No. 10/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[G]2007/LE-1/1 dated 22.01.08 (RBE No. 10/2008)

Sub: Grant of Special Casual Leave to differently abled Railway employees.

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A copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, [Department of Personnel and Training]’s O.M. No. 28016/02/2007-Estt[A] dated 14.11.2007 is circulated for information and guidance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.

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Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, [Department of Personnel and Training]’s O.M. No. 28016/02/2007-Estt[A] dated 14.11.2007

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Grant of Special Casual Leave to differently abled Central Government employees.

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The undersigned is directed to say that this Department had received representations from differently abled persons for grant of Special Casual Leave to participate in conferences / workshops/ seminars / trainings for Disability and Development related programmes.

2. The question of granting Special Casual Leave to differently abled Central Government Employees has been considered and it has been decided that subject to exigencies of work, Special Casual Leave for not more than 10 [Ten] days in a calendar year may be granted to differently abled Central Government Servants with disabilities as defined in the Persons with Disabilities [Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation] Act, 1995 for participating in the Conference / Seminars / Training / Workshop related to Disability and Development related programmes organized at National and State level agencies to be specified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

3. The period of absence in excess of 10 days is to be treated as regular leave of the kind due and admissible. Special Casual Leave under these orders will be allowed to be combined with regular leave as a special case.

4. The power of granting Special Casual Leave under these orders will be exercised by the Heads of Departments concerned.

Bd’s letter No. 2004/TG-III/639/2 dated 18.01.2008 .

Sub: Absorption of Commission Vendors / Bearers in railway services over Indian Railways

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Please refer to Board’s letter of even no. dt. 02.08.2005 and 01.12.2005 regarding absorption of Commission Vendor / Bearers over Indian Railways, wherein inter-alia it has been mentioned that only those Commission Vendors / Bearers who are below the age of fifty-nine years as on 01.04.2005 will get two opportunities to be absorbed in group ‘D’ post on the railways.

In continuation with the above the Board has reviewed the earlier instructions and revised instructions are issued as follows:

[a] All Commission Vendor / Bearers working in departmental catering units of different railways whose age is below sixty years should be absorbed in the railway service with immediate effect in group D post.

[b] Further Board has reviewed its instructions of even no. dt. 01.12.2005 ‘ that not more than two opportunities should be given for such regularisation’ and now it has been decided that one more opportunity in addition to above may be given for absorption of commission bearers / vendors.

[c] Further, all other instructions mentioned in Board’s letter of even no. dt. 2.08.2005 and 01.12.2005 will remain unchanged.

All railways should undertake special drive to absorb the Commission Vendors / Bearers as per revised instructions at the earliest.

RBE No.12/2008.

Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarification] dated 24.01.2008 (RBE No.12/2008)

Sub: Clarification in regard to the game of Water Polo.

Ref: SRSA’s letter No. SRSA/AQ/WP/2007 dated 5-12-2007.

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Kindly refer to SRSA’s letter mentioned above regarding non-figuring of Water Polo game in the extant Policy letter No. E[Sports]/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 under Para 2.4 at Page 2.

2. In this connection, it is clarified that the discipline “Aquatics” as figured against Para 2.4 of Board’s policy ibid consist of three events i.e. Swimming, Water Polo and Diving.

3. This also disposes SRSA’s letter No. SRSA/AQ/WP/2007 dated 05.12.2007.

RBE No. 11/2008

Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2008/RR-1/1 dated 24.01.2008 (RBE No. 11/2008)

Sub: Acceptance of certificates/ qualifications awarded by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers [India], Mumbai.

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A copy of notification No. F.23-2/2001-TSIII dated 24.11.2006 issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education on the above noted subject is sent herewith for guidance and compliance.

Copy of Notification No. F.23-2/2001-TSIII dated 24.11.2006 issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education.

To be published in Gazette of India Part- I Section-I

NOTIFICATION

No. F.23-2/2001-TS III. The Institute of Mechanical Engineers [India], Mumbai has been running Section A & B of Association Membership course, equivalent to Degree in Mechanical Engineering since 1976, vide this Ministry’s letter No. F.18-31/71-T.2 dated 28.05.1976 and Part I & II of Technician Engineers [T], equivalent to Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a State Polytechnic, since 1988, vide this Ministry’s letter No. F.1-5/87/T.7/T.13 dated 11.07.1988. In the year 2002, while withdrawing the recognition of these courses, Government of India allowed the IME [India] , Mumbai to approach this Ministry for recognition of their Diploma / Degree courses only after the removal of all the deficiencies pointed out by the AICTE. Accordingly, the above Institute submitted a request alongwith the requisite material for review and consideration of this Department. This Department got the material re-examined by AICTE. AICTE, through its Expert Committee re-examined both the courses and submitted its recommendations with revision of syllabus for both the courses.

The High Level Committee for recognition of educational qualification considered the matter in its meeting held on 16-10-2006 and on its recommendations, Government of India has decided the following:

[i] The recognition of the courses run by IME, Mumbai may be restored with effect from 16-10.2006. With this recognition IME will run the courses based on new syllabus approved by All India Council for Technical Education [AICTE]. As per the approval, the Technician Engineers courses Part I & II [Diploma Level] will have 22 papers in place of existing 14 papers and Degree level course of Section A & B of Associate Membership will include 24 papers in place of 11 papers at present. In addition to this, there will be nine elective subjects. After completing theory papers, students will have to undergo at least 3 months mandatory apprenticeship / practical training / project report at an All India Council for Technical Education approved Polytechnic for Part I & II of Technician Engineers Course for award of Certificate equivalent to Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and the Apprenticeship / Practical training of the same duration in AICTE approved Degree Colleges for award of Certificate equivalent to Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering for Section A & B of Associate Membership Course.

[ii] The students who were registered prior to 10.06.2002 for part I & II of Technician Engineers [Diploma Level] and Section A & B of Associate Membership course [Degree Level] will be allowed to complete the courses with pre-revised syllabus till the next scheduled examination, to be held in December, 2006. Their Degree / Diploma will be recognized for employment in Central Government. Those who do not complete their courses by that time [December 2006], will have to follow the revised syllabus.

RBE No.13/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2007/RR-1/30 dated 25-01-2008 (RBE No.13 /2008)

Sub: Educational qualification for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts in Civil Engineering Department on the Railways.

Ref: Letter No. E[NG]-II/2001/RR-1/6 dated 18-05-2001 [RBE No. 97/2001]

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The issue of review of prescribed educational qualification for direct recruitment to supervisory post of Junior Engineer, Gr.II [Rs.5,000-8,000] and Section Engineer [Rs.6,500-10,500] in Civil Engineering Department has been under examination of Ministry of Railways [Railway Board].

This review was necessitated owing to demand raised in meeting with Chairmen, Railway Recruitment Boards held in June 2007 wherein several Railway Recruitment Boards stated that pure Civil/ Mechanical Engineering as a subject is rarely chosen by students in a Degree or Diploma course now-a-days. These days preference is given by students for specialized courses like Construction / Structural / Production/Instrumentation Engineering etc. As only Degree / Diploma in Civil / Mechanical Engineering are accepted as qualification for the posts of Section Engineer and Junior Engineer, Grade II respectively in Civil Engineering Department on the Railways, it results in rejection of large number of applications and Railways do not get appropriate number of candidates from open market.

In consultation with Civil Engineering Directorate of this Ministry, it has now been decided by the Board that henceforth direct recruitment qualification for the following posts in Civil Engineering department on the Railways will be as under:

S.No.	Post	Existing qualification for DR	Proposed qualification for DR
i	JE-II [P.Way] { Erstwhile PWI, Gr.III} Rs.5000-8000	Diploma in Civil Engg.	Diploma in Civil Engineering / Civil Engineering [Transportation] Note: Indenting Railway shall have the discretion to specify the number of candidates required from each discipline, subject to a rider that at least 50% of the intake shall be from Civil Engineering alone. All candidates selected will be borne on the common cadre.
ii	SE [P.Way] {Erstwhile PWI, Gr.I} Rs.6500-10500	Degree in Civil Engineering	No change
iii	JE-II/Works {Erstwhile IOW, Gr.III} Rs.5000-8000	Diploma in Civil Engineering	Diploma in Civil Engg. /Civil Engineering [Construction Technology]/Civil Engineering [Public Health]/Civil Engineering [Water Resources]/Civil Engineering [Transportation. Note: Indenting Railway shall have the discretion to specify the number of candidates required from each discipline, subject to a rider that at least 50% of the intake shall be from Civil Engineering alone. All candidates selected will be borne on the common cadre.
iv	SE [Works] {Erstwhile IOW, Gr.I} Rs.6500-10500	Degree in Civil Engineering	No change.
v	JE-II [Bridge] {Erstwhile BRI, Gr.III} Rs.5000-8000	Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Note: The Railway while placing indent may specify how many candidates with Diploma in Civil Engineering and how many with Mechanical Engineering are required. After recruitment both these groups will continue to be borne on a common cadre.	Diploma in Civil or Civil Engineering [Construction Technology] Note: Indenting Railway shall have the discretion to specify the number of candidates required from each discipline, subject to a rider that at least 50% of the intake shall be from Civil Engineering alone. All candidates selected will be borne on the common cadre.
vi	S E [Bridge] {Erstwhile BRI Gr.I } Rs.6500-10500	Degree in Civil Engineering	No Change.

These instructions will be effective from the date of its issue and ongoing recruitments for the above said categories where notification has been published will be governed by past instructions on the subject.

Advance Correction Slip (ACS) to Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I (1989 edition) will follow.

RBE No. 14/2008

Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/94/RR-1/29 dated 25-01-2008 (RBE No. 14/2008)

Sub:Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts on the Railways

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 05-02-2007 [RBE No. 18/2007]

….

Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter under reference vide which the currency of the relaxation contained in letter of even number dated 10-05-99 [RBE No. 99/99] was extended for a period of one year i.e. upto 03-02-2008.

The matter has been reviewed and it has now been decided that this relaxation of 03 [three] years above the prescribed upper age limit for recruitment to all Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts including engagement of Substitutes may be extended further for a period of one year i.e. up to 03-02-2009.

RBE No.04/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[MPP]2007/1/102 dated 23.01.2008 (RBE No.04 /2008)

Sub: Creation of posts in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ required for Maintenance and operation of new assets.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E[MPP]2003/1/88 dated 05.04.2006

[R.B.E. No. 45/2006]

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In continuation of Board’s letter No. E[MPP]2003/1/88 dated 05.04.2006, the issue of creation of posts in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ for operation and maintenance of new assets in higher grade has been considered and it has been decided that the DRMs may be allowed to create posts in higher grades by surrendering equivalent money value for the same with the approval of General Manager. Other instructions in this office letter No. E[MPP]2003/1/88 dated 05.04.2006, will remain the same.

This issues with the concurrence of the finance directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

RBE No.15/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-2008/CFP/2 dated 30-1-2008 (RBE No.15 /2008)

Sub: Written examinations conducted for promotion from Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’ – Preparation of Question Banks.

….

The Committee on Career Advancement Planning for Group ‘D’ staff on Railways [Ansari Committee] in its report vide Recommendation No. 39 has made the following recommendation:

“39. Wherever written tests are prescribed for the present, the same should continue. Elaborate syllabi, as well as model question papers may be framed for the guidance of candidates as well as examiners.”

2. The Ministry of Railways have considered the above recommendation and accepted the same. The Railways are also aware that instructions vide this Ministry’s letter No. E[NG]I-2006/PM1/34 dated 06.11.2006, already exist that for written examinations conducted for promotion to and within Group ‘C’, question banks should be prepared and circulated to the staff and that the same should be updated regularly in accordance with changing technology and job requirement. Accordingly, if not already done, question banks should be prepared immediately as per syllabus prescribed and circulated amongst the staff.

RBE No. 17/2008

Board’s letter No. PC-V/2007/PNM/DC-JCM/1 dated 31-1-2008 [RBE No. 17/2008]

Sub: Assured Career Progression Scheme for Railway Servants – clarification.

Pursuant to the issue of Board’s letter dated 5-4-2007 regarding earmarking of 5% posts of Section Officer [Accounts], opening up a separate channel of promotion as Sr. Accounts Assistants for non-Appendix 3 IREM exam qualified Accounts Assistants, references were received from Railways seeking clarification on grant of financial upgradation under the ACPS in the scale of Rs.6500-10500 to the Accounts Assistants who have not qualified the Appendix 3 exam.

2. In this connection, the matter has been reconsidered and it has been decided that the non-Appendix 3 IREM exam qualified Accounts Assistants may be granted the benefit of financial upgradation under the rules of the ACP Scheme in the scale of Rs.6500-10500.

3. The order will take effect from 5-4-2007.

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

RBE No.18/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2007/RR-1/31 dated 04.02.2008 (RBE No.18/2008)

CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Educational qualification for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts in Mechanical Engineering Department on the Railways.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 27.09.2007 [RBE No. 122/2007]

….

The words “ Tools & Disc Making” appearing under head “ revised qualification” in column 4 of the table in para-3 of aforesaid letter may be read as “ Tools & Die Making”.

RBE No. 21/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarifications] dated 05.02.2008 (RBE No. 21/2008)

Sub: Promotion of sportspersons from Group-D to Group-C on sports account.

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/3 dated 30-03-07 [RBE No. 48/07]

….

Please refer to Para 9.5 of Board’s policy letter mentioned above regarding promotion of sportspersons from Group-D to Group-C on sports account, on out-of-turn basis.

In this connection it is clarified that personal approval of General Manager shall be required for granting promotion to sportspersons from Group-D to Group-C, on sports account on out-of-turn basis, as per Para 9.5 of Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 [RBE No. 48/2007].

This also disposes SRSA’s letter No. Z.769/P/Vol.IV dt. 13.12.2007.

RBE No.22/2008

Bd’s letter No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 07.02.2008 (RBE No.22 /2008)

Sub: Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance @Rs.100/- per month to Railway pensioners and family pensioners – Clarification reg. .

References have been received from Railway pensioners / family pensioners, Banks & other establishments seeking clarification on the issue of payment of Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs.100/- per month to Railway pensioners / family pensioners irrespective of the fact whether they are members or not of RELHS, or, any other health scheme. There have also been demands to eliminate the distance criterion of 2.5 km, for the purpose of grant of Fixed Medical Allowance.

In this connection, it is stated that as per extant instructions, Fixed Medical Allowance is granted to only those Railway Pensioners / Family Pensioners, who reside beyond 2.5 kms, from Railway Hospital / Health Units, irrespective of the fact whether they are members, or not, of RELHS. It is, reiterated, that the pensioner is, however, required to be eligible for being enrolled under a health scheme, in terms of Board’s letter No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.1997 and actual enrolment under the scheme, is not compulsory. As regards the distance limit, it is clarified that the distance limit of 2.5 kms has been imposed by Hon’ble CAT/Ernakulam and subsequently, upheld by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. As such, altering this limit, or eliminating the same, is beyond the competence of this department. Railways are requested to dispose of cases pertaining to Fixed Medical Allowance, on the above lines.

RBE No.7/2008

Bd’s letter No.PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 15.01.2008 (RBE No.7/2008)

Sub: Central Government employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 – Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 01.01.2008 to 31.12.2008.

In continuation of this Ministry’s letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 11.01.2007, a copy of O.M. No.7(3)/EV/2007 dated 18.12.2007 of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action.

Copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.7(3)/EV/2007 Dated: 18^th December, 2007

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 1.1.2008 to 31.12.2008.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No. 7(3)/EV/2006 dated 12^th December 2006 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2007. New Tables of Benefits for the savings fund of the Scheme based on a subscription of Rs. 10 per month from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs. 15 per month w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards have been prepared for the year 2008 and a copy of the table is enclosed. Another Table of Benefits for the savings fund based on a subscription of Rs. 10 per month for those employees who had opted out of the revised rates of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990 have also been drawn up for the year 2008 and a copy of that table is also enclosed. The amounts in the Tables have been worked out on the basis of interest @ 10% per annum (compounded quarterly) for the period from 1.1.1982 to 31.1.1982, 11% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.1983 to 31.12.1986, 12 % per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.1987 to 31.12.2000, 11% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2001 to 31.12.2001, 9.5% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2002 to 31.12.2002 and 9.0% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2003 to 31.12.2003 and 8% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1..2004 onwards. The mortality rate under the Scheme has been taken as 3.75 per thousand per annum upto 31.12.1987 and 3.60 per thousand per annum thereafter in both the cases. While calculating the amount it has been assumed that the subscription has been recovered or will be recovered from the salary of the month in which a member ceases to be in service failing which it should be deducted from accumulated amounts payable.

2. In its application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department this Office Memorandum issues in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

CENTRAL GOVT.EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME 1980

Contribution @ Rs.10/- p.m. upto 31.12.89 and Rs.15 throughout after 1.1.90

Accumulated value of contribution from 1^st January of year of Entry to the month and year of cessation - Year of cessation of membership – 2008

Year of cessation of membership – 2008
Year of entry	Month of cessation of membership
Year of entry	Jan	Feb.	Mar	Apr.	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
1982	13746	13850	13951	14052	14157	14261	14367	14471	14579	14685	14794	14902
1983	12456	12551	12642	12738	12832	12927	13025	13122	13219	13316	13414	13514
1984	11294	11379	11465	11552	11638	11727	11815	11902	11992	12082	12173	12264
1985	10250	10329	10407	10487	10567	10647	10728	10810	10892	10975	11059	11141
1986	9313	9387	9460	9532	9606	9679	9758	9829	9905	9982	10058	10136
1987	8473	8542	8607	8675	8744	8813	8881	8949	9020	9090	9161	9233
1988	7725	7787	7849	7911	7974	8037	8101	8166	8230	8294	8361	8426
1989	7046	7105	7162	7220	7278	7336	7395	7454	7515	7575	7637	7696
1990	6443	6498	6551	6605	6660	6714	6769	6825	6881	6937	6993	7050
1991	5641	5689	5737	5786	5834	5883	5933	5984	6033	6084	6136	6185
1992	4927	4972	5014	5057	5102	5147	5191	5235	5281	5326	5373	5420
1993	4293	4334	4372	4411	4452	4492	4532	4572	4614	4654	4697	4736
1994	3731	3767	3802	3838	3873	3909	3946	3983	4019	4057	4094	4132
1995	3220	3262	3295	3327	3359	3391	3426	3458	3492	3525	3559	3594
1996	2786	2814	2845	2874	2903	2933	2964	2993	3023	3054	3084	3117
1997	2390	2416	2444	2471	2497	2525	2552	2579	2607	2635	2664	2690
1998	2040	2065	2088	2112	2137	2161	2188	2212	2238	2262	2287	2314
1999	1729	1751	1772	1794	1817	1838	1863	1886	1909	1931	1954	1977
2000	1450	1471	1492	1513	1533	1553	1575	1595	1617	1637	1658	1680
2001	1206	1223	1242	1261	1280	1299	1318	1337	1357	1376	1397	1415
2002	987	1003	1020	1035	1053	1071	1088	1106	1126	1144	1162	1181
2003	787	803	818	834	850	866	882	899	915	933	949	965
2004	605	620	635	649	664	679	694	709	724	740	755	770
2005	439	452	465	479	493	507	520	534	548	562	577	591
2006	284	297	309	322	334	347	360	373	386	399	412	425
2007	142	153	165	177	188	200	212	224	236	248	260	272
2008	11	21	32	42	53	64	75	86	97	108	119	131

Note: Basis Used

From	To	Interest*	Savings Fund:	68.75% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87
1.1.82	31.12.82	10%		70% from 1.1.88 and onwards
1.1.83	31.12.86	11%
1.1.87	31.12.00	12%	Insurance Fund:	31.25% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87
1.1.01	31.12.01	11%
1.1.02	31.12.02	9.50%
1.1.03	31.12.03	9.00%		30% from 1.1.88 and onwards
1.1.04	31.12.08	8.00%

*Interest p.a. compounded quarterly

CENTRAL GOVT.EMPLOYES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME 1980

Contribution @ Rs.10/- p.m. throughout

Accumulated value of contribution from 1^st January of year of Entry to the month and year of cessation

Month of cessation of membership

Year of entry	Jan	Feb.	Mar	Apr.	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
1982	11602	11686	11767	11853	11939	12024	12111	12199	12286	12374	12462	12551
1983	10311	10387	10461	10538	10613	10692	10768	10846	10924	11004	11085	11165
1984	9146	9215	9281	9352	9419	9488	9558	9628	9698	9771	9841	9914
1985	8104	8165	8224	8287	8348	8410	8473	8536	8598	8662	8726	8792
1986	7167	7223	7277	7331	7386	7442	7498	7555	7611	7668	7726	7784
1987	6327	6376	6425	6475	6524	6575	6624	6675	6727	6778	6828	6881
1988	5577	5621	5665	5710	5754	5799	5845	5890	5936	5981	6028	6075
1989	4900	4939	4979	5017	5057	5099	5139	5180	5220	5262	5303	5346
1990	4297	4332	4368	4403	4439	4475	4512	4548	4587	4623	4661	4698
1991	3762	3792	3825	3858	3890	3922	3956	3989	4022	4055	4088	4121
1992	3286	3314	3343	3373	3403	3432	3461	3490	3520	3550	3579	3610
1993	2864	2888	2914	2942	2968	2994	3021	3047	3075	3101	3129	3156
1994	2487	2511	2534	2558	2582	2606	2630	2653	2679	2702	2727	2752
1995	2154	2174	2196	2217	2239	2261	2282	2304	2326	2349	2371	2393
1996	1858	1876	1897	1915	1935	1955	1974	1995	2013	2034	2054	2075
1997	1594	1612	1629	1647	1664	1683	1700	1719	1736	1754	1772	1792
1998	1361	1375	1392	1408	1425	1440	1457	1474	1490	1508	1524	1540
1999	1152	1167	1182	1197	1212	1225	1239	1255	1270	1285	1301	1316
2000	969	980	995	1008	1021	1036	1050	1063	1078	1092	1106	1120
2001	804	816	829	840	853	866	878	892	905	918	930	944
2002	657	668	680	691	703	715	726	738	750	762	774	786
2003	525	535	546	556	567	578	588	599	610	621	633	644
2004	404	413	423	433	443	453	463	473	483	493	503	514
2005	292	301	310	319	329	338	347	356	366	375	384	394
2006	190	198	206	215	223	231	240	249	257	266	275	284
2007	95	102	110	118	126	133	141	149	157	165	173	181
2008	7	14	21	28	35	43	50	57	65	72	80	87

Note: Basis Used

From	To	Interest*	Savings Fund:	68.75 from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87
1.1.82	31.12.82	10%		70% from 1.1.88 and onwards
1.1.83	31.12.86	11%
1.1.87	31.12.00	12%	Insurance Fund:	31.25% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87
1.1.01	31.12.01	11%
1.1.02	31.12.02	9.50%
1.1.03	31.12.03	9.00%		30% from 1.1.88 and onwards
1.1.04	31.12.08	8.00%

*Interest p.a. compounded quarterly

RBE No.16/2008

Board’s letter No.PC-III/2007/CRC/04 dated 31.01.2008 (RBE No.16/2008) P.C. NO.459

Sub: Cadre Restructuring of certain Group ‘C’ cadres – Medical Department.

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The Ministry of Railways have had under review Group ‘C’ cadres of District Extension Educator/Extension Educator of Medical Department in consultation with the staff side with a view to strengthen and rationalize 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 category of District Extension Educator/Extension Educator of Medical Department should be restructured as per procedure given below:

(i) One post of District Extension Educator/Extension Educator in scale Rs.6500-10500 may be upgraded to scale Rs.7450-11500 provided there are more than one posts in the existing lower scale Rs.6500-10500.

(ii) If the condition at (i) above is not fulfilled then one post in scale Rs.5500-9000 may be upgraded to scale Rs.6500-10500 provided there are more than one post in the existing lower scale Rs.5500-9000.

While implementing these orders the following detailed instructions should be strictly and carefully adhered to:

Date of effect	1.	The upgradation would be made effective prospectively (i.e., from the first of the month following the date of issue of these orders).
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.
	2.1	These orders will not be applicable to ex-cadre & work-charged posts. Only those temporary posts which are in operation for atleast three years may be taken into account for the purpose of above restructuring.
Pay Fixation (Rule 1313 (FR 22)-RII	3	Staff selected and posted against the additional higher grade posts as a result of above upgradation will have their pay fixed under Rule 1313 (FR-22)(I)(a)(1)-R-II from the first of the month following the date of issue of these orders with the usual option for pay fixation under extant rules.
Existing classification and filling up of the vacancies.	4.	The existing classification of the posts covered by these orders as ‘selection’ and ‘non-selection’ as the case may be, remains unchanged. However, for the purpose of implementation of these orders, if an individual Railway servant becomes due for promotion to a post classified as a ‘selection’ post, the existing selection procedure will stand modified in such a case to the extent that the selection will be based only on scrutiny of service records and confidential reports without holding any written and / or viva-voce test. Naturally under this procedure the categorization as ‘outstanding’ will not figure in the panels. This modified selection procedure has been decided upon by the Ministry of Railways as a one time exception by a special dispensation, with the objective of expediting the implementation of these orders. Similarly for posts classified as ‘ non-selection’ at the time of this restructuring the promotion will be based only on scrutiny of service records and confidential reports.
	4.1	Normal vacancies existing on date of effect of these orders (except direct recruitment quota) and those arising on that date from this cadre restructuring should be filled in the following sequence:-
		(i) from panels approved on or before date of effect of these orders and current on that date;
		(ii) and the balance in the manner indicated in para 4 above.
	4.2	Such selections which have not been finalized till date of effect of these orders should be cancelled/abandoned.
	4.3	All vacancies arising from the next day of date of effect of these orders will be filled by normal selection procedure.
	4.4	All vacancies arising out of the restructuring should be filled up by senior employees who should be given benefit of the promotion from the date of effect of these orders whereas for the normal vacancies existing on the date of effect of these orders, junior employees should be posted by modified selection procedure but they will get promotion and higher pay from the date of taking over the posts as per normal rules.
	4.5	Employees who retire/resign in between the period from the date of effect of these orders to the date of actual implementation of these orders, will be eligible for the fixation benefits and arrears under these orders from the date of effect of these orders.
	5.	Extant instructions for D&A/Vigilance clearance will be applicable for effecting promotions under these orders with reference to the date of effect of these orders.
Minimum years of service in each grade	6.	While implementing the restructuring orders, instructions 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 additional duties and responsibilities of greater importance.
Provision of reservation	8.	The existing instructions with regard to reservation to SC/ST community wherever applicable will continue to apply.
Pin pointing of posts	9.	The administration should take steps to pin-point the additional posts arising out of this restructuring/upgradation as per administrative requirements. However, in those cases where due to pin-pointing of posts staff is required to join duties in the upgraded posts at a different station, such staff may be allowed the benefit of upgradation/ promotion on “as is where is basis” for the time being and allowed to join the pin pointed post at the new station within six months time from the date of issue of promotion order, subject to the satisfaction of HOD on merit in each case.
Refusal of promotion	10.	Such of the staff as had refused promotion before the date of effect 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 date of effect of these orders and arising due to restructuring on the date. This relaxation will not be applicable to vacancies arising after the date of effect of these orders.
Matching Savings	11.	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. After working out the financial implications, the matching savings should be arranged by the department. But before restructuring the cadre, matching savings will have to be ensured and if the Department/
		Railways are not able to provide the matching savings, the category will not be restructured. While ensuring effective surrender of posts of equivalent financial value, the existing vacant posts available on the date of effect of these orders should be considered for the purpose of off-setting the cost of restructuring/ financial effects of restructuring. Board desire that the General Managers should ensure that the restructuring/upgradation is implemented expeditiously with matching savings without any exception and difficulty. There would be no restructuring without matching savings by surrender of posts.

This issues in consultation with the Establishment & Health Directorates and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of this Ministry.

RBE No:6/2008

Board’s letter No:PC-V/2003/1/11/1 dated 15.01.2008 (PC-V/494, RBE No:6/2008)

Sub: Redistribution of the post of Dieticians.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated:08.01.2004

Subsequent to issue of Board’s letter under reference, it was informed that the actual cadre strength of Dieticians on Indian Railway is more than 19. Information called for from the Railways indicates that the total sanctioned strength of Dieticians on Indian Railways is 25. It has, therefore, been decided to redistribute the posts of Dieticians as under:-

Category	Pay Scale	No.of posts
Dietician	(Rs.5500-9000)	14 Posts
Sr. Dietician	(Rs.6500-10500)	8 Posts
Assistant Dietetics Officer	(Rs.7500-12000)	3 Posts

The above distribution will be effective from the date of issue of this letter.

RBE No. 20/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[G]2006 QR1-19 dated 06.02.08 (RBE No. 20/2008)

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation by Railway employees during the period of Maternity Leave.

….

As per the existing provisions, retention of Railway accommodation in case of maternity leave is permitted for the period of maternity leave plus leave granted in continuation subject to a maximum of 5 months.

The above instructions have been reviewed keeping in view the fact that the quantum of maternity leave has been enhanced to 135 days plus any other leave combined therewith upto one year. It has now been decided that the retention of Railway accommodation in case of maternity leave may be allowed for the period of maternity leave plus other kinds of leave granted in continuation subject to a maximum of one year on payment of normal licence fee. These instructions may be deemed to have come into force with retrospective effect from 05.07.2000, i.e., the date when the said instructions came into force on the civil side.

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

RBE No.23/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[MPP]2006/6/11 dated 11.02.2008 (RBE No.23 /2008 )

Sub: Forwarding of notification – reg.

….

Kindly find enclosed a copy of the Notification G.S.R. 696 [E] dated 7^th November 2007 published in Part II, section 3, sub-section [i] of the Gazette of India issued by Ministry of Labour & Directorate General of Employment & Training relating to the designation of 27 trades under ‘Centre of Excellence Trades Group’ for implementation under Apprenticeship Training Scheme.

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Copy of Notification F.No.DGET-23[5]/3005/2006-AP dated 7^th November, 2007 issued by Ministry of Labour and Employment, Directorate General of Employment and Training published in The Gazette of India – Extraordinary Part-II Section 3[i]

G.S.R. 696[E] – In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section [i] of Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 [52 of 1961], the Central Government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, namely:-

1. [1] These rules may be called the Apprenticeship [Seventh Amendment] Rules, 2007.

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

2. In the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, in Schedule I, after Group No. 34 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:

1	2		3			4		5		6		7		8
‘Group No. 35 –Centre of Excellence Trades Group:
1	Mechanic Automobile [Advance Petrol Engine]		7233.22		1:2			Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advance module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Servicing and Overhauling of Automobiles [Petrol]		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
2		Mechanic Automobile [Advance Diesel Engine]		7233.24	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Servicing and Overhauling of Automobiles [Diesel]		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
3		Mechanic Auto Electronics		7242.10	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Auto Electrical, Auto Electronics and Air-conditioning in Automobiles		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
4		Mechanic [Denting, Painting and Welding]		7142.20 7213.30	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Denting – Painting and Welding		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
5		TIG/MIG Welder		7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35	1:3		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication [Fitting and Welding] Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in TIG/MIG Welding		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
6		Structural Welder		7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35	1:3		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication [Fitting and Welding] Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Structural Welding		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
7		Welder [Pipe and Pressure Vessels]		7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication [Fitting and Welding] Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Pressure Vessels and Pipe Welding		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
8		Chemical Laboratory Assistant		3111.30	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Chemical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Laboratory Assistant		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
9		Advance Mechanic [Instruments]		7311.10 7311.30 7241.10	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Chemical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Instruments Mechanic		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
10		CAD-CAM Operator –cum-Programmer		3121.20	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in CAD/CAM		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
11		Advanced Welder		7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Advanced Welding		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
12		Jigs and Fixtures Maker		7222.30	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Manufacturing of Jigs and Fixtures		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
13		Quality Assurance Assistant		3152.90	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Quality Engineering		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
14		CNC Programmer-cum-Operator		3121.20	1:3		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in CNC Machining		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
15		Operator PLC System		8211.90	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in PLC and Automation		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
16		Mechanic Electrical Domestic [Appliances]		7233.58	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Domestic Appliances		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
17		Mechanic [HT, LT, Equipments and Cable Jointing]		7245.20	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Operation and Maintenance of equipments used in HT, LT Sub-station and Cable Jointing		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
18		Mechanic [Electrical Power Drives]		7241.20 7242.10	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Electronic Test Equipment.		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
19		Mechanic [Embedded Systems and PLC]		8211.90	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Embedded Systems and PLC		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
20		Mechanic Power Electronics [Inverters, UPS, and Maintenance of Drives]		7241.10 7242.10	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Inverters, UPS, Voltage Stabilizer and Industrial Drives		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
21		Mechanic [DTH and other Communication System]		7243.10 7244.20	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Communication System		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
22		Mechanic [Domestic, Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Machines		7233.50	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Domestic, Commercial Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
23		Mechanic [Central Air-conditioning Plant, Industrial cooling and Package Air-conditioning ]		8281.25 8169.30	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Central Air-conditioning Plant, Industrial cooling and Package Air-conditioning		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
24		Mechanic [Cold storage, Ice Plant and Ice candy plant		7413.50 8169.30	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Cold Storage, Ice plant and Ice candy plant		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
25		Computer Aided Pattern Maker		7222.80 7422.38 7434.20 7435.10 7442.16	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Apparel Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Computer Aided and Pattern Making		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
26		Fashion Designing Assistant		3471.40	1:2		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Apparel Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Fashion Designing		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
27		Shirts and Trousers Maker		7433.25 7433.30	1:4		Two years		Broad Based Basic Training in Apparel Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Shirts and Trousers Maker		One year and six months		Passed 10^th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

Note: The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide No. G.S.R. 356 dt. 1^st August, 1992 and last amended vide number G.S.R… 576[E], dated the 6^th September, 2007.

RBE No. 24/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]II/95/RR-1/26 dated 11.02.2008 (RBE No. 24/2008)

Sub: Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir.

Kindly refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 05-04-2006 [RBE No. 43/2006] forwarding therewith a copy of the Notification No. 15012/7/1991- Estt[D] dated 06-12-2005 issued by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions [Department of Personnel & Training] on the subject quoted above.

Department of Personnel & Training have issued a further notification of same number dated 07-12-2007, extending the relaxation of age limit in favour of the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir for appointment to Central Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made through UPSC or SSC or otherwise by the Central Government for a further period of two years beyond 31-12-2007 i.e. up to 31-12-2009. A copy of the same is enclosed for guidance and compliance.

Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions [Department of Personnel & Training]’s Notification No. 15012/7/1991 Estt[D] dated 07-12-2007

{To Be Published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section [i] of the Gazette of India [Extra-ordinary]}

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 the State of Jammu and Kashmir [Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and Posts ] Rules, 1997, namely:

These rules may be called the Residents of State of Jammu and Kashmir [Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and Posts ] Amendment Rules, 2007

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

3 In the Residents of State of Jammu and Kashmir [Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and Posts ] Rules, 1997, in rule 1, in sub-rule [3], for figures ‘2007’ the figures ‘2009’ shall be substituted.

[F. No. 15012/7/1991 Estt[D]]

Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number [GSR 208[E] dated the 10^th April, 1997] and subsequently amended vide the following:

[i] GSR 826 [E] dated the 27^th December 1999

[ii] GSR 919 [E] dated the 22^nd December 2001

[iii] GSR 879 [E] dated the 10^th November, 2003

[iv] GSR 707[E] dated the 6^th December, 2005

RBE No. 25/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-2004/PM9/2 dated 18-2-2008 (RBE No. 25/2008)

Sub: Promotion of Asstt. Divisional Cashier / Inspector of Cashier in the pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 to the supervisory post of Divisional Cashier in the pay scale of Rs.6500-10,500.

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Reference Board’s letter of even number dated 27.07.2007 on the above subject.

2. Western Railway has raised certain queries regarding designation of Sr. Cashier Gr.I, fixation of pay and payment of honorarium.

3. It is clarified that with the merger of the posts of Sr. Cashier Gr.I with the posts of IOC/ADC [as they are in the identical grade], the posts of Sr. Cashier Gr.I has lost their entity and all posts [existing posts of IOC/ADC and posts of Sr. Cashier Gr.I] will be designated as IOC/ADC. Further, there will be no separate fixation of pay under Rule 1313[1][a] 1 [erstwhile FR22C] for the existing posts of IOC/ADC. The existing designation Sr.Cashier Gr.II may also be designated as Sr. Cashier.

4. As regards payments of honorarium is concerned, it is stated that the existing incumbent as on the date of issue of Board’s letter dated 27.07.2007 will continue to draw the honorarium as per existing entitlement as personal to them. However, future incumbents will be treated at par with erstwhile Sr. Cashier Gr.I.

5. This disposes of Western Railway’s letter No. CP/ADM/E.1025/ ADC[P] /IOC/DC[P] dated 10.12.2007.

RBE No. 27/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-2008/IC-2/1 dated 21.02.2008 (RBE No. 27/2008)

Sub: Incentive for acquiring higher Scientific/ Accounts/ Technical Qualification to Group ‘C’ employees.

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Reference Board’s letter No. E[NG]64/RC 1/25 dated 14.05.66 and No. E[NG] I/87/IC2/1 dated 29.05.89 read with Board’s letter No. E[NG] I/97/IC2/4 dated 12.11.2001 regarding grant of incentives to Group ‘C’ employees for acquiring higher Scientific /Accounts/Technical Qualification.

2. The Central Administrative Tribunal vide its order dated 27.11.2007 in O.A. No.333 of 2007 filed by Shri M.C. Talukdar, has directed to consider the claim of applicant for advance increments if he is identically situated like applicants [Shri Ashok Sengupta & others] in O.A. No. 270 of 1996 and the scheme extended to Group ‘B’ officers who were given increased number of increments from 04.05.1990.

3. The matter has been considered by the Ministry of Railways in the light of the above development and it has been decided that the Group ‘C’ employees who acquired the specified qualifications prior to 01.07.1988 and given cash award of Rs.200 / two advance increments as per Board’s letter No. E[NG]64/RC1/25 dated 14.5.66 may also be considered and given balance two / four increments, as the case may be, in accordance with the Board’s letter No. E[NG] I/87/IC2/1 dated 29.05.89 w.e.f. 04.05.90 in the scale and stage at which they were drawing their pay / scale on 04.05.90.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways [Railway Board].

RBE No. 26/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]Spl.2007/ADV/3/5 dated 21-2-08 (RBE No. 26/2008)

CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Amendment to IREM-Para 1132 of Chapter XI – Inclusion of Private Insurance Companies approved by Insurance Regulatory Development Authority [IRDA], for the purpose of insurance of the houses/flats constructed/ purchased with the help of House Building Advance.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 7.12.2007

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In the Advance Correction Slip No. 197 enclosed with the above referred letter, su-para 19[i] should be read as 14[i] as Para 19 was re-numbered as 14 vide Advance Correction Slip No. 180/2005.

RBE No. 26/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-97/SR6/3 Vol.IV dated 29.02.2008 (c)

Sub: Principles for determining the seniority of staff belonging to SC/ST promoted earlier vis-à-vis, General /OBC staff promoted later.

Ref: [i] Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-97/SR6/3 [Vol.III] dated 08.03.2002

[ii] Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-97/SR6/3 [Vol.IV] dated 13.01.2005

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The Railways are aware that in pursuance of the Constitution [85^th] Amendment Act-2001, instructions were issued vide this Ministry’s letter dated 08.03.2002 quoted above that w.e.f. 17.06.95 SC/ST Railway servants shall on their promotion by virtue of rule of reservation / roster, be entitled to consequential seniority also. These instructions were, however, reiterated vide this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 21.11.2002 for implementation subject to final outcome of the Writ Petitions pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

The Railways would also be aware that while disposing off the aforesaid Writ Petitions the Hon’ble Supreme Court in their order dated 19.10.2006 in the case of M. Nagaraj & Ors. V/s UOI & Ors. have, inter-alia, upheld the validity of Constitution [85^th] Amendment Act, 2001. So far as other issues discussed in Apex Court’s judgement, relevant clarifications have since been issued by DOP&T vide their O.M. No. 36036/2/2007-Estt.[Res] dated 29-03-2007 and circulated vide this Ministry’s letter No. 97-E[SCT]I/49/25 dated 29-05-2007. Thus, in the light of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated 19-10-2006, the seniority of the SC/ST Railway servants promoted by virtue of rule of reservation/roster shall be regulated in terms of instructions contained in Board’s letters dated 08.03.2002 and 13.01.2005 referred to above.

RBE No. 28/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]III/2003/PN1/1 dated 03.03.2008 (RBE No. 28/2008)

Sub: Terms and conditions of payment of pensionary benefits in respect of Railway Government employees absorbed in Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertaking consequent upon conversion of Government /Railway Department / Office into Autonomous Body/Public Sector Undertaking – Encashment of unutilized leave of such employees

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In terms of sub-rule [16] of Rule 53 A of Railway Services {Pension] Rules, 1993 [added vide Notification No. F[E]III/2003/PN1/1 dated 10.03.2005], in case of railway servants who, on conversion of a Railway Department into a Central Autonomous Body or Public Sector Undertaking, get absorbed in it and opt for pensionary benefits on the basis of combined service rendered by them in the Railways and in the PSU or Autonomous Body, the Government is required to discharge its pensionary liability by paying in lumpsum 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 servants in the PSUs/Autonomous bodies. A point has been raised as to whether in such cases in addition to lump sum pro-rata pension or service gratuity and retirement gratuity; the Railways / Government also have to discharge liability towards leave encashment of such absorbed employees.

The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare and it is clarified that there is no provision for payment of leave salary liabilities by the Railways / Government at the time of absorption of the Railway/Government servant. Encashment of unutilized leave in the credit of the absorbed employees at the time of retirement / superannuation is to be paid from the budget of PSU/Autonomous body.

It is reiterated that the clarification contained in para 2 above is applicable only in cases of those employees who get absorbed in the PSUs/Autonomous Bodies on conversion of a Government /Railway Department into a Central Autonomous Body or a Public Sector Undertaking and opt for pensionary benefits on the basis of combined service rendered by them in the Government / Railways and in PSU /Autonomous Body, not in other cases of permanent absorption.

RBE No. 33/2008.

Bd’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/34 dated 10.03.2008 (RBE No. 33/2008)

Sub: Educational qualification for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts in S&T Department on the Railways.

Ref: Letters No.E(NG)II/91/RR-1/3 dt.11.7.91 ( RBE No.129/91),

E(NG)II//97/RR-1/78 dt.18.11.97 ( RBE No. 163/97) and

E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/4 dt. 7.2.01 (RBE No.28/01).

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The issue of review of prescribed educational qualification for direct recruitment to Artisan and Supervisory posts in S&T Department has been under examination of Ministry of Railways ( Railway Board).

2. In consultation with Signal & Telecommunication Directorate of this Ministry, it has now been decided that henceforth direct recruitment qualification for the various posts in S&T department on the Railways will be as under :-

Post	Existing Qualification	Revised Qualification
TCM-III Rs.3050-4590	Matriculation and (a) ITI certificate in Electrical /Radio/ Wireless/Telecom/TV Trade and one year casual TCM/WM in S&T Department ; or (b) Casual TCM/WM for 03 years in S&T Department; or (c) A pass in + 2 stage in Higher Secondary with Physics and Maths	(i) Matriculation plus ITI/Act Apprenticeship in Electrician/ Electrical Fitter/Wireman /Electronics/ Information Technology /TV & Radio trades; or (ii)Diploma holders in Electrical/ Electronics/Microprocessor/Industrial Electronics/ TV Engineering/ Fibre Optic Communication/ Electronic Instrumentation/ Communication/Sound & TV Engg./Industrial Control/ Control Information Science/ Technology/ Process Control/ Telecommunication /Applied Electronics/ Computer Application/ Computer Networking /Data Networks/ Power Electronics/ Information Technology/ Digital Electronics/Radio Engineering; or (iii) Pass in +2 stage with Physics and Maths
JE-II(Tele) Rs.5000-8000	Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/ Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent	Diploma holders in Electrical/ Electronics/ Microprocessor/Industrial Electronics/TV Engineering/Fibre Optic Communication/Electronics Instrumentation/ Radio engineering /Computer Networking /Data Network/ Power Electronics /Information Technology/Communication/Sound & T.V. Engineering/ Industrial Control/ Control Information Science/ Information Technology /Process Control/ Telecommunication/Applied Electronics/ Computer Application/ Digital Electronics
SE(Tele) Rs.6500-10500	BE in Electrical/Electronics / Telecommunication Engineering OR M.Sc., (Electronics)	(i) MSC(Electronics); Or (ii) 04 (four) year Degree holders in Electrical/Electronics/Microprocessor/Industrial Electronics/TV Engineering/Fibre Optic Communication /Electronic Instrumentation/ Communication/Sound & TV Engineering/ Industrial Control / Control Information Science/Technology/Process Control/ Telecommunication/ Applied Electronics/ Computer Application/Engineering Science/ Technology/ Digital Electronics/ Radio Engineering / Data Networking /Computer networking/Power Electronics/Information Technology.
Technician, Gr. -III ( Signal) {Erstwhile ESM-III} Rs. 3050-4590	Matriculation and (a) ITI certificate in Electrician/Electrical Fitter/ Wireman Trade and one year casual ESM in S&T Department; or (b) Casual ESM/Electric Fitter for 03 years in S&T Department; or (c)A pass in + 2 stage with Physics and Maths in Higher Secondary or equivalent	(i) Matriculation plus ITI/Act Apprenticeship in Electrician/Electrical Fitter/Wireman/ Electronics/Information Technology/TV & Radio/Instrumentation/ Computer/ Computer Networking /Data Networking; Or (ii) 10+2 with Physics and Maths; Or (iii) 03 (Three) year Diploma in Engineering in Electrical/Electronics/Microprocessor/TV Engineering/Fibre Optical Communication/ Telecommunication/Communication/Sound & TV Engineering /Industrial Control/Electronic Instrumentation/Industrial Electronics/ Applied Electronics/ Digital Electronics/Power Electronics/ Information Science/Information Technology / Computer Application/Computer Engineering / Computer Science/Computer Technology.
JE-II (Signal) Rs.5000-8000	Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/ Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent	03 (Three) year Diploma in Engineering in Electrical/Electronics/Microprocessor/TV Engineering /Fibre Optical Communication/ Telecommunication /Communication/Sound & TV Engineering/Industrial Control/Electronic Instrumentation/Industrial Electronics/ Applied Electronics/Digital Electronics/Power Electronics/ Information Science/ Information Technology/Computer Application / Computer Engineering/ Computer Science/Computer Technology.
SE(Signal) Rs.6500-10500	B.E in Electrical/Electronics/ Telecommunication Engineering	(i) 04 (four) year Degree in Engineering in Electrical/Electronics/Microprocessor/TV Engineering/Fibre Optical Communication/ Telecommunication /Communication / Sound & TV Engineering/Industrial Control/Electronic Instrumentation/Industrial Electronics/ Applied Electronics/Digital Electronics/ Power Electronics /Information Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Application/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Technology; Or (ii) M.Sc. ( Electronics/Physics/Computer Science)

3. These instructions will be effective from the date of its issue and ongoing recruitments for the above said categories where notification has been published will be governed by past instructions on the subject.

4. Review of direct recruitment qualification for the category of Technician, Grade-II (Signal) { erstwhile ESM-II} in the pay-scale of Rs.4,000-6,000 is still under consideration. Therefore, extant instructions may be followed for recruitment to this category.

Advance Correction Slip (ACS) to Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I (1989 edition) will follow.

RBE No.41/2008

Bd’s letter No. PC-V/97/1/7/14 dated 19.03.2008 (RBE No.41 /2008)

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised rates effective from 1.1.2008

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Reference to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 13-09-2007 (S.No.PC-V/490, RBE No.115/2007) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees with effect from 1^st January, 2008 shall stand modified as follows:-

Date from which payable	Rate of Dearness Allowance per month
01-01-2008	47% 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 payment of arrears for the months of January and February, 2008 shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2008 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 or above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

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

RBE No.43/2008

Bd’s letter No. PC-V/97/1/7/14 dated 20.03.2008 (RBE No.43 /2008)

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised rates effective from 1.1.2008

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In continuation of the Board’s letter of even number dated 19.03.2008, it is clarified that the additional instalment of DA@ 6% for the month of March 2008 along with arrears for January and February 2008 may be drawn and charged separately in 2008-2009.

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

RBE No. 35/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[D&A] 2008 RG6-9 dated 11-03-2008 (RBE No. 35/2008)

Sub: Advice of the Union Public Service Commission [UPSC] in the disciplinary cases to be communicated to the delinquent employee along with the final order of penalty.

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A copy of Department of Personnel and Training’s O.M. No.11012/10/2007-Estt.[A] dated 07.01.2008 on the above subject is sent herewith. The contents of the above O.M. may please be brought to the notice of all concerned on your Railway for their information and guidance. The corresponding provisions to Rule 32 of the Central Civil Services [Classification, Control and Appeal] Rules, 1965; mentioned in the first para of the O.M. dated 07.01.2008, are contained in Rule 28 of the Railway Servants [Discipline and Appeal] Rules, 1968.

Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training’s O.M. No.11012/10/2007-Estt.[A] dated 07.01.2008

Sub: Central Civil Services [Classification, Control and Appeal] Rules, 1965 – Advice of the Union Public Service Commission [UPSC] in the disciplinary cases to be communicated to the delinquent employee along with the final order of penalty.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to the provisions of rule 32 of the Central Civil Services [Classification, Control and Appeal] Rules, 1965 and to say that the nature of consultation with the Union Public Service Commission {UPSC} and the manner of communication of the advice of the UPSC to the delinquent Government servant have been subject matter of litigation in some cases in CAT/High Courts etc. The questions raised from time to time are whether consultation with the UPSC under Article 320 [3] [c] of the Constitution is mandatory and binding on the appropriate authority; and whether a copy of the UPSC’s advice should be furnished to the charged officer before the order imposing a penalty is issued. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has finally decided the matter in its judgement dated the 19^th April, 2007 in Civil Appeal No. 2067 of 2007 [Union of India and Another vs. T.V. Patel].

2. In the above judgement, the Hon’ble Supreme Court referred to the cases of State of U.P. vs. Mandbodhan Lal Srivastava [Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court] [1958 SCR 533] and Ram Gopal Chaturvedi vs. State of Madhya Pradesh [three Judge Bench] [1969 {2} SCC 240] and did not agree with the contentions on behalf of the respondent that non-supply of a copy of the advice tendered by the UPSC before the final order was passed deprived the delinquent officer of making an effective representation and that it, therefore, vitiates the order. The Hon’ble Supreme Court held as follows:

“In view of the law settled by the Constitution Bench of this Court in the case of Srivastava [supra] we hold that the provisions of Article 320[3] [c] of the Constitution of India are not mandatory and they do not confer any rights on the public servant so that the absence of consultation or any irregularity in consultation process or furnishing a copy of the advice tendered by the UPSC, if any, does not afford the delinquent government servant a cause of action in a court of law.”

3. The judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of S.N. Narula vs. Union of India and others [SLP [c] 12188/2003], on the facts and circumstances of that case apparently did not lay down any law. Whereas in the later judgement in T.V. Patel’s case delivered on 19.04.2007, the Apex Court has laid down law relying on two earlier decisions of the Apex Court, one of the Constitution Bench and another of a three Judge Bench. In view of the judgement dated 19.04.2007 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court it is clear that the Disciplinary Authority is not required to furnish a copy of the advice tendered by the Union Public Service Commission to the Charged Officer before the final order of penalty is passed.

4. All Ministries/Departments / Offices etc. are, therefore, requested to comply with the existing provisions of CCS[CCA] Rules, 1965 and bring the contents of this O.M. to the notice of all concerned for adopting a uniform stand and to make serious efforts to get the litigation cases on this subject disposed of by the various courts on the basis of the law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the judgements referred to in the preceding paragraphs.

RBE No.32/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]I/2006/AL-28/15 dated 12.03.2008 (RBE No.32 /2008)

Sub: Admissibility of Daily Allowance to Staff Car Drivers.

….

On receipt of a reference from one of the field units regarding admissibility of Daily Allowance [DA] to Staff Car Drivers, who move out of their headquarters beyond 8 Kms. in their official car on duty, the matter has been examined in Board’s office. During the course of the examination, it has come to the notice of the Board that different practices are being followed by the Zonal Railways in this respect, hence it has been desired by the Board to clarify the extant provisions in order that the same are followed uniformly by all concerned. Accordingly, the Zonal Railways, etc. are advised to regulate payment of D.A. to Staff Car Drivers as per the extant provisions, briefly stated in Para 2 below.

2. Staff Car Drivers are not entitled to draw D.A. during the period of their prescribed hours of duty even if they move out in their official car beyond eight Kms. from their headquarters. As per the provisions contained in Supplementary Rule 186 and Government of India’s order [1] there under, read with Note 8 under Rule 26 of Staff Car Rules, Staff Car Drivers are entitled to draw Overtime Allowance [OTA] for the period of work performed beyond the prescribed hours of duty. When they perform local journeys for distance exceeding 8 Kms. beyond prescribed hours of duty and such journeys involve absence of a night from headquarters, they are entitled to draw D.A. under ordinary rules admissible to other employees, for the period beyond duty hours, in addition to OTA. In case the journey does not involve their absence of one night from their headquarters, they are entitled to draw DA for the period beyond duty hours subject to the condition that no OTA shall be payable for the period with reference to which D.A has been drawn. In such cases, they have the option to draw either OTA or DA on any day on which such journeys have been undertaken.

RBE No.30/2008

Bd’s ltr. No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarifications] dtd 03.03.2008 (RBE No.30 /2008)

Sub: Out of turn promotion to sportspersons on sports account – clarification regarding.

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007

Please refer to Para 9.4.1.1[ii] and 9.4.2.1[ii] of Board’s policy letter mentioned above regarding out-of-turn promotion to sportspersons on sports account, within Group-C.

In this connection it is clarified that the sports achievements as mentioned in Para 9.4.1.1[ii] & 9.4.2.1 [ii] for granting out of turn promotions to sportspersons within Group-C, shall be within immediate preceding five years, at the time of considering such cases.

This also disposes ER’s letter No. CPO/SC/SAS/Prom/Pt.III[loose-II] dt. 04.01.2008.

RBE No. 30/2008

dated 12.07.04 quoted therein was circulated as SC No.127/04.

Bd’s letter No. E[G] 2001/QR1-14 [Pt.] dated 12.03.08 (RBE No. 30/2008)

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of the officers/staff posted to Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla New Line Construction Project.

Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar New Line Construction Project was permitted upto the target date of completion of the project i.e. 15.08.07, vide Board’s letter No. E(G)2001 QR1-14 dated 12.7.2004.

As the said project could not be completed by August, 2007 due to technical reasons, Railway Board has decided that officers/staff posted to Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramullah New Line Construction Project will be entitled to retention of Railway accommodation at previous place of posting for a further period of 2 years i.e. upto 14.08.09.

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

This disposes of Northern Railway’s letter No. 290-W/14/W.Q/.Pt.15/02 dated 31.07.07.

RBE No.37/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarifications] dated 11.03.2008 (RBE No.37/2008)

Sub: Recruitment of sports persons against sports quota – clarification regarding.

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 [RBE No.48/2007].

….

Please refer to Board’s letter mentioned above containing instructions for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways.

In this connection it is clarified that the competent authority for recruitment of sportspersons in Group-C and Group-D against sports quota, shall be the same as mentioned in the Para 215 of Indian Railways Establishment Code, Volume-I.

This also disposes CRSA’s letter No. CRSA/RECT/07-08 dt. 04.02.2008.

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2006/LG-5/4 dated 07-03-2008 .

Sub: Reservation of jobs for physically handicapped persons in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ categories – list of jobs/posts identified suitable for them.

….

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment have identified jobs / posts suitable to be held by persons with disabilities vide their notification No.16-25/99.NI.I dated 31.5.2001 to give effect to 3% reservation to the persons with disabilities.

In line with the guidelines ibid, this Ministry have identified the jobs/posts [department-wise] suitable for persons with disabilities. A list of identified posts is enclosed for information and compliance.

These instructions supercede earlier guideline issued on the subject vide Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/99/RC-2/18 dated 15-09-2000.

Further, this list is not exhaustive and Railway administration should identify more jobs/posts [which is not included in the enclosed list] locally so that more persons with disabilities can be provided employment opportunities on the Railways.

INDEX
DEPARTMENT	CATEGORY	PAGE NO(s).
ACCOUNTS	VH
	OH
	HH
CIVIL	VH
	OH
	HH
COMMERCIAL	VH
	OH
	HH
ELECTRICAL	VH
	OH
	HH
GENERAL	VH
	OH
	HH
MECHANICAL	VH
	OH
	HH
MEDICAL	VH
	OH
	HH
PERSONNEL	VH
	OH
	HH
S&T	VH
	OH
	HH
STORES	VH
	OH
	HH
TRAFFIC	VH
	OH
	HH

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Accounts Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Statistical Assistant	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Head Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Office Asstt./ Sr.Clerk	3	Dusting Man, Farash
4	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Stenographer, Stenotypist	6	Khalasi
7	Typist
8	Accounts Clerks
9	Computer Operator
10	Data Processing Computer
11	Data Entry Clerk
12	Clerks, General

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Accounts Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Statistical Assistant	1	Office Assistant
2	Accountant	2	Daftry Attendant
3	Hand Writing Expert	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	Finger Print Expert	4	Dustingman/Farash
5	SO’s Office Suptds. : Head Clerks: Section Incharges, Head Asstt. Supervisor (Clerical)	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	Inspector & Supervisor; other (Clerical)	6	Duplicating Machine Operator
7	Office Assistant/Senior Clerks	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	8	Khalasi
9	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA
10	Stenographer, Stenotypist
11	Jr.Stenographer
12	Typist/Hindi
13	Accounts Clerk
14	Ledger Clerk, Ledger Keeper
15	Cashier, General
16	Cashier, Bank Staff
17	Audit Clerk
18	Clerk, Cost Accounting
19	Book Keeper Cashier and related Worker (NEC)
20	Calculating Machine Operator, Accounting Machine Operator
21	Book Keeping Machine Operator
22	Machine Supervisor Data Processing Machine Supdt. Data Processing
23	Data Entry Operator
24	Tabulating Machine Operator
25	Clerk, General
26	Upper Division Clerk
27	Lower Division Clerk
28	Record Keeper
29	Stock Verifier
30	Xerox Operator
31	Cashier Cash Counter/Cash Clerk, Clerk Cash Counter

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Hearing Handicapped – Accounts Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Computer Top	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Statistical Assistant	2	Peon, office Boy
3	Typist	3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Key Punch Operator, Card Punching Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator	4	Unskilled Officer Worker
5	Stenographer, Typist and Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator(NEC)	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Book Keepers, General	6	Office Attendants
7	Accounts Clerk	7	Khalasi
8	Ledger Clerk, Ledger Keepers,
9	Book Keepers, Cashiers & related Workers (NEC)
10	Computer Operator
11	Calculating Machine Operator, Accounting Machine Operator
12	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing, Machine Supdt. Data Processing
13	Clerks, General
14	Coder Clerk
15	Accountant
16	Tabulating Machine Operator

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Civil Engineering Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Head Clerk	1	Daftry Attender
2	Office Assistant/ Sr. Clerk	2	Peon, office Boy
3	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	3	Dusting Man, Farash
4	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Stenographer, Stenotypist	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Typist	6	Carpenter Helper
7	Computer Operator	7	Khalasi
8	Data Processing Computer
9	Data Entry Clerk
10	Clerks, General
11	Gardener, General
12	Plumber, General
13	Pipe
14	Borer
15	Glazer
16	Polisher
17	Furniture Maker Cane
18	Caner
19	Fitter, General

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Civil Engineering Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Laboratory Assistant – Soil	1	Office Assistant
2	Laboratory Assistant – Chemical	2	Daftry Attendant
3	Jr.Engineer, Civil	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	Surveyor	4	Dustingman/Farash
5	Work Inspector, Engg.	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	Draughtsman, Archives	6	Duplicating Machine Operator
7	Draughtsman, Civil	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Draughtsman, Structural	8	Watchman
9	Draughtsman, Topographical	9	Head Mali
10	Laboratory Assistant, Chemical Engg.	10	Carpenter Helper
11	Topographical Auxiliary	11	Khalasi
12	Tracer
13	Archivist
14	SO’s Office Suptds: Head Clerks: Section Incharge, Head Asstt. Supervisor(Clerical)
15	Inspector & Supervisor; other (Clerical)
16	Office Assistant/Senior Clerks
17	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)
18	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA
19	Stenographer, Stenotypist
20	Jr.Stenographer
21	Typist/Hindi
22	Key Punch Operator, Card Punching Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator
23	Sorting Machine Operator, Punch Card Sorting Machine Operator
24	Data Entry Operator
25	Clerks, General
26	Upper Division Clerk
27	Lower Division Clerk
28	Record Keeper
29	Xerox Operator
30	Upholsterer (Furniture)
31	Trimmer, Machine
32	Trimmer, Hand
33	Furniture Maker, Wood
34	Cabinet Maker
35	Wood Turner, Machine
36	Wood Turner, Hand
37	Router, Wood
38	Planter, Wood
39	Moulder, Wood
40	Joint Machine Operator
41	Driller, Wood
42	Pattern Maker, Wood
43	Wood Lacquerer
44	Polisher
45	Fitter, General
46	Fitter
47	Charge Hand (Fitter)
48	Charge hand (Painter)
49	Mistry (Plumber)
50	Plumber, General
51	Pipe Fitter
52	Plumber and Pipe Fitting Operatives
53	Welder, Gas
54	Painter, Building
55	Painter, Steel Structure
56	Painter, General
57	Painter, Sign or Letter
58	Painter, Brush
59	Painter, Wood work and Furniture
60	Furniture Maker, Cane
61	Caner
62	Pump Operator
63	Carpenter, General
64	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing, Machine Supdt. Data Processing
65	Planer
66	Driller Metal, General
67	Borer
68	Concrete Mixer (Mosaic Tile)
69	Plane Tabler, Ground Surveyor

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Hearing Handicapped – Civil Engineering Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Laboratory Assistant – Soil	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Laboratory Assistant – Chemical	2	Peon, officeBoy
3	Surveyor, Photogrammatic	3	Dustingman/Farash
4	Work Inspector, Engg.	4	Unskilled Office Worker
5	Instrument Engineer	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Draughtsman, Archives	6	Office Attendant
7	Draughtsman, Civil	7	Khalasi
8	Draughtsman, Structure
9	Draughtsman, Topographical
10	Laboratory Asstt. Chemical Engg. Gen.
11	Plane Tabler Ground Surveyor
12	Topographical Auxiliary
13	Computer Top
14	Tracer
15	Archivist
16	Presentation Asstt. Archives
17	Sculptor
18	Painter – Fine Art
19	Decorators
20	Furniture Designer
21	Typist
22	Key Punch Operator, Card Punching Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator
23	Stenographer, Typist and Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)
24	Computer Operator
25	Book Keeping Machine Operator
26	Sorting Machine Operator, Punch Card Sorting Machine Operator
27	Coding Machine Operator
28	Tabulating Machine Operator
29	Clerks, General
30	Time Keeper
31	Time Keeper, Starter, Vehicle Time Keeper
32	Coder Clerk
33	Nurseryman
34	Gardener, General
35	Gatherer, Firewood
36	Cane Cutter
37	Wood Cutter
38	Wood Chopping Machine Operator
39	Upholsterer (Furniture)
40	Trimmer, Machine
41	Trimmer, Hand
42	Carpenter, General
43	Carpenter, Construction
44	Carpenter, Structural
45	Jointer, Wood
46	Furniture Maker, Wood
47	Cabinet Maker
48	Wood Turner, Machine
49	Shaper, Wood
50	Router, Wood
51	Planer, Wood
52	Moulder
53	Joint Machine Operator
54	Driller, Wood
55	Pattern Maker, Wood
56	Wood Lacquerer
57	Borer
58	Polisher
59	Fitter, General
60	Plumber, General
61	Pipe Fitter
62	Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Operatives
63	Welder, Gas
64	Sheet Metal Worker, Structure
65	Riveter
66	Painter, Building
67	Painter, Steel Structure
68	Painter, General
69	Painter, Spray
70	Painter, Sign or Letter
71	Painter, Brush
72	Painter, Wood work and Furniture
73	Furniture Maker, Cane
74	Caner
75	Pump Operator
76	Fitter
77	Carpenter
78	Charge Hand (Painter)
79	Letter Painter
80	Enamel Painter
81	Suryeyor, Topographical
82	Lab Assistant, Metallurgical
83	Book Keeper, General
84	Accounts Clerk
85	Impregnator, Wood
86	Wood Sawyer, Hand Metal
87	Concrete Mixer (Mosaic Tile)
88	Polishing Machine Operator
89	Building Insulator, Hand
90	Glazier, Construction
91	White Washer
92	Distemperer, Building
93	Blue Printer
94	Fitter, Construction

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Commercial Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Head Clerk	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Office Asstt./Sr.Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Clerical and other Supervisors(not elsewhere specified)	3	Dusting Man, Farash
4	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Stenographer, Stenotypist	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Typist	6	Khalasi
7	Computer Operator
8	Data Processing Computer
9	Data Entry Clerk
10	Clerks, General
11	Enquiry Clerk or Information Clerk
12	Receptionist (Hotel)
13	Reception Clerk: Receptionist
14	Ticket Collector; Railways

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Commercial Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	SO’s, Office Suptds. Head Clerks; Section Incharge, Head Asstt. Supervisor (Clerical)	1	Office Assistant
2	Inspector & Supervisor; other (Clerical)	2	Daftry, Attendant
3	Office Assistant/Senior Clerks	3	Peon, Office (Boy)
4	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	4	Bearer
5	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA	5	Wash boy/Dish Cleaner
6	Stenographer, Stenotypist	6	Dustingman/Farash
7	Jr.Stenographer	7	Unskilled Machine Operator
8	Typist/Hindi	8	Duplicating Machine Operator
9	Clerks, General	9	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
10	Upper Division Clerk	10	Cook, Industrial
11	Lower Division Clerk	11	Cook
12	Record keeper	12	Water Carrier
13	Enquiry Clerk or Information Clerk	13	Halwai
14	Receptionist (Hotel)	14	Khalasi
15	Reception Clerk, Receptionist	15	Safaiwala
16	Reservation Clerk, Transport
17	Booking Clerk, Transport
18	Ticket Collector, Railways
19	Travelling Ticket Examiner, Railways
20	Ticket Examiner, Ticket Checker, Asstt. Traffic Inspector
21	Xerox Operator
22	Platform Inspector
23	Rates Inspector
24	Claims Inspector, Railways
25	Brakeman Railway Luggage Guard
26	Goods Supervisor, Railways
27	Tourist Guide
28	Tailor, General
Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Hearing Handicapped – Commercial Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Computer Top	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Typist	2	Peon, officeBoy
3	Stenographer, Typist and Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)	3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Computer Operator	4	Unskilled Officer Worker
5	Clerks, General	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Coder Clerk	6	Pantryman
7	Ticket Collector, Railways	7	Carrier
		8	Office Attendants
		9	Khalasi
		10	Safaiwala

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Electrical Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Head Clerk	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Office Asstt./Sr.Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Clerical and other Supervisor (not elsewhere specified)	3	Dusting Man, Farash
4	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Stenographer, Stenotypist	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Typist	6	Khalasi
7	Computer Operator
8	Data Processing Computer
9	Data Entry Clerk
10	Clerks, General
11	Electroplater
12	Fitter, General

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Electrical Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Jr.Engineer, Electrical	1	Office Assistant
2	Jr.Engineer, Electronics	2	Daftry Attendant
3	Draughtsman, Elect.	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	SO’s, Office Suptds. : Head Clerks; Section Incharge, Head Asstt. Supervisor (Clerical)	4	Dustingman/Farash
5	Inspector & Supervisor, other (Clerical)	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	Office Assistant/Senior Clerks	6	Duplication Machine Operator
7	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA	8	Watchman
9	Stenographer, Stenotypist	9	Carpenter Helper
10	Jr.Stenographer	10	Khalasi
11	Typist/Hindi
12	Key Punch Operator: Card Punching Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator
13	Sorting Machine Operator, Punch Card Sorting Machine Operator
14	Data Entry Operator
15	Clerks, General
16	Upper Division Clerk
17	Lower Division Clerk
18	Record Keeper
19	Time Keeper
20	Xerox Operator
21	Tech.Assistant (Elect.)
22	Carpenter, General
23	Radial Driller
24	Fitter, General
25	Fitter
26	Charge hand (Fitter)
27	Charge hand (Electrician)
28	Electrical Inspector/Supervisor
29	Electrician Grade-I
30	Machine Precision, Instrument, Elect.
31	Adjuster, Relays
32	Armature Winder
33	Coil Winder, Machine
34	Battery Servicing Man
35	Auto Electrician/Battery Servicing Man
36	Battery Repairer
37	Operator Impregnation Plant (Elect. Equip Mfg.)
38	Welder, Electric
39	Painter, General
40	Air Condition and Ref. mechanic
41	Pump Operator
42	Ledger Clerk/Keeper
43	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing/ Machine Supdt. Data Processing
44	Book Keeping Machine Operator
45	Time Keeper Starter Vehicle, Time Keeper
46	Carpenter, General
47	Mortised Operator
48	Tool Setter, Press
49	Planer
50	Polisher

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Hearing Handicapped – Electrical Department
Group ‘C’			Group ‘D’
1	Draughtsman, Elect.		1	Daftry Attendant
2	Computer Top		2	Peon, officeBoy
3	Typist		3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Stenographer, Typist and Card & Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)		4	Unskilled Officer Worker
5	Computer Operator		5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Operator
6	Clerks, General		6	Office Attendants
7	Time Keeper		7	Khalasi
8	Time Keeper, Starter, Vehicle Time Keeper
9	Coder Clerk
10	Electroplater
11	Carpenter, General
12	Fitter, General
13	Assembler, Refrigerator and Air Conditioning Unit
14	Mechanic, Precision Instrument, Electrical
15	Adjuster – Relays
16	Wireman, Light and Power
17	Electrician, Automobiles
18	Electrical Wiring Operator
19	Lineman, Light and Power
20	Cable Jointer
21	Lineman and Cable Joining Operatives
22	Armature Winder
23	Coil Wilder, Machine
24	Battery Servicing Man
25	Operator Impregnation Plant (Elect. Equipment Mfg)
26	Metal Sealer (Elect.)
27	Welder, Electric
28	Painter, Steel Structure
29	Painter, General
30	Painter, Spray
31	Pump Operator
32	Fitter
33	Air Condition and Refrigeration Mechanic
34	Carpenter
35		Charge Hand (Electrician)
36		Tech. Asstt. (Elect.)
37		Accounts Clerks
38		Sorting Machine Operator, Punch Card Sorting Machine Operator
39		Coding Machine Operator
40		Tabulating Machine Operator
41		Rivetting Machine Operator
42		Mortised Operator
43		Fret Saw machine Operator
44		Tool Setter, Press
45		Planer
46		Radial Driller
47		Polisher
48		Gas Cutter

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – General Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Legal Assistant	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Head Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Office Asstt./Sr.Clerk	3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Clerical and other Supervisor (not elsewhere specified)	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Stenographer, Stenotypist	6	Washing Machine Operator
7	Typist	7	Khalasi
8	Computer Operator
9	Data Processing Computer
10	Data Entry Clerk
11	Clerks, General
12	Library Clerk, Library Assistant

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – General Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Librarian	1	Office Assistant
2	Librarian, Films	2	Daftry Attendant
3	Library Information Assistant	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	SO’s Office Suptds.: Head Clerks; Section Incharge, Head Asstt. Supervisor (Clerical)	4	Bearer
5	Inspector & Supervisor; other (Clerical)	5	Wash boy/Dish Cleaner
6	Office Assistant /Senior Clerks	6	Dustingman/Farash
7	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	7	Unskilled Machine Operator
8	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA	8	Duplicating Machine Operator
9	Stenographer, Stenotypist	9	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
10	Jr.Stenographer	10	Cook, Industrial
11	Typist/Hindi	11	Cook
12	Clerks, General	12	Washing Machine Operator
13	Upper Division Clerk	13	Drying Machine Operator
14	Lower Division Clerk	14	Halwai
15	Record Keeper	15	Khalasi
16	Reception Clerk: Receptionist	16	Janitorial Assistant
17	Library Clerk, Library Asstt.	17	Cyclostyle Machine Operator/ Messenger
18	Xerox Operator
19	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing/ Machine Supdt., Data Processing

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Hearing Handicapped – General Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Computer Top	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Typist	2	Peon, officeBoy
3	Stenographer, Typist and Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator [NEC]	3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Computer Operator	4	Unskilled Office Worker
5	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing, Machine Supdt. Data Processing	5	Duplicating Machine Operator Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Clerks, General	6	Office Attendants
7	Coder Clerk	7	Janitorial Assistant
		8	Khalasi

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Mechanical Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Head Clerk	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Office Asstt./Sr.Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	3	Dusting man, Farash
4	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Stenographer, Stenotypist	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Typist	6	Carpenter Helper
7	Computer Operator	7	Khalasi
8	Data Processing Computer
9	Data Entry Clerk
10	Clerks, General
11	Time Keeper
12	Electroplater
13	Enameller, Chemical
14	Galvanizer
15	Dipper, Coaltar
16	Metal Sprayer
17	Degreaser
18	Rumbler
19	Picker
20	Machine Operator
21	Metal Stamper
22	Fitter, General
23	Greaser
24	Lift Operator
25	Polisher
26	Machinist
27	Painter
28	Fitter, Millwright

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Mechanical Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Jr. Engineer, Mechanical	1	Office Assistant
2	Jr. Engineer, Industrial Engg.	2	Duftry, Attendant
3	Draughtsman, Mech.	3	Peon, office[Boy]
4	Laboratory Assistant, Metallurgical	4	Dustingman / Farash
5	Laboratory Attendant	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	SO’s,Office Suptds.: Head Clerks; Section Incharge, Head Asstt. Supervisor [Clerical]	6	Duplicating Machine Oerator
7	Inspector & Supervisor; other [Clerical]	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Office Assistant / Senior Clerks	8	Cleaners
9	Clerical and other Supervisors [not elsewhere specified]	9	Watchman
10	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA	10	Grinding Machine Operator
11	Stenographer, Stenotypist	11	Grinding Machine Attendant
12	Jr. Stenographer	12	Carpenter Helper
13	Typist / Hindi	13	Khalasi
14	Key Punch Operator; Card Punching Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator	14	Machine Operator
15	Machine Supervisor Data Processing, Machine Supdt. Data Processing	15	Safaiwala
16	Sorting Machine Operator, Punch Card Sorting Machine Operator	16	Cobbler
17	Data Entry Operator
18	Clerks, General
19	Upper Division Clerks
20	Lower Division Clerks
21	Record Keeper
22	Time Keeper
23	Time Keeper Starter Vehicle Time Keeper
24	Xerox Operator
25	Loco Foreman
26	Train Examiner
27	Tech. Assistant [Mech.]
28	Cleaners
29	Electroplater
30	Metal Sprayer
31	Tailor, General
32	Upholsterer [Furniture]
33	Trimmer, Machine
34	Rivetting Machine Operator
35	Carpenter, General
36	Shaper, Machine
37	Mortise Operator
38	Tenoning Machine Operator
39	Driller, Wood
40	Dowel Machine Operator
41	Pattern Maker, Wood
42	Technician (Tool & Die Making)
43	Tool Room Attendant
44	Tool Setter, General
45	Tool Setter, Press
46	Machinist, General
47	Turner
48	Shaper
49	Planer
50	Slotter
51	Miller
52	Gear Cutter
53	Heavy duty End, Mill Operator
54	Driller Metal, General
55	Radial Driller
56	Borer
57	Cylinder Borer
58	Machine Operator
59	Grinder, General
60	Grinder, Crankshaft
61	Roll Grinder
62	Surface Grinder
63	Thread Grinder
64	Lapper Grinder
65	Glazier Grinder
66	Polisher
67	Grinder, Tool and Cutter
68	Saw Grinder, Machine
69	Saw Grinder, Hand
70	Metal Spinner
71	Power Press Operator, Metal
72	Ball Lapping Machine Operator
73	Dividing Machine Operator
74	Metal Stamper
75	Machine Precision Instrument, General
76	Machine Precision Instrument, Mech.
77	Fitter, General
78	Fitter
79	Motor Mechanic Helper
80	Millwright Mechanics
81	Charge hand (Fitter)
82	Charge hand (Painter)
83	Welder, Gas
84	Welder, Machine
85	Gas Cutter
86	Brazer
87	Sheet Metal Worker, General
88	Sheet Metal Worker, Structural
89	Sheet Metal Machine Operator
90	Dent Remover
91	Tinsmith
92	Coppersmith
93	Tin Coater
94	Plater/Welder
95	Pantograph Machine Operator
96	Lens Grinder
97	Lens Polisher (Optical)
98	Edger (Optical Glass)
99	Lens Centrer and Edger (Optical)
100	Wheel Grinder Glass
101	Edge Finisher (Glass)
102	Painter, General
103	Painter, Spray
104	Oiler and Greaser, Stationery
105	Oiler
106	Cleaner Motor Vehicle
107	Greaser
108	Crane Hooker
109	Material Handling Assistant
110	Lift Operator/Man
111	Motor Metal Worker
112	Compresser Attendant
113	Lab. Analyst
114	Book Keeping Machine Operator
115	Printer Machine Operator
116	B Setter Drop Forging Machine
117	Log Marker
118	Rigger
Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Hearing Handicapped – Mechanical Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Draughtsman, Mech	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Laboratory Asstt. Metallurgical	2	Peon, officeBoy
3	Computer Top	3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Typist	4	Unskilled Office Worker
5	Key Punch Operator, Card Punching Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Stenographer, Typist and Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)	6	Office Attendants
7	Computer Operator	7	Cleaners
8	Book Keeping Machine Operator	8	Khalasi
9	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing Machine Supdt. Data Processing	9	Safaiwala
10	Sorting Machine Operator, Punch Card Sorting Machine Operator	10	Cobbler
11	Coding Machine Operator
12	Tabulating Machine Operator
13	Clerks, General
14	Time Keeper
15	Time Keeper, Starter, Vehicle Time keeper
16	Coder Clerk
17	Train Examiner
18	Washing Plant Operator
19	Electroplater
20	Hardness Tester, Metal
21	Washing Machine Attendant
22	Upholsterer (Furniture)
23	Trimmer, Machine
24	Trimmer, Hand
25	Rivetting Machine Operator
26	Carpenter, General
27	Mortised Operator
28	Tenoning Machine Operator
29	Joint Machine Operator
30	Dowel Machine Operator
31	Pattern Maker, Wood
32	Tool Setter, General
33	Tool Setter, Press
34	Setter, Automatic Machine
35	Machinist, General
36	Turner
37	Turner & Capstan Lathe Operator
38	Shaper
39	Planer
40	Planer, Edge
41	Slotter
42	Miller
43	Gear Cutter
44	Heavy Duty and End Mill Operator
45	Driller Metal, General
46	Radial Driller
47	Borer
48	Cylinder
49	Grinder, General
50	Grinder, Crank Shaft
51	Roll Grinder
52	Surface Grinder
53	Thread Grinder
54	Honer
55	Lapper
56	Glazer
57	Polisher
58	Grinder Tool and Cutter
59	Saw Grinder, Machine
60	Saw Grinder, Hand
61	Metal Spinner
62	Power Press Operator, Metal
63	Ball Lapping Machine Operator
64	Dividing Machine Operator
65	Machine Precision Instrument (General)
66	Machine Instrument (Mechanic)
67	Fitter, General
68	Cable Jointer
69	Welder, Machine
70	Gas Cutter
71	Brazer
72	Sheet Metal Worker, General
73	Sheet Metal Machine Operator
74	Tinsmith
75	Tin Coater
76	Boiler Fitter
77	Tubesmith Boiler
78	Boiler Maker
79	Erector, Structural
80	Fitter, Structural
81	Fitter, Construction
82	Lens Grinder
83	Lens Polisher (Optical)
84	Edger (Optical Glass)
85	Lens Centrer & Edger (Optical)
86	Wheel Grinder, Glass
87	Edge Finisher, Glass
88	Painter, Steel Structure
89	Painter, General
90	Painter, Spray
91	Painter, Brush
92	Tool Room Attendant
93	Cleaners
94	Motor Mechanic
95	Furnace Man
96	Motor Attendant
97	Fireman
98	Crane Cleaner
99	Fitter
100	Millwright Mechanics
101	Compressor Attendant
102	Boiler Attendant Grade-I
103	Carpenter
104	Charge Hand (Painter)
105	Gas Equipment Repair Fitter
106	Diesel Fitter
107	Coppersmith
108	Tech. Asstt. (Mech.)
109	Lab. Analyst
110	Accounts Clerk
111	Metal Sprayer
112	Wood Sawyer, Hand Metal
113	Tailor, General
114	Driller Wood
115	B Setter, Drop Forging Machine
116	Rivetor
117	Pattern Maker, Wood
118	Log Marker
119	Plater
120	Rigger

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Medical Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Medical Social Worker	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Head Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Office Asstt./ Sr.Clerk	3	Dusting Man, Farash
4	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Stenographer, Stenotypist	6	Khalasi
7	Typist
8	Computer Operator
9	Data Processing Computer
10	Data Entry Clerk
11	Clerks, General

Jobs/Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Medical Department
Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Pathologist	1	Office Assistant
2	Laboratory Assistant, Clinical	2	Daftry Attendant
3	Orthodontist/Prosthodontist	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	Dietician	4	Dustingman/Farash
5	Dresser	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	Dental Assistant	6	Duplicating Machine Operator
7	Laboratory Assistant, Pharmaceutical	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Optometrists & Opticians	8	Cook
9	Medical Social Worker	9	Sweeper, Wet
10	Laboratory Attendant	10	Sweeper
11	SO’s Office Suptds. : Head Clerks; Section Incharge, Head Asstt. Supervisor (Clerical)	11	Sweeper/Safaiwala
12	Inspector & Supervisor; other (Clerical)	12	Sweeper Cleaners and related Workers
13	Office Assistant/Senior Clerks	13	Khalasi
14	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	14	Washing Machine Operator
15	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA	15	Drying Machine Operator
16	Stenographer, Stenotypist
17	Jr.Stenographer
18	Typist/Hindi
19	Clerks, General
20	Upper Division Clerk
21	Lower Division Clerk
22	Record Keeper
23	Xerox Operator
24	Orthopaedic Appliance and Limb Technician
25	Prosthetist
26	Orthotist
27	Mechanic, Dental
28	Lab. Analyst
29	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing/ Machine Supdt., Data Processing

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped – Medical Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Laboratory Assistant – Physical	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Laboratory Asst – Food & Beverages	2	Peon, office(Boy)
3	Computer Top	3	Dustingman / Farash
4	Laboratory Asst-Clinical	4	Unskilled Office Worker
5	Laboratory Asst – Pharmaceutical	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Food Inspector	6	Linen Keeper
7	Typist	7	Cook, Institutional
8	Stenographer, Typist & Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)	8	Kitchen Porter
9	Computer Operator	9	Sweeper, Dry
10	Clerks, General	10	Sweeper, Wet
11	Coder Clerk	11	Sweeper, Sewer
12	Orthopedic Appliance & Limb Technician	12	Sweeper, Cleaners & related workers, others
13	Mechanic, Dental	13	Dhobi
14	Cleaners	14	Washing Machine operator
15	Jamadar	15	Drying Machine Operator
		16	Office Attendants
		17	Laundry Man
		18	Cleaners
		19	Khalasi

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Personnel Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Statistical Asst.	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Language Specialist	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Middle School Teacher	3	Dusting man, Farash
4	Language Teacher Middle School	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Primary School Teachers	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Teacher, Blind	6	Khalasi
7	Instructor, Craft
8	Instrument Musician, String Instrument
9	Instrumental Musician, Percussion Instrument
10	Instrument Musician
11	Head Clerk
12	School Inspector
13	Office Assistant / Sr.Clerk
14	Clerical and Other Supervisors (Not elsewhere specified)
15	Private Secretary – Cum Stenographer : PA
16	Stenographer, Steno Typist
17	Typist
18	Computer Operator
19	Data Processing Computer
20	Data Entry Clerk
21	Clerks, General

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Personnel Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Statistical Asst	1	Office Assistant
2	Translator	2	Daftry Attendant
3	Hindi Translator	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	Legal Assistant	4	Dusting Man / Farash
5	Higher Secondary & Secondary School Teacher	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	Language Teacher, HS & Secondary School	6	Duplicating Machine Operator
7	HS and Secondary School Teacher, Other than those listed elsewhere	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Middle School Teacher	8	Khalasi
9	Language Teacher, Middle School (TGT)
10	Primary School Teacher
11	Teacher, Infant School
12	Special Teacher for the Blind / Low Vision
13	Special Teacher for Hearing and Speach Handicapped
14	Crafts Teacher / Instructor
15	Instructor / Craft
16	Art Teacher / Instructor
17	Art Teacher
18	Music Teacher / Vocal Musician
19	Music Teacher / Instrumental Musician
20	SO’s Office Superintendent; Head Clerks, Section Incharge, Head Asst, Supervisor (Clerical)
21	Inspector & Supervisor, Other (Clerical)
22	School Inspector
23	Office Assistant / Sr.Clerks
24	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)
25	Private Secretary cum stenographer ; PA
26	Stenographer, Steno Typist
27	Jr.Stenographer
28	Typist Hindi
29	Computer
30	Machine Supervisor Data Processing Machine Supdt., Data Processing
31	Clerks , General
32	Upper Division Clerk
33	Lower Division Clerk
34	Record Keeper
35	Xerox Operator
36	Coder Clerk

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped – Personnel Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Computer Top	1	Daftry Attendant
2	School Inspector	2	Peon, officeBoy
3	Typist	3	Dusting Man / Farash
4	Stenographer, Typist & Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)	4	Unskilled Office Worker
5	Computer Operator	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Clerks, General	6	Office Attendants
7	Coder Clerk	7	Khalasi
8	Art Teacher	8
9	Craft Teacher
10	Book Keeper, General
11	Book Keeping Machine Operator
12	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing, Machine Supdt. Data Processing
13	Statistical Assistant

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Signal & Telecom Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Head Clerk	1	Daftry Attender
2	Office Asst/ Sr.Clerk	2	Peon, office Boy
3	Clerical & Other Supervisors (not else where specified)	3	Dusting Man , Farash
4	Private Secretary cum Stenographer; PA	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Stenographer, Steno Typist	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Typist	6	Carpenter Helper
7	TelePrinter Operator, Tele Type Operator	7	Khalasi
8	Computer Operator
9	Data Processing Computer
10	Data Entry Clerk
11	Clerks, General
12	Telephone Supervisor
13	Monitor , Telephone
14	Telegraph Messenger
15	Communication Workers, Others
16	Telephone Operator
17	Cummer Teleprinting
18	Telephones, Telegraphs & related Telecommunication Operators
19	Radio Operators
20	Radio Mechanic cum Operator
21	Polisher

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Signal & Telecom Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Jr.Engineer, Telecommunication	1	Office Assistant
2	Telecom Technical Assistant	2	Telex Operator
3	Supervisor, Telegraph	3	Daftry Attendant
4	Monitor, Telegraph	4	Peon, office Boy
5	SO’s, Office Superintendent: Head Clerks, Section Incharge, Head Assistant, Supervisor (clerical)	5	Dustingman / Farash
6	Inspector and Supervisor, Other (Clerical)	6	Unskilled Machine Operator
7	Office Asst / Sr.Clerks	7	Duplicating Machine Operator
8	Clerical and other supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	8	Telegraph Messenger
9	Private Secretary cum Stenographer: PA	9	Messenger, Dak Peon
10	Stenographer , Steno Typist	10	Telephone Operator
11	Jr.Stenographer	11	Watchman
12	Typist Hindi	12	Carpenter Helper
13	Teleprinter Operator/ Teletype operator	13	Khalasi
14	Key Punch Operator, Card Punching Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator
15	Data Entry Operator
16	Clerks, General
17	Upper Division Clerks
18	Lower Division Clerks
19	Record Keeper
20	Xerox Operator
21	Telegraph Master Controller, Telegraph
22	Inspector, Telegraph Messenger, Telegraph Master Messenger
23	Supervisor Telephone, Engg. Supervisor Phone Monitor
24	Monitor, Telephone
25	Supervisor, Wireless
26	Contract Officer, Telephone Engg. Supervisor Phone (Outdoor)
27	Line Inspector Telegraph & Telephone
28	Telephone Inspector
29	Telegraph Messengers
30	Communication Workers & Others
31	Telephone Operator
32	Telephone Operator (local)
33	Telephone Operator (PBX)
34	Telegraphists
35	Telegraphists, Overseas
36	Station Officer, Overseas Communication Engg. Overseas Communication
37	Wireless Operator
38	Testing Telegraphists Telegraph Traffic Inspector
39	Fault Controller Telephone
40	Telephone Telegraph & Related Telecommunication Operator
41	Tailor, General
42	Carpenter, General
43	Watch Repairer
44	Fitter, General
45	Fitter
46	Adjuster, Relays
47	Form Layer, Cable (Telephone and Telegraph Equipment Mfg)
48	Radio Mechanic cum Operator
49	Senior Functioner (Telephone Equipment Mfg)
50	Junior Functioner (Telephone Equipment Mfg.)
51	Wiring Inspector and Bank Tester (Tele and Telegraph Mft)
52	Inspector Assembly ( Telephone & Tele Equipment Mfg.)
53	Sound Recording Equipment Operator
54	Painter, General
55	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing/ Machine Supdt, Data Processing
56	Sorting Machine Operator / Punch Card Sorting Machine Operator
57	Time Keeper Starter Vehicle Time Keeper
58	Mortised Operator
59	Planer

Jobs/Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped – Signal & Telecom Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Computer Top	1	Daftry, Attendant
2	Typist	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Stenographer, Typist & Card & Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)	3	Dusting Man, Farash
4	Computer Operator	4	Unskilled Office Worker
5	Clerks, General	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyling Machine Operator
6	Coder clerk	6	Telegraph Messenger
7	Communication workers	7	Office Attendants
8	Telephone Operator	8	Khalasi
9	Station Technical Asst. Overseas Communications
10	Testing Telegraphists Telegraph Traffic Inspector
11	Telephone, Telegraphs and related Telecommunication Operators
12	Carpenter, General
13	Mechanic, Optical Instrument
14	Adjuster – Relays
15	Form Layer, Cable (Telephone & Telegraph Equipment Mfg.)
16	Painter, Steel Structure
17	Painter General
18	Fitter
19	Carpenter
20	Mortised Operator
21	Planer
22	Book Keeper, General
23	Accounts Clerks
24	Book Keeping Machine Operator
25	Coding Machine Operator
26	Tabulating Machine Operator
27	Time Keeper
28	Time Keeper / Starter, Vehicle Time Keeper
29	Tailor, General
30	Watch Repairer

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Stores Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Head Clerk	1	Daftry, Attendant
2	Office Asst. , Sr.Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Clerical & Other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	3	Dusting Man, Farash
4	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer : PA	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Stenographer, Stenotypist	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Typist	6	Packer, Hand
7	Computer Operator	7	Labeller
8	Data Processing Computer	8	Khalasi
9	Data Entry Clerk
10	Clerks, General
11	Proof Reader (Braille)
12	Purchase Operator
13	Store Keeper
14	Bulk Handling
15	Paper Machine Moulder
16	Binder

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Store Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	SO’s Office Supdts.: Head Clerks, Section Incharge, Head Asst. Supervisor (Clerical)	1	Office Assistant
2	Inspector & Supervisor, Other (Clerical)	2	Daftry, Attendant
3	Office Asst/ Senior Clerks	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	Clerical & Other Supervisors (not else where specified)	4	Dustingman / Farash
5	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	Stenographer, Stenotypist	6	Duplicating Machine Operator
7	Jr.Stenographer	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Typist / Hindi	8	Book Binder
9	Clerks, General	9	Packer, Hand
10	Upper Division clerk	10	Packer, Machine
11	Lower Division clerk	11	Labeller
12	Record Keeper	12	Stenciller
13	Store Keeper Asstt.	13	Stamper, Hand
14	Store Keeper, Store Clerk, Godown Keeper, Warehouseman	14	Khalasi
15	Store Distributer
16	Stock Verifier
17	Proof Reader (Braille)
18	Xerox Operator
19	Fitter Press Operator
20	Tailor, General
21	Master Cutter, Garment
22	Trimmer, Hand
23	Furniture Maker, Wood
24	Tool Setter, Press
25	Purchase Assistant
26	Store Keeper
27	Bulk Handling
28	Job Printer
29	Compositor, Hand
30	Impositor
31	Distributor
32	Lino Operator
33	Mono Operator
34	Type Caster
35	Maker up Photo Type Setting
36	Photo Type Setting, Machine Operator
37	Press Man (Flat bed, Letter Press)
38	Machineman, Hand Printing
39	Machineman, Automatic Printing
40	Machineman, Rotary Printing
41	Machineman, Offset Printing
42	Machineman, Direct Lithographic Printing
43	Retoucher, Lithographic
44	Mounter
45	Binder
46	Map and Chart Counter
47	Book Binder and related worker, other
48	Printer, Photographic
49	Printing Machine Operator, Photographic
50	Developer, Photographic
51	Film Developing Machine Operator
52	Enlarger, Photographic
53	Retoucher, Photographic
54	Stencil Cutter, Silk Screen Printing
55	Silk Screen Printer
56	Bulk Handling Assistant
57	Ledger Clerk / Keeper
58	Key Punch Operator / Card Punch Operator
59	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing / Machine Supdt., Data Processing
60	Book Keeping Machine Operator
61	Time Keeper / Starter Vehicle Time Keeper

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped – Stores Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Computer Top	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Typist	2	Peon, office Boy
3	Stenographer, Typist and Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)	3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Computer Operator	4	Unskilled office worker
5	Clerks, General	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Time Keeper	6	Callenderman, Handmade Paper
7	Time Keeper, Starter, Vehicle Time Keeper	7	Packer, Hand
8	Coder clerk	8	Labeller
9	Tailor, General	9	Stenciller
10	Trimmer, Hand	10	Stamper, Hand
11	Tool Setter, Press	11	Office Attendants
12	Setter Drop Forging Machine	12	Packer
13	Setter, Automatic Machine	13	Khalasi
14	Laminating Press Operator (Plastics)
15	Printing Machine Operator (Plastics)
16	Job, Printer
17	Compositor, Hand
18	Impositor
19	Distributor
20	Lino Operator
21	Mono Operator
22	Type Caster
23	Make-up-Photo Type Setting
24	Photo Type Setting Machine Operator
25	Pressman (Flat bed, Letter Press)
26	Machineman, Hand Printing
27	Machineman, Automatic Printing
28	Machineman, Direct Lithographic Printing
29	Stereo Matrix Moulder
30	Stereo Type Caster
31	Lithographic Artist
32	Retoucher, Lithographic
33	Mounter
34	Router
35	Cameraman, Photo Machine Mechanic
36	Photostat Cameraman
37	Photostat Camera Operator
38	Transferer, Photo Mechanical
39	Etcher Photo Engraving
40	Book Binder
41	Map and Chart Mounter
42	Book Mender
43	Book Binder and related worker other
44	Printer Photographic
45	Printing Machine Operator Photographs
46	Developer Photographs
47	Film Developing Machine Operator
48	Roller Maker
49	Stencil Cutter, Silk Screen Printing
50	Silk Screen Printer
51	Store Keeper
52	Purchase Assistant
53	Store Keeper
54	Bulk Handling Assistant
55	Material Handling Assistant
56	Book Keeper, General
57	Accounts Clerk
58	Tabulating Machine Operator
59	Book Keeping Machine Operator
60	Master Cutter (Garment)
61	Furniture Maker, Wood
62	Mono Caster
63	Machineman, Offset Printing

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped – Traffic Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Head Clerk	1	Daftry, Attender
2	Office Asst. /Sr.Clerk	2	Peon, Office Boy
3	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	3	Dustingman, Farash
4	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer A	4	Telegraph Messenger
5	Stenographer, Stenotypist	5	Messenger, Dak Peon
6	Typist	6	Khalasi
7	Computer Operator
8	Data Processing Computer
9	Data Entry Clerk
10	Clerks, General

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped – Traffic Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	SO’s, Office Supdts. Head Clerks, Section Incharge, Head Asstt., Supervisor (Clerical)	1	Office Assistant
2	Inspector & Supervisor, Other (Clerical)	2	Daftry Attendant
3	Office Assistant / Senior Clerks	3	Peon, office(Boy)
4	Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere specified)	4	Dustingman / Farash
5	Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer: PA	5	Unskilled Machine Operator
6	Stenographer, Stenotypist	6	Duplicating Machine Operator
7	Jr.Stenographer	7	Messenger, Dak Peon Peon
8	Typist / Hindi	8	Khalasi
9	Clerks, General
10	Upper Division Clerk
11	Lower Division Clerk
12	Record Keeper
13	Xerox Operator
14	Station Master, Railways
15	Section Controller, Railway, Traffic Controller, Railway
16	Traffic Inspector, Railways
17	Yard Master, Railways
18	Head Train Recorder, Head Number Taker, Head Train Clerk
19	Controller, Train
20	Traffic Regulator, Train
21	Traffic Inspector, Train
22	Guard, Passenger Train
23	Guard, Goods Train
24	Conductor Guard, Railways
25	Passenger Guard, Railways
26	Mail Guard, RMS
27	Machine Supervisor, Data Processing / Machine Supdt., Data Processing

Jobs /Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped – Traffic Department

Group ‘C’		Group ‘D’
1	Computer Top	1	Daftry Attendant
2	Typist	2	Peon, office Boy
3	Stenographer, Typist and Card and Tape Punching Machine Operator (NEC)	3	Dustingman . Farash
4	Computer Operator	4	Unskilled Office Worker
5	Clerks, General	5	Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
6	Coder Clerk	6	Office Attendants
7	Head Train Recorder, Head Number Taker, Head Train clerk	7	Khalasi
8	Surveyor, Topographical
9	Surveyor, Photogrammatic

RBE No.36/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[MPP]2008/1/2 dated 12.03.08 (RBE No.36 /2008)

Sub: Creation of posts in Safety Category

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Board has decided that Railways may create posts of gatemen as per existing norms for manning of unmanned level crossing wherever felt necessary with matching surrender from existing vacancies including safety category vacancies in accordance with extant instructions.

This issues with the concurrence of the finance directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

RBE No. 42/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]II/2007/RC4/CORE/1 dated 20.03.08 (RBE No. 42/2008)

Sub: Engagement of retired employees, on daily remuneration basis – revision of rates.

Ref: No. E[NG]II/97/RC-4/8 dated 03.02.1998.

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The Ministry of Railways have decided that the rates of the daily allowances may be revised as under. These rates will be effective from the date of issue of the sanction.

[i] For posts in Grade [Rs.3050-4590 & Rs.4000-6000] Rs.155 per day

[ii] For posts in Grade [Rs.4500-7000 & Rs.5000-8000] Rs.215 per day

[iii] For posts in Grade [Rs.5500-9000] Rs.255 per day

[iv] For posts in Grade [Rs.6500-10500 & 7450-11500] Rs.320 per day

2. Other terms and conditions would continue to be the same as per Board’s letter quoted above.

RBE No.38/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2007/FU-1/1 dated 13.03.2008 (RBE No.38 /2008)

Sub: Amendment of provisions relating to Staff Benefit Fund-Chapter

8 of Indian Railways Establishment Code Volume I

[5^th Edition 1985] [Second Reprint Edition-2003].

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In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rule 805 of Chapter-8 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-I be amended as per enclosed Advance Correction Slip No. 106.

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

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Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-I

[5^th Edition 1985] [Second Reprint Edition-2003].

Chapter-8 -Railway Staff Benefit Fund

Advance Correction Slip No. 106 –Rule 805

[1] Rule 805[1] may be substituted by the following:

In addition to the credits to the Fund detailed in Rule 804, there shall be credited to the fund on the 1^st April of each financial year an annual grant from the revenues of the Railway at a per capita rate of Rs.35.00 based on the sanctioned strength of non-gazetted Railway employees, permanent and temporary, as on the 31^st March, posts charged to capital being excluded. The Fund shall be credited provisionally on the 1^st April each year with an amount equal to the contribution for the previous year, the necessary adjustment being made as soon as the correct amount of the contribution has been determined. The distribution of Rs.35/-amongst different activities will be as under:

(i) General activities viz. Education, recreation, amusement, cultural, relief of distress, sickness and miscellaneous items:-
(a) Education	Rs.4.75
(b) Recreation other than sports	Rs.2.25
(c) Promotion of Cultural Activities	Rs.0.50
(d) Relief of distress, sickness, etc.	Rs.7.50
(e) Women empowerment activities	Rs.0.50
(f) Miscellaneous	Rs.0.50
(ii) Sports activities	Rs.5.00
(iii) Scouts activities	Rs.3.50
(iv) Recreational facilities to Officers and Supervisory staff	Rs.3.00
(v) Indigenous system of medicine including Homoeopathy	Rs.2.50
(vi) Immediate relief in times of crisis arising out of natural calamities	Rs.3.00
(vii]Training for developing occupational skills of physically/mentally challenged wards especially girls of railway employees	Rs.2.00
Total	Rs.35.00

[Authority: Board’s letter No. E[W]2007/FU-1/1 dated 18-4-2007]

[3] Note 3 below Rule 805[2] may be substituted as follows:

Based on the overall per capita contribution of Rs.5.00 for sports activities, sports allotments shall continue to be made by the Ministry of Railways in consultation with the Railway Sports Promotion Board, to the Railways/Production Units.

Similarly, allotment of Rs.3.50 for scouting activities will also be made by the Ministry of Railways Rs.3/- per capita allotted for “Immediate relief in times of crisis arising out of natural calamities” will be made from the “SBF Calamity Relief Fund” at the level of the Ministry of Railways. Therefore, allotment for Rs.11.50 will be made centrally by Ministry of Railways [Railway Board]. Augmentation to the SBF by Railways will thus be at the rate of Rs.23.50 per capita [Rs.35.00minus Rs.11.50].

[Authority: Board’s letter No. E[W]2007/FU-1/1 dated 18-4-2007 and 19-11-2007]

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RBE No.44/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarifications] dated 25.03.2008(RBE No.44/2008)

Sub: Out of turn promotion to sportspersons on sports account – clarification regarding.

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 [RBE No. 48/2007]

….

Please refer to Para 9.4 and 9.5 of Board’s policy letter mentioned above regarding promotion to sportspersons on out-of-turn basis, within Group-C and from Group-D to Group-C, on sports account.

Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] have decided to delete Para 9.5.1[ii] of Board’s policy letter dt. 30.03.2007, referred above. Therefore, from the date of issue of this letter, no promotion shall be granted to a sportsperson from Group-D to Group-C, on the basis of only representation of Indian Railways in National Championships on two occasions.

Regarding age limit for granting promotion to sportspersons on out-of-turn basis, within Group-C or from Group-D to Group-C, on sports account, it is clarified that the condition of age limit, as mentioned in Para 5 is only for recruitment of sportspersons at initial stage, through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement. Therefore, if a sportsperson acquire the sports norms as mentioned in Para 9.4 & 9.5 of Board’s policy letter dt. 30.03.2007, referred above; he/she will be eligible for considering his/her promotion from Group-D to Group-C or within Group-C, on out-of-turn basis, on sports account.

This also disposes WCRSA’s letter No. WCRSA/Out of Turn Promotion/1410/2008 dt. 21.01.2008.

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Bd’s letter No. E[W]2000 PS5-1/24 dated 18-03-2008 .

Sub: Issue of Special Passes to retired Railway Officers of Selection Grade and above empanelled as Inquiry Officers – Amendment of Schedule VII of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition,1993].

….

In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 07.08.2000, Railway Servants [Pass ] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] have been amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 28. This provides for issue of Special Passes in favour of retired Railway Officers of Selection Grade and above who are empanelled as Railway Inquiry Officers in D&AR cases arising out of vigilance investigations to undertake journey either for conduct of Inquiry or for training or any other official purpose in this connection on the authorisation of the SDGM/CVO. It has come to the notice of the Board that some of the Zonal Railways are issuing travel authority to such retired Railway Inquiry Officers and endorsing them as Duty Pass under these rules. The computer at the PRS disallows a ticket against the concession code of Duty Pass as soon as more than 60 years is entered against the age. Since the Railway Servants [Pass ] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] provide for issue of Special Passes in favour of retired Railway Officers empanelled as Inquiry Officers as provided in the rules amended as per ACS No. 28, it is reiterated that the travel authority should invariably mention “Special Pass” and not Duty Pass with a view to obviate any confusion/harassment to these retired Railway Inquiry Officers.

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RBE No.46/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]I/2006/AL-7/5 dated 27.03.2008 (RBE No.46/2008)

Sub: Grant of conveyance allowance to medical officers.

….

One of the Railways has raised a doubt whether Medical Officers provided with official vehicle are eligible for conveyance allowance or not.

2. The matter has been examined in Board’s office and it is clarified that Medical Officers being provided with official vehicles/staff cars would not be eligible for monthly Conveyance Allowance. However, if such Medical Officers, who perform 20 domiciliary visits beyond office hours, certify that official vehicle was not provided, Conveyance Allowance may be allowed.

3. This disposes of Central Railway’s letter No. AC/EG/Medical/Misc dated 05.10.2006 & 24.01.2008.

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RBE No.47/2008

Bd’s letter No. FE[III]/2004/NPS/1 dated 27.03.2008 (RBE No.47 /2008)

Sub: Applicability of Railway Services [Pension] Rules, 1993 in respect of those put on induction training prior to 1.1.2004 and were in receipt of stipend.

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A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare [DOP&PW]’s O.M. No. 38/58/06-P&PW[A] dated 5^th March, 2008 is forwarded herewith for information and compliance. The orders contained therein apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways. CCS [Pension] Rules, 1972 referred to in the said O.M. corresponds to Railway Services [Pension] Rules, 1993. DOP&PW’s O.M. of even number dated 11^th October, 2006 quoted in the O.M. was circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter of even number dated 14.11.2006.

Copy of Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare [DOP&PW]’s O.M. No. 38/58/06-P&PW[A] dated 5^th March, 2008

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Applicability of CCS [Pension] Rules, 1972 in respect of those put on induction training prior to 1.1.2004 and were in receipt of stipend.

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The undersigned is directed to state that the existing CCS [Pension] Rules, 1972 are applicable to Government Servants appointed on or before 31^st December, 2003. Vide this Department’s OM of even No. dated 11^th October, 2006, it was clarified that the employees who were put on induction training prior to 1.1.2004 and were paid salary from that date would be covered under CCS[Pension] Rules, 1972.

2. The staff side of the National Council [JCM] has sought further clarification whether the cases of persons who are put on induction training prior to 1.1.2004 but were in receipt of stipend would be covered under the CCS [Pension] Rules, 1972.

3. The matter has been further examined and it is now clarified that the employees who were required to undergo departmental training relating to jobs prior to 1.1.04 before they were put on regular employment and were in receipt of stipend during such training would also be covered under the CCS [Pension] Rules, 1972 provided the period spent on such training was eligible for being counted as qualifying service under the CCS [Pension] Rules, 1972.

RBE No.48/2008

Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[W]2007 PS5-6/53 dated 27.03.2008 (RBE No.48 /2008)

Sub: Issue of Passes to Contractors and the Staff working with the Contractors.

….

In terms of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] Passes can be issued in favour of non-Railway persons under certain conditions as laid-down in Schedule VII of the Pass Rules. In case Railway has to issue Passes to non-Railway persons for purposes connected with Railway working, such cases are required to be sent to Board for approval.

2. A case has come to the notice of Board in which a provision for issue of Ist class Card Passes & Cheque Passes to Contractors & Staff working with the Contractors has been incorporated in the contract agreement on one of the Railways, which does not have Board’s approval. This has been viewed seriously by Board and it has been decided that facilities of Card Passes & Cheque Passes should not be provided to the Contractors & Staff working with the Contractors with a view to rule out possibility of misuse of such Free Pass facility by non-Railway persons.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Dte. of the Ministry of Railways.

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RBE No. 50/2008

Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[NG]II/2008/RR-3/1 dated 01.04.2008 (RBE No. 50/2008)

Sub: Appointment of licensed porters to the post of Gangmen.

….

Pursuant to the announcement made by Hon’ble Minister for Railways in his Budget Speech for the year 2008-2009 in the Parliament, the matter has been considered by the Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] and it has been decided that as a one time measure, all those licensed porters who are upto the age of 50 years and minimum age of 18 years as on 26.02.2008 may be appointed to the posts of Gangman subject to the fulfillment of following conditions:

i] Only those license porters will be considered for appointment who were possessing a valid license in terms of extant rules as on 26.02.2008 i.e. the date of announcement in Parliament.

ii] Educational qualification may be kept as ‘Read and Write’.

iii] The appointment will be subject to surrendering the license and badge and right to be a license porter. No subsequent transfer of license would be allowed.

iv] The license porters should be medically fit for the post of Gangmen.

v] The genuineness and authenticity of every claimant as a license porter for appointment is to be established and authenticated by the Sr.DCM.

vi] The screening for appointment will be done by a Committee of 03 [three] Jr. Scale Officers of Commercial , Personnel and Civil Engineering Department nominated by Divisional Railway Manager. The Screening Committee would adjudge the candidates as per appointment criteria including ‘read and write’. The recommendations of the Screening Committee would be approved by DRM. However, their placement will be done within the zonal jurisdiction in which they are working as license porters.

The above exercise should be completed within two months from the date of issue of this letter.

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RBE No. 40/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[GP]2005/2/74 dated 13.03.2008 (RBE No. 40/2008)

Sub: Promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ – Counting of service rendered in old unit for the purpose of determining eligibility for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts.

….

Instructions have been issued under Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-2006/PM1/5 dated 21.03.2006 [RBE No. 34/2006], whereby, in partial modification of instructions issued under Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-96/PM4/14 dated 17.04.1997, it has been decided that in case of persons transferred on request basis to a new unit in the same category of posts, and assigned bottom seniority therein, the service rendered by them in the previous unit may be reckoned for determining their eligibility wherever a minimum length of service is prescribed as a condition, for promotion in the new unit, subject to the condition that the length of service which is so allowed to be counted does not exceed the length of service of their immediate senior in the new unit.

2. In this regard, it is hereby clarified that the above instructions are applicable for reckoning the minimum qualifying service of Group ‘C’ employees, in case of own request transfer to a new unit in the same category of posts, for determining their eligibility for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts also.

RBE No. 52/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[P&A]II-2008/HW-1 dated 07.04.2008 (RBE No. 52/2008)

Sub: Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 01-01-2008.

….

Consequent to sanction of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance vide this Ministry’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 19-03-2008, the President is pleased to decide that the rates of Night Duty Allowance, as notified vide Annexures ‘A’ and ‘B’ of Board’s letter No. E[P&A]II-2007/HW-1 dated 03-10-2007 stand revised with effect from 01.01.2008 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 1.1.2008 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
1	2550 – 2605	27.00	26.90	26.75	26.60	26.45
2	2606 – 2790	28.25	28.10	27.95	27.85	27.65
3	2791 -3230	31.80	31.60	31.35	31.20	30.90
4	3231 – 3440	35.15	34.90	34.70	34.50	34.20
5	3441 – 4125	39.75	39.50	39.25	39.10	38.80
6	4126 – 4270	44.45	44.15	43.90	43.60	43.05
7	4271 – 4480	46.25	46.00	45.70	45.45	44.90
8	4481 – 4630	48.10	47.85	47.55	47.30	46.75
9	4631 – 4870	50.15	49.85	49.55	49.30	48.75
10	4871 – 5165	52.85	52.60	52.30	52.00	51.45
11	5166 – 5465	55.90	55.65	55.35	55.10	54.50
12	5466 – 6210	61.25	61.00	60.70	60.45	59.85
13	6211 – 6655	67.40	67.10	66.80	66.55	66.00
14	6656 – 6955	71.20	70.90	70.65	70.35	69.80
15	6956 – 7850 & above	77.30	77.05	76.75	76.50	75.95

ANNEXURE ‘B’

Rates of Night Duty Allowance with effect from 1.1.2008 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 Vth Pay Commission’s scales	A-1	A	B-1	B-2	Ordinary localities including ‘C’ class cities
1	2550-2605	18.00	17.95	17.85	17.75	17.65
2	2606-2790	18.85	18.75	18.65	18.55	18.45
3	2791-3230	21.20	21.05	20.90	20.80	20.60
4	3231-344 0	23.45	23.25	23.15	23.00	22.80
5	3441-4125	26.50	26.35	26.15	26.05	25.85
6	4126-4270	29.65	29.45	29.25	29.05	28.70
7	4271-4480	30.85	30.65	30.45	30.30	29.95
8	4481-4630	32.05	31.90	31.70	31.55	31.15
9	4631-4870	33.45	33.25	33.05	32.85	32.50
10	4871-5165	35.25	35.05	34.85	34.65	34.30
11	5166-5465	37.25	37.10	36.90	36.75	36.35
12	5466-6210	40.85	40.65	40.45	40.30	39.90
13	6211-6655	44.95	44.75	44.55	44.35	44.00
14	6656-6955	47.45	47.25	47.10	46.90	46.55
15	6956-7850 & above	51.55	51.35	51.15	51.00	50.65

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RBE No. 51/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]II/2008/DE1/1 dated 04.04.2008 (RBE No. 51 /2008)

Sub: Deputation of Central Government Employees to ex-cadre Posts under Central/State Governments and on Foreign service to Central/State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.

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In continuation of Board’s letter No. F[E]II/94/DE1/1 dated 05.12.1994, a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training’s Office Memorandum No. 6/7/2003-Estt [PayII] dated 7^th January, 2008 on the above subject, along with copies of DOP&T’s Office Memorandum dated 20^th June 2006 and 29^th November, 2006 mentioned therein, is sent herewith for information and guidance. These orders will apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees also.

Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training’s Office Memorandum No. 6/7/2003-Estt [PayII] dated 7^th January, 2008

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Deputation of Central Government Employees to ex-cadre Posts under Central/State Governments and on Foreign service to Central/State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.

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Reference is invited to this Department’s OM No. 2/29/91-Estt. [Pay II] dated 5^th January, 1994 which lays down the guidelines relating to deputation of Central Government Employees to ex-cadre posts under Central/State Governments and on Foreign Service to Central/State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.

2. Para 8.4 of this O.M. lays down that in cases where extension is beyond the fifth year or second year in excess of the period prescribed in the Recruitment Rules, the same would be allowed only after obtaining the approval of the Department of Personnel and Training, whether Central Government is the lending organization or the borrowing organization.

3. It has now been decided to delegate the powers for extending the deputation in respect of Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ officials beyond the fifth year or second year in excess of the period prescribed in the Recruitment Rules of the ex-cadre posts to the Borrowing Authorities /Administrative Ministries /Departments. In such cases, the Competent Authority for granting approval for extending the deputation period would be the Secretary of the Borrowing Authority / Administrative Department for the 4^th year or the first year beyond the normal period prescribed the Recruitment Rules and the Minister in charge thereafter. However, while considering the extension, all other conditions laid down in this Department’s O.M. dated 5^th January, 1994, as amended from time to time, may be taken into consideration and the following may specifically be examined:

[i] Whether the procedure for granting extension has been followed viz., whether the individual’s consent and the prior approval of the lending authority has been obtained.

[ii] Whether the officer has been given pro-forma promotion under NBR during the period of deputation.

[iii] If the scale of the parent cadre post has become higher after grant of pro-forma promotion, whether the pay has been regulated in terms of Para 8.7 and 8.8 of the O.M. dated 05.01.94 read with O.M. dated 20^th June, 2006.

[iv] Whether the initial appointment on deputation itself was from a higher scale to a lower scale [which is not permissible as per the guidelines] and if so whether the approval of the competent authority has been obtained for such an appointment.

[v] In cases of overstay on deputation, the cases may be examined in terms of the provisions laid down in DOP&T’s O.M. No. AB.14017/30/2006-Estt.[RR] dated 29^th November, 2006.

If any of the conditions are not fulfilled, the proposal may be sent to the Department of Personnel & Training for consideration.

4. These orders will take effect from the date of issue. Insofar as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders will apply for deputation outside Indian Audit & Accounts Department. Deputations within Indian Audit & Accounts Department will be regulated as per orders issued by the office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, DOP&T’s O.M. No. 2/29/91-Estt. Pay II dated 20^th June, 2006.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Deputation of Central Government Employees to ex-cadre Posts under Central/State Governments and on Foreign service to Central/State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.

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Reference is invited to this Department’s OM of even number dated 5^th January, 1994 which lays down the guidelines relating to deputation of Central Government employees to ex-cadre posts under Central /State Governments and on Foreign Service to Central/State/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies.

Para 8.8 of this OM lays down that if during the period of deputation, on account of pro-forma promotion in the parent cadre under the Next Below Rule, the employee becomes entitled to a scale of pay higher than the scale of pay attached to the ex-cadre post, he may be allowed to complete the normal tenure of deputation, subject to the provisions laid down in Para 8.7 but no further extension of the period of deputation should be allowed in such cases.

The proposal for incorporating a provision for making the officers on deputation eligible for the benefit of pro-forma promotion if it becomes due to them while they are in the extended period of deputation, has been under consideration of the Government. It has now been decided that if an officer becomes due for pro-forma promotion in his parent cadre while in the extended period of deputation, he may be allowed the benefit of pro-forma promotion and complete the extended tenure already sanctioned but may not be given any further extension in the deputation period.

Accordingly, Para 8.8 of OM dated 5.1.94 is amended to read as under:

“8.8. If during the period of deputation, on account of pro-forma promotion in the parent cadre under the Next Below Rule, the employee becomes entitled to a scale of pay higher than the scale of pay attached to the ex-cadre post, he may be allowed to complete the normal/extended tenure of deputation already sanctioned, subject to 8.7 above but no further extension of the period of deputation should be allowed in such cases.”

Insofar as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are being issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, DOP&T’s O.M. No. AB.14017/30/2006-Estt.[RR] dated 29^th November, 2006.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Implications of overstay while on deputation.

It has been brought to the notice of the Government that even though the terms and conditions of deputation issued by the various Ministries/Departments/Offices specify the period of deputation, there have been a number of cases of overstay without the approval of the competent authority. A number of proposals for regularization of such overstay are also being received for approval by the Competent Authority. It is necessary to ensure that there is no laxity on the part of the controlling authorities in relieving the deputationist and the deputationist should not go by the presumption that he needs to join his parent cadre only after being formally relieved by the borrowing department. It has, therefore, been decided that in future all cases of deputation shall be regulated by the following conditions viz.,

[i] The terms and conditions of deputation shall clearly lay down not only period of deputation as per the Recruitment Rules for the post or as approved by the competent authority but also the date of relieving of the deputationist. No further orders for relieving the officer will be necessary.

[ii] The deputationist officer including those who are presently on deputation would be deemed to have been relieved on the date of expiry of the deputation period unless the competent authority has with requisite approvals, extended the period of deputation, in writing, prior to the date of its expiry. It will be responsibility of the immediate superior officer to ensure that the deputationist does not overstay. In cases where officers are on deputation on the date of issue of these orders and the normal tenures are getting over in a period of six months, the concerned officers / Organisations may be allowed an extension of not more than one month on a case to case basis with the approval of the DOPT.

[iii] That in the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever, he is liable to disciplinary action and other adverse Civil / Service consequences which would include that the period of unauthorized overstay shall not count against service for the purpose of pension and that any increment due during the period of unauthorized overstay shall be deferred, with cumulative effect, till the date on which the officer rejoins his parent cadre.

Written consent of the officer concerned shall be taken to the terms and conditions of deputation [inclusive of the conditions in para 1 ibid] before the deputation orders are issued. The contents of these instructions will be conveyed to all officers presently on deputation for information / compliance.

These instructions will apply to all deputationists including State Government Officers/ All India Services officers joining Central Government posts on deputation and to officers proceeding on deputation to State Government / autonomous & statutory institutions /Foreign Bodies, etc.

If the borrowing Organisations would like a relaxation from these terms, they should obtain approval of DOPT to it, prior to the start of deputation.

RBE No.45/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]III/2005/PN1/23 dated 26.03.2008 (RBE No.45/2008)

Sub: Demand of Govt. servants who opted for lumpsum on their absorption in PSUs/CABs for release of balance pension and DR and during pre-restoration period and beyond – clarification regarding.

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A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare [DOP&PW]’s O.M. No. 4/4/2008-P&PW[D] dated 20.02.2008 on the above subject, is forwarded herewith for information and guidance. DOP&PW’s O.M. Nos. 4/79/2006-P&PW[D] dated 06.09.2007 and 4/59/97 – P&PW[D] dated 14.07.1998 quoted in the O.M. were circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter of even numbers dated 20.09.2007 and F[E]III/96/PN 1/9 dated 18.08.1998, respectively.

Copy of Minstry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare [DOP&PW]’s O.M. No. 4/4/2008-P&PW[D] dated 20.02.2008

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Demand of Govt. servants who opted for lumpsum on their absorption

in PSUs/CABs for release of balance pension and DR and during/

pre-restoration period and beyond – clarification regarding.

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This Department has received representations on the above noted subject. In this regard, the undersigned is directed to state that the Government has issued instructions on restoration of 1/3^rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lump sum payment on absorption in public sector undertaking / autonomous bodies implementing the Andhra Pradesh High Court judgement dated 24.12.03 in Writ Petition No. 8532 of 2003 followed by the Supreme Court judgement dated 29.11.2006 in Civil Appeal No. 5269 of 2006 arising out of SLP Nos. 21647-648 of 2005 and the Supreme Court judgement dated 24.07.2007 in Review Petition No. 643/07 vide O.M. No. 4/79/2006-P&PW[D] dated 6.09.2007 in consultation with the Ministry of Law & Justice and Ministry of Finance [Department of Expenditure]. It is clarified that this OM dated 6.9.2007 has been issued strictly in compliance of the direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court vide operative part of judgement which has been reproduced in para 2 thereof before explaining modalities of implementation in para 3 of the above said OM.

2. Attention is drawn to the following para in Hon’ble Supreme Court’s judgement dated 26.4.2000 in Apeal No. 4 in W.P.[C] No. 11855/85; WP No. [C] 345/1999 and WP No. 567/1995 in P.V. Sundara Rajan and another Vs. Union of India and Others:-

“ The parity claimed by Lt.Col. Malhotra and other absorbees who had commuted 100% pension, in our view is entirely misplaced. The contention that what is commuted or given up is an amount and not the right to receive pension or right to receive post-commutation revision and attendant benefits including dearness relief on the gross entitled pension on the dates they were granted to other Government pensioners is only illusory. The decision in the case of State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. vs. V.S. Balakrishnan and Ors. [1994] Suppl. 3 [SCC 204] on which reliance was placed by Mr. Gopal Subramanium, Senior Advocate, has no applicability to the point in issue. Those who commuted 100% pension continue to remain non-pensioners till their pension is restored. In Welfare Association Case [supra], persons who commuted the full pension and who will not be given any monthly pension by deeming monthly pension to have been reduced to nil has been treated as a separate category. Those who commute 100% pension are not entitled to the benefit of dearness relief on full pension or other benefits as claimed herein. We also do not find any discrimination insofar as this class is concerned.”

3. All Ministries/Departments are advised that the representation, if any received on this subject, may be dealt with accordingly.

4. It is further clarified that pension of absorbees in question will have to be restored in accordance with the provision contained in this Department’s O.M. No. 4/79/2006-P&PW[D] dated 6.9.2007 read with O.M. No. 4/59/97-P&PW[D] dated 14.7.98.

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RBE No. 49/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[D&A]2007 GS1-1 dated 28.03.08 (RBE No. 49/2008)

Sub: Incorporation of Railway Ministry’s Decision No. 11 below Rule 18 of Railway Services [Conduct] Rules, 1966-equivalent to pay of Rs.900/- mentioned therein in the Vth CPC scales of pay – clarification reg.

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Attention of the Railways is invited to ACS No. 104 issued under Board’s letter of even number dated 26.10.2007 incorporating provisions contained in Board’s letter No. E[D&A]78 GS1-14 dated 24.10.80 as “ Railway Ministry’s Decision NO.11” below Rule 18 of Railway Services [Conduct] Rules, 1966. The relevant provisions stipulates that besides Group A and Group B Railway servants, Supervisory Staff of Group C [Class III] on railways who are working in scales of pay the maximum of which is Rs.900/- and above, should also submit an annual return regarding their immovable property.

2. A doubt has been expressed as to what pay is to be taken as equivalent to the aforesaid pay of Rs.900/-, in the Vth CPC scales of pay. It is clarified that the pay of Rs.900/- mentioned in Board’s letter dated 24.10.80 equates to the pay of Rs.9000/- [Rupees Nine Thousand] as per the normal replacement scales under the Vth Central Pay Commission. Thus, in terms of Railway Board’s letter dated 24.10.80 referred to above, Supervisory staff of Group C [Class-III] on railways who are working in scales of pay the maximum of which is Rs.9000/- [Rupees Nine Thousand] or above are also required to submit an annual return of their immovable property.

[This also disposes of South Central Railway’s letter No. P[R]436/IREC/IV dated 24.12.2007]

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Copy of this Railway’s letter No. P[R]436/IREC/IV dated 24.12.2007

Sub: Submission of annual return regarding the immovable property inherited by non-gazetted employees.

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Railway Ministry’s decision No. 11 below Rule 18 of Railway Services [Conduct] Rules, 1966 communicated under Board’s letter No. E[D&A]2007/GS1-1 dated 26.10.2007 [RBE No. 135/07] stipulates that Supervisory staff of Group ‘C’ [Class-III] on railways working in scales of pay the maximum of which is Rs.900/- and above, should also submit an annual return regarding the immovable property inherited by him, or owned or acquired by him, or held by him on lease or mortgage, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or in the name of any other person. The return should be submitted within three months of his first appointment in the grade and thereafter in the month of January every year.

A doubt has now arisen as to what pay is to be taken as equivalent to Rs.900/- in V CPC scales of pay.

This Railway is of the opinion that Supervisory staff of Group ‘C’ on Railways working in scales of pay the maximum of which is Rs.10,500 [RSRP] and above are required to submit annual return in terms of Railway Ministry’s decision No.11 below Rule 18.

Board are requested to examine the issue and confirm the presumption of this Railway.

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Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-2005/PM1/20 dated 25.08.2005 addressed to Chairman RRB/Bhopal and copied to GM’s all Indian Railways

Sub: Introduction of 20% LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II in scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector in scale Rs.6500-10500-clarification.

Kindly refer to Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board, Bhopal’s letter No. RRB/Bhopal/Railway Board/87-C dated 06.07.2005 on the subject cited above.

2. Clarifications sought pertaining to various items mentioned in the above letter appear to be unnecessary. At present the item-wise position is as under:

[i] So far as item No. 1 is concerned, the eligibility of the employees to include them for the examination should be examined by the concerned Railways. At present, it is confirmed that if a Jr. Clerk has completed seven years of service in the Grade Rs.3050-4590 and is a Graduate, then he will be eligible to be included for the examination.

[ii] There is no age limitation for his inclusion in the examination.

[iii] So far as item 3 is concerned, it is clarified that since the final panel has to be issued by the Railway Recruitment Board, the evaluation has to be done as per the extant procedure.

[iv] So far as the issues raised at item No. 4 & 5 are concerned, the Question papers will be prepared keeping in view the RRB’s syllabus. The Question paper will comprise of descriptive and objective type of questions and questions on Rajbhasha also should be included. The descriptive and objective type of questions should be in the ratio of approximately 75:25 [ on the basis of the marks]. The negative marking evaluation on the objective type of questions will be done as per the rules of RRB.

[v] The decision on the issue raised at item No. 6 should be taken by the RRB itself.

[vi] In regard to item No. 7 it is clarified that as per the extant directives there is provision to impart pre-training to SC/ST candidates for their promotion in safety categories only.

[vii] So far as items No. 8 and 9 are concerned, it is clarified that in order to secure a place in the panel, it is mandatory for the candidates belonging to general category to obtain 60% in each category of the written examination and in grand total separately.

According to the general relaxations given, candidates belonging to SC/ST should obtain 50% marks in each category in the written examination and in grand total separately for passing this examination.

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Copy of CM/RRB/Bhopal’s letter No. RRB/Bhopal/Railway Board/87-C addressed to the Railway Board.

Sub: Introduction of 20% LDCE [GDCE] quota in the categories of OS-II in scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector in scale Rs.6500-10500.

Ref: Your letter No. E[NG]I/2005/PM1/20 dated 17.06.2005.

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As per your letter cited above, it was proposed to conduct the above selection by RRB. Hence kindly arrange to provide directions in regard to the following points so as to conduct the selection without any doubts so that transparency could be maintained:

[i] Under 3[i], it is not clear that after how much of period of service rendered under a specific post & scale the candidate becomes eligible. For example, the employees completing 07 years of service in the Jr. Clerk grade of Rs.3050-4590 [RS] only are eligible or not?

[ii] What will be the age limit of the applicant along with the service period?

[iii] Under 3[ii], 15% weightage on the basis of service records is determined by whom? Whether service has to be taken into account from the concerned Zonal Railways / Production Units in the form of information chart on the basis of Service Records and whether any evaluation Committee would recommend for this determination or whether chart is received directly? Or whether evaluation is done by the Railway Recruitment Board? Kindly furnish the clear procedure and directions.

[iv] Whether the question paper given under 3[iii] is objective type or narrative type? Whether Rajbhasha question is included or not as per the policy laid down for departmental examinations?

[v] Under 3[iii] during the evaluation of the question paper, negative marking is done as per the policy of RRB or not?

[vi] What is the procedure laid down for the preparation of the Question paper?

[vii] Whether declaration of pre-training that is given to the employees of reserved categories regularly of Zonal Railways / Production Units should be taken by the RRB before the conduct of the examination.

[viii] Under 3[iv] the tips related to securing less than 60% of average marks of general relaxation given to SC/ST employees may be described clearly.

[ix] Under 3[ii], 60% marks should be secured separately by the employees at 85% and 15% and securing 60% is compulsory out of the total marks.

Kindly furnish proper guidelines on the above items.

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RBE No.55/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[G]2007 RN5-3 dated 16.4.2008 (RBE No.55 /2008)

Sub: Allotment of Railway accommodation at the place of posting to Railway employees on deputation to Rail Land Development

Authority [RLDA]

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In accordance with the Para 11[2] of Rail Land Development Authority [Pay & Allowance, terms & conditions of service of Members, Officers & other Railway employees] Rules, 2007, published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II-Section-3-Sub-Section[i] dated 04.01.07, Railway employees on deputation to the Rail Land Development Authority [RLDA] who do not have Railway accommodation shall be eligible to get Railway accommodation from the concerned Railway Administration at their place of posting. As clarified in the gazette notification, ibid, Railway Administration for this purpose shall be Railway Board, for posting at Delhi and concerned Division or Zonal Railway Head Quarter at other places.

The above provision of allotment would be valid only till Rail Land Development Authority [RLDA] completes the construction of its own quarters, which may be ascertained on yearly basis by the accommodation /quarter allotting authorities from RLDA directly.

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

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RBE No.56/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[D&A]2003 RG6-35 dated 21.04.2008 (RBE No.56 /2008)

Sub: Communication of Government’s Displeasure to Retired Railway servants reg.

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Attention of the Railways is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 30.09.2003 on the above subject. It was informed that the instructions contained in Board’s letters No. E[D&A]95 RG6-32 dated 28.6.96 and 2.2.98 authorising communication of Government’s Displeasure to the retired railway servants has been quashed by CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi, against which Writ Petition is being filed. It was also advised that in these circumstances Government’s Displeasure, may not be communicated to the retired railway servants in terms of above instructions, till further orders.

2. A Writ Petition had been filed against the aforesaid orders of Hon’ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi. However, the same has since been withdrawn. Hon’ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi’s aforesaid order has thereby attained finality. Since the instructions dated 28.6.96 and 2.2.98 referred to in Para 1 of the above stand quashed , Government’s Displeasure should not be communicated to the retired railway servant.

Copy of Board’s Confidential letter No. E[D&A]2003/RG6-35 dated 30.09.2003

Sub: Communication of Government’s Displeasure to retired Railway servants..

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Attention is invited to Board’s letters No. E[D&A]95 RG6-32 dated 28.6.96 and 2.2.98 on the above subject. In terms of these letters, ‘Government’s Displeasure’ can also be communicated to Railway servants who have retired from service. A schedule of authorities who would be competent to communicate ‘Government’s Displeasure’ to retired railway servants was also issued.

Recently in a case, CAT/Principal Bench have quashed the above instructions. Necessary action is being taken to file a Writ Petition against the order of the Hon’ble Tribunal and also to obtain a stay against the same.

In the meanwhile, ‘Government’s Displeasure’ may not be communicated to any Railway servant in terms of instructions of 28.6.1996 and 2.2.1998 referred to above, till further orders.

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RBE No.54/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2008/PS 5-6/8 dated 09.04.2008 (RBE No.54 /2008)

Sub: Complimentary Card Passes issued to Defence Personnel recipients of Ashok Chakra – validity in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/ Jan Shatabdi Express trains.

Ref: Railway Board’s letters No. E[W]96/PS5-6/22 dated 23.02.96 and 04.07.96, No. E[W]2002/PS5-6/99 dated 25.02.2003 and E[W]2004/PS5-6/55 dated 06.10.2004.

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Instructions were issued vide Railway Board’s letters dated 23.02.96 and 04.07.96 referred to above, for grant of First Class/2^nd AC Complimentary Card Passes to Defence personnel recipients of Gallantry awards of Chakra Series and widows of posthumous Gallantry awardees of Chakra Series viz., Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shourya Chakra, alongwith a companion, available for travel from any Railway Station to any Railway Station on Indian Railways [except Metro Railway/Kolkata] by any train except Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express trains. Subsequently, in terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 25.02.2003, the Complimentary Card Passes issued to recipients and widows of posthumous awardees of Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were made valid for travel in AC 2 tier /AC 3 tier of Rajdhani Express and Chair Car [CC] of Shatabdi / Jan Shatabdi Express trains. As a further decision, as conveyed under Board’s letter dated 6.10.2004, the facility of Complimentary Card Pass was extended to widows of the recipient of Gallantry award on the death of the awardees.

2. Ministry of Railways have now decided to extend the facility of travel by Rajdhani / Shatabdi / Jan Shatabdi trains to recipients of Ashok Chakra, as is available to recipients of Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra. Accordingly, Defence personnel recipients of Ashok Chakra, their widows and widows of posthumous awardees of Ashok Chakra, as stated above, shall henceforth be issued 1^st Class /2^nd AC Complimentary Card Pass valid for travel in 2^nd AC /3^rd AC of Rajdhani Express and Chair Car [CC] of Shatabdi / Jan Shatabdi Express trains, along with a companion in same class. It has been accordingly decided that the Card Passes presently issued to Ashok Chakra awardees should be withdrawn and they may now be issued Complimentary Card Pass meant for recipients of Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra [i.e. Orange Cover hard bound Card Pass with three Golden Stripes across the face of the Card Pass below the national emblem] with following stamped on the inside of the Card Pass:

“ Category – Ashok Chakra”.

3. The existing Card pass being issued to Ashok Chakra awardees [ i.e. Card Pass common for Ashok Chakra/Kirti Chakra/Shourya Chakra] shall now onwards be used only for recipients of Kirti Chakra and Shourya Chakra and following should be stamped on inside of these passes for the time being till new set of Card Passes get printed:

“ Excluding Ashok Chakra awardees”.

4. Other conditions governing issue of Complimentary Card Passes to recipients of Gallantry awards shall remain same.

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

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RBE No.53/2008

Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/1/9/6 dated 08.04.2008 (RBE No.53/2008)

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioner – revised rates effective from 01.01.2008.

A copy of Office Memorandum No.42/2/2008-P&PW(G) dated 19.03.2008 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare) 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.

In pursuance of the enhanced rates of ex-gratia to the surviving SRPF(C ) retirees issued vide Board’s letter No.F(E) III/98/PNI/Ex. Gr./3 dated 15.11.2006, para 4 of the DOP&PW’s O.M. enclosed herewith may be read as under:

The surviving Group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ SRPF (Contributory) beneficiaries who had retired from service during the period from 1.4.1957 to 31.12.1985 and have been sanctioned enhanced slab-wise ex-gratia @ Rs.3000/-, Rs.1000/-, Rs.750/- and Rs.650/- per month respectively w.e.f. 1.11.2006, in lieu of uniform rate of Rs.600/- pm are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 47% with effect from 01.01.2008.

A concordance of various instructions and orders referred to in the enclosed office memorandum with reference to corresponding Railway instruction is indicated below:-

Sl.No.	Para No.	No. & Date of Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M.	No. & Date of corresponding orders issued by Railway Board
1.	1	42/2/2007-P&PW(G) dtd. 18.09.2007	PC-V/97/I/9/6 dtd.15.10.2007 (RBE No.130/2007, S.No.PC-V/492)
2.	2	23/1/97-P&PW(B) dt.23.2.98	N.A.
3.	3	4/59/97-P&PW(D) dt.14.7.98 4/29/99-P&PW(D) dt.12.7.2000	F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt.18.8.98 F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt.2.8.2000 RBE No.138/2K
4.	4 & 5	45/52/97-P&PW(E) dt.16.12.97	(i) F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex.gratia/3 dt.31.12.97 (RBE No.194/97, S.No.PC-V/28) (ii) F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-gratia/5 dt.27.1.98 (RBE No.19/98, S.No.PC-V/38)
5.	7	45/73/97-P&PW(G) dt.2.7.99	F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dt.5.8.99

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

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Copy of O.M.No.42/2/2008 – P&PW(G) dt.19.03.2008 issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare

Subject: Grant of dearness relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners – Revised rate effective from 01.01.2008.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No.42/2/2007-P&PW(G) dated 18.09.2007 sanctioning the instalment of Dearness Relief (DR) admissible from 01.07.2007 and to say that the President is pleased to decide that DR shall be paid to the Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners to compensate them for the rise in cost of living at the rate of 47% w.e.f. 01.01.2008 in supersession of the rate mentioned in the OM dated 18.09.2007 referred to above.

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 Government of Pakistan, who are in receipt of adhoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs.1275/- pm in terms of this Department’s OM No.23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.02.1998.

Central Government Employees who had drawn lumpsum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and have become eligible to restoration of 1/3^rd 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 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @ 47% w.e.f. 01.01.2008 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 and Dearness Pension subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down in para 5 of the O.M. dated 14.07.98. In this connection, instructions contained in this Dept.’s O.M.No.4/29/99-P&PW(D) dated 12.07.2000 O.M. No.4/31/2000-P&PW(D) dated 16.01.2001 and O.M. No.4/79/2006-P&PW(D) dated 06.09.2007 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 01.11.1997 under this Department’ O.M.No.45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 47% w.e.f. 01.01.2008.

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 @ 39% w.e.f. 01.01.2008.

(i) The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 01.01.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 01.01.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.605/- p.m.

(ii) Central Government Employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 8.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs.703/- and Rs.965/-.

6. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department’s O.M.No.45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 02.07.1999. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

In the case of retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authority, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

The offices of Accountant 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 Bank of India in view of letter No.528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No.GANB No.2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21^st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG.

This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No.1(4)/EV/2004 dated 19.03.2008.

RBE No.57/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[D&A]2008 RG6-11 dated 21.4.2008 (RBE No.57 /2008)

Sub: Penalty of reduction to a lower time scale of pay, grade, post or service-imposition on permanent basis reg.

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A copy of Department of Personnel and Training’s O.M. No. 11012/2/2005-Estt.[A] dated 14.5.2007 on the above subject is sent herewith. The contents of the O.M. may please be brought to the notice of all concerned on your Railway for their information and guidance. Provisions of MHA’s O.M.s of 10.10.62 and 07.06.64 mentioned in Para 5 of the O.M. dated 14.5.2007 have been issued on the Railways under Board’s letter No. E[D&A]62 RG6-46 dated 30.07.64 [copy enclosed]. Though Clause [vi] of Rule 11 of the CCS [CCA] Rules, 1965 pertaining to the penalty of reduction to lower grade/ post brought out in Para 1 of O.M. dated 14.5.2007 is slightly differently worded compared to the provisions in Clause [vi] of Rule 6 of RS[D&A] Rules, 1968, there is no material difference between these rules in respect of the said penalty.

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Copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions [Department of Personnel and Training]’s O.M. No. 11012/2/2005-Estt.[A] dated 14.5.2007.

Sub: Imposition of penalty of reduction to a lower time scale of pay, grade, post or service.

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Attention of the Ministries/Departments is invited to the provisions of rule 11 of the Central Civil Services [Classification, Control and Appeal] Rules, 1965. Clause [vi] thereof provides for the imposition on a Government servant of a penalty of reduction to lower time scale of pay, grade, post or Service which shall ordinarily be a bar to the promotion of the Government servant to the time scale of pay, grade, post or Service from which he was reduced with or without further directions regarding conditions of restoration to the grade or post or service from which the Government servant was reduced, and his seniority and pay on such restoration to that grade , post or Service.

2. The Staff side of the National Council [JCM] has made a request that the penalty of reduction to lower time scale of pay in the said clause [vi] should not be imposed on the Charged Officer on a permanent basis on the ground that it is harsh and does not allow the employee to be promoted to the next grade even if he improves his working and the Competent Authority later finds him fit for promotion. The Staff Side has suggested that the penalty in question should be for a specified time-period with clear directions regarding restoration to the higher grade.

3. The existing rule position is that the imposition of the penalty of reduction to a lower grade, post or service is normally a bar to the promotion to a higher grade, post or service [from which he was reduced] unless the conditions of restoration are specified. It is open to the Disciplinary Authority to prescribe the conditions of restoration to the higher grade in deserving cases.

4. The minor penalties and major penalties in rule 11 of the CCS [CCA] Rules, 1965 have been graded in order of the severity to be awarded to a charged Government servant in proportion to the gravity of misconduct/negligence which has given rise to the charge-sheet. While the major penalties of compulsory retirement, removal from service and dismissal from service have been included as clauses [vii], [viii] and [ix] of the said rule 11, the penalty of reduction to a lower time scale of pay, grade, post or Service has been incorporated therein as clause [vi]. This clause also provides that while imposing this penalty, the Disciplinary Authority or the Appellate /Revision Authority is also required to indicate in the penalty order whether or not the individual charged Government servant would be eligible for restoration to the grade/post or Service from which he was reduced and his seniority and pay on such restoration and the conditions for such restoration. It will, therefore, be seen that the penalty has been provided to be awarded to an individual who may not be sent out of Government service [through dismissal/removal etc.] but who needs to be given a very severe penalty in view of the gravity of his misconduct.

5. Attention in this connection is also invited to the Government of India, MHA O.M. No. 9/13/92-Estt. [D] dated 10.10.1962 and No. 9/30/63-Estt. [D] dated 07.02.1964 [copies enclosed] which stipulates that an order imposing the penalty of reduction to a lower service, grade or post or to a lower time-scale should invariably specify the period of reduction unless the clear intention is that the reduction should be permanent or for an indefinite period. These instructions also indicate the manner in which the order should be framed when the reduction is for specified period or indefinite period. In case the intention of the Competent Authority is to award the penalty of reduction on permanent basis, the same may be specifically stated in the order so that the intention is conveyed to the Government servant in unambiguous terms and he is afforded full opportunity for submission of his appeal as provided in the rules.

6. Ministries/Departments are requested to please bring the above to the notice of all concerned for information and necessary action.

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Board’s letter No. E[D&A]62RG6-46 dated 30.07.1964

Sub: Fixation of seniority of a Railway servant reduced to a lower post/grade/service for a specified period as a measure of penalty and subsequently re-promoted to higher post after the expiry of the period of punishment.

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Attention is invited to Rule 1707[1] [iv] – R.I. which provides for the imposition of the penalty of:

[1] Reduction to a lower stage in a time scale

[2] Reduction to a lower service, grade or post, or to a lower time-scale.

2. As regards item [1] above, Rule 2025[1] -R.II and Note [1] under Rule 1715-R.I. provide that if a Railway servant is reduced as a measure of penalty to a lower stage in his time-scale, the authority ordering such reduction shall state the period for which it shall be effective and whether on restoration, the period of reduction shall operate to postpone his future increments and, if so, to what extent. In such cases, the seniority of the person concerned shall remain unaffected.

As regards item [2] above, Rule 2025[2]-R.II and Note [2] below Rule 1715-R.II provide that if a Railway servant is reduced as a measure of penalty to a lower service grade or post or a lower time-scale, the Disciplinary Authority ordering the reduction may or may not specify the period for which the reduction shall be effective but where the period is specified, that authority shall also state whether, on restoration, the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments and, if so, to what extent. The scope of Rule 2025 [2]-R.II has been clarified in Board’s letters No. F[E]60-FR-1/4[I] & [II] dated 27.10.1960 and F[E]61-FR1/2 dated 10.07.1961.

4. The Board have now decided that the penalty of reduction to a lower service, grade or post, or to a lower time-scale should invariably be imposed for a specified period unless it is considered necessary that the period of reduction should be for an indefinite period. Where the order imposing such penalty does not specify the period of reduction and there is coupled with it an order declaring the Railway servant permanently unfit for promotion, the question of re-promotion will, obviously, not arise. In other cases where the period of reduction is not specified, the Railway servant should be deemed to be reduced for an indefinite period, i.e. till such date as, on the basis of his performance subsequent to the order of reduction, he may be considered fit for promotion. On re-promotion, the seniority of such a Railway servant should be determined by the date of re-promotion. In all such cases, the person loses his original seniority in the higher service, grade or post in entirety. On re-promotion, the seniority of such a Railway servant should be determined by the date of re-promotion without regard to the service rendered by him in such service, grade or post prior to his reduction.

In cases where the penalty of reduction to a lower service, grade or post or lower time-scale is for a specified period, on expiry of the specified period, the employee concerned should be re-promoted automatically to the post from which he was reduced. The seniority in the original service, grade or post or time-scale, should be fixed in such cases as follows:

[a] In cases where the reduction is not to operate to postpone future increments, the seniority of the Railway servant should be fixed in the higher service, grade or post or the higher time-scale at what it would have been but for his reduction.

[b] Where the reduction is to operate to postpone future increments, the seniority of the Railway servant should be fixed by giving credit for the period of service rendered by him in the higher service, grade or post or higher time-scale prior to his reduction.

5. An order imposing the penalty of reduction to a lower service, grade or post or to a lower time-scale should, inter alia, invariably specify -

[i] the period of reduction, unless the clear intention is that the reduction should be permanent or for an indefinite period; and

[ii] where the period of reduction is specified, whether on re-promotion, the Railway servant will regain his original seniority in the higher service, grade or post or higher time-scale which had been assigned to him prior to the imposition of the penalty.

If the order of reduction is intended for an indefinite period, the order should be framed on the following lines:

“ A is reduced to the lower post/grade/service of X until he is found fit by the competent authority to be restored to the higher post/grade/service of Y.”

In cases where it is intended that the fitness of the Railway servant for re-promotion or restoration to his original position will be considered only after a specified period, the order should be made on the following lines:

“A is reduced to the lower post/grade/service of X until he is found fit, after a period of __________years from the date of this order, to be restored to the higher post of Y.”

6. These instructions will have effect from the date of issue of this letter. Cases dealt with previously in accordance with the practice in vogue on Railways need not be re-opened.

RBE No.58/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[G]2008 FE1/1 dated 21.04.2008 (RBE No.58 /2008)

Sub: Recommendation No. 67 of the Railway Accident Enquiry Committee, 1978 [Sikri Committee] – 90% reimbursement of membership fee in respect of recognized professional Institutions/Societies.

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A list of Institutions/Societies for which 90% reimbursement of membership/ subscription fees is permitted, was circulated vide Board’s letter No. E[G]83 FEI-4 dated 29.04.88. At S.No. 6 of the list of International Institutions [Annexure-B] of the said letter, appears the name of ‘The Institution of Electrical Engineers’, Savoy Place, London. From 31.03.06, the name of the ‘Institution of Electrical Engineers’ has changed to ‘The Institution of Engineering & Technology,’ while all the contact details, remain the same.

Accordingly, it has been decided that the name of the institution at S.No.6 of the list of International Institutions [Annexure-B] of the letter No. E[G]83 FEI-4 dated 29.04.88 may be read as ‘The Institution of Engineering & Technology,’ Savoy Place, London, WC 2R OLB, Tele No. [01] 240 1871. The benefit of 90% reimbursement of membership/subscription fees is permitted to the said ‘The Institution of Engineering & Technology,’ from 31.03.06 onwards.

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

RBE No.59/2008

Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2008/Policy/1[SCL/Duty] dated 22.04.2008 (RBE No.59/2008)

Sub: Treating the period of participation in sporting events of National or international importance and pre-participating Coaching Camp as “On Duty”.

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Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] have decided that in the case of Railway employees, who are selected to participate in sporting events of National or International importance; the period of actual days on which they participate in the event, as also the time spent in traveling to and from, such tournaments / meets shall be treated as on duty.

Further, if any pre-participating Coaching Camp is held in connection with the above mentioned events and the Railway Servant is required to attend the same, this period may also be treated as on duty. This facility may also be extended to Managers/ Coaches/ Masseurs/ Doctors as may be approved or required by the Federations under rules, to Administer/ Coach/Manage the teams participating in sports events of National/International importance.

However, players/officials nominated by the Federations for participation in the sporting events of National/International importance and pre-participating Coaching Camp, shall be spared only on the advice of Railway Sports Promotion Board.

These instructions issue with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways [Railway Board].

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]II/2008/RR-3/1 dated 07.05.08 .

Sub: Appointment of License Porters to the Post of Gangman

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Various Zonal Railways have pointed out that a large number of License Porters who are being considered for appointment as Gangmen are unable to fulfill the condition of “read and write” as stipulated in para [ii] of Board’s letter of even number dated 01.04.2008.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that the licensed porters who are unable to “read and write” may be empanelled and appointed provisionally subject to the condition that they would acquire the requisite literacy / ability to “read and write” within a period of two months from the date of appointment.

3. It is also clarified that the candidates may be placed in the panel according to their date of birth.

RBE No. 63/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[G]2008 QR1-1 dated 02.05.2008 (RBE No. 63/2008)

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers / staff posted to EC, NW, SW & WC Railways.

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In terms of Board’s letter No. E[G]2007 QR1-5 dated 08.08.07, Railway officers/ staff, on their posting to South Western, East Central, North Western & West Central Railways were permitted retention of Railway quarters at their previous place of posting upto 30.11.07, 31.12.07, 31.08.07 and 31.12.07, respectively, on payment of normal license fee.

On requests made by these New Zones, Railway Board have further reviewed the matter and have decided that the facility of retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of the Officers/Staff posted to New Zones of South Western, East Central, North Western & West Central Railways may be uniformly extended upto 31.03.08. Retention of accommodation beyond March, 2008 as is permitted under normal rules of transfer shall also be admissible. No further extension beyond March, 2008 will be permitted.

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

RBE No. 19/2008

Board’s letter No. E[GP]2005/2/26 dated 04.02.2008 [RBE No. 19/2008]

Sub: Selection for Promotion to Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Law Officer in scale Rs.7500-12000.

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In continuation of Board’s letter of even number dated 18.05.2007 [RBE No. 78/2007], it has been decided by the Board that the normal vacancies for Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Law Officer in scale Rs.7500-12000 i.e. excluding those Group ‘B’ posts which were upgraded vide Board’s letter No. 2003 E[GC] 12-14Pt.I[06] dated 09.03.2006, may continue to be filled as per the extant Recruitment Rules notified in 1992. Hence, Chief Law Assistants in scale Rs.7450-11500 [revised scale] with 3 years of regular service in the grade may be considered for promotion as Assistant Law Officer, pending a decision on further upgradation of posts of Chief Law Assistants to Group ‘B’.

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Bd’s letter No.E[GP]2005/2/26 Dated 18-05-2007 (RBE No. 78 /07)

Sub: Selection for Promotion to Group ‘B’ post of Law Officer in scale Rs.7500-12000.

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Please refer to Board’s letter No. 2003 E[GC]12-14 Pt.I [06] dt. 09.03.2006 regarding restructuring of the Gazetted cadre of the legal department of the new Zones and Divisions, in terms of which 11 posts of Chief Law Assistants [Scale Rs.7450-11500] have been upgraded to Group ‘B’ posts as Law Officer [scale Rs.7500-12000].

2.0 In this context, it has been decided by the Board that the upgraded Group ‘B’ post of Law Officer may be filled by the senior most Chief Law Assistant in Scale Rs.7450-11500 subject to the candidate being found fit for promotion to Group ‘B’, through a screening process consisting of written examination and viva voce [including assessment of record of service] with the same qualifying marks as prescribed for Group ‘B’ selections.

3.0 It is further clarified that the above procedure is to be followed for filling up only those Group ‘B’ posts of Law officer that have been upgraded in terms of Board’s letter dated 9.3.2006 referred to in para 1 above and not for the normal vacancies in the Group ‘B’ posts, for which separate instructions may be awaited.

RBE No.65/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2006 PS 5-1/28 dated 08.05.2008 (RBE No.65 /2008)

Sub: Qualifying service for issue of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes.

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Pursuant to the announcement made by the Hon’ble M.R. during presentation of Railway Budget 2007-2008, instructions were issued vide Board’s letter of even number dated 18.04.2007 for taking into account a weightage equivalent to half of their previous non-railway service rendered in Central Government, by Ex-servicemen and Central Government employees recruited in the Railways, for determining their eligibility for Post Retirement Complimentary Passes on the basis of length of service in the Railways under the Pass Rules.

2. With reference to the above instructions, certain issues have been raised by some of the Zonal Railways. The issues raised have been considered by the Board and it is clarified as under:-

[i] The decision to count half of the previous Central Government service is for the purpose of making good the shortfall in the minimum required Railway service of the lateral entrants to Railway service, in order that they become eligible for Post Retirement Complimentary Passes. In such cases, the number of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes shall be as admissible on completion of 20 years of railway service only. In other words, this benefit will not make the retired employees eligible for higher number of passes.

[ii] The decision to count half of past service of Ex-servicemen and Central Government employees along with railway service, for determining their eligibility for Post Retirement Complimentary Passes, has been taken on the ground that their past service is also counted for pensionary benefits . There is no provision in the Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] to determine whether the past non-Railway service can be counted along with railway service or not. Since such a provision exists only in Railway Services [Pension] Rules, 1993, the benefit envisaged in Board’s letter dated 18-4-2007 shall accrue only to those employees whose past service has been counted along with railway service for pensionary benefits.

[iii] The benefit of counting half of the previous Central Government service, as laid down in Board’s letter dated 18.04.2007, shall also be available to all those, who had retired prior to 18.04.2007.

3. Further to the instructions dated 18.04.2007 under reference, it has now been decided by the Ministry of Railways that the benefit of counting half of previous Government Service for determining the eligibility for Post Retirement Complimentary Passes shall also be available to all the retired railway servants where previous non-railway service has been counted along with railway service for pensionary benefits.

4. It has therefore been decided that provision contained in [xi] below Column No.3 in Schedule-IV [Post Retirement Complimentary Pass] of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] which have earlier been amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 53 in terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 18.04.2007 may further be amended as per enclosed Advance Correction Slip No. 56.

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

Advance Correction Slip No. 56 to the Railway Servants
[Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993

Item No. [xi] below Column No. 3 in Schedule IV [Post Retirement Complimentary Pass] of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] may be substituted as under:

[xi] Period of service rendered by employees in non-railway departments or establishments prior to joining railway service will not count except where such non-railway service has been counted along with railway service for pensionary benefits. In respect of Railway Servants whose past non-railway service has been counted along with railway service for pensionary benefits, a weightage equivalent to half of such non-railway service will be taken into account for the purpose of making good the shortfall in the minimum required 20 years of railway service in order that they become eligible for Post Retirement Complimentary Passes and in such cases the number of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes shall be as admissible on completion of minimum required twenty [20 ] years of Railway service only.

[Authority: Board's letter No.E[W]2006 PS 5-1/28 dated 08.05.2008]

RBE No. 39/2008

Board’s letter No. E[GP]2003/2/22 dated 13.03.2008 [RBE No. 39/2008]

Sub: Upgradation of 80% of Group ‘B’ posts of all major departments – Procedure for allotment of the higher scale.

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Attention is invited to Board’s letter No E[GP]98/2/82 dated 09.12.98 [RBE No. 278/98] and Board’s letter of even number dated 16.06.2003 [RBE No. 93/2003], wherein the procedure for allotment of the higher Group ‘B’ scale of Rs. 8000-13500 in Accounts department and other major departments respectively was advised. In terms of these instructions, Group ‘B’ officers with a minimum of three years regular service in scale Rs.7500-12000 are eligible to be considered for placement in the higher scale of Rs.8000-13500.

2. The question of eligibility of a senior employee who has not completed 3 years regular service in scale Rs.7500-12000 with his junior having already completed 3 years and being considered for placement in the higher scale has been examined by the Board. It has been decided by the Board that for consideration of officers for placement in the higher Group ‘B’ scale of Rs.8000-13500, the senior Group ‘B’ officer should be deemed to have rendered the service put in by his immediate junior, and if that happens to be 3 years or more, he should be considered for placement in the higher Group ‘B’ scale of Rs.8000-13500.

3. This decision takes effect from the date of issue of the instructions.

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Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[GP]98/2/82 Dated 09-12-1998 (RBE No. 278 /98)

Sub: Upgradation of 80% of posts of Assistant Accounts Officers – Group ‘B’ – Procedure for allotment of the higher scale.

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Revised pay scale of Rs.8000-13500 has been allotted to 80% of the Group ‘B’ posts of Assistant Accounts Officers vide Notifications No. PC-V/97/1/EC/1 [Pt.1] dated 05.02.1998 and 09.02.1998. The Board have now decided that the following procedure should be adopted for placement of the officers in the higher scale.

2. Procedure for the placement in higher scale

2.1 AAOs with minimum of three years regular service in scale Rs.7500-12000, including that in the corresponding pre-revised scales, will be eligible for consideration for placement in the higher scale of Rs.8000-13500.

2.2 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 Rs.8000-13500.

2.3 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-cum-fitness in the following manner:

2.3.1 All the Group ‘B’ Officers who fulfill the minimum eligibility condition of 3 years regular service, excluding the officers who are straightaway placed in the higher scale as per para 2.2 above, will be considered for placement in the higher scale by a Committee of HODs.

2.3.2 The General Manager will constitute the Committee for the purpose which will consist of FA&CAO, CPO and one other HOD. If none of the members of the Committee belong to SC/ST, an officer belonging to SC/ST, not below JAG, may be co-opted as member of the Committee.

2.3.3 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 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 categorise 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.

2.3.4 The recommendations of the Committee will be submitted to the General Manager for approval and placement in the higher scale will be ordered accordingly.

2.4 The placement in scale Rs.8000-13500. as per paras 2.2 and 2.3 above, will be effective from 1.1.1996 as specified in the amendment to the RS[RP] Rules, 1997, vide Notification dated 5.2.1998 mentioned above.

2.5 The designation of Group ‘B’ Officers placed in Scale 7500-12000 will be Assistant Accounts Officers and of those in scale Rs.8000-13500 will be Accounts Officers.

3. Fixation of pay in the higher scale

3.1 The pay of the Accounts Officers placed in Scale Rs.8000-13500 may be fixed in the higher scale w.e.f. 1.1.1996 applying principles of FR22[C] [Rule 1316 of R-II].

3.2 For those who are officiating in Senior Scale with Grade pay, the pay may be refixed in scale Rs.3000-4500 /Rs.10000-15200, after first fixing the pay in Scale 8000-13500.

3.3 Once the Accounts Officers who are placed in the higher scale are absorbed in the Group A / Junior Scale of IRAS [ the scale of pay of which is also Rs.8000-13500], refixation of pay in Senior Scale, if already officiating therein, may not be done.

4. Seniority for purposes of absorption in Group A / Junior Scale and adhoc promotion to Senior Scale.

4.1 The Accounts Officers even after their placement in Scale Rs.8000-13500 will be classified as Group B only.

4.2 For the purpose of promotion to Group A / Junior Scale of IRAS, the placement of officers in the higher scale of Rs.8000-13500 may not be given any weightage, as is in the case of Group B officers who are placed in the Senior Scale of Rs.10,000-15200 on adhoc basis. All the Group B Officers whether in Scale Rs.7500-12000 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 of IRAS 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 scale Rs.7500-12000 or in scale Rs.8000-13500. This will be in tune with the declaration in the Explanatory Memorandum to the RS[RP] Amendment Rules, 1997 which states that the retrospective effect [from 1.1.1996] being given to these rules will not affect adversely any employee to whom these rules apply. In case seniority is to be redrawn on the basis of placement in the higher scale of pay w.e.f. 1.1.1996 it may adversely affect the officers who are already promoted to Group A/Junior scale of IRAS or who are already officiating in Senior Scale on adhoc basis.

5. Necessary action may accordingly be taken urgently.

SERIAL CIRCULAR NO. 67 /2008

No.P(R)/535/VI Date:23 -05–2008

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[GP]2003/2/22 dated 01.05.2008 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dated 25.04.03, 16.06.03 and 12.07.07 quoted therein were circulated as SC Nos.100/03, 118/03 and 106/07, respectively.

Copy of Board’s letter No. E[GP]2003/2/22 dated 01.05.2008 [RBE No. 62/2008]

Sub: Upgradation of 80% of Group ‘B’ posts of all major departments- Procedure for allotment of the higher scale.

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In terms of Ministry of Railways Notification No. PC-V/97/1/EC/1 dated 9.2.98 and 25.4.03, the pay scale of Rs.8000-13500 has been allotted to 80% of Group ‘B’ officers on roll. Attention is also invited to Board’s letter No. E[GP]98/2/82 dated 09.12.98 [RBE No. 278/98] and Board’s letter of even number dated 16.6.2003 [RBE No. 93/2003], outlining the procedure for allotment of the higher Group ‘B’ scale of Rs.8000-13500. Further, instructions have been issued under Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/1/EC/1 dated 12.07.2007, that if, after an assessment of the number of posts to be operated in the higher scale is done on 1^st January and 1^st July, there is a shortfall in the number of eligible officers for placement in the higher grade and if some officers become eligible during the 6 months period, then, to the extent of shortfall, such officers can be placed in the higher grade from the date they become eligible.

2. The question of forming an extended panel of officers to be placed in the higher grade, in lieu of officers who would be retiring during the intervening period between the two reviews done on 1^st January / 1^st July, has been considered by the Board. It has been decided that while preparing a panel of officers to be placed in the higher Group ‘B’ scale on 1^st January / 1^st July, every year, an extended panel may also be prepared in lieu of officers in the higher Group ‘B’ grade who would be retiring during the 6 months period between the reviews. The extended panel will be operated as and when the officers retire and the benefit should be granted from such dates only.

3. In this context, the following aspects may be kept in view:

[i] The assessment of the number of posts to be operated in the higher scale will continue to be based on the Group ‘B’ officers on roll as on 1^st January / 1^st July only i.e. there will be no change in the number of posts to be operated in the higher grade during the intervening period between the two reviews.

[ii] The assessment and selection of officers to be placed in the higher grade should be completed before 1^st January /1^st July every year.

This decision takes effect from the date of issue of the instructions.

RBE No.60/2008

Board’s letter No. E(LL)2008/AT/IEM/1 Dt.25.04.08 (RBE No.60)

Sub: Amendments to the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946

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A copy of the Notification No.GSR No. 655(E) dated 10.10.2007 and Corrigendum Notification No. GSR 708 (E) dated 13.11.2007 issued by Ministry of Labour and Employment carrying out amendments to the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946 is enclosed herewith for information and necessary action.

Copy of Ministry of Labour and Employment’s Notification No S- 13025/13/2003IR(PL) dated 17.01.2008

Sub: Publication of Notification in Part II Section 3, sub-section (i) of The Gazette of India, Extra Ordinary dated 10.10.2007 to amend the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946.

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The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of the Notification GSR No.655(E) dated 10.10.2007 and corrigendum Notification No. GSR 708(E) dated 13.11.2007 (Both in English and Hindi versions) containing the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2007.

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 10^th October, 2007

G.S.R. 655(E):– Whereas, certain draft rules further to amend the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946 were published as required by Subsection (1) of Section 15 of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 (20 of 1946) in the Gazette of India, in Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (i), dated the 30^th September, 2004, at Pages 1-5 vide the notification of the Ministry of Labour and Employment No.G.S.R.651(E) for inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby on or before the expiry of a period of forty-five days from the date of publication of the said notification in the Official Gazette;

And, whereas, copies of the said Gazette was made available to the public on the 30^th September, 2004.

And, whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public on the said draft have been duly considered;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 15 read with clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (2) of the said Section of the Industrial Employment (Standing Order) Act, 1946 (20 of 1946), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946, namely:-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2007.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official

Gazette.

2. In the Schedule to the Industrial Employment(Standing Orders) Act, 1946, in item

1, for the words “badlis or fixed term employment”, the word “badlis” shall be substituted.

3. In the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946, —–

(a) in rule 5, item (4A) shall be omitted; (b) in Schedule 1, —

(i) in paragraph 2, in sub-paragraph (a), item (3A) shall be omitted;

(ii) in paragraph 2, sub-paragraph (h) shall be omitted;

(iii) in paragraph 13, for sub-paragraph (2), the following sub-

paragraph shall be substituted, namely —-

“(2) No temporary workman, whether monthly-rated, weekly rated or piece rated and no probationer or badli shall be entitled to any notice or pay in lieu thereof, in his services are terminated :

Provided that no temporary workman shall be terminated by way of punishment unless he has been given an opportunity of explaining the charges of misconduct, alleged against him in the manner prescribed in paragraph 14.”

(i) in paragraph 3, in sub-paragraph (a), item (iii A) shall be omitted;

(ii) in paragraph 3, sub-paragraph (h) shall be omitted;

(iii) in paragraph 13, for sub-paragraph (b), the following sub-paragraph shall

be substituted, namely:–

“(b) Subject to the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, (14 of 1947), no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary and badli workmen:

Provided that a temporary workman, who has completed three months continuous service, shall be given two weeks notice of the intention to terminate his employment if such termination is not in accordance with the terms of the contract of his employment:

Provided further that when the services of a temporary workman, who has not completed three month’s continuous service, are terminated before the completion of the term of employment given to him, he shall be informed of the reasons for termination in writing and when the services of a badli workman are terminated before the return to work of the permanent incumbent or the expiry of his (badli’s) term of employment, he shall be informed of the reasons for such termination in writing”.

(F.No.S-11025/13/2003-IR(PL) S. Krishnan, Addl. Secy.

Note: ‘The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide notification number I.R. 11(37), dated the 18^th December, 1946 and subsequently amended by

(i) No.G.S.R. 208 dated 31.01.1954	(vii) No.G.S.R. 1573 dated 10.10.1967
(ii) No.G.S.R. 556 dated 24.02.956	(viii) No.G.S.R. 1732 dated 12.05.1967
(iii) No.G.S.R. 557 dated 30.04.1959	(ix) No.G.S.R. 824 dated 30.06.1975

(iv) No.G.S.R. 655 dated 3.06.1960	(x) No.G.S.R. 30E dated 17.01.1983
(v) No.G.S.R. 1166 dated 28.06.1963	(xi) No.G.S.R. 386 dated 05.11.1999
(vi) No.G.S.R. 1123 dt.18.07.1967	(xii) No.G.S.R. 936(E) dated 10.12.2003

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT CORRIGENDUM

New Delhi, the 13^th November, 2007

G.S.R. 708(E).—– In partial modification of this Ministry’s Notification No.G.S.R.655(E) published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary on 10^th October, 2007. The following corrigendum is being issued:-

(i) In clause 3(b) (2) at page 3″,” may be read after the word “piece rated” in line three.

(ii) Similarly in clause 3 (b) (2) at page 3 in the fifth line the words “in” may be

read as “if’ after the word “thereof’.

(iii) Lastly at the end of the Notification in “Note” at Sl.No.(ii) the year may be

read as “1956″ instead of”956″.

Sd/-

S. KRISHNAN, Addl. Secy.

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]II/2008/RR-3/1 dated 29.04.2008

Sub: Appointment of licensed porters to the post of Gangman.

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One of the zonal railways have sought clarification whether Physical Efficiency Test (PET) as prescribed for recruitment of Group ‘D’ post from the open market or any other Physical Test is required for appointment of Licence Porters to the post of Gangman.

The above doubt has arisen because of the fact that stipulation has been made in para (vi) of Board’s letter of even number dated 01/04/2008 inter-alia mentioning that the Screening Committee would adjudge the candidates as per appointment criteria including read & write.

The matter has been considered by the Board and it is clarified that there is no need to conduct Physical Efficiency Test for appointment of Licence Porters to the post of Gangman.

RBE No. 64/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[MPP]2005/3/28 dated 06.05.2008 (RBE No. 64/2008)

Sub: Yoga Training in Railway Training Centres – Honorarium to Instructors.

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Reference Board’s letter of even number dated 06.03.07 [RBE No. 31/2007] on the above subject.

2. The words “@ Rs.75/- per hour per day per instructor” appearing in the 3^rd and 4^th lines of the above referred letter should be corrected to read as “@ Rs.75/- per hour per instructor”.

3. All other terms and conditions will, however, remain the same.

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

RBE No. 61/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[MPP]2004/3/8 dated 30.04.08 (RBE No. 61/2008)

CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Training period of Skilled Artisans

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Reference Board’s letter of even number dated 11.03.08 [RBE No. 34/2008] on the above subject.

2. Advance Correction Slip No. 1/2008 as mentioned in para 4 of the above referred letter was not enclosed inadvertently.

3. A copy of Advance Correction Slip No. 1/2008 to the Manual on Management of Training [1998 Edition] is enclosed for incorporating the same in the Board’s letter referred above.

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Manual on Management of Training [ June 1998 ]

Advance Correction Slip No. 1/2008

Item No. VII of Appendix II of the Manual on Management of Training [Edition 1998] may be replaced as under:

i]	Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments	Nil
ii]	Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in non-Railway Establishments	6 months
iii]	Diploma Holders	6 months
iv]	ITI passed candidates	6 months
v]	Matriculate or any non-technical higher qualification	3 years
vi]	Degree holders in their relevant field	6 months

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E[MPP]2004/3/8 dt. 30.04.2008]

Bd’s letter No. E[P&A]I-2007/RT-1 dated 26.05.2008 .

Sub: Voluntary retirement of railway employees –withdrawal of request for voluntary retirement within notice period – clarification regarding.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. [i] E[P&A]I-2000/RT-9 dated 05.11.2001 [ii] E[P&A}I-77/RT-46 dated 09.11.1977

….

It has come to the notice that the instructions regarding consideration of the request for voluntary retirement or withdrawal of notice for voluntary retirement envisaged in Board’s above referred letters are not being followed scrupulously by certain Railways resulting in invitation of un-necessary court cases.

2. It is reiterated that the Railways should consider such requests in a reasonable and rational manner and refuse only if there are valid reasons for doing so which should also be recorded and conveyed to the concerned employee within the stipulated time.

3. A copy of judgement dt. 30.11.2002 in a similar case passed by the Hon’ble CAT/ Jabalpur in O.A. No. 21/05 filed by Shri Ramayan Ram, Master Craftsman, W.C. Railway Vs. U.O.I. is enclosed herewith for perusal. All the railways are advised to bring the above contents and the observations of the Hon’ble CAT to the notice of their respective Divisions as well.

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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, JABALPUR BENCH

O.A. No. 21/05

Jabalpur, this the 30^th day of November, 2006.

CORAM

Hon’ble Dr. G.C. Srivastava, Vice Chairman

Hon’ble Mr. A.K. Gaur, Judicial Member

Ramayan Ram

Son of late Shri Sakhi Chand Ram

Master Craftsman, Electrical Loco Shed, Nai Katni

Junction, Katni

R/o Bajrang Colony, Katni. Applicant

[By advocate Shri Manish Soni]

Versus

Union of India through

The Secretary

Ministry of Railways

New Delhi.

Divisional Railway Manager

West Central Railway

Jabalpur

Sr. Divisional Electrical Engineer

[TRS] Electrical Loco Shed

New Katni Junction

Katni Respondents.

[By advocate Shri S.P. Sinha]

ORDER

By Dr. G.C. Srivastava, Vice Chairman

1. This Original Application has been filed against the rejection of the applicant’s request seeking withdrawal of his application for voluntary retirement. The request has been rejected vide order dated 30.06.04 [A-1] without assigning any reasons. Accordingly the applicant has sought for the following reliefs.

[i] Set aside the impugned order dated 30.06.04 [A-1] passed by the respondent No. 2.

[ii] Direct the respondents to take back the applicant in service immediately with all consequential benefits with retrospective effect.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. It is an admitted fact that the applicant sought voluntary retirement through his application dated 29.03.2004 [A-2] on the ground that he was physically unwell and had some family problems. It is also a fact that the applicant submitted another application on 14.06.2004 [A-3] seeking withdrawal of the earlier application on the ground that he was facing economic hardship.

4. Learned counsel for the respondents drew our attention to the instructions issued vide R.B.E. No. 212/2001 laying down the guidelines about voluntary retirement of Railway employees [R-3]. As per these guidelines, the following procedure is to be followed while considering requests for withdrawal of notices for voluntary retirement.

An employee who wishes to withdraw his/her notice for voluntary retirement, before expiry of the prescribed three month period, should indicate clearly in his/her request the circumstances/reasons for withdrawing the same.

ii Such an application may be made by the concerned employee, even after the competent authority has accepted his/her request for voluntary retirement, provided it is submitted before expiry of the three month period.

iii The competent authority should consider the request for withdrawal of the notice for voluntary retirement in a reasonable and rational manner and refuse such a request only if there are valid reasons for doing so, which should be recorded by way of a speaking order.

Although the learned counsel for the respondents has stated the reasons as contained in Annexure R-2 for rejecting the request, we find that these grounds were not communicated to the applicant and also on perusal of the grounds which were allegedly communicated by the Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer vide Annexure R-2, these are not sustainable in the eyes of law inasmuch as the grounds are related to performance of the applicant which do not constitute valid reasons for rejection of his request for withdrawal of the voluntary retirement notice.

5. Learned counsel for the applicant has cited the following case in support of his case:

Union of India and another Vs. Wing Commander – T. Parthasarathy, reported in [2001] 1 SCC188.

6. In view of this ruling and also the rules and guidelines issued by the respondent Railways, it is clear that the request for withdrawal of notice for voluntary retirement, which was received by the respondents within three months, should have been accepted or if it was rejected, it should have been done with valid grounds. Since no valid ground was given or are in existence, we are of the view that the impugned order [A-1] deserves to be quashed and set aside. We accordingly quash and set aside the impugned order and direct the respondents to take the applicant back in service with effect from the date he was voluntarily retired and pay him all consequential benefits within three months from the date of receipt of this order.

Sd/- sd/-

[A.K. Gaur] [ Dr. G.C. Srivastava]

Judicial Member Vice Chairman

RBE No. 66/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2000 PS5-1/24 dated 27.05.2008 (RBE No. 66/2008)

Sub: Issue of Special Passes to retired Railway Officers empanelled as Inquiry Officers – Amendment of Schedule VII of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993]

….

Instructions were issued vide Board’s letter of even number dated 07.08.2000 regarding travel entitlement of retired Railway Officers of Selection Grade and above who are empanelled as Railway Inquiry Officers in D & AR cases to undertake journey either for conduct of inquiry or for training or any other official purpose in this connection. Accordingly, Schedule VII [Special Passes ] of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] was amended as per ACS No. 28 providing issue of Special Pass to the empanelled Inquiry Officers of the class to which a serving Railway Officer of equivalent rank is entitled while on duty for self only and an attendant in second/sleeper class from the place of residence to the Zonal Railway headquarters and in some cases to the place near the residence of retired COs where inquiry is conducted owing to ill-health of the CO and in case of training, to the place where training programmes are conducted on authorisation of the SDGM/CVOs.

2. The matter of extending the above facility to retired Railway Officers of JA Grade and below upto Group ‘B’ [Gazetted] who are empanelled as Inquiry Officers has been under consideration of the Board. Board have now decided that the instructions issued vide letter of even number dated 07.08.2000 will also be applicable to retired Railway Officers empanelled as Inquiry Officers of J.A. Grade and below upto Group ‘B’ [Gazetted].

3. In view of the above, Schedule VII of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] may be amended as per the Advance Correction Slip No. 57 enclosed.

4. In all other respects the provision of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] shall apply.

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

Advance Correction Slip No. 57 Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986

[Second Edition, 1993]

Item No. 41 in Schedule VII [Special Passes] of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] under the column heading “ Condition of Entitlement” be replaced as under:-

“ Retired Railway Officers of Group ‘B’ gazetted posts and above who are empanelled as Railway Inquiry Officers in D&AR cases to undertake journey either for conduct of inquiry or for training or any other official purpose in this connection”.

[Authority: Bd's letter No. E[W]2000 PS5-1/24 dated 27.05.2008 ]

RBE No.67 /2008

Bd’s letter No. E[MPP]2006/6/3 dated 30.05.2008 (RBE No.67 /2008)

Sub:Apprentices Act, 1961 – Payment of stipend to the Engineering Graduates / Diploma Holders – Increase in the rate of.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E[MPP]/2000/6/5 dated 12.07.2001

….

Please find enclosed a copy of letter No. DGET-23[1] 2003-AP dated 22.01.2008 received from Directorate General of Employment & Training, Ministry of Labour & Employment forwarding notification regarding revision of rates of Stipend for Graduate, Technician and Technician [Vocational] Apprentices under Apprenticeship Training Scheme.

2. It has accordingly been decided by the Board that the Apprentices under the category Engineering Graduates / Diploma Holders should be paid stipend with effect from 7^th January, 2008 at the revised rates as notified in the Ministry of Labour’s notification referred to above. The expenditure should be met from within the existing allotment.

3. Board’s instructions relating to raising debits to Ministry of Human Resources Development as issued vide letter No. E[MPP]93/6/2 dated 26.07.95 will hold good in the instant case.

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

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Copy of Notification No. DGET-23[1] /2003-AP dated 22.01.2008 issued by Directorate General of Employment & Training, Ministry of Labour & Employment, published in the Gazette of India [Extraordinary] Part II- Section 3[i]

Notification

New Delhi, the 7^th January, 2008.

G.S.R. 17[E]- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section [1] of Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 [52 of 1961] and after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, namely:-

1. [1] These rules may be called the Apprenticeship [Amendment] Rules, 2008. [2] They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette

2. In the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, in rule 11, sub-rule[2] for clauses [a], [b], [c], [d] and [e] and entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely:-

“[a] Graduate Apprentices Rs.2600 per month

[b] Sandwich Course [Students from Degree Institutions] Rs.1850 per month

[c] Technician Apprentices Rs.1850 per month

[d] Sandwich Course [Students from Diploma Institutions] Rs.1510 per month

[e] Technician [Vocational] Apprentices Rs.1440 per month”

[F.No. DGET-23[1]/2003-AP]

SHARDA PRASAD, Director General/Jt.Secy.

Footnote: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 356, dated the 1^st August, 1992 and last amended vide number G.S.R. 696 [E], dated the 7^th November, 2007.

RBE No. 68/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2007/RR-1/49 dated 30.05.2008 (RBE No. 68/2008)

Sub: Recruitment qualification for the post of Health & Malaria Inspector –III [Rs. 5500-9000]. ….

Attention is invited to Board’s letter No. E[NG]II/99/RR-1/91 dated 03.04.2001 [RBE No. 69/2001], inter-alia laying down the qualification of B.Sc. [Chemistry] plus one year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector for direct recruitment to the post of Health & Malaria Inspector, Grade-III [Rs.5500-9000].

2. The matter has further been reviewed in consultation with Health Directorate of this Ministry and it has now been decided by the Board that the minimum educational qualification for the post of Health & Malaria Inspector Grade-III [Rs.5500-9000] for direct recruitment from the open market may be revised as :-

“ B.Sc. [Chemistry] plus

[a] One year Diploma of Health /Sanitary Inspector; OR

[b] One year National Trade Certificate [NTC] in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, New Delhi.”

3. These instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. Indents placed with Railway Recruitment Boards for the direct recruitment to aforesaid category where notification has not been published may be suitably amended. Also, for indents placed with RRBs where notification has been published and closing date has not lapsed, suitable corrigendum may be issued.

4. Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume I [1989 Edition] may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 201 enclosed.

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Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume I [1989 Edition]

Chapter –I, Section ‘B’, Subsection –III

Advance Correction Slip No. 201

Substitute the following for the existing in Para 163 [2] [i] as introduced vide ACS No. 116:

B.Sc. [Chemistry]; plus

[a] One year Diploma of Health /Sanitary Inspector; OR

[b] One year National Trade Certificate [NTC] in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, New Delhi.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letters No. E[NG]-II/99/RR-1/91 dated 03.04.2001 and E[NG]-II/2007/RR-1/49 dated 30.05.2008 ]

RBE No. 69/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]III/2005/PN1/23 dated 30.05.2008 (RBE No. 69/2008)

Sub: Restoration of 1/3^rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in public sector undertakings /autonomous bodies – implementation of Andhra Pradesh High Court judgement dated 24.12.03 in Writ Petition No. 8532 of 2003 followed by the Supreme Court judgement dated 29.11.06 in Civil Appeal No. 5269 of 2006 arising out of SLP Nos. 21647 – 648 of 2005 and the Supreme Court judgement dated 24.07.07 in Review Petition No. 643 of 07 —-Board’s letter of even number dated 20.09.2007 – clarification regarding.

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A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare [DOP & PW]’s O.M. No. 4/79/2006-P&PW[D] dated 13.05.2008 containing certain clarifications with reference to their earlier O.M. dated 6^th September, 2007, circulated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 20.09.2007, on the above mentioned subject, is forwarded herewith for information and guidance.

2. A concordance of DOP&PW and Department of Expenditure’s instructions referred to in the enclosed O.M. and Railway Board’s corresponding instructions is given below:

S.No.	DOP&PW/Department of Expenditure’s instructions	Railway Board’s corresponding instructions
1.	Department of Expenditure O.M. No.F.1/[3]-EV/83 dated 22.10.1983	Letter No. F[E]III/83/PN1/8 dated 29.11.1983
2	DOP&PW’s O.M. No. 34/2/86-P&PW dated 05.03.1987	Letter No. F[E]III/87/PN1/7 dated 26.03.1987
3	DOP&PW’s O.M. No. 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dt.14.7.98	Letter No. F(E)III/96/PNI/9 dt.18.08.98
4	DOP&PW’s O.M. No. 4/59/98-P&PW(D) dt.12.01.99 & corrigendum of even number dated 5.02.1999	Letter No. F(E)III/96/PNI/9 dt.08.03.99

Copy of Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare [DOP & PW]’s O.M. No. 4/79/2006-P&PW[D] dated 13.05.2008

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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The undersigned is directed to say that the Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment in respect of pro-rata pension [1/3^rd as well as 2/3^rd on absorption in a PSU /Autonomous Body and have become entitled to restoration of 1/3^rd commuted portion of pension as per the provisions of this Department’s OM No. 34.2.86-P&PW dated 5^th March 87 after 15 years from the date of commutation or 1.4.85 whichever is later, are regulated vide this Department O.M. No. 4/59/97-P&PW[D] dated 14^th July 1998 and OM No. 4/79/2006-P&PW[D] dated 6.09.2007.

2. The modalities of implementation of above judgement have been detailed in OM of even no. dated 6.09.2007. However, this department has been receiving requests for certain clarifications from individuals; associations and Ministries/Deptts. The matter has been examined and is clarified as below:

S.No.	Point raised	Clarification
1	In para 3[i] [b] I whether the date 31.12.85 is w.r.t. pension or Dearness Relief	The date mentioned is w.r.t. pension i.e. the pension as on 31.12.85 is to be taken into account.
2	In para 3[i] [b] I what is the rate of Dearness Relief	The rate of Dearness Relief which was taken into account for revision of pension i.e. as on 1.1.1986 is to be applied.
3	In para 3[ii] [b] whether the date 31.12.95 is w.r.t. pension or Dearness Relief	The date mentioned is w.r.t. pension i.e. the pension as on 31.12.95 is to be taken into account.
4	In para 3[ii] [b] I what is the rate of Dearness relief	The rate of Dearness Relief which was taken into account for revision of pension i.e. as on 1.1.1996 is to be applied.
5	In para 3[ii] [b] I what is full pension as on 31.12.85	The full pension shall be actual full pension sanctioned or the revised pension [in case of pre 1979 pensioners] as per the Liberalised Pension formula of 1979 [Dept. of Expenditure OM No. F.1[3]-EV/83 dated 22.10.83
	In para 3[ii] [b] I what is full pension as on 31.12.95	The full pension shall be actual full pension sanctioned [in case of post 1986 pensioners] or revised notional full pension [ in case of pre-1986 pensioners] as per guidelines given in OM No. 4/59/97-P&PW[D] dated 14.07.1998 and OM No. 4/59/98-P&PW[D] dated 12.01.99 read with corrigendum of even No. dated 5.02.99.

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RBE No.70 /2008

Bd’s letter No. E[P&A]I-2007/ALL/RPF-1 dated 04.06.2008 (RBE No.70 /2008)

Sub: Grant of Ration Money Allowance and Ad-hoc Bonus instead of Productivity Linked Bonus [PLB] to RPF/RPSF staff working as investigating Inspectors in Vigilance Organisation.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E[P&A]II/87/PLB-4 dated 21.9.87 and dated 23.9.87

….

It has been brought to the notice of Railway Board that inspite of the instructions referred to above, almost all the railways are granting PLB instead of ad-hoc bonus to the RPF/RPSF personnel on deputation as investigating Inspector in Vigilance Organisation.

2.The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that RPF/RPSF personnel working as investigating Inspector on deputation basis in Vigilance Organisation may be granted Ration Money Allowance and Ad-hoc bonus in lieu of PLB from the financial year 2008-09.

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

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2008/CP-1/1 dated 10.06.2008 .

Sub: Payment of Ex-gratia compensation to families of railway servants who die in performance of their bona fide official duties.

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It has come to notice that on one of the Zonal Railways, a case involving payment of ex-gratia compensation was finalized and payment made to the widow after a lapse of 8 years. Similar instances of inordinate delay in the matter elsewhere have also come to the light despite Board’s instructions stipulating the time limit of three months for finalizing such cases having been reiterated. Such delays have also attracted judicial scrutiny in a few cases which has been viewed seriously by Board.

2. Vide Board’s letter No. E[W]2006/CP-1/37 dated 01.05.2007, the powers to sanction the ex-gratia compensation in terms of Board’s orders issued under letter No. E[W]99/CP-1/1 dated 05.11.99 [RBE No. 285/99] have been delegated to the General Managers and equivalents.

3. Board desires that necessary action may be taken to ensure compliance to various orders issued from Board’s office in the matter and the cases finalized within three months.

The details of cases pending for more than three months along with reasons of delay may also be advised to this office by 15^th July, 2008.

RBE No.71/2008.

Bd’s letter No. E[W]97PS5-1/71 dated 12.06.2008 (RBE No.71 /2008)

Sub: Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives –

Raising the income ceiling.

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Reference is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 12-11-2007 on the above mentioned subject, whereby the income ceiling for dependency was revised w.e.f. 01.07.2007 as Rs. 3173/- p.m. i.e. Rs.1500/- (pension/family pension) plus + Rs.750/- [DP] + 41% of Rs.2250 [1500+750] or 15% of the pay of Railway servant, whichever is more.

2. Consequent upon increase in Dearness Relief to pensioners/family pensioners, w.e.f. 01.01.2008 in terms of Board’s Circular No.PC-V/97/I/9/6 dated 08.04.2008 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 w.e.f. 01.01.2008 including pension, dearness pay and dearness relief in terms of Board’s letter No.PC-V/97/I/9/6 dated 08.04.2008 does not exceed Rs.3308/- i.e. Rs.1500/- (pension/family pension)+ Rs.750 (DP) + 47% of Rs.2250 (1500+750) or 15% of the pay [excluding D.P. ] of Railway servant, whichever is more.

RBE No.73/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/96/RR-1/62/Vol.II dated 17.06.2008 (RBE No.73 /2008)

Sub: Recruitment of Group ‘D’ staff on Indian Railways – Calling of candidates for document verification regarding

Ref: This office letter of even number dated 18.07.2005 [RBE No. 121/2005], 29.09.2005 [RBE No. 166/2005], 1.11.2006 [RBE No. 164/2006] and 12.3.2007 [RBE No. 37/2007].

….

As per the instructions circulated vide letters quoted above, presently the procedure for recruitment of Group ‘D’ posts on the railways consists of a Physical Efficiency Test [PET] followed by written test of PET qualified candidates.

2. A clarification has been sought by one of the zonal railways regarding the ratio in which the candidates are to be called for document verification after written examination vis-à-vis number of vacancies to be filled up.

3. The issue has been examined and it has now been decided by the Board that the number of candidates called for document verification shall be 20% over & above the number of vacancies.

4. This shall, however, be done with the following proviso:

[i] It has to be brought out clearly in the Call Letter to the candidate that the purpose of calling 20% candidates over and above the number of vacancies at the time of document verification is primarily to avoid shortfall in the panel and that merely calling a candidate for document verification does not, in any way, entitle him/her to an appointment in the railways;

[ii] Even where the number of candidates available after document verification exceeds the number of vacancies, the panel finalized by RRC [Railway Recruitment Cell] shall be equal to number of vacancies only. In case, the Railway administration after giving stipulated joining time to the selected candidates, certifies that certain number of candidates have not turned up within the specified period, another panel equal to the number of candidates finally not turning up for taking appointment will be supplied by RRC. Before calling for replacement in-lieu of the candidates finally not turning up for taking appointment, CPO shall personally satisfy himself that the procedure for cancellation of the offer of appointment to the originally empanelled candidates has been strictly followed. Under no circumstances, the number of candidates covered in the original as well as replacement panels shall exceed the number of the vacancies indented by the railway; and

[iii] Replacement panels shall include only such number of reserved /un-reserved candidates as have not turned up as per original panel.

5. These instructions will be applicable to the selections wherever Call Letters to the candidates for document verification are yet to be issued.

[This disposes of East Central Railway’s letter No. ECR/HRD/RRC/PET/Gr. ’D’ dated 28.3.2008]

RBE No. 74 /2008

Bd’s letter No. E[GP]2005/2/8 dated 20.06.2008 (RBE No. 74 /2008)

Sub: Syllabus for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’ post of AME/AWM in Mechanical Department of Railways/ Production Units.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. E[GP]2005/2/8 dated 22.03.2007.

….

With reference to Board’s letter of even number dated 22.03.2007 prescribing revised syllabus for 30% LDCE for filling up Group ‘B’ post of AME/AWM in Mechanical department, it is clarified that the topic of ‘Official Language’ may be included as part of General Knowledge in Paper I as provided for in terms of Board’s letter No. Hindi-81/OL-14/12 dt.14.01.1982.

Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[GP]2005/2/8 dated 22.03.2007 (RBE No. 40 /2007)

Sub: Syllabus for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’ post of AME/AWM in Mechanical Department of Railways/ Production Units.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. E[GP]79/2/30/3 dated 12.11.1979.

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A revised syllabus for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination [LDCE] for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts in Mechanical Department of Railways / Production Units is enclosed for guidance. This may be given wide publicity and circulated amongst the eligible candidates.

2. The revised syllabus will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. However, LDCEs for which written examinations have already been held or which are at an advanced stage, need not be disturbed.

PROPOSED SYLLABUS FOR 30% LDCE FOR PROMOTION TO GROUP ‘B’ FOR AME/AWM IN MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.

PAPER I

MAXIMUM MARKS 150 PASS MARKS 90

PART A – GENERAL PORTION – 50 MARKS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

This section would contain questions of general interest and importance which is acquired by general observation and reading without specific text book study. Subjects of national importance as well as achievements of railways will also be covered. The standard of General Knowledge shall not be more rigorous than Matriculation.

GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Arithmetic & Statistical operations Graphs, Fractions, Percentage, Samplings & Averages
Geometry – Area & Volume upto Higher Secondary / Class 12 Standard.
Algebra, simultaneous equations etc. upto Higher Secondary / Class 12 standard

Mechanics Velocity & Acceleration, work done & horse power etc. upto Higher Secondary / Class 12 standard.

STRENGTH OF MATERIAL

Various Engineering materials and their properties, Bearings, Stress & Strain, Fatigue, hardness, corrosion & Surface finish.

PHYSICS & BASIC ELECTIRICITY

Temperature & its measurement
Mechanics: Newton’s Laws of Motion, Velocity & Acceleration, work, energy, power, Archimedes Principle etc.
Heat & Work, Expansion of Solids, Liquids & Gases
IC Engines, Gas Turbines, Heat Recovery & Thermal Efficiency, Supercharging & Intercooling
Ohm’s Law, Coulombs Law, Faraday’s Laws, Voltage, Current & Resistance, wet & dry batteries, power factor
Simple Motors & Dynamos – Principle & working, transformer, relay, fuse, circuit breakers
Power Supply, AC & DC, Rectification

PART B PROFESSIONAL PORTION -100 MARKS

GENERAL

Out of commission [under repair] percentage for different types of rolling stock & motive power and how to minimize the same
Different types of Locomotive, Coaches & wagon Stock in use on the Railways
Prevention of hot boxes on motive power/ rolling stock & maintenance of roller bearings
Disaster Management – Accident Classification, duties of first official to reach at accident site, causes of accidents and their prevention, existing disaster management system & its short comings, recommendations of high level committee, accident Enquiry
Corporate Safety Plan, RSRC Recommendations
Benchmarking
Quality improvement in Work area
Failure analysis
Performance Indices
Items to be inspected at workplace
Health & Safety standards in Shops sheds & depots.

STORES

Classification of Stores
Procedure for drawal of stores
Indenting Procedures
Procurement methods- Local purchase, Spot purchase, Bulletin tender, Advertised tender, Limited tender, Tender Committee, Direct Purchasing
Schedule of Powers
Incoming inspection requirements
Scrap

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Familiarity with Personal Computer Specs – Processor, RAM, Hard Disk, Floppy, CD, Multimedia etc.
Operating System – Windows
- Starting & closing programs
- Creating /Saving/Copying/Moving files in PC and moving files from one PC to another PC
- Utilities /Accessories: Disk Cleanup, Defrag, Antivirus, CD Burning
- Basic MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Basic Local Area Networks: Servers, Hubs, Switches, Structured Cabling, Nodes, Network applications
- Using Internet: Email, Browsing, Searching

OTHER ISSUES

Environment, Quality Management Systems ISO 9000 & ISO 14000

PROPOSED SYLLABUS FOR PAPER –II

MAXIMUM MARKS 150 PASS MARKS 90

Sufficient number of questions shall be included in each of the disciplines to enable a candidate to answer the questions upto full 150 marks.

Part-A consists of Establishment & Financial rules worth 50 marks

Part –B contains Professional portion of 100 Marks in Four sections representing various streams of Mechanical Branch – Division & Workshop Management, Diesel Locomotives, Carriage & Wagon and Workshops. Candidates can attempt questions from their own discipline or from more than one discipline if he so desires to complete upto 100 marks.

PART-A [Establishment & Financial Rules] – 50 Marks

ESTABLISHMENT RULES

General Conditions of service of Railway servants including rules regarding leave, joining time, passes
Railway Servants D&A Rules, 1968
Railway Services Conduct Rules 1966
Retirement Benefits
Payment of Wages, Allowances and Overtime
Labour Laws including Payment of Wages Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act, Hours of Employment Regulations, Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Contract Labour Act
Manpower Planning & training
Welfare measures in Railways
PNM, JCM & PREM

FINANCIAL RULES

Parliamentary Control over Railway Finance – Public accountability, Cannons of Financial Propriety
Railway Budget – Budgetary terms, types of Budgets, Budget Cycle, Demand for grants, Expenditure Classification
Works Programme – Financial Justification of Works – Preparation of Estimates, Capital Budget, Control Over Capital Expenditure
Financial and Cost Control in railway workshops, Sheds & Depot
Delegation of powers
M&P Programme, RSP

PART-B -Professional Portion – 100 Marks

DIVISIONAL WORKING & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Working Time Table
Working in Control Office
Power Plan & Engine Utilisation
HOER & Crew Planning
Running rooms & crew booking point management
Fuelling Installations Management
Running staff training
Load Trials
Drivers Grading System
Accident Classification, definitions, ART Ordering, Role of Supervisors & Officers at accident site Management
140 ton Crane Constructions & safety in operations

DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES

Preventive maintenance schedules
Latest design improvements in diesel locomotives to reduce failures on line
Design improvements in bogies to make them fit for high speed operation
Brake system of diesel locos including working of expressors and vigilance control devices and their maintenance
Cooling water system of diesel engines
Fuel oil system of diesel engines
Control of lubricating oil consumption
Safety devices used on diesel engines and locomotives
Testing equipment required in sheds for governors and fuel injection pumps, Non-destructive testing such as Zyglo & magnaflux
Trouble shooting on locomotives running on the railways
Fuel economy on diesel locomotives
Maintenance requirements of different assemblies like – Traction motor / Tractor Generator, express or, Turbo supercharger, power assembly, cylinder head
Thermal loading of engine components
Under gear maintenance
Suspension bearings, wheels
Excitation system, transition, dynamic braking, carbon brushes, relays & contactors
Load Box Testing
Improvements made in ALCO locomotives
DEMUs-types, system & trouble shooting
Biodiesel, CNG
Introduction to GM Locomotives and its systems

CARRIAGE &WAGON

Coaching stock –preventive maintenance schedules in Coaching Depots including IOH, POH Schedules in shops
Wagon Stock Preventive maintenance including ROH in depots and POH Schedules in shops
IRCA rules for rejectable defects
ICF Bogies and their maintenance in sick line / shops
Casnub Bogie & its modifications for high speed
Corrosion repairs to coaching and goods stock
Couplers & Draw gear, Train Parting & measures to avoid the same
Water availability in coaches
Fire prevention on Trains
Air Brake system –Twin pipe and single pipe. Under frame & bogie mounted brake system, Test rig, Checking timings, trouble shooting, DV defects, slack adjustment methods. Brake Binding
Passenger amenity items
Coach Housekeeping
Maintenance Pattern of freight trains including CC Rakes & Coaching stock maintenance including Revised policy Circular -4
Neutral train examination
Ride index
Anti-Telescopic features
Maintenance of various components like DV, SAB, PEASD
Latest design improvements of Carriage & wagons to improve their performance and speed potential
LHB Coaches & BLC Wagons
Construction, Design & Maintenance of Tank Wagons

WORKSHOPS

System of labour accountal GA Cards for time keeping documents, tally sheets, Job/Route Cards, inspection & rate fixing
Rules & Calculations under incentive scheme
Paints & painting systems
Different types of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, cutting tools and cutting speeds
CNC machines
CLW pattern of incentive scheme, Group Incentive scheme
Different types of welding processes, welding defects
Wheels, tyres & axles and their ultrasonic testing
Heat treatment of ferrous items such as surface hardening, annealing, normalizing etc
Roller Bearing & Cartridge Bearings
Injury free features in coaches
Material handling

RBE No.75/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2007/RR-1/61 dated 24.06.2008 (RBE No.75 /2008)

Sub: Educational qualification for direct recruitment to the category of Senior P.Way Supervisor in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 on the Railways.

….

Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 15.01.2008 [RBE No. 5/2008], wherein, qualification for direct recruitment to the category of Senior P.Way Supervisor in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 has been prescribed as Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or B.Sc. [Honours] in Physics with Mathematics as secondary / subsidiary subject or B.Sc. [Honours] in Maths with Physics as secondary /subsidiary subject.

Confirmation has been sought for by one of the Railway Recruitment Boards whether the Diploma in Engineering cited in the qualification above may be construed as Diploma in Civil Engineering.

The matter has been examined in consultation with Civil Engineering Directorate of this Ministry and it has now been decided that henceforth Diploma in Engineering appearing in para 2 of letter dated 15.01.2008 may be read as Diploma in Civil Engineering /Civil Engineering [Transportation].

[This disposes of RRB/Bangalore’s letter No. RRB/BNC/RT/Policy/Qual/2008 dated 21.4.2008]

Railway Board’s letter No.E(LL)2006/HER/16, dt.25.04.07

Sub: Appeals under Rules 4(2) of Railway Servants (Hours of work and Period of Rest) Rules, 2005.

* * *

A copy of the notification No.Z.20025/06/2006/CLS.I dt.27.10.07 received from Ministry of Labour and Employment, notifying Shri K. Krishnan, Additional Secretary, in the Ministry of Labour and Employment as Appellate Authority to hear appeals under Rule 4(2) of Railway Servants (Hours of Work and Period of Rest) Rules, 2005 is sent herewith for information and guidance.

Extract from the Gazette of India: Part II, Sec.3, Sub.Sec.(ii) appearing on Page No.9170, dt.27.10.07 of Ministry of Labour. Notification dt.17.10.07

S.O.3190:- In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 4 (2) of Railway Servants (Hours of Work and Period of Rest) Rules, 2005 under Section 136 of the Indian Railway Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) the Central Government hereby notifies Sri S. Krishnan, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment as Appellate Authority to hear Appeals under the said Rules, with effect from the date of its publication in the official Gazette.

RBE No.77/2008.

Bd’s letter No. E[P&A]II-2006/RS-28 dated 02.07.2008 (RBE No.77 /2008)

Sub: Merger of Dearness Allowance equal to 50% of basic pay with the basic pay w.e.f. 1.4.2004.

….

One of the zonal railways have sought clarification whether Dearness Pay is to be reckoned for the purpose of fixation of pay of the running staff in stationary posts.

2. The matter has been examined and it is advised that the governing principle for reckoning Dearness Pay for various purposes is contained in Para 2 of this office letter No. PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dated 11.03.2004 which stipulates that Dearness Pay would be counted for purposes like payment of allowances, transfer grant, retirement benefits, contribution to GPF, Licence Fee, monthly contribution for CGHS, various advances, etc. As these instructions do not provide for reckoning of Dearness Pay for the purpose of fixation of pay, Board have decided that Para 2 of this office letter of even number dated 24.4.2007 may be substituted to read as under:-

“2. The matter has been examined in detail by the Board and it is revealed that the instructions contained in letter No.E(P&A)II-2005/RS-28 dated 8.11.2005 are in conflict with the instructions contained in letter No.PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dated11.3.2004. In supersession of the instructions contained in letter dt. 08-11-2005 ibid, it is clarified that w.e.f. 1-4-2004, Dearness pay, calculated on Basic pay + 30% thereof shall also be reckoned as pay for the purpose of computation of the specific benefits as mentioned in Rule 25 (excluding(a),(d) and (g) thereof) contained in “ The Rules for payment of Running and other Allowances to the Running staff on Railways,1981”. An illustration is given below:-

Basic pay [BP] = Rs. 5,000

Pay element @ 30% of BP = Rs.1,500

Dearness Pay ( DP) = Rs.3,250 ( Computed on BP+ 30% of BP)

Dearness Allowance [DA] = Rs.2,828 ( 29% of ( BP+DP+30% of BP))

HRA = Rs.2,925 ( 30% of ( BP+DP+30% of BP))

Leave Salary ( 1 day) = Rs. 419 (( BP+DP+DA+30% of BP)/30)”

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

RBE No.76 /2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]II/2007/RR-1/60 dated 25.06.2008 (RBE No.76 /2008)

Sub: Recruitment Rules for the post of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 in Medical Department on the railways.

….

The issue of laying down R&P Rules for filling up the post of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 has been under examination of this Ministry.

2. The issue has been examined in consultation with Health and Pay-Commission Directorates of this Ministry and after detailed deliberation, it has now been decided by the Board that the vacancies in the category of Dental Hygienist [Gr.5000-8000] on the Railways may be filled up as under:

[i] The vacancies in the category of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 will be filled up 100% through direct recruitment through the agency of Railway Recruitment Board.

[ii] The qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 shall be as under:

a] Degree in Science [Biology] from a recognized University or equivalent;

b] Diploma/Certificate course [2 years] in Dental Hygiene from an Institute recognized by Dental Council of India;

c] Registered with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist ; and

d] Two years experience as Dental Hygienist.

NOTE: Qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

[iii] Age Limit: Between 18-30 years

[iv] Channel of Promotion/Higher Grade: Persons inducted as Dental Hygienist be made aware at the beginning itself that they will be only given two ACPs [Assured Career Progression] during the course of their entire service.

3. These instructions will be applicable from the date of issue of this letter.

4. Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I [1989 Edition] may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 202 enclosed.

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

Chapter –I, Section ‘B’, Subsection-III

Advance Correction Slip No. 202

1. Add the following as new para 167B below existing para 167A with the caption as indicated:

“[x] DENTAL HYGIENIST:

167B.[1] The vacancies in the category of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 will be filled up 100% through direct recruitment through the agency of Railway Recruitment Board.

[2] [i] The qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 shall be as under:

a] Degree in Science [Biology] from a recognized University or equivalent;

b] Diploma/Certificate course [2 years] in Dental Hygiene from an Institute recognized by Dental Council of India;

c] Registered with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist ; and

d] Two years experience as Dental Hygienist.

[ii] Age Limit: Between 18-30 years

[3] Channel of Promotion/Higher Grade: Persons inducted as Dental Hygienist be made aware at the beginning itself that they will be only given two ACPs [Assured Career Progression] during the course of their entire service.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E[NG]-II/2007/RR-1/60 dated 25.06.2008] “

RBE No.78/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[GP]99/2/69 dated 02.07.2008 (RBE No.78/2008)

Sub: Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer in Medical Department.

….

Based on the recommendations of the Vth CPC, Group ‘B’ posts of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer, in scale Rs.7500-12000 were sanctioned in terms of Board’s letters No. PC-V/98/I/11/18[A] dated 10.05.98 and PC-V/97/I/11/12 dated 08.05.99. However, as Recruitment Rules for these posts were yet to be notified in consultation with UPSC, instructions were issued under Board’s letter No. E[GP] 99/2/69 dated 30.11.99, to fill these posts on adhoc basis through normal process of selection including written test and viva-voce [including assessment of record of service], from amongst the eligible Group ‘C’ staff.

2. Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer and Assistant Health Officer have been notified vide Ministry of Railways Notification No. 99/E/[GRR]/1/2 dated 20.11.2007, and Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Physiotherapy Officer have been notified vide Ministry of Railways Notification No. 99/E/[GRR]/1/2 dated 03.04.2008. In view of these Recruitment Rules, the matter regarding regularization of Group ‘B’ service of employees promoted on adhoc basis after due selection, held in accordance with Board’s letter No. E[GP]/99/2/69 dated 30.11.99, has been considered by the Board. It has been decided that the adhoc promotion of Group ‘C’ staff to Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer, after due selection in terms of Board’s letter No. E[GP]/99/2/69 dated 30.11.99, may be regularized from the date from which they were promoted on adhoc basis.

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E[GP]/99/2/69 dated 30.11.99

Sub: Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer in Medical Department.

Ref: Board’s letters No. PC-V/98/I/11/18[A] dated 10.05.98 and PC-V/97/I/11/12 dated 08.04.99

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Vide Board’s letters referred to above, Group ‘B’ posts of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant Health Education Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer in scale Rs.7500-12000, have been sanctioned. Recruitment Rules for these posts are under finalization in consultation with the UPSC. In the meantime, Board has decided that these posts may be filled on adhoc basis by promotion through normal process of selection which will include a written test and viva-voce from among eligible Group ‘C’ staff. The written test shall consist of one paper only covering Technical / Professional knowledge and Establishment & Finance Rules.

2. Conditions of eligibility are as under:

[i] Assistant Pharmacy Officer: Group ‘C’ Pharmacists with 3 years regular service in the grade of Rs.6500-10500 and higher grades and possessing Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution.

[ii] Assistant Health Officer: Group ‘C’ Health & Malaria Inspectors with 3 years regular service in the grade of Rs.6500-10500 and higher grades and possessing Degree/Diploma in Health from a recognized Institution.

[iii] Assistant Health Education Officer: Group ‘C’ staff in the categories of District Extension Educators, Statistical Assistants and Extension Educators having 5 years regular service in the grade of Rs.5500-9000 and higher grades and possessing Degree from a recognized University.

[iv] Assistant Physiotherapy Officer: Group ‘C’ Physiotherapists having 5 years regular service in the grade of Rs. 5500-9000 and higher grades and possessing Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution.

3. Constitution of the CPC: Except in the case of Assistant Physiotherapy Officer the DPC will be constituted by the General Manager of the Zonal Railway concerned consisting of 3 Heads of Deptts. including the Chief Medical Director and the Chief Personnel Officer. If none of the officer constituting the DPC belongs to either Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe, a fourth officer belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe holding the rank not lower than the Junior Administrative Grade may be nominated. In the case of Assistant Physiotherapy Officer, the DPC will be constituted by the Director General, Railway Health Services, consisting of 3 SAG Officers of Ministry of Railways including one SAG officer each from Health Dte. and Management /Establishment Dte. A fourth Officer belonging to either SC or ST will also be nominated if none of the 3 officers belongs to SC/ST.

4. Integrated Seniority list of eligible staff: For the purpose of eligibility list, the seniority of eligible staff of Production Units shall be clubbed with the contiguous Zonal Railway. For the purpose of selection to the post of Assistant Physiotherapy Officer, the seniority list of eligible staff of Zonal Railways and Production Units shall be maintained at Railway Board. Necessary action may please be taken accordingly.

RBE No.79/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[G]2004 HO1/15 dated 04.07.2008 (RBE No.79/2008)

Sub: Enhancement in the rates of honorarium payable to

various functionaries engaged by the RRBs for

conducting examinations

….

Ministry of Railways have reviewed the existing rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries engaged by RRBs in connection with holding of examinations as laid down in Board’s letter of even number dated 03.06.05. The rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries have been revised as detailed hereunder:-

S.No.	Functionary	Rates in (Rupees)
		One session	Two sessions	Three sessions	Norms for payment
1	Town-in-Charge	500(1500)	1000(2000)	1000(2000)	Remuneration for actual session/day plus one day payment of Rs. 1000/- for making arrangements etc.
2	Coordinating Supervisor	400(1150)	600(1350)	600(1350)	Remuneration for actual session/day plus one day payment of Rs. 750/- for making arrangements etc.
3	Assistant Supervisor	300	450	450	Remuneration for actual session/day of exam/test only.
4	Centre-in-charge	350(850)	500(1000)	600(1100)	Remuneration for actual session/day plus one day payment of Rs.500/ for making arrangements etc.
5	Invigilator	250	350	450	Remuneration for actual session/day of exam/test only.
6	Group-D Staff/ Daily wagers.	150	200	250	Attached to Supervisor for stitching/sealing and despatch etc may be paid for actual day of examination/test plus payment @ Rs. 200/- for two days. Waterman may be paid for actual session/day of exam/ test only.
7	Clerks attached to Supervisor	150(400)	250(500)	300(500)	Remuneration for actual session/day of exam/ test plus two days payment @ Rs. 250/- per day for making arrangements and preparation of accounts.
8	Dictator	Rs. 320/- for the first dictation and Rs. 160/- for each subsequent dictation subject to a maximum of Rs. 800/- per day.			Remuneration for actual session/day of exam/test only.
9	Time Keeper/Text Checker	Rs. 240/- per day of single session and Rs. 400/- per day for double session.			Remuneration for actual session/day of exam/test only.
10	Official members of interview committee	Rs. 750/- per day of meeting of the interview Board.			When the official member actually attends at the place at which he/she has been involved by the RRB to be present.
11	Setting of question paper	Rs.20/- per question (Objective type)
12	Evaluation of Steno-graphy scripts	Rs.30/- per script of Stenography test [maximum Rs. 240/-]
13	Evaluation of typing scripts.	Rs. 24/- per script of type test [maximum Rs. 120/-]

The above rates will apply to all examinations conducted by RRBs viz. mass categories, technical and others.
1. The revised rates would take effect from the date of issue of the order.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

RBE No. 80/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[P&A]I/2008/SP-1/WS-1 dated 04.07.2008 (RBE No. 80/2008)

Sub: Grant of Special Allowance to Chief Safety Officers/Safety Officers.

….

The proposal regarding provision of Special Allowance to Chief Safety Officer/Safety Officer on the line of PCO Allowance being given to SSEs /SEs posted in Production Control Organisation in terms of Board’s letter No. E[P&A] I-99/SP-1/WS-1 dated 10.8.99 was under consideration of the Board.

2. It has been decided that Senior Supervisors of workshop cadre [whether working in workshops or PCO] when deputed as Chief Safety Officers / Safety Officers may be granted Special Allowance @ 7.5% [at the same rate as that of PCO Allowance].

3. Others terms and conditions as contained in Board’s letter No. E[P&A] I-99/SP-1/WS-1 dated 10.8.99 will remain same.

4. These orders take effect from the date of issue of this letter.

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

RBE No. 81/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarifications] dated 09.07.08 (RBE No. 81/2008)

Sub: Incentives to Referees/Umpires.

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 [RBE No. 48/2007]

….

Please refer to Board’s policy letter mentioned above. Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] have decided to grant incentives to Referees /Umpires who excel at the International level, as per the Para given below. This new para shall be inserted after Para 9.3 of the Board’s above referred policy letter dated 30.03.2007, and numbered as 9.3A and be read as under:-

Para No. 9.3A: Incentives to Referees/Umpires:

Two advance increments may be granted for each event, subject to total five increments in the entire career, to Referees/Umpires who excel at the International level in the sports events recognized by the National Sports Federations. The increments so granted would be continued to be drawn at the same rate till retirement. The term ‘excellence’ would mean that the Umpire /Referee has been accepted as a Referees / Umpire by the International Federation governing the particular sports discipline and has performed the duties in International Competitions recognized by the such International Federation. However, no such incentive will be allowed to those Referees/Umpires, who perform such duties at the National level.

These instructions will take effect from the date of issue of this letter.

This issue with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways [Railway Board].

RBE No.82/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2007 PS 5-1/9 dated 10.07.2008 (RBE No.82/2008)

Sub: Extending the validity of half set of Privilege Passes, Post Retirement Complimentary Passes, Widow Passes and Privilege Ticket Orders [PTOs].

….

In terms of extant provisions contained in Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993], a half set of Privilege Pass shall be valid for three months and one set shall be valid for four months from the date of issue irrespective of whether the inward journey is for the same station or any other station. Under these rules, PTOs are valid for three months from the date of issue.

2. Consequent upon the decision of the Board to enhance the period of advance reservation from 60 days to 90 days vide Commercial Circular No. 5 of 2008 dated 10.01.2008, a number of representations have been received for enhancing the validity period of half set Passes & PTOs in order to facilitate securing confirmed reservations on such Passes and PTOs. The issue has been considered by Board and it has been decided that the validity period of half set of Privilege /Post Retirement Complimentary / Widow Passes and PTOs shall be raised to four months from the date of issue as in the case of full set Passes. Accordingly, Item 3[iv], [v],& [xiv] of Schedule -II under heading “General Rules”, Item No. [i] under Column 4 of Schedule -IV and item Nos. 11 & 12 under Annexure ‘C’ of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] should be revised as per Advance Correction Slip No. 58.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Dte. of the Ministry of Railways.

Advance Correction Slip No. 58 to the Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993]

Item 3 [iv] [v] and [xiv] of Schedule -II under heading “General Rules relating to Privilege Passes/PTOs” of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] may be amended as under:-

[iv]:- A half set or one set of Privilege Pass shall be valid for four months from the date of issue irrespective of whether the inward journey is for the same station or any other station.

[v]:- Privilege Ticket Order [PTO] shall be valid for four months from the date of issue .

[xiv]:- When an employee has availed all passes due to him / her in a calendar year, one set of passes and/or one set of PTO may be issued to him/her for journeys commencing in the next year only and the Pass/PTO may be debited to the next year’s pass account. Such advance issue of Pass/PTO should not exceed 60 days of the current year from the date of issue. These Passes/PTO may be valid for 4 months from the date of issue.

2. Item [i] under column 4 “other facilities” of Schedule-IV, Post Retirement Complimentary Pass of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] may be amended as under:

[i] :- A retired Railway servant may be issued on his /her request one set of Complimentary Pass 60 days in advance of the current calendar year from the date of issue for journeys commencing in the next year duly debiting such issue of Complimentary Pass in the next year’s account. The validity of Pass will be for four months from the date of issue.

3. Item Nos. 11 & 12 under Annexure ‘C’ of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] may be amended as under:

[11] Incorrect issue of a Pass by pass issuing authority for a period exceeding four months and its use by a Railway servant or his family after the period of availability.

[12] Correct issue of Pass by the pass issuing authority for a period not exceeding four months and its use by a Railway servant or his family after the period of availability.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E[W]2007 PS 5-1/9 dated 10.07.2008 ]

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RBE No. 84/2008

Bd’s letter No.E[G]2007 RN2-1 dated 14.07.2008 (RBE No. 84/2008)

Sub: Proposal for Retention of Railway accommodation for officers/staff joining UIC offices in India, on deputation.

….

Regional units of UIC [International Union of Railways], i.e. Indian Railway Strategic Management Institute [IRSMI] and Asia Regional Unit [ARU] are being setup in New Delhi in association with UIC.

Railway Board have decided that such officers/staff joining UIC offices in India, on deputation, may be permitted to retain Railway accommodation at their previous place of posting for a period of five years or till the period of deputation, whichever is less.

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

RBE No.85/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarifications] dated 16.07.2008 (RBE No.85/2008)

Sub: Age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC candidates for recruitment against Sports Quota through Open Advertisement – clarification regarding

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007.

….

Please refer to Board’s policy letter mentioned above. Regarding age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC candidates for recruitment against Sports Quota through Open Advertisement, it is clarified that there is no provision of reservation for SC/ST/OBC candidates for recruitment against sports quota on Indian Railways. Therefore, there is no provision for age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC candidates for recruitment against sports through Open Advertisement.

[This also disposes DLW’s letter No. DLW/Wel/22/Rectt.2008-09 [Policy] dt. 04.07.2008]

RRCB No.06/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[RRB]/2008/25/16 dated 17.07.2008 (RRCB No.06/2008)

Sub: Jurisdiction of RRB/Kolkata and RRB/Malda

Ref: Board’s letter No. E[RRB]/2006/25/14 dated 18.07.06.

….

In partial modification of above letter, Board have decided that the revised jurisdiction of Railway Recruitment Boards Kolkata and Malda for Group ‘C’ recruitment will be as under:-

S.No.

RRB

Railway

Divisions/PUs

Malda

Eastern

South Eastern

Northeast Frontier

Malda & Asansol Divisions

Adra Division

Alipurduar Division

Kolkata

Eastern

South Eastern

HQ office of E.Rly., Howrah & Sealdah Divisions

HQ office of SE Rly., Kharagpur Division

Metro Railway

CLW/Chittaranjan

RBE No. 86/2008

Bd’s letter No. E(G)2008 FR1/1 dated 18.7.2008 (RBE No. 86/2008)

Sub: Avoidance of delay in finalization of terminal benefits –

loss of Service Book.

…

It has come to the notice of the Board that in certain cases there has been abnormal delay in the finalization of retirement benefits due to the loss of Service Books of the employees. As a result, tremendous hardship is experienced by such retired employees due to no fault of theirs. Sometimes, delay in finalization of settlement dues has prompted the retired employees to approach the National Human Rights Commission, etc., and even resort to legal remedies, which has often put the Railway administrations in an embarrassing position.

2. Board, taking a serious note of the situation, has desired that recurrence of such lapses on the part of the employees should be dealt with sternly. In order to avoid hardship to the retiring employees, it is reiterated that the service records of all the employees should be properly maintained and updated in time in terms of extant instructions and their movement should be meticulously watched. In case of loss/misplacement of Service Records, the officials responsible for safe custody of these documents should be accounted for and immediate action should be taken to reconstruct the same as per extant instructions in order that retirement dues are not held up for want of service records.

RBE No.91/2008

Copy of Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]2007/Policy/4[Clarifications] dated 01.08.2008 (RBE No.91/2008)

Sub: Recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports quota

Ref: Board’s policy letter No. E[Sports]/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 [RBE No. 48/2007].

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The proposals of Zonal Railways for inclusion of Commonwealth Championships and Asian Championships in the norms for recruitment in Group-C against sports quota have been considered by the Ministry of Railways [Railway Board]. Board have decided to include the medal winning performance in both championships in the norms for recruitment on Railways against sports quota in Group-C.

Therefore, in the Board’s policy letter dt. 30.03.2007 referred above, a new para shall be inserted after para 4.1[iv] and numbered as 4.1[v] and be read as under:

“Represented the country in the international championships as mentioned in Category-C [except USIC Championships] under Para 3 and obtained at least 3^rd Position”.

Accordingly, Para 9.5.1[iii] shall also be revised and henceforth be read as under:-

“Gold Medal winning performance in USIC Championships [Category-C]”.

{Clarification: For promotion from Group-D to Group-C on out-of-turn basis on sports account, medal winning performance in Commonwealth & Asian Championships will be covered under Para 9.5.1[i]}

These instructions will take effect from the date of issue of this letter.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways [Railway Board].

RBE No.89/2008

Bd’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN!/5 dated 31.7.2008 (RBE No.89 /2008)

Sub: Procedure for grant of compassionate allowance on removal/dismissal from service.

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Instructions for grant of compassionate allowance or otherwise were reiterated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 9.5.2005, which, inter-alia, provided that the decision for grant of compassionate allowance or gratuity or both or otherwise in terms of Rule 65 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules,1993, should be taken at the time of passing orders of removal/dismissal, and in case no mention in this regard is made by the competent authority while passing orders of removal/dismissal, the concerned Head of Office shall resubmit the case file along with relevant information of the case and guidelines of the concerned competent authority and obtain its decision for or against sanction of compassionate allowance or gratuity or both.

2. It has been brought to the notice of the Board that these instructions are not being scrupulously followed in all cases where the penalty of removal/dismissal has been imposed and that the Hon’ble Tribunals/Courts are taking serious view of consideration not being given in the matter by the Disciplinary Authorities at appropriate stage. As desired by the Board, it is once again reiterated that in all cases where the penalty of removal/dismissal from service is imposed, the orders for or against grant of compassionate allowance or gratuity or both should invariably be passed without fail either at the time of imposing the penalty of removal/dismissal or immediately thereafter, so as to avoid any repercussion at a later stage.

RBE No.90/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-2007/PM1/10 dated 31.07.2008 (RBE No.90/2008)

CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Selection for promotion to the posts classified as ‘Selection’ – Determination of eligibility for calling the candidates in viva-voce test.

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In this Ministry’s letter of even number dt. 26.11.2007 inadvertently a mention was made that W.P. No.2607/2001 before High Court of Mumbai has also been dismissed which, however, is not correct. The reference to same may, therefore, be treated as deleted.

Board’s letter No.2004-E(SCT)1/49/11/Pt, dt. 04.08.2008

Sub: Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order dated 29.07.2008 in C.A.No.6934-46/2005, UOI Vs. Pushpa Rani & Others.

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Para -14 of Railway Board’s circular No.PC-III/2003/CRC/6, dt. 09.10.2003 provided reservation in restructuring of cadre. The said para-14 was challenged in a number of OAs (13 in all) before the Hon’ble CAT/Chandigarh by staff of general community. Hon’ble CAT/Chandigarh by a common order dated. 24.12.2004 quashed para-14 of Railway Board’s circular.

Hon’ble Tribunal’s order was challenged by Railway Administration by filing Writ Petitions before Hon’ble High Court Punjab&Haryana, Chandigarh, Hon’ble High Court dismissed the Contempt Writ Petitions in limini. As this was against the Government Policy in regard to reservation and maintenance of roster, an SLP was filed before the Supreme Court (SLP No. 13137-13146/2005 UOI Vs. Pushpa Rani & Others). The mater came up before Supreme Court on 14.11.2005 and the Hon’ble Court was pleased to admit the same and grant leave (CA No. 6934-46/2005).

Final hearing of the case came up before Hon’ble Supreme Court on various dates in March and April’2008. The hearing was concluded on 22.04.2008. However, the judgement was reserved. Hon’ble Supreme Court was pleased to pronounce its judgement on 29.07.2008. Operative part of the order is as under:-

“We have heard learned counsel for the parties. In view of the findings recorded by us in Civil appeals that policy of reservation is applicable to the cadre restructuring exercise undertaken pursuant to the policy contained in letter dated. 09.10.2003, the orders impugned in civil appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.5045 of 2007 are liable to be set aside.

In the result, the appeals are allowed and the impugned orders are quashed. As a consequence, the original applications filed by the respondents in all the cases shall stand dismissed. However, parties are left to bear their own costs.”

In view of Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order above, it has been decided that para-14 of Board’s letter No.PC-III/2003/CRC/6, dated 09.10.2003 will remain operative. Railways may place the copy of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court before Tribunals and Courts wherever cases are pending, for closure of the cases. The Railway will have to set right the position as per para-14 of Board’s letter dated 09.10.2003 of the panels, wherever they have been adjusted as per orders of various Tribunals and High Courts, where reservation was not granted in restructuring.

Certified copy of the judgement dated 29.07.2008 will be sent to All Indian Railways as and when the same is available.

Action taken in the matter may please be advised to this office.

RBE No. 93/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[G]2008 QR1-7 dated 06.08.08 (RBE No. 93/2008)

Sub: Rates of recovery of rent for Railway accommodation allotted to Railway employees owning houses at the station of posting.

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In partial modification of this Ministry’s letter No. E[G]77 QR1-53 dated 11.07.84 on the above cited subject, Board have decided to revise the slabs of rental income and the rental liability in respect of the Railway employees owning houses at or near the station of their posting, as given below:

S.No.	SLAB OF RENT FROM OWNED HOUSE	RATE OF RENT TO BE CHARGED
i	If income from house does not exceed Rs. 12,000/- p.m.	Normal licence fee.
ii.	If income from house exceeds Rs.12,000/- p.m. but does not exceed Rs.20,000/- p.m.	Twice the normal licence fee
iii	If income exceeds Rs.20,000/- p.m.	Thrice the normal licence fee.

These orders will come into effect from 01.07.2008.

All other existing terms and conditions will remain the same.

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

RBE No.87/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[MPP]2006/6/11 dated 23.07.08 (RBE No.87 /2008)

Sub: Forwarding of notification – Apprentices [Amendments Act 2007 [36 of 2007] ….

A copy of the Notification No. G.S.R. 152[E] dated 28^th January 2008 published in Part II, section 3, sub-section [ii] of the Extraordinary Gazette of India issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment, Directorate General of Employment & Training relating to the Apprentices [Amendment] Act, 2007 [36 of 2007] to be effective from I^st day of February, 2008 is enclosed for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Copy of the Gazette of India- Extraordinary, Part II Section I,

dated September 20,2007:

Ministry of Law and Justice [Legislative Department]

New Delhi the 20^th September, 2007

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 19^th September, 2007, and is hereby published for general information:

The Apprentices [Amendment] Act, 2007

No. 36 of 2007

Dated 19^th September, 2007

An Act further to amend the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Be it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-eighth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-

	1. [1] This Act may be called the Apprentices [Amendment] Act, 2007.	Short title and commence-ment
	[2] It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.	Short title and commence-ment
Insertion of new Section 3B	2. In the Apprentices Act, 1961 [hereinafter referred to as the principal Act], after section 3A, the following section shall be inserted, namely:	52 of 1961
Reservation of training places for Other Backward Classes in designated trades	3B [1] In every designated trade, training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Other Backward Classes and where there is more than one designated trade in an establishment, such training places shall be reserved also on the basis of the total number of apprentices in all the designated trades in such establishment . [2] The number of training places to be reserved for the Other Backward Classes under sub-section [1] shall be such as may be prescribed, having regard to the population of the Other Backward Classes in the State concerned.”
Amendment of Section 8	3. In section 8 of the principal Act, in sub-section [3] for the second proviso, the following proviso shall be substituted, namely:- “Provided further that the Apprenticeship Adviser may, on a representation made to him by an employer and keeping in view the more realistic employment potential, training facilities and other relevant factors, permit him to engage such number of apprentices for a designated trade as is lesser than the number arrived at by the ratio for that trade, not being lesser than fifty per cent of the number so arrived at, subject to the condition that the employer shall engage apprentices in other trades in excess in number equivalent to such shortfall.”.
Amendment of Section 10	4. In section 10 of the principal Act, for sub-section [2], the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely: “[2] Related instruction shall be imparted at the cost of employer and the employer shall, when so required, afford all facilities for imparting such instruction.”

{K.N. Chaturvedi}

Secy. to the Govt. of India.

Copy of the Notification No. G.S.R. 152[E] dated 28^th January 2008 published I Part II, section 3, sub-section [ii] of the Extraordinary Gazette of India issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment, Directorate General of Employment & Training

S.O. 152[E]. – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section [2] of Section 1 of the Apprentices [Amendment] Act, 2007 [36 of 2007], the Central Government hereby appoints the 1^st day of February, 2008 as the date on which the said Act shall come into force.

[F.No. DGET-23[9][2909]/2002-AP]

Sharada Prasad, Director General/Jt.Secy.

RBE No.88/2008

Railway Board’s letter No.PC-III/2004/DC-JCM/II dated 23.07.2008 (RBE No.88/2008)

Sub: Upgraded Group ‘D’ posts in Scale Rs.3050-4590(Group ‘C’) of Diesel/Elect. Loco/EMU Sheds.

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Attention is invited to Board’s letter No.PC-V/97/1/11/7 dated 28.09.1998 wherein pursuant to the recommendations of the 5^th Central Pay Commission, 50% of posts as on 01.09.1998 in the Group ‘D’ categories of Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds (Khalasi in Scale Rs.2550-3200 and Khalasi Helper in Scale Rs.2650-4000) were upgraded to Scale Rs.3050-4590. It was stipulated therein that there would be no consequent increase in the number of posts in the grades higher than Rs.3050-4590. In other words, the skilled artisan cadre would not get automatically restructured in accordance with the prescribed percentages with enlarged base in the grade Rs.3050-4590.

It has been brought to the attention of the Board that some Sheds on some Railways have erroneously taken into account these additional posts for the purpose of implementation of Railway Board’s letter No.PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 although there were no specific instructions contained therein for the same. It is reiterated that the posts upgraded vide Board’s letter dated 28.09.1998 were not to be included for implementation of Railway Board’s letter dated 09.10.2003.

Accordingly, Board desires that the Railways should review the position in all the Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds under their control and take corrective steps immediately to ensure that the upgraded Group ‘D’ posts are not taken into account while implementing cadre restructuring vide Railway Board’s letter dated 09.10.2003.

Action taken on the issue may please be advised to Railway Board.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of this Ministry.

RBE No. 92/2008

Bd’s letter No. E(GP)2008/2/27 Dated 5.8.2008 (RBE No. 92/2008)

Sub: Disclosure of marks secured by candidates in

the written test held for Selections/LDCEs,

for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts.

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A clarification has been sought from Railway Board by one of the Railway Units on whether the marks secured by candidates in the written test for Selections/LDCEs, for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts may be furnished to them, since applications are being received from candidates under Right to Information ( RTI) Act, 2005, requesting for disclosure of marks obtained by them.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that in order to avoid unnecessary applications under RTI Act seeking details of marks secured by candidates in Group ‘B’ selections/LDCEs, marks of the written test and also the total marks (wherever applicable) secured by all the candidates, may be notified by the Railway Administration.

RBE No. 95/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[Sports]/2008/Policy/3 dated 11.08.2008 (RBE No. 95/2008)

Sub: Dealing of cases related to recruitment, out-of-turn promotion, incentives, transfer and other service matters of sports persons by the Personnel Branch.

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Ministry of Railways [Railway Board] have decided that in future all the matters of sportspersons related to establishment issues like recruitment, out-of-turn promotion, incentives, transfer and pertaining to similar service matters will be dealt with by the Personnel Department of the concerned Zonal Railway /Production Unit.

Correspondence to Railway Board from Zonal Railways / Production Units on the above mentioned subjects should come through the Personnel Department, only.

This issues with the approval of Board [MS] and President, Railway Sports Promotion Board [RSPB].

Bd’s letter No. E(Rep)I-2006/Transfer/Misc./1 dated 25-8-2008 .

Sub: Inter-Railway Transfer cases – Streamlining.

Ref: Board’s letter of even No. dated 23.10.2006.

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Attention is invited to the condition as laid down in Board’s letter under reference regarding completion of minimum 5 ( five) years service ( including training period) for considering the inter-Railway request transfers in respect of non-gazetted employees working on Zonal Railways/Production Units.

The matter has been reviewed and Board has decided that –

a) This minimum service condition will not be applied in case of mutual transfers, request transfers of compassionate appointees, and in those cases where transfer is sought on the ground of employee’s spouse working in Central/State Government;

b) In case of Group ‘D’ employees, the minimum service condition stands reduced from 5 ( five) to 3 ( three) years;

c) On the lines of putting up inter-division and intra-division transfer requests on Railnet as already instructed vide Board’s letter under reference, Zonal Railways/PUs should also upload registered inter-Railway transfer requests on Railnet.

The instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2001/TR/16 dated 21^st November, 2001 regarding prevention of fraudulent transfers should be scrupulously followed as earlier.

RBE No. 98/2008

Bd’s letter No. F[E]III/2007/PN1/5 dated 20.08.2008 (RBE No. 98/2008)

Sub: Eligibility of divorced/widowed daughter for grant of family pension – Clarification regarding.

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Instructions were issued vide Board’s letters No. F[E]III/98/PN1/4 dated16.03.2005 and 13.10.2006 extending the scope of family pension to widowed / divorced daughter beyond 25 years of age subject to fulfillment of all other conditions prescribed in the case of son/daughter. A few references have been received from different Railways seeking clarification on certain issues related to these instructions, which have been examined in consultation with Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare and it is clarified as under:

S.No.	Issue Raised	Clarification
[i]	Whether a daughter who is divorced/ attains widowhood at any age is eligible for family pension [e.g. at the age of 60, 70…]?	Yes; a widowed /divorced daughter shall be eligible for family pension irrespective of her age at the time of becoming widow / divorcee subject to fulfillment of certain conditions, including the income criterion, as stipulated in the relevant provisions of Railway Services [Pension] Rules, 1993 and the orders issued thereunder.
[ii]	Whether the divorced / widowed daughter is eligible for family pension even after the cessation of pension / family pension to the employee /widow / dependents [when all the members of the family cease to draw family pension and there is a gap of one or more years].	Yes; Divorced /widowed daughter will be eligible for family pension after the cessation of pension /family pension to the employee /widow. The orders shall, however, apply prospectively as and when such a contingency happens.
[iii]	Whether the divorced / widowed daughter is eligible for family pension even when she has children who are gainfully employed	Yes; The criteria as provided in the rule is that the income of the divorced /widowed daughter should not exceed Rs.2550/- p.m. from employment in the govt., the private sector, self employment, etc. The main consideration here is whether she is earning more than Rs.2550/- p.m. or not.
[iv]	How the claim of an elder daughter becoming widow or getting divorced while her younger widowed /divorced sister is already in receipt of family pension, is to be regulated?	In such a situation the younger widowed/ divorced daughter may continue to draw the family pension for life. The elder widowed/ divorced daughter would get the family pension only after the younger daughter who is in receipt of family pension, becomes ineligible by way of death / income criteria etc. as provided in the Rules.

RBE No.100/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-2008/PM1/6 dated 22.08.2008 (RBE No.100/2008)

Sub: General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up of 25% net direct recruitment quota vacancies in Gr.C categories – extension of currency upto 31.03.2011.

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As the Railways are aware the currency of the scheme of General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) has been extended from time to time and the currency of this scheme was last extended up to 31.3.2008 vide this Ministry’s letter No.E(NG)I-2005/PM2/1 dt. 06.05.2005. After considering the views of Zonal Railways /Production Units regarding its further continuance, it has been decided to extend the currency of the scheme upto 31.03.2011 on existing terms and conditions.

RBE No. 94/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[W]2008 PS 5-1/31 dated 11.08.2008 (RBE No. 94/2008)

Sub: Entitlement for travel alone in First AC coupe in respect of Gold Pass holders in trains other than Rajdhani Express.

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Instructions were issued vide Board’s letter No. E[W]93 PS 5-1/1 dated 16.02.2004 providing that Gold Pass holders traveling on duty by Rajdhani Express trains are entitled for I-AC coupe accommodation even when they travel alone and they can also take their family members in the coupe [ 2 berths]. It has been decided by Board that similar facility may also be extended to Gold Pass holders in trains other than Rajdhani /Shatabdi trains. It has therefore been decided to amend the first item in respect of Gold Pass holders under Column 3 “conditions of entitlement” in Schedule I – Duty Pass of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] as per Advance Correction Slip No. 59.

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

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Advance Correction Slip No. 59 to the Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993]

The first item in respect of Gold Pass holders under Column 3 – “Conditions of entitlement” in Schedule I – Duty Pass of Railway Servants [Pass] Rules, 1986 [Second Edition, 1993] may be amended as under:

Gold Pass holder while traveling with members of his family is entitled to travel in any class over Indian Railways.

Note:- While traveling with family the holder of a Gold Pass may have:

[a] not more than two berths in First AC Class and two berths in AC Sleeper / First Class or

[b] not more than four berths in A.C. Sleeper / First Class or

[c] First AC coupe [ 2 berths] even when traveling alone and can also take their family members in the coupe.

Permitted to carry a dog in case First AC /First Class coupe is allotted exclusively.

[Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E[W]2008 PS 5-1/31 dated 11.08.2008 ]

RBE No.103/2008

Railway Board’s Notification No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/I dated 04.09.2008
(RBE No.103/2008)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

[RAILWAY BOARD]

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 4^TH September, 2008

GSR: 643[E] In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309, of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules, namely : -

1. Short title and commencement -

(1) These rules may be called the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1^st day of January, 2006.

2. Categories of Railway servants to whom the rules apply: -

(1) Save as otherwise provided by or under these rules, these rules shall apply to persons appointed to Railway services.

(2) These rules shall not apply to : -

(i) Permanent employees of former Indian States absorbed in Railway Services so long as such persons continue to be governed by the pre-absorption conditions of service under the Railway services

(ii) persons locally recruited for service in Diplomatic, Consular or other Indian establishments in foreign countries;

(iii) persons not in whole-time employment;

(iv) persons paid out of contingencies;

(v) persons paid otherwise than on a monthly basis including those paid only on a piece-rate basis;

(vi) persons employed on contract except where the contract provides otherwise;

(vii) persons re-employed in Railway service after retirement;

(viii) any other class or category of persons whom the President may, by order, specifically exclude from the operation of all or any of the provisions contained in these rules.

3. Definitions – In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires -

(1) “existing basic pay” means pay drawn in the prescribed existing scale of pay, including stagnation increment(s), but does not include any other type of pay like ‘special pay’, etc.

(2) “existing scale” in relation to a Railway servant means the present scale applicable to the post held by the Railway servant (or, as the case may be, personal scale applicable to him) as on the 1^st day of January, 2006 whether in a substantive or officiating capacity.

Explanation- In the case of a Railway servant, who was on the 1^st day of January, 2006 on deputation out of India or on leave or on foreign service, or who would have on that date officiated in one or more lower posts but for his officiating in a higher post, “existing scale” includes the scale applicable to the post which he would have held but for his being on deputation out of India or on leave or on foreign service or, as the case may be, but for his officiating in a higher post;

(3) “existing emoluments” mean the sum of (i) existing basic pay, (ii) dearness pay appropriate to the basic pay and (iii) dearness allowance appropriate to the basic pay + dearness pay at index average 536 (1982=100).

(4) “present scale” in relation to any post/grade specified in column 2 of the First Schedule means the scale of pay specified against that post in column 3 thereof;

(5) “pay in the pay band” means pay drawn in the running pay bands specified in Column 5 of the First Schedule.

(6) “grade pay” is the fixed amount corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales/ posts.

(7) “revised pay structure” in relation to any post specified in column 2 of the First Schedule means the pay band and grade pay specified against that post or the pay scale specified in column 5 & 6 thereof, unless a different revised pay band and grade pay or pay scale is notified separately for that post.

(8) “basic pay” in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicable grade pay but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

In the case of Railway servants in the pay scales of HAG+, apex scale, basic pay means the pay in the prescribed scale.

(9) “revised emoluments” means the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay of a Railway servant in the revised pay structure or the basic pay in HAG+ & above and includes the revised non-practising allowance, if any, admissible to him, in addition.

(10) “Schedule” means a schedule annexed to these rules.

4. Scale of pay of posts - The pay band and grade pay or the pay scale, as applicable, of every post/grade specified in column 2 of the First Schedule shall be as specified against it in column 5 & 6 thereof.

5. Drawal of pay in the revised pay structure – Save as otherwise provided in these rules, a Railway servants hall draw pay in the revised pay structure applicable to the post to which he is appointed;

Provided that a Railway servant may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing scale until the date on which he earns his next or any subsequent increment in the existing scale or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in that scale.

Provided further that in cases where a Railway servant has been placed in a higher pay scale between 1.1.2006 and the date of notification of these Rules on account of promotion, upgradation of pay scale etc., the Railway servant may elect to switch over to the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion, upgradation, etc.

Explanation 1 – The option to retain the existing scale under the provisos to this rule shall be admissible only in respect of one existing scale.

Explanation 2 - The aforesaid option shall not be admissible to any person appointed to a post on or after the 1^st day of January, 2006, whether for the first time in Railway service or by transfer from another post and he shall be allowed pay only in the revised pay structure.

Explanation 3 - Where a Railway servant exercises the option under the provisos to this rule to retain the existing scale in respect of a post held by him in an officiating capacity on a regular basis for the purpose of regulation of pay in that scale under Rule 1313 FR 22 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume II , or any other rule or order applicable to that post, his substantive pay shall be substantive pay which he would have drawn had he retained the existing scale in respect of the permanent post on which he holds a lien or would have held a lien had his lien not been suspended or the pay of the officiating post which has acquired the character of substantive pay in accordance with any order for the time being in force, whichever is higher.

6. Exercise of Option -

(1) The option under the provisos to Rule 5 shall be exercised in writing in the form appended to the Second Schedule so as to reach the authority mentioned in sub rule (2) within three months of the date of publication of these rules or where an existing scale has been revised by any order made subsequent to that date, within three months of the date of such order.

Provided that –

(i) in the case of a Railway servant who is, on the date of such publication or, as the case may be, date of such order, out of India on leave or deputation or foreign service or active service, the said option shall be exercised in writing so as to reach the said authority within three months of the date of his taking charge of his post in India; and

(ii) where a Railway servant is under suspension on the 1^st day of January, 2006 , the option may be exercised within three months of the date of his return to his duty if that date is later than the date prescribed in this sub-rule.

(2) The option shall be intimated by the Railway servant to the Head of his Office.

(3) If the intimation regarding option is not received within the time mentioned in sub-rule (1), the Railway servant shall be deemed to have elected to be governed by the revised pay structure with effect on and from the 1^st day of January, 2006.

(4) The option once exercised shall be final.

Note 1 - Persons whose services were terminated on or after the 1^st January, 2006 and who could not exercise the option within the prescribed time limit, on account of discharge on the expiry of the sanctioned posts, resignation, dismissal or discharge or disciplinary grounds, are entitled to the benefits of this rule.

Note 2 - Persons who have died on or after the 1^st day of January, 2006 and could not exercise the option within the prescribed time limit are deemed to have opted for the revised pay structure on and from the 1^st day of January, 2006 or such later date as is most beneficial to their dependents, if the revised pay structure is more favourable and in such cases, necessary action for payment of arrears should be taken by the Head of Office.

Note 3 - Persons who were on earned leave or any other leave on 1.1.2006 which entitled them to leave salary will be allowed the benefits of this rule.

7. Fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure:

(1) The initial pay of a Railway servant who elects, or is deemed to have elected under sub-rule (3) of rule 6 to be governed by the revised pay structure on and from the 1^st day of January, 2006, shall, unless in any case the President by special order otherwise directs, be fixed separately in respect of his substantive pay in the permanent post on which he holds a lien or would have held a lien if it had not been suspended, and in respect of his pay in the officiating post held by him, in the following manner, namely :-

(A) in the case of all employees:-

(i) the pay in the pay band/pay scale will be determined by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding off the resultant figure to the next multiple of 10.

(ii) if the minimum of the revised pay band/ pay scale is more than the amount arrived at as per (i) above, the pay shall be fixed at the minimum of the revised pay band/pay scale;

Provided further that:-

Where, in the fixation of pay, the pay of Railway servants drawing pay at two or more consecutive stages in an existing scale gets bunched, that is to say, gets fixed in the revised pay structure at the same stage in the pay band, then, for every two stages so bunched, benefit of one increment shall be given so as to avoid bunching of more than two stages in the revised running pay bands. For this purpose, the increment will be calculated on the pay in the pay band. Grade pay would not be taken into account for the purpose of granting increments to alleviate bunching.

In the case of pay scales in higher administrative grade (HAG) in the pay band PB-4, benefit of increments due to bunching shall be given taking into account all the stages in different pay scales in this grade. In the case of HAG+ scale, benefit of one increment for every two stages in the pre-revised scale will be granted in the revised pay scale.

If by stepping up of the pay as above, the pay of a Railway servant gets fixed at a stage in the revised pay band/ pay scale (where applicable) which is higher than the stage in the revised pay band at which the pay of a Railway servant who was drawing pay at the next higher stage or stages in the same existing scale is fixed, the pay of the latter shall also be stepped up only to the extent by which it falls short of that of the former.

(iii) The pay in the pay band will be determined in the above manner. In addition to the pay in the pay band, grade pay corresponding to the existing scale will be payable.

Note - Illustration 1 on the above is provided in the Explanatory Memorandum to these Rules.

(B) In the case of employees who are in receipt of special pay/allowance in addition to pay in the existing scale which has been recommended for replacement by a pay band and grade pay without any special pay/allowance, pay shall be fixed in the revised pay structure in accordance with the provisions of clause (A) above.

(C) In the case of employees who are in receipt of special pay component with any other nomenclature in addition to pay in the existing scales, such as personal pay for promoting small family norms, special pay to Parliament Assistants, Central (Deputation on Tenure) Allowance, etc., and in whose case the same has been replaced in the revised pay structure with corresponding allowance/pay at the same rate or at a different rate, the pay in the revised pay structure shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions of clause (A) above. In such cases, the allowance at the new rate as recommended shall be drawn in addition to pay in the revised pay structure from the date specified in the individual notifications related to these allowances.

(D) In the case of medical officers who are in receipt of non-practising allowance, the pay in the revised pay structure shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions of clause (A) above except that, in such cases, the pre-revised dearness allowance appropriate to the non-practising allowance admissible at index average 536 (1982 = 100) shall be added while fixing the pay in the revised pay band, and in such cases, non-practising allowance at the new rates shall be drawn with effect from 1.1.2006 or the date of option for revised pay structure, in addition to the pay so fixed in the revised pay structure. Illustration 2 in this regard is in the Explanatory Memorandum to these Rules.

Note 1 - (a) In the case of Group D employees, the pay in the revised pay structure will be fixed initially in the -1S pay band as per Clause (A) above with the appropriate grade pay and arrears paid accordingly. Thereafter, pay of such of those Group D employees who already possess the revised minimum qualifications recommended by the Commission prescribed for entry into PB-1 would be fixed with effect from 1.1.2006 in PB-1 with grade pay of Rs.1800.

(b) Such of those existing Group D employees who do not possess the revised minimum qualifications for entry into PB-1 would be retrained by the concerned Department preferably within a period of six months so that payment of arrears on account of upgradation are not delayed. After re-training, these Group D staff will also be placed in the Pay Band PB-1 with the grade pay of Rs.1800 with effect from 1.1.2006 and arrears drawn accordingly. Once placed in the PB-1 Pay Band, this category of Group D staff will regain their seniority vis-à-vis the other category of Group D staff that already possessed the minimum qualifications and were, therefore, placed in the PB-1 Pay Band as on 1.1.2006. Inter-se seniority of all the employees in erstwhile Group D will be fully maintained with Group D employee in a higher pre-revised pay scale being placed higher vis-à-vis an employee in a lower pay scale. Within the same pre-revised pay scale, seniority which existed prior to revision would continue.

(c) Arrears shall be payable with effect from 1.1.2006 in both the cases i.e. to those Group D employees who possess the qualifications and are placed in PB-1 straight away and those Group D employees who do not possess the qualifications and are placed after re-training. Illustration 3 in regard to fixation of pay for Group D staff is in the Explanatory Memorandum to these Rules.

Note 2 A - Where a post has been upgraded as a result of the recommendations of the Sixth CPC as indicated in the Schedule to these Rules, the fixation of pay in the applicable pay band will be done in the manner prescribed in accordance with Clause (A) (i) and (ii) of Rule 7 by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding the resultant figure to the next multiple of ten. The grade pay corresponding to the upgraded scale will be payable in addition. Illustration 4 A in this regard is in the Explanatory Memorandum to these Rules.

Note 2 B- In the case of merger of pay scales, pay in the revised pay bands will be fixed in the manner prescribed in accordance with clause [A][i] and [ii] of Rule 7 by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding the resultant figure to the next multiple of ten. The grade pay corresponding to the merged scale will be payable in addition. Illustration 4 B in this regard is in the Explanatory Memorandum to these Rules.

Note 3 - A Railway servant who is on leave on the 1^st day of January, 2006 and is entitled to leave salary shall become entitled to pay in the revised pay structure from 1.1.2006 or the date of option for the revised pay structure. Similarly, where a Railway servant is on study leave on the first day of January, 2006 he will be entitled to the benefits under these Rules from 1.1.2006 or the date of option.

Note 4 - A Railway servant under suspension, shall continue to draw subsistence allowance based on existing scale of pay and his pay in the revised pay structure will be subject to the final order on the pending disciplinary proceedings.

Note 5 - Where a Railway servant is holding a permanent post and is officiating in a higher post on a regular basis and the scales applicable to these two posts are merged into one scale, the pay shall be fixed under this sub-rule with reference to the officiating post only, and the pay so fixed shall be treated as substantive pay.

The provisions of this Note shall apply mutatis mutandis, to Railway servants holding in an officiating capacity, posts on different existing scales which have been replaced by the revised pay structure.

Note 6 - Where the `existing emoluments’ exceed the revised emoluments in the case of any Railway servant, the difference shall be allowed as personal pay to be absorbed in future increases in pay.

Note 7 - Where in the fixation of pay under sub-rule (1), the pay of a Railway servant, who, in the existing scale was drawing immediately before the 1^st day of January, 2006 more pay than another Railway servant junior to him in the same cadre, gets fixed in the revised pay band at a stage lower than that of such junior, his pay shall be stepped upto the same stage in the revised pay band as that of the junior.

Note 8 - Where a Railway servant is in receipt of personal pay on the 1^st day of January, 2006, which together with his existing emoluments exceeds the revised emoluments, then, the difference representing such excess shall be allowed to such Railway servant as personal pay to be absorbed in future increases in pay.

Note 9 - In the case of employees who are in receipt of personal pay for passing Hindi Pragya, Hindi Typewriting, Hindi Shorthand and such other examinations under the “Hindi Teaching Scheme”, or on successfully undergoing training in cash and accounts matters prior to the 1^st day of January, 2006, while the personal pay shall not be taken into account for purposes of fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure, they would continue to draw personal pay after fixation of their pay in the revised pay structure on and from the 1^st day of January, 2006 or subsequently for the period for which they would have drawn it but for the fixation of their pay in the revised pay structure. The quantum of such personal pay would be paid at the appropriate rate of increment in the revised pay structure from the date of fixation of pay for the period for which the employee would have continued to draw it.

Explanation - For the purpose of this Note, “appropriate rate of increment in the revised pay structure” means 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the grade pay at the stage at which the pay of the employee is fixed in the revised pay structure.

Note 10 - In cases where a senior Railway servant promoted to a higher post before the 1^st day of January, 2006 draws less pay in the revised pay structure than his junior who is promoted to the higher post on or after the 1^st day of January, 2006, the pay in the pay band of the senior Railway servant should be stepped up to an amount equal to the pay in the pay band as fixed for his junior in that higher post. The stepping up should be done with effect from the date of promotion of the junior Railway servant subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions, namely: -

(a) both the junior and the senior Railway servants should belong to the same cadre and the posts in which they have been promoted should be identical in the same cadre.

(b) the pre-revised scale of pay and the revised grade pay of the lower and higher posts in which they are entitled to draw pay should be identical.

(d) the anomaly should be directly as a result of the application of the provisions of FR 22 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume II or any other rule or order regulating pay fixation on such promotion in the revised pay structure. If even in the lower post, the junior officer was drawing more pay in the pre-revised scale than the senior by virtue of any advance increments granted to him, provision of this Note need not be invoked to step up the pay of the senior officer.

(2) Subject to the provisions of rule 5, if the pay as fixed in the officiating post under sub-rule (1) is lower than the pay fixed in the substantive post, the former shall be fixed at the stage next above the substantive pay.

8. Fixation of pay in the revised pay structure of employees appointed as fresh recruits on or after 1.1.2006 – Section II of Part A of the First Schedule of these Rules indicates the entry level pay in the pay band at which the pay of direct recruits to a particular post carrying a specific grade pay will be fixed on or after 1.1.2006.

This will also be applied in the case of those recruited between 1.1.2006 and the date of issue of this Notification. In such cases, where the emoluments in the pre-revised pay scale(s) [i.e., basic pay in the pre-revised pay scale(s) plus Dearness Pay plus Dearness Allowance applicable on the date of joining] exceeds the sum of the pay fixed in the revised pay structure and the applicable dearness allowance thereon, the difference shall be allowed as personal pay to be absorbed in future increments in pay.

9. Rate of increment in the revised pay structure –The rate of increment in the revised pay structure will be 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and grade pay applicable, which will be rounded off to the next multiple of 10. The amount of increment will be added to the existing pay in the pay band. Illustration 5 in this regard is in the Explanatory Memorandum to these Rules. In the case of PB-3, variable rates of increment at 3% and 4% have been provided. The higher rate of increment will be granted to not more than 20% of the strength of officers in PB-3.

Separate instructions in regard to variable increment will be issued through executive orders.

10. Date of next increment in the revised pay structure – There will be a uniform date of annual increment, viz. 1^st July of every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1^st of July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment after fixation of pay on 1.1.2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 1.7.2006 for those employees for whom the date of next increment was between 1^st July, 2006 to 1^st January, 2007.

Provided that in the case of persons who had been drawing maximum of the existing scale for more than a year as on the 1^st day of January, 2006, the next increment in the revised pay structure shall be allowed on the 1^st day of January, 2006. Thereafter, the provision of Rule 10 would apply.

Provided that in cases where an employee reaches the maximum of his pay band, shall be placed in the next higher pay band after one year of reaching such a maximum. At the time of placement in the higher pay band, benefit of one increment will be provided. Thereafter, he will continue to move in the higher pay band till his pay in the pay band reaches the maximum of PB-4, after which no further increments will be granted.

Note 1 - In cases where two existing scales, one being a promotional scale for the other, are merged, and the junior Government servant, now drawing his pay at equal or lower stage in the lower scale of pay, happens to draw more pay in the pay band in the revised pay structure than the pay of the senior Railway servant in the existing higher scale, the pay in the pay band of the senior Railway servant hall be stepped up to that of his junior from the same date and he shall draw next increment in accordance with Rule 10.

11. Fixation of pay in the revised pay structure subsequent to the 1^st day of January, 2006. - Where a Railway servant continues to draw his pay in the existing scale and is brought over to the revised pay structure from a date later than the 1^st day of January, 2006, his pay from the later date in the revised pay structure shall be fixed in the following manner:-

(i) Pay in the pay band will be fixed by adding the basic pay applicable on the later date, the dearness pay applicable on that date and the pre-revised dearness allowance based on rates applicable as on 1.1.2006. This figure will be rounded off to the next multiple of 10 and will then become the pay in the applicable pay band. In addition to this, the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale will be payable. Where the Railway servant is in receipt of special pay or non-practising allowance, the methodology followed will be as prescribed in Rule 7 (i), (B), (C) or (D) as applicable, except that the basic pay and dearness pay to be taken into account will be the basic pay and dearness pay applicable as on that date but dearness allowance will be calculated as per rates applicable on 1.1.2006.

12. Fixation of pay on reappointment after the 1^st day of January, 2006 to a post held prior to that date - A Railway servant who had officiated in a post prior to the 1^st day of January, 2006 but was not holding that post on that date and who on subsequent appointment to that post draws pay in the revised pay structure shall be allowed the benefit of the proviso to Fundamental Rule 22, to the extent it would have been admissible had he been holding that post on the 1^st day of January, 2006, and had elected the revised pay structure on and from that date.

13. Fixation of pay on promotion on or after 1.1.2006 – In the case of promotion from one grade pay to another in the revised pay structure, the fixation will be done as follows:-

(i) One increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of 10. This will be added to the existing pay in the pay band. The grade pay corresponding to the promotion post will thereafter be granted in addition to this pay in the pay band. In cases where promotion involves change in the pay band also, the same methodology will be followed. However, if the pay in the pay band after adding the increment is less than the minimum of the higher pay band to which promotion is taking place, pay in the pay band will be stepped to such minimum.

(ii) In the case of promotion from PB-4 to HAG+, after adding one increment in the manner prescribed in Rule 9, the pay in the pay band and existing grade pay will be added and the resultant figure will become the basic pay in HAG+. This shall not exceed Rs. 80,000, the maximum of the scale. For Railway servants in receipt of NPA, pay plus NPA will not exceed Rs. 85,000.

14. Mode of payment of arrears of pay - The arrears shall be paid in cash in two instalments. The first instalment should be restricted to 40% of the total arrears. The remaining 60% of arrears should be paid during the next financial year.

Explanation - For the purposes of this rule:

(a) “arrears of pay” in relation to a Railway servant, means the difference between:

(i) the aggregate of the pay and allowances to which he is entitled on account of the revision of his pay and allowances under these rules, for the relevant period. Revised allowances (except for dearness allowance and non-practising allowance) will be payable only with effect from 1.9.2008; and

(ii) the aggregate of the pay and allowances to which he would have been entitled (whether such pay and allowances had been received or not) for that period had his pay and allowances not been so revised.

(b) “relevant period” means the period commencing on the 1^st day of January, 2006 and ending with the 31^st August, 2008.

15. Overriding effect of Rules - The provisions of the Railway Fundamental rules, the Railway Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 1947, the Railway Services (Authorised Pay ) Rules, 1960, the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1973, Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1986 and Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 shall not, save as otherwise provided in these rules, apply to cases where pay is regulated under these rules, to the extent they are inconsistent with these rules.

16. Power to relax - Where the President is satisfied that the operation of all or any of the provisions of these rules causes undue hardship in any particular case, he may, by order, dispense with or relax the requirements of that rule to such extent and subject to such conditions as he may consider necessary for dealing with the case in a just and equitable manner.

17. Interpretation - If any question arises relating to the interpretation of any of the provisions of these rules, it shall be referred to the Railway Board for decision.

THE FIRST SCHEDULE

(SEE RULES 3 & 4)

PART – A

Section I

Revised Pay structure for posts carrying scales in Group ‘D’, ‘C’, ‘B’ & ‘A’, except posts for which different revised pay structure is notified separately, in the offices of [1] Railway Board Secretariat, [2] Railway Staff College, Vadodara, [3] Railway Rates Tribunal, Chennai, [4] Railway Claims Tribunal, New Delhi, [5] Rail Movements [Coal], Calcutta, [6] All Railway Recruitment Boards, [7] Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering & Telecommunication, Secunderabad [8] Indian Railway Institute of Civil Engineering, Pune [9] Indian Railway Institute of Electrical Engineering, Nasik, [10] Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Jamalpur, [11] Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology, Gwalior [12] J.R. RPF Academy, Lucknow [13] Indian Railway Institute of Transportation Management, Lucknow .

(In Rs.)

Present Scale			Revised Pay Structure
Sl. No.	Post/ Grade	Present Scale	Name of Pay Band/ Scale	Corresponding Pay Bands/ Scales	Corresponding Grade Pay
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
1	S-1	2550-55-2660-60-3200	-1S	4440-7440	1300
2	S-2	2610-60-3150-65-3540	-1S	4440-7440	1400
3	S-2A	2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000	-1S	4440-7440	1600
4	S-3	2650-65-3300-70-4000	-1S	4440-7440	1650
5	S-4	2750-70-3800-75-4400	PB-1	5200-20200	1800
6	S-5	3050-75-3950-80-4590	PB-1	5200-20200	1900
7	S-6	3200-85-4900	PB-1	5200-20200	2000
8	S-7	4000-100-6000	PB-1	5200-20200	2400
9	S-8	4500-125-7000	PB-1	5200-20200	2800
10	S-9	5000-150-8000	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
11	S-10	5500-175-9000	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
12	S-10A	6000-190-9800	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
13	S-12	6500-200-10500	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
14	S-13	7450-225-11500	PB-2	9300-34800	4600
15	S-14	7500-250-12000	PB-2	9300-34800	4800
16	S-15	8000-275-13500	PB-2	9300-34800	5400
17	New Scale	8000-275-13500 (Group A Entry)	PB-3	15600-39100	5400
18	S-19	10000-325-15200	PB-3	15600-39100	6600
19	S-21	12000-375-16500	PB-3	15600-39100	7600
20	S-24	14300-400-18300	PB-4	37400-67000	8700
21	S-26	16400-450-20000	PB-4	37400-67000	8900
22	S-27	16400-450-20900	PB-4	37400-67000	8900
23	S-29	18400-500-22400	PB-4	37400-67000	10000
24	S-30	22400-525-24500	PB-4	37400-67000	12000
25	S-31	22400-600-26000	HAG+ Scale	75500- (annual increment @ 3%) -80000	Nil
26	S-32	24050-650-26000	HAG+ Scale	75500- (annual increment @ 3%) -80000	Nil
27	S-33	26000 (Fixed)	Apex Scale	80000 (Fixed)	Nil

Notes:

[i] The revised pay structure is applicable for all categories of Railway servants irrespective of their designations strictly on the basis of the existing scales of pay except as may be specifically prescribed otherwise by Ministry of Railways [Railway Board].

[ii] Group ‘B’ gazetted officers in the existing scale of Rs.8000-13500 in all the Organised Services will be granted Grade Pay of Rs.5400 in PB-3 retaining the existing classification of Group ‘B’ gazetted.

[iii] The existing classification of Railway servants in Group ‘D’, ‘C’, ‘B’ & ‘A’ on the basis of the existing scales of pay will continue in the revised pay structure till further orders except as may be specifically prescribed otherwise by Ministry of Railways [Railway Board]. No change in the classification should be made in the revised scales.

Section II

Entry Pay in the revised pay structure for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006

PB-1 (Rs.5200-20200)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
1,800	5,200	7,000
1,900	5,830	7,730
2,000	6,460	8,460
2,400	7,510	9,910
2,800	8,560	11,360

PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
4,200	9,300	13,500
4,600	12,540	17,140
4,800	13,350	18,150

PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
5,400	15,600	21,000
6,600	18,750	25,350
7,600	21,900	29,500

PB-4 (Rs.37400-67000)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
8,700	37,400	46,100
8,900	40,200	49,100
10,000	43,000	53,000
12,000	47,100	59,100

Part B

REVISED PAY BANDS AND GRADE PAYS FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED POSTS IN RAILWAY BOARD’S OFFICE.

(In Rupees)

Sl. No.	Post	Present scale	Revised Pay Scale	Corresponding Pay Band & Grade Pay
Sl. No.	Post	Present scale	Revised Pay Scale	Pay Band	Grade Pay
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
1	Section Officer of RBSS and PS of RBSSS [Group B Gazetted ]	6500-10500 8000-13500 [Group B Gazetted ] (on completion of four years)	7500-12000 8000-13500 (on completion of four years)	PB-2 PB-3	4800 5400 (on completion of 4 years). They will retain the existing classification of Group ‘B’

THE SECOND SCHEDULE

Form of Option

[See Rule 6(1)]

*(i) I _______________________________________hereby elect the revised pay structure with effect from 1^st January, 2006.

*(ii) I _______________________________________ hereby elect to continue on the existing scale of pay of my substantive/officiating post mentioned below until:

* the date of my next increment

The date of my subsequent increment

raising my pay to Rs.

I vacate or cease to draw pay in the existing scale.

The date of my promotion to ______________

Existing Scale __________________________________

Signature ____________________________

Name _______________________________

Designation___________________________

Office in which employed_____________________________________

Date:

Station:

* To be scored out, if not applicable.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Received from Shri /Smt/Kum_____________________________*S/o, D/o, W/o________________________ Designation ______________________office / Station __________________ an option :

*(i) electing the revised pay structure with effect from 1^st January, 2006.

*(ii) electing to continue on the existing scale of pay of my substantive/officiating post mentioned below until:

* the date of his next increment

*The date of his subsequent increment raising his pay to Rs.

he vacates or ceases to draw pay in the existing scale.

The date of hispromotion to ______________

Existing Scale __________________________________

Signature ____________________________

Name _______________________________

Designation___________________________

Office in which employed_____________________________________

Date:

Station:

* To be scored out, if not applicable.

The First Schedule relates to only posts in the Office of the Railway Board and its attached and subordinate offices. The schedule in respect of posts of Railways, Production Units, Projects Units and other offices is being issued separately under executive orders.

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MEMORANDUM EXPLANATORY TO THE RAILWAY SERVICES

(REVISED PAY ) RULES , 2008

Rule 1 – This rule is self-explanatory.

Rule 2 – This rule lays down the categories of employees to whom the rules apply. Except for the categories excluded under clause (2), the rules are applicable to all persons under the rule making control of the President serving under the administrative control of the Railway Board.

Rule 3 & 4 – These rules are self-explanatory.

Rule 5 – The intention is that all Railway servants should be brought over to the revised pay structure except those who elect to draw pay in the existing scales. Those who exercise the option to continue on the existing scales of pay will continue to draw the dearness allowance at the rates in force on the 1^st January, 2006 and the dearness allowance will count towards the emoluments for pension, etc. to the extent it so counted on the said date. If a Railway servant is holding a permanent post in a substantive capacity and officiating in a higher post, or would have officiated in one or more posts but for his being on deputation etc., he has the option to retain the existing scale only in respect of one scale. Such a Railway servant may retain the existing scale applicable to a permanent post or any one of the officiating posts. In respect of the remaining posts he will necessarily have to be brought over to the revised pay structure.

Rule 6 – This rule prescribes the manner in which option has to be exercised and also the authority who should be apprised of such option. The option has to be exercised in the appropriate form appended to the rules. It should be noted that it is not sufficient for a Railway servant to exercise the option within the specified time limit but also to ensure that it reaches the prescribed authority within the time limit. In the case of persons who are outside India at the time these rules are promulgated, the period within which the option has to be exercised is three months from the date they take over charge of the post in India. In the case of Railway servants the revised pay structure of whose posts are announced subsequent to the date of issue of these rules, the period of three months will run from the date of such announcement.

Persons who have retired between 1^st January 2006 and the date of issue of these rules are also eligible to exercise option.

Rule 7(1) – This rule deals with the actual fixation of pay in the existing scales on 1^st January, 2006. A few illustrations indicating the manner in which pay of Railway servants should be fixed under this sub-rule subject to stepping up of pay under Notes below rule 7(1) are given in the attached Annexure.

Rule 7(2) – The benefit of this rule is not admissible in cases where a Railway servant has elected the revised pay structure in respect of his substantive post, but has retained the existing scale in respect of an officiating post.

Rule 8 – This Rule prescribes the method of fixation of pay of employees appointed as fresh recruits on or after 1.1.2006.

Rule 9 & 10 – These rules prescribe the manner in which the next increment in the new scale should be regulated. The provisos to this rule are intended to eliminate the anomalies of junior Railway servants drawing more pay than their senior by the operation of substantive part of this rule and also taking care of the Railway servants who have been drawing pay at the maximum of the existing scale for more than one year as on 1.1.2006 and also those Railway servants who have been stagnating at the maximum of the existing scale and are actually in receipt of stagnation increment on ad hoc basis.

Rule 11 to 17 – These rules are self-explanatory.

Mathew John,

Secretary, Railway Board.

Illustration 1 : Fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure
1.	Existing Scale of Pay	Rs.4000-100-6000
2.	Pay Band applicable	PB-1 Rs.5200-20200
3.	Existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006	Rs.4800
4.	Pay after multiplication by a factor of 1.86	Rs. 8928 (Rounded off to Rs.8930)
5.	Pay in the Pay Band PB-2	Rs.8930
6.	Pay in the Pay Band after including benefit of bunching, if admissible	Rs.8930
7.	Grade Pay attached to the scale	Rs.2400
8.	Revised basic pay – total of pay in the pay band and grade pay	Rs.11330

Illustration 2 : Fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure of medical officers
1.	Existing Scale of Pay	Rs.10000-15200
2.	Pay Band applicable	PB-3 Rs.15600-39100
3.	Existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006 Dearness Pay [DP] on pay + NPA 25% NPA on Basic Pay + DP Dearness Allowance [DA] @24% Existing Emoluments	Rs.10000 Rs.6250 Rs.4063 Rs.4875 [24% of BP+DP+NPA] Rs.25188 rounded off to Rs.25190
4.	Revised Pay after multiplication by a factor of 1.86 on Basic Pay	Rs.18600
5	DA on NPA	Rs.976 [24% of 4063]
6	Pay in the Pay Band attached to the scale	Rs.19580 [Rs.18600+Rs.976=Rs.19576 rounded off ]
7	Grade Pay attached to the scale	Rs.6600
8	Revised basic pay – total of pay in the pay band and grade pay	Rs.26180
9	Revised NPA	Rs.6545

Illustration 3
Stage 1 : Initial fixation of Group D employee in -1S
1.	Existing Scale of Pay	Rs.2500-55-2660-60-3200
2.	Pay Band applicable	-1S Rs.4440-7440
3.	Existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006	Rs.2840
4.	Pay after multiplication by a factor of 1.86	Rs.5282 (Rounded off to Rs.5290)
5.	Pay in the Pay Band	Rs.5290
6.	Pay in the Pay Band after including benefit of bunching, if admissible	Rs.5290
7.	Grade Pay attached to the scale	Rs.1300
8.	Revised basic pay – total of pay in the pay band and grade pay	Rs.6590

Stage 2 : Fixation of Group D employee possessing requisite qualification or after retraining
1.	Existing Scale of Pay	Rs.2500-55-2660-60-3200
2.	Pay Band applicable	PB-1 Rs.5200-20200
3.	Existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006	Rs.2840
4.	Pay after multiplication by a factor of 1.86	Rs.5282 (Rounded off to Rs.5290)
5.	Pay in the Pay Band PB-1	Rs.5290
6.	Pay in the Pay Band after including benefit of bunching, if admissible	Rs.5530
7.	Grade Pay attached to the scale	Rs.1800
8.	Revised basic pay – total of pay in the pay band and grade pay	Rs.7330

Illustration 4 A : Pay fixation in cases where posts have been upgraded example posts in pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 3050-75-3950-80-4590 to 3200-85-4900 scale
1.	Existing Scale of Pay	Rs.3050-4590 (Corresponding Grade Pay Rs.1900)
2.	Pay Band applicable	PB-1 Rs.5200-20200
3.	Upgraded to the Scale of Pay	Rs.3200-4900 (Corresponding Grade Pay Rs.2000)
4.	Existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006	Rs.3125
5.	Pay after multiplication by a factor of 1.86	Rs. 5813 (Rounded off to Rs.5820)
6.	Pay in the Pay Band	Rs.5820
7.	Pay in the Pay Band after including benefit of bunching in the pre-revised scale of Rs.3050-4590, if admissible	Rs.6060
8.	Grade Pay attached to the scale of Rs.3200-4900	Rs.2000
9.	Revised basic pay – total of pay in the pay band and grade pay	Rs.8060

Illustration 4 B : Pay fixation in cases where pay scales have been merged example pre-revised pay scales of Rs. 5000-8000, 5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500
1.	Existing Scale of Pay	Rs.5000-150-8000
2.	Pay Band applicable	PB-2 Rs.9300-34800
3.	Merged with the Scale of Pay	Rs.6500-200-10500
4.	Existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006	Rs.5600
5.	Pay after multiplication by a factor of 1.86	Rs. 10416 (Rounded off to Rs.10420)
6.	Pay in the Pay Band PB-2	Rs.10420
7.	Pay in the Pay Band after including benefit of bunching, if admissible	Rs.10420
8.	Grade Pay attached to the scale of Rs.6500-200-10500	Rs.4200
9.	Revised basic pay – total of pay in the pay band and grade pay	Rs.14620

Illustration 5 : Pay fixation on grant of increment in the revised pay structure

1.	Pay in the PB-2	Rs.9300
2.	Grade Pay	Rs.4200
3.	Total of pay + grade pay	Rs.13500
4.	Rate of increment	3% of 3 above
5.	Amount of increment	Rs.405 rounded off to Rs.410
6.	Pay in the pay band after increment	Rs.9300 + 410
7.	Pay after increment	Rs.9710
8.	Grade pay applicable	Rs.4200

RBE No. 101/2008

Bd’s letter No. E[NG]I-2006/PM7/21 dated 22.08.2008 (RBE No. 101/2008)

Sub: Promotion of non-gazetted staff in loco running cadre – posts of Goods Driver redesignated as Loco Pilots [Goods]

….

In terms of provisions of this Ministry’s letter No. E[NG]I-94/PM7/16 Pt.I dated 1.5.96, whenever the Railways are unable to fill in the vacancies of Goods Driver through Shunters in terms of Board’s letters of same number dated 3.8.95 and dated 13.12.1995, Railways may, with the personal approval of General Manager, also consider First Fireman / Diesel/ Elect. Asstts. [including Shunters with less than 3 months service] for filling up the vacancies of Goods Drivers provided they have put in:-

i] six years service [combined as Second Fireman and First Fireman / Diesel Asst./ Elect. Asstts.].

ii] two years service as First Fireman / Diesel Asst./ Elect. Asstts; and

iii] 60,000 km. experience on foot-plate as First Fireman / Diesel Asst./ Elect. Asstts.

2. In view of the fact that the posts of Second Fireman and First Fireman are no longer in existence, some of the Railways are experiencing difficulties in filling up the posts of Goods Driver as per the conditions stipulated in letter dated 1.5.96.

3. The matter has, accordingly, been considered by the Board and it has been decided that in the eventuality of non-availability of Shunters, General Managers may consider Diesel/Elect. Assistants { redesignated as Asstt. Loco Pilot [Diesel / Elect.]} with 2 years service as Diesel Asstt. /Elect. Asstt. and 60,000 km. experience on foot-plate for selection for promotion to the post of Loco Pilot [ Goods] subject to the following conditions:

i] Suitability of such Asst. Loco Pilots to work independently as Driver {Loco Pilot [Goods]} shall be personally certified by the Mechanical/Electrical officer [as the case may be], incharge of Power of the Division concerned.

ii] Such promotee drivers be placed under the supervision of a dedicated Loco Inspector for 5 trips or 500 kms of driving whichever is earlier;

iii] For sections classified as ‘ghats’, such promotee drivers may work with a regular driver as ‘co-driver’ for seven days or 1000 kms. whichever is later.

iv] Provision of hands on training for independent loco driving to Diesel / Electrical Assistants in their induction and refresher courses shall be included in the course content for the promotional trainings.

v] Training centres should be got equipped with simulators progressively.

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-94/PM7/16 dated 3.8.95 [RBE No. 84/95]

Sub: Promotion of staff in Loco running cadre – relaxation in two years rule – reg.

***

As the Railways are aware, with a view to overcome the difficulties being experienced by the Railways in filling up vacancies of Goods Drivers due to non-availability of Shunters with two years service, the condition of minimum service of two years in the immediate lower grade for promotion as Goods Driver was relaxed by the Board under their letter No. E[NG]I-84/PM7/43 dated 1.4.87. Under this letter, First Firemen/Diesel/Electric Assistants in scale Rs. 950-1500 were also made eligible for promotion as Goods Driver in scale Rs.1350-2200, alongwith Shunters in scale Rs.1200-2040, subject to certain conditions. This dispensation was extended from time to time and was last valid upto 30.12.94.

2. The feed back received from the Railways has revealed that the problem of shortage of eligible employees for promotion as Goods Drivers still continues to be faced by the Railways. The matter has, therefore, been reviewed by the Board and in modification of the above instructions, it has been decided that the two years’ service required as shunter for promotion as Goods Driver as per normal rules, may be relaxed, with the personal approval of the G.M. , upto three months, if so warranted in administrative interest. However, only Shunters shall henceforth be considered for promotion as Goods Driver.

3. It has also been decided by the Board that the two years’ service condition may be relaxed by the Railways in other loco running categories as well with the personal approval of the General Manager, whenever such relaxation is found to be inescapable in the interest of administration, subject to the condition of minimum service of one year in the immediate lower grade being enforced.

4. In either case, if the difficulties are still faced by the Railways, they may refer the matter to the Board for consideration on a case to case basis.

5. The above dispensation will be valid for a period of one year w.e.f. the date of issue or the revision of policy, whichever is earlier.

[This also disposes of S.C. Rly’s reference No. P/529/TP/LRS/Pt.III dt. 27.4.95]

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Copy of Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-94/PM7/16/Pt.I dated 1.5.96 [RBE No. 40/96]

Sub: Promotion of staff in Loco running cadre – post of Goods Drivers.

***

Attention is invited to Board’s letter No. E[NG]I-94/PM7/16 dated 3.8.95 laying down that the posts of Goods Drivers in scale Rs.1350-2200 may be filled only by promotion of Shunters in scale Rs.1200-2040/Rs.1350-2200 with at least three months service in the grade and that for such promotion the residency period of two years in the lower grade for promotion to the next higher grade may be relaxed, with the personal approval of G.M. upto three months, if so warranted in administrative interest. It was subsequently clarified vide Board’s letter No. E[NG]I/94/PM7/16 dated 13.12.95 that the relaxation of the residency period as above would mean that Shunters with 8 months of service or more as such will be eligible for being considered for the post of Goods Driver.

2. Some of the Railways have brought to the notice of the Board that they are having difficulties in filling up the vacancies of Goods Drivers inspite of relaxation granted under Board’s letter dated 3.8.95 due to very small cadre of Shunters or due to refusal of Shunters for being considered for promotion as Goods Driver.

2.1 The Board have reviewed the matter and have decided as an interim measure, that whenever the Railways are unable to fill up the vacancies of Goods Drivers in terms of Board’s letters dated 3.8.95 and dated 13.12.95, the Railways may, with the personal approval of their General Manager also consider First Firemen/Diesel/Elect.Assts./ [including Shunters with less than 3 months service ] for filling up the vacancies of Goods Drivers provided they have put in:

[i] six years service [combined as Second Fireman and First Fireman/Diesel Assistant/Electric Assistant];

[ii] two years service as First Fireman/Diesel Assistant/Electric Assistant; and

[iii] 60,000 Kms. experience of foot-plate as First Fireman/Diesel Assistant/ Electric Assistant];

3. The above dispensation will have prospective effect and will remain valid till further orders in this regard.

RBE No.108/2008

Railway Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/I dated 11.09.2008 (RBE No.108/2008)

Sub: Railway Services [Revised Pay] Rules, 2008 – Schedules of Revised Scales of Pay.

***

Reference Railway Services [Revised Pay] Rules, 2008, notified vide G.S.R. No. 643-E dated 4.9.2008 and forwarded with Railway Board’s endorsement No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 4.9.2008 on the above subject.

2. Schedule in two parts viz. Annexure ‘A’ and ‘B’ showing the revised pay structure applicable to the various categories of Railway employees in Group ‘D’, ‘C’, ‘B’ and ‘A’ is enclosed. Notification for Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ where higher replacement pay structure is to be given will be issued separately. The revised pay structure take effect from 1^st January, 2006. The schedule has the sanction of the President.

3. In terms of Rule 6 of the Railway Services [Revised Pay] Rules, 2008, Railway servants are required to exercise their options in the format appended as Second Schedule to the Rules. The sequence of action to be taken on receipt of the option will be as follows:

[i] The manner of initial fixation of pay in the revised pay structure has been indicated in Rule 7 of the Railway Services [Revised Pay] Rules, 2008. On the basis of this Rule, detailed Fixation Tables for each stage in each of the pre-revised scales have been circulated by the Ministry of Finance under their OM No. F. No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 30.08.2008. The Fixation Tables pertaining to the scales of pay structure as applicable in the First Schedule to the Ministry of Railways’ notification referred to above and Schedules annexed with this letter are enclosed as Annex-E of this letter. These may be used for the purpose of fixation in the revised pay structure as on 1.1.2006. The detailed Fixation Tables in respect of running staff are being issued separately.

[ii] The Tables in Annex-E will be applicable in cases where the Government has approved normal replacement pay scales. In cases of upgradation of posts and merger of pre-revised pay scales, fixation of pay will be done as prescribed in Note 2A and 2B below Rule 7[1] and in the manner indicated in illustration 4A & 4B respectively of the Explanatory Memorandum to the Railway Services [Revised Pay] Rules, 2008.

[iii] In terms of the Railway Services [Revised Pay] Rules, 2008, there shall be a uniform date of increment i.e. 1^st July of the year after implementation of the revised pay structure. Consequently in the case of employees whose date of next increment falls on 1.1.2006, the increment will be drawn in the pre-revised scale and pay fixed in accordance with the tables after including this increment. The next increment in the revised pay structure in such cases will be drawn on 1^st July 2006.

[iv] On fixation of pay in the applicable revised pay bands and grade pay or in the pay scale, as the case may be pay and allowances for the month of September, 2008 [or wage period of September –October, 2008] may be drawn and paid on the basis of the revised pay structure and the applicable allowances thereon after deduction of enhanced subscription to the State Railway Provident Fund which will be calculated with reference to the revised basic pay. Insofar as the employees who have joined on or after 1.1.2004 are concerned, the enhanced deductions under the New Pension Scheme will be calculated with reference to the revised basic pay and DA thereon.

“Basic Pay” in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicable grade pay but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc. In the case of Government servants in the pay scales of HAG+ and above, basic pay means the pay in the prescribed scale.

[v] Bills may be draw separately in respect of the arrears of pay and allowances for the period from January 1, 2006 to August 31, 2008. The aggregate arrears computed after deduction of subscription at enhanced rates of SRPF and New Pension Scheme with reference to the revised pay, may be paid in two instalments, the first being restricted to 40% of the aggregate arrears. DDOs/PAOs concerned will ensure that action is taken simultaneously in regard to Government’s contribution towards enhanced subscription. Orders in regard to the payment of the second instalment of arrears will be issued separately.

[vi] Similar sequential action as indicated above may be taken for the authorization of the revised pay and allowances of those employees whose options might be received later.

4. The revised rates of all allowances, such as House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, Special Duty Allowance etc. will be paid prospectively w.e.f. 1.09.08. Accordingly, no arrears will be paid in respect of these allowances. However, Dearness Allowance and Non-Practising Allowance for medical doctors at rates notified separately, will be payable w.e.f. 1.1.2006 or from the date of option.

5. With a view to expediting the authorization and disbursement of arrears, it has been decided that the arrear claims may be paid without pre-check of the fixation of pay in the revised scales of pay. The facility to disburse the arrears without pre-check of fixation of pay will not, however, be available in respect of those Government servants who have relinquished service on account of dismissal, resignation, discharge, retirement etc. after the date of implementation of the Pay Commission’s recommendations but before the preparation and drawal of the arrear claims, as well as in respect of those employees who has expired prior to exercising their option for the drawal of pay in the revised scales.

6. In order to ensure correct and systematic fixation of pay in the revised pay structure, a Proforma for the purpose [Statement of Fixation of Pay is enclosed [Annex-C]. The statement should be prepared in triplicate and one copy thereof should be pasted in the Service Book of the Railway employee, the second copy kept for office record and the third copy to be set to the Accounts Officer for post check. The instalment of Dearness Allowance sanctioned from 1.7.2006 onwards in the present scale will be adjusted against the instalments & Dearness Allowance payable under revised formula in the arrears on account of revision of pay scales.

7. The requirement of pre-check of pay fixation having dispensed with, it is not unlikely that the arrears due in some cases may be computed incorrectly leading to overpayments that might have to be recovered subsequently. The Drawing & Disbursing Officers should, therefore make it clear to the employees under their administrative control, while disbursing the arrears, that the payments are being made subject to adjustment from amounts that may be due to them subsequently should any discrepancies be noticed later. For this purpose, an undertaking may also be obtained in writing from every employee at the time of disbursement of the arrears/pay and allowances for September, 2008 [or wage period of September-October] to the effect that any excess payment that may be found to have been made as a result of incorrect fixation of pay in the revised scales will be refunded by him to Government either by adjustment against future payments or otherwise. A specimen form of the undertaking is also enclosed [Annex-D].

8. In authorizing the arrears, Income Tax due may also be deducted and credited to Government in accordance with the instructions on the subject. In case a Government servant wishes to deposit his arrears in his State Railway Provident Fund account, this may be permitted.

9. On receipt of the necessary options action for drawal and disbursement of arrears should be completed immediately.

Annexure A

THE FIRST SCHEDULE

Section I

Revised Pay structure for posts carrying scales in Group ‘D’, ‘C’, ‘B’ & ‘A’, except posts for which different revised pay structure is notified separately.

(In Rs.)

Present Scale			Revised Pay Structure
Sl. No.	Post/ Grade	Present Scale	Name of Pay Band/ Scale	Corresponding Pay Bands/ Scales	Corresponding Grade Pay
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
1	S-1	2550-55-2660-60-3200	-1S	4440-7440	1300
2	S-2	2610-60-3150-65-3540	-1S	4440-7440	1400
3	S-2A	2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000	-1S	4440-7440	1600
4	S-3	2650-65-3300-70-4000	-1S	4440-7440	1650
5	S-4	2750-70-3800-75-4400	PB-1	5200-20200	1800
6	S-5	3050-75-3950-80-4590	PB-1	5200-20200	1900
7	S-6	3200-85-4900	PB-1	5200-20200	2000
8	S-7	4000-100-6000	PB-1	5200-20200	2400
9	S-8	4500-125-7000	PB-1	5200-20200	2800
10	S-9	5000-150-8000	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
11	S-10	5500-175-9000	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
12	S-10A	6000-190-9800	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
13	S-12	6500-200-10500	PB-2	9300-34800	4200
14	S-13	7450-225-11500	PB-2	9300-34800	4600
15	S-14	7500-250-12000	PB-2	9300-34800	4800
16	S-15	8000-275-13500	PB-2	9300-34800	5400
17	New Scale	8000-275-13500 (Group A Entry)	PB-3	15600-39100	5400
18	S-19	10000-325-15200	PB-3	15600-39100	6600
19	S-21	12000-375-16500	PB-3	15600-39100	7600
20	S-24	14300-400-18300	PB-4	37400-67000	8700
21	S-26	16400-450-20000	PB-4	37400-67000	8900
22	S-27	16400-450-20900	PB-4	37400-67000	8900
23	S-29	18400-500-22400	PB-4	37400-67000	10000
24	S-30	22400-525-24500	PB-4	37400-67000	12000
25	S-31	22400-600-26000	HAG+ Scale	75500- (annual increment @ 3%) -80000	Nil
26	S-32	24050-650-26000	HAG+ Scale	75500- (annual increment @ 3%) -80000	Nil
27	S-33	26000 (Fixed)	Apex Scale	80000 (Fixed)	Nil

Notes:

Section II

Entry Pay in the revised pay structure for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006

PB-1 (Rs.5200-20200)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
1,800	5,200	7,000
1,900	5,830	7,730
2,000	6,460	8,460
2,400	7,510	9,910
2,800	8,560	11,360

PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
4,200	9,300	13,500
4,600	12,540	17,140
4,800	13,350	18,150

PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
5,400	15,600	21,000
6,600	18,750	25,350
7,600	21,900	29,500

PB-4 (Rs.37400-67000)
Grade pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Total
8,700	37,400	46,100
8,900	40,200	49,100
10,000	43,000	53,000
12,000	47,100	59,100

Annexure to PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 (PCVI)/2 Annexure B

Revised Pay Band & Grade Pay of certain specified categories of Staff

ZONAL RAILWAYS/PRODUCTION UNITS

S. No.	Post	Present Scale (Rs.)		Revised Pay Band & Grade Pay			Remarks
S. No.	Post	Present Scale (Rs.)		Name of Pay Band	Corresponding Pay Bands (Rs.)	Grade Pay (Rs.)	Remarks
1	2	3		4	5	6	7
	Important : See Notes at end of this Annexure

1	COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
1.1	Commercial Clerks :
	(i) Commercial Superintendent	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

1.2	Ticket Check Staff :
	(i) Chief Ticket Inspector	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

1.3	Enquiry cum Reservation Clerk :
	(i) Chief Enquiry & Reservation Supervisor	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

1.4	Commercial Inspectors :
	(i) Comml. Inspector Grade-II (Marketing/Claims/Rates/R & D)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

1.5	Law Assistants :
	(i) Law Assistant	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

1.6	Publicity Inspectors :
	(i) Chief Publicity Inspector	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

1.7	Catering Inspectors :
	(i) Chief Catering Inspector	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

2	TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
2.1	Station Masters :
	(i) Dy. Station Superintendent	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

2.2	Controllers :
	(i) Dy. Chief Controller	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

3	RUNNING STAFF
3.1	Loco Running :
	(i) Loco Pilot (Mail)	6000-9800	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	(i) Additional Allowance Rs. 1000/-

	(ii) Loco Pilot (Passenger) Gr. I/ Sr. Motorman	6000-9800	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	(i) Merged (ii) Additional Allowance Rs. 500/-
	(iii) Loco Pilot (Passenger) Gr. II/ Motorman	5500-9000	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	(i) Merged (ii) Additional Allowance Rs. 500/-

	(iv) Loco Pilot (Goods) Gr. I	5500-9000	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	i) Merged
	(v) Loco Pilot (Goods) Gr. II	5000-8000	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	i) Merged
	(vI) Loco Pilot (Shunting) Gr. I	5000-8000	PB-2		9300-34800	4200

3.2	TRAFFIC RUNNING
	(i) Mail Guard	5500-9000	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	i) Additional Allowance Rs.500/-pm.
	ii) Sr. Passenger Guard	5500-9000	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	i) merged
	iii) Passenger Guard	5000-8000	PB-2		9300-34800	4200	i) merged
	Note: (i) DA WILL BE PAYABLE ON THE ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE

4	CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
4.1	Technical Supervisors:
	(i) Section Engineer	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600
4.2	Drawing / Design Staff:
	(i) SE(Drawing/Design)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

5	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
5.1	Technical Supervisors:
	(i) Section Engineer	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

5.2	Drawing / Design Staff:
	(i) SE(Drawing/Design)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

5.3	Loco Inspectors:
	Loco Inspector	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

5.4	Loco Maintenance
	i) Section Engineer (Loco)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

5.5	Chemical & Metallurgical Staff
	Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent Gr. II	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

6	ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
6.1	Technical Supervisors:
	(i) Section Engineer	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

6.2	Drawing / Design Staff:
	(i) SE(Drawing/Design)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

6.3	Loco Inspectors:
	Loco Inspector	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

6.4	Loco Maintenance
	i) Section Engineer (Loco)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

7	SIGNAL & TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
7.1	Technical Supervisors:
	(i) Section Engineer	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

7.2	Drawing / Design Staff:
	(i) SE(Drawing/Design)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

8	STORES DEPARTMENT
8.1	Technical Supervisors:
	(i) Section Engineer(Printing)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

8.2	Depot Material Superintendent
	Depot Material Supdt. Gr. I	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

9	MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
9.1	Lab Staff
	i) Lab Supdt. Gr. I	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

9.2	Dietician
	Sr. Dietician	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

10	GENERAL
10.1	Ministerial Staff (other than Accounts Department)
	i) Office Supdt. – I	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

11	EDP Centre
11.1	Data processing Staff
	i) Data processing Supdt.	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

12	Zonal Railway (WORKSHOPS)/PUs
12.1	Time Keeping Staff: (separate cadre on ER,SER & DMW only)
	i) Superintendent (Time keeping)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

13	RPF/RPSF:
	i) Constable	3050-4590	PB-I		5200-20200	2000
	ii) Head Constable	3200-4900	PB-I		5200-20200	2400
	iii) Assistant Sub- Inspector	4000-6000	PB-I		5200-20200	2800
	iv) Inspector	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

14	Categories specific to RDSO:
14.1	Section Research Engineer	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600
14.2	Section Engineer (Design)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600
14.3	Technical
	Section Engineer (Mech. etc)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600
14.4	M&C Directorate
	i) Chemical & Metallurgical Supervisor Gr. II (Research)	6500-10500	PB-2		9300-34800	4600

Notes:

1)As the posts in existing scales Rs.5000-8000 and Rs. 5500-9000(where both exist) in the cadre of the specific categories specified in this annexure have been placed in identical grade pay Rs.4200 in PB-2(corresponding to existing Rs.6500-10500), unless otherwise specified they will stand merged along with functions. Rationalization of functions as also revised designations, AVC, Recruitment Rules, Classification as selection/non selection etc., as decided by the Railway Board, will be issued through separate orders.

2)In categories as given in this annexure where the existing Rs.6500-10500 is to be placed in higher replacement of Grade Pay Rs. 4600in PB-2 (corresponding to existing Rs 7450-11500), wherever posts already exist in the existing scale Rs. 7450-11500 (GP RS 4600 in PB-2) they will stand merged along with functions. Rationalization of functions as also revised designations. AVC, Recruitment Rules, classification as selection/ non selection etc, for the merged posts as well as for those posts in categories/ cadres where the apex grade pay of Rs.4600 has been introduced, will be issued by Railway Board separately.

3) In all other categories/cadres except where otherwise subsequently by Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), the posts in the existing scales Rs. 5000-8000, Rs 5500-11500 will stand merged in Grade Pay Rs4200 in Pay Band 2 along with functions. Rationalization of functions as also revised designations, AVC, Recruitment Rules classification as selection/non selection etc., will be issued by Railway Board through separate orders.

4) Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission on Pay scales for certain other categories are under examination. Pending decision, the normal replacement pay structure as in the First Schedule would apply.

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Annexure-C

Statement of Fixation of Pay under Railway Services(Revised Pay)Rules, 2008

1(a) Name of the Railway Servant :

(b) S/o, D/o :

(d) Station at which working :

2. Designation of the post in which pay :

is to be fixed as on January 1, 2006

3. (a) Status (Substantive /Officiating/Under ACP) :

(b) Whether running staff (Yes/No) :

4. Pre-revised scales (s) applicable for the post(in case :

More than one scale of pay is applicable for the post

And these have been merged in pursuance of the

Recommendation of the Sixth CPC in a single

revised scale, the scale of pay in which the employees

was actually drawing his pay should be specified.

5. Existing emoluments as on January 1, 2006 :

(a) Basic Pay (including Stagnation Increments, if any :

(b) Dearness Pay :

536 (1982=100)

(d) Total existing emoluments [(a) to (c)] :

6. Revised pay band and grade pay corresponding :

to the pre-revised scale shown at Sl. No. 4 above

(in the case of HAG+and above the appropriate

Scale may be mentioned)

7. Pay in the revised pay band/scale in which pay is :

to be fixed as per the fitment table attached at

Annexure- (Table No____)

8. Grade Pay to be applied in terms of Rule 4 of Rs :

(RP) Rules, 2008

9. Stepped up pay reference to the revised pay of Junior :

If applicable [Notes 7 and 10 below Rule 7(I) of RS (RP)

Rules, 2008] Name and pay of the junior also to be

indicated distinctly.

10. Revised Pay with reference to the Substantive Pay in :

Cases where the pay fixed in the officiating post is lower

Than the pay fixed in the substantive post if applicable

[Sub Rule) 2) of Rule7]

11. Personal Pay, if any [Notes 6 and 8 below Rule 7 (I)] :

12. Revised emoluments after fixation :

(a) Pay in the Revised Pay Band/Pay Scale :

(b) Grade Pay :

Rule 7)

(d) Personal Pay, if admissible :

(e) Non-Practicing Allowance, if admissible [Sub Rule :

1 (D) of Rule 7]

13. Date of next increment (Rule 9 & 10) and pay grant of :

Increment

Date of Increment Pay after Increment

Pay in the Pay Band/Scale

Grade Pay(Wherever applicable

14. Any other relevant information :

Date: Signature & Designation of Personnel Officer

Signature & Designation of the Associate Accounts Officer

Remarks of the Accounts Officer (Internal Audit)

Annexure-D

UNDERTAKING

I hereby undertake that any excess payment that may be found to have been made as a result of incorrect fixation of pay or nay excess payment detected in the light of discrepancies noticed subsequently will be refunded by me to the Government either by adjustment against future payments due to me or otherwise.

Signature: ————————-

Name: —————————–

Designation: ———————-

Date:

Station:

Annexure (E) to Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI. 2008. I /RSRP/I dated: 11.09.08.

ANNEXURE-‘E’

Fitment Tables

Pre-revised scales (S-1) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2550-55-2660-60-3200 -1S Rs.4440-7440+ Rs.1300

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2,550	4,750	1,300	6,050
2605	4850	1,300	6150
2660	4950	1,300	6250
2720	5060	1,300	6360
2780	5180	1,300	6480
2840	5290	1,300	6590
2900	5400	1,300	6700
2960	5510	1,300	6810
3020	5620	1,300	6920
3080	5730	1,300	7030
3140	5840	1,300	7140
3200	5960	1,300	7260
3260	6070	1,300	7370
3320	6180	1,300	7480
3380	6290	1,300	7590

Pre-revised scales (S-2) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2610-60-3150-65-3540 -1S Rs.4440-7440+ Rs.1400

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2610	4860	1400	6260
2670	4970	1400	6370
2730	5080	1400	6480
2790	5190	1400	6590
2850	5310	1400	6710
2910	5420	1400	6820
2970	5530	1400	6930
3030	5640	1400	7040
3090	5750	1400	7150
3150	5860	1400	7260
3215	5980	1400	7380
3280	6110	1400	7510
3345	6230	1400	7630
3410	6350	1400	7750
3475	6470	1400	7870
3540	6590	1400	7990
3605	6710	1400	8110
3670	6830	1400	8230
3735	6950	1400	8350

Pre-revised scales (S-2A) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000 -1S Rs.4440-7440+ Rs.1600

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2610	4860	1600	6460
2670	4970	1600	6570
2730	5080	1600	6680
2790	5190	1600	6790
2850	5310	1600	6910
2910	5420	1600	7020
2975	5540	1600	7140
3040	5660	1600	7260
3105	5780	1600	7380
3170	5900	1600	7500
3235	6020	1600	7620
3300	6140	1600	7740
3370	6270	1600	7870
3440	6400	1600	8000
3510	6530	1600	8130
3580	6660	1600	8260
3650	6790	1600	8390
3720	6920	1600	8520
3790	7050	1600	8650
3860	7180	1600	8780
3930	7310	1600	8910
4000	7440	1600	9040
4070	7570	1600	9170
4140	7700	1600	9300
4210	7840	1600	9440

Pre-revised scales (S-3) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2650-65-3300-70-4000 -1S Rs.4440-7440+ Rs.1650

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2650	4930	1650	6580
2715	5050	1650	6700
2780	5180	1650	6830
2845	5300	1650	6950
2910	5420	1650	7070
2975	5540	1650	7190
3040	5660	1650	7310
3105	5780	1650	7430
3170	5900	1650	7550
3235	6020	1650	7670
3300	6140	1650	7790
3370	6270	1650	7920
3440	6400	1650	8050
3510	6530	1650	8180
3580	6660	1650	8310
3650	6790	1650	8440
3720	6920	1650	8570
3790	7050	1650	8700
3860	7180	1650	8830
3930	7310	1650	8960
4000	7440	1650	9090
4070	7570	1650	9220
4140	7700	1650	9350
4210	7840	1650	9490

Fitment of existing Group D employees on upgradation to Group C

Pre-revised scales (S-1) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2550-55-2660-60-3200 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.1800

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2,550	5200	1,800	7000
2605	5200	1,800	7000
2660	5360	1,800	7160
2720	5360	1,800	7160
2780	5530	1,800	7330
2840	5530	1,800	7330
2900	5700	1,800	7500
2960	5700	1,800	7500
3020	5880	1,800	7680
3080	5880	1,800	7680
3140	6060	1,800	7860
3200	6060	1,800	7860
3260	6070	1,800	7870
3320	6180	1,800	7980
3380	6290	1,800	8090

Pre-revised scales (S-2) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2610-60-3150-65-3540 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.1800

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2610	5200	1,800	7000
2670	5360	1,800	7160
2730	5360	1,800	7160
2790	5530	1,800	7330
2850	5530	1,800	7330
2910	5700	1,800	7500
2970	5700	1,800	7500
3030	5880	1,800	7680
3090	5880	1,800	7680
3150	6060	1,800	7860
3215	6060	1,800	7860
3280	6110	1,800	7910
3345	6230	1,800	8030
3410	6350	1,800	8150
3475	6470	1,800	8270
3540	6590	1,800	8390
3605	6710	1,800	8510
3670	6830	1,800	8630
3735	6950	1,800	8750

Pre-revised scales (S-2A) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.1800

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2610	5200	1,800	7000
2670	5360	1,800	7160
2730	5360	1,800	7160
2790	5530	1,800	7330
2850	5530	1,800	7330
2910	5700	1,800	7500
2975	5700	1,800	7500
3040	5880	1,800	7680
3105	5880	1,800	7680
3170	6060	1,800	7860
3235	6060	1,800	7860
3300	6140	1,800	7940
3370	6270	1,800	8070
3440	6400	1,800	8200
3510	6530	1,800	8330
3580	6660	1,800	8460
3650	6790	1,800	8590
3720	6920	1,800	8720
3790	7050	1,800	8850
3860	7180	1,800	8980
3930	7310	1,800	9110
4000	7440	1,800	9240
4070	7570	1,800	9370
4140	7700	1,800	9500
4210	7840	1,800	9640

Pre-revised scales (S-3) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2650-65-3300-70-4000 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.1800

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2650	5360	1,800	7160
2715	5360	1,800	7160
2780	5530	1,800	7330
2845	5530	1,800	7330
2910	5700	1,800	7500
2975	5700	1,800	7500
3040	5880	1,800	7680
3105	5880	1,800	7680
3170	6060	1,800	7860
3235	6060	1,800	7860
3300	6140	1,800	7940
3370	6270	1,800	8070
3440	6400	1,800	8200
3510	6530	1,800	8330
3580	6660	1,800	8460
3650	6790	1,800	8590
3720	6920	1,800	8720
3790	7050	1,800	8850
3860	7180	1,800	8980
3930	7310	1,800	9110
4000	7440	1,800	9240
4070	7570	1,800	9370
4140	7700	1,800	9500
4210	7840	1,800	9640

Pre-revised scales (S-4) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.2750-70-3800-75-4000 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.1800

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
2750	5530	1800	7330
2820	5530	1800	7330
2890	5700	1800	7500
2960	5700	1800	7500
3030	5880	1800	7680
3100	5880	1800	7680
3170	6060	1800	7860
3240	6060	1800	7860
3310	6160	1800	7960
3380	6290	1800	8090
3450	6420	1800	8220
3520	6550	1800	8350
3590	6680	1800	8480
3660	6810	1800	8610
3730	6940	1800	8740
3800	7070	1800	8870
3875	7210	1800	9010
3950	7350	1800	9150
4025	7490	1800	9290
4100	7630	1800	9430
4175	7770	1800	9570
4250	7910	1800	9710
4325	8050	1800	9850
4400	8190	1800	9990
4475	8330	1800	10130
4550	8470	1800	10270
4625	8610	1800	10410

Pre-revised scales (S-5) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.3050-75-3950-80-4590 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.1900

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
3050	5880	1900	7780
3125	6060	1900	7960
3200	6060	1900	7960
3275	6100	1900	8000
3350	6240	1900	8140
3425	6380	1900	8280
3500	6510	1900	8410
3575	6650	1900	8550
3650	6790	1900	8690
3725	6930	1900	8830
3800	7070	1900	8970
3875	7210	1900	9110
3950	7350	1900	9250
4030	7500	1900	9400
4110	7650	1900	9550
4190	7800	1900	9700
4270	7950	1900	9850
4350	8100	1900	10000
4430	8240	1900	10140
4510	8390	1900	10290
4590	8540	1900	10440
4670	8690	1900	10590
4750	8840	1900	10740
4830	8990	1900	10890

Pre-revised scales (S-6) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.3200-85-4900 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2000

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
3200	6060	2000	8060
3285	6110	2000	8110
3370	6270	2000	8270
3455	6430	2000	8430
3540	6590	2000	8590
3625	6750	2000	8750
3710	6910	2000	8910
3795	7060	2000	9060
3880	7220	2000	9220
3965	7380	2000	9380
4050	7540	2000	9540
4135	7700	2000	9700
4220	7850	2000	9850
4305	8010	2000	10010
4390	8170	2000	10170
4475	8330	2000	10330
4560	8490	2000	10490
4645	8640	2000	10640
4730	8800	2000	10800
4815	8960	2000	10960
4900	9120	2000	11120
4985	9280	2000	11280
5070	9430	2000	11430
5155	9590	2000	11590

Pre-revised scales (S-7) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.4000-100-6000 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2400

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
4000	7440	2400	9840
4100	7630	2400	10030
4200	7820	2400	10220
4300	8000	2400	10400
4400	8190	2400	10590
4500	8370	2400	10770
4600	8560	2400	10960
4700	8750	2400	11150
4800	8930	2400	11330
4900	9120	2400	11520
5000	9300	2400	11700
5100	9490	2400	11890
5200	9680	2400	12080
5300	9860	2400	12260
5400	10050	2400	12450
5500	10230	2400	12630
5600	10420	2400	12820
5700	10610	2400	13010
5800	10790	2400	13190
5900	10980	2400	13380
6000	11160	2400	13560
6100	11350	2400	13750
6200	11540	2400	13940
6300	11720	2400	14120

Pre-revised scales (S-8) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.4500-125-7000 PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2800

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
4500	8370	2800	11710
4625	8610	2800	11410
4750	8840	2800	11640
4875	9070	2800	11870
5000	9300	2800	12100
5125	9540	2800	12340
5250	9770	2800	12570
5375	10000	2800	12800
5500	10230	2800	13030
5625	10470	2800	13270
5750	10700	2800	13500
5875	10930	2800	13730
6000	11160	2800	13960
6125	11400	2800	14200
6250	11630	2800	14430
6375	11860	2800	14660
6500	12090	2800	14890
6625	12330	2800	15130
6750	12560	2800	15360
6875	12790	2800	15590
7000	13020	2800	15820
7125	13260	2800	16060
7250	13490	2800	16290
7375	13720	2800	16520

Pre-revised scales (S-9) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.5000-150-8000 PB2 Rs.9300-34800+ Rs.4200

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
5000	9300	4200	13500
5150	9580	4200	13780
5300	9860	4200	14060
5450	10140	4200	14340
5600	10420	4200	14620
5750	10700	4200	14900
5900	10980	4200	15180
6050	11260	4200	15460
6200	11540	4200	15740
6350	11820	4200	16020
6500	12090	4200	16290
6650	12370	4200	16570
6800	12650	4200	16850
6950	12930	4200	17130
7100	13210	4200	17410
7250	13490	4200	17690
7400	13770	4200	17970
7550	14050	4200	18250
7700	14330	4200	18530
7850	14610	4200	18810
8000	14880	4200	19080
8150	15160	4200	19360
8300	15440	4200	19640
8450	15720	4200	19920

Pre-revised scales (S-10) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.5500-175-9000 PB-2 Rs.9300-34800+ Rs.4200

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
5500	10230	4200	14430
5675	10560	4200	14760
5850	10890	4200	15090
6025	11210	4200	15410
6200	11540	4200	15740
6375	11860	4200	16060
6550	12190	4200	16390
6725	12510	4200	16710
6900	12840	4200	17040
7075	13160	4200	17360
7250	13490	4200	17690
7425	13820	4200	18020
7600	14140	4200	18340
7775	14470	4200	18670
7950	14790	4200	18990
8125	15120	4200	19320
8300	15440	4200	19640
8475	15770	4200	19970
8650	16090	4200	20290
8825	16420	4200	20620
9000	16740	4200	20940
9175	17070	4200	21270
9350	17400	4200	21600
9525	17720	4200	21920

Pre-revised scales (S-12) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.6500-200-10500 PB-2 Rs.9300-34800+ Rs.4200

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
6500	12090	4200	16290
6700	12470	4200	16670
6900	12840	4200	17040
7100	13210	4200	17410
7300	13580	4200	17780
7500	13950	4200	18150
7700	14330	4200	18530
7900	14700	4200	18900
8100	15070	4200	19270
8300	15440	4200	19640
8500	15810	4200	20010
8700	16190	4200	20390
8900	16560	4200	20760
9100	16930	4200	21130
9300	17300	4200	21500
9500	17670	4200	21870
9700	18050	4200	22250
9900	18420	4200	22620
10100	18790	4200	22990
10300	19160	4200	23360
10500	19530	4200	23730
10700	19910	4200	24110
10900	20280	4200	24480
11100	20650	4200	24850

Pre-revised scales (S-13) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.7450-225-11500 PB-2 Rs.9300-34800+ Rs.4600

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
7450	13860	4600	18460
7675	14280	4600	18880
7900	14700	4600	19300
8125	15120	4600	19720
8350	15540	4600	20140
8575	15950	4600	20550
8800	16370	4600	20970
9025	16790	4600	21390
9250	17210	4600	21810
9475	17630	4600	22230
9700	18050	4600	22650
9925	18470	4600	23070
10150	18880	4600	23480
10375	19300	4600	23900
10600	19720	4600	24320
10825	20140	4600	24740
11050	20560	4600	25160
11275	20980	4600	25580
11500	21390	4600	25990
11725	21810	4600	26410
11950	22230	4600	26830
12175	22650	4600	27250

Pre-revised scales (S-14) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.7500-250-12000 PB-2 Rs.9300-34800+ Rs.4800

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
7500	13950	4800	18750
7750	14420	4800	19220
8000	14880	4800	19680
8250	15350	4800	20150
8500	15810	4800	20610
8750	16280	4800	21080
9000	16740	4800	21540
9250	17210	4800	22010
9500	17670	4800	22470
9750	18140	4800	22940
10000	18600	4800	23400
10250	19070	4800	23870
10500	19530	4800	24330
10750	20000	4800	24800
11000	20460	4800	25260
11250	20930	4800	25730
11500	21390	4800	26190
11750	21860	4800	26660
12000	22320	4800	27120
12250	22790	4800	27590
12500	23250	4800	28050
12750	23720	4800	28520

Pre-revised scales (S-15) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.8000-275-13500 PB-2 Rs.9300-34800+ Rs.5400

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
8000	14880	5400	20280
8275	15400	5400	20800
8550	15910	5400	21310
8825	16420	5400	21820
9100	16930	5400	22330
9375	17440	5400	22840
9650	17950	5400	23350
9925	18470	5400	23870
10200	18980	5400	24380
10475	19490	5400	24890
10750	20000	5400	25400
11025	20510	5400	25910
11300	21020	5400	26420
11575	21530	5400	26930
11850	22050	5400	27450
12125	22560	5400	27960
12400	23070	5400	28470
12675	23580	5400	28980
12950	24090	5400	29490
13225	24600	5400	30000
13500	25110	5400	30510
13775	25630	5400	31030
14050	26140	5400	31540
14325	26650	5400	32050

New (Group A Entry) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.8000-275-13500 PB-3 Rs.15600-39100+ Rs.5400

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
8000	15600	5400	21000
8275	15600	5400	21000
8550	15910	5400	21310
8825	16420	5400	21820
9100	16930	5400	22330
9375	17440	5400	22840
9650	17950	5400	23350
9925	18470	5400	23870
10200	18980	5400	24380
10475	19490	5400	24890
10750	20000	5400	25400
11025	20510	5400	25910
11300	21020	5400	26420
11575	21530	5400	26930
11850	22050	5400	27450
12125	22560	5400	27960
12400	23070	5400	28470
12675	23580	5400	28980
12950	24090	5400	29490
13225	24600	5400	30000
13500	25110	5400	30510
13775	25630	5400	31030
14050	26140	5400	31540
14325	26650	5400	32050

Pre-revised scales (S-19) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.10000-325-15200 PB-3 Rs.15600-39100+ Rs.6600

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
10000	18600	6600	25200
10325	19210	6600	25810
10650	19810	6600	26410
10975	20420	6600	27020
11300	21020	6600	27620
11625	21630	6600	28230
11950	22230	6600	28830
12275	22840	6600	29440
12600	23440	6600	30040
12925	24050	6600	30650
13250	24650	6600	31250
13575	25250	6600	31850
13900	25860	6600	32460
14225	26460	6600	33060
14550	27070	6600	33670
14875	27670	6600	34270
15200	28280	6600	34880
15525	28880	6600	35480
15850	29490	6600	36090
16715	30090	6600	36690

Pre-revised scales (S-21) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.12000-375-16500 PB-3 Rs.15600-39100+ Rs.7600

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
12000	22320	7600	29920
12375	23020	7600	30620
12750	23720	7600	31320
13125	24420	7600	32020
13500	25110	7600	32710
13875	25810	7600	33410
14250	26510	7600	34110
14625	27210	7600	34810
15000	27900	7600	35500
15375	28600	7600	36200
15750	29300	7600	36900
16125	30000	7600	37600
16500	30690	7600	38290
16875	31390	7600	38990
17250	32090	7600	39690
17625	32790	7600	40390

Pre-revised scales (S-24) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.14300-400-18300 PB-4 Rs.37400-67000+8700

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
14300	37400	8700	46100
14700	37400	8700	46100
15100	38530	8700	47230
15500	38530	8700	47230
15900	39690	8700	48390
16300	39690	8700	48390
16700	40890	8700	49590
17100	40890	8700	49590
17500	42120	8700	50820
17900	42120	8700	50820
18300	43390	8700	52090
18700	43390	8700	52090
19100	44700	8700	53400
19500	44700	8700	53400

Pre-revised scales (S-26) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.16400-450-20000 PB-4 Rs.37400-67000+8900

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
16400	39690	8900	48590
16850	40890	8900	49790
17300	40890	8900	49790
17750	42120	8900	51020
18200	42120	8900	51020
18650	43390	8900	52290
19100	43390	8900	52290
19550	44700	8900	53600
20000	44700	8900	53600
20450	46050	8900	54950
20900	46050	8900	54950
21350	47440	8900	56340

Pre-revised scales (S-27) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.16400-450-20900 PB-4 Rs.37400-67000+8900

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
16400	39690	8900	48590
16850	40890	8900	49790
17300	40890	8900	49790
17750	42120	8900	51020
18200	42120	8900	51020
18650	43390	8900	52290
19100	43390	8900	52290
19550	44700	8900	53600
20000	44700	8900	53600
20450	46050	8900	54950
20900	46050	8900	54950
21350	47440	8900	56340
21800	47440	8900	56340
22250	48870	8900	57770

Pre-revised scales (S-29) Revised Pay Band + Grade Pay

Rs.18400-500-22400 PB-4 Rs.37400-67000+10000

Pre-revised Basic Pay	Revised Pay
Pre-revised Basic Pay	Pay in the Pay Band	Grade Pay	Revised Basic Pay
18400	44700	10000	54700
18900	46050	10000	56050
19400	46050	10000	56050
19900	47440	10000	57440
20400	47440	10000	57440
20900	48870	10000	58870
21400	48870	10000	58870
21900	50340	10000	60340
22400	51850	10000	61850
22900	53410	10000	63410
23400	55020	10000	65020
23900	56680	10000	66680

Note: The last three stages in each of the pay scales above relates to fixation for those drawing stagnation increment in the pre-revised scale.

Pre-revised scales (S-30)

…….a bouquet of Information for Beginners of Railway Personnel Dept.

Rly Board’s Estt. Circulars 2008

RBE No.01/2008

RBE No. 09/2008

Ref: Board’s letter No. E[MPP]2003/1/88 dated 05.04.2006

CORRIGENDUM

Rs.35.00

RBE No.46/2008

RBE No.47/2008

ANNEXURE ‘A’

ANNEXURE ‘B’

RBE No.45/2008

No.P(R)/535/VI Date:23 -05–2008

Norms for payment

RBE No. 81/2008

RBE No. 101/2008