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FOR OFFICIAL USE O�LY

SOUTH EAST CE�TRAL RAILWAY

COMPE�DIUM OF ESTABLISHME�T CIRCULARS ISSUED

DURI�G THE YEAR- 2011

ISSUED BY

THE CHIEF PERSO��EL OFFICER, SECR, BILASPUR

SOUTH EAST CE�TRAL RAILWAY

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SUBJECT WISE I�DEX OF ESTABLISHME�T RULES ISSUED BY CPO/BSP DURI�G 2011

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ADVA�CES

P.F ADVA�CE

FESTIVAL ADVA�CE

130/2011 Enhancement in the rate of Festival Advance as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2011.

ADVA�CE FOR COMPUTER

HOUSE BUILDI�G ADVA�CE

07/2011 House Building Advance-enhancement in past cases

CO�VEYA�CE ADVA�CE & OTHEER ADVA�CES

�ATURAL CALAMITY ADVA�CE

ALLOWA�CES

COAL PILOT ALLOWA�CE

POST GRADUATE ALLOWA�CE TO DOCTORS

D.A/A.D.A/D.R

32/2011 Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f 1-1-2010 and 1-7-2010 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale.

54/2011 Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective from 01.01.2011.

68/2011 Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01.01.2011.

75/2011 Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01-01-2011 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC.

88/2011 Grant of Dearness Relief to the Railway pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01.01.2011.

148/2011 Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective from 01.07.2011.

204/2011 Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f 01.07.2011 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC.

RU��I�G ALLOWA�CE/KILOMETERAGE ALLOWA�CE

124/2011 Payment of Kilometreage Allowance to Traffic Apprentices.

�O�-PRACTISI�G ALLOWA�CE

T.A/D.A

05/2011 Travelling Allowance Rules-Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Journey on Transfer.

47/2011 Travelling Allowance Rules-Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- Journey on Transfer.

143/2011 Travelling allowance rules-Journey on Transfer/Retirement.

163/2011 Rates of daily allowance for journeys on duty in various countries- restoration of full Daily Allowance rates.

171/2011 Rates of daily allowance for journeys on duty in various Countries-restoration of full Daily Allowance rates.

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TRA�SPORT ALLOWA�CE

97/2011 Grant of Transport Allowance to officers drawing Grade Pay of ` 10000/-, ` 12000/- & those in HAG + Grade.

150/2011 Regarding grant of Transport Allowance @ ` 7000/-+ DA thereon on grant of higher Grade pay earned under DACP Scheme.

RATIO� MO�EY ALLOWA�CE/EXTRA DUTY ALLOWA�CE

187/2011 Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel.

H.R.A/C.C.A

81/2011 Decision of the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to re-classification of cities/towns for grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees.

149/2011 Re-Classification of Saharanpur as ‘Y’ Class city for the purpose of House Rent Allowance-regarding.

BREAK DOW� ALLOWA�CE

DUAL CHARGE ALLOWA�CE

�ATIO�AL HOLIDAY ALLOWA�CE

CO�VEYA�CE ALLOWA�CE

182/2011 Recommendation of 6th Central Pay Commission- Grant of Conveyance Allowance at the revised rates to Railway Medical Officers.

CHARGE ALLOWA�CE/TE�URE ALLOWA�CE

�IGHT DUTY ALLOWA�CE

82/2011 Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-1-2011.

BAD CLIMATE ALLOWA�CE

OUT-TUR� ALLOWA�CE

OVER TIME ALLOWA�CE

89/2011 Grant of Overtime Allowance to Railway employees consequent upon revision of pay scales and allowances- date of effect.

PROJECT ALLOWA�CE

SPECIAL COMPOSITE/ REMOTE ALLOWA�CE

TRIBAL AREA ALLOWA�CE

CASH ALLOWA�CE

WASHI�G ALLOWA�CE /�URSI�G ALLOWA�CE /U�IFORM

ALLOWA�CE

CHILDRE� EDUCATIO�AL ALLOWA�CE

37/2011 Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy-Clarification regarding.

156/2011 Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

COMPOSITE TRA�SFER GRA�T

47/2011 Travelling Allowance Rules-Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- Journey on Transfer.

83/2011 Payment of Composite Transfer Grant.

TRAI�I�G ALLOWA�CE

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SPECIAL ALLOWA�CES

20/2011 Special Allowance to Gatekeepers of Civil Engineering Level Crossings identified as difficult gates.

45/2011 Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Decision relating to grant of Special Allowance-Clarification.

63/2011 Grant of advance increments/special Allowance to Stenographers in subordinate offices for acquiring higher speed in Shorthand.

94/2011 Clarification on increase in certain allowances 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01-01-2011.

98/2011 Grant of Medical Facilities to dependent relatives-Raising the income ceiling.

108/2011 Enhancement in the rate of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2011.

124/2011 Payment of Kilometreage Allowance to Traffic Apprentices.

154/2011 Grant of Sunderban Allowance to Railway employees working in West Bengal.

176/2011 Enhancement in the rates of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 01.01.2011.

208/2011 Reimbursement for the purchase of dry cells/bulbs to whom the dry cell Tricolour Hand-signal lamps/torches are supplied as their personal equipment-Revision of rates for all such staff including RPF.

PRODUCTIVITY LI�KED BO�US

147/2011 Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees for the financial year 2010-2011.

155/2011 Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2010-2011.

ACT APPRE�TICES

50/2011 Apprentices Act, 1961-Payment of stipend to the Trade Apprentices- Increase in the rate of-

70/2011 Forwarding of Gazette Notifications G.S.R. No. 734(E) dated 7th. Sept. 2010 regarding.

109/2011 Reservation while engaging candidates as Act Apprentices for training purposes on Indian Railways.

113/2011 Apprentices Act, 1961- Payment of Stipend to the Engineering Graduates/Diploma Holders-Increase in the rate of.

ARREAR CLAIMS/WAIVAL OF PAID VOUCHER

AGE RELAXATIO�

38/2011 Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts on the Railways.

ACPS/MACPS

04/2011 Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Railways Employees-Clarifications Regarding.

13/2011 Entitlement of Pass facilities under MACPS-Clarification reg.

35/2011 Staff Benefit Fund-Continuance of benefits to staff receiving benefit of the MACP Scheme.

39/2011 Grant of MACPS benefit to Guards category-clarification-regarding.



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111/2011 Grant of financial upgradation under MACPS to the direct recruit Graduate Engineers of drawing Cadre-clarification reg.

174/2011 Extending the benefit of financial upgradation under MACPS to Loco Running Staff.

BA� O� CREATIO�

CORRECTIO� SLIPS

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15/2011 IREC-I 115 556 Reckoning of period spent on Study Leave for earning leave.

18/2011 IRMM - 512 (10) Medical fitness of Railway employees with intra-ocular Lens (IOL)-Amendment to Para 512(10) of IRMM-2000.

90/2011 IREC-I 117 805 (1) Amendment of provisions relating to Railway Staff Benefit Fund Chapter 8 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition-2003).

98/2011 IRMM-2000

12 601 (6) Grant of Medical Facilities to dependent relatives-Raising the income ceiling.

100/2011 Pass Rules

68 Rule 3 Sch-II General Rules

Issue of Privilege Pass/PTO and Post Retirement Complimentary Pass in the next year’s account.

118/2011 Pass Rules

70 Rule (i) Col. 2, Sch-III School Pass

Railway Servant Pass Rules

119/2011 Conduct Rules

118 Rule-18 Sub Rule-3

Amendment to rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966.

136/2011 Pass Rules

71 Sch-I Pass on transfer

Entitlements on Kit Pass admissible to Railway servants on transfer/retirement.

162/2011 IREC-I 113 Rule 302 Amendment to sub clause (2) of Rule 302 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. I (2003 Second Reprint Edition.)

186/2011 Pass Rules

69 Schedule-III Sch-VI , School pass, RCP

Revised pay limits for entitlement of School Pass, School Card Pass and Residential Card Pass.

191/2011 IREM-I 220 141 (2) Revised training module for Supervisors of Electrical Department.

193/2011 IREC-I 119 550-F Encashment of Leave to be granted to Railway Servants on their appointment in Central Public Enterprises.

CASUAL LABOUR

CADRE/EX-CADRE

CO�DUCT RULES

84/2011 Submission of Immovable Property Returns by officers of Group ‘A’ Central Services for the year 2010 (as on 1.1.2011) – Placing in the public domain regarding.

119/2011 Amendment to rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966.

131/2011 Holding of formal/informal functions by Railway servants-involvement of private person, firm, company, organization, etc.-regarding.

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CO�FIDE�TIAL REPORT

71/2011 Procedure for writing the APARs of IRMS officers Promoted to SAG under Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme.

165/2011 Communication of Below Benchmark ACRs for the years prior to 2008-09, reckonable in future DPCs for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts.

CREATIO� OF POSTS

95/2011 Yardsticks for creation of revenue charged gazetted posts for S&T Department on Indian Railways.

180/2011 Surrendering of Higher Grade Posts.

COMPASSIO�ATE APPOI�TME�T

93/2011 Appointment on compassionate grounds- Delegation of power-regarding.

120/2011 Appointment of wards/spouse of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel on compassionate grounds.

146/2011 Appointment on compassionate grounds-delegation of power.

CHA�GE OF CATEGORY

CA�TEE�

06/2011 New Catering Policy-2010 Restoration of catering posts transferred to IRCTC.

CO�FIRMATIO�

CLASSIFICATIO� OF SERVICE

CO�TRACT APPOI�TME�TS

08/2011 Filling-up the posts of stenographers in Grade Pay Rs. 2400 (PB-I) on contract basis.

14/2011 Re-engagement of retired staff on daily remuneration basis in exigencies of service.

CO�STRUCTIO� ORGA�ISATIO�/RE

78/2011 Emoluments reckoned for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the Construction Organisations.

103/2011 Ad-hoc promotion of staff in Construction and other projects.

123/2011 Emoluments reckoned for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the Construction Organisations-PNM/NFIR Item No. 3/2008 and PNM/AIRF Item No. 7/2009.

128/2011 Proposal for extension of currency of work charged posts of Construction Organisation.

178/2011 Providing Manpower to CORE for meeting electrification targets Reiteration of instructions regarding.

COURT CASES

D&A RULES

34/2011 The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968- Schedules.

145/2011 The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968- Notification.

DELIGATIO� OF POWER

01/2011 Delegation of powers to authorities Subordinate to the General Manager in Establishment matters (SOPEST).

34/2011 The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968- Schedules.



197/2011 Amendment to SOPEST-2011 published vide CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 01/2011.

DEPUTATIO�

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76/2011 Transfer on deputation/foreign service of Central Government Employees ex-cadre posts under the Central Government/State Governments/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies, Universities/UT Administration, Local Bodies etc. and vice-versa-Regulation of pay, Deputation (duty) allowance, tenure of deputation/foreign service and other terms and conditions-regarding.

175/2011 Overstay while on deputation.

E�CASHME�T OF LEAVE/EX-GRATIA

110/2011 Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Privilege Pass/PTO –Clarification regarding.

193/2011 Encashment of Leave to be granted to Railway Servants on their appointment in Central Public Enterprises.

EX-GRATIA

17/2011 Payment of Ex. gratia lump-sum compensation to families of Railway employees who die in harness on duty.

185/2011 Payment of Ex-gratia lumpsum compensation to the families of Railway employees who die in harness on duty- Withdrawal of ceiling on aggregate of payments from different sources.

EDUCATIO�AL QUALIFICATIO�

09/2011 Minimum educational qualification for recruitment in PB-1 5200-20200 with GP 1800/-.

72/2011 Minimum educational qualifications for recruitment in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 with grade pay of Rs.1800/-

168/2011 Minimum educational qualification for sportsperson for recruitment against Sports Quota.

200/2011 Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Education Mode-Acceptance for purpose of employment on the railways.

201/2011 Recruitment/engagement of persons in Pay Band of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay of `1800/-) Minimum educational qualification-regarding.

203/2011 Educational Qualification for sports persons for recruitment against sports quota.

FIXATIO� OF PAY

79/2011 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008-clarification regarding.

133/2011 Fixation of pay of sportspersons recruitment against sports quota.

141/2011 Applicability of minimum pay/stepping up of pay- Clarification reg.

184/2011 Fixation of pay of medically decategorised running staff while kept on supernumerary posts-Granting benefits of running allowance- Regarding.

198/2011 Anomaly in fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 01-01-2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 1-1-2006 and drawing more pay than the seniors.

FORWARDI�G OF APPLICATIO�

FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMME

GIS/DLI

28/2011 Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980-Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period form 1.1.2011 to 31.12.2011.

GRATUITY ACT

HO�ORARIUM

16/2011 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund (SBF) Revision in expenditure.

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HOER

I�COME TAX/PROFESSIO�AL TAX

41/2011 Deduction of Income tax on account of payment of arrears of 6th Pay Commission and arrears due to MACP-Claiming of relief under section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

I�CE�TIVES SCHEME BO�US

I�TERIM RELIEF

I�CREME�T

63/2011 Grant of advance increments/special Allowance to Stenographers in subordinate offices for acquiring higher speed in Shorthand.

I�CE�TIVES FOR ACQUIRI�G HIGHER QUALIFICATIO�

77/2011 Incentive for acquiring higher Scientific/Accounts/Technical Qualification of Group ‘C’ employees.

I�CE�TIVE FOR SMALL FAMILY �ORMS

LABOUR LAWS

17/2011 Payment of Ex. gratia lump-sum compensation to families of Railway employees who die in harness on duty.

30/2011 MR’s Budget Pronouncement 2010-11-Extension of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) to licensed porters, licensed vendors and licensed hawkers.

85/2011 Amendment in the “Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923”.

135/2011 Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance.

185/2011 Payment of Ex-gratia lumpsum compensation to the families of Railway employees who die in harness on duty- Withdrawal of ceiling on aggregate of payments from different sources.

LEAVE

15/2011 Reckoning of period spent on Study Leave for earning leave.

33/2011 Child Care Leave to female railway employees-Clarification regarding.

51/2011 Counting of period spent on Extraordinary Leave as qualifying service- Clarification regarding.

61/2011 Recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission-Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Privilege Pass/PTO.

106/2011 Regularisation of period of unauthorised absence.


193/2011 Encashment of Leave to be granted to Railway Servants on their appointment in Central Public Enterprises.

LEAVE RESERVE/LIE�

MEDICAL FACILITY/TREATME�T


98/2011 Grant of Medical Facilities to dependent relatives-Raising the income ceiling.

MEDICAL RE-IMBURSEME�T

MEDICAL FACILITY TO RETIRED RAILWAY SERVA�T

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107/2011 Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance revised from ` 100 to ` 300 from 01-09-2008 vide Board’s letter No. PC-V/2010/A/Med. 1, dated 29-06-2010 to the Railway pensioners/family pensioners-clarifications regarding.

142/2011 Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to Railway pensioners/family pensioner.

MEDICAL FIT�ESS

18/2011 Medical fitness of Railway employees with intra-ocular Lens (IOL)-Amendment to Para 512 (10) of IRMM-2000.

MEDICAL DECATOGORISATIO�/U� FIT�ESS/I�VALIDATIO�

184/2011 Fixation of pay of medically decategorised running staff while kept on supernumerary posts-Granting benefits of running allowance- Regarding.

MASTER CIRCULAR

MA�POWER PLA��I�G

69/2011 Rightsizing Indian Railways.

95/2011 Yardsticks for creation of revenue charged gazetted posts for S&T Department on Indian Railways.

128/2011 Proposal for extension of currency of work charged posts of Construction Organisation.

129/2011 Extension of currency of temporary gazetted posts- Streamlining of procedure.


180/2011 Surrendering of Higher Grade Posts.

192/2011 Encadring of Group ‘B’ officers belonging to Personnel Traffic, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and S&T departments of R.D.S.O in the respective departments of organized services on Indian Railways.

194/2011 Rightsizing of Indian Railways.

MI�IMUM WAGES ACT

135/2011 Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance.

MISCELLA�EOUS

01/2011 Delegation of powers to authorities Subordinate to the General Manager in Establishment matters (SOPEST).


10/2011 Gazette notification for Metro Railway Kolkata.

22/2011 Applicability of General Financial Rules to autonomous bodies.

30/2011 MR’s Budget Pronouncement 2010-11-Extension of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) to licensed porters, licensed vendors and licensed hawkers.

52/2011 Posting of Group ‘A’ officers on return from foreign assignment.

137/2011 Waiver of Security Deposit, Fare, Empty haulage charge etc for booking of special coaches for holiday camps organized by the Railway Administration under the Staff Benefit Fund and for tours of serving and retired Railway employees traveling on passes and PTOs.


210/2011 Modalities for Single wage bill by merging the four different wage bills.

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05/2011 Travelling Allowance Rules-Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Journey on Transfer.

41/2011 Deduction of Income tax on account of payment of arrears of 6th Pay Commission and arrears due to MACP-Claiming of relief under section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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89/2011 Grant of Overtime Allowance to Railway employees consequent upon revision of pay scales and allowances- date of effect.

94/2011 Clarification on increase in certain allowances 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01-01-2011.

101/2011 Grant of privileges to Group ‘D’ category awarded with Grade Pay of ` 1800 in P.B.-1 as Group-C.

108/2011 Enhancement in the rate of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2011.


141/2011 Applicability of minimum pay/stepping up of pay- Clarification reg.

156/2011 Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

176/2011 Enhancement in the rates of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 01.01.2011.

196/2011 Implementation of Recommendations of 6th CPC- Merger of grades- Revised Classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts- Scheme for filling up of vacancies after 31.12.2011.

198/2011 Anomaly in fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 01-01-2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 1-1-2006 and drawing more pay than the seniors.

209/2011 Applicability of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.

PASS & PTO

02/2011 Revised pay limits for entitlement of Passes/PTOs on the basis of Pay drawn in the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

13/2011 Entitlement of Pass facilities under MACPS-Clarification reg.

29/2011 Revised travel entitlements of gazetted officers on duty passes, privilege passes and post retirement complimentary passes.

49/2011 Revised travel entitlements for privilege passes-Clarification reg.

80/2011 Issue of Duty Card/Cheque passes to the personnel of Government Railway Police.

87/2011 Complimentary Card passes issued to freedom fighters/their widows-validity to travel in 2nd AC in Rajdhani trains.

100/2011 Issue of Privilege Pass/PTO and Post Retirement Complimentary Pass in the next year’s account.

118/2011 Issue of School Passes.

136/2011 Entitlements on Kit Pass admissible to Railway servants on transfer/retirement.

137/2011 Waiver of Security Deposit, Fare, Empty haulage charge etc for booking of special coaches for holiday camps organized by the Railway Administration under the Staff Benefit Fund and for tours of serving and retired Railway employees traveling on passes and PTOs.

179/2011 Validity of passes for travel in Garib Rath Express Trains.

186/2011 Revised pay limits for entitlement of School Pass, School Card Pass and Residential Card Pass.

195/2011 Grant of 1st ‘A’ Pass to Asstt. Audit Officers (AAOs).

207/2011 Revised Pay limits for entitlement of Pass/PTO’s on the basis of Pay drawn in the Railway Service (Revised Pay) Rule-2008.

PAYME�T OF WAGES ACT

PAY RULES

210/2011 Modalities for Single wage bill by merging the four different wage bills.

P.L.B.

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147/2011 Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees for the financial year 2010-2011.

155/2011 Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2010-2011.

PE�SIO�/FAMILY PE�SIO� RULES

51/2011 Counting of period spent on Extraordinary Leave as qualifying service- Clarification regarding.

64/2011 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners etc.

65/2011 Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of disability pension/family pension-relaxation of qualifying service.

66/2011 Introduction of Single Window System (SWS) for reimbursement of Railway Pensions.

86/2011 Extension of scope of Family Pension to widowed/divorced/unmarried daughter and dependent disabled siblings of Central Government servants/pensioners-clarification regarding.

125/2011 Mobility of pensionable personnel between Central Government/Central Autonomous Bodies and State Government-clarification regarding.

126/2011 Grant of family pension to childless widow of a deceased Central Government employee after her remarriage-Clarification-reg.

157/2011 Amendment to the Scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs.

159/2011 Grant of family pension to dependent parents of a deceased Government employee.

189/2011 Payment of Family Pension at enhanced rates to the widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters beyond 25 years of age-Clarification regarding.

PRESERVATIO� OF OFFICE RECORDS

PROVIDE�T FU�D

127/2011 State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2010-2011.

PROMOTIO� (�G)

27/2011 Procedure for conducting typewriting test on computers.

31/2011 Filling up of posts of JE-II in pre-revised grade Rs.5000-8000 (PB-2/G.P.Rs.4200 RSRP)- Selection against Intermediate Apprentices Quota- Allowing One more chance for selection of the staff with pre-revised qualification.

42/2011 Out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons on sports account-clarification regarding.

46/2011 Filling up of the posts of Dresser Gr. III/Operation Theatre Assistant Gr. III in the PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 1900 in the medical department.

55/2011 Promotion to the post of Laboratory Superintendent Gr. III-Medical Department.

56/2011 Merger of grades-Filling up of non-gazetted posts-Constitution of Selection Committee regarding.

59/2011 General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up of 25% net direct recruitment quota vacancies in Group ‘C’ categories-Extension of currency upto 31.03.2014.

60/2011 Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC-Merger of grades-Revised classification and mode of filling up of posts of catering.

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74/2011 Conducting of selection/suitability test in regional language.

96/2011 Filling up of post of JE (PB-2,G.P.-.4200)-Selection against Intermediate Apprentices Quota-Raising the upper age limit.

99/2011 Procedure for conducting selections for promotion to post classified as ‘Selection’- Custody of answer books.

101/2011 Grant of privileges to Group ‘D’ category awarded with Grade Pay of ` 1800 in P.B.-1 as Group-C.

103/2011 Ad-hoc promotion of staff in Construction and other projects.

114/2011 Disclosure of marks, secured by the candidates in the written test held for Selection/LDCE for promotion within Group ‘C’

132/2011 Out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons on sports account, in merger grades.

196/2011 Implementation of Recommendations of 6th CPC- Merger of grades- Revised Classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts- Scheme for filling up of vacancies after 31.12.2011.

PROMOTIO� (GAZ)

03/2011 Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts of Asstt. Health Education Officer, Asstt. Pharmacy Officer, Asstt. Health Officer

12/2011 Gazette Notification for Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), Editor (Indian Railways) (Gr. ‘A’ Post) Recruitment Rules, 2010.

44/2011 Eligibility for promotion to JA grade on adhoc basis.

48/2011 Notification of Indian Railways Chemical & Metallurgical Department (Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2011.


92/2011 Selection for Promotion to Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Law Officer in scale Rs. 7500-12000/- .

104/2011 Comparison of grades of running staff with those of stationary staff for the purpose of promotion/selection to Group ‘B’ posts.

160/2011 Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts on the Railways.

165/2011 Communication of Below Benchmark ACRs for the years prior to 2008-09, reckonable in future DPCs for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts.

167/2011 Syllabus for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’ post of ASTE in Signal & Telecommunication Department of Railways/Production Units.

169/2011 Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts of Assistant Nursing Officer in Pay Band PB-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400.

181/2011 Retention period of evaluated Answer Sheets of Written examination conducted for Departmental Promotions-Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts through 70% Selection/30% LDCE.

183/2011 Notification of Indian Railways Private Secretary Grade-I Recruitment Rules, 2011.

192/2011 Encadring of Group ‘B’ officers belonging to Personnel Traffic, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and S&T departments of R.D.S.O in the respective departments of organized services on Indian Railways.

QUARTERS RE�T/RECOVERY/ALLOTME�T/RETE�TIO�

26/2011 Entitlement of various types of accommodation based on the revised Pay Scales recommended by the 6th Central Pay Commission.

67/2011 Retention of Railway accommodation on educational grounds- definition of “end of academic/scholastic session”.

102/2011 Retention of railway quarter by Railway officers/Staff posted to NHAI on deputation.

121/2011 Retention of railway quarter by Railway officers/Staff posted to ECR and NWR.

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151/2011 Retention of Railway quarter at the previous place of posting by Railway employees posted to Northeast Frontier Railway.

RESTRUCTURE OF CADRE

RE DEPLOYME�T OF SURPLUS STAFF

RELHS/RELCHS

RECRUITME�T

08/2011 Filling-up the posts of stenographers in Grade Pay Rs. 2400 (PB-I) on contract basis.

09/2011 Minimum educational qualification for recruitment in PB-1 5200-20200 with GP 1800/-.

11/2011 Engagement of Course Completed Act Apprentices as Substitutes in Group ‘D’ on Indian Railways.


19/2011 Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-1 of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: Rs.1800) on Indian Railways.

21/2011 Recruitment in PB-1 Pay Band 5200-20200 with GP 1800-record of applications.

23/2011 Instructions for sportspersons on Indian Railways-Norms and procedure for recruitment, norms for incentives and out-of-turn promotions and Sports Quota for Railways/Units, etc.

24/2011 Reorganization of 8- Ball & 9-Ball Pool.

25/2011 Inclusion of Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer in Trial Committee.

38/2011 Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts on the Railways.

40/2011 Guidelines for providing concessions/faculties including scribes to persons with disabilities while conducting examination for their recruitment from open market against 3% quota-regarding.

48/2011 Notification of Indian Railways Chemical & Metallurgical Department (Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2011.

53/2011 Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-1 of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: ` 1800) on Indian Railways.

62/2011 Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering Drivers, Gangmen and other safety categories with Grade Pay of ` 1800/- .

72/2011 Minimum educational qualifications for recruitment in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 with grade pay of Rs.1800/-


105/2011 Filling-up the posts in Para-medical categories in Group ‘C’ on Contract basis.

115/2011 Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering safety categories with Grade Pay of `1900/-.

117/2011 Recruitment of sports persons against sports quota.

120/2011 Appointment of wards/spouse of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel on compassionate grounds.

122/2011 Multi-Tasking Staff Recruitment Rules, 2011.

134/2011 Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering safety categories with Grade Pay of ` 1900/-.

139/2011 Consideration of OBC candidates against unreserved vacancy/post- clarification reg.

144/2011 Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, through Open Advertisement.


153/2011 Recruitment against Scouts & Guides and Cultural quota for the year 2011-2012 regarding.

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158/2011 Procedure of recruitment for the post of Staff & Welfare Inspector-III in PB-2 Rs. 9300-34,800 + GP Rs. 4200/-.


170/2011 Dealing the cases for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, as per old and new policy letters.

173/2011 Typing test of Group-C staff, appointed against Sports Quota.

177/2011 Recruitment of sports persons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting.

183/2011 Notification of Indian Railways Private Secretary Grade-I Recruitment Rules, 2011.

199/2011 Recruitment of Group ‘D’ staff having Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- on railways-regarding.

200/2011 Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Education Mode-Acceptance for purpose of employment on the railways.

201/2011 Recruitment/engagement of persons in Pay Band of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay of `1800/-) Minimum educational qualification-regarding.

202/2011 Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota in Ball Badminton, Body Building and Cycling sports disciplines.

203/2011 Educational Qualification for sports persons for recruitment against sports quota.

REWARDS & AWARDS

RETIREME�T BE�EFITS

28/2011 Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980-Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period form 1.1.2011 to 31.12.2011.

64/2011 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners etc.

65/2011 Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of disability pension/family pension-relaxation of qualifying service.

66/2011 Introduction of Single Window System (SWS) for reimbursement of Railway Pensions.

78/2011 Emoluments reckoned for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the Construction Organisations.

86/2011 Extension of scope of Family Pension to widowed/divorced/unmarried daughter and dependent disabled siblings of Central Government servants/pensioners-clarification regarding.

88/2011 Grant of Dearness Relief to the Railway pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01.01.2011.

107/2011 Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance revised from ` 100 to ` 300 from 01-09-2008 vide Board’s letter No. PC-V/2010/A/Med. 1, dated 29-06-2010 to the Railway pensioners/family pensioners-clarifications regarding.

123/2011 Emoluments reckoned for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the Construction Organisations-PNM/NFIR Item No. 3/2008 and PNM/AIRF Item No. 7/2009.

125/2011 Mobility of pensionable personnel between Central Government/Central Autonomous Bodies and State Government-clarification regarding.

126/2011 Grant of family pension to childless widow of a deceased Central Government employee after her remarriage-Clarification-reg.

142/2011 Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to Railway pensioners/family pensioner.

157/2011 Amendment to the Scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs.

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159/2011 Grant of family pension to dependent parents of a deceased Government employee.

189/2011 Payment of Family Pension at enhanced rates to the widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters beyond 25 years of age-Clarification regarding.

RETE�TIO� I� SERVICE

RE APPOI�TME�T/RE-EMPLOYME�T


209/2011 Applicability of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.

RESIG�ATIO�

162/2011 Amendment to sub clause (2) of Rule 302 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. I (2003 Second Reprint Edition.)

REVISIO� OF DESIG�ATIO�

REVISIO� OF SCALE OF PAY

RIGHT TO I�FORMATIO� ACT-2005

114/2011 Disclosure of marks, secured by the candidates in the written test held for Selection/LDCE for promotion within Group ‘C’

RETE�TIO� OF RECORD

21/2011 Recruitment in PB-1 Pay Band 5200-20200 with GP 1800-record of applications.

SPORTS QUOTA

23/2011 Instructions for sportspersons on Indian Railways-Norms and procedure for recruitment, norms for incentives and out-of-turn promotions and Sports Quota for Railways/Units, etc.

24/2011 Reorganization of 8- Ball & 9-Ball Pool.

25/2011 Inclusion of Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer in Trial Committee.

36/2011 Instructions for transfer of sportsperson recruited against sports quota, from one Railway/Unit/Division to another Railway/Unit/Division.

42/2011 Out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons on sports account-clarification regarding.

43/2011 Minimum service period required for Inter-Railway/Divisional transfer, as mentioned in Offer of Appointment to sportspersons for recruitment against Sports Quota.

91/2011 Clarification on Inter-Divisional/Unit transfer of sportspersons recruited against Sports quota, within the Railway.

117/2011 Recruitment of sports persons against sports quota.

132/2011 Out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons on sports account, in merger grades.

133/2011 Fixation of pay of sportspersons recruitment against sports quota.

144/2011 Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, through Open Advertisement.


170/2011 Dealing the cases for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, as per old and new policy letters.

173/2011 Typing test of Group-C staff, appointed against Sports Quota.

177/2011 Recruitment of sports persons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting.

202/2011 Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota in Ball Badminton, Body Building and Cycling sports disciplines.

203/2011 Educational Qualification for sports persons for recruitment against sports

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quota.

206/2011 Correspondence with Railway Board/RSPB, related to sports persons.

SPECIAL PAY

SC/ST/OBC/HA�DICAPPED

109/2011 Reservation while engaging candidates as Act Apprentices for training purposes on Indian Railways.

139/2011 Consideration of OBC candidates against unreserved vacancy/post- clarification reg.

SUBSTITUTES

11/2011 Engagement of Course Completed Act Apprentices as Substitutes in Group ‘D’ on Indian Railways.

REDESIG�ATIO�/SELECTIO�/�O� SELECTIO�

SETTLEME�T DUES

SERVICE CO�DITIO�S

162/2011 Amendment to sub clause (2) of Rule 302 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. I (2003 Second Reprint Edition.)

SURRE�DER OF POSTS

STIPE�D

50/2011 Apprentices Act, 1961-Payment of stipend to the Trade Apprentices- Increase in the rate of-

113/2011 Apprentices Act, 1961- Payment of Stipend to the Engineering Graduates/Diploma Holders-Increase in the rate of.

116/2011 Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

164/2011 Revised training module for Assistant Loco Pilots.


191/2011 Revised training module for Supervisors of Electrical Department.

SE�IORITY

SERVICE RECORD

STAFF BE�EFIT FU�D



90/2011 Amendment of provisions relating to Railway Staff Benefit Fund Chapter 8 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition-2003).

TRADE TEST

TRA�SFER


36/2011 Instructions for transfer of sportsperson recruited against sports quota, from one Railway/Unit/Division to another Railway/Unit/Division.

43/2011 Minimum service period required for Inter-Railway/Divisional transfer, as mentioned in Offer of Appointment to sportspersons for recruitment against Sports Quota.

91/2011 Clarification on Inter-Divisional/Unit transfer of sportspersons recruited against Sports quota, within the Railway.

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112/2011 Periodical Transfer of Railway employees.

TRAI�I�G

44/2011 Eligibility for promotion to JA grade on adhoc basis.

52/2011 Posting of Group ‘A’ officers on return from foreign assignment.

55/2011 Promotion to the post of Laboratory Superintendent Gr. III-Medical Department.

57/2011 Analysis of causative factors for human error during train accidents- (PT).


140/2011 Report of training Centres on Indian Railways- Calculation of Capacity Utilization.

161/2011 Revised Training Modules for Electrical Engineering Deptt.

164/2011 Revised training module for Assistant Loco Pilots.

166/2011 Revised Training Modules for Supervisors of Signal & Telecommunication Deptt.

172/2011 Inclusion of four Institutes/Societies (1) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2) National HRD Network (3) Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) & (4) Academy of Management.


191/2011 Revised training module for Supervisors of Electrical Department.

USE OF OFFICIAL CAR

U�IO� MATTERS

205/2011 PREM- Provision of facilities to PREM Group.

U�AUTHORISED ABSE�CE

106/2011 Regularisation of period of unauthorised absence.

VOLU�TARY RETIREME�T

WELFARE & RELIEF



90/2011 Amendment of provisions relating to Railway Staff Benefit Fund Chapter 8 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition-2003).

138/2011 Supply of Uniform to eligible categories of Railway employees.

152/2011 Dress Regulations 2004-Payment of stitching charges.

WCA

85/2011 Amendment in the “Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923”.

WORKI�G HOURS

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List of RBEs of 2011 circulated vide Estt Rules 2011

RBE �o./2011 ESTT. RULE �o.

1 15/11

2 -

3 02/11

4 17/11

5 170/11

6 13/11

7 14/11

8 24/11

9 171/11

10 34/11

11 25/11

12 30/11

13 165/11

14 28/11

15 61/11

16 19/11

17 32/11

18 29/11

19 27/11

20 31/11

21 33/11

22 35/11

23 36/11

24 38/11

25 37/11

26 42/11

27 -

28 43/11

29 46/11

30 47/11

31 50/11

32 57/11

33 51/11

34 55/11

35 49/11

36 169/11

37 53/11

38 56/11

39 58/11

40 54/11

41 59/11

42 62/11

43 67/11

44 60/11

45 70/11

46 69/11

19

47 63/11

48 126/11

49 68/11

50 127/11

51 168/11

52 74/11

53 104/11

54 75/11

55 77/11

56 135/11

57 -

58 79/11

59 -

60 -

61 85/11

62 80/11

63 -

64 175/11

65 -

66 81/11

67 82/11

68 84/11

69 86/11

70 131/11

71 88/11

72 89/11

73 90/11

74 87/11

75 91/11

76 83/11

77 93/11

78 94/11

79 106/11

80 100/11

81 -

82 102/11

83 107/11

84 97/11

85 123/11

86 103/11

87 176/11

88 108/11

89 99/11

90 177/11

91 180/11

92 109/11

93 111/11

94 112/11

20

95 110/11

96 113/11

97 114/11

98 181/11

99 115/11

100 116/11

101 118/11

102 117/11

103 125/11

104 121/11

105 119/11

106 -

107 134/11

108 130/11

109 132/11

110 133/11

111 182/11

112 136/11

113 140/11

114 138/11

115 141/11

116 144/11

117 142/11

118 143/11

119 145/11

120 -

121 -

122 154/11

123 149/11

124 -

125 151/11

126 152/11

127 153/11

128 159/11

129 164/11

130 166/11

131 179/11

132 156/11

133 161/11

134 147/11

135 172/11

136 -

137 148/11

138 184/11

139 -

140 155/11

141 -

142 178/11

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143 173/11

144 -

145 186/11

146 185/11

147 187/11

148 191/11

149 -

150 189/11

151 188/11

152 190/11

153 193/11

154 -

155 194/11

156 -

157 -

158 196/11

159 202/11

160 -

161 -

162 203/11

163 204/11

164 199/11

165 200/11

166 201/11

167 209/11

168 -

List of RBEs of 2010 circulated vide Estt Rules 2011

RBE �o./2010 Estt Rule �o./2011

186/10 03/11

188/10 04/11

189/10 05/11

187/10 06/11

184/10 07/11

171/10 11/11

180/10 20/11

189 (B)/10 23/11

169/10 64/11

190/10 65/11

106/10 76/11

124/10 78/11

138/10 162/11

174/10 163/11

113/10 167/11

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Estt Rule �o. 01/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/102/12266, Dated 04.01.2011

Sub:- Delegation of powers to authorities Subordinate to the General Manager in Establishment

matters (SOPEST).

A Schedule of powers (SOPEST) in respect of both Gazetted and non Gazetted establishments as approved by the General Manager is forwarded for information and guidance. This shall be effective from the date of issue of this letter. For any items not covered by this Schedule, the extant orders will apply. 2. Subject to the observance of (i) the delegation contained in this Schedule and (ii) canons of financial propriety and also subject to the provisions of the existing code Rules and Regulations and other orders issued from time to time, the officers at various levels have powers to accord sanction or to issue orders in exercise of their authority as specified in the present schedule. 3. No officer is empowered- except in any emergency – to suspend the exercise of, or to withdraw the powers delegated in this Schedule, if any curtailment of the powers delegated to any official is considered necessary, a reference should be made to the Chief Personnel Officer, who will obtain General Manager’s orders. 4. To enable the Financial Adviser & Chief accounts Officer/ Divisional Finance Manager/ Deputy Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer/ Senior Assistant Finance Advisers to exercise a check over financial sanctions, they should be furnished by each sanctioning authority with a copy of each sanction, in duplicate, immediately after issue. 5. It is emphasized that the powers delegated to officials of various grades can be exercised only by those officials in respect of officers/ staff under their administrative control. The powers cannot be exercised by any other official for or on their behalf. 6. In respect of the items other than those mentioned in the enclosed schedules, GM will exercise full powers except for those mentioned in the “Negative list “issued by the Railway Board from time to time. 7. As far as delegation of powers under the Railway Servants (D&A) Rules, 1968 as amended from time to time, is concerned, such powers shall be those as have been laid down in the Schedules concerned and published under the said rules. 8. Correction slips embodying amendments to the specific items of the schedules will be issued as and when necessary serially numbered. Delegations reproduced from Codes and extant orders shall deemed to have been modified by the amendments to such Code Rules and extant orders from the dates the amendments take effect pending issue of necessary correction slips. 9. Suggestions, if any, to modify this delegation may be submitted to CPO. Similarly, if conflicting situation is noticed in any of the items mentioned herein with the provisions of code/manual, the same should be reported to CPO. Encls.-As above.

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EXPLA�ATORY �OTE

ABBREVIATIO�S

1. FP Full Powers for staff / officers working under their control

2. FP (CC) Full Powers for staff / officers whose cadre is also under their control

SCHEDULE OF POWERS O� ESTABLISHME�T MATTERS-GAZETTED

S. �o ITEM AUTHORI

TY/

DELEGATI

O�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepen

dent Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

G.1. Grant of

leave

1.1 Casual leave

Rule 236 of IREC-I

- FP FP FP FP FP FP FP

1.2 Leave on

Average

Pay/Leave on

Half Average

pay.

Rule 514,523,526 & 527 of IREC- I

- FP FP FP* FP* FP* FP* upto 1 month

FP* upto 1 month

*Where relief is required, prior consent of Cadre Controlling officer must be obtained

1.3 Special

Disability

Leave.

Rule 552, 553 IREC-I (Item 1 Appex. VI)

FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

1.4 Study Leave

1.4 a) Ex-India First Schedule Chapter-5 of IREC-I

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

b) Within

India

First Schedule Chapter-5 of IREC-I

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

1.5 Sanction of

Ex.-India

Leave &

grant of

permission

for Foreign

visits

116/ 2005

FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Vig. Clearance required

G.2 Transfer of

Officers upto

JAG/SG

As per the Codal Provisions Appendix VI to Rule 103, 110 IREC -1.

---

FP up to Sr.

Scale

FP up to Sr.

Scale

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

24


TY/

DELEGAT

IO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

G.3 Advance of

Pay on

transfer of

officers

working

under them.

Para 1113 & 1114 IREM- I

---- FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil

G.4 Resignation/

Voluntary

Retirement

4.1

To accept

Resignation.

Up to Sr. Scale- G.M. Above Sr. Scale- Rly. Board.

Rule 302 IREC – I, Rule l803 of

IREC-II

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Vig. Clearance Required

4.2 To accept

Voluntary

Retirement.

Rule 67 of RSPR-1993

--

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil Nil Vig. Clearance required. Powers will be exercised by GM for Gr.'B' officers only.

G.5 Forwarding

of

Applications

of posts

outside the

Railways.

Para 1402 of IREM-I

--- FP up to Sr.

Scale

FP up to Sr.

Scale

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Vig. Clearance Required for deputation

G.6. Dual Charge

arrangements

Paras 645 and 646 of IREM -I

28/98 186/ 88

FP up to Sr.

Scale

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil This power can be exercised by GM for a period up to 6 months for below SAG officers & 3 months for SAG.

G.7 Allowances

7.1 Counter

Signature on

Travelling

Allowance

journals.

Para 1697 of IREC -II

---- FP FP FP FP FP FP FP

7.2 Grant of

conveyance

allowance

Para 1606, IREC-II

---- FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil

25


TY/

DELEGAT

IO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

7.3 Grant of

TA/DA for

continuous

halt upto 180

days

1685 IREC-II

-- FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil

7.4 Grant of

Advance of

TA

1506 (iii) G I

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil

G.8.1

(a)

Sanction of

Composite

Transfer

Advance

164/ 99, 224/ 08

FP FP to PHOD/ CHOD of bill drawing office upto JAG

Nil FP FP FP to Branch Officer of Bill drawing office upto Sr. Scale in divisions and CWM in

Workshop

Nil

G.

8.1

(b)

Sanction of

Composite

Transfer

Grant For

serving

officers-

within

6 months and

for retired

officers-

within 1 year

Para 1643 IREC-II

164/ 99

67/90 224/ 08


Nil FP FP FP to Branch Officer of Bill drawing office upto Sr. Scale in divisions and CWM in

Workshop

Nil At the new place of posting.

G.

8.2

Sanction of

Composite

Transfer

Grant for

belated claims

(a) For serving

officers

beyond 6

months

164/ 99 224 /08

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil At the new place of posting Fin. Concurrence required

26


TY/

DELEGAT

IO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

G.

8.2(b)

For retired

officers

beyond 1 year

and within 2

years

164/ 99

67/90 224/ 08

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

G.9 Provident

Fund-

Advance/

Withdrawal

Para 922 of IREC- I.


Nil NIL Nil Nil Nil

G.10 Waival of

overpayments

of amounts

for Gazetted

officers where

such over-

payments were

detected by

Accounts/Audit

after 1 year.

Para 1109 of Indian Railway Admn. & Finance (1991 Edn.)

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence Required

G.11 Extension of

joining

time to

officers.

Para 1109 IREC-I

-- FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.12 Grant of

House

Building

Advance and

signing of

Mortgage/

Reconveyance

deed

1132 of IREM- I

- FP except for

PHOD/

CHOD

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.13 Advance for

purchase of

Motor Car/Motor

Cycle/

Scooter/Computer

Chapter 11 IREM-I

FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil

27


TY/

DELEGAT

IO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

G.14 Handling

over & taking

over charge

in cases in

which several

scattered

works or

stores have to

be inspected

before

completing

transfer of

charge-

treatment of

period as on

duty.

210/ 87

FP FP upto JAG

FP upto JAG

FP upto JAG

FP upto JAG

Nil Nil

G.15 Fixing of HQs

of GAZ

officers other

than

HODs/ADMs.

Applicable to other than work charged posts.

Para 234 of

IREC-I

FP up to Sr.

Scale

FP up to Sr.

Scale

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.16 Permission to

GAZ officers

to attend

conference,

congress or

meetings in

Indian

recognized by

Railway

Board on

duty or grant

them Spl.

C.L. up to 30

days & Spl.

passes.

---- FP FP up to JAG

FP up to Sr.

Scale

Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.17 To permit

GAZ officers

to under-take

journeys by

road between

stations

connected by

rail in the

following type

of cases :-

28


TY/

DELEGAT

IO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

17.1 Journeys for

surprise

inspection of

level crossing

gates

Rule 1630 IREC-II

95/69 FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil

17.2 Journeys in

connection

with accidents

& breaches.

Rule 1630 IREC-II

95/69 FP FP FP FP FP FP FP

17.3 Journeys for

surprise

checks at

Stations in

the nature of

raids by road.

Rule 1630 IREC-II

95/69 FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil

G.18 Permission to

proceed on

duty to

foreign

Railway

Station.

178/ 65

FP Excepting PHODs

FP FP FP FP Nil Nil

G.

19.1

Grant of cash

payment in

lieu of leave

on average

pay to GAZ

officers on the

date of

retirement.

--- FP FP to PHOD/ CHOD of Bill drawing office upto SAG

Nil FP FP FP to Br.

Officer of Bill drawing office upto Sr. Scale in divisions and CWM in

Workshps

Nil

G.

19.2

Grant of cash

payment in

lieu of leave

on average

pay to GAZ

officers

during service

208/ 08 Para 540 A of

IREC-I

FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Leave sanctioning authorities will only exercise these powers

29


TY/

DELEGAT

IO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

G.20 To sanction

undertaking a

work for

which fee is

offered and

acceptance of

the fee.

Rule 1334 IREC –II, Bd's letter No.D(G)90 HO1-88 DT. 17.10.91. Board's lr.No.F(XII/97/PW/4 DT. 16.9.97.

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.21 To permit

change of

name in

original

records

including

service

registers.

Para 1201 & 1202 IREM- I

FP FP to PHOD/ CHOD of Bill drawing office upto SAG

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.22 To sanction

pension/gratuity

and

commutation of

pension

Para - 89 Rly. Services (Pension) Rules (Chapter-VIII)

FP FP to PHOD/ CHOD of Bill drawing office upto SAG

Nil FP FP FP to Br.

Officer of Bill drawing office upto Sr. Scale in divisions and CWM in

Workshps

Nil

G.23 Training/Seminar

/symposium

in �on-Rly.

Institutions.

Bd.'s letter No. F(X)II-2002/PW/7 dated 9.5.03 & F(X)II-2010/PW/2 dt 11.10.10

181/ 08

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil (i) Fin. Con. required. (ii) The overall registration fee, however, should be subject to a maximum of Rs 25,000/- and pro-rata registration fee of Rs 4,000/- per day.

30


TY/

DELEGAT

IO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CW

M

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

G.24 To condone

delay for non-

insurance of

flat/house,

purchased/

built out of

House

building

Advance.

113/ 95, 160/ 95

FP Up to 2 yrs.

FP upto 2 yrs. to

PHOD/ CHOD of Bill drawing office upto SAG

FP up to 2 yrs. to HOD of Bill

drawing office upto SAG

Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.25 Grant of

permission to

Group A & B

officers for

transactions

in respect of

acquisition or

disposal of

any

immovable

and/or

movable

property

Rule 18, 13, 14 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, l966.

206/ 80

FP FP To SDGM only up

to JAG/SG

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.26 Grant of

service

certificate.

1620/ IREC-I

---- F.P. FP to PHOD/ CHOD of Bill drawing office upto SAG.

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil ---

G.27 Issue of �OC

for applying

for Passport

Board's letter No. F(X)I2003/PW/10, dt. 9/1/2004

13/ 2004 116/ 05 123/ 05

FP for officers upto and

including JAG

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil D&A/ SPE /prior Vigilance clearance required

G.28 Acceptance of

adoption deed

Hindu Adoption Act-

-- FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil After following legal requirements and duly vetted by Law officer

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ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Remarks

G.29 Issue of �OC

for

correspondence

course/

part time

course &

applying

for admission

to different

courses

Board’s letter No. E.58GSI/5 dated 27th/28th April 1955

202/ 65, 306/ 68, 274/ 64

FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

G.30 Counting of

past service

restricted to

Pension &

Leave Rules

Chapter III of RSPR-93 & Rule 1405 of IREM-I

FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

G.31

Provisional

payment of

salary/wages

where the

vetted LPC

has not been

received from

the previous

unit

Para 1103 of Indian Railway Admn. & Finance 1991

FP FP upto 3

months

FP upto 3

months

FP upto 3

months

Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

G.32 Sanction of

various

allowances

viz.

Conveyance

allowance to

doctors,

Transport

allowance,

Family

Planning All.

FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil

G.33 Payment of

any arrears of

salary related

items when

the claim is

not over three

years old

Paras 1001 to 1006 of IREM-I & 1021 of Indian Railway Admn. & Finance 1991

15/ 2010

FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil 1. Fin. Concurrence required for claims beyond 1 year. 2. Claims beyond three years but not exceeding Rs. 10,000/- will be sanctioned by GM only. 3. Claims beyond 3 years & exceeding Rs. 10000 will require sanction of Rly. Bd.

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/

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ADRM JAG/Br

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Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

�G. 1 Creation of Posts.

1.1 Creation of

non-gazetted

posts for

maintenance

and operation

of new assets

with matching

surrender

E(G)98 EC2-3 dt.3.8.98 Estt.Srl.No. 38/99

248/98 63/2010

Only DRMs-FP

Fin. Concurrence required. Detailed instructions given in Estt Srl No.-38/99

1.2 Creation/exte

nsion of

currency of

work charged

posts.

PC-III/74/PS-3/UPG/5/ dt.10.5.76 and 20.10.76.

163/76, 371/76

FP FP Nil FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

1.3 Extension of

currency of

temporary

posts.

54/87, 200/82

FP FP FP FP for the posts they are

empowered to

create

FP for the posts

they are empowered to create

Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

1.4 Conversion of

temporary

posts into

permanent

posts.

54/87, 200/82

FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

�G.2 Initial

appointments to

Group-C and

Group-D posts.

Rule 215 of IREC- I

- FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their

control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

4200/-

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

1800/-

�G.3 Promotions/

Confirmation

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ADRM JAG/Br

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Indepe

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Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

3.1 Regular

promotion

Para 213 of IREM-I

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their

control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

4200/-

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

1800/-

3.2 Ad-hoc

promotions

Para 216-A Chapter 11-B of IREM-I

-- FP FP to CPO only

Nil *FP Only against

short-term vacancies upto 120 days

Nil Nil Nil Nil

* Beyond 120 days, CPO’s approval is necessary

3.3 Confirmation FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their

control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

4200/-

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

1800/-

�G.4 Acceptance of

resignation of

non-gazetted

staff.

Rule 302 of IREC-I

FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their

control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

4200/-

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

1800/-

To be dealt through Personnel Branch Officers on Personnel Br. Files.

�G.5 Re-

appointment

of non

gazetted staff

as a fresh

entrant on

bottom

seniority after

acceptance of

resignation

Board's

letter �o.

E(�G)I/9

1 rg 1-1

DT.

27.12.91

22/92 FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G.6 Transfer of

Staff

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/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

6.1 Transfer of

Group-C and

Group D staff

within

seniority unit

Rule 226

& 231 of

IREC-I

207/05 FP FP FP FP (CC)

FP (CC)

FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their

control

FP (CC)

upto GP 4200

FP (CC) upto GP

Rs. 1800

Out of turn transfer will be considered by DRMs in divisions and PHODs/ CHODs in hqs.

6.2 Inter

Divisional

Request

Transfer

207/05 FP FP Nil FP Divnl

. Controlled Posts

Nil Nil Nil Nil Out of turn transfer will be considered by DRMs for Gr.-D and PHODs/ CHODs for Gr.-C staff.

6.3 Inter Railway

Request

Transfer

207/05 FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Out of turn transfer will be considered by GM only

6.4 Change of

category

137/97, 193/ 2007 196/07

FP FP Nil FP for posts carrying GP upto 1800 only

Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G.7 Grant of leave

7.1

Casual leave Para 236 of IREC-I

FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Leave Card should be maintained

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/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

7.2 Leave on

Average

Pay/Leave on

Half Average

Pay/Terminal

leave/Leave

during notice

period/Hospit

al Leave upto

120 days

Rule 510, 523, 525, 526 & 527 of IREC-.I

-- FP FP FP FP provided for HQ

controlled posts no

relief is

required

FP provided for HQ

controlled posts no relief

is required

FP provided for HQ

controlled posts no relief

is required

FP upto 60 days

FP upto 30 days

7.2

(a)

Sanction of

Ex. India

Leave and

permission for

Foreign visits

116/05 FP FP FP FP for DivnlControlled post up to 2

years

FP for Divnl. Controlled post up to 2 years

Nil Nil Nil Vig. Clearance required

7.3 Special

Disability

Leave

Para 552, 553 of IREC-.I

-- FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil

7.4 Study leave Para 556 & Appendix-V of IREC-I

-- FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

7.5

(a)

Hospital

Leave beyond

120 days with

full leave

salary

Rule 554 of IREC- I

-- FP FP Nil FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required.

7.5

(b)

Maternity,

Paternity

leave & Child

Care Leave

Rule 551 of IREC-I

204/08 FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP

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Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

36

7.6

(a)

Special casual

leave for

participation

in national

and

international

Sports events.

Item-5(1) of Annexure - C to Master Circular No. 10

168/80 FP up to 90 days

FP up to 30 days

FP up to 30 days

FP up to 30 days

FP up to 30 days

FP up to 30 days

Nil Nil (i) To be sanctioned based on recommendations of GS/ SECRSA. (ii) The annual limit is 120 days by clubbing National/ International & ordinary events. However, GM is empowered for sanction without any upper limit. These powers have been redelegated to President/ SECRSA subject to quarterly post facto sanction of GM.

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Scale

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Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

37

7.6

(b)

Grant of

Special Casual

leave in excess

of 30 days and

up to an

additional 30

days.

-- FP FP Nil FP for

Divisional controlled posts

Nil Nil Nil Nil (i) To be sanctioned based on recommendations of GS/ SECRSA (ii) The annual limit is 120 days by clubbing National/ International & ordinary events. However, GM is empowered for sanction without any upper limit. These powers have been redelegated to President/ SECRSA subject to quarterly post facto sanction of GM.

7.7 Extra -

ordinary leave

in

combination

with or in

continuation

of LAP and

LHAP

(inclusive of

combined

leave made up

of LAP and

LHAP)

Rule 530 of IREC-I

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP for staff

they are competent to make appointments

Nil Nil

7.8 Counting of

Extra-

ordinary leave

for Increment

Para 1320 of IREC-II & Rule 36 of RSPR-93

FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil

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/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.8 Sanction for

Investigation of

claims of

arrears of pay

and allowances

when the claim

is not over three

years old

Paras 1001 to 1006 of IREM-I & 1021 of Indian Railway Admn. & Finance 1991 &

15/ 2010

FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil 1. Fin. Concurrence required for claims beyond 1 year. 2. Claims beyond three years but not exceeding Rs.10000 will be sanctioned by GM . 3. Claims beyond 3 yrs & exceeding 10000 will require Bd’s sanction.

�G.9 Permission for

retention of

Railway

Quarters.

9.1 To permit to

continue the

occupation of

railway quarter

after retirement

except in case of

earmarked

quarters

E/R No. 10/2008

-- FP up to 8

months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8

months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8 months

9.2 To permit to

continue the

occupation of

railway quarter

after death

E/R No. 10/2008

-- FP up to 24

months

FP up to 24 months

FP up to 24 months

FP up to 24

months

FP up to 24 months

FP up to 24 months

FP up to 24 months

FP up to 24 months

9.3 To permit to

continue the

occupation of

railway quarter

in case of

resignation/

discharge

E/R No. 10/2008

-- FP up to 1month

FP up to

1month

FP up to

1month

FP up to 1month

FP up to

1month

FP up to

1month

FP up to

1month

FP up to

1month

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Estt.

Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

9.4 Joint

occupation of

Railway

quarters as

per extant

rules and

orders -

recovery of

rent.

1712 of IREM- II


9.5 To permit to

continue the

occupation of

railway

quarter on

medical

grounds in

case of

transfer

10/08 FP up to 8

months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8

months

FP up to 8 months

FP up to 8 months

Nil Nil

9.6 To permit to

continue the

occupation of

railway

quarter on

educational

grounds in

case of

transfer

10/08 FP upto curren

t academic session

FP upto current academi

c session


c session

FP upto curren

t academic session


c session


c session

Nil Nil

9.7 To permit to

continue the

occupation of

railway

quarter in

case of

temporary

transfer

10/08 FP FP

FP

FP FP upto 4 months

FP upto 4 months

Nil Nil

�G.

10

Sanction of

Advances

10.1 Advances

from

Provident

Fund

Rule 922/923 of IREC-I

FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP for staff

upto GP 1800.

The powers will be exercised by the officers of the bill drawing office only.

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TIO�

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Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

10.2 Advance of

Travelling

Allowanee

1110- of IREM - I

FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil

10.3 Advance of

pay on

Transfer.

1113, 1118 of IREM-I


10.4 Advance of pay

to non-gazetted

Railway

servants under

very special

circumstances

viz. the Railway

servant's camp

is burnt or

serious damage

caused to his

belongings due

to floods etc.

1123 of IREM-I

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

10.5 Grant of House

Building

Advance as

admissible and

signing of

Mortgage/

Reconveyance

deed

1132 of IREM -I


10.6 Grant of

advance for

treatment of

cancer

Para 1124 of IREM Vol. I

109/81 FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP Fin. Concurrence required

10.7 Grant of

advance to a

non-gazetted

employee for

purchase of

bicycle on the

usual terms &

conditions

Para 1107 of IREM-I


10.8 Advance for

purchase of

Motor

Cycle/Scooter/

Motor Car/PC

etc.

Chapter-XI of IREM-I

FP FP to PHOD/ CHOD of bill drawing office

FP to HOD of bill

drawing office

FP FP FP to Br.

Officer of Bill drawing office

Nil Nil

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Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

10.9 Grant of

Festival

Advance

Para 1125 IREM-I

FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP

10.10 Grant of

advance of

leave salary

while

proceeding on

leave for a

month or

more.

Para 1632 of IREC-II


�G

11

To

grant/sanction

undertaking a

work for which

honorarium/fee

is offered and to

grant or

sanction

payment of

honorarium and

acceptance of

fee

Rule 1334 (FR-46) IREC –II Board's letter No.F(X)II/94/PW/3 dt. 26.3.96 Board's letter No. F(X)II/97/PW/4 dt. 16.9.97

51/96 368/04

FP up to Rs. 10,000

FP up to Rs. 10,000 PHOD/CHOD of bill drawing office

FP up to Rs. 10,000 HOD of bill

drawing office

FP up to Rs. 7500

FP up to Rs. 7500

FP up to Rs. 2000 to Br.

Officer of bill drawing office

Nil Nil (i) Fin. Concurrence required (ii) Limit mentioned is for individual cases

�G.

12

Sanction for

payment of

compensation

under

Workmen's

Act.

231/87, 31/05

FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil To be sanctioned strictly as per the statutory provision Entry should be made in the Service-Book.

�G.

13

Recovery in

instalments of

amounts paid

erroneously to

Railway

employees

Para 1013-B (IREM-I) and 1105 Admn& Finance Code.

FP FP FP FP FP FP to Br.

officer of bill drawing office

FP to concern

ed officer of bill drawing office

FP to concern


42

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TIO�

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Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

14

Recovery in

lump sum or

in Instalments

of arrears of

subscription

due from

Railway

servant who is

admitted as a

subscriber to

the Provident

Fund with

retrospective

effect.

Para 911 of IREC-I

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP to Br.

officer of bill drawing office

FP to concern


FP to concern


�G

15

Grant of

Children

Educational

Allowance &

Hostel

Subsidy

202/ 2008

FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP for staff

upto GP 1800/-

The powers will be exercised by the concerned officers of the bill drawing office only.

�G.

16

Write off of

amounts

overdrawn by

the non-

gazetted

Railway

employees.

Para 1017 & 1018 of IREM- I & para 1109 of G1

210/87 109/81

FP FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to Rs. 3000

Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence Required

�G.

17

Sanction to

refund of

Provident

Fund by

instalment by

non-gazetted

staff, on re-

appointment

917-IREC- I


�G.

18

To sanction

Rewards to

non-Gazetted

staff.

Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2010/PW/2 dt. 11.10.10

68/88, 116/94, 50/98

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to

Rs3000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP* up to

Rs.1,000

Nil Nil * subject to availability of funds with the officer. Limits are for each individual case

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AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

18.1 Cases

connected

with averting

or reducing

the severity of

accidents

Board's L. No. E(G)64 RN1-6 dt. 6.9.95

68/88 254/87

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to

Rs3000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP* up to

Rs.1,000


18.2 Suggestions

and inventions

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to

Rs3000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP* up to

Rs.1,000


18.3 Other cases of

meritorious

outstanding

work

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to

Rs3000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP up to Rs. 2000

FP* up to

Rs.1,000


18.4 Group Cash

award for

meritorious

outstanding

work

FP FP Nil

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil (i) subject to annual ceiling limit prescribed for those officers not to be exceeded & availability of funds with the officers. (ii) Cash received by each individual out of group award should not exceed the limit prescribed for sanction by the concerned officer.

44

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AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

19

Counter

signature of

Travelling

Allowance

Journals

Rule 1697 of IREC-II

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP

�G.

20

Temporary

Transfer of

Posts and

grades in

respect of

non-gazetted

staff from one

station to

another. (for a

period of 6

months only)

-- FP FP for HQ

controlled posts

Nil FP (CC) for

Divnl.Controlled posts

Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G-

21

Alteration of

recorded date

of birth of

Group 'C' and

Group 'D'

employees.

Rule 225 of IREC- I

--- FP FP CPO only


�G.

21.1

To make

alteration

(other than

Date Of Birth)

in the Service

Sheet e.g.

change of

name, date of

appointment

etc. in case of

clerical error

only in the

first page of

S/R.

Rule 1204, IREM-I


�G.

21.2

To permit

change of

name in

original

records

including

Service

Registers

subject to

compliance of

the prescribed

procedure

Paras 1201 and 1202 of IREM -I

FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil

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Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

22.1

Grant of

Permission to

Gr. C & D

staff for

transactions

in respect of

acquisition or

disposal of

any

immovable

and/or

movable

property

Rule 18 of Railway Service (Conduct) Rules, l966

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil

�G.

22.2

�oting of

intimation of

employment

of near

relatives in

private

undertakings

enjoying

Government

patronage

under Rly.-

Rule 4 of Rly. Services (Conduct Rules, l966


�G.

22.3

Acceptance of

gift, value of

which exceeds

the prescribed

limits under

Rly. Services

(Conduct)

Rules

Rule 13 of Rly. Services (Conduct) Rules, l966


�G.

23

To determine

the rate of

Travelling

allowance to

an outsider

attending

Departmental

enquiry

1696 of IREC –II

FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

�G.

24

To Sanction

pension/

gratuity and

commutation

of pension

Para -8 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, l993(Chapter VII)


46

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AGM PHOD/

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HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

25.1

Grant of

Payment of

Cash

Equivalent of

unutilized

leave on

Average pay

on retirement.

Board's letter No. F(E)III-77 LE 1/4 dt. 15.11.77

279/77 FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP The powers will be exercised by the concerned officers of the bill drawing office only.

�G.

25.2

Grant of

Payment of

Cash

Equivalent of

unutilized

leave on

Average pay

during service

208/ 2008

FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP The powers will be exercised by the concerned officers of the bill drawing office only.

�G.

26

Provisional

payment of

salary/wages

where the

vetted LPC

has not been

received from

the previous

unit

1103 of Genl. Admn. & Finance Code, l991

-- FP up to 3

months

FP up to 3 months

FP up to 3 months

FP up to 3

months

FP up to 3 months

Nil Nil Nil

�G.

27

To accept

voluntary

retirement

including the

waival of

notice period

Rule 67 of RSPR

FP FP FP FP (CC)

FP (CC)

FP (CC)

Nil Nil Vig. Clearance required

�G.

28.1

Classification

of Railway

servants

under Hours

of

Employment

Rules.

Section 130 of Railways Act. 1989 & Rly. Servants (Hours of Work & Period of Rest) Rules, 2005

215/05 FP FP CPO only


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RITY/

DELEGA

TIO�

Estt.

Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G

28.2

Temporary

exemption

under Hours of

employment

Rules.

Rly. Servants (Hours of Work & Period of Rest) Rules, 2005

215/05 FP FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil

�G.

29

To authorize a

Railway servant

to proceed on

duty to outside

the Zonal

Railway

Board's letter No. F(E)68/PW5//1 DT. 3.4.69.


�G.

30

Sanction of

Composite

Transfer grant

30.1 To sanction

Composite

Transfer grant

for serving

officers within 6

months and for

retired

employees

within 1 year.

Rule 1643 (VIII) of IREC - II .

164/99 224/08


30.2 To sanction

Composite

transfer grant

for belated

claims.

- - - - - - - - - -

a) For serving

employees

beyond 6

months.

164/99 224/08

67/90 2/80


b) For retired

employees

beyond 1 year

and within 2

years.

164/99 224/08

67/90 2/80

FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Finance concurrence required

�G.

31

To condone

delay for non-

insurance of

flat/house,

purchased/built

out of House

Building

Advance

Para 1132, IREM-I

FP Up to 2 Yrs

FP Up to 2 Yrs.

FP Up to 2 Yrs.

FP Up to 2 Yrs.

FP Up to 2 Yrs.

Nil Nil Nil

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S. �o ITEM AUTHO

RITY/

DELEGA

TIO�

Estt.

Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

32

Training in

�on-Railway

Institutions

Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2010/PW/2 dt 11.10.10

137/81, 181/08

FP FP to CPO only

Nil FP upto limits as

allotted to

DRM/ CWM

Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required if expenditure is beyond the budgetary limit. Max. Rs. 25000/- per course and ceiling of Rs. 4000/- per day.

�G.

33

Reconstruction of

Service

Book/Sheet with

available records

E/(NG)60 PTN1/3 dt. 28.3.60 as amended from time to time

73/84, 168/80, 159/83

FP FP to PHOD /CHOD of

bill drawingoffice

Nil FP FP Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

�G.

34

Extension of

joining time up

to 30 days

Para 1109- IREC-I

FP FP Nil FP Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G.

35

Write off of

irrecoverable

amount other

than

overpayments

made

210/87 FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to Rs. 5000

FP up to Rs. 3000

Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence Required

�G.

36

Grant of service

certificate

1620-IREC-I


�G.

37

Grant of Break

Down Allowance

to Running Shed

staff, Relief

Train Staff,

Elect.Staff &

Carriage &

Wagon Deptt.

Staff.

Para 1420, IREC-II

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP FP FP

�G.

38

Pinpointing of

posts at the time

of restructuring

-- FP FP FP FP (CC)

FP (CC)

FP (CC)

Nil Nil (i) Associate Fin. Con. required. (ii) In divisions, final approval of DRM will be required

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S. �o ITEM AUTHO

RITY/

DELEGA

TIO�

Estt.

Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

39

Handing over

and taking

over charges

in cases in

which several

scattered

works or

stores have to

be inspected

before.

210/87 FP FP up to 6 days

FP up to 6 days

FP up to 6 days

FP up to 6 days

FP up to 6 days

Nil Nil

�G.

40

Issue of Passes

for families

and

transportation

of Personal kit

beyond the

time limit of

06 months

and grant of

actual cost of

transportation

of personal

effects of

mileage

allowance

therefore

within the

time limit to

which it is

relaxed in

respect of

passes for

families.

-- FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G.

41

Grant of Passes

and TA to

outsiders called

as witnesses in

Departmental

enquiry.

Para 1695 IREC-II


�G.

42

Powers to

sanction

officiating

arrangements in

place of staff sent

for training or on

refresher course

on the Railways

period exceeding

one month.

Para 1320 IREC-II

-- FP up to one year

FP up to 4 months

FP up to 4 months

FP (CC) up to 4

months

FP (CC) up to 4 months



Nil

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S. �o ITEM AUTHO

RITY/

DELEGA

TIO�

Estt.

Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

43

Issuing

�OC/Forwarding

of applications of

serving railway

employees for

posts outside the

Railways and

within the

Railway.

Para 1402 IREM-I

240/08 FP FP FP (except deputation. For deputati

on PHOD/ CHOD only)

FP (excep

t deputation. For

deputation PH OD/ CH OD only)

FP (except deputation. For deputation,

PHOD/ CHOD only)

Nil Nil Nil For deputation and Training abroad, Vigilance clearance will be required.

�G.

44

Fixing of Hd.

Qrs. of Rly.

servants.

Para 234 IREC-I & Para 1621 IREC-II

-- FP FP FP FP (CC)

Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G.

45

Grant of

continuity

certificates during

the period of leave

granted to the

staff officiating in

higher grades for

the purpose of

increment where

officiating

arrangements is

made.

Para 1320 b (ii) of IREC-II

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their

control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

4200/-

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

1800/-

�G.

46

Grant of Spl.

CL up to 30

days in a

calendar year to

Railway

servants who

are Rovers &

Rangers Scouts

& Guides of Rly.

State

Associations for

activities like

attending camps

or rallies or

when engaged

on scouting

duties on

instructions

from Scouting

Authorities.

Para 7 of MC No.-10 on SCL


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S. �o ITEM AUTHO

RITY/

DELEGA

TIO�

Estt.

Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

47

Permission to

Rly. Servants

holding

recognized

qualifications in

any system of

medicine &

registered

under the

relevant laws in

force in

State/Union

Territory

concerned for

under-taking

Medical

practice during

their spare

time, purely on

charitable basis

without

detriment to

official duties.

Rule 15 of RSCR, 1966

Board’s letter dt. 10.11.65

FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G.

48

Officiating

promotions

under the

�ext Below

Rule in a

cadre in

vacancies of

more than 90

days duration

and also

subject to the

conditions

stipulated.

310/71 FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil

�G

49

Issue of �OC

for applying

for Passport.

Board’s letter No.F(XII-2003/PW/10dt. 9/1/2004

13/2004,116/20

05 123/200

5

FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil D&A/SPE /prior Vigilance clearance required

�G.

50

Acceptance of

adoption deed

Hindu Adoption Act

- FP FP FP FP FP Nil Nil Nil After following legal requirements and duly vetted by Law Officer

52

S. �o ITEM AUTHO

RITY/

DELEGA

TIO�

Estt.

Srl. �o.

AGM PHOD/

CHOD

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Indepe

ndent

Sr.

Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr.

Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.

51

Issue of �OC for

correspondence

course/part time

course & applying

for admission to

different courses

Board’s letter No. E.58GSI/5 dated 27th/28th April 1955

202/65, 306/68, 274/64

FP FP Nil FP for


Nil Nil Nil Nil

�G.

52

Counting of past

service restricted

to Pension &

Leave Rules

Chapter III of RSPR-93

FP FP Nil FP for


Nil Nil Nil Nil Fin. Concurrence required

Estt Rule �o. 02/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/114/12267, Dated:- 10/01/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/PS 5-1/38 dated 06/01/2011, PC-VI No. 244/2011 (RBE No. 03/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Revised pay limits for entitlement of Passes/PTOs on the basis of Pay drawn in the Railway

Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

Consequent upon revision of Pay Scales on the basis of decision of the Government on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission, the question of revision of existing entitlements to Passes/PTOs under the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) has been under consideration of this Ministry. 2. The matter has been examined and the President is pleased to decide that the entitlements of Passes/PTOs in respect of railway servants drawing pay in the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 shall be as under :-

S. �o. Category Type of Privilege Pass &

Privilege Ticket Order

Type of Duty Pass

1. Group ‘A’ & Group ‘B’

(Gazetted) :

: Ist Class ‘A’ Pass Ist class ‘A’ Pass

�on-Gazetted employees:

(i) In Grade Pay Rs. 4200/-and above

: Ist Class Pass Ist Class Pass

(ii) In Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/- : II nd Class ‘A’ Pass* IInd Class ‘A’ Pass *

(iii) In Grade Pay Rs. 1,900/- and above but below Grade Pay Rs. 2,800/-

One IInd Class ‘A’ Pass* in a year, remaining passes and PTOs of Second/Sleeper Class.

II nd Class ‘A’ Pass *

2.

(iv) Employees in Grade Pay: Rs. 1,800/-

One IInd Class ‘A’ Pass* in a year, remaining passes and PTOs of Second/Sleeper Class.

Second/Sleeper Class Pass

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*Note: In terms of the extant instructions, the holder of IInd Class 'A' pass shall be entitled to travel by AC-3 tier class in trains other than Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto Exp. trains. IInd Class A' Pass is of yellow colour. 3. In all other respects, the provisions of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986(Second Edition, 1993) will apply. 4. The Railway employees who are already entitled to Ist Class Passes, shall continue to draw Ist Class Passes, irrespective of their eligibility in terms of these orders. 5. Necessary amendment to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) shall follow. 6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 03/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (GAZ.)/34/12268, Dated:- 10/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)99/2/69 dated 27/12/2010 (RBE No. 186/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts of Asstt. Health Education Officer, Asstt.

Pharmacy Officer, Asstt. Health Officer

Ref:- Board’s notification number 99/E(GRR)/1/2 dated 20/11/2007 notifying Recruitment Rules for

promotion to Group ‘B’ posts of Asstt. Health Education Officer, Asstt. Pharmacy Officer & Asstt.

Health Officer

In pursuance to the implementation of the recommendation of the 6th Central Pay Commission and consequent upon revision of designation of Group ‘C’ categories where pre-revised pay scales (as per 5th CPC) have been merged and granted common replacement pay structure/higher grade pay, it has now been decided by the Board that eligibility conditions for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts of Asstt. Health Education Officer, Asstt. Pharmacy Officer & Asstt. Health Officer in the Medical Department may be modified (so far as pay scale is concerned) as under:

i) Asstt. Health Education Officer:

Sr. District Extension Educators in the Pay structure of Pay Band PB-2 with GP of Rs. 4600 with 2 years of regular service in the grade.

ii) Asstt. Pharmacy Officer:

Chief Pharmacist in the Pay structure of Pay Band PB-2 with GP of Rs. 4600 with 2 years of regular service in the grade.

iii) Asstt. Health Officer:

Health & Malaria Inspector Grade I in the pay structure of Pay Band PB-2 with GP of Rs. 4600 with 2 years of regular service in the grade. 2. There is no change in the other conditions as laid down in terms of the aforementioned Recruitment Rules for these posts. The above instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. Estt Rule �o. 04/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/13/12269, Dated:- 10/01/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 28/12/2010, S. No. PC-VI/242, (RBE No. 188/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 & 03.02.2010 were published as Estt. Rule No. 138/09 & 23/10 respectively.

Sub:- Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Railways Employees-

Clarifications Regarding.

Subsequent to the issue of Board’s instructions dated 10.06.2009 regarding MACP Scheme, a Joint Commission is set up to examine the anomalies pertaining to the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) vide Department of personnel & Training O.M. No. 11/1/2010-JCA dt, 03-05-2010. 2. During the Joint Committee meeting it was pointed out by the Staff Side that the word ‘New Organization’ of the last line of Para-24 of annexure of MACPS dated 10-6-2009 was not in consonance with the spirit of the Scheme. The issue has been examined and it is clarified that in case of transfer ‘including unilateral transfer on request, regular service rendered in previous organization/Office shall be counted along with the regular service in the new organization/office for the purpose of getting financial upgradation under the MACPS. However, financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be allowed in the immediate next higher grade pay in the hierarchy of revised pay bands as given in Railway services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, Para-24 of MACPS stands amended to this extent. 3. The Staff Side also raised an issue on the ‘Benchmark’ for MACPS as given in Para-17 of annexure of MACPS dated 10-6.2009, which provides that the financial upgradation would be on Non-functional basis subject to fitness, in the hierarchy of grade pay within the PB-1. Thereafter for upgradation under the MACPS, the benchmark of ‘Good’ would be applicable till the grade pay of ` 6600/- in PB-3. The Benchmark will be ‘Very Good’ for financial upgradation to the grade pay of ` 7600/- and above. It was pointed out that in some cases the promotion to next higher grade was made on the basis of ‘fitness’ as the method of promotion as specified in the relevant recruitment rules, was non-selection. Therefore, in such cases benchmarks should not be insisted upon under the MACPS. The issue has been examined and it is clarified that where the financial upgradation under MACPS also happen to be in the promotional grade and benchmark for promotion is lower than the benchmark for granting the benefits under MACPS as mentioned in Para-17 ibid, the benchmark for promotion shall apply to MACPS also. This instruction is in continuation of Board’s earlier instruction of even number dated 03.02.2010. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(DOP&T’s OM �o. 35034/3/2008-Estt. (D) (Vol.II), dated 01.11.2010)

Estt Rule �o. 05/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/270/12270, Dated:- 10/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15 dated 29/12/2010, PC-VI No. 243 (RBE No. 189/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 1.12.2008 & No. F(E)I/98/AL-28/10(A) dt. 01.05.1998 were published as Estt. Rule Nos 224/2008& 114/1998 respectively.

Sub:- Travelling Allowance Rules-Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay

Commission-Journey on Transfer.

In pursuance of the decision taken by the Government on the recommendation of the 6th Central Pay Commission relating to Travelling Allowance entitlement, revised entitlement of TA for journeys on transfer was notified vide Board’s letter or even number dated 1.12.2008. The provision under para C of the Annexure to the letter dated 1.12.2008 has led to lowering of the per km rated for transportation of personal effects by road on transfer in the case of A-I/A/B-I class cities. The provision under para C of the said letter has been reviewed and it has now been decided to replace the existing provisions contained therein under para C with the following: “C. Transportation of house-hold effects on transfer

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The rates for transportation of personal effects by Road from the place of residence to the Railway Station at the old headquarters and from Railway Station to the place of residence, at the new headquarters will be as under:

Grade Pay Rate per km for transport by road (Rs. per. Km)

X&Y class cities* Z class cities* Officers drawing grade pay off Rs. 4200 and above and those in pay scale HAG+ and above

30.00 (Rs. 0.005 per kg per km.)

18.00 (Rs. 0.003 per kg. per km.)

Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 2800/-

15.00 (Rs. 0.005 per kg per km.)

9.00 (Rs. 0.003 per kg. per km.)

Officers drawing grade pay below Rs. 2800

7.50 (Rs. 0.005 per kg per km.)

4.60 (Rs. 0.0031 per kg. per km.)

The rates for transporting the entitled weight by Steamer will be equal to the prevailing rates prescribed by such transport in ships operated by Shipping Corporation of India.” * As per classification of cities for the purpose of admissibility of House Rent Allowance. 2. Attention is also invited to para B of the Annexure to Board’s letter dated 1.12.2008, which regulates the payment of Composite Transfer Grant. In this connection, it is reiterated that the components and incidentals which were merged/subsumed with the Composite Transfer Grant, as per para A.1 of the Annexure to Board’s letter No. F(E)I/98/AL-28/10(A) dated 01.05.1998 remain unchanged. 3. The revised provisions as under para 1 above, shall be applicable w.e.f 01.09.2008, i.e. the date from which revised TA rules are applicable. Estt Rule �o. 06/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/ 35/12894, Dated:- 17/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2003/TR/10 dated 28/12/2010 (RBE No. 187/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 31.03.2003 was published as Estt. Rule No. 54/2004.

Sub:- �ew Catering Policy-2010 Restoration of catering posts transferred to IRCTC.

As the Railways are aware, with the announcement of New Catering Policy-2010, all the catering activities are to be taken over by the Railways. In order to revive departmental catering activities as envisaged in the said policy, the matter has accordingly been considered carefully by the Board in consultation with both the Federations and it has been decided to adopt the following procedure to streamline the cadre being revived. 2. Creation of cadre and posts-(i) the time of formation of IRCTC, approximately 5269 staff alongwith their posts (1284 Group ‘C’ and 3985 Group ‘D’ now placed in Group ‘C’) were transferred to IRCTC in terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 31.03.2003,. The details as obtained from Railways are given in Annexure ‘A’. These figures are provisional and Railways have to restore the posts which were actually surrendered. As a first step, these 5269 posts break-up as indicated against each Railway may be revived in the catering department. Restoration of posts as on 31.03.2003 will not require any money value from the vacancy bank because as per the instructions the surrendered money value was not to be credited to vacancy bank. In case any Railway has credited the amount in vacancy bank the same should be taken back for the restoration of the post.

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(ii) Additional posts required, commensurate to present workload, beyond the sanctioned strength as on 31.03.2003, normal procedure of creation of posts may be followed in consultation with their Associate Finance. 3. Manning of the posts: (i) The following three categories of erstwhile catering staff are available in the Railways:- (a) Existing skeleton staff in the catering department, (b) staff repatriated from IRCTC awaiting redeployment (c) Original catering staff (Who were on deemed deputation) who have returned from IRCTC and have already been redeployed in other departments and (d) Staff who are on deemed deputation to IRCTC and awaiting repatriation (ii) In order to take the advantage of their past experience, option may be called for from the original catering staff who, at the time of formation of IRCTC, opted to remain in the Railways and have been redeployed in other departments after being declared surplus. Remaining other staff as described under item No. (a), (b) & (d) would not be given any option and allowed to work in catering cadre only. 4. Seniority: The seniority of the above staff including the staff who opts for catering department vide 3(i)(b) may be assigned to the position existed before they were transferred to IRCTC as on 31.03.2003. In order to bring the staff of catering department at par with others, it has been decided, as an incentive, that the posts as on 31.03.2003, will restructured as the table given below:-

Categories Pay Scale % age Structured

in 1993

6th

CPC

Structure

Suggested

Structure

01.01.2011

PB-2, GP-4600 17

PB-2, GP-4200 48

PB-1, GP-2400 20

Catering Inspectors

2000-3200/- 6500-10500 1600-2660/ 5500-9000 1400-2300 5000-8000 1200-2040 4000-6000 975-1540/ 3200-4900

15 20 25 20 20

PB-1, GP-2000 15

975-1540/3200-4900 45 PB-1, GP-2000 60 Bill Issuer/Catering Stores Clerks 825-1200/2750-4400 55 PB-1GP-1800 40

1320-2040 5000-8000

15 PB-2, GP-4200 20

1200-1800/ 4500-7000

25 PB-1, GP-2800 30

950-1500 3050-4590

30 PB-1, GP-1900 25

Commercial Cooks

800-1150 2650-4000

30 PB-1, GP-1800 25

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Head Waiter/Head Bearer (Comml.)

825-1200/ 2750-4400 800-1150 2650-4000

50 50

PB-1, GP-1800 1000

5. The posts will be upgraded within the financial neutrality. The upgraded post may be filled up from the staff through promotion as per procedure to be issued separately 6. The upgradation of posts is provisional. This issue with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.

Annexure ‘A’ to Board’s letter No. E(NG) Board’s No. E(NG)I-2003/TR/10 dated 28.12.2010

Details of deemed of deputationists staff (zone wise)

Railways Total no. of staff went to IRCTC on deemed deputation.

Gr. ‘C’ Gr. ‘D’

CR 217 430

ER 151 570

NR 60 206

NER 19 45

NFR 40 9

SR 271 901

SCR 153 473

SER 70 307

WR 138 345

ECR 42 168

ECoR 35 213

NCR 56 190

NWR 5 7

SECR 4 47

SWR 19 65

WCR 4 9

Total 1284 3985

Estt Rule �o. 07/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Advances/28/12895, Dated:- 17/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E) Spl. 2008/ADV.3/6 dated 22/12/2010. S. No. PC VI-240 (RBE No. 184/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter number F(E) Spl. 2000/ADV/3/7 dated 16.11.2000 was published as Estt. Rule No. 212/2000.

Sub:- House Building Advance-enhancement in past cases.

Ministry of Urban Development’s O.M. No. 1-17011/2(1)/2009-H.III dated 14.07.2010 on the above mentioned subject is hereby circulated for information and guidance. Ministry of Urban Development’s OM No. I-17015/16/92-H.III dated 17.10.2000 mentioned thereon was circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter No. F(E)Spl. 2000/ADV/3/7 dated 16.11.2000. The same will be applicable to Railway Servants mutatis mutandis. The applications for enhanced HBA should be submitted within six months from the date of issue of this letter. 2. All other provisions like eligibility, repaying capacity, recovery etc. will remain unchanged.

No. I-17011/2(1)-H.III

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Government of India Ministry of Urban Development

(Housing-III section) Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. Dated:- the 14th July, 2010.

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Subject:- Interest bearing advances/Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendation on House

Building Advance-enhancement in past cases-regarding. The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Ministry’s O.M. No. I-17011/11(4)/2008-H.III dated 27th November, 2008 on the above subject and to say that it has been decided in consultations with Ministry of Finance to make the afore-said orders applicable with effect from 1st January, 2006. Accordingly, an enhancement of House Building Advance, if applied for, may be granted for an amount equivalent to the difference between the previously sanctioned amount and the new amount determined on the basis of pay in the pay band, in past case, where HBA was sanctioned on or after 1-1-2006 but before 27-11-2008 subject to complying following conditions:- (a) The Government servant should not have drawn the entire amount of HBA sanctioned under earlier orders and/or where construction is not completed/full cost towards acquisition of house/flat is yet to be paid. (b) There will be no deviation from the approved plan of construction on the basis of which the original sanction of House Building Advance was accorded. The revised cost of the original plan can, however, be considered for determining the additional amount, subject to the prescribed maximum limits. (c) Supplementary Mortgage deed, Personal Bond and Sureties will be drawn and executed at the expense of the loanee. (d) The actual entitlement will be restricted to the repaying capacity computed on the basis of the formula laid down in this Ministry’s O.M. No. I-17015/16/92-H.III dated 17-10.-2000. It should be ensured that the entire amount of advance with interest is recovered before retirement of the Government servant. (e) Rate of Interest:- The rate of interest chargeable in such cases would be as per the slab applicable to the total sanctioned amount i.e. amount already sanctioned on or after 1-1-2006 but before 27-11-2008 plus the enhanced sanction. However, the new rate of interest would be chargeable only on collective amount that would remain outstanding on grant of enhancement of HBA i.e. the unpaid portion of previously sanctioned HBA plus the enhancement so granted. Thus, the amount of HBA that has already been re-paid on old rates will not attract the fresh interest charges. 2. However, the existing limit of maximum admissible amount of Rs. 7.50 lakh for the purpose of construction/purchase of new house/flat and Rs. 1.80 lakh would remain unchanged. In other words, the sum total of previously sanctioned HBA and the enhancement granted under these orders cannot exceed the aforesaid limits. In any case, not more than one enhancement is admissible to a Govt. employee. 3. The applications for enhanced HBA should be submitted within six months from the date of issue of this order. 4. Ministries/Departments whose branch offices are situated in the far flung areas like in case of Ministry of Defence, etc., are advised to give wider publicity to these orders through modern communication means like facsimile, e-mail, web-sites, etc. so that there is no occasion for any representation for extending the time limit of six months on the grounds of receiving these orders late.

Estt Rule �o. 08/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/235/12896, Dated:- 17/01/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2005/RC-4/SC/2 dated 31.12.2010 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2005/RC-4/SC/2 dated 01.02.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 26/2010.

Sub:- Filling-up the posts of stenographers in Grade Pay Rs. 2400 (PB-I) on contract basis.

Keeping in view the acute shortage of stenographers being faced by the railway, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to permit filling up the posts of stenographers in Grade Pay Rs. 2400(PB-I) on contract basis with the following conditions: 1. These engagements should be done with the personal and prior approval of the General Manager subject to fulfilling of eligibility & other conditions governing such engagements. 2. Educational Qualifications and age limit of such contract engagement should be in accordance with those prescribed for direct recruitment. 3. These contract engagements should be made only for 50% of clear vacancies for a maximum period up to 30.12.2011 or availability of a regularly selected candidate, whichever is earlier. 4. Such engagements should be made by inviting applications through open advertisements and screening by a selection committee of Senior Scale/JAG Officers of whom one should be Personnel Officer. 5. They will not be entitled to get any other facilities like leave, medical, passes, PTOs, Transportation etc. 6. They will have not claim or right for appointment on regular basis and will not be a part of the cadre of railway Stenographers. 7. It should be a full time contract and their recruitment should be on monthly remuneration basis of Rs. 9655 (Rupees Nine Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-five only) for the posts in Grade 5200-20200 plus Grade Pay Rs. 2400 as proposed vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2005/RC-4/SC/2 dated 01.02.2010. 8. It must be ensured that such contractual staff is not used to deal with the sensitive matter of railways. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). Estt Rule �o. 09/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/236/12897, Dated:- 17/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR1/10/Pt. dated 05.01.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10 Pt. dated 9.12.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 228/2010.

Sub:- Minimum educational qualification for recruitment in PB-1 5200-20200 with GP 1800/-.

Pursuant to the instructions issued vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10 Pt. dated 9.12.2010, a large number of references have been received from Zonal Railways regarding the cut-off date from which the educational qualification of class 10th pass or ITI or equivalent will be applicable for appointments in the erstwhile Group ‘D’ categories on compassionate grounds, engagement as substitutes (fresh face, TADK, Act Apprentices etc), legal heirs of accident victims where specific approval has been given by Board and other related matters like regulation of pay etc. Clarifications have also been sought regarding applications which are under process and are at various stages of approval of candidates who are below 10th pass. As the matter is under consideration and is likely to be resolved in 2-3 months time, it has been decided to continue with the existing practice that has been followed before the issue of Board’s letter dated 09.12.2010 upto 31-3.2011 for the above categories.

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From 1st April, 2011 all cases of recruitment/engagement for the above categories in PB-1 5200-20200 with GP 1800 will be with the minimum educational qualification of 10th pass or ITI or equivalent. It must be ensured that those cases which are not finalised (where the offer of appointments has not been issued) by 31st March, 2011 will lapse. Estt Rule �o. 10/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/103/12898, Dated:- 17/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s Gazette Notification No. 2010/E&R/1500/19 dated 28/12/2010 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Gazette notification for Metro Railway Kolkata.

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY PART III- Section 1

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

�o. 3 �EW DELHI, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010

MI�ISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

�OTIFICATIO�

New Delhi, the 28th December, 2010 �o. 2010/E&R/1500/19. – In exercise of the powers conferred by para 3 (3) of Chapter II of the Railway Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) the Central Government hereby declares the Metro Railway, Kolkata, a project office, to be a Zonal Railway with its headquarters at Kolkata with effect from 29-12-2010. 2. The Metro Railway shall continue to have control over its existing jurisdiction.

V.K. GUPTA , Secy

Estt Rule �o. 11/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/237/12980, Dated:- 21/01/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2005/6/1 dated 02/12/2010 (RBE No. 171/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter number E(MPP)2002/12/26/Vo.II dated 21.06.2004 was published as Estt. Rule No. 298/2004.

Sub:- Engagement of Course Completed Act Apprentices as Substitutes in Group ‘D’ on Indian

Railways.

Board vide its letter NO. E(MPP)2002/12/26/Vo.II dated 21.06.2004 had clarified that Course Completed Act Apprentices can be engaged as Substitutes in Group ‘D’ under General Managers’ powers in administrative exigencies. It is further clarified that Diploma/Degree holders trained under the Apprentices Act 1961 (as amended from time to time) in Railway establishments can also be considered, (similar to ITI, etc trained Act Apprentices engaged as substitutes) for engagement as substitutes in Group ‘D’ posts within the General Managers’ powers in administrative exigencies, subject to their fulfillment of the extant instructions prescribed for such engagement.

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Estt Rule �o. 12/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (GAZ)/36/12981, Dated:- 21/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s Gazette Notification No. ERB-I/2008/11/2 dated 2/12/2010 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Gazette �otification for Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), Editor (Indian Railways) (Gr.

‘A’ Post) Recruitment Rules, 2010.

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

�OTIFICATIO�

�ew Delhi, the 2nd

December , 2010

G.S.R.:- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Editor (Indian Railways) the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), Recruitment Rules, 1978, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Editor (Indian Railways) in the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), namely:- 1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), Editor (Indian Railways) (Group ‘A’ post) Recruitment Rules, 2010. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of post, classification, pay band and grade pay or pay scale.- The number of the said post, their classification, the pay band and grade pay or pay scale attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (14) of the aforesaid schedule. 4. Disqualification.- No person,-

(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living: or (b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,

shall be eligible for appointment to the said post: Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for doing so, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 5. Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons. 6. Saving.- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

(For insertion in Part-II, Section 3, Sub-Section (i) of the Gazette of India)

Name of Post

Number of post

Classification Pay Band and Grade Pay of Pay Scale

Whether selection post or non-selection

Whether benefit or added years of

Age limit for direct recruits

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post service admissible under Rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (pension) Rules, 1972

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Editor (Indian Railways)

1 (one)* (2010) subject to variation dependent on workload

Indian Railways Service Group A’, Miscellaneous Post

Pay Band-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Grade Pay Rs. 7600

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not exceeding 50 years (relaxable for Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications form candidates in India and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba

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District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshdweep,

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Period of probation if any

Method of recruitment-whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods.

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation or absorption to be made

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitments.

(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)

ESSENTIAL: (i) Master’s degree in English from a recognised University or equivalent. (ii) Ten Years’ experience in Journalism or as Editor in English in any publication department of the Central Government or any News- paper or news agency or publicity organisation

Not applicable

One year for direct recruits

Deputation or absorption failing which by direct recruitment.

Deputation Officer of the Central Government:- (a)(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in the pay Band-3, Rs. 15600-39100 with grade pay of Rs. 6600 or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) Possessing the educational

Group ‘A’ departmental promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) 1. Secretary, Railway Board-Chairman. 2. Additional Director General (Public Relations), Railway Board –Member. 3. Executive Director, Establishm

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary on each occasion.

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under the Central Government. Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates other-wise well qualified. Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes if any at any stage of selection the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that

qualifications prescribed for direct recruits under Column 8. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed four years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications. Note: For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006 (date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendation has been extended) shall be deemed to

ent (Gazetted Cadre), Railway Board Member.

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sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them. Desirable: Degree or diploma in Journalism of a recognized University or Institution.

be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Pay Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

File No. ERB-I/2008/11/2 Sd/- V.K. Gupta , Secretary, Railway Board

Estt Rule �o. 13/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/116/12997, Dated:- 24/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 12.01.2011 (RBE No. 06/2011), S. No. PC-VI/245 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 138/2009.

Sub:- Entitlement of Pass facilities under MACPS-Clarification reg.

Ref:- Board’s letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 The issue regarding the entitlement of privilege and other passes in case of employees who have been granted financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme has been under consideration. 2. In terms of Para 16 of Annexure of Board’s letter referred to above, financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme is personal to the incumbent and entitles the employee to certain benefits which are linked to the pay drawn by the employee. Hence, the benefit of Passes/PTOs corresponding to the next higher Grade Pay granted under the MACP Scheme will be available to the employee. It is also reiterated that the grant of financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme does not entail any change in the designation, classification and status of an employee. Accordingly, the benefits related to higher status inherent in the higher Pay Band and/or Grade Pay is not available to such an employee who has been granted higher Grade Pay under the MACP Scheme.

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

Estt Rule �o. 14/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/238/12999, Dated:- 24/01/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2010/RC-4/6 dated 13/01/2011 (RBE No. 07/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter number dated E(NG)II/2007/RC-4/CORE/1 dated 11.12.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 294/2009.

Sub:- Re-engagement of retired staff on daily remuneration basis in exigencies of service.

Keeping in view the acute shortage of staff in various categories of posts owing to various reasons and consequent hampering of the Railway's services, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to permit General Managers to re-engage retired employees with the following conditions: 1. Railway should issue necessary notification for such re-engagement by giving wide publicity through open advertisement so that all may get equal opportunity. 2. Re-engaged employees should not have been covered under the Safety Related Retirement Scheme/Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS). 3. While engaging such staff, medical fitness of the appropriate category should be obtained from the designated authorities. 4. Suitability/competency of the staff should also be adjudged before engaging and the issue of their safety record should be addressed. 5. Maximum age limit for such re-engagement shall be 62 years and this limit shall not be exceeded in case of any retired railway employees during the period of re-engagement. 6. While engaging such staff and assigning duties to them, it must be ensured that safety and other operational requirements are adequately addressed. 7. Remuneration to such staff be made as stipulated vide this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)II/2007/RC-4/CORE/1 dated 11.12.2009 (in each and every case of engagement of retired employee, the daily allowances plus full pension should not exceed the last pay drawn). 8. The scheme will be valid up to December 2011. This may be terminated if adequate staff become available. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). Estt Rule �o. 15/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Leave Rules/41/13072, Dated:- 28/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2009/LE-1/1 dated 04/01/2011 (RBE No. 01/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Reckoning of period spent on Study Leave for earning leave.

In term of Sub-rule (2) under Sub-heading-Counting of study leave for promotion, pension, seniority, leave and increments of Rule 556 of the Railway Services (Liberalised Leave) Rules, 1949, of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, 1985 Edition, the period spent on study leave shall not count for earning leave

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other than half pay leave under the Liberalised Leave Rules. The matter has been under consideration in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training and it has been decided that the period spent on study leave shall be counted for earning both Leave on Average Pay and also Leave on Half Average Pay. These order shall be effective from the date of issue of this letter. 2. Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Sub-rule (2) under Sub-heading-Counting of study leave for promotion, pension, seniority, leave and increments of Rule 556 of the Railway Services (Liberalised Leave) Rules, 1949, of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, 1985 Edition may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 115 enclosed.

I�DIA� RAILWAY ESTABLISHME�T CODE, VOLUME-I, FIFITH

EDITIO�-1985

(Third Reprint Edition-2008)

ADVA�CE CORRECTIO� SLIP �O. 115.

1. Sub-rule (2) under Sub-heading-Counting of study leave for promotion, pension, Seniority, leave

and increments-of Rule 556 may be substituted with the following:-

“(2) The period spent on study leave shall be counted for earning both Leave on Average Pay and

Leave on Half Average Pay.”

(Authority Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2009/LE-1/1 dated 04.01.2011.)

Estt Rule �o. 16/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/55/13073, Dated:- 28/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/WE-1/10 dated 9/08/2010 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 07/01/2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 23/2009.

Sub:- Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund (SBF) Revision in

expenditure.

Ref: This Ministry’s letter of even number dated 07-01-2009. The issue regarding enhancement in the amount of honorarium admissible to the practitioners and dispensers in Homoeopathic /Ayurvedic dispensaries being run under the SBF was under consideration of this office. 2. The matter has been examined in the detail and in partial supersession of the instructions contained in this office letter of even number dated 07-01-2009 ibid, sanction of the Ministry of Railways is communicated to revision of expenditure on the Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries being run by the Staff Benefit Fund Committees, as follows:- (a) Monthly honorarium for Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Practitioners:

Revised Rates of Expenditure

(i) 8 hrs. duration Rs. 21, 000/- p.m. (ii) 4 hrs. duration Rs. 12,600/- p.m. (b) Monthly honorarium for Ayurvedic Dispensers

Rs. 7,100/- p.m.

(c) Monthly subsidy on Medicines (i) Ayurvedic Dispensaries Rs. 8,000/- p.m. (No Change) (ii) Homoeopathic Dispensaries Rs. 5,000/- p.m. (includes Rs. 2,000/- p.m. for

dispenser, if required)

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3. In case annual allotment for “ Indigenous Systems of Medicine” under SBF ( under which Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic dispensaries function) at Rs. 22.50 per capita is found inadequate to meet the increase in requirement of funds on account of the above revision in the honorarium, the additional expenditure necessitated due to revision under these orders would be met through re-appropriation from the head “ Medical Services” as additional ad hoc contribution to the SBF, and the Medical Budget would be suitably augmented from Revenues. CPOs would advise CMDs about the additional funds required on this account so that the same could be reflected in the budgetary estimates. 4. These orders take effect from 1/8/2010. 5. This issues in consultation with the Health Directorate and with concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 17/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/42/13074, Dated:- 28/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2007/CP-1/37 dated 10.01.2011 (RBE No. 04/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(W) 99/CP-1/1 dated 05.11.1999, E(W) 99/CP-1/1 dated 09.02.2000, E(W) 2008/CP-1/7 dated 30.09.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 45/2000, 51/2000 and 83/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Payment of Ex. gratia lump-sum compensation to families of Railway employees who die in

harness on duty.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(W) 99/CP-1/1 dated 05.11.1999 (RBE No. 285/1999) In partial modification of this office letter No. E(W) 99/CP-1/1 dated 09.02.2000, the clarification that the compensation payable under Workmen’s Compensation Act (WCA) should be reduced from the lump-sum amount payable as Ex-gratia compensation is hereby withdrawn. However, the aggregate of the relief/ex-gratia compensation paid form different sources of workmen compensation, viz. compensation under WCA, compensation under Section 124 of the Railways Act, 1989 as applicable, etc. is subject to the ceiling laid down in para-12 of Annexe to Department of Pension & Pensioners’ ‘Welfare’s O.M. No. 45/55/97-P&PW (C) dated 11.09.1998 circulated vide Board’s letter No. E(W) 99 CP-1/1 dated 05.11.1999 as amended vide letter No. E(W) 2008/CP-1/7 dated 30.09.2008 notifying revised rates of compensation w.e.f. 01.01.2006. These orders are effective from 01.08.1997.

2. Sanction is also communicated to revision of the ceiling on aggregate amount mentioned in Para-12 of Annexe to the DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 11.09.1998 ibid referred to above from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh in each individual case w.e.f. 01.01.2006. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 18/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/56/13075, Dated:- 28/01/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2008/H/5/17 dated 24.01.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Medical fitness of Railway employees with intra-ocular Lens(IOL)-Amendment to Para

512(10) of IRMM-2000.

Ref:- Board’s letter of even No. dated 25.03.2009 Arising out of a demand raised by NFIR to remove the upper ceiling date of 31.03.2009 for considering re-medical examination of employees of A-one category who had been declared medically unfit in the past due to PCIOL implantation in one or both eyes, the following has been decided.

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‘The employees declared unfit in Aye-one (A-1) category due to PC(IOL) implantation (in one or both eyes) be permitted to be re-examined by a special Medical Board on case to case basis and if found fit, may be reinducted into the original category. The discretion for re-examination of such employees is to be exercised by General Manager/Zonal Railway and it cannot be delegated further.’ This supersedes the instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 25.03.2009. This has the approval of Board (MS).

Estt Rule �o. 19/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/239/13324, Dated: - 09/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62/VOL.II. dated 02.02.2011 (RBE No. 16/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even no. dated 01.11.2006& 12.3.2007 were published as Estt Rule No. 216/2006 & 44/2007 respectively.

Sub:- Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-1 of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: Rs.1800) on Indian

Railways.

Ref:- This Office Letter of even number dated 01.11.2006 (RBE �o 164/2006) and 12.3.2007 (RBE

�o. 37/2007)

The procedure for recruitment of staff to erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts (enhanced to Pay Band-1, Grade Pay 1800) issued vide letters under reference, has been reviewed by Railway Board and it has now been decided that in partial modification of instructions contained in the letter quoted above, recruitment

procedure will now consist of written test followed by PET (Physical Efficiency Test) of candidates

found successful in written test.

Amendment may be issued for the on-going recruitment for which notification has been issued in December, 2010 regarding change in the examination pattern and the last date of receipt of applications be extended by another 30 (thirty) days beyond the present prescribed closing date for receipt of application. Schedule of dates for written examination will be centrally coordinated and detailed procedure will be issued separately.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/CE-1 dated 20.12.2010 ( REB No. 180/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-97/SP-1/CE-1 dated 27.01.2003 was published as Estt. Rule No. 34/2004.

Sub:- Special Allowance to Gatekeepers of Civil Engineering Level Crossings identified as difficult

gates.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-97/SP-1/CE-1 dated 27.01.2003 Pursuant to implementation of the accepted recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to grant of Special Allowance, the issue relating to grant of Special Allowance to Gatekeepers posted at Civil Engineering Level Crossings, identified as difficult gates, has been under consideration of the Board. This issue has also been raised by the Federations. 2. Board has decided , to revise the rate of Special Allowance admissible to Gatekeepers posted at Civil Engineering Level Crossings identified as difficult gates from the existing rate of ` 150/- to ` 300/- p.m.

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3. The rates of the Special Allowance may be increased by 25% every times the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay scales goes up by 50%. 4. The other terms and conditions stipulated in Board’s above referred letter will remain the same. 5. These orders would be effective from 1st September 2008. 6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 21/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/240/13326, Dated:- 09/02/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR1/10/Pt. dated 19.01.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 18/07/2005 was published as Estt. Rule No. 195/2005.

Sub:- Recruitment in PB-1 Pay Band 5200-20200 with GP 1800-record of applications.

In connection with the recruitment under subject, Board (CRB) has directed that record of applications, received in response to the notification issued by the Zonal Railways for filling up of posts in Grade Pay 1800, may be properly maintained, so that no application is left unaccounted nor any application received late is entered. In this regard, attention of the Railways is drawn to Para 5 of the instructions contained in Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-I/62 dated 18/7/2005, wherein it is directed that for any clarification Railways may consult Manual for Railway Recruitment Boards published by the Railway Board. In this regard Para 205 of RRB Manual should be scrupulously followed. Estt Rule �o. 22/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/104/13327, Dated:-10/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/F(E) Spl. /Misc/1/GFR dated 30.12.2010 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Applicability of General Financial Rules to autonomous bodies.

A copy of Ministry of Finance/Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1(37)/2010-EII(A) dated 02.11.10 advising that the relevant provisions contained in General Financial Rules shall be deemed to be applicable to autonomous bodies except to the extent the bye laws of an autonomous body provides for separate Finance Rules which have been approved by the Government, since such organizations are created/owned by and often receive grants from the Government of India. The same will be applicable to autonomous bodies under Ministry of Railways mutatis mutandis.

No. 1(37)/2010-EII(A) Government of India Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure New Delhi, the 2nd November, 2010

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Subject:- Applicability of General Financial Rules to autonomous bodies-regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that references have been received regarding the extent of applicability of the provisions contained in the General Financial Rules to the autonomous bodies. Since such organisations are created/owned by and often receive grants from the Government of India, the relevant provisions contained in General Financial Rules shall be deemed to be applicable to autonomous bodies except to the extent the bye laws of an autonomous body provides for separate Financial Rules which have been approved by the Government. This may be brought to the notice of Heads of autonomous bodies and all concerned in the Ministries/Departments.

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Estt Rule �o. 23/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/19/13328, Dated:- 10/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dated 31/12/2010 (RBE No. 189(B)/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Instructions for sportspersons on Indian Railways-�orms and procedure for recruitment,

norms for incentives and out-of-turn promotions and Sports Quota for Railways/Units, etc.

1. It has been decided by the Railway Board that in supersession to all earlier instructions/clarifications/corrigendum on the above mentioned subject, the following revised instructions shall be applicable in all Zonal Railways and Units for recruitment of sportspersons, their sports quota and incentives and out-of-turn promotions to Railway servants for their outstanding sports achievements in the field of sports, from the date of issue of this letter.

2. Sports Quota:

2.1 Recruitment of Sportspersons shall be done through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement. 60% of the total quota, including the share of Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), shall be through Talent Scouting and balance 40% shall be filled up by Open Advertisement. Distribution of quota for a financial year, amongst Railways, Units, RSPB and Workshops having staff strength of 4000 or more, shall be as under:-

Quota Allotted for a

Financial Year

Pay Bands/

Scales

Correspo

nding

Grade

Pay Open

Advt.

Talent Scouting

Total

Quota

S.

�o.

Zonal

Railway/

Production

Unit

�ame

of Pay

Band/

Scale

(In Rupees) ZR/PU

Quota

ZR/PU

Quota

RSPB

Quota

PB-2 9,300-34800 4,200 … 1 1 2

PB-1 5,200-20,200 2,800

PB-1 5,200-20,200 2,400

3 3 1 7

PB-1 5,200-20,200 2,000

PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,900

9 8 4 21

2.1.1

CR, ER, ECR, ECOR, NR, NCR, NER,NFR, NWR, SR, SCR, SER, SECR, SWR, WR, WCR

Total Quota per Railway 12 12 6 30

Quota Allotted for a

Financial Year

Pay Bands/

Scales

Correspo

nding

Grade

Pay Open

Advt.

Talent Scouting

Total

Quota

S.

�o.

Zonal

Railway/

Production

Unit

�ame

of Pay

Band/

Scale

(In Rupees) ZR/PU

Quota

ZR/PU

Quota

RSPB

Quota

PB-2 9,300-34800 4,200 ….. 1 1 2

PB-1 5,200-20,200 2,800

2.1.2 CLW, DLW, DMW, ICF, RCF, RWF, PB-1 5,200-20,200 2,400

2 1 1 4

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PB-1 5,200-20,200 2,000

PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,900

4 4 1 9 RDSO, Metro Rly./Kolkata

Total Quota per Unit 6 6 3 15

2.1.3 Head quarter of each Zonal Railway

PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,800 4 4 2 10

2.1.4 Each Division of Zonal Railway

PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,800 2 2 1 5

2.1.5 DLW, ICF, RCF, CLW

PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,800 6 6 3 15

2.1.6 DMW, RWF, Metro Railway Kolkata

PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,800 2 2 1 5

2.1.7 RDSO PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,800 1 1 1 3

2.1.8 Workshops (having the staff strength of 4000 or more)

PB-1 5,200-20,200 1,800 2 1 …. 3

2.2 CLW, DLW, DMW, ICF, RCF & RWF can recruit the sportspersons in the category of Skilled Artisans and such recruitment shall be counted against the 25% direct recruitment of Skilled Artisans as advised vide Board’s letter no. E(NG)III/78/RC1/9 dated 24.02.1979. 2.3 The quota allotted as Para 2.1 above, is for a financial year and unused quota shall lapse on the expiry of financial year. 2.4 Final approval of the competent authority in all cases of recruitment against sports quota is to be obtained by the 31st March of the given financial year. 2.5 The competent authority for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, shall be the same as mentioned in the relevant paras of Indian Railways Establishment Code, Volume-I. 2.6 Appointment orders should be issued within one month from the date of approval of the competent

authority. 2.7 The recruitment shall be done in the game as mentioned below or as recognized by RSPB for this

purpose:-

S. �o. Game S. �o. Game S. �o. Game

1 Aquatics (Swimming, Diving & Water Polo)

11 Chess 21 Karate

2 Archery 12 Cricket 22 Kabaddi

3 Athletics 13 Cross Country 23 Kho-Kho

4 Badminton 14 Cycling 24 Power lifting

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5 Ball Badminton 15 Football 25 Shooting

6 Basketball 16 Golf 26 Table Tennis

7 Billiards & Snooker 17 Gymnastics 27 Tennis

8 Body Building 18 Handball 28 Volleyball

9 Boxing 19 Hockey 29 Weightlifting

10 Bridge 20 Judo 30 Wrestling (Free Style & Greco Roman Only)

2.8 Recruitment of sportsperson both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement shall be to a Grade where there is an element of direct recruitment and shall be counted against that quota. 2.9 In exceptional cases Railway Board can consider the recruitment of outstanding sportsperson, fulfilling the norms, in the intermediate grades. Zonal Railways/ Units may send the proposals of eligible sportspersons to Railway Board for prior approval after the recommendation of General Manager. 2.10 Talent Scouting Quota of RSPB Pool shall be operated by RSPB. However, the requests of Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., duly recommended by the President of their Sports Association for release of berths from RSPB Pool, may be considered by RSPB on merit. Railways/Units may send proposals in this regard, only after complete utilization of their Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement quota, along with all relevant information and documents, at least one and half months before the completion of the financial year, i.e. by 15th February. 2.11 In the case of appointment of a sportsperson against RSPB’s Talent Scouting Quota, Railway Board is the final authority for release of berth from RSPB’s Talent Scouting Quota. Therefore, the approval of the Railway Board for release must be on or before 31st March of financial year against the quota of which sportsperson is being appointed: and the appointment orders should be issued within one month from the date of issue of letter from Board’s office in this regard. 2.12 Railway Board may re-allocate the Talent Scouting quota from one Railway/Unit to another Railway/Unit and from one Grade Pay and Pay Band to another Grade Pay and Pay Band, as and when required. 2.13 General Manager May re-allocate the Talent Scouting quota allotted to their Railway for appointment against the posts in Grade Pay ` 1,800 in Pay Band ` 5,200-20,200 from one Division/Workshop/Headquarter to another Division/Workshop/Headquarter, as and when required. However, other quota i.e. Open Advertisement Quota cannot be transferred.

3. Categorization of International Championships:

For recruitment and incentive purposes, international Championships/events are categorized as under:-

Category-A : Olympic Games (Senior Category)

Category-B : World Cup (Junior/Senior Category) World Championships (Junior/Senior Category) Asian Games (Senior Category) Commonwealth Games (senior Category)

Category-C : Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior Category) Asian Championships/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior Category) South Asian Federations (SAF) Games (Senior Category) USIC (World Railways) Championships (senior Category)

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4. Sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons in different Grade Pay & Pay Bands:

4.1 The minimum sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement, in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands for both team and individual events, shall be as under. These provisions shall be read along with Notes below the Para.

Grade Pay Pay Band S. �o. �ame of

Pay

Band/

Scale

(In Rupees)

Minimum Sports �orms for Recruitment

(i) PB-2 4,200 9,300-34,800 Upto 8th Position in Olympics

(ii) PB-1 2,800 OR 2,400

5,200-20,200 Represented the Country in Olympic Games (Category-A) OR At least 3rd Position in any of the Category-B Championships/events

(iii) PB-1 2,000 OR 1,900

5,200-20,200 Represented the Country in any of the Category-B Championships/events OR At least 3rd Position in any of the Category-C Championships /events OR At least 3rd Position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships OR At least 3rd Position in National Games organized under aegis of Indian Olympic Association OR At least 3rd Position in All India Inter University Championship organized under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities OR 1st Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category)

(iv) PB-1 1,800 5,200-20,200 Represented the Country in any of the Category-C Championships/events Or At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category) OR Represented a State of equivalent Unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country, in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships OR At least 3rd Position in Senior State Championships for all Units and Districts of the State

�otes (Read with Para 4.1 above):

(a) In Athletics, medal winning performance in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships, may also be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay ` 1,900 in Pay Band ` 5,200-20,200. (b) In Chess: following sports achievements may also be considered for recruitment: in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands:-

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Grade Pay Pay Band

�ame of Pay

Band/Scale

(In Rupees)


PB-1 2,800 OR 2,400

5,200-20,200 Grand Master title in Chess

PB-1 2,000 OR 1,900

5,200-2,800 International Master title in Chess OR 2350 or more rating points, in last tow consecutive FIDE Rating Lists

PB-1 1,800 5,200-20,200 2300 or more rating points in last two consecutive FIDE Rating Lists

(C) In Badminton, Table Tennis and Tennis; sportspersons may also be considered for recruitment on the basis of their current Annual All India Rankings; in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands, as per following criteria:-

Grade Pay Pay Band �ame of

Pay

Band/Scale (In Rupees)


Age Category Event Current Annual All India Ranking

PB-1 2,800 OR 2,400 5,200-20,200 Seniors Singles Upto 4th Position

Singles Upto 12th Position Seniors

Doubles Upto 4th Position

Youth Singles Upto 6th Position

PB-1 2,000 OR 1,900

5,200-2,800

Juniors Singles Upto 6th Position

Singles Upto 16th Position Seniors

Doubles Upto 6th Position

Youth Singles Upto 8th Position

PB-1 1,800 5,200-20,200

Juniors Singles Upto 8th Position

Only the current Annual All India Ranking shall be considered for these purposes. Ranking in Mixed-Doubles shall not be considered. (d) In Cricket (Men and Women) at International level, representation of Main Indian Seniors Team in a Test Match or in a Limited Overs One Day International Match or in a Twently-20 Overs Match; shall also be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay `1,900 or 2,000 in Pay Band ` 5,200-20,200. (e) However, if a cricket player represented Main Indian Seniors Team (Men/Women) at least in five Test Matches or in ten Limited Overs One Day International Matches: may be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay ` 4,200 in Pay Band ` 9,300-34,800. (f) In Cricket at National level, following sports achievements in 4 Days/One Day Limited Overs/Twenty-20 Overs Men/Women Cricket Championships (except Vizzy Trophy); organized under the aegis of BCCI; may also be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay ` 1,800 or ` 1,900 in Pay Band ` 5,200-20,200:-

Minimum Sports Achievement for

Recruitment in Grade Pay

S. �o. Details of Championships Category

` 1,900/`2,000 ` 1,800

(i) All India Inter State Elite & Plate Group Championships

Senior/Youth (U-22)/Junior (U-19)

Semi-finalists of Elite Group Championships

Participation in Elite or Plate Group

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Championships

(ii) All India Inter State Championships

Senior//Junior (U-19)

Semi-finalists of All India Knock- out stage

Participation in any stage

(iii) All India Inter Zonal Championships

Senior/Junior (U-19)

Finalist Participation

(g) If Golf, (i) for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay `1,900 or ` 2,000 in Pay Band ` 5,200-20,200; sportsperson having l.G.U ranking from 1-50; and (ii) for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay ` 1,800 in Pay Band ` 5,200-20,200; sportsperson having I.G.U. ranking up to 100, subject to single handicap i.e. less than 10 (in order of Merit/Amateur Merit list) shall also be eligible for recruitment. Only the current Annual All India Ranking shall be considered for these purposes. (h) In Hockey, for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay ` 1,900 or `2,000 in Pay Band ` 5,200-20,200; at least 2nd position in the International Tournaments of four or more nations, may also be considered. Participation in these tournaments may be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay `1,800 in Pay Band `5,200-20,200. (i) In Rifle Shooting, for recognized domestic championships as mentioned in Para 4.1above, only the individual performance shall be considered for recruitment purpose. All India G.V. Mavlankar Shooting Championship is not a recognized championship for this purpose. (j) All the recruitments against Talent Scouting Quota and Open Advertisement Quota, shall be at the minimum of the scale of pay. (k) All the championships mentioned above should be conducted under the aegis of recognized International/National/State Sports Federations and also recognized by the Railways Sports Promotion Board. (I) For recruitment of sportspersons, on the basis of sports achievements in Junior National Championships, the age groups as mentioned in Annexure-I, shall only be considered.

4.2 Period of reckoning Sports Achievements: 4.2.1 For recruitment against sports quota, the sports achievements shall be in the immediate previous two years for both Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement and sportspersons shall be an active player. For this purpose previous two financial years form the date of receipt of application or date of notification, as the case may be, shall be taken in to account. For example, for applications received in 2010-11 (i.e. from 01.04.2010 to 31.03.2011) for recruitment through Talent Scouting or notification issued during this period for recruitment through Open Advertisement, the sports achievements of current and previous two financial years i.e. 2009-10 & 2008-09 shall be taken into account and therefore, sports achievements on or after 01.04.2008 shall only be considered for appointment, in the extant case. For this purpose concluding day of the championship shall be taken into account. 4.2.2 Activeness in sports shall be as per his/here performance during the trials. It is, therefore, not necessary that the sportsperson must have sports achievement during current/previous financial year to see his/her activeness in sports.

5. Age Limit:

5.1 Talent Scouting: 5.1.1 The age limit for recruitment through Talent Scouting Quota shall be 18-25 years.

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5.1.2 The lower and upper age relaxation for recruitment of sportspersons through Talent Scouting shall be granted only by the Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons, In exceptional cases, Railway Administration may send the proposals to Board, along with tall relevant information and documents, after the recommendation of the General Manager. 5.1.3 The date of reckoning of the age for recruitment of sportspersons through Talent Scouting shall be the date of Trials, conducted by the Trail Committee.

5.2 Open Advertisement:

5.2.1 The age limit for recruitment through Open Advertisement Quota shall also be 18-25 years. 5.2.2 No age relaxation (upper or lower) shall be permissible for recruitment through Open Advertisement. 5.2.3 The date of reckoning of age shall be 1st July for the posts for which notifications are issued between January to June of that year and 1st January of the next year, for the posts for which notifications are issued between July to December. 6. Minimum Educational Qualification: 6.1 Sportspersons recruited through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement must possess the minimum educational qualification, as applicable to the post to which the sportsperson is to be appointed. 6.2 No relaxation in minimum educational Qualification shall be permissible in the case of recruitment through Open Advertisement. 6.3 In the case of recruitment through Talent Scouting, if a sportsperson is having outstanding sports achievements, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification; he/she may be appointed after the prior approval of the Railway Board for relaxation in minimum educational qualification, subject to acquiring the same within a period of four years from the date of his/her appointment. 6.4 However, for considering the case of relaxation in educational qualification, the sportsperson must have the minimum educational qualification required for recruitment in the Railways, as per the extant rules. 6.5 Probation period of a sportsperson shall not be completed till he/she acquires the minimum educational qualification, if recruited by granting relaxation in minimum educational qualification, as per Para 6.3 above, 6.6 He/she shall also not be entitled for any promotion till acquiring the minimum educational qualification. 6.7 If the sportspersons recruited by granting relaxation in the minimum educational qualification in accordance with Para 6.3 above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification within four years from the date of his/her appointment he/she may be terminated from service, immediately after the completion of four years’ period. However, in exceptional cases, where after joining Railways, sportsperson continues to excel in the National Championships and/or participates in the International Championships mentioned under Para-3 above, case may be referred to Board, after GM’s personal recommendation for extension in the time limit for acquiring the minimum educational qualification, before the completion of four years’ period, so that decision is communicated before completion of four years.

7. Proficiency in Typing Skill:

7.1 The sportspersons recruited as Clerk or Senior Clerk against sports quota, should pass the requisite type-writing test within a period of four years from the date of their appointment, as per instructions as contained in Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/48 dt. 09.02.2005 (RBE No. 25/2005).

7.2 If a sports person is unable to pass the type-writing test within the period of four years, the regular increments due on completion of four years and thereafter, should not be released.

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7.3 However, in exceptional cases, where a sportsperson is not able to pass the type-writing test due to his/her active involvement in sporting activities at International and National levels, after joining the Railways; Railway Board can grant the exemptions for releasing his/her further increments after four years’ period. 7.4 In deserving cases, proposals from Railway/Unit should be received in Railway Board within three moths from the expiry of four years’ period from the date his/her appointment, with General Manager’s personal recommendation, detailing the participation in sports events and his/her achievements therein, after joining the Railways.

8. Procedure for Recruitment:

8.1 Talent Scouting:

8.1.1. Appointment against sports quota under Talent Scouting shall be given only after trails, except: When a sportsperson represented the country in individual event in any of the Category-A or Category-B International Championships as mentioned in Para 3 above, concluded within last six months. OR When a sportsperson obtained up to third position in the individual event in the Senior National Championships, concluded within last six months. However, in team games and in all other cases, trail is necessary.

8.1.2 The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained within six months from the concluding day of the Championship/event, in case of exemption from trials, according to Para 8.1.1 above.

8.1.3 Trials of the candidates shall be conducted within six months from the date of receipt of the application from the candidate or receipt of case from Railway Board/RSPB. 8.1.4 Personnel Department shall receive all the applications for recruitment through Talent Scouting, from the candidates or from the Railway Board/RSPB. A separate register shall be maintained by Personnel Department for this purpose mentioning the particulars of the candidate, date of receipt of application, date of Trials, target date for obtaining approval of competent authority for appointment, target date for issue of offer of appointment, etc. as per extant policy. 8.1.5 For the purpose of trials for recruitment through Talent Scouting, a Trial Committee shall be nominated by the President of concerned Sports Association at Headquarter level and by the DRM at Divisional level. 8.1.6 The Trial Committee shall comprise of four/five officials with experience of sports. Four members of Trial Committee shall be from the Railways. Railways/Units may incorporate an outside expert of that game, as a fifth Member, if they so desire. The four Members from the Railways shall be:-

(i) Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) Officer: (ii) Coach of respective game (National/Railway/NIS qualified); (iii) Senior National/International player of the respective game; and (iv) Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer of that game.

8.1.7 Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer in the Trial Committee should be from the approved panel of Railway Board.

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8.1.8 If any Railway/Unit does not have any coach/player/ASO/Sports Officer of the level mentioned in Para 8.1.6 above, they may request RSPB, at least 15 days before the date of Trials, for nominating them as a member of Trial Committee.

8.1.9 Trials shall be conducted in the presence of all the members of the Trials Committee.

8.1.10 Trials of the candidates shall be conducted to assess their sports performance and suitability for Railway/Unit team as well as Indian Railways team. For performance in Trials, Trial Committee shall give its recommendation in terms of either FIT or NOT FIT by giving the marks (maximum 40 Marks) to the candidates, as per the criteria given below. Each member of Trial Committee will give marks to the candidates in separate sheets and sum of the marks given by all members shall be mentioned in the Trial Report. Marks sheet of each member with his/her signature, must be attached with the Trail Report

(i) For game skill, physical fitness & coach’s

observations during Trials 40 Marks.

(ii) FIT Candidate Candidate securing 25 Marks or more (iii) NOT FIT Candidate Candidate securing marks below 25.

8.1.11 Trial Report, in the prescribed proforma as per Annexure-II, shall be signed by all the members of the Trial Committee immediately after the completion of Trails. Members of Trial Committee shall fill all the information in the Trail Report and also categorically state whether the candidates is FIT or NOT FIT for appointment. 8.1.12 Trial Committee shall also give marks for recognized sports achievements, educational qualification and general intelligence etc. The distribution of marks shall be as under:-

Description Maximum Marks

(i) For assessment of recognized Sports Achievements as per norms

50 Marks

(ii) For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s observations during Trials

40 Marks

(iii) Educational Qualification 5 Marks

(iv) General Intelligence, personality trials & physiological make up 5 Marks

Total Marks 100 Marks

Note: For educational qualification, three marks shall be given to the candidate fulfilling only the minimum educational qualification, to the post against which he/she is being considered for appointment. Candidate having higher educational qualification shall be given higher marks.

8.1.13 Minimum qualifying marks for recruitment through Talent Scouting in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands, observing the criteria as mentioned in Para 8.1.12, shall be as follows:-

Grade Pay Pay Band S. �o. �ame of Pay


Minimum Qualifying Marks

(i) PB-2 4,200 9,300-34,800 75 Marks

(ii) PB-1 2,800 5,200-20,200

(iii) PB-1 2,400 5,200-20,200

70 Marks

(iv) PB-1 2,000 5,200-20,200

(v) PB-1 1,900 5,200-20,200

65 Marks

(vi) PB-1 1,800 5,200-20,200 60 Marks

8.1.14 Merit list of all the qualified candidates shall be prepared by the Trial Committee. Recruitment shall be done on the basis of merit and availability of vacancies. In case, more than one sportsperson scores the same marks, preference shall be given to younger candidates to decided the merit.

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8.1.15 Trial Committee shall summit the Trail Reports of all qualified candidates along with relevant documents to President of Divisional/H.Q. Sports Association within next three working days after the day of Trial to put up for approval of the competent authority i.e. DRM or GM, as the case may be. 8.1.16 The validity of Trial shall be for one month. Therefore, if candidate is found fit during Trials and eligible for recruitment as per merit; the approval of the competent authority for such recruitment shall be obtained within one month from the date of Trials. 8.2 Open Advertisement: 8.2.1 The recruitment of sportspersons through Open Advertisement shall be done by respective Railway Administrations. 8.2.2 The general procedure for preparation of Employment Notice and publicizing the same shall be the same as is being followed in the case of recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board. 8.2.3 Employment Notice must contain the details of the vacant posts viz. name, Pay Band, grade pay of post, sports discipline (with position like 100 M in Athletics, Wicketkeeper in Cricket, Goalkeeper in Football etc.); age limit; minimum educational qualification; period of performance of sports achievements and minimum sports achievements as required as per Para 4.1 above. 8.2.4 Vacancies for different games shall be worked out by concerned Sports Association with the approval of General Secretary, for recruitment of sportspersons in different posts, Pay Bands and Grade Pay. 8.2.5 Sports Associations shall send their requests to Personnel Department in the beginning of the financial year to assess vacancies. After determination of vacancies, Personnel Department will take out Advertisement. 8.2.6 Advertisement in this regard must be issued by 30th June and recruitment process should be completed latest by 31st October of the year. 8.2.7 After receiving applications, screening of applications is to be done by a Committee consisting of a Personnel Officer and an ASO/Sports Officer/Sports In-charge of the Railway. 8.2.8 List of eligible candidates to call for trials shall be prepared and letters, as per proforma at Annexure-III, will be issued to the applicants by Personnel Department, at least 20 days before the date of trials. 8.2.9 A Recruitment Committee shall be constituted to look after the recruitment process.

8.2.10 Recruitment Committee. 8.2.10.1 Recruitment Committee shall comprise of three members who shall be nominated by GM at Headquarter Level and by DRM at Divisional level. 8.2.10.2 At Headquarter level, all the three members of the Recruitment Committee shall be of the rank of Senior Administrative Grade (SAG). These members shall be:

(i) Personnel Officer (SAG); (ii) President/Secretary of Sports Association (SAG);and (iii) Co-opted Member (SAG).

8.2.10.3 At Divisional level, the members of the Recruitment Committee shall be of the rank of Junior Administrative Grade (JAG)/Senior Scale Officer. These members shall be: (i) Personnel Officer (JAG/Sr. Scale); (ii) President/Secretary of Divisional Sports Association (JAG/Sr. Scale); and (iii) Co-opted JAG/Sr. Scale Officer form the Division.

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8.2.10.4 Recruitment Committee shall constitute a Trial Committee to conduct trails of the candidates. 8.2.11 Trial Committee:

8.2.11.1 Trail Committee shall comprise of three/four members with experience of sports. Three members of Trial Committee shall be from the Railways. Railways/Units may incorporate an outside expert of that game, as a fourth Member, if they so desire. Members from the Railways to be nominated by the Recruitment Committee shall be:

(i) Coach of respective game (National/Railway/NIS Qualified); (ii) Senior International/National level player in the relevant discipline; and (iii) Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer of the game.

8.2.11.2 Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer in the Trial Committee should be from the approved panel of Railway Board. 8.2.11.3 If any Railway/Unit does not have any coach/player/ASO/Sports Officer of the level mentioned in Para 8.2.11.1 above, they may request RSPB, at least one month before the date of Trials, for nominating them as a member of Trial Committee. 8.2.11.4 Trials by the Trial Committee shall be conducted in the presence of all the members of the Trial Committee and Recruitment Committee. 8.2.11.5 Trials of the candidates shall be conducted to assess their sports performance and suitability for Railway/Unit team as well as Indian Railways team. Trial Committee shall give its recommendation in terms of either FIT or NOT FIT, for consideration for next stage, by giving marks (maximum 40 Marks), as per the criteria given below. Each member of Trial Committee will give marks to the candidates in separate sheets and sum of the marks given by all members shall be mentioned in the Trial Report. Marks sheet of each member with his/her signature, must be attached with the Trial Report. (i) For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s

observations during Trials : 40 Marks

(ii) FIT Candidate : Candidates securing 25 Marks or more

(iii) NOT FIT Candidate : Candidate securing marks below 25.

8.2.12 After Trial only the FIT candidates shall be considered for the next stage i.e. interview stage by the Recruitment Committee. Trial Committee shall submit the Trial Reports (in the prescribed proforma as per Annexure-II) along with all relevant documents to Recruitment Committee. 8.2.13 Recruitment Committee shall take interviews and award the marks (out of 60 Marks) only to the FIT candidates for their sports achievements, educational qualifications, general intelligence etc. Candidates declared ‘NOT FIT’ will not be assessed further by the Recruitment Committee. 8.2.14 Interviews of the candidates shall invariably be held on the same day, just after trials or at the most next day of the trials. 8.2.15 Recruitment Committee is to add the marks given by the Trial Committee to the FIT candidates (i.e. out of 40 marks), in order to make the final merit list (out of 100 Marks). All the three members of Recruitment Committee shall jointly sign the recommendation to put up to GM at H.Q. level and to DRM at Divisional level, for final approval.

8.2.16 Distribution of Marks:

Maximum marks which can be awarded by the Trial Committee for performance during Trial and Recruitment Committee during Interview Stage, shall be as follows:-

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(i) For game skill, physical fitness & coach’s observations during Trials : 40 Marks (ii) For assessment of recognized Sports Achievements as per norms : 50 Marks (iii) Educational Qualification : 5 Marks (iv) General Intelligence/Personality etc. : 5 Marks

Total Marks : 100 Marks

8.2.17 Minimum qualifying marks for recruitment through Open Advertisement in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands, observing the Criteria as mentioned in Para 8.2.16 above, shall be as follows:-

Grade Pay Pay Band S. �o. �ame of Pay


Minimum Qualifying Marks

(i) PB-1 2,800 5,200-20,200

(ii) PB-1 2,400 5,200-20,200

70 Marks

(iii) PB-1 2,000 5,200-20,200

(iv) PB-1 1,900 5,200-20,200

65 Marks

(v) PB-1 1,800 5,200-20,200 60 Marks

�OTE: The offer of appointment shall be given purely on the basis of merit. In case more than one sportsperson score the same marks, preference should be given to younger candidate to decide the merit. 8.2.18 The validity of trials shall be for one month. Therefore, if a candidate is found fit during trials and eligible for recruitment as per merit; the approval of the competent authority for such recruitment shall be obtained within one month from the date of trials. 8.2.19 Fee: The processing fee for recruitment of sportspersons through Open Advertisement shall be equivalent to the examination fee as prescribed for recruitment through RRBs, from time to time.

8.3 Probation Period for persons recruited against Sports Quota:

8.3.1 All the candidates getting appointment through Sports Quota will undergo Probation Period of two years. 8.3.2 Probation period of a sportsperson shall not be completed till he/she acquire the minimum educational qualification, if recruited by granting relaxation in minimum educational qualification, as per Para 6.3 above. 8.3.3 Before completion of the probation period, the performance of the sportsperson shall be reviewed at the Railway/Unit level by a three members Committee comprising:-

(i) President/Hony. General Secretary of the Sports Association of Zonal Railway/Unit; (ii) A personnel officer of Sr. Scale/JAG level ; and (iii) Caption/Coach of the particular discipline.

8.3.4 If the performance of a person recruited on sports account is considered to be unsatisfactory, the probation period will be extended maximum up to two years and the person will have to improve his/her performance to get confirmed in appointment. Even after extended probation, if the performance is found unsatisfactory, then normal procedure will be followed for termination, before the completion of extended probation. 8.3.5 For review of cases involving sportsperson recruited in intermediate grades, with Board’s approval, one nominee of the RSPB, shall also be associated with the aforesaid Committee.

8.4 “Service Bond” for persons recruited against Sports Quota:

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The “Service Bond” period for the persons recruited against sports quota shall be of five years. At the time of his/her appointment, the sportsperson shall fill and sign the Bond, in the format attached at Annexure-

IV 8.5 The “Offer of Appointment” for recruitment against sports quota shall be issued as per the format prescribed at Annexure-V 8.6 Medical Examination: The sportsperson (male/female) appointed through Talent Scouting or Open Advertisement, shall fulfill the minimum medical norms for the post, for which he/she is being appointed. 8.7 Sportsperson recruited against sports quota shall be terminated from service, if the information and documents furnished by him/her for recruitment, are found incorrect/fake at any stage; observing requisite procedure for such termination.

9 Incentives: 9.1 Incentive Increments for Outstanding Sports Achievements: 9.1.1 Incentive Increments to Sportspersons: For excellence at International and National levels, following number of additional increments may be granted to sportspersons by the Railway Administration, after the approval of competent authority:- 9.1.1.1 For excellence in International Championships as mentioned in Para 3 above: (i) Category-A (Olympic Games): Grant of additional increments for medal winning performance shall be considered on merits, on receipt of results. (ii) Category-B Championships: Gold Medal : 3 increments Silver Medal : 2 increments Bronze Medal : 1 increment

(ii) Category-C Championships: Gold Medal : 2 increments Silver / Bronze Medal : 1 increment

9.1.1.2 For excellence in Senior /Youth /Junior National Championships:

(i) Two increments for Gold medal winning performance. (ii) One increment for Silver or Bronze medal winning performance.

9.1.2 Incentive Increments to Coaches: One incentive increment for each occasion may be granted to coaches by the Railway Administration, after the approval of competent authority, for any of the following sports achievement:- (i) Appointed as a Coach to Indian Team in any of the Category-A or Category-B Championship. OR (ii) Appointed as a Coach to Indian Team or Indian Railways team, in any of the Category-C Championships, with medal winning performance of the team. OR (iii) Appointed as a Coach to Indian Railways team, in National Championship, with Gold Medal winning performance of the team.

9.1.3 Incentive Increments to Referees/Umpires:

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9.1.3.1 Two advance increments may be granted by the Railway Administration, after the approval of competent authority, to the Referees/Umpires, for each event, who excel at the International level in the sports events recognized by the National Sports Federations. 9.1.3.2 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. 9.1.4 Only five incentive increments shall be granted to a Railway servant in entire service career, on sports accounts. 9.1.5 A sportsperson can be considered for out-of turn promotion, on acquiring requisite sports norms as mentioned in Para 9.2 below; even though he/she has been granted incentive increments for the same sports achievements (s). 9.1.6 The incentive increments granted to sportspersons would continue to be drawn at the same rate till retirement and these increment will not be counted for any service matters like pay fixation on promotion, retirements or DA/CCA etc. These increments will be in the form of Personal Pay, equal to the amount of the next increment due at the time of grant of the concession and will remain fixed during the entire service. 9.1.7 The incentive increments to sportsperson as mentioned in Para 9.1.1 above, shall be granted only for the sports achievements after joining the Railways; by representing India in International Championships/meets or Indian Railways in National/International Championships. 9.1.8 In case, a sportsperson winning more than one medal in the same championship, not more than five increments shall be given. 9.1.9 These increments shall take effect from the first day of the month, following the concluding day of the Championship.

9.2 Out-of-Turn Promotion:

9.2.1 First Out-of-Turn Promotion: First out-of- turn promotion, to next higher post in his/her cadre, may be given to the outstanding sportsperson by the Railway Administration after the personal approval of the General Manager, subject to acquiring following sports achievements, after joining the Railways. 9.2.1.1 (i) Represented the country with medal winning performance in the International Championships as defined in Category- A&B, under Para 3 above. OR (ii) Sportsperson acquired the sports norms for higher Grade Pay and Pay Band, as mentioned in Para 4.1 above OR (iii) Sportsperson represented Indian Railways in the Senior/Youth/Junior National Championship/USIC (World Railway) Championships on three occasions, with medal winning performance in each championship. 9.2.1.2 Note more than one out-of turn promotion to a sportsperson shall be given by the General Manager at Railway’s level. 9.2.1.3 As far as possible, the out-of-turn promotion shall be to a Grade, where there is a direct recruitment quota. However, where there is no provision of direct recruitment in the promotional grade, General Manager has discretion to create the special supernumerary post with matching surrender, for accommodating such promotion.

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9.2.2 Second and Subsequent Out-of-Turn Promotion:

9.2.2.1 Second and subsequent out-of turn promotion, to next higher post in his/she cadre, shall be granted by the Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons, subject to acquiring following sports achievements, after first/previous out-of-turn promotion:

(i) Represented the country with medal winning performance in the International Championships as defined in Category- A&B, under Para 3 above. OR (ii) Sportsperson acquired the sports norms for higher Grade Pay and Pay Band, as mentioned in Para 4.1, after his/her first/previous out-of-turn promotion. OR (iii) Sportsperson represented Indian Railways in the Senior National Championships on three occasions, with medal winning performance on each championship. All the s[ports achievements should be after first/previous out-of-turn promotion.

9.2.2.2 Railway can forward the cases of eligible sportspersons, for second and subsequent out-of-turn promotions to Railway Board, along with all relevant information and documents, after the recommendation of the General Manager. 9.2.3 For considering the out-of-turn promotion case as per the sports norms mentioned under Para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above; the last recognized sports achievement should be within the current or immediate preceding two financial years, at the time of considering such case. 9.2.4 Out-of-turn promotions on sports account as per criteria mentioned in Para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above, shall only be granted against the Non-Gazetted posts of Pay Band 1& Pay Band 2. 9.2.5 Out-of-turn promotions shall be granted on normal fixation of pay, as per the extant rules. 9.2.6 No out-of-turn promotion shall be granted during probation period. 9.2.7 The provisions of out-of-turn promotion as mentioned in Para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above, shall be read along with Para 9.2.8 (Note) below. 9.2.8 NOTE (for Para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above) : (a) If a sportsperson acquires the sports norms for out-of-turn promotion, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification, the Railway Administration may recommend such promotion cases to Railway Board, for relaxation in the minimum educational qualification. Depending upon the merit, such cases shall be considered by the Railway Board with the proviso that sportsperson has to acquire the required minimum educational qualification, within a period of four years, from the date of such promotion. Further promotion shall be considered only after acquiring such educational qualification. In Artisan Category, if a sportsperson acquires the sports norms but does not possess minimum educational qualification, he/she may be promoted on provisional basis and allotted a trade and given on job practical training for a period of two years, on the expiry of which sportsperson shall be subjected to trade test. Subject to their passing the trade test, the provisional promotion of such sportsperson shall be regularized. (b) If the sportsperson promoted in accordance with Note (a) above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification or unable to pass the Trade Test; within four years, as the case may be, he/she would be reverted to the original grade, immediately after the completion of four years’ period. This stipulation should be incorporated in the orders for such out-of-turn promotion.

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However, in exceptional cases, where after such promotion, sportsperson continues to excel in the National Championships and/or participates in International Championships mentioned under Para-3, case may be referred to Board, after GM’s personal recommendation for extension in the time limit for acquiring the minimum educational qualification or for passing the Trade Test, immediately after the completion of four years’ period. (c) Sportspersons promoted in Artisan Category on sports account; should not be allowed to participate in the 11 months Diploma Course from NIS or any other similar course during the period of two years’ “ on the job practical training” on the job practical training”. Therefore, ZR/PU should also not recommend the names of such sportsperson to Board for participation in these courses. (d) On out-of-turn promotion in Artisan Category, probation period will commence from the date of such promotion and “on the job practical training” will run concurrently with probation. The period of “on the job practical training” in the case of out-of turn promotion in Artisan Category, will also count for seniority and towards minimum period of service prescribed for further promotion. However, the question of further promotion will arise only after the provisional promotion stands regularized after fulfillment of conditions stipulated in the relevant instructions. (e) Out-of-turn promotion to the sportsperson shall be given as soon as they fulfill the criteria as mentioned in Para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above. However, in order to ensure the benefit from sports achievements, if his/her immediate junior in his/her cadre gets the promotion in the normal course within the period of one year from the date on which he/she fulfills the criteria for out-of-turn promotion on sports account, then the sportsperson is entitled to be considered for the next higher post in his/her cadre. For calculation of one year’s period, the concluding day of the championship shall be taken into the account. (f) For out-of-turn promotion, sportsperson has to complete three years in the existing post and Grade Pay. However, relaxation in three years’ service condition can be granted by Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons. Railway can forward the deserving cases for relaxation to Railway Board, after the recommendation of the General Manager. (g) A sportsperson shall be eligible of out-of-turn promotion, if he/she acquire the minimum sports norms as mentioned in relevant paras of this letter; irrespective of any age limit. 10. The norms as mentioned in this letter shall be strictly followed. However, the power to give relaxation to any of the provisions mentioned in these norms in the greater interest of sports, shall vest solely at Board’s (MS) discretion. 11. In very exceptional cases, the Railway Board shall have the powers to engage the consultants and specialists related to sports, to enhance the performance of team/players. 12. Railway Board shall have all the powers to modify/replace/delete any para of this letter. 13. Maintenance of Recruitment Records: For maintenance of the papers relating to recruitment against sports quota, the guidelines prescribed for maintenance of records for recruitments through RRBs, may be adopted. 14. These instructions issue with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

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(Read with �ote (I) below Para 4.1)

List of Junior �ational Championships Recognized by RSPB

for Recruitment of Sportspersons on Indian Railways Against Sports Quota

S. �o. Discipline Category Details of Recognized Junior �ational Championship

Age Group �ame of Championship

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Men Under-18 (Group-I)

Sub Junior National Aquatics Championship Aquatics (Diving)

Women Under-18 (Group-I)

Sub Junior National Aquatics Championship

Men Under-17 (Group-I)

Junior National Aquatics Championship Aquatics (Swimming)

Women Under-17 (Group-I)

Junior National Aquatics Championship

Men Under-18 Junior National Aquatics Championship

1.

Aquatics (Waterpolo) Women Under-18 Junior National Aquatics Championship

Men Under-19 Junior National Archery Championship 2. Archery

Women Under-19 Junior National Archery Championship

Men Under-20 Junior National Athletics Championship 3. Athletics

Women Under-20 Junior National Athletics Championship

Men Under-19 Junior National Badminton Championship 4. Badminton

Women Under-19 Junior National Badminton Championship

Men Under-19 Junior National Ball Badminton Championship 5. Ball Badminton

Women Under-19 Junior National Ball Badminton Championship

Men Under-18 Junior National Basketball Championship 6. Basketball

Women Under-18 Junior National Basketball Championship

Under-21 Junior National Billiards & Snooker Championship

Men

Under-21 Junior National 8 Ball & 9 Ball Pool Championship

Under-21 Junior National Billiards & Snooker Championship

7. Billiards, Snooker, 8 Ball & 9 Ball Pool

Women

Under-21 Junior National 8 Ball & 9 Ball Pool Championship

Men Under-21 Junior National Body Building Championship 8. Body Building

Women --- Not Conducted.

Men Under-16 Junior National Boxing Championship 9. Boxing

Women Under-16 Junior National Boxing Championship

Men Under-25 Junior National Bridge Championship 10. Bridge

Women Under-25 Junior National Bridge Championship

Men Under-19 Junior National Chess Championship 11. Chess

Women Under-19 Junior National Chess Championship

Under-22 Col. C.K. Nayudy Trophy (Inter Stage Championship)

Under-19 Cooach Behar Trophy (Inter State Championship)

Under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy (one Day Limited Overs Inter State Championship)

Men

Under-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy (One Day Limited Overs All India Inter Zonal Championship )

Under-19 Inter State All India Knock Out/Inter State Zonal Tournament (One Day Limited Overs Championship)

12. Cricket

Women

Under-19 All India Inter Zonal Tournament (One Day Limited Overs Championship)

Men Under-20 Junior National Cross Country Championship 13. Cross Country

Women Under-20 Junior National Cross Country Championship

14. Cycling (Track Men Under-19 National Track Cycling Championship (for all age

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groups)

Under-19 National Road Cycling Championship (for all age groups)

Under-19 National Track Cycling Championship (for all age groups)

& Road)

Women

Under-19 National Road Cycling Championship (for all age groups)

Men Under-19 Junior National Football Championship for B.C. Roy Trophy

15. Football

Women

Under-19 Junior National (Girls) Football Championship

Men Under-18 Junior & Sub-Junior National Golf Championship 16. Golf

Women Under-18 Junior & Sub-Junior National Golf Championship

Men Under-17 Junior National Gymnastic Championship 17. Gymnastics

Women Under-15 Junior National Gymnastic Championship

Men Under-19 Junior National Handball Championship 18. Handball

Women Under-19 Junior National Handball Championship

Men Under-21 Junior (Under-21) National Hockey Championship 19. Hockey

Women Under-19 Junior National Hockey Championship

Men Under-17 Junior National Judo Championship 20. Judo

Women Under-17 Junior National Judo Championship

Men Under-18 Junior National Karate Championship 21. Karate

Women Under-18 Junior National Karate Championship

Men Under-19 Junior National Kabaddi Championship 22. Kabaddi

Women Under-19 Junior National Kabaddi Championship

Men Under-19 Junior National Kho-Kho Championship 23. Kho-Kho

Women Under-19 Junior National Kho-Kho Championship

Men Under-23 Junior National Powerlifting Championship 24. Powerlifting

Women Under-23 Junior National Powerlifting Championship

Men Under-21 National Shooting Championships Competition (for all age groups)

25. Shooting

Women Under-21 National Shooting Championships Competition (for all age groups)

Men Under-17 Junior & Youth National Table Tennis Championship

26. Table Tennis

Women Under-17 Junior & Youth National Table Tennis Championship

Under-18 DSCL National Tennis Championship (for all age groups)

Men

Under-18 Adidas Junior National Tennis Championship (for U-18 and below age groups)

Under-18 DSCL National Tennis Championship (for all age groups)

27. Tennis

Women

Under-18 Adidas Junior National Tennis Championship (for U-18 and below age groups)

Men Under-19 Junior National Volleyball Championship 28. Volleyball

Women Under-19 Junior National Volleyball Championship

Men Under-20 Junior national Weightlifting Championship 29. Weightlifting

Women Under-20 Junior national Weightlifting Championship

30. Wrestling Men Under-20 Junior National Wrestling Championship

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(Free Style and Greco Roman only)

Women Under-20 Junior National Wrestling Championship

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(for Para 8.1.11 & 8.2.12)

FORMAT FOR TRIAL REPROT FOR RECRUITME�T OF SPORTSPERSO�S AGAIS�T

SPORTS QUOTA THROUGH TALE�T SCOUTI�G A�D OPE� ADVERTISME�T

File/Ref. No. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1. Personal Details of Sportsperson: (i) Name : (ii) Sex : (iii) Father’s Name ; (iv) Name of Sport : (v) Date of Birth : (vi) Age, as on date of Trial : …………….Years…………Months…………..Days (vii) Educational Qualification : (viii) Details of recognized Sports Achievements, as per norms: Junior national Weightlifting Championship

S.

�o.

�ame of

Championship

Venue Dates of

Championship

�ame of

Event, in

which

participated

Performance

(mention

Timings/Weight/Po

ints, etc.,, in case of

individual sports)

Medal

Position

(a)

(b)

(c)

2. Details of Quota and Post against which candidate is being considered for recruitment:

(i) Name of Sports Quota (ii) Year of Sports Quota (iii) Name of Post (iv) Scale of Pay (v) Grade Pay

3. Details of Trials & performance during Trials:

(i) Date of Trials (ii) Venue of Trials (iii) Performance During Trials

(mention Timings/Weight/Points, etc., in case of individual sports)

(iv) Remarks of Coach about performance 4. Details of Marks for Trials: (i) Maximum Marks : 40 Marks (ii) Minimum Qualifying Marks : 25 Marks

(iii) Marks Obtained During Trials : ------------

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5. Details of sports achievements, age, educational qualification certificates, checked up in Original by the Members of Trial Committee, on the day of Trials:-

S. �o. Details of Certificate Checked up in Original

(a)

(b)

(c)

6. Recommendation /Remarks of the Members of Trial Committee:

(Clearly mention, FIT or NOT FIT for recruitment and the utility of player for their Railway/Indian Railways team in case of FIT and if found Not FIT advise the reasons therefore)

(Signatures of all the Members of Trials Committee with names, date and designations)

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(for Para 8.1 & 8.2.8)

FORMAT OF LETTER TO BE ISSUED TO CA�DIDATES TO APPEAR I� SELECTIO�

TRIALS

File. No……………………………………………. Date:……………… Shri/Smt./Km…………………………………….. …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………. Sub.:- Selection Trials for recruitment in Railways against Sports Quota, in …………………discipline. Ref.:-………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Please refer to your application dt……………..for recruitment in …………………..Railway against sports quota, in……………………discipline, for the post of……………………in Pay Band Rs. ………………with Grade pay Rs. …………………. In this connection it is informed that the selection trials to assess your game skill and physical fitness, etc will be held at …………………………………………………….. (mention here complete address of Trial venue) at…….Hrs. You are requested to reach at Trial venue at least one hour before the schedule time and report to Sh./Smt./Km ……………………………Please bring your playing kit and sports equipments for Trials. Also bring the following documents, In original, for verification:-

(i) Date of Birth Certificate (ii) Educational Qualification Certificates (iii) Sports Achievement Certificates.

Please note that all expenses towards stay, conveyance charges, etc. will be borne by you.

Signature of Signing Authority

(�ame & Designation of Signing Authority)

Copy to:- (i) The Candidate (ii) Secretary/RSPB, 452 Rail Bhavan, New Delhi-110001; and (iii) All other concerned Officers/Offices of the Railway.

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(for Para 8.4)

FORMEAT FOR SERVICE BO�D FOR THE PERSO�S RECRUITED AGAI�ST SPROTS

QUOTA

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An Agreement is made on this………………………………day of 20…. Between ……………………….son/daughter of…………………………..residing at …………………(hereinafter called the Employee) of the first part and the President of India acting through the………………… of the Railway Administration (hereinafter called the Government) of the second part. WHEREAS the employee has submitted an application for appointment as ………………………………..In ……………………………………claiming that he is proficient in the game of……………………………………………. AND WHEREAS the Government has agreed to appoint the employee as ………………………in ………………. On “Sports Account” under the special powers vested in the Government without the adoption of the normal mode of recruitment through the Railway Service Commission ……………………. AND WHREAS the Employee has agreed to abide by all the terms and conditions set-forth hereunder in consideration of the Government having agreed to appoint him as………………………….under Sports Account without subjecting him to the usual mode of recruitment through Railway Service Commission. NOW THESE PRESENTS WITNESSETH and the parties hereto respectively agree as follows:- (1) That, the employee hereby binds himself to serve the Government as …………………In any place situated on ………………………Railway for a period of five years commencing from the ……………day of …….20… (2) That, the employee shall be governed by all the rules and regulations issued from time to time by the Ministry of Railways and the G.M. of the ………………………Governing the conditions of services of the Railway employees. (3) That, the Employee shall serve the Administration honestly, efficiently and diligently by not only discharging the official duties entrusted to him as……………………………but also by participating in all the sports activities for which he/she has been appointed whenever called upon to do so by the Government and that he/she shall not participate in sports activities other than those of the Government without previous sanction of the Government. (4) That, the employee shall not without valid reasons fail to take part in the respective sports activities. (5) That, in case if infringement/violation of any of the above conditions by the Employee, he/she shall pay to the Government of an amount of Rs. …………………………….(equivalent to the salary payable for the period of five years, i.e. bond period) and that his/her services shall be terminated on month’s notice. (6) Subject to terms and conditions stipulated herein the Employee shall be governed by all the rules and regulations and orders issued from time to time governing the conditions of services of Railway employees. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the …………………….day of…………..20……..

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(for Para 8.5)

FORMAT FOR APPOI�TME�T ORDERS FOR RECRUITME�T OF SPROTSPERSO�S

AGAI�ST SPROTS QUOTA

File No……………….. Date:…………………

OFFER OF APPOI�TME�T

Sub:- Recruitment of ……………………….(name of sportsperson), ……………………(game) as……

(name of post), against sports quota, through Talent Scouting/Open Advertisement.

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Shri/Smt./Km. …………………………..(name of sportsperson), ……….(game) is hereby offered the appointment in …………….Railway, against sports quota through Talent Scouting/Open Advertisement, to the post of …………………(name of post), in Pay Band Rs……………….+ Grade Pay Rs………..in PB…….(1or 2), with normal fixation of pay; after the approval of the Competent Authority. 2. The particulars of Shri/Smt. /Km. ………….., as per information and documents furnished by him/her, are as under:-

(i) Name (as per educational qualification certificates): (ii) Father’s Name : (iii) Date of Birth (as per Matriculation certificate) : (iv) Educational Qualification : (v) Recognized Sports Achievement(s) as per norms : (vi) Community (SC/ST/OBC/General) : (vii) Permanent Address : (viii) Present Postal Address :

3. Appointment to Shri/Smt./Km. ……………………….(name of sportsperson) is being offered on the following terms and conditions:- (i) He/She shall execute the Service Bond in the prescribed proforma, to serve the Railways at least

for five years. (ii) He/She shall be on probation for a period of two years. If, he his/her performance in the filed of

sports during probation period is found unsatisfactory, his/her services are liable to be terminated. (iii) He/She should acquire the minimum educational qualification i.e. …………, within four years

from the date of his/her appointment, failing which his/her services are liable to be terminated. (para applicable in case of sportsperson recruited after relaxation in minimum educational qualification by Railway Board).

(iv) His/her request shall not be considered for transfer to any other Railway/Division, before

completion of ten years’ service. (v) In additional to above, he/she shall be governed with the all other rules and regulations stipulated

for Railway employees from time to time. (vi) He/she shall be terminated from service; if the information and documents furnished by him/her

for said recruitment are found incorrect/fake; at any stage.

Signature of Signing Authority

(�ame & Designation of Signing Authority)

Copy to (i) The Candidates; (ii) ED/E (Sports), Railway Board, 452 Rail Bhawan, New Delhi-110001; and (ii) All other concerned Officers/Offices of the Railway.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 17/01/2011 (RBE No. 08/2011) Clarification/Corrigendum No. 3 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)4(1)/1/Policy dated 31.12.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 23/2011.

Sub:- Reorganization of 8- Ball & 9-Ball Pool.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010.

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Please refer to Para 2.7 of Board’s policy letter mentioned above, detailing the name of recognized games on Indian Railways. In this connection it is clarified that the game “Billiards & Snooker” as mentioned at S.No. 7 of Para 2.7 of letter referred above, includes “ 8-Ball & 9-Ball Pool”. Therefore, the performance of sportsperson in “8-Ball & 9-Ball Pool”, shall also be considered for recruitment and incentive purposes as per the provisions of Board’s policy letter dt. 31.12.2010 referred above. Estt Rule �o. 25/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/21/13330, Dated:- 10/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4/(1)/1//Policy Clarifications dated 27/01/2011 (RBE No. 11/2011) Clarification/Corrigendum No. 4 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)4/(1)/1 (Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 23/2011.

Sub:- Inclusion of Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer in Trial Committee.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)4/(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010. Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to revised the Para Nos. 8.1.6 (iv) and 8.2.11.1(iii) of Board’s policy letter mentioned above, regarding inclusion of Assistant Sports Officer/ Sport Officer in Trial Committee for recruitment against sports quota through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement. These para shall now be read as under:-

Para �o. Existing Para Revised As

8.1.6(iv) & 8.2.11.1 (iii)

Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer of that game.

Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer.

It is, therefore, not mandatory for the Assistant Sports Officer/Sports Officer associated with the Trial Committees, to be from the game for which recruitment is to be done. Estt Rule �o. 26/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/77/13331, Dated:- 10/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2008/LMB/10/16 dated 27.01.2011 (RB/L&A No.002/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Entitlement of various types of accommodation based on the revised Pay Scales recommended

by the 6th

Central Pay Commission.

Consequent upon the revision of the pay scales recommended by the 6th Central Pay Commission and as approved by the Government of India, the revised entitlement for allotment of the staff quarters will be as given below. This is in supersession of the Board’s circular No. 98/LMB/10/62 dated 10.01.2000 as amended from time to time.

S.

�o.

Description Type

1. Staff with Grade pay equal to or less than Rs. 1800 Type-I

2. Staff with Grade pay more than Rs. 1800 and upto 2400 Type-II

3. Staff with Grade pay more than Rs. 2400 and upto Rs. 4200 Type-III

4. Staff with Grade pay more than Rs. 4200 Type-IV

5. Gazetted Officers with Grade Pay less than Rs. 6600 Type-IV

6. Gazetted Officers with Grade Pay Rs. 6600 Type-IV Special

7. Gazetted Officers with Grade Pay more than Rs. 6600 Type-V

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Note- No existing Type-IV or other types of quarters will be transferred from non-Gazetted pool to Gazetted pool merely because the number of staff eligible for such quarters in accordance with the above instructions happens to be less than the number of available quarters. 2. This order will come into force from the date of issue. 3. This issues in consultation with the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 27/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/44/13364, Dated:- 11/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)I-2004/CFP/8 dated 04.02.2011 (RBE No. 19/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry’s letter of even dated 04.07.2005 was published as Estt Rule No. 175/2005.

Sub:- Procedure for conducting typewriting test on computers.

In terms of this Ministry’s letter of even dated 04.07.2005, in case of promotion of an employee from Group ‘D’ (now placed in Group ‘C’ in Grade Pay Rs. 1800) to Group ‘C’ in the ministerial cadre and promotion of Clerks as Sr. Clerks against LDCE/Graduate quota, typewriting skills are required to be tested on Personal Computers(PCs) at the speed of 40 words per minute (w.p.m) in English or 35 words per minute (w.p.m) in Hindi with the stipulation that editing tool for correcting the mistakes in the typed matter may be allowed to function. It was also decided that in case of difficulty in conducting the test on computers, the existing procedure for conducting the typewriting test on typewriters at the speed of 30 w.p.m in English and 25 w.p.m. in Hindi will remain in force. 2. Pursuant to the certain modifications carried out in the procedure for conducting type test for those candidates who are recruited directly from open market through RRBs and also a demand raised by one of the Railways, the need of adopting these modifications in conducting typing test for promotees has also been experienced necessary. Accordingly, the matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that para 7(i) & (ii) including the note given below it, of the annexure to Board’s letter ibid, may be modified as under:- (i) The minimum speed may be fixed at 30 w.p.m. in English and 25 w.p.m in Hindi for the typing test to be conducted on both Manual typewriters and Personal Computers. (ii) 5% mistakes of the total words typed may be ignored and thereafter for every mistake corresponding words may be deducted from the total words typed for arriving at final speed.

For Example:-

For a typing test of 10 minutes:- 5% mistakes of total words typed are ignored. Total strokes typed : 1600 Words typed : 1600/5= 320 Mistakes : 19 Ignorable mistakes : 5% of 320= 16 Remaining mistakes : 19-16=3 Mistakes to be deducted for : 320-(3x10)=290 arriving a net words typed

As per formula: No. of total words typed-(No. of mistakes x10)/time Speed per minute : 290/10= 29

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(iii) Use of editing tools for correcting the mistakes of the typed matter should not be permitted in case typing test is conducted on computer if the candidate opts to type at speed of 25.wp.m. in Hindi and 30 w.p.m. in English. This function should be disabled before conducting typing test. (iv) In case, typewriting skills are tested on Personal Computers (PCs) at the speed of 40 w.p.m. in English and 35 w.p.m. in Hindi, the use of editing tool for correcting the mistake may be permitted to function as per procedure in vogue but the benefit of ignorance of 5% mistakes will not be allowed. 3. It has also been decided that the procedure as revised above will be applicable from the date of issue of this letter. Estt Rule �o. 28/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/180/05, Dated: - 16/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 31.01/01.02.2011 (RBE No. 14/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 05.01.2010 was published as Estt Rule No. 36/2010.

Sub:- Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980-Tables of Benefits for the

Savings Fund for the period form 1.1.2011 to 31.12.2011.

In continuation of this Ministry’s letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 05.01.2010, a copy of O.M. No. 7(2)/EV/2010 dated 31.01.2011 of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action.

No. 7(1)/EV/2010

Government of India, Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

�ew Delhi, the 31st January, 2011.

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub:- Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the

savings fund for the period from 1.1.2011 to 31.12.2011. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's O.M. No.7(2)/EV/2009 dated 29th December, 2009 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2010. 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 2011 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 2011 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 31.12.1982, 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, 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.

CE�TRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES GROUP I�SURA�CE SCHEME 1980

Contribution @ Rs. 10/- P.M. upto 31.12.89 and Rs. 15 throughout after 1.1.1990

96

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

Year of cessation of membership 2011

Month of cessation of membership

Year of

Entry Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

1982 17859 17990 18119 18247 18379 18511 18647 18778 18915 19050 19188 19324

1983 16222 16343 16459 16580 16700 16820 16944 17067 17190 17313 17438 17564

1984 14748 14857 14966 15076 15186 15297 15409 15520 15633 15748 15863 15979

1985 13425 13525 13624 13725 13827 13928 14031 14134 14239 14344 14450 14555

1986 12236 12330 12422 12515 12608 12701 12798 12890 12987 13085 13181 13281

1987 11171 11258 11342 11428 11514 11603 11689 11775 11865 11954 12044 12135

1988 10223 10301 10379 10459 10538 10618 10699 10782 10863 10944 11029 11112

1989 9361 9436 9509 9582 9655 9730 9804 9879 9957 10033 10110 10186

1990 8597 8667 8734 8803 8872 8940 9009 9081 9152 9223 9294 9366

1991 7579 7641 7701 7763 7824 7887 7950 8014 8077 8141 8207 8270

1992 6674 6731 6784 6839 6895 6953 7009 7065 7123 7180 7240 7299

1993 5870 5921 5970 6020 6071 6122 6173 6224 6276 6327 6382 6432

1994 5157 5203 5247 5293 5337 5383 5429 5477 5523 5570 5618 5665

1995 4522 4563 4604 4645 4685 4726 4771 4811 4854 4896 4939 4983

1996 3959 3995 4033 4070 4107 4145 4184 4222 4259 4298 4337 4378

1997 3457 3489 3525 3560 3592 3628 3662 3696 3732 3768 3803 3837

1998 3012 3045 3073 3104 3135 3166 3200 3231 3263 3294 3326 3360

1999 2618 2646 2673 2700 2729 2757 2788 2817 2846 2875 2904 2933

2000 2265 2290 2317 2344 2369 2395 2422 2448 2475 2501 2528 2556

2001 1955 1977 2000 2025 2049 2073 2097 2121 2147 2171 2196 2220

2002 1677 1698 1719 1738 1760 1783 1806 1828 1854 1876 1898 1923

2003 1423 1443 1463 1483 1504 1524 1544 1565 1586 1608 1629 1649

2004 1193 1212 1230 1249 1267 1286 1305 1325 1344 1363 1383 1402

2005 982 999 1016 1033 1050 1068 1085 1103 1121 1139 1157 1175

2006 786 802 818 833 849 866 882 898 915 931 948 965

2007 605 620 635 649 664 679 694 709 724 740 755 770

2008 439 452 465 479 493 507 520 534 548 562 577 591

2009 284 297 309 322 334 347 360 373 386 399 412 425

2010 142 153 165 177 188 200 212 224 236 248 260 272

2011 11 21 32 42 53 64 75 86 97 108 119 131

�ote:

Basis Used

From To Interest* From To Interest* Savings Fund: 68.75% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87

1.1.82 31.12.82 10% 1.1.03 31.12.03 9.00% 70% from 1.1.88 and onwards

1.1.83 31.12.86 11% 1.1.04 31.12.11 8.00%

1.1.87 31.12.00 12%

1.1.01 31.12.01 11%

Insurance Fund: 31.25% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87 30% from 1.1.88 and onwards

1.1.02 31.12.02 9.50%

• Interest p.a. compounded quarterly

CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME 1980

Contribution @ Rs. 10/- P.M. throughout

97

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

Year of cessation of membership 2011

Month of cessation of membership

Year of

Entry Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

1982 14997 15104 15207 15316 15425 15532 15643 15754 15865 15977 16088 16201

1983 13360 13456 13550 15316 13744 13843 13940 14039 14138 14240 14342 14443

1984 11883 11970 12055 15316 12229 12316 12406 12494 12583 12675 12764 12857

1985 10561 10639 10713 15316 10871 10949 11029 11109 11188 11270 11351 11433

1986 9373 9444 9512 15316 9651 9722 9793 9865 9937 10009 10082 10155

1987 8308 8369 8432 15316 8557 8622 8684 8749 8815 8879 8944 9010

1988 7357 7412 7468 15316 7581 7638 7696 7753 7812 7869 7929 7988

1989 6497 6547 6598 15316 6698 6750 6801 6853 6904 6957 7009 7064

1990 5733 5777 5824 15316 5913 5959 6006 6052 6100 6147 6194 6242

1991 5054 5093 5134 15316 5218 5258 5300 5342 5384 5427 5468 5510

1992 4451 4486 4523 15316 4599 4636 4673 4710 4747 4786 4823 4861

1993 3915 3946 3980 15316 4048 4081 4114 4148 4183 4216 4251 4287

1994 3438 3468 3497 15316 3558 3588 3619 3649 3681 3710 3742 3774

1995 3016 3041 3068 15316 3123 3151 3177 3206 3234 3262 3290 3318

1996 2639 2663 2689 15316 2738 2763 2788 2813 2837 2864 2888 2915

1997 2305 2328 2349 15316 2393 2418 2440 2464 2486 2508 2531 2556

1998 2010 2028 2048 15316 2090 2109 2131 2153 2173 2195 2216 2237

1999 1744 1763 1782 15316 1820 1838 1855 1875 1894 1914 1933 1953

2000 1512 1527 1545 15316 1578 1598 1615 1632 1651 1668 1686 1704

2001 1303 1318 1335 15316 1365 1382 1397 1415 1431 1447 1463 1481

2002 1117 1131 1146 15316 1175 1190 1205 1220 1235 1250 1265 1281

2003 949 962 975 15316 1002 1016 1030 1044 1058 1072 1086 1100

2004 795 808 820 15316 845 858 870 883 896 909 922 935

2005 654 666 677 15316 700 712 723 735 747 759 771 783

2006 524 535 545 15316 566 577 588 599 610 621 632 643

2007 404 413 423 15316 443 453 463 473 483 493 503 514

2008 292 301 310 15316 329 338 347 356 366 375 384 394

2009 190 198 206 15316 223 231 240 249 257 266 275 284

2010 95 102 110 15316 126 133 141 149 157 165 173 181

2011 7 14 21 28 35 43 50 57 65 72 80 87

Note:

Basis Used

From To Interest *

From To Interest*

1.1.82 31.12.82 10% 1.1.03 31.12.03 9.00% 68.75% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87

1.1.83 31.12.86 11% 1.1.04 31.12.11 8.00% Saving Fund

70% from 1.1.88 and onwards

31.25% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87 1.1.87 31.12.00 12%

Insurance Fund

30% from 1.1.88 and onwards

1.1.01 31.12.01 11%

1.1.02 31.12.02 9.5% *Interest p.a compounded quarterly

Estt Rule �o. 29/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/116/108, Dated:-21.02.2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/PS-5-1/38 dated 03.02.2011, RBE No. 18/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Revised travel entitlements of gazetted officers on duty passes, privilege passes and post

retirement complimentary passes.

Consequent upon revision of Pay Scales on the basis of decision of the Government on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission, the question of revision of existing entitlements for travel on duty passes, privilege passes/PTOs and post-retirement complimentary passes in the case of gazetted officers has been under consideration of this Ministry. 2. The matter has been examined and the President is pleased to decide that the entitlements of different categories of gazetted officers for travel on (i) duty and (ii) privilege passes/PTOs and post retirement complimentary passes shall be as per Annexure-1 and 2 respectively. 3. In all other respects, the extant provisions of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) will continue to apply. 4. Necessary amendment to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second, Edition, 1993) shall follow. 5. The revised entitlements would take effect from 06.01.2011. 6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

A��EXURE-1 TRAVEL E�TITELEMT�S O� DUTY FOR GAZETTED OFFICERS

REVISED E�TITLEME�T

Status Pay

Scale/

Grade

Pay

Type of

Duty

Pass Mail/Express Trains Rajdhani Express

Trains

Shatabdi

Exp.

CRB, Board Members including FC and officers who are equal in grade and status and Chief Commissioner for Railway Safety.

80000 GOLD

PASS

GMs and other officers who directly report to Railway Board

75500-80000

GOLD

PASS

Gold pass holder while traveling with members of his/her 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 A.C. Sleeper/First Class;

or (b) not more than four berths in AC Sleeper/First Class;

or (c) First AC coupe (2 berths) even when traveling alone and can also take his/her family members in the coupe. Permitted to carry a dog in case First AC/First Class coupe is allotted exclusively.

First AC coupe even while traveling alone and can take his/her family members in the Coupe

or Four berths in 2-AC Class.

4 Seats in Executive Class/ Chair Car

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Officers in HAG 67000-79000

SILVER

PASS

Officers in SAG 10,000 SILVER

PASS

Alone in any class Or

Alongwith his/her family in any class other than First AC Class

Or Alongwith his/her family in First AC Class on payment of 1/3rd difference of fare between 1st AC Class and AC Sleeper Class for his/her family

Or One berth in First AC Class for the pass holder and AC Sleeper Class for his/her family subject to reserving a maximum number of four berths.

One berth in First AC Class for self and one extra berth for the eligible family member on payment of 1/3rd difference of fare between 1st AC Class and 2-AC Class of Rajdhani Exp. Trains.

Or One berth in First AC Class for self and one berth in 2nd AC Class for the eligible family member

Or Two berths in 2-AC Class

Or Four Berths in 3-AC Class.

2 Seats in Executive Class Or 4 Seats in Chair Car

Officers in Selection Grade

8700 BRO�ZE

PASS

A�D

FIRST’A’

PASS

holders

(with I-

AC

authority)

JAG officers with more than 3 years service in the grade

7600 BRO�

ZE

PASS

A�D

FIRST’

A’

PASS

holders

(with I-

AC

authority)

Alone in any class Or

Along with his/her family in any class other than First AC class

Or Alongwith his/her family in First AC Class on payment of 1/3rd difference of fare between 1st AC Class and AC Sleeper Class for his/her family

Or One berth in First AC Class for the pass holder and AC Sleeper Class for his/her family subject to reserving a maximum number of four berths. However, for traveling in First AC Class, while on duty, the authority should be issued by the railway Administration.

One berth in First AC Class for self and one berth in 2-AC Class for the eligible family member

Or Two berths in 2-AC Class

Or Four berths in 3-AC Class.

2 seats in Executive Class Or 4Seats in Chair Car

All other Group- A &B Gaz

4800 To 7600

Bronze

pass

and

First

“A”

Pass

Holders

Entitles the holder to travel in any class other than First AC class along with his/her family, subject to reserving a maximum number of four berths.

One berth in 2- AC Class for self and one extra berth for the eligible family member on payment of 1/3rd difference of fare between 2-AC Class and 3-AC Class of Rajdhani Express Trains Or 2 berths in 3-AC

2 Seats in Chair Car

NOTE: (1) All officers can travel on duty in 1st AC Class of Mail/Express Trains on payment of 1/3rd of difference of

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fare between 1st AC Class and AC Sleeper Class. (2) Entitlement on Duty is subject to a maximum of 4 berths/seats. (3) Entitlement on higher class includes lower class travel as per train accommodation. (4) Existing provision regarding Attendant shall continue to apply.

A��EXURE-2

Entitlements on Privilege/Post Retirement Complimentary Pass in the case of Gazetted Officers

REVISED E�TITLEME�TS Status Pay

Scale/

Grade

Pay

Mail/Express Trains Rajdhani Express Shatabdi

Exp.

CRB and Board Members

80000

2 berths in First AC Class and extra berths in First AC Class for travel of eligible family members on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st AC Class and 2-AC Class

Two berths in First AC Class Or

Two berths in 2-AC Class Or

Four berths in 3-AC Class

4 Seats in Executive Class or Chair Car

GMs and equivalent officers

75500-80000

One berth in First AC Class for self. For travel of spouse, on extra berth on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st AC Class and AC Sleeper Class

Or In any class other than First AC Class

Or In First AC Class on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st AC Class and 2-AC Class.

One berth in 1-AC Class for self. For travel of spouse, one extra berth on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st AC Class and 2-AC Class of Rajdhani Express Train

Or 2berths in First AC Class on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st Ac Class and 2-AC Class of Rajdhani Express Train

Or 2 berths in 2-AC Class

Or 4 berths in 3-AC Class.

2 Seats in Executive Class or Chair Car

Officers in HAG

67000-79000

SAG Officers drawing pay of Rs. 51, 850/- and above in the Pay Band (excluding Grade Pay)

10,000

In any class other than First AC Class

Or In First AC Class on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st AC Class and AC Sleeper Class

One berth in First AC Class on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st AC Class and 2-AC Class of Rajdhani Express Train



1 Seats in Executive Class Or 2 Seats in Chair Car

Officers in SAG with more than 5 years service in the grade

10,000 In any class other than First AC Class

Or In First AC Class on payment of 1/3rd of difference of fare between 1st AC Class and AC Sleeper Class


Or


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2 berths in 2-AC Class Or

4 berths in 3-AC Class.

O� O�E PASS:



Or 4 berths in 3-AC Class.

2 Seats in Chair

O� REMEAI�I�G PASSES:

Officers in SAG with more than 3 years service but less than 5 years in the grade

10,000 In any class other than First AC Class



4 berths in 3-AC Class


All other SAG, Selection Grade Officers, JAG Officers with more than 3 years service in the grade, and Officers in the Grade Pay of Rs. 6600 and above and drawing pay of Rs. 26,600/- and above (excluding Grade Pay)

6600 to 10000






All other Group-A & B Gazetted officers.

4800 to 7600



One berth in 2-AC Class Or



NOTE : (1) Entitlement on higher class includes lower class travel as per train accommodation. (2) With regard to facility of Attendant/Companion, existing orders shall continue to apply. Estt Rule �o. 30/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL/43/109, Dated:- 21-02-2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010-E(LL)/AT/USW/1 dated 27.01.2011, RBE No. 12/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- MR’s Budget Pronouncement 2010-11-Extension of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

to licensed porters, licensed vendors and licensed hawkers.

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In pursuance of Hon’ble Minister of Railways’ announcement while introducing the Railway Budget 2010-2011 and in fulfillment of our corporate social responsibility, it is proposed to extend Rastriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) to licensed porters, licensed vendors and licensed hawkers belonging to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category who are from the unorganized sector and are socially challenged. 2. The objectives of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana are to provide financial security to the unorgansied sector workers belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) and their families from hospitalization related expenses, improve access to quality health care, provide beneficiaries the power of choice to select a health care provider and to provide a scheme which is simple to use for the end user and transparent. 2.1 The Rastriya Swasthya Bima Yojana provides for smart card based cashless health insurance cover of ` 30,000/- per annum in case of hospitalisation and certain day care procedures to a BPL family of five on floater basis. Transportation charges are also covered upto a maximum of ` 1,000/- per annum with a limit of ` 100 per hospital visit. Pre and post hospitalisation expenses up to one day prior to hospitalisation and up to five days from the date of discharge from the hospital are covered in the Yojana. All pre-existing diseases are covered from day one and there is no age limit on the enrolment of beneficiaries. A network of health care providers is created across India through empanelment based on defined criteria. Further details of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana could be accessed from Ministry of Labour & Employment’s website: www. rsby.gov.in. 3. In the case of BPL licensed porters, licensed vendors and licensed hawkers not yet covered, Zonal Railways shall facilitate them for coverage under the existing scheme of RSBY being implemented by the concerned State Governments. 4. The guidelines for extension of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana to the licensed porters, licensed vendors and licensed hawkers belonging to the above poverty line group whose records are maintained by the Railways and who are not covered under BPL category have been prepared in consultation with the Ministry of Labour & Employment and are as under:- (i) The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana is to be implemented through State Nodal Agencies set up to implement RSBY by the State Governments. (ii) In the States where State Nodal Agency has not been set up, a body will be identified by the identified by the State Government which will act as State Nodal Agency for this purpose. (iii) It has been decided that premium payable to be shared between the Railways and the beneficiaries would be in the ratio of 75:25. Railways’ contribution would be to a maximum of ` 565/- per family per annum or 75% of the annual premium, whichever is less. In addition to this, beneficiaries will be paying ` 30/- per family per year at the time of registration. (iv) Railways are required to prepare the data of beneficiaries in the specified RSBY format on Division-basis. This is to enable the Railways to pay the premium to one authority even though the beneficiaries will be spread over one or more districts. (v) Zonal Railways will have to make advance payment of the full premium for one year for all the beneficiaries to the State Nodal Agency which will pass that on to the Insurance Company selected through open bidding by the State Nodal Agency. Besides 75% of the premium being borne by the Railway, it would be Railways’ responsibility to collect the balance share of 25% from the beneficiaries. Insurance companies will enrol beneficiaries and issues Smart Cards after receipt of advance premium. (vi) Beneficiaries will have to pay a small charge of ` 30/- per family per year as registration/renewal fee in addition to their share of 25% of the premium. The registration fee will be collected by the Insurance Company at the time of enrolment directly from the beneficiaries. (vii) Once enrolled in the scheme, beneficiaries of Railways will be able to get the benefits of the scheme across India in all the empanelled hospitals.

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(viii) Key Field Officers have to be nominated on Divisions and a Coordination Officer has to be nominated at the zonal level from the Commercial Department. (ix) Workshop on RSBY would be organised in New Delhi inviting Key Field Officers from the Division and the Coordination officers from the Zonal headquarters to create awareness about the Yojana. (x) The Insurance Company/State Nodal Agency will also conduct wide awareness generation programmes during pre and post enrolment period. Railways may nominate officers from headquarter and divisions to attend such awareness programmes/workshops so that they are able to spread awareness amongst railway staff which is essential for proper implementation of the scheme. 5. The expenditure on payments made by the Railways and the contributions received from the vendors/ porters etc under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana shall be accounted for under the following heads in Abstract K-Miscellaneous Working Expenses: * Minor Head : 600- Other Expenses * Sub Head : 660- Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana * Detailed Heads : 661- Premium towards Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana * Detailed Heads : 662- Other Expenses 663- Credits for contributions paid by beneficiaries to RSBY An advance Correction Slip to introduce these accounts heads in the expenditure classification is being issued separately. 6. Necessary action may be taken to provide funds in the Revised Estimates/Budget Estimates for implementation of the scheme. 7. Ministry of Railways desire that his scheme be implemented for the eligible beneficiaries and compliance reported to the Ministry. 8. This issues with the concurrence of Finance and Accounts Directorates of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 31/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/45/110, Dated:-21.02.2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-1999/PM7/17 dated 04.02.2011, RBE No. 20/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub;- Filling up of posts of JE-II in pre-revised grade Rs.5000-8000 (PB-2/G.P.Rs.4200 RSRP)-

Selection against Intermediate Apprentices Quota- Allowing One more chance for selection of the

staff with pre-revised qualification.

The matter has been considered by the Board in the light of deliberations held in the meeting of DC-JCM and it has been decided to allow one more chance as the last opportunity, for selection of the employees against Intermediate Apprentices Quota for the post of Junior Engineers in GP Rs.4200, who qualified in previous Selection on cut of date, i.e. 12.08.2002, with pre-revised qualification but could not be promoted due to non-availability of vacancies. Estt Rule �o. 32/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/275/111, Dated:- 21.02.2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/A/DA/1 dated 03.02.2011, (RBE No. 17/2011), S. No. PC-VI/247 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even No. dated 30-10-2009 and dated 17.11.2008 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 117/10 & 98/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f 1-1-2010 and 1-7-2010 to the Railway employees

continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale.

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In Continuation of Ministry of Railway’s letter of even Number dated 30.10.2009 (PC-VI/156, RBE No.195/2009) revising rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01-07-2009, in respect of Railway Servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay (5th CPC Scale), the rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to these category of employees shall be enhanced from the existing 73% to 87% w.e.f. 1-1-2010 and 87% to 103% w.e.f. 1-7-2010. All other conditions as laid down in the Board’s letter dated 17-11-2008 (RBE. No.179/2008) will continue to apply. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

[Authority: Mo F’s OM �o(s).1 (3)/2008-EII (B), Dated 31-03-2010 & 29-09-2010]

Estt Rule �o. 33/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/42/212, Dated:- 25/02/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/CPC/LE-8 dated 08.02.2011 (RBE No. 21/2011), PC-VI No. 248 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 04.10.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 191/2010.

Sub:- Child Care Leave to female railway employees-Clarification regarding.

Ref:- This office letter of even number dated 04.10.2010. Subsequent to issue of the instructions contained in Board’s above referred letter regarding Child Care Leave (CCL), the following clarifications are issued in pursuance to the clarifications issued by the Department of Personnel & Training vide their OM No. 13018/1/2010-Estt. (Leave) dated 30.12.2010:-

S. �o. Point Clarification

1. Whether Leave on Average Pay availed for any purpose can be converted into Child Care Leave? How should applications where the purpose of availing leave has been indicated as ‘Urgent Work’ but the applicant claims to have utilized the leave for taking care of the needs of the child, be treated?

Child Care Leave is sanctioned to women employees having minor children, for rearing or for looking after their needs like examination, sickness etc. Hence Leave on Average Pay availed specifically for this purpose only should be converted.

2. Whether all Leave on Average Pay availed irrespective of number of days i.e. less than 15 days, and number of spells can be converted? In cases where the CCL spills over to the next year (for example 30 days CCL from 27th December), whether the Leave should be treated as one spell or two spells?

No. As the instructions contained in this office letter dated 04.10.2010 ibid have been given retrospective effect, all the conditions specified therein would have to be fulfilled for conversion of the Leave on Average Pay into Child Care Leave. In cases where the leave spills over to the next year, it may be treated as one spell against the year in which the leave commences.

3. Whether those who have availed Child Care Leave for more than 3 spells with less than 15 days can avail further Child Care Leave for the remaining period of the current year?

No. As per the instructions contained in this office letter dated 04.10.2010 ibid, Child Care Leave may not be granted in more than 3 spells. Hence CCL may not be allowed for more than 3 times irrespective of the number of days or times Child Care Leave has been availed earlier. Past cases may not be reopened.

4. Whether Encashment of Leave admissible in terms of Rule 540-A, Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume I, 1985 Edition can be availed during Child Care Leave?

The benefit of encashment of Leave on Average Pay admissible in terms of Rule 540-A, Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume I, 1985 Edition cannot be availed during Child Care Leave as the same is granted for the specific purpose of taking care of a minor child for rearing or for looking after any other needs of the child during examination, sickness etc.

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2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 34/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/86/307, Dated:- 01/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2009 RG 6-1 dated 19.01.2011 (RBE No. 10/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968- Schedules.

(To be published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD) New Delhi, Dated 19.01.2011

�OTIFICATIO�

G.S.R.- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, namely:-

Short title and Commencement-

(1) These rules may be called the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) First Amendment Rules, 2011 (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, for Schedule I and Schedule II, the following Schedules shall be substituted, namely:-

SCHEDULE-I

[See rule 4 and sub-rule (2) of rule 7]

Sl.

�o.

Authority

empowered to place a

Railway servant

under suspension or

to impose penalties

Class of Railway Servants

over whom disciplinary

powers can be exercised

�ature of penalties

mentioned in rule 6

which the authorities

specified in Column 2 are

empowered to impose on

Railway Servants

mentioned in

corresponding entries in

Column 3 and powers of

that authority to place

them under suspension

Appellate

Authority

1 2 3 4 5

RAILWAY BOARD’S OFFICE

1 2 3 4 5

1 Secretary, Railway Board

All classes of non-gazetted Railway servants including Group ‘B’ non-Gazetted Ministerial Staff

All penalties and suspension.

Railway Board

2 Joint Secretary, All classes of non-gazetted Penalties specified in Secretary, Railway

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Railway Board Railway servants including Group ‘B’ non-gazetted Ministerial Staff appointed up to 30th June, 1988.

clauses (i) to (iv) and suspension.

Board

3 Joint Secretary, Railway Board

All classes of non-gazetted Railway servants including Group ‘B’ non-gazetted Ministerial staff appointed on or after 1st July, 1988.


Secretary, Railway Board

4 Under Secretary, Railway Board

Staff with Grade Pay of up to and including ` 1650/- appointed up to 30th June, 1988.

Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (iv) and suspension.

Joint Secretary, Railway Board

5 Under Secretary, Railway Board

Staff with Grade Pay of up to and including ` 1650/- appointed on or after 1st July, 1988.

All penalties and suspension

Joint Secretary, Railway Board

RESEARCH, DESIG�S A�D STA�DARES ORGA�ISATIO�

1 2 3 4 5

1 Junior Administrative Grade/Selection Grade officers or Senior Administrative Grade Officers or Higher Administrative Grade Officers or Additional Director General or Director General.

All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants including Group ‘B’ non-gazetted staff.


Next higher authority to whom the authority in column 2 is immediately subordinate.

2 Deputy Director and other Officers in Senior Scale or equivalent.

All staff with Grade Pay of up to and including ` 2800/-

Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (vi) and suspension.


3 Junior Scale or Group ‘B’ Officers (Gazetted)



Next higher authority to whom the authority in column 2 is immediately subordinate

4 Junior Scale or Group ‘B’ Officers (Gazetted)


Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (v) and suspension.

Next higher authority to whom the authority in column 2 is immediately subordinate

5 Senior Supervisors with Grade Pay of ` 4200/- and above.


Penalties specified in clauses (i), (iii), (iii-a) and (iv) (no such power can be exercised where inquiry under sub-rule (2) of rule 11 is required) and also suspension subject to report to Junior Scale or Group ‘


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B’ (Gazetted) Officer of the respective branch within twenty four hours in the case of Group ‘C’ staff.

RAILWAY STAFF COLLEGE VADODARA

1 2 3 4 5

1 Director General, Higher Administrative Grade Officers, Senior Administrative Grade Officers, Junior Administrative Grade Officers

All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants

Full powers in respect of non-gazetted staff placed under their control (except that only appointing Authority or above will impose penalties under clauses (vii), (viii) and (ix).


2 Senior Scale Officers All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants- (a) with Grade Pay of up to and including ` 2400/- (b) for whom the officer concerned is the appointing authority.

(a) Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (iv) and suspension. (b) Penalties specified in clauses (vii) to (ix)


3 Officers in Junior Scale or in Group ‘B’ (Gazetted)

All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants- (a) with Grade Pay of upto and including ` 2000/-. (b) for whom the Officer concerned is the appointing authority.

(a) Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (iv) and suspension. (b) Penalties specified in clauses (vii) to (ix).


I�DIA� RAILWAYS’ I�STITUE OF CIVIL E�GI�EERI�G, PU�E

I�DIA� RAILWAYS’ I�STITUTE OF ELECTRICAL E�GI�EERI�G, �ASIK

I�DIA� RAILWAYS’ I�STITUTE OF MECHA�ICAL & ELECTRICAL E�GI�EERI�G,

JAMALPUR

I�DIA� RAILWAYS’ I�STITUTE OF SIG�AL E�GI�EERI�G A�D TELECOMMU�ICATIO�S,

SECU�DERABAD

1 2 3 4 5

1 Director, Senior Administrative Grade Officers (other than Directors), Junior Administrative Grade Officers

All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants

Full powers in respect of non-gazetted staff placed under their control (except that only appointing Authority or above will impose penalties under clauses (vii), (viii) and (ix).


2 Senior Scale Officers All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants- (a) with Grade Pay of up to and including ` 2400/- (b) for whom the officer concerned is the

(a) Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (iv) and suspension. (b) Penalties specified in clauses (vii) to (ix)


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appointing authority.

3 Officers in Junior Scale or in Group ‘B’ (Gazetted)

All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants- (a) with Grade Pay of upto and including ` 2000/-. (b) for whom the Officer concerned is the appointing authority.

(a) Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (iv) and suspension. (b) Penalties specified in clauses (vii) to (ix).


RAILWAY RECRUITME�T BOARDS

1 2 3 4 5

1 Chairman All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants

All penalties and suspension Railway Board

RAILWAY RATES TRIBU�AL

1 2 3 4 5

1 Chairman All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants


2 Secretary All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants

Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (iv) and suspension

Chairman, Railway Rates Tribunal

RAILWAY LIAISO� OFFICE

1 2 3 4 5

1 Joint Secretary, Railway Board

All Classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants


ALL OTHER OFFICES (�OT SHOW� ABOVE)

1 2 3 4 5

1 Head of Office All classes of non-gazetted Railway Servants


Note:- (1) The Railway board may impose any of the penalties specified in rule 6 on all non-gazetted Railway Servants employed in the offices mentioned in this Schedule and place them under suspension. (2) The penalty of compulsory retirement or removal or dismissal from service shall be imposed only by the Appointing Authority or an authority of equivalent rank or a higher authority.

SCHEDULE-II

[See rule 4 and sub-rule (2) of rule 7]

Schedule of Disciplinary powers and powers of suspension of different grades of Railway Officers and Senior Supervisors in respect of non-gazetted staff of Zonal Railways, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Diesel Locomotive Works, Integral Coach Factory, Rail Wheel Factory, Metro Railway (Kolkata), Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (Patiala), Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala), Railway Electrification Projects and Metropolitan Transport Projects (Railways).

Sl.

�o.

Authority empowered to

place a Railway servant

under suspension or to

impose penalties under

rule 6

Class of Railway

Servants over

whom disciplinary

powers can be

exercised

�ature of penalties

mentioned in rule 6 which

the authority in Column 2 is

empowered to impose on

Railway Servants mentioned

in corresponding entries in

Appellate Authority

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Column 3 and powers of that

authority to place them

under suspension

1 2 3 4 5

1 Senior Supervisors incharge with Grade Pay of ` 4200/- and above. (Described as Supervisors In-charge by the Railway Administration for this purpose)

All staff who are three grades (Grade Pay) below and lower than the Disciplinary Authority.

Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (iv) (no such power can be exercised where inquiry under sub-rule (2) of rule 11 is required) and suspension subject to report to Divisional Officer or Assistant Officer Incharge within twenty four hours in the case of Group ‘C’ staff.

Assistant Officers (Junior Scale and Group ‘B’ Gazetted)

2 Assistant Officers (Junior Scale and Group ‘B’) (Gazetted)


Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (v) and suspension. Also Penalty specified in clause (vi) on staff with Grade Pay of up to and including ` 1650/- only.

Senior Scale officers and Assistant Officers (Jr. Scale & Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) holding independent charge)

3 Senior Scale Officers and Assistant Officers (Junior Scale and Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) holding independent charge)



Junior Administrative Grade Officers and Senior Scale Officers holding independent Charge or In-charge of a Department in the Division

4 Junior Administrative Grade Officers and Senior Scale Officers holding independent Charge or In-charge of a Department in the Division

All classes of non-gazetted staff

Penalties specified in clauses (i) to (vi) and suspension

Additional Divisional Railway Managers in relation to the Departments attached to them or Divisional Railway Managers

5 Additional Divisional Railway Managers in relation to the Departments attached to them or Divisional Railway Managers

All classes of non-gazetted staff.


Senior Administrative Grade Officers in the Zonal Railways Head Quarters in Pay Band-4 with Grade Pay ` 10000/- including Principal Heads of Departments in Pay band-4 with Grade Pay ` 12000/-

6 Senior Administrative Grade Officers in the zonal Railways’ Head Quarters in Pay Band-4 with Grade Pay ` 10000/- including Principal Heads of Departments in Pay Band-4 with Grade Pay ` 12000/-

All classed of non-gazetted staff


Additional General Managers in relation to Departments attached to them or Chief Administrative Officers or General Managers

7 Additional General All classes of non- Penalties specified in clauses Railway Board

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Managers in relation to Departments attached to them or Chief Administrative Officers or General Managers

gazetted staff. (i) to (vi) and suspension

8 Railway Board All classes of non-gazetted staff.


President

�ote:

(1) An Appointing authority or an authority of equivalent rank or any higher authority shall be competent to impose penalties specified in clauses (vii), (viii) and (ix) of rule 6. (2) Where the post of appellate authority as shown in column 5 is vacant, then, in that case, the next higher authority shown in the row just below that authority shall be the appellate authority. (3) The appointing authority or an authority of equivalent rank or any higher authority who is competent to impose the penalty of dismissal or removal or compulsory retirement from service, may also impose any lower penalty.

�ote :- Principal rules were published vide Notification No. S.O. 3181, dated the 14th September, 1968 and subsequently amended by: 1.No.E(D&A) 66 RG 6-9 dated the 10th April, 1969; S.0. No.1531 dated the 24th June, 1969 2. No.E(D&A) 67 RG 6-13 dated the7th April, 1971; S.0. No. 1925 dated the 8th May, 1971 3.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-63 dated the 9th June,1971; S.0. No.2501 dated the 3rd July, 1971 4.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-60 dated the 19th October,1971; S.0. No.5078 dated the 6th November, 1971 5.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-41 dated the 21st October, 1971; S.0. No.4050 dated the 30th October 1971 6.' No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-43 dated the 12th November,1971; S.0. No.5264 dated the 4th December, 1971 7.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-52 dated the 25th March, 1972; S.0. No.9467 dated the 8th April, 1972 8. No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-69 dated the 17th November,1972; S.0. No.3918 dated the 25th November, 1972 9.No.E(D&A) 69 RG 6-9 dated the 5th February, 1973 10.No.E(D&A) 71 RG 6-60 dated the 13th July, 1973; S.0. No.2897 dated the 6th October, 1973 11No.E(D&A) 75 RG 6-35 dated the 5th April, 1977; S.0. No. 1413 dated the 14th May, 1977 12.No.E(D&A) 77 RG 6-36 dated the 7th July, 1978; S.0. No.2193 dated the 29th July, 1978 13.No.E(D&A)78RG6-54 dated the 29th November, 1978S.O.No.364 dated the 23rd December, 1978 14.No.E(D&A) 77 RG 6-30 dated the 7th April, 1978 15.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-26 dated the 17th August, 1979; S.0. No.3057 dated the 8th September, 1979 16.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-12 dated the 25th October, 1979; S.0. No.3777 dated the 17th November, 1979 17.No.E(D&A) 78 RG 6-61 dated the 22nd November, 1979; S.0. No.3990 dated the 8th December, 1979 18.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-39 dated the 31st December, 1979; S.0. No.143 dated the 19th January, 1980 19.No.E(D&A) 78 RG 6-11 dated the 6th February, 1980; S.0. No.441 dated the 23rd February, 1980 20.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-72 dated the 31st August, 1982 21.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-63 dated the 10th August, 1983; GSR No.982 dated the 17thDecemberr1983 22.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-54 dated the 31st May, 1984; GSR No.632 dated the 23rd June, 1984 23.No.E(D&A) 82 RG 6-29 dated the 30th March, 1985; S.0. No.1822 dated the 27th April, 1985 24.No.E(D&A) 83 RG 6-45 dated the 13th June, 1985; S.0. No.5667 dated the 6th July, 1985 25.No.E(D&A) 80 RG 6-25 dated the 20th January, 1986; GSR No.667 dated the 22nd February, 1986 26.No.E(D&A) 85 RG 6-16 dated the 20th March, 1987; GSR No.241 dated the 4th April, 1987 27. No.E(D&A) 83 RG 6-14 dated the 28th August, 1987; GSR No.708 dated the 19th September, 1987 28.No.E(D&A) 87 RG 6-47 dated the 26th October, 1987; GSR No.869 dated the 21st November, 1987 29.No.E(D&A).87 RG 6-146 dated the 10th May, 1988; GSR No.420 dated the 21st May, 1988 30.No.E(D&A) 88 RG 6-43 dated the 12th August, 1988; GSR No.739 dated the 17th September, 1988 31.333No.E(D&A) 84 RG 6-44 dated the 20th October, 1989; GSR No.850 dated the 11th November, 1989 32.No.E(D&A) 88 RG 6-38 dated the 16th November, 1989; GSR No.900 dated the 2nd December, 1989 33.No.E(D&A) 84 RG 6-44 dated the 22nd November, 1990; GSR No.734 dated the 8th December, 1990 34.No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-112 dated the 16th November, 1990; GSR No.723 dated the 1st December, 1990 35.No.E(D&A) 91 RG 6-42 dated the 8th June, 1991

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36 .No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-117 dated the 19th September, 1991; GSR No.568 dated the 5th October,1991 37.No.E(D&A) 89 RG-6-80 dated the 20th January, 1992,GSR No.86 dated 22nd February,1992

38. No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-112 dated the 22nd October, 1992; GSR No.504 dated the 14th November, 1989 39.No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-148 dated the 9th November, 1992 40.No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-166 dated the 11th January, 1993; GSR No.63 dated the 30th January, 1993 41.No.E(D&A) 93 RG 6-94 dated the 23rd June, 1994; GSR No.327 dated the 16th July, 1994 42. No.E(D&A) 95 RG 6-68 dated the 13th August, 1997; GSR No.106 dated the 6th June, 1998 43. No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-151 dated the 6th November, 1997; GSR No.422 dated the 27th December, 1997 44.No.E(D&A) 94 RG 6-10 dated the 16th February, 1999; GSR No.87 dated the 20th March, 1999 45. No.E(D&A) 98 RG 6-42 dated the 11th October, 1999; GSR No.385 dated the 20th November, 1999 46.No.E(D&A) 2001 RG6-29 dated the 31st October, 2001; GSR No.617 dated the 24th November, 2001 47.No.E(D&A) 87 RG 6-151 dated the 8th August, 2002; GSR No.342 dated the 24th August, 2002 48.No.E(D&A) 98 RG 6-52 dated the 16th January, 2003; GSR No.5O dated the 1st February, 2003 49.No.E(D&A)2002/RG6-1 dated the 10th March, 2003; GSR No. 134 dated the 29th March, 2003 50. No.E(D&A) 2004/RG 6-30 dated the 13th October, 2004; GSR No.376 dated the 30th October, 2004 51.No.E(D&A) 2003 RG 6-33 dated the 10th December, 2004; GSR No.62 dated the 19th February, 2005 52.No.E(D&A) 2003 RG 6-8 dated the 27th May, 2005; GSR No. 195 dated the 11th June, 2005 53. No. E(D&A) 98 RG6-52 dated the 23rd June, 2005; GSR No.226 dated the 9th July, 2005 54. GSR No. 190 dated the 29th July, 2006. Estt Rule �o. 35/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/60/308, Dated:- 01/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2010/FU-1/4 dated 15.02.2011 (RBE No. 22/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 26.04.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 80/2010.

Sub:- Staff Benefit Fund-Continuance of benefits to staff receiving benefit of the MACP Scheme.

Ref: This office letter of even number dated 26.04.2010. Some of the Zonal Railways have sought clarification as to whether the staff in Grade Pay ` 1,800 and below and eligible for benefits of scholarship for higher education and relief of distress/sickness etc. under Items I(i) (a)(2), I(i) (a)(3) and I(i)(d)(2) of this office letter dated 26.04.2010 ibid are entitled for these benefits even after being placed in higher Grade Pay under the MACP Scheme. 2. The matter has been considered and it is clarified that since even after placement in higher Grade Pay under the MACP Scheme the employee continues to retain the classification of his/her basic post, such staff continue to be eligible for these benefits under SBF. The grant of these benefits shall, however, be subject to the staff in the lower Grade Pay being given precedence. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of this Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 36/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/36/309, Dated:- 01/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(sports)/4(3)/4(Transfer Policy) dated 17/02/2011 (RBE No. 23/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(Sports) 20002/POLICY/TR/3 dt. 27.11.2002 was published as SE Rly.’s Estt Srl No.-15/2003.

Sub:- Instructions for transfer of sportsperson recruited against sports quota, from one

Railway/Unit/Division to another Railway/Unit/Division.

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have revised the existing policy on the subject mater and decided that in supersession to Board’s letter No. E(Sports) 20002/POLICY/TR/3 dt. 27.11.2002 and all other circulars issued earlier on the subject matter; the following revised instructions shall be applicable in all Zonal Railways and Units for considering the transfer cases of sportsperson, recruited against sports

quota, from one Railway/Unit/Division to another Railway/Unit/Division.

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2. (i): Eligibility conditions:-

(a) At least 5 years’ service on the Railways, including probation period; and

(b) Person should be a regular employee;

(ii) Exceptions to the conditions as mentioned in Para 2(i) above can be made in the following

circumstances:-

(a) When the spouse of the sportsperson is an employee of Central Government/State Government/Public Sector; and the sportsperson requests for transfer to the place of posting of the spouse; (b) When a sportsperson has been afflicted with a serious physical and mental ailment rendering him/her unfit for competitive sports and he/she desires to be transferred to another place where better treatment facilities for the aliment, are available; and (c) When sportspersons request for their transfers on mutual basis from one Railway/Division/Unit to another Railway/Division/Unit, provided both such employees are sportsperson. 3. Inter-Divisional/Unit transfers of sportspersons within the same Railway, shall be within the competence of General Manager of that Railway and will be decided only after his/her personal approval. 4. Inter-Railway transfers of sports person shall be considered at the personal level of General Manager and after his/her recommendation, referred to the Railway Board for final approval. 5. Railway Board, after the personal approval of Member (Staff), can grant relaxation in five years’ service condition as mentioned in Para 2(i)(a) above, to the sportsperson having medal winning performance in the recognized international championships after joining the Railways; on his/her request. 6. The general conditions governing request transfers, like, educational qualifications prescribed for recruitment to the category/post to which transfer has been sought for, assignment of bottom seniority etc., will apply in all cases of transfer of sportsperson on their own requests. Estt Rule �o. 37/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/276/505, Dated:- 09/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2008/ED-2/4 dated 22.02.2011 (RBE No. 25/2011), PC-VI No. 249 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 202/2008.

Sub:- Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy-Clarification regarding.

Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by subsequent letters regarding revised policy instructions/clarifications on Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy admissible to Railway Servants, based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission. 2. Now, DOP&T vide Office Memorandum No. 12011/08/2010-Estt. (AL) dated 30-12-2010 has issued certain clarification related to reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy admissible to Government employees. The same is circulated herewith for guidance of all concerned.

No. 12011/08/2010-Estt.(AL) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, the 30th December, 2010

Office Memorandum

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Sub:- Children Education Allowance Scheme-Clarification.

Subsequent to issue of this Department OM No. 12011/3/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 02/09/2008 and clarificatory OMs dated 11/11/2008, 23/11/2009 and OM No. 12011/16/2009-(Allowance) dated 13/11/2009 on the Children Education Allowance (CEA) Scheme, this Department has been receiving references from various Departments, seeking further clarifications. The doubts raised are clarified as under:-

(i) Whether CEA is admissible to a Government Servant who ceases to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service in the course of an academic year?

CEA/hostel subsidy shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the Government Servant ceases to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service in the course of an academic year. The payment shall be made by the office in which the Govt. Servant worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down under CEA scheme.

(ii) Whether Children of a Government servant who dies while in service are still eligible for reimbursement under the new CEA scheme?

IF a Govt. servant dies while in service, the Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not employed in service of the Central Govt., State Government, Autonomous Body, PSU, Semi Government Organisation such as Municipality, Port Trust Authority or any other organisation partly or fully funded by the Central Govt./State Governments. In such cases the CEA/Hostel Subsidy shall be payable to the children till such time the employee would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the Govt. servant was working prior to his death and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down under CEA scheme

(iii) Whether any upper age limit of the children has been prescribed for claming CEA? Whether CEA can be allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning”? If so the age limit prescribed for the same.

The upper age limit for disabled children has been set at the age of 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will now be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class which ever is earlier. Cases where reimbursement have been already made, in respect of children above this age may not be reopened. It has also been decided that CEA may henceforth be allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning” subject to other condition prescribed.

(iv) What is the definition of the terms ‘two sets of uniform’ which occur in para 1(e) of our O.M. dated 2.9.08. What is the definition of one set of shoes’?

It is clarified that ‘one set of shoes’ would mean one pair of shoes and ‘two sets of uniform’ would mean two sets of uniform prescribed by the school in which the child is studying. A set of uniform will include all items of clothing prescribed for a day, as uniform by the school. Reimbursement may be allowed for two sets of such uniform irrespective of the colours/winter/summer/PT uniform.

(v) What is the definition of ‘station’ for the purpose of hostel subsidy?

It is clarified that for the purpose of hostel subsidy, station would be demarcated by the first three digits of the PIN Code of the area where the Government

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Servant is posted and/or residing. The first three digits of the PIN Code indicate a Revenue District.

(vi) Whether fee paid to organizations/institutions other than the school or fee paid to private tutors for purposes mentioned in para 1(e) of the OM dated 2.9.2008 is reimbursable?

No. It is clarified that the term ‘fee’ contained in the para 1(e) of the OM dated 2.9.2008 would mean the fee charged by the school directly from the student.

Estt Rule �o. 38/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/241/506, Dated:- 09/03/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29 dated 18.02.2011 (RBE No. 24/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 10.5.99 (RBE No. 99/99) & 03.02.2010 (RBE No. 26/2010) were published as Estt. Rule Nos.119/1999 & 27/2010 respectively.

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

Ref:- Board’s letter of even number dated 03.02.2010 (RBE No. 26/2010). Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter under reference vide which the currency of the relaxation contained in letter of even number dated 10.05.1999 (RBE No. 99/99) was extended for a period of one year i.e. up to 3.2.2011. 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 03.02.2012. These orders take effect from 4.2.2011. Indents placed after 3.2.2011 may be suitably amended. Estt Rule �o. 39/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/14/507, Dated:- 09/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2010/MACP/7/ECR dated 10.2.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters dt. 10-6-09 (RBE No. 101/2009) & dt. 11-9-08 (RBE No. 108/2008) were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 138/09 & 167/08 respectively. A reference was sent to Railway Board (copy enclosed) indicating the anomalies arising in implementation of the MACPS in the cases of Guards where an employee working as Senior Goods Guard, who is promoted to Passenger Guard and further to Mail/Exp Guard under the normal promotion rules gets Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/ only while a junior Sr. Goods Guard who gets upgradation under MACPs may get the next higher grade pay of Rs. 4600/. Due to this situation, his junior will get more Grade Pay than the senior. Board were requested to consider the matter and issue guidelines. Board vide letter below have clarified the matter. The same is enclosed herewith.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter �o. PC-V/2010/MACP/7/ECR dated 10.2.2011:-

Sub:- Grant of MACPS benefit to Guards category-clarification-regarding.

With reference to the letter above, it is stated that the matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training and it is clarified that every financial upgradation is to be counted as upgradation and offset against the financial upgradation under MACPS in terms of Board’s letter dt. 10-6-09 (RBE No. 101/2009). Therefore, the placement/grant of higher Grade Pay from Goods Guard to Sr. Goods Guard on Non-functional basis should be reckoned as upgradation for the purpose of MACP Scheme.

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Further, the categories of Passenger Guard (5000-8000/-) & Sr. Passenger Guard (5500-9000/-) have been merged and allotted Grade Pay of 4200/- in PB-2 vide Board’s letter dt. 11-9-08 (RBE No. 108/2008). In terms of Para-8 of the Board’s letter dt. 10-6-09 the promotion from Sr. Goods Guard to Passenger Guard should be counted for the purpose of MACPS and in terms of Para-5 of the said letter, the promotion from Passenger Guard to Sr. Passenger Guard should be ignored for MACPS. Therefore, an employee appointed as Goods Guard has earned following three promotions/financial upgradations till he reaches Mail/Express Guard, viz:-

(i) From Goods Guard to Sr. Goods Guard. (ii) From Sr. Goods Guard to Passenger Guard. (iii) From Sr. Passenger Guard to Mail/Express Guard (Passenger Guard to Sr. Passenger Guard to

be ignored). Thus, such employees are not entitled to any further financial upgradation under MACP Scheme.

Copy of this office letter dated 19.5.2010 followed by reminder dated 22.9.2010 addressed to The

Director, Pay Commission, Railway-Board, �ew-Delhi:-

Sub:-Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission – Modified Assured Career

progression Scheme (MACPS) for Railway employees.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 10.06.2009 (RBE No. 101/09). Vide Board’s letter under reference, Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme has been introduced.

As per para 8 of the said scheme- “Promotions earned in the post carrying same Grade Pay in the promotional hierarchy as per Recruitment Rules shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.”

As per para 20 of the scheme- “Financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be purely personal to the employee and shall have no relevance to his seniority position. As such, there shall be no additional financial upgradation for the senior employees on the ground that the junior employee in the grade has got higher pay/ Grade pay under the MACPS.”

Due to the implementation of the above rules, anomalies have arisen where a senior is directly promoted to a higher grade will continue to draw the same grade pay while a junior upgraded under MACPS will get higher grade pay. For example, in the category of Guards the following is the hierarchy in the channel of promotion:

Goods Guard - GP Rs. 2800/- Sr. Goods Guard - GP Rs. 4200/- Passenger Guard/Sr. Passenger Guard - GP Rs. 4200/- Mail/Express Guard - GP Rs. 4200/-

An employee working as Senior Goods Guard, who is promoted to Passenger Guard and further to Mail/Exp Guard under the normal promotion rules gets Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/ only while a junior Sr. Goods Guard who gets upgradation under MACPs may get the next higher grade pay of Rs. 4600/. Due to this situation, his junior will get more Grade Pay than the senior. There is no scope in the existing provisions of MACPS to overcome this anomaly, Board are requested to consider the matter and issue clarificatory guidelines.

Sd/-(K. Seshasayi) Chief Personnel Officer

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Estt Rule �o. 40/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/242/508, Dated:- 09/03/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/13 dated 18.02.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 17.09.2007 was published as Estt. Rule No. 199/2007.

Sub:- Guidelines for providing concessions/faculties including scribes to persons with disabilities

while conducting examination for their recruitment from open market against 3% quota-regarding.

Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 17.09.2007 laying down detailed guidelines on the above subject. The matter has been reviewed by the Board and it has now been decided that the visually impaired applicants (who have opted for scribe) may be allowed one additional chance to change the scribe ten (10) days prior to the date of written examination by placing his/her request with the recruiting agency (ies) in writing, so that necessary formalities are completed in time. Even if due to certain unseen circumstances like postal delays etc., the communication between the recruiting agencies and applicants get affected, then these formalities be completed one day before at a centre decided and notified by the recruiting agencies. Estt Rule �o. 41/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Pay & Allowances/277/509, Dated:- 11/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(X)I-2010/23/3 dated 28.02.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Deduction of Income tax on account of payment of arrears of 6th

Pay Commission and arrears

due to MACP-Claiming of relief under section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

In continuation of Board’s letter of even number dated 22.03.2010, a copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes letter No. 385/22/2010-IT(B) dated 08.12.2010 on the subject mentioned above is sent herewith for information and guidance.

F. No. 385/22/2010-IT(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue Central Board of Direct Taxes

New Delhi, the 8th December, 2010.

Sub:- Deduction of Income tax on amount of payment of arrears of 6th

Pay Commission and arrears

due to MACP-Claiming of relief under section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961-clarification

thereof.

This is with reference to your letter dated 5.4.2010 on the issue of whether relief under Section 89(1) is to be allowed at the time of payment of arrears arising fro 6th Pay Commission. It is hereby clarified that the circular No. 9/08 dated 29.9.08 and letter dated 26.6.2009 of the Board were issued to basically convey that the tax on the arrears of amount of 60% which was not paid in the FY 2008-09 was not required to be deducted and paid from disbursed arrears of 40%. The clarification stated that the amount of 60% could not be brought to tax in AY 2009-10. It is hereby clarified that the aforesaid circular does not preclude the benefit of Section 89(1) to the employees which would continue to be available. It is also conveyed that the relief under Section 89(1) is prescribed in Rule 21A and 21AA of the Income Tax Rules. Estt Rule �o. 42/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/22/510, Dated:- 11/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 23/02/2011 (RBE No. 26/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 5 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/(Policy) dated 31.12.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 23/2011.

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Sub:- Out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons on sports account-clarification regarding.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010. The issue of granting out-of-turn promotion to sportspersons, who after getting promotion in normal course i.e. on their seniority, again apply for out-of turn promotion on the basis of sports achievements prior to such promotions; has been considered by the Railway Board. In this connection, it is clarified that if any sportsperson applies for out-of-turn promotion on sports account, after getting promotion on his/her own seniority; for considering such cases as per Board’s policy letter referred above: the concluding day of last recognized sports achievement should not be more than one year old, from the date of his/her promotion on seniority. Estt Rule �o. 43/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/23/511, Dated:- 11/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1Policy Clarifications dated 24/02/2011 (RBE No. 28/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 6 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dated 31.12.2010 & No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(3)/4(Transfer Policy) dt. 17.02.2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 23/2011 & 36/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Minimum service period required for Inter-Railway/Divisional transfer, as mentioned in Offer

of Appointment to sportspersons for recruitment against Sports Quota.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010. Please refer to Para 3(iv) of Annexure-V to Board’s policy letter mentioned above. As, the minimum service required on the Railway for Inter-Railway/Divisional transfer has been reduced to 5 years from 10 years, vide Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(3)/4(Transfer Policy) dt. 17.02.2011; the Para 3(iv) of Annexure-V to Board’s policy letter referred above, may be revised and the word “ ten” as mentioned in second line of said para, be replaced with “ five” . Estt Rule �o. 44/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Development/111/581, Dated:- 16/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Trg) 2002(23)/4 dated 23.02.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Eligibility for promotion to JA grade on adhoc basis.

Reference CLW’s letter No. GMA/5B/Mech dated 28.1.2011 on the subject mentioned above. The issue raised therein has been considered. Instructions were issued vide Board’s letter No. E (Trg) 97(22)/3 dated 22.6.98 stipulating that Group ‘A’ officers are required to attended certain mandatory programme at different stages of their career. Subsequently it was also clarified vide Board’s letter No. E(Trg) 97(22)/3 dated 12.11.98 and 27.5.2002 that officers promoted should be sent for attending the programme after conformation from the CTIs concerned regarding availability of seats. These instructions should be strictly followed to ensure that all Group ‘A’ officers attend the prescribed mandatory programme prior to promotion to certain grades. It has also to be ensured that all officers, who have been promoted without attending the prescribed mandatory programme, attend the programme, even though they are already working in the grade for several years. Estt Rule �o. 45/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/278/582, Dated:- 16/03/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2010/SP-1/TC-1 dated 24.02.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/TC-1 dated 30.07.2004 and E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Genl.1 dated 30.04.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 284/2004 & 88/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Decision relating to grant of Special

Allowance-Clarification.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Genl.1 dated 30.04.2010. One of the employees Federation had made a request for revision in the rate of Special Allowance Admissible to staff engaged in full time announcement work. In this regard attention is invited to the instructions contained in para 2 of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2003/SP-1/TC-1 dated 30.07.2004 vide which Special Allowance admissible to staff engaged in full time announcement work was discontinued. It is reiterated, that these instructions are still in vogue, and Special Allowance is admissible only for part time announcing work in addition to normal duties. Estt Rule �o. 46/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/45/583, Dated:- 16/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2000/PM10/2 dated 28.02.2011(RBE No. 29/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 30.03.2001, 06.09.2001 & 28.07.2004 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 71/2001, 113/2001 & 243/2004 respectively.

Sub:- Filling up of the posts of Dresser Gr. III/Operation Theatre Assistant Gr. III in the PB-1 Rs.

5200-20200 GP Rs. 1900 in the medical department.

Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 28.07.2004 by which, in addition to two chances given earlier vide Board’s letter of same number dated 30.03.2001 and 06.09.2001, third chance was given to the existing Hospital Attendants and other Group ‘D’ staff who are otherwise eligible as per provisions of IREM to appear in the selections without insisting the condition of qualification of Matriculation prescribed for promotion as Dresser Gr. III/OTA Gr. III. 2. In the PNM/NFIR meeting held on 27th and 28th December, 2010, the Federation demanded to review the condition of matriculation to enable the experienced staff to get a chance of promotion. The matter has accordingly been considered by the Board and, in partial modification of Board’s letter dated 28.07.2004, it has been decided that the existing staff as on 10.05.1998 may be given one more chance to appear in the selection to be held for promotion to the post of Dresser Gr. III/OTA Gr. III without insisting on the condition of qualification of Matriculation as a special case. With this relaxation, the existing staff has been given four opportunities to appear in the selection in question. Estt Rule �o. 47/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Pay & Allowances/279/634, Dated:- 18/03/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15 dated 08.03.2011(RBE No. 30/2011), PC-VI No. 250 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 1.12.2008 & 29.12.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 224/08 & 05/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Travelling Allowance Rules-Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay

Commission- Journey on Transfer. In continuation of board’s letters of even number dated 1.12.2008 and 29.12.2010, it is clarified that the higher rates of road mileage prescribed for ‘X’ and “Y” class cities would be admissible for transfers with ‘X’ and ‘Y” class cities; ‘X’ to ‘Y’ class cities and vice-versa; and from ‘X’/’Y’ class cities to ‘Z’ class cities and vice-versa. In all others cases of transfers within ‘Z’ class cities, the rates prescribed for ‘Z’ class cities shall be admissible.

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Estt Rule �o. 48/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/243/764, Dated:- 28/03/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2006/E(GR)I/20/2-RR dated 18.02.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- �otification of Indian Railways Chemical & Metallurgical Department (Group ‘A’ and Group

‘B’ posts) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2011.

A copy of Gazette Notification of Indian Railways Chemical & Metallurgical Department (Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2011 published under G.S.R. 89(E) dated 11.02.2011 are sent herewith for information and necessary action.


�OTIFICATIO�

�ew Delhi, the 11th

February, 2011

G.S.R 89(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Indian Railways including RDSO Chemical and Metallurgical Department (Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ ) (Recruitment) Rules, 1985, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts in the Chemical and Metallurgical Department of the Indian Railways, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Indian Railway Chemical and Metallurgical Department (Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts Recruitment Rules, 2011.

2. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Application.- These rules shall apply to the posts specified in column 1 of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Number of posts, classification and the Pay Band and Grade Pay or Pay Scale:-The number of the said posts, their classification and the Pay Band and Grade Pay or Pay Scale attached thereto shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of the said Schedule. 4. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns 5 to 147 of the aforesaid Schedule. 5. Disqualification.- No person.- (a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or (b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, Shall be eligible for appointment to the said post: Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 6. Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

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7. Savings.- Noting in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

�ame of the

post.

�umber of

posts.

Classificati

on

Pay Band and

Grade Pay or

Pay Scale.

Whether

selection

post or

non-

selection

post.

Whether benefit

of added years

of service

admissible

under rule 45 of

the Railway

Services

(Pension) Rules,

1993.

Age limit for

direct

recruits.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. Executive Director (Metallurgical and Chemical)

1* (2011) * subject to variation dependent on workload

Railway Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

Pay Band-4 (Rs. 37400-67000) and Grade Pay Rs. 10000/-

Selection Not applicable Not applicable.

Educatio

nal and

other

qualificat

ions

required

For

direct

recruits.

Whether

age and

educational

qualificatio

ns

prescribed

for direct

recruits will

apply in the

case of

promotees.

Period of

probation,

if any

Method

of

recruitme

nt,

whether

by direct

recruitme

nt or by

promotio

n or by

deputatio

n.

Absorptio

n and

percentag

e of the

vacancies

to be

filled by

various

methods.

In case of recruitment by

promotion or deputation

absorption, grades from which

promotion or deputation/

absorption to be made.

If a

Departmen

tal

Promotion

Committee

exists,

what is its

compositio

n.

Circumst

ances in

which

Union

Public

Service

Commissi

on is to be

consulted

in making

recruitme

nt

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

By promotion

Promotion: Additional Executive Director (Metallurgical and Chemical) in Pay Band-4 (Rs. 37400-67000) and Grade Pay of Rs. 8900/- with two years regular service in the grade. Note:- Where Juniors who have completed their

Group ‘A’

Departme

nt

Promotion

Committe

e:

1. Chairman, Rail way

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not Necessary.

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qualification/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Note2: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006/ the date from which the revised pay structure based on 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the commission.

Board –Chairman. 2.Financial Commissioner Railways-Member. 3. All other members of the Railway Board-Members.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2.

Additional

Executive

Director

(Metallurgi

cal and

Chemical )

2* (2011) * Subject to variation dependent on workload

Railway Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial


Selection Not applicable

Not applicable

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

By promotion

Promotion: Director (Metallurgical and Chemical) or Deputy Chief Chemist and Metallurgist or Professor (Metallurgy) in Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in the Pay Band-4 (Rs. 37400-67000) and Grade Pay of Rs. 8700/- with two years regular service in the grade. Note 1: The eligibility list for promotion shall be prepared with reference to the date of completion by the officers of the prescribed qualifying service in their respective

Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee: 1. Chairman, Railway Board. Chairman 2. Financial Commissioner Railways- Member. 3. All other members of the Railway

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission not necessary.

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grade/post. Note 2: Where Juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Note 3: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006/ the date from which the revised pay structure based on 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the commission.

Board- Members.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3.(i) Director

(Metallurgical and

Chemical)

(ii) Deputy Chief

Chemist and

Metallurgist

(iii) Professor

(Metallurgy) in Indian

Railway Institute of

Mechanical and

Electrical Engineering


Railway Service Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial



Not applicable

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

By promotion

Promotion: Deputy Director (Chemical), Deputy Director (Metallurgical) and Chemist and Metallurgist in Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) and Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- with ten years regular service in the

Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee: 1. Chairman. Railway Board-

Consultation. With Union Public Service Commission not necessary.

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Grade. Note1: The eligibility list for promotion shall be prepared with reference to the date of completion by the officers of the prescribed qualifying service in their respective grade/post. Note 2: Where Junior who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/ eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying /eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and /have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Note 3: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006/the date from which the revised pay structure based on 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the commission.

Chairman. 2. Financial Commissioner Railways- Member. 3. All other members of the Railways Board-Members.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4(i) Deputy Director (Chemical) (ii) Deputy Director (Metallurgy) (iii) Chemist and Metallurgist


Railway Service Group ‘A’, Gazetted Non-Ministerial


Selection Not applicable.

Not exceeding 40 years. (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note: The crucial date for

Essential: (1) (a)(i) Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized university; or (ii) Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized University; or (iii) Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (Metallurgy) or Associate

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determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India, ( and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Mainpur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaula and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba Distrit of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Island or Lakshadweep).

Member of Institute of Metals: and (b) possessing five years’ experience in manufacturing or quality control or research and development in areas of Physical Metallurgy or the Foundry Technology or Alloys Development or Heat Treatment or Non-Destructive testing; or 2 (a) (i) Degree in Chemical Technology of a recognised University; or (ii)Association Membership of Institute of Engineers (Chem. Tech.); or (iii) Bachelor of Science (Tech.) covering any one or more of the following fields: i Petroleum Products ii Paints and Corrosion Production iii Polymers; and (b) possessing five years experience in manufacturing or qualify control in the areas of Chemical Technology covering any one or more of the fields of Petroleum Products, Paints and Corrosion Protections or Polymers. Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. Note 2: The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled

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Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

9 10 11 12 13 14

No. One year for direct recruitees and promotion

66.67% by promotions. 33.33% by direct recruitment.

Promotion: Assistant Research Officer, Assistant Chemist and Metallurgist in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) and Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/- with six years regular service in the grade. Note 1: The eligibility list for promotion shall be prepared with reference to the date of completion by the officers of the prescribed qualifying service in their respective grade/post. Note 2: Where Juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service or two years. Whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Note 3: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006/ the date from which the revised pay structure based on 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered

Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee(for promotion): 1. Chairman/Member, Union Public Service Commission-Chairman 2. Executive Director (Metallurgical and Chemical), Research Designs and Standards Organisation, Ministry of Railways – Member; 3. Director, Management Services, Railway Board-Member. Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering cases of confirmation): 1. Executive Director (Metallurgical and Chemical), Research Designs and Standards Organisation, Ministry of Railways-Chairman. 2. Director (Metallurgical and Chemical), Research Designs and Standards Organisation, Ministry of Railways-Member. 3. Director, Management Services, Railway Board or Director (Establishment), Railways Board-Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary on each occasion.

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in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the commission.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

5. Assistant Research Officer

46* (2011) 8 Subject to variation dependent on workload

Railway Service Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial


Selection Not applicable. Not applicable.

Not applicable.

9 10 11 12 13 14

Not applicable

2 years. By promotion.

Promotion: Chemical and Metallurgical Supervisor in Pay Band-2 and Grade Pay Rs. 4600/- with two years of regular service in the grade through selection process which will ordinarily include a written test and viva-voce. Note 1: Where Juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half so such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Note 2: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006/the date from which the revised pay structure based on 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the commission.

Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee: 1. Director (Metallurgical and Chemical) Chairman: 2. Chief Personnel Officer-Member: 3. Any other Executive Director, Ministry of Railways-Member


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

6. Assistant Chemist and

56* (2011) * Subject to

Railway service

Pay-Band-2 (9300-


Not applicable

Not applicable

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Metallurgist variation dependent on workload

Group “B” Gazetted, Non- Ministry

34800) and Grade pay Rs.4800/-

9 10 11 12 13 14

Not applicable

2 years By Promotion

Promotion: Chemical and Metallurgical Superintendent in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) and Grade Pay Rs. 4600/- with two years regular service in the grade through selection process which will ordinarily include a written test and viva-voce. Note: Where Juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Note: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006/ the date from which the revised pay structure based on 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the commission.

Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee: 1. Chief- personnel officer-Chairman: 2. Chief Mechanical Engineer/Additional Chief Mechanical Engineer Member: 3. Any other Executive Direct, Ministry of Railways-Members.



A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/PS5-1/38 dated 14/03/2011 (RBE No. 35/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even numbers dated 06/01/2011 & 03/02/2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 02/2011 & 29/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Revised travel entitlements for privilege passes-Clarification reg.

Ref:- This office letters of even number dated 6-1-2011 and 3-2-2011. Clarification has been sought whether the passes on 2010 year ending account due to the employees shall be as per revised entitlements.

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2. The matter has been examined and it is clarified that since the revised entitlements are effective from 6-1-2011, any pass issued on or after 06.01.2011, including 2010 year ending pass, shall be as per the revised entitlements. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 50/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/32/922, Dated:- 01/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2007/6/3 dated 09/03/2011 (RBE No. 31/2011), SC No. 26 to MC. 8/2008 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 23.8.2007 was published as Estt Rule No. 188/07.

Sub:- Apprentices Act, 1961-Payment of stipend to the Trade Apprentices- Increase in the rate of-

Please refer to Railway Ministry’s letter of even number dated 23.8.2007 (RBE No. 109/2007) on the above subject. It has been decided that the Trade Apprentices engaged on the Indian Railways under Apprentices Act 1961 should be paid stipend with effect from 18th October 2010 at the revised rates as notified in the ministry of Labour’s Notification No. DGET-23(4)(3304) 2010-AP dt. 28.10.2010 published in Gazette of India Extraordinary (Copy of the notification is enclosed). The expenditure should be met from with the existing budget allotment. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

THE GAZETTE OF I�DIA

EXTRAORDI�ARY

PART-II- SECTIO� 3-SUB-SECTIO� (I)


�o. 577 �EW DELHI, MO�DAY, OCTOBER 18, 2010

MI�ISTRY OF LABOUR A�D EMPLOYME�T

(DIRECTORATE GE�ERAL OF EMPLOYME�T A�D TRAI�I�G

�OTIFICATIO�

New Delhi, the 18th October, 2010 G.S.R. 838(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(1) of Section 37 of the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (52 if 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 (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2010.

(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, in sub-rule (1), for clauses (a), (b), (c) and (d) and entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely:-

“ (a) During the first year of training-Rs. 1490 per month (b) During the second year of training- Rs. 1700 per month (C) During the third year of training-Rs. 1970 per month (d) During the fourth year of training –Rs. 2220 per month”

[ F. No. DGET-23(4)(3304)/2010-AP]

ANIL SWARUP, Director General/Jt. Secy.

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Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 356, dated the 1st August, 1992 and last amended vide number G.S.R. 733(E), dated the 8th September, 2010.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2009/PN-1/10 dated 10.03.2011 (RBE No. 33/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Counting of period spent on Extraordinary Leave as qualifying service-

Clarification regarding.

Attention of the zonal Railways etc is invited to clause (ii) of Rule 36 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 which provides for counting the period of extraordinary leave granted to a Railway servant for prosecuting higher scientific or technical studies towards qualifying service for pensionery benefits. 2. In terms of Rule 14 of the Study Leave Rules under Annexure V of IREC Vol. I, 1985 Edition, the study leave availed by those Railway servants who resign or retire from service or otherwise quit service without returning to duty after a period of study leave or within a period of three years after such return to duty or who fail to complete the course of study and are thus unable to furnish the certificate as required in sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of the Study Leave Rules ibid, shall be converted into regular leave standing at his credit on the date on which the study leave commenced, any regular leave taken in continuation of study leave being suitably adjusted for the purpose and the balance of the period of study leave, if any, which cannot be so converted, treated as extraordinary leave. 3. One of the zonal Railways raised a doubt regarding counting such extraordinary leave as qualifying service for pensionery benefits. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training and it is clarified that study leave granted to a Railway servant, who fails to comply with the conditions on which study leave was granted to him, is converted into regular leave standing in his credit and the balance of study leave, if any, which cannot be so converted, due to deficiency in the leave account of the Railway servant, is converted into extraordinary leave. Extraordinary leave thus sanctioned is due to the reason that the Railway servant has no other leave admissible to him and not for the purpose of pursuing studies as such. Hence clause (ii) of Rule 36 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 is into applicable in such cases. In other words, such of the period of extraordinary leave shall not be counted as qualifying service for pensionery benefits. Estt Rule �o. 52/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/105/924, Dated:- 01/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(O)III-2003/PL/02 dated 11.03.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Posting of Group ‘A’ officers on return from foreign assignment.

Instructions are in vogue vide Board’s letters dated 21/2/1992, 07/03/1995, & 01/04/2003 (copies enclosed) regarding posting of Group A officers on return from foreign assignment after a tenure of one year or more to particular Railways/Units and the procedure to be followed for such postings. The policy underlying these instructions has been reviewed by Board and it has now been decided that Railway Officers on return from foreign assignments (both deputation/training) for a period of more than one year, should normally be posted to the following Railways/Units:-

a) Eastern Railway b) East Central Railway c) East Coast Railway d) Northeast Frontier Railway e) Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) f) South Eastern Railway g) Chittaranjan Locomotive Works

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h) Railway Electrification Units on Eastern, South Eastern, East Central, East Coast and South East Central Railways.

2. Such officers would continue on these Railways/Units for a minimum tenure of 5 years, before which they will not be normally considered for transfer out of these Railways/Units. The officers will not, however, be entitled to any choice posting on completion of the stipulated tenure of 5 years and further postings, if any, will be made keeping in view administrative requirements. The tenure will stand extended by such period(s), the concerned officer remains on leave/training etc., in excess of 4 weeks in each instance, whether in India or abroad. 3. These instructions shall take effect from the date of issue of this letter. 4. The above instructions may be brought to the notice of officers and may be kept in view while dealing with/forwarding representations from officers to the Board. 5. This issues in supersession of Board’s earlier letters of even number dated 21.02.1992, 07.03.1995 & 01.04.2003.

Copy of Board’s letter �o. E(O)III-2003/PL/02 dated 01.04.2003:-

Sub:- Posting of officers on return from foreign assignment. Ref:- Ministry of Railway’s letters No. E(O) III-91/PL/24 dated 21/02/1992 and 07/03/95 (copies enclosed) Instructions were issued vide Ministry of Railways’ letters under reference specifying the Railways/Organisations to which officers on return from foreign assignments after a tenure of one year or more are normally to be posted and also laying down the procedure to be followed for such postings. In the light of formation of the new Zones, the matter has been reviewed by the Board. It has been decided that the officers on return from foreign assignment after a tenure of one year or more will normally be posted to the following Railway/Organisations:-

i) Eastern Railway ii) East Central Railway iii) East Coast Railway iv) Northeast Frontier Railway v) Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) vi) South Eastern Railway vii) South East Central Railway viii) Chittranjan Locomotive Works (ix) Metro Railway (x) Railway Electrification (Units on Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway, East Central

Railway, East Coast Railway & South East Central Railway). Other terms and conditions mentioned in the letters under reference will remain the same. These instructions shall take effect from the date of issue of this letter.

Copy of Board’s letter �o. E(O)III-91 PL/24 dated 07.03.95:-

Sub: Posting of officers on return from foreign assignment. Ref: Ministry of Railway’s letter of even number dated 21.02.92. (copy enclosed). Instructions were issued vide Ministry of Railway’s letter under reference, specifying the Railways/Organsiations to which officers on return from foreign assignment after a tenure of one year or more are normally to be posted and also laying down the procedure to be followed for such postings.

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2. The matter has been reviewed by the Board and in view of the improved conditions/environment now available, it has been decided to delete Diesel Component Works, Patiala and Railway Coach Factory, Kapurthala from the list of unpopular Railways/Organisations mentioned in the letter under reference. Consequently, in future, officers returning from foreign assignment after a tenure of one year or more will normally be posted to the following Railways/Organisation:-

i) N.F. Railway ii) N.F. Railway (Const.) iii) Eastern Railway iv) South Eastern Railway v) Metro Railway, Calcutta vi) Chittaranjan Locomotive works, Chittaranjan vii) Railway Electrification (Units on Eastern and South Eastern Railways).

3. Other terms and conditions mentioned in the letter under reference will remain the same the same.

Copy of Board’s letter �o. E(O)III-91 PL/24 dated 21/2/92:-

Sub:- Posting of officers on return from foreign assignment.

Ministry of Railways have decided that officers returning from foreign assignment abroad after a tenure of one year or more will normally be posted to the following Railways/Organisation:- N.F. Railway, N.F Railway (Const.), Eastern Railway, S.E. Railway, Metro Railway/Calcutta, CLW, RCF, Kapurthala, DCW/Patiala and Railway Electrification (ER &SER). 2. Such officers would continue on the Railway/Unit to which they are posted and would not normally be considered for transfer out before completion of a minimum tenure of 5 years. The officers will not, however, be entitled to any posting of their choice on completion of 5 years and further postings if any, will be made keeping in view administrative requirement. 2.1. The period of tenure will stand extended by the period(s) the concerned officer remains on leave/training, etc. in excess of 4 weeks in each instance whether in India or abroad. 3. The tenure of 5 years, as above will be applicable prospectively and not for those who have already returned from deputation and posted. 4. The above instructions may be brought to the notice of officers and may be kept in view while dealing with/forwarding representations from the officers to the Board.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)-II/96/RR-1/62/Vol.II dated 21.03.2011 (RBE No. 37/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even numbers dated 18.07.2005, 29.09.2005, 01.11.2006, 12.03.2007 & 02.02.2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 195/2005, 251/2005, 216/2006, 44/2007 & 19/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-1 of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: ` 1800) on Indian Railways.

Ref:- This office letter of even number dated 18.07.2005 (RBE No. 121/2005), 29.9.2005 (RBE No. 166/2005), 01.11.2006 (RBE No. 164/2006), 12.03.2007 (RBE No. 37/2007) and 02.02.2011 (RBE No. No. 11/2011) Attention is invited to Para 4.2 (i) of the annexure I enclosed with instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 18.7.2005.

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2. The provision stipulated therein has been reviewed in the light of announcement made by Hon’ble Minister of Railways in Budget (Railway) Speech 2010-11 and it has now been decided to add Urdu as an additional language for setting up of question paper for recruitment of candidates from open market in Pay Band-1 of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: ` 1800). 3. This issue with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1 dated 25.03.2011 (RBE No. 40/2011), S. No. PC-VI/251 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even Nos. dated 22.09.2010 & 09.09.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 165/2010 & 157/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective from 01.01.2011.

Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 22.09.2010 (S. No. PC-VI/227, RBE No. 139/2010) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 45% to 51% with effect from

1st January, 2011.

2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S. No. PC-VI/3, RBE No. 106/2008) shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders. 3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all railway employees. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance for the months of January and February, 2011 shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary for March, 2011 and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 55/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/46/1020, Dated:- 06/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM10/2 dated 11/03/2011 (RBE No. 34/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/20 dated 12.11.2001 was published as Estt. Rule No. 149/2001.

Sub:- Promotion to the post of Laboratory Superintendent Gr. III-Medical Department. As the Railways are aware, in terms of para 165(3)(ii) of IREM, Vol. I, 1989 Edition as modified vide ACS No. 128 issued under this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/20 dated 12.11.2001, the persons in service as on 01.08.1998 in grade Rs. 3200-4900/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2000 with the then existing qualification of Matriculation with Science with or without one year’s experience in Pathological or Biochemical Laboratory will also continue to be considered eligible for promotion to grade Rs. 4000-6000/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2400 and Rs. 4500-7000/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2800 after they have completed 10 years in each grade viz. Rs. 3200-4900/ PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2000 and Rs. 4000-6000/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2400 Later this was reduced to 6 years subject to their passing a trade test/ practical test and are found suitable otherwise, vide ACS No. 142 issued under Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2002/PM10/1 dated 02/12/2002. Similarly, persons in service as on 01.08.1998 with the then existing qualification of Matriculation with Science plus Diploma in Laboratory Technician’s course and five years as Lab. Technician/Asstt. Chemist in grade Rs. 4500-7000/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2800 will also continue to be eligible for promotion by selection as Lab. Supdt. Gr. III/Chemist in the pay scale Rs. 5000-8000/PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 GP Rs. 4200. 2. The staff side have raised a demand in the forum of DC-JCM for consideration of promotion of staff who are in service with the then existing qualification of Matriculation with Science with or without one

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year’s experience in Pathological or Biochemical Laboratory as on 01.08.1998 in scale Lab. Asstt. Gr.II Rs. 3200-4900/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2000. Lab. Asstt. Gr. I Rs. 4000-6000 PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2400, Lab. Technician/Assistant Chemist in scale Rs. 4500-7000/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2800 to their respective next higher grade. 3. The matter has been considered by the Ministry of Railways and in the light of the above discussion, it has been decided that employees working as Lab. Asstt. Gr. II Rs. 3200-4900/PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2000, Lab. Asstt. Gr. I Rs. 4000-6000 PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2400, Lab. Technician/Assistant Chemist in scale Rs. 4500-7000/PB-1 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2800 as on 01.08.1998 recruited with the qualification of metric with science with or without one year’s experience in pathological or bio-chemical laboratory may be detailed for imparting 24 weeks training as per the following procedure:- i) There shall be three training sessions of 8 weeks each of which 6 weeks will be at the work place and 2 weeks hands-on training at the nominated Zonal Hospital. ii) Each training session to be followed by a suitable evaluation programme which will be conducted by the Pathologist Incharge/Zonal Hospital. iii) Zonal Hospitals of Northern and Southern Railway to be the nominated Hospitals for hands-on training and evaluation programme. iv) There is no age bar for detailing for this training programme for Lab. Technician which is specifically designed for the existing Lab. Technician staff as on 01.08.1998 and who had been recruited with the then existing pre-requisite qualification of “ Matric with science with or without one year’s experience in pathological or bio-chemical laboratory”. 4. The mode of training programme for Lab. Technicians may be seem from Annexure ‘A’. The Lab. Technician/Asstt. Chemist in question may be considered for promotion as Lab. Supdt Gr. III (now replaced provisionally by the designation as Lab. Sudt. In grade pay Rs. 4200) based on fulfilling the criteria as laid down in training module and as per the provision contained in ACS no. 128 ibid subject to availability of vacancies.

Annexure ‘A’ to Board’s letter �o. E(�G)I-2006/PM10/2 dated 11-03-2011

Training Programme for Lab. Technician

* Total duration - 24 weeks Training Structure * There shall be three training sessions of 8 weeks each of which 6 weeks will be at the work place & 2 weeks hands-on training at the nominated Zonal Hospitals. * Each training session to be followed by a suitable evaluation programme which will be conducted by the Pathologist Incharge/Zonal Hospital. * Zonal Hospital of Northern & Southern Railway to be the nominated Hospitals for hands-on training & evaluation programme. The course content and the mode of training for the three 6 weeks training session shall be as follows-

Ist 6 weeks training session

1. Anatomy And Physiology

a. Parts of human body-Anatomical terms and position, Different types of tissues and their identification.

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b. Cardiovascularsystem- Circulation, Heart. Arteries, Veins, Bolld-composition, function, normal counts, coagulation and anticoagulants, CSF (composition, function), Grouping, identification of blood cells. c. Urinary system-Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra, Prostate, Urine composition-normal and abnormal. d. Nutrition- Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Vitamins and Minerals.

2. Haematology And Blood Banking

a. Introduction-Haematology, Collection of blood, Anticoagulants. b. Haemoglobin estimation c. RBC-Haemocytometer, calculation, abnormal forms, normal values, haematocrit, red. Cell indices,

reticulocyte count, sickle cell preparation, anaemia. d. WBC-Methods, calculation, immature forms, normal values, leukaemia. e. Differential White cell count-Including staining procdure, eosinopphil count. f. Erythorcyte Sedmantation Rate-Methods, values factors affecting ESR. g. Coagulation tests-BT,CT,PT,APTT,Clot retraction test, Platelet count. h. Preparation of bone marrow smears-All immature cells. i. CSF examination j. ABO blood group system k. RH blood group system-Techniques of grouping. l. Cross matching, combs test. m. Blood transfusion-Procedure and complications. n. Equipments-Principle & practice of equipments used in haematology & Bl.BK.

Two theory classes per week of 1 hour duration covering the above course shall be conducted during the entire 6 weeks session. Practical working covering the course content shall be supervised and monitored by the medical officer incharge during the routine laboratory working. The posting of the trainee during this session shall be in the haematology section of the laboratory.

IInd 6 weeks training session

1. Microbiology

a. History-Micro organism in health and disease in man. b. Serilization-Physical, Chemical and mechanical methods. c. Bacteria-Identification, Different methods of staining, different types of cocci& bacilli. d. Bacterial growth and cultivation of Micro-organism-Method, common culture and special media,

antibiotic sensitivity tests. e. Fungi- Morphology and cultivation. f. Collection and processing-Sputum, urine, swabs, stool, blood, CSF and aspirations. g. Semen analysis h. Parasitology-Ova and cysts in stool. i. Routine Examination of stool-Physical and microscopic examination. j. Virology-General, HIV & Hepatitis. k. Equipment-Theory and practical working of equipments used in microbiology.

2. Biochemistry

a. Proteins- Theory and practical of total proteins, albumin, globulin & lipoprotein. b. Carbohydrate- Theory and practical of glucose. c. Lipids- Theory and practical of cholesterol, triglyceride, ketone bodies. d. Liver function tests e. Kidney function tests. f. Collection and preservation-Blood, serum, plasma, CSF. g. Electrolytes-Sodium, potassium and chlorides.

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h. Equipments-Principle and practical working of equipments in biochemistry. Two theory classes per week of 1 hour duration covering the above course shall be conducted during the entire 6 weeks session. Practical working covering the course content shall be supervised and monitored by the medical officer incharge during the routine laboratory working. The posting of the trainee during this session shall be in the microbiology and biochemistry section of the laboratory

III rd 6 weeks training session

1. Clinical Pathology, Serology & Immunology

a. Urine examination-Collection & preservation, Routine, microscopic, 24 hrs urine examination. b. Stool examination c. Sputum examination d/ Semen analysis e. Antogen and antibody reactions-Agglutination, widal, VDRL, RA test, CRP test. f. Immunoassay-ELISA, Hormone &tumor marker study by different immunoassay methods. g. Equipments-Principal & practice of equipments used in clinical pathology and immunology.

2. Histopathology and Cytology

a. Tissue Fixation-Different fixatives used in histopathology and cytopatholgy. b. Tissue processing-Collection, labeling, fixation, dehydration, clearing, impregnation, embedding. c. Section cutting-Microtome, technique of section cutting. d. Staining-H&E, Giemsa, PAP. e. Cytology-Types of specimens, preservation, Smear preparation and staining. f. Equipments-Principle & practice of equipments used in histopathology & cytology.

3. Quality control in laboratory practice

4. Laboratory management and planning

Two theory classes per week of 1 hour duration covering the above course shall be conducted during the entire 6 weeks session. Practical working covering the course content shall be supervised and monitored by the medical officer incharge during the routine laboratory working. The posting of the trainee during this session shall be in the respective section of the laboratory. Estt Rule �o. 56/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/47/1021, Dated:- 06/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2011/PM1/5 dated 22.03.2011 (RBE No. 38/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Merger of grades-Filling up of non-gazetted posts-Constitution of Selection Committee

regarding.

As the Railway Administration are aware, in terms of extant instructions, for selection post in the erstwhile scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and above the Selection Board consisted of officers of Junior Administrative Grade, while for all other selection posts the Selection Board consisted of officers not lower than Senior Scale. 2. Pursuant to the merger of grades, as a result of implementation of recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission, Ministry of Railways have considered the matter afresh and it has been decided that henceforth the Selection Board will consist of Junior Administrative Grade officers for selection to the posts carrying grade pay Rs. 4200/- and above, whereas officers in the rank of Senior Scale may be nominated for selection to the post carrying grade pay Rs. 2800 & below. Estt Rule �o. 57/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & devp./112/1022, Dated:- 06/04/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2010/3/59 dated 09.03.2011 (RBE No. 32/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2000/19/1/Pt./Meditation dated 23.11.2001 (RBE No. 231/2001) was published as Estt. Rule No. 28/2002.

Sub:- Analysis of causative factors for human error during train accidents.

Based on a study by RDSO on “Analysis of Causative factors for human error during train accidents”, among other things, practicing yoga, meditation and Physical Training are some of the behavioral techniques to improve agility and concentration level of running staff like drivers as well as ASMs. It may be mentioned that yoga has already been introduced vide Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2000/19/1/Pt/Meditation dated 23.11.2001 (RBE No. 231/2001) as amended from time to time. Board have now decided to introduce Physical Training (PT) for the railway staff in the morning hours as under:- (a) Railway employees attending training may be given the option of either choosing Physical Training (PT) or Yoga with a view to improve their fitness agility and level of concentration; (b) To begin with, Physical Training (PT) should be imparted in the 83 training centres as per the list attached irrespective of the fact whether they cater to safety or non-safety category of staff; (c) PT classes may be divided into two age group i.e. 20-40 years and 41-55 years and the intensity and level of physical training may appropriately be decided by the persons taking PT classes keeping the age of the group in mind; (d) These 83 training Centres will arrange PT classes by engaging local agencies or RPF/Railway employee who are qualified in the subject of Physical Training; (e) The persons taking PT classes will be paid honorarium @ ` 75/- per hour per day subject to maximum of ` 2500/- per month for taking PT classes. (f) These 83 training centres would be required to engage 1 person taking PT classes for each group, i.e. one person taking PT classes will conduct classes for the age Group of 20-40 years and another will conduct classes for the age Group of 41-55; (g) Each of these 83 training centres would be required to have a panel of 3 qualified persons taking PT classes, to avoid disruption of classes, in case one in on leave/sickness etc; and (h) Railways will have to make available necessary budgetary provision to these training centres to meet the expenditure incurred on engaging 2 persons taking PT classes, through suitable re-appropriation within General Manager’s powers.

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

�ER

1. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Gorakhpur/NER 2. S&T Training Centre/Gorakhpur/NER 3. Electrical Training Centre/Gorakhpur/NER 4. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Gonda/NER

�FR

1. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Alipurduar JN./NFR 2. S&T Training Centre/Pandu/NFR 3. Supervisors’ Training Centre/New Bongaigaon/NFR 4. Diesel Traction Training Cenetre/Guwahati/NFR

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5. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Siliguri/NFR

�WR

1. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Udaipur/NWR 2. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Ajmer/NWR 3. Diesel Traction Training Centre/ Bhagat-ki-koti/Jodhpur/NWR

SR

1. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Trichy/SR 2. S&T Training Centre/Podanur/SR 3. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Tambaram/SR 4. Electrical Training Centre/Avadi/SR 5. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Ponmalai/SR 6. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Tondiarpet/SR 7. Traction Training Centre/Tambaram/SR

SCR

1. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Maula Ali/SCR 2. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Secnderabad/SCR 3. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Kacheduda/SCR 4. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Guntakal/SCR 5. S&T Training Centre/Maula Ali/SCR 6. Electrical Training Centre/Vijayawada/SCR 7. Electrical Training Centre/Lallaguda/SCR 8. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Kazipet/SCR 9. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Guntakal/SCR 10. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Rajmundry /SCR

SER

1. Zonal Railway Training Institute/Sini/SER 2. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 3. S&T Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 4. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 5. Electrical Training Centre/Tatanagar /SER 6. Diesel Training School/Rourkela/SER 7. TRD Training Centre/Chakradhrpur/SER

SECR

1. Diesel Traction Training Centre(NG)/Nagpur/SECR 2. Divisional Loco Training Centre/Bilapsur/SECR 3. Divisional Loco Training Centre/Bezonbagh/SECR 4. Electrical Training Centre/Bilaspur/SECR

SWR 1. Supervisors’ Training Centre/Banglore/SER 2. Electrical Training Centre/Mysore/SWR

WR

1. S&T Training Centre/Sabarmati/WR 2. Electrical Training Centre/Vaodara/WR 3. Electrical Training Centre/Mahalaxmi/WR 4. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Sabarmati/Ahmedabad/WR 5. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Mahalaxmi/WR 6. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Bandra/WR 7. Diesel Traction Training Centre/Ratlam/WR 8. Diesel Traction Training Centre Abu Road/WR

WCR

1. Diesel Training Centre/Itarsi/WCR 2. Diesel Traction Training Centre/New Katni/WCR

Estt Rule �o. 58/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/15/1023, Dated:- 06/04/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V//2009/ACP/2 dated 25.03.2011 (RBE No. 39/2011), S. No. PC-VI/252 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 138/2009.



Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 10-06-2009 wherein the financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) has been allowed upto the highest Grade Pay of ` 12000/- in the Pay Band-4. Consequent upon introduction of the new HAG scale of ` 67000-79000 in replacement of ` 37400-67000 with Grade Pay of ` 12000 in PB-4, it is clarified that the benefits of financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be available to the aforementioned HAG scale also. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 59/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/48/1118, Dated:- 13/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2011/PM1/2 dated 29.03.2011 (RBE No. 41/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/6 dated 22.08.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 162/2008.

Sub:- General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up of 25% net direct

recruitment quota vacancies in Group ‘C’ categories-Extension of currency upto 31.03.2014.

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 same was last extended upto 31.03.2011 vide this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/6 dated 22.08.2008. 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 31.03.2014 on existing terms and conditions.

Estt Rule �o. 60/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/49/1119, Dated:- 13/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/15 dated 06.04.2011 (RBE No. 44/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 22.07.2010 & No. E(NG)-I/2003/TR/10 dated 28.12.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 139/10 & 06/2011 respectively.

Sub:-Implementation of recommendations of 6th

CPC-Merger of grades-Revised classification and

mode of filling up of posts of catering.

Reference this Ministry’s letter no. E(NG)-I/2003/TR/10, dated 28.12.10 vide which instructions were issued for calling option from erstwhile catering staff and for restoration of catering posts transferred to IRCTC. It has been stated at para 4 and 5 of the above letter that the seniority of the staff who opts for catering department may be assigned to the position existed before they were transferred to IRCTC as on 31.3.03. It was further stated, in order to bring the staff of catering department at par with others, and the posts as on 31.3.03 will be restructured and the upgraded posts may be filled up from the staff through promotion as per procedure to be issued separately. 2. Accordingly, it has now been decided by the Board that the instructions issued after 6th CPC on revised classification and mode of filling up of catering posts vide Board’s letter of even no., dated 22.7.10 will also hold good for the staff of restored catering cadre on Railways. The bench marking for filling up of posts which are proposed to be filled up by ‘seniority cum suitability’ in GP Rs. 4200 shall be 6 marks out of 15 and 8 marks out of 15 marks for posts in GP Rs. 4600 and above for the vacancies arising upto 31.12.2011. In respect of posts where merger of posts in not involved may be filled up according to the extant instructions as followed before the staff were sent to IRCTC.

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3. The restoration of cadre as stated in Board’s letter dated 28.12.10 and affecting the promotions to the catering staff as per procedure mentioned at para 2 above may be completed early and compliance reported to the Board by 30.4.2011.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2008/LE-1/1 dated 02.02.2011 (RBE No. 15/2011) PC-VI/246 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Recommendations of the 6th

Central Pay Commission-Encashment of Leave on Average Pay

(LAP) while availing Privilege Pass/PTO.

Attention of the Zonal Railways etc is invited to clause (3) of Rule 540-A of R-I/1985 Edition which, inter-alia, stipulates that successive encashment of LAP cannot be made before a minimum period of two years has elapsed. 2. The matter regarding defining the two years period for the above purpose was under consideration of the Board and it has been decided that the period of two years for the purpose of successive encashment of LAP shall be w.r.t. a two year block, the first one commencing from 1.9.2008 and ending on 31.08.2010 w.r.t. the outward journey performed. The next block would commence from 1.9.2010 and end on 31.08.2012 and successive blocks would follow similar pattern. Estt Rule �o. 62/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/245/1219, Dated:- 19/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2010/RT-2 dated 29.03.2011 (RBE No. 42/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 11.09.2010 and 24.09.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 170/2010 & 179/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering Drivers, Gangmen and other safety categories

with Grade Pay of ` 1800/- .

Ref:- Board’s letter of even number dated 11.09.2010 and 24.09.2010. The demands raised by the employees’ Federations, such as constitution of a lower level Assessment Committee at Divisions, processing of the retirement/recruitment cases more than once in a year, etc., under Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS) have been under consideration of Board for some time. It has been decided that the retirement/recruitment process under the LARSGESS in respect of all safety categories of staff including Gangmen in Grade Pay of ` 1800/- p.m. and Drivers/Loco Pilots may be done twice in a year as per the annexed time schedule. The suitability of the wards for recruitment under the Scheme may be adjudged by the Assessment Committee as follows:- (i) Assessment Committee of 3 JAG Officers at Divisional Level to adjudge the suitability of wards for recruitment against safety category post in Grade Pay of ` 1800/- p.m., and (ii) Assessment Committee of 3 SAG Officers at Headquarter Level may continue to adjudge the suitability of wards of Drivers/Loco Pilot. 2. The process of retirement/recruitment may be started from July 2011 for the current calendar year 2011. 3. The other terms and conditions of the Scheme will remain the same. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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Time Schedule

(a) 1st half –January-June

(i) Cut off date for reckoning eligibility of the employee and his ward

1st January

(ii) Last date for receiving the applications 31st January

(iii) Scrutinizing the applications 1st February to 28th/29th February

(iv) Last date for withdrawal of application 28th/29th February

(v) Conducting of Physical Test/Written Test etc. 1st March to 30th April

(vi) 2nd chance to failure in written test in fist chance giving a gap of 20-30 days.

Upto 31st May

(vii) Medical exam, acceptance of retirement/joining the job by the wards

1st to 30th June

(a) 2nd

half –July-December

(i) Cut off date for reckoning eligibility of the employee and his ward

1st July

(ii) Last date for receiving the applications 31st July

(iii) Scrutinizing the applications 1st to 31st August

(iv) Last date for withdrawal of application 31st August

(v) Conducting of Physical Test/Written Test etc. 1st Sept. to 31st October

(vi) 2nd chance to failure in written test in fist chance giving a gap of 20-30 days.

Upto 30th November

(vii) Medical exam, acceptance of retirement/joining the job by the wards

1st to 31st December


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2010/1/7/5/2 dated 11.04.2011 (RBE No. 47/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board letter No. PC-IV/2010/increment/1 dated 19.08.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 160/2010.

Sub:- Grant of advance increments/special Allowance to Stenographers in subordinate offices for

acquiring higher speed in Shorthand.

Following the notification of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 and issue of instructions vide Board’s letter No. PC-IV/2010/increment/1 dated 19.08.2010, this Ministry has received references from some Railways seeking clarification regarding grant of advance increments/special Allowance to Stenographers in subordinate offices for acquiring higher speed in Shorthand. An item has also been raised in DC/JCM regarding rate of above advance increment in the revised pay structure. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training and following clarifications are being issued:-

S. �o. Points of doubts Clarifications

1. Whether the Scheme of grant of one or two additional increments continues in the revised pay structure effective from 01.01.2006 or otherwise?

Grant of one or two advance increments in the revised pay structure will be effective from 01.01.2006

2. Whether those becoming eligible for the same w.e.f. 01.01.2006 would be granted one/two increments @ 3% at the specific stage of Basic Pay, (Pay in Pay Band + Grade Pay ) or alternatively first increment @ 3% of ` 100 & second at ` 103 if hypothetically, the basic pay of the date of passing

The increment @ 3% will be counted on the specific stage of Basic Pay ( Pay in Pay Band + Grade Pay) the Railway Servants are drawing on the

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of Stenography test to be ` 100. date of passing of Stenography test.

3. As per existing scheme (Board’s letter No. PC-III/74/INC/3 dated 07.11.1975) date of next increment after the grant of advance increments should remain the same. Since above additional increments are to be treated as pay for all purposes as per Board’s letter No. PC-IV/2010/Increment/1 dated 19.08.2010, it may please be clarified whether next normal increment will be granted to the concerned official on next 1st July ignoring date of grant of above additional increments in between or otherwise?

The normal increment will be granted to the concerned official on next 1st July ignoring date of grant of above advance increments.

4. As per existing scheme, above additional increments are admissible till promotion to higher post and these are not counted for fixation on promotion. It may please be clarified whether consequent upon the instruction dated 19.08.2010 of Board, above increments would be reckoned for fixation of pay in the higher post.

Consequent upon the instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 19.08.2010, above increment would not be reckoned for fixation of pay in the higher post.

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

Estt Rule �o. 64/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/181/1221, Dated:- 19/04/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(F)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 29.11.2010 (RBE No. 169/2010), PC-VI-239 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 26.05.2009 and No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 8.9.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 126/2009 & 156/08 respectively.

Sub:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay

Commission- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners etc.

In terms of instructions issued vide DOP&PW’s O.M. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 21.05.2009, circulated on the Railways vide this office letter of even number dated 26.05.2009, the duly attested copies of following documents can be considered for the purpose of payment of additional pension/family pension to pensioners/family pensioners on completion of 80 years of age and above:

(i) PAN Card (ii) Matriculation Certificate (containing the information regarding date of birth) (iii) Passport (iv) CGHS Card (v) Driving Licence (if it contains date of birth)

2. Subsequently, DOP&PW, vide their O.M. 38/37/08-P&PW (A) dated 11.08.2009, circulated on the Railways vide this office letter of even number dated 19.08.2009, issued instructions to accept Voters’ ID Card also as proof of date of birth/age for payment of additional pension/family pension on completion of 80 years age and above subject to the following conditions:

(i) The pensioner/family pensioner certifies that he/she is not a matriculate (The Matriculation Certificate should be insisted upon in the case of matriculate pensioners/family pensioners).

(ii) The pensioner certifies that he/she does not have any of the documents mentioned in para 1 above.

3. In this context, one of the Zonal Railways has sought clarification whether Post Retirement Pass I/Card, Widow Pass I/Card and Railway Medical I/Card issued by Railway Administrations to pensioner/family pensioners may be accepted as evidence of date of birth/age for payment of additional pension/family

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pension in terms of Department of Pension & Pensioners ‘Welfare (DOP&PW)’s OMs. No. 38/37-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008, circulated vide letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 8.9.2008. The matter has been examined and it has been decided by the Board that (a) Post Retirement Pass I/Card, (b) Widow Pass I/Card and (c) Railway Medical I/Card, may also be accepted as evidence of date of birth/age for payment of additional pension/family pension to pensioners/family pensioners on completion of 80 years of age and above. All Zonal Railways etc., are, therefore, advised to dispose of the pending cases at the earliest. Estt Rule �o. 65/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/182/1290, Dated:- 25/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/20 dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 190/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/16 dated 8.3.2000 & letter of even number dated 25.11.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 176/2000 & 20/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of disability pension/family

pension-relaxation of qualifying service.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. No. 33/5/2009-P&PW(F) dated 10th December, 2010 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Rule 50 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 corresponds to Rule 70 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 and CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules corresponds to Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993. DOP&PW’s O.Ms dated 3.2.2000 and 18.11.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M., were circulated on the Zonal Railways etc. vide this office letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/16 dated 8.3.2000, and letter of even number dated 25.11.2008 respectively.

No. 33/5/2009-P&PW(F) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan , Khan Market, New Delhi-110003

Dated the 10th December, 2010

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub:- Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of disability pension/family

pension-relaxation of qualifying service.

The undersigned is directed to say that the scales of disability pension admissible under CCS (EOP) Rules were laid down in para 3 of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M. No. 45/22/97-P&PW(C) dated 3.2.2000. The said O.M. dated 3.2.2000 was modified vide Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M. No. 45/3/2008-P&PW(F) dated 18.11.2008. 2. The service element of the disability pension under Categories ‘B’ and ‘C’ of this Departments’ O.M. No. 45/22/97-P&PW(D) dated 3.2.2000 is regulated by the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and CCS (EOP) Rules, according to which only service gratuity is admissible to Government servants with less than 10 years qualifying service and pension is admissible for qualifying service of 10 years or more. The matter has been reviewed by the Government considering the hardships being faced by the disabled Govt. Servants who have less than 10 years qualifying service at the time of discharge and it has been decided that the disability pension of Govt. servants who are discharged from Govt. service will be regulated as under:

Disability Pension-for cases covered under categories ‘B’ and ‘C’

(1) Disability pension comprising a service element equal to the retiring pension @ 50% of the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10 months, whichever is more beneficial to the Government servant) and gratuity admissible under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, plus disability element equal to 30% of basic pay, for 100% disability. There shall be no condition of minimum qualifying service for earning service element. No service gratuity would be admissible. The condition of minimum of

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qualifying service of 5 years for payment of gratuity would continue to be admissible /applicable in accordance with Rule 50 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. 2. For disability less than 100% disability element of disability pension shall be reduced proportionately. In cases of disability pension where permanent disability is not less than 60%, the disability pension (i.e total of service element plus disability element) shall not be less than 60% of the reckonable emoluments last drawn subject to a minimum of Rs. 7000/- per month.

Disability pension-For cases covered under Category ‘D’ (a) Disability pension comprising a service element equal to the retiring pension ( @ 50% of the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10 months, whichever is more beneficial to the Govt. servant) and gratuity to which the employee would have been entitled to on the basis of his pay on the date of invalidation but counting service up to the date on which he would have retired in the normal course and disability element equal in amount to normal family pension subject to the condition that the aggregate of the service and disability element shall not be less than 80% of the pay last drawn, for 100% disability. There shall be no condition of minimum qualifying service for earning service element. No service gratuity would be admissible. 2. For lower percentage of disability, the disability element shall be proportionately lower as at present subject to the broad banding of percentage of disability as in OM dated 3/2/2000.

Disability pension- For cases covered under Category ‘E’

(1) Disability pension comprising a service element equal to the retiring pension (@ 50% of the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10 months, whichever is more beneficial to the Govt. servant) and gratuity to which the employee would have been entitled to on the basis of his pay on the date of invalidation but counting service up to the date on which he would have retired in the normal course and disability element equal to pay last drawn. There shall be no condition of minimum qualifying service for earning service elements. No service gratuity would be admissible. The condition that the aggregate of the service and disability elements shall not exceed the pay last drawn for 100% disability-stands withdrawn w.e.f. 01.07.2009. (2) For lower percentage of disability, the disability element shall be proportionately lower as at present subject to the broad banding of percentage of disability as in OM dated 3.2.2000. 3. Other terms and conditions in the CCS (EOP) Rules and Liberalized Pensionery Awards Scheme which are not specifically modified by these orders shall continue to remains operative. 4. These orders will be effective from 01.01.2006. 5. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No. 515/EV/2010 dated 26.10.2010. 6. In so far as persons belonging to the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India. Estt Rule �o. 66/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefit/183/1291, Dated:- 25/04/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/AC-II/21/2 dated 31.03.2011 (RBA No. 15/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Introduction of Single Window System (SWS) for reimbursement of Railway Pensions.

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The implementation of Single Window System for reimbursement of Railway Pensions disbursed through public Sector Banks (PSB) was under consideration in Board’s office for some time due to the following advantages:-

Advantages to the Zonal Railway:-

* The designated Railways need to interact only with the nominated Nodal Branch for both submission of PPOs and receipt of pension scrolls. * PPOs to be sent directly to the nominated Nodal Branch instead of the various Link branches, which shall ensure timely dispatch thereof to their Central Pension Processing Cell (CPPC) to ensure commencement of pension payment from the month following which the pensioner retires. * Due to quick submission of monthly pension scroll in both physical form and electronic form, better monitoring and reconciliation process of the pension debits resulting in more accuracy in the projection of pension budget.

Advantages to the Pensioner:-

*The pension commences from the following month in which the pensioner retires *The pension is credited to the pensioner’s account every moth on time. *Minimize errors in amount of pension, arrears is calculated and paid. *The grievances redressal system would become more effective.

Present System:-

* FA&CAO of all zonal railways are authorized to issue PPOs (Annexure II J of Accounts Code). FA&CAOs draw the PPOs against the bank opted by the pensioners and send the same to the nominated Link branch of that bank directly which further forwards the same to the Paying Branch concerned. * The paying Branch takes the PPO on their record and thereafter credits the pension amount monthly in the pensioner’s account and sends scroll to the Link Branch. * The Bank’s Link Branches compile the scrolls of all paying branches under them and sends the same to the designated FA&CAOs (Annexure IIG of Accounts Code) * Simultaneously, Link branch also submits the claim for the reimbursement of pension payment to the designated nominated reimbursing agency i.e. nominated RBI/SBI Branches. * The Reimbursing Branch claims the reimbursement from RBI, CAS. * RBI/CAS/Nagpur credits the account of the reimbursing bank and debits the account of respective designated Railway.

Single Window System:-

* FA&CAO of all Zonal Railways/Production Units shall continue to be authorized for issue of PPOs. * The banks shall nominate their nodal branches at the Headquarter of the 16 designated FA&CAOs both for receiving of the PPOs and submission of pension debits scrolls to the FA&CAOs. Copies of the special seal together with specimen signatures of the authorized signatories should be sent to the Nodal Branches for onward transmission to CPPC, to facilitate verification thereof by Bank.

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* In case of new pension, both halves of PPOs (i.e. disburser’s and pensioner’s) sent by PPAs(Pension paying Authority) will be received at the Nodal branches nominated by the Banks at the headquarter of the 16 designated FA&CAOs and subsequently they will send the pensioners’ half to the respective Pension Paying Branch for onward delivery to the pensioners after due identification etc. and the Bank’s half to the CPPC of the Bank. * The images of the pension Payment Order (PPOs) will be scanned and stored in the master database by CPPC, which will be visible to the Pension Paying branch also. * CPPC would build up a master database (including scanned images of PPOs) for the existing valid Railway Pensioners of all the branches of Bank. * The PPOs issued in a month by the Railways/PUs has to reach the nominated Nodal Branch of the Bank by 5th of the ensuing month. The Nodal Branch will thereafter forward the disburser’s copy to the CPPC of the Bank and the pensioner’s copy to the Paying Branch by 10th of the month. Thereafter, the CPPC will carry on the necessary scanning and other procedures so that payment of pension is ready to commence from the following month in which the pensioner retires. The paying branch will intimate the pensioner, immediately, on the receipt of pensioner’s half so that pensioner fulfils the necessary formalities with them and then advise CPPC in this regard so that pension is credited in the pension account invariably by the end of the month. * Changes/modifications in the Pensioner’s Data/Pension Scroll will take place at CPPC of the Bank. Pension will be processed at CPPC and scrolls will be generated. * Based on the generated Scroll, CPPC will credit the pension to the pensioner’s accounts of all the CBS branches. For non CBS branches, CPPC will send the Pension Scroll to Pension Paying Branches for doing the needful at their end. * CPPC will send the designated FA&CAO wise scroll and claim alongwith the summary sheet under Single Window System (SWS) through Link Cell Nagpur, to RBI CAS Nagpur for reimbursement at Single point . * The nominated Nodal Branches at the Headquarter of the 16 designated FA&CAOs will be the point of local liaison and submission of Pension Scroll. The designated FA&CAO wise electronic Scroll will be sent to respective Nodal Branches by CPPC. The Nodal Branches will submit the pension debit scrolls in both physical form and electronic form to their respective FA&CAO of Railway for reconciliation and record. * The CPPC will also create a dashboard that can be viewed by the all the PPO issuing FA&CAOs and the Railway Board indicating the details of PPOs received in a month by their bank and the month of commencement of the pension of the pensioners along with the remarks for non-commencement of pension. * The details of the pension payment viz Basic Pension, DA, Net Amount etc should be accessible/viewable by the pensioner online * CPPC will calculate pension and arrears, if any, as per the guidelines of Pension Paying Authority. The details of pension calculation will be available on the Bank’s network and the Pension Paying Branches will hand over a copy of the printout to the pensioner. This information should also be available online to the pensioners. * The Bank shall provide an online pension helpline wherein the pensioners can view their pension details, lodge complaints related to pension payment and the same will also be viewable to the FA&CAOs office concerned. The CPPC will have a sound grievance redressal mechanism/monitoring cell to track the pensioner’s grievances lodged in the pension helpline or otherwise forwarded by Pension Paying Branches, Ministry, Authority or by directly by the pensioner.

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* There banks viz. Allahabad Bank, Bank of Baroda and United Bank of India have been selected for

this purpose. They have nominated one nodal branch at the Headquarter of each of the sixteen

FA&CAOs authorized for settlement of pension debits (list of nodal branches is placed at Annexure

1, 2, and 3 respectively).

* Accordingly the PPOs drawn against these banks would be sent to the nominated nodal branches for onward submission to the respective CPPCs. The list of Nodal branches to which the Railways/Production Units (issuing the PPOs) will forward the PPOs is p;aced at Annexure 4. * The PPOs against other banks would continue to be sent to their existing Link branches till they are covered under SWS. Further as per approval from CGA, the following instructions would be adhered to by the banks covered under SWS * There would be a running serial number on the paying branch scroll. It should be ensured that no scroll number is repeated or left out. * The same check would be done on Nodal Branch Summary Scroll. * At the pension accounting authority all amount booked against duplicate scroll numbers would be checked and the RBI would be asked to put back these amounts to the Government accounts. * The entire process from the start of payment of pension to reimbursement at RBI, CAS, Nagpur will be handed by the concerned bank itself. * The Nodal branches will be responsible for reconciliation with the Railways and for settling discrepancies. * As a onetime exercise authorized banks will send the nodal branch wise, paying branch directory structure with complete postal address, pin code, BSR code for proper and prompt settlement and reconciliation. The Railways/PUs are requested to implement this scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2011. The scheme will be extended to other banks when they finalise the modalities and the approval of CGA and RBI is obtained. The feedback on the implementation of the scheme may be provided to Board’s Office.

Annexure-I

Nodal Branches of Allahabad Bank vis-à-vis FA&CAO of Railway (Pension Scroll Submission/Liaison etc.)

S.�o. �ame of �odal Branch �ame of FA&CAO

1. New Delhi Parliament Street NORTHERN RAILWAY

2. Kolkata Main SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

EASTERN RAILWAY

3. Hubali SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

4. Chennai Mount Road SOUTHERN RAILWAY

5. Mumbai Fort CENTRAL RAILWAY

WESTERN RAILWAY

6. Gorakhpur Civil Lines NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

7. Guwahati Main NORTH FRONITIER RAILWAY

8. Secunderabad SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

9. Hajupur EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

10. Bhubaneswar EAST COAST RAILWAY

11. Jaipur M.I. Road NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY

12. Allahabad Civil Lines NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

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13. Bilaspur SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

14. Jabalapur Civil Lines WEST CENTRAL RAILWAY

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LIST OF �ODEL BRA�CHES OF BA�K OF BARODA FOR EACH FA&CCAO OF RAILWAYS

FOR PE�SIO� PAYME�TS

Identified Focal Point Branch Sr.

�o

�ame of

FA&CAO

State and

UT

Covered

Branch Address BSR Code Telephone No. Fax No.

1 Central Railway, Mumbai

Maharashtra Bank of Baroda Service Branch, 2nd floor, Laxmi Insurance Bldg,., Fort, Mumbai-400001

0200995 022-22625699/ 22662313/22662381

022-22411356/ 22413076

2 Eastern Railway, Kolkata

West Bengal

Bank of Baroda India Exhange Branch 4, India Exchange Place, Kolkata 700001

0200029 033-222144681/ 22206076

033-24215773

3 East Central Railway, Hajipur

Bihar Bank of Baroda Hajipur Branch Rejendra Chowk, Gudri Road, Hajipur-844101 BIHAR

0201240 06224-260352 --

4 East Coast Railway, Bhubeneshwar

Orissa Bank of Baroda Bhubanseshwar Main, 91/92, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneshwar-751009

0200688 0674-2532214 0674-2530018

5 Northern Railway, New Delhi

Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himanchal Prades, J&K, Chandigarh

Bank of Baroda Service Branch, 2nd Floor, Bank of Baroda Building 16, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110001

0201997 011-23328274 011-23328274

6 North Central Railway, Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh

Bank of Baroda Servie, Branch, 8, Pannalal Road, Allahabad-211011 (U.P.)

0202461 0532-2256422 0532-2256241

7 North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur

Uttranchal Bank of Baroda, Gorakhpur Main, Golghar, Gorakhpur 273005

0200072 0551-2333953 0551-2201866

8 North East Frontier Railway Guwahati

Arunanchal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,

Bank of Baroda Gauhati Branch S.R.C.B. Road, Fancy Bazar Gauhati

0200001 0361-2540476/254996

0361-2546551

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Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura

9 North Western Railway, Jaipur

Rajasthan Bank of Baroda Service Branch, D-38A, Ashok Marg Ahinsha Circle, C-Scheme Jaipur 302001 (RAJASTHAN)

0202195 0141-2360302, 2368808

0141-2360302

10 Southern Railway, Chennai

Kerala, Tamilandu, Andaman Nicobar, Pndichary

Bank of Baroda Service Branch, 1st Floor, Shakti Towers, 766, Anna Salai Chennai-60002 (TAMILNADU)

0201996 044-23454301/23454299

044-23454301

11 South Central Railway, Secundrabad

Andhra Pradesh

Bank of Baroda Service Branch, Raj Bahadur Venkatarami, Reddyst, Door No. 4-1-367 Hanuman Tekri, ABIDS, Hyderabad 500004 (AP)

0202180 040-23465109/23465108

040-23465112

12 South Eastern Railway Kolkata

Jharkhand Bank of Baroda India Exhange Branch 4, India Exhange Place, Kolkata 700001

0200029 033-22314240/22306876/77/78/ 22428457

033-22308775

13 South East Central Railway, Bilaspur

Chattisgarh Bank of Baroda Bilaspur Branch Link Raod, Opp. Shital Talkies Bilaspur- 495001

0200640 07752-238715/233406

07752-407196

14 South West Railway, Hubli

Karnataka, Goa, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Lakshadwwep

Bank of Baroda Hubli Branch P.B. No. 642, Neeligin Road, Hubli-580029

0200779 0836-2352366 0836-2353514

15 Westtern Railway, Mumbai

Gujarat, Daman and Deu

Bank of Baroda Service Branch, 2nd floor, Laxmi Insurance Bldg., Fort, Mumbai-400001

0201995 022-22625699/22662313/22662381

022-2241356/22413076

16 West Central Railway, jabalpur

Madhya Pradesh

Bank of Baroda Jabalpur Main Branch 630, Wright Town, Golbazar Jabalpur DISTT-

0200498 0761-2311475 0761-4064982

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JABALPUR

Annexure -3

United Bank Of India, Govt. Transaction Deptt., H.O.

List of 14 �odal Branches Corresponding to 16 nos. of designated FA&CAOs

Sl. No. Designated FA&CAO NODAL BRANCHES

1 FA &CAO, Central Railway, Mumbai Mumbai Branch, Mumbai

2 FA&CAO, Eastern Railway, Kolkata Old Court House Street, Kolkata

3 FA&CAO, East Central Railway, Hajipur Patan Branch, Patna

4 FA&CAO, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneshwar Bhubaneswar Branch, Bhubanewar

5 FA&CAO, Northern Railway, New Delhi Asaf Ali Road, Delhi

6 FA&CAO, North Central Railway, Allahabad Allahabad Branch, Allahabad

7 FA&CAO, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur Gorakhpur Branch, Gorakhpur

8 FA&CAO, North East Railway, Guwahati Guwahati Branch, Guwahati

9 FA&CAO, North Western Railway, Jaipur Jaipur(Rajasthan), Jaipur

10 FA&CAO, Southern Railway, Chennai Madras (Chennai) Branch, Chennai

11 FA&CAO, South Central Railway, Secunderabad Secunderabad Branch, Secunderabad

12 FA&CAO, South Eastern Railway, Kolkata Old Court House Street, Kolkata

13 FA&CAO, South East Central Railway, Bilaspur Bilaspur Branch, Bilaspur

14 FA&CAO, South West Railway, Hubli Hubli-Dharwar Branch, Hubli

15 FA&CAO, Western Railways, Mumbai Mumbai Branch, Mumbai

16 FA&CAO, West Central Railway, Jabalpur Jabalpur Branch, Jabalpur

�.B. �odal branches will receive PPOs from corresponding FA&CAOs and send pension scrolls to

them and claim reimbursement from RBI, CAS, �agpur �agpur through our Link Cell UBI, �agpur

Branch

Estt Rule �o. 67/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/78/1292, Dated:- 25/04/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G) 2006 QR 1-14 dated 05.04.2011 (RBE No. 43/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(G) 2006 QR 1-14 (C) dated 20-11-2006 &No. E(G) 85 QR1-9 dated 15-01-90 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 48/07 & 39/90 respectively.

Sub:- Retention of Railway accommodation on educational grounds- definition of “end of

academic/scholastic session”.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(G) 2006 QR 1-14 (C) dated 20-11-2006, E(G) 85 QR1-9 dated 15-01-90 and E(G) 2006 QR1-14 dated 12-11-2007. Attention is invited to the contents of Railway Board’s letter No.: E(G) 2006 QR 1-14 dated 12-11-2007 where the matter regarding retention of accommodation on educational grounds was reiterated as under; “Retention of Railway accommodation in the event of permanent transfer is permitted on educational grounds to cover the current academic session. The academic/scholastic session has been defined as the academic course ending with annual examination. This aspect has been reviewed and in partial modification of instructions contained in letter No: E(G) 85 QR 1-9 dated 15.01.90, it has been decided that for the purpose of retention of Railway accommodation, the end of academic/scholastic session shall mean “ last paper of annual examination plus fifteen days time.” The matter regarding re-iteration of the existing instructions was discussed in the DC/JCM vide item No. 2/2009 and as decided the instructions are re-iterated as under:

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“In the event of permanent transfer retention of Railway accommodation is allowed on educational ground to cover the current academic session only (i.e. end of the academic/scholastic session) plus 15 days. The end of academic/scholastic session shall, in this case, mean “ last paper of annual examination.” This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 68/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefit/184/1347, Dated:- 02/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7//2/2 dated 15.04.2011 (RBE No. 49/2011), S.No. PC-VI/255 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/2 dated 11.10.2010, F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 18.08.1998, F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 02.08.2000, F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dated 05.08.1999 and F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 20.7.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 189/2010, 230/1998, 162/2000, 206/1999 & 179/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from

01.01.2011.

A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G) dated 29.03.2011 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is enclosed for your information and necessary action. These orders will apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. 2. A concordance of DOP&PW’s instructions referred to in the enclosed Office Memorandum and Railway Board’s corresponding instructions are given below:-

S.

�o.

Para

�o.

�o. & date of Deptt. of Pension &

Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M.

�o. & date of corresponding orders

issued by Railway Board

1 1 O.M. No. 42/18/2010 P&PW(G) dated 27.09.2010.

PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/2 dated 11.10.21010

2 2 (i) O.M. No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.02.1998. (ii) O.M. No. 23/3/2008 P&PW(B) dated 15.09.2008.

N.A.

3 3 (i) O.M. No. 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated 14.7.98 (ii) O.M. No. 4/29/99 P&PW(D) dated 12.07.2000

(i) F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 18.08.1998 (ii) F(E) III/96/PN1/9 dated 02.08.2000

4 5 (i) O.M. No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 02.07.1999 (ii) O.M. No. 38/88/2008- P&PW(G) dated 9.7. 2009

F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dated 05.08.1999 F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 20.7.2009


F. No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Date: 29th March, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government Railway pensioners/family pensioners-

Revised rate effective from 01.01.2011.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/18/2010-P&PW(G) dated 27th September, 2010 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief (DR) payable to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 45% to 51% w.e.f. 1st January, 2011. 2. These orders apply to (i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners and (v) The Burma Civilian Pensioners/Family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan and are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs. 3500/- p.m. in terms of this Department’s OM No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.2.1998 read with this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 15.9.2008. 3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lumpsum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and have become eligible to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this Department’s OM No. 4/59/97- P&PW(D) dated 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR@ 51% w.e.f. 1.1.2011 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 O.M. dated 14.07.98. In this connection, instructions contained in this Department’s OM No. 4/29/99-P&PW(D) dated 12.7.2000 refer. 4. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. 5. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97- P&PW(G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department’s OM No. F. No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July , 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension, will remain unchanged. 6. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately. 7. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case. 8. The offices of Accountant General and Authorised Public Sector Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks. 9. In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG. 10. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure conveyed vide their OM No. 1(4)/EV/2004 dated 28th March, 2011.

Estt Rule �o. 69/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/93/1348, Dated:- 02/05/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2010/1/46 dated 07.04.2011 (RBE No. 46/2011), is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2002/1/83 dated 17.01.2003 was published as Estt. Rule No. 42/2003.

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Sub:- Rightsizing Indian Railways.

Kindly refer to Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2000/1/11 dated 11.8.2000 (RBE No. 98/2000) on the above subject followed by Board’s letters No. E(MPP) 2000/1/11 dated 04.01.2001 & 31.12.2001 and letter No. E(MPP) 2002/1/83 dated 17/01/2003. The matter has been considered and it has been decided to withdraw restrictions on annual fresh recruitment issued vide above letters, with immediate effect. Estt Rule �o. 70/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/33/1349, Dated:- 02/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2006/6/11 dated 08.04.2011 (RBE No. 45/2011), S.C. No. 27 to M.C. 08/2008 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Forwarding of Gazette �otifications G.S.R. �o. 734(E) dated 7th

. Sept. 2010 regarding. A copy of the Notification No. G.S.R. No. 734 (E) published on dated 07.10.2010, in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India regarding designation of trades for trade apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 is enclosed for information, guidance and necessary action.


EXTRAORDI�ARY

PART-II-Section3-Sub-section (i)

PUBLISHED BY AUTORITY

�EW DELHI, WED�ESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010/BHADRA 17, 1932


(DIRECTORATE GE�ERAL OF EMPLOYME�T A�D TRAI�I�G)

�OTIFICATIO�

�ew Delhi, the 7th

September, 2010

G.S.R. 734 (E). In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961), the Central Government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, namely:- 1. (1) These rules may be called the Apprenticeship (Third Amendment) Rules, 2010. (2.) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Apprenticeship Rule, 1992, in the Schedule I,- (i) Under Group No. 20, after serial number 5 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:-

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8

“6. Florist and Landscaper

2213.20 1:5 One Year

Florist and Landscaping

Six months

Passed 12th class examination under 10+ 2 system of education with Biology or its equivalent”.

(ii) under Group No. 23 after serial number 4 and the entries relating thereof, the following shall be inserted, namely:-

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8

“5. Mechanic Communication Equipment

7244.20 1:5 Two Years

1. Mechanic Communication Equipment

One year

Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of

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Maintenance Maintenance 2. Mechanic Radio and T.V. 3. Mechanic cum Operator Electronic Communication System

One year One year

education or its equivalent.

6. THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [Part II-Sec. 3(i)]

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8

6. Mechanic Radio And T.V.

7243.70 1:5 Three years

Mechanic Radio and T.V.

Two year

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

(iii) under Group No. 31, after serial number 5 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:-

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8

“ 6. Mechanic Medical Electronic


Mechanic Medial Electronics

Two years

Passed 10the class examination under 10+2 system of education with Mathematics and Science or its equivalent.”

7. Mechanic Consumer Electronics


Mechanic Consumer Electronics

Two year

Passed 10th examination under 10+ 2 system of education with Mathematics and Science or its equivalent

8. Mechanic Mechatronics


Mechanic Mechatronics

Two years

Passed 12th examination under 10 + 2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or its equivalent :

(iv) under Group No. 35, after serial number 45 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:-

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8

“ 46.

Mechanic Radio, Audio, Video System

7243.70 7243.90

1:3 Two years

Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of

One year and six

Passed 10th class examination

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and Appliances Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Radio, Audio, Video System and Appliances

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

47. Mechanic Repair and Maintenance of Electronics Test Equipment

7243.10 1:3 Two years

Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Electronics test Equipment

One year and six months

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

48. Mechanic Automobile Electronics

7231.10 1:3 Two years

Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Automobile Electronics .



49. Mechanic Mechanical Maintenance (industrial Automation)

7233.38 1:3 Two years

Broad Based Basic Training in Industrial Automation Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Electrical Maintenance for Automation.



50. Mechanic Electrical Maintenance (Industrial Automation)

7241.70 1:3 Two years

Broad Based Basic Training in Industrial Automation Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Electrical Maintenance for Automation.



51. PLC Operator 7233.38 1:3 Two years

Broad Based Basic Training in Industrial Automation Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Automation and PLC.


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

(v) After Group No. 35 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:-

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8

“ Group �o. 36-Hospitaliyt Trades Group :

1. Tourist Guide 5113.20 1:7 One Tourist Guide Six Passed 12th

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

2. Old Age Care Taker

5131.20 1:5 One Year

Old Age Care Six months

Pass 8th class examination from recognized school or its equivalent.”

(vi) After Group No. 36 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted, namely:-

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8

“ Group �o. 37-Management Trades Group :

1. Secretarial Assistant

4115.10 1:5 One year and Six months

1. Stenography (English) 2. Secretarial Practice

One year One year

Passed 12th class examination Under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

2. Stenographer (English)

4111.10 1:5 One year and Six months

Stenography (English) One year

Passed 12th class examination Under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

[F. No. DGET-2(1)/2010-AP]

Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette or India, vide number G.S.R. 356, dated the 1st August, 1992 and last amended vide number G.S.R. 609(E), dated the 21st July, 2010.

Estt Rule �o. 71/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACR/07/1350, Dated:- 02/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/SCC/3/5 dated 08.04.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Procedure for writing the APARs of IRMS officers Promoted to SAG under Dynamic Assured

Career Progression Scheme.

In supersession to Board’s letter of even number dated 23.03.2010 on the above subject, it has been decided that APARs for the year 2010-11 onward in respect of IRMS officers promoted to SAG under DACP Scheme would be prepared on APAR Form No. II, which is used for railway officers in Senior Administrative Grade. 2. The following shall be the procedure for writing the APARs of IRMS officers promoted to SAG under DACP Scheme:-

Place of posting Reporting Officer Reviewing Officer Accepting Officer

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In Divisions HOD*/DRM DRM/PHOD GM/Head of Unit

At Headquarters Immediate Superior PHOD GM/Head of Unit

* In Divisions, in case APAR is initiated by HOD (CMS, etc.), it shall be reviewed by DRM with countersigning remarks by PHOD (i.e., CMD) and accepted by GM/Head of Unit. In case, the APAR is initiated by DRM, it shall be reviewed by PHOD (CMD) and accepted by GM/Head of Unit.

3. APARs for the year 2010-11 in respect of IRMS officers promoted to SAG under DACP Scheme finalized in Form-I as per Board’s letter of even number dated 23.03.2010 need not be re-written. 4. APAR dossiers of IRMS officers promoted to SAG under DACP Scheme would continue to be maintained by the respective Zonal Railways/Production Units. Estt Rule �o. 72/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/246/1409, Dated:- 04/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10/Pt. dated 27.04.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters of even no. dated 05/01/2011 & dated 09/12/2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 09/2011 & 228/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Minimum educational qualifications for recruitment in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 with grade pay of

Rs.1800/-.

Attention is invited to this ministry’s letter of even number dated 05/01/2011 on the above subject, stipulating therein, to continue with the existing practice that has been followed before the issue of Board’s letter of even number dated 9/12/2010 up to 31/03/2011 for appointment on compassionate grounds, engagement as substitutes (fresh face, TADK, Act Apprentices etc.) and legal heirs of accident victims where specific approval has been given by the Board. Pursuant to references received from some of the zonal Railways and also the recognized Federations, the issue of relaxation in educational qualification for the above categories have been reviewed by the Board and it has been decided to extend the date of relaxation of the minimum educational qualification to the above categories upto 31/07/2011 beyond 31/03/2011, uniformly to all zonal Railways. Other conditions remain the same. Further, wherever the model code of conduct for elections comes in the way, the concerned Railway may take prior clearance from the Election Commission.

Estt Rule �o. 73/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/16/1408, Dated:- 04/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 20.04.2010 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.



References from various zonal Railways have been received in Board’s office seeking clarification as to whether the placement of Pharmacists in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 in PB-2 on completion of 2 years service in the Grade pay of Rs.2800 in PB-1 (Entry Grade), is to be taken into account for the purpose of MACPS or otherwise. The matter has been examined in consultation with DOP&T, the nodal department of Govt. for MACP Scheme, and it has been clarified that every financial upgradation has to be treated as an upgradation. Accordingly, the placement of Pharmacists in Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 in PB-2 on completion of 2 years regular service in the Grade Pay of Rs. 2800 in PB-1(Entry Grade) has to be counted/treated as one upgradation under the MACP Scheme.

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2004/PM1/41 dated 25.04.2011 (RBE No. 52/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-90/PM1/41 dated 08.07.92 was published as Estt Srl No. 145/96.

Sub:- Conducting of selection/suitability test in regional language.

It was represented by the staff side in DC/JCM meeting held on 1st and 2nd July 2010, that the orders of the Railway Board in regard to the above quoted subject have not been implemented in the Zonal Railways. 2. Board desire that the instructions as envisaged in Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-90/PM1/41 dated 08.07.92 should be implemented positively.

Estt Rule �o. 75/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Pay & Allowances/282/1632, Dated:- 13/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/A/DA/1 dated 26.04.2011 (RBE No. 54/2011), S. No. PC-VI/256 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 03.02.2011 was published as Estt. Rule No. 32/2011.

Sub:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01-01-2011 to the Railway employees continuing

to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th

CPC.

In continuation of Ministry of Railway’s letter of even Number dated 03-02-2011, (PC-VI/247, RBE No. 17/2011) revising rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01-01-2010 and 01-07-2010 in respect of Railway Servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay (5th CPC Scales), the rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to these categories of employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 103% to 115% w.e.f. 01-01-2011. All other conditions as laid down in the Board’s letter dated 17-11-2008 (RBE No. 179/2008) will continue to apply. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

[Authority: MOF’s OM �o. 1(3) /2008-EII(B), dated 31-03-2011]

Estt Rule �o. 76/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Deputation/13/1633, Dated:- 13.05.2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/F(E)II/1(1)/1 dated 28.07.2010 (RBE No. 106/2010), PC-VI No. 217 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Transfer on deputation/foreign service of Central Government Employees ex-cadre posts

under the Central Government/State Governments/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies,

Universities/UT Administration, Local Bodies etc. and vice-versa-Regulation of pay, Deputation

(duty) allowance, tenure of deputation/foreign service and other terms and conditions-regarding.

The terms & conditions of appointment on deputation/foreign service in accordance with Recruitment Rules of the ex-cadre posts, under the same or some other departments of Central Government, State Government/Union Territories Administrations/Local Bodies or under Central State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies etc. and vice-versa contained in DOP&T OM No. 2/29/91-Estt. (Pay. II) dated 5th January, 1994 (adopted in Board’s office vide letter No. F(E)II/94/DE-1/1 dated 5.12.94) as amended from time to time , have now been suitably revised and consolidated as per their OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay. II) dated 17th June, 2010. A copy of the same is sent herewith for information and guidance. The orders contained therein will apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees also.

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The above orders will take effect from 1.1.2006 and shall be applicable to all officers who were on deputation on 1.1.2006 or appointed thereafter except for the revised rates of deputation (duty) allowance which shall be applicable from 1.9.2008 as mentioned below para 6.1 thereof.

No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training New Delhi the 17th June, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Transfer on deputation/foreign service of Central Government Employees ex-cadre posts

under the Central Government/State Governments/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies,

Universities/UT Administration, Local Bodies etc. and vice-versa-Regulation of pay, Deputation

(duty) allowance, tenure of deputation/foreign service and other terms and conditions-regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this O.M. No. 2/29/91-Estt. (Pay II) dated 5th January, 1994 as amended/revised from time to time. A need has been felt to consolidate all these orders in one place and accordingly, it has been decided, in consultation with Department of Expenditure, to bring out a self contained O.M. in supersession of OM dated 5.1.94 and subsequent amendments on the subject, incorporating the provision of earlier orders with suitable modifications, wherever necessary.

2. Application

2.1 These orders will apply to all Central Government employees. Who are regularly appointed on deputation/foreign service in accordance with Recruitment Rules of the ex-cadre posts, under the same or some other Departments of Central Government or under the State Governments/Union Territories Administration/Local Bodies or under Central/ State PSUs/Autonomous Bodies etc. set up or controlled by Central/State Governments provided the foreign service under such PSUs/autonomous bodies has been permitted in relaxation of appointment on immediate absorption basis. These orders will also cover the cases of regular appointment on deputation/foreign service of employees of State Government/local bodies etc. as well as PSUs/Autonomous Bodies of Central/State Governments as per recruitment rules in the Central Government. 2.2 However, the following cases shall not be covered under these orders for whom separate orders exist:- (a) Members of the All India Services and those deputed to posts, whose terms are regulated under specific statutory rules or orders; (b) Officers appointed on deputation to posts under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) for whom separate orders as issued from time to time will continue to apply; (c) Deputation to posts operated outside India; (d) Appointment of a specific category of employees to a specified class of posts, such as appointments made in the Personal Staff of Ministers etc. in respect of which special orders are already in existence, However, the terms and conditions set out in this O.M. will apply to those cases to the extent these are not specifically covered under such special orders. (e) Appointments of the nature of deemed deputation or transfers to ex-cadre posts made in exigencies of service with the specific condition that no deputation (duty) allowance will be admissible-e.g. (i) interim arrangements in the event of conversion of a Government office/organisation or a portion thereof into a PSU/autonomous body or vice-versa; and (ii) appointments to the same post in another cadre.

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3. Scope of Term ‘deputation/foreign service’-Restrictions on treating an appointment as on

deputation/foreign service

3.1 The terms deputation/foreign service will cover only those appointments that are made by transfer on a temporary basis provided the transfer is outside the normal field of deployment and is in public interest. The question whether the transfer is outside the normal field of deployment or not will be decided by the authority which controls the service or post from which the employee is transferred. 3.2 The following types of appointments will not be treated as deputation/foreign service for the purpose of these orders: (a) appointment of serving employees made either by promotion or by direct recruitment from amongst open market candidates whether on permanent or temporary basis. (b) permanent appointment made by transfer. (c) Temporary appointment made on the basis of personal requests of employees. (d) Arrangements necessitated by staff imbalances arising on re-organisation of offices on the same or different stations, subject to the specific condition that no deputation (duty) allowance will be admissible in such cases. 3.3 A person in a higher Grade pay/scale of pay shall not be appointed on deputation to a post in lower Grade Pay/Scale of pay if the deputation is from Central Government to Central Government and also in cases where the scale of pay and dearness allowance in the parent cadre post and ex-cadre post are similar. 3.4 However, no appointment on deputation/foreign service shall be made from/to Central Government/an organisation where the pay scale and DA in the parent cadre post and ex-cadre post are dissimilar, if the basics pay in the parent cadre increased by one increment plus dearness allowance(s) including interim relief if any, admissible to a person in the parent cadre post exceed the basic pay plus dearness allowance(s) including interim relief, if any, at the maximum of the pay scale of the ex-cadre post. In the revised pay structure, the maximum of the scale would mean the sum of the Grade Pay of the ex-cadre post and maximum of the pay Band PB4 i.e. Rs. 67000. For example, if the ex-cadre post is in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4200, then the maximum would be Rs. 71200 i.e. Rs. 4200 plus Rs. 670000(maximum of PB-4).

4. Exercise of option

4.1 An employee appointed on deputation/foreign service, may elect to draw either the pay in the scale of pay of deputation/foreign service post or his/her basic pay in the parent cadre plus deputation (duty) allowance thereon plus personal pay, if any, However, in case of Government employees on deputation/foreign service to CPSEs, this option will not be allowed and their pay will be governed in terms of the orders issued by Department of Public Enterprises vide OM dated 26.11.2008 and clarifications issued thereafter. 4.2 The borrowing authority shall obtain the option of the employee within one month from the date of joining the ex-cadre post unless the employee has himself furnished the option. 4.3 The option once exercised shall be final. 4.4 However, the employee may revise the option under the following circumstances which will be effective from the date of occurrence of the same: (a) When he/she receives proforma promotion or is appointed to non-functional selection grade or up-gradation of scale in the parent cadre. (b) When he/she is reverted to a lower grade in the parent cadre:

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(c) When the scale of pay of the parent post on the basis of which his emoluments are regulated during deputation/foreign service or of the ex-cadre post held by the employee on deputation/foreign service is revised either prospectively or from a retrospective date. (d) Based on the revised/same option of the employee, in the event of proforma promotion/appointment to non-functional Selection Grade/revision/upgradation of scales of pay in the parent cadre, his/her pay will be re-fixed with reference to the revised entitlement of pay in the parent cadre. However, if the initial option was for the pay scale of the deputation post and no change in option already exercised is envisaged, the pay already drawn in deputation post will be protected if the pay re-fixed is less. Note: Revision in the rates of DA, HRA or any other allowance either in the parent or borrowing organisation shall not be an occasion for revision of the earlier option. 4.5 If the pay of an employee in his cadre post undergoes downward revision, the pay in the ex-cadre post is also liable to be re-fixed on the basis of revised pay and in accordance with the revised option or existing option if the employee does not revise his option.

5. Pay fixation

5.1 When an employee on deputation/Foreign Service elects to draw in the scale of pay attached to the ex-cadre post, his/her pay may be fixed as under: (i) Deputation from Central Government to Central Government If the scale of pay/Grade Pay of the ex-cadre post is higher, the pay may be fixed after adding one increment to the existing pay in the Pay Band of the parent cadre post. The grade pay corresponding to the ex-cadre post would thereafter be granted in addition to this pay in the pay band. However, in cases where the fixation of pay in the ex-cadre post involves change of Pay Band also, if the pay in the pay band after adding the increment is less than the minimum of the pay band corresponding to the grade pay of the ex-cadre post, the pay in the pay band will be fixed at the minimum of the Pay Band. In case the Grade Pay/scale of employee’s cadre post and the ex-cadre post are identical, the employee would continue to draw his/her existing basic pay. In case the Grade pay of the ex-cadre post is upto Rs. 10000, the Basic Pay, from time to time after pay fixation should not exceed the maximum of the pay band PB-4 (Rs. 67000) plus he grade pay of the post held on deputation. In case the ex-cadre post is in the HAG or HAG+ pay scale, the Basic Pay, from time to time after pay fixation should not exceed Rs. 79000 or Rs. 80000 respectively. (ii) In foreign service/Reverse Foreign Service (a) when the pay scale of the post in the parent cadre and that attached to ex-cadre post are based on the same index level and the DA pattern is also same, the pay may be fixed as under (i) above. (b) If the appointment is made to a post whose pay structure and/or DA pattern is dissimilar to that in parent organisation, pay may be fixed by adding one increment to the pay in the parent cadre post in the scale of his regular parent post (and if he/she was drawing pay at the maximum of the scale, by the increment last drawn) and equating the pay so raised plus dearness allowance (and additional or ad-hoc dearness allowance, Interim relief etc., if any) with emoluments comprising of pay plus DA, ADA, Interim relief et., if any, admissible, in the borrowing organisation and the pay may be fixed at the stage in the pay scale of the ex-cadre post at which total emoluments admissible in the ex-cadre post as above equal the emoluments drawn in the cadre. 5.2 In cases of appointment from one ex-cadre post to another ex-cadre post where the employee opts to draw pay in the scale of the ex-cadre post, the pay in the second or subsequent ex-cadre post should be fixed under the normal rules with reference to the pay in the cadre post only. However, in respect of

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appointments to ex-cadre posts carrying Grade Pay identical to that of the ex-cadre post(s) held on an earlier occasion (s), it may be ensured that the pay drawn in subsequent appointment should not be less than the pay drawn earlier. 5.3 In cases of appointments to a second or subsequent ex-cadre post(s) in a higher pay scale/grade pay than that of the previous ex-cadre post, the pay may be fixed with reference to the pay drawn in the cadre post and if the pay so fixed happens to be less than the pay drawn in the previous ex-cadre post, the difference may be allowed as personal pay to be absorbed in future increases in pay. This is subject to the condition that on both the occasions, the employee should have opted to draw pay in the scales of pay/Grade Pay attached to the ex-cadre posts. Note-1: The term parent post and basic pay means the post held on regular basis in the parent organisation and pay drawn/admissible in such a post respectively. Note-2: An officer who may be holding a higher post on adhoc basis in the cadre at the time of proceeding on deputation/foreign service would be considered to have vacated the post held on adhoc basis and proceeded on deputation/foreign service from his/her regular post. During the period of deputation/foreign service, he/she shall earn notional increments in the parent cadre post. On revision, if he/she is re-appointed to the higher post on regular or adhoc basis his pay will get fixed with reference to the pay admissible in the lower post on the date of such re-appointment. In such cases, if his pay gets fixed at a stage lower than that of his junior (s) who continued to serve in the cadre, no stepping up will be admissible as per extant rules in so far as Central Government employees are concerned. However, if the pay so fixed is less than the pay drawn earlier while holding the post on ad-hoc basic the pay earlier drawn will be protected. Therefore, those Central Government employees who are already holding a higher post on ad-hoc basis or expecting it shortly in the parent cadre may weigh all relevant considerations before opting for deputation/foreign service. This note of caution will be applicable to employees of other organisations wishing to apply for posts on deputation in Central Government, if governed by similar rules in parent organisation. Note-3: Pay of an officer appointed on deputation/foreign service on adhoc basis pending selection of a regular incumbent may also be regulated in accordance with provisions of Para 5.1 & 6.1 of this O.M. Note4: The provisions of this Para as well as Para 6 will not apply to appointments of personal Staff of Ministers. Such appointments will be regulated by separate specific orders issued by the Government in that behalf.

6. Deputation (duty) Allowance

6.1 The deputation (duty) allowance admissible shall be at the following rates: (a) In case of deputation within the same station, the allowance will be paid at the rate of 5% of basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 2000 p.m.; and (b) In other cases, Deputation (Duty) Allowance will be payable at the rate of 10% of the employee’s basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 4000/- p.m. (c) The deputation (duty) allowance as above shall further be restricted as under: Basic Pay, from time to time, plus Deputation (Duty) Allowance shall not exceed the maximum of the pay band PB-4 (Rs. 67000) plus the grade pay of the post held on deputation in case the Grade Pay of the post held on deputation is upto Rs. 10000. In case the post held on deputation is in the HAG or HAG+ pay scales, the Basic Pay, from time to time, plus Deputation (Duty) Allowance should not exceed Rs. 79000 and Rs. 80000 respectively. Note: 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/allowance etc.

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The rates of deputation (duty) allowance as above shall take effect from 1.9.2008.

Note -1: The term parent post and basic pay means the post held on regular basis in the parent organisation and pay drawn/admissible in such a post respectively. Note:2 Where there is no change in the headquarters with reference to the last post held, the transfer should be treated as within the same station and when there is change in headquarters it would be treated as not in the same station. So far as places falling within the same urban agglomeration of the old headquarters are concerned, they would be treated as transfer within the same station. 6.2 Special rates of deputation (duty) allowance may be admissible under separate orders in any particular area on account of the condition of living there being particularly arduous of unattractive. Where special rate is more favorable than that given in Para 6.1 above, employees deputed to the area will be given the benefit of the special rate. 6.3.1 If an employee with the permission of the competent authority, proceeds on deputation/foreign service from one ex-cadre post to another ex-cadre in the same or another organisation without reverting to his parent cadre, and if the second ex-cadre post is at the same station as the first one, the rate of deputation (duty) allowance would remain unchanged. 6.3.2 In cases where a person on deputation/foreign service is transferred by the borrowing authority from one station to another without any change in the post held by him, the rate of deputation (duty) allowance will be refixed as per 6.1(b).

7. Admissibility of pay, allowances & benefits while on deputation/foreign service

7.1 Any project allowance admissible in a project area in the borrowing organisation may be drawn in addition to deputation (duty) allowance. 7.2 Any special allowance granted to an employee in the parent Department under FR 9(25) or a corresponding rule of parent organisation should not be allowed in addition to deputation (duty) allowance. However, the borrowing department may allow in addition to deputation (duty) allowance, under special circumstances, any special allowance attached to the post held by the employee in his/her Department, by suitably restricting the deputation (duty) allowance. This will require the specific and prior approval of Department of Personnel & Training. 7.3 In case special allowance is attached to the scale of pay of the ex-cadre post and the employee has opted to draw pay in that scale, then, in addition to the pay in that scale, he will also be entitled to draw such special allowance. However, such special allowance will not be admissible if he has opted to draw pay in the parent cadre scale/grade pay plus deputation (duty) allowance. 7.4 Personnel pay, if any, drawn by an employee in his parent department will continue to be admissible on deputation/foreign service if he/she opts to draw pay in the parent cadre scale/grade pay plus deputation (duty) allowance. No. deputation (duty) on this personal pay will however, be admissible. 7.5 Increments- The employee will draw increment in the parent cadre grade or in the scale of pay/grade pay attached to the deputation post as the case may be, depending on whether he has opted for the parent cadre pay plus deputation (duty) allowance or the pay scale/grade pay of the deputation post. If he has opted for pay scale/grade pay of the deputation post, notional increments shall also continue to accrue to him in the post held on regular basis in the parent cadre/organisation for the purpose of regulation of pay on repatriation to the parent post at the end of the tenure. 7.6 Admissibility of allowance and benefits while on deputation/foreign service.

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(a) Such allowances as are not admissible to regular employees of corresponding status in the borrowing organisation shall not be admissible to the officer on deputation/foreign service, even if they were admissible in the parent organisation. (b) Following allowances will be regulated with mutual consent of the lending and borrowing organisation:

(i) HRA/Transport Allowance (ii) Joining time and Joining Time Pay. (iii) Travelling Allowances and Transfer T.A. (iv) Children Education Allowance. (v) LTC.

(c) Following allowances/facilities will be regulated in accordance with the rules as explained against each: (i) Dearness Allowance- The employee shall be entitled to dearness allowance at the rates prevailing in the borrowing organisation or in the lending organisation depending on whether he has opted to draw pay in the pay scale/grade pay of the ex-cadre post or the parent grade plus deputation (duty) allowance. (ii) Medical Facilities- This will be regulated in accordance with the rules of the borrowing organisation. (iii) Leave- An officer on deputation/foreign service shall be regulated by the Leave Rules of the parent organisation. If however an employee proceeds from vacation department to non-vacation department or vice-versa, he shall be governed by Leave Rules of the borrowing organisation. At the time of reservation from the deputation post to the parent cadre, the borrowing organisation may allow him/her leave not exceeding tow months. The employee should apply for further leave to his Cadre Controlling Authority.

7.7 Leave salary/pension/�PS Contribution

(i) As at present, allocation of leave salary and pension contribution between different Ministries/Departments of Central Government and between Central and State Government has been dispensed with. In such cases of deputation from Central Government to State Government and vice-versa, liability for bearing leave salary vests with the Department from which the officer proceeds on leave or which sanctioned leave and no contributions are payable to the lending organisation. Liability for pension/employee’s contribution to CPF will be borne by the parent department, to which the officer permanently belongs at the time of retirement and no proportionate contribution will be recovered. (ii) In case of deputation of Central Government employees on foreign service terms to Central Public Sector Undertakings/State Public Sector Undertakings and Autonomous Bodies/etc. leave salary contribution (except for the period of leave availed of on foreign service) and pension contribution/CPF (employer’s share) contribution are required to be paid either by the employee himself or by the borrowing organisation to be Central Government. (iii) In cases of reverse deputation from Central Public Sector Undertaking/State Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies/local bodies to Central Government, the question regarding leave salary and pension contribution will be decided by mutual consent. (iv) In case of employees covered under New Pension Scheme (NPS), the borrowing department shall make matching contribution to the NPS account of the employee.

8. Tenure of deputation/foreign service

8.1 The period of deputation/foreign service shall be as per the Recruitment Rules of the ex-cadre post or 3 years in case no tenure regulations exist for the ex-cadre post. 8.2 In case where the period of deputation/foreign service prescribed in the recruitment rules of the ex-cadre post is 3 years or less, the Administrative Ministry/borrowing organisation may grant extension upto the 4th year after obtaining orders of their Secretary (in the Central Government)/Chief Secretary (in the State Government)/equivalent officer(in respect of other cases) and for the fifth year with the approval of

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the Minister of the borrowing Ministry/Department and in respect of other organisations with the approval of the Minister of the borrowing Ministry/Department with which they are administratively concerned. 8.3.1 The borrowing Ministries/Departments/Organisations may extend the period of deputation upto the fifth year where absolutely necessary in public interest, subject to the following conditions: (i) The extension would be subject to the prior approval of the lending organisation, the consent of the official concerned and whatever necessary, the approval of the UPSC/State Public Service Commission and Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC). (ii) If the borrowing organisation wishes to retain an officer beyond the prescribed tenure, if shall initiate action for seeking occurrence of lending of lending organisation, individual concerned, etc. six months before the date of expiry of tenure. In no case it should retain an official beyond the sanctioned term unless prior approval of the competent authority to grant further extension has been obtained (iii) No further extension beyond the fifth year shall be considered. 8.3.2 Where extension is granted up to the fifth year, the official concerned will continue to be allowed deputation (duty) allowance, if he/she has opted to draw deputation (duty) allowance. 8.4 There shall be a mandatory ‘cooling off period of three years after every period of deputation/foreign service up to Joint Secretary level posts and one year for Additional Secretary level posts. 8.5 A Central Government employee shall be eligible for deputation/foreign service to posts in State Government/State Government organisation/Government of UTs/Government of UT’s Orgainsations Autonomous Bodies, Trusts, Societies, PSUs etc. not controlled by the Central Government only after he has completed 9 years of service and is clear from the vigilance angle. 8.6 If during the period of deputation/foreign service, on account of proforma promotion in the parent cadre the official concerned becomes entitled to a higher Pay Scale/Pay Band & Grade Pay in the parent Cadre vis-à-vis that of the ex-cadre post, the official shall complete his/her normal/extended tenure of deputation already sanctioned with the approval of the competent authority. The pay shall be regulated as under. (a) If the Grade pay of the officer in the parent cadre becomes higher than that of the deputation post after getting proforma promotion, he may be allowed the pay in the pay band + Grade Pay of the post to which he is promoted till the time he completes the normal/extended period of deputation (if he gets proforma promotion in the extended period) already sanctioned, if he so opts. No extension in the period of deputation shall be allowed to him after completing the sanctioned period of deputation. (b) if he draws the pay in the pay band + Grade pay attached to the deputation post, on reversion to his parent cadre, his pay may be fixed by allowing him notional increments in his regular post in the parent department + the Grade pay attached to it. (c) if the Grade pay of the officer in the parent cadre becomes higher than that of the deputation post on getting financial upgradation under the ACP/MACP scheme, the officer may be allowed to draw the pay in the pay band + Grade Pay to which he becomes entitled to under the ACP/MACPs, if opted for by him as laid down in Para 27 of Annexure I to the DOPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19th May, 2009.

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10. Relaxation of conditions.

Any relaxation of these terms and conditions will require the prior concurrence of the Department of Personnel & training.

11. Date of Effect

These orders will take effect from 1.1.2006 and shall be applicable to all officers who were on deputation on 1.1.2006 or appointed thereafter except for the revised rates of deputation (duty) allowance which shall be applicable from 1.9.2008 as mentioned below Para 6.1 if this OM. 12. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders will apply for deputation outside Indian Audit and Accounts Department as concurred in by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Estt Rule �o. 77/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/283/1674, Dated:- 19/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2008/IC-2/1 dated 02.05.2011 (RBE No. 55/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 21.02.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 28/2008.

Sub:- Incentive for acquiring higher Scientific/Accounts/Technical Qualification of Group ‘C’

employees.

Reference Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2008/IC-2/1 dated 21.02.2008 regarding incentive to Group ‘C’ employee who acquired the specified qualifications prior to 01.07.1988. A question has arisen as to whether the benefit as extended under Board’s letter ibid may be extended to Group ‘C’ employees who had acquired the requisite qualification before the cut off dates, but retired subsequently without availing the additional benefit. 2. The matter has accordingly been considered by the Board and it has been decided that Group ‘C’ staff who acquired the requisite qualification prior to the cut off date i.e. prior to 01.07.88 and retired subsequently without availing the benefit, may also be granted additional increments w.e.f. 04.05.1990 as per their entitlements. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Railway Board. Estt Rule �o. 78/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Retirement Benefits/185/1675, Dated:- 19/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2007/PN1/4 dated 19.08.2010 (RBE No. 124/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Emoluments reckoned for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the

Construction Organisations.

In has come to the notice of the Board that on certain Railways the retirement/death benefits of non-gazetted Railway servants, who retire from the service of Construction Organisations, are being sanctioned on the basis of higher amount of basic pay drawn by them on account of grant of higher grade posts/Increments on adhoc basis than the amount of basic pay that would have been admissible had they been holding their cadre posts. This is in gross violation of the principles laid down in Board’s letter No. E(NG)I 70/SR/6/43 dated 13.3.1972. Since the higher grade posts in the Construction Organisations are granted to the Railway servants not by virtue of their seniority in their cadre, reckoning of emoluments drawn in the higher grade given on adhoc basis for retirement/death benefits is against the provisions governing “emoluments” as contained in Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

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2. Board has desired that all Zonal Railways must uniformly follow the practice of computing the retirement/death benefits of the Railway servants retiring from Construction Organisations on the basis of the basic pay that they would have drawn in their cadre posts as per rules. The Zonal Railways are accordingly advised to ensure that the provisions under the Pension Rules as stated above are strictly complied with. In cases of Railway servants where the retirement and death benefits have been calculated in a manner contrary to the Rule position brought out in Para 1 above, the same should be rectified by following the due procedure and recoveries effected in a phased manner so that the retired Railway servants are not put to hardships. Estt Rule �o. 79/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/158/1762, Dated:- 24/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/5/I dated 05.05.2011 (RBE No. 58/2011), S. No. PC-VI/257 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters vide GSR 674(E) dt. 23.09.2008 & GSR 643(E) dated 04.09.2008 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 213/08 & 155/08 respectively.

Sub: - Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008-clarification regarding.

Based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, the Group ‘A’ posts of Principals/Head Masters/Head Mistress of Intermediate College/Higher Secondary Schools/Higher Secondary Multipurpose Schools in pre-revised scale ` 10000-15200 were granted revised pay structure of PB-3 (15600-39100) Grade Pay ` 7600 w.e.f. 01.01.2006 vide GSR 674(E) dt. 23.09.2008. References are being received from various Railways regarding applicability of above revised pay structure/Grade Pay to those holding above posts on ad hoc basis. 2. The issue has been considered in consultation with Management Services and Secretary’s Directorates. As per extant policy, only those candidates who fulfill the eligibility requirements as prescribed in the Recruitment Rules for regular promotion to the post of Principal in Group ‘A’/Sr. Scale, are allowed to draw regular pay in Sr. Scale even on their adhoc promotion to the grade. Others who do not, would be entitled to only a charge allowance as fixed by the Railway Board from time to time, in addition to their pay in Group ‘B’, subject to the condition that pay plus charge allowance does not exceed the pay that would have otherwise been admissible had it been fixed under Rule 1313 (FR 22) R-II on their regular promotion to Sr. Scale. Such officers would, however, be entitled to draw pay in Sr. Scale only after their fulfilling the eligibility requirements of the Recruitment Rules prescribed for regular promotion to Group ‘A’ /Sr. Scale. Accordingly, it is clarified that the Group ‘B’ Gazetted officers holding the Group ‘A’ posts of Principals/Head Masters/Head Mistress of Intermediate Colleges/Higher Secondary Schools/Higher Secondary Multipurpose Schools (pre-Revised scales ` 10000-15200) on adhoc basis, on qualifying the eligibility requirements as prescribed in the Recruitment Rules may be allowed benefit of pay fixation in revised pay structure prescribed in the Recruitment Rules may be allowed benefit of pay fixation in revised pay structure PB-3 GP ` 7600. Their pay fixation in the revised pay structure would be governed by the provision of Rule 7 or Rule 13 (as the case may be) of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide GSR 643(E) dated 04.09.2008. Pay fixation in higher pay structure PB-3, GP ` 7600 will not however, confer upon the incumbents holding above posts on adhoc basis, any right or claims for retention in the above posts or for regular promotion against such posts. 3. This issues in consultation with Management Services Directorate and Secretary’s Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 80/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/118/1837, Dated:- 31/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2011/PS 5-13/1 dated 13.05.2011 (RBE No. 62/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Issue of Duty Card/Cheque passes to the personnel of Government Railway Police.

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In terms of provisions contained in item 37 under Schedule VII of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986, personnel of Government Railway Police may be issued Duty Card/Cheque passes for traveling over the Railways in performance of their duties over specified jurisdiction Further conditions relating to issue of such Card/Cheque passes to GRP personnel are contained in Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)86/PS 5-13/1 dated 21.02.86. 2. It has come to notice that some of the Railways are deviating from the policy instructions contained in Board’s aforementioned letter dated 21.02.86 in the matter of issuing Duty Card/Cheque passes to GRP personnel. Some of the Railways have also sought clarifications from Railway Board in the matter. It is clarified that Duty Card/Cheque passes are to be issued to GRP personnel exactly in accordance with the policy instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 21.02.86 . Any deviation/digression from the said policy guidelines is not permissible. A gist of the policy contained in Board’s letter of 21.02.86 is as mentioned below: i. Duty Card passed may be issued to GRP personnel who are required to travel frequently and pass entitlements of such personnel should generally correspond to similarly placed Railway officials. Pay scale/Pay limits have been prescribed in the letter dated 21.02.86 for issue of 1st Class/2nd Class Duty Card pass. 1st AC Class Duty Card passes may also be issued to eligible officers of GRP viz. IG/DIG/AIG. However, no metal passes are to be issued to GRP officers. ii. Such a Card pass shall be issued to a GRP officer/personnel only if he/she is exclusively in-charge of or concerned with Railway Police and has no other duties to perform. In cases where GRP officers are supervising Railway police in addition to certain other duties, they may be issued Duty Cheque passes in connection with performance of duties over the Railways for self only, with the approval of the General Manager. iii. Such Duty Card passes shall be available for the entire jurisdiction of the officer/officials of GRP even if the same extends to the contiguous Railway(s). The passes will be issued by the Railway covering the headquarters of the GRP personnel concerned. Duty Card passes covering other States or with all India validity shall not be issued to GRP officers/personnel in view of the limitation of their jurisdiction. iv Permission for the family to accompany the GRP officer while traveling on duty within the jurisdiction specified as also facility of orderlies/attendants would be granted on the Duty Card pass in cases where GRP officers are otherwise eligible for such facility. Family is defied in the letter of 21.02.86. v. In cases where State Governments do not find the above stated arrangements satisfactory, the GRP officers/personnel may perform journey on duty on the Railways under the civil travelling allowance rules applicable to them by purchasing tickets and Railways will bear the cost as per policy prescribed in letter dated 21.02.86. 3. The requirement of Duty Card/Cheque passes to be issued to GRP personnel should be correctly assessed having regard to movement of trains and other relevant factors and such number of passes may be issued keeping a proper accountal thereof. 4. It is once again clarified that policy instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 21.02.86 need to be scrupulously followed in the matter of issue of passed to personnel of Government Railway Police. 5. This disposes of the letter No. E/P/GRP-Card Pass/Patna/ECR/07/562 dated 22.02.2011 of East Central Railway and letter No. P-HQ/PAS//982/1/12991 dated 24.01.2011 of South East Central Railway vide which clarifications were sought by them. Estt Rule �o. 81/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/283/1838, Dated:- 31/05/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-10 dated 16.05.2011 (RBE No. 66/2011), S. No. PC-VI/258 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-

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2003/HRA-6 dated 19.08.2003 & letter of even number dated 12.09.2008 were published as Estt. Rules Nos. 04/2004 & 169/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Decision of the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission

relating to re-classification of cities/towns for grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway

employees.

Attention is invited to para 6 of Board’s letter of even number dated 12.9.2008 on the above mentioned subject, vide which the special dispensation for grant of HRA has been allowed to continue to (i) Faridabad, Ghziabad, Nodia & Gurgaon at “ X” class city rates and (ii) Jalandhar Cantt., Shillong, Goa & Port Blair at “Y” class city rates and to state that the special dispensation allowed to Panchkula for grant of HRA at par with Chandigardh vide Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2003/HRA-6 dated 19.8.2003, shall also continue. 2. In this context, it is also clarified that any other similar special dispensation allowed by the Railway Board in the past in respect of other cities for grant of HRA at higher rates and not specifically mentioned in Board’s letter of even no. dated 12.9.2008, shall continue to apply, if the same has not been superseded/dispensed with or the existing classification of such city has not been revised to a higher classification on account of the population criteria, vide Board’s letter of even no. dated 12.9.2008. 3. These orders shall be effective from 1st

September, 2008. 4. All other conditions governing grant of HRA under existing orders shall continue to apply. 5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2011/HW-2 dated 16.05.2011 (RBE No. 67/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1 dated 25.03.2011 & E(P&A)II-2010/HW-4 dated 27-10-2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 54/2011 & 238/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Rates of �ight Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-1-2011.

Consequent to sanction of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance vide this Ministry’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1 dated 25.02.2011, the President is pleased to decided that the rates of Night Duty Allowance, as notified vide Annexures ‘A’ and ‘B’ of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2010/HW-4 dated 27-10-2010 stand revised with effect from 01-01-2011 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. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

A��EXURE ‘A’ A��EXURE ‘B’

Rates of �ight Duty Allowance (�DA) with

effect from 1.1.2011 for ‘Intensive’,

‘Continuous’ and ‘ Excluded’ categories and

Workshop staff.

Rates of �ight Duty Allowance (�DA) with effect

from 1.1.2011 for ‘Essentially Intermittent’

categories of Staff.

S.

�o.

Pay Band Grade

Pay

Rate of

�DA (in

Rs.)

S.

�o.

Pay Band Grade

Pay

Rate of

�DA (in

Rs.)

1 4440-7440 1300 50.85 1 4440-7440 1300 33.90

2 4440-7440 1400 51.55 2 4440-7440 1400 34.35

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3 4440-7440 1600 52.95 3 4440-7440 1600 35.30

4 4440-7440 1650 53.30 4 4440-7440 1650 35.55

5 5200-20200 1800 101.85 5 5200-20200 1800 67.90

6 5200-20200 1900 102.55 6 5200-20200 1900 68.35

7 5200-20200 2000 103.25 7 5200-20200 2000 68.85

8 5200-20200 2400 106.05 8 5200-20200 2400 70.70

9 5200-20200 2800 108.85 9 5200-20200 2800 72.55

10 9300-34800 4200 184.35 10 9300-34800 4200 122.90

11 9300-34800 4600 and above

187.15 11 9300-34800 4600 and above

124.75

Estt Rule �o. 83/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/285/ 2087, Dated:- 14/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2010/AL-28/46 dated 26.05.2011 (RBE No. 76/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Payment of Composite Transfer Grant.

Representations have been received from various quarters for doing away with the condition of production of documentary evidence for transportation of personal effects from one station to another for admissibility of 100% CTG, where transferee/retiree submits self declaration of having transported personal effects by own means, without availing of the facility of Kit Pass, VPU and Goods/Container. The matter has been examined and it has been decided by the Board that henceforth: (i) When transferee/ retiree submits self declaration that transportation of personal effects has been made by own arrangement and facility of Kit Pass/VPU/Goods Trains/Container has not been availed of, production of documentary evidence of such transportation of personal effects by own arrangement need not be insisted upon, subject to fulfillment of other conditions. Proof of journey/change of residence will however continue to be required. In the cases where Kit Pass has been availed by the railway employee for transportation of personal effect, extant provisions under the rules would continue to be applicable to regulate quantum of Composite Transfer Grant. (ii) For short distance transfers/settlement after retirement within the same station or to an outstation within 20 Kms., where transportation of personal effect is generally carried out by road, CTG may be granted at prescribed rates, i.e.. 1/3rd of Basic Pay on production of documentary proof of change of residence, as a result of transfer/retirement, subject to fulfillment of other conditions.

Estt Rule �o. 84/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/ 87/ 2088, Dated:- 14/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2011 GS 1-2 dated 18.05.2011 (RBE No. 68/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Submission of Immovable Property Returns by officers of Group ‘A’ Central Services for the

year 2010 (as on 1.1.2011) – Placing in the public domain regarding.

A copy of Department of Personnel and Training’s O.M. No. 11013/3/2011-Estt-A dated 11.4.2011 on the above subject is sent herewith. As directed therein, the immovable property returns submitted by members of all Group ‘A’ Services of the Government of India for the year 2010 i.e. as on 1.1.2011 be placed in the public domain by the respective cadre controlling authorities by 31.05.2011 and report compliance.

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2. The corresponding provisions to Rule 18(1)(ii) of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules; mentioned in the first para of the O.M. dated 11.4.2011, are contained in Rule 18(1)(ii) of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966.

No. 11013/3/2011-Estt.A Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training

North Block New Delhi, dated the 11th April, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub:- Submission of Immovable Property Returns by officers of Group ‘A’ Central Services for the

year 2010 (as on 1.1.2011) – Placing of the public domain regarding.

Rule 18 (1) (ii) of the CCS(Conduct) Rules have provision for submission of annual property returns in respect of immovable property by all Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ officers by 31st January of each year. Conduct Rules for Railways and other Rules in respect of Central Government servants contain similar provisions. 2. It has been decided that the immovable property returns submitted by members of all Group ‘A’ Services of the Central Government for the year 2010 i.e. as on 01.01.2011 will be placed in public domain by the respective cadre controlling authorities by 31.05.2011. A copy of the circular in this connection issued by Establishment Officer to all Ministries/Departments is also enclosed herewith. 3. All the Cadre Controlling authorities in respect of Group ‘A’ Central Services are requested to ensure compliance. They are also requested to report status on 31.05.2011.

Sd/- (Mamta Kundra) Joint Secretary to the Government of India

F. No. 11/7/2011-EO(PR)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pension Department of Personnel and Training (Office of the Establishment Officer)

New Delhi, dated 4th April, 2011

CIRCULAR

Sub:- Submission of Immovable Property Returns by IAS officers for the year 2010 (as on 1.1.2011)-

Placing on the public domain regarding.

Sir. As per Rule 16(2) of AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1986, all the members of the Service are required to submit their Immovable Property Returns (IPRs) latest by 31st January every year. Vide this Department’s circular of even number, dated 22nd December, 2010, all State Governments and Central Ministries/Department were requested to forward Immovable Property Returns of all IAS officers for the year 2010, to the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) latest by 15th February, 2011. Subsequently D.O. letter were issued to all Chief Secretaries by Secretary, DOPT to forward the IPRS of all IAS officers born on their cadre latest by 26th March, 2011. 2. It has been decided that officers who do not submit the property return in time would be denied Vigilance Clearance and will not be considered for promotion and empanelment for senior level posts in Government of India. Government of India have also decided that the annual property return as on January 1, 2011 of members of All India Service and other Group ‘A’ Central Service Officers will be placed in the public domain.

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3. Against this backdrop, it is once again requested that IPRS all IAS officers working in the State Governments and Central Ministries/Dept. be forwarded to reach us positively by 5 P.M. on 20.4.2011. 4. The decision of Government of India contained in Para 2 of this circular may be brought to the notice of the officers concerned and they be requested to adhere to the time line indicated in Para 3 above. The names of defaulting officers will be put up on the website of DOPT and action indicated in terms of the decision enumerated in Para 2 of this letter.

Sd/- (Dr. I.V. Subbha Rao)

Estt Rule �o. 85/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL/44/2089, Dated:- 14/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(LL)/WC/2 dated 11.05.2011 (RBE No. 61/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Amendment in the “Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923”. The following amendments to the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 notified by Ministry of Labour & Employment are enclosed for information and guidance:- 1. The Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 45 of 2009) published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) dated 23.12.2009. This amendment inter-alia renames the Workmen’s Compensation Act as Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 and the word ‘workman’ is substituted by ‘employee’. 2. A copy of the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s Notification No. S-37012/1/2008-SS. I(Vol. II) dated 31.05.2010 amending Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923.


EXTRAORDI�ARY

PART-II-Section3-Sub-section (ii)


�o. 1047 �EW DELHI, MO�DAY, MAY 31, 2010

MI�ISTRY OF LABOUR A�D EMPLOYEME�T �OTIFICATIO�

New Delhi, the 31st May, 2010

S.O. 1258(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1B) of Section 4 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (8of 1923), the Central Government hereby specifies, for the purposes of sub-section (1) of the said section, the following amount as monthly wages, with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, namely:- “Eight thousand rupees”

[ F. No. S-37012/1/2008-S.S.-1(vol.II] S.K.DEV VERMAN, Jt. Secy.

The Gazetted of India

EXTRAORDI�ARY

PART II-Section 1 PUBLISHED BY ATHORITY

NO. 52 NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER23, 2009 Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate compilation.

MI�ISTRY OF LAW A�D JUSTICE

(Legislative Department)

New Delhi, the 23rd December, 2009

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 22nd December, 2009, and is hereby published for general information:-

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THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2009

No. 45 Of 2009 [ 22nd December, 2009.] An Act further to amend the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Sixtieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-

Short title and commencement 1: (1) This Act may be called the Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Act, 2009 (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Amendment of long title

2. In the long title to the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), for the word ‘Workmen”. The word “employees” shall be substituted.

8 of 1923

Amendment of preamble.

3. In the principal Act, in the preamble, for the word “workmen”, the word “employees” shall be substituted.

Amendment of section 1.

4. In section 1 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), for the word “Workmen’s” the word “Employee’s” shall be substituted.

Substitution of references to certain expressions by certain expressions by certain other expressions.

5. Throughout the principal Act, for the words “workman” and ‘workmen” , wherever they occur, the words “ employee”. and “ employees” shall respectively be substituted, and such other consequential amendments as the rules of grammar may require shall also be made.


6. In section 2 of the principal Act, in sub-section (I), - (i) after clause (d), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- (dd) “employee” means a person, who is- (i) a railway servant as defined in clause (34) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989, not permanently employed in any administrative district or sub-divisional office of a railway and not employed in any such capacity as is specified in Schedule II; or (ii) (a) a master, seaman or other member of the crew of a ship, (b) a captain or other member of the crew of an aircraft, (c) a person recruited as driver, helper, mechanic, cleaner or in any other capacity in connection with a motor vehicle, (d) a person recruited for work abroad by a company, and who is employed outside India in any such capacity as is specified in Schedule II and the ship, aircraft or motor vehicle, or company, as the case may be, is registered in India; or (iii) employed in any such capacity as is specified in Schedule II, whether the contract of employment was made before or after the passing of this Act and whether such contract is expressed or implied, oral or in writing; but does not include any person working in the capacity of a member of the Armed Forces of the Union; and any reference to any employee who has been injured shall, where the employee is dead, include a reference to his dependants or any of them; (ii) Clauses (n) shall be omitted.

24 of 1989


7. In section 4 of the principal Act,- (a) in sub-section (1),- (i) in clause (a), for the words “ eighty thousand rupees”, the words “ one lakh and twenty thousand rupees” shall be substituted;

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(ii) in clause (b), for the words “ ninety thousand rupees “, the words “one lakh and forty thousand rupees” shall be substituted; (iii) after clause (b), the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:- “ Provided that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, from time to time, enhance the amount of compensation mentioned in clauses (a) and (b).”; (iv) after clause (b), Explanation II shall be omitted; (b) after sub-section (1A), the following sub-section shall be inserted namely:- “ (1B) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, for the purposes of sub-section (1), such monthly wages in relation to an employee as it may considered necessary.”; (c) after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:- “(2A) The employee shall be reimbursed the actual medical expenditure incurred by him for treatment of injuries caused during the course of employment.”; (d) in sub-section (4),- (A) for the words “ two thousand and five hundred rupees”, the words “ not less than five thousand rupees” shall be substituted; (B) the following proviso shall be inserted; namely: “Provided that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette from time to time, enhance the amount specified in this sub-section.”

8. In section 20 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), after the words “appoint any person”, the words “who is or has been a member of a State Judicial Service for a period of not less than five years or is or has been for not less than five years an advocate or a pleader or is or has been a Gazetted Officer for not less than five years having educational qualifications and experience in personnel management, human resource development and industrial relations” shall be inserted.


9. After section 25 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:-

Insertion of new section 25A.

“25 A. The Commissioner shall dispose of the matter relating to compensation under this Act within a period of three months from the date of reference and intimate the decision in respect thereof within the said period to the employee.”

Time limit for disposal of cases relating to compensation

10. In Schedule IT to the principal Act,- Amendment of Schedule II.

(i) for the word, figures, brackets and letter “ section 2(1)(n)”, wherever they occur, the word, figures, brackets and letters “ section 2(1)(dd)” shall be substituted; (ii) in item (i), for the words “ employed, otherwise than in a clerical capacity or on a railway”, the words “ employed in railways” shall be substituted ; (iii) in item (ii), the words “ otherwise than in clerical capacity” shall be omitted; (iv) in item (iii), the words “ wherein or within the precincts whereof twenty or more persons are so employed” shall be omitted; (v) in item (v), the words “ other than clerical work” shall be omitted; (vi) in item(vi),

(a) clause (b) shall be omitted; (b) in clause (c), the words, brackets and letter “ or sub-clause (b)” shall be

omitted; (vii) in item (x), the words “otherwise than in a clerical capacity” shall be omitted’ (viii) in item (xiv), the words “ otherwise than in a clerical capacity “ shall be omitted; (ix) in item (xvi), the words “ in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months more than twenty-five persons have been employed” shall be omitted; (x) for item (xviii), the following item shall be substituted, namely :- “ (xviii) employed on any estate which is maintained for the purpose of growing

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cardamom, cinchona, coffee, rubber or tea; or”; (xi) in item (xix), the words “ otherwise than in a clerical capacity” shall be omitted; (xii) in item (xxvi),-

(a) in clause (a), the words “ and in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months ten or more persons have been so employed” shall be omitted; (b) in clause (b), the words ‘ in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months fifty or more persons have been so employed “ shall be omitted;

(xiii) in item (xxx) , the words “ otherwise than in a clerical capacity” shall be omitted: (xiv) in items (xi) and (xii), the words “ in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months more than twenty-five persons have been employed” shall be omitted: (xv) the Explanation occurring after item (xlix) at the end shall be omitted.

Sd/- (V.K. BHASIN), Secry. To the Govt. of India

Estt Rule �o. 86/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/186/ 2090, Dated:- 14/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 20.05.2011 (RBE No. 69/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. F(E)III/97/PN1/22 dated 05.11.1997 , F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 16.03.2005, F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 13.10.2006, F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 18.09.2007 & F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 02.09.2009 were published as Estt. Rule No. 158/1997, 86/2005, 232/2006, 260/2007 & 251/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Extension of scope of Family Pension to widowed/divorced/unmarried daughter and dependent

disabled siblings of Central Government servants/pensioners-clarification regarding.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’S O.M.No. 1/13/09-P&PW(E) dated 28th April, 2011 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. As advised by DOP&PW in para 6 of the enclosed O.M., the family pension claims of widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters and dependent disabled siblings may be settled on priority. 2. A concordance of DOP&PW’s instructions referred to in the enclosed O.M. and Railway Board’s corresponding instructions is given below.

S. No. DOP&PW’s instructions Railway Board’s corresponding instructions

1. O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) dated 27.10.1997

Letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/22 dated 05.11.1997

2. O.M. No. 1/19/03-P&PW(E) dated 30.08.2004 (actually it is dated 25.08.2004)


3. O.M. No. 1/19/03-P&PW(E) dated 11.10.2006


4. O.M. No. 1/19/03-P&PW(E) dated 06.09.2007


5. O.M. No. 1/15/02008-P&PW(E) dated 17.08.2009


No. 1/13/09-P&PW(E) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

Lok Nayak Bhwvan, New Delhi, the 28th April, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

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Sub:- Extension of scope of Family Pension to widowed/divorced unmarried daughter and dependent

disabled siblings of Central Government servants/pensioners-clarification reg.

The undersigned is directed to state that as per the existing provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 as amended from time to time, the son/daughter of a Government servant/Pensioner is eligible for family pension upto the date of his/her marriage/remarriage or till he/she starts earning or till the age of 25 years, whichever is earlier. Further, a disabled son/daughter of a Government servant/Pensioner suffering from any disorder or disability of mind, including mentally retarded, or who is physically crippled or disabled, is eligible for family pension for life subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, Subsequently, orders were issued vide this Department’s O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) dt. 27.10.97 and No. 1/19/03-P&PW(E) dated 30.8.2004 making divorced/widowed daughters eligible for family pension even after attaining the age limit of 25 years subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. It was subsequently clarified vide this Department’s O.M. No. 1/19/03-P&PW(E) dt. 11.10.2006 that family pension to widowed/divorced daughters is admissible irrespective of the fact that the divorce/widowhood takes place after attaining the age of 25 years or before. 2. Further, orders have been issued vide this Department’s O.M. No. 1/19/03-P&PW(E) dt. 6th September, 2007, whereby an unmarried daughter of a Government servant/Pensioner beyond 25 years of age, has been made eligible for family pension at par with widowed/divorced daughter subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. However, family pension to the widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters shall be payable in order of their date of birth and the younger of them shall not be eligible for family pension unless the next above has become ineligible for grant of family pension. Further, the family pension to widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters above the age of 25 years, shall be payable only after the other eligible children below the age of 25 years have ceased to be eligible to receive family pension and that there is no disabled child to receive the family pension. 3. Subsequently, orders have been issued vide this Department’s O.M. No. 1/15/2008-P&PW(B) dt. 17.8.2009 whereby dependent disabled siblings of a Government servant/pensioner have been made eligible for family pension for life subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. 4. Representations have been received in this Department from various quarters (i.e. Pensioners’ Associations etc. ) to the effect that the claims for family pension of widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters and dependent disabled siblings are not being entertained by certain Ministries/Departments on the plea that their names do not appear in the details of family members submitted by the Government servant/Pension to the Head of Office from where he/she had retired. Besides, in cases where a Government servant/pensioner had expired prior to the issue of above referred orders by this Department, the claims of widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters, etc. for family pension are not being entertained by Ministries/Departments on the plea that they were not eligible for family pension at the time of retirement/death of the Government servant or death of the Pensioner. This Department has been requested for issue of appropriate clarificatory orders in the matter so as to settle the family pension claims of the aggrieved widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters etc., of the Government servants/Pensioners. 5. The matter has been considered in this Department in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. It is hereby clarified that subject to fulfillment of other conditions laid down therein, the widowed/divorced/unmarried daughter of a Government servant/Pensioner will be eligible for family pension with effect from the date of issue of respective orders irrespective of the date of death of the Government servant/Pensioner. Consequently, financial benefits in such cases will accrue from the date of issue of respective orders. The cases of dependent disabled siblings of the Government servants/Pensioners would also be covered on the above lines. 6. All Ministries/Departments are requested kindly to settle the family pension claims of widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters and dependent disabled siblings accordingly on priority. They are also requested to bring these orders to the notice of their attached/subordinate organizations for compliance. 7. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No. 97/EV/2011 dated 06.04.2011.

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8. In so far as their applicability to the personnel of Indian Audit and Accounts Department is concerned, these orders are being issued in consultation with the C&AG of India vide their U.O. No. 65-Audit (Rules)/14-2010 dt. 26.4.2011.

Estt Rule �o. 87/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/119/2091, Dated:- 14/06/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2007/PS 5-3/10 dated 24/05/2011 (RBE No. 74/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 16.06.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 109/2010.

Sub:- Complimentary Card passes issued to freedom fighters/their widows-validity to travel in 2nd

AC in Rajdhani trains.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)89/PS 5-6/13 Vol. I dated 13.08.1989 and letter of even number dated 16.06.2010. In terms of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 89/PS 5-6/13 Vol. I dated 31.08.1989 freedom fighters/their widows receiving pension from Central revenues under the “Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme” of the Government of India, are issued Complimentary Card passes on life time basis for free rail travel over all Indian Railways(except Metro Railway/Kolkata) in 1st Class/2nd AC alongwith one companion in same class by any train other than Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains. 2. The validity of aforesaid Complimentary Card passes issued to freedom fighters/their widows was extended for traveling by 3rd AC in Rajdhani trains and Chair Car (CC) of Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains alongwith one companion in same class besides the existing entitlements, in terms of Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 16.06.2010 referred to above. 3. The demand of the freedom fighters to permit them rail travel by 2nd AC in Rajdhani trains on the Complimentary Card passes issued to them had been under consideration of this Ministry. It has now been decided in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs to let the freedom fighters/their widows travel by 2nd AC in Rajdhani trains alongwith one companion in same class on the Complimentary Card passed provided to them. Accordingly, the 1st Class/2nd AC Complimentary Card passes issued to freedom fighters/their widows shall be valid for travel in 2nd AC/ 3rd AC in Rajdhani trains alongwith one companion in same Class, besides the existing entitlement of travel by Chair Car (CC) in Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains and 1st Class/2nd AC in other mail/express trains. The Card pass issued to freedom fighters/their widows may accordingly be stamped as below: “Valid for travel in 2 AC/3AC in Rajdhani trains and Chair Car (CC) in Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains alongwith one companion in same Class.

Signatures of issuing authority. “ 4. Other conditions as contained in Board’s letter dated 31.08.1989 shall remain same. 5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 88/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/286/2092, Dated:- 14/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/A/DR/1 dated 20.05.2011 (RBE No. 71/2011), S. No. PC-VI/259 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Relief to the Railway pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or

pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th

CPC w.e.f. 01.01.2011.

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A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G) dated 11-04-2011 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is sent herewith for your information and necessary action. 2. In pursuance of the enhanced rates of ex-gratia to the surviving SRPF(C) retires issued vide Board’s letter No. F(E)III/98/PN1/EX-Gr./3 dated 15.11.2006 Para 1(ii) of DoP&PW’s O.M. dated 11-04-2011 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 01.04.1957 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. 01.11.2006, in lieu of uniform rate of Rs. 600/- p.m. are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 115% w.e.f. 01-01-2011.” 3. A concordance of various instructions and orders referred to in the enclosed office memorandum with reference to corresponding Railway instructions is indicated below:-

S.No. Para No. and Date of OM

No. and date of Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M.

No. & date of Corresponding orders issued by Railway Board.

1. Para-1 of OM dated 11-4-2011

OM No. 42/18/2010-P&PW(G) dated 27-10-2010.

PC-V/2009/A/DR/1 dated 16-11-2010.

2. Para-2 of OM dated 11-4-2011

OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16-12-1997

F(E)III/97/PN1/EX-Gr/3 dated 31-12-1997

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

F. No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

3rd FLOOR, LOK Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003

Date: 11th April, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners who are in receipt of provisional

pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th

CPC w.e.f. 1.1.2011.

In continuation of this Department’s O.M. No. 42/18/2010-P&PW(G) dated 27th October, 2010 sanctioning the Dearness Relief to those Central Government pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th CPC, the President is pleased to grant the Dearness Relief to these Central Government pensioner as under: (i) Those who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre revised scales of 5th CPC are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 115% w.e.f 1.1.2011. (ii) The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of ex-gratia @ Rs. 600/- p.m. w.e.f 1.11.1997 under this Department’s OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 115% w.e.f 1.1.2011. 2. 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 are entitled to DR @ 107% w.e.f. 1.1.2011. (i) The widows and dependent children of the debased CPC beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 1.1.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 1.1.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 605/- p.m.

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(ii) Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs 659/-, Rs. 703/- and Rs. 965/-. 3. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG. 4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 1(4)/EV/2004 dated 8th April, 2011. Estt Rule �o. 89/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/ 287/ 2093, Dated:- 14/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2008/A/O/3(OTA) dated 20/05/2011 (RBE No. 72/2011), S. No. PC-VI/260 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 17-2-2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 31/2010.

Sub:- Grant of Overtime Allowance to Railway employees consequent upon revision of pay scales

and allowances- date of effect.

The issue of revising the date of effect of OTA w.e.f 01-01-2006 instead of 01-09-2008 (as communicated vide para 3 of Board’s letter of even number dated 17-2-2010), as demanded vide item no. 24/2010 in DC/JCM, has been considered by the Board. It has now been decided to revise the date of effect of OTA as 01-01-2006. It is however clarified that the basic pay and DA element for the purpose of OTA shall be revised w.e.f. 01-01-2006 and other elements constituting emolument for the purpose of OTA viz HRA and Transport Allowance etc. shall be taken into account at revised rates w.e.f. 01-09-2008 as per the Sixth CPC recommendations. 2. This has the approval of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 90/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/61/2094, Dated:- 14/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2010/FU-1/4 dated 23.05.2011 (RBE No. 73/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters No. E(W)2009/FU-1/4 dated 17-08-2009 and E(W) 2010/FU-1/4 dated 26-04-2010 and 15-02-2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 204/09, 80/10 & 35/11 respectively.

Sub:- Amendment of provisions relating to Railway Staff Benefit Fund Chapter 8 of the Indian

Railway Establishment Code Volume I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition-2003). In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to the Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rules 805(1) and 805(2) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-I 1985 Edition be amended as per enclosed Advance Correction Slip No. 117. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

I�DIA� RAILWAY ESTABLISHME�T CODE VOLUME-I, 1985 EDITIO�

(Second Reprint Edition-2003)

CHAPTER-8

Railway Staff Benefit Fund

Advance Correction Slip �o. 117

(1) Clause (1) of Rule 805 may be substituted by the following:

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In addition to the credits to the Fund detailed in Rule 804, there shall be credited to the fund on the 1st April of each financial year an annual grant from the revenues of the Railway at a per capita rate of ` 500/- based on the sanctioned strength of non-gazetted Railway employees, permanent and temporary, as on the 31st March, posts charged to capital being excluded. The Fund shall be credited provisionally on the 1st 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 ` 500/- among different activities will be as under:

General activities

(a) (1) Education ` 72.75

(i)

(a) (2) Scholarship for higher education of Girl children of staff in grade pay ` 1,800/- and below @ ` 1,200/- p.m.

` 100.00

(a) (3) Scholarship for higher education of Male children of staff in grade pay ` 1,800/- and below @ ` 1,000/- pm)

` 60.00

(b) Recreation other than sports ` 22.25

(c) Promotion of Cultural Activities. ` 10.50

(d) (1) Relief of distress, sickness, etc ` 50.00

(d) (2) Relief of distress, Sickness etc. for staff in grade pay ` 1,800/- and below.

`50.00

(e) Women empowerment activities including higher education for girls `23.00

(f) Miscellaneous `10.50

(ii) Sports activities `20.00

(iii) Scouts activities ` 13.50

(iv) Indigenous system of medicine including Homoeopathy ` 22.50

(v) Immediate relief in times of crisis arising out of natural calamities. `18.00

Training for developing occupational skills of physically/mentally challenged wards especially girls of railway employees.

`27.00 (vi)

Total : ` 500.00

(Authority: Board’s letters No. E(W)2009/FU-1/4 dated 17-08-2009 and E(W) 2010/FU-1/4 dated 26-04-2010 and 15-02-2011. ) (2) Note 3 below Clause (2) of Rule 805 may be substituted by the following: Based on the overall per capita contribution of ` 20.00 for sports activities, sports allotments shall continue to be made by the Ministry of Railways in consultation with Railway Sports Promotion Board, to the Zonal Railways/Production Units. Allotment of ` 13.50 for scouting activities will also be made by the Ministry of Railways. ` 18/- per capita allotted for “immediate relief in time 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 ` 51.50 will be authorised centrally by Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) from sanctioned Budget allotments.

( Authority: Board’s letter no. E(W) 2010/FU-1/4 dated 26.04.2010)

Estt Rule �o. 91/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/37/2256, Dated:- 23/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(3)/4(Transfer Policy) dated 25.05.2011 (RBE No. 75/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 17.02.2011 was published as Estt. Rule No. 36/2011.

Sub:- Clarification on Inter-Divisional/Unit transfer of sportspersons recruited against Sports quota,

within the Railway.

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Please connect to Board’s policy letter of even number dt. 17.02.2011, containing instructions for transfer of sportspersons, recruited against sports quota, from one Railway/Unit/Division to another Railway/Unit/Division. In reference to Para 3 of said letter, it is clarified that for considering the transfer cases of sportspersons recruited against sports quota, from one Division/Unit to another Division/ Unit, within he same Railway: the same may be decided exclusively by the General Manager concerned, under the provisions of Para 2(i) &(ii). As per Para 5 of said letter, relaxation in five years’ service conditions to the sportsperson, not covered under Para 2(ii); can only be granted by Board(MS) to the sportsperson having medal winning performance in the recognized International Championships, after joining the Railway. This also disposes WCR’s letter No. WCR/P.HQ/Ruling/O/991/Sprots/S.No. 165 dt.29.04 .2011. Estt Rule �o. 92/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (GAZ)/37/2257, Dated:- 23/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/2/26 dated 18.05.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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

Ref:- N.F. Railway’s letter No. E/254/III/16 (O)/Pt. I dated 31.01.2011. The matter regarding application of Post Based Roster in the screening test for filling up the upgraded Group ‘B’ post of Law Officer has been considered in consultation with the Reservation Directorate of the Board, and it has been decided that Post Based Roster will be applied for filling up the upgraded Group ‘B’ post of Law Officer. 2. It is advised that in case of further clarification in the matter regarding application of Post Based Roster, it may be sought directly from the Reservation Directorate of the Board.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 31.05.2011 (RBE No. 77/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/96/RC-1/116 JCM/DC dated 06/01/97, No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 28/07/2000 , E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 06/01/2009 No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-1/SCR/39 dated 04/06/2010 & E(NG)II/83/RC-1/68 dated 07/12/1983 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 74/97, 146/2000, 15/09, 100/10 & 266/83 respectively.

Sub:- Appointment on compassionate grounds- Delegation of power-regarding.

In order to process and finalize the cases for appointment on compassionate grounds in shortest possible time to meet the very objective of such appointment, the matter of delegation of power to Railway Administration has been under consideration of this Ministry for quite some times. Accordingly, Board have decided that in supercession of the stipulation made vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/96/RC-1/116 JCM/DC dated 06/01/97, para (1) &(2) of letter No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 28/07/2000 and para (1) of letter No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 06/01/2009, General Managers may consider and decide the time barred cases of compassionate appointment which are upto twenty five (25) year old from the date of death/medical unfitness of the ex-employee. Such cases are to be decided by the General Managers at their personal level only and are not to be delegated further. 2. It has further been decided to delegate the powers to General Managers which has hitherto been vested with Board, in terms of stipulation made in letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-1/SCR/39 dated 04/06/2010. Also, while considering cases of appointment, in Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-, in terms of Board’s letter dated

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04/06/10, it must be ensured that candidates are first class Engineering Graduates and are in possession of prescribed qualification for the posts. 3. It has further been decided that cases which are covered in terms of stipulation made vide letter No. E(NG)II/83/RC-1/68 dated 07/12/1983, may now be decided by the General Managers at their personal level only with the prior personal concurrence of the FA&CAO (not to be delegated further) concerned. In rare and exceptional cases, while agreeing to fixation of initial pay at a higher stage than that normally admissible, it must be ensured that valid and strong justification exist for such an action. 4. All those cases which have already been decided need not be re-opened. Further, all references (cases) made to Board as on the date of issue of this letter and not yet decided may be treated as withdrawn and be dealt at the General Manager’s level. 5. As regards power to relax minimum educational qualification in Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/-, the same will continue to be vested with Railway Board. Estt Rule �o. 94/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/288/2259, Dated:- 23/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/ED-2/4 dated 01.06.2011 (RBE No. 78/2011) (PC-VI 261) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 01.10.2008, No. E(W)2008/ED-2/5 dated 13-10-2008, PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 dated 25.03.2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 202/08, 214/08 & 54/11 respectively.

Sub:- Clarification on increase in certain allowances 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness

Allowance w.e.f. 01-01-2011.

Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.01.2008 containing revised policy instructions on Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy admissible to Railway servants based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission as per DOP&T’s OM No. 12011/03/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 02.09.2008. Reference is also invited to Railway Board’s letter E(W)2008/ED-2/5 dated 13-10-2008 containing instructions on Special Allowance for child care for women with disabilities and Education Allowance for disabled children as per DOP&T’s OM No. 12011/04/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 11.09.2008. As per revised scheme, reimbursement limits on Children Education Allowance and Hostel subsidy would be raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%. 2. Railway Board vide letter No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 dated 25-03-2011 has enhanced the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees from the existing rate of 45% to 51% with effect from 1st January, 2011. 3. Consequent to aforesaid enhancement in Dearness Allowance to 51%, limits on reimbursement of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy shall go up by 25% w.e.f. 1st January, 2011. DOP&T vide Office Memorandum No. 12011/01/2011-Estt. (Allowance) dated 04-05-2011 (copy enclosed) has issued clarification to this effect that Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy allowance shall be enhanced by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance to 51% from w.e.f 1st January, 2011. The clarification issued by DOP&T shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of Railway employees.

No. 12011/01/2011-Estt. (Allowance)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training New Delhi, May4, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

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Sub:- Clarification on increase in certain allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness

Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2011-

On the above mentioned subject, it is stated that consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees @ 51% w.e.f. 1st January, 2011 vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M. No. 1(2)/2011-E-II (B) dated 24th March, 2011, the following points are clarified. (a) The annual ceiling limit for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance shall be Rs. 15,000/- per child. Accordingly, the quarterly claim could be more than Rs. 3750/- in one quarter and less than Rs. 3750/- in another quarter subject to the annual ceiling of Rs. 15,000/- per child and Hostel Subsidy shall be Rs. 3750/- per month per child; (b) The rates of Special Allowance for Child Care to women with disabilities stands revised to Rs. 1250/- per month; and (c) The annual ceiling for reimbursement of education allowance for disabled children of Government employees shall be treated as revised to Rs. 30,000/- per annum per child and the rates of Hostel Subsidy for disabled children of Government employees shall be treated as revised from Rs. 6000/- per child per month to Rs. 7500/- per child month. 2. These revisions are applicable with effect from 1st January, 2011. 3. These revision shall be subject to other terms and conditions mentioned in this Department’s O.M. No. 12011/03/2008-Estt(Allowance) dated 2.9.2008 and O.M. No. 12011/04/2008 dated 11.9.2008.

Estt Rule �o. 95/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/94/2260, Dated:- 23/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2000 E(GC) 13-15(S&T)(45) dated 19.05.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No.2006 E(CG)13-16 dated 7.09.2006 was published as Estt. Rule Nos. 174/06.

Sub:- Yardsticks for creation of revenue charged gazetted posts for S&T Department on Indian

Railways.

The existing yardsticks for creation/extension of gazetted posts for Signal and Telecommunication Department are more than a decade old. Due to rapid changes in the technological developments and management methods, revision of the norms for revenue charged Gazetted Organization of Signal and Telecommunication Department on all Indian Railways has been under consideration for some time past. The revised yardsticks recommended by the Committee comprising Additional Member (signal) and three Executive Directors (EDF(E), ED(E&R) and EDE(GC) and duly approved by the Board are circulated herewith, as per Annexure to this letter. 2. Board have also decided that while creating any posts against new assets, the existing posts may also be reviewed against the proposed norms so as to bring about an overall optimization in gazetted cadre in Signalling Department. 3. All other conditions for creation of Gazetted posts as contained in Board’s letter No. 2006 E(GC) 13-16 dt. 7.9.2006 will remain in force. 4. This issues with the concurrence of Signal and Finance Directorates in the Ministry of Railways.

Annexure

Yardsticks for creation of Revenue charged Gazetted posts

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1. Broad guidelines for prescription of yardstick

[ * Have minimum Basic organization of one JAG, one Senior Scale and one Junior Scale office in the division irrespective of the workload. * One post of Junior Scale is added for every 50000 DISTUS (Divisional Integrated Signal and Telecom Unit) * One post of Senior Scale is added for every 100000 DISTUS * One post of JAG is added for every 200000 DISTUS

2. Revised �orms

Based on above guidelines, the following norms are applicable for divisional gazetted posts:

S. No. Workload in DISTUs Yardsticks

JS SS JAG/SG

1. Up to 50000 DISTUs 1 1 1

2. Workload between 50001 to 100000 DISTUs 2 1 1

3. Workload between 100001 to150000 DISTUs 3 1 1

4. Workload between 150001 to200000 DISTUs 4 1 1





9. Workload above 400000 DISTUs 9 4 2

3. Other �orms regarding jurisdiction, distribution of work etc.

* Wherever more than one officer of same scale will be present, the distribution of duties will be well defined like geographical limits, signal and telecom, coordinating etc. to ensure that there is no overlapping of duties. * For Divisions having more than one admissible SG/JAG posts, the senior-most officer will be coordinating among them, as finalized by CSTE of zonal railway. * To enable the Junior Scale officer to reach the site in case of emergencies within one hour, jurisdiction of junior scale officers should preferably be within 75 to 100 kms. for headquarter, with place of headquarter being chosen with criteria of least time to cover the jurisdiction and available town/cities in the jurisdiction. * Jurisdiction of senior scale officers should preferably be within 300 kms. from headquarter, with place of headquarter being chosen with criteria of least time to cover the jurisdiction and available towns/cities in the jurisdiction. * JA Grade and above officers are involved in technical, policy issues major co-ordination activities, planning, organizing and management of resources. Therefore, it would be desirable that JA Grade and Selection Grade officers are posted at divisional/sub-divisional control and headquarters nearest to the area of work. * Normally Junior Scale will be posted outside division HQ (except the one in divisional headquarter and looking after local field assets) and senior Scale will be posted in division HQ.

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* Junior Scale will be given more filed duties and their secondary duties like meetings, functions and other miscellaneous duties will be curtailed while Senior Scale will be given all other duties like planning. * JA Grade (Coordination) will normally be exempted from accompanying HODs for inspections. * The distribution of work for the posts for Junior Scale will be guided by following considerations:- Signaling maintenance work including mandatory station/Level crossing gate inspections, foot plate inspections, attending to failures, test checking, ensuring safety of work sites, construction work liaisoning etc. Maintenance of telecom assets directly involved in train operation like control communication, small exchanges, level crossings gate phones, emergency sockets etc. Normally the Junior Scale officer will look after both the signaling and telecom work within a given geographical jurisdiction. In case, some filed post manned by Senior Scale officer in place of Junior Scale i.e. if Senior Scale Officer is posted outside Divisional headquarter, his duties will be similar to Junior Scale Officer. * The distribution of work for Senior Scale officer will be on technical basis like Signaling, Telecom or section head and will include: * Planning for Maintenance, stores, indent of stocks, distribution of stores, selections, trade test, management of new assets like train indication Boards, PA System and other telecom assets associated with support activities like major telephone exchanges, networking data links for PRS, UTS, MIS, FOIS etc. Design, drawing, checking of plans and other signaling design documents and management of signaling documents. Handling of tenders and related activities. Stores and inventory management. Attending miscellaneous activities such as meeting of Housing committees, safety seminars, accompanying HODs of other departments etc. * The distribution of work amongst the JA Grade will be based on work involving both signaling and telecommunication for getting the desired output from respective officers such as coordination, attending to DRM, GM, Protocol duties, meetings etc. Estt Rule �o. 96/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/51/2261, Dated:- 23/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-1999/PM7/17 dated 14.06.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 09.06.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 102/2010

Sub:- Filling up of post of JE(PB-2,G.P.-.4200)-Selection against Intermediate Apprentices Quota-

Raising the upper age limit.

Ref:- Board’s letter of even number dated 09.06.2010.

Reference ICF’s letter dated 23.05.2011 on the above subject.

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2. At the outset it may be indicated that references to Board, other than reminders and routine ones, should be signed by not below the rank of an SAG level officer. While sending the above proposal, this procedure has not been followed. However, it is clarified that since SC/ST Staff are eligible for age relaxation to the extent of 5 years, thereby upper age limit for SC/ST employees would be 52 years as this limit is raised to 47 years for General Candidates vide Board’s letter dated 09.06.2010


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2008/A/TA/2 dated 08.06.2011 (RBE No. 84/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 12.09.2008 & 29.09.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 170/08 & 225/09 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Transport Allowance to officers drawing Grade Pay of ` 10000/-, ` 12000/- & those in

HAG + Grade.

Consequent to the issue of Board’s letter of even number dated 12.09.2008 and 29.09.2009 various references were received raising doubts regarding grant of Transport Allowance @ ` 7000/- per month plus DA thereon to officers drawing Grade pay of ` 10000, ` 12000 those in HAG + scale. 2. The issue relating to grant of Transport Allowance @ ` 7000 per month plus D.A thereon vis-à-vis facility to use the official car has been re-considered by the Board and it has been decided that grant of both the benefits viz. Transport Allowance and official vehicle is NOT admissible to any officer and, therefore, instructions communicated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 29.9.2009 may be scrupulously followed. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Faineance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 98/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/57/2257, Dated:- 24/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/H-1/2/21 dated 07.06.2011, ACS No.-12 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Grant of Medical Facilities to dependent relatives-Raising the income ceiling.

Consequent upon implementation of Govt.’s decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding revision of minimum family pension to `3500/-, it has been decided that a dependent relative in relation to a Railway servant as defined in para 601(6) of the Indian Railways Medical Manual, 2000 shall be considered eligible for entitlement of Medical facilities if his/her income does not exceed minimum pension/family pension i.e. ` 3500/- and Dearness Relief thereon or 15% of the basic pay of the Railway Servant, whichever is more. 2. Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution the president is pleased to direct that the proviso below para 601(6) of the Indian Railway Medical Manual, 2000 may be amended as per ‘Advance Correction Slip No.12 enclosed.

Advance correction Slip �o.12 to the Indian Railway Medical Manual, 2000

The proviso below 601(6) may be Substituted with the following:-

“Provided that the above are above are wholly dependent on and reside with the Railway employee. the words “ wholly dependent” mean a person who does not have independent income more than 15% of the emoluments of the Railway servant concerned or `3500/-plus dearness relief thereon, rounded off to the nearest ten rupee figure, whichever is more.” (Authority Railway Board’s letter No.2010/H-1/2/21 dated 07.06.2011)

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Estt Rule �o. 99/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/52/2258, Dated:- 24/06/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2003/PMI/37 dated 13.06.2011 (RBE No. 89/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 23.03.2004 & 08.06.2010 were published as Estt. Rule No. 118/04 & 101/10 respectively.

Sub:- Procedure for conducting selections for promotion to post classified as ‘Selection’- Custody of

answer books.

Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 23.03.2004 & 08.06.2010 on the above subject vide which instructions for coding and decoding of roll numbers after the completion of written test and safe custody of answer books after the evaluation is over as well as selection proceedings have been finalized, have been issued. However, the Central Vigilance Commission has brought to the notice of the Board that instructions indicated above are not being followed by some of the Railways and that there is delay in handing over the coded answer sheets to the concerned evaluating officer nominated for this purpose. 2. The matter has since been considered and it is desired that Board’s instructions, as laid down in the above mentioned letters, in this regard should be scrupulously followed, with out any deviation. Estt Rule �o. 100/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/120/10, Dated:- 29/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)/2010/PS-5-17/1 dated 03.06.2011 (RBE No. 80/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(W)2000/PS 5-1/35 dated 19-04-2001 was published as Estt Srl No. 44/2001.

Sub: - Issue of Privilege Pass/PTO and Post Retirement Complimentary Pass in the next year’s

account.

Clause (xiv) of Rule 3 under General Rules Relating to Privilege Passes/PTOs contained in Schedule –II (Pass on Privilege Account) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986, as subsequently amended by ACS No. 31 issued vide Board’s letter No. E(W) 2000/PS 5-1/35 dated 12-1-2001, provides that when an employee has availed all passes due to him/her in a calendar year, one set of pass 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, and such advance issue of Pass/PTO should not exceed 60 days of the current year from the date of issue. Similarly, item No. (i) under Column 4 (Other facilities ) of Schedule –IV (Post Retirement Complimentary Pass) of the said Rules, as subsequently amended by ACS No. 34, issued vide Board’s letter No. E(W)2000/PS 5-1/35 dated 19-04-2001, provided that 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. 2. It has been represented by the Staff side that reservation in trains being now available 90 days in advance of the date of journey, the period of 60 days for issue of advance Privilege Pass/PTO/Post Retirement complimentary Pass may be extended so that reservation could be applied for well in advance of the intended date of journey as per extant advance reservation provisions. 3. The matter has been considered and the President is pleased to direct that clause (xiv) of Rule 3 under General Rules Relating To Privilege Passes/PTOs as contained in Schedule-II (Pass on Privilege account) and item no. (i) under Column 4 (Other facilities) of Schedule IV (Post Retirement Complimentary Pass) shall be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 68 enclosed. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

ADVA�CE CORRECTIO� SLIP �o. 68 TO THE RAILWAY SERVA�TS (PASS) RULES, 1986

(2�D

EDITIO�, 1993)

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1. Clause (xiv) of Rule 3 under General Rules Relating to Privilege Passes/PTOs as contained in Schedule-II (Pass on Privilege Account) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd Edition 1993) may be amended as under:- “ When an employee has availed all passes due to him/her in a calendar year, one set of Pass and/or one set of PTO may be issued to him/her for journey commencing in the next year only and the Pass/PTO may be debited to the next year’s pass account. Such Pass/PTO should not be issued more than 100 days in advance of beginning of the next year. The Pass/PTO shall be valid for 4 months from the date of issue.” 2. Item No. (i) Under column 4 (Other facilities) of Schedule IV (Post Retirement Complimentary Pass) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd Edition 1993) may be amended as under:- “A retired Railway Servant may be issued, on his/her request, one set of Complimentary Pass not more than 100 days in advance of beginning of the next year, for journeys commencing in the next year duly debiting such issue of complimentary pass in the next year’s pass account. The validity of the pass shall be four months from the date of issue.”

(Authority Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2010/PS5-17/1 dated 3-6-2011)


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2011/PM 1/9 dated 06.06.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Vide this office’s letter dated 28.06.2010, clarification was sought from Railway Board that since after the implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC, the erstwhile Gr.-D categories have been granted GP ` 1800 in PB-1 and classified as Gr.-C, whether the privileges hitherto being provided to the Gr.-C staff are to be extended to them viz. Post Retirement Complimentary Passes, entitlement for higher type of quarters, entitlement for higher class passes and reckoning length of service in General Selections for the posts of Staff & Welfare inspector, Law Assistant etc. Board, vide letter below have clarified in respect of eligibility criteria for promotions that classification of such staff as Gr.-C does not automatically change their eligibility criteria for promotion, in case they are not eligible for the same in terms of extant instructions. Board’s letter is as under:-

Sub:-Grant of privileges to Group ‘D’ category awarded with Grade Pay of ` 1800 in P.B.-1 as

Group-C.

Reference South East Central Railway’s letter No. P-HQ/Rul/126/1/457 dated 09.03.2011 & No. P/SECR/Ruling/PC-VI/Clarif./9095 dated 28.06.2010 on the above subject, with special attention to point No. 4 indicated therein. 2. With reference to above mentioned letters it is stated that even though such erstwhile Group ‘D’ staff have been classified as Group ‘C’, which is due to the fact that on date no grade pay exist in Group ‘D’, there is no change in the responsibilities being shouldered by them. Therefore, classification of such staff as Group ‘C’ does not automatically change their eligibility criteria for promotion, in case they are not eligible for the same in terms of extant instructions. Further action may be taken accordingly.

Estt Rule �o. 102/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/79/12, Dated:- 29/06/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G) 2011 QR 1-8 dated 06.06.2011 (RBE No. 82/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Retention of railway quarter by Railway officers/Staff posted to �HAI on deputation.

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The question of allowing the Railway Officers/ Staff on deputation with �ational Highway Authority of

India (NHAI) to retain the Railway Quarters in their occupation was under consideration of Board. In exercise of its powers to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees, in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment/retention, the Board (full) has decided that Railway personnel who are on deputation with NHAI (a non-Railway PSU) be allowed retention of

Railway quarters in their occupation beyond permissible period and up to completion of all phases of National Highways Development Project or NHAI makes its own residential alternative arrangement, whichever event occurs earlier. 2. The NAHI would be required to pay the market rate of license fee (equal to damage rent) to the quarter controlling authority in the lending organisation and charge normal license fee from the personnel retaining Railway accommodation. It would be the responsibility of the borrowing organisation i.e. the NHAI to intimate this office as and when the construction of its own dwelling units is completed. 3. All other conditions stipulated in earlier orders regarding house retention are applicable in toto. 4. This is issued with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/14 dated 10.06.2011 (RBE No. 86/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-97/PM1/30 dated 27.03.1998 was published as Estt. Rule No. 92/1998.

Sub:- Ad-hoc promotion of staff in Construction and other projects.

According to extant procedure, Construction/Projects are treated as extension of the cadre of posts in the Railway/Division in the jurisdiction of which such projects are located and all their requirements are being taken care of by Open lines Administration. Since all such posts are already being taken into account for extending promotion to staff against such posts, there is hardly any post(s) against which such adhoc promotion could be given. 2. The matter has been considered afresh by the Board and it has been decided that in order to avoid unintended benefit to the junior employees working in Construction Organisation, the ad-hoc promotions in Construction Organisation should be restricted and instructions in this regard as contained in Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-97/PM1/30 dated 27.03.1998 read with para 216A of IREM, Vol-I, 1989 should be strictly adhered to. In no case, second ad-hoc promotion should be allowed under any circumstances. 3. It has been decided that henceforth all promotions shall be done with the approval of the Cadre Controlling authority who is competent to issue regular promotions. The need for ad-hoc promotion should be personally approved by the Cadre Controlling Authority of the Open Line before any such ad-hoc promotion is granted by Construction Organisation.

Estt Rule �o. 104/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (GAZ)/38/60, Dated:- 01/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/2/87 dated 25.04.2011 (RBE No. 53/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 02.02.2006, No. E(NG)I/89/PM2/8-A dated 10.1.92 and No. E(NG)I-98/PM2/8 dated 1.10.99 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 24/2006, 27/92 and 90/2000 respectively..

Sub:- Comparison of grades of running staff with those of stationary staff for the purpose of

promotion/selection to Group ‘B’ posts.

In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 02.02.2066 (RBE No. 10/2006), Railways/PUs were advised that instructions issued vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/89/PM2/8-A dated 10.1.92 and letter No. E(NG)I-98/PM2/8 dated 1.10.99, regarding equivalence of grades of running staff with that of stationary

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staff for the purpose of promotion to the posts in stationary categories, where both running and stationary staff were eligible and were considered together, would be applicable for determining eligibility of the candidates for promotion to the respective Group ‘B’ posts. 2. The question of equivalence of grades has since been reviewed in the light of the scales of pay introduced on the basis of scales of pay recommended by the Sixth Central Pay Commission, and it has been decided that for the purpose of determining eligibility of the candidates for promotion/selection to Group ‘B’ posts, the grades of running staff may be equated with those of the stationary staff as indicated below:-

S. No.

Category of running staff Scale of pay applicable (VI CPC)

Scale of stationary post to which should be equated (VI CPC)

1. (1) Loco Pilot (M/Exp.) (2) Sr. Loco Pilot (Pass.)/Senior Motor Man

PB-2+ GP 4200 PB-2+ GP 4600

2. (1) Loco Pilot (Pass.)/Motor Man (2) Sr. Goods Loco Pilot

PB-2+GP 4200 PB-2+ GP 4600

3. (1) Goods Driver (2) Sr. Shunter

PB-2+ GP 4200 PB-2+ GP 4600

4. (1) Shunter (2.) Sr. Asstt. Loco Pilot

PB-1+ GP 2400 PB-2+ GP 4200

5. (1) Asstt. Loco Pilot PB-1+ GP 1900 PB-1+ GP- 2400

6. (1) Guard (M/Exp.) (2) Sr. Pass /Sub. Guard

PB-2+ GP 4200 PB-2+ GP 4600

7. (1) Passenger/Sub Guard (2) Sr. Goods Guard

PB-2+ GP 4200 PB-2+ GP 4600

8. (1) Goods Guard PB-1+ GP 2800 PB-2+ GP 4200

3. Selections to Group ‘B’ which are already in progress may be proceeded with and finalised as per the existing principles. All fresh selections including those which have been initiated but where the written examination has not been held, should be held in accordance with the instructions contained herein. The LDCE, wherever the same is in force, is a part of the process of filling vacancies in Group ‘B’ therefore, whatever is followed in the case of 70% Selection, may also be followed in the case of corresponding LDCE.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2005/RC-4/SC/2 dated 01.06.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even Nos. dated 19.07.2005, 10.05.2007 & 04.06.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 292/2005, 142/2007 & 104/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Filling-up the posts in Para-medical categories in Group ‘C’ on Contract basis.

In continuation of Board’s letter of even number dated 19.7.2005, 05.5.2006, 19.01.2007, 10.5.2007, 06.5.2008 and 04.6.2010 on the above cited subject, it has been decided by the Railway Board to extend the scheme beyond 30.6.2011 for the last time for filling up of posts in para-medical category in Group ‘C’ on contract basis till 30.6.2012 on the same terms and conditions as stipulated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 01.02.2010. It must be ensured that reasonable gap is invariably given between successive contracts. Effort may also be made to appoint fresh candidates for the above contract. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). Estt Rule �o. 106/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/45/62, Dated:- 01/07/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2007/LE-2/4 dated 03/06/2011 (RBE No. 79/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Regularisation of period of unauthorised absence.

Consolidated instructions on the subject of regularization of unauthorised absence issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training), vide their O.M. No. 13026/3/2010-Estt. (Leave) dated 22-6-2010, are enclosed. These instructions shall apply mutatis-mutandis on the Railways. 2. The Railway rules corresponding to the CCS rules quoted in the Department of Personnel & Training’s instructions are indicated below:-

S. No. CCS Rules Railway Rules

i) Rule 27 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. Rule 42 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

ii) FR 17(1). Rule 1302 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. II, 1987 Edition

iii) Rule No. 25 and 32 (2) (a) of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972

Rules No. 518 and 530(2) (a) respectively of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, 1985 Edition.

No.13026/3/2010-Estt. (Leave)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, the 22nd June, 2010

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub:- Consolidated instructions on Regularization of Unauthorized Absence.

The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has been receiving various references from Ministries/Departments regarding regularization of unauthorized absence for long periods. The references are made basically because the Ministries/Departments do not follow the prescribed procedure for dealing with such unauthorized absence. Guidelines/instructions exist for handling such situations. 2. As per Rule 25 of the CCS (Leave) Rules 1972. (1) Unless the authority competent to grant leave extends the leave, a Government servant who remains absent after the end of leave is entitled to no leave salary for the period of such absence and that period shall be debited against his leave account as though it were half pay leave, to the extent such leave is due, the period in excess of such leave due being treated as extraordinary leave. (2) Willful absence from duty after the expiry of leave renders a Government servant liable to disciplinary action. Government to India decisions also exists that a Government Servant who remains absent without any authority should be proceeded against immediately and this should not be put off till the absence exceeds the limit prescribed in Rule 32(2) (a) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. 3. It is once against stressed that a Govt. servant who remains absent without any authority should be proceeded against immediately. All Ministries/Departments are requested to ensure that in all cases of unauthorized absence by a Government Servant, he should be informed of the consequences of such absence and be directed to rejoin duty immediately/within a specified date, say within three days, failing which he would be liable for disciplinary action under CCS(CCA) Rules 1965. If the Government Servant does not join duty by the stipulated date the Disciplinary Authority should initiate disciplinary action against him and the disciplinary case should be conducted and concluded as quickly as possible.

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4. It is only due to apathy of the Disciplinary Authorities that the situation arises where long pending unauthorized absence leads to delay in other service matters of Government Servants, including promotions. To avoid such situations all Ministries/Departments should advise Disciplinary Authorities to ensure that prompt action is taken against Government Servants who absent themselves with out permission and that Charge-Sheets are issued without delay. 5. The consequences and procedure to be followed in respect of an officer who is absent from duty without any authority has been brought out under FR 17(1) and 17-A. As per FR 17-A(iii) without prejudice to the provisions of Rule 27 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, remaining absent without any authority or deserting the post, shall be deemed to causes an interruption or break in the service of the employee, unless Otherwise decided by the competent authority for the purpose of leave travel concession, quasi-permanency and eligibility for appearing in department examinations, for which a minimum period of continuous service is required. 6. Comptroller and Auditor General have issued orders that the period of absence not covered by grant of leave shall have to be treated as “dies non” for all purposes, viz., increment, leave and pension. Such absence without leave where it stands singly and not in continuation of any authorized leave of absence will constitute an interruption of service for the purpose of pension and unless the pension sanctioning authority exercises its powers under Article 421, Civil Service Regulations [now Rule 27 of the CCS (pension) Rules] to treat the period as leave without allowance, the entire past service will stand forfeited. 7. It may be noted that regularization of unauthorized absence for pension purpose is to be considered under the CCS (Pension) Rules. Only in cases where the disciplinary authority is satisfied that the grounds adduced for unauthorized absence are justified, the leave of the kind applied for and due and admissible may be granted to him under the CCS (Leave) Rules. Estt Rule �o. 107/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/58/151, Dated:- 06/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2011/A/Med./1 dated 07/06/2011 (RBE No. 83/2011), S. No. PC-V/505 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 21.4.1999 & 1.3.2004, No. PC-V/2006/A/Med./1 dated 15.09.2009 & No. PC-V/2010/A Med. 1, dated 29-06-2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 25/2000, 94/2004, 233/2009 & 116/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance revised from ` 100 to ` 300 from 01-09-2008 vide Board’s

letter �o. PC-V/2010/A/Med. 1, dated 29-06-2010 to the Railway pensioners/family pensioners-

clarifications regarding.

Pursuant to receipt of references from Railway Federations etc. seeking to modify the Undertaking Form annexed with Board’s letter No. PC-V/2006/A/Med./1, dated 15.09.2009 (RBE No. 168/2009) so as to ensure that the pensioners/family pensioners availing OPD facility for chronic diseases are not deprived of the Fixed Medical Allowance, the matter has been examined and it has been decided to modify the Undertaking Form suitably. 2. The revised Undertaking Form is enclosed. Henceforth, Railway pensioner/family pensioners who opt to claim Medical Allowance should submit the claim for Medical Allowance to the concerned Pension Disbursing Authority in the revised Undertaking Form.

Annexure-I

Board’s letter No. PC-V/2011/A/Med./1, dated 7-06-2011

U�DERTAKI�G FORM

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(to be submitted DUPLICATE by pensioners/family pensioners to his/her Pension Disbursing Authority (PDA) One copy to be retained by PDA and the other copy to be furnished to Pension Sanctioning Authority by PDA) I___________________________________a retired employee/family Pensioner whose __________________________(specify relation of family pensioner with deceased Railway employee) was an employee of (office address)____________________________________ declare that I am residing at (residential address indicated in PPO)_______________________________________________________________which is beyond 2.5 KMs from the nearest Railway hospital/health unit___________________________________________(Name of the Hospital/Health Unit as contained in Annexure-III to Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V//98/I/7/1/1 dated 21.4.1999. 2. Accordingly I hereby opt to claim Fixed Medical Allowance of ` 100 and/or ` 300 per month as per prescribed rate. Necessary endorsement may please by made in my PPO in this regard. Simultaneously, I undertake that I will not avail of OPD facilities (except in cases of chronic diseases as mentioned in Board’s letter No. 2006/H/DC/JCM, dated 12-10-2006) at Railway hospitals/Health Units from the day I claim Medical Allowance. I also understand that grant of Medical Allowance is subject to the terms and conditions specified in Board’s letter No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 21.4.99 and 1.3.2004 and last being letter No. PC-V/2006/A/Med/1, dated 15-9-2009. 3. I also declare that I have not availed of any treatment as Out Door Patient (expect in cases of chronic diseases as mentioned in Para-2 above) for the period from_____________(indicate here the date of retirement or the date of availing OPD facility on the last occasion or 1.12.1997, whichever is later) to this day______________ (indicate here the date on which this declaration is signed). I may accordingly be paid arrear of Medical Allowance @ ` 100 and/or ` 300 per month for the period mentioned above as per prescribed rate. 4. The above information furnished by me is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also understand, that, if at any stage, it is found that the undertaking submitted by me is incorrect or carries false information, my FMA is liable to be stopped with immediate effect and further suitable action could be taken to recover the excess amount paid to me.

Signature______________________ Name of Full___________________ PPO No.______________________ Issued By_____________________ SB A/C No.___________________ Post office/Bank________________ Branch________________________ Place_________________________ Date__________________________

Estt Rule �o. 108/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/290/152, Dated:- 06/07/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2011/SP-1/Misc.1 dated 13.06.2011 (RBE No. 88/2011), PC-VI No. 264 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters referred therein were published as Estt. Rules as per the following details:-

Board’s letter �o. E/R �o. Board’s letter �o. E/R �o.

E(P&A)I-2008/HL-2 dated 01.12.2008

08/2009 E(P&A)I-2008/ALL/RPF-3 dt. 06.02.2009

29/2009

E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/CE-1 dt. 20.12.2010

20/2011 E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Genl/1 dt. 30.04.2010

88/2010

E(P&A)I-2008/AL-3 dated 217/2008 E(P&A)I-2009/AL-2 dt. 22.06.2009 179/2009

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03.11.2008

E(P&A)I-2009/AL/1 dt. 06.02.2009 28/2009 E(P&A)II-2007/FE-4/3 dt. 25.09.2009

242/2009

Sub:- Enhancement in the rate of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness

Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2011.

In accordance with the recommendations of VI CPC, the rates of various allowances admissible to different categories of railway staff were doubled. The VI CPC while making recommendations in this regard had also recommended that the rates of these Allowances will be increased by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance goes up by 50%. Railway Board accordingly issued instructions in respect of various allowances listed in the enclosed Annexure alongwith the letter references under which Railways were authorized to implement the same. 2. Subsequent to enhancement in the rate of Dearness Allowance to 51%, the matter regarding revision in the rate of various allowances has been considered by the Board. In order to dispel any doubts that may arise in the Railways, it is reiterated that the rates of allowances listed in the enclosed Annexure shall increase by 25% with Dearness Allowance now having gone up by 50% w.e.f. 01.01.2011. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. 4. There is no change in the other terms and conditions for grant of these allowances.

A��EXURE

LIST OF THE VARIOUS ALLOWA�CES THAT STA�D REVISED W.E.F 01.01.2011 O�

ACCOU�T OF E�HA�CEME�T I� THE RATE OF DA TO 51%.

S. �o. �ame of the allowance Authority �umber and date

1 National Holliday Allowance (NHA) E(P&A)I-2008/HL-2 dated 01.12.2008

2 Special Allowance to Gate Keepers of Civil Engineering Level Crossings

E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/CE-1 20.12.2010

3 Night Patrolling Allowance E(P&A)I-2008/AL-3 dated 03.11.2008

4 Uniform Allowance, Nursing Allowance & Washing Allowance for Nursing Staff

E(P&A)I-2009/AL/1 06.02.2009

5 Uniform Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance & Washing Allowance (RPF/SRPF Group A)

E(P&A)I-2008/ALL/RPF-3 06.02.2009

6 Special Allowance to various categories of staff (i) Health & Malaria Inspectors (ii) Commercial staff in-charge of Flag Stations. (iii) Teachers doing Library work (iv) Announcers-ECRCs/Comml. Clerks/TCs (v) Trains Supdt./Dy. Train Supdts. of Rajdhani Trains. (vi) Stewards (Dy. Train Supdt.) of Rajdhani Trains (vii) CTTs/TTEs working in HQ Flying Squad (viii) Cook/Cook mate (ix) Sr. Scale, JA Grade & SA Grade Officers entrusted with the Administrative control of Hindi works

E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Genl/1 30.04.2010

7 Post Graduate and Annual Allowance to Medical Officers E(P&A)I-2009/AL-2 22.06.2009

8 Breakdown Allowance to (a) Helper Gr. II/Helper Gr. I/Others Gr. ‘D’ staff (b) Technician Gr. III (c) Technicians Gr. II/Technicians Gr. I/Supervisors

E(P&A)II-2007/FE-4/3 25.09.2009

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(erstwhile Mistry) (d) Sr. Technicians/Junior Engineers and staff in higher scales.

Estt Rule �o. 109/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/33/153, Dated:- 06/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2002/6/10 dated 17.06.2011 (RBE No. 92/2011), S.C. No. 28 to MC. 08 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 31.12.2002 & No. E(MPP) 2006/6/11 dated 23.07.2008 were published as Estt Rule nos. 44/03 (SER) & 148/08 respectively.

Sub:- Reservation while engaging candidates as Act Apprentices for training purposes on Indian

Railways.

Ref:- (i) Board’s letter of even number dated 21.12.2002 (ii) Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2006/6/11 dated 23.07.2008 Some of the railways have sought clarifications with regard to reservation of SC/ST/OBC candidates while implementing the Apprentices Act 1961. It is clarified that for reservation of training seats for SC/ST/OBC candidates, while implementing the Apprentices Act 1961, the same shall be as under:- (a) SC Candidates : 15% (b) ST Candidates : 7½% (c) OBC Candidates : 27% Accordingly, Para 7 of Master Circular on Act Apprentices stands modified as per correction slip enclosed

ADVA�CE CORRECTIO� SLIP OF MASTER CIRCULAR �O. 08

Para 7 of the Master Circular No. 08 on Apprentices Act 1961 stands modified as under: “Reservation of training places in every designated trade will be as under:- (a) SC Candidates : 15% (b) ST Candidates : 7½% (c) OBC Candidates : 27% Note: (i) When the prescribed number of persons belonging either to the Scheduled Castes or to the Scheduled Tribes are not available, the training places so reserved for them may be filled by persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribes or as the case may be, to the Scheduled Caste and if the prescribed training places can not be filled even in the above given manner, then the training places so lying unfilled may be filled by persons not belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes. (Apprenticeship Rules 1962)

(ii) Similarly, the seats remaining unfilled by OBC candidates be filled by unreserved category. (Board’s

letter �o. E(MPP) 2002/6/10 dated 31.12.2002)

(Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2002/6/10 dated 17.06.2011)


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2008/LE1/1 dated 22.06.2011 (RBE No. 95/2011), PC VI No. 266 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:- Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Privilege Pass/PTO –Clarification

regarding.

References have been received in this office from some quarters seeking clarification as to whether Railway employees can avail encashment of leave in terms of Rule 540-A/R-I, 1985 Edition while proceeding on leave other than on LAP and Casual Leave. 2. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training, the nodal department of the Government in the matter, and it is clarified that in order to claim encashment of LAP while availing Privilege Pass/PTO, in terms of the provisions contained in Rule 540-A/R-I, 1985 Edition and as modified/clarified from time to time, Railway employees are required to avail leave, including casual leave. Holidays, including Restricted Holidays, do not come within the ambit of the definition of leave for the aforesaid purpose.

Estt Rule �o. 111/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/ 17/447, Dated:- 19/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 20.06.2011 (RBE No. 93/2011), S. No. PC-VI/265 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/II/3 dated 28.9.98 was published as Estt. Rule No. 237/1998.

Sub:- Grant of financial upgradation under MACPS to the direct recruit Graduate Engineers of

drawing Cadre-clarification reg.

Kindly refer to Board’s letter dated 28.9.1998 (RBE No. 223/98) regarding allotment of pay scales to Drawing Design and Estimating Staff, wherein interalia, instructions were also issued stating that Engineering Graduates recruited in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 be promoted to the scale of Rs. 6500-10500 against 20% DR quota on the basis of LDCE. 2. Subsequent to the introduction of the MACP Scheme, the issue regarding grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to the Engineering Graduates recruited in pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 prior to 01-09-08 at par with Engineering Graduates recruited in pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500 has been under examination in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), the nodal of Government on MACP Scheme. 3. In this connection, it is clarified that Engineer Graduates recruited initially in the grade of Rs. 5500-9000 & promoted to Rs. 6500-10500 against the 20% DR quota in terms of Board’s letter dated 28-9-98 ibid be treated at par with the fresh recruits in the scale of Rs. 6500-10500 w.e.f the date they were promoted to the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500 for the purpose of MACP Scheme. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 112/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/38/446, Dated:- 19/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2011/TR/11 dated 20.06.2011 (RBE No. 94/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(NG)I/87/TR/34 (JCM/DC) dated 27.09.1989 & E(NG)I-94/TR/29 dated 28.03.2005 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 273/1989 & 90/2005 respectively.

Sub:- Periodical Transfer of Railway employees.

As the Railway Administrations are aware, a comprehensive list of sensitive posts for the purpose of periodical transfers was drawn by the Ministry of Railways and circulated to the Railways under its letter No. E(NG)I/87/TR/34 (JCM/DC) dated 27.09.1989. The posts of Stock Verifiers (SVs) were also included in this list vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-94/TR/29 dated 28.03.2005.

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2. The Ministry of Railways have reviewed the matter and have decided that nature of job of Assistant Stock Verifiers (ASVs) in Accounts Department is similar to that of SVs, hence the post of ASVs should also be included in the list of sensitive posts for the purpose of periodical transfers. Estt Rule �o. 113/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/34/445, Dated:- 19/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/6/3 dated 24.06.2011 (RBE No. 96/2011), SC No. 29 to MC. 8/2002 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2006/6/3 dated 30.05.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 114/2008.

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)2006/6/3 dated 30.05.2008 Please find enclosed a copy of letter No. DGET-23/(4)(3304)/2010-AP dated 08.04.2011 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 23rd March, 2011 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.

No. DGET-23(4)(3304)/2010-AP Government of India

Ministry of Labour & Employment Directorate General of Employment & Training

New Delhi, dated: April 8, 2011

Sub:- Forwarding of notification-reg.

Sir/Madam, I am directed to forward herewith a copy of gazette notification no. G.S.R. 228(E) published on dated 23rd March 2011 in part II, section 3, sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India regarding enhancement of rates of stipend for Graduate, Technician and Technician (Vocational) apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Sd/- (Satish Kumar) Assistant Director of Training


EXTRAORDINARY PART-II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHROITY

�EW DELHI, WED�ESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011


(Directorate General of Employment and Training)

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�OTIFICATIO�

New Delhi, the 23rd March, 2011

G.S.R. 228(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961), the Central Government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, namely:- 1. (1) These rules may be called the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2011. (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, in sub-rule (2), for clauses (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely:- “(a) Graduate Apprentices ` 3560 per month (b) Sandwich Course (Students from Degree Institutions) ` 2530 per month (c) Technician Apprentices ` 2530 per month (d) Sandwich course (Students from Diploma Institutions) ` 2070 per month (e) Technician (Vocational) Apprentices ` 1970 per month. “

[F. No. DGET- 23(4) (3304)/2010-AP] Sd/- SHARDA PRASAD, Director General/Jt. Secy.

Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 356, dated the 1st August, 1992 and last amended vide number G.S.R. 838(E), dated the 18th October, 2010. Estt Rule �o. 114/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/ 54/504, Dated:- 22/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-I-2006/PM1/36 dated 24.06.2011 (RBE No. 97/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Disclosure of marks, secured by the candidates in the written test held for Selection/LDCE for

promotion within Group ‘C’

The proposal for disclosure of marks, secured by the candidates in the written test held for Selection/LDCE for promotion within Group ‘C” was engaging the attention of this Ministry for quite some time. 2. Pursuant to the deliberations held in the DC-JCM Meeting with staff side, it has now been decided that: (a) in case of candidates who had appeared for viva-voce after qualifying in the written examination, and (b) in the case of remaining candidates, who do not qualify in written examination or where viva-voce is held as part of selection and no written test is held; the marks secured in written & viva separately by a candidate may be disclosed, on receipt of formal request from the concerned candidate after finalisation of the panel.

Estt Rule �o. 115/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/248/505, Dated:- 22/07/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2010/RT-2 dated 28.06.2011 (RBE No. 99/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters of even No. dated 11.09.2010 & 24.09.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 170/2010 & 179/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering safety categories with Grade Pay of ` 1900/-.

Please refer to Board’s letters of even number dated 11.09.2010 and 24.09.2010 vide which the benefit of safety related Retirement Scheme (SRRS) was extended to other safety categories of staff with a grade pay

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of ` 1800/- p.m. The nomenclature of the Scheme was also modified as Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS) with Grade Pay of ` 1800/-. 2. Considering the demand of the Employees Federations it has now been decided to expand the scope of LARSGESS by enhancing the existing criteria of grade Pay of ` 1800/- to ` 1900/-. However, the employment under the Scheme would be guaranteed only to those found eligible/suitable and finally selected as per the laid down procedure. The list of Safety categories covered under the Scheme in Grade Pay ` 1800/- has already been circulated vide Board’s letter dated 11.09.2010. Same categories in Grade Pay ` 1900/- will now be eligible for the scheme. 3. For determining the eligibility for seeking retirement under the Scheme, Grade Pay corresponding to the post against which the employee is working on regular basis, will be taken into account. In other words, the staff working on the post with Grade Pay of ` 1900/- will continue to be eligible for seeking retirement under the Scheme even after getting financial upgradation in Grade Pay higher than ` 1900/- under MACPS. 4. The eligibility conditions for the safety staff with grade pay of ` 1900/- seeking retirement under the Scheme would be the same as those for Drivers viz. 33 years of qualifying service and age between 55-57 years. Recruitment of the wards of such employees being in respective category (i.e. in grade pay of ` 1900/- ) their suitability would be adjudged by an Assessment Committee of 3 SAG officers at Headquarter level as in the case of the wards of Drivers. 5. The eligibility conditions in respect of qualifying service and age group in case of Gangmen and other safety categories in grade pay of ` 1800/- would remain 20 years and 50-57 years respectively, and the suitability of their wards would be adjudged by an Assessment Committee of 3 JA Grade officers at Divisional level. 6. It is once again reiterated that the retirement of the employee be considered only if the ward is found suitable in all respects. Retirement of the employee and appointment of the ward should take place simultaneously. 7. The other terms and conditions of the Scheme will remain unchanged. 8. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend) dated 29.06.2011 (RBE No. 100/2011), S.No. PC-VI/267 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 15.12.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 02/2009.

Sub:- Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

Consequent upon the revision in training period of certain categories in S&T Department, Electrical Engg. and Loco Pilots, item Nos. 7, 9, 10, 11, 26, 31 and 32 of the Schedule of Board’s letter of even number dated 15-12-2008 stand modified as under:

S.

�o.

Category Training period Revised Pay

Band of the

post (Rs.)

Grade

Pay

(Rs.)

Revised rates of

stipend alongwith

corresponding

grade pay (Rs.)

S&T Department

7. Jr. Engineer Gr. II (Signal) (Diploma holder)

Twelve months (52 Weeks)

9300-34800 4200 9300+ 4200

9. Jr. Engineer Gr. II Twelve months (52 9300-34800 4200 9300+ 4200

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(Telecom) (Diploma holder)

Weeks)

10. Section Engineer (Telecom) (Engg. Degree holder)


9300-34800 4600 12540+ 4600

11. Jr. Engineer Gr. II (Workshop) (Diploma holder)


9300-34800 4200 9300+ 4200

Mechanical & Electrical Departments

26. Jr. Engineer Gr. II (Electrical)


9300-34800 4200 9300+ 4200

31. Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect)

17 Weeks 5200-20200 1900 5830+ 1900

32. Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel)

17 Weeks 5200-20200 1900 5830+ 1900

2. The above revised rates of stipend are applicable to those batches that undergo the modified training modules as indicated against the category. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 117/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports quota/24/507, Dated:- 22/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 28/06/2011 (RBE No. 102/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010(RBE No. 189B/2010) was published as Estt. Rule No. 23/2011.

Sub:- Recruitment of sports persons against sports quota.

Ref:- Board’s letter �o. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1 (Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 (RBE �o. 189B/2010).

Please connect Para 4.1 of Railway Board’s policy letter dt. 31.12.2010 referred above. In this connection Board (MS) has decided that Asian Games Gold Medalist can also be considered for recruitment in Grade Pay ` 4,200 in scale ` 9,300-34,800; against sports quota. Accordingly, Para 4.1(i) & (ii) of said policy letter, shall be read as under:-

Para 4.1 :

Grade

Pay

Pay Band S. �o. �ame of Pay Band/

Scale

(In Rupees)


(i) PB-2 4,200 9,300-34800

Upto 8th Position in Olympics

OR

Gold Medal in Asian Games

(ii) PB-1 2,800 OR 2,400

5,200-20,200

Represented the Country in Olympic Games (Category-A)

OR At least 3rd Position in any of the Category-B Championships/events, except Gold Medal in

Asian Games.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2010/PS 5-1/11 dated 04.07.2011 (RBE No. 101) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:- Issue of School Passes.

The matter regarding issue of School Passes to Railway employees well in advance for securing reservation in trains and also prescribing the validity period thereon has been engaging the attention of this Ministry for quite sometime. 2. The matter has been examined and it has been decided that on the lines of Privilege Passes/PTOs, School Passes may also be issued upto 4 months in advance as per the request of the employee. However, the reasonable validity period for undertaking journeys on these passes may be decided by the pass issuing authority in each case depending upon the requirement of the occasion viz. distance involved, whether guardian is included or the student has to travel alone, whether request is for full set pass or half set pass, duration of the stay where the institution is located etc. 3. Accordingly in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that the provisions regarding School Pass in Schedule-III of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 70 attached.

Advance Correction Slip �o. 70 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993)

Following may be added as a separate para under Rule (i) in Colum-2 (Conditions of Entitlement) under ‘School Pass’ in Schedule-III of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993):- “The School Pass can be issued upto four months in advance as per the request of the railway servant. However, the reasonable validity period for undertaking journeys on these passes may be decided by the pass issuing authority in each case depending upon the requirement of the occasion viz. distance involved, whether guardian is included or the student has to travel alone, whether request is for full set pass or half set pass, duration of the stay where the institution is located etc. “

(Authority: Board’s letter No. E(W) 2010 PS 5-1/11 dated 04.07.2011)

Estt Rule �o. 119//2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/88/509, Dated:- 22/07/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2011 GS 1-3 dated 11.07.2011 (RBE No. 105/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Amendment to rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966.

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that rule 18 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, contained in appendix-I of the Indian Railway Establishment Code-Vol.-I Fifth Edition, 1985 (Third Reprint Edition, 2008) may be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 118

I�DIA� RAILWAY ESTABLISHME�T CODE-VOL.I (FIFTH EDITIO� 1985, THIRD REPRI�T

EDITIO�, 2008)

Appendix-I-Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966


In the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, in rule 18:- 1. For sub-rule (3), the following shall be substituted, namely:- “(3) Where a railway servant enters into a transaction in respect of movable property either in his own name or in the name of a member of his family, he shall, within one month from the date of such transaction, report the same to the Government, if the value of such property exceeds two months’ basic pay of the Railway servant:

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Provided that the previous sanction of the Government shall be obtained by the Railway servant if any such transaction is with a person having official dealings with him.” 2. Below sub-rule (5), for clause (a) of Explanation I, the following shall be substituted, namely:- “ (a) jewellery, insurance policies the annual premium of which exceeds two months’ basic pay of the railway servant, shares, securities and debentures;”

(Authority-Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2011 GS1-3 dated 11.7.2011)

Estt Rule �o. 120/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/249/529, Dated:-26/07/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 88-Sec (E)/RC-3/43/Pol. Pt. dated 12.07.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Appointment of wards/spouse of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel on compassionate grounds.

In order to process and finalize the cases for appointment of RPF/RPSF wards/spouse on compassionate grounds in shortest possible time to meet the very objective of the scheme of such appointment, Board (MS) has taken the following decisions: 1. APPO�TME�T I� RPF/RPSF A�D OTHER DEPARTME�TS OF THE RAILWAY: (1.1) Security Department should process the cases for appointment on compassionate grounds of wards/spouse of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel for suitable posts/vacancies in the Security Department itself including the Ministerial Wing of RPF/RPSF. (1.2) In the case of male/female wards, efforts should be made to absorb them in the RPF/RPSF itself subject to their fitness for the particular post, (1.3) Only when it is not possible to finalise the cases as per sub-para (1.1) and (1.2) above, cases of wards/spouse of ex-RPF/RPSF Personnel may be forwarded to General Manager (P) for considering appointment on compassionate grounds in other Departments of the Railway.

(1.4) Similarly, the wards/spouse of Railway personnel working in Departments other than

RPF/RPSF would also be considered, only if they are willing, for appointment on compassionate

grounds in RPF/RPSF, whenever any vacancy exists.

2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE COMPASSIO�ATE APPOI�TME�TS I� RPF/RPSF: Chief Security Commissioner of the concerned Zonal Railway and Chief Security Commissioner/RPSF are competent to make compassionate appointments in RPF/RPSF through a screening committee constituted by the concerned Railway Administration.

3. PRIORITY FOR MAKI�G COMPASSIO�ATE APPOI�TME�T:

(3.1) The following should be the order of priority to be followed while making appointments on compassionate grounds in RPF/RPSF: i) An eligible ward/spouse of an RPF/RPSF staff who dies in an encounter, ii) An eligible ward/spouse of an RPF/RPSF staff who dies or is permanently crippled in the course of duty, iii) An eligible ward/spouse of an RPF/RPSF staff who dies in harness as a result of railway or other accidents when off duty; iv) An eligible ward/spouse of an RPF/RPSF staff who dies due to natural causes, while in service.

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(3.2) All appointment should be made strictly in the above order. Whenever, for any special reason, it is felt necessary-to depart from the priority list, the sanction of the next higher authority (i.e. DG/RPF) for appointment to the posts (with grade pay Rs. 1800 and above) must be obtained giving special reasons for ignoring the priority and the list of persons being put back in priority list. Such cases should, however, be rare.

4. QUALIFICATIO�S A�D CO�DITIO�S TO BE FULFILLED FOR APPOI�TME�T: Candidates for appointment in RPF/RPSF on compassionate ground should be eligible and suitable for the post in all respect (physical measurement, age, educational qualification, etc.) as per RPF Rules, 1987 as amended form time to time. No relaxation in recruitment standard (physical and educational) will be given.

5. PHYSICAL EFFICIE�CY TEST (PET)

(5.1) PET for the post of sub-Inspector and Constable will consist of the events as given below in the table. The PET will be qualifying in nature and a candidate has to qualify in all the events to be declared qualified in PET. The minimum qualifying standard for each event is specified as under:

Event Male Female Number of chances

1600 meter race 7 minutes Not applicable One

800 meter race Not applicable 4 minutes 30 seconds One

High Jump 1.00 meters 0.75 meters Two

Long Jump 3.25 meters 2.4 meters Two

Short put (weight 16 Ibs)

4.0 meters Not applicable Two

(5.2) The 1600 meters/ 800 meters run will be held first and only those applicants who qualify in this event will further take part in the remaining events of the PET. Only those candidates who qualify in 1600 meters/800 meters race will be measured for height and chest (applicable for male candidates only). Applicants, who fail in any of the events of the PET or in physical measurement, either of height or chest, will be declared ‘failed’ (5.3) PET for a post in Ancillary category will consist of 1600 meters race, Long Jump and Shot Put as mentioned in sub-para (5.1) above. The 1600 meters run will be held first and only those applicants who qualify in this event will further take part in the remaining events of the PET. Only those candidates who qualify in 1600 meters race will be measured for height and chest. The PET will be qualifying in nature and a candidate has to qualify in the Race and the Long Jump or the Short Put to be declared qualified in PET. 6. PROCEDURE FOR APPOI�TME�T O� COMPASSIO�ATE GROU�D:

(6.1) Suitability test (including Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test) of ex- RPF/RPSF wards/spouse may be conducted along with wards/spouse of other departments of the Railway at division level by the screening committee nominated by the concerned Railway Administration. (6.2) An officer of appropriate rank from RPF/RPSF may be co-opted in the screening committee in case suitability of ex-RPF/RPSF Wards/spouse along with wards/spouse of other departments is assessed by the screening committee, (6.3) Final selection to a particular post in RPF/RPSF may be done based on the performance in the suitability test including Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test, (6.4) If a ward/spouse is found unsuitable for a post in RPF/RPSF, he/she may be offered appointment to a post in any other department as recommended by the screening committee. 7. GE�ERAL CO�DITIO� FOR CO�DUCTI�G SUITABILITY TEST:

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Suitability test for appointment in RPF/RPSF on compassionate grounds may be conducted by the Personnel Department of the concerned railway in accordance with the procedure being followed by them. However, the instructions contained in this letter may be followed invariably while conducting suitability test for appointment of RPF/RPSF wards/spouse on compassionate ground. The DG/RPF may issue any other guidelines, if considered necessary, to facilitate smooth conduct of Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This issues in supersession of all earlier instructions issued by the Security Directorate, Railway Board on the subject. All references/cases made from Zonal Railways to Security Directorate, Railway Board as on the date of issue of this letter and not yet decided may be treated as withdrawn and be dealt with at the Zonal level accordingly. This issues with the concurrence of Establishment Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

Estt Rule �o. 121/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Quarters/80/530, Dated:-26/07/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G) 2009 QR 1-2 dated 07/13-07-2011 (RBE No. 104/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Retention of railway quarter by Railway officers/Staff posted to ECR and �WR.

The issue of permitting the Railway Officers/Staff posted in the ECR and NWR to retain Railway Quarters at their previous places of posting beyond 31-03-2011 was under consideration of Board. In exercise of its powers to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees, in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment/retention, the Board (full) has decided that permission for

retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted

to ECR and �WR be continued till 31-03-2012. It has also been decided by the Board that the

retention of 08 months (02 months on normal rent & 06 months on special license fee) granted in

cases of normal transfer, is also applicable beyond the date up to which the special relaxation is

granted.

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


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/ERB-5/5(1)/3 dated 06.06.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Multi-Tasking Staff Recruitment Rules, 2011.

{To be published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (i) of the Gazette of India}

GOVER�ME�T OF I�DIA


(RAILWAY BOARD)

�ew Delhi dated 06.06.2011

�otification

G.S.R. – In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Multi-Tasking Staff in the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, namely:-

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1. Short title and commencement- (1) These rules may be called the Railway Board Multi-Tasking Staff Recruitment Rules, 2011. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Initial Constitution- The incumbents of the posts appointed to the grade in accordance with Memorandum No. 98/ERB-5/3/29 dated 28th September, 1999 shall be deemed to have been appointed in accordance with the provisions of these rules and their regular and continuous service in pay band-1 and grade pay of ` 1800/- before the commencement of these rules shall be accounted for the purposes of probation, qualifying service for promotion, confirmation and pension. 3. �umber of post, its classification, Pay Band and Grade Pay or Pay Scale- Number of the said post, its classification, the pay band and the grade pay attached thereto shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 4. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns 5 to 14 of the said Schedule. 5. Disqualification-No person,- (a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or (b) Who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, Shall be eligible for appointment to the said post: Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for doing so, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 6. Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules. 7. Saving.- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the candidate belonging to the Scheduled Caste, the Scheduled Tribe and other special categories in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

SCHEDULE

�ame of the post. �umber of post*. Classification.

1 2 3

Multi-Tasking Staff MTS) 606* (2011) * Subject to variation dependent on work –load

General Railway Board Service, Group-‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.

Pay Band and Grade Pay or Pay

Scale.

Whether selection post or

non-selection post.

Whether benefit of added

years of service admissible

under rule 45 of Railway

Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

4 5 6

Pay Band-1(`5200-20200) and Grade Pay ` 1800/-

Not applicable. Not applicable.

Age limit for direct recruits Educational and other

qualifications required for

direct recruits

Whether age and educational

qualifications prescribed for

direct recruits will apply in the

case of promotees.

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7 8 9

Between 18 and 27 years of age. (Relaxable for Government Servants upto the age of 40 years in the case of general candidates and upto 45 years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time. ) �ote1.- The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahual and Spiti District and Pangi sub-Division of Chamba District in Himachal Pradesh, Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). �ote 2.- In case of recruitment made through Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

Pass in Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board.

Not applicable.

Period of Probation, if any. Method of recruitment,

whether by direct

recruitment or by promotion

or by deputation/absorption

and percentage of the

vacancies to be filled by

various methods.

In case of recruitment by

promotion or

deputation/absorption, grades

from which promotion or

deputation/absorption to be

made.

10 11 12

Two years. By direct recruitment:-

Ninety-five per cent shall be filled by direct recruitment on the basis of All India Open Competitive Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.

By absorption:-

Five per cent shall be filled by absorption of employees from Zonal Railways, Production and other units under the administrative control of the

By absorption:-

From amongst the employees of the Zonal Railways, Production and other units under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)- (a) having not less than three years of regular service in Pay Band-1 and Grade Pay ` 1800/-, (b) possessing qualification as

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Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) failing which by direct recruitment.

specified in column 8.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

what is its composition.

Circumstances in which Union Public Service

Commission to be consulted in making

recruitment.

13 14

The Departmental Promotion Committee

(for conducting selection for absorption and considering confirmation) consisting of :- 1. Deputy Secretary or Joint Director of Railway Board Secretariat Service-Chairman. 2. Under Secretary or Deputy Director of Railway Board Secretariat Service-Member. 3. Under Secretary or Deputy Director of Railway Board Secretariat Service-Member.

Not Applicable.

Explanatory Memorandum: - The appointment of employees in Pay Band-1 and grade pay of ` 1800/- has been made in accordance with Memorandum No. 98/ERB-5/3/29 dated 28th September, 1999. As such, Initial constitution is required for continuation of their service under the provisions of these rules with retrospective effect. It is hereby declared that no one shall be adversely affected on account of such retrospective effect.

Estt Rule �o. 123/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/187/618, Dated:- 28/07/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2007/PN1/4 dated 09.06.2011 (RBE No. 85/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 19.8.2010 and No. E(NG)I 70 SR 6/43 dated 13.3.1972 were published as Estt. Rule No. 78/2011 & 88/72 respectively.

Sub:- Emoluments reckoned for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the

Construction Organisations-P�M/�FIR Item �o. 3/2008 and P�M/AIRF Item �o. 7/2009. The Staff side, in the PNM forum has requested for withdrawal of the instructions contained in this office letter of even number dated 19.8.2010 regarding reckoning of emoluments for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the Construction Organisations. 2. The matter has been reconsidered in detail by the Board and it has now been held that the instructions contained in para 1 of this office letter No. E(NG)I 70 SR 6/43 dated 13.3.1972, which provide that the benefit of one grade higher shall not be taken into consideration for any purpose including eligibility for selection to Class II posts, is limited in its scope for selection to Class II posts, seniority benefits etc, and does not have applicability to reckoning of emoluments for calculating retirement/death benefits of staff working in the Construction Organisations. As such, it has been decided by the Board that the basic pay drawn by an employee on adhoc promotion in the Construction Organisations shall be reckoned as pay in terms of clause (i) of Rule 1303 [(F.R.9) (21) (a)(i)] of India Railways Establishment Code Vol.-II/1987 Edition for the purpose of reckoning of emoluments in terms of Rule 49 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. Consequently, the instructions contained in this office letter of even number dated 19.8.2010 may be treated as withdrawn. Cases decided prior to 19.8.2010 need not be reopened. Estt Rule �o. 124/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/292/619, Dated:-28/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2004/RS-19 dated 15.07.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Payment of Kilometreage Allowance to Traffic Apprentices.

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Some zonal Railways have expressed doubt regarding the admissibility of Kilometreage Allowance to Traffic Apprentices who have worked independently as Guards as part of their training in different trains. 2. The matter has been examined and it is clarified that the provisions laid down in para 904 (iv) of IREM-I 1968 Edition have since become obsolete, as the same do not find place in the corresponding revised instructions contained in IREM-I/1989 edition. It is, therefore, advised that Kilometreage Allowance is not admissible to the Traffic Apprentices who work independently as Guards as part of their training. Estt Rule �o. 125/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/188/620, Dated:- 28/07/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/35 dated 07.07.2011 (RBE No. 103/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters of even no. dated 26.09.2005, 04.11.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 257/2005 & 257/2009 respectively..

Sub:- Mobility of pensionable personnel between Central Government/Central Autonomous Bodies

and State Government-clarification regarding.

In terms of the instructions contained in para (iii) of this office letter of even number dated 26.9.2005, which is based on Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. No. 28/30/2004-P&PW(B) dated 26.7.2005, all the employees who entered into Railway service/Central Government service or the service of an Autonomous Body set up by Central Government on or before 31.12.2003 and who were governed by the old pension scheme under the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993/Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 and who submit technical resignation on or after 1.1.2004, to take up a new appointment under State Government, will be eligible for grant of pro-rate pensionery benefits

for the period of Railway/Central Government or Central Autonomous Body service, on the liens as

provided in Rule 53 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 or Rule 37 of Central Civil

Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, as the case may be, and related orders.

2. Subsequently, DOP&PW, vide their O.M. No. 28/30/2004-P&PW(B) dated 28.10.2009, circulated vide this office letter of even number dated 4.11.2009, modified their earlier instructions dated 26.7.2005, inter-alia, allowing the continuance of mobility of Government servants/Autonomous Body employees appointed on or before 31.12.2003 and who were governed by the old non-contributory Pension scheme of their respective Governments/organisations in order to provide for the continuance of pensionery benefits based on combined service in accordance with CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972/Railway Services(Pension) Rules, 1993 between State and Central Government provided the employees were appointed in the State Govt(s) on or before or before 31.12.2003 and covered under the old pension scheme similar to CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972. 3. Arising out of the modified provisions as stated in para 2 above, a question has been raised as to whether the provisions of continuance of mobility of employees for the purpose of pensionary benefits based on combined service is also applicable in the case of pensionable Central Government employees/pensionable railway employees governed by the old pension scheme under the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972/Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, who join State Governments on or after 1.1.2004 after submitting technical resignation from Central Government/Railway service. The matter has been examined in consultation with the DOP&PW, who have clarified that the instructions contained in their O.M. dated 28.10.2009 (circulated vide this office letter of even number dated 4.11.2009) do not specifically cover the Central Government employees leaving the Central Government service and joining the State Government, for the purpose of benefits of combined service for pensionary benefits under the State Government. In terms of DOP&PW’s further clarification, in case the provision for giving the benefit of combined service has been made by

the State Governments in their rules, such pensionable railway employees may become eligible for

combined service benefits for pension purposes. However, a permanent Railway servant governed by

the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, joining the State Government is free to seek

pension/pensionary benefits as per the provision contained in this office letter of even number dated

26.9.2005, as explained in para 1 above.

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 11.04.2011 (RBE No. 48/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 15.09.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 171/2008.

Sub:- Grant of family pension to childless widow of a deceased Central Government employee after

her remarriage-Clarification-reg.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. No. 1/4/2011-P&PW(E) dated 1st April, 2011 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 2.9.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M., was adopted on the Railways vide this office letter of even number dated 15.9.2008.

No. 1/4/2011-P&PW(E) Government of India


New Delhi, the 1st April, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub:- Grant of family pension to childless widow of a deceased Central Government employee after

her remarriage-Clarification-reg. A reference is invited to the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW (A) dt. 2.9.2008 whereby provisions regulating pension/family pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lumpsum compensation, etc. were revised consequent upon implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of 6th CPC. 2. As pr the provisions of para 8.6 of the ibid O.M., the childless widow of a deceased Government employee shall continue to be paid family pension even after her remarriage subject to the condition that the family pension shall cease once her independent income from all other sources becomes equal to or higher than the minimum prescribed for family pension in the Central Government. 3. References/Representations have been received in this Department from various quarters raising therein doubts that the provisions of this Department’s O.M. dt. 2.9.2008 do not adequately take care of cases wherein death of the employee took place prior to 1.1.2006 and the childless widow of the deceased employee got remarried before/on or after 1.1.2006. 4. The issue has been examined in this Department in consultation with Department of Expenditure. It is hereby clarified that the childless widow of a deceased Central Government employee who had expired before 1.1.2006, shall be eligible for family pension in the light of 6th CPC’s recommendations irrespective of the fact that the remarriage of the widow had taken place prior to/on or after 1.1.2006. The financial benefits in such cases, however, will accrue from 1.1.2006. This however, would be subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions laid down therein, including the income criterion that the income of the widow from all sources does not become equal to or higher than the minimum prescribed for family pension in the Central Government. 5. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance vide their U.O. No. 64/EV/2011 dt. 11.3.2011. 6. This order, in so far as their applicability relates to the employees of Indian Audit & Accounts Department, is being issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India vide their U.O.No. 50-Audit(Rules/14-2010 dt. 31.03.2011) .

Estt Rule �o. 127/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P F Rules/22/669, Dated:- 01/ 08/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PF1/1 dated 19.04.2011 (RBE No. 50/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:- State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2010-2011.

A copy of Government’s Resolution No. 5(1)-B(PD)/2010 dated 31st December, 2010 received from the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) prescribing interest at the rate of 8% (Eight per cent) per annum on accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to State Railway Provident Fund during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2010 is enclosed for information and necessary action.

(PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA) F. No. 5 (1)-B (PD)/2010 Government of India Ministry of Finance

(Department of Economic Affairs) New Delhi, the 31st December ,2010

RESOLUTIO�

It is announced for general information that during the year 2010-2011, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall continue to carry interest at the rate of 8% (Eight per cent) per annum. This rate will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2010. The funds concerned are:- 1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services) 2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India) 3. The All India Services Provident Fund. 4. The State Railway Provident Fund. 5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services) 6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. 7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund. 8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund. 9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. 10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund. 2. Ordered that the Resolution be Published in Gazette of India.

Estt Rule �o. 128/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/95/670, Dated:- 01 /08 /2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2006 E (GC)16-4 dated 01-06-2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 13.04.2006 was published as Estt. Rule Nos. 79/2006.

Sub:- Proposal for extension of currency of work charged posts of Construction Organisation.

Ref:- Board’s letter �o. 2006E(GC) 16-4 dated 13.04.2006. As per instructions contained in Board’s letter No. 2006E(GC) 16-4 dated 13.04.2006, all proposals for extension of currency of work charged gazetted posts of Construction Organisation should reach Board’s office at least two months in advance, before expiry of the currency. 2. It has been observed that these instructions are not being followed and the proposals are generally sent after the expiry of the currency of the posts. Thereafter, the proposals are examined and submitted to Board for approval. Very often, the proposals for extension are not accompanied by details of the funds/man month provision/post-wise justifications leading to further delay in processing. The obvious implication of such delay in sanctioning the extension of currency is that operation of posts is continued without the sanction of the competent authority and the salary & allowance is also managed on provisional basis. In some cases, even though the post does not qualify for extension, the currency gets extended eventually as the post has already been in operation for a good part of the year. In a case of this type,

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Board had taken a very serious view of such situations of “fait accompli” and desired that proposals for extension of currency should invariably be sent well in advance with complete details and should also be in line with the extant yardsticks. 3. The yardsticks for gazetted posts in Construction Projects for the year 2011-12 have been issued under Board’s letter No. 2011/E&R/3/1 dated 11.02.2011. For extension of currency beyond 30.06.2011, Railways’ proposals should have been received by the first week of May, 2011. However, no proposal has yet been received form any of the Zonal Railways. 4. It has also been observed that the prescribed yardsticks are not being followed while working out the admissible number of posts. While formulating the proposals for extension of currency beyond 30.06.2011, the instructions contained in Board’s letter No. 2011/E&R/3/1 dated 11.02.2011 may be strictly followed with special emphasis on the following aspects:- i) The admissibility of number of posts may be determined strictly as per the yardsticks. ii) In case of Deposit works, outlays are to be reckoned provided the money has actually been deposited and only to the extent of expenditure likely to take place during the year. The deposit outlay that is to be included has to be duly certified. iii) A further cut of 10% is to be applied on the admissible number of gazetted post, as a measure of economy. 5. Keeping in view the above instructions, a consolidated proposal for extension of currency of SAG/HAG work charged posts of Construction Organisation for the period from 01.07.2011 onwards may be sent to Board’s office immediately.

Estt Rule �o. 129/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/96/671, Dated:- 01 /08 /2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2006 E(GC)16-4 dated 15-06-2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 15.01.2007, 13.4.2006 & 01.6.2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 26/2007, 79/06 & 128/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Extension of currency of temporary gazetted posts- Streamlining of procedure.

Railways were advised vide Board’s letter No. 2006E(GC) 16-4 dated 13.4.2006 that consolidated proposals regarding extension of currency of temporary gazetted posts should invariably reach Board’s office at least three months in advance of the date of expiry of the currency of the posts, as per the time schedule mentioned therein, so that these proposals can be examined and sanction communicated well before the expiry of the currency. These instructions were further reiterated under Board’s letters of even number dated 15.01.2007 & 5.5.2010. It has been observed that despite these instructions, consolidated proposals for extension of currency of temporary gazetted posts are generally received very late, well after the expiry of the currency of the posts. Very often the proposals for extension of currency of these posts are sent piecemeal, which are not examined for want of a consolidated proposal for all temporary gazetted posts. Similarly, the proposals for extension of currency of work charged HAG/SAG post ( other than the posts of Construction Organisation), which are also required to be sent to Board’s office three months in advance of the expiry of the currency, are often received very late, and generally without details of funds/D&G provision/justification. The obvious implication of such delay in sanctioning the extension of currency of the temporary posts is that the operation of these posts is continued without the sanction of the competent authority, necessitating issue of orders for provisional payment to the incumbents of the posts and defeats the purpose of streamlining the procedure.

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Board have taken a very serious view of non- compliance of these instructions and desired that all proposals for extension of currency of temporary gazetted posts as well as HAG/SAG workcharged posts (other than Construction Organisation) should invariability be sent well in advance, with complete details and should also be in line with the extant instructions, so that the need for back reference or for sanction of provisional payment to the incumbents is avoided. It is, therefore, reiterated that consolidated proposals for extension of currency of all temporary gazetted posts and proposals in regard to work charged HAG/SAG posts (other than the posts of Construction Organisation) should invariably reach Board’s office at least three months in advance of the date of expiry of the currency of the posts. Separate instructions have already been issued for the proposals relating to work charged posts of Construction Organisation under Board’s letter of even number dated 01.06.2011. Estt Rule �o. 130/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Advances/29/672, Dated:- 01/08/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(LL)/FA/1 dated 18-07-2011 (RBE.No.108) PC-VI 269 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E (LL) 2008/FA/1 dated 05.11.2008 & 05.05.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 232/2008 & 116/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Enhancement in the rate of Festival Advance as a result of enhancement of Dearness

Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2011. Ref;- Board’s letters No. E (LL) 2008/FA/1 dated 05.11.2008 and 05.05.2009 In accordance with the recommendations of VI CPC, the rates of various allowances admissible to different categories of railway staff were revised/doubled. The VI CPC while making recommendations in this regard had also recommended that the rates of these allowances will be increased by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance goes up by 50% Railway Board accordingly issued instructions in respect of Festival Advance vide letters referred to above. 2. Subsequent to enhancement in the rate of Dearness Allowance to 51%, the matter regarding revision in the rate of Festival Advance has been considered by the Board. In order to dispel any doubts that may arise in the Railways, it is reiterated that the rates of Festival Advance shall increase by 25% with Dearness Allowance now having gone up 50% w.e.f 01.01.2011. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. 4. There is no change in the other terms and conditions for grant of festival advance.

Estt Rule �o. 131/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/89/834, Dated:- 09/08/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2010 GS1-7 dated 19.05.2011 (RBE No. 70/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Holding of formal/informal functions by Railway servants-involvement of private person, firm,

company, organization, etc.-regarding.

In terms of note 2 below rule 13(1) of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, a Railway servant shall avoid accepting lavish or frequent hospitality from any individual, industrial or commercial firms, organizations etc. having official dealing with him. Further, a Railway servant is expected to avoid the familiarity arising out of private hospitality. 2. A case has recently come to the notice of Board where a group of Railway officers arranged a function in a reputed private hotel to bid farewell to a senior Officer retiring on superannuation. Though the function was purportedly arranged on contribution from the Railway Officers, a substantial amount was paid by a private party towards the expenditure for holding the function.

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3. Board desire that all Railway servants should follow the extant rules on the subject scrupulously and violation, if any, will be viewed seriously inviting strict punitive action.

Estt Rule �o. 132/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Sports quota/25/833, Dated:- 09 /08 /2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 21.07.2011 (RBE No. 109/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 12 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons on sports account, in merger grades.

The matter of out-of-turn promotions to sportspersons on sports account, in merger grades, after the implementation of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission, has been examined. In this connection Board has desired that the cases of out-of-turn to sportspersons in merger grades, on sports account, after the implementation of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission, should be dealt with as per instant instructions of Railway Board on the subject matter, following the same procedure as is being followed in the case of other Railway employees.

Estt Rule �o. 133/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports quota/26/832, Dated:- 09 /08 /2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 21/07/2011 (RBE No. 110/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 11 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(Sports) 2000/Policy/2 dt. 19.06.2000 E(Sports)/2006/Policy/1 dt. 20.06.2006 & E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dt. 30.03.2007 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 128/2000, 175/2006 & 60/2007 respectively.

Sub:- Fixation of pay of sportspersons recruitment against sports quota.

Ref.:- Board’s policy letter Nos. (i) E(Sports) 2000/Policy/2 dt. 19.06.2000 (ii) E(Sports)/2006/Policy/1 dt. 20.06.2006 and (iii) E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dt. 30.03.2007. The matter of fixation of pay of sportspersons, (after the implementation of the recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission), who were recruited from 01.01.2006 to 08.07.2009 on Zonal Railways & Production Units on higher stage of pay by granting additional increments at the time of their initial appointment, as per instructions contained in Railway Board’s letters referred above; has been examined in Board’s office, in consultation with Pay Commission and Finance Directorates. In this connection it is clarified that fixation of pay of such sportspersons in the revised pay structure shall be as per Rule 8 of RS(RP) Rule 2008 and benefit of additional increments may then be added @ 3% at the minimum pay as per Rule 8/ Section-II of RS(RP) Rules 2008. Compounding of the Basic Pay for calculation of increments may not be admissible/justifiable in such cases.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2010/RT-2 dated 15.07.2011 (RBE No. 107/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2001/RT-2(KW) dated 02.01.2004 & letter of even number dated 28.06.2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 43/2004 & 115/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering safety categories with Grade Pay of ` 1900/-.

Ref:- Board’s letter of even number dated 28.06.2011.

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Further to Railway Board’s above referred letter and as stipulated in para 2 (vi) of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2001/RT-2 (KW) dated 02.01.2004, it is reiterated that the wards of the employees seeking retirement under the Scheme would be considered for appointment only in the lowest recruitment Grade Pay of ` 1800/- of the respective category from which the employee seeks retirement, depending upon his/her eligibility and suitability. However, the wards of Drivers would continue to be considered for appointment in the initial recruitment Grade Pay of ` 1900/- p.m. as ALP. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 135/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Labour Laws/45/1085, Dated:- 26/08 /2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(LL)/AT/MW/1 dated 02.05.2011 (RBE No. 56/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(LL) 2009/AT/MW/1 dated 30.11.2010 was published as Estt Rule No. 241/2010.

Sub:- Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance.

Further to this Ministry’s letter No. E(LL) 2009/AT/MW/1 dated 30.11.2010, a copy each of Orders No. (i) 1/5(3)/2011-LS.II, (ii) 1/5(4)/2011-LS.II, (iii) No. 1/5(5)/2011-LS.II, (iv) No. 1/5(6)/2011-LS.II and (v) No. 1/5(7)/2011-LS.II dated 25.03.2011 received from Ministry of Labour & Employment revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for contract workers engaged in (i) Construction or maintenance of roads or in Building operations etc., (ii) stone mines for stone braking and stone crushing, (iii) loading and unloading operations in Railway Goods Sheds, Parcel Offices of Railways, (iv) sweeping and cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 and (v) employment of watch and ward respectively w.e.f 01.04.2011 is sent herewith for information, guidance and necessary action. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

�o. 1/5(3)2011LS-II

Government of India

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

�ew Delhi, dated the 25thMarch, 2011

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification 1285(E) dated 20-5-2009 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned, hereby revises the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance on the basis of the average consumer price index number for the preceding period of six months ending on 31.12.2010 reaching 180.50 from 171.33 (base 2011= 100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 9.17 points for industrial workers as under and directs that this order shall come into force w.e.f. 1.4.2011:- The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for workers employed in CONSTRUCTION OR MAIANTENANCE OF ROADS,. RUNWAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO TELEVISON, TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, WATER SUPPLY LINES AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES would be as under:-

Category of worker Rates of V.D.A as Area wise per day (in Rupees)

A B C

Unskilled 67..00 55.00 45.00

Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory

73.00 62.00 52.00

Skilled/Clerical 81.00 73.00 62.00

Highly Skilled 87.00 81.00 73.00

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Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1.4.2011 will be as under:-

Category of worker Rates of wages including V.D.A per day (in Rupees)

A Area B Area C Area

Unskilled 180.00 + 67.00= 247.00 150.00+55.00= 205.00 120.00+45.00= 165.00

Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory

200.00 +73.00= 273.00 170.00+62.00= 232.00 140.00+52.00= 192.00

Skilled/Clerical 220.00+81.00= 301.00 200.00+73.00= 273.00 170.00+62.00= 232.00

Highly Skilled 240.00+87.00=327.00 220.00+81.00=301.00 200.00+73.00=273.00

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board meeting held of 26-8-2008. The Classification of workers under different categories and the classification of cities under different areas will be same as in the notification referred to in para 1 as amended from time to time. The present classification of cities into areas A,B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

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Government of India


Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

�ew Delhi, dated the 25thMarch, 2011

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No. S.O. 278(E), dated 3rd March, 2006 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned orders the payment of Variable Dearness Allowance to workers engaged in stone mines for Stone breaking & Stone Crushing w.e.f. 1.4.2011 on the bases of rise in the average consumer price index number reaching 835.70 from 793.27 (Base: 1982= 100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 42.44 point calculated on the basis of average for the period of six months ending on 31.12.2010. The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance w.e.f 1.4.2011 as under:-

Item of work Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance as on 1.4.2011

1. Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/1.5 meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs.61.87

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs.92.78

(iii) Rock Rs.123.73

2. Removal and stacking of rejected stones with 50 meters lead 1.5 Meters lift

Rs.49.49

3. stone breaking or Stone Crushing for the stone size of **

(i) 1.0 inches to 1.5 inches Rs.383.57

(ii) Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches Rs.327.88

(iii) Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches Rs.191.78

(iv) Above 5.0 inches Rs.157.76

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Government of India


Office of the Chief labour Commissioner(C)

�ew Delhi, dated 25th

March, 2011

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No. S.O.1994(E) dated 7th Aug., 2008 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned orders the payment of Variable

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Dearness Allowance the employees engaged in “ Employment of Sweeping and Cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993” w.e.f. 1.4.2011 on the basis of rise in the average consumer price index number reaching 180.50 from 171.33 (Base 2001=100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 9.17 points calculated on the basis of average for the period of six months ending on 31.12.2010 The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance w.e.f 1.4.2011 shall be as under:- RATES Of V.D.A. FOR Employees EMPLOYED IN “ Employment of Sweeping and Cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993” would be as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A.(I� Rs)

‘A’ 67.00

‘B’ 55.00

‘C’ 45.00

Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1.4.2011 would be as under:-

RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A. PER DAY AREA

Basic Wages V.D.A Total

(Rs.) Rs. Rs.

‘A’ 180.00 + 67.00 247.00

‘B’ 150.00 + 55.00 205.00

‘C’ 120.00 + 45.00 165.00

Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1.4.2011 to the employees employed in Stone breaking or stone Crushing shall be as under:-

Category Basic Wages VDA Total

1. Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/1.5 meters lift. *

(i) Soft Soil Rs. 103.53 + Rs. 61.87 = 165.40

(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs. 157.78 + Rs. 92.78 = 250.56

(iii) Rock Rs. 208.09 + Rs. 123.73 = 331.82

2. Removal and stacking of rejected stones with 50 meters lead 1.5 Meters lift

Rs. 82.44 + Rs. 49.49 = 131.93

3. stone breaking or Stone Crushing size of category**

Category Basic Wages VDA Total

(i) 1.0 inch to 1.5 inches Rs. 646.44 + Rs. 383.57 = 1030.01

(ii) Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches Rs. 552.12 + Rs. 327.88 = 880.00

(iii) Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches Rs. 322.69 + Rs. 191.78 = 514.47

(iv) Above 5.0 Rs. 264.47 + Rs. 157.76 = 422.23

The workers employed on minimum guaranteed time rate of wages per day would be entitled to time rate of minimum waged plus special allowance, if any, for unskilled category of above ground workers revised from time to time by the Central Government in respect of scheduled employment in stone mines. * Per 2.831 cube meters (100 cubic feet) ** Per truck of 5.662 cubic meters (200 cft)

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Government of India


Office of the Chief labour Commissioner(C)

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�ew Delhi, dated 25th

March, 2011

ORDER

In Exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No. S.O. 1284 (E) dated 20.5.2009, of the Ministry of Labour & Employment the undersigned, orders the payment of Variable Dearness Allowance consumer price index number for the preceding period of six month ending on 31.12.2010 reaching 180.50 from 171.33 (Base: 2001= 100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 9.17 points for industrial workers and directs that this order shall come into force w.e.f 1.4.2011:- RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING IN (1) GOODS SHEDS, PARCEL OFFICES OF RAILWAYS, (ii) OTHER GOODSHED, GODOWNS, WAREHOUSES ETC. AND (iii) DOCKS AND PORTS would be as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A.(IN Rs)

‘A’ 67.00

‘B’ 55.00

‘C’ 45.00

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1.4.2011 would be as unde:-

Rates of wages plus V.D.A. per day AREA

Basic Wages V.D.A Tota (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)

‘A’ 180.00 + 67.00 247.00

‘B’ 150.00 + 55.00 205.00

‘C’ 120.00 + 45.00 165.00

The VDA has been rounder off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board meeting held on 26.8.2008. Classification of workers under different categories and the classification of cities under different areas will be same as in the notification referred to in para I as amended from time to time. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference. Estt Rule �o. 136/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/122/1086, Dated:- 26/08 /2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2004 PS 5-9/1 dated 01.08.2011 (RBE No. 112/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 17.06.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 157/2009.

Sub:- Entitlements on Kit Pass admissible to Railway servants on transfer/retirement.

Ref:- Railways Board’s letter of even number dated 17.06.2009 (RBE No. 111/2009). Pursuant to implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC, revised entitlements of Kit Pass admissible to Railway servants for transportation of their personal effects and conveyance on transfer/retirement were circulated in terms of Railway Board’s above referred letter dated 17.06.2009. These entitlements were also incorporated in the Railways Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 under the Advance Correction Slip No. 64 2. A review of the aforesaid entitlements on Kit Pass has been done pursuant to demands received from individual officers as well as employees’ Unions in view of the difficulties being faced in transportation of luggage/conveyance by Goods trains. Accordingly, in partial modification of the existing orders/instructions revised entitlements on Kit Pass for transportation of personal effects and conveyance are as indicated below:-

Transportation of Personal effects/Conveyance

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S. No. Grade Pay (1) By Trains (2)

(a) Railway Servants drawing Grade pay of Rs. 7600 and above and those in pay scale HAG+ and above

6000 Kgs by Goods train plus reimbursement of transportation of motor car by road

OR One Container (40 Feet E.U.) or two Containers (20 Feet E.U.) (including cost of door-to-door movement of Container) plus reimbursement of transportation of motor car by road

OR One VPU by passenger carrying trains subject to a cut of 20% in the admissible amount of Composite Transfer Grant if a car is carried in the VPU and of 25% if car is not carried.

(b) Railway Servants drawing Grade pay of Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600, Rs. 4800, Rs. 5400 and Rs. 6600

6000 Kgs by Goods train plus reimbursement of transportation of motor car by road. OR One Container (1TEU) (including cost of door-to-door movement of Container) plus reimbursement of transportation of motor car by road Or One VP/VPU by passenger carrying trains subject to a cut of 20% in the admissible amount of Composite Transfer Grant if a car is carried in the VPU and of 25% if car is not carried.

(c) Railway Servants drawing Grade pay of Rs. 2800

3000 Kgs of luggage plus one Motor Cycle/Scooter by Goods trains or by Parcel Van/Brake van attached to passenger carrying trains or by road.

(d) Railway Servants drawing Grade pay below Rs. 2800

1500 Kgs of luggage plus one Motor Cycle/Scooter/Moped/Bicycle by Goods trains or by Parcel Van/Brake van attached to passenger carrying trains or by road.

NOTE: A pass for carrying a dog may also be issued in all cases from (a) to (d) above 3. It has been further decided that personal effects upto the weight limits as indicated above and/or conveyance upto the prescribed scale/rates may be permitted to be transported by road on reimbursement basis in lieu of Kit Pass to the place of posting on transfer/place of settlement after retirement. Separate instructions regarding rates/scale applicable for transportation of personal effects/conveyance by road shall be issued by the Finance Directorate of Railway Board. 4. In view of the above, Schedule-I (Duty Pass) in Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) may be amended as in the ACS No. 71 enclosed. 5. In all other respects, the existing provisions of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) will apply. 6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. 7. These orders shall take effect from 3rd June, 2011.

Advance Correction Slip �o. 71 to Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993)

The existing provisions of Schedule-I (Pass on Transfer) governing entitlement of Kit Passes to Group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ Railway Servants may be substituted by the following provisions:-

Transportation of Personnel effects/Conveyance

S. No. Grade Pay (1) By Train (2)

(a) Railway Servants 6000 Kgs by Goods train plus reimbursement of transportation of

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drawing Grade pay of Rs. 7600 and above and those in pay scale HAG+ and above

motor car by road OR

One Container (40 Feet E.U.) or two Containers (20 Feet E.U.) (including cost of door-to-door movement of Container) plus reimbursement of transportation of motor car by road

OR One VPU by passenger carrying trains subject to a cut of 20% in the admissible amount of Composite Transfer Grant if a car is carried in the VPU and of 25% if car is not carried.

(b) Railway Servants drawing Grade pay of Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600, Rs. 4800, Rs. 5400 and Rs. 6600

6000 Kgs by Goods train plus reimbursement of transportation of motor car by road. OR One Container (1TEU) (including cost of door-to-door movement of Container) plus reimbursement of transportation of motor car by road

OR One VP/VPU by passenger carrying trains subject to a cut of 20% in the admissible amount of Composite Transfer Grant if a car is carried in the VPU and of 25% if car is not carried.

(c) Railway Servants drawing Grade pay of Rs. 2800

3000 Kgs of luggage plus one Motor Cycle/Scooter by Goods trains or by Parcel Van/Brake van attached to passenger carrying trains or by road.

(d) Railway Servants drawing Grade pay below Rs. 2800

1500 Kgs of luggage plus one Motor Cycle/Scooter/Moped/Bicycle by Goods train or by Parcel Van/Brake van attached to passenger carrying trains or by road.

NOTES: A. A pass for carrying a dog may also be issued in all cases from (a) to (d) above B. Personal effects upto the weight limits as indicated above and/or conveyance upto the prescribed scale/rates may be permitted to be transported by road on reimbursement basis in lieu of Kit Pass, to the place of posting on transfer/place of settlement on retirement. C. The rates/scales for transportation of personal effects/conveyance by road shall be as laid down by Finance Directorate of Railway Board.

(Authority: Railway Board’s Letter �o. E(W) 2004 PS 5-9/1 dated 01.08.2011)

Estt Rule �o. 137/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Pass Rules/123/1087, Dated:- 26/08/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. TC-II/2495/2008/2 dated 09.08.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Waiver of Security Deposit, Fare, Empty haulage charge etc for booking of special coaches for

holiday camps organized by the Railway Administration under the Staff Benefit Fund and for tours

of serving and retired Railway employees traveling on passes and PTOs.

The issue regarding exemption from payment of security deposit, fare, empty haulage charges etc for booking of special coaches for holiday camps organized by the Railway Administration under the Staff Benefit Fund and for tour of serving and retired Railway employees travelling on passes and PTOs has been examined in Board’s office.

1. It has been decided that for booking of special coaches for holiday camps organized by the

Railway Administration under the Staff Benefit Fund.

(i) �o security deposit shall be levied

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(ii) �o. Fare, Service Charge, Development Charge, Super fast Charge and detention charges will be

levied.

(iii) �o empty haulage charge will be levied.

2. However, Empty haulage charges shall be leviable in case of booking of special coaches by retired

& serving Railway in Employees and their families who make programme outside the Staff Benefit

Fund Committee as per instructions issued vide Board’s letter �o. TCII/2033/2006/Policy dated

16.02.2007 (commercial Circular �o. 18 to 2007).

3. Security Deposit @ Rs. 15,000/- per coach will be levied.

4. Other instructions issued from time to time regarding grant of facilities for booking of special coaches by serving and retired Railway Employees travelling on educational/pilgrimage/excursion tour on pass/PTO will remain valid. 5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. 6. Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned immediately.

This instructions will take effect from 16.8.2011.

Estt Rule �o. 138/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/62/1223, Dated:- 06 /09/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2011/UN-1/3 dated 12-08-2011 (RBE No. 114/2011) (Uniform Circular No.05/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(W)95/UN-1-19 dated 27-12-2005, E(W) 2008/UN-1/10 dated 04-05-2009, E(W)2006/UN-1/10 dated 12-08-2009 & E(W) 2009/UN-1/11 dated 17-12-2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 93/06, 214/2009, 217/2009 & 6/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Supply of Uniform to eligible categories of Railway employees.

Ref;- (i) Letter No. E(W)95/UN-1-19 dated 27-12-2005. (ii) Letter No. E(W) 2008/UN-1/10 dated 04-05-2009. (iii) Letter No. E(W)2006/UN-1/10 dated 12-08-2009 (iv) Letter No. E(W) 2009/UN-1/11 dated 17-12-2009

Attention of the Zonal Railways etc is invited to the amended Annexure- IV to the Dress Regulations -2004 enclosed with this office letter dated 04-05-2009 referred to above. As an inadvertent error has crept into item No.33-A of the aforesaid Annexure-IV relating to the categories of Gangmen, Keyman, Mates and Patrolmen, Gatemen and Trollymen, the same may be corrected to read as follows:-

S.

�o.

Item �o. To be replaced by

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Summer Style Winter Style

Code Description Code Description

1 33A 10S Shirt half sleeves T/C Orange Coloured

8S Shirt full sleeves T/C Orange Coloured

2 33A 3S Trouser, T/C, Drill Dark Grey.

3 Provisos Item 7 Mention of “33A” be deleted

3S Trouser, T/C, Drill Dark Grey.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 139/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Reservation/30/1224, Dated:- 06/09/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/E(RRB)/33/2 dated 16-06-2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Consideration of OBC candidates against unreserved vacancy/post- clarification reg.

Ref:- (i) RRB/ Bilaspur’s letters No. RRB/BSP-48/ Rly.Bd.Corr/376 dated 28.06.2010 & 17.09.2010, (ii) RRB/Ahmedabesd’s letter No.RRB/ADI/16 Vol VIII dated 09.09.2010 (iii) RRB/Secunderabad’s letter No.RRB/SC//C/610/ RRCB/Misc. dated 09.09.2010, (iv) RRB/ Bangalore’s letter No.RRB/BNC/CS/OBC-Policy /2011 dated 18.01.2011, and (v) RRB/TVC’s Letter No. RRB/TVC/Exams/Policy dated 27.01.2011. Revised format of application form and rejection letter for RRB examinations was issued vide Board’s letter No. E (RRB) /2005/25/14 dated 13.02.2008. Accordingly, application of an OBC candidate is rejected in line with item No. 06 of standardized rejection format which stipulates that “OBC certificate not in the prescribed format or without self declaration of non-creamy layer (For consideration of relaxation for OBC).” 2. It has been noticed that deficient OBC certificate or certificate not in prescribed format is one of the major grounds for rejection of applications by RRBs. The issue of rejection of OBC candidate’s application on such ground was highlighted against centralized notifications issued in 2010, mainly at RRB/ Bilaspur. References have also been received from various RRBs vide letters referred above seeking clarification whether the applications of OBC candidates, whose caste certificates are deficient or not in prescribed format and/ or without self declaration of non-creamy layer status, can be considered against General (Un-reserved) vacancy if they fulfill all the eligibility conditions as General (UR) candidates. 3. The matter has been examined in consultation with the concerned Directorate and it has been decided that candidates applying against reserved vacancies and/or seeking age-relaxation must furnish

requisite caste certificate from the competent authority and self declaration of non-creamy layer

status in the prescribed format along-with the application form. Otherwise, their claim for reserved

status should not be entertained and the candidature/application of such candidates, fulfilling all the

eligibility conditions for General (Un-reserved) category, may be considered under General (UR)

vacancy only.

4. Accordingly, the above instructions have already been incorporated in the centralized notification issued by nodal RRB/Bhopal on 13.08.2011 for the post of Assistant Loco Pilots. These instructions may

hereinafter be incorporated in all the CE�s to be issued in future also.

5. With the issue of these instructions, Board’s letter of even number dated 11.08.2011 stands

withdrawn.

Estt Rule �o. 140/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Development/113/1421, Dated:- 13/09/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2011/3/5 dated 02.08.2011 (RBE No. 113/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Report of training Centres on Indian Railways- Calculation of Capacity Utilization.

Ref:- Board’s letter �o. E(MPP)96/3/17/Vol. II dated 27.05.99

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Zonal Railways are aware that reports of the Training Centres, from time to time on revision, are submitted by the Railways to Board. While reviewing the figures of the Capacity Utilization, it is observed that the Calculation for the same does not reflect the correct position as detailed in Board’s letter referred above. In view of inconsistency/flaw in furnishing the correct information, the methodology to be adopted for calculating the training capacity is reiterated as under:-

(A) PLA��ED CAPACITY

(i) In terms of trainee seats

S. No. Item Number

1 Hostel Capacity of the training Centre (No. of beds)

2 Estimated average number of trainees from the HQs not requiring hostel facility in each course

3 Total of (1) & (2) above

4 Class Room capacity of the training Centre No. of Class rooms x average seating capacity in a class room

5 (Lower of 3 & 4)

6 (Lower of 3 & 4) x No. of working days in a year $

�ote: $ To be be arrived at by deducting the number of closed days from the total number of days in a year

(ii) In terms of trainee days

S. No. Name of the Courses run during the year

Course Commenced on

Course ended on

No. of Actual Training days spent by the trainees during the year#

No. of Trainees

Total trainee days. 5 x 6

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

1

2

Total (at the end of the year) @

�OTE: # If a training course overlaps from/to the previous/next year, the actual trainee days spent by the trainees during the current year only should be taken into account. Also closed days falling during the course should not be counted as Trainee days. @ Total Trainee Days.

(B) CAPACITY UTILIZED


Maximum No of trainees attend at a given point of time during the year x 100 Total trainee seats {( as arrived at A(i)(5)}


Total trainee Days (as arrived at A(ii) x 100 Total trainee seats {as arrived at A(i)(6)}

Example

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To clarify the above issue the following hypothetical illustration is shown:-


S. No. Item Number

1 Hostel Capacity of the training Centre (No. of beds) 50

2 Estimated average number of trainees from the HQs not requiring hostel facility in each course

10

3 Total of (1) & (2) above 60

4 Class Room capacity of the training Centre- No. of Class rooms x average seating capacity in a class room

5 x 20 = 100

5 (Lower of 3& 4) 60

6 (Lower of 3& 4) x No. of working days in a year $ 60 x 290 = 17400

�OTE: $ To be arrived at by deducting the number of closed days from the total number of days in a year


S. No.

Name of the Courses run during the year

Course Commenced on

Course ended on

No. of Actual Training days spent by the trainees during the year#

No.of Trainees

Total trainee days 5 x 6

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

1 ABC 03/01/2011 31/03/2011 74 20 1480

2 DEF 02/05/2011 20/05/2011 18 30 540

GHI

And so on

Total (at the end of the year) 15300

# Total days = 90-16 (holidays/Sundays) = 74 Total days = 21-3 (holidays/Sundays)= 18

(iii) In terms of trainee seats

30x100 = 50% 60

(iv) In terms of trainee days

15300x 100 17400 =87.93%

The Railways are advised to have the above methodology circulated to all the training centres under their jurisdiction and ensure that the details required in various Reports of the Training Centres being furnished to the Board for the year 2010-11 are revised bearing in mind the above directions.

Estt Rule �o. 141/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/160/1420, Dated:- 13/09/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2010/I/RSRP/1 dated 16.08.2011 (RBE No. 115/2011), S. No. PC-VI/270 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2010/I/RSRP/1 dated 17.02.2010 was published as Estt Rule No. 30/2010.

Sub:- Applicability of minimum pay/stepping up of pay- Clarification reg.

A reference has been received from one of the Railways mentioning a case where an employee working as Accounts Clerk was promoted as Junior Accounts Assistant (GP ` 2800) after 01.01.2006 and his pay was fixed as per Rule 13 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 by adding 3% of Basic Pay and Grade

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Pay. On a subsequent date another employee (Junior to him) was appointed as Junior Accounts Assistant (GP `` 2800) through Direct Recruitment and his pay was fixed under Section II of Part-A of First Schedule of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 which happened to be more than that of the above senior. A doubt has been raised whether stepping up of pay may be allowed in such cases to the senior employee who got promoted as Jr. Accounts Assistants (GP ` 2800) after 01.01.2006 vis-à-vis his junior who was directly recruited on a subsequent date as Junior Accounts Assistant (GP ` 2800) subject to fulfillment of conditions as laid down in Para 5 of Ministry of Railway’s letter No. PC-VI/2010/I/RSRP/1 dated 17.02.2010. 2. The issue has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance and it is clarified that pay of Senior employee promoted to a post after 01.01.2006 may be stepped up vis-à-vis his junior who was directly recruited on a subsequent date to the same post subject to the condition that they belong to the same seniority list for all purposes and various conditions as laid down in Board’s letter of even number dated 17.02.2010 are fulfilled. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 142/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/59/1422, Dated:- 13/09/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2011/A/Med./1 dated 26.08.2011 (RBE No. 117/2011), S.No. PC-V/506 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even dated 07.06.2011 & No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 21-4-1999 (RBE No. 65/99) were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 107/2011 & 25/2000 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to Railway pensioners/family pensioner.

Kindly refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 07-06-2011 enclosing therewith revised Undertaking Form for claiming Fixed Medical Allowance. In partial modification to the letter dated 07-6-2011 ibid, it is mentioned that para 2 of the said letter may be read as under: “The revised Undertaking Form to opt for Fixed Medical Allowance is enclosed. In terms of para 4 of Board’s letter No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 21-4-1999 (RBE No. 65/99), the Railway pensioners/family pensioners who retired prior to 21-4-1999 should submit the claim for Medical Allowance to their concerned Pension Disbursing Authority and those retired on or after 21-4-1999 should submit the claim for Medical Allowance to their concerned Pension Sanctioning Authority.” 2. Similarly, the text on top of the Undertaking in Annexure-I to the letter dated 07-6-2011 may be read as under: “(to be submitted in DUPLICATE by pensioners/family pensioners to the concerned Pension Disbursing Authority (PDA)/Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA), Whichever is applicable. PDA should retain one copy of the Undertaking and furnish the other to the PSA for necessary action.)” Estt Rule �o. 143/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/293/1419, Dated:- 13/09/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2011/AL-28/26 dated 01.09.2011 (RBE No. 118/2011), PC-VI No. 271/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(W)2004 PS 5-9/1 dated 01.08.2011 & dated 17.06.2009 and No. F(E)I/2008/AL28/15 dated 29.12.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 136/2011, 157/2009 & 05/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Travelling allowance rules-Journey on Transfer/Retirement.

In terms of Board’s letter No. E(W)2004 PS 5-9/1 dated 01.08.2011, personal effects up to the specified weight limits and/or conveyance up to the prescribed scale/rates as prescribed under Board’s letter No. E(W) 2004 PS 5-9/1 dated 17.06.2009 may be permitted to be transported by road on reimbursement basis in lieu of Kit Pass to the place of posting on transfer/place of settlement after retirement. Reimbursement on account of personal effects/conveyance would be regulated as under:-

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I. Transportation of Conveyance on Transfer/settlement after retirement:

WHEN CONVEYANCE IS SENT UNDER ITS OWN PROPULSION

Between places connected by rail Between places not connected by rail

Prescribed rates limited to expenditure on transportation by passenger train on rail.

Prescribed rates.*

WHEN CONVEYENANCE IS SENT LOADED ON A TRUCK

Between places connected by rail Between places not connected by rail

Actual expenses limited to prescribed rates or expenditure on transportation by passenger train

on rail, whichever is less

Actual expenses limited to prescribed rates.*

* Prescribed rates means, the rates notified by the concerned Directorate of Transport, for taxi and auto rickshaw, at the starting point, subject to a maximum of Rs. 20/- for taxi and Rs. 10/- for auto rickshaw as prescribed/revised vide Board’s letter of even number dated 1.12.2008 and No. F(E)I/2011/AL-28/18 dated 13.06.2011. II. Transportation of Personnel effects on Transfer/Settlement after retirement: (1.) Between places connected by rail

(i) If the transportation of personal effects is made by rail

Rates prescribed in terms of Board’s letter number F(E)I/2008/AL28/15 dated 29.12.2010 and revised vide Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2011/AL-28/18 dated 13.06.2011 would be applicable for transportation of personal effects by Road from the place of residence to the Railway Station at the old headquarters and from Railway Station to the place of residence at the new headquarters.

(ii) If the transportation of personal effects is made by road

Reimbursement of actual expenditure by road limited to presumptive railway freight.

(2.) Between placed not connected by rail-

The rates of transportation of personal effects by road between places not connected by rail would be the rates as prescribed in terms of Board’s letter number F(E)I/2008/AL28/15 dated 29.12.2010 and revised vide Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2011/AL-28/18 dated 13.06.2011. Estt Rule �o. 144/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports quota/27/1523, Dated:- 21/09/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 24/08/2011 (RBE No. 116/2011) Clarification/Corrigendum No. 13 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 was published as Estt. Rule No. 23/2011.

Sub:- Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, through Open Advertisement.

Ref:- Board’s policy letter �o. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010.

Please connect Para 8.2.6 of Board’s policy letter referred above, wherein it is stated that for recruitment of sportspersons against Open Advertisement quota, advertisement must be issued by the 30th June and recruitment process should be completed latest by 31st October of the year.

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The matter of extension in the time limit for advertisement and for completing the recruitment process has been considered by Railway Board. In this connection it has been decided to delegate to the General Manager of the concerned Railway/Unit, the powers of extension of dates maximum up to three months i.e. up to 30th September for advertisement and up to 31st January of the financial year for completion of recruitment process. Any further extension to the time limit within the financial year, shall only be granted by the Railway Board on receipt of a proposal from Railway/Unit, with proper justification for delay. This also disposes NR’s letter No. 400E/3/Sports/Rectt. Dt. 02.08.2011. Estt Rule �o. 145/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/90/1524, Dated:- 21/09/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2008 RG 6-11 dated 05.09.2011 (RBE No. 119/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968- �otification.

[To be published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section3, Sub-section(i)]

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

�OTIFICATIO�

G.S.R.- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, namely:- 1. Short title and Commencement: (1) These rules may be called the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Second Amendment Rules, 2011. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, in rule 6, for clause (vi), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:- “ (vi) Reduction to lower time-scale of pay, grade, post or service for a period to be specified in the order of penalty, which shall be a bar to the promotion of the Railway servant during such specified period to the time-scale of pay, grade, post or service from which he was reduced, with direction as to whether or not, on promotion on the expiry of the said specified period- (a) the period of reduction to time-scale of pay, grade, post or service shall operate to postpone future increments of his pay, and if so, to what extent; and (b) the Railway servant shall regain his original seniority in the higher time scale of pay, grade, post or service;” �ote :- Principal rules were published vide Notification No. S.O. 3181, dated the 14th September, 1968 and subsequently amended vide numbers:- 1.No.E(D&A) 66 RG 6-9 dated the 10th April, 1969; S.0. No.1531 dated the 26th April, 1969 2. No.E(D&A) 67 RG 6-13 dated the7th April, 1971; S.0. No. 1925 dated the 8th May, 1971 3.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-63 dated the 9th June,1971; S.0. No.2501 dated the 3rd July, 1971 4.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-60 dated the 19th October,1971; S.0. No.5078 dated the 6th November, 1971 5.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-41 dated the 21st October, 1971; S.0. No.4050 dated the 30th October 1971 6.' No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-43 dated the 12th November,1971; S.0. No.5264 dated the 4th December, 1971

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7.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-52 dated the 25th March, 1972; S.0. No.9467 dated the 8th April, 1972 8. No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-69 dated the 17th November,1972; S.0. No.3918 dated the 25th November, 1972 9.No.E(D&A) 69 RG 6-9 dated the 5th February, 1973 10.No.E(D&A) 71 RG 6-60 dated the 13th July, 1973; S.0. No.2897 dated the 6th October, 1973 11No.E(D&A) 75 RG 6-35 dated the 5th April, 1977; S.0. No. 1413 dated the 14th May, 1977 12.No.E(D&A) 77 RG 6-36 dated the 7th July, 1978; S.0. No.2193 dated the 29th July, 1978 13.No.E(D&A)78RG6-54 dated the 29th November, 1978S.O.No.364 dated the 23rd December, 1978 14.No.E(D&A) 77 RG 6-30 dated the 7th April, 1978 15.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-26 dated the 17th August, 1979; S.0. No.3057 dated the 8th September, 1979 16.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-12 dated the 25th October, 1979; S.0. No.3777 dated the 17th November, 1979 17.No.E(D&A) 78 RG 6-61 dated the 22nd November, 1979; S.0. No.3990 dated the 8th December, 1979 18.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-39 dated the 31st December, 1979; S.0. No.143 dated the 19th January, 1980 19.No.E(D&A) 78 RG 6-11 dated the 6th February, 1980; S.0. No.441 dated the 23rd February, 1980 20.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-72 dated the 31st August, 1982 21.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-63 dated the 10th August, 1983; GSR No.982 dated the 17thDecemberr1983 22.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-54 dated the 31st May, 1984; GSR No.632 dated the 23rd June, 1984 23.No.E(D&A) 82 RG 6-29 dated the 30th March, 1985; S.0. No.1822 dated the 27th April, 1985 24.No.E(D&A) 83 RG 6-45 dated the 13th June, 1985; S.0. No.5667 dated the 6th July, 1985 25.No.E(D&A) 80 RG 6-25 dated the 20th January, 1986; GSR No.667 dated the 22nd February, 1986 26.No.E(D&A) 85 RG 6-16 dated the 20th March, 1987; GSR No.241 dated the 4th April, 1987 27. No.E(D&A) 83 RG 6-14 dated the 28th August, 1987; GSR No.708 dated the 19th September, 1987 28.No.E(D&A) 87 RG 6-47 dated the 26th October, 1987; GSR No.869 dated the 21st November, 1987 29.No.E(D&A).87 RG 6-146 dated the 10th May, 1988; GSR No.420 dated the 21st May, 1988 30.No.E(D&A) 88 RG 6-43 dated the 12th August, 1988; GSR No.739 dated the 17th September, 1988 31.333No.E(D&A) 84 RG 6-44 dated the 20th October, 1989; GSR No.850 dated the 11th November, 1989 32.No.E(D&A) 88 RG 6-38 dated the 16th November, 1989; GSR No.900 dated the 2nd December, 1989 33.No.E(D&A) 84 RG 6-44 dated the 22nd November, 1990; GSR No.734 dated the 8th December, 1990 34.No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-112 dated the 16th November, 1990; GSR No.723 dated the 1st December, 1990 35.No.E(D&A) 91 RG 6-42 dated the 8th June, 1991

36 .No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-117 dated the 19th September, 1991; GSR No.568 dated the 5th October,1991 37.No.E(D&A) 89 RG-6-80 dated the 20th January, 1992,GSR No.86 dated 22nd February,1992

38. No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-112 dated the 22nd October, 1992; GSR No.504 dated the 14th November, 1989 39.No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-148 dated the 9th November, 1992 40.No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-166 dated the 11th January, 1993; GSR No.63 dated the 30th January, 1993 41.No.E(D&A) 93 RG 6-94 dated the 23rd June, 1994; GSR No.327 dated the 16th July, 1994 42. No.E(D&A) 95 RG 6-68 dated the 13th August, 1997; GSR No.106 dated the 6th June, 1998 43. No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-151 dated the 6th November, 1997; GSR No.422 dated the 27th December, 1997 44.No.E(D&A) 94 RG 6-10 dated the 16th February, 1999; GSR No.87 dated the 20th March, 1999 45. No.E(D&A) 98 RG 6-42 dated the 11th October, 1999; GSR No.385 dated the 20th November, 1999 46.No.E(D&A) 2001 RG6-29 dated the 31st October, 2001; GSR No.617 dated the 24th November, 2001 47.No.E(D&A) 87 RG 6-151 dated the 8th August, 2002; GSR No.342 dated the 24th August, 2002 48.No.E(D&A) 98 RG 6-52 dated the 16th January, 2003; GSR No.5O dated the 1st February, 2003 49.No.E(D&A)2002/RG6-1 dated the 10th March, 2003; GSR No. 134 dated the 29th March, 2003 50. No.E(D&A) 2004/RG 6-30 dated the 13th October, 2004; GSR No.376 dated the 30th October, 2004 51.No.E(D&A) 2003 RG 6-33 dated the 10th December, 2004; GSR No.62 dated the 19th February, 2005 52.No.E(D&A) 2003 RG 6-8 dated the 27th May, 2005; GSR No. 195 dated the 11th June, 2005 53. No. E(D&A) 98 RG6-52 dated the 23rd June, 2005; GSR No.226 dated the 9th July, 2005 54. GSR No. 190 dated the 29th July, 2006. 55. G.S.R No. 154 dated the 21st May, 2011. Estt Rule �o. 146/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/251/1525, Dated:- 21/09/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2011/RC-1/SR/20 dated 14.09.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 31.05.2011 (RBE No. 77/2011) was published as Estt. Rule No. 93/2011.

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Sub:- Appointment on compassionate grounds-delegation of power.

References are being received seeking clarification whether General Manager can consider candidates for appointment in compassionate ground to the post of Staff Nurse with Grade Pay of Rs 4600/-, in light of the stipulation made vide para 2 of this Ministry’s letter dated 31.05.2011 (RBE No. 77/2011). It is clarified that power delegated vide para 2 of Board’s letter ibid is applicable in all cases of compassionate ground appointments where Grade Pay is Rs. 4600/- and below and that includes the category of Staff Nurse. Further, First class in Engineering has to be ascertained only where requisite qualification for a post is Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

(This disposes of Southern Railway’s letter No. PB/CS/30/SA/2009/14 dated 25.7.11) Estt Rule �o. 147/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/ 294/1404, Dated:- 01.10.2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2011/PLB-6 dated 30.09.2011 (RBE No. 134/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. It has been decided in consultation with the recognized union and with approval of CPO and FA&CAO that the admissible amount of PLB in respect of those employees be credited to their bank accounts where salary is received through banks and be paid through cheques where salary is received by cheques.

Sub:- Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees for the

financial year 2010-2011.

The President is pleased to sanction Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 (Seventy eight) days wages without any ceiling on wages for eligibility for the financial year 2010-11 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding all RPF/RPSF personnel). Where wages exceed `3500/- per month, Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated as if 'wages' are ` 3500/-p.m. 2. 'Wages' for the purpose of calculating Productivity Linked Bonus shall include 'Basic pay' as defined in the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 and dearness allowance drawn during the financial year 2010-11. Other conditions of eligibility, method of calculation of wages, etc., as prescribed in this Ministry's instructions and clarifications issued from time to time, shall remain unchanged. 3. It has also been decided that in the case of eligible employees mentioned in Para 1 above who were not placed under suspension, or had not quit service/retired/expired during the financial year 2010-11 or were on leave where leave salary admissible is not less than that admissible on leave on average pay, may be paid an amount of ` 8975/- towards Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2010-2011. In the case of employees other than those mentioned above, the amount of Productivity Linked Bonus may be calculated in accordance with the extant instructions on the subject. 4. Further, in relaxation to the provisions in Rules 905(2), 908 and 909 of State Railway Provident Fund Rules, as contained in Chapter 9 of R-1/1985 edition (2003 Reprint edition), such of the subscribers to the SRPF as are entitled to Productivity Linked Bonus may, if they so desire, deposit the whole or part of the amount admissible under the Scheme in their respective State Railway Provident Fund Accounts. 5. Keeping in view the interest of the employees since Puja holidays have already commenced, payment of Productivity Linked Bonus in cash for the financial year 2010-11 to all eligible Non-Gazetted Railway employees mentioned in para 1 above should be made on priority as was done in the previous years. 6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1 dated 05.10.2011 (RBE No. 137/2011), S. No. PC-VI/277 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even Nos. dated 09.09.2008 & 25.03.2011 were published as Estt. Rule No.157/2008 & 54/2011.

Sub:- Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective from 01.07.2011.

Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 25.03.2011 (S. No. PC-VI/251, RBE No. 40/2011) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 51% to 58% with effect from

1st July, 2011.

2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S. No. PC-VI/3, RBE No. 106/2008) shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders. 3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all railway employees. The arrears may be charged to the salary bill for October, 2011 and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 149/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/296/1588, Dated:- 14/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2011/HRA-4 dated 16/09/2011 (RBE No. 123/2011), S. No. PC-VI/274 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II/2004/HRA-16 dated 28.01.2005 and letter of even number dated 12.09.2008 were published Estt. Rule Nos. 51/2005 and 169/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Re-Classification of Saharanpur as ‘Y’ Class city for the purpose of House Rent Allowance-

regarding.

Attention is invited to Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II/2004/HRA-16 dated 28.1.2005 and letter of even number dated 12.9.2008 regarding re-classification of cities/towns on the basis of 2001 Census for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees. The Government of Uttar Pradesh vide their Notification No. 2176/9-7-0953J/1998 dated 01.10.2009 reconstituted the area of Saharanpur (M.B.) by adding certain areas within its Municipal Corporation and re-named as Saharanpur Municipal Corporation which resulted in an increase in population of ‘Saharanpur Municipal Corporation’ to qualify it for classification as ‘Y’ class city for the purpose of House Rent Allowance to the Central Government employees. 2. The President is accordingly, pleased to decide that Saharanpur city (within its Municipal limits) stand reclassified as ‘Y’ class city for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance to the Railway employees posted there. 3. These orders shall be effective from 1st June, 2011. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 150/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/297/1589, Dated:- 14/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2008/ACP/2 dated 08/09/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(G)95AL4-9, dated 06-11-1995 & letter dated 12/09/2008 (RBE No. 111/2008) were published as Estt. Rule No. 178/95 & 170/2008.

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Sub:- Regarding grant of Transport Allowance @ ` 7000/-+ DA thereon on grant of higher Grade

pay earned under DACP Scheme.

Reference have been received from some Zonal Railways seeking clarification as to whether the officers who have been promoted in SAG on Non-functional basis under the Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme (DACPS) drawing Grade Pay of ` 10,000/- are eligible for Transport Allowance @ ` 7000/-+DA thereon. The matter has been examined and it is clarified that in terms of para-3 of Board’s letter dated 12-09-08 (RBE No. 111/2008) officers drawing Grade Pay of ` 10000/- and ` 12000/- & those in HAG + scale who are entitled to the use of official car in terms of Board’s letter No. E(G) 95AL4-9, dated 06-11-1995 shall be given an option to avail the existing facility of staff car or to draw the Transport Allowance @ ` 7000/- plus DA thereon. Evidently, officers who are not entitled to the use of official car in terms of Board’s letter No. E(G) 95AL4-9, dated 06-11-1995 are eligible to get Transport Allowance at normal rates as mentioned in para-1 of Board’s letter dated 12-09-2008 (111/2008).

Estt Rule �o. 151/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/81/1590, Dated:- 14/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2008 QR1-9 dated 20.09.2011 (RBE No. 125/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(G)2008/QR-1/9 dated 01.10.2008 & 11.08.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 198/2008 & 234/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Retention of Railway quarter at the previous place of posting by Railway employees posted to

�ortheast Frontier Railway.

Ref: Board's letter No. E(G)2005 QR1-3 dated 12.09.05, E(G)2008/QR-1/9 dated 01.10.08 & 11.08.09. Instructions governing retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees transferred and posted to N.F. Railway have been issued from time to time. The existing orders on the subject are valid up to 30.06.2011. The question of further extension of these orders beyond 30.06.2011 has been considered and it has now been decided with the approval of Competent Authority to extend these orders for a further period of three years i.e. up to 30.06.2014 or till revised orders on the subject are issued, whichever is earlier. Since the retention of quarter at the previous place of posting in favour of the officers who have been transferred and posted to N.F. Railway is allowed for bonafide use of the dependent family of transferred Railway servant, he/she will furnish certificate on 1st July and 1st January of every year, stating that his/her dependent family members are actually residing in the Railway quarter at the last station of his/her posting. Such a certificate will also have to be furnished at the time of seeking retention. In case no such certificate is received by 31st January and 31st July every year, the quarter controlling authority will be constrained to cancel the allotment of the quarter in question. The request for retention of entitled type of accommodation should be received within a period of one month from the date of relinquishing the charge at the last station of posting, so that further necessary action will be initiated by the quarter controlling authority in time. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 152/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/63/1591, Dated:- 14/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2011/UN-1/11 dated 20/9/2011 (RBE No. 126/2011) Uniform Circular No. 06/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters No. E(W)2001/UN-1/3 dated 08/12/2006 and E(W)2007/UN-1/13 dated 31.10.2007 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 79/2007 & 231/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Dress Regulations 2004-Payment of stitching charges.

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Ref:- Board’s letters No. (i) E(W)2001/UN-1/3 dated 08.12.2006. (ii) E(W)2007/UN-1/13 dated 31.10.2007. Instructions were issued as referred to above prescribing the rates of stitching charges for uniform for eligible Railway employees as per rates laid down by DOP&T. 2. Consequent upon revision of stitching charges by DOP&T vide their OM No. 14/1/2010-JCA2 dated 18-04-2011, this Ministry has decided to revise the rates of stitching charges towards uniform for eligible railway employees as per Dress Regulations, 2004 amended from time to time as under:

S. �o. Winter Revised

1 Buttoned up Coat and Pant 750

2 Over Coat for Staff Car Drivers. 600

3 Ladies Half Coat 600

Summer

4 Pant (Terricot) 135

5 Bush Shirt (Polyvastra) 60

6 Blouse 45

7 Salwar Kameez 90

8 Coat 600

3. The above mentioned rates are effective from 1st April, 2011. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2011/RR-2/2 dated 22/09/2011 (RBE No. 127/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Recruitment against Scouts & Guides and Cultural quota for the year 2011-2012 regarding.

The issue whether candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories when apply for recruitment against Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts against the notifications published for Scouts & Guides Quota and Cultural Quota are to be extended relaxation in age limit as admissible in general recruitment has been under examination of this Ministry. In above context, it is clarified that instead of notifying these posts as UR (Unreserved), they should be mentioned as open to all candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories who apply against notification published for Scouts & Guides Quota and Cultural Quota be extended relaxation as admissible in a general open market recruitment. However, in case of being selected with any relaxation on account of being a candidate from the above categories, he/she will be taken against reserved roster point. Notifications published for Scouts & Guides Quota and Cultural Quota for the year 2011-12 be suitably amended. (This disposes of South western Railway’s letter No.SWR/P.563/CS/S7G/2011-12 dated 19.05.2011)

Estt Rule �o. 154/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/298/1593, Dated:- 14/10/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2011/AL-4/4 dated 12.09.2011 (RBE No. 122/2011), PC-VI No. 273 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Grant of Sunderban Allowance to Railway employees working in West Bengal.

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Ref :-Board's letter �o. F(E)/96/AL-4/11 dated 24-8-2001.

Sanction of the President is hereby conveyed for the continued grant of Sunderban Allowance at the existing rates (based on the notional pay in pre-revised scales) to the Railway employees posted in the Sunderban areas of West Bengal for a further period from 01.01.2003 to 31.08.2008 and at the revised rates (indicated in the Table below) from 01.09.2008 onwards and upto the period for which the Government of West Bengal continues to pay this allowance to its employees, subject to the fulfillment of the existing terms and conditions in this regard.

Existing Rates (in Rupees) Revised Rates (in Rupees)

Pay Range (1)

Rates w.e.f. 01.08.97 (in Rupees) (2)

Pay in the pay Band (3)

Rate w.e.f 01.09.2008 (in Rupees) (4)

Below 3000 30 Below 5600 60

3000-4499 60 5600-8400 120

4500-5999 90 8401-11200 180

6000-9000 120 11201-16800 240

2. In case of those employees who have opted to retain the pre-revised scale of pay after the Sixth Pay Commission, their entitlement to the Sunderban Allowance would be determined with reference to pre-revised pay range indicated in column (1) of the table above and the rate prescribed in Column (2) will apply from 1.1.2003 to 31.8.2008 and that in column (4) of the table will apply w.e.f. 1.9.2008.

Estt Rule �o. 155/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/299/1627, Dated:- 17/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2011/Bonus-1 dated 05/10/2011 (RBE No. 140/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(P&A) II-88/Bonus-3 dated 29.12.988 was published as Estt. Rule No. 10/1989.

Sub:- Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial

year 2010-2011.

The President is pleased to decide that all Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel, may be granted ad-hoc bonus equivalent to 30(thirty) days emoluments for the financial year 2010-2011, without any eligibility wage ceiling. The calculation ceiling of ` 3500/- will remain unchanged. 2. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions:- a) Only those Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel who were in service on 31.3.2011 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2010-2011 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible personnel for period of continuous service during the year ranging from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded to the nearest number of months). b) The quantum of ad-hoc bonus will be worked out on the basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling whichever is lower. To calculate ad-hoc bonus for one day, the average emoluments in a year will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a months). This will thereafter be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of ` 3500/- (where actual average emoluments exceed ` 3500), ad-hoc bonus for thirty days would work out to ` 3500x30/30.4= ` 3453.95 (rounded off to ` 3454/-). c) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

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d) In the matter where the aforesaid provisions are silent, clarificatory orders issued vide this Ministry’s letter No. E(P&A)II-88/Bonus-3 dated 29.12.1988, as amended from time to time, would hold good. e) All the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel, regardless of whether they are in uniform or out of uniform and regardless of place of their posting, shall be eligible only for ad-hoc bonus in terms of these orders. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 156/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/300/1611, Dated:- 18/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/ED-2/4 dated 28/09/2011 (RBE No. 132/2011), PC-VI No. 276 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 01.10.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 202/2008.

Sub:- Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by subsequent letters regarding revised policy instructions/clarifications on Children Education Allowance admissible to Railway Servants, based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission. 2. Now, DOP&T vide office Memorandum No. 21011/16/2009-Estt.(AL) dated 17-06-2011 has issued certain clarifications related to reimbursement of Children Education Allowance admissible to Government employees. The same is circulated herewith for guidance of all concerned.

No. 21011/16/2009-Estt(AL)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, Dated 17 June, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Subject:- Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

The undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T O.M. No. 12011/03/2008-Estt(Allowance) dated 02-09-2008 and clarificatory OM No. 12011/16/2009-Estt.AL) dated 13.11.2009 on the Children Education Allowance (CEA) Scheme, this Department has been receiving references from various Departments seeking further clarifications. The doubts raised are clarified as under:-

(i) Whether Children Education Allowance would be admissible beyond two children due to failure of sterilization operation.

The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance is admissible only for the first child born after failure of sterilization operation

(ii) Whether the admissible amount per annum per child (annual ceiling of Rs. 15000/-) on account of CEA can be reimbursed in full in the first quarter of the financial/academic year itself.

It is clarified that a Government servant is allowed to get 50% of the total amount subject to the overall annual ceiling in the first quarter and the remaining amount in third and or fourth quarter. Frontloading of the entire amount in the first and second quarters is not allowed. (ii) A Government servant can claim full amount subject to the annual ceiling of Rs. 15000/- in the last quarter.

Sd/- (Vibha Govil Mishra) Deputy Secretary (P&A)

Estt Rule �o. 157/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/189/1662, Dated:- 18/10/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/AC-II/21/12 dated 13/09/2011 (RBA No. 35/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Amendment to the Scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs.

Advanced Correction Slip No. 35 amending Annexure II-F, Chapter X, Indian Railway Code for Accounts Department-Vol I is enclosed for necessary action. Contents of the correction slip may please be circulated suitably.

India Railway Code for Accounts Department, Part-I (1990 Edition-Second Reprint 1997)

Annexure II-F

Advanced Correction Slip �o. 35

Following banks may be added in the existing list of Public Sector Banks at page 201, Annexure II-F, (List of Public Sector Banks of Different States regarding the Scheme of Payment of Pensions) for the States of Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chandigardh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand:-

Sl. �o. State �ame of the Existing Public Sector Banks

1. State Bank of India 2. Dena Bank 3. Bank of Baroda 4. Central Bank of India 5. Bank of India 6. Union Bank of India

Addition to the list of existing public sector banks

1 Gujarat

7. Punjab �ational Bank

1. State Bank of India 2. Punjab National Bank 3. Central Bank of India 4. Syndicate Bank 5. Bank of India 6. Union Bank of India 7. State Bank of Patiala


2 Haryana

8. Bank of Baroda

1. State Bank of India 2. State Bank of Travancore 3. Canara Bank 4. Syndicate Bank 5. Union Bank of India 6. Central Bank of India

Additional to the list of existing public sector banks

Kerala

7. Indian Overseas Bank

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1. State Bank of India 2. Punjab National Bank 3. Central Bank of India 4. United Commercial Bank 5. Bank of India 6. Indian Overseas Bank 7. State Bank of Patiala


6 Punjab

8. Bank of Baroda

9. Punjab & Sind Bank

1. State Bank of India 2. Punjab National Bank 3. Allahabad Bank 4. Central Bank of India 5. Union Bank of India 6. Bank of Baroda


7 Uttar Pradesh


1. State Bank of India 2. United Bank of India 3. United Commercial Bank 4. Central Bank of India 5. Allahabad Bank 6. Bank of India 7. Andhara Bank 8. Canara Bank 9. Indian Overseas Bank


8 West Bangal


1. State Bank of India 2. Punjab National Bank 3. Central Bank of India 4. United Commercial Bank 5. State Bank of Patiala 6. Bank of India


9. Chandigarh

7. Bank of Baroda

1. State Bank of India 2. United Bank of India 3. United Commercial Bank 4. Punjab National Bank 5. Central Bank of India 6. Allahabad Bank


11. Assam

7. Indian Overseas Bank

8. Syndicate Bank

1. State Bank of India 2. State Bank of Indore 3. Central Bank of India 4. Bank of India 5. Punjab National Bank 6. Allahabad Bank


15. Mahya Pradesh

7. Bank of Baroda

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1. State Bank of India 2. State Bank of Indore 3. Central Bank of India 4. Bank of India 5. Punjab National Bank 6. Allahabad Bank


31 Chhattisgarh

7. Bank of Baroda

1. State Bank of India 2. Punjab National Bank 3. Allahabad Bank 4. Central Bank of India 5. Union Bank of India 6. Bank of Baroda


33. Uttarakhand



A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(RRB)/25/18 dated 23/09/2011 (RRCB No. 02/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Procedure of recruitment for the post of Staff & Welfare Inspector-III in PB-2 Rs. 9300-34,800

+ GP Rs. 4200/-.

Ref:- 1. RRB/Silguri’s letter No. RRB/SLG/Indent/2010 dt. 18.03.2011 2. RRB/Ajmer’s Letter No. RRB/NG/Rectt./2011 dated 13.05.2011. Board have decided that the procedure of recruitment for the post of Staff & Welfare Inspector-III in PB-2 Rs. 9300-34,800 + G.P. 4200/- will be based on Single Stage Written Examination followed by Documents Verification (DV). Estt Rule �o. 159/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/190/1660, Dated:- 18/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/16 dated 22.09.2011 (RBE No. 128/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. F(E)III/97/PN1/22 dated 05.11.1997 & F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.09.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 158/1997 & 171/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of family pension to dependent parents of a deceased Government employee.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. No. 1/2/07-P&PW(E) dated 02.09.2011 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. 2. A concordance of DOP&PW’s instructions referred to in the enclosed O.M. and Railway Board’s corresponding instructions is given below.

S. No. DOP&PW’s instructions Railway Board’s corresponding instructions.

1 O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) Part 1 dated 27.10.1997


2. O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 02.09.2008


No. 1/2/07-P&PW(E)

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Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare Lok Nayak Bhawan,

Khan Market, New Delhi, 2nd September,2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Subject: Grant of family pension to dependent parents of deceased Government employee.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A)-Part 1, dated 27.10.1997, whereby the definition of family for the purpose of grant of family pension was extended to include, inter alia, “ parents who were wholly dependent on the Government servant when he/she was alive provided the deceased employee had left behind neither a widow nor a child”. 2. It has been observed that Ministries/Departments have been interpreting this to mean that parents are eligible for family pension when the deceased employee is survived by them only. In case the deceased employee is survived by a widow and/or one or more children, the parents are not considered eligible to receive family pension subsequent to such window and/or children becoming ineligible to receive family pension or ceasing to survive. 3. It is hereby clarified that in case the deceased government servant is not survived by a widow/widower or a child, the dependent parents become directly eligible to receive family pension. In cases where a deceased Government servant is survived by a widow/widower or a child, and the position changes subsequently because of death or re-marriage of the spouse and/or death or ineligibility of child/children, including a disabled child, the dependent parents become eligible for family pension. However, in terms of this Department’s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 02.09.08, a childless widow, subject to dependency criteria, is entitled to the family pension even after her re-marriage. In such an event, the parents of the deceased employee become entitled to the family pension only after the childless window dies or when her independent income from all other sources becomes equal to or higher than that prescribed for dependency criterion under the Rules. 4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure vide U.O No. 248/E.V/2011, dated 2nd September, 2009. Estt Rule �o. 160/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/39/1703, Dated:- 21/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2011/2/18 dated 10/10/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts on the Railways.

During the course of GMs’ conference held on 01.06.2011, General Secretary/IRPOF pointed out that with excessive current administrative requirements, the Group ‘B’ officers are being transferred out from their seniority units. Therefore, to avoid these kinds of transfers in future, selection for promotion to Gr. ‘B’ posts should be held timely. 2. In this regard attention is drawn towards instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E(GP) 79/2/74 dated 15.02.1980 wherein it has been laid down that there should be a realistic assessment of the vacancies and it should be based on vacancies already existing plus vacancies due to arise as a result of new posts/additional posts for which proposals have been processed less the vacancies which would be filled by officers who return from deputation/long leave etc. Instructions contained in terms of Board’s letter no. E(GP)87/2/72 dated 22/10/91 further stipulate that the existing and anticipated vacancies for two years should be assessed taking into account the vacancies in regular cadre (both permanent and temporary), as also in the construction and work-charged cadre/posts instead of restricting to the ‘Construction reserve’

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only. To the assessment thus made, the vacancies arising in the next 6 months may be included for unanticipated vacancies. 3. Further, in terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E(GP) 78/2/101 dated 23.1.79, it has been stipulated that Selections including LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts should be held once every two years. The entire process of selection from assessment of vacancies to publishing the panel should be completed within a period of 4 months. Board’s letter No. E(GP)87/2/72 dated 11.01.1988 further provides that the various processes connected with the selections should be commenced adequately in advance, so that the schedule for holding the selection is not disturbed. 4. It is once again reiterated that aforestated instructions may be kept in view while holding Selections for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts. Estt Rule �o. 161/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training and Development/114/1704, Dated:- 21/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2009/3/16 dated 28/09/2011 (RBE No. 133/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 15.01.2010 (RBE No. 11/2010) was published as Estt. Rule No. 133/2010.

Sub:- Revised Training Modules for Electrical Engineering Deptt.

Various Railways have been seeking clarification whether the Training Modules issued vide Board’s letter of even number dated 15.01.2010 (RBE No. 11/2010) cover only the directly recruited candidates of Supervisors of Electrical Engineering Department. In this connection attention is invited to the last para of Board’s letter quoted above that the Training Module pertains to all categories of Electrical Engineering Supervisors which implies intermediate apprentices as well. The revised stage-wise training for the Supervisors of Electrical Engineering Department is as follows:-

Category Initial Course

(in weeks)

Refresher Course

(in weeks)

Junior Engineer (RRB) all Streams

52 2

Junior Engineer (Intermediate/LECE) All Streams

52 2

Sr. Section Engineer All Streams 52 2

Estt Rule �o. 162/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Condition of Service/18/1705, Dated:- 21/10/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Trg.)2004(13)/2 dated 20.09.2010 (RBE No. 138/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Amendment to sub clause (2) of Rule 302 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. I

(2003 Second Reprint Edition.)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that sub clause (2) of Rule 302 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. I, amended vide Advance Correction Slip No. 93, may further be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 113 attached.

I�DIA� RAILWAY ESTABLIHSME�T CODE, VOL.I (2003 Second Reprint Edition)

Advance Correction Slip No. 113 1. Sub –rule (2) of Rule 302 may be substituted with the following:-

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“(2) Subject to the provision of sub-rule (1) the resignations of Group A & B railway servants, other than those holding administrative posts, serving on railways may be accepted by the General Manager. The resignation submitted by Group ‘A’ probationers of different services undergoing probationary training in various Centralized Training Institutes to join I.A.S., I.F.S. etc. may be accepted by the Heads of Centralized Training Institutes where their probationary training has been centralized. The acceptance of resignation of all other Group A railway servants shall require the sanction of the President. All such resignations of Group A & Group B railway servants on Indian Railways/Production Units shall be reported to the Railway Ministry”

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(Trg.) 2004(13)/2 dated 16.09.2010.)

Estt Rule �o. 163/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/301/1761, Dated:- 25/10/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s No. F. No. 2010/F(E)II/AL1/1 dated 07/12/2010 (RBE No. 174/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Rates of daily allowance for journeys on duty in various countries- restoration of full Daily

Allowance rates.

Ref:- Board’s letter number F(E)II/2000/AL1/1 dated 24.10.2000 and 12.06.2001 In pursuance of the direction given by Ministry of Finance, daily allowance for journeys on duty in various countries were reduced by 25% in terms of the instructions issued by Ministry of External Affairs vide their order No. Q/FD/695/3/2000 dated 1.12.2000 which were adopted in Railways vide Board’s letter number F(E)II/2000/AL1/1 dated 12.06.2001. Ministry of External Affairs vide their Order No. Q/FD/695/3/2000 dated 21st September, 2010 in pursuance of the Ministry of Finance’s directives have decided to withdraw the 25% cut imposed on per diem allowance rates in various countries/territories. A copy of the revised daily allowance admissible is enclosed as Annexure for information and guidance. The revised rates are applicable on the Railways from the date of issue of the letter.

No. Q/FD/695/3/2000 Government of India

Ministry of External Affairs (FD Section)

New Delhi, 21st September, 2010

ORDER

Sub:- Restoration of full Daily Allowance rates. In supersession of this Ministry’s Order of even number dated 1st December, 2000 conveying reduced rates of Daily Allowance in pursuance of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s Office Memorandum No. 7(4) E-Coord/2000 dated 24.9.2000 regarding guidelines on expenditure management, and enforcement of austerity measures, sanction of the President is hereby accorded to withdraw the 25% cut imposed on per diem allowance for journeys on duty abroad. The Daily Allowance rates in various countries/territories are given in the Annexure. 2. This order takes effect from September 21, 2010. 3. All other terms and conditions on Daily Allowance for journeys on duty abroad shall remain unchanged. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, vide their I.D. No. 19053/1/2010-E.IV, dated 10th September, 2010. and Internal Finance Division of this Ministry vide Dy. No. 1977/AS(FA)/10, dt. 15.9.2010.

Sd/- (Ajay Swarup) Joint Secretary to the Government of India

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Annexure

S. No. Name of the country Daily Allowance (in US $

S. No.

Name of the country Daily Allowance (in US $

1 Afghanistan 75.00 108 Liberia 60.00

2 Albania 75.00 109 Libya 60.00

3 Algeria 75.00 110 Lithuania 100.00

4 American Samoa 60.00 111 Luxembourg 100.00

5 Angola 75.00 112 Macao 100.00

6 Ahguilla 75.00 113 Madagascar 60.00

7 Antigua 75.00 114 Malawi 60.00

8 Argentina 75.00 115 Malaysia 75.00

9 Armenia 75.00 116 Maldives 60.00

10 Australia 100.00 117 Mali 60.00

11 Austria 100.00 118 Malta 100.00

12 Azerbaijan 75.00 119 Martinique 75.00

13 Aruba 75.00 120 Macedonia 75.00

14 Bahamas 75.00 121 Mauritania 60.00

15 Bahrain 75.00 122 Mauritius 60.00

16 Bangladesh 60.00 123 Mexico 75.00

17 Barbados 75.00 124 Micronesia 100.00

18 Belgium 100.00 125 Moldova 75.00

19 Belize 60.00 126 Monaco 60.00

20 Belarus 75.00 127 Montenegro 75.00

21 Benin 60.00 128 Mongolia 60.00

22 Bermuda 75.00 129 Montserrat 75.00

23 Bhutan 60.00 130 Morocco 60.00

24 Bolivia 75.00 131 Mozambique 60.00

25 Botswana 75.00 132 Myanmar 60.00

26 Bosnia Herzgovina 75.00 133 Namibia 75.00

27 Brazil 75.00 134 Nauru 60.00

28 British Virgin Islands 60.00 135 Nepal 60.00

29 Brunei 100.00 136 Netherland 100.00

30 Bulgaria 75.00 137 Netherlands Antilles 75.00

31 Burkina Faso 60.00 138 New Caledonia 60.00

32 Burundl 60.00 139 New Zealand 100.00

33 Carneroon 60.00 140 Nicaragua 75.00

34 Canada 100.00 141 Niger 60.00

35 Cape Verde Islands 60.00 142 Nigeria 60.00

36 Cayman Islands 60.00 143 Niue 60.00

37 Central African Republic

60.00 144 Norway 100.00

38 Chad 60.00 145 Oman 75.00

39 Chile 75.00 146 Pacific Island (Trust territory)

75.00

40 China 100.00 147 Pakistan 60.00

41 Colombia 75.00 148 Panama 75.00

42 Comoros 60.00 149 Papua New Guinea 100.00

43 Congo 60.00 150 Paraguay 75.00


S. No.


44 Cooks Island 60.00 151 Puerto Rico 75.00

45 Costa Rica 75.00 152 Principally of 100.00

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Liechtenstein (Vaduz)

46 Croatia 75.00 153 Peru 75.00

47 Cuba 75.00 154 Philippines 75.00

48 Cyprus 100.00 155 Poland 75.00

49 Czech Republic 75.00 156 Portugal 100.00

50 Denmark 100.00 157 Qatr 75.00

51 Djibouti 60.00 158 Reunion 60.00

52 Dominica 75.00 159 Republic of Palau 75.00

53 Dominican Rep. 75.00 160 Republic of Slovenia 100.00

54 Ecuador 75.00 161 Republic of San Marino 100.00

55 Egypt 75.00 162 Romania 100.00

56 El Salvador 75.00 163 Rwanda 60.00

57 Erltrea 60.00 164 Samoa 60.00

58 Equatorial Guinea 60.00 165 Sai Torne & Principe 60.00

59 Estonia 75.00 166 Saudi Arabia 75.00

60 Ethiopia 60.00 167 Senegal 60.00

61 Fiji 100.00 168 Serbia 75.00

62 Finland 100.00 169 Seychelles 75.00

63 France 100.00 170 Sierra Leone 60.00

64 French Guinea 75.00 171 Singapore 75.00

65 Gabon 60.00 172 Slovak Republic 75.00

66 Gambia 60.00 173 Solomon Island 60.00

67 Gaza (PNA) 75.00 174 Sornalla 60.00

68 Georgia 75.00 175 South Africa 75.00

69 Germany 100.00 176 Spain 100.00

70 Ghana 60.00 177 Sri Lanka 60.00

71 Gibraltar 100.00 178 St. kitts & Nevis 60.00

72 Greece 100.00 179 St. Lucia 60.00

73 Grenada 75.00 180 St. Vincent & Grenadines

60.00

74 Guadeloupe 75.00 181 Sudan 60.00

75 Guam 60.00 182 Surinam 75.00

76 Guatemala 75.00 183 Swaziland 60.00

77 Guinea 60.00 184 Sweden 100.00

78 Guinea Bissau 60.00 185 Switzerland 100.00

79 Guyana 75.00 186 Syria 75.00

80 Halti 75.00 187 Tajikistan 75.00

81 Honduras 75.00 188 Tanzania 60.00

82 Hong Kong 100.00 189 Thalland 75.00

83 Holy See (Vatican) 100.00 190 Togo 60.00

84 Hungary 75.00 191 Tonga 60.00

85 Iceland 100.00 192 Trinidad & Tobago 75.00

86 Indonesia 75.00 193 Tunisia 60.00

87 Iran 75.00 194 Turkey 100.00

88 Iraq 75.00 195 Turkmenistan 75.00

89 Ireland 100.00 196 Turks & Calcos 75.00

90 Israel 75.00 197 Tuvalu 60.00

91 Italy 100.00 198 Uganda 60.00

92 Ivory Coast 60.00 199 U.A.E. 75.00


S. No.


93 Jamaica 75.00 200 U.K. 100.00

94 Japan 100.00 201 U.S.A. 100.00

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95 Jordan 60.00 202 Russian Federation 75.00

96 Kampuchea(Cambodia) 75.00 203 Ukraine 75.00

97 Kazakhstan 75.00 204 Uruguay 75.00

98 Kenya 60.00 205 US Virgin Islands 60.00

99 Kiribati 60.00 206 Uzbekistan 75.00

100 Korea (North) 60.00 207 Vanuatu 75.00

101 Korea (South) 100.00 208 Venezuela 75.00

102 Kuwait 75.00 209 Vietnam 60.00

103 Kyrgyzstan 75.00 210 Yemen 60.00

104 Laos 60.00 211 Walls Futune Islands 60.00

105 Latvia 75.00 212 Zaire 60.00

106 Lebanon 60.00 213 Zambia 60.00

107 Lesotho 60.00 214 Zimbabwe 75.00

Estt Rule �o. 164/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Development/115/1762, Dated:- 25/10/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP) 2009/3/14 dated 26/09/2011 (RBE No. 129/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 05/06/2009 & PC-V/2008/PS/1 (Stipend) dated 29.06.2011 were published as Estt. Rule No. 234/2009 & 116/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Revised training module for Assistant Loco Pilots.

Consequent upon revision of the training duration in the training modules for Assistant Loco Pilots vide letter of even number dated 05.6.2009, Pay Commission Dte vide letter No. PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend) dated 29.06.2011 have consequently revised the rates of stipend of Assistant Loco Pilot (Elect.) and Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel). 2. In view of the above changes the Indian Railway Establishment Manual Volume I (1989 Edition) is accordingly amended as in Advance Correction Slip No. 218 (enclosed). 3. The Ministry of Railways have also decided that the Manual of Management of Training is amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 3/2011 (enclosed)

Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol. I (1989 Edition)


Amend the following vide para 137(2) (iv) of Sub-Section III of Section ‘b’ under Chapter-I of Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol. I (1989 Edition) 137(2) (iv) Training and Stipend:- They will be on training for a period of 17 weeks. Stipend `. 5830+ 1900. (Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2009/3/14 dated 05.06.2009 and PC-V/2008/PS/1 (Stipend) dated 29.06.2011) Estt Rule �o. 165/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz.)/40/1763, Dated:- 25/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP) 2010/2/45 dated 27/01/2011 (RBE No. 13/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(GP)88/2/111 dated 20.08.1991 was published as Estt. Rule No. 167/1991.

Sub:- Communication of Below Benchmark ACRs for the years prior to 2008-09, reckonable in

future DPCs for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts.

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Board have decided to implement the instructions contained in DOP&T’s O.M. No. 21011/1/2010-Estt.A dated 13.04.2010 on Railways for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts. 2. As per the extant instructions of the Board issued vide Board letter No. E(GP)88/2/111 dated 20.08.91, for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts through 30% LDCE/70% Selection, it is essential for a candidate to secure at least 30 marks (including at least 15 marks in Record of Service) out of maximum 50 marks for Record of Service and viva voce put together. Therefore for assessment in future DPCs for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts through 30% LDCE/70% Selection, in case where a candidate secures less than 15 marks out of the maximum 25 marks in record of service, requisite action in terms of DOP&T’s aforementioned O.M. may please be taken in respect of ACRs which were assessed for the 30% LDCE/70% Selection. 3. These instructions will be applicable from the date of issue. However, Selections/LDCEs where the DPCs have already been conducted may not be disturbed.

Estt Rule �o. 166/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training and Development/116/1764, Dated:- 25/10/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2009/3/12 dated 26/09/2011 (RBE No. 130/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 21.12.2009 (RBE No. 225/2009) was published as Estt. Rule No. 121/2010.

Sub:- Revised Training Modules for Supervisors of Signal & Telecommunication Deptt.

Various Railways have been seeking clarification whether the Training Modules issued vide Board’s letter of even number dated 21.12.2009 (RBE No. 225/2009) cover only the directly recruited candidates of Supervisors of Signal & Telecommunication Department. It is clarified that the above training modules cover all the Supervisors of Signal & Telecommunication department. The revised stage-wise training for the Supervisors of Signal & Telecommunication Department is as follows:-

Category Initial Courses (in weeks) Refresher-cum-Promotional

Courses (in weeks)

Signal Telecomm. Signal Telecomm.

Junior Engineer (RRB) 52 52 4 4

Junior Engineer (Intermediate/LCDE)

34 34 4 4

Sr. Section Engineer 52 52 4 4

Estt Rule �o. 167/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/41/1822, Dated:- 31/10/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2006/2/34 dated 09/08/2010 (RBE No. 113/2010) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Syllabus for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’ post of ASTE in Signal &

Telecommunication Department of Railways/Production Units.

Ref:- Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)79/2/30/5 dated 9.9.1980. A revised syllabus for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts in Signal & Telecommunication Department of Railways/Production Units is enclosed for guidance. This may be given wide publicity and circulated amongst the eligible candidates. 2. This revised syllabus will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. However, LCDE s for which written examinations have already been held or which are at an advanced stage, need not be disturbed.

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Syllabus (Revised) for 30% LDCE for Promotion Group ‘B’ ASTE in Signal & Telecommunication

Department

Maximum Marks 150 Paper-I Pass Marks 90

General Part-I 50 Marks

I. General Knowledge

* This section would contain questions of general interest and importance, which is acquired by general observation or reading with out specific text book study. Subjects of national importance as well as achievements of Railways are also to be covered. The standard of General Knowledge shall not be more rigorous than Matriculate level. * Official Language.

II. General Mathematics

* Arithmetic and statistical operations, graphs, fractions, percentage, sampling & averages * Geometry-area & volume up to Higher Secondary/12th Standard level * Algebra, simultaneous equations etc up to Higher Secondary/12th Standard level * Mechanics-Velocity & acceleration, work done, horse power etc up to Higher Secondary/12th Standard level

III. Strength of Material

* Various Engineering materials and their properties, bearings, stress & strain, fatigue, hardness, corrosion & surface finish

IV. Physics & Basic Electricity

* Temperature & measurement * Mechanics- Newton’s law of motion, Velocity & Acceleration, Work, Energy, Power, Archimedes’s principle etc. * Heat & Work, expansion of solids, liquids & gases. * IC Engines, gas turbine heat recovery & thermal efficiency. Super charging & inter cooling * Ohm’s law, Coulomb’s law, Faraday’s Law, Voltage, Current & Resistance, Wet & Dry Batteries, Power Factor * Simple motors & Dynamos-Principle of Working of Transformer, Relay, Fuse, Circuit Breaker * Power Supply, AC&DC, Rectifiers.

Part-II

Professional Subject Marks 100 �ote:- Four questions to be given from each part. Six questions to be answered, three from each part.

Part A

Rules & Manuals.

Rules for Opening of a Railways, Signal Engineering Manual, Telecommunication Engineering Manual, Store Procedures and Practices, AC Traction Manual, Block Working Manual, Schedule of Dimensions, Operation Manual, Disaster Management, Accident Manual-Accident Classification, Causes of Accidents and their prevention, Duties of first Official reaching the Accident Site, Enquiries, Failure Analysis & Investigations.

Part B Fundamental Engineering & Applied Technology, Simple Structures, Dynamics, Simple Machinery, Magnetism, Electricity, Sound, Electrical Machinery and Circuits, Fundamental Electronics & Electronic Circuits, Power Supply Equipment and Systems. Protection Systems against Lightning & Surges, Principles of Optics & Optical Fibre Cable, Principles of Digital Electronics-Boolean Algebra, Digital Devices and their Applications, Data Communication Principles & Information Technology-Familiarity with PC Specifications, Operating Systems-Windows, Operating and Application software, Basic LAN/WAN & Networking, Intranet/Internet.

Maximum Marks 150

Paper-II Pass Marks 90

Establishment and Financial Rules

Part-I

50 Marks

I. Establishment Rules

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* General conditions of services of Railway servants including rules regarding leave, joining time, passes etc. *Railway Service D&A Rules-1968 & amendments * Railway Service Conduct Rules-1966 & amendments * Retirement benefits * Payment of wages, allowance & overtime * Labour laws including Payment of Wages Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act, Hours of Employment Regulations, Factory Act, Contract Labour Act * Manpower Planning & Training * Welfare measures in Railways * PNM, JCM & PREM

II. FI�A�CIAL RULES

* Parliamentary control over Railway Finance-public accountability, canons of financial propriety. * Railway Budget-Budgetary terms, Types of Budgets, Budget cycle, Demand of Grants, Expenditure Classification * Rule for allocation-Classification of Expenditure, Control over expenditure-Responsibility of accounting performance budgeting, Exchequer, General Financial results of working * Work Programme-Financial justification of works, Survey, preparation of estimate, capital budget-Control over expenditure, capital expenditure, re-appropriation * Financial Control over store expenditure-Purchase and stores keeping procedure-inventory control * Financial and cost control in Railway Workshop * Rules and Procedure relating to tenders and contracts for execution of works and procurement of stores, M&P Programme * Procedure for processing and finalizing the audit objections and draft paras * Delegation of Powers.

Professional Subject Part-II

100 Marks

�ote:- Four question to be given from each part. Six questions to be answered, minimum one from each part and maximum three a part.

Part A

Signaling

Mechanical & Electrical Interlocking, Interlocking plans and locking tables, Block Signaling, Electro-mechanical and Electrical Signaling, Automatic Signaling, Panel Interlocking, Route Relay Interlocking, Axle Counters, Track Circuits, Automatic Warning System, Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) and/or Anti Collision Device (ACD), Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), Electronic Interlocking (EI),

Data Loggers & �etworking, LED Signals, Block Proving by Axle Counters (BPAC), Audio Frequency

Track Circuits (AFTC), Integrated Power Supply (IPS) etc.

Part B

Telecommunication

Overhead and underground cable system, control office and way station and emergency control communication equipment, Telephone exchange-automatic, specialized communication and allied equipment like STM, DWDM etc in Railways, comprising HF, VHF and Microwave, GSM-R and/or Tetra for Mobile Train Radio, OFC and Quad cable, Communication in RE area, Data Communication &

IP �etworks, Digital Electronic Exchanges, ISD�, �etwork Management Systems, networks for PRS,

FOIS, TMS, UTS etc, Concept of GPS.

Part C Workshop Practice- Raw material, processing, Workshop machines and their utilization, Overhauling Procedure and Practices, Inspection and Testing of components, Testing Procedure, commissioning and measurement, Integration, Testing & Certification of IPS/SMPS, DC-DC Converters, Invertors & Battery

Chargers/Float Rectifiers, Block Instruments & Relay, Relay Technology-Different Types of Relays &

their working, Block Instruments and Point Machines, Qualify Control and Safety Practices.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/ Policy Clarifications dated 20/04/2011 (RBE No. 51/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 08 is published for information, guidance and necessary

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action. Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1 (Policy) dt. 31.10.2010. and 2010/E(Sports)4(1)/1 Pt. (E.Q.) dt. 21.12.2010 (RBE No.181/2010) were published as Estt. Rule No. 23/2011 and 251/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Minimum educational qualification for sportsperson for recruitment against Sports Quota.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010. Refer Board’s policy letter mentioned above, In this connection it is clarified that instructions as contained in Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)4(1)/1 Pt. (E.Q.) dt. 21.12.2010 (RBE No. 181/2010) on the above cited subject, may also be applicable in all case for recruitment of sportspersons on Zonal Railways and Production Units against sports quota, as per Board’s letter dt. 31.12.2010 referred above. This also disposes ECOR’s letter No. ECoR/Pres/R/Rectt./20 dt. 25.03.2011.

Estt Rule �o. 169/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz.)/42/1824, Dated:- 31/10/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2004/2/47 dated 17/03/2011 (RBE No. 36/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 03/05/2007 (RBE No 70/2007) was published as Estt. Rule No. 129/2007.

Sub:- Selection for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts of Assistant �ursing Officer in Pay Band PB-3 (Rs.

15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400.

In terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 03.05.2007 (RBE No. 70/2007), the Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Nursing Officer in the pay scale of Rs. 7500-12000 was to be filled through the normal process of selection comprising written test and viva voce (including assessment of record of service) from amongst Chief Matrons in the Scale of Rs. 7450-11500 with 2 years service in the grade, failing which, Chief Matrons with 3 years combined service in the scale of Rs. 7450-11500 and Rs. 6500-10500. 2. Consequent upon implementation of the pay scales recommended by the VI Pay Commission, the matter regarding eligibility conditions for promotion to Group ‘B’ post of Assistant Nursing Officer has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that Chief Matrons in Pay Band PB-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- will be eligible to appear for Group ‘B’ Selections for the post of Assistant Nursing Officer, provided they have rendered not less than 2 years of non-fortuitous service in the grade. 3. The above instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. However, selections which have already been finalized need not be disturbed.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 11/01/2011 (RBE No. 05/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 2 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter Nos. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/ (Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 & E(sports)/2007/Policy/3 dt. 30.03.2007 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 23/2011 & 60/2007 respectively.

Sub:- Dealing the cases for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, as per old and new

policy letters. Ref:- Board’s letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 & E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dt. 30.03.2007. Please refer to Board’s policy letters mentioned above containing instructions for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways.

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In this connection it is clarified that the cases for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sport quota for the year 2010-11, for which trials have been completed up to 31.12.2010 may be concluded as per previous policy letter dt. 30.03.2007, referred above.

Estt Rule �o. 171/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/302/1826, Dated:- 31/10/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/F(E)II/AL1/1 dated 20.01.2011 (RBE No. 09/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 07.12.2010 was published as Estt Rule No. 163/2011.

Sub:- Rates of daily allowance for journeys on duty in various Countries-restoration of full Daily

Allowance rates.

CORRIGE�DUM

In partial modification of Board’s letter of even number dated 7th December, 2010 the last line of Para 2 may be substituted to read as under:- “The revised rates are applicable on the Railways from the date of issue of the Board’s letter”. Accordingly, it may be noted that the revised rates of Daily Allowance for journeys on duty in various countries will be applicable on Railways with effect from 7th December, 2010. Estt Rule �o. 172/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Development/117/1874, Dated:- 02/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)/2010FE-1-2 dated 30-09-2011 (RBE No. 135/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Inclusion of four Institutes/Societies (1) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2)

�ational HRD �etwork (3) Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) & (4) Academy of

Management. Ministry of railways have decided that four Institutes/ Societies (1) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (2) National HRD Network (3) Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) & (4) Academy of Management be incorporated in the list of Annexure-A circulated vide Board’s letter No; E(G)83FE 1-4 Dated 29.04.88. This will entitle railway officials to 90% reimbursement of membership of these Institutes/ Societies. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(3)/6(Typing Test) dated 11-10-2011 (RBE No. 143/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/48 dt.09.02.2005 (RBE No. 25/2005) was published as Estt. Rule .no. 52/2005.

Sub:- Typing test of Group-C staff, appointed against Sports Quota.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/48 Dt.09.02.2005(RBE No. 25/2005) Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter under reference containing guidelines for acquiring the typing proficiency by the persons appointed on Zonal Railways & Production Units as Clerk and Senior Clerk, against Sports Quota. Some of the Zonal railways have sought guidelines for the course of action to be taken in case of sportspersons recruited against sports quota as clerk/Sr. Clerk failing to pass the typing proficiency test within four years from the date of their appointment.

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The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that in case of sports person recruited against Sports Quota as Clerk/Sr. Clerk failing to pass Type Writing test within four years from the date of appointment, then, his /her appointment will be treated as provisional till such time that he/she passes the Type Writing test and no promotion/increment will be granted. However, in case of outstanding sportspersons exception for grant of promotion will be with the approval of Railway Board. Person recruited against sports quota may be allowed to appear in the Type Writing test, till he/she passes the same. Estt Rule �o. 174/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/18/1876, Dated:- 02/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/3/SECR dated 05-10-2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. On the issue of extending benefit of MACPS to Loco Running staff, a reference was made to Railway Board for clarification. As per promotional hierarchy in the category of Loco Pilots, the following grades are coming:

ALP-II (GP ` 1900) ALP-I (GP ` 2400) LPS-II (GP ` 2400) LPS-I (GP ` 4200) LPG-(GP ` 4200)

Whenever Shunters are not available to fill up the posts of LP (Goods), eligible candidates from lower grades even from ALP-II (GP 1900) are called and promoted as LPG (GP 4200).

When an employee gets promoted from ALP-II to LPG according to above AVC, he is not eligible for any

further financial upgradation under MACPS as he would have already got 3 promotions. Clarification had been sought from Railway Board that if an employee who is promoted directly from ALP-II to LPG, whether he will be eligible for benefit of MACPS, as he is getting promotion in the hierarchy surpassing more than 3 promotions in the channel.

Board vide letter below have clarified that in such situation the employee should be treated as having earned two promotions.

Sub:- Extending the benefit of financial upgradation under MACPS to Loco Running Staff.

Ref:- SECR’s letter No. P-HQ/RUL/105/9/893, dated 06-02-2011, 20-06-2011 & 12-08-2011. With reference to the above, it is stated that the promotions earned by the employees in question from ALP-II (GP-1900) to LPG (GP-4200) directly bypassing Shunter grade in such a manner neither fall in the line of AVC nor in Recruitment Rules of Loco Pilot categories. This special dispensation has only been granted due to non-availability of Shunters. As a result on the said special dispensation the concerned employee has progressed to two next higher stages/grades as per the cadre hierarchy/AVC of Loco Pilots category. Therefore, in such situation the employee should be treated as having earned two promotions. It is therefore, advised that MACP Scheme in respect of such employees may please be regulated in light of the above position.

Estt Rule �o. 175/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Deputation/13/1877, Dated:- 02/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/F(E)II/1(1)/1 dated 13-05-2011 (RBE No. 64/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. F(E)II/2008/DE1/1 dated 04.04.2008 & letter of even no. dated 28.07.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 107/2008 & 76/2011 respectively. .

Sub:- Overstay while on deputation.

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Ref:- (i) Board’s letter No. F(E)II/2008/DE1/1 dated 04.04.2008 and Board’s letter of even number dated 28.07.2010. Under the existing instructions issued by DOP&T vide their O.M. dated 17.6.2010, circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter of even number dated 28.7.2010, extension of deputation beyond fifth year is not allowed, Further as per the DOP&T’s O.M. dated 29.11.2006, circulated vide Board’s letter No. F(E)II/2008/DE1/1 dated 04.4.2008, deputationist officer would be deemed to have been relieved on the date of expiry of the deputation period unless the competent authority with requisite approvals, extended the period of deputation in writing, prior to the date of its expiry. 2. In their present O.M. dated 1.3.2011 (copy enclosed) it has been stated by DOP&T that despite these clear instructions, proposals for regularization of overstay of officers on deputation beyond the five year period continue to be received in the Department. It has, therefore, been reiterated by DOP&T that it will be the responsibility of the immediate superior officer to ensure that the deputationist does not overstay and in the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever, he/she is liable to disciplinary action and other adverse Civil/Service consequences which would include the period of unauthorized overstay not being counted for service for purpose of pension and that any increment due during the period of unauthorized overstay being deferred with cumulative effect, till the date on which the officer rejoins his parent cadre and henceforth no ex-post facto approval for regularisation of overstay on deputation would be allowed.

No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training

Dated the 1st March, 2011 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Overstay while on deputation.

Undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM of even number dated the 17th June, 2010 and to say that as per existing instructions no extension in deputation beyond the fifth year is allowed. Further, as per the OM No. 14017/30/2006-Estt(RR) dated the 29th November, 2006, the deputationist officer is 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 is observed that despite these clear instructions, proposals for regularization of over stay of officers on deputation beyond the five year period continue to be received in the Department. It is reiterated that it will be the responsibility of the immediate superior officer to ensure that the deputationist does not overstay. In the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever, he/she is liable to disciplinary action and other adverse Civil/Service consequences which would include the period of unauthorised overstay not being counted for the purpose of pension and that any increment due during the period of unauthorized overstay being deferred with cumulative effect, till the date on which the officer rejoins his parent cadre. 2. All Ministries/Departments may please not that henceforth no ex-post facto approval for regularization of overstay on deputation would be allowed.

Sd/- (Mukesh Charuvedi) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Estt Rule �o. 176/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/303/1879 Dated:- 02/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2011/AL-28/18 dated 13-06-2011 (RBE No. 87/2011) PC-VI -263 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters referred were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 223/08, 224/08, 203/08, 174/08, 193/08, 175/08, 172/08, 173/08 & 210/08 respectively.

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Sub:- Enhancement in the rates of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of

Dearness Allowance w.e.f 01.01.2011.

In accordance with the recommendations of 6th CPC, the rates of various allowances admissible to different categories of railway staff were revised/doubled. The 6th CPC had also recommended that the rates of these allowances will be increased by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance goes up by 50%. Railway Board, accordingly, issued instructions in respect of various allowances listed in the enclosed Annexure alongwith the letter references under which Railways were authorized to implement the same. 2. Subsequent to enhancement in the rate of Dearness Allowance to 51% , the matter regarding revision in the rate of various allowances has been considered by the Board. In order to dispel any doubts that may arise in the railways, it is reiterated that the rates of allowances listed in the enclosed Annexure shall increase by 25% with Dearness Allowance now having gone up by 50% w.e.f 01.01.2011. 3. The terms and conditions for grant of these allowances will remain the same.

A��EXURE

LIST OF THE VARIOUS ALLOWA�CES THAT STA�D REVISED W.E.F 01.01.2011 O�

ACCOU�T OF E�HA�CEME�T I� THE RATE OF DA TO 51%

S. �o. �ame of the Allowance Authority number and date

1. Daily Allowance F(E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dated 01.12.2008 (Para 3 of the Annexure to the letter)

2. Mileage for road journey by taxi/own car/auto-rickshaw/own scooter/bicycle etc.

F(E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dated 01.12.2008 (para 2D (b) and (c) of the Annexure to the letter)

3. Road Mileage Allowance and rates for transportation of House-hold effects on transfer.

F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15 dated 01.12.2008 (Para A(3) & (4) and para C of the Annexure to the letter)

4. Fixed Conveyance Allowance F(E)I/2008/AL-7/3 dated 03.10.2008

5. Cycle Maintenance Allowance F(E)I/2008/AL-7/2 dated 18.09.2008

6. Washing Allowance F(E)I/2008/AL-29/1 dated 30.09.2008

7. Special Compensatory (scheduled/Tribal Area) Allowance

F(E)I/2008/AL-4/7 dated 18.09.2008

8. Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance

F(E)I/2008/AL-4/4 dated 16.09.2008

9. Special Compensatory (Bad Climate) Allowance

F(E)I/2008/AL-4/5 dated 16.09.2008

10. Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance

F(E)I/2008/AL-4/6 dated 22.09.2008

Estt Rule �o. 177/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/31/1880, Dated:- 02/11/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 15-06-2011 (RBE No. 90/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No.3 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Recruitment of sports persons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. ERB-I/2011/23/15 dated 23.05.2011. Please connect Railway Board’s orders as contained in above mentioned letter regarding formation of a three members Committee for giving suggestions to improve the existing procedure, being followed on Zonal Railways and Production Units for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting.

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In this connection it is clarified that after the formation of the said Committee, there is no ban from Railway Board for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting. Zonal Railways and Production Units may therefore continue with the existing policy and procedure, for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting. This also disposes CR’s letter No. CRSA/RSPB/2011-12 dt. 03.06.2011.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2007/PM1/9 dated 11-10-2011 (RBE No. 142/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Providing Manpower to CORE for meeting electrification targets Reiteration of instructions

regarding.

In spite of clear cut instructions to Zonal Railways, as contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 08.05.2008 to account for staff requirement of CORE and lend all necessary assistance by sparing required staff as and when demanded by CORE, it has been brought to the notice of Board in a progress review meeting with Railway Electrification Works that Zonal Railways are not taking into account the staff requirement of CORE while holding selection/suitability tests and are considering the same only for placing indents on RRBs, leading to requirement of CORE not materializing in case of receipt of short panel from RRB. 2. The issue has been given due consideration and it is advised that henceforth the Zonal Railways may take the following points into consideration, besides the instructions dated 08.05.2008 on the above subject: (a) CPM/RE will submit the requirement of Supervisors & other Group ‘C’ category staff, Division wise of all departments to DRM/P. After finalization of panel, suitable candidates to be posted to CPM/RE. (b) CPM/RE will advise the Division at least on year before the expiry of the sanction of the work charged post, so that the staffs working against work charge posts are adjusted against their own cadre. (c) Requirement of staff will be specifically indicated by CPM/RE about the department (such as TRD, General Service, Operating, P. Way, Engineering, Works) to which it will be added.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 92 PS 5-3/1 dated 28-09-2011 (RBE No. 131/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 14-02-2007 was published as Estt. Rule Nos. 71/2007.

Sub:- Validity of passes for travel in Garib Rath Express Trains.

Ref:- This office letter of even number dated 14.02.2007.

Instruction have been issued vide para-1(i) of this office letter of even number dated 14-02-2007 permitting travel in Graib Rath Express Trains by serving/retired railway servants/ individuals on all passes valid for travel in 1st AC/2AC/ /3AC/Chair Car issued as per provisions of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition,1993). Facility of attendant is, however, not permitted in these trains. 2. On a demand raised by AIRF at the PNM forum, a proposal has been under consideration of Board for allowing 2nd Class pass for travel in Garib Rath Express Trains. 3. The matter has been examined and it has been decided by Board that serving /retired railway servants/individuals may also be allowed to travel in Graib Rath Exp. Trains on “2nd /sleeper Class Pass” issued under Railway Servants (Pass) Rules. 1986 (Second Edition 1993) on payment of difference of fare

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between the class of actual travel of Garib Rath Exp. trains and the Sleeper Class of Express trains for the distance traveled. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2009/6/8 dated 17-06-2011 (RBE No. 91/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2005/1/54/Vol.III dated 6.03.2007 (RBE No. 32/2007) was published as Estt. Rule No. 252/2007.

Sub:- Surrendering of Higher Grade Posts.

In the PNM meeting held between Railway Board and All India Railwaymen’s Federation on 21St & 22nd December, 2010 the issue of surrendering/creation of higher grade posts was discussed and it was informed that vide Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2005/1/54/Vol.III dated 6.03.2007 (RBE No. 32/2007) higher grade posts affecting promotional prospects of the staff and safety categories are not to be surrendered. It was also advised in the said letter that railways should review the strength of all categories of staff critically and rightsize accordingly. Pursuant to the discussions held in the aforesaid PNM, the matter has been further reviewed and decided that whatever surrender of higher grade posts has taken place the railways, if felt necessary, may create safety category posts as per extant orders as applicable for creation of new posts.

Estt Rule �o. 181/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz.)/43/2031, Dated:- 14/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2010/2/27 dated 28/06/2011 (RBE No. 98/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(GP)2010/2/27 dated 23.08.2010 (RBE No. 125/2010) was published as Estt. Rule No. 159/2010.

Sub:- Retention period of evaluated Answer Sheets of Written examination conducted for

Departmental Promotions-Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts through 70% Selection/30% LDCE.

Ref:- Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2010/2/27 dated 23.08.2010 (RBE No. 125/2010). In partial modification to Board’s letter of even number dated 23.08.2010, the matter regarding formulation of guidelines for retention period of evaluated answer sheets of written examinations held for promotions to Group ‘B’ posts through 70% Selection/30% LDCE has been re-considered and it has been decided that the retention period for evaluated answer sheets of these written examinations should be as under:- i) Three years from the date of publication of panel;

OR ii) Till panel exhausts; OR iii) Till finalization of complaints/investigation/court cases against the Selection/Suitability Test, if any;

Whichever of the above three is later.

2. Further, it may be ensured that vigilance clearance is obtained before the evaluated answer sheets are weeded out.


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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2009/AL-7/1 dated 26/07/2011 (RBE No. 111/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. F(E)I/2009/AL-7/1 dated 24/07/2009 and F(E)I/2006/AL-7/5 dated 27/03/2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos.185/2009 & 77/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Recommendation of 6th

Central Pay Commission- Grant of Conveyance Allowance at the

revised rates to Railway Medical Officers.

In the course of Vigilance check conducted on one of the Zonal Railways, it was found that payment of Conveyance Allowance to Railway Medical Officers has been made in some cases even though no certificate to the effect that he/she was drawing Conveyance Allowance in fulfillment of Condition No. 5 of Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2009/AL-7/1 dt. 24.7.09 had been furnished. In this context Condition No. 5 & 6 of Board’s aforesaid letter are reiterated below for strict observance:- “5. For entitlement the maximum amount of Conveyance Allowance mentioned above in para (1), every Specialist/General Duty Medical Officer is required to pay on an average (to be computed for a three month period) a minimum of 20 visits in a month to the hospital or 20 domiciliary visits, outside his normal duty hours. Where, however, the number of domiciliary visits or visit to hospital falls shorts of this minimum limit of 20 but not below 6, there should be a proportionate reduction in the Conveyance Allowance, subject to minimum grant of Conveyance Allowance of Rs. 160/-, Rs. 80/- and Rs. 60/- p.m. in the case of Specialists/Medical Officers referred to sub-para 1(i), (ii) and (iii) above respectively. In case of number of domiciliary visits or visits to the hospital falling below six in number, no Conveyance Allowance will be admissible. Provided that the expression “minimum of 20 domiciliary visits in a month ”would include visits performed in connection with official duties also, subject, however, to the condition that 50% of the total visits, the minimum being not less than six, must be domiciliary visits. Provided further that the limit fixed for the minimum number of 20 visits will not, however, detract a Specialist/Medical Officer from his/her responsibility towards the patient to render visit to the hospital or paying domiciliary visits if the situation so warrants. 6. Every specialist/Medical Officer claiming Conveyance Allowance will have to furnish a certificate alongwith monthly pay bill to the effect that he/she is drawing Conveyance Allowance in fulfillment of condition No. 5 above.” It may be ensured that in no case Conveyance Allowance to Railway Medical Officers should be paid without having obtained the requisite certificate. 2. Furthermore, clarification have been sought by some of the Railways with regard to para 4 of Board’s letter of even number dated 24.7.2009. The matter and the issue regarding admissibility of Conveyance Allowance to Railway Medical Officers who are eligible to staff car for their official duties has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and clarifications in respect of these issues are as under. Para No. 4 Calculation of the amount of Conveyance Allowance to be revised every year will be done in the following manner: The rate of Conveyance Allowance for the period from 1.9.2009 to 31.8.2010 to be enhanced in proportion to the DA accrued from 1.9.2008 to 31.8.2009 will be as per illustration given below:- Conveyance Allowance as on 1.9.2008 ……….. Rs. 3300/- DA increased upto 31.8.2009……………………..Rs. 11% Enhancement in Conveyance Allowance…………Rs. 363/- Revised rate of Conveyance Allowance…………..Rs. 3663/-

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The rate of Conveyance Allowance for the period 1.9.2009 to 31.8.2010 may be calculated, in the similar manner. Para No. 5 (i) The computation of three month period is to be calculated from 1.9.2008. (ii) The minimum limit of rate of Conveyance Allowance for minimum 6 visits was mentioned in the order as per recommendations of 6th CPC. This minimum limit of amount mentioned in the order has no relevance since minimum amount for minimum 6 visits of Railway Medical Officers would be higher than the limit fixed by 6th CPC. Therefore, the condition fixing minimum amount for minimum 6 visits is deleted. (iii) The Railway Medical Officers cannot limit their visits to 20 for the fact that they have become entitled for maximum amount. They have to make more visits than 20 for the same maximum amount of Conveyance Allowance if the situation warrants. Para 10: In case of non-functioning of vehicle, the officer will be paid as per rate entitlement of those officers who do not maintain any vehicle subject to production of receipt for hiring of vehicle. It is also clarified in supersession of Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2006/AL-7/5 dated 27.030.2008 that Medical Officers who have been provided with official vehicles for performing official duties will not be entitled to grant of Conveyance Allowance for any domiciliary visits or official duties performed etc. (This disposes of East Coast Railway’s letter No. ECoR/Pers/Gaz/Conveyance Allowance/55 dated 9.4.2010 and South East Central Railway’s letter No. P/SECR/Ruling/P&A/Conveyance Allow. 17296 dated 1.4.2010). Estt Rule �o. 183/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/44/2033, Dated:- 14/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2010/E(GR)I/15/2/RR dated 30/09/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- �otification of Indian Railways Private Secretary Grade-I Recruitment Rules, 2011.

A copy of Gazette Notification of Indian Railways Private Secretary Grade-I Recruitment Rules, 2011 published under G.S.R. 656 (E) dated 01.09.2011 are sent herewith for information and necessary action.

THE GAZETTE OF I�DIA

EXTRAORDINARY PART II-SECTION 3-SUB-SECTION (i)


NO. 488 NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER1, 2011/BHADRA 10, 1933


(Railway Board)

�OTIFICATIO�

New Delhi, the 1st September, 2011

G.S.R. 656(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Indian Railways Private Secretary Grade-I (Group ‘B’) Recruitment Rules, 2008, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to Group ‘B’ posts of Private Secretary Grade-I in the Ministry of Railways, namely:-

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1. Short title and commencement. –(1) These rules may be called the Indian Railways Private Secretary Grade-I (Group ‘B’) Recruitment Rules, 2011. (2) They shall come into force on the date to their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. �umber of posts, classification and the Pay Band and Grade Pay or Pay Scale.- The number of the said post, its classification and the pay band and grade pay or pay scale attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment to the said post, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (14) of the said Schedule. 4. Disqualification.- No person,- (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or (b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts: Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 5. Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons. 6. Savings.- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

The GAZETTED ON INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART-II-SEC.3(i)]

SCHEDULE

Name of the post

Number of posts

Classification Pay Band and Grade Pay or Pay Scale

Whether selection post or non-selection post

Age-limit for direct recruits

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Private Secretary Grade-I

132* (2011) * Subject to variation dependent on workload.

Railway Service Group ‘B’, Gazetted Ministerial.

Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) and Grade pay of Rs. 4800

Selection post Not applicable

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Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Whether age and educational qualification prescribe for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Period of probation, if any

(7) (8) (9)

Not applicable Not applicable Two years

Method of recruitment: Whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/absorption to be made

(10) (11)

Hundred per cent by promotion Promotion:

Private Secretary Grade-II in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 with two years regular service in the Grade on the basis of a written test followed by viva-voce and assessment of record of service. �ote1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. �ote 2: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to the 1st January, 2006/or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be in the corresponding pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the pay Commission. �otev3: The posts in the Accounts Department will be filled up by promotion in the same manner as above from amongst Stenographers of Accounts Department with the same eligibility conditions as indicated above.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

(12) (13)

Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee:

1. Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer for posts in Accounts Departments or Chief Personnel Officer of the concerned Zonal Railway for posts in all other Departments

– Chairman 2. Two Heads of Departments to be nominated by the General Manager of the concerned Zonal Railway-

Members


[F. No. 2010/E(GR)i/15/2/RR]

R.D. CHOWUDHURY, Executive Director Estt. (Gaz. Cadre)

Estt Rule �o. 184/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/60/2076, Dated:- 15/11/2011

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2009/RE-3/9 dated 05/10/2011 (RBE No. 138/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Fixation of pay of medically decategorised running staff while kept on supernumerary posts-

Granting benefits of running allowance- Regarding.

The question of fixation of pay of medically decategorised running staff for the period from the date they are declared unfit till their final absorption in alternative appointment i.e. the period during which they are kept on supernumerary posts for want of suitable alternative posts due to which it has not been possible to adjust the employees concerned immediately, has been engaging attention of the Board for quite some time. 2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that the pay of medically decategorised running staff while they are kept on supernumerary posts i.e from the date, they are declared medically unfit till the date they are absorbed in suitable alternative posts, needs to be suitably fixed by addition of the pay element of running allowance as may be in force. Their pay during this period will be fixed based on their pay in Pay-Band and Grade Pay plus pay element of running allowance as may be in force. As such, supernumerary posts wherever found necessary may be created at appropriate level. After fixation of pay in such a manner, no allowance in lieu of kilometerage shall be admissible. 3. However, it is reiterated that there should be minimum delay in redeploying medically decategorised running staff against alternative posts. Serious efforts should be made to locate suitable alternative posts for such staff immediately and at the most within a period of three months. Any unreasonable delay must be avoided. It will be the responsibility primarily of the officer under whom the concerned Railway servant was directly working to find a suitable job for him. 4. The instructions for fixation of pay of medically decategorised running staff on their absorption in suitable alternative posts will be issued separately. 5. This issue with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.

Estt Rule �o. 185/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/46/2077, Dated:- 15/11/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2007/CP-1/37 dated 13/10/2011 (RBE No. 146/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(W) 99/CP-1/1 dated 05.11.1999 (REB No. 285/99), E(W) 2008/CP-1/7 dated 30.09.2008 (RBE No. 136/2008), E(W) 2007/CP-1/37 dated 10.01.2011 (RBE No. 4/2011) were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 45/2000, 83/2009 & 17/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Payment of Ex-gratia lumpsum compensation to the families of Railway employees who die in

harness on duty- Withdrawal of ceiling on aggregate of payments from different sources.

Ref:- This Office letters No (i) E(W) 99/CP-1/1 dated 05.11.1999 (REB No. 285/99) (ii) E(W) 2008/CP-1/7 dated 30.09.2008 (RBE No. 136/2008) (iii) E(W) 2007/CP-1/37 dated 10.01.2011 (RBE No. 4/2011) Instructions regarding payment of ex-gratia lumpsum compensation payable to families of Govt. Employees who die in harness in the performance of their bona fide official duties under various circumstances as contained in Deptt. Of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M. No. 45/55/97-P&PW (c) dated 11.09.1998 O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 02-09-2008 and O.M. No. 45/7/2008-P&PW(F) dated 16-03-2009 (adopted in Board’s office vide above referred letters) as amended from time to time, have now been suitably revised by Deptt. Of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare vide their O.M. No. 45/7/2008-P&PW(F) dated 12th July, 2010. A copy of the same is sent herewith for information and guidance. The orders contained therein will apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees also. 2. The above orders will take effect from 01-01-2006.

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3. All other terms and conditions mentioned in the Deptt. Of Pension and Pensioners’s Welfare’s O.M. dated 11th Sept., 1998 circulated vide Board’s letter dated 05-11-1999 (RBE No. 285/1999) shall remain unchanged. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

No. 45/7/2008-P&W(F) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

2 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,

Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated 12th July, 2010

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Subject:- Implementation of the Government’s decision on the recommendation of the Sixth CPC-

Revision of provisions regulating special benefits in the cases of Death and Disability in service-

payment of ex-gratia lump sum compensation to families of central Govt. employees-modification-

regarding-

The undersigned is directed to say that in this Department’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 16th March, 2009, it was provided that ex-gratia lump sum compensation to the families of deceased Government servants including from sundry Government sources, such as the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, etc. should not exceed the aggregate of Rs. 20 lakhs in each individual case. Para 12 of Annexe to this Department’s OM 45/55/97-P&PW (C) dated 11th September, 1998 was modified to that extent. 2. The matter has been further reviewed and it has now been decided that there will be no ceiling for grant of ex-gratia lump sum compensation in terms of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s OM No. OM 45/55/97-P&PW (C) dated 11th September, 1998 read with OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2nd September, 2008 and OM No. 45/7/2008-P&PW(F) dated 16th March, 2009. 3. The above revised provision will be effective from 1.1.2006. 4. All other terms and conditions in the O.M. dated 11th September, 1998 shall remain unchanged. 5. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure U.O. No. 361/EV/2010 dated 4th June, 2010 6. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Sd/- (Tripti P Ghosh ) Director (PP)

Tele: 246248802

Estt Rule �o. 186/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/125/2078, Dated:- 15/11/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/PS 5-1/38 dated 13/10/2011 (RBE No. 145/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Revised pay limits for entitlement of School Pass, School Card Pass and Residential Card Pass.

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Consequent upon revision of Pay Scales on the basis of decision of the Government on the recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission, the question of revision of existing entitlements to ‘School Pass’, ‘School Card Pass’ and ‘Residential Card Pass’ under the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) has been under consideration of this Ministry. 2. The matter has been examined and in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that the pay limits for entitlements to ‘School Pass’, ‘School Card Pass’ and ‘Residential Card Pass’ be revised as per Advance Correction Slip No. 69 attached. 2.1 In all other respects, the existing provisions of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993), as amended from time to time shall continue to apply. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Advance Correction Slip �o. 69 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993)

(I) Schedule-III: School Pass

Replace Rule (i) in Column No. 3 under School Pass with the Following: (i) be issued with the class of pass as indicated below:-

Category Entitlement

1. Group ‘A’ & Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) I Class ‘A’

2. Non- Gazetted employees:- (i) In Grade Pay ` 4200/- and above (ii) In Grade pay ` 2800/- (iii) In Grade Pay below ` 2800/-

Ist Class IInd Class ‘A’ IInd /Sleeper Class

However, the children of railway employee studying in Oak Grove School Jharipani, who are not ordinarily entitled to Ist Class Passes, may, as a special case, be issued Ist Class Passes from their homes to Dehradun at the beginning of school session and back to their homes at the conclusion of the school session. The above provision equally applies for their up and down journeys during authorised vacations. On these occasions, Ist Class Passes may also be issued to the escorts (School teachers) for their up and down journeys;

(II) Schedule-III: School Card Passes

Replace Column No. 3 under the heading School Card Passes with the following:





(III) Schedule-VI : Residential Card Pass Replace Column No. 3 with the following





Note: No attendant is allowed in Residential Card Pass. (Authority: Board’s Letter No. E(W) 2008 PS 5-1/38 dated 13.10.2011.)

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Estt Rule �o. 187/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowance/305/2232, Dated:- 23/11/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF/2 dated 17/10/2011 (RBE No. 147/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 135/2009.

Sub:- Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of �on-gazetted RPF/RPSF

personnel.

In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 17.08.2010, non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel were entitled for Ration Money Allowance at par with Central Para Military Force (CPMF) personnel i.e. @ Rs. 46.40/- per day/per head w.e.f 01.04.2010 to 31.03.2011. 2. It has now been decided to revise the rate of Ration Money Allowance from existing rate of Rs. 46.40 to Rs. 56.56 per head/per day w.e.f 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012. 3. Accordingly, sanction of the Ministry of Railways is hereby accorded post-facto to revise the rate of Ration Money Allowance from Rs. 46.40 to Rs. 56.56 per head/per day w.e.f 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012. 4. The other terms and conditions as stipulated in para 4 of Board’s letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 remain unchanged. 5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 188/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/306/2233, Dated:- 23/11/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend) dated 20.10.2011 (RBE No. 151/2011), S. No. PC-VI/279 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

Consequent upon the revision in training period of Jr. Engineer Mechanical Department item No. 23 of the Schedule of Board’s letter of even number dated 15-12-2008 stands modified as under:

S. No. Category Training period

Revised Pay Band of the post (Rs.)

Grade Pay (Rs.)

Revised rates of stipend alongwith corresponding grade pay (Rs.)

Mechanical & Electrical Departments

23. Jr. Engineer Gr. II (W.S.)

One year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200

2. The above revised rates of stipend are applicable to those batches that undergo the modified training modules as indicated against the category. 3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 189/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/191/2234, Dated:- 23/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 20.10.2011 (RBE No. 150/2011), is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. F(E)III/98/PN1/4 (RBE No. 44/2005) dated 16.03.2005, No. F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 18.9.2007 & No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.9.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 86/2005, 260/2007 & 171/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Payment of Family Pension at enhanced rates to the widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters

beyond 25 years of age-Clarification regarding.

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In terms of sub-rule (4) of Rule 75 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, enhanced family pension is payable to the eligible member of the family as indicated in sub-rule (6) of Rule 75 of Rules ibid. Instructions were issued vide Board’s letter No. F(E)III/98/PN1/4 (RBE No. 44/2005) 16.03.2005 and letter No. F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 18.9.2007 extending the scope of family pension to divorced/widowed daughters and unmarried daughters respectively beyond 25 years of age. Para 8.2 of Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.9.2008 provides for payment of enhanced family pension under Rule 75(4)(i)(a) to the family of a Railway servant, who dies in service, from the date following the date of death of the Railway servant for a period of ten years, without any upper age limit. There will be no change in the period for payment of enhanced family pension in case of death of a pensioner. 2. The matter regarding admissibility of enhanced family pension to the eligible widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters of deceased Railway servants and pensioners beyond 25 years of age has been under consideration in this Ministry in consultation with the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DPO&PW) and it is clarified that such daughters beyond 25 years of age will continue to be eligible for family pension at enhanced rates as per the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. In other words, the enhanced family pension payable will be for ten years in case of death of a railway servant while in service and in case of death of a railway servant after retirement, family pension at enhanced rate will be payable for a period of seven years, or for a period upto the date on which the retired deceased railway servant would have attained the age of sixty seven years had he/she survived, whichever is less.

Estt Rule �o. 190/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/192/2235, Dated:- 23/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/2 dated 21.10.2011 (RBE No. 152/2011), S.No. PC-VI/280 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/2 dated 15.04.2011, F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 02.08.2000, F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dated 05.08.1999 & F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 20.7.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 63/2011, 162/2000, 206/1999 & 178/2009 respectively.

Sub:-Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from

01.07.2011. A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G) dated 05.10.2011 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is enclosed for your information and necessary action. These orders will apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. 2. A concordance of DOP&PW’s instructions referred to in the enclosed Office Memorandum and Railway Board’s corresponding instructions are given below:-

S.

�o.

Para

�o.

�o. & date of Deptt. of Pension &

Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M.

�o. & date of corresponding orders

issued by Railway Board

1. 1 O. M. No. 42/15/2011 P&PW(G) dated 29.03.2011.

PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/2 dated 15.04.2011

2 2 (i) O.M. No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.02.1998 (ii) O.M. No. 23/3/2008 P&PW(B) dated 15.09.2008

N.A.

3 3 (i) O.M. No. 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated 14.07.1998 (ii) O.M. No. 4/29/99 P&PW(D) dated 12.07.2000

(i) F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 18.08.1998 (ii) F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 02.08.2000

4. 5. (i) O.M. No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 02.07.1999 (ii) O.M. No. 38/88/2008- P&PW(G) dated 9.7.2009

F(E)III/96/PN1/21 dated 05.08.1999 F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 20.7.2009

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F. No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G) Government of India


3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003

Date: 5th October, 2011

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Subject:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners-Revised

rate effective from 1.7.2011.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G) dated 29th March, 2011 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief (DA) payable to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 51% to 58% w.e.f 1st July, 2011. 2. These orders apply to (i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners and (v) The Burma Civilian Pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan and are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs. 3500/- p.m. In terms of this Department’s OM No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.2.1998 read with this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 15.9.2008. 3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lumpsum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and have become eligible to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this Department’s OM No. 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @ 58% w.e.f 1.7.2011 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 Department’s OM No. 4/29/99-P&PW(D) dated 12.7.2000 refer. 4. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. 5. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department ‘s OM No. F. No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension, will remain unchanged. 6. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately. 7. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case. 8. The offices of Accountant General and Authorised Public Sector Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

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9. In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG. 10. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure conveyed vide their OM No. 1(4)/EV/2004 dated 5th October, 2011.

Sd/- ( S.P. Kakkar) Under Secretary to the Government of India.

Estt Rule �o. 191/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Trg. & devp/118/2344, Dated:- 30/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2009/3/16 dated 19.10.2011 (RBE No. 148/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 15.01.2010 and PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend) dated 29.06.2011 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 133/2010 & 116/2011 respectively.

Sub:-Revised training module for Supervisors of Electrical Department.

Board vide letter of even number dated 15.1.2010 have issued the revised training module for Supervisors of Electrical Department and vide letter No. PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend) dated 29.06.2011 have revised the rates of stipend of Junior Engineer Gr. II (Electrical) 2. In view of the above changes the Indian Railway Establishment Manual Volume I (1989 Edition) is accordingly amended as in Advance Correction Slip No. 220 (enclosed). 3. The Ministry of Railways have also decided that the Manual of Management of Training is amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 1/2011 (enclosed).

Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol. I (1989 Edition)

Advance Correction Slip �o. 220.

Amend the following para 141(2) (iii) of Sub-Section II Section ‘B’ Chapter-I of Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol. I (1989 Edition) 141(2)(iii) Training and stipend:- They will be on training for a period of 12 months. Stipend ` 9300+4200. Note: The period of training for Intermediate Apprentices will also be 12 months, but they will continue to draw the pay and allowances of the post from which they were selected during the period of the training. (Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2009/3/16 dated 15.01.2010 and PC-V/2008/PS/1 (stipend) dated 29.06.2011)

Manual on Management of Training

(June 1998)

Advance Correction Slip �o. 1/2011

S.No. 7(a&b) of Item No. II of Appendix II of the Manual on Management of Training (Edition 1998) may be modifies as under:- 7(a) Junior Engineer Grade II (Electrical) 12 months. (b) Intermediate Apprentices (Electrical) 12 months.

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2009/3/16 dated 15.01.2010) Estt Rule �o. 192/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz.)/45/2345, Dated:- 30/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/1/60 dated 15.11.2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:- Encadring of Group ‘B’ officers belonging to Personnel Traffic, Civil Engineering, Mechanical

Engineering, Electrical Engineering and S&T departments of R.D.S.O in the respective departments

of organized services on Indian Railways.

In compliance of Central Administrative Tribunal, Lucknow Bench’s order dated 16.3.2009 in O.A. No. 45 of 2005 regarding induction of Group ‘B’ officers of R.D.S.O. into Group ‘A’/Jr. Scale of organized services, it has been decided by the Railway Board to encadre the Group ‘B’ officers of Personnel, Traffic, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and S&T departments of R.D.S.O in the respective Group ‘B’ services of Indian Railways from 1.1.2004 onwards. They would be governed by the Recruitment Rules of the organized services of the respective departments, as applicable to the officers of the Zonal Railways, while inducting them into Group ‘A’/Jr. Scale of the respective organized services from the vacancy year 2004-05 onwards and for further advancement in service, as due. Estt Rule �o. 193/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/47/2346, Dated:- 30/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2008/LE-1/2 dated 27/10/2011 (RBE No. 153/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Encashment of Leave to be granted to Railway Servants on their appointment in Central

Public Enterprises. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that the Rule 550(F) of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol.I (1985 Edition) (Third Re-print Edition 2008) be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 119 attached.

I�DIA� RAILWAY ESTABLISHME�T CODE, VOLUME-I,

FIFTH EDITIO�-1985 ((Third Reprint Edition-2008)

ADVA�CE CORRECTIO� SLIP �o. 119

1. 550-F may be substituted with the following:

“(F) In case of permanent absorption in Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous body wholly or

substantially owned or controlled by the Central/State Government:

A railway servant who has been permitted to be absorbed in a service or post in or under a Corporation or Company wholly or substantially owned or controlled by the Central Government or State Government or in or under a body controlled or financed by one or more than one such Government shall be granted, suo moto, by the authority competent to grant leave cash equivalent of leave salary in respect of both leave on average pay leave on half average pay, if any, at the credit of the Railway servant on the date of absorption subject to a maximum of 300 days and the cash equivalent of leave salary payable shall be calculated in the same manner as provided for in sub-rule (A)(1)(b) of Rule 550”. Estt Rule �o. 194/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/99/2347, Dated:- 30/11/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2010/1/46 dated 03.11.2011 (RBE No. 155/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2002/1/83 dated 17/01/2003 was published as Estt. Rule No. 44/2003.

Sub:- Rightsizing of Indian Railways.

Kindly refer to Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2000/1/11 dated 11.8.2000 (RBE No. 98/2000) on the above subject followed by Board’s letters No. E(MPP)2000/1/11 dated 04.01.2011 & 31.12.2001 and letter No. E(MPP)2002/1/83 dated 17/01/2003.

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The matter was considered earlier and accordingly it was decided to withdraw restrictions on annual fresh recruitment vide this office letter of even number dated 7/4/2011 (RBE 46/2011). The matter has been further examined and it is clarified that instructions contained in paragraph a), b) and c) of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)/2000/1/11 dated 11.8.2000 (RBE No. 98/2000) with regard to restrictions on intake, as modified from time to time by subsequent letters, are withdrawn. All other instructions contained in the aforesaid letters, cited above, would however remain unchanged.

Estt Rule �o. 195/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/126/2428, Dated:- 06/12/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W) 2001/PS 5-1/1 dated 31.10.2011, S. No. 66 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Grant of 1st ‘A’ Pass to Asstt. Audit Officers (AAOs).

Reference is invited to Director General (Railways) U.O.I. No. 686-Rly/Passes-PTOs/17-11/2005 dated 24-02-2011 & 26-04-2011 regarding grant of 1st ‘A’ Pass to Asstt. Audit Officers (AAOs) working in the Railway Audit. The matter has been examined in the Ministry of Railways. It has been observed that AAOs are comparable to their counterparts in Railway Accounts Department viz. SSO (Accounts) whose Grade Pay has also been fixed at `4800/- in pursuance of 6th CPC recommendations. They, however, continues to be in Group ‘C’ category and hence not eligible for 1st Class ‘A’ Pass. Apex Court in one of its Judgments had earlier observed that if the contentions of the Assistant Audit Officers are accepted, they would lead to unjust results on the Indian Railways as the persons belonging to foreign Department would enjoy higher privileges as compared to their own employees performing comparable functions. It is pertinent to mention that Railway Servants (including Accounts staff) are granted benefits of railway passes as a part of their service conditions as per provisions of Railway Servant Pass Rules whereas the benefit of passes to the staff of CAG has been extended purely as a goodwill gesture. Accordingly, extending the benefit of passes to staff of CAG which are not admissible to their counterpart accounts staff/analogous supervisors of other core departments of the Railways would be anomalous.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)I-2008/PM1/15 dated 21.11.2011, RBE No. 158/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letters of even no dated 11.01.2010, 22.07.2010, 03.11.2010, 06.04.2011, 03.09.2009 & 07.06.2010 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 10/2010, 139/2010, 217/2010, 60/2011, 200/2009 and 96/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Implementation of Recommendations of 6th

CPC- Merger of grades- Revised Classification and

mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts- Scheme for filling up of vacancies after 31.12.2011.

Ref: - Board’s letters of even no dated 11.01.2010, 22.07.2010, 03.11.2010 and 06.04.2011.

Reference this Ministry’s letters of even number dated 03.09.2009 & 07.06.2010 on the above subject, under which scheme for filling up of vacancies as may arise up to 31.08.2009 & 31.12.2011 respectively were circulated to the Railways. The issue has once again been considered by this Ministry and it has been decided that the existing methodology, as enumerated in the letter of even number dated 03.09.2009, may be applied to fill up the promotional vacancies as may arise up to 31.12.2012, with benchmarking as indicated in letter dated

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07.06.2010, i.e. 6 and 8 marks out of 15 for the posts in Grade Pay Rs.4200 and Rs.4600 respectively, wherever promotion is to be done on the basis of ‘Seniority-cum-Suitability’, till further orders. It has also been decided that henceforth the contents reflected in para 2.3 of Board’s letter of even number dated 03.09.2009, prescribing for filling up of direct recruitment and promotee quota vacancies in the grade pay of Rs.4200 and Rs.4600, stands nullified. Estt Rule �o. 197/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/106/2450, Dated 07.12.2011

Sub:-Amendment to SOPEST-2011 published vide CPO/BSP Estt Rule �o. 01/2011.

The revised Schedule-I & II of Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968 were issued vide Estt Rule No.-34/2011. Accordingly, the Schedule of Powers on Establishment Matters in regard to powers for appointment of Group C and Group-D staff and other related items is being amended as indicated below:-

S. �o ITEM AUTHO

RITY/

DELEGA

TIO�

Estt.

Srl.

�o.

AGM PHO

D/

CHO

D

HOD DRM

/

CWM

ADRM JAG/Br

Officer/

Independent

Sr. Scale

Sr.

Scale

Jr. Scale/

Gr-B

Remarks

�G.2 Initial

appointments

to Group-C

and Group-D

posts.

Rule 215 of IREC- I

- FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

2800/-

FP for staff upto GP Rs.

1800/-

�G

3.1

Regular

promotion

Para 213 of IREM-I

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

2800/-


1800/-

�G

3.3

Confirmation FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

2800/-


1800/-

�G.4 Acceptance of

resignation of

non-gazetted

staff.

Rule 302 of IREC-I

FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

2800/-


1800/-

To be dealt through Personnel Branch Officers on Personnel Br. Files.

�G

6.1

Transfer of

Group-C

and Group

D staff

within

seniority

unit

Rule 226

& 231 of

IREC-I

207/ 05

FP FP FP FP (CC)

FP (CC)

FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their control

FP (CC) for staff upto GP

Rs.

2800/-

FP (CC) for staff upto GP Rs. 1800/-

Out of turn transfer will be considered by DRMs in divisions and PHODs/ CHODs in hqs.

�G. 45Grant of continuity certificates during the period of

Para 1320 b (ii) of IREC-II

-- FP FP FP FP FP FP in respect of staff whose cadre is under their control

FP for staff

upto GP Rs.

2800/-

FP for staff upto GP Rs. 1800/-

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leave granted to the staff officiating in higher grades for the purpose of increment where officiating arrangements is made.

(Note:- Accordingly, the entries in Item Nos. NG-2, NG-3.1, NG-3.3, NG-4, NG-6.1 and NG-45 in SOPEST-2011 published vide CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.01/2011 are amended). 2. This issues with the finance concurrence of FA&CAO/SECR and approval of General Manager. 3. The amendments above will be applicable from the date of issue of these instructions.

Estt Rule �o. 198/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/161/2468, Dated:- 08/12/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/RS-37 dated 28-11-2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II/2008/RS-37 dated 24.07.2009

was published as Estt. Rule No. 183/2009.

Sub: - Anomaly in fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 01-01-2006 with

reference to their juniors appointed after 1-1-2006 and drawing more pay than the seniors.

Instructions for stepping up of pay of Loco Inspector appointed prior to 1-1-2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 1-1-2006, on fulfilling certain conditions were issued vide Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II/2008/RS-37 dated 24-07-2009. In terms of these instructions the benefit of stepping up of pay is not permissible without fulfilling the condition of Rule 3(a) mentioned therein which states us under, “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 and other conditions enumerated in Note 10 below Rule 7 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 should be fulfilled.” It has come to the notice of Railway Board that some of the Railways are not strictly following the conditions laid down in the instructions contained in Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II/2008/RS-37 dated 24-07-2009. It is therefore, desired that such cases of anomaly may be considered only if all the conditions laid down in Board’s letter E(P&A)-II/2008/RS-37 dated 24-07-2009 are completely fulfilled.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/58 dated 08/12/2011 (RBE No. 164/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62 dated 18.7.2005 was published as Estt. Rule No. 195/2005.

Sub:- Recruitment of Group ‘D’ staff having Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- on railways-regarding.

Attention is invited to Para No. 2 of the enclosure to this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62 dated 18.7.2005 regarding periodicity of recruitment to erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts now in Grade Pay Rs. 1800/-. The issue has been reconsidered by the Board and in modification to provision contained therein, it has

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been decided to initiate recruitment process annually in Grade Pay Rs. 1800 as per the following time schedule.

S. �o. Item Month

1. Issue of �otification July

2. Last date of receipt of application 30th

Sept.

3. Scrutiny of application Jan/Feb.

4. Issue of call letter for Written Test March/April

5. Written Test May/June

6. (PET) Physical Efficiency Test Sept./Oct.

7. Medical Test/Document Verification �ov./December

8. Declaration of Final panel December

This schedule will be effective from July, 2012. Accordingly, the notification to be issued in July, 2012 will take into account the vacancies occurring during the period 1.1.2013 to 31.12.2013. The vacancies occurring up to 31.12.2012 has been accounted for in the ongoing recruitment notification issued in December 2010/January 2011.


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2010/RR-1/17 dated 08/12/2011 (RBE No. 165/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s RBE No. 230/1990 was published as Estt. Rule No. 10/1991.

Sub:- Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Education Mode-

Acceptance for purpose of employment on the railways.

References have been received from various railway establishments seeking clarifications regarding status of diploma/degree in Engineering obtained from various institutions in India through Open & Distance Learning mode. The issue has been examined in consultation with Distance Education Council, New Delhi. Accordingly, Railway Board have decided not to accept diploma/degree in Engineering obtained through distance mode except AMIETE (recognition for which has been permitted vide RBE No. 230/1990) for the purpose of employment in railways with immediate effect and till further orders. Estt Rule �o. 201/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/256/2646, Dated:- 16/12/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2011/RR-1/11 dated 09/12/2011 (RBE No. 166/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10Pt. dated 09/12/2010, E(NG)II/2008/SB/SR/15 dated 17/09/2010 and E(NG)II/2010/RC-5/1 dated 16/07/2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 228/2010, 172/2010 & 132/2010 respectively.

Sub:- Recruitment/engagement of persons in Pay Band of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay of `1800/-)

Minimum educational qualification-regarding.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10Pt. dated 09/12/2010, E(NG)II/2008/SB/SR/15 dated 17/09/2010 and E(NG)II/2010/RC-5/1 dated 16/07/2010. The issue of minimum educational qualification of candidates belonging to the categories of compassionate appointment, land loser, accident victims, LARSGESS and substitutes in line with recommendations of the sixth Pay Commission as accepted by the Government of India has been under consideration for some time. 2. Accordingly, it has been decided by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) that in exceptional circumstances, wherever grant of appointment is considered to any of those persons in categories mentioned above, not in possession of prescribed educational qualifications for the post, such persons will

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be recruited/engaged as trainees who will be given the regular pay bands and grade pay only on

acquiring the minimum educational qualification prescribed under the recruitment rules. The

emoluments of these trainees, during the period of their training and before they are absorbed in the

Government as employees, will be governed by the minimum of the-1S pay band without any grade

pay. The period spent in the -1S pay band by the future recruits will not be counted as service for any

purpose as their regular service will start only after they are placed in the pay band PB-1 of ` 5200-

20200 along with grade pay of ` 1800.

3. This should be included in the appointment letter being given to the candidates, the case such appointments are made. 4. With the issue of these instructions, letters mentioned in reference above stand suitably modified. Estt Rule �o. 202/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports quota/32/2693, Dated:- 21/12/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 28/11/2011 (RBE No. 159/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 16 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dt. 03.05.2010 (RBE No. 67/2010) & 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 79/2010 & 23/2011 respectively.

Sub:- Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota in Ball Badminton, Body Building and

Cycling sports disciplines.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dt. 03.05.2010 (RBE No. 67/2010). In connection with Board’s letter dt. 03.05.2010 referred above, it is clarified that in the game of Ball Badminton, Body Building and Cycling; only the Championships conducted by these Federations at National levels and their affiliated members at State levels shall not be considered for recruitment and incentive purposes. All other sports achievements (e.g. in All India Inter University Championships and in International events) in these three games, as mentioned in Board’s policy letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010, may be considered for recruitment, incentive and other establishment related issues. This also disposes CR’s letter No. CRSA/Rect/11-12 dt. 17.10.2011. Estt Rule �o. 203/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports quota/33/2694, Dated:- 21/12/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 02/12/2011 (RBE No. 162/2011), Clarification/Corrigendum No. 17 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter Nos. (i) 2010/E(Sports)4(1)/1 Pt. (E.Q.) dt. 21.12.2010 (RBE No. 181/2010), (ii) 2010/E(Sports)4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010) (iii) 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dt. 20.04.2011 (RBE No. 51/2011), (iv) E(Sports)2000/POLICY/2 dt. 11.07.2001 (v) E(Sports)2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dt. 10.07.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 251/2010, 23/2011, 168/2011, 213/2007 & 170/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Educational Qualification for sports persons for recruitment against sports quota.

Ref:- Board’s letter Nos. (1) 2010/E(sports)4(1)/1 Pt. (E.Q.) dt. 21.12.2010 (RBE No. 181/2010); (ii) 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dt. 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010); and (iii) 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dt. 20.04.2011 (RBE No. 51/2011). Please connect Board’s policy letters referred above. On the subject matter, Board’s clarification to queries raised by Eastern Railway; are as under:

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S. �o. Points Raised by the Railway Clarification

(i) Whether, all sportspersons having requisite sports and other norms and who are only Class-VIII pass, can be considered for recruitment in (-) 1S Pay Band, as per Board’s letter dt. 21.12.2010 & 20.04.2011 referred above.

As per Board’s letter dt. 21.12.2010 referred above, only the sportspersons having outstanding sports achievements and who are only Class-VIII pass; can be considered for recruitment in (-) 1S Pay Band

(ii) If, only outstanding sportspersons are to be considered, then the criteria for determining outstanding sportspersons?

For considering the cases as per Board’s letter dt. 21.12.2010 referred above, the sportspersons having the sports norms for recruitment in Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 or above, as per Board’s policy letter dt. 31.12.2010 referred above, shall only be considered as “Outstanding”.

(iii) Whether such sportspersons can only be considered for recruitment in (-) 1S Pay Band with GP Rs. 1300 OR otherwise?

As advised by the Pay Commission Directorate of Railway Board, (-) 1S Pay Band has been clarified by 6th Central Pay Commission in Para 2.2.10 of their reports. This pay band is Rs. 4440-7440 and not supposed to carry and Grade Pay in respect of future recruits. Therefore, sportsperson recruited against sports quota in (-) 1 S Pay Band in Scale Rs. 4440-7440, shall not carry and Grade Pay.

(iv) Whether, the exemption as granted to sportspersons from obtaining 50% marks in matriculation for their recruitments against sports quota as per Board’s letters dt. 11.07.2001 and 10.07.2009, may still be continued?

The exemption to sportspersons as granted by Railway Board vide its letter Nos. E(Sports)2000/POLICY/2 dt. 11.07.2001 and E(Sports)2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dt. 10.07.2009, shall remain continued.

This also disposes ER’s letter Nos. CPO/SC/SAS/Quota/Pt. II dt. 14.07.2011. Estt Rule �o. 204/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/307/2695, Dated:- 21/12/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/A/DA/1 dated 02/12/2011 (RBE No. 163/2011), S. No. PC-VI/281 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 26.04.2011 & 17.11.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 75/2011 & 98/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f 01.07.2011 to the Railway employees continuing

to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th

CPC.

In continuation of Ministry of Railway’s letter of even Number dated 26-04-2011, (PC-VI/256, RBE No. 54/2011) revising rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 01-01-2011 in respect of Railway Servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay (5th CPC Scales), the rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to these categories of employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 115% to 127% w.e.f 01-07-2011. All other conditions as laid down in the Board’s letter dated 17-11-2008 (RBE No. 179/2008) will continue to apply. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule �o. 205/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/IR/17/2696, Dated:- 21/12/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(LR)III/PREM/FAC/2 dated 09/11/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:- PREM- Provision of facilities to PREM Group.

In terms of the decision taken during 42nd meeting of PREM Group held on 14.12.2009, a Sub-Group was constituted to inter-alia look into the facilities being provided to the Constituents of PREM Group in order to ensure that these facilities are commensurate with their status and role on Indian Railways. On the basis of recommendations made by the Sub-Group, Board have decided to extend the following facilities. I) Two representatives from each of PREM Group constituents at the Apex/Board level namely, President and General Secretary/Secretary General may be allowed to travel with their spouse in the entitled class while attending PREM Group meetings (4 in a year) at the Apex level for which cheque passes may be issued. II) CUG phone facility existing with Presidents and General Secretaries/Secretaries General of PREM Group constituents at Apex and Zonal levels in terms of Board’s letter No. E(LL)2006/PREM/3 dated 26.03.2009 may be extended to Divisional level as well with revised monthly ceilings as follows:

Monthly Ceiling (in `)

Existing Revised

Apex 800 1000

Zonal 500 800

Divl. Not Available 500

2.) The above are effective from the date of issue. 3). This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule �o. 206/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports quota/36/2697, Dated:- 21/12/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 07/12/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Correspondence with Railway Board/RSPB, related to sports persons.

It is observed that Zonal Railways/Production Units are not mentioning the sports discipline of sports persons while making correspondence with Railway Board/RSPB, related to sports persons. This is causing inconvenience while marking the receipts to the Sports Coordinators, as subjects are distributed game-wise, in RSPB/Estt. (Sports). In view of above, Railways/Units are requested to mention the game with name of sportspersons, while sending any reference to this office, pertaining to sports persons.

Estt Rule �o. 207/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/127/2698, Dated:- 21/12/2011 A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2011/PS 5-1/6 dated 09/12/2011 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Revised Pay limits for entitlement of Pass/PTO’s on the basis of Pay drawn in the Railway

Service (Revised Pay) Rule-2008.

One of the Production Unit raised an issue whether the railway staff after allotment of GP Rs. 2,800 in pay band Rs. 5,200-20,200 through MACP is eligible in the pre-revised entitlements for Ist Class Pass on reaching pay of Rs. 5,375 as per 5th CPC conditions which were in vogue prior to issue of revised pass entitlements on 6-1-11.

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On the careful examination, it was observed that MACP Scheme presently being implemented is based on the recommendation of 6th Pay Commission and hence its benefit cannot be extended on pay-scales under 5th Pay Commission. Estt. Rule �o. 208/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/308/2896, Dated:- 27/12/2011

Sub:- Reimbursement for the purchase of dry cells/bulbs to whom the dry cell Tricolour Hand-signal

lamps/torches are supplied as their personal equipment-Revision of rates for all such staff including

RPF.

Ref:- Estt. Srl. �o.-16/1999.

As per the existing instructions, on Railways, where staff are supplied with dry cell Tricolour Hand-Signal lamps/Torches as part of their personal equipment, an amount of Rs. 45/- per month is being reimbursed to them for the purchase of dry-cells/bulbs in case the replacement of these items is not arranged by the Railways. In has been decided to enhance the amount from Rs. 45/- to Rs. 65/- for reimbursement towards the price of 4 nos. of dry cells/bulbs including petty repairs and maintenance per month for drivers, Asstt. Drivers and those who are provided with the dry cell Tricolour hand Signal lamps/torches as part of their personal equipment. The new rates of Rs. 65/- will be applicable for RPF staff also. The above re-imbursement for purchase of dry cells/bulbs is subject to the following conditions being fulfilled:- a) No reimbursement being made to such staff who will remain away from duties for a months or more either due to being engaged on other duties or on leave or sick; b) Quota of dry cells being proportionately reduced; c) Availability of funds under appropriate head being certified by the spending units. d) List of eligible staff may be got certified by the respective controlling officers, e) Proper record may be kept to obviate any duplicate/multiple claim. This has the finance concurrence of FA&CAO issued vide letter No. SECR/HQ/ESTT/659/226 dated 08.12.2011. This issues with the approval of General Manager/SECR and will have immediate effect. Estt Rule �o. 209/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI /162/2914, Dated:- 27/12/2011

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2010/EM 1/2 pt. dated 12/12/2011 (RBE No. 167/2011) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 dated 30.4.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 111/2009.

Sub:- Applicability of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway

service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.

Reference consolidated instructions issued by the Deptt. of Personnel and Training vide their OM No. 3/1/85-Estt. (P.II) dated 31/7/1986 reg. fixation of pay on re-employment of pensioners, which was circulated to the Railways vide Board’s letter No. E(G)86/EM1/8 dated 21/1/1987. After the introduction of the system of running pay bands and grade pays, the Department of Personnel and Training vide their O.M. No. 3/19/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 5-4-2010 have amended the relevant provisions

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of orders dated 31/7/1986 ibid in the manner indicated therein. A copy of the OM dated 5/4/2010 ibid is enclosed for guidance. DOP&T’s O.M. No. 3/13/2008-Estt. (Pay II) dated 11.11.2008 mentioned therein has been adopted & circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 dated 30.4.2009. The amended provisions as indicated in the enclosed OM will apply mutatis mutandis in the case of fixation of pay of re-employed personnel on Indian Railways. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

No. 3/19/2009-Estt (Pay II) Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training New Delhi, Dated: 5th April, 2010

OFFICE MEMORA�DUM

Sub:- Applicability of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Government service after

retirement and whose pay is debitable to Civil Estimates.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 3/13/2008- Estt. (Pay II) dated 11th November, 2008 on the above-mentioned subject. Certain references have been received seeking clarification regarding the manner of fixation of pay of retired Defence Forces Personnel/officers re-employed in Central Government Civilian posts, after the implementation of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. This has been considered in consultation with Department of Expenditure. The pay fixation of re-employed pensioners on re-employment in Central Government, including that of Defence Forces personnel/officers, is being done in accordance with CCS (fixation of pay of re-employed pensioners) Orders, 1985, issued vide this Department’s O.M. No. 3/1/85-Estt. (Pay II) dated 31st July, 1986 (as revised from time to time). 2. After the introduction of the system of running pay bands and grade pays, it has been decided to amend the relevant provisions of CCS (fixation of pay of re-employed pensioners) Orders, 1986 in the manner indicated below:-

Existing provision Proposed revised provision

Para 4(a): Re-employed pensioners shall be allowed to draw pay only in the prescribed scales of pay of the posts in which they are re-employed. No protection of the scales of pay of the posts held by them prior to retirement shall be given.

Para 4(a): Re-employed pensioners shall be allowed to draw pay only in the prescribed pay scale/pay structure of the post in which they are re-employed. No. protection of the scales of pay/pay structure of the post held by them prior to retirement shall be given. Note: Under the provisions of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, revised pay structure comprises the grade pay attached to the post and the applicable pay band.

Para 4(b)(i): In all cases where the pension is fully ignored, the initial pay on re-employed shall be fixed at the minimum of the scale of pay of the re-employment post.

Para 4(b)(i): In all cases where the pension is fully ignored, the initial pay on re-employment shall be fixed as per entry pay in the revised pay structure of the re-employed post applicable in the case of direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 as notified vide Section II, Part A of First Schedule to CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.

Para 4(b)(iii): In cases where the entire pension and pensionary benefits are not ignored for pay fixation, the initial pay on re-employment shall be fixed at the same stage as the last pay drawn before retirement. If there is no such stage in the re-employed post, the pay shall be fixed at the stage next above that pay. If the maximum of the pay

Para 4(b)(ii): In cases where the entire pension and pensionary benefits are not ignored for pay fixation, the initial basic pay on re-employment shall be fixed at the same stage as the last basic pay drawn before retirement. However, he shall be granted the grade pay of the re-employed post. The maximum basic pay cannot exceed the grade pay of

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scale in which a pensioner is re-employed is less than the last pay drawn by him before retirement, his initial pay shall be fixed at the maximum of the scale of pay of the re-employed post. Similarly, if the minimum of the scale of pay in which a pensioner is re-employed is more than the last pay drawn by him before retirement, his initial pay shall be fixed at the minimum of the scale of pay of the re-employed post. However, in all these cases, the non-ignorable part of the pension shall be reduced from the pay so fixed.

the re-employed post plus pay in the pay band of Rs. 67000 i.e. the maximum of the pay band PB-4. In all these cases, the non-Ignorable part of the pension shall be reduced from the pay so fixed.

Illustration

A Colonel who retired with basic pay of Rs. 61700 (grade pay Rs. 8700; pay in the pay band Rs. 53000) is re-employed as a Deputy Secretary in an organization with grade pay of Rs. 7600. In this case, on re-employment, his basic pay will continue to be Rs. 617000. However, his grade pay on re-employment will be Rs. 7600 and the pay in the pay band Rs. 54100. Thereafter, the non-Ignorable part of the pension will be reduced from the pay so fixed. Note: In the revised pay structure, basic pay is pay in the pay band plus the grade pay attached to the post.

Para 4(c): The re-employment pensioner will, in addition to pay as fixed under Para (b) above shall be permitted to draw separately any pension sanctioned to him and to retain any other form of retirement benefits.

Para 4(c):No Charge.

Para 4(d): In the case of persons retiring before attaining the age of 55 years who are re-employed, pension (including PEG and other forms of retirement benefits) shall be ignored for initial pay fixation in the following extent:- (i) In the case of ex-servicemen who held posts below Commissioned Officer rank in the Defence Forces and in the case of civilians who held posts below Group ‘A’ posts at the time of their retirement, the entire pension and pension equivalent of retirement benefits shall be ignored. (ii) In the case of service officers belonging to the Defence Forces and Civilian pensioners who held Group ‘A’ posts at the time of their retirement, the first Rs. 500/-* of the pension and pension equivalent retirement benefits shall be ignored. (* Already revised to Rs. 4000/- vide O.M. No. 3/13/2008-Estt. (Pay II) dated 11th November, 2008)

Para 4(d): In the case of persons retiring before attaining the age of 55 years and who are re-employed, pension (including PEG and other forms of retirement benefits ) shall be ignored for initial pay fixation in the following extent:- (i) No charge. (ii) In the case of Commissioned Service officers belonging to the Defence Forces and Civilian pensioners who held Group ‘A’ posts at the time of their retirement, the first Rs. 4000/- of the pension and pension equivalent retirement benefits shall be ignored.

3. Apart from the above, it is also clarified as under:- (i) Drawal of increments : Once the initial pay of the re-employed pensioner has been fixed in the manner indicated above, he will be allowed to draw normal increments as per the provisions of Rule 9 and 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. (ii) Allowances: The drawal of various allowances and other benefits in the revised pay structure shall be regulated with reference to the grade pay of the re-employed post or the basic pay, as the case may be.

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(iii) Treatment of Military Service Pay (MSP): MSP is granted to Defence Forces officers/personnel while they are serving in the Defence Forces. Accordingly, on their re-employment in civilian organizations, including secret organizations under the Cabinet Secretariat umbrella, the question of grant of MSP to such officers/personnel does not arise. However, the benefit of MSP given to all retired Defence Forces officers/personnel by reckoning it at the time of calculation of their pension (notionally in the case of pre-1-1-2006 pensioners) should not be withdrawn. Accordingly, while the pension of such re-

employed pensioners will include the element of MSP, they will not be granted MSP while working in

civilian organizations.

(iv) Fixation of pay of personnel/officers re-employed prior to 1.1.2006 and who were in employment

as on 1.1.2006: In the case of personnel/officers who were re-employed before 1.1.2006 and who were working in the Central Government organizations on re-employment basis as on 1.1.2006, their pay will be fixed in accordance with the provisions of DOPT O.M. No. 3/13/2008-Estt. (Pay II) dated 11.11.2008. This O.M. stipulates that re-employed persons who become eligible to elect revised pay structure shall exercise option in the manner laid down in Rule 6 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 and their pay shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions of Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. In this context, it is clarified that in accordance with the provisions of Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, Department of Expenditure issued fitment tables corresponding to each pre-revised pay scale vide O.M. No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 30.8.2008. In the case of those personnel/officers as well, who were re-employed before 11.2006 and who were working in the civilian organizations on re-employment basis as on 1.1.2006, their pay will be fixed with reference to the fitment table of the pre-revised civilian pay scale in which they were re-employed and corresponding to the stage in the pre-revised pay scale as on 1.1.2006.

(v) Fixation of pay of personnel/officers who retired prior to 1.1.2006 and who have been re-

employed after 1.1.2006: In the case of personnel/officers who had retired prior to 1.1.2006 and who have been re-employed after 1.1.2006, their pay on re-employment will be fixed by notionally arriving at their revised basic pay at the time of retirement as if they had retired under the revised pay structure. This will be done with reference to the fitment table of the Defence Service Rank/Civilian service post (as the case may be) from which they had retired and the stage of basic pay at the time of their retirement. Their basic pay on re-employment will be fixed at the same stage as the notional last basic pay before retirement so arrived at. However, they shall be granted the grade pay of the re-employed post. The maximum basic pay cannot exceed the grade pay of the re-employed post plus pay in the pay band of Rs. 67000 i.e. the maximum of the pay band PB-4. In all these cases, the non-ignorable part of the pension shall be reduced from the pay so fixed. 4. The existing instructions on the subject shall be treated as amended to this extent. 5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, theses orders are being issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Sd/- (Rita Mathur)

Director

Estt. Rule �o. 210/2011 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/309/2901, Dated:- 27/12/2011

Sub:-Modalities for Single wage bill by merging the four different wage bills.

It has been decided to implement a single wage bill for the employees of Bilaspur, Raipur and Nagpur division of SECR who are currently drawing their salary through the four different wage bills/periods. As per the discussion held in presence of Accounts and Personnel officials, the modalities to be adopted for making a single wage bill system by merging the four different wage bills currently exist has been worked out. Accordingly a Joint Procedure Order under the signature of CPO & FA&CAO is enclosed herewith for the implementation of the single wage bill system. The DPMRMU has also given its consent for the proposal.

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All concerned are requested to note and act accordingly.

JOI�T PROCEDURE ORDER FOR MERGI�G EXISTI�G FOUR WAGE BILLS TO SI�GLE

WAGE BILL.

It has been decided to implement a single wage bill for the employees of Bilaspur, Raipur and Nagpur Divisions of South East Central Railway who are currently drawing their salary through the following four different wage bills/periods: -

Batch Wage period Muster roll closing

Submission to P Branch

Date of payment

I Calendar month

10th 13th Last working day of the month

II (Running) 6th to 5th 12th 15th 10th

II (Non-running) 6th to 5th 15th 18th 10th

III 11th to 10th 20th 23rd 17th

IV 24th to 23rd 3rd 6th 24th

Starting from salary for the month of March 2012 paid in April 2012 onwards, there will be a single wage period of calendar month and the payment will be made for all the employees on the last day of the month. For achieving the above single payment, the following procedure has to be adopted by all the bill drawing and disbursing officers of respective Divisions.

1st Phase

Under the first phase, IV batch bills (Engineering and S&T staff) will be merged with I batch bills in the manner indicated below: - 1) The payment due for the IV batch on 24.12.2011 for the wage period from 24.11.11 to 23.12.11

will be arranged on 24.12.2011 as per the normal practice. 2) The wage period from January 2012 onwards of the fourth batch will be calendar month similar to

first batch, i.e. from 1st of the month to 30th of the month. 3) The payment for the period from 24.12.11 to 31.12.2011 and for the wage period of the calendar

month of January 2012 will be arranged on 31.01.2012. The following is the line of actions from the stage of closure of muster to date of payment.

S. No Activity Pay period & target date (December 2011)

Pay period & target date (January 2012 &

thereafter)

1 Closure of muster rolls 03.12.11 10th

2 Receipt of muster rolls in Personnel branch 1) for the period from 24.12.11 to 31.12.2011, and 2) for the month of January 2012 separately.

06.12.11

13th

3 Submission of bills online through AFRES

13.12.11 19th

4 Passing of bills online 15.12.11 21st

5 Submission of hard copy of the bills to Accounts

17.12.11 23rd

6 Certification of hard copy 24-25th

7 Cheque preparation 22.12.11 27-28th

8 Date of payment 24.12.11 Last day of the month

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Steps to be taken by various functionaries

Respective field units/Supervisors of Engineering and S&T Departments All the Engineering and S&T Supervisors to ensure that the musters should be closed on 10th of January 2012 for the pay period January 2012and sent to Personnel branch latest by the afternoon of 13th of January 2012. Since processing of the wage bills is a time bound activity, any musters received after 13.01.2012

will not be accepted and processed in the Personnel branch.

Personnel Branch

Personnel branch will ensure that the data entry work is completed between 14th to 18th of every month. Change card entry form will not be available from 19th onwards. After passing of online bills, hard copy of bills will be submitted by 23rd of every month invariably so that Accounts get sufficient time for preparation of vouchers of non-Rail body recoveries, preparation of CO-7, cheques, ECS etc.

Accounts:

Bills to be passed online by 21.01.2012. It should be ensure that payment through ECS is arranged in time so that all the employees get their salary credited by the last day of the month. Till all the wage periods are merged with the first batch and thus forming a single wage period by 1st of April, 2012, phase wise merged should also be supervised by ADRMs and issue necessary guidelines to Sr. DPOs and Sr. DFMs.

2nd

Phase In this phase the second batch bills (both running and non-running –Electrical & Mechanical) will be merged with the main batch bills as detailed below: - Payment on 10.01.2012 for the wage period 06.12.11 to 05.01.12 and on 10.02.2012 for the wage period 06.01.12 to 05.02.12 will be paid as per existing schedule. The payment for the wage period 06.02.2012 to 29.02.12 will be paid on 5th March 2012. For this, muster will be closed on 10.02.2012 and muster rolls from units are to reach in Personnel branch by 13.02.2012. Salary for the wage period from 01.03.2012 to 31.03.2012 will be paid on 1st April 2012. From 01.04.2012 onwards the wage period will be calendar months with muster closing on 10th of every month and salary will be paid on last day of the month. The following is the line of action from the stages of closure of muster to date of payment.

#

Activity Pay period & target date (January 2012)

Pay period & target date (February 2012)

Pay period & target date

(March 2012 & onwards)

1 Closure of muster rolls for the wage periods

(a) Running bills 06.01.12 – 05.02.12

12.01.12

06.02.12 – 29.02.12 10.02.12

01.03.12 – 31.03.12 10th

(a) Non-Running bills 06.01.12 – 05.02.12

15.01.12

06.02.12 – 29.02.12 10.02.12

01.03.12 – 31.03.12 10th

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2 Receipt of muster rolls in Personnel branch 15.01.12/ 18.01.12

13.02.12 13th

3 Submission of bills online through AFRES 27.01.12 19.02.12 19th

4 Passing of bills online 29.01.12 21.02.12 21th


02.02.12 23.02.12 23th

6 Certification of hard copy 03-04.2.12 24-25.2.12 24-25th

7 Cheque preparation 08.02.12 03.03.12 27-28th

8 Date of payment 10.02.12 05.03.12 Last day of the month

Steps to be taken by various departments

All the Electrical and Mechanical Supervisors to ensure that the musters should be closed on 12th of January 2012 for running bills and 15th of January for non-running bills and sent to Personnel branch latest by the afternoon of 15th (Running)/18th (non-Running) of January 2012. Since processing of the wage bills is a time bound activity, any musters received after 15/18.01.2012 will not be accepted and processed in the Personnel branch. For pay period February 2012 onwards muster roll should be closed on 10th of every month for both Running and non-Running bills and should reach Personnel branch by 13th of every month.

Personnel Branch

Personnel branch will ensure that the data entry work is completed by scheduled date shown in the above table for the months of February and March 2012. In case of non-availability of sufficient number of computers, divisions should book the staff in two shifts of convenient timings.

Accounts:

Bills to be passed online by 21.02.2012. It should be ensured that payment through ECS are arranged in time so that all the employees get their salary credited by the last day of the month.

Phase III

The existing wage period of 11th of the month to 10th of the next month for the 3rd batch bills (Operating, Commercial and Security) will be calendar months from 01.04.2012 onwards

# Activity Pay period & target date (February 2012)

Pay period & target date (March 2012)

Pay period & target date (April 2012 and onwards)

1 Closure of muster rolls for the wage periods

11.02.12 – 10.03.12 20.02.12

11.03.12 – 31.03.12 20.03.12

01.04.12 – 30.04.12 10th

2 Receipt of muster rolls in Personnel branch

23.02.12 23.03.12 13th

3 Submission of bills online through AFRES

03.03.12 27.03.12 19th

4 Passing of bills online 06.03.12 29.03.12 21st


09.03.12 01.04.12 23rd

6 Certification of hard copy 10-11.03.12 02.04.12 24-25th

7 Cheque preparation 15.03.12 03.04.12 27-28th

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8 Date of payment 17.03.12 05.04.12 Last day of the month

The following payments will be made on the normal schedule. 1. On 17.01.2012 for the wage period from 11.12.11 to 10.01.2012 2. On 17.02.2012 for the wage period from 11.01.12 to 10.02.2012 3. On 17.03.2012 for the wage period from 11.02.12 to 10.03.2012

In addition to the above payments, one more payment will be arranged on 5th April 2012 for the wage period from 11.03.2012 to 31.03.2012. Thereafter the wage period will be calendar months and payment will be made on the last day of the month.

Steps to be taken by various departments

All the Operating and Commercial Supervisors to ensure that the musters for the wage period 11.01.12 to 10.02.12 should be closed on 20.01.2012 and for wage period 11.02.12 to 10.03.12 and 11.03.12 to 31.03.2012 (short wage period) will be also closed on 20.02.12, 20.03.12 respectively, and muster rolls should reach Personnel branch on 23rd of the month positively. Since processing of the wage bills is a time bound activity, any musters received after 23rd will not be accepted and processed in the Personnel branch. For pay period April 2012, the wage period will be from 01.04.2012 to 30.04.2012 and muster roll should be closed on 10th of every month and should reach Personnel branch by 13th of every month.

Personnel Branch

Personnel branch will ensure that the data entry work is completed by scheduled date shown in the above table for the months of February and March 2012. In case of non-availability of sufficient number of computers, divisions should book the staff in two shifts of convenient timings.

Accounts:

Bills to be passed online by 21.04.2012. It should be ensured that payment through ECS are arranged in time so that all the employees get their salary credited by the last day of the month.

The following is the line of action to be followed by different units during the period of transition.

Respective Field units

1) Notification regarding change of wage period should be prominently displayed in all notice boards of

the units. 2) While preparing the muster rolls, the Provident Fund Number/Employee Number should invariably be

indicated. 3) Enclosures along with muster rolls like NDA, TA, NHA etc should be correctly made out without

mistake and sent invariably along with the muster rolls.

Personnel Department

1) Notify the change of wage period starting from January 2011 onwards under Section 4 of Payment of

Wages Act well in advance to Labour Commissioner (Central) and all others concerned. 2) Simultaneously normal work pertaining to processing of first batch salary bills also to be taken up. 3) Each division will nominate one Staff & Welfare Inspector to sit with the concerned departmental

control office like BT Control, TRD Control, Operating Control, Commercial Control, C&W etc. to ensure submission of muster rolls in time.

4) Staff and Welfare Inspectors should be asked to frequently visit all the pay bill units during the period and explain the changed system to the supervisors and employees.

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5) In Nagpur division special arrangements should be made to ensure that the muster rolls reach personnel branch office from the branch lines in time.

6) In case of non-availability of sufficient number of computers, divisions should book the staff in two shifts of convenient timings.

7) Personnel branch officials to conduct briefing sessions for all the clerical staff regarding closing the musters of the II and IV batch bills in advance and new system of working. For the 3rd batch bills, the briefing will be conducted by concerned DTIs/CIs and RPF Supervisors.

Accounts Department

1) Accounts department will also inform the salary disbursing banks about the changes in advance to ensure smooth disbursement.

2) Simultaneously normal work pertaining to processing of first batch salary bills also to be taken up.

EDP Centre

1) EDP Centre will make suitable customization in the software and render necessary assistance to both

Personnel and Accounts departments. 2) EDP centre should also ensure that their periodical data backup will not infringe the smooth data entry

and bill processing if it is done in two shifts.

General 1) On merger of II, III and IV batch bills with the existing I batch, the wage period for all employees of

SECR will be calendar months and salary will be paid/credited to their bank account on the last day of the month for salaries starting from March 2012 paid in April 2012. The schedule for preparation and passing of bills with effect from April 2012 onwards will be as under: -

# Activity Target date (every month)

1 Closure of muster rolls 10th

2 Receipt of muster rolls in Personnel branch 13th

3 Submission of bills online through AFRES 19th

4 Passing of bills online 21st

5 Submission of hard copy of the bills to Accounts 23rd

6 Certification of hard copy 24-26th

7 Preparation of cheques 27-28th

8 Date of payment Last day of the month

A statement showing the various activities to be undertaken during the transition period and permanently from April 2012 onwards is given in Annexure I. 2) After 01.04.2012 onwards OT/TA/Mileage etc. should be submitted on the date as per I batch schedule. 3) In certain wage bills, time available both for Personnel branch and Accounts departments has been

reduced by few days. Sr. DPOs and Sr. DFMs to make suitable arrangements so that the work relating to data entry, bill processing and bill passing will be done within the time limit given.

4) Staff and Welfare Inspectors should be asked to frequently visit all the pay bill units during the period

and explain the changed system to the supervisors and employees. They should also emphasis that PF/NPS number of employees should invariably indicated in the muster rolls.

5) A control and monitoring mechanism will be functional in headquarters from 15.01.2012 onwards on a

day to day basis. For this purpose every day one nominated supervisor of Accounts and Personnel departments will sit together and monitor day to day progress in closure of muster rolls, submission of musters to Personnel branch and other activities in Personnel and Accounts departments.

Sd/- Sd/-

FA&CAO CPO

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Annexure-1

SALARY PAYME�T PLA� FROM DECEMBER 2011 TO MAY 2012

Batch Scheduled

dates

December

2011

January

2012

February

2012

March

2012

April

2012 onwards

Wage Period 01/12/2011- 31/12/2011

01/01/2012-31/01/2012

01/02/2012-29/02/2012

01/03/2012-31/03/2012

01/04/2012-30/04/2012

Muster Closing

10/12/2011 10/01/2012 10.02.2012 10/03/2012 10/04/2012

I

Salary payment

31/12/2011 31/01/2012 29/02/2012 01/04/2012 30/04/2012

Wage Period 06/12/2011-05/01/2012

06/01/2012-05/02/2012

06/02/2012-

29/02/2012

01/03/2012-31/03/2012

01/04/2012-30/04/2012

Muster Closing

12/12/2011 12/01/2012 10/02/2012 10/03/2012 10/04/2012

II

Salary payment

10/01/2012 10/02/2012 05/03/2012 01/04/2012 30/04/2012

Wage Period 11/12/2011-10/01/2012

11/01/2012-10/02/2012

11/02/2012-10/03/2012

11/03/2012-

31/03/2012

01/04/2012-30/04/2012

Muster Closing

20/12/2011 20/01/2012 20/02/2012 20/03/2012 10/04/2012

III

Salary payment

17/01/2012 17/02/2012 17/03/2012 05/04/2012 30/04/2012

Wage Period 24/11/2011-23/12/2011

24/12/2011-

31/01/2012

01/02/2012-29/02/2012

01/03/2012-31/03/2012

01/04/2012-30/04/2012

Muster Closing

03/12/2011 10/01/2012 10/02/2012 10/03/2012 10/04/2012

IV

Salary payment

24/12/2011 31/01/2012 29/02/2012 01/04/2012 30/04/2012