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SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

COMPENDIUM OF ESTABLISHMENT CIRCULARS ISSUED DURING


THE YEAR -2009

ISSUED BY

THE CHIEF PERSONNEL OFFICER, SECR, BILASPUR

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

COMPENDIUM OF ESTABLISHMENT CIRCULARS ISSUED DURING


THE YEAR- 2009

ISSUED BY
THE CHIEF PERSONNEL OFFICER, SECR, BILASPUR
SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

SUBJECT WISE INDEX OF ESTABLISHMENT RULES ISSUED BY CPO/BSP DURING 2009

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Estt Rule SUBJECT Page
No. No.
ADVANCES
P.F ADVANCE
09/2009 Advance/withdrawal from State Railway Provident Fund (SRPF) in the 6Th CPC 08
scales of pay regarding.
FESTIVAL ADVANCE
116/2009 Revision of eligibility and amount of Festival Advance. 100
ADVANCE FOR COMPUTER
54/2009 Grant of Advances Sixth Central Pay commission recommendations 59
HOUSE BUILDING ADVANCE
148/2009 House Building Advance for Central Government/Railway employees:- 131
Implementation of the recommendations of the VI th CPC.
CONVEYANCE ADVANCE & OTHEER ADVANCES
54/2009 Grant of Advances Sixth Central Pay commission recommendations 59
145/2009 Grant of Advances Sixth Pay Commission recommendations-Amendment to 127
Bi-cycle Advance, Warm Clothing Advance and Table Fan Advance rules.
216/2009 Advance for purchase of outfit for school going children-Amendment to IREM, 183
1989, Vol. I- Deletion of Para 1130 of Chapter XI
293/2009 Scheme for providing immediate relief to the families of Railway Servants who 319
die while in service.
NATURAL CALAMITY ADVANCE
48/2009 Enhancement in the quantum of Natural Calamity Advance-consequent 54
on recommendation of the 6th Pay Commission
ALLOWANCES
COAL PILOT ALLOWANCE
POST GRADUATE ALLOWANCE TO DOCTORS
179/2009 Enhancement of rates of Post Graduate Allowance and Annual Allowance to 156
Medical Officers for possessing Post Graduate Degree/Diploma qualification.
D.A/A.D.A/D.R
57/2009 Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective 63
from 01.01.2009
59/2009 Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective 64
from 01.01.2009
98/2009 Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.07.2008 to the Railway 85
employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale.
99/2009 Rates of Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have 86

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continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay
effective from 1.1.2008-regarding.
107/2009 Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2009 to the Railway 92
employees continuing to draw their pay in the prerevised scale.
108/2009 Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate 93
effective from 01.01.2009.
178/2009Payment of Dearness Relief to re-employed pensioners and employed family 156
pensioners.
212/2009 Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective 180
from 01.07.2009
238/2009 Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate 241
effective from 01.07.2009.
RUNNING ALLOWANCE
243/209 Revision of rates of Allowance in lieu of Running room facilities, Shunting Duty 245
Allowance, Trip Allowance and Commercial duty Allowance payable to the
running staff.
NON-PRACTISING ALLOWANCE
T.A/D.A
113/2009 T.A Rules-Clarification regarding entitlement of Mileage Allowance for 98
journeys by Road while on Tour.
249/2009 Travelling Allowance Rules- Implementation of the Sixth Central Pay 259
Commission- Journey on Transfer.
250/2009 Travelling Allowance Rules- Implementation of the recommendations of Sixth 259
Central Pay Commission-Journey on Tour.
TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE
13/2009 Grant of Transport Allowance to Railway employees-Clarification reg. 11
225/2009 Grant of Transport Allowance to officers in Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 219
12000 & those in HAG +Scale-Clarification reg
RATION MONEY ALLOWANCE/EXTRA DUTY ALLOWANCE
90/2009 Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non-gazetted 82
RPF/RPSF personnel.
135/2009 Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non- gazetted 115
RPF/RPSF personnel.
155/2009 Grant of Ration Money Allowance and ad-hoc bonus to Head Constables/RPF 138
working as Vigilance Watchers in Vigilance Organization.
H.R.A/C.C.A
49/2009 House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees serving in the State and 54

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Union Territories of North Eastern Region Regarding
96/2009 Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees posted to new Zones/new 84
Divisions-Regarding
102/2009 Decision of the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay 87
Commission relating to re-classification of cities/towns for grant of House Rent
Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees.
159/2009 House Rent Allowance (HRA) at old duty station for Railway employees 142
serving in the State and Union Territories of North Eastern Region including
Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands- Regarding.
160/2009 House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees serving in the State and 143
Union Territories of North Eastern Region-Regarding
BREAK DOWN ALLOWANCE
242/2009 Revision of rates of Breakdown Allowance. 243
DUAL CHARGE ALLOWANCE
195/2009 Grant of Dual Charge Allowance for combination of appointments. 169
NATIONAL HOLIDAY ALLOWANCE
08/2009 National Holiday Allowance- Recommendation of VIth CPC Revision of 08
rates.
139/2009 National Holiday Allowance- Recommendation of VI th CPC Revision of rates. 122
CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE
185/2009 Recommendation of 6th Central Pay Commission- Grant of Conveyance 161
Allowance at the revised rates to Railway Medical Officers.
CHARGE ALLOWANCE/TENURE ALLOWANCE
30/2009 Clarification in regard to fixation of pay in revised pay Scale under Railway 28
Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
133/2009 Clarification in regard to payment of charge allowance to Group B officers 113
posted to look after the duties in Sr. Scale.
NIGHT DUTY ALLOWANCE
134/2009 Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-1-2009. 114
BAD CLIMATE ALLOWANCE
OUT-TURN ALLOWANCE
OVER TIME ALLOWANCE
PROJECT ALLOWANCE
SPECIAL COMPOSITE/ REMOTE ALLOWANCE
TRIBAL AREA ALLOWANCE
CASH ALLOWANCE
68/2009 Cash in lieu of free food for staff attending breakdown duties-Revision of rates 68

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WASHING ALLOWANCE /NURSING ALLOWANCE /UNIFORM
ALLOWANCE
28/2009 Revision of Nursing Allowance, Uniform Allowance and Washing Allowance 26
on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission.
29/2009 Implementation of recommendations of VI Central Pay Commission-Revision 27
of rates of Uniform Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance and Washing
Allowance in respect of RPF/RPSF Personnel
278/2009 Grant of Washing Allowance to all the Dressers/Operation Theatre Assistants. 303
CHILDREN EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE
81/2009 Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway 75
employees- Clarifications reg.
172/2009 Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway 151
employees-clarifications reg.
173/2009 Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway 152
employees-clarifications reg.
261/2009 Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway 271
employees-clarifications reg.
COMPOSITE TRANSFER GRANT
186/2009 Grant of Composite Transfer Grant-Clarification regarding. 162
TRAINING ALLOWANCE
78/2009 Implementation of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission 74
Revision of rate of Training Allowance and Sumptuary Allowance to the faculty
members of various Training Centers.
97/2009 Payment of honorarium for delivering lectures in connection with training of 85
Accounts Staff
SPECIAL ALLOWANCES
27/2009 Recommendation of the VI Central Pay Commission- Decision relating 26
to grant of PCO Allowance to staff of Production Control Organisation
100/2009 Revised rates of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices. 87
103/2009 Recommendations of VI CPC-Decision of Government relating to grant of 88
Special Allowance to Teaching Staff of Oak Grove School, Jharipani.
110/2009 Recommendation of the VI Central Pay Commission Decision relating to grant 96
of PCO Allowance to Staff of Production Control Organization

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149/2009 Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) and Patient Care Allowance 132
(PCA).
150/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Vth 132
CPC- revision of the Railways Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993-
Constant Attendant Allowance.
169/2009 Payment of Hospital Care Allowance/Patient Care Allowance to Group C and 150
D (Non-Ministerial) employees working in hospitals, dispensaries and
organisations.
222/2009 Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) and Patient Care Allowance 215
(PCA).
230/2009 Clarification in regard to fixation of pay under Railway Services (Revised Pay) 223
Rules, 2008-Charge Allowance.
286/2009 Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance. 308
296/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the VIth 321
CPC-revision of the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993-
Constant Attendant Allowance.
PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS
93/2009 Payment of arrears of ad-hoc bonus to Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for 83
the financial years 2006-07 and 2007-08.
213/2009 Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway 181
employees for the financial year 2008-2009.
ACT APPRENTICES
104/2009 Rebates to the Graduates of State Council of Vocational Training under the 88
Apprentices Training Scheme.
168/2009 Forwarding of notification reg 148
174/2009 Apprentices Act, 1961-Upper age limit for selecting candidates for training. 153
201/2009 Engagement of Act Apprentices under Apprentices Act. 175
260/2009 Forwarding of notification-reg. 270
ARREAR CLAIMS/WAIVAL OF PAID VOUCHER
AGE RELAXATION
ACP
10/2009 Extension of Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme for officers 09
of the Indian Railway Medical service.
92/2009 Financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme on implementation of revised pay 83
structure under Sixth CPC.
138/2009 Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Modified Assured 116
Career progression Scheme (MACPS) for Railway Employees.
209/2009 Extension of Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme upto 179

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Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) level in respect of officers of the Indian
Railway Medical Service.
247/2009 Recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Modified Assured 252
Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for Railway Employees
289/2009 Extension of the benefit of MACP Scheme to the reckon 50% of the Temporary 316
Status casual labour service.
292/2009 Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) For the Railways 319
Employees-Clarifications Regarding.
BAN ON CREATION
CORRECTION SLIPS
Code/ AC Rules/ Subject
Manual S Para
No
54/2009 IREM-I, 207 1104(5), Grant of Advances Sixth Central Pay 59
1989 1105(b), commission recommendations
1106(4)
116/2009 IREM-I, 208 1125, Revision of eligibility and amount of Festival 100
1989 1125 (1) Advance.
145/2009 IREM-I, 204 1107 Grant of Advances Sixth Pay Commission 127
1989 205 1129 recommendations-Amendment to Bi-cycle
206 1131 Advance, Warm Clothing Advance and Table
Fan Advance rules.
157/2009 Rly 64 Schedule-I Revised entitlement of Kit Pass on 138
Servant Kit Passes transfer/retirement on the implementation of
Pass 6th CPC.
Rules
162/2009 IRMM- 3/09 612 A (5) Proforma for joining RELHS to be signed by 144
2000 serving Railway employees before
superannuation.
167/2009 IREM-I 209 219 (i) Selection Procedure for promotion to General 147
Selection Posts- Placement of names on panel-
instructions regarding.
176/2009 IREC-I 108 Rule-16 Amendment to Rule 16 of the Railway 155
Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966.
205/2009 R S 62 Item 42 Sch- Rail travel facilities to MR/MOS(R)/DMR. 177
Pass VII
Rules

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206/2009 R S 65 Sch-IV & Rail travel facilities admissible to 177
Pass Sch-VII MR/MOS(R)/DMR, Chairman and Members
Rules of Railway Board-Regarding.
210/2009 R S 67 Para 2 C Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent 179
Pass (vii) relatives- Raising the income ceiling.
Rules
216/2009 IREM-I 211 1130 Advance for purchase of outfit for school 183
going children-Amendment to IREM, 1989,
Vol. I- Deletion of Para 1130 of Chapter XI
229/2009 R S 66 Sch-IV, Provision of companion in lieu of 222
Pass Col.-3, attendant to First Class/Ist A Post
Rules Item-xiv Retirement Complimentary Pass/Widow
Pass holders who are of 70 years of age
and above.
232/2009 IREC-I 109 551 Enhancement of Child Adoption Leave from 224
135 days to 180 days and extension of the
facility of Paternity Leave to adoptive fathers.
242/2009 IREC-II 10 1420 Revision of rates of Breakdown Allowance. 243
259/2009 IRMM - 601 6 (b) Inclusion of the name of legally divorced 269
sister of serving Railway employees and
pensioners
287/2009 IRMM - 612 A (2) Joining of RELHS, 97-Technical resignation. 313

CASUAL LABOUR
CADRE/EX-CADRE
CONDUCT RULES
163/2009 Acceptance of gift by the members of family of the railway servant regarding. 144
164/2009 Submission of annual return of immovable property by the supervisory staff in 145
terms of Railway Ministrys Decision no.11 below rule 18 of Railway Services
(Conduct) Rules, 1966- equivalent to pay of Rs. 900/- mentioned therein in the
VIth CPC scales of pay-Clarification reg.
176/2009 Amendment to Rule 16 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966. 155
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT
190/209 Revised instructions regarding maintenance and preparation of Annual 164
Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) (hitherto known as ACR)-
Communication of entries recorded in the APAR to the officer reported upon-
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CREATION OF POSTS
22/2009 Yardsticks for creation of Revenue charged Gazetted posts for Electrical 18
Department on Indian Railways.
109/2009 Calculation of money value of posts surrendered and crediting to surplus bank 95
COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT
15/2009 Appointment on Compassionate Grounds- Delegation of Powers. 12
143/2009 Appointment on compassionate grounds- regarding. 126
188/2009 Appointment on Compassionate Ground-Change of allotted category. 163
CHANGE OF CATEGORY
188/2009 Appointment on Compassionate Ground-Change of allotted category. 163
CANTEEN
CONFIRMATION

CLASSIFICATION OF SERVICE
CONTRACT LABOUR

CONSTRUCTION ORGANISATION
39/2009 Manning the posts of Railways Electrification Projects- Filling up of posts by 35
calling volunteers from All Indian Railways.
COURT CASES
D&A RULES
11/2009 Grant of Compassionate Allowance 10
86/2009 Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968- Observance of 79
provisions thereof for conducting disciplinary proceedings reg.
154/2009 Withdrawal/withholding/recovery of pension/gratuity in the case of minor 135
penalty proceedings.
258/2009 Nomination of SDGMs/CVOs in the Review Committee for the purpose of 269
conducing review of Group A & B officers.
DELIGATION OF POWER
06/2009 Engagement of Contract Medical Practitioners including Dental Surgeons- 07
extension of validity of delegation of powers to General Managers.
15/2009 Appointment on Compassionate Grounds- Delegation of Powers. 12
DEPUTATION
69/2009 Forwarding of applications of Railway Officers for deputation to various 69
Organizations/PSUs.
156/2009 Issue of Duty Passes in favour of officers deputed for long term training in 138
IIPA/ New Delhi.

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236/2009 Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Service (Revised 238
Pay) Rules-Clarification reg.
274/2009 Incentive for Railway officers posted at Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli. 301
288/2009 Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Services 314
(Revised Pay) Rules-clarification reg.
ENCASHMENT OF LEAVE/EX-GRATIA
ELECTION
36/2009 Closing of Central Government offices in connection with election to Lok 33
Sabha, State Assembly, Panchayat, Municipality, Corporation or other Local
Bodies- regarding .
EX-GRATIA
18/2009 Grant of Ex-Gratia payment to widowed/divorced daughters of SRPF(C) 14
beneficiaries who had retired from service/died in service prior to 01.1.1986.
83/2009 Payment of Ex-Gratia lumpsum compensation to the families of Railway 78
employees who die in harness in performance of bonafide official duties
84/2009 Payment of Ex-Gratia compensation to families of railway servants who die in 78
performance of their bona fide official duties- Delegation of powers to GMs
regarding.
161/2009 Grant of ex-gratia payment to unmarried daughters of SRPF (C) beneficiaries 143
who had retired from service/died in service prior to 01.01.1986.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
65/2009 Equivalence/acceptance of educational qualification regarding. 66
73/2009 Acceptance of qualification awarded by National Institute of Open Schooling 71
(formerly National Open School) for the purpose of recruitment on the railways.
114/2009 Recognition of certificates/qualifications awarded by West Bengal Board of 98
Secondary Education for the purpose of employment.
122/2009 Equivalence of qualification awarded by Kameshwar Singh Darbhangha 103
Sanskrit University, Darbhangha, Bihar.
141/2009 Recognition of qualifications awarded by various Boards of School Education- 123
reg.
158/2009 Education qualification for recruitment to Group C posts in S&T Department 141
of the Railways.
170/2009 Educational Qualification for recruitment of sportspersons in Group-C against 150
sports quota, in Non- Technical Popular Categories of posts.
FIXATION OF PAY
25/2009 Fixation of pay and grant of increments in the revised pay structure- 23
Clarifications regarding
51/2009 Stepping up of pay of Head Clerks at par with Senior Clerks in receipt of 56

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special pay of Rs.70/- p.m. who on recommendation of Fifth CPC were
upgraded as Head Clerks and placed in the same scale of Rs.5000-8000 w.e.f.
01.01.96.
166/2009 Fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure of Medical officers in the pay 146
band PB-4.
171/2009 Higher fixation of pay of sportsperson at the time of initial appointment on 151
Railways and on their out-of turn promotion on sports account.
181/2009 Clarification regarding fixation of pay in 6th CPC in respect of employees who 158
opt for revised pay structure subsequent to 01.01.2006.
183/2009 Anomaly in fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 159
01.01.2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 01.01.2006 and
drawing more pay than the seniors.
220/2009 Pay protection to the staff who joined lower post on own request. 214
228/2009 Anomaly in Fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 221
01.01.2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 01.01.2006 and
drawing more pay than the seniors.
236/2009 Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Service (Revised 238
Pay) Rules-Clarification reg.
282/2009 Fixation of pay in case of employees who seek transfer to a lower post under FR 306
15(a)-clarification regarding.
284/2009 Fixation of pay on promotion to the new HAG scale in cases where the officers 307
opt to have their pay fixed under Rule 1313(FR 22)(I)(a)(1) of Indian Railway
Estt. Code Volume-II-clarification regarding.
288/2009 Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Services 314
(Revised Pay) Rules-clarification reg.
FORWARDING OF APPLICATION
69/2009 Forwarding of applications of Railway Officers for deputation to various 69
Organizations/PSUs.
FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMME
GIS/DLI
264/2009 Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 - Tables of 273
Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2009 to 31.12.2009.
GRATUITY ACT
HONORARIUM
63/2009 Grant of honorarium to the Railway Officers/Staff for setting of question papers 65
& evaluation of answer sheets for Limited Departmental Competitive
Examination held for promotion from Group C to Group B.
88/2009 Grant of honorarium to the Railway Officers/Staff for setting of question papers 81

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& evaluation of answer sheets for Limited Departmental Competitive
Examination held for promotion from Group C To Group B.
97/2009 Payment of honorarium for delivering lectures in connection with training of 85
Accounts Staff
123/2009 Enhancement of remuneration to contractual teachers engaged in Railway 104
Schools.
193/2009 Engagement of Medical Practitioners/Dental Surgeons on contract basis 168
(CMPs)-Revision of rate of remuneration.
268/2009 Grant of honorarium for delivering lectures in Zonal Training Schools/Centres 299
HOER
223/2009 Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of the staff 216
operating track machines.
INCOME TAX/PROFESSIONAL TAX
INCENTIVES SCHEME BONUS
105/2009 Grant of incentive to Accounts Stock Verifiers on passing Appendix 1V-A 91
(IREM) Examination.
274/2009 Incentive for Railway officers posted at Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli. 301
INTERIM RELIEF
INCREMENT
71/2009 Date of next increment in cases where Railway Servants are not able to join 70
posts in a particular grade pay on promotion / appointment on 1St of January of
a year due to Sunday or Gazetted Holiday Clarification regarding
INCENTIVE FOR SMALL FAMILY NORMS
INCENTIVES FOR ACQUIRE HIGHER QUALIFICATION
LABOUR LAWS
33/2009 Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance for 29
employees employed in Loading and Unloading Operations in "Railways'
Goods Sheds and in Ashpit Cleaning.
142/2009 Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance for 124
employees employed in Loading and Unloading on Railways.
LEAVE
04/2009 Sixth Central Pay Commission Recommendation - Special dispensation in the 06
form of Special Casual Leave to Central Government employees with
disabilities.
66/2009 Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission 67
regarding half pay leave facilities to Teachers, Principals, Headmasters,
Librarians, Laboratory Assistants and Watermen working in Railway Schools.
106/2009 Grant of Compensation in lieu of holidays to Non-gazetted RPF/ RPSF 92

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personnel for attendance on gazatted holidays implementation of VI CPCs
recommendation.
118/2009 Grant of Child Care Leave to female railway servants. 101
130/2009 Special Causal Leave /On Duty to Chess players for participation in National / 111
International Chess Tournaments.
136/2009 Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Railway Passes/ 115
PTOs.
175/2009 Encashment of Leave on Half Average Pay (LHAP) on permanent absorption in 154
Public Sector Undertakings (PSU)/ Autonomous Bodies- Regarding.
232/2009 Enhancement of Child Adoption Leave from 135 days to 180 days and 224
extension of the facility of Paternity Leave to adoptive fathers.
235/2009 Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission 237
regarding half pay leave facilities to Teachers, Principals, Headmasters,
Librarians, Laboratory Assistants and Watermen working in Railway schools-
clarification regarding.
281/2009 Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment 305
of leave in respect of Railway employees.
283/2009 Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Railway 307
Passes/PTOs.-Clarification.
LEAVE RESERVE/LIEN
MEDICAL FACILITY/TREATMENT
23/2009 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund (SBF)- 22
Revision in expenditure.
259/2009 Inclusion of the name of legally divorced sister of serving Railway employees 269
and pensioners.
MEDICAL RE-IMBURSEMENT
MEDICAL FACILITY TO RETIRED RAILWAY SERVANT
67/2009 Re-opening of Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97). 67
95/2009 Re- opening of Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97) 84
162/2009 Proforma for joining RELHS to be signed by serving Railway employees before 144
superannuation.
218/2009 Issuance of medical card for joining Retired Employees Liberalised Health 184
Scheme (RELHS-97).
233/2009 Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs. 100 p.m. to the Railway 225
pensioners/family pensioners-Clarification-reg.
259/2009 Inclusion of the name of legally divorced sister of serving Railway employees 269
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287/2009 Joining of RELHS, 97-Technical resignation. 313
MEDICAL FITNESS
74/2009 Medical fitness of Railway employees with intra-ocular Lens (IOL) 72
Amendment to Para 512(10) of IRMM, 2000.
117/2009 Engagement/Regularisation of Substitute Bungalow Peons- Medical 100
examination.
129/2009 Alternative appointment to medically unfit candidates empanelled by RRBs and 110
RRCs in Group C and Group D posts regarding.
MEDICAL DECATOGORISATION/UN FITNESS/INVALIDATION
35/2009 PNM/NFIR item Nos. 46/2006 and 30/2006 ACP Scheme for financial 32
upgradation in the case of medically decategorised staff deployed in alternative
posts.
MASTER CIRCULAR
MANPOWER PLANNING
16/2009 Induction of Trackman, Safaiwalas and Stores Khalasis into the Workshops, 13
Traffic & Commercial and other departments.
22/2009 Yardsticks for creation of Revenue charged Gazetted posts for Electrical 18
Department on Indian Railways.
39/2009 Manning the posts of Railways Electrification Projects- Filling up of posts by 35
calling volunteers from All Indian Railways.
64/2009 Re-deployment of surplus Assistant Guards as Goods Guard. 66
109/2009 Calculation of money value of posts surrendered and crediting to surplus bank 95
215/2009 Yard sticks for gazetted staff in Construction Projects 182
MINIMUM WAGES ACT
MISCELLANEOUS
36/2009 Closing of Central Government offices in connection with election to Lok 33
Sabha, State Assembly, Panchayat, Municipality, Corporation or other Local
Bodies- regarding.
68/2009 Cash in lieu of free food for staff attending breakdown duties-Revision of rates 68
91/2009 Entitlement of staff cars. 82
101/2009 List of approved models to be used as staff cars. 87
111/2009 Applicability of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway 96
Service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.
112/2009 Tenure of officers on Northeast Frontier Railway 97
115/2009 Regularisation of unauthorized absence-compliance of instructions on the 99
subject while sending proposals for Boards consideration.
184/2009 Air Travel on official account- both domestic and international. 160

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258/2009 Nomination of SDGMs/CVOs in the Review Committee for the purpose of 269
conducing review of Group A & B officers.
265/2009 Engagement of Medical Practitioners on contract basis. 276
273/2009 Emphasis on safety requirements while working at sites. 301
291/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008-Schedule for Revised Scales of 318
Pay- Master Craftsman.
Pay Commission-VI th
01/2009 Grant of Compensation in lieu of holidays to Non-gazetted RPF/RPSF 01
personnel for attendance on gazetted holidays- implementation of VI CPCs
recommendation.
02/2009 Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways. 01
04/2009 Sixth Central Pay Commission Recommendation - Special dispensation in the 06
form of Special Casual Leave to Central Government employees with
disabilities.
05/2009 Placement and fixation of pay of Group 'D' Railway employees (other than 06
RPF/RPSF) in Grade Pay Rs. 1800 in Pay Band 1 (Rs. 5200-20200)-
Clarification.
08/2009 National Holiday Allowance- Recommendation of VIth CPC Revision of 08
rates.
09/2009 Advance/withdrawal from State Railway Provident Fund (SRPF) in the 6Th CPC 08
scales of pay regarding.
10/2009 Extension of Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme for officers of 09
the Indian Railway Medical service.
13/2009 Grant of Transport Allowance to Railway employees-Clarification reg. 11
19/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Schedules for Revised scales of 15
pay-corrigendum.
20/2009 Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of Disability 15
Pension/Family Pension regarding.
21/2009 Notification- Railway Services (Pension) (Amendment)Rules, 2008. 17
25/2009 Fixation of pay and grant of increments in the revised pay structure- 23
Clarifications regarding
26/2009 Regulation of entitlement of Privilege Passes pending issue of orders on the 26
basis of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.
27/2009 Recommendation of the VI Central Pay Commission- Decision relating 26
to grant of PCO Allowance to staff of Production Control Organisation
28/2009 Revision of Nursing Allowance, Uniform Allowance and Washing Allowance 26
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29/2009 Implementation of recommendations of VI Central Pay Commission-Revision 27
of rates of Uniform Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance and Washing
Allowance in respect of RPF/RPSF Personnel
30/2009 Clarification in regard to fixation of pay in revised pay Scale under Railway 28
Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
48/2009 Enhancement in the quantum of Natural Calamity Advance-consequent 54
on recommendation of the 6th Pay Commission
49/2009 House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees serving in the State and 54
Union Territories of North Eastern Region Regarding
51/2009 Stepping up of pay of Head Clerks at par with Senior Clerks in receipt of 56
special pay of Rs.70/- p.m. who on recommendation of Fifth CPC were
upgraded as Head Clerks and placed in the same scale of Rs.5000-8000 w.e.f.
01.01.96.
52/2009 Representations regarding revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners 57
53/2009 Representations regarding payment of arrears on revision of pension 58
54/2009 Grant of Advances Sixth Central Pay commission recommendations 59
55/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 60
CPC-Revision of provisions regulating gratuity
56/2009 Clarification regarding commutation of pension after the implementation of 61
recommendations of the 6th CPC.
57/2009 Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective 63
from 01.01.2009
58/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Schedules for Revised Scales of 63
Pay.
59/2009 Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective 64
from 01.01.2009
66/2009 Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission 67
regarding half pay leave facilities to Teachers, Principals, Headmasters,
Librarians, Laboratory Assistants and Watermen working in Railway Schools.
70/2009 Payment of second installment of arrears on account of implementation of Sixth 70
Central Pay Commissions recommendations- clarification regarding.
71/2009 Date of next increment in cases where Railway Servants are not able to join 70
posts in a particular grade pay on promotion / appointment on 1St of January of
a year due to Sunday or Gazetted Holiday Clarification regarding

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77/2009 Tenure Allowance to officers of Organised Group A Railway Services posted 73
as Deputy Directors, joint Directors, Directors and Group B officers when
posted against senior scale post in RDSO.
78/2009 Implementation of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission 74
Revision of rate of Training Allowance and Sumptuary Allowance to the faculty
members of various Training Centres.
81/2009 Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway 75
employees- Clarifications reg.
94/2009 Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC- merger of grades-promotion 83
within the same grade pay-Clarification regarding.
100/2009 Revised rates of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices. 87
102/2009 Decision of the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay 87
Commission relating to re-classification of cities/towns for grant of House Rent
Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees.
110/2009 Recommendation of the VI Central Pay Commission Decision relating to grant 96
of PCO Allowance to Staff of Production Control Organization
111/2009 Applicability of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway 96
Service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.
113/2009 T.A Rules-Clarification regarding entitlement of Mileage Allowance for 98
journeys by Road while on Tour.
124/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of the sixth 104
Central Pay Commission -Representations regarding.
125/09 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 105
Central Pay Commission-Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners
etc.
126/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the sixth 106
Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
127/2009 Interest on arrears of Sixth Pay Commission deposited by Governments 109
Servants in their GPF account-clarification regarding.
133/2009 Clarification in regard to payment of charge allowance to Group B officers 113
posted to look after the duties in Sr. Scale.
136/2009 Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Railway Passes/ 115
PTOs.
138/2009 Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Modified Assured 116
Career progression Scheme (MACPS) for Railway Employees.
139/2009 National Holiday Allowance- Recommendation of VI th CPC Revision of rates. 122

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144/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of 6th CPC- 127
Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners.
145/2009 Grant of Advances Sixth Pay Commission recommendations-Amendment to 127
Bi-cycle Advance, Warm Clothing Advance and Table Fan Advance rules.
148/2009 House Building Advance for Central Government/Railway employees:- 131
Implementation of the recommendations of the VI th CPC.
149/2009 Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) and Patient Care Allowance 132
(PCA).
150/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Vth 132
CPC- revision of the Railways Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993-
Constant Attendant Allowance.
157/2009 Revised entitlement of Kit Pass on transfer/retirement on the implementation of 138
6th CPC.
165/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Schedules for Revised Scales of 145
pay.
166/2009 Fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure of Medical officers in the pay 146
band PB-4.
172/2009 Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway 151
employees-clarifications reg.
181/2009 Clarification regarding fixation of pay in 6th CPC in respect of employees who 158
opt for revised pay structure subsequent to 01.01.2006.
182/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 158
Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners
etc.
183/2009 Anomaly in fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 159
01.01.2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 01.01.2006 and
drawing more pay than the seniors.
185/2009 Recommendation of 6th Central Pay Commission- Grant of Conveyance 161
Allowance at the revised rates to Railway Medical Officers.
187/2009 Spending Limits on Ordinary Working Expenses (OWE)- 2009-10. 163
189/2009 Payment of second installment of arrears (60%) on account of implementation 163
of Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations.
191/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 - amendment. (S-30 HAG) 166
192/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 - amendment. (S-30 HAG) 166
194/2009 Payment of second installment of arrears of pension on account of 169
implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth
Central Pay Commission.
196/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 170

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Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
197/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 171
Central Pay Commission-Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
199/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008-Shedules for Revised Scales of 172
Pay.
200/2009 Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC Merger of grades- Revised 173
classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts.
211/2009 Payment of Second instalment of arrears on account of implementation of Sixth 180
Central Pay Commissions recommendations.
227/2009 OA No. 504 of 2009 filed in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam 220
Bench-Grant of additional pension on attaining the age of 80 years regarding.
228/2009 Anomaly in Fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 221
01.01.2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 01.01.2006 and
drawing more pay than the seniors.
230/2009 Clarification in regard to fixation of pay under Railway Services (Revised Pay) 223
Rules, 2008.
235/2009 Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission 237
regarding half pay leave facilities to Teachers, Principals, Headmasters,
Librarians, Laboratory Assistants and Watermen working in Railway schools-
clarification regarding.
236/2009 Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Service (Revised 238
Pay) Rules-Clarification reg.
242/2009 Revision of rates of Breakdown Allowance. 243
243/209 Revision of rates of Allowance in lieu of Running room facilities, Shunting Duty 245
Allowance, Trip Allowance and Commercial duty Allowance payable to the
running staff.
249/2009 Travelling Allowance Rules- Implementation of the Sixth Central Pay 259
Commission- Journey on Transfer.
250/2009 Travelling Allowance Rules- Implementation of the recommendations of Sixth 259
Central Pay Commission-Journey on Tour.

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261/2009 Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway 271
employees-clarifications reg.
269/2009 Release of 2nd installment of arrears of 6th CPC recommendations to the post 299
1.1.2004 entrants.
279/2009 Revision of pension on the recommendations of the Pay Commission- 303
Applicability of the judgment of Honble Supreme Court in CA No. 5566 of
2008 in the case of civil pensioners.
281/2009 Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment 305
of leave in respect of Railway employees.
283/2009 Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Railway 307
Passes/PTOs.-Clarification.
284/2009 Fixation of pay on promotion to the new HAG scale in cases where the officers 307
opt to have their pay fixed under Rule 1313(FR 22)(I)(a)(1) of Indian Railway
Estt. Code Volume-II-clarification regarding.
288/2009 Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Services 314
(Revised Pay) Rules-clarification reg.
289/2009 Extension of the benefit of MACP Scheme to the reckon 50% of the Temporary 316
Status casual labour service.
290/2009 Grant of the pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 4600 in the pay band PB-2 to 317
Assistants of Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS) and Steno Grade C
(Personnel Assistants) of Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service
(RBSSS).
291/2009 Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008-Schedule for Revised Scales of 318
Pay- Master Craftsman.
292/2009 Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) For the Railways 319
Employees-Clarifications Regarding.
295/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 320
Central Pay Commission regarding revision of pension of pensioners/family
pensioners etc.- Grant of full pension to Government servants who retired on or
after 1.1.2006.
297/2009 Grant of the revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB- 322
2 to posts that existed in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 as on
01.01.2006 and which were granted the normal replacement pay structure of
grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-2.
PASS & PTO
26/2009 Regulation of entitlement of Privilege Passes pending issue of orders on the 26
basis of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission
136/2009 Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Railway Passes/ 115

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PTOs.
156/2009 Issue of Duty Passes in favour of officers deputed for long term training in 138
IIPA/ New Delhi.
157/2009 Revised entitlement of Kit Pass on transfer/retirement on the implementation of 138
6th CPC.
203/2009 Issue of Duty Card Passes to the Government Railway Police Personnel. 175
205/2009 Rail travel facilities to MR/MOS(R)/DMR. 177
206/2009 Rail travel facilities admissible to MR/MOS(R)/DMR, Chairman and Members 177
of Railway Board-Regarding.
210/2009 Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives- Raising the income 179
ceiling.
221/2009 Special Passes issued under Item No. 2 of Schedule VII of Railway Servants 215
(Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993)-Regarding.
229/2009 Provision of companion in lieu of attendant to First Class/Ist A Post 222
Retirement Complimentary Pass/Widow Pass holders who are of 70 years of
age and above.
PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT
PAY RULES
P.L.B.
93/2009 Payment of arrears of ad-hoc bonus to Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for 83
the financial years 2006-07 and 2007-08.
213/2009 Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway 181
employees for the financial year 2008-2009.
PENSION RULES
03/2009 Allotment of higher pay scales to Railway Accounts Staff-Revision of Pension 04
of Accounts Staff retied during the period of 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003.
12/2009 Eligibility for family pension of unmarried/ widowed /divorced daughters 11
beyond 25 years of age and parents
20/2009 Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of Disability 15
Pension/Family Pension regarding.
21/2009 Notification- Railway Services (Pension)(Amendment)Rules, 2008. 17
44/2009 Verification of correctness of emoluments of Railway servants 45
47/2009 New Pension system. 53
52/2009 Representations regarding revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners 57
53/2009 Representations regarding payment of arrears on revision of pension 58
56/2009 Clarification regarding commutation of pension after the implementation of 61
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61/2009 Amendment of the scheme of payment of Railway pension through PSBs. 65
124/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of the sixth 104
Central Pay Commission -Representations regarding.
125/09 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 105
Central Pay Commission-Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners
etc.
126/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the sixth 106
Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
128/2009 Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government 109
servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public
Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies-amount of the revised 1/3rd
restored pension plus Dearness Pay (DP) & Dearness Relief (DR) on
implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of Sixth
Central Pay Commission to be not less than 1/3rd pre revised restored pension
plus admissible DP&DR as already drawn up to 01.09.2008- Regarding
144/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of 6th CPC- 127
Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners.
146/2009 Grant of family pension to the families of Government servants Kidnapped by 129
insurgents/ terrorist.
150/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Vth 132
CPC- revision of the Railways Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993-
Constant Attendant Allowance.
151/2009 Simplification of procedures outlined in sub Rule 4 of Rule 75(6) of Railway 133
Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 regarding Family Pension to
Handicapped/Disabled son/daughter of Railway Servants/ pensioners- Reg.
154/2009 Withdrawal/withholding/recovery of pension/gratuity in the case of minor 135
penalty proceedings.
182/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 158
Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners
etc.
194/2009 Payment of second installment of arrears of pension on account of 169
implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth
Central Pay Commission.
196/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 170
Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
197/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 171

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Central Pay Commission-Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
227/2009 OA No. 504 of 2009 filed in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam 220
Bench-Grant of additional pension on attaining the age of 80 years regarding.
251/2009 Family Pension-Extension of the scope of Family Pension to the dependent 260
disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) of Central Government
servants/Pensioners-reg.
252/2009 Representations on method of revision of restorable 1/3rd commuted portion of 261
pension consequent to 6th Central Pay Commissions recommendations in
respect of Govt. servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in
Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies-regarding.
257/2009 Mobility of personnel amongst Central/State & Autonomous Bodies while 268
working under Pensionable establishment-regarding.
266/2009 Family pension to widows of Railway employees died in accident while on 277
duty.
271/2009 Applicability of New Pension System to substitutes who have attained 300
temporary status prior to 01.01.2004 and subsequently regularized after
01.01.2004.
279/2009 Revision of pension on the recommendations of the Pay Commission- 303
Applicability of the judgment of Honble Supreme Court in CA No. 5566 of
2008 in the case of civil pensioners.
280/2009 Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during 304
Foreign Service.
285/2009 Grant of Family Pension to persons with disabilities-acknowledgement of Legal 308
Guardianship Certificate issued by the Local Level Committee constituted
under the National Trust Act. 1999 ( No. 44 of 1999)
295/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 320
Central Pay Commission regarding revision of pension of pensioners/family
pensioners etc.- Grant of full pension to Government servants who retired on or
after 1.1.2006.
296/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the VIth 321
CPC-revision of the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993-
Constant Attendant Allowance.
PRESERVATION OF OFFICE RECORDS
PROVIDENT FUND
17/2009 State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2008-09. 14

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127/2009 Interest on arrears of Sixth Pay Commission deposited by Governments 109
Servants in their GPF account-clarification regarding.
253/2009 Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations-Revision of pay limits for 262
final withdrawals from SRPF account for purchase of Motor Car, Motor
Cycle/Scooter and Moped.
PROMOTION/ACP SCHEME (NG)
16/2009 Induction of Trackman, Safaiwalas and Stores Khalasis into the Workshops, 13
Traffic & Commercial and other departments.
31/2009 Reservation in promotion-Treatment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their 28
own merit.
35/2009 PNM/NFIR item Nos. 46/2006 and 30/2006 ACP Scheme for financial 32
upgradation in the case of medically decategorised staff deployed in alternative
posts.
50/2009 Written test for selection for promotion to the posts classified as Selection 55
within Group C- Setting up of objective type questions Disallowing
corrections in the answers once indicated
60/2009 Written Test conducted for filling up the posts classified as Selection- 64
Cancellation of written examination / viva-voce due to procedural irregularities-
instructions regarding.
64/2009 Re-deployment of surplus Assistant Guards as Goods Guard. 66
72/2009 Filling up posts of Loco Inspectors and Power Controllers/Crew Controllers- 71
Modification thereof.
94/2009 Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC- merger of grades-promotion 83
within the same grade pay-Clarification regarding.
140/2009 Selection for the post of Sr. PWS, Gr. Rs.5000- 8000 as against LDCE quota- 123
allowing Gateman and Trolley Man.
152/2009 Aptitude test in departmental and compassionate ground selection- calling the 135
candidates a day prior to the test.
167/2009 Selection Procedure for promotion to General Selection Posts- Placement of 147
names on panel-instructions regarding.
200/2009 Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC Merger of grades- Revised 173
classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts.
239/2009 Filling up of promotion quota vacancies 242
244/2009 Promotion of non-gazetted staff in loco running cadre - posts of Goods Driver 246
redesignated as Loco Pilots (Goods).
247/2009 Recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Modified Assured 252
Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for Railway Employees
276/2009 GDCE Exams through OMR method-regarding. 302

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289/2009 Extension of the benefit of MACP Scheme to the reckon 50% of the Temporary 316
Status casual labour service.
292/2009 Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) For the Railways 319
Employees-Clarifications Regarding.
PROMOTION (GAZ)
07/2009 Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B'-Conditions of eligibility for promotion 07
to the post of Assistant Personnel Officer.
34/2009 Promotion to Group B post of Private Secretary, Grade-I in the scale of Rs. 31
7500-12000 (V CPC) and Procedure for Placement of Private Secretary, Grade-
I in the non-functional grade of PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800) Grade Pay Rs. 5400.
63/2009 Grant of honorarium to the Railway Officers/Staff for setting of question papers 65
& evaluation of answer sheets for Limited Departmental Competitive
Examination held for promotion from Group C to Group B.
75/2009 Disclosure of marks secured by candidates in the written test held for 72
Selections/LDCEs, for promotion to Group B posts.
89/2009 Selection for promotion to Group B post of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, 81
Assistant Health Education Officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant
Physiotherapy Officer in Medical Department.
119/2009 Preparation of integrated seniority lists of Group C Staff for selections to 101
Group B Post.
121/2009 Selection for promotion from Group C to Group B posts in Transportation 102
(Traffic & Commercial) Deptt.
207/2009 Opening of avenue of promotion of group C staff to group B of Printing 178
Presses- AIRFs PNM item No. 12/2004.
240/2009 Senior Scale Promotion to Railway doctors in case of delay in confirmation on 242
account of proceeding on sanctioned EOL-Clarification regarding.
248/2009 Honble Supreme Courts judgment dated 09.07.2009 in Civil Appeal No. 252
4668/2007, filed by U.O.I- Vs- Devendra Kumar Pant & Ors. Reported in 2009
(9) Scale 504 and JT 2009(9) SC 563.
275/2009 Temporary down-gradation of vacant JAG posts to Sr. Scale and Group A /Jr. 302
Scale posts to Group B.
QUARTERS RENT/RECOVERY/ALLOTMENT
120/2009 Allotment upto Type-V of Railway accommodation on out of turn basis to 102
compassionate appointees and permitting the pre-20.11.2006 compassionate
appointees to register for better type of accommodation as per the eligibility of
deceased Railway employee
137/2009 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour 116
of officers/staff posted to New zones.

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231/2009 Permission for retention of Railway accommodation at their original place of 224
posting in favour of Railway employees posted at Rail Coach Factory, Rae
Bareli.
RESTRUCTURE OF CADRE
RE DEPLOYMENT OF SURPLUS STAFF
RELHS/RELCHS
RECRUITMENT
06/2009 Engagement of Contract Medical Practitioners including Dental Surgeons- 07
extension of validity of delegation of powers to General Managers.
15/2009 Appointment on Compassionate Grounds- Delegation of Powers. 12
32/2009 Instructions for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways- Norms, Sports 29
quota, Procedure, Incentives etc.-corrigendum.
37/2009 Sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports 34
quota.
42/2009 Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group C and D posts on the 44
Railways
43/2009 Recruitment of sports persons on Indian Railways against sports quota on the 45
basis of All India Ranking.
65/2009 Equivalence/acceptance of educational qualification regarding. 66
73/2009 Acceptance of qualification awarded by National Institute of Open Schooling 71
(formerly National Open School) for the purpose of recruitment on the railways.
74/2009 Medical fitness of Railway employees with intra-ocular Lens (IOL) 72
Amendment to Para 512(10) of IRMM, 2000.
79/2009 Recruitment of sportspersons in Group-D against Sports Quota through Open 74
Advertisement- Clarification regarding.
80/2009 Sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports 75
quota in the game of Cricket.
82/2009 Recruitment against Physically handicapped quota 77
114/2009 Recognition of certificates/qualifications awarded by West Bengal Board of 98
Secondary Education for the purpose of employment.
117/2009 Engagement/Regularisation of Substitute Bungalow Peons- Medical 100
examination.
122/2009 Equivalence of qualification awarded by Kameshwar Singh Darbhangha 103
Sanskrit University, Darbhangha, Bihar.
129/2009 Alternative appointment to medically unfit candidates empanelled by RRBs and 110
RRCs in Group C and Group D posts regarding.
131/2009 Service Bond for sports persons recruited on Indian Railways against sports 112
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132/2009 Recruitment of sportspersons in Group-D against sports quota after the 113
implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission.
141/2009 Recognition of qualifications awarded by various Boards of School Education- 123
reg.
143/2009 Appointment on compassionate grounds- regarding. 126
147/2009 Engagement of substitutes on the Railways. 130
153/2009 Appointment of Licensed Porters to the post of Trackman. 135
158/2009 Education qualification for recruitment to Group C posts in S&T Department 141
of the Railways.
170/2009 Educational Qualification for recruitment of sportspersons in Group-C against 150
sports quota, in Non- Technical Popular Categories of posts.
177/2009 Replacement Panels/Shortfall in Panels. 155
188/2009 Appointment on Compassionate Ground-Change of allotted category. 163
193/2009 Engagement of Medical Practitioners/Dental Surgeons on contract basis 168
(CMPs)-Revision of rate of remuneration.
202/2009 Recruitment against Cultural/ Scouts & Guides Quota 175
219/2009 Reservation of jobs for Physically Handicapped persons in Group C & D 185
Categories- Lists of posts identified suitable for them
224/2009 Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota-launch of Special 216
Recruitment Drive-regarding.
226/2009 Appointment of Licensed Porters to the post of Gangman. 219
254/2009 Streamlining of working of RRBs. 263
255/2009 Waiver of examination fee for women candidates, minority candidates and 266
candidates belonging to economically backward classes.
256/2009 Action Plan to implement new instructions regarding RRB Examinations. 267
262/2009 Setting up of Railway Recruitment Board at Siliguri. 271
263/209 Age limits for recruitment of Traffic Apprentice& Commercial Apprentice from 273
open market.
265/2009 Engagement of Medical Practitioners on contract basis. 276
272/2009 Waiver of examination fee for women candidates, minority candidates and 300
candidates belonging to economically backward classes.
276/2009 GDCE Exams through OMR method-regarding. 302
277/2009 Re-engagement of retired employees on daily remuneration basis for the post of 302
gangman, gateman, keyman and trolleyman.
294/2009 Engagement of retired employees on daily remuneration basis- revision of rates. 319
REWARDS & AWARDS
RE APPOINTMENT
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11/2009 Grant of Compassionate Allowance 10
12/2009 Eligibility for family pension of unmarried/ widowed /divorced daughters 11
beyond 25 years of age and parents
14/2009 Payment of interest on delayed payment of gratuity- manner of calculation reg 12
18/2009 Grant of Ex-Gratia payment to widowed/divorced daughters of SRPF(C) 14
beneficiaries who had retired from service/died in service prior to 01.1.1986.
20/2009 Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of Disability 15
Pension/Family Pension regarding.
21/2009 Notification- Railway Services (Pension) (Amendment) Rules, 2008. 17
41/2009 Joint Procedure Order regarding clearance of settlement dues 44
44/2009 Verification of correctness of emoluments of Railway servants 45
55/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 60
CPC-Revision of provisions regulating gratuity
62/2009 Reckoning of Additional allowance for the purpose of computation of 65
retirement benefits- clarification thereof.
67/2009 Re-opening of Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97). 67
95/2009 Re- opening of Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97) 84
111/2009 Applicability of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway 96
Service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.
124/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of the sixth 104
Central Pay Commission -Representations regarding.
125/09 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 105
Central Pay Commission-Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners
etc.
126/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the sixth 106
Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
128/2009 Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government 109
servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public
Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies-amount of the revised 1/3rd
restored pension plus Dearness Pay (DP) & Dearness Relief (DR) on
implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of Sixth
Central Pay Commission to be not less than 1/3rd pre revised restored pension
plus admissible DP&DR as already drawn up to 01.09.2008- Regarding
144/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of 6th CPC- 127
Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners.
146/2009 Grant of family pension to the families of Government servants Kidnapped by 129
insurgents/ terrorist.

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151/2009 Simplification of procedures outlined in sub Rule 4 of Rule 75(6) of Railway 133
Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 regarding Family Pension to
Handicapped/Disabled son/daughter of Railway Servants/ pensioners- Reg.
154/2009 Withdrawal/withholding/recovery of pension/gratuity in the case of minor 135
penalty proceedings.
161/2009 Grant of ex-gratia payment to unmarried daughters of SRPF (C) beneficiaries 143
who had retired from service/died in service prior to 01.01.1986.
182/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 158
Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners
etc.
194/2009 Payment of second installment of arrears of pension on account of 169
implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth
Central Pay Commission.
196/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 170
Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
197/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 171
Central Pay Commission-Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family
pensioners etc.
218/2009 Issuance of medical card for joining Retired Employees Liberalised Health 184
Scheme (RELHS-97).
227/2009 OA No. 504 of 2009 filed in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam 220
Bench-Grant of additional pension on attaining the age of 80 years regarding.
233/2009 Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs. 100 p.m. to the Railway 225
pensioners/family pensioners-Clarification-reg.
251/2009 Family Pension-Extension of the scope of Family Pension to the dependent 260
disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) of Central Government
servants/Pensioners-reg.
252/2009 Representations on method of revision of restorable 1/3rd commuted portion of 261
pension consequent to 6th Central Pay Commissions recommendations in
respect of Govt. servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in
Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies-regarding.
257/2009 Mobility of personnel amongst Central/State & Autonomous Bodies while 268
working under Pensionable establishment-regarding.
264/2009 Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 - Tables of 273
Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2009 to 31.12.2009.
265/2009 Family pension to widows of Railway employees died in accident while on 276
duty.

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271/2009 Applicability of New Pension System to substitutes who have attained 300
temporary status prior to 01.01.2004 and subsequently regularized after
01.01.2004.
279/2009 Revision of pension on the recommendations of the Pay Commission- 303
Applicability of the judgment of Honble Supreme Court in CA No. 5566 of
2008 in the case of civil pensioners.
280/2009 Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during 304
Foreign Service.
285/2009 Grant of Family Pension to persons with disabilities-acknowledgement of Legal 308
Guardianship Certificate issued by the Local Level Committee constituted
under the National Trust Act. 1999 ( No. 44 of 1999)
295/2009 Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth 320
Central Pay Commission regarding revision of pension of pensioners/family
pensioners etc.- Grant of full pension to Government servants who retired on or
after 1.1.2006.
RETENSION IN SERVICE
RE-EMPLOYMENT
111/2009 Applicability of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway 96
Service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.
277/2009 Re-engagement of retired employees on daily remuneration basis for the post of 302
gangman, gateman, keyman and trolleyman.
294/2009 Engagement of retired employees on daily remuneration basis- revision of rates. 319
RESTRUCTURING
REVISION OF DESIGNATION
REVISION OF SCALE OF PAY
RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT-2005
SPORTS QUOTA
32/2009 Instructions for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways- Norms, Sports 29
quota, Procedure, Incentives etc.-corrigendum.
37/2009 Sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports 34
quota.
43/2009 Recruitment of sports persons on Indian Railways against sports quota on the 45
basis of All India Ranking.
79/2009 Recruitment of sportspersons in Group-D against Sports Quota through Open 74
Advertisement- Clarification regarding.
80/2009 Sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports 75
quota in the game of Cricket.

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130/2009 Special Causal Leave /On Duty to Chess players for participation in National / 111
International Chess Tournaments.
131/2009 Service Bond for sports persons recruited on Indian Railways against sports 112
quota.
132/2009 Recruitment of sportspersons in Group-D against sports quota after the 113
implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission.
170/2009 Educational Qualification for recruitment of sportspersons in Group-C against 150
sports quota, in Non- Technical Popular Categories of posts.
171/2009 Higher fixation of pay of sportsperson at the time of initial appointment on 151
Railways and on their out-of turn promotion on sports account.
SPECIAL PAY
SC/ST/OBC/HANDICAPPED
31/2009 Reservation in promotion-Treatment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their 28
own merit.
SUBSTITUTES
147/2009 Engagement of substitutes on the Railways. 130
271/2009 Applicability of New Pension System to substitutes who have attained 300
temporary status prior to 01.01.2004 and subsequently regularized after
01.01.2004.

REDESIGNATION/SELECTION/NON SELECTION
SETTLEMENT DUES
41/2009 Joint Procedure Order regarding clearance of settlement dues 44
SERVICE CONDITIONS
111/2009 Applicability of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway 96
Service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.
112/2009 Tenure of officers on Northeast Frontier Railway 97
SURRENDER OF POSTS
109/2009 Calculation of money value of posts surrendered and crediting to surplus bank 95
STIPEND
SENIORITY
119/2009 Preparation of integrated seniority lists of Group C Staff for selections to 101
Group B Post.
208/2009 Fixation of seniority amongst Group B officers joining new seniority units on 178
bottom seniority on the same date.
SERVICE RECORD
STAFF BENEFIT FUND
23/2009 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund (SBF)- 22

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Revision in expenditure.
24/2009 Staff Benefit Fund 22
38/2009 Grant of Scholarship for technical education under Staff Benefit Fund 34
85/2009 Staff Benefit Fund-Re-appropriation of Funds. 79
204/2009 Staff Benefit Fund 176
TRADE TEST
TRANSFER
16/2009 Induction of Trackman, Safaiwalas and Stores Khalasis into the Workshops, 13
Traffic & Commercial and other departments.
40/2009 Rotation of officials working in sensitive posts 36
46/2009 Transfer Policy of Non-Gazetted staff of SECR 53
76/2009 Periodical transfer of Railway employees. 72
198/2009 Transfer from one Railway/Division/Unit to another Railway/Division/Unit on 172
request on bottom seniority and on mutual exchange basis.
208/2009 Fixation of seniority amongst Group B officers joining new seniority units on 178
bottom seniority on the same date.
237/2009 Posting of husband and wife at the same station Instruction in respect of Group 240
C and D Railway employees.
270/2009 Inter-Railway and Intra-Railway transfer on mutual exchange 300
TRAINING
02/2009 Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways. 01
45/2009 Disaster Management Training 46
104/2009 Rebates to the Graduates of State Council of Vocational Training under the 88
Apprentices Training Scheme.
156/2009 Issue of Duty Passes in favour of officers deputed for long term training in 138
IIPA/ New Delhi.
180/2009 Inclusion of Institute of Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) in 157
the list of recognized Institutions.
234/2009Revised Training Program for Assistant Loco Pilots. 227
241/2009 MRs Safety Review Meeting held on 14.9.09- Training of loco pilots. 243
245/2009 Posting of the IRPS probationers for their on the job Training 247
246/2009 Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part- II)-98- Training to 252
handle Fire Related Disasters.
267/2009 Revised Training Module for Loco Pilots (Goods). 277
268/2009 Grant of honorarium for delivering lectures in Zonal Training Schools/Centres 299
273/2009 Emphasis on safety requirements while working at sites. 301
USE OF OFFICIAL CAR

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101/2009 List of approved models to be used as staff cars. 87
UNION MATTERS

UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE
115/2009 Regularisation of unauthorized absence-compliance of instructions on the 99
subject while sending proposals for Boards consideration.
VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT
WELFARE & RELIEF
23/2009 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund (SBF)- 22
Revision in expenditure.
24/2009 Staff Benefit Fund 22
85/2009 Staff Benefit Fund-Re-appropriation of Funds. 79
87/2009 Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, 80
Mates, Patrolmen, Gatemen and Trollymen- Supply of Luminescent vests
(Safety Jacket)- specification regarding.
204/2009 Staff Benefit Fund 176
214/2009 Supply of Uniform to eligible categories of Railway employees 181
217/2009 Supply of uniform to eligible categories of Railway employees 184
293/2009 Scheme for providing immediate relief to the families of Railway Servants who 319
die while in service.
WORKING HOURS

List of RBEs of 2009 circulated vide Estt Rules 2009

RBE. NO/2009 ESTT.RULE NO.


1 01/09
2 09/09
3 15/09
4 -
5 10/09
6 23/09
7 148/09
8 05/09
9 26/09

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10 -
11 264/09
12 33/09
13 18/09
14 16/09
15 101/09
16 13/09
17 34/09
18 85/09
19 31/09
20 -
21 36/09
22 86/09
23 27/09
24 28/09
25 29/09
26 37/09
27 44/09
28 25/09
29 50/09
30 87/09
31 84/09
32 42/09
33 52/09
34 53/09
35 60/09
36 43/09
37 51/09
38 55/09
39 56/09
40 -
41 49/09
42 54/09
43 62/09

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44 63/09
45 65/09
46 66/09
47 202/09
48 103/09
49 58/09
50 57/09
51 72/09
52 59/09
53 249/09
54 102/09
55 105/09
56 75/09
57 106/09
58 77/09
59 107/09
60 76/09
61 109/09
62 70/09
63 88/09
64 71/09
65 108/09
66 115/09
67 116/09
68 110/09
69 113/09
70 94/09
71 120/09
72 150/09
73 151/09
74 111/09
75 146/09
76 114/09
77 121/09

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78 172/09
79 -
80 214/09
81 122/09
82 124/09
83 -
84 205/09
85 -
86 -
87 155/09
88 137/09
89 125/09
90 129/09
91 126/09
92 127/09
93 130/09
94 131/09
95 128/09
96 168/09
97 142/09
98 134/09
99 234/09
100 -
101 138/09
102 141/09
103 135/09
104 136/09
105 250/09
106 154/09
107 164/09
108 163/09
109 139/09
110 173/09
111 157/09

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112 156/09
113 167/09
114 179/09
115 -
116 147/09
117 158/09
118 149/09
119 169/09
120 159/09
121 160/09
122 166/09
123 161/09
124 171/09
125 170/09
126 186/09
127 -
128 176/09
129 206/09
130 175/09
131 165/09
132 182/09
133 180/09
134 178/09
135 185/09
136 183/09
137 184/09
138 -
139 -
140 -
141 -
142 217/09
143 203/09
144 195/09
145 204/09

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146 197/09
147 216/09
148 209/09
149 -
150 189/09
151 191/09
152 192/09
153 194/09
154 196/09
155 210/09
156 199/09
157 -
158 222/09
159 251/09
160 -
161 200/09
162 223/09
163 -
164 229/09
165 228/09
166 232/09
167 231/09
168 233/09
169 -
170 237/09
171 -
172 212/09
173 213/09
174 236/09
175 235/09
176 241/09
177 242/09
178 226/09
179 225/09

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180 252/09
181 243/09
182 238/09
183 253/09
184 -
185 246/09
186 -
187 260/09
188 -
189 -
190 -
191 267/09
192 262/09
193 268/09
194 -
195 -
196 257/09
197 269/09
198 261/09
199 -
200 270/09
201 275/09
202 280/09
203 -
204 281/09
205 291/09
206 277/09
207 286/09
208 283/09
209 -
210 282/09
211 -
212 288/09
213 284/09

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214 285/09
215 289/09
216 293/09
217 292/09
218 -
219 294/09
220 290/09
221
222 295/09
223 296/09
224
225
226 297/09

List of RBEs of 2008 circulated vide Estt Rules 2009

RBE No./2008 Estt Rule No.


78/08 89/09
198/08 02/09
187/08 03/09
201/08 04/09
203/08 07/09
190/08 08/09
164/08 11/09
169/08 14/09
170/08 17/09
189/08 20/09
157/08 21/09
166/08 24/09
183/08 39/09
167/08 38/09
175/08 48/09
136/08 83/09
197/08 81/09
186/08 80/09
173/08 79/09

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156/08 78/09
126/08 90/09
134/08 91/09
152/08 93/09
159/08 96/09
165/08 97/09
179/08 98/09
180/08 99/09
188/08 100/09
205/08 104/09
171/08 145/09
191/08 174/09
204/08 174/09
131/08 201/09
174/08 278/09

Estt Rule No 01/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/58/2601, Dated 09.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/AII/RPF/2 dated 02.01.2009 (RBE No. 01/2009), S.No.PC-VI-01/09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Grant of Compensation in lieu of holidays to Non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel for attendance on gazetted holidays- implementation of VI CPCs recommendation.

As the Railways are aware there is a provision for grant of cash compensation to non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel in lieu of their attendance on gazetted holidays equivalent to the amount
upto one month's salary in a year. Pursuant to recommendation of VI CPC, pay scales have been revised w.e.f. 01.01.2006. Since payment of compensation equivalent to one months salary has
already been made to them for the years 2005-06, 2006-07 & 2007-08 as per pre-revised scales, payment of difference w.e.f. 1.1.2006 as per revised pay scales to RPF/RPSF personnel may be
made. All other terms and conditions for payment of such cash compensation shall remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 02/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/59/2602, Dated 09.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend) dated 15.12.2008 (RBE No. 198/2008), S.No.PC-VI/61 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Board's letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/18 dated 28.5.98 was published as Estt Srl No. 125/98.

Sub:- Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

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Ref:- Railway Board's letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/18 dated 28.5.98

Consequent upon the promulgation of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 on the basis of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, the issue of revision in the rates of
stipend to apprentices and trainees (non-gazettes) on Railways was under consideration. Now, the President is pleased to revise the rates of stipend to the apprentices and trainees as per the
schedule attached herein.

2 .It is likely that some of the existing categories of apprentices on certain Railways may not have designations identical to what appears in the enclosed Schedule. In such cases, the Railway
administration, in consultation with FA & CAO, should identify the designation/category of the apprentice concerned with similar case appearing in the Schedule and determine the rate of
stipend applicable thereto. Wherever such identification is not possible, specific cases may be reported to the Board with verbatim comments of the FA & CAO.

3. In case, the period of training as indicated in these orders is at variance with the actual practice in respect of one or more categories, the matter should be referred to the Railway Board for
decision.

4.The apprentices and trainees will draw the revised rates of Dearness Allowance appropriate to the revised rates of stipend.

5.The revised rates of stipend will take effect from 01.9.2008.

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

SCHEDULE

S. No Category Training Revised rates of


period Revised Pay stipend alongwith
Grade Pay
Band of the corresponding
(Rs.)
post (Rs.) Grade Pay (Rs.)

S&T Department

1 Telephone Operator Less than one 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900


year
2 Electrical Signal One year 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
Maintainer Grade
III
3 Electrical Signal Eighteen 5200-20200 2400 5830+1900 (+ one
Maintainer Grade II months increment in the
second year)

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4 Mechanical Signal One year 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
Maintainer Grade III
5 Telecommunication One year 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
Maintainer Grade III
6 Wireless Maintainer One year 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
Grade -III
7 Jr. Engineer Gr. II Eighteen 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800
(Signal) (Diploma months (+one increment
holder) in the second year)
8 Section Engineer 25weeks 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Signal) (Engg Degree
holder)
9 Jr. Engineer Gr.II Eighteen 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
(Telecom) (Diploma months increment in the
holder) second year)
10 Section Engineer Up to one year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Telecom) (Engg. degree
holder)
11 Jr. Engineer Gr.II Eighteen 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
(Workshop) (Diploma months increment in the
holder) second year)
12 Section Engineer One year 9300-34800 4600 12540+ 4600
(Workshop)
Civil Engineering Department

13 Jr. Engineer Grade II One Year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200


(Works) (Diploma
holder)
14 Section Engineer Up to one year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Works) (Diploma
holder)
15 Sr. Permanent Way Up to one year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
Supervisor
16 Jr. Engineer Gr. II One year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
(Permanent Way)
(Diploma holder)
17 Section Engineer Up to one year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Permanent Way)

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(Degree holder)
18 Jr. Engineer Grade II Two years 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
(Bridge) increment in the
second year)
19 Section Engineer One year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Bridge) (Degree Holder)
20 Jr. Engineer Gr. II (Eng. One year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
WS) & TM/TT
21 Section Engineer (Eng One year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
WS) & TM/TT
22 Design Assistant (Degree 9300-34800 4200 9300 +4200
Up to one year
holders)
Mechanical & Electrical Departments

23 Jr. Engg. Gr. II (W.S) Eighteen 9300.34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one


months increment in the
second year)
24 Section Engineer (W.S) One year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
25 Section Engineer One year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Electrical)
26 Jr. Engineer Gr. II Eighteen 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
(Electrical) months increment in the
second year)
27 Section Engineer One year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Degree holder)
28 Jr. Engineer Gr. II 78 weeks 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
(Diploma holder) increment in the
second year)
29 Motorman (Diploma One year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
holder)
30 First Fireman Two years 5200-20200 1900 5200+1800(+ one
increment in the
second year)
31 Electric Assistant 39 Weeks 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
32 Diesel Assistant 39 Weeks 5200-20200 1900 5830 +1900
Drawing Office

33 Assistant Draftsman One year 5200-20200 2400 7510+2400

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(Civil, Mech./Elect. &
S&T) Certificate holders
of not less than two years
duration
34 Draft man 'B' in Eighteen 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
Mech./Elect. and S&T months increment in the
Deptt. (Diploma holders) second year)
35 Draftsman 'B' in Civil Eighteen 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
Engg. Deptt. (Diploma months increment in the
holders) second year)
36 Head Draftsman in Civil, One year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
Mech., Elect. and S&T
Deptts. (Degree holders)
C.M.T(Mechanical Department)

37 Jr. Chemical & One year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200


Metallurgical Assistant
(Degree holders in
Physics & Chemistry)
38 Chemical & One year 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
Metallurgical Assistant
(Post Graduates/Degree)
Artisans

39 Technicians Gr. III (with Three years 5200-20200 1900 5200+1800(+ one
Matric qualification) increment in the
second and third
year)
40 Technician Gr. III (with Six months 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
ITI qualification or
Apprenticeship
qualification in non-
Railway Estt.)
Stores Department

41 Jr. Engineer Gr. II Eighteen 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one


(Printing) (Diploma months increment in the
holders) second year

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42 Section Engineer One year 9300-34800 4600 12540+4600
(Printing)
43 Assistant Stores Keeper Six months 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
(diploma holders in
Engg.)
Traffic and Commercial Department

44 Commercial Apprentices Two year 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one


increment in the
second)
45 Commercial Clerk Three to four 5200-20200 2000 6460+2000
months
46 Ticket Collectors 36 days 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
47 Train Clerks 21days 5200-20200 1900 5830+1900
48 Traffic Signalers Up to one year 5200-20200 2000 6460+2000
49 Assistant Station Master 9 months 5200-20200 2800 8560+2800
50 Goods Guards less than one 5200-20200 2800 8560+2800
year
51 Traffic Apprentices for Two years 9300-34800 4200 8560+2800 (+ one
absorption in scales as increment in the
Station Masters, Asstt. second year)
Yard Masters, Traffic
Inspectors & Section
Controllers
52 Enquiry-cum-Reservation Three months 5200-20200 2800 8560+2800
Clerk
RPF/RPSF
53 Trainee Sub Inspector 9 Months 9300-34800 4200 9300+4200
54 Trainee Constable 9 Months 5200-20200 2000 6460+2000

Estt Rule No 03/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/135/2991, Dated 15.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/99/PN1/20 Vol.II dated 24.11.2008 (RBE No. 187/2008), S.No.PC-V-502 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Board's letters No. F(E)III/98/PN1/29 dt. 15.01.1999, No. PC-V/98/1/11/23 dated 07.3.03, letters of even no. dated 16.6.04, 27.9.07 & 20.8.01 were published as Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 24/99,
90/03, 178/04, 200/07 & 104/01 respectively..

Sub:- Allotment of higher pay scales to Railway Accounts Staff-Revision of Pension of Accounts Staff retied during the period of 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003.

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In terms of Board's letter No. PC-V/98/1/11/23 dt. 07.03.2003, the Accounts Staff in the Railways were granted higher replacement scales of pay on notional basis with effect from 01.01.1996
and actual payment prospectively from 19.02.2003. The instructions regarding admissibility of pensionary benefits of such of the Accounts staff as had retired during the period from 01.01.1996
to 18.02.2003 were issued vide Board's letter of even number dated 16.06.2004. In terms of these instructions pension/ family pension of all the concerned

Accounts staff, who had retired during 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003 was to be revised on the basis of average emoluments notionally drawn during the last ten months of service and actual payment
of pension/family pension was to be made from 19.02.2003. It was also provided therein that the revised pension and family pension shall not be les than 50% and 30 % respectively of the
minimum of the higher replacement scales of pay, subject to fulfillment of the conditions stipulated in para 2 of Board's letter No. F(E)III/98/PN1/29 dt. 15.01.1999. These instructions were
based on Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DOP & PW)s O.M. No. 38/86/03-P&PW (A) dated 26.04.2004 and 08.02.2005.

2. Subsequently, in pursuance of Supreme Court's judgment dated 23.11.2006 in Sh. K. S. Krishnamurthy & Ors. Vs UOI. DOP&PW vide O.M. 38/86/03-P&PW(A) Pt. dated 05.09.2007
amended their earlier instructions dated 26.04.2004 and 08.02.2005 to the extent that:

(i) The benefit of higher pay in the upgraded pay scales for calculating pensionary benefits shall NOT be applicable to pensioners retired during the period from 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003.

(ii) Revision of pension in these cases shall NOT be done on the average emoluments notionally drawn during the last 10 months of service under Rule 34 of CCS (pension) Rules, 1972 (Rule of
50 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993).

(iii) In terms of Supreme Court judgment dated 23.11.2006, revision of pension shall be governed by DOP&PWs O.M. dated 17.12.98 (Board's letter dated 15.01.99) read with O.M. dated
11.05.2001 (Board's letter dated 20.08.2001) and revision of pension in revised upgraded pay scales shall NOT be admissible/allowed.

(iv) The benefit of fixation of pension with reference to upgraded scales shall NOT be extended to pre-1996 retirees.

These instructions have been adopted on the Railways vide Board's letter of even number dated 27.09.2007 and Zonal Railway etc. advised to revise pension/family pension of Accounts staff
retired during the period from 01.01.1998 to 18.02.2003 on the basis of emoluments actually drawn by them immediately before retirement and to pay the revised pension/ family pension from
08.09.2007 onwards.

3. In view of the provisions of Rule 33 and 34 of CSS (pension) Rules 1972 (Rule 49 and 50 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993), the employees of Organized Accounts Cadres, who
retired during the period from 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003, could not get the benefit of the upgraded pay scales in the matter of fixation of their pension; hence DOP&PW has reviewed the matter
in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, and vide O.M. No. 38/88/03-P&PW (A) dated 05.11.2008, and issued revised clarifications as under:

(i) The pension of all the pensioners, who had retired from Organized Accounts Cadres during 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003, would be fixed as per the upgraded scale notionally extended with
effect from 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003 and the pension with reference to the higher revised pay scale shall actually be paid only with effect from 19.02.2003.
(ii) The average emoluments notionally drawn by a pensioner consequent on the above revision of pay scales of Organised Account Cadres will also be taken into account for the purpose of
computation of pension subject, of course, to the condition that no arrears shall be paid for the period from 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003 and the pension with reference to the higher average
emoluments shall actually be paid only with effect from 19.02.2003.

(iii) In accordance with the instructions contained in Department of Pension & PW O.M. No. 45/10/98-P&PW (A) dated 17.12.1998 (Board's fetter dated 15.1.1999) and O.M. No. 45/87/97
P&PW (A) (Pt.) dated 11.05.2001 {Board's letter dated 20.08.2001), the benefit of revised upgraded scale of pay will not be extended to the pensioners who retired before 01.01.1996, as
clarified in this Departments O.M. of even number dated 05.09.2007(Board's letter dated 27.9.2007).

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4. It has further been clarified by the DOP&PW that the above benefits of notional up gradation of pay with effect from 01.01.1996 has been extended to the pensioners who retired from the
Organised Accounts Cadres as a special case considering the hardships caused to them under the circumstances mentioned above and that these instructions will, therefore, not be quoted as a
precedent for extension of similar benefits in cases where the pay of a Government servant on the date of retirement is drawn on notional basis.

5. The instructions/ clarifications issued vide Board's letter dated 27.09.2007 will stand modified accordingly and other provisions contained in Board's letters of even number dated 16.06.2004
and 27.09.2207 will remain unchanged. Zonal Railways etc are accordingly advised to revise pension/family pension of Account staff retired during the period from 01.01.1996 to 18.02.2003 on
the basis of clarification contained in Para 3 above at the earliest possible.

Estt Rule No 04/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/60/2992, Dated 15.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2008 LE1/4 dated 26.12.2008 (RBE No. 201/2008), S.No.PC-VI-64 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Sixth Central Pay Commission Recommendation - Special dispensation in the form of Special Casual Leave to Central Government employees with disabilities.

Consequent on the recommendation of the 6th Pay Commission that the number of Casual Leave available for employees with disabilities should be 12 days as against 8 days for other
employees, the Ministry of Railways have decided that the additional benefit of 4 days leave should be granted in the form of Special Casual Leave. Sanction of the Ministry of Railways is
accordingly conveyed for grant of Special Casual Leave for 4 (four) days in a calendar year to Railway employees with disabilities as defined in the Persons with Disabilities (Equal
Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, for specific requirements relating to the disability of the official.

These orders take effect from 1st September, 2008.

Estt Rule No 05/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/61/3059, Dated 19.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/3/1 dated 12.01.2009 (RBE No. 08/2009), S. No. PC-VI/70 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's
letter of even no dated 29-10-2008 (RBE.No.160/2008) was published as Estt Rule No. 207/08.

Sub:- Placement and fixation of pay of Group 'D' Railway employees (other than RPF/RPSF) in Grade Pay Rs. 1800 in Pay Band 1 (Rs. 5200-20200)- Clarification.

As per recommendations of 6th CPC, instructions for placement and fixation of pay of Group D Railway employees (other than RPF/RPSF) in Grade Pay Rs.1800 in Pay Band 1 (Rs.5200-
20200) were issued vide Board's letter of even no. dated 29-10-2008 (RBE .160/2008).
In reference to above instructions, some of the Railways/Units have sought clarification regarding those Group D' staff who did not possess the revised minimum qualification, and have
retired/resigned/ voluntarily retired/expired during the period from 01.01.2006 till date of notification of the Revised Pay Rules-2008, without getting retrained.
.
The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance and the points of doubt raised by some of Zonal Railways/Units and the clarifications thereto are as under:-

S. Point of Doubt Clarification


No.
1 How will the pay of those Group D' officials Those Group D' employees who did not

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who do not possess the minimum qualification possess the minimum qualification and who
and have retired/died in harness from 01-01- have retired/died in harness between 01-01-
2006 till date be fixed in the revised structure? 2006 and date of notification of Revised Pay
Whether they will be placed in -1S pay band or Rules will be granted pay band -1S and the
in the pay band PB-1? grade pay corresponding to their pre-revised
pay scale as notified in Railway Services
(Revised Pay) Rules-2008
2 In the case of those Group 'D' officials who were Railway servants who have been granted
in the pre-revised scale of Rs.2550-55-2660-60- financial upgradation to a higher scale under
3200 (e.g. Peon) and who are to be placed in the the ACP Scheme will be granted the grade pay
pay band PB-1 with Grade Pay of Rs.1800 w.e.f. corresponding to the higher pre- revised pay
01.01.2006 and are subsequently granted scale that was granted to them under ACP.
ACP/Promotion, is not clear as to what will be However, in case of erstwhile Group 'D'
their grade pay. If the grade pay remains employees, all such eligible employees will be
unchanged, the officials will not be getting any granted grade pay of Rs.1800 in PB-1,
benefit on promotion/ACP. In case they are irrespective of their pre- revised Group D
granted next higher grade in the hierarchy of pay scale whether granted to them on regular
revised pay structures, it will put seniors viz. appointment /promotion or under ACP.
Daftry/Senior Peons etc at a disadvantageous
position.

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

Estt Rule No 06/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/39/3060, Dated 19.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2007/E(GR)II/I/I dated 14.01.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter Nos. 96/E(GR)II/9/16 Dated
30.11.2006 & letters dated 21.8.2003, 24.8.2005 & 10.5.2006 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 124/07, 03/03, 212/05 & 103/06 respectively.

Sub:- Engagement of Contract Medical Practitioners including Dental Surgeons-extension of validity of delegation of powers to General Managers.

Please refer to Railway Boards letter number 96/E(GR)II/9/16 Dated 30.11.2006 vide which the validity of delegation of powers for engagement of Medical Practitioners including Dental
Surgeons on contract basic was extended up to 13/1/2009. The scheme has been reviewed by Ministry of Railways and it has been decided to continue the delegation of powers to the General
Managers of all Zonal Railways for engagement of Medical Practitioners including Dental Surgeons on contract basis for a further period of 2 years from 14.1.2009 to 13.1.2011. All other terms
and conditions as laid down in Railway Boards letters dated 23.2.2000, 21.8.2003, 24.8.2005, 10.5.2006, 12.3.2008 and 16.10.2008 shall remain unchanged.

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

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Estt Rule No 07/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/17/3061, Dated 19.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 26.12.2008 (RBE No. 203/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letters No.
E(GP)86/2/61 dt. 10/11.1.90 and dt.22.12.92 & letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 22.7.2004 and 18.11.2004 were published as Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 80/90, 93/93 & 237/04 & 400/04 respectively.

Sub:- Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B'-Conditions of eligibility for promotion to the post of Assistant Personnel Officer.

Ref:- Railway Board's letters No. E(GP)86/2/61 dated 10/11.1.90 and 22.12.92 and letters No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 22.7.2004 and 18.11.2004.

In terms of instructions contained in Board's letter of even number dated 18/11/2004, Group 'C' employees with 3 years of non-fortuitous service in the Grade of Rs.5500-9000 are eligible for
being considered for selection to 70% quota of Group 'B' posts of Assistant Personnel Officers. .

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 Asstt. Personnel
Officer has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that employees working in Pay Band PB-2 (Rs.9300-34,800) with Grade Pay of Rs.4200/- and in higher Group C' scales will
be eligible to appear for Group 'B' Selections for the post of Asstt Personnel Officer, against 70% quota, provided they have rendered not less than 3 years of non-fortuitous service in the Grade.

Estt Rule No 08/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC-/62/3136, Dated 23.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/HL/2 dated 01.12.2008 (RBE No. 190/2008), S. No.PC-VI/54 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's
letter No. E(P&A)I-97/HL/2 dt. 18-2-98 was published as Estt Srl. No. 53/98.

Sub:- National Holiday Allowance- Recommendation of VIth CPC Revision of rates.

In pursuance of the decision taken by the government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to revision of allowances specific to Ministries, the President is
pleased to revise the rates of National Holiday Allowance as under:-

S. Pay in the pay band +grade pay as per Revised rates of NHA
No. VI CPC pay structure
(1) (2) (3)
1 Upto 7260 170
2 7261-9700 212
3 9701-23730 280

2. The rates of this allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

3. These orders will be effective from September 01, 2008.

4. The other terms and conditions as contained in Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-97/HL/2 dated 18.2.98 for grant of this allowance shall remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 09/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ PC-VI/ 63/3137, Dated 23.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PF1/1 dated 05.01.2009 (RBE No. 02/2009). S. No.PCVI-67 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Advance/withdrawal from State Railway Provident Fund (SRPF) in the 6Th CPC scales of pay regarding.

Consequent upon implementation of the decision of the Government on the recommendations of the 6Th Central Pay Commission, references have been received from some of the zonal railways
as to whether advances/withdrawal from SRPF is to be sanctioned as per the existing entitlement, on the basis of the revised pay in the pay band/pay scale. The matter has been examined, in
consultation with Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare and it is clarified that advances/ withdrawals from SRPF are to be sanctioned as per the existing entitlement on the basis of the
basic Pay as defined in the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

Estt Rule No 10/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/64/3181, Dated 27.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2008/ACP/2 dated 07.01.2009 (RBE No. 05/2009), S. No.PC-VI/68 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Extension of Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme for officers of the Indian Railway Medical service.

Recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission contained in para 3.6.7 of its report regarding Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme for doctors had been under
consideration. The Government, while accepting the recommendations of 6th Pay Commission, have issued orders vide CHS Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfares order No. A-
45012/2/2008-CHS.V dated 29.10.2008 to extend the Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme up to Senior Administrative Grade (Grade pay of Rs.10000 in PB-4) to all officers of the
Indian Railway Medical Service.

2. The number of years of regular service required for up gradation to various grades upto SAG Level under the DACP Scheme will be as under:-

Promotions under DACP Scheme No. of years of regular service required for
promotion
From To

Grade Pay Rs.5400 in PB-3 Grade Pay Rs.6600 in PB- 4 years in Grade Pay of Rs.5400 in PB-3
3 including service rendered in the pre-
revised scale of Rs.8000-13500.
Grade Pay Rs.6600 in PB-3 Grade Pay Rs.7600 in PB- 5.years in Grade Pay of Rs.6600 in PB-3
3 including service rendered in the pre-
revised scale of Rs.10000-15200.

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Grade Pay Rs.7600 in PB-3 Grade Pay Rs.8700 in PB- 4.years in Grade Pay of Rs.7600 in PB-3
4 including service rendered in the pre-
revised scale of Rs.12000-16500.
Grade Pay Rs.8700 in PB-4 Grade Pay Rs.10000 in 7 years in Grade Pay of Rs.8700 in PB-4
PB-4 including service rendered in the pre-
revised scale of Rs.14300-18300 or 20
years of regular service.

3. The above mentioned promotions will be made with out linkage to vacancies. Other conditions for effecting promotions will be governed by the provisions of Indian Railway Medical Service
Recruitment Rules, 2000 as amended from time to time.

4. Residency period of 4 years in JA grade is relaxable to 3 years in the case of those who have been promoted to JA grade after 10 years of regular service under the old scheme. Such IRMS
officers will be promoted to the Non-Functional Selection Grade after completion of a total of 13 years of regular service in Group A. For other residency period mentioned in para2 as per new
scheme will be strictly followed.

5. The Scheme of Dynamic Assured Career Progression will take effect from the date of issue of these orders.

6. Amendments to the Indian Railway Medical Service Recruitment Rules, 2000, wherever necessary, consequent upon these instructions, shall be made in due course.

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

Estt Rule No 11/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/136/3182, Dated 27.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/5 dated 04.11.2008 (RBE No. 164/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter dated
09.05.2005 was published as Estt Rule No. 138/05.

Sub:- Grant of Compassionate Allowance.

In terms of proviso to Rule 65(1) of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, the authority competent to dismiss or remove a railway servant from service may, if the case is deserving of
special consideration, sanction a Compassionate Allowance not exceeding two-thirds of pension or gratuity or both which would have been admissible to him if he had retired on compensation
pension. This is the discretionary power vested in the authority competent to dismiss or remove a Railway servant, to be exercised by that authority suo- motu, at the time of passing orders of
dismissal or removal from service or immediately thereafter.

2. Para 1 of Boards letter of even number dated 9.5.2005 stipulates that past cases where the competent authority, in exercise of its discretionary powers, had not sanctioned compassionate
allowance at the time of passing orders of removal /dismissal or immediately thereafter, cannot be reopened for review on the basis of representations received from the removed/dismissed
employees and members of their family at a later date. In this connection, a number of representations have been received from different quarters for reviewing deserving genuine cases where
the competent authority had not passed specific orders for or against grant of compassionate allowance. The issue has also been raised in DC/JCM Meeting held in December, 2007.

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3. The matter has, therefore, been considered by the Board in consultation with Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare and it has been decided to reiterate that in cases where a decision
has already been taken by the disciplinary authority not to grant compassionate allowance, such a decision is final, which should not be reviewed at any later stage. However, in partial
modification of Boards letter dated 09.05.2005, it has also been decided by the Board that out of the past cases in which the disciplinary authority had not passed any specific orders for or
against grant of compassionate allowance, if any case appear to be deserving for consideration being given, may be reviewed by the disciplinary authority concerned on receipt of representations
of dismissed/ removed employees or the family members of the deceased employees keeping in view the following conditions;

(i) Only those past cases can be reviewed where records pertaining to D&A proceedings and Service records are available. D&A proceedings are essential to take a fair decision duly considering
the gravity of the offence and other aspects involved therein and to confirm that the question of sanction or otherwise of compassionate allowance was not considered by the competent authority
at any stage. Service records are essential to adjudge the kind of service rendered by the dismissed/removed employee and to determine the net qualifying service for working out the quantum of
compassionate allowance, if sanctioned.

(ii) Each case will have to be considered on its merits and conclusion reached on the question whether there were any extenuating factors associated with the case that would make the
punishment of dismissal/removal, which though imposed in the interest of the Railways, appear unduly hard on the individual.

(iii) Not only the grounds on which the Railway servants was removed/dismissed, but also the kind of service rendered should be taken into account.

(iv) Award of compassionate allowance should not be considered if the Railway servant had been dishonest, which was a ground for his removal/dismissal.

(v) Though poverty is not an essential condition precedent to the awed of compassionate allowance, due consideration can be made of the individuals spouse and children dependent upon him.

4.On review of such cases, if the competent authority sanctions compassionate allowance to a dismissed/removed Railway servant, the same shall be effective from the date of
removal/dismissal. In case the competent authority decides to sanction family pension to the spouse or eligible family member of the deceased Railway servant, compassionate allowance shall
be sanctioned notionally from the date of dismissal/removal to make the family eligible for family pension and in such cases family pension shall be payable for the period commencing from the
date following the date of death of the removed/dismissed Railway servant.

Estt Rule No 12/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/137/3183, Dated 27.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2007/ACII/21/10 dated 30.12.2008 (RBA No. 59/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter of even No.
dated 22.10.07 was published as Estt Rule No. 235/07.

Sub:- Eligibility for family pension of unmarried/ widowed /divorced daughters beyond 25 years of age and parents.

Attention is invited to Boards letter of even no. dated 22.10.07 on the above subject, wherein it was advised that the matter regarding procedure to be followed for inclusion of the name of
eligible widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters, parents etc. in the existing PPOs has been referred to DOP&PW for clarification.

In this regard references have been received from some of the railways indicating that they have even held up the applications for sanction of family pension to eligible divorced/widowed
daughters/parents for want of above clarification. It is clarified that so far no procedure has been prescribed by DOP&PW for inclusion of the name of eligible widowed/divorced/unmarried
daughters in the PPO. However, this should not hold consideration of the applications received from the eligible daughters/parents, if any, for sanction of family pension when their turn

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materializes (i.e. where the application is not for inclusion of the name in earlier PPO). Railways may consider such cases and process the same further for sanctioning family pension after
having satisfied themselves of the eligibility of the claimants and obtaining necessary documentary evidence from them.

Estt Rule No 13/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/65/3184, dated 27.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2008/A/TA/2 dated 23.01.2009 (RBE No. 16/2009), S.No.PC-VI/72 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's
letter of even No. dated 12.09.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 170/08.

Sub:- Grant of Transport Allowance to Railway employees-Clarification reg.

In continuation to the Boards letter of even number dated 12-9-2008, the issue regarding admissibility of Transport Allowance to Residential Card pass (RCP) users has been reviewed by the
Board and in partial modification of para 4 of the letter dated 12-9-2008 ibid, it has been decided that Transport allowance be made admissible to those railway employees who are already
availing the RCP facility with a proviso that no further railway or section will be added to the ambit of Residential Card Passes in future.

2. These orders are effective from September 1, 2008.

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

Estt Rule No 14/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/138/3185, Dated 27.01.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2002/PN1/17 dated 05.11.2008 (RBE. No. 169/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No.
F(E)III/94/PN1/28 date 01.11.1994 & letter of even No. dated 27.06.2002 were published as Estt Rule/Srl Nos. 133/94 & 81/02 respectively.

Sub:- Payment of interest on delayed payment of gratuity- manner of calculation reg.

Instructions were issued vide Boards letter No. F(E)III/94/PN1/28 dated 01-11-1994 inter-aila providing that whether the payment of DCRG has been delayed beyond 3 months from the date
of retirement, interest at the rate applicable to SRPF deposits (then 12 per cent per annum, compounded annually) will be paid to retired/dependents of deceased Railway servant. Subsequently,
instructions were issued in super session of earlier instructions dated 01.11.1994, vide Boards letter of even number dated 27-06-2002 wherein the provision for payment of interest on delayed
payment of DCRG was simply reiterated without mentioning therein the words Compounded Annually.

2. In this regard, a point has been raised under RTI Act, 2005 as to whether the manner of clarification of interest on delayed payment of gratuity has been changed from compound to simple
interest consequent upon issue of Boards letter dated 27-06-2002. Since Boards aforementioned instructions were based on the corresponding instructions issued by the Department of
Pension and Pensioners Welfare, the matter has been examined in consultation with that Department and it is clarified that there is no change in the manner of calculation of interest on delayed
payment of gratuity i.e. interest should be calculated at the rate applicable to SRPF deposits Compounded annually.

3. The Zonal Railways etc are advised that past cases, where simple interest has been paid, may be re-opened and the difference between simple interest and compound interest may be paid.

Estt Rule No 15/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/173/3186, Dated 27.01.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 06.01.2009 (RBE No. 3/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letters referred
therein have been published as under:

Boards letter No. & date Circulated vide Estt Srl


No.
E(NG)-III/78/RC-1/1 dated 07/04/1983 120/83
E(NG)-II/84/RC-1/26 dated 22/12/1994 16/95
E(NG)-II/84/RC-1/26 dated 6/10/1995 168/95
E(NG)-II/99/RC-1/Genl./23 dated 30-11-1999 306/99
E(NG)-II/98/RC-1/64 dated 28.7.2000 146/2000
E(NG)II/87/RC-1/143 dated 19.4.88 117/88
E(NG)II/97/RC-1/210 dated 26.7.98 289/98
Sub:- Appointment on Compassionate Grounds- Delegation of Powers.

Ref:- (i) Boards letter No. E(NG)-III/78/RC-1/1 dated 07/04/1983 (para III)
(ii) Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/84/RC-1/26 dated 22/12/1994,
(iii) Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/84/RC-1/26 dated 6/10/1995,
(iv) Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/99/RC-1/Genl./23 dated 30-11-1999,and
(v) Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/98/RC-1/64 dated 28.7.2000 { para 2(ii)}

Attention is invited to Boards letters referred to above. In order to simplify procedure of appointments on compassionate grounds, Board have decided that in supersession of provisions
contained in letters ibid, powers are delegated to DRMs/CWMs/HODs to consider compassionate appointment in favour of widow/ Widower or any ward of her/his choice in respect of cases up
to 20years old from the date of death of the Railway employee. Further, wherever in individual cases of merit, it is considered that justification exists for extending consideration to cases
whether death of the ex-employee took place over 20 years ago, prior approval of the Ministry of Railways should be obtained by forwarding a detailed proposal with specific justification and
personal recommendation of the General Manager in the prescribed proforma as circulated vide Boards letter No. E(NG)II/87/RC-1/143 dated 19.4.88.

2. Board have further decided to delegate powers to DRMs/CWMs/HODs for considering cases of appointment on compassionate grounds of wards /widows of missing railway employees
which hitherto rest with General Managers {para3 (V) of Boards letter No. E(NG)II/97/RC-1/210 dated 26.7.98 refers}

3. it is retreated that at the time of considering such requests for compassionate appointments, the competent Authority should satisfy himself/herself on the basis of a balanced and objective
assessment of the financial condition of the family that the grounds for compassionate appointment in each such case is justified, having regard to the number of dependants, assets and
liabilities left by the Railway employee, income of any member of the family, as also his liability, including the aspect of whether the earning member is residing with the family of the deceased
employee and whether he provides any support to other members of the family. Other provisions contained in Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/98/RC-1/64 dated 28.7.2000 may continue to be
followed.

4. Such cases which have already been finalized in terms of letters under reference need not be reopened.

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Estt Rule No 16/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/18/3263, Dated 03.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-99/CFP/23 (Vol.II) dated 21.1.2009 (RBE No. 14/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letters of
even no. dated 08.04.2002 & 24.4.2007 were published as Estt Rule/Srl Nos. 46/02 & 127/07 respectively.

Sub:- Induction of Trackman, Safaiwalas and Stores Khalasis into the Workshops, Traffic & Commercial and other departments.

As the Railways are aware, in terms of provisions contained in para 179(xv) of Indian Railway Establishment Manual, vol.I, 1989 Edition as amended vide ACS No.132 issued under this
Ministrys letter of even number dated 8.4.2002, Gangmen, Stores Khalasis and Safaiwalas of all departments are eligible for transfer to other Departments against 10% quota with 50% seniority
subject to certain conditions regarding age, physical standard, educational qualification etc. laid down in the letter ibid. Further pursuant to the decision taken in last PNM-AIRF meeting,
necessary instructions were also issued under this Ministrys letter of even number dated 24.4.2007 that Stores Khalasis and Safaiwalas may be spared for transfer to other departments against
10% quota, if selected, as per extent procedure.

2.Keeping in view the long pending demand of the Federation, the question whether Trackmen may also be spared for such transfer has been under consideration of Board. Accordingly as
desired during the discussion on item No.21/2006 in the PNM/AIRF meeting with Board held on 17TH /18Th Sept.2008, the matter has been considered carefully by the Board and, with a view to
improve promotional prospects of trackmen, it has been decided that Trackmen may also be spared on transfer to Works Branch, Workshops, Traffic & Commercial, Mechanical, Electrical and
Signal departments upto 10% of strength on roll with 50% seniority, if selected as per extant procedure including fulfilling the criteria of qualification laid down for the respective posts in Mech.
Elect. and S&T departments. It may also be ensured that recruitment of trackmen are completed in time successfully so that the total number of trackmen needed for track maintenance are not
compromised.

3. The procedure for such transfer and other conditions regarding age, qualification, physical standard etc. as contained in ACS No. 132 ibid will remain unaltered.

Estt Rule No 17/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PF/18/3264, Dated 03.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2003/PF1/1 dated 07.11.2008 (RBE No. 170/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of Interest during the year 2008-09.

The accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to state Railway Provident Fund for the financial year beginning on 01.04.2008 shall carry interest at the rate of 8% (Eight per cent) per annum.

2. In this connection, a copy of Resolution No. F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2008 dated 30th October 2008 received from the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) is also enclosed for
information and guidance.
(PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO.5(I)-B(PD)/2008
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Economic Affairs)
New Delhi , the 30th October , 2008

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RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2008-2009, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and others 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 1.4.2008. 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 India Ordnance Factories Workmens Provident Fund.
8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmens Provident Fund.
9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the Resolution be Published in Gazette of India.

Sd/-(V. Sivasubramanian)
Director (Budget)
Estt Rule No 18/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/139/3265, Dated 03.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/Ex-Gratia/9 dated 20.01.2009 (RBE No. 13/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letters No.
F(E)III/98/PN1/4 dated 16.3.2005 was published as Estt Rule No. 86/05.

Sub:-Grant of Ex-Gratia payment to widowed/divorced daughters of SRPF(C) beneficiaries who had retired from service/died in service prior to 01.1.1986.

Consequent upon issue of instructions vide this offices letter No. F(E)III/98/PN1/4 dated 16.3.2005 extending the scope of family pension to divorced/widowed daughters, even after attaining
25 years of age, references have been received from various Zonal Railways seeking clarification as to whether the benefit of the said instructions is also admissible to the widowed/divorced
daughters of SRPF(Contributory) retires for the purpose of grant of ex-gratia payment.

2. In view of the fact that the instructions contained in this office letter dated 16.3.2005 referred to in para 1 above are based on the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfares instructions,
the matter has been examined in consultation with that Department and it has been clarified that the benefit provided in letter dated 16.3.2005 has not been extended to widowed/divorced
daughters of SRPF (C) beneficiaries, who had retired from service or died while in service prior to 1.1.1986 for payment of ex-gratia i.e. widowed/divorced daughters of pre- 1986
retired/deceased SRPF(C) beneficiaries are NOT eligible for ex-gratia payment after their attaining 25 years of age.

Estt Rule No 19/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling /VI-PC/65/3286, Dated 05.02.2009

Sub:- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Schedules for Revised scales of pay-corrigendum.

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Ref:- Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 22.09.2008 (RBE No. 124/2008), S. No. PC-VI/18 circulated vide Estt Rule No.-178/2008.

Vide Railway Boards instructions under reference, certain categories were granted higher Grade-Pay. The category of Staff Nurse in scale 5000-8000 had been left out inadvertently in the Estt
Rule No. 178/08. The category of Staff Nurse in scale 5000-8000 may be inserted as Sr. No. 9.3 (iv) below Sr. No. 9.3 (iii) as under:
S.No. Post Present Revised Pay Band & Grade Pay Remar
Scale ks
(Rs.)
Name Corresponding Grade
of Pay Pay bands (Rs) Pay
Band (Rs)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Important: See notes at end of annexure B to the Ministry of Railways' letter of even number dt. 11.09.2008 ( S.No. PC VI/2) along with note 5) appended to this letter

9. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT:

9.3 Nursing Staff:

(iv) Staff Nurse 5000-8000 PB-2 9300-34800 4600 i) see note


below
*Note: i) These categories will retain their existing classification as Group C. ii) Also see notes at end of Annexure.

All other clauses will remain unaltered.


Estt Rule No 20/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/66/31, Dated 05.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/20 dated 25.11.2008 (RBE No. 189/2008), S. No.PC-VI-53 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter
No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/16 dated 08.3.2000 was published as Estt Srl No. 176/2000.
For Chief Personnel Officer
Sub:- Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service-payment of Disability Pension/Family Pension regarding.

A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M.No .45/3/2008-P&PW(F) dated 18.11.2008 on the above mentioned subject, is forwarded herewith for information
and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules corresponds to Railway Services Extraordinary (Pension) Rules,1993
and DOP&PWs O.M. dated 3.2.2000, referred in the enclosed O.M, was circulated vide Boards letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/16 dated 8.3.2000.
No.45/3/2008-P&PW(F)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
Depart of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

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3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated 18th November, 2008
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service payment of Disability Pension/Family pension-regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that in implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, orders for revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners have been issued
vide this Departments O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1st September, 2008, These orders are also applicable to the pre-2006 pensioners in receipt of disability pension/family pension under
CCS (EOP)Rules.

2. The disability pension/family pension under CCS (EOP) Rules in respect of the Government servants, who retire/die on or after 1.1.2006 will continue to be regulated in accordance with the
CCS (EOP) Rules as amended vide this Departments O.M No.45/22/97-P&PW(C) dated 3rd February, 2000 with following modification:-

Para 3.I(1) (a) & (b) of O.M. dated 3.2.2000-Family pension for categories B & C

(a) Where the deceased Government servant was not holding a pensionable post:

40% of basic Pay* Subject to a minimum of Rs.4550/-

(b) Where the deceased Government servant was holding a pensionable post:

60% of basic pay* subject to a minimum of Rs.7000/-

* The Basic pay referred to above in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay Band plus the applicable Grade Pay

Para 3.II (2) of O.M. dated 3.2.2000-Family pension under categories D & E

(2) If the government servant is not survived by widow but is survived by child/children only, all children together shall be eligible for family pension at the rate of 60% of basic pay subject to a
minimum of Rs 7000/-

Para 3. III (2) of O.M. dated 3.2.2000-Disabillity Pension for cases covered under categories B and C

(2) For lower percentage of disability, the monthly disability pension shall be proportionately lower as at present, provided that where permanent disability is not less than 60%, the total pension
(i.e, pension or service gratuity admissible under the ordinary pension rules plus disability pension as indicated at (1) above shall not be less that 60% of basic pay, subject to a minimum of
Rs.7000/-

3) All other terms and conditions in the O.M. dated 3rd February, 2000,shall remain unchanged.

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(4) This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure U.O.No.42/30/2008-IC dated 21St October, 2008.

(5) 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/- (M.P.Singh)
Director (PP)
Tele:-24624802

Estt Rule No 21/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/140/32, Dated 05.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/10 dated 22.10.2008 (RBE No. 157/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letters referred therein
were published as under:

Boards letter number Date Published vide


Estt Srl/Rule No.
F(E)III/94/PN1/31(Amendment) 03.02.1995 52/95
F(E)III/99/PN1/38(Modification) 23.05.2000 122/2000
F(E)III/97/PN1/14 (Amendment) 24.05.2000 123/2000
F(E) III/2000/PN1/23 18.10.2001 148/01
F(E)III/2003/PN1/38 (Amendment) 31.12.2003 15/04
F(E)III/2004/PN1/21 (Amendment) 07.12.2004 18/05
F(E)III/2003/PN1/25 20.01.2005 47/05
F(E)III/2003/PN1/1 30.03.2006 92/07
E(G)2007/EMI/1 19.09.2007 261/07

Sub:- Notification- Railway Services (Pension)(Amendment)Rules, 2008.

TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA PART II,


SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
RBE No. 157/2008
New-Delhi, dated the 22nd October, 2008

S.O- 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 Services (Pension) Rules,
1993, namely:-

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1. Short title and commencement:- (1) These rules may be called the Railway Services (Pension) (Amendment) Rules, 2008.

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

2. Amendment of rule 75:- In the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, in rule 75,-

(I) in Sub-rule(6), in the Proviso,-

(i) in condition(b), for the words a medical officer not below the rank of a Divisional Medical Officer, the words, Medical Board shall be substituted;

(ii) in condition (c), for the words, shall produce every three years a certificate from a medical officer not below the rank of Divisional Medical Officer, the words, shall produce, once, if
the disability is permanent, and once in every five years, if the disability is temporary, a certificate from a Medical Board shall be substituted;

(2) in sub-rule (15), after clause (ii), the following clause shall be inserted namely,-

(ii A) As and when the disability referred to in the proviso to sub-rule(6) manifests itself in a child which makes him/her unable to earn his/her living, the fact shall be brought to the notice of
the Head of Office duly supported by a Medical Certificate from a Medical Board. After receipt of Medical Certificate, the Head of Office may indicate in Form 6 as to whether disability is
permanent or temporary. As and when the claim for family pension arises, the legal guardian of the child shall make an application supported by a fresh Medical Certificate from a Medical
Board that the child is still suffering from the disability.

(3) after Sub-rule (15), the following explanation shall be inserted, namely,-

Explanation:- For the purposes of this sub-rule and sub-rule (6), Medical Board means a Medical Board consisting of a Medical Director or a Chief Medical Superintendent or Incharge of a
Zonal Hospital or Division or his nominee as Chairperson and two other members, one of them at least shall be Specialist in the particular area of mental or Physical disability.

(4) Amendment to Form 6:- In Form 6 of the said rules, below item number 6 relating to Details of family as on ., in heading, for the words, whether the child is physically
handicapped the words, Whether the child is physically or mentally handicapped or if the child is suffering from disability , whether it is permanent or temporary shall be Substituted.
Sd/- MATHEW JOHN,
Secretary, Railway Board

Note:- The Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide, Notification number S.O.930 dated the 3rd December,1993 and subsequently
amended as follows:-

S. No. Notification number Date Published in the Gazette of


India part II section 3 Sub-
Section (ii).

S.O. No. Date of

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Publication
1 2 3 4 5
1 F(E)III/94/PN1/31(Amendment) 03.02.1995 511 25.02.1995
2 E(G)94 EMI-6 31.03.1995 1026 15.04.1995
3 F(E)III/99/PN1/38(Modification) 23.05.2000 1554 15.07.2000
4 F(E)III/97/PN1/14 (Amendment) 24.05.2000 1553 15.07.2000
5 F(E) III/2000/PN1/23 18.10.2001 1081 30.03.2002
6 E(G)2002 EM1/1 23.08.2002 1214(E) 04.11.2004
7 F(E)III/2003/PN1/38 (Amendment) 31.12.2003 1488(E) 30.12.2003
8 F(E)III/2004/PN1/21 (Amendment) 07.12.2004 3191 18.12.2004
9 F(E)III/2003/PN1/25 20.01.2005 399 05.02.2005
10 F(E)III/2003/PNI/1 10.03.2006 1001 19.03.2005
11 F(E)III/2003/PN1/1 30.03.2006 1306 08.04.2006
12 E(G)2007/EMI/1 19.09.2007 3005 13.10.2007

Estt Rule No 22/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/80/115, Dated 05.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2000E(GC) 13-15 (Elect.)(167) dated 23.12.2008 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. 2006E(GC) 13-16 dated
7.9.2006 was published as Estt Rule No. 174/06.

Sub:- Yardsticks for creation of Revenue charged Gazetted posts for Electrical Department on Indian Railways.

The existing yardstick for creation/extension of Gazetted posts for Electrical Department is more than a decade old. Due to rapid changing scenario in the technological developments and
management methods, revision in the norms for revenue charged Gazetted Organization of Electrical Department on all Indian Railways has been under consideration for some time past.
Accordingly, the yardstick recommended by the Committee comprising Additional Member (Electrical) and three Executive Directors (EDF(E), ED(E&R) and EDE(GC)) and duly approved
by the Board is circulated herewith, as per Annexure to this letter.

2. All other conditions for creation of Gazetted posts as contained in Boards letter No. 2006E(GC)13-16 dated 7.9.2006 will remain in force.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Electrical and Finance Directorates in the Ministry of Railways.

Annexure
Yardsticks for creation of Revenue Charged Gazetted posts.

1. Maintenance of Electric Locomotives:

1.1 Shed level*.


Holding SAG JAG SS JS DCOS ACOS AC&M** TOTAL

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Up to 40 - - 1 - - 1 - 2
41-60 - - 1 1 - 1 - 3
61-80 - 1 0 2 - 1 - 4
81-120 - 1 1 2 - 1 - 5
121-150 - 1 1 3 - 1 - 6
151-200 - 1 2 2 1 - 1 7
>200 - 1 2 3 1 0 1 8

* Maintenance upon Intermediate overhaul.


** AC&M post is required to ensure safety checks to be carried out by AC&M such as ultrasonic testing etc. of various mechanical parts.
2.0 Maintenance of EMUs/MEMUs.

2.1 At Shed* level (In terms of Motor coach)


Holding SAG JAG SS JS DCOS ACOS AC&M Total
Up to 40 - - 1 - - 1 - 2
41-60 - - 1 1 - 1 - 3
61-80 - 1 0 2 - 1 - 4
81-120 - 1 1 2 - 1 - 5
121-150 - 1 1 3 - 1 - 6
151-200 - 1 2 2 1 - 1 7
>200 - 1 2 3 1 0 1 8

* Maintenance upon IC Schedule of EMU/MEMU.

3.0 Operation of EMU/MEMU and Locomotives.

3.1 Divisional Level.


Engine Km per SAG JAG SS JS
day**
Upto 10000 - - 1 -
10000 to 25000 - 1 1 -
25000 to 35000 - 1 1 1

* One AEE post may be added for every 15000 Km running per day over 35000 Engine Km.
** Engine km (passenger and goods) must include EMU/MEMU Km while calculating Engine Km.

4.0 Maintenance of Traction Distribution installations

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4.1 OHE (25KV)
TKM* JAG SS JS
Upto 300 - 1 -
301 to 600 - 1 1
601 to 1200** 1 - 2
1201 to 1800 1 1 1
Above 1800 1 1 2

* The weightage for suburban section shall be taken 2 times the non-suburban section.
** There shall be separate set up for suburban if equated Km is more than 600.

4.2 PSI (Divisional Set Up)


No. of TSS JAG SS JS
Upto 3 - - -
4to6 - - 1
7to9 - 1 -
9to 11 - 1 1
More than 12 - 1 2

4.3 Maintenance of High Voltage 110 KV and above Transmission lines.


Kms JAG SS JS
Upto 100 - - -
101-300 - 1 -
301-600 0 1 1
>601 1 1 1

5.0 Maintenance of Coaching stock (Air conditioning and train lighting of coaches)

5.1 Maintenance of coaches.

Nos of Coaches** JAG SS JS


0-50 - - -
51-100 - - 1
101-200 - 1 -
201-300 - 1 1
301-400 1 - 1
401-500 1 1 1

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* One AEE post may be added for every additional 100 coaches.
** Holding of AC Coaches and Power Cars.

6.0 Maintenance of power supply installations at Divisional set up

6.1 Maintenance of Divisional set up


Energy consumption JAG SS JS
per month
Up to 5Lakh - 1 -
5Lakh to 10Lakh 1 - 1
10Lakh to 25Lakh 1 1 1
25 Lakh to 50 lakh 1 1 2

* One AEE post may be added for additional Consumption of 25 lakh units.

7.0 Workshop dealing with overhaul of Electric Locomotives.

7.1 Workshop set up:-

Out SAG JAG SS JS APO DCOS ACOS WAAO AC&


turn* M
0-20 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - -
21-50 - 1 1 2 1 - 1 1 -
51-75 - 1 1 3 1 1 - 1 1
76-100 - 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1
101- 1 2 2 5 1* 1 1 1* 1*
125
126- 1 2 2 6 1* 1 1 1* 1*
150
>150 1 2 2 7 1* 1+ 1 1 1*

*One unit = POH of any Electric Locomotive.


Three unit =Mid terms rehabilitation/special repair of Locomotive.
** Senior Scale
+ Dy COS

8.0 Workshops dealing with periodic/ Annual overhaul of EMU/MEMUs

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8.1 Workshop set up:
Out turn Electric officers APO Officers Accounts AC&M
in Officers
equated SAG JAG SS JS DCOS ACOS WAAO
units*
0-200 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - -
201-500 - 1 1 2 1 - 1 1 -
501-750 - 1 1 3 1 1 - 1 1
751- - 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 1
1000
1001- 1 2 2 6 1 1 - 1* 1*
1250
1251- 1 2 2 7 1* 1 1 1* 1*
1500
>1500 1 2 2 8 1* 1+ 1 1 1*

* AOH as 1 unit
*POH as 2 Units
* Special repair as 3 Units
** Senior Scale
+ Dy. COS

9.0 Training Centers and Simulators

All major Electric Training School such as at Kanpur, Thakurli,Tata etc.(as advised in E(MPP)2001/3/a/vol III dt.8.6.2006) shall be headed by DEE and all simulator centers for EMU and
locomotives shall also be headed by DEE.

Estt Rule No 23/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/40/116, Dated 10.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008/WE-1/10 dated 07.01.2009 (RBE.No.6/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letters No. E(W)2004 /WE-
1/6 dated 28-2-2006 and No. E(W)2006/WE-1/5 dated 10-8-2006 were published as Estt Rule Nos 43/06 & 184/06 respectively.

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

Ref:- This Ministrys letters No. E(W)2004 /WE-1/6 dated 28-2-2006 and No. E(W)2006/WE-1/5 dated 10-8-2006.

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The issue regarding enhancements in the amount of honorarium admissible to the Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic doctors etc, and also the subsidy on medicines in respect of
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 instruction contained in this office letters dated 28.2.2006 and 10.8.2006 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:-

Revised ceiling on expenditure


(a) Monthly honorarium for
Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Doctors:
(i) 8hrs.duration Rs.15000/-p.m.
(ii) 4hrs.duration Rs.9000/-p.m.
(b) Monthly honorarium for Ayurvedic Dispensers Rs.5000/-p.m.
(c) Monthly subsidy on Medicines
(i) Ayurvedic Dispensaries Rs. 8,000/-pm
(ii) Homoeopathic Dispensaries Rs.4000/- pm
(includes Rs.1000/-p.m. for dispenser, if required)

3. Annual allotment for Indigenous Systems of Medicine under SBF (under which Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic dispensaries function) at Rs.2.50 per capita being inadequate to meet the
increase in requirement of funds on account of the above revision in the honorarium, the additional expenditure necessitated due to revision under these orders would also be met through re-
appropriation from the head Medical Services as additional adhoc 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 1/1/2009.

5. This issues in consultation with the Health Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 24/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/49/117, Dated 10.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008/FU-1/2 dated 5.11.2008 (RBE.No.166/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(W)2007/FU-1/1
dated 18.4.2007 was published as Estt Rule No. 119/07.

Sub:- Staff Benefit Fund.

Ref:- Ministry of Railways letter No. E(W)2007/FU-1/1 dated 18.4.2007.

In pursuance of discussions held in the DC-JCM, Ministry of Railways have decided to modify the distribution of modify per capita annual contribution of Rs.35/- under Staff Benefit Fund
sanctioned vide Boards letter under reference above as follows. Sanction is also communicated for additional ad hoc contribution to Staff Benefit Fund @ Rs.315/- per capita for the year 2008-
09 to be allocated as per column- 3 below.

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Annual Allotment of Additional
Rs.35/- Allotment of
Rs.315/-
1 2 3
(i) General activties Rs. Rs.
(a) Education 4.75 70
(b) Recreation Other than sports 2.25 35
(c) Promotion of Cultural Activities 0.50 10
(d ) Relief of distress, sickness, etc. 10.50 60
(e) Women empowerment activities 0.50 10
(f) Miscellaneous 0.50 20
(ii) Sports activities 5.00 30
(iii) Scouts Activities 3.50 10
(iv) Indigenous system of Medicine including 2.50 20
Homoeopathy
(V) Immediate relief in times of crisis arising out of 3.00 25
natural calamities
(vi) Training for developing occupational skills of 2.00 25
physically/mentally challenged wards especially girls
of railway employees.
Total 35.00 315

3. However, re-appropriation of funds amongst the activities under SBF is permitted with the GMs personal approval taking into account the local conditions insofar as additional allotment is
concerned. The annual allotment shall continue to be subject to re-appropriation conditions advised vide Boards letter No. E(W)97/FU-1/2 dared 8-8-1997.

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

Estt Rule No 25/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/67/149, Dated 12.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1dated 11.2.2009 (RBE No. 28/2009), S. No. PC-VI/76 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of
even no. dated 11.9.2008, 12.9.2008, 25.9.2008 & No. E(P&A)II-2003/PP-1 dated 16.10.2003 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 167/08, 168/08, 194/08 & 74/03 respectively..

Sub:- Fixation of pay and grant of increments in the revised pay structure-Clarifications regarding.

Following the notification of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, this Ministry has received references from some Railways/Production Units seeking clarification regarding various
aspects of fixation of pay in the revised pay structure as also pay fixation and grant of increments in future under the revised pay structure. The matter has been examined in consultation with
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure. The points of doubt and the clarifications thereto are as under:

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S. Points of Doubt Clarifications
No.
1. As per the provisions of Rule 1313 [FR 22 (i) (a) Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2003/PP-
(1) of Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. 1 dated 16.10.2003 provides that a Railway
II (Sixth Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint, 2005) split Servant may give a revised option for fixation
option has to be submitted by the eligible under Rule 1313 [FR 22 (i) (a) (1) of Indian
employee (other than those appointed on Railway Establishment Code, Vol. II (Sixth
deputation to ex-cadre post or ad hoc basis or on Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint, 2005) within one
direct recruitment basis) within one month of month from the date of orders of such
promotion. Some of the employees, promoted unforeseen developments or change of rules. In
before 01.01.2006 as well as after 01.01.2006 any such cases, that have resulted from the
but before notification of Railway Services notification of Railway Services (Revised Pay)
(Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, implementing 6th Rules, 2008, Railway Servants may be allowed
CPC recommendations, had opted for their pay to exercise a revised option for fixation of their
fixation on promotion from the date of their next pay in the promotion post within one month
increment which was falling after 01.01.2006 in from the date of issue of these clarifications.
the 5th CPC scales as per the rules/pay structure
then in force. Consequent upon implementation
of recommendation of 6th CPC in September
2008 effective from 01.01.2006, the option
submitted by a number of employees has now
turned to be disadvantageous. Whether such
employees may be allowed to revise their
options under Rule 1313 [FR 22 (i) (a) (1) of
Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. II
(Sixth Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint, 2005)
2. As per Rule 5 of the Railway Services (Revised Proviso to Rule 5 of Railway Services
Pay) Rules, 2008, a Railway Servant placed in a (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 states that a Railway
higher pay scale between 01.01.2006 and the Servant may elect to continue to draw pay in
date of notification of these rules on account of the existing scale until the date on which he
promotion, upgradation of pay scales etc. can earns his next increment or any subsequent
elect to switch over to the revised pay structure increment in the existing scale, or until he
from the date of such promotion (i.e. after vacates his post, or ceases to draw pay in
placement in the promotional grade), that scale.
upgradation etc. The employees promoted or
upgraded to higher grade have option to have The Rule ibid further provides that in cases
their pay fixed/re-fixed as per the provisions of where a Railway Servant has been placed in a
Rule 1313/1317 [FR 22/FR 23 of Indian higher pay scale between 01.01.2006 and the
Railway Establishment Code, Vol. II (Sixth date of notification of these Rules on account

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Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint, 2005) from the date of of promotion, upgradation of pay scale etc. the
next increment etc. Railway Servant may elect to switch over to the
revised pay structure from the date of such
promotion, upgradation, etc.

Whether such employees covered by Rule 5 of It is clarified that such cases will be regulated
Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, under proviso to Rule 5 of the Railway
can also revise their options now to choose Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. After
either from the date of promotion/upgradation or switching over to the revised pay structure,
the date of increment etc. (which may fall on the Clarification 2 (the method of fixation of pay
1st July 2006, 2007, 2008 or 2009 etc.) as annual on promotion after 01.01.2006) issued vide
increment in the new structure is given Boards letter of even number dated 25.09.08
uniformly on 1st July? will apply.

Whether such option will also be available in the In the case of ad-hoc promotions granted
cases of ad-hoc promotions (whether or not between 01.01.2006 and date of notification of
followed by regularization without break. Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, a
Railway Servant has the option to have his pay
fixed under proviso to Rule 5. However,
Clarification 2 (the method of fixation of pay
on promotion after 01.01.2006) issued vide
Boards letter of even number dated 25.09.08
will not apply in such cases..
3. As per Rule 13 (i) of Railway Services (Revised Point No. (a): Rule 1313 [FR 22 (i) (a) (1)
Pay) Rules, 2008, in case of promotion from one of Indian Railway Establishment Code,
grade pay to another and that involving change Vol. II (Sixth Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint,
of pay band, one increment equal to 3% of basic 2005) still holds good.
may be allowed and in addition higher grade pay
of the promotional post may also be allowed. As
per clarification 2 of Boards letter of even
number dated 25.09.08 on promotion from one Point No. (b) & (c) : Clarification No. 2 of
grade to another, a Railway Servant has an Boards letter of even number dated
option under Rule 1313 [FR 22 (i) (a) (1) of 25.9.08 prescribes the method of fixation
Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. II of pay under Rule 1313 [FR 22 (i) (a) (1)
(Sixth Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint, 2005) to get his of Indian Railway Establishment Code,
pay fixed in the higher post either from the date Vol. II (Sixth Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint,
of his promotion, or from the date of his next 2005) after introduction of the system of
increment. As per the provisions of Rule 1313 pay bands and grade pay.
[FR 22 (i) (a) (1) of Indian Railway

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Establishment Code, Vol. II (Sixth Edition 1987,
2nd Reprint, 2005) the benefit of fixation under
above rule is admissible only in cases of
appointment involving duties and
responsibilities of greater importance. Further,
the grant of option under above FR is also
subject to the condition that the appointment is
not on deputation on ex-cadre basis/ad-hoc or
direct recruitment basis.

It is not clear whether:


(a) Rule 1313 [FR 22 (i) (a) (1) of Indian
Railway Establishment Code, Vol. II (Sixth
Edition 1987, 2nd Reprint, 2005) still holds good
in its present form with all the attendant
conditions; or
(b) The same has got modified on introduction
of Sixth Central Pay Commission Pay structure,
and if yes
(c) What is the extent of modification to above
FR.
4. Methodology for rounding off: In the case Fitment Table annexed with
Boards letter of even number dated 11.9.08
As per Rule 9 of the notification, he rate of and 12.9.08 rounding off has already been done
increment in the revised pay structure will be and the same should be implemented without
3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and any modification.
grade pay applicable, which will be rounded off
to the next multiple of 10. Whether rounding off In the case of calculation of increments under
to next multiple of 10 has to be done in terms of the revised pay structure, paise should be
rupees or even a paisa has to be rounded off to ignored, but any amount of a rupee or more
next multiple of 10. For example, if the pay after should be rounded off to next multiple of 10.
drawl of increment works out to Rs. 10510.10 To illustrate, if the amount of increment comes
the same has to be rounded off to 10520 or to Rs. 1900.70 paise, then the amount will be
10510. rounded off to Rs. 1900; if the amount of
increment works out to be Rs. 1901, it will be
rounded off to Rs. 1910.
5. Grant of stagnation increment: In all cases, where a Railway Servant has been
granted an increment (whether normal annual
Whether the employees who have been granted increment or stagnation increment) after

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stagnation increment between February 2005 or January 1, 2005, no increment will be allowed
thereafter are to be granted additional increment on 01.01.2006 at the time of fixation of pay in
w.e.f. 01.01.2006, while fixing the pay or not? the revised pay structure.
Since they have reached at the maximum of the
existing pay scale.

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

Estt Rule No 26/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/68/194, Dated 16.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008PS5-1/43 dated 15.1.2009 (RBE No. 09/2009), S. No. PC-VI/71/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Regulation of entitlement of Privilege Passes pending issue of orders on the basis of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay commission.

A question has been raised as to how the entitlement of Privilege Passes should be regulated in respect of persons whose pay may be fixed in the revised scales of pay, promulgated under the
RS(RP) 2008, pending issue of revised pay limits.

2. It is hereby clarified that the Pay in the pre-revised scale (Vth Central Pay Commission Scale) should continue to be the basis for gradation and related entitlement. In respect of the persons
continuing in posts held prior to 01-01-2006 whose pay may be fixed in the revised Pay Bands/Scales, Pay for purpose of passes will be the Pay in the Vth Central Pay Commission Scale that
would have been drawn but for fixation of pay in the revised Pay Bands/Scales. In the case of persons who are either appointed to different posts on or after 01-01-2006 or initially recruited on
or after that date the notional pay which they would have drawn in the pre-revised scales but for the introduction of the revised Pay Bands/Scales, should be taken in to account.
3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule No 27/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/69/196, Dated 16.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/SP-1/WS-4 dated 06.2.2009 (RBE No. 23/2009), S. No. PC-VI/73 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Recommendation of the VI Central Pay Commission- Decision relating to grant of PCO Allowance to staff of Production Control Organisation.

Pursuant to the recommendations of the VI CPC, the question of revision of the Special Allowance admissible to the staff of the Production Control Organization has been under consideration of
the Board. After careful consideration, it has been decided that PCO Allowance may continue to be paid @ 15% to non-supervisory staff drawing grade pay upto Rs.4200/-and @7.5% to the
Section Engineers and Senior Section Engineers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4600/-

2. The rates in revised scales will be effective from 1.9.2008.

3. The PCO Allowance will not be reckoned for any benefit such as DA, HRA, CCA, pension, gratuity and fixation of pay on promotion.

4. This has the sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 28/2009 No. P-HQ/ Ruling/PC-VI/70/197, Dated 16.02.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/AL/1 dated 06.2.2009 (RBE No. 24/2009), S. No. PC-VI/74 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
E(P&A)I-98/AL/1 dated 17.9.98 was published as Estt Srl No. 223/98.

Sub:- Revision of Nursing Allowance, Uniform Allowance and Washing Allowance on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission.

Ref:- 1) Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-98/AL/1 dated 17.9.98.


2) M/o H&FWs O.M No. Z.28015/71/2008-N dt.19.11.2008.

In reference to the recommendations of the VI th Central Pay Commission on the above subject, the President is pleased to sanction enhancement of existing rates of the following allowances to
the Nursing Personnel of all categories at all levels, working in Railway Hospitals and registered under the Indian Nursing Council Act, as detailed below:-

Sl. No Allowance Existing rate Revised rate

1 Nursing Allowance Rs.1600/-p.m. Rs. 3200/-p.m.

2 Uniform Allowance Rs.3000/-Per annum Rs.6000/-Per annum

3 Washing Allowance Rs.150/- p.m. Rs.300/-p.m.

2. The rates of these allowances will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance Payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

3. The revised rates will be effective from September 01,2008.

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

Estt Rule No 29/2009 No. P-HQ/ Ruling/PC-VI/71/198, Dated 16.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/ALL/RPF-3 dated 06.2.2009 (RBE No. 25/2009), S. No. PC-VI/75 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Implementation of recommendations of VI Central Pay Commission-Revision of rates of Uniform Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance and Washing Allowance in respect of
RPF/RPSF Personnel.

The President is pleased to accept the recommendations made by the VIth Central Pay Commission in paras No. 4.2.73-76 of the report and to revise the Uniform Allowance, Kit Maintenance
Allowance and Washing Allowance in respect of the RPF/RPSF personnel w.e.f. 1.9.2008 as follows:-

S. No Type of Allowance Existing Rates of Allowance Revised Rates of Allowance.

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1. Uniform Allowance
(a) Initial grant Rs. 6500/- for Group A Rs. 14000/- for Group A
officers of RPF/RPSF. officers of RPF/RPSF
(b) Renewal grant Rs. 3000/- for Group A Rs. 3000/- for Group A
officers of RPF/RPSF. Renewal officers of RPF/RPSF.
grant to be granted after every Renewal grant to be granted
seven years. after every 3 years.
2. Kit Maintenance Rs. 150/-p.m. for Group A Rs. 300/- p.m. for Group A
Allowance. officers of RPF/RPSF. officers of RPF/RPSF
3. Washing Allowance Rs.30/-p.m. for non-gazetted Rs.60/-p.m. for non-gazetted
RPF/RPSF staff. RPF/RPSF staff

Note: The Renewal Grant Admissible to inspectors who are promoted as Group A officers on ad-hoc basis till their promotion on regular basis, is revised from Rs. 425/- per annum to
Rs.1000/- per annum.

2. The revised rates of above mentioned allowances will be increased by 25% every time the dearness allowance payable on revised pay bands goes up by 50%.

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

Estt Rule No 30/2009 No. P-HQ/ Ruling/PC-VI/72/199, Dated 16.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(O)III-2008/PL/05 dated 11.2.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.E(O)III-98/PL/10 dated 28.04.1999
was published as Estt Srl No. 121/99.

Sub:- Clarification in regard to fixation of pay in revised pay Scale under Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

Consequent upon the implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, various changes in the scales of pay, allowances etc have taken place. In this connection
some Railway Zones have sought clarification regarding grant of officiating Charge Allowance admissible to officers promoted on adhoc basis within Group A of various Railway
services/posts. The matter has since been examined in detail in consultation with Associate Finance of the Ministry of Railways.

2. At present, the officers are paid the following existing rates of charge allowance on their ad hoc promotions in terms of Boards letter No. E(O)III-98/PL/10 dated 28.04.1999 :-
i) From Junior Scale to Senior Scale Rs.750/-
ii) From Senior Scale to JA Grade Rs.750/-
iii) From JA Grade/Selection Grade to SA Grade Rs.850/-
iv) From SA Grade to HA Grade Rs.1000/-
3. With the coming into effect of 6th CPC recommendations, the scales of pay hitherto applicable have been replaced with running Pay Bands with grade pay. Since the Ministry of Finance,
Deptt. of Expenditure have been issuing clarifications on various issues/allowance payable to Central Govt. employees pursuant to the recommendations of the 6th CPC , it has been decided not

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to effect any change in the charge allowance being paid as above for the present. As such, it has been decided that the existing Charge Allowance as mentioned in para (2) above be continued to
be paid, until further orders.

Estt Rule No 31/2009 No. P-HQ/ Ruling/Reservation/28/200, Dated 16.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2008-E(SCT)I/25/8 dated 29.01.2009/02.02.2009, RBE No. 19/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters No. 99-E
(SCT) 1/25/13 dated 07.08.2002, 20.06.2003 and 06.05.2005 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 97/02, 191/04 and 122/05 respectively.
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Sub:- Reservation in promotion-Treatment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their own merit.

Ref:- Boards letter No. 99-E (SCT)1/25/13 dated 07.08.2002, 20.06.2003 and 06.05.2005.

Attention is invited to Boards letter dated 06.05.2005 referred to above clarifying that in case of promotions by Non- selection method, where promotions are made on the basis of seniority-
cum-fitness and concept of merit is not involved in such promotions, instructions contained in Boards letters of even number dated 07.08.2002 and 20.06.2003 would not apply. In this
connection, references have been received from the Zonal Railways/ Production Units seeking clarifications as to how to regulate the promotions of SCs/STs done by Non-selection method
during the intervening period i.e. 07.08.2002 to 06.05.05.

2. The matter was under consideration in consultation with the Nodal Ministry viz. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) and it has
since been decided that the instructions contained in Boards letter dated 06.05.2005 would take effect from 07.08.2002. However, the promotions which have already been finalized as per
instructions existing prior to issue of Boards letter dated 06.05.2005 need not be disturbed. The SC/ST candidates who have been promoted during the period 07.08.2002 to 06.05.2005 by Non-
Selection method, by virtue of their seniority position in the feeder grade or otherwise, in excess of reservation quota prescribed for them are to be adjusted against the reserved vacancies arising
in future.

3. it is also clarified that senior SC/ST candidates coming in the normal Zone of consideration against the posts to be filled by Non-selection method cannot be denied promotion on the ground
that there is no reserved vacancy or there is excess representation of that particular reserved category. Thus SC/ST candidates may get promoted by Non- selection method in excess of
reservation prescribed for them provided they fall within the normal Zone of consideration as per their seniority position. However, such SC/ST candidates may be adjusted against reserved
vacancies arising in future.

Estt Rule No 32/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/02/202, Dated 17.02.2009

Sub:- Instructions for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways- Norms, Sports quota, Procedure, Incentives etc.-corrigendum.

Ref:- Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dated 30-03-2007, RBE No. 48/2007, circulated vide Estt Rule No. 60/2007.

Vide Estt Rule above, the detailed instructions regarding recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways were issued. The para 4.4 of the said circular may be substituted by the following para:

4.4 Period for Reckoning Sports Achievements:


For recruitment against sports quota, the sports achievements shall be in the immediate previous two years for both Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement and sportsperson shall be an active
player. For this purpose previous two financial years from the date of receipt of application or date of notification, as the case may be, shall be taken into account.

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For example, for applications received in 2007-2008 (i.e. from 01.04.2007 to 31.03.2008) 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 year i.e. 2006-07 and 2005-06 shall be taken into account and therefore, sports achievement on or
after 01.04.2005 shall only be considered for appointment, in the extant case. For this purpose, concluding day of the Championship shall be taken into account.

All other clauses will remain unaltered.

Estt Rule No 33/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/30/256, Dated 19.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(LL)2009/AT/MW/1 dated 19.01.2009 (RBE No. 12/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter No.
E(LL)2004/AT/MW/2 dated 20.8.2008 was published as Estt Rule No 196/2008.

Sub:- Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in Loading and Unloading Operations in "Railways' Goods Sheds and in Ashpit
Cleaning.

Further to this Ministrys letter No. E(LL) 2004/AT/MW/2 dated 20.08.2008, copy of Orders No. 1/7(4)/2008-L.S.II dated 27.10.2008 received from Ministry of Labour & Employment revising
the rates of variable dearness allowance for employees employed in Loading and Unloading Operations in Railways Goods Sheds w.e.f. 1.10.2008, is sent herewith for information, guidance and
necessary action.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
No. 1/7(4)/2008-LS.II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (C)
New Delhi, Dated 27-10-2008
ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No. S.O. 1522(E), dated 14th September, 2006 of the Ministry of Labour and in furtherance of these aforesaid
notifications the undersigned, hereby, revises the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance ordered vide this office order No. 1/1(4)/2008-LS.II, dated 31.3.2008 on the basis of the average
consumer price index number for the preceding period of six months ending on 30.06.2008 reaching 635.08 from 617.33 (Base : 2001=100) for industrial workers and directs that this order
shall come into force on the 1-10-2008.

I.RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING IN (I) GOODS-SHEDS, PARCEL OFFICES OF RAILWAYS (II) OTHER GOODSHEDS,
GODOWNS, WAREHOUSES ETC. AND (III) DOCKS AND PORTS WOULD BE AS UNDER:

AREA RATES OF VDA (IN RS.) PER DAY


A 16.00
B 12.00
C 12.00

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II. Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable wef 1-10-08 to the employees employed in (I) GOODS-SHEDS, PARCEL
OFFICES OF RAILWAYS (II) OTHER GOODSHEDS, GODOWNS, WAREHOUSES ETC. AND (III) DOCKS AND PORTS would be as under:-

AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS VDA PER DAY


BASIC WAGES (RS) VDA (RS.) TOTAL RS.
A 89.00 + 16.00 105.00
B 70.00 + 12.00 82.00
C 66.00 + 12.00 78.00

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.

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board meeting held on 26.8.2008.
Sd/- (S K Mukhopadhyay)
Chief Labour Commissioner (C)
ANNEXURE-I

AREA 'A'
Ahmedabad (UA) Greater Bombay (UA) Chennai (UA)
Bangalore (UA) Hyderabad (UA) Nagpur (UA)
Calcutta (UA) Kanpur (UA) Delhi (UA)
Lucknow (UA)
AREA 'B'
Agra (UA) Ghaziabad (UA) Meerut (UA)
Ajmer (UA) Gorakhpur (UA) Moradabad (UA)
Aligarh (UA) Guwahati Mysore (UA)
Allahabad (UA) Guntur Nasik (UA)
Amaravati (UA) Gwalior (UA) Pune (UA)
Aurangabad (UA) Indore (UA) Patna (UA)
Bareilly (UA) Hubli-Dharwad Raipur
Bhavnagar/Bhopal Jabalpur (UA) Rajkot
Bikaner Jaipur (UA) Ranchi (UA)
Bhubaneshwar Jalandhar Sholapur (UA)

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Amritsar Jamshedpur (UA) Srinagar (UA)
Calicut (UA) Jodhpur Surat (UA)
Chandigarh (UA) Kolhapur (UA) Thiruvananthapuram (UA)
Cochin (UA) Kalyan Ulhasnagar
Coimbatore (UA) Kota Vadodara (UA)
Cuttack (UA) Ludhiana Varanasi (UA)
Durgapur Madurai (UA) Vijaywada (UA)
Vishakhapatnam (UA)
Warangal
Faridabad Complex

Area : 'C' will comprise all the areas not mentioned in this list.
NB: U.A. stands for Urban Agglomeration.
Estt Rule No 34/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/18/257, Dated 19.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 27.01.2009 (RBE No. 17/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letters of even
number dated 30.1.01, 25.7.01, 24.6.05, No. 2000/E(GRR)/15/1 dated 18.11.2008, No. PCVI/2008/1/5/4 dated 20.11.2008 & No. E(GP)2003/2/22 dt. 16.06.2003 were published as Estt Rule
Nos. 13/01, 106/01, 177/05, 247/08, 228/08 & 22/03 respectively.

Sub:- Promotion to Group B post of Private Secretary, Grade-I in the scale of Rs. 7500-12000 (V CPC) and Procedure for Placement of Private Secretary , Grade-I in the non-
functional grade of PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800) Grade Pay Rs. 5400.

In terms of instructions issued under Boards letter No. E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 30.01.2001& 25.07.2001 and 24.06.2005, pending finalization of Recruitment Rules in consultation with UPSC,
the Group B posts of PS-I in Grade Rs 7500-12000 were to be filled up on adhoc basis through the normal process of selection including written test, viva-voce and assessment of Record of
Service and the posts in grade Rs-8000-13500 were to be filled through selection based on seniority-cum-suitability, which involved assessment of Record of Service.

2. Recruitment Rules for the post of PS-1 in Pay Band PB-2 (Rs. 9300-34,800) with Grade Pay of Rs.4800 (Grade Rs. 7500-12000 V CPC) have been notified vide Ministry of Railways
Notification No. 2000/E(GRR)/15/1 dated 18.11.2008. In view of these Recruitment Rules, the matter regarding regularization of Group B service of employees promoted on adhoc basis to
Grade Rs 7500-12000 after due selection, held in accordance with Boards letter No. E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 30.01.2001 & 25.07.2001, has been considered by the Board . It has been decided
that the adhoc promotion of Group C staff to Group B posts of PS-1 in Grade Rs. 7500-12000, made before issue of the Recruitment Rules but after due selection in terms of Boards letter
No. E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 30.01.2001 &25.07.2001, may be regularized from the date from which they were promoted on adhoc basis.

3. Attention is also invited to instructions issued under Boards letter No.PCVI/2008/1/5/4 dated 20.11.2008, wherein it has been stipulated that PS Grade- I in the pre-revised scale of Rs-7500-
12000 {revised pay structure of PB-2 (Rs. 9300-34800), Grade Pay Rs.4800} will be eligible for placement in the non-functional grade of PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800} + Grade Pay Rs.5400 on
completion of 4 years of regular service. In the said letter it has been further provided that consequent upon introduction of the non-functional grade, the Group B post of PPS Grade II in Scale
Rs. 8000-13500 would not be operated as a separate functional grade.

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4. In this connection Board has decided that for placement of PS Grade-1 in the non-functional higher grade of PB-2 (Rs. 9300- 34800) + Grade Pay Rs. 5400, the following procedure may be
adopted:-
i) All PS Grade-I in the scale of PB-2 with Grade pay of Rs.4800, including those officiating in the erstwhile functional grade of PPS, who fulfill the minimum eligibility condition of 4 years of
regular service in Group-B are to be considered for placement in the higher non-functional grade by a DPC consisting of 3 HODs to be constituted by the General Manager.

ii) The DPC so constituted by the General Manager, may follow the same procedure for assessment of suitability as prescribed by the Board under letter No. E(GP)2003/2/22 dt. 16.06.2003 for
placement of Group B officers of the major departments in the higher Group B Scale of Rs.8000-13500 (V PC Scale).

iii) The recommendations of the Committee will be submitted to the General Manager for approval and placement in the higher non-functional grade will be ordered accordingly.

(iv) The placement in the non-functional higher grade may be given effect to from 01.01.2006 or the date of completion of 4 years regular service as PS, whichever is later.

Estt Rule No 35/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/19/258, Dated 19.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2006/PNM/NFIR/4 dated 09.02.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- PNM/NFIR item Nos. 46/2006 and 30/2006 ACP Scheme for financial upgradation in the case of medically decategorised staff deployed in alternative posts.

In the above two PNM items, a demand was raised by the Staff side that on South Eastern Railway, medically decategorised employees were redeployed in lower grades in violation of the extant
instructions. Consequently, there has been a serious setback to their career. As many of them have been absorbed in new cadres, they are required to be considered for grant of financial up
gradation under the ACP Scheme, as they no longer belonged to previous hierarchy. In view of the above, NRIR desired that the matter may be reviewed in its entirety for providing relief to all
such staff.

In this connection, it is stated that the issue was examined and accordingly, a letter dated 5-7-2006 was issued to S.E.Railway clarifying the position. Subsequently, in a PNM meeting between
the NFIR and Railway Board held on 11Th & 12Th November 2008, it was decided that the letter dated 5-7-2006 ibid may also be endorsed to other Railways.

Accordingly, a copy of the letter dated 5-7-2006 ibid is enclosed here with.

Copy of Boards letter No. PC-V/2006/ACP/PNM/NFIR/1 dated 05.07.2006.

Sub:- Redeployment of medically decategorised staff in lower grade.

Ref:- SERs letter No. P/5th PC/21/ Pt.II dated 1-5-2006.

With reference to the above letter, it has been clarified earlier that as per the extent instructions, the benefit of financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme has to be given in the existing
hierarchy of the new organization. Subsequent to medical decategorisation, the concerned employee should be given the benefit of ACP in the existing hierarchy with reference to his initial

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appointment grade. Hence a medically decategorised RPF Head constable (Rs.3200-4900) absorbed as Jr.clerk in the scale of Rs.3050-4590 should be given first financial upgradation under the
ACP Scheme in the grade of Rs.4500-7000 which is the next higher grade in the Ministerial cadre.

Estt Rule No 36/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/93/259, Dated 19.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2008 LE1/5 dated 02.02.2009 (RBE.No.21/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Closing of Central Government offices in connection with election to Lok Sabha, State Assembly, Panchayat, Municipality, Corporation or other Local Bodies- regarding .

References are being received from Railways/Production Units etc. prior to election /by-election to the Lok Sabha, State Assembly, Panchayat, Municipality, Corporation etc. enquiring requiring
the closure of the Railway Offices in connection with these elections.

A copy of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension (Department of Personnel and Training)s O.M No.12/14/99-JCA dated 10.10.2001 containing detailed guidelines on the
issue is enclosed here with for in formation and guidance.
NO.12/14/99-JCA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, P.G.& PENSIONS

(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL, & TRAINING)


NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI
THE 10 Th October,2001

OFFICE MEMORNDUM

Sub:- Closing of Central Government offices in connection with elections to Lok Sabha/ State Assembly/ Panchayat / Municipalities / Corporation or other local Bodies-regarding.

In modification of these instructions contained in this Departments O.M.No12/4/86-JCA dated 9th March undersigned is directed to say that the following guidelines are prescribed for future
for closing of Central Government offices including industrial establishments in connection with the elections indicated above.

(i) The relevant organizations shall remain closed in the notified areas where general elections to Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly are scheduled to be conducted.

(ii) In connection with bye-election to Lok sabha / State Assembly, only such of the employees who are bona-fide voters in the relevant constituency should be granted special casual leave on
the day of polling. Special Casual leave may also be granted to an employee who is ordinarily a resident of a constituency and registered as a voter but employed in any Central Government
Organization / Industrial Establishment located outside the constituency having a general /bye-election.

(iii) In connection with local body elections, viz, Panchayat/Corporation/Municipality, the Government employees who are bona- fide voters and desire to exercise their franchise should be
offered reasonable facility, subject to normal exigencies of services, either by coming late to office or being allowed to leave office early or a short absence on that day.

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2. The employees detailed on election duty may also be permitted to remain away from their normal duties on polling day (s) as also on the days required for performing journeys which might
be undertaken in order to perform such election duty.

The above instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.


Sd/- (Ranbir Sing)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India
Tel: 3794678

Estt Rule No 37/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/03/60, Dated 19.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/4 (Clarifications) dated 06.02.2009 (RBE. No. 26/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of
Railway's letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy /3 dt.30.3.2007 (RBE No.48/2007) was published as Estt Rule No 60/2007.

Sub:- Sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports quota.

Ref:- Boards policy letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy /3 dt.30.3.2007 (RBE No.48/2007)

Please refer to para 3 of Boards policy letter mentioned above regarding categorization of International Championships (Junior /Senior Category) for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian
Railways and incentive purpose.

In this connection it is clarified that Junior (Under-21) Women Hockey Asia Cup shall be treated equivalent to Asian Championships (Junior Category) as mentioned in Category- C under Para 3
of the Boards Policy letter referred above.

Estt Rule No 38/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/50/377, Dated 25.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008/FU-1/5 dated 05.11.2008 (RBE No.167/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(W)85/FU/1-4
dated 19.11.1985 is also being published herewith.

Sub:- Grant of Scholarship for technical education under Staff Benefit Fund.

Inclusion of new degree courses in the scheme of scholarships for technical education under the Staff Benefit Fund has been under consideration. After careful consideration of the matter
keeping in view the constantly evolving academic scenario, Ministry of Railways have decided to empower central Staff Benefit Committees on Railways etc. with regard to inclusion of degree
courses in the already approved courses for the purpose of grant of scholarship in terms of the conditions/priorities laid down vide Boards letter No.E(W)85/FU/1-4 dated 19-11-1985 (enclosed)
and other instructions issued from time to time and subject to recognition of the course by the recognized universities/ State Govts.

Copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 85 FU 1-4 dated 19.11.85:-

Sub:- Grant of scholarships for technical education.

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Ref:- Boards letter No. E.56FU1-6 dated 14.8.56 and No. E(W) 57FU1-2 (Pt. 4(1) dated 22.5.58.

In continuation of the extant instructions in regard to grant of technical scholarships to wards of railway employees from the Staff Benefit Fund, the Ministry of Transport, Department of
Railways have decided as under:-

1. Before a technical scholarship is granted, it should be ensured that the student who is sanctioned the scholarship is not in receipt of any other financial assistance from the institution where he
may be studying or from any other source. For this purpose the wards of Railway employees will be required to produce a certificate from their respective school/ Institution that they are not in
receipt of any scholarship from that School/Institution or any other source along with their application for claiming scholarship from the Railway Staff Benefit Fund.

2. At present, the following priorities have been laid down for the guidance of the SBF Committees for the allotment of scholarships:-

(a) Highest priority to be given to applicants studying for Degree courses in Medicine and various branches of Engineering.

(b) Second priority for diploma courses in Medicine and Engineering.

(c) Third priority to be given to applicants studying for Degree courses in pure sciences, if the quota of scholarship to a Railway is not fully availed of by (a) and (b) categories above. It has been
decided now that Degree Courses in Computer Science, Architecture and Environment Planning being prosecuted in an Engineering Institution may be assigned priority number one along with
the present prescribed Degree courses in Medicine and various branches of Engineering, and Diploma sources in Computer Sciences, Architecture and Environment Planning may be given
second priority along with Diploma courses in Medicine and Engineering.

This issues with the approval of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Transport, Department of Railways.

Estt Rule No 39/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/81/378, Dated 25.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2007/PM1/9 dated 19.11.2008 (RBE No.183/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Manning the posts of Railways Electrification Projects- Filling up of posts by calling volunteers from All Indian Railways.

In terms of extant procedure all vacancies of Construction and Others Projects are required to be reported to the concerned Open Line Unit/Railway Division in whose territorial jurisdiction such
projects are located, which while assessing vacancies for selection posts within the cadre also include all the vacancies reported upon by a Construction Organization including Railway
Electrification and other Projects. Besides, to facilitate better manning of RE projects further relaxations in extant procedure like posting of staff in Construction/RE by Open Line Units on
adhoc basis against short term vacancies in one grade higher than the one held by them on regular basis in open line etc. have also been extended. However, it has been reported that above
measures have still fallen short in fulfilling the staff requirement of CORE and the problem has become severe with higher targets to be achieved.

2. The matter has accordingly been considered by the Board and it has been decided that in case after taking recourse to existing procedure/ relaxations regarding the manning of posts in RE as
quoted above COREs staff requirements are not met CORE, in such a case may fill up the vacancies by calling volunteers from all Indian Railways on the following principles:-

(i) Application may be invited by CORE from the suitable Railway staff of All Indian Railways and Production Units for posting in various RE Projects.

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(ii) A comprehensive procedure regarding the method of filling up the post indicating the designation, scale of pay, staff eligible for manning the posts, tenure etc. should be prescribed by
Personnel Deptt. of CORE before any notification is issued by it. While prescribing the procedure as indicated above care should be taken to ensure that it does not contain any provision which
is inconsistent with or contrary to any provision / instructions laid down by the Board regarding selection/suitability and posting. The tenure should not be more than five years. Once such
procedure has been prescribed the same shall be adhered to without fail.

(iii) Staff working in the same grade on regular basis failing which the staff working in immediate lower grade on regular basis having rendered minimum two years service in the grade would
only be eligible to volunteer for posting in RE projects.

(iv) In the notification calling for volunteers as well as in orders of posting it should be made clear to the staff that any position assigned to them in RE will be purely a temporary one for as long
as they are working there and this will not automatically entitle such persons to any preferential treatment on their parent Railway in the matter of promotion to higher posts which will be
governed by normal rules applicable to that category. The benefit of service rendered in RE Project shall not be taken into consideration for any purpose including eligibility for selection to
higher-grade posts in Open line. Since the concerned staff will continue to have their lien in their parent unit, they will be considered for promotions to higher grade posts, if any, only in their
parent unit. Therefore, CORE will have no power to grant any promotion to such staff.

(v) The fixation in higher grade in CORE will not be considered for calculation of pensionary benefits etc. and the normal rules for fixation of pensionary benefits will apply.

(vi) CORE may, as far as possible, relieve the staff before one year of retirement date of employees so that their regular fixation etc. in their parent cadre could be done.

(vii) Applications of only those volunteers which have been duly forwarded by concerned Railway Administrations shall be considered/ entertained by CORE

(viii) The staff whose applications have been forwarded for posting in CORE by Railway Administration shall have to be relieved immediately in the event of their selection.

3. Further action in the matter may be taken accordingly.

This issues with the approval of Finance Directorate of this Ministry.

Estt Rule No 40/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/25/379, Dated 25.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2008/V-1/CVC/1/4 dated 18.02.2009 (RBV No.02/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)
1/87/TR/34/NFIR/JCM/DC dated 27.09.1989 (RBE No.244/89) was published as Estt Srl No. 273/89. Board's letter of even no. dated 11.8.2008 (RBV No. 10/2008) is also being published
herewith.

Sub:- Rotation of officials working in sensitive posts.

Attention is invited to Boards letter of even number dated August 11, 2008 (RBV No.10/2008) vide which based on the CVCs directives lists of sensitive posts operating in the zonal
Railways/Production Units etc. as also in the Railway Board were enclosed. Requiring that the officials manning the sensitive posts should be rotated every 2 or 3 years to avoid developing
vested interests. Any violation in this regard was required to be intimated to the Adviser (Vigilance) and CVO of the Ministry of the Railways for remedial action by SDGM/CVO of the
Railway/ Unit concerned.

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2. The matter has been reconsidered by the full Board and it has now been decided that the tenure of officials (both GOs and NGOs) in sensitive posts should continue to be 4 years as per
the extant policy in the Railways.

3. In addition, posts in Railway Board and its subordinate offices, including RDSO, are tenure posts. Such posts have a tenure of 5 years for Selection Grade and Senior Administrative Grade
officers. For these posts, tenure policy shall continue to be followed.

Copy of Boards letter No. 2008/V-1/CVC/1/4 dated 11.8. 2008 (RBV No. 10/2008): -

Sub:- Rotation of officials working in sensitive posts.

The CVC vide their circular No. 17/4/08 dated 01.05.2008, on the above subject have directed to identify the sensitive posts and to send a list of such posts to the CVC to ensure that officials
posted on sensitive posts are rotated every two/three years to avoid developing vested interests.

2. The CVCs various circulars on the above subject, read together direct as under:-

(a) CVO should identify list of sensitive posts;


(b) List of the sensitive posts, so prepared should be sent to CVC:
(c) Officials posted on the sensitive posts should be rotated every two/three years to avoid
developing vested interests;
(d) CVO/Secretary to ensure rotational transfer
(e) Violation, if any, to be intimated to CVC, &
(f) CVOs to certify annually that rotational transfers are being implemented in letter and spirit.

3.The list of gazetted sensitive posts (department- wise) operating in the Zonal Railways/Production units etc. as also in the Railway Board is enclosed. The non- gazetted posts, department wise
identified as sensitive are contained in Boards letter No. E(NG) 1/87/TR/34/NFIR/JCM/DC dated 27.09.1989 (RBE No.244/89) and its subsequent modifications/amplifications issued from
time to time.

4. It is desired that the officials manning the sensitive posts as contained in (3) above, should be rotated every 2 or 3 years to avoid developing vested interests and any violation in this regard
may be intimated to the Adviser (Vigilance) and CVO of the Ministry of Railways for remedial action by SDGM/CVO of the Railway through the MCDOs.
List of Sensitive posts in Gazetted Cadre

1. Engineering Department

Zonal Railway Head quarters

(i)PCE, CAO, CTE, CBE, CETP,CETM,CE (Const), Dy.CE (Const), Dy.CE (Works), Dy.CE(TM), Dy. CM(TP), Dy. CE (Bridges)

(ii)Senior Scale/ Junior Scale Officers dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills.

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Division Level

(i) Sr. DEN (Co- ord), Sr. DEN (Line), Dy. CE (TM) , Dy. CE (Const)

(ii) Senior Scale/Junior Scale Officers dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills including in Construction Field Units.

Sub Division Level

(i) Senior Scale/ Junior Scale Officers in charge of sub- divisions.

Engineering Workshops

(i)CWM, Dy. CE (Bridge workshop)

(ii)Senior Scale junior Scale Officers dealing with Tenders Quotations and Bills

RDSO

(i)ED(QA)Civil ,Dir (QA) Civil, Director (Civil)

(ii)Senior Scale Junior Scale officers of QA Directorate.

Note : In some of the Railways , some of the SAG/JAG officers who are holding the post of CE (Planning), CGE or Dy. CE(Planning) or Dy. CE (Works) might also be dealing with the tenders
, then they will also come under the category of sensitive posts.

2. Electrical Department

I. At Head quarter level


(i) CEE
(ii) CEE/RS or CEE/Loco
(iii) Dy. CEE/RS
(iv) CEGE & CESE
(v) Sr. Scale and Jr. Scale Officers Dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills including in Construction Units.
II. At Divisional level

(i) Sr. DEE/Loco Shed


(ii) Sr DEE/G
(iii) Sr. Scale and Jr. Scale Officers dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills including in Loco

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Sheds

III In Construction
(i) CEE/ Construction
(ii) All Dy CEE/Construction but for posts in HQrs Construction.
(iii) AEE(Cons) & XEE (Cons) infield units of Construction Organization

IV CLW

(i) CEE dealing with tenders.


(ii) Sr. Scale & Jr. Scale Officers dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills.

V. COFMOW

(i) CEE
(ii) Sr. Scale & Jr. Scale Officers dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills.

VI In RDSO

(i) Sr. Scale and Jr. Scale Officers dealing with Inspections, including the Units outside Lucknow also.

3. Mechanical Department

I.In the Zonal Railway

(i) CME,CWE, CRSE (Coaching), CRSE (Freight) , CMPE (Diesel), CME (Planning), Dy. CME (Diesel), Dy. CME (Coaching), Dy. CME (Freight), Dy. CME (Workshop)

(ii) SME (Coaching), SME (Freight), SME (Diesel), SME (Workshop) AME (Coaching), AME (Freight), AME (Diesel), AME (Work shop)

II. In the Division


(i) Sr. DME (Diesel), Sr. DME(Power), Sr. DME (Coaching)

(ii) DME (Diesel), DME(Power), DME (Coaching), DME (C&W), CDO, AME (Diesel), AME (Power), AME (Coaching), AME (C&W), ACDO.

III In the Workshops

(i)CWM, Dy.CME

(ii)WM & AWM

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IV In the production Units
(i)CME, CME (Production), CME (Design), Dy.CME

(ii)Sr. Scale and Junior Scale Officers of Inspection, Material Control and Laboratory Organisation.

V. In RDSO

(i)EDS/MP,EDS/ Carriage, EDS/wagon, EDS/ QA,EDS/ Testing, Director/ Coaching, Director / Wagon, Director/ Motive Power, Director/ I&L (Delhi, Mumbai , Kolkata and Lucknow)

(ii)Senior Scale and Junior Scale Officers in QA (Mech), Wagon, Carriage Motive Power, I&L and M&C Directorates.

VI In COFMOW
(i)CME. DY.CME

Note : At some of the places, some of the SAG/ JAG officer may not be dealing with any tender /contracts. In such cases, the posts may be excluded from the list of sensitive posts.

4. S&T Department

I. At Head quarters

(i) CSTE, CSTE/Construction, CSTE/ Projects, CCE, Dy. CSTE/ Micro-Wave/ Maintenance, Dy. CSTE/Management Information System.
(ii) Sr. Scale & Jr. Scale Officers dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills including in Construction organization.

II At Field Level

(i) Sr. DSTE, DSTE, Dy .CSTE/Construction, DSTE/Construction, Dy. CSTE/ Projects, Dy. CSTE /Tele/Projects ,DSTE /Projects.
(ii) Sr. Scale & Jr. Scale Officers dealing with Tenders, Quotations and Bills in divisions.
(iii) DSTE/ Construction, DSTE/ Project
(iv) AXSTE/ Construction, AXSTE/ Project

IV. In RDSO

(i) ED/ QA/ S&T, Director /S&T/ Inspection At Bangalore, Mumbai , Kolkata & Delhi, Director/ I&L at Delhi, Kolkata & Mumbai
(ii) Sr. Scale & Jr. Scale Officers dealing with Inspections including the Units out side Lucknow also

5.Traffic & Commercial Department

I. Zonal Railway Head Quarters.

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COM, CCM, CFTM, CCO, Dy. CCM (Claims), Dy. HOD/HOD allotting Catering and leasing contracts, SCM (Reservation)

II. Divisional Level

Sr.DOM, Sr.DCM, CTM/Dy. CTM/Area superintendent, DOM & DCM working as independent Branch Officer, Area Officer and ACM incharge of Reservation.

III Training Centers

Principal, ZTC

Note:- Sensitive posts involve dealing with customers, contractors and selections.

6. Accounts Department

I. Zonal Railway Headquarters

(i) All FA&CAOs i.e. FA&CAO, FA&CAO (Const), FA&CAO(WST), FA&CAO(F&B)


(ii) Dy. FA&CAO(Stores), Dy. FA&CAO(Workshop), Dy. FA&CAO (Traffic Accounts) Dy. FA&CAO(F&B), Dy. FA&CAO (Const), Dy.CAO(G) , Chief Cashier.
(iii) All Jr. scale /Sr. Scale posts of Accounts Deptt. are sensitive posts .

II. Divisional Level.

(i) Sr. DFM


(ii) All Jr. Scale/Sr. Scale Posts of Accounts Deptt . are sensitive posts.

III In RDSO

(i)Ed/ Finance
(ii)Dir/Finance
(iii)Jt. Dir/Finance
(iv)All Jr. Scale/ Sr. Scale posts of Accounts Deptt. are sensitive posts.

Note:- All Finance & Accounts Officers at Zonal and Divisional levels are on sensitive posts.

7. Stores Department

All posts are sensitive except the following post :

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(i) Posts manned by Stores Officers in EDP Centre

(ii) Dy. CMM/ Inventory Control in Head quarter, wherever he is not dealing with purchase work also
(iii) All the Junior and the Senior Scale posts are sensitive except the following:-

1. Posts manned by Stores Officers in EDP Centre.


2. AMM/SMM not dealing with purchase work in Head quarter office.
3. AMM/SMM not dealing with receipt/inspection and local purchases in Stores Depots.

8. Security Organization

(i) Zonal Headquarters: CSC/Addl. CSC, Staff Officer to CSC


(ii) Division Sr: DSC,DSC,ASC

9. Medical department

(i) Posts on which Doctors are nominated for conducting PME and medical examination for new recruits
(ii) Posts on which Doctors are made in charge of Hospital Medical Stores and Local Purchases

10 Personnel Department

(i) Zonal Head quarters:

a) CPO
b) CPO(A)
c) Dy.CPO (GAZ)
d) Dy. CPO (HQ) or (NG)
e) Dy.CPO (Rectt.)
f) Dy. CPO (Const)
g) All posts of SPOs and APOs other than those dealing with Industrial Relations.

(ii) Divisions:

(a) All posts in Divisions like Sr. DPO/DPO are sensitive.

(b) In divisions, all Senior Scale Officers holding independent charge as DPOs; all APOs who are dealing with the cadres of various departments; APO(Bills)

(iii) Workshops and Production Units:

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All Senior Scale and Junior Scale posts

11. Railway Board

(i) Adv/Loco, Adv/LM, Adv/Finance,


(ii) ED/LM, EDF/C, EDF/S, ED FX I, ED FX II, EDE(GC), EDE (RRB), ED/Health, EDTK(P), EDTk(M), EDTK(MC), EDME/Coaching, EDME/Freight, ED/Traction, ED/RE,
EDEE(G), ED(TD), ED(Signal), JS
(iii) Director/LM, DF/Stores, DF/Comml., DE(GC), Director/Health, DME/Coaching, DME/Traction, DME/Freight, DME/PU, Director/Tele, DIG/Admn, DIG(RS), DS(G), DS(D),
DS(Confdl), Director/Sports, Director (I&P), All Directors in Security Directorate
(iv) DD/JD E(GP), DD/SO (Sports), SO/Stationary, SO/DD (Development Cell), SO/DD (Track Branch), SO/DD/JD Training, DD/Public Relations, DDF(LM), DD/Sports,
DD/Finance (Stores), US/Protocol, US (Admn), DD/Finance(Stores), PAO, SO/Transport Cell, All Dy. Directors in Security Directorate, ASC/Inteliigence.
(v) OSD/Sr.PPS/PPS/PS to CRB, Board Members, AMs, DGs, Secretary/Railway Board.
(vi) All posts in Stores Directorate except DRS(IC), DDS(G), SO/RS(IC), SO/RS(G)
(vii) All posts in Traffic Directorate
(viii) All gazetted and non gazetted posts in Vigilance Directorate

12. Vigilance Department

All Gazetted and non-gazetted Posts in Vigilance Department of Railway/Production Units.

13. Railway Recruitment Boards

Chairman, Member Secretary/RRB.

14. General Management

(i) GM
(ii) AGM
(iii) DRM
(iv) ADRM

15. Others (Senior Scale and above)

(i) Secretary to GM
(ii) Secretary to DG/RDSO
(iii) Secretary to CAO(R)/DMW/PTA
(iv) Secretary to AGM
(v) Secretary to PHODs/CHODs
(vi) CPRO

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(vii) DGM/G

LIST OF SENSITIVE POSTS IN NON-GAZETTED CADRE

A. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT

(i) Staff passing contractors/firms bills


(ii) Staff dealing with claims/refund and wharfage/demurrage for general public
(iii) Cheque writers
(iv) Cashiers
(v) Staff dealing with pension/PF claims
(vi) Staff dealing with passes/release of unpaid wages
(vii) Staff dealing with post audit of paid vouchers and issue of acquitance.
(viii) TIA/ISAs.

B. CIVIL ENGINEERING

(i) IOWS/PWIs incharge of Stores


(ii) Bills Clerks
(iii) Material Checking Clerk/Store Clerk
(iv) Time Keepers
(v) Works Accountants
(vi) Asstt. Superintendents/Superintendents incharge of Stores Accountal
(vii) Staff dealing with transfers/promotions/loans and advances and issue of Passes/PTOs/Leave Accounts/Local Purchase
(viii) Draftsmen/ Estimators in Divisional Drawing Office checking Contractors bills.

C. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

(i) Goods/Parcel/Luggage Clerks


(ii) Reservation/Booking Clerks
(iii) Ticket Collector/TTES/Conductors
(iv) Reservation/Goods Supervisors
(v) Staff dealing with wharfage/demurrage cases
(vi) Staff dealing with all types of Commercial contracts/licenses
(vii) Staff dealing with city booking/outages/RTSA (Railway Ticket Service Agents)
(viii) Staff dealing with claims
(ix) Sectional CMIs and Sectional Claims Inspectors
(x) Staff dealing with revenue earning and commercial publicity

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(xi) Review of the performance of Supervisors directly concerned with safety of train operation after a stay of 5 years in the same place of posting is to be carried out and a decision
taken based on their past performance, as to whether their continuance in the same place is desirable or not, on merit of each case.

D. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMNT

(i) Stores Clerk


(ii) Establishment Clerk/Time Keeper
(iii) Asstt. Superintendent/Superintendent Stores in Divisional Office
(iv) Asstt. Superintendent/Superintendent Works in Divisional Office
(v) Air-conditioned coach incharge/coach attendant
(vi) Foremen Incharge of Shop
(vii) Mileage Clerk/Shed Notice Clerk
(viii) Staff dealing with tenders/contracts and purchasing Stores

E. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT

(i) Stores Clerk


(ii) Bill Clerk/Establishment Clerk
(iii) Time Keeper
(iv) Fuel Inspector/Fuel Issuer/Fuel Clerk in sheds
(v) Mileage Clerk/Shed Notice Clerk in sheds
(vi) Staff dealing with tenders/contracts, purchases of Stores
(vii) Section Engineer/Senior Section Engineer dealing with disposal of scrap.

F. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

(i) Pharmacists looking after the drug stores


(ii) Staff Incharge of kitchen stores
(iii) Staff writing out sick/fit certificates
(iv) Clerks/Pharmacists dealing with Periodical Medical Examination
(v) Staff dealing with passing of bills of firms supplying materials to Railways
(vi) Staff dealing with passing of medical re-imbursement bills to non-Railway hospitals

G. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

(i) Bill Clerk


(ii) Staff dealing with settlement cases/advances
(iii) Cadre section staff or staff dealing with recruitment/promotion/transfer.

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H. STORES DEPARTMENT

(i) Tender Clerk/Disposal Clerk Purchase Section Incharge/Head Clerk/AS/Demand Clerk (dealing with operation of rate contract.
(ii) Asstt. Confidential Tender Clerk/Tender Opening Clerk/Sample Clerk/Superintendent/CTC
(iii) Section Incharge (Head Clerk/AS)/Registration Clerk in Purchase General Registration
(iv) Receipt/Inspection Supervisor Incharge (Ward Keeper ASKP/DSKP) and Group C staff working under them, Local Purchase Staff
(v) Sales Section Incharge (ASKP/DSKP) and staff working under them
(vi) Scrap Yard/Returned Store Section Incharge (ASKP/DSKP) Ward Keeper and Group C staff working under them.
(vii) Staff in purchase Section of EA/DRM or DCOS of Division

I. OPERATING DEPARTMENT

(i) Station Superintendents


(ii) Station Masters/Assistant Station Masters except those working/posted as Cabin Station Master and at Way Side/Crossing Stations, involved only in train passing duties and not
doing any commercial duties.
(iii) Station Clerk
(iv) Train Clerk dealing with package work
(v) Stock Controller/Coaching Controller in Control Rooms
(vi) The Desks dealing with mileage bills/operating restrictions, distribution of uniforms, traffic stores and chrgesheets/Wagon allotment, section dealing assistants in the office of
DOSs/DSCs
(vii) Desks dealing with commodity section and stores section in the COPSs office.

J. S&T DEPARTMENT

(i) JEs/SEs (Signal) and JEs/SEs (Telecom) independent incharge of Stores Depots, handling Tender and Contracts and preparation of bills
(ii) Bill Clerk/Time Keeper/Establishment Clerk
(iii) Store Clerk/Store Issuer
(iv) Office Clerks/Superintendents dealing with tenders and contracts, verification of bills and indents for purchase of Stores.

K. SECURITY (RPF/RPSF) DEPARTMENT

(i) Inspector/RPF-Open line post Incharge


(ii) Sub-Inspectors/ASIs-Open line out post Incharge
(iii) Inspectors/Crime Intelligence Branch-Zone/Division
(iv) Inspectors/Special Intelligence Branch-Zone/Division
(v) IVG (Internal Vigilance Group) Cell- All ranks
(vi) CA/Director/RPF

Estt Rule No 41/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling /Retirement benefits/141/380, Dated 26.02.2009

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Sub:- Joint Procedure Order regarding clearance of settlement dues.

Ref:- Estt Rule No. 18/2008.


Vide CPO/BSPs Estt Rule No. 18/2008, a Joint Procedure Order regarding clearance of settlement dues was issued. During the PNM held on 29.12.08, SECRMU again raised the issue of
withholding of DCRG due to non-clearance of commercial debits.

It has, therefore, been decided to add para 7 (a) below para 7 of the JPO issued vide Estt Rule No. 18/08 as below:-

7 (a). In case of Normal Retirement and Other than Normal Retirement (ONR), if no commercial debit is identified and intimated to the Personnel Branch by respective Commercial and
Accounts Departments within 90 days and 180 days respectively, it will be assumed that there is no commercial debit against the employee. In such cases, withheld DCRG will be released
within next 30 days. In case any commercial debit is identified after release of DCRG, the same will be recovered through Dearness Relief after taking D&A action against the responsible staff
for such lapses.

All other clauses of JPO will remain unaltered. This is being issued with the approval of FA&CAO, CCM & CPO (IR).

Estt Rule No 42/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/174/381, Dated 26.02.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29 dated.16.02.2009 (RBE No.32/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even number
dated 10.05.99 (RBE No.99/99) and dated 25.1.2008 (RBE No. 14/08) were published as Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 119/99 & 15/08 respectively.

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

Ref:- Boards letter of even number dated 25.01.2008 (RBE.No.14/2008).

Attention is invited to this Ministrys 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 3.2.2009.

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 03.02.2010. These orders take effect from 4.2.2009. Indents placed after 3.2.2009 may be suitably
amended.

Estt Rule No 43/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/04/491, Dated 03.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dated.17.02.2009 (RBE No.36/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.07 (RBE No.48/07) was published as Estt Rule No. 60/07.

Sub:- Recruitment of sports persons on Indian Railways against sports quota on the basis of All India Ranking.

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Ref:- Boards Policy letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.07 (RBE No.48/07).

Please refer to para 4.3 of Boards policy letter mentioned above regarding sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports quota.

In this connection it is clarified that in the games whether there is a provision for recruitment of sports persons against sports quota on the basis of current All India Ranking; in those games only
the current All India Ranking in individual events (Singles) shall be taken in accounts. Therefore, rankings in Doubles, Mixed Doubles in these games shall not be considered for recruitment
purpose.

Estt Rule No 44/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/142/492, Dated 03.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/11 dated.06.02.2009 (RBE No.27/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Verification of correctness of emoluments of Railway servants.

In terms of Rule 78 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, the Head of Office shall undertake the work of preparation of pension papers of retiring railway servants two years before the
date of retirement. Rule 79 (1) (b) (iii) of the Pension Rules ibid and Para 1023 of the Indian Railways Code for The Accounts Department stipulate that for the purpose of calculation of average
emoluments, the Head of Office shall verify from the service book the correctness of the emoluments drawn or to be drawn during the last ten months of service and that verification of
correctness of emoluments should not go back to a period beyond 24 months preceding the date of retirement.

2. In the backdrop of the rules quoted in para 1 above, one of the Zonal Railways has stated that difficulties are being experienced by the Railway in effecting recovery of the amount of
overpayment of pay and allowances from the retirement gratuity of the retiring employees due to the provisions under these rules as also various Court orders though Rule 15 of the Railway
Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 provides for adjustment of overpayment of pay and allowances from the DCRG. AIRF has also raised the issue stating that withholding of settlement dues for the
purpose of recovering overpayment of wages due to wrong fixation of pay a long time ago is causing pecuniary loss and harassment to retired railway servants.

3. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Accounts Directorate. Withholding of retirement gratutity for the purpose only of assessing overpayment of pay and allowances and
effecting recovery thereof is a matter of concern for the retired railway servant as it causes hardship to him/her. With a view to obviate the need of effecting recovery of overpayment of pay and
allowances from the retirement gratuity, the Personnel and Accounts Departments of the Zonal Railways are advised to undertake verification of correctness of emoluments of Railway servants
at regular intervals and one such review should be done in the beginning of the third year preceding the date of retirement in order that irregularities in pay and allowances, if any, are rectified
and recoveries effected from the salary of the railway servant well before the retirement.

Estt Rule No 45/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & development/89/493, Dated 03.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Trg.)2003(34)/2 dated 16.01.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Disaster Management Training.

Subsequent to engagement of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the subject of disaster management has gained high
priority in the country. As per provisions of this Act, all Central Ministries/ departments have to take necessary measures to address disaster management related issues and also to strengthen
and upgrade its set-up in their respective spheres of working. Indian Railways have already taken several initiatives in this direction. However there has been a felt need for greater integration of

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disaster management preparedness into developmental planning, leveraging the strengths of other non-railway agencies and to harness the availability and strengths of railway on- board staff
who are the first railway responders during any eventuality.

With this in view, Board have decided to revamp the training on disaster management being imparted to various tiers of railway officials through railway training institutes as indicated below:-

S.No Categories of Officials New Training Methodology and schedule


1 Top level Management (GMs 3-day Disaster Management Modules are to be delivered at
PHODs, DRMs and other SAG RSC/ Vadodara and IRITM/LKO @ one every 3 months as
officers) per annexure 1

Frequency of training:
Once every five years for SAG officers and above.
2 Middle Level management (SG Some of the latest and relevant topics are to be included in
& JAG officers) the AMP and MDP programmes being delivered at
RSC/BRC as per annexure 2.

IRITM, LKO will also deliver special module being


developed by them @ one ever month.

Frequency of training:
Every SG/ JAG officer need to undergo the module once
every five years either at RSC as regular MDP/AMP course
or special DM module at IRITM.
3 Lower Level Management (SS Disaster management training to be imparted at
& JS officers including serving IRITM/LKO on the topics@ one course every month as per
Group B officers). annexure 3.

Frequency of Training:
Once every five years.
4 Probationers and Group B Topics as per annexure 4 are to be covered during the
officers attending induction regular training programme at RSC/Vadodara.
courses
Frequency of Training:
As part of the course
5. Supervisors of all frontline Topics as per annexure 5 are to be covered durig the one-
departments (Mechanical, week special course at ZRTIs @ one every month.
Electrical, Engg. S&T, Traffic Passing this course is compulsory for promotion to the
Comml & Optg) level equivalent to Section Engineer and above.

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Frequency of Training:
Once every five years.
6 Railway Staff on board Disaster Management being a multidisciplinary effort
passenger carrying train (TS, during field operations, training in groups of such on -board
Dy.TS, TTEs & catering staff of staff is more desirable and efficient than training them
Commercial Department, Coach category wise. Role of on-board railway staff has been a
Attendants and AC Mechanics matter of great criticism in most of the serious train
from Electrical accidents. On- board staff is the first railway representatives
Departments, some of the to respond to any untoward incident and their
selected coach cleaners of empowerment will improve railways response in a big way.
Mechanical Departments, some Such staff is to be trained in appropriate multidisciplinary
of the RPF escorting staff and groups at such locations in the divisions where these is
catering staff of contractor concentration of such staff, to obviate the need for their
wherever out- sourced) hostel accommodation, non-availability for longer periods
etc. Such training can be imparted at the selected country-
wide locations to cover maximum number of staff in short
periods of time. This training can also be imparted in the
Customer Care Institutes. Only select staff of Mechanical
Electrical (AC), RPF is to be imparted this training who are
deputed to escort trains. This training will be made
mandatory in a phased manner for any staff to go on board
a passenger train. The staff of catering contractor is also to
be imparted this training in phase 2 to leverage their
physical presence. Topics to be covered under this training
are at annexure 6.

Frequency of Training:
Once every three years
7 Nominated ARMV and ART Composite training of Mechanical and Medical Staff for
staff of Mechanical and Medical relief and rescue operations is planned to be given at
departments upcoming Disaster Management Railway Institute at
Bangalore. Such staff is to be trained at STC/ Bangalore
under SWR, who are also setting up disaster management
training module, to augment and facilitate their training till
such time regular DM institute comes into existence.
Facilities at STC/ Kharagpur May also be utilized for such
training.

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Doctors and paramedics nominated for ARMVs and other
rescue operations should be exclusively trained on trauma
care management either at some specialized institutions or
in- house.
Frequency of Training:
Once every three years
8 Disaster management team of As per recommendation no. 46 of HLC on disaster
RPF Staff & other RPF management there should be a disaster management team of
Personnel associated with relief RPF on each division comprising about 15 men in different
rescue operations. ranks. Such teams should be trained in providing necessary
support on relief rescue operations.

The existing 5 day training module should be appropriately


revised to make it suitable to achieve the above objective.
Each of the above teams should be trained on this module at
RPF Academy at Lucknow.

In addition, training module may be appropriately


developed separately for RPF officers and staff and should
be imparted at RPF Academy at Lucknow .

The respective training modules should include role of RPF


at the accident site, security at the railway premises like
railway stations, trains etc.

Frequency of Training:
Once every three years for disaster management team of
RPF.

Once every five years for other RPF officers and staff.

Zonal Railways & Training institutions are requested to take immediate action on the above and confirm its implementation for the information of the Board.

Annexure-1
Top Management (GMs, PHODs, DRMs, and other SAG officers)
Module to be delivered at RSC/BRC and IRITM/LKO @ one every 3 months

Objective: After the training, the officers should be able to:

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i) Distinguish between the national level crisis, serious railway accident where help from other agencies are also needed and normal railway accident where railway resources are
adequate.
ii) Assess the extent of resource mobilization needed under each of these events and should be acquainted with the best practices/ resources in this matter.
iii) Review the level of preparedness with respect to these events in their own set up.
iv) Clearly identify his personal role and responsibility in managing the event.
v) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of his working domain with respect to their role in a disastrous situation with in and outside railway.
vi) Make/ help make action plan to manage vulnerabilities in his working domain.
vii) Identify events that may lead to disaster if associated systems and procedures are not set up right while there is time.
viii) Command the field operations involving different department of the railway and outside resources.

Contents of Training module:

a) Aspects of Disaster Management Prevention, Mitigation, Relief and Rescue-more emphasis on prevention & mitigation.
b) Developments on Disaster management on national front- Disaster Management Act, 2005- Provisions concerning Railways, NDMA, NDRF,IDRN,NIDM, Emergency
Operating Centers, National Disaster Management Policy, other developments, Disaster Management Plans, Relief and Rescue Teams etc.
c) Role of Railways in Railway and Non- Railway Disasters
d) Role of Civil Administration in Railway Disasters
e) Possible disasters on the railway system and their prevention and mitigation
f) Integration of Disaster management into developmental planning.
g) Information Dissemination, Crisis Communication, Interactive Sessions, Media Handling.
Annexure-2
Middle Management (SG and JAG officers)
Module to be delivered during AMP & MDP at RSC and at IRITM/LKO

Objective:- After the training, the officer should be able to:

i) Distinguish between the national level crisis, serious railway accident where help
from other agencies are also needed and normal railway accident where railway
resources are adequate.
ii) Assess the extent of resource mobilization needed under each of these events and should be acquainted with the best practices/resources in this matter.
iii) Review the level of preparedness with respect to these events in their own set up.
iv) Clearly identify his personal role and responsibility in managing the event.
v) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of his working domain with respect to their
role in a disastrous situation within and outside railway.
vi) Make/help make action plan to manage vulnerabilities in his working domain.
vii) Identify events that may lead to disaster if associated systems and procedures are not set up right while there is time.
viii) Understand the role of individual departments in relief and rescue operations
during serious accidents/disasters and unified command of response from all
departments of railways and outside.

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ix)Conversant with the equipment with the railways for field operations .

Contents of training module:

a. Aspects of disaster Management- Prevention, Mitigation, Relief and Rescue.


b. Developments on Disaster Management on national front- Disaster Management Act, 2005-Provisions concerning Railways, NDMA, NDRF,I DRN, NIDM
Emergency Operating Centers, National Disaster Management Policy, Other developments, Disaster Management Plans, Relief and Rescue Teams etc.
c. Role of Railways in Railway and Non-Railway Disasters
d. Role of Civil Administration in Railway Disasters
e. Possible disasters on the railway system and their prevention and mitigation
f. Integration of Disaster management into developmental planning
g. Information dissemination, Crisis Communication, Interactive Sessions, Media handling
h. Commission of Railway Safety
i. Judicial Commission
j. Discussion on Corporate documents (Corporate Safety Plan etc)
k. Divisional & Head quarter Disaster management Plans of Railways
l. Safety Management Plan
m. Discussions on disaster management efforts in some of the latest railway related disasters
n. Table top/class room simulation exercise
o. Disaster Management films
Annexure-3

Lower Level Management (SS, JS officers including serving Gp. B)


Special Module to be delivered at IRTM/LKO

Objective: After the training, the officer should be able to:

i) Distinguish between the national level crisis, serious railway accident where help from other agencies are also needed and normal railway accident where railway resources are adequate.
ii) Assess the extent of resource mobilization needed under each of these events and should be acquainted with the best practices/resources in this matter.
iii) Review the level of preparedness with respect to these events in their own set up.
iv) Clearly identify his personal role and responsibility in managing the event.
v) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of his working domain with respect to their role in a disastrous situation within and outside railway.
vi) Make/help make action plan to manage vulnerabilities in his working domain.
vii) Identify events that may lead to disaster if associated systems and procedures are not set up right while there is time.
Viii) Understand the role of individual departments in relief and rescue operations during serious accidents/disasters and unified command of response from all departments of railways and
outside.
ix) Work as a team under the team leader.
x) Conversant with the equipment with the railways for field operations.

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Contents of training module;

a) Aspects of disaster Management- Prevention, Mitigation, Relief and Rescue.


b) Brief on Developments on Disaster Management on national front- Disaster Management Act, 2005-Provisions concerning Railways, NDMA, NDRF, IDRN, NIDM
Emergency Operating Centers, National Disaster Management Policy, Other developments, Disaster Management Plans, Relief and Rescue Teams etc.
c) Role of Railways in Railway and Non-Railway Disasters (in brief)
d) Role of Civil Administration in Railway Disasters (In brief)
e) Possible disasters on the railway system and their prevention and mitigation
f) Integration of Disaster management into developmental planning
g) Commission of Railway Safety (In brief)
h) Judicial Commission (In brief)
i) Discussion on Corporate documents (Corporate Safety Plan etc)
j) Safety Management Plan of the division
k) Discussions on disaster management efforts in some of the latest railway related disasters
l) Divisional & Headquarter Disaster management Plans of Railways
m) Table top/class room simulation exercise
n) Disaster Management films
Annexure-4
Probationers of All Services
Module to be delivered during Induction Course and Gp.B Course at RSC

Objective :- After the training, the officer should be able to:

i) Distinguish between the national level crisis, serious railway accident where help from other agencies are also needed and normal railway accident where railway resources are adequate.

ii) Assess the extent of resource mobilization needed under each of these events and should be acquainted with the best practices/resources in this matter.

iii) Review the level of preparedness with respect to these events in their own set up.

iv) Clearly identify his personal role and responsibility in managing the event.

v) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of his working domain with respect to their role in a disastrous situation within and outside railway.

vi) Make/help make action plan to manage vulnerabilities in his working domain.

vii) Identify events that may lead to disaster if associated systems and procedures are not set up right while there is time.

viii) Understand the role of individual departments in relief and rescue operations during serious accidents/disasters and unified command of response from all departments of railways and
outside.

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ix) Conversant with the equipment with the railways for field operations.

Contents of training module:

a. Aspects of Disaster Management-Prevention, Mitigation, Relief and Rescue. Brief discussion Emphasis on relief & rescue.
b. Disasters (accident & non- accident) affecting railway working.
c. Relief, Rescue & restoration systems on the Railways- ARTs, ARMEs, 140 Tonne Crane.
d. Accident Manual, Disaster Management Plans of division & HQ
e. Inquiries of railway accidents- Judicial, CRS & departmental.
f. Role of Railways in Railway and Non-Railway Disasters
g. Role of Civil Administration in Railway Disasters
h. Brief on Developments on Disaster Management on national front- Disaster Management Act, 2005-Provisions concerning Railways ,
NDMA,NDRF,IDRN,NIDM Emergency Operating Centers , National Disaster Management Policy, Other developments, Disaster Management plans,
relief and Rescue Teams etc.
i. Disaster Management films

Annexure 5
Supervisors of All Frontline departments
(Mechanical, Electrical, Egg, S&T, Traffic Comml. & Optg.)
Module to be delivered at ZRTIs @ one every month

Objective :- After the training, the officer should be able to:

i) Distinguish between the national level crisis, serious railway accident where help from other agencies are also needed and normal railway accident where railway resources are adequate.

ii) Assess the extent of resource mobilization needed under each of these events and should be acquainted with the best practices/resources in this matter.

iii) Review the level of preparedness with respect to these events in their own set up.

iv) Clearly identify his personal role and responsibility in managing the event.

v) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of his working domain with respect to their role in a disastrous situation within and outside railway.

vi) Make/help make action plan to manage vulnerabilities in his working domain.

vii) Identify events that may lead to disaster if associated systems and procedures are not set up right while there is time.

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viii) Understand the role of individual departments in relief and rescue operations during serious accidents/disasters and unified command of response from all departments of railways and
outside.

ix) Learn to work as a team at the site of disaster /accident.

x) Conversant with the equipment with the railways for field operations.

xi)Learn to render medical first -aid and use fire extinguisher by him self.

Contents of Training module:

a) Introduction to disaster management Main ingredients of DM, Last 5 Major accidents on IR with emphasis on relief, rescue and restoration, discussion with participants.
b) Features of disaster management plans at various levels
c) Developments on Disaster management at National front- Brief discussion.
d) Location of Emergency provisions in coaches C&W Emergency windows and hatches, Electrical- isolation through emergency switches.
e) Duties at accident site
f) Duties of Control officials.
g) Codal provisions of accident manual, IRCM etc.
h) Communication Skills and PR/Media handling, Good Conduct.
i) Rescue techniques- medical- First Aid, shifting, handling and transportation of injured, Evaluation of seriousness of Injury, artificial respiration, hemorrhage, bandage and
Electrocution, Consoling the injured patients, demonstration, Practical examination.
j) Rescue Techniques- Fire fighting (each trainee has to exhaust one fire extinguisher), causes and kind of fire, Types of fire extinguishing equipments, Types of fire
extinguishers, Fire Brigades, Isolation of burning vehicle, Demonstration, Practical examination.
k) Table top/class room simulation exercise
l) Disaster Management films
m) Discussion and Question/Answer Session
Annexure-6

On board Railway staff (Multi Disciplinary)


Module to be delivered at selected country wide locations through out- sourcing

Objective :- After the training, the officer should be able to:

I) Assimilate accident management related information before start of the journey.


II) Understand to work as a team and clearly identify his personal role and responsibility in managing the accident in the team of railways first responders
III) Know the physical operation of all emergency provisions in the coaches/train.
IV) Know the physical operation fire extinguisher.
V) Assess the extent of resources (railway and non- railway) mobilization needed during railway accidents.

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Contents of training module:

a) Introduction to Disaster management Main ingredients of Disaster Management, Experiences at accident sites, last five major accidents on IR with emphasis on relief and
restoration, Discussion with participants.
b) Rescue techniques- Medical, First aid, shifting, handling and transporting the injured, Evaluating the seriousness of injury, Artificial respiration, Hemorrhage, bandage and
electrocution, Consoling the injured patients, demonstration and examination.
c) Rescue techniques Fire fighting (each trainee has to exhaust one fire extinguisher), cause and kinds of fire, Types of fire extinguishing equipments, Types of fire
extinguishers, Fire Brigades, Isolation of burning vehicle, demonstration and examination.
d) Duties of on board Staff: At the starting station like team reporting, details of doctors, emergency systems, etc and at the accident site.
e) Codal provisions of accident manual, IRCM etc, Good conduct, Communication Skills
f) Location of Emergency Provisions in coaches C&W- Emergency windows and hatches, Electrical- Isolation through emergency switches etc.
g) Table top/class room simulation exercise
h) Disaster Management films
i) Discussion and Question/Answer Session

Estt Rule No 46/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/26/465, Dated 04.03.2009

Sub:- Transfer Policy of Non-Gazetted staff of SECR.

Ref:- Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 134/76, 207/05 & 94/06.

Vide Estt Rule No. 207/05, the Transfer policy of Non-gazetted staff of SECR was issued. As per earlier instructions vide Estt Srl No. 134/76, it was decided not to entertain any request for
cancellation of mutual/own request transfer requests of staff except in case of administrative interest.

Vide Estt Rule No. 94/06, Board have clearly advised that no request for back-tracking from the mutual exchange arrangement should be entertained under any circumstances.

Instances have come to notice where the staff are giving requests for cancellation of mutual/own request transfer requests even after the completion of administrative procedure. This situation is
not acceptable. It has, therefore, been decided to add the following points in the transfer policy of SECR for NG staff. These should be made clear to the staff initially while applying for request
transfers.

(a) The staff seeking mutual transfer may be allowed for departmental promotional examination provided they are willing for the same. But it should be made clear to them that in case they are
empanelled/promoted, their mutual transfer request will be treated as deemed to have been cancelled on administrative interest and they will have no claim over their old mutual transfer
requests.

(b) Cases of request for cancellation on the ground of family problems, delay in processing, reason of well-settled in the new parent zone will not be entertained under any circumstances.

(c) Cancellation on the grounds that the mutual partner is a long absentee or under DAR proceedings will also not be entertained provided his/her services are not terminated or he/she is not
reverted to a lower grade post.

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The above conditions should be strictly adhered to and should be brought to the notice of all concerned.

This is being issued with the approval of CPO.

Estt Rule No 47/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/New Pension System/01/494, Dated 06.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2004/AC-II/21/I/Vol.II dated 17.02.2009 (RBA No.11/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- New Pension system

The various issues related to New Pension System (NPS) raised by the Zonal Railways etc have been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, the
PFRDA and the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare and it is clarified as under:-

Query Clarification

1 Suspension Cases Every subscriber shall subscribe monthly to the


NPS when on duty or Foreign Service but not
during a period of suspension.
On exoneration or otherwise, the amount of
subscription shall be the emoluments to which he
was entitled on the first day after his return to
duty.
If a subscriber elects to pay arrears of subscription
in respect of a period of suspension, the
emoluments or portion of emoluments which may
be allowed for that period on reinstatement, shall
deemed to be emoluments drawn on duty.
2 Half Pay Leave Cases The subscription of the employer and government would be
restricted to that proportionate to leave salary.
3 EOL Cases (Including on Since no salary is drawn during this period, no contribution
medical grounds) either from government employee or government would be
payable.

Estt Rule No 48/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/73/495, Dated 06.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2008/AD 1/1 dated 14.11.2008 (RBE No.175/2008) PCVI .No.46 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Enhancement in the quantum of Natural Calamity Advance-consequent on recommendation of the 6th Pay Commission.

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Consequent on the recommendation of the 6 th pay Commission, the Ministry of Railways have, with the approval of the President, decided to enhance, with immediate effect, the quantum of
Natural Calamity Advance admissible to non-gazetted Railway Servants under the provisions of Para 1123(A) of IREM Vol. I from Rs.2500/- (Rs Two thousand five hundred only) to Rs.5000/-
(Rs. Five thousand only) irrespective of their pay. Other conditions for sanctioning of the advance contained in Para 1123(A) of IREM as modified /clarified from time to time will remain the
same.

The rate of this advance shall be increased by 25% every time dearness allowance on revised pay bands increases by 50% .

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

Estt Rule No 49/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/74/543, Dated 12.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-14 dated 25.02.2009 (RBE No.41/2009), S No. PC-VI/83 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. E(P&A)II/83/HRA-29 dated 30-6-84, No.PC-V/98/1/7/5 dated 5-1-1999, No. E(P&A)II-99/HRA-15 dated 17.11.1999 and No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-10 dated 12.9.2008 were published as
Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 228/86, 39/99, 293/99 and 169/08 respectively.

Sub:-House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees serving in the State and Union Territories of North Eastern Region Regarding.

Attention is invited to Boards letters No. E(P&A)II/83/HRA-29 dated 30-6-84, No.PC-V/98/1/7/5 dated 5-1-1999 and No. E(P&A)II-99/HRA-15 dated 17.11.1999 on the above subject.
Railway employees posted to North Eastern Region, including Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Island, who leave their families behind at the old duty station, are allowed
HRA of the station from which they were originally transferred in addition to the HRA admissible at the new place of posting.

2. Consequent upon revision of rates of House Rent Allowance w.e.f. 1.9.2008, notified vide Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-10 dated 12.9.2008, the following has been decided:

(a) In case of Railway employees transferred to and posted from a date prior to 1.1.2006 who leave their families behind at the old duty station, the HRA of the old duty station will be
calculated w.e.f. 01.09.2008 on the pre revised pay as on date of transfer but the percentage rates of HRA effective from 01.09.2008 as per letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-10 dated 12.09.2008,
will apply w.e.f. 01.09.2008.

(b) In case of Railway employees transferred to and posted from a dated on or after 01.01.2006, the HRA of the old duty station w.e.f.01.09.2008 will be calculated on the revised pay as on date
of transfer with the percentage rates effective from 01.09.2008 as per letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-10 dated 12.9.2008.

3. The above HRA at revised rates and on revised pay, as applicable, would be payable from 01.09.2008 in all cases.

4. These orders will be applicable to Railway employees posted to Ladakh on or after 1.9.2008.

5. These orders will not be applicable to such employees who were transferred out of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands before 01.09.2008,
irrespective of their date of posting to the Region/ Island.

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

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Estt Rule No 50/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)//20/544, Dated 12.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/18 dated 13.02.2009 (RBE No.29/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)I-
2006/PM1/18 dated 30.08.06 was published as Estt Rule No. 161/06.

Sub:-Written test for selection for promotion to the posts classified as Selection within Group C- Setting up of objective type questions Disallowing corrections in the answers
once indicated.

As the Railways are aware in terms of instructions contained in this Ministrys letter No. E(NG) I-2006/PM1/18 dt. 30.08.2006 substituting the clause (i) after sub-para (c) of para 219 of Indian
Railway Establishment Manual Vol.I, 1989, in the written test held as part of the selection for promotion to the posts classified as Selection, objective type questions should be set for about
50% (in the range of 45% to 55%) of the total marks for the written test. However, of late it is seen that candidates in the written examinations while answering objective type questions mark
either more than one answer or keep making correction in answers indicated earlier. This not only creates confusion but has also been objected during Vigilance Investigations.

2.The matter has accordingly been considered by the Board and it has been decided that in the answers to objective type questions, no corrections of any type may be permitted. In case any
correction is made, that answer shall not be evaluated at all. The correction may be any one of the following types (the list is illustrative and not exhaustive):-

a) Cutting
b) Overwriting
c) Erasing
d) Scoring off a ticked answer in multiple-Choice and ticking another answer; and,
e) Modifying the answer in any way.

2.1 In partial modification of para 3.1 of this Ministrys letter No. E(NG)l-2006/PM1/18 dt. 30.08.2006 it is also clarified that the term objective type questions will now include questions of
the following types:

a) Multiple choice questions;


b) Answer in yes or no;
c) Fill in the blanks (maximum four words);
d) Match the following; and,
e) Any other type of question (s) for which answer is to be given in one word/phrase.

3. These instructions should be widely circulated so that all the staff concerned are fully aware of the implications of making corrections in their answers to objective type question (s): and
these may also be made part of the instructions printed on the question paper and answer sheets so that there is no room for complaint from any candidate. The possibility of providing particular
space in answer sheets for indicating answers to objective type questions may also be explored so that there is no room for candidates to answer a question at some other place after scoring-off
the same at one place in the answer book.

Estt Rule No 51/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/75/545, Dated 12.03.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/99/I/6/1 dated 19.02.2009 (RBE No.37/2009), S No. PC-VI/80 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter dated
17.08.98 was published as Estt Srl No. 198/98.

Sub:-Stepping up of pay of Head Clerks at par with Senior Clerks in receipt of special pay of Rs.70/- p.m. who on recommendation of Fifth CPC were upgraded as Head Clerks and
placed in the same scale of Rs.5000-8000 w.e.f. 01.01.96.

Pursuant to the issue of Boards letter dated 17.08.98, an anomaly arose in as much as those Sr. Clerks who were in receipt of special pay and promoted as Head Clerks prior to 01.01.96 were
fixed at a lower stage as on 01.01.96 vis--vis those Sr. Clerks in receipt of special pay but promoted as Head Clerks after 01.01.96.

2. In view of the above, the matter has been examined in Boards office and it has been decided that in accordance with Note 1 below Rule 8 of RSRP Rules, 1997, the pay of Head Clerks (grade
Rs.1400-2300) may be stepped up at par with Senior Clerks (grade Rs. 1200-2040) in receipt of spl. Pay of Rs.70/- who, on the recommendation of Fifth CPC were upgraded as Head Clerks and
placed in the same scale of Rs. 5000-8000 w.e.f. 01.01.96. The benefit of stepping up of pay, wherever admissible, will be allowed only in cases where the promotion was on a regular basis and
from the date the junior employee started drawing more pay than his senior.

3. The stepping up of pay in these cases will be subject to the fulfillment of the conditions of natural principles viz.(i) both senior and junior employees belonged to the same cadres in the lower
and higher posts and their scales of pay in the two posts were also identical; (ii) the senior employee was drawing equal or more pay than junior in the lower post; (iii) the senior employee was
promoted earlier than his junior ; and (iv) the next increment of such a senior will be drawn on completion of the required qualifying service from the date of refixation of pay

4. Further, the Stepping up of pay will not be allowed in the following cases:-

a) Where an employee, even though senior was not found suitable for appointment to the identified posts of Senior Clerks Carrying special pay;
b) Where the Sr. employee declined to accept deployment/appointment or was appointed at a later date than the junior, to the identified posts for whatsoever reasons whereby he draws
less pay than the junior, in such cases senior cannot claim stepping up of pay at par with junior;
c) Where an employee was away outside the cadre at the time when his junior was appointed to the identified post;
d) Where a senior proceeds on extra ordinary leave which results in postponement of date of next increment in the lower post, consequently he starts drawing less pay than his junior in the
lower grade itself. He, therefore, cannot claim pay parity on promotion;
e) Where the employee has been promoted to the post of Head Clerk against quota reserved for SC/ST/OBC/Sports ect.even before becoming eligible for the identified post carrying
special pay;
f) Where junior gets more pay due to additional increments earned on acquiring higher qualifications or on sports account; and
g) Where a senior was appointed later than the junior in the lower post itself whereby he is in receipt of lesser pay than the junior, in such cases also senior cannot claim parity in the higher
post though he may have been promoted earlier to the higher post.

Estt Rule No 52/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/76/613, Dated 16.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 16.02.2009 (RBE No.33/2009), S. No. PC-VI/78 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters
No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 08.09.2008, dated 08.10.2008 & dated 18.11.2008 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 156/08, 205/08 & 226/08 respectively.

Sub:-Representations regarding revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners.

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A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 11Th February, 2009 on the above subject, is enclosed for information and further
necessary action.

2. A concordance of DOP&PWS instructions referred to in the enclosed O.M. and Railway Boards corresponding instructions is given below .

S.No DOP&PWS instructions Railways Boards corresponding instructions.


1 O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1St Letter no. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated
September, 2008 08.09.2008
2 O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW (A) dated 3rd Letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated
October, 2008 08.10.2008
3 O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&W(A) dated 14th Letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated
October,2008 18.11.2008

F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 11th February, 2009.

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Representations regarding revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners.

The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance with instructions contained in para 4.2 of this Department s OM of even number dated 1.9.2008, the fixation of pension will be subject to
the provision that the revised pension, in no case, shall be lower than fifty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from
which the pensioner had retired. In the case of HAG + and above scales, this will be fifty percent of the minimum of the revised pay scale. It was clarified in the OM dated 3.10.2008 that the
pension calculated at 50% of the minimum of pay in the pay band plus grade pay would be calculated at the minimum of the pay in the pay band (irrespective of the pre-revised scale of pay)
plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale. The pension will be reduced pro-rata, where the pensioner has less than the maximum required service for full pension as per rule
49 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 as applicable before 2.9.2008 and in no case it will be less than Rs.3500/-p.m. The fixation of family pension will be subject to the provision that the revised
family pension, in no case, shall be lower than thirty percent of the sum of the minimum of the pay in the pay band and the grade pay thereon corresponding to the pre-revise pay scale from
which the pensioner had retired. A table indicating the revised pension based on revised pay bands and grade pay was also annexed. With this Departments OM dated 14.10.2008.

2. A large number of representations/references are being received in this Department raising the following issues.

(i) it has been alleged that the above instructions are discriminatory/ anomalous and are not in conformity with the decision taken on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay
Commission;

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(ii) it has been suggested that certain pre-2006 scales of pay should be allowed pay band/grade pay or pay scales higher than that mentioned in col.6 in Annexure 1 to O.M dated
14.10.2008;
(iii) It has been suggested that in cases whether certain posts have been upgraded and allowed higher pay band/grade pay or pay scale, the application of the provision in para 4.2 of the
OM dated 1.9.2008 (as clarified from time to time) should be with reference to the upgraded pay band/grade pay or pay scale.

3. These representation/references have been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance. The instructions/clarifications issued in this regard are in consonance with the decision of the
Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission and no change is required to be made in this respect.

4. The Table in Annexure-1 of this Departments OM dated 14.10.2008 is based on the CCS (Revised Rules), 2008 which are applicable to the employees in the service as on
1.1.2006 and no dispensation in this regard can be made in respect of pre- 2006 pensioners for the purpose of application of the provision of Para 4.2 of this Departments OM dated 1.9.2008.

5. In accordance with the instructions contained in Para 4.2 of this Departments OM of even number dated 1.9.2008, the fixation of pensions will be subject to the provision that the revised
pension, in no case, shall be lower than fifty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had
retired. Therefore, the benefit of up gradation of posts subsequent to their retirement would not be admissible to the pre-2006 pensioners in this regard.

6. All references/ representations received in this Department on the above issues stand disposed off accordingly.

Estt Rule No 53/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/77/614, Dated 16 .03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 17.02.2009 (RBE No.34/2009), S. No. PC-VI/79 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even No dated 08.09.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 156/08.

Sub:-Representations regarding payment of arrears on revision of pension.

A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare(DOP&PW)s O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 12th February, 2009 issued in continuation of the instructions contained in their
earlier O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1st September, 2008, adopted on the Railways vide letter of even number dated 08.09.2008, is enclosed for information and further necessary action

F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003

3 rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan


Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 12th February, 2009.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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Subject:- Representations regarding payment of arrears on revision of pension.

The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance with instructions contained in this Departments OM of even number dated 1.9.2008, 40% of arrears of pension (up to August, 2008) were
to be paid in the year 2008-09 and the remaining 60% in the year 2009-10.

2. A large number of representations/references are being received in this Department suggesting that the remaining 60% of the arrears of pension/family pension for the period from
1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008 may also be paid to the old pensioners/family pensioners who have attained the age of 80 years or above and to the family members of those pensioners/family pensioners
who have since died.

3. These representations/references have been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance. It has been decided that no change is required to be made in the instructions already issued and
the payment of remaining 60% of arrears of pension/family pension for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008 in respect of all pensioners/family pensioners who retired/died up to 31.8.2008 will
be made in the year 2009-10 only.

3. All references/representations received in this Department on the above issues stand disposed off accordingly.

Estt Rule No 54/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/78/615, Dated 16.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)Spl.2008/ADV.2/4 dated 26.02.2009 (RBE No.42/2009), S. No. PC-VI/84 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Grant of Advances Sixth Central Pay commission recommendations.

Consequent upon introduction of pay bands and revised scales of pay based on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, the Ministry of Finance have amended the eligibility
criteria in the existing provisions relating to the grant of advances for purchase of Motor Car, Computer and Motor Cycle/Scooter/Moped. Accordingly, the existing provisions relating to the
grant of similar advances to railway servants are hereby amended as per the ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 207 to the Chapter XI of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume
1, Revised Edition, 1989, enclosed as Annexure.

1. The revised provisions are effective from the date of issue of these orders.

2.The other terms and conditions governing the grant of above advances shall remain unchanged.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-1(REVISED EDITION-1989)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 207

The following amendments may be carried out in the Chapter XI of IREM-Vol.I (Revised Edition-1989)

MOTOR CAR AND MOTOR CYCLE/SCOOTER/MOPED ADVANCE

In Para 1104 (5)

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In clause (i) relating to the conditions of eligibility for Motor Car Advance, for the words and figure whose basic pay and dearness pay taken together is Rs.15750/- (Rupees fifteen thousand
seven hundred fifty) per month or more, the words and figures having pay of Rs.19530/- or more, excluding grade pay, per month in the pay band shall be substituted.

In clause (ii) relating to the conditions of eligibility for Motor Cycle/Scooter/Moped advance for the words and figures whose basic pay and dearness pay taken together is Rs.6900/-
(Rupees Six thousand nine hundred) per month or more, the words and figure having pay of Rs. 8560/- or more excluding grade pay, per month in the pay band shall be substituted.

GRANT OF ADVANCE FOR PURCHASDE OF COMPUTER


Para 1105(b)

In clause (b) for the words and figures basic pay plus dearness pay is not less than Rs. 6900/- the words and figures pay is Rs. 8560/- or more excluding grade pay, per month in the
pay band shall be substituted.
GRANT OF ADVANCE FOR PURCHASE OF MOPED
Para 1106(4)}

In sub-para (4), for the words and figures having basic pay plus dearness pay below Rs. 6900/- per month , the words and figures having pay below Rs. 8560/- excluding grade pay
per month in the pay band shall be substituted.

(Boards letter No. F(E)Spl.2009/ADV .4/5 dt.26/02/2009)

Estt Rule No 55/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/79/616, Dated 16.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 18.02.2009 (RBE No.38/2009), S. No. PC-VI/81 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even No dated 15.09.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 171/08.

Sub:-Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth CPC-Revision of provisions regulating gratuity.

A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No.7/7/2008-P&PW(F) dated 13th February, 2009 on the above subject is attached for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.M. dated 2.9.2008 referred in the enclosed O.M. was adopted on the Railways vide this office
letter of even number dated 15.9.2008.

F.No.7/7/2008-P&PW(F)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 13th February, 2009.

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OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of the Sixth CPC- Revision of Provisions regulating gratuity-

The undersigned is directed to say that in terms of Para 7.1 of this Departments O.M.No.38/37/2008-P&PW (A) dated the 2nd September, 2008 issued in implementation of the decision taken on
the recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, the benefit of adding years of qualifying service for the purpose of computation of pension shall stand withdrawn with effect from
the date of issue of the O.M.

2. Sixth Central Pay Commission in Para 5.1.33 of its Report made the following recommendation:

Linkage of full pension with 33 years of qualifying service should be dispensed with. Once an employee renders the minimum pensionable service of 20 years, pension should be paid at 50%
of the average emoluments received during the past 10 months or the pay last drawn, whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee. Simultaneously, the extant benefit of adding years of
qualifying service for purposes of computing pension/related benefits should be withdrawn as it would no longer be relevant.

This recommendation was accepted by Government of India vide Resolution No.38/37/2008-P&PW (A) dated 29th August,2008.

3. It is clear from the above recommendations/decisions, that the benefit of adding years of qualifying service is with drawn for the purpose of computing pension as well as other related benefits
such as gratuity.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure U.O. No.4.2/40/2009-IC dated 12.2.2009.
5. Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to take into consideration the above position while computing pension and gratuity of government servants who have retired since 2.9.2008.

Estt Rule No 56/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/80/617, Dated 16.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 19.02.2009 (RBE No.39/2009), S. No. PC-VI/82 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even No dated 15.09.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 171/08.

Sub:-Clarification regarding commutation of pension after the implementation of recommendations of the 6th CPC.

A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No.38/79/2008-P&PW(G) dated 16th February, 2009 on the above subject is attached for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.M. dated 2.9.2008 referred in the enclosed O.M. was adopted on the Railways vide this office
letter of even number dated 15.9.2008. Rule 6 of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981 corresponds to Rule 7 of the Railway Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1993.
Government of Indias decision No. 1 quoted in the clarification No. 3 of the enclosed OM was adopted on the Railways vide this office letter No. F(E)III76PN-1/7 dated 15.9.1980, a copy of
which is enclosed for ready reference.
F.No.38/79/2008-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel & Pensioners Welfare
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
3rd floor Lok Nayak Bhawan,

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Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 16th February, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Clarification regarding commutation of pension after the implementation of recommendations of the 6th CPC.

The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance with the instructions contained in this Departments OM No. 38/37/2008-P&PW(A) dated 2nd September, 2008, in the case of those
pensioners, in whose case commutation of pension became absolute on or after 1.1.2006 but before the issue of that OM, the pre-revised Table of Commutation Value for Pension will be used
for payment of commutation of pension based on pre-revised pay/pension. Such pensioners shall have an option to commute the amount of pension that has become additionally commutable on
account of retrospective revision of pay/pension on implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. On exercising such an option by the pensioner, the revised
Table of Commutation Value for Pension will be used for the commutation of the additional amount of pension that has become commutable on account of retrospective revision of pay/pension.

2. A number of references have been received in this Department seeking clarifications in regard to various issues relating to commutation of pension in case a pensioner opts for commutation of
pension that has become additionally commutable on account of retrospective revision of pay/pension. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Department
of Expenditure) and the following clarifications are issued in this regard:-

S. No. Points Raised Clarifications


1 What would be the age to be used for The age reckoned for calculation of commuted
commutation of additional commutable value of pension at the time of original
pension and which factor would be used for application for commutation of pension will
such additional commuted value of pension. apply for calculation of commutation value of
additional commutable pension. However,
as mentioned in the OM dated 2.9.2008, the
commutation factor in the revised Table of
Commutation Value for Pension will be used
for the commutation of the additional amount
of pension that has become commutable on
account of retrospective revision of
pay/pension.
2 From which date the reduction in pension on Reduction in pension on account of additional
account of additional commutation of pension commutation of pension will be in two stages
will take effect? as per the provisions contained in Rule 6 of
the CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules,
1981.
3. What will be the date of restoration of The commuted portion of pension shall be
additional commutation of pension? restored after 15 years from the respective
dates of commutation as provided in
Government of India decision no. 1 under
Rule 10 of CCS(Commutation of Pension)

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Rules, 1981. Necessary endorsement should
be made in the PPO.

3. It is impressed upon all the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India to keep in view the above clarification while disposing of the cases of commutation of additional pension. They
are also advised to dispose the representations received by them from pensioners on the above issues without referring them to this Department.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their UO No. 43/EV/2009 dated 13.2.2009.

Copy of Boards letter No. F(E)III 76 PN-1/7 dated 15.9.1980:-

Sub.:- Commutation of pension-date from which reduced pension becomes effective.

Reference Ministry of Railways letters No. F(E)III 79 PN-1/4 dt 1.6.79 and No. PC-III 79 DP-1 dt 11.6.79 regarding liberalization of pension formula and treatment of a portion of dearness
allowance as pay for the purpose of pensionary benefits respectively. Consequently pensions of the eligible retired Railway servants were revised and as a result of this, the amount of
commutation of pension in such cases was also revised.

2. A point has been raised in regard to the date from which reduction in pension on account of the upward revision of commutation of pension would be effective. Rule 2906-(2)* of the Railway
Pensions (Commutation) Rules-Appendix XXIX-RII as amended from time to time provides that reduction in the amount of the pension on account of commutation shall become operative from
the date of receipt of the commuted value of pension by the pensioner, or three months after the date of the issue of the authority asking the pensioner to collect the commuted value of pension
by the Accounts Officer, whichever is earlier. Accordingly, in such cases the reduction from pension will be made from the date of receipt of the revised commutation value of pension by the
pensioner or three months after the issue of the authority by the Accounts Officer asking the pensioner to collect the revised commuted value of pension, whichever, is earlier.

3. The above has the approval of the President.


Sd/- (K S Sethi)
Deputy Director, Fin (Estt), RB

*(Now Rule 7 of Railway Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1993

Estt Rule No 57/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/81/618, Dated 18.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1 dated 17.03.2009 (RBE No.50/2009), S. No. PC-VI/88 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even No dated 09.09.2008 (RBE No 106/2008) was published as Estt Rule No. 157/08.

Sub:-Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective from 01.01.2009.

Please refer to this Ministrys letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S. No. PC-VI/3, RBE No. 106/2008) 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 16% to 22% with effect from 1st January 2009.

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2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministrys 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 March, 2009 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 No 58/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling /VI-PC/82/619, Dated 18.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 17.03.2009 (RBE No. 49/2009), S. No. PC-VI/86 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Board's letter No. PC-VI/ 2008/I/RSRP/1 dt. 11.9.2008 (RBE No. 108/08) and letters of even no. dated 22.9.2008 (RBE No. 124/08), dated 31.10.2008 (RBE No. 162/08) & dated 19.11.2008
(RBE No 184/08) were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 167/2008, 178/08, 209/08 & 227/08 respectively.

Sub:- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Schedules for Revised Scales of Pay.

In continuation to Annexure 'B' of Schedule circulated vide Ministry of Railways' letter no. PC-VI/ 2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.9.2008 (RBE No. 108/2008) as further amended vide this Ministry's
letter dated 22-09-2008 (RBE No.124/2008), 31.10.2008 (RBE No. 162/08) and dated 19.11.2008 (RBE No. 184/08) the President is pleased to decide that the following may be inserted as
indicated against each, to the said letters:-

S. Post Pre- Revised Pay Band & Grade Pay


No revised 5th
. CPC Scale
(Rs.)
Name Correspondi Grade
of Pay ng Pay Pay
Band Bands (Rs) (Rs)
1 2 3 4 5 6

7 Signal & Telecommunication Engineering Department

7.3 Telephone Operators:

(i) Superintendent (Telephone) 6500-10500 PB-2 9300-34800 4600

(Recommendations of the 6th CPC on pay scales for certain other categories are under examination. Pending decision, the normal replacement pay structure as in the First Schedule would apply.)

Estt Rule No 59/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/83/626, Dated 18.03.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1 dated 18.03.2009 (RBE No.52/2009), S. No. PC-VI/89 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even No dated 17.03.2009 (RBE No 50/2009) was published as Estt Rule No. 57/09.

Sub:-Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective from 01.01.2009.


Ref:- Boards letter of even number dated 17.03.09.

Para number 3 of the above-mentioned letter should be read as follows:

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, 2009 shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2009 and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose.

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

Estt Rule No 60/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/21/776, Dated 23.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/22 dated 17.02.2009 (RBE No.35/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Written Test conducted for filling up the posts classified as Selection- Cancellation of written examination / viva-voce due to procedural irregularities- instructions regarding.

As the Railways are aware in terms of extant instructions written tests, which are a mandatory part of selection procedure for promotion to the posts classified as Selection except for a few
categories, may be conducted in two phases i.e. main examination and if required, supplementary examinations, which are conducted for providing opportunity to the candidates who could not
attend the main examination for the reasons beyond their control. Instructions also provide for cancellation of selection in case the same is decided keeping in view the procedural irregularities
noticed in the selection procedure.

2. Recently, during Vigilance Investigations it has come to the notice of Board that one of the Zonal Railways while canceling the written examination had only cancelled the main examination
since irregularities were noticed in main examination only and accordingly Railway decided to go ahead with the supplementary examination after cancellation of main examination.

3. The matter has accordingly been considered by the Board and it is clarified that whenever due to irregularities noticed in the selection procedure, Competent Authority decides to cancel the
main examination, in such a case supplementary examination also automatically ceases to exist. Conversely, in the event there are irregularities in the supplementary examination, the
supplementary examination may be conducted afresh without affecting the main examination. These instructions will be applicable in case of main & supplementary viva-voce also. However,
in cases where viva-voce is also conducted besides written test as a part of selection procedure and it is decided to cancel the viva-voce only, then it will not be necessary to cancel the written
examination. However, in case it is decided to cancel the written examination in such a case complete selection procedure shall stand cancelled.

4. Past cases decided otherwise need not be reopened.

Estt Rule No 61/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/84/777, Dated 23.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 99/AC-II/21/11 dated 26.02.2009 (RBA No.14/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:-Amendment of the scheme of payment of Railway pension through PSBs.

Advanced correction slip No.30 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.

(Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department, Part-I


(1990 Edition Second Reprint 1997)

Advance Correction Slip No. 30Al

Add Indian Overseas Bank as item 7 in column 3 (Viz. names of Public Sector Banks) against S.No.8, State of West Bengal, at page 201, Annexure II-F (List of Public Sector Banks of
different states regarding the scheme of payment of pensions)
(Authority: 99/ACII/21/11 dated 26.02.2009)

Estt Rule No 62/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/85/778, Dated 23.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/RS-31 dated 04.03.2009 (RBE No.43/2009), is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.PC-
VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 167/08.

Sub:-Reckoning of Additional allowance for the purpose of computation of retirement benefits- clarification thereof.

One of the Zonal Railways have sought clarification regarding reckoning of additional allowance granted to Loco Pilot (Mail), Loco Pilot (Passenger) and Mail Guard for the purpose of
computations of their retirement benefits.

2 The matter has been examined in detail by the Board and it is advised that the Additional Allowance granted to Loco Pilot (Mail), Loco Pilot (Passenger) and Mail Guard vide this Ministrys
letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.9.2008 is not to be taken into account for the purpose of computation of their retirement benefits.

Estt Rule No 63/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Honourarium/16/779, Dated 23.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2001/HO 1-7 dated 03.03.2009 (RBE No.44/2009), is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even No dated
03.05.2002 was published as Estt Rule No. 45/02.

Sub:- Grant of honorarium to the Railway Officers/Staff for setting of question papers & evaluation of answer sheets for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held for
promotion from Group C to Group B.

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Please refer to Boards letters of even number dated 15.10.2001 & 03-05-2002 vide which the amount of honorarium for evaluation of answer books and setting of question paper in connection
with Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held for promotion from Group C to Group B were last revised. The matter regarding enhancement of these rates has been under
consideration of the Board and it has been decided that the rates of honorarium for the same shall be as indicated below:-

i) For setting of question paper - Rs. 1000/- per question paper.


ii) For evaluation of answer sheet - Rs. 50/- per answer sheet.

Honorarium shall be paid for evaluation of Answer Books only if they are evaluated and returned within one month.

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

Estt Rule No 64/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/22/780, Dated 23.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)/2008/1/10 dated 10.02.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Re-deployment of surplus Assistant Guards as Goods Guard.

The proposal forwarded by SECR vide its letter no. P/HQ/SECR/Optg/Redeploy/08 dated 14.05.08 and followed by clarifications dated 6.8.08 and 5.1.09 has been examined in consultation with
Transportation Directorate and the following course of action is suggested, with the approval of Advisor /Staff, for productive redeployment of surplus Assistant Guards.

1. SECR should hold a normal selection and adjust as many Assistant Guards who are found suitable against their 10% designated quota.

2. Secondly, the railway administration may hold selection for remaining surplus Assistant Guards by taking into consideration vacancies against 40% direct recruitment quota against which
indents have been placed with RRBs. In case more candidates are made available by RRBs than availability of posts in due course, they could be diverted to some other neighboring railways,
as there is a perpetual shortage in the category of Guards.

3. Lastly, in case vacancies against other quotas remain unfilled, fresh selection may be held solely from amongst the surplus Assistant Guards against those shortfalls. However, it might be in
order that consultation with unions is held for appropriating the quotas of other categories for greater acceptance of the proposal.

4. In case some of the other categories like Ticket Collector and Commercial Clerk etc. who have opening as Goods Guards are not interested in progressing in that line, the railway
administration could consider redistributing their percentages as per staff strength as well as existing avenue of promotion of the various categories in consultation with recognized unions.

Estt Rule No 65/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/175/798, Dated 25.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/30 dated 05.03.2009 (RBE No.45/2009), is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Equivalence/acceptance of educational qualification regarding.

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The issue whether candidates in possession of qualification of B.Sc. (Engineering) Civil can be considered for recruitment to the posts on railways for which prescribed qualification is Degree in
Civil Engineering has been under examination of this Ministry.

It has now been decided in consultation with Civil Engineering Directorate of this Ministry that candidates in possession of a four-year course of B.Sc. (Engineering) Civil from recognized
institutions can be considered for recruitment for the posts on the railways for which prescribed qualification is Degree in Civil Engineering.

Estt Rule No 66/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/86/886, Dated 30.03.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/CPC/LE-10 dated 06.03.2009 (RBE No.46/2009),PC-VI.No.85 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding half pay leave facilities to Teachers, Principals, Headmasters, Librarians, Laboratory
Assistants and Watermen working in Railway Schools.

Ref:- Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-81/CPC/LE-8 dated 11.12.81 and E(P&A)I-92/CPC/LE-3 dated 04.12.92.

Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, the President is pleased to decide that, in supersession of Ministry of
Railways letter No. E(P&A)I-81/CPC/LE-8 dated 11.12.81, the facility of 20 days half pay leave in lieu of 10 days leave on average pay during a year, will be restored to Teachers, Principals,
Headmasters, Librarians, Laboratory Assistants and Watermen working in Railway schools, at par with other railway employees under the provisions of Rule 526 of the Liberalized leave rules,
1949.

2. These orders shall take effect w.e.f. 1st September, 2008.

3. Formal amendments to Rule 525 and 526 of IREC Vol.I will be issued separately.

Estt Rule No 67/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/41/1019, Dated 02.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 16.03.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated
28.01.05, 21.10.2005, 30.12.2005, 10.05.2006 and 10.01.2007 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 41/05, 272/05, 22/06, 113/06 & 10/07 respectively.

Sub:- Re-opening of Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97).

Ref:- Boards letter No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 28.1.05, 21.10.2005, 30.12.2005, 10.5.2006 and 10.01.2007.

Arising out of demands raised by old retirees and Pensioners Associations, the subject of extension /re-opening of the Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97), for those
retired employees who have not yet joined the RELHS-97 scheme, has been under consideration of the Board for some time. After careful examination of the matter it has been decided that all
retired Railway employees having qualifying service period and who have not yet joined the RELHS-97 scheme, will be given another last and final chance to join RELHS-97.

2. The period during which the scheme shall be opened is from the date of issue of this letter and up to 31.03.2010 (Thirty first March two thousand and ten only).

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3. The re-opening of RELHS-97 Scheme has been approved by Railway Board with the same conditions as stipulated in Boards letter of even number dated 10.01.2007 viz. there will be a
lock- in period of six months from the date on which a retired employee joins the scheme i.e. the date of depositing the fees. During this period, the retired employee will be entitled for
medical treatment as available in Railway hospitals and other Govt. hospitals including Govt. Owned autonomous hospitals and Govt. Medical College Hospitals only. They shall not be referred
to private hospitals, which are recognized for Railway employees and other RELHS cardholders. In any circumstances and in any medical condition, during the lock in period reimbursement
of medical claims for treatment taken in private hospital including the private recognized hospitals will not be permitted.

3.1 All other terms and conditions of the RELHS-97 mentioned in Boards letters under reference will remain unaltered. RELHS (Medical identity) card will be issued by the Personnel Branch
of concerned Railways. The RELHS Card issued to beneficiaries with lock- in period should clearly indicate the designation, amount and date of deposit, name and designation of issuing
authority/ signatory along with date.

3.2 Lock in period to be clearly and prominently mentioned on the card.

3.3 The retired/ medically invalidated employees who are willing to join this scheme must give a clear declaration along with application that he/she is joining the scheme with full knowledge
about the lock-in period. He/She should also give clear declaration that during the lock-in period, he/she will not submit any reimbursement claim for treatment taken in private or private
Railway recognized hospitals and would not challenge the orders of Railway Board to this effect in any court of law.

4. The instructions regarding Lock-in period are also applicable to those retired/medically invalidated employees and spouses of Railway employees who died in harness/ after superannuation
and have not joined the RELHS-97 scheme earlier because they are permitted to join the Scheme within 3 months from the date of invalidation/death of the employee.

5. It has further been decided by the Board that joining of RELHS-97 may be made mandatory for all retiring Railway employees. In case, the retiring officer/staff is unwilling to join
the Scheme, he/she should clearly submit his/her unwillingness in writing in the declaration proforma along with reasons there of, (Revised Annexure of Booklet containing Pension
Forms). As such, option/declaration proforma may be modified suitably. The retiring Railway employees may also be explained that the certification of his/her willingness to join
RELHS shall be treated as final and no further chance will be given to join the scheme thereafter.

6. In the wake of the recommendations by VIth Central Pay Commission, it has been decided by Board that following should be the rate of contribution for joining RELHS-97:

(i) The employees who have already A sum equivalent to double the amount of revised
retired on the date of RE-OPENING Basic pension after the implementation of the VIth
OF THE RELHS and have not joined at CPC
the time of retirement.
(ii) Family pensioners A sum equivalent to double the amount of revised
family pension after the implementation of the VIth
CPC.
(iii) SRPF optees A sum twice the amount of ex-gratia monthly payment
admissible on the date of joining the scheme.

A wide publicity should be given.

This issues with the Concurrence of the Finance and Pay Commission Directorates of the Ministry of Railways.

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Estt Rule No 68/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/201/1054, Dated 07.04.2009

Sub:- Cash in lieu of free food for staff attending breakdown duties-Revision of rates.

Ref:- Estt Srl Nos. 87/2001, 232/72.

The question of revision of the existing rates of cash, in lieu of free supply of food, to the staff attending breakdown duties under Rule 1420, IREC-II notified under Estt Srl No. 87/2001 has
been considered keeping in view the increase in prices of essential commodities. It has now been decided in consultation with FA&CAO and with sanction of General Manager that the existing
rates of cash in lieu of free supply of food to the staff attending breakdown duties under Rule 1420, IREC-II will be revised with immediate effect as under:

Existing Rate Revised Rate

Rs. 20/- per meal per head Rs. 35/- per meal per head

In this regard, the instructions contained in Estt Srl No. 232/72 and other codal provisions should also be observed.

Estt Rule No 69/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Deputation/09/1192, Dated 08/17.04.2009

Sub:-Forwarding of applications of Railway Officers for deputation to various organizations/PSUs.

Ref: - Boards letter No. 2009/E(O)II/5/8 dated 12.3.2009 (copy enclosed).

The requirement of Railway/Other PSUs/Organisations etc, seeking services of Railway officer on deputation basis is circulated by Railway Board by way of vacancy notices addressed to all
Zonal Railways/PUs/Training Institutes. Sometimes such applications are called for through newspaper advertisement etc.

In Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2000-DP/43 dated 18.4.01, it was stipulated that deputation of Railway servants to Central Public Sector Enterprises is completely banned and Railway servants can
join only on immediate absorption basis except for a few selected organizations, which have been exempted from the rule of immediate absorption.

In terms of para 1406A of Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol.-I, applications of Railway servants in response to press advertisements for posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises can
be forwarded only with a clear understanding that the Railway servant, in the event of his selection for the post applied for, will have to sever his connection with the Railway before joining the
undertaking.

Instances have come to notice that officers apply for deputation to certain organizations/PSUs merely on the premise that there are vacancies in that particular organization/PSU, without vacancy
circular from Railway Board office or any public/newspaper advertisement is published in such cases. This practice is not correct. Railway Board have taken serious view in the matter.

In future, it may be noted that before forwarding of applications to Railway Board/Other PSUs/Organisations, it has to be ensured that the applications are submitted against a vacancy notice
issued by Railway Board/this Railway and its number should invariably be indicated; or the application should be in response to any public advertisement, copy of which is to be enclosed by the
applying officer. Otherwise, such applications will not be forwarded.

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These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Copy of Boards letter No. 2009/E(O)II/5/8 dated 12.3.2009:-

Sub:-Forwarding of applications of Railway Officers for deputation to various Organizations/PSUs.

Of late, quite a few instances have come to the notice of Railway Board wherein Railways have forwarded applications of Railway officers who have neither volunteered against a vacancy
notice issued by Boards office nor in response to any public/newspaper advertisement. Instead, they apply on the premise that they understand that there are vacancies existing in a particular
organization/PSU and that their application should be forwarded for consideration.

2. Railway Board do not appreciate the practice of Railways forwarding such applications for their consideration. Accordingly, while forwarding applications to Railway Board for deputation of
officers to organizations, Railways should ensure that:-

(a) The application is against a vacancy notice issued by Railway Boards office and its number should invariably be indicated; or

(b) If the application is in response to any advertisement, a copy of the advertisement against which the application has been given by the officer, should be enclosed.

3. Railways should, accordingly, refrain from forwarding applications not supported by proper vacancy notifications.

4. The above instructions may be noted for strict compliance.

Estt Rule No. 70/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/87/1193, Dated 13.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 Pt.II dated 02.04.2009 (RBE No. 62/09), S. No. PC-VI/96 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11-09-2008 (RBE.No.108/2008) was published as Estt Rule No.167/08.

Sub:- Payment of second installment of arrears on account of implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations- clarification regarding.

Please refer sub-para (v) of para 3 of Boards letter no. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11-09-2008 (RBE No.108/2008) wherein it was clarified that orders in regard to the payment of the second
installment of arrears will be issued separately. In this regard, it is further clarified that the second installment of arrears should only be paid after specific orders in this regard are issued by
Ministry of Railways/Railway Board.

Estt Rule No. 71/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/88/1194, Dated 13.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/1/RSRP/1/Pt.3 dated 09.04.2009 (RBE No. 64/09), S.No.PC-VI/97 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Date of next increment in cases where Railway Servants are not able to join posts in a particular grade pay on promotion / appointment on 1St of January of a year due to
Sunday or Gazetted Holiday Clarification regarding.

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As per the provisions of Rule 10 RS(RP)Rules, 2008 w.e.f. 01.01.2006 in the case of all Railway employees there is a uniform date of increment, i.e. 1st of July of every year. Railway servants
completing six months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st of July are eligible to be granted the increment. From the above provision of RS(RP) Rules it flows that Railways servants
who have rendered less than 6 months of service as on 1st of July of a year will not be eligible to draw increment on that day and their date of increment will fall 12 months later on the next 1st
of July. Accordingly, all the Railway servants who join posts in a particular grade on account of promotion/appointment etc. on 1st of January of a year will be eligible to draw their annual
increment on the 1St of July of that year. However, those who join the posts between 2nd January and 30th June will not be eligible for the same.

2. In the light of the above position, clarification has been sought regarding the date of next increment in cases where Railway servants are not able to join posts in a particular grade pay on
promotion/appointment on 1st of January of a year due to 1st of January falling on a Sunday or Gazetted holiday. It has been clarified by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure that
in the normal course, if a Railway servant was to join post in a grade pay on appointment/promotion on 1st of January of a year, but he could not join the post only because 1st of January of the
year happened to be a Sunday or Gazetted holiday, the Railway servants who join posts on the 1st working day of the year will be treated to have completed 6 months of service on 1st of July of
that year for the purpose of granting them annual increment on that day.

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

Estt Rule No. 72/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/23/1195, Dated 17.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2007/RS-14 dated 26.03.2009 (RBE No 51/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters No. E(P&A)II-
83/RS-10(iv) dated 25-11-1992, No. E(P&A)II-83/RS-10 9.1.98, dated 7.10.2002 and No.E(P&A)II-2006/RS-21 dated 3.1.2007 were published as Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 22/94, 38/98, 145/02 &
17/07 respectively.

Sub:- Filling up posts of Loco Inspectors and Power Controllers/Crew Controllers-Modification thereof.

The question of modifying the eligibility criteria for filling up the posts of Loco Inspectors and Power Controllers/Crew Controllers has been engaging attention of Railway Board for quite some
time. After careful consideration, the Board have decided to modify the eligibility criteria contained in Boards letters no. E(P&A)II-83/RS-10(iv) dated 25.11.1992 and E(P&A)II-83/RS-10
dated 09.1.98, as amended from time to time, as under:-

(i) The words three years footplate experience mentioned in eighth line of para 1 of Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-83/RS-10 dated 7.10.2002 may be replaced by 75000 kms of actual driving
experience as drivers This shall also be applicable in the case of drivers medically decategorised upto the level A-3 who are considered eligible for selection for the post of Loco
Inspectors in terms of Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2006/RS-21 dated 3.1.2007.

(ii) Para 2(b) of Boards letter dated 9.1.98 ibid may be substituted as under:-

2(b) To perform the duties hitherto being performed by Power/Crew Controllers in the Control Office or in the place where the Crew Controllers were headquartered, eligible and suitable
Mail/Express Drivers, Sr. Passenger/Passenger Drivers and Sr. Goods /Goods Drivers will be drafted. Only drivers having a minimum of 75000 Kms of actual driving experience shall be
eligible to be drafted as Power/Crew Controllers.

(iii) Existing running staff, including drivers medically decategorized up to the level A-3 who are posted as Power/Crew Controllers, shall be eligible to be considered for the post of Loco
Inspector, if they are already having the requisite 75000 kms of actual driving experience.

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(iv) Existing running staff, posted as Power/Crew Controllers, who are not medically decategorised and who do not have the requisite 75000 kms of actual driving experience, will also be
eligible to be considered for the post of Loco Inspector, with the proviso that the shortfall will have to be made good by them by being deployed on footplate duties, prior to their being actually
posted to work as Loco Inspector.

2. The above modification will not be applicable in cases where selection process has already been initiated in terms of the instructions in Boards letter dated 25.11.1992, 9.1.98 and 7.10.2002
ibid.

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

Estt Rule No. 73/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/176/1246, Dated 21.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/14 dated 23.03.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Acceptance of qualification awarded by National Institute of Open Schooling (formerly National Open School) for the purpose of recruitment on the railways.

Ref:- North Eastern Railways letter No. E/227/2/Part-XI/IV dated 22.7.2008.

The proposal of recognition of qualifications awarded by National Institute of Open Schooling (formerly National Open School) for the purpose of employment on the railways as contained in
your Railways letter quoted above has been examined and in continuation of instructions contained in this Ministrys letter No. E(NG)-II/2002/RR-1/26 dated 30.04.2002 (RBE No. 57/2002), it
is further clarified that certificates issued by the aforesaid institution is valid for higher studies and for the purpose of employment in all Central Government offices.

Estt Rule No. 74/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/42/1247, Dated 21.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2002/H/5/1 dated 25.03.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter dated 30-04-2008 was published as Estt Rule No.
84/08.

Sub:- Medical fitness of Railway employees with intra-ocular Lens (IOL) Amendment to Para 512(10) of IRMM, 2000.
Ref:- Boards addendum of even no. dated 21.07.2008.

The above matter regarding re-consideration of medical fitness of Aye-one (A-1) category of Railway employees with PC (IOL) implantation in one or both eyes who have been declared unfit
prior to the issue of Boards letter dt. 30.04.08, was re-examined in Boards office. The following has been decided: -

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 in to the original category provided they have not been redeployed or absorbed on regular basis on a decategorized post upto 31.03.09.

The discretion for re-examination of such employees is to be exercised by General Manager/zonal Railway and it can not be delegated further.
This supercedes the contents of the Boards addendum of even number dated 21.07.2008.

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Estt Rule No. 75/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (GAZ)/19/1248, Dated 21.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)2008/2/27 dated 24.03.2009, RBE No. 56/09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(GP)2008/2/27 dated
5.08.2008 (RBE.No.92/2008) was published as Estt Rule No. 161/08.

Sub:- Disclosure of marks secured by candidates in the written test held for Selections/LDCEs, for promotion to Group B posts.

Ref:- Boards letter No. E(GP)2008/2/27 dated 5.08.2008 (RBE No. 92/2008).

In continuation of Boards letter of even number dated 5.08.2008, it is clarified that in Selections/LDCEs for promotion to Group B posts, that total marks secured by all the candidates who
had appeared for viva-voce after qualifying in the written examination, and the marks secured in written test in the case of the remaining candidates, may be notified after finalization of the
Group B panel.

Estt Rule No. 76/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/27/1249, Dated 21.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I/2007/TR/27 dated 01.04.2009, RBE No. 60/09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)I-
87/TR/34/NFIR/JCM/DC dated 27.9.89 was published as Estt Rule No. 273/89.

Sub:-Periodical transfer of Railway employees.

As the Railway administrations are aware, a comprehensive list of sensitive posts for the purpose of periodical transfer was drawn by the Ministry of Railways and circulated under their letter
No. E(NG)I-87/TR/34/NFIR/JCM/DC dated 27.9.89. The Ministry of Railways have since decided that the posts of JE/SE/SSE (Work & P.Way) in charge of Stores/dealing with
contractors/accepting supply of stores should also be included in the list of sensitive posts for the purpose of periodical transfer. Accordingly item No. 1 of Annexure to Boards letter ibid under
Civil Engineering Department may be modified as under: -

1. JE/SE/SSE (Works & P.Way) in charge of Stores/dealing with Contractors/accepting supply of stores.

Estt Rule No. 77/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/89/1250, Dated 21.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/5/3 dated 27.03.2009 (RBE No.58/09) S.No.PC-VI/94 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Tenure Allowance to officers of Organised Group A Railway Services posted as Deputy Directors, joint Directors, Directors and Group B officers when posted against senior
scale post in RDSO.

Kindly refer to Boards letter No.PC-V/98/I/7/3 dated 12.2.2004 on the above-mentioned subject.

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2. Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission, the President is pleased to decide that on their posting as Deputy
Directors, Joint Directors and Directors in the office of RDSO, the officers of the organised Group A Railway Services will be entitled to draw their basic pay plus Tenure Allowance subject to
the terms and conditions as stipulated below:-

(i) The officers of Organised Group A Railway Services posted in RDSO as Deputy Directors, Joint Directors and Directors will be subject to a prescribed tenure, on the expiry of which they
will be reverted to field posts in Zonal Railways/Production Units and Construction Organizations.

(ii) Officers belonging to Organised Group A Railway Services posted in RDSO as Deputy Directors/Joint Directors/Directors will be paid tenure allowance @ 10% of their basic pay, subject
to a ceiling of Rs.4000/-

(iii) The allowance will not be paid beyond the normal tenure of three years for Deputy Directors, four years for Joint Directors and five years for Directors.

(iv) No Tenure Allowance will be admissible to the officers of the Services posted as Executive Directors and above in RDSO.

(v) This allowance shall not be admissible to those Deputy Directors/ Joint Directors/Directors who are given extension or re-employment after superannuation.

(vi) In cases where the tenure posting is to a post with lower grade pay, the officer going to such a post will draw grade pay attached to the tenure post without any change in the band pay that
was being drawn in the post being held before such tenure posting.

Basic Pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicable grade pay but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The existing conditions contained in para 4 of Boards letter No.PC-V/98/1/7/3 dated 12.2.2004 would continue to be operative.

4. Group B officers of Zonal Railways officiating in senior scale on ad-hoc basis when posted to RDSO in senior scale would continue to be paid Tenure Allowance @ Rs.600/- per month till
further orders.

5. These orders shall take effect from 1St September , 2008.

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

Estt Rule No. 78/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/90/1357, Dated 23.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)/2008/3/18 dated 20.10.2008, (RBE No.156/08) S. No. PC-VI/37 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
E(MPP)/98/13/1 dated 1.5.98 & E(MPP)/2002/13/3 dated 24.01.2003 were published as Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 103/98 & 56/03 respectively

Sub:-Implementation of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission Revision of rate of Training Allowance and Sumptuary Allowance to the faculty members of various
Training Centres.

Ref:- Boards letter No.

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(i) E(MPP)/98/13/1 dated 1.5.98
(ii) E(MPP)/2002/13/3 dated 24.1.2003
(iii) E(MPP)/91/13/7/Pt.II dated 12.03.2001

Consequent upon acceptance of the recommendations of the VIth Pay Commission, it has been decided that:

(a) Training allowance be raised to 30% of the basic pay* in the revised scales of pay for trainers working as faculty members, other than permanent faculty, in the Centralised Training Institutes
for Group A officers;

(b) Separate deputation allowance will not be payable to the trainers in receipt of Training Allowance,

(c) Training Allowance will continue to be drawn for the period the trainer is on study or tour related to training activities;

(d) Sumptuary Allowance be raised to Rs.3500/- per month for the Director or Head of Centralised Training Institutes for Group A Officers;

(e) Sumptuary Allowance henceforth be extended to Course Directors and Counsellors at the rate of Rs.2500/- and Rs.2000/- per month respectively;

(f) The other conditions attached to the Training Allowance and Sumptuary Allowance remain the same;

(g) These orders shall take effect from 1ST, September, 2008.

*Basic Pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicable grade pay but does not include any other type of pay like special pay etc.

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

Estt Rule No. 79/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/05/1358, Dated 23.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dated 12-11-2008 (RBE No.173/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007, (RBE.No.48/2007) was published as Estt Rule No.60/07.

Sub:-Recruitment of sportspersons in Group-D against Sports Quota through Open Advertisement- Clarification regarding.

Ref:- Boards letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 (RBE No. 48/2007).

Please refer to Para 2 of Boards letter mentioned above regarding Sports Quota for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways.

Regarding reallocation of Group-D Open Advertisement quota by General Manager from one Division/Workshop/Head Quarter to another Division/Workshop/Head Quarter; it is clarified that
there is no such provision in the existing rules. Therefore, the Group-D Open Advertisement Quota allotted to a Division/Workshop/Head Quarter of a Zonal Railway cannot be transferred to
another Division/Workshop/Head Quarter.

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Estt Rule No. 80/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/06/1359, Dated 23.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dated 20-11-2008 (RBE No. 186/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 (RBE No. 48/2007) was published as Estt Rule No.60/07.

Sub:-Sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports quota in the game of Cricket.

Ref:- Boards policy letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dt.30.3.2007 (RBE No. 48/2007).

Please refer to Para 4.3(e) of Boards policy letter mentioned above regarding sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports quota in the game of Cricket (Men
& Women).

2. The format of domestic tournaments in Women Cricket has been changed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), after taking over the Women Cricket activities from the
Women Cricket Association of India. Railway Board have therefore revised the sports norms for Women Cricket and as per the revised format the following tournaments and sports
achievements in Women Cricket shall be considered for recruitment in Group-C and Group-D:-

S. No Name of Championship Category Minimum sports Achievement for


Recruitment in
Group-C Group-D
1. Zonal League One Day Senior Finalist of Super Participation in
Limited Overs Tournament League Stage any Stage
2. Inter Zonal One Day Limited Senior Finalist Participation
Overs Tournament
3. Zonal League and All India Senior Semi-Finalist Participation in
Knock Out Tournament- Two any stage
Day Games
4. Inter State (U-19) Womens Junior (U-19) Finalist of all India Participation in
One Day Limited Overs Super League any stage
Tournament-Zonal League and Stage
All India Super League

3. Board have also decided to delete Note below Para 4.3(e) of Boards policy letter dt. 30.3.2007 referred above. Therefore, henceforth, as per the provisions made under Para 9 of Boards
said policy letter, all the sports achievements as mentioned in para 4.3(e), including sports achievements mentioned in pre-para; shall be considered for granting incentives to Indian Railway
sportspersons.

Estt Rule No. 81/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/91/1360, Dated 23.04.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 2008/ED-2/4 dated 18/19-12-2008 (RBE No. 197/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even no. dated
01.10.2008 was published as Estt Rule No.202/08.

Sub:-Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway employees- Clarifications reg.

Please refer to Railway Boards letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 circulating therewith Office Memorandum No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 02.092008 of the Deptt. of
Personnel & Training (DOP&T) containing revised policy instructions on Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy admissible to Government servants based on the recommendations
of Sixth Central Pay Commission and conveying Boards decision as regards adoption of said policy mutatis-Mutandis for Railway employees.

2. Deptt of Personnel & Training has now issued certain clarifications vide its office Memorandum No.12011/03/2008-Estt (Allowance) dated 11.11.2008 regarding its revised policy on
Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy as Contained in O.M dated 02.09.2008. A copy of the aforesaid O.M dated 11.11.2008 is circulated herewith for guidance of all concerned.

12011/03/2008-Estt. (Allowance)
Government Of India
Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New-Delhi dt. 11 Nov, 2008
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Children Education Allowance-clarification.

Subsequent to issue of DOP&T OM No. 12011/3/2008- Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd Sept, 2008 allowing Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy, clarifications on certain points have
been sought by Govt. servants/Ministries/Departments. The doubts raised by various authorities are clarified as under: -

(i) What is the definition of Year & Hostel (i)Yearmeans academic year i.e. twelve months of
Subsidy as per the OM No. 12011/3/2008- complete academic session.
Estt.(Allowance) dt. 2nd Sept, 2008 on the subject
Children Education Allowance? (ii) Hostel Subsidy means expenses incurred by the
Govt. servant if he has to keep his children in the
hostel of a residential school away from the station
at which he is posted/ or is residing. It may include
expenses towards boarding, lodging and expenses as
detailed in para (e) of the original OM No.
12011/3/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dt. 2nd sept, 2008.
(ii) What is the amount of reimbursement of It may be calculated on prorata basis @ maximum
Children Education Allowance for the year 2008- of Rs. 1000/- per month per child w.e.f. 1St
09 in the O.M No.12011/3/2008-Estt.(AL) dt. 2nd September, 2008.
Sept, 2008?
(iii) Whether DOPT OM No.12011/3/2008- In cases where minimum qualifications for
Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd Sept, 2008 is admission in the two years Diploma course in

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admissible for reimbursement of Children Polytechnic is 10th Class and the student joins the
Education Allowance for pursuing Diploma polytechnic after passing X class, the
course for the initial years in polytechnic? reimbursement of tuition fees shall also be allowed
for the 1st and 2nd year classes of the above course.
(iv)Whether children attending day- boarding, No. They are not eligible.
whether attached to schools or not are eligible to
draw hostel subsidy?
(v) Whether the restriction of classes Nursery to Yes.
class Twelfth as applicable for Children
Education Allowance is also applicable for
drawing hostel subsidy?
(vi) Whether Children Education Allowance is Yes, if the number of children exceeds two as a
admissible for more that two children in case the result of second child birth resulting in twins or
number of children exceed two as a result of multiple births.
multiple birth?
(vii) Whether Children Education The Children Education Allowance or Hostel
Allowance/Hostel Subsidy will be admissible Subsidy shall be admissible to a Govt. servant
during suspension or leave? while he/she is on duty or is under suspension or is
on leave (including extra ordinary leave). Provided
that during any period which is treated as dies
non the Govt. Servant shall not be eligible for the
Allowance/reimbursement /subsidy for the period.
(viii) Whether reimbursement of Children Yes. As long as a physically/mentally handicapped
Education Allowance as per OM child studies in any institution i.e. aided or
No.12011/4/2008-Estt.(AL) dt. 11th Sept, 2008 is approved by the Central/State Govt. or UT
admissible for disabled children of Govt. Administration or whose fees are approved by any
employees who undergoes non formal Education of these authorities, the Children Education
or Vocational training or other similar Allowance paid by the Govt. servant shall be
instructions? reimbursed irrespective of whether the institution
is recognized or not. In such cases the benefits
will be admissible between the age limits 5 to 22
years.

2. This issues with the Concurrence of Ministry of Finance.

Sd/-(Simmi R.Nakra), Director

Estt Rule No. 82/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/177/1361, Dated 23.04.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/11 dated 08.04.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even No. dated 21.06.2007 was
published as Estt Rule No.160/07.

Sub:-Recruitment against Physically handicapped quota.

Attention is invited to this Ministrys letter of even number dated 21.6.2007 (RBE No.90/2007) stipulating therein that henceforth all recruitment from open market to Group C & D post
against physically handicapped quota will be undertaken by Railway Recruitment Boards and Zonal Railway Recruitment Cells respectively along with general recruitment through a common
examination. Further, vide member staffs Do letter number E(NG)II/2006/LG-5/4 dated 22.8.2006, Railways/PUs were directed to follow the detailed instruction as contained in DOP&Ts
OM No.36035/3/2004-Estt.(Res) dated 29.12.2005 strictly and ensure that no short fall exist in filling up the vacancies against the handicapped quota.

2. The Division Bench of Honble High Court/ Delhi in their judgment dated 20.1.2009 in W.P.No.23132/05-PIL-All India Confederation of blind V/s UIO have directed the Zonal Railways/
Production Units as well as recruiting agencies connected with the Railways not to undertake any recruitment drive unless they make provision for reservation for persons with disabilities and
clearance is granted by the committee constituted in terms of the order of the court as contained in DOP&TS OM No.36012/26/2008-Estt.( Res) dated 23.3.2009.

3. Zonal Railways/Pus are also required to prepare and maintain separate 100 point reservation rosters registers for determining/ effecting reservation for the disabled- one each for various
groups i.e Group A B C and D posts filled by Direct Recruitment in terms to Para (15) of DOP&Ts O.M dated 29.12.2005, within three months, from the date of the order.

4. The above directions may be strictly complied with.

Estt Rule No. 83/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/31/1362, Dated 23.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008/CP-1/7 dated 30-09-2008 (RBE No. 136/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(W)99/CP-1/1
dated 05.11.99 was published as Estt Rule No. 45/2000.

Sub:-Payment of Ex-Gratia lumpsum compensation to the families of Railway employees who die in harness in performance of bonafide official duties.

Ref:- Boards letter No. E(W)99/CP-1/1 dated 5.11.99.

In partial modification of O.M. No. 45/55/97-P7PW(C) dated 11th Sept 1998 circulated under Boards letter dated 5.11.99 under reference on the above mentioned subject, sub-paras (a) to (c)
under para-5 of the DOP& PWs O.M. dated 11-9-1998 since amended vide their O.M.No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2.9.2008 may be substituted and read as under :-

(a) Death occurring due to accidents in the course of performance of Rs. 10.00 lakh
duties
(b) Death occurring in the course of performance of duties attributable to Rs.10.00 lakh
acts of violence by terrorists, anti-social elements, etc.
(c) Death occurring during (a) enemy action in international war or border Rs.15.00 lakh
skirmishes and (b) action against militants, terrorists, extremists etc.

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(d) Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, Rs.15.00 lakh
inaccessible border posts, etc. on account of natural disasters, extreme
weather conditions.

2. These orders are applicable in the case of Railway servants who die in harness on or after 1-1-2006.

3. This has sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No. 84 /2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/32/1363, Dated 23.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2009/CP-1/2 dated 16-02-2009 (RBE No. 31/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even no. dated
30.9.2008, No. E(W)2006/CP-1/37 dated 1-5-2007 & No. E(W)99/CP-1/1 dated 5-11-1999 were published as Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 83/09, 130/07 & 45/2000 respectively

Sub:-Payment of Ex-Gratia compensation to families of railway servants who die in performance of their bona fide official duties- Delegation of powers to GMs regarding.

Arising out of Boards letter of even number dated 30-9-2008, clarification has been requested regarding the amount of Ex.Gratia compensation that the GMs and equivalents are empowered to
sanction as per Boards letter No. E(W)2006/CP-1/37 dated 1-5-2007 delegating the powers to the GMs.

2. It is hereby clarified that the powers to sanction Ex-Gratia compensation under Boards order dated 01.05.2007 have been delegated to the GMs and equivalents with respect to provisions
regarding amount of compensation and the conditions/guidelines laid down in DOP&PWs O.M. No. 45/55/97-P&PW(C) dated 11-9-98 circulated vide Boards letter no. E(W)99/CP-1/1 dated
5-11-1999 as amended from time to time.

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

Estt Rule No 85/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/51/1364, Dated 28.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008/FU-1/2 dated 29-01-2009 (RBE No. 18/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Staff Benefit Fund-Re-appropriation of Funds.

Pursuant to discussions held with the staff side on matters pertaining to Staff Benefit Fund (SBF), the matter regarding revision in the powers of the Central SBF Committees functioning in the
zonal Railways etc with regard to re-appropriation of funds, as fixed at 10% subject to provisions of this office letter No. E(W)97/FU-1/2 dated 8.8.1997, was under consideration.

2. The matter has been examined and it has been decided by the Board to empower the Central SBF Committees functioning in the various Zonal Railways/Production Units etc to re-appropriate
funds not exceeding 25% of the amount amongst different head activities under SBF, except Education Sports activities and Scouts activities.

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

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Estt Rule No. 86/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/73/1365, Dated 28.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(D&A)2008 RG 6-41 dated 06-02-2009 (RBE No. 22/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(D&A)2001
RG 6-37 dated 13-12-2001 was published as Estt Srl No. 03/2002.

Sub:- Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968- Observance of provisions thereof for conducting disciplinary proceedings reg.

It has been brought to the notice of the Board by the AIRF that the extant provisions of Railway Servants (Discipline And Appeal) Rules, 1968 are not being followed on the railways, as
brought out below :

(i) The time limit of 15 days laid down in rule 10 for obtaining representation of the charged official against the inquiry report is rarely followed. Mostly the authorities arbitrarily
allow either 7 days or 10 days time to the charged official for the purpose.
(ii) Inquiry officer is appointed without considering the reply of the charged official to the charge sheet.
(iii) Where the disciplinary authority proposes after consideration of the reply of the charged official to the major penalty charge sheet that a minor penalty will suffice in the case,
instead of passing an order for imposing a minor penalty straightaway, the major penalty charge sheet is first cancelled and a fresh minor penalty charge sheet is issued, thus
prolonging the case and consequent sufferings of the charged official.
(iv) All the three clauses of rule 3(1) of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 are indiscriminately mentioned in the charge sheet without regard to their relevance to the
particular case.
(v) Inquiry officers straightaway fix a date for regular inquiry without conducting the preliminary hearing.
(vi) All concerned authorities should pass speaking orders in the disciplinary cases.

2. The matter has been examined. Clause (a) of rule 10(2) of Railway Servants (Discipline And Appeal) Rules, 1968 clearly provides that a period of 15 days may be allowed to the charged
official to submit his representation, if any, against the inquiry report. In view of the categorical provisions in the rules, the charged official should be given clear 15 days time to submit his
representation against the Inquiry Report. If the Disciplinary Authority proposes to disagree with the findings of the inquiry officer, a disagreement memorandum along with the Inquiry officers
report should also invariably be served on the charged official calling for his representation thereagainst. Similarly, there is a clear provision in sub-rule (9) (a) (i) of rule 9 that on receipt of the
written statement of defence, the disciplinary authority shall consider the same and decide whether the inquiry should be proceeded with under the rules. In other words, decision whether to
remit the case for inquiry or not may be taken only after the statements of defence has been considered. Accordingly, inquiry officer may be appointed only after statement of defence has been
considered and decision has been taken to remit the case for inquiry.

3. Attention of the railways is also invited to instructions contained in Boards letter No. E(D&A)2001RG 6-37 dated 13.12.2001 which deals with cases where action is taken under sub rule (9)
(a) (iv) of rule 9 i.e. where the disciplinary authority after consideration of the written statement of defence with reference to a major penalty charge memorandum, is of the opinion that
imposition of a major penalty is not necessary and proposes to impose a minor penalty other than the penalty of withholding of increment attracting the provisions of sub-rule(2) of rule 11. It
will be noticed that the instructions dated 13.12.2001 mentioned above, clearly states that a single speaking order should be passed to cover both the dropping of the major penalty proceedings
and imposition of the minor penalty. In other words, issuance of a fresh minor penalty charge sheet is not required in such cases. These instructions may please be kept in view while dealing
with cases which involves application of provisions of sub-rule (9) (a) (iv) of rule 9.

4. Railways will also appreciate that each of the three clauses of Rule 3 (1) of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 has a different connotation. Care should therefore, be taken while framing
the charges and only the rule (s) applicable to the specific case should be mentioned in the charge sheet. Mention of both clause (i) relating to lack of integrity and clause (ii) relating to lack of
devotion of duty which broadly signifies negligence, with respect to the same charge, for example, would be quite misleading and give an impression that the disciplinary authority itself is not

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clear about the misleading and give an impression that the disciplinary authority itself is not clear about the misleading and give an impression that the disciplinary authority itself is not clear
about the misconduct committed by the charged official. It becomes difficult to defend such a situation especially when challenged in a Court of Law and should therefore, be avoided.

5. Railways may also please ensure that the inquiry officer invariably conduct preliminary hearing after giving due notice as specified in rule 9 (11) before the regular inquiry is commenced. In
this preliminary hearing, the charged official may be asked by the inquiry officer inter alia whether he has received the charge sheet, understood the charges and accept these charges or not. As
brought out in item (vii) of Boards letter No. E(D&A)85 RG 6-21 dated 30.5.85, this opportunity could also be used to lay down a time bound programme for inspection of listed documents,
submission of the lists of defence documents and defence witnesses and charged officials requirement of additional documents etc. which will also facilitate speedy finalization of regular
inquiry.

6. Needless to say, the authority exercising disciplinary powers should invariably pass a reasoned and speaking order in the case. Passing of such an order not only demonstrates that justice has
been done but also enables the charged official to appreciate his mistake and to rectify it for future. Instructions impressing upon the need for passing reasoned and speaking orders in
disciplinary cases have already been issued from time to time in the past.

7. Board desire that all provisions contained in the Railway Servants (Discipline And Appeal) Rules, 1968 and the related instructions issued thereunder should be followed scrupulously.

Estt Rule No 87/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/52/1366, Dated 28.04.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2006/UN/1/1 dated 16-02-2009 (RBE No. 30/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters No. E(W)95UN 1-19
dated 28.08.2003 & dated 27.12.2005 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 132/04 & 93/06 respectively.

Sub:- Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates, Patrolmen, Gatemen and Trollymen- Supply of Luminescent vests (Safety Jacket)-
specification regarding.

Reference Boards letters No. E(W) 95 UN 1-19 dated 28.08.2003 and 27.12.2005 on the above mentioned subject. The question regarding framing of Indian Standard for Luminescent Jackets
by the Bureau of Indian Standards have been pursued by this Ministry for quite some time as the same were not available.

2. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) have accordingly published IS 15809:2008 Indian Standard on High Visibility Warning Clothes and therefore the Luminescent vests (Safety
Jackets) being procured by the Railways should now conform to this standard.

3. This issues in Consultation with the Finance, Civil Engg. and Stores Directorates of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 88/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Honorarium/17/1432, Dated 08.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2001/HO 1-7 dated 08-04-2009 (RBE No. 63/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even No. dated 03-
03-2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 63/09.

Sub:- Grant of honorarium to the Railways Officers/Staff for setting of question papers & evaluation of answer sheets for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held for
promotion from Group C To Group B.

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Reference instructions contained in Boards letter of even number dated 03.03.2009 under which the rates of honorarium payable to the Railway officers /staff for setting of question papers and
evaluation of answer sheets for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held for promotion from Group C to Group B have been enhanced. In this regard, clarification has been
sought by one of the Railways as to whether the rates of honorarium prescribed for LDCE are also applicable for examination held for the promotion from Group C to Group B to fill up 70%
vacancies through General Selection. The matter has been examined and it is clarified that the rates of honorarium laid down in Boards letter cited above are applicable for both the LDCE to fill
up 30% vacancies and the General Selection to fill up 70% vacancies by promotion from Group C to Group B.

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

Estt Rule No 89/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (GAZ)/20/1433, Dated 08.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)99/2/69 dated 02-07-2008 (RBE No. 78/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Selection for promotion to Group B post of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer in
Medical Department.

Based on the recommendations of Vth CPC, Group B posts of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Education officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer, in
scale Rs. 7500-12000 were sanctioned in terms of Boards letters No. PC-V/98/1/11/18(A) dated 10.5.98 and PC-V/97/1/11/12 dated 8.5.99. However, as Recruitment Rules for these posts were
yet to be notified in consultation with UPSC, instructions were issued under Board letter No. E(GP)99/2/69 dated 30.11.99 to fill these posts on adhoc basis through normal process of selection
including written test and viva-voce (including assessment of record of service), from amongst the eligible Group C staff.

2. Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Pharmacy Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer and Assistant Health Officer have been notified vide Ministry of Railways Notification
No.99/E(GRR)/1/2 dated 20.11.2007, and Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Physiotherapy Officer have been notified vide Ministry of Railways Notification No. 99/E(GRR)/1/2
dated 3.04.2008. In view of these Recruitment Rules, the matter regarding regularization of Group B service of employees promoted on adhoc basis after due selection, held in accordance with
Boards letter No. E(GP)99/2/69 dated 30.11.99, has been considered by the Board. It has been decided that the adhoc promotion of Group C staff to Group B post of Assistant Pharmacy
Officer, Assistant Health Education Officer, Assistant Health Officer and Assistant Physiotherapy Officer, after due selection in terms of Board letter No. E(GP)99/2/69 dated 30.11.99, may be
regularized from the date from which they were promoted on adhoc basis.

Estt Rule No 90/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/202/1434, Dated 08.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF/2 dated 23-09-2008 (RBE No. 126/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
E(P&A)1-98/ALL/RPF/1 dated 01.04.1998 was published as Estt Srl No. 82/98.

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

In terms of Boards letter of even number dated 17.01.2008, non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel upto the rank of Inspector Grade-1, Scale Rs. 6500-10500 were entitled for Ration Money
Allowance at par with Central Para Military Force (CPMF) personnel i.e.@ Rs.761/- per head per month w.e.f. 01.04.2007 to 31.03.2008.

2. It has now been decided to revise the rate of Ration Money Allowance from Rs. 761/-to Rs. 861/- per head per month w.e.f. 01.04.2008 to 31.03.2009.

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3. Accordingly, sanction of the Ministry of Railways is hereby accorded to revise the rate of Ration Money Allowance from Rs.761/- to Rs.861/- per head per month to non-gazetted RPF/RPSF
personnel, upto the rank of Inspector Grade I, scale Rs.6500-10500 for the financial year 2008-2009 (w.e.f. 01.04.2008 to 31.03.2009).

4. The other terms and conditions as stipulated in Boards letter No. E(P&A)1-98/ALL/RPF/1 dated 01.04.1998 shall remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 91/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/94/1435, Dated 08.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2007-AL4/6 Pt. dated 30-09-2008 (RBE No. 134/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even no. dated
08.08.07 was published as Estt Rule No. 99/08.

Sub:- Entitlement of staff cars.

In terms of instructions contained in Boards letter of even number dated 8-8-2007, except for the vehicles of the following officers, all other vehicles will be taken on hire:-

(a) Secretary/Railways Board, all Members of Board and above.

(b) GM and AGM with one standby vehicle for Zonal Railway Headquarters.

(c) DRM and ADRM.

With the issue of aforesaid instructions, some high ranking officers who were earlier entitled to the exclusive use of staff cars have been denied of this facility.

It has now been decided by the Board that in addition to the officers mentioned at (a) to (c) above, officers of equivalent status as the General Managers i.e. Director General/Railway Staff
College, Director General/Railway Health Services, Director General/Railway Protection Force, Director General/RDSO etc. may also be extended the facility of use of an exclusive staff car.

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

Estt Rule No 92/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/92/1436, Dated 08.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/1 dated 11.02.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme on implementation of revised pay structure under Sixth CPC.

As a consequence of implementation of 6th CPC recommendations a new pay structure has come into existence w.e.f. 01.01.2006. With a view to regulate the ACP Scheme in context of
new/revised pay structure a reference seeking certain clarification has been made to DOP&T which is the nodal Deptt. of the Government on the subject i.e. ACP. In such a position, it is advised
that implementation of ACP Scheme may please be suspended immediately till further instructions are issued from Boards office.

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Estt Rule No 93/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/203/1437, Dated 08.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/Bonus-1 dated 14.10.2008 (RBE No. 152/08) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-
2007/Bonus-1 dated 05.10.2007 was published as Estt Rule No. 204/07.

Sub:- Payment of arrears of ad-hoc bonus to Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial years 2006-07 and 2007-08.

Attention is invited to this office letter No. E(P&A)II-2007/Bonus-1 dated 05.10.2007 and of even number dated 23.9.2008, sanctioning ad-hoc bonus to Group C and D RPF/RPSF personnel for
the financial years 2006-07 and 2007-08 respectively, with wage calculation ceiling of Rs. 2500/-p.m.

2. The matter regarding enhancement in the wage calculation ceiling for the purpose of payment of adhoc bonus to the eligible the Group C and D RPF/RPSF personnel was under consideration
of the Government. The matter has been considered and the President is pleased to enhance the wage calculation ceiling from Rs. 2500/- p.m. to Rs. 3500/- p.m. w.e.f. 1.4.2006 for the purpose
of payment of adhoc bonus to Group C and D RPF/SRPSF personnel. Accordingly, arrears of adhoc bonus for the financial years 2006-07 and 2007-08 may be worked out and paid to the
eligible personnel.

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

Estt Rule No 94/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/93/1745, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PMI/15 dated 24.04.2009, (RBE No. 70/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even No.
dated.23.09.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 182/08.

Sub:- Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC- merger of grades-promotion within the same grade pay-Clarification regarding.

In continuation of this Ministrys letter of even number dt. 23.09.2008, it is clarified that in cases where two or more existing scale of pay A and B or A B and C have been merged
into single grade pay X or where an existing scale say A has been upgraded to allot the grade pay, which has been allotted to existing next higher grade say B in the hierarchy, in such cases
selections and promotion from the existing lower scale to the existing higher scale (s), should not be made. Promotions from existing lower scales to the existing scales A should likewise
cease. Further in such cases, action on selections etc. already in process should be stayed and the panels/suitability lists already existing should also not be operated.

2. Where merger of scales is not involved and a grade in the existing scale has been replaced by grade pay, promotions may continue to be made in accordance with the existing classification.

3. However, this will not apply to the cases of promotion of running categories viz . Loco Pilots and Guards, wherein the existing channel of promotion will continue till further orders. It is also
clarified that the promotion to the post of Technicians /MCM/ Sr.Supervisors (P. Way) etc. which have also been allotted the grade pay Rs.4200 should not be treaded as merged with JE-II/JE-I
and promotion to the post of technicians in Grade Pay Rs. 4200 may continue to be made as per existing classification. However, promotion from Technicians /MCM/Sr. Supervisor (P. Way) etc
to the posts of JE-II/JE-I, which have also been allotted Grade Pay Rs.4200, should not be made.

Estt Rule No 95/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/43/1746, Dated 21.05.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 08.04.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated
16.03.2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 67/09.

Sub:- Re- opening of Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97)

Ref:- Boards letter No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 16.3.2009.

Replace the existing Para 5 of boards letters No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dtd 16.3.2009 with the following:

5. It has further been decided by the Board that joining of RELHS-97 may be made mandatory for all retiring Railway employees. In case, the retiring officer/staff is unwilling to join the
Scheme, he/she should clearly submit his/her unwillingness in writing in the declaration proforma along with reasons thereof, (Revised Annexure of Booklet containing Pension Forms). As
such, option/declaration proforma may be modified suitably. The retiring Railways employees may also be explained that the certification of his/her unwillingness to join RELHS shall be treated
as final and no further chance will be given to join the scheme thereafter.

All others terms and conditions remain unaltered.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance and Pay Commission Directorates of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 96/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/204/1747, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-98/HRA-6 dated 24.10.2008, (RBE No. 159/08) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even No. dated
9.03.2004, 9.8.2005, 9.8.2006 , 12.12.2007, 2.5.2008 and 5.9.2008 were published as Estt Rule No. 107/04, 226/05, 176/06, 30/08, 110/08 and 165/08 respectively.

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

The question of extending the currency of the sanction contained in this office letter of even number dated 9.3.2004 as extended vide letters of even number dated 9.8.2005, 9.8.2006 and
12.12.2007 has been considered by the Board subsequent to issue of letters No. E(G)2008QR1-1 dated 2.5.2008 and 5.9.2008 and it has been decided to extend currency of the instructions
contained in the letter dated 9.3.2004 ibid upto the dates specified against each new Zone, as under:-

East Central Railway : 31st August, 2009


North Western Railway : 31st March, 2008
South Western Railway : 31st March , 2008
West Central Railway : 31St March, 2008

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

Estt Rule No 97/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Honorarium/18/1748, Dated 21.05.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2008 HO1-10 dated 05.11.2008, (RBE No. 165/08) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(G)97 HO1-2
dated 18.06.1997 was published as Estt Rule No. 106/97.

Sub:- Payment of honorarium for delivering lectures in connection with training of Accounts Staff.

The ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have reviewed the rates of honorarium for delivering lectures in connection with different purposes as laid down in Boards letter No. E(G)97 HO-1-2
dated 18.06.1997 and have in supersession thereof decided that rates of honorarium may be revised as indicated below:

(i) For training to candidates appearing Rs.225/- per day subject to the duration of the lecture
in Appendix-3 IREM examination being not less that one hour.
(ii) For training to candidates appearing Rs.180/- per day subject to the duration of the lecture
in Appendix-2 IREM examination being not less that one hour.
(iii) Training of the directly recruited Rs.180/- per day subject to the duration of the lecture
probationary Accounts Clerk Grade-I being not less than two hours.
-

The above issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

These orders will have effect from the date of issue of the letter.

Estt Rule No 98/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/94/1749, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 17.11.2008, S.No.PC-VI/48 (RBE No. 179/08) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. PC-
VI/2008/1/7/2/1 (RBE.No.106/2008,S.No.PC-VI/3) dated 9.09.2008 & PC-V/97/1/7/14 (RBE No.41/2008, (S.No. PC-V/497) dated 19.03.2008 were published as Estt Rule No. 157/08 & 33/08
respectively.

Sub:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.07.2008 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale.

A copy of office Memorandum No.1 (3)/2008-EII (B) dated 3.10.2008 of Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure on the above subject is enclosed here with for your information and
necessary action

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

S.No Para Ministry of Finances Office No. & date of Corresponding orders issued by
No. Memorandum Railway Board
1. 1 1(3)/2008-EII(B) dated PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 Dated
29.08.2008 9.09.2008(RBE.No.106/2008,S.No.PC-VI/3)
2. 2&3 1(1)2008-EII(B) dated PC-V/97/1/7/14 dated 19.03.2008 (RBE.No.41/2008,

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17.03.2008 S.No. PC-V/497)

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

No.1(3)2008-EII(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, The 3rd October, 2008

Sub:- Rates of Dearness Allowances applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2008 to the employees of central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale.

The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has issued orders on revised rates of Dearness Allowance based on AICPI(IW) index 2001 series for Central Government employees
based on the revised scales of pay approved by the Government that Came into effect from January 1, 2006 on acceptance of the recommendations of the Sixth Central pay Commission Vide
O.M.No.1(3)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29Th August, 2008.

2. These rates however, are not applicable to the Central Government employees who had exercised an option to continue in the pre-revised scales of pay based on 5 th CPCs recommendations
or to those whose pay and allowance had not been revised, for different reasons in conformity with various Government decisions on the Commissions recommendation. The rates of DA
w.e.f.1.1.2008 for Central Government employees in pre-revised scale of pay were issued vide OM No.1(1)/2008-E-II(B) dated 17th march, 2008

3. The rates of DA admissible to above categories of employees of Central Govt. and Central autonomous bodies shall be enhanced from the existing 47% to 57% w.e.f.1.7.2008. All other
terms and conditions contained in OM No.1(I)/2008-E-II (B) dated 17Th march,2008 shall continue to apply.

4. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be bought to the notice of the organizations under the administrative control of the Ministries/ Departments which have adopted the Central
Government scales of pay.

Sd/- (R.PREM ANAND)


Under secretary to the Government of India

Estt Rule No 99/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/205/1750, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 17.11.2008, S.No.PC-V/501 (RBE No. 180/08) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even
number dated 19.11.2007 (S.No.PC-V/493,RBE.No.151/2007) was published as Estt Rule No. 104/08.

Sub:- Rates of Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay effective from 1.1.2008-
regarding.

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In continuation of Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 19.11.2007(S.No.PC-V/493, RBE No.151/2007) revising the rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2007 & 1.7.2007 in
respect of Railway servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scale of pay, the revised rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2008 would be as follows:-

Rate of Dearness Allowance

Date from which Pay up to Rs.3500 p.m. Pay above Rs.3500 and Pay above Rs.6000
payable up to Rs.6000 p.m. p.m.
1.1.2008 390% 293% (Rs.13650) 254% (Rs.17580)

NOTE:- Amounts within brackets represent the minimum amount payable per month as Dearness Allowance to employees in the different pay ranges.

2. All other conditions as laid down in the letter dated 16.11.2000 will continue to apply.

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

Estt Rule No 100/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/95/1751, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2008/PS/2(SCRA) dated 25.11.08, S.No.PC-VI/52 (RBE No. 188/08) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. PC-V/98/I/5/4 dated 17-07-98 was published as Estt Rule No. 175/98.

Sub:- Revised rates of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices.

Ref:- Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/98/I/5/4 dated 17.7.98.

Consequent upon the promulgation of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, on the basis of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission , the issue of revision of the rates
of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices has been under consideration. The President is pleased to decide the following revised rates of stipend for SCRAs:-

Year Existing rate of stipend per month (Rs) Revised rate of stipend per month (Rs)
First 4000 9100
Second 4000 9100
Third 4200 9400
Fourth (First 4200 9400
six months)
(Last six 4400 9700
months)

2. These orders will take effect from 01.09.2008.

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3. The apprentices will draw the revised rates of Dearness Allowance appropriate to the revised rates of stipend.

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

Estt Rule No 101/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/95/1752, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2000/AL4/13pt. dated 22.01.2009 (RBE No. 15/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- List of approved models to be used as staff cars.

Reference Boards letter of even number dated 01-05-2006 wherein list of approved models of vehicles to be used as staff cars was circulated to the Railways.

In addition to the models mentioned in the air conditioned category, in the Boards letter cited above, Ford Icon BS III(Petrol), Accent GLE BS III (Petrol) and ISZ1800 MPFl (Petrol) may also
be considered for use as staff cars for the entitled officers.

This issues with the Concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 102/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/96/1753, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-10 dated 20.03.2009, S.No.PC-VI/91 (RBE No. 54/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters
of even No. dated 12.09.2008 & No. E(P&A)II-2004/HRA-16 dated 17.05.2005 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 169/08 & 131/05 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 Boards letter of even number dated 12.9.2008 on the above subject The cites/towns to which the protection of retaining their higher classification was provided vide
Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2004/HRA-16 dated 17.05.2005 (through placed in lower classification under revised classification) for grant of HRA/CCA, shall continue to retain their higher
status/classification, corresponding/equating to their revised classification viz. X Y or Z as per letter dated 12.09.2008, until further orders and the Railway employees working therein will
be entitled to draw the rates of HRA accordingly.

2. These orders shall be effective from 1st September,2008.

3. All other conditions governing grant of HRA under existing orders shall continue to apply.

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

Estt Rule No 103/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/97/1754, Dated 21.05.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(P&A)I-2008/PS-5/PE-4 dated 17.03.2009, PC-VI. No.87 (RBE No. 48/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Recommendations of VI CPC-Decision of Government relating to grant of Special Allowance to Teaching Staff of Oak Grove School, Jharipani.

In reference to the recommendations of the VIth Central Pay Commission on the above subject, the president is pleased to sanction Special Allowance @10% of the pay band and grade pay to
teachers, Librarians and other Teaching Staff of Oak Grove School.

2.The above orders will take effect from 1.9.2008.

3. The existing provision of Special Allowance to Asstt. Mistress @ Rs. 200/- p.m. will be discontinued w.e.f. 1.9.2008.

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

Estt Rule No 104/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/20/1755, Dated 01.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2008/6/10 dated 31.12.2008 (RBE No. 205/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Rebates to the Graduates of State Council of Vocational Training under the Apprentices Training Scheme.

Please find enclosed copies of gazette notifications (1) G.S.R. No. 594(E) & G.S.R. 595(E) published on 14th August 2008 in Part II, section 3, Sub section (i) of Gazette of India allowing
rebates in the period of training to the graduates of State Council of Vocational Training of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and (2) G.S.R. No 511 (E) published on 8th July,
2008 in Part II section 3, sub-section (i) of the Gazette of India for designation of Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronics Communication System trade under the Apprenticeship Training
Scheme to meet the requirement of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
DA-As above.

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA


EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-SECTION 3-SUB-SECTION (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(Directorate General of Employment and Training)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th July, 2008

G.S.R.511(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, 2008.

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

2. In the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 in Schedule 1 in Group No. 23, after serial number and the entries relating there to the following shall be inserted, namely:-

Sl. Designated N.C.O. Ratio Period Relevant Rebate Essential


No. Trades Code No. Apprent of ITI/ Allowed Desirable
ices to Apprent Trades/ in Educational
workers ices Apprentice Apprentic Qualification
other Trainin Ship Trades eship
than g Training
unskille
d
workers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4. Mechanic- 7243.10 1:5 Three 1. Mechanic- Two years Passed 10th
cum- 7243.20 years cum- Operator Class
Operator 7243.75 Electronics examination
Electronics 7243.80 Communicatio with Science
Communicat 7244.10 n system under 10+2
ion 7244.20 2. Electronics Two years system of
System Mechanic education or
3. Information Two years its equivalent.
Technology
and Electronic
system
Maintanance

[F.No..DGET-2(3)/2007-AP]
SHARDA PRASED, 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. 696(E), dated the 7th November,
2007.

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT


(Directorate General of Employment and Training)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi ,the 14th August, 2008

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G.S.R. 594(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 (Second Amendment) Rules, 2008
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

2. In the Schedule I-B, to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 after the entries relating thereto, the following entries shall be inserted, namely:-

TABLE
Board/State Trade Test/ Trade/Subject fields Trade(s) in the category Period of
Council for Examination of Trade Apprentices Apprenticeship
Technical Training
Education/
Other
Authority
1 2 3 4 5
Board of Final Trade Tool and Die Maker Tool and Die 2-1/2 years
Technical Test under (Press Tools, Jigs and Maker (Press Tools,
Education, Craftsman Fixture) Jigs and Fixture)
Government of Training
National Scheme Draughtsman (Civil) Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Capital Draughtsman Draughtsman 2 years
Territory of (Mechanical) (Mechanical)
Delhi Electrician Electrician 2 years
Electronics Mechanic Electronics Mechanic 2 years
Information Information 2 years
Technology and Technology and
Electronics System Electronics System
Maintenance Maintenance
Instrument Mechanic Instrument 2 years
Mechanic Motor Mechanic Motor 2 years
Vehicle Vehicle
Mechanic Refrigeration Refrigeration and Air 2 years
and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Conditioning Fitter
Fitter Turner 2 years
Turner Carpenter 2 years
Carpenter Welder (Gas and 2-1/2 years

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Welder Electric) 1-1/2 years
Machinist
Machinist Painter General 2 years
Painter Wireman 2 years
Wireman Embroidery and Needle 2 years
Embroidery and Needle work 1-1/2 years
Worker Hair and Skin care
Hair and Skin care Desk Top publishing 1-1/2 years
Desk Top publishing Operator 2 years
Operator Craftsman Food
Craftsman Food Production (General)
Production (General) 2-1/2 years
Book Binder Book Binder
1-1/2 years

[F.No. 23(I)/2007-AP]
SHARDA PRASAD,Director General/JT.Secy.
Foot Note : The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide No. G.S.R. 356 dated the 1st August 1992 and last amended vide number G.S.R. 262 dated the 1st December, 2007.

NOTIFICATION
New Delhi ,the 14th August,2008

G.S.R.595(E)- In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of Section 2 of the Apprentices Act, 1961(52 of 1961) read with clause (aa) of Section 6 of the said Act, and after consulting the
Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby specifies for the purpose of the said Act, the State Councils for Technical Education mentioned in column 1 of the Table given
below in respect of the Trade Test or Examination mentioned in column 2, with the Trades or subjects mentioned in the corresponding entry in column 3 thereof.

TABLE
Board/State Council for Trade Test/Examination Trade/Subject fields
Technical Education/
Other Authority
1 2 3
Board of Technical Education, Final Trade Test under Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs
Government of National Craftsman Training Scheme and Fixture)
Capital Territory of Delhi Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
Electrician
Electronics Mechanic
Information Technology and

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Electronics system
Maintenance
Instrument Mechanic
Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Mechanic Refrigerator and Air
Conditioning
Fitter
Turner
Carpenter
Welder
Machinist
Painter
Wireman
Embroidery and Needle Work
Hair and Skin Care
Desk Top Publishing Operator
Craftsman Food Production (General)
Book Binder

[F. No. 23 (I) /2007-AP]


SHARDA PRASAD, Director General/ Jt. Secy.

Estt Rule No 105/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/206/1756, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2007/FE-2/1 dated 24.03.2009, PC-VI/92 (RBE No. 55/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E
(P&A)I-2000/SP-1/AC-1 dated 31-5-2001 was published as Estt Rule No. 60/01.

Sub:- Grant of incentive to Accounts Stock Verifiers on passing Appendix 1V-A (IREM) Examination.

Ref:- Boards letter No.E (P&A)I-2000/SP 1/AC-1dated 31.5.2001.

The issue of restoration of previous scheme of three additional increments to Stock Verifiers on qualifying the Appendix lV Examination, on demand of the staff side, has been under
consideration of the Board.

2.The issue has been examined in view of the difficulties being experienced by the Zonal Railways in filling up the post of Stock Verifiers. Board has decided that Special allowance @Rs.
1000/-p.m. may be granted to Accounts Stock Verifiers and Sr. Accounts Stock Verifiers in the Pay Band of Rs.9300-348000+4200 grade pay whose feeder category is Accounts Assistants in
Vth CPC scale Rs.5500-9000.

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3.This Special Allowance will not be counted for fixation of pay on promotion as this allowance is for arduous jobs of stock verification.

4.This Special Allowance will not be counted for DA, HRA and other Pensionary purposes.

5. These order will be effective form 1.9.2008.

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

Estt Rule No 106/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/27/1757, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/ALL/RPF/2 dated 26.03.2009,PC-VI No.93 (RBE No. 57/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. E(P&A)I-2008/ALL/RPF/2 dated 2.1.09 was published as Estt Rule No.01/09.

Sub:- Grant of Compensation in lieu of holidays to Non-gazetted RPF/ RPSF personnel for attendance on gazatted holidays implementation of VI CPCs recommendation.

Ref: Boards letter No.E(P&A)12008/ALL/RPF/2 dated 2.1.09.

CORRIGENDUM

Vide Boards letter under reference PC-VI No. was inadvertently given as 01/09.This number may be read as 66.

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

Estt Rule No 107/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/207/1758, Dated 21.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/A/DA/1 dated 01.04.2009, S.No.PC-VI/95 (RBE No. 59/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No PC-
V/97/I/714 dated 17.11.2008, (PC-VI/48, RBE No.179/2008) was published as Estt Rule No. 98/09.

Sub:-Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2009 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the prerevised scale.

In continuation of Ministry of Railways letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 17.11.2008, (PC-VI/48, RBE No.179/2008) revising rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f.01.07.2008 in respect of
Railway Servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay (V CPC Scale), the rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to these category of employees
shall be enhanced from the existing 54% to 64% w.e.f. 01.01.2009. All other conditions as laid down in the Boards letter dated 17.112008 ibid will continue to apply.

2.The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance for the month of January and February, 2009 shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2009 and no honorarium is
payable for preparing separate bill for the purpose.

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

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Estt Rule No 108/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/143/1759, Dated 22.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/2 dated 17.04.2009, S.No.PC-VI/98 (RBE No. 65/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. PC-
VI/2008/1/7/2/2 dated 08.10.08, No. F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated18.08.98, No. F(E)III/96/PN/1dated 02.08.2000, No. F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-grantia/3 dated 31.12.97, No. F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-gratia/5
dated 27.01.98, F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dated 05.08.99 & No. F(E)III/98/PN1/Ex-gratia/3 dated 15/11/06 were published as Estt Rule No. 185/08, 230/98,162/2000, 29/98, 41/98, 206/99 & 240/06
respectively.

Sub:-Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01.01.2009.

A copy of Officer Memorandum No. 42/12/2009-P&PW (G) dated 27.03.2009 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare) on the
above subject is sent herewith for your information and necessary action. These orders will apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.

2. In Pursuance of the enhanced rates of ex-gratia to the surviving SRPF (c) retirees issued vide Boards letter No. F(E) III/98/PN1/Ex. Gr./3 dated 15.11.2006, para 4 of the DOP& PWs O.M.
enclosed herewith may be read as under:

The surviving Group A, B, C, and D SRPF (Contributory) beneficiaries who had retired from service during the period from 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 @ 54% w.e.f.
01.07.2008 and @ 64% w.e.f. 01.01.2009.

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

S.no. Para. No.& date of Deptt. of Pension & No. & date of Corresponding orders
No. Pensioners Welfares O.M. Issued by Railway Board

1. 1 O.M.No.42/2/2008 P&PW(G) PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/2dated 08.10.08


dated 12.09.08and 25.09.08.

2. 2 (i)O.M No.23/1/97-P&PW(B)dated N.A.


23.02.1998.
(ii)O.M.No.23/3/2008 P&PW
(B) dated 15.09.08.

3. 3 (i) O.M.No.4/59/97-P&PW(D) (i)F(E)III/96/PN1/9dated18.08.98


Dated 14.07.98 (ii)F(E)III/96/PN1/9dated 02.08.2000
(ii)O.M.No.4 /29/99P&PW(D) dated
12.07.2000

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4. 4&5 O.M.No.45/52/97-P&PW(E) (i)F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-grantia/3 dated
Dated 16.12.97 31.12.97
(ii)F(E)III /97/PN1/Ex-gratia/5 dated
27.01.98

5. 7 O.M.No.45/73/97-P&PW(G) F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dated 05.08.99


Dated 02.07.99

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

No.42/12/2009-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of pension & pensioners Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,


Khan Market, New Delhi
27th March, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Grant of dearness relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from 1-1-2009.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM No.42/2/2008 P&PW(G) dated 12th September, 2008 and 25-9-08 sanctioning the instalment of Dearness Relief (DR) admissible
from1-7-2008 and to say that the President is pleased to decide that DR shall be paid to the Central Government pensioners/family Pensioners to compensate them for the rise in cost of living at
the rate of 22% w.e.f. 1-12009 in supersession of the rate mentioned in the OM dated 12-9-2008 and 25-9-08 referred to above.

2.These orders apply to (i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners /Family Pensioners (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii)
All India Service Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners and (v) The Burma Civilian Pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Pakistan, who
are Indian nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan, who are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs.3500/-p.m. in terms of this Departments OM No.
23/1/97P&PW(B)dated 23-2-1998 read with this Departments OM No. 23/3/2008 P&PW(B) dated 15-9-08.

3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lump sum 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 term of this Departments OM No. 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated 14-7-1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR@ 22% w.e.f. 1-1-2009 on full
pension i.e. the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have received on the date of restoration pension which the absorbed employee would have received on the date of
restoration had be not drawn lump sum payment on absorption and Dearness Pension subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down in para 5 of the OM dated 14-7-1998. In this connection,
instructions contained in this Departments OM No. 4/29/99- P&PW(D) dated 12-7-2000 refers.

4. The surviving CPF beneficiaries who had retired from service between the period 18-11-1960 to 31-12-1985 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia @ Rs.600/- p.m. with effect form 01-11-1997
under this Departments O.M. No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16-12-1997 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 54% w.e.f.1-7-2008. and @64% w.e.f 1.1.09.

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5. The following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment in terms of this departments OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16-12-1997 are entitled to Dearness
Relief @ 46% w.e.f. 1-7-2008. and @ 56% w.e.f. 1.1.09:-
(i) The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 1-1-1986 or who had died while in service prior to 1-1-1986
and in receipt of ex-gratia payment of Rs.605/-p.m.
(ii) Central government Employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 8-11-1960 and are in receipt of Ex.-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs.703/- and Rs.965/-

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

7. 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 Departments OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 2-7-1999. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain
unchanged.

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

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

10.The offices of Accountant General and authorised Public Sector Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioner etc. on the basis of above instructions without waiting for any
further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23-4-1981 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 Nationalized Banks.

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

12. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their UO No. 119/EV/2009 dated 27.3.2009.

Estt Rule No 109/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/83/1760, Dated 22.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2008/1/81 dated 02.04.2009, (RBE No. 61/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(MPP)96/1/15/pt
dated 30.09.2004 was published as Estt Rule No. 08/2005

Sub:- Calculation of money value of posts surrendered and crediting to surplus bank.

Ref: (i) Boards letter No. E( MPP) 96/1/15 dated 04.04.1997.


(ii)Boards Letter No. E(MPP)96/1/15/Pt.dated 30.09.2004

In view of implementation of VI CPC recommendations w.e.f. 1.1.2006, references are being received from Railways seeking clarification for calculating the money value of the posts
surrendered and crediting to surplus Bank. As Ministry of Finance has not issued instructions in this regard, the following provisional instructions are being issued subject to necessary
adjustments in calculations in case the orders from MOF are at variance.

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2. It has been decided to modify para 3 of Boards letter referred at (ii) above as under:

For the purpose of working out the monetary value of the posts being surrendered, only the mean pay of pay band plus corresponding Grade Pay and Dearness Allowance as on the date of
creation/surrender of posts should be taken into account.

2.1 The above is explained with the following illustration of surrender of a post in Pay Band II i.e. 9300-34800/-

(i) Mean pay of Pay Band : Rs. 22050 (9300+34800=44100/2)


(ii) Corresponding Grade pay : Rs.4600/-
(iii) Dearness Allowance : Rs. 5863 (22%* of Mean Pay & Grade Pay
Total : Rs. 32513/-
* DA rate as applicable.

3. Similar calculations may be adopted for posts surrendered w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and Vacancy Bank may be accordingly modified.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Railway Board.

Estt Rule No 110/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/98/1761, Dated 22.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/SP-1/WS-4 dated 23.04.2009, (RBE No. 68/09), PC-VI No.100 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
of even No. dated 06.02.2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 27/09.

Sub:-Recommendation of the VI Central Pay Commission Decision relating to grant of PCO Allowance to Staff of Production Control Organization

Ref:- Boards letter of even number dated 6.2.09.

With reference to Boards above quoted letter, a doubt has been raised by some of the Associations as to whether Junior Engineers I & II drawing grade pay Rs. 4200/- will be covered by the
instructions contained in Boards letter dt. 6.2.2009 for payment of P.C.O. Allowance @15%.

2.It is clarified that PCO Allowance may continue to be paid @ 15% to non supervisory staff and JE-I & II drawing grade pay upto Rs. 4200/- and @ 7.5% to SEs and SSEs drawing grade pay
of Rs. 4600/-.

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

Estt Rule No 111/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Service Condition/17/1762, Dated 01.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 dated 30.4.2009 (RBE No.74/2009), S.No.PC-VI/103 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:- Applicability of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 to persons re-employed in Railway Service after retirement and whose pay is debitable to Railway Estimates.

Persons re-employed in Railway service after retirement have been excluded from the purview of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 vide Rule 2(2) (vii) thereof. The question of
extension of the benefit of the revised pay rules to these persons and the procedure to be followed for fixing their pay in the revised scales has been considered by the Government. The President
is pleased to decide that, in partial modification of the Rule2(2) (vii) of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, the provisions of these rules shall apply to such persons also who were
in re-employment on 1st January, 2006, subject to the orders hereinafter contained. This decision will cover all Railway servants re-employed on Railways other than those employed on contract
whether they have retired with or without a pension and / or gratuity or any other retirement benefits, e.g. contributory fund etc. from a civil post or from the Armed Forces.

2 (I) The initial pay of a re-employed Railway servant who elects or is deemed to have elected to be governed by the revised pay scale from the 1st day of January 2006 shall be fixed in the
following manner namely:-

According to the provisions of Rule 7 of the RS (RP) Rules, 2008, if he is

(i) a Railway servant who retired without receiving a pension, gratuity or any other retirement benefit and

(ii) a retired Railway servant who received pension or any other retirement benefits but which were ignored while fixing pay on re-employment.

2 (II) The initial pay of a re-employed Railway servant who retired with a pension or any other retirement benefit and whose pay on re-employment was fixed with reference to these benefits
or ignoring a part thereof, and who elects or is deemed to have elected to be governed by the revised scales from the 1st day of January, 2006 shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions
contained in Rules 7 of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. In addition to the pay so fixed, the re-employed Railway servant would continue to draw the retirement benefits he was
permitted to draw in the prerevised scales, as modified based on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, orders in respect of which have been issued separately by the
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare. However, an amount equivalent to the revised pension (excluding ignorable portion of pension, wherever permissible), effective form 1.1.2006 or
after, shall be deducted from has pay in accordance with the general policy of the Government on fixation of pay of re-employment pensioners Annual increments will be allowed in the manner
laid down in Rule 10 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules 2008, on the entire amount of pay as if pension had not been deducted.

3. Re-employed persons who become eligible to elect revised scale in accordance with these orders should exercise their option in the manner laid down in Rule 6 of the Railway Service
(Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 within three months of the date of issues of these orders or in cases where the existing scale of pay of the posts held by them are revised subsequent to the issue of
these orders, within three months of the date of orders/notification revising the scales.

4. Where a re-employed Railway servant elects to draw his pay in the existing scale and is brought over to revised scale from a date later than the 1st day of January, 2006, his pay from the
later date in the revised scale shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions of Rule 11 of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

5. Further, the existing ceiling of Rs.26000/- for drawal of pay plus gross pension on re-employment is enhanced to Rs.80000/-, the maximum salary payable to the ex-officio Secretary to
the Government of India under Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

6. The President is also pleased to enhance the ignorable part of pension from Rs.1500/- to 4000/-(Rupees four thousand) in the case of Commissioned Service officers and Civil officers
holding Group A posts who retire before attaining the age of 55 years. The existing limits of civil and military pensions to be ignored in fixing the pay of re-employed pensioners will,
therefore, cease to be applicable to cases of such pensioners as are re-employed on or after 1.1.2006. In the cases of persons who are already on re-employment, the pay may be fixed on the basis

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of these orders with effect from 1.1.2006, provided they opt to come under these orders. If they so opt, their terms would be determined afresh as if they have been re-employed for the first time
from 1.1.2006. The option should be exercised in writing within three months from the date of issue of these order. The option once exercised is final.

7. These orders shall take effect form 1.1.2006.

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

Estt Rule No 112/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/96/1763, Dated 22.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(O)-III-2009/PL/01 dated 28.04.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Tenure of officers on Northeast Frontier Railway.

In supersession of instructions contained in Ministry of Railways (Railways Board)s letter number E(O) III- 91/PL/24 dated 27.08.99 on the above subject, Ministry of Railways have decided
that Group A Officers, initially allotted to Northeast Frontier Railway shall be considered for transfer out of NF Railway after they have put in 8 years of service there, instead of 10 years
service. The officers, on completion of their tenure on NF Railway, can submit 3 choices of Railways/ Units of their preference for posting. Efforts shall be made to accommodate these officers
on one of the Railways/units of their choice subject to administrative feasibility.

Estt Rule No 113/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/99/1764, Dated 22.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dated 23.04.2009 RBE.No.69/09 PC-VI No.101 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
F(E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dated 01.12.08 was published as Estt Rule No.223/08.

Sub:-T.A Rules-Clarification regarding entitlement of Mileage Allowance for journeys by Road while on Tour.

Ref:-Boards letter no. F(E)I 2008/AL-28/14 dated 1.12.08.

With reference to Boards letter dated 1.12.08 quoted above, a doubt has been raised by one of the Railways in regard to the entitlement of Railway employees for ordinary Taxi while on tour.
The matter has been examined in Boards office and it is clarified that though there is no specific mention about entitlement of Railway servant to undertake Journey by Ordinary Taxi in column
(i) of the Table in Para-D of the Annexure to Boards above quoted letter dated1.12.2008, it is implicit in the provisions of the aforesaid para that the Railway servants who are covered under
category(i) , (ii) & (iii) of para D, are entitled to claim Mileage Allowance for Ordinary Taxi when the Journey is actually performed by Ordinary Taxi.

This disposes of East Coast Railways letter no./Pers/R/Allowance/21 dated 19.02.09

Estt Rule No 114/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/178/1765, Dated 22.05.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/2008/RR-1/35 dated 30.04.2009 RBE.No.76/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Recognition of certificates/qualifications awarded by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for the purpose of employment.

Candidates having qualifications obtained form various Boards of School Education have been applying for employment to Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and Zonal railways and at times
in the absence of consolidated guidelines, it becomes difficult to ascertain whether the qualification is from a recognized Board of School Education or from a dubious/unrecognized one.

The issue of recognition of certificates/qualification awarded by various Boards of School Education being operated in various parts of the country for the purpose of employment and higher
education has, therefore, been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training under the aegis of Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions, Ministry of Human Resources
Development and Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India and it is apprised that qualification/certificates awarded/issued by the following Boards of School Education by
accepted for the purpose of employment and higher education on the railways-:

S.no. State Board of School Education

1. Andhra Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, Hyderabad.


Pradesh
2. Andhra Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education, Hyderabad
Pradesh
3. Assam Assam Board of Secondary Education, Guwahati
4. Assam Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, Guwahati,
5. Bihar Bihar School Examination Board, Patna.
6. Bihar Bihar Intermediate Education Council, Patna
7. Goa Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education, Alto Betim, Goa.
8. Gujrat Gujrat Secondary Education Board, Gandhi Nagar
9. Haryana Haryana Board of Education, Bhiwani
10. Himanchal Himanchal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamsala.
Pradesh
11. Jammu& J&K State Board of School Education, Srinagar,
Kashmir
12. Karnataka Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Bengaluru
13. Karnataka Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education, Bengaluru.
14. Kerala Kerala Board of Public Examinations, Thiruvannanthapuram.
15. Maharashtra Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education,
Pune.
16. Madhya Madhya Pradesh of Secondary Education ,Bhopal
Pradesh
17. Manipur Manipur Board of Secondary Education, Imphal.
18. Manipur Manipur Council of Higher Secondary Education, Imphal

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19. Meghalaya Meghalaya Board of School Education,Meghalaya
20. Mizoram Mizoram Board of School Education, Aizwal
21. Nagaland Nagaland Board of School Education,Kohima
22. Orrisa Orissa Board of Secondary Education Cuttak.
23. Orrisa Orissa Council of Higher Secondary Education, Bhubanswar
24. Punjab Punjab School Education Board, Mohali
25. Rajasthan Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer.
26. Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education, Chennai.
27. Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education, Chennai.
28. Tripura Tripura Board of Secondary Education, Agartala.
29. Uttar Pradesh U.P. Board of High School & Intermediate Education ,Allahabad.
30. West Bengal West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, Kolkata.
31. West Bengal West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, Kolkata.
32. All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi.
Board
33. All India Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, Delhi
Board
34. All India National Institute of Open Schooling (erstwhile National Open School),
Board New Delhi.

Estt Rule No 115/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/97/1766, Dated 22.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2009/LE2/1 dated 17.04.2009 (RBE No. 66/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Regularisation of unauthorized absence-compliance of instructions on the subject while sending proposals for Boards consideration.

It has been observed that proposals for regularization of unauthorized absence are being forwarded by the Railways for Boards consideration in a routine manner, often without the complete
details required for processing the proposal. The issue has been viewed seriously by the Board.

2. In this connection, attention is invited to instructions contained in Boards letter No. E(G) 91/LE 2-26 dated 01.07.1992, wherein while detailing the discrepancies often noticed in proposals
on the issue received from the Railways, the Railways were directed to streamline the procedure and ensure that complete information in respect of the proposals should be furnished to the
Board to obviate the need for making back references. The details are required to be sent along with the proposal in the prescribed proforma as circulated vide Boards letter dated 01-07-1992
ibid.

3 It is reiterated that while sending proposals for regularization of unauthorized absence the details in the proforma should be carefully filled in and furnished along with the proposals.

Estt Rule No 116/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Advances/24/1767, Dated 22.05.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(LL)2008/FA/1 dated 05.05.2009 (RBE No.67/2009) ACS No.208 PC.VI No.99 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even number dated 5.11.08 was published as Estt Rule No. 239/08.

Sub:- Revision of eligibility and amount of Festival Advance.

In suppression of Advance Correction slip No.203 circulated vide Boards letter of even number dated 5.11.2008 for revising the eligibility limit/amount of Festival Advance, Para 1125 and Para
1125(i) of Indian Railway Establishment Manual Volume I (Revised Edition-1989) may be amended as per the Advance Correction Slip No. 208 enclosed as annexure.

The remaining terms and conditions of Para 1125{i.e. Sub Para (ii) to (viii) } will remain unchanged.

IREM-Vol-I
(Revised Edition 1989)

Para 1125 and 1125(I) of IREM VoL.I (Revised Edition ) May be read as under:-

1125- Advance & Festivals


Advance Correction Slip No.208
Page No.141 Chapter-Xl

Non-gazetted railway servants (including workshop staff whose grade pay does not exceed Rs.4800/-(Rupees four thousand eighty hundred only) per month may be granted an advance on the
eve of important festivals subject to the following terms and conditions:-

(i) The advance may be granted to Group C railway servants (including skilled and highly skilled staff) and to Group D railway servants (Including Semi-Skilled and Unskilled Staff). The
amount of advance will be Rs.3000/-(Rupees Three Thousand only). The rate of advance shall be increased by 25% every time dearness allowance on revised pay bands increases by fifty
percent.

(The remaining terms and conditions of para 1125 {i.e. sub para (ii) to (Viii)} will remain unchanged).
(No. E (LL) 2008/FA/1 dated 22.04.2009)

Estt Rule No 117/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Bungalow Peon/01/1768, Dated 21.05.2009

Sub:- Engagement/Regularisation of Substitute Bungalow Peons- Medical examination.

The detailed guidelines regarding Engagement/Regularisation of Substitute Bungalow Peons were issued vide Estt Rule No. 197/2005 subsequently amended vide Estt Rule Nos 14/06, 224/07 &
201/08 etc.

Usually, Bungalow Peons are being medically examined in Aye-2 classification, though the prescribed medical classification for Bungalow Peons is C-2. This is being done keeping in view the
fact that there will not be need for second medical examination at the time of their regularization/absorption in regular Gr.-D posts.

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It has come to notice that this is not being followed uniformly and many times Bungalow Peons are being medically examined in C-2 only. To save time and wastage of manpower due to
requirement of second medical examination at the time of screening, it has been decided that henceforth, Bungalow Peons will be sent for medical examination at the time of engagement in A-2
classification. However, in case the candidate is found unfit in A-2, then he should be examined in lower medical classification upto C-2.

Further, the Bungalow Peons, coming on inter-Railway transfer or already engaged on SECR and having medically examined in C-2, should be sent for medical examination in Aye-2 and below
before their screening and the medical report should be available during the screening so that after screening their lien may be fixed accordingly.

The above instructions should be strictly adhered to uniformly over SECR. This is being issued with the approval of CPO.

Estt Rule No 118/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/28/1769, Dated 27.05.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/CPC/LE-4 dated 23.04.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/CPC/LE-4
dated 12.12.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 237/08.

Sub-: Grant of Child Care Leave to female railway servants.

Ref-: Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/CPC/LE-4 dated 12.12.2008.

A doubt has been raised by some of the Zonal Railways as to whether LHAP is to be considered as Earned Leave like LAP for the purpose of grant of Child Care Leave.

2. It is clarified that LHAP is not to be considered as Earned leave for the purpose of grant of Child Care Leave. As such, a female railway servant may be granted CCL even in the case she has
LHAP in her credit.

Estt Rule No 119/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/21/1967, Dated 01.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 29.04.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub-: Preparation of integrated seniority lists of Group C Staff for selections to Group B Post.

Consequent upon implementation of the recommendations of the VI Pay Commission, many categories of posts in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 have been given higher replacement
scale i.e. Grade Pay of Rs.4600 in Pay Band PB-2 (Rs.9300-34,800), which is the normal replacement scale for the pre-revised scale Rs. 7450-11500. Now, with the merger of these pre-revised
scales of Rs.6500-10500 and Rs 7450-11500 for many categories, references have been received in Boards office requesting for criteria to be adopted for preparing the integrated seniority list
of Group C staff appearing in Selections/LDCEs for promotion to Group B posts.

2. Since, the matter regarding eligibility conditions for promotion to Group B posts after the implementation Pay Commission Scales is under consideration of the Board, it is advised that
presently, Group B selections may be continued as per the extant instructions of the Board, i.e. on the basis of combined length of non-fortuitous service in grade Rs.6500-10500 (V CPC) and
above ignoring promotions to the grade Rs. 7450-11500(V CPC).

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Estt Rule No 120/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/61/1968, Dated 01.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2008QR1-8 dated 28.04.2009 (RBE No.71/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters No E(G)2006 QR1-14(B)
dated 20.11.06 & No. E(G)85 QR1-9 dated 15.1.90 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 49/07 & 39/90 respectively.

Sub:-Allotment upto Type-V of Railway accommodation on out of turn basis to compassionate appointees and permitting the pre-20.11.2006 compassionate appointees to register
for better type of accommodation as per the eligibility of deceased Railway employee.

The issue of Allotment up to Type-V of Railway accommodation on out of turn basis to compassionate appointees and permitting the pre-20.11.2006 compassionate appointees to register for
better type of accommodation as per the eligibility of deceased Railway employee was examined by the full Board and after reviewing the actual position Board have decided to modify
existing instruction contained in Boards letter No. E(G) 2006 QR-14(B) dated 49/07 by substituting Type-IV Special by Type-V. Accordingly, modified para 2 of Boards letter dated
20.11.2006 would read as under:-

Taking into consideration the fact that after the death of a Railway employee, there is tremendous amount of financial, emotional and social upset in the life of family members of the
deceased Railway employee and there is need to secure the environment in which the family was living before the death of Railway employee, it has been decided in partial modification of the
instructions contained in letter No .E(G) 85 QRI-9 dated 39/90 that the requests for out of turn allotment of Railway quarters from the eligible dependents/specified relations of deceased Railway
employees who are appointed on compassionate grounds, may be considered for allotment of Railway quarter of one type below the entitlement of the deceased Railway employee, minimum
being Type-I and restricting the allotment upto Type-V or the entitled category of accommodation of the compassionate appointee, whichever is higher, subject to fulfilling the laid down
conditions. This will be applicable to all group A,B, C, & D, Railway employees.

2. These instructions will come into force from the date of issue.

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

Estt Rule No 121/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/ 22/1969, Dated 01.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)2002/2/88 dated 30.04.2009 (RBE No.77/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even No. dated
31.01.2006 & 24.09.2007 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 20/06 & 49/08 respectively.

Sub:-Selection for promotion from Group C to Group B posts in Transportation (Traffic & Commercial) Deptt.

Ref:-Boards letters of even number dt. 31.01.2006 & 24 .09.2007.

In terms of Boards letter of even number dated 31.01.2006, instructions were issued that composite selections covering both the streams viz. Operating and Commercial may be held for
promotion to Group B in Transportation ( Traffic & Commercial ) department. Subsequently, in terms of Boards letter of even number dated 24.09.2007, exemption form holding composite
selections was granted for one selection period.

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2 In partial modification to Railway Boards letter of even number dated 31/1/2006, it has now been decided by the Board that stream-wise Selection (70% Selection and 30% LDCE) may be
held henceforth for filling up Group B vacancies in the Transportation (Traffic & Commercial) Department.

3. However, combined Group B Selection, if already initiated by the Railways after the exemption period was over, may continue undisturbed and stream-wise selections may
be introduced form the next selection period onwards.

Estt Rule No 122/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/179/1970, Dated 01.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/2008/RR-1/40 dated 14..05.2009 (RBE No.81/09) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E (NG)-
II/89/RR-1/7 dated 25.2.1991 (RBE No. 38/1991) was published as Estt Srl. No. 60/91.

Sub:- Equivalence of qualification awarded by Kameshwar Singh Darbhangha Sanskrit University, Darbhangha, Bihar.

Ref:- Letter No. E (NG)-II/89/RR-1/7 dated 25.2.1991 (RBE No. 38/1991).

In continuation to instructions contained in Boards letter referred to above, a copy of OM No. No. 14021/3/97-Estt(D)dated 4.5.1998 issued by Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on above subject is enclosed here with for information and guidance.

No.1021/3/97-Estt (D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
New Delhi 110001
May 4,1998
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Equivalence of qualification awarded by Kaneshwar Singh Darbhangha Sanskrit University, Darbhangha, Bihar.

The undersigned is directed to say that Government of India have decided to recognize the following examinations conducted by Kaseshwar Singh Darbhangha Sanskrit University, Darbhangha
(Bihar), as equivalent to educational qualifications in the general set up of education as indicated against each, for the purpose of employment under the Central Government:-

Examination Duration of the Conducted Since Equivalence


Course
(i) Upashastri 2 years 1981 Intermediate

(ii) Shastri (Pass) 3 years 1980 B.A.

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(iii) Shastri 3 years 1980 B.A. (Hons)
(Pratishtha)(Hons)
(iv) Acharya 2 years 1980 M.A.

(iv) Vidyavaridhi - 1963 Ph. D

(v) Vidyavachaspati - 1963 D.Litt.

2. Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all concerned for guidance.

Estt Rule No 123/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Honorarium/18/2093, Dated 15.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2007/SC2/7 dated 22.05.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even number dated 02.11.2007 was
published as Estt Rule No. 230/07

Sub:- Enhancement of remuneration to contractual teachers engaged in Railway Schools.

Ref: Boards letter of even number dated 02-11-2007.

Please refer to Boards above mentioned letter, wherein guidelines were issued regarding engagement of part time teachers on contract basis against short term vacancies of teachers in Railway
Schools.

2. Terms and conditions applicable to appointment of such contractual teachers were also detailed in above referred letter including the remuneration admissible to them.

3.In modification of existing instructions, Ministry of Railway has now decided to enhance the remuneration admissible to contractual teachers, appointed on contract basis in Railway Schools at
the rates indicated as under:-

Post Graduate Teacher Rs.120/- per period subject to maximum of five periods in a day.
Trained Graduate Teacher Rs.110/- per period subject to maximum of five period in a day.
PRT Rs. 100/- per period subject to maximum of five periods in a
day.

Contractual teachers once engaged in a school will not be renewed in the next academic session and the revised remuneration will be effective from the session 2009-10

The existing terms and conditions would remain the same.

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

Estt Rule No 124/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/100/2094, Dated 10.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 18.05.2009, RBE No. 82/2009, PC-VI-104 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even
number dated 15.9.2008 & 17.12.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 171/08 & 242/08 respectively.

Sub:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of the sixth Central Pay Commission -Representations regarding.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 12th May, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information. DOP&PWs
OMs dated 2.9.2008 and 11.12.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M. were adopted/circulated on the Railways vide this office letters of even number dated 15.9.2008 and 17.12.2008
respectively.

F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Representations regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance with the instructions contained in this Departments O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2.9.2008 as clarified vide O.M. dated 11.12.2008,
those Government servants, who retired during 1.1.2006 to 1.9.2008 after completion of 33 years of qualifying service, will be eligible for full pension (i.e. 50% of the emoluments (Pay last
drawn) or 50% of average emoluments received during the last 10 months, whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee) and the pension of those Government servants, who retired
before 2.9.2008 with qualifying service of less than 33 years, will continue to be proportionate to the full pension based on their actual qualifying service.

2. A large number of representations/references are being received in this Department mentioning that the above provisions are not in accordance with the law laid down by the Apex Court and
are in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution. It has been suggested in these representations that the provisions regarding payment of full pension on completion of 20 years qualifying
service may be made applicable to the Government employees who retired before 2.9.2008 also.

3. These representations/references have been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Law. The instructions/clarifications issued in this regard are in consonance
with the decision of the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. The Government by accepting various recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission took
a policy decision to implement them from different dates. The Government decided to implement the above recommendations regarding pension from 2.9.2008 without dividing a single
homogenous class of pensioners into two groups and subjecting them to different treatment. In view of the above and also in the light of the various decisions of the Honble Supreme Court
allowing the employer to fix a cut off date for introducing any new pension/retirement scheme or for discontinuance of any existing scheme, the decision of the Government in para 1 above is in
accordance with the law laid down by the Apex Court and there is no violation of Article 14 of the Constitution.

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4. In view of the above, no change is required to be made in the instructions already issued in this regard.

5. All references/ representations received in this Department on the above issue stand disposed off accordingly.

Estt Rule No 125/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/101/2095, Dated 15.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 22.05.2009, RBE No. (89/2009), PC-VI-105 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of
even number dated 08.09.2008 & No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated15.09.2008 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 156/08 and 171/08 respectively.

Sub:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners etc.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M.No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 18th May, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance.
These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.Ms dated 1.9.2008 and 2.9.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M., were adopted on the Railways vide
Railway Boards letters Nos. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 08.09.2008 and F(E)III /2008/PN1/13 dated 15.09.2008 respectively.

F.No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 18th May, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners etc.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Governments decision on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, orders for revision of pension/ family pension
of all the pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners were issued vide this Departments O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008. Similarly, orders were issued vide this Departments
O.M.No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2.9.2008 for introducing modifications in the rules regulating pension, Retirement/Death/Service Gratuity/Family Pension/ disability pension and ex-gratia
lump-sum compensation
2. References have been received in this Department seeking clarifications on some provisions of the aforesaid O.Ms. The matter has been considered in consultation with the Ministry of
Finance, Department of Expenditure and the following clarifications are issued in this regard:

S.No. Pointed raised Clarification


1 OM dated 1.9.2008 In respect of existing pensioners in whose case the
family pension has not come into operation as
Whether the family pension in respect of on1.1.2006 as pensioners are/ were alive on that
existing pensioners in whose case the date, the family pension ( including enhanced

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family pension has not come into operation family pension wherever applicable) will also be
as on 1.1.2006 will also be revised? updated in terms of the instructions contained in
this Departments OM of even number dt 1.9.08, as
clarified from time to time. The updated rates of
family pension will apply as and when family
pension becomes payable in such cases.
Accordingly, where a pensioner has died on or after
1.1.2006, the updated pension (including enhanced
family pension wherever applicable) shall become
payable to the family pensioner from the date of
death of the pensioner.

2. OM dated 2.9.2008 yes

Whether the arrears of pension of those


Government servants who have retired
during the period 1.1.06 to 31.8.08 shall
also be paid during the years 2008-09 and
2009-10 in the ratio of 40:60?

2. It is impressed upon all the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India to keep in view the above clarifications while disposing of the cases of revision of pension/family pension.
They are also advised to dispose the representations received by them from pensioners on the above issues without referring them to this Department.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their I.C. U. O. No. 191/EV/2009dated 14.5.2009.

Estt Rule No 126/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/ 102/2096, Dated 15.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 26.05.2009, RBE No. 91/2009, PC-VI-106 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even
number dated 18.11.2008. was published as Estt Rule 226/08.

Sub: Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the sixth Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners etc.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 21st May, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information an compliance.
These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP & PWs O.M. dated 14.10.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M was circulated on the Railways vide this office letter
of even number dated 18.11.2008.

2. It is reiterated that the circulars on pension policy issued by the Finance Directorate of this office are also being uploaded on the Railways website www.indianrailways.gov.in at the
following location for information of all concerned:

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Railway Board Directorates Finance F(E)III CIRCULARS

No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003

Dated the 21st May, 2009.


OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

The undersigned is directed say that in this Departments OM of even number dated 14.10.2008, all the pension disbursing public sector banks were requested to revise and disburse the
enhanced pension (with dearness relief) and arrears within one month from the date of issue of that O.M. It was mentioned that a suitable entry regarding the revised pension would be recorded
by the pension Disbursing Authorities in both halves of the Pension Payment Order and an intimation regarding disbursement of revised pension would be sent by the pension disbursing
authorities to the Office of CPAO and Accounts Officer which had issued the PPO in the revised form given at Annexure-III of the said OM so that they could verify the pension so revised and
update the Pension Payment Order Register, etc. In Annexure-III, it was mentioned that the verification/final revision of pension/family pension in respect of pensioners would be done by the
Pay and Accounts Officer concerned.
2. Accordingly, in cases where the information in Annexure-III has been received by the Pay and Accounts Officer from the Pension Disbursing Banks etc. , he should verify the same
and issue a revised authority for payment of pension. In case there is any discrepancy in the revision of pension by the Bank, the bank should be informed by the Pay and Accounts Officer
immediately for making necessary adjustment. In cases where the information in Annexure-III has not been received by the Pay and Accounts Officer from the Bank, the Pay and Accounts
Officer should issue revised authority for payment of pension based on the PPO/available records and send it to Bank for making the payment of revised pension accordingly.

3. In the aforesaid OM dated 14.10.2008, it was provided that in case any information regarding date of birth, scale of pay or the qualifying service, etc. was not available with the bank,
the bank may obtain the requisite information from the concerned Pay and Accounts Officer/CPAO It would be the responsibility of the concerned Pay and Accounts Officers/CP to provide the
information from the available records within two weeks of the receipt of request from the bank.

4. The matter regarding the methodology to be adopted for payment of additional pension to old pensioners/family pensioners in cases where the date of birth is not available in PPO as well
as in the office records of CPAO/Pay and Accounts Officer had been under consideration in consultation with the Controller General of Accounts and the Ministry of Finance. It has now been
decided that in case the exact date of birth is not available either in the PPO or in the office records but an indication regarding the age of pensioner/family pensioner is available in the office
record, the additional pension/family pension shall be paid from the 1st January of the year following the year in which the pensioner/family pensioner has completed the age of 80 years, 85
years, etc. based on PPO/office records. For example, if the records show that the pensioner/family pensioner has already completed the age of 80 years/85 years as on 1st January, 2008, he
shall be allowed additional pension/family pension from1st January, 2008.

5. In case neither the exact date of birth nor the age is available either in the PPO or in the office records, the Pension Disbursing Authority/Bank will send an intimation to the
pensioner/family pensioner about the non-availability of the information regarding date of birth/ age and request him to submit four copies of any of the following documents, duly attested by a
Gazetted officer/MLA to Pension Disbursing Authority.

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(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)

If the pensioner/family pensioner submits a document which contains the information regarding exact date of birth, the additional pension/family pension will be payable from the 1st day of the
month in which his date of birth falls, in the manner indicated in this Departments O.M. of even number dated 3.10.2008. In case the exact date of birth is not available on the documents
submitted by the pensioner/family pensioner but an indication regarding the age of pensioner/family pensioner is available therein, the additional pension/family pension shall be paid from the
1st January of the year following the year in which the pensioner/family pensioner has completed the age of 80 years, 85 years etc. Based on the document submitted by the pensioner/family
pensioner. For example, if the copy of the Election ID Card submitted by the pensioner/family pensioner indicates that his /her age on 1st January, 2007 is 80 years, he/she shall be allowed
additional pension/family pension from 1st January, 2007.

6. The pension Disbursing Authority/Bank will make payment of additional pension/ family pension in the above manner, on provisional basis, up to a period of three months from the month
in which the proof of age/ date of birth is submitted by the pensioner/family pensioner. In such case, the Pension Disbursing Authority/ Bank will immediately send one copy each of the
document submitted by the pensioner/family pensioner to the Pay and Account Officer/ CPAO for formal authorisation of the additional pension/family pension. The Pension Disbursing
Authority/ Bank will make payment of additional pension/family pension beyond a period of three months only on receipt of such an authorisation from the Pay and Account Officer.

7. In case the pensioner/family pensioner is unable to submit any of the documents mentioned in para 5 above but claims additional pension based on some other documentary evidence, such
cases will be submitted to the administrative Ministry. If the administrative Ministry is satisfied about the claim of the pensioner/family pensioner, it will authorise additional pension/family
pension accordingly. The decision of the Administrative Ministry in this regard will be final.

8. It is impressed upon all the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and the pension disbursing authorities to keep in view the above decisions while disposing of the cases of
payment of additional pension/family pension. CGA/CPAO are requested to advise all Pension disbursing/sanctioning authorities to take suitable action in accordance with the above
instructions/guidelines. Similarly instructions may be issued by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways to their concerned Accounts Department accordingly.

9. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their I. C.U.O.No. 185/EV/2009 dated 4.5.2009.

Estt Rule No 127/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/ 103/2097, Dated 15.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PF-1/1 dated 27.05.2009, RBE No. 92/2009, PC-VI-107 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. PC-
VI/2008/1/RSRP/1 dated 11.9.2008 was published as Estt Rule No. 167/08.

Sub: Interest on arrears of Sixth Pay Commission deposited by Governments Servants in their GPF account-clarification regarding.

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A copy Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditures O.M.No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 30th December, 2008 on the above subject is, enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions
shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Para 7 of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditures O.M. dated 30th August, 2008 referred to in the enclosed O.M. has been adopted
on the Railways vide para 8 of this office letter number PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.9.2008.

F.No. 1/1/2008-IC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Implementation Cell
New Delhi, dated the 30th December, 2008

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Interest on arrears of Sixth Pay Commission deposited by Government Servants in their GPF account-clarification regarding.

Vide para 7 of this Departments Office Memorandum of even number dated 30th August, 2008 on the subject captioned Implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations-
fixation of pay and payment of arrears-instructions regarding, instructions were issued that in case a Government servant wishes to deposit his arrears in his General Provident Fund account
(GPF a/c), he may be permitted to do so. Clarifications are now being sought by some departments as to whether the amount of arrears so deposited by the Government servants in their GPF
accounts will earn interest. In this connection, it is clarified that the O.M. dated 30th August, 2008 does not specify otherwise, and as such, the amount of arrears deposited by Government
servants in their GPF account will earn interest. Such interest will be payable from the date of deposit of the arrears in the GPF account.

All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring this to the notice of their subordinate/attached offices.

Estt Rule No 128/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI /104 /2098, Dated 15.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/23 dated 01.06.2009, RBE No.95/2009, PC-VI-108 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even
number dated 22.9.2008 (RBE No.120/2008 & PC-VI No.16), was published as Estt Rule No. 177/08

Subject:- Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector
Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies-amount of the revised 1/3rd restored pension plus Dearness Pay (DP) & Dearness Relief (DR) on implementation of Governments decision
on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission to be not less than 1/3rd pre revised restored pension plus admissible DP&DR as already drawn up to 01.09.2008-
Regarding.

In continuation of this office letter of even number dated 22.9.2008 (RBE No. 120/2008&PC-VI No.16), a copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfares O.M.No. 4/38/2008-
P&PW(D) dated 27th May,2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railway also.
No. 4/38/2008-P&PW (D)
GOVERNMENT OF INADIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS WELFARE

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3 rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Kan market, New Delhi-110003,
Dated 27th May 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/
Central Autonomous Bodies-amounts of the revised 1/3 rd restored pension plus Dearness Pay (DP) & Dearness Relief (DR) on implementation of Governments decision on the
recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission to be not less than 1/3rd pre revised restored pension plus admissible DP & DR as already drawn up to 01.09.2008- Regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the restorable 1/3rd Pension of the Government servants who had drawn lump sum payment in respect of pro-rata pension (1/3rd as well as 2/3rd ) on
absorption in a PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies and have become entitled to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as per the provisions of the Departments O.M. No. 34/2/86-P&PW
dated 5th March 1987 after 15 years from the date of commutation or 1.4.85, whichever is later, is regulated vide this Departments O.M. Nos 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated 14th July 1998,OM No.
4/79/2006-P&PW(D) dated 6.9.07 and dated 13.5.08, In pursuance of Governments decision on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, Instructions have been issued for
revision of 1/3rd restorable pension of such absorbees vide Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners Welfares OM of even No. dated 15th September 2008.

2. The Deptt. of Pension and PW has received representations that implementation of instructions contained in OM dated 15.9.2008 is resulting in drop in the total amount of 1/3rd restored
pension plus DR in comparison to total amount of the 1/3rd restored pension plus admissible DP & DR as drawn by pensioners.

3. The President is pleased to decided that such abosrbees, whose pre-revised 1/3rd restored pension plus admissible DP and DR as on 1.9.2008 works out to be more than the amount of the
revised 1/3rd restorable pension plus DR on the implementation of the Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission in terms of instructions contained in
OM dated 15.9.2008, shall continue to draw the pre-revised pension plus DP plus DR admissible in terms of orders existed prior to issue of the OM dated 15.9.2008 till such time the restored
amount of revised pension in terms of instruction contained in OM dated 15.9.2008 plus admissible DR works out to be more than the pre revised 1/3rd restored pension.

4. The Administrative Ministries/Departments are therefore directed to ensure that wherever the restored amount of the revised pension plus DR of such abosrbees, in terms of instructions
contained in OM dated 15.9.2008, becomes less than 1/3rd pre revised restored pension plus admissible DP&DR as already drawn, the absorbed employees should be allowed to draw the
pensionary benefits admissible to them till such time restored amount of the revised pension in terms of instructions contained in OM dated 15.09.2008 plus admissible DR works out to be more
than pre revised 1/3rd restored pension plus admissible DP & DR as on 01.09.2008. Necessary entries in the PPOs to this effect shall be made accordingly.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their UO No. 106/EV/2009 dated 18.05.2009 and C&AGs U.O.No.30Audit (Rules)/12-2009
dated 5.5.2009.

Estt Rule No 129/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/44/2091, Dated 08.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 99/E(RRB)/25/12 dated 25.05.2009, RBE No. 90/2009, RRCB No. 1/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of
even number dated 20.8.99 & dated 7.8.2000 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 215/99 & 232/2000 respectively.
Sub:- Alternative appointment to medically unfit candidates empanelled by RRBs and RRCs in Group C and Group D posts regarding.

Ref:- (1) Railway Boards letter No. 99/E(RRB)/25/12 dated 20.08.1999 (RRCB No.09/99).
(2)Railway Boards letter No. 99/E(RRB)/25/12 dated 07.08.2000 (RRCB No.6/2000).

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(3)Railway Boards letter No.E(RRB)/2001/25/21 dated 04.09.2001 (RRCB No.5/2001)

The matter regarding provision of alternative appointment in the same grade to candidates selected for Group C and Group D posts by RRBs and RRCs who fail in the prescribed medical
examination has been engaging the attention of the Board for quite some time. In terms of Boards letters under reference, General Managers of the Zonal Railways/PUs are presently authorized
to consider requests from such candidates for appointment in alternative categories provided there is an acute shortage of staff in the alternative posts of the same grade and on fulfillment by the
candidate of the prescribed medical standard, educational qualifications and other eligibility criteria prescribed for the post. This provision is not to be taken as a matter of right by the
candidates.

2. The genesis of the provision for considering alternative appointment primarily lies in the high cost of recruitment, short panels and filling up of vacancies where there is acute shortage
of staff. However, the experience of the Railways over the years indicates that this provision is being misused. A large number of candidates empanelled for the post of ASM/Assistant Loco
Pilot/ Motorman had been failing in the prescribed medical examination thereby resulting in shorts panels. Board had, therefore, decided not to provide appointment in alternative posts to the
medically failed empanelled candidates for these categories. These orders were issued in 2001 vide reference No.3 above.

3. Some of the Railways have brought to the notice of the Board that due to a large number of surplus/medically decategorized staff awaiting re-deployment, it is not feasible to consider cases of
alternative appointment to medically unfit RRB/RRC empanelled candidates. Moreover, some candidates take this provision as a matter of right and misuse it for securing alternative
appointment in Non Technical Popular Categories posts where the level of competition is much tougher. This matter was also discussed in the Conference of Chief Personnel Officers held in
Boards office on 01.05.2009 wherein the general consensus was that the policy of providing alternative appointment to the medically failed empanelled candidates both for Group C and
Group D posts should be dispensed with.

4. Considering all these aspects, Board have decided to discontinue the policy of providing alternative appointment to the medically failed empanelled candidates selected through RRBs/RRCs
for any Group C or Group D post.

5. These orders supersede all earlier orders issued on the subject and will take effect from the date of issue.

6. Please ensure compliance.

Estt Rule No 130/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/07/2309, Dated 22.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)2008/Policy/1(SCL/Duty) dated 28.5.2009 (RBE No. 93/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Special Causal Leave /On Duty to Chess players for participation in National / International Chess Tournaments.

Ministry of Railways ( Railway Board ) have reconsidered the issue of sparing the Railway Chess players on Special Casual Leave / On Duty for participation in the National/International
level Chess tournaments and it has been decided that the same rules and criterion shall be followed for Chess as is being followed in the case of other games.

However, in the case of participation of Railway chess player in International Tournament, recognized by World Chess Federation (FIDE) for International Master and Grand Master titles and
for garnering ELO Points; Sports Association of concerned Zonal Railway / Production Unit may send a proposal to Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) for his/her sparing, along with a
letter from All India Chess Federation about the recognition of the tournament for said purposed.

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Estt Rule No 131/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/08/2310, Dated 22.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/4(Clarifications) dated 29.5.2009 (RBE No. 94/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Service Bond for sports persons recruited on Indian Railways against sports quota.

Ref:- Railway Boards letter No. RSCB/SO/83 Pt. dated 23.04.1985 (copy enclosed).

Please refer to Boards letter referred above regarding Service Bond for sportspersons, recruited on Indian Railways against sports quota.

In this regard, Railway Board has decided that for sportspersons who will be recruited against sports quota on or after the issue of this letter; the Service Bond period shall be of five years
instead of three years.

It has also come to Boards notice that in the past some sportspersons have joined other departments without resigning from the Railways. In such cases appropriate action should be initiated as
per extant rules.

Copy of Boards letter No. RSCB/SO/83 Pt. dated 23.04.1985:-

Sub:- Introduction of Service Bond for Sportsmen recruited against Sports Quota on Railways.

The question of sportsmen recruited against sports quota on the Indian Railways and leaving the Railway service in a short period to join other organizations has been engaging the attention of
this Board and also the Railway Sports Associations. After due consultation with the Legal Cell of the Railway Board and necessary deliberation in the meeting of the Presidents & Secretaries of
Railway Sports Associations with the RSCB held on 11.1.1985 at New Delhi, it has been decided to adopt the enclosed BOND FORMAT on the Railways. You are therefore, requested to
issue necessary instructions to ensure that the Bond in the enclosed format is dully filled in & singed by Sportsmen/Sportswomen at the time of their appointment against sports quota on the
Railways. The amount in Clause (5) of the Bond Format should be equivalent to the salary payable to the candidate for the period of three years i.e the bond period.

SERVICE BOND

An Agreement made this_______________________ day of 19 _____ 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______________________________

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AND WHEREAS 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 with out subjecting him to the usual mode of recruitment through Railway Service Commission.

NOW THESE PRESENTS WITNESSETE 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 (5) years commencing from the
________ day of ________ 198

(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 employees 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 has been appointed wherever called upon to do so by the Government and that he shall not participate in sports activities other than those of the Government
without previous sanction of the Government.

(4) That the employee shall not with out 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 shall pay to the Government an amount of Rs.______________ and that his services shall be
terminated on one months notice.

(6) subjective 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 here to have set their hands and seals on the_______ day of ________ 198.

Estt Rule No 132/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/09/2311, Dated 22.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)2007/Policy/4 (Clarifications) dated 1.6.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Recruitment of sportspersons in Group-D against sports quota after the implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission.

The issue of minimum educational qualification for recruitment of sportspersons in


Group-D against sports quota, after the implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission, has been discussed during the meeting of Presidents/Secretaries of Sports Associations of Zonal Railways
and Production Units; held in Rail Bhavan, New Delhi on 04.05.2009.

During the said meeting it was decided that recruitment in Group-D against sports quota shall not be considered till the final decision in the matter in Railway Board. Zonal Railway/Production
Units may therefore take action accordingly. However, recruitment of sportspersons in Group-C against sports quota can be considered, as per the extant norms.

Estt Rule No 133/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/208/2312, Dated 22.06.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)99/1/33 dated 02.6.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(GP)99/1/33 dated 12.7.2000 was
published as Estt Rule No. 149/2000.

Sub:- Clarification in regard to payment of charge allowance to Group B officers posted to look after the duties in Sr. Scale.

Ref: Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)99/1/33 dated 12.7.2000.

In Miscellaneous Departments, Group B officers when detailed to look after the duties of the posts in Sr. Scale, are paid charge allowance at the rate of Rs.750/- P.M. in addition to pay in
Group B, in terms of Boards letter No. E(GP) 99/1/33 dated 12.7.2000.

2 Consequent upon implementation of the recommendations of the VI th Central Pay Commission, the matter has since been examined and it has been decided not to effect any change in the
charge allowance admissible at present. Accordingly, the existing charge allowance as mentioned in Para 1 above, may be continued to be paid until further orders.

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

Estt Rule No 134/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/209/2313, Dated 22.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2009/HW-4 dated 3.6.2009 (RBE No. 98/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter Nos. PC-
VI/2008/1/7/2/1 dated 17.03.2009 and E(P&A)II-2008/HW-2 dated 16.12.2008 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 57/2009 & 235/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-1-2009.

Consequent to sanction of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance vide this Ministrys letter No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 dated 17.03.2009, the President is pleased to decide that the rates of
Night Duty Allowance, as notified vide Annexures A and B of Boards letter No. E(P&A) II- 2008/HW-2 dated 16-12-2008 stand revised with effect from 01-01-2009 as indicated at
Annexure A in respect of Continuous, Intensive, Excluded categories and workshop employees, and as indicated at Annexure B in respect of Essentially Intermittent categories
respectively.

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

ANNEXURE A ANNEXURE B
Rates of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) with Rates of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) with effect
effect from 1.1.2009 for Intensive, from 1.1.2009 for Essentially Intermittent categories
Continuous and Excluded categories and of Staff.
Workshop staff.

S.N Pay Band Grade Rate of S.No. Pay Band Grade Rate of
o. Pay NDA Pay NDA

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( in Rs) ( in Rs )
1 4440-7440 1300 41.10 1 4440-7440 1300 27.40
2 4440-7440 1400 41.65 2 4440-7440 1400 27.75
3 4440-7440 1600 42.80 3 4440-7440 1600 28.55
4 4440-7440 1650 43.05 4 4440-7440 1650 28.70
5 5200-20200 1800 82.30 5 5200-20200 1800 54.85
6 5200-20200 1900 82.85 6 5200-20200 1900 55.25
7 5200-20200 2000 83.40 7 5200-20200 2000 55.60
8 5200-20200 2400 85.70 8 5200-20200 2400 57.15
9 5200-20200 2800 87.95 9 5200-20200 2800 58.65
10 9300-34800 4200 148.95 10 9300-34800 4200 99.30
11 9300-34800 4600 151.20 11 9300-34800 4600 100.80

Estt Rule No 135/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/210/2314, Dated 22.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF/2 dated 10.6.2009 (RBE No. 103/2009), PC VI No.111. is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even No. dated 23.09.2008 and No. E(P&A)I-98/ALL/RPF/1 dated 01.04.1998 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 90/2009 & 82/1998 respectively.

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

In terms of Boards letter of even number dated 23.09.2008, non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel up to the rank of inspector Grade-I, scale Rs. 6500-10500 were entitled for Ration Money
Allowance at par with Central Para Military Force (CPMF) personnel i.e. @ Rs. 861/- per head per month w.e.f. 01.04.2008 to 31.03.2009.

2. Pursuant to recommendation of VI CPC the Government have allowed the payment of Ration Money Allowance to CPMF personnel on par with that available to Defence Forces. In view of
this it has been decided that the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel up to the rank of Inspector Grade-I scale Rs. 6500-10500 may be revised from
Rs.861/- p.m. to Rs. 36.91 per day per head w.e.f. 01.09.2008 to 31.03.2009 in line with the rate laid down by the Ministry of Home Affairs for non-gazetted combatised CPMF personnel.

3. Accordingly, sanction of the Ministry of Railways is hereby accorded post-facto to revise the rate of Ration Money Allowance from Rs. 861/- p.m. to Rs.36.91 per day per head w.e.f.
01.09.2008 to 31.03.2009.

4. Ration Money Allowance is not exempted from the purview of Income Tax and hence this Allowance is to be treated as income for the purpose of computation and Income Tax deducted at
source. The other terms and conditions as stipulated in para 3 (a) & (b) of Boards letter No. E(P&A)I- 98/ALL/RPF/1 dated 01.04.1998 shall remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 136/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/105/2315, Dated 22.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/LE-1/1dated 11.6.2009 (RBE No. 104/2009), PC-VI No. 112 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of

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even no. dated 29.10.2008 and dated 03.12.2008, were published as Estt Rule Nos. 208/2008 & 236/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Railway Passes/ PTOs.

The Department of Personnel & Training (DOP&T), in consultation with the Ministry of Finance after examining references received from various Ministries/Departments citing practical
problems faced by them as the facility of LTC is also admissible while availing casual leave, have issued instructions permitting Government servants encashment of earned leave upto 10 days
at the time of availing LTC without any linkage to the number of days and the nature of leave availed while proceeding on LTC.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board and in partial modification of the earlier instructions contained in letters of even number dated 29.10.2008 & 03.12.2008, it has been decided to
permit Railway servants encashment of LAP up to 10 days without any linkage to the number of days and nature of leave availed at the time of availing Passes /PTOs.

3. These orders shall be effective from the date of issue of this letter.

4. Formal amendment to the Railway Services (Liberalised Leave) Rules, 1949, of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, 1985 Edition (Second Re-print Edition 2003) will be issued
separately.

Estt Rule No 137/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/62/2316, Dated 23.06.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2008QR1-1 dated 22.05.2009 (RBE No. 88/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter Nos. E(G) 2007 QR1-5
dated 30.08.2007 and No. E(G) 2008 QR1-1 dated 02.05.2008 & 05.09.2008 were published as Estt Rule Nos.179/07,110/08 & 165/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to New zones.

Ref: Boards letter No. E(G) 2007 QR1-5 dated 30.08.07 and No: E(G) 2008 QR1-1 dated 02.05.08 and 05.09.08.

As the Railways are aware, instructions have been issued from time to time for permitting railway staff posted to new zones to retain railway accommodation at the previous place of posting. As
per letter dated 05.09.08 referred to above, only railway staff posted to East Central Railway have been permitted to retain railway accommodation at the previous place of posting up to
31.08.09. On receipt of representations from other railways, the matter has been reviewed by full Board and it has been decided that retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of
posting in favour of officers/staff posted to all new zones, in a uniform manner, may be permitted up to 31.08.2009 (Thirty first August, two thousand and nine).

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

Estt Rule No. 138/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/01/2381, Dated:- 24.06.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 10.06.2009, RBE No. 101/2009; PC-VI 110 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. PC-
VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 25-9-2008 (PC-VI/22, RBE No.132/2008) was published as Estt Rule No. 194/08.

Sub:- Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Modified Assured Career progression Scheme (MACPS) for Railway Employees.

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The Sixth Central Pay Commission in Para 6.1.15 of its report, has recommended Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). As per the recommendations, financial up gradation
will be available in the next higher Grade Pay whenever an employee has completed 12 years continuous service in the same grade. However, not more than two financial up gradations shall be
given in the entire career, as was provided in the previous Scheme. The Scheme will also be available to all posts belonging to Group A whether isolated or not. However, organized Group
"A" services will not be covered under the Scheme.

2. The Government has considered the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission for introduction of a MACPS and has accepted the same with further modification to grant three
financial up gradations under the MACPS at intervals of 10, 20 and 30 years of continuous regular service.

3. The Scheme would be known as MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME (MACPS) FOR RAILWAY EMPLOYEES. This Scheme is in supersession of
previous ACP Scheme and clarifications issued there under and shall be applicable to all regularly appointed Group A, B, and C Railway Employees except officers of the Organised Group
A Service. The status of Group D employees would cease on their completion of prescribed training, as recommended by the Sixth Central Pay Commission and would be treated as Group
C employees. Casual employees, including those granted temporary status and employees appointed in the Railways only on adhoc or contract basis shall not qualify for benefits under the
aforesaid Scheme. The details of the MACP Scheme and conditions for grant of the financial upgradation under the Scheme are given in Annexure.

4. A Screening Committee shall be constituted in each Department to consider the case for grant of financial upgradations under the MACP Scheme. The Screening Committee shall
consist of a Chairperson and two members. The members of the Committee shall comprise officers holding posts which are at least one level above the grade in which the MACP is to be
considered and not below Senior Scale grade (PB-3, GP-Rs.6600/-). The Chairperson should generally be a grade above the members of the Committee.

5. The recommendations of the Screening Committee shall be placed before Railway Board (MS) in cases where the Committee is constituted in the Railway Board/Ministry or before the
Head of the organisation/competent authority in other cases for approval..

6. In order to prevent undue strain on the administrative machinery, the Screening Committee shall follow a time-schedule and meet twice in a financial year preferably in the first week
of January and first week of July of a year for advance processing of the cases maturing in that half. Accordingly, cases maturing during the first-half (April-September) of a particular financial
year shall be taken up for consideration by the Screening Committee meeting in the first week of January. Similarly, the Screening Committee meeting in the first week of July of any financial
year shall process the cases that would be maturing during the second-half (October-March) of the same financial year.

7. However, to make the MACP Scheme operational, the Cadre Controlling Authorities shall constitute the first Screening Committee within a month from the date of issue of these
instructions to consider the cases maturing upto 30th June, 2009 for grant of benefits under the MACPS.

8. The scheme would be operational w.e.f. 01.09.2008. In other words, financial upgradations as per the provisions of the earlier ACP Scheme (of October, 1999) would be granted till
31.08.2008.

9. No stepping up of pay in the Pay Band or Grade Pay would be admissible with regard to junior getting more pay than the senior on account of pay fixation under MACP Scheme.

10. It is clarified that no past cases would be re-opened. Further, while implementing the MACP Scheme, the differences in pay scales on account of grant of financial upgradation under the
old ACP Scheme (of October 1999) and under the MACP Scheme within the same cadre shall not be construed as an anomaly.

ANNEXURE

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MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME (MACPS)

1. There shall be three financial upgradations under the MACPS, counted from the direct entry grade on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years of service respectively. Financial upgradation
under the Scheme will be admissible whenever a person has spent 10 years continuously in the same Grade Pay.

2. The MACPS envisages merely placement in the immediate next higher Grade Pay in the hierarchy of the recommended revised Pay Bands and Grade Pay as given in Section 1 , Part-A
of the first schedule of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. Thus, the Grade Pay at the time of financial upgradation under the MACPS can, in certain cases where regular
promotion is not between two successive grades, be different than what is available at the time of regular promotion. In such cases, the higher Grade Pay attached to the next promotion post in
the hierarchy of the concerned cadre/organisation will be given only at the time of regular promotion.

3. The financial upgradations under the MACPS would be admissible upto the highest Grade Pay of Rs.12000/- in the PB-4.

4. Benefit of pay fixation available at the time of regular promotion shall also be allowed at the time of financial upgradation under the Scheme. Therefore, the pay shall be raised by 3%
of the total pay in the Pay Band and the Grade Pay drawn before such upgradation. There shall, however, be no further fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion if it is in the same Grade
Pay as granted under MACPS. However, at the time of actual promotion if it happens to be in a post carrying higher Grade Pay than what is available under MACPS, no pay fixation would be
available and only difference of Grade Pay would be made available. To illustrate, in case a Railway Servant joins as a direct recruit in the Grade Pay of Rs.1900 in PB-l and he gets no
promotion till completion of 10 years of service, he will be granted financial upgradation under MACPS in the next higher Grade Pay of Rs.2000 and his pay will be fixed by granting him one
increment plus the difference of Grade Pay (i.e. Rs.100). After availing financial upgradation under MACPS, if the Railway servant gets his regular promotion in the hierarchy of his cadre,
which is to the Grade Pay of Rs.2400, on regular promotion, he will only be granted the difference of Grade Pay between Rs.2000 and Rs.2400. No additional increment will be granted at this
stage.

5. Promotions earned/upgradations granted under the ACP Scheme in the past to those grades which now carry the same Grade Pay due to merger of pay scales/upgradations of posts
recommended by the Sixth Pay Commission shall be ignored for the purpose of granting upgradations under Modified ACPS.

Illustration

The pre-revised hierarchy (in ascending order) in a particular organisation was as follows: Rs.5000-8000, Rs.5500-9000 & Rs.6500-10500.

(a) A Railway servant who was recruited in the hierarchy in the pre-revised pay scale Rs.5000-8000 and who did not get a promotion even after 25 years of service prior to 1.1.2006, in his
case as on 1.1.2006, he would have got two financial up gradations under ACP to the next grades in the hierarchy of his organization, i.e., to the pre-revised scales of Rs.5500-9000 and
Rs.6500-10500.

(b) Another Railway servant recruited in the same hierarchy in the pre-revised scale ofRs.5000-8000 has also completed about 25 years of service, but he got two promotions to the next higher
grades of Rs.5500-9000 & Rs.6500-10500 during this period.

In the case of both (a) and (b) above, the promotions/financial upgradations granted under ACP to the pre-revised scales of Rs.5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500 prior to 1.1.2006 will be ignored
on account of merger of the pre-revised scales of Rs.5000-8000, Rs.5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500 recommended by the Sixth CPC. As per the RS (RP) Rules, both of them will be granted
Grade Pay of Rs.4200 in the Pay Band PB-2. After the implementation of MACPS, two financial upgradations will be granted both in the case of (a) and (b) above to the next higher Grade Pays
of Rs.4600 and Rs.4800 in the Pay Band PB-2.

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6. In the case of all the employees granted financial up gradations under ACPS till 01.01.2006, their revised pay will be fixed with reference to the pay scale granted to them under the ACPS.

6.1 In the case of ACP up gradations granted between 01.01.2006 and 31.08.2008, the Railway servant has the option under the RS(RP) Rules, 2008 to have his pay fixed in the revised pay
structure either (a) w.e.f. 01.01.2006 with reference to his pre-revised scale as on 01.01.2006; or (b) w.e.f. the date of his financial upgradation under ACP with reference to the pre-revised scale
granted under ACP. In case of option (b), he shall be entitled to draw his arrears of pay only from the date of his option, i.e. the date of financial upgradation under ACP.

6.2 In cases where financial up gradation had been granted to Railway servants in the next higher scale in the hierarchy of their cadre as per the provisions of the ACP Scheme of October,
1999, but whereas as a result of the implementation of Sixth CPC's recommendations, the next higher post in the hierarchy of the cadre has been upgraded by granting a higher Grade Pay, the
pay of such employees in the revised pay structure will be fixed with reference to the higher Grade Pay granted to the post. To illustrate, in the case of Jr. Engineer in CPWD, who was granted
1st ACP in his hierarchy to the grade of Assistant Engineer in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 corresponding to the revised Grade Pay of Rs.4200 in the Pay Band PB-2, he will now be
granted Grade Pay of Rs.4600 in the Pay Band PB-2 consequent upon up gradation of the post of Asstt. Engineers in CPWD by granting them the Grade Pay of Rs.4600 in PB-2 as a result of
Sixth CPC's recommendations. However, from the date of implementation of the MACPS, all the financial up gradations under the Scheme should be done strictly in accordance with the
hierarchy of Grade Pays in Pay Bands as notified vide RS (RP) Rules, 2008.

7. With regard to fixation of his pay on grant of promotion/financial up gradation under MACP Scheme, a Railway servant has an option under Rule 1313(1)(a)(i) of the Indian Railway
Establishment Code-Volume II, (Sixth Edition 1987 2nd Reprint, 2005) [FR 22(1)(a)(i)] to get his pay fixed in the higher post/Grade Pay either from the date of his promotion/upgradation or
from the date of his next increment viz. 1st July of the year. The pay and the date of increment would be fixed in accordance with clarification no.2 of Railway Board's letter No. PC-
VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 25-9-2008 (PC-VI/22, RBE No.132/2008).

8. 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.

8.1 Consequent upon the implementation of Sixth CPC's recommendations, Grade Pay of Rs.5400 is now in two Pay Bands viz., PB-2 and PB-3. The Grade Pay of Rs.5400 in PB-2 and
Rs.5400 in PB-3 shall be treated as separate Grade Pays for the purpose of grant of upgradations under MACPS.

9. 'Regular service' for the purpose of the MACPS shall commence from the date of joining of a post in direct entry grade on a regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on
absorption/re-employment basis. Service rendered on adhoc/contract basis before regular appointment on pre-appointment training shall not be taken into reckoning. However, past continuous
regular service in another Government/Department in a post carrying same Grade Pay prior to regular appointment in a new Department, without a break, shall also be counted towards
qualifying regular service for the purpose of MACPS only (and not for the regular promotions). However, benefits under the MACPS in such cases shall not be considered till the satisfactory
completion of the probation period in the new post.

10. Past service rendered by a Railway employee in a State Government/statutory body/Autonomous body/Public Sector organisation, before appointment in the Railways shall not be counted
towards Regular Service.

11. 'Regular service' shall include all periods spent on deputation/foreign service, study leave and all other kind of leave, duly sanctioned by the competent authority.

12. The MACPS shall also be applicable to work charged employees, if their service conditions are comparable with the staff of regular establishment.

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13. Existing time-bound promotion scheme, including in-situ promotion scheme, Staff Car Driver Scheme or any other kind of promotion scheme existing for a particular category of
employees in the Railways, may continue to be operational for the concerned category of employees if it is decided by the concerned administrative authorities to retain such Schemes, after
necessary consultations or they may switch-over to the MACPS. However, these Schemes shall not run concurrently with the MACPS.

14. The MACPS is directly applicable only to the Railway employees. It will not get automatically extended to employees of the Autonomous/Statutory Bodies under the administrative
control of the Ministry of Railways. Keeping in view the financial implications involved, a conscious decision in this regard shall have to be taken by the Governing Body/Board of Directors
and Ministry of Railways and where it is proposed to adopt the MACPS, prior concurrence of Ministry of Finance shall be obtained.

15. If a financial upgradation under the MACPS is deferred and allowed after 10 years in a Grade Pay, due to the reason of the employees being unfit or due to departmental proceedings, etc,
this would have consequential effect on the subsequent financial upgradation which would also get deferred to the extent of delay in grant of first financial upgradation.

16. On grant of financial up gradation under the Scheme, there shall be no change in the designation, classification or higher status. However, financial and certain other benefits which are
linked to the pay drawn by an employee such as HBA, allotment of Government accommodation shall be permitted.

17. The financial upgradation would be on non-functional basis subjected 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 Rs.6600/- in PB-3. The benchmark will be Very Good for financial upgradation to the Grade Pay of Rs.7600 and above.

18. In the matter of disciplinary/penalty proceedings, grant of benefit under the MACPS shall be subject to rules governing normal promotion. Such cases shall, therefore, be regulated under
the provisions of the Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968 and instructions issued there under.

19. The MACPS contemplates merely placement on personal basis in the immediate higher Grade pay/grant of financial benefits only and shall not amount to actual/functional promotion of
the employees concerned. Therefore, no reservation orders/roster shall apply to the MACPS, which shall extend its benefits uniformly to all eligible SC/ST employees also. However, the rules
of reservation in promotion shall be ensured at the time of regular promotion. For this reason, it shall not be mandatory to associate members of SC/ST in the Screening Committee meant to
consider cases for grant of financial up gradation under the Scheme.

20. Financial up gradation 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.

21. Pay drawn in the Pay Band and the Grade Pay allowed under the MACPS shall be taken as the basis for determining the terminal benefits in respect of the retiring employee.

22. If a Group A Railway employee, who was not covered under the ACP Scheme has now become entitled to say, third financial upgradation directly, having completed 30 years regular
service, his pay shall be fixed successively in next three immediate higher Grade Pays in the hierarchy of revised Pay Bands and Grade pays allowing the benefit of 3% pay fixation at every
stage. Pay of persons becoming eligible for second financial up gradation may also be fixed accordingly.

23. In case an employee is declared surplus in his / her organization and appointed in the same pay scale or lower scale of pay in the new organization, the regular service rendered by
him/her in the previous organization shall be counted towards the regular service in his/her new organization for the purpose of giving financial upgradation under the MACPS.

24. In case, an employee after getting promotion / ACP seeks unilateral transfer on a lower post or lower scale, he will be entitled only for second and third financial upgrdations on
completion of 20/30 years of regular service under the MACPS, as the case may be, from the date of his initial appointment to the post in the new organization.

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25. If a regular promotion has been offered but was refused by the employee before becoming entitled to a financial upgradation, no financial upgradation shall be allowed as such an
employee has not been stagnated due to lack of opportunities. If however, financial upgradation has been allowed due to stagnation and the employee subsequently refuses the promotion, it shall
not be a ground to withdraw the financial upgradation. He shall, however, not be eligible to be considered for further financial upgradation till he agrees to be considered for promotion again
and the second or the next financial upgradation shall also be deferred to the extent of period of debarment due to the refusal.

26. Cases of persons holding higher posts purely on adhoc basis shall also be considered by the Screening Committee along with others. They may be allowed the benefit of financial
upgradation on reversion to the lower post or if it is beneficial vis-a-vis the pay drawn on adhoc basis.

27. Employee on deputation need not revert to the parent Department for availing the benefit of financial upgradation under the MPCPS. They may exercise fresh option to draw the pay in
the Pay Band and the Grade Pay of the post held by them or they Pay plus Grade Pay admissible to them under the MACPS, which ever is beneficial.

28. Illustration :-

A. (i) If a Railway servant (LDC) in PB-1 in the Grade Pay of Rs. 1900 gets his first regular promotion (UDC) in PB- 1 in the Grade Pay of Rs. 2400 on completion of 8 years of
service and then continues in the same Grade Pay for further 10 years without any promotion then he would be eligible for 2nd financial upgradation under the MACPS in PB-1 in the Grade Pay
of Rs. 2800 after completion of 18 years (8+10 years).

(ii) In case he does not get any promotion thereafter, then he would get 3rd financial upgradation in PB-2 in Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 on completion of further 10 years of service i.e. after 28
years (8+10+10).

(iii) However, if he gets 2nd promotion after 5 years of further service in PB-2 in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 (Assistant Grade/Grade C ) i.e. on completion of 23 years (8+10+5 years) then he
would get 3rd financial upgradation after completion of 30 years i.e. 10 years after the 2 nd ACP in PB-2 in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4600.

In the above scenario, the pay shall be raised by 3% of the the total pay in the Pay Band and Grade Pay drawn before such upgradation. There shall, however, be no further fixation
of pay at the time of regular promotion if it is in the same Grade Pay or in the higher Grade Pay. Only the difference of Grade Pay would be admissible at the time of promotions.

B. If a Railway servant (LDC) in PB-1in the Grade Pay of Rs. 1900 is granted 1st financial upgradation under the MPCPS on completion of 10 years of service in PB-1 in the Grade
Pay of Rs. 2000 and 5 years later he gets1st regular promotion (UDC) in PB-1 in the Grade Pay of Rs. 2400, the 2nd financial upgrdation under MACPS (in the next Grade Pay w.r.t Grade Pay
held by Railway Servant will be granted on completion of 20 years of service in PB-1 in the Grade Pay of Rs.2800. On completion of 30 years of service, he will get 3rd ACP in the Grade Pay
of Rs. 4200. However if two promotion are earned before completion of 20 years, only 3rd financial upgradation would be admissible on completion of 10 years of service in Grade Pay from
the date of 2nd promotion or at the 30th year of service, whichever is earlier.

C. If a Railway servant has been granted either two regular promotions or 2nd financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme of October, 1999 after completion of 24 years of regular
service then only 3rd financial upgradation would be admissible to him under the MACPS on completion of 30 years of service provided that he has not earned third promotion in the hierarchy.

(Authority- DOP&Ts OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt. (D) dated 19th May 2009)

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ILLUSTRATIONS

Para 28(A) (i)&(ii) Pay Para28 (A)(iii) Para28(B)


Grade1900

Estt Rule No. 139/2009 No.


1st Regular promotion 2400 2400 1st regular 2000 1st ACP on P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/211/2551,
on completion of 8 promotion on completion of 10 Dated:- 08.07.09
years. completion of 8 years.
years A copy of Railway Boards letter No.
E(P&A)I-2008/HL/2 dated 16.06.2009, RBE
No. 109/2009 PC-VI-114 is published for
information, guidance and necessary action.
Board's letter of even No. dated 01.12.2008
2nd ACP on 2800 2800 2nd ACP on 2400 was published as Estt Rule No. 08/2009.
completion of 10 years completion of 10 1st promotion on
in the same Grade Pay years in the same completion of 15 Sub: - National Holiday Allowance-
(i.e. 8+10 yrs=18years Grade Pay (i.e. years(i.e.10+5). Recommendation of VI th CPC Revision of
8+10 yrs = 18 rates.
years).
Ref: - Railway Boards letter of even number
dated 01.12.08

The employees Federations raised certain


issues relating to National Holiday Allowance
with reference to Boards letter above. The
3rd ACP on 4200 4200 Officer gets 2nd 2800 Officer gets 2nd
matter has accordingly been re-examined and
completion of further promotion on ACP on
it has been decided to revise the last pay range
10 years in the same completion of 5 completion of 20
slab i.e. Rs.9701-23730 appearing at S.No. 3 of
Grade Pay (i.e. 18+10 years from 2nd years.
the table contained in Railway Boards letter
yrs=28 years). ACP (i.e.18+5 yrs
dated 1.12.08 (RBE No. 190/08), as Rs. 9701-
23 years of service).
26170. The revised pay range slabs will now be
as under:-

4600 3rd ACP on 4200 Officer get 3 rd


completion of 30 ACP on
years. completion of 10
years i.e. in 30th
years.

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S. No. Pay in the pay band + grade pay as per Revised rates of NHA
VI CPC pay structure
(1) (2) (3)
1 Upto 7260 170
2 7261-9700 212
3 9701-26170 280

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

Estt Rule No. 140/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/23/2552, Dated:- 08.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2009/PM5/2 dated 16.06.2009, is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2007/PM5/5 dated
03.07.2007 was published as Estt Rule No. 165/2007.

Sub :-Selection for the post of Sr. PWS, Gr. Rs.5000- 8000 as against LDCE quota-allowing Gateman and Trolley Man.

Reference Central Railways letter No. HPB/581/RE/P-Way dated 13.02.2009 on the above subject.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board. It has been decided that the Gateman and Trolley man of Engineering Department, who possess the educational qualifications and service
experience, as prescribed in Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2007/PM 5/5 dated 03.07.2007, may also be considered for filling up the post of Senior P. Way Supervisor against 25% LDCE quota,
along with Gangmen, Keymen & Mates.

Estt Rule No.141/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/180/2553, Dated:- 08.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/2008/RR-1/35 dated 10.06.2009, (RBE No. 102/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even No.
dated 30.04.09 was published as Estt Rule No. 114/09.

Sub:-Recognition of qualifications awarded by various Boards of School Education-reg.

In continuation of instructions contained in letter of even number dated 30.04.2009, it is apprised that qualification/certificates awarded/issued by the following Boards of School Education be
also accepted for the purpose of employment and higher education on the railways:-

1) Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar, Thiruvanathapuram-695001

ii) M.P. State Open School Board of Secondary Education, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal- 462001.

iii) West Bengal Board of Primary Education, Acharya Prafulla Chander Bhawan, DK7/1, Sector-II, Salt Lake City ,Kolkata-700091.

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iv)West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education, 19, Haji Md.Mosin Square, Kolkata-700016

v) Ravindra Mukta Vidyalaya (West Bengal State Open School), Bikash Bhawan (2nd Floor East Block), Bindhanagar, Kolkata-700091.

vi) Chattisgarh Board of Secondary Education, Pension Bada, Raipur-492001

vii) Uttaranchal Shiksha & Pariksha Parishad, Ram Nagar, Nainital -263001.

viii) Jharkhand Academic council, Birsadih Hawai Nagar Hatia,Ranchi 834003.


Apart from the list of Boards of School Education mentioned above and contained in letter of even number dated 30.04.2009, certificates/qualification recognized by Specific instructions of
this Ministry for the purpose of employment on the railways or seeking admission for higher qualification (as applicable) be continued to be adhered to as such.

Estt Rule No. 142/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL/33/2554, Dated:- 08.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(LL)2009/AT/MW/1 dated 03.06.2009, RBE No. 97/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even No. dated
19.01.2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 33/09.

Sub: - Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in Loading and Unloading on Railways.

Further to this Ministrys letter of even number dated 19.01.2009, copy of Orders No. 1/3 (5)/2009-LS.II and No. 1/3(6)/2009-LS.II dated 27.03.2009 received from Ministry of Labour &
Employment revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for employees employed in loading and unloading in (i) Goods Sheds, Parcel offices of Railways and (ii) for employees employed
in employment of sweeping and cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the employment of manual scavengers and constructions of dry latrines (Prohibition) Act/1993 w.e.f. 01.04.2009
is sent herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

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

No. 1/3(5)2009-LS.II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief labour Commissioner
New Delhi, Dated 27.03.2009

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government Vide notification No.S.O 1522 (E), dated 14th September, 2006 of the Ministry of Labour and in furtherance of these aforesaid
notification the undersigned, hereby, revises the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance ordered vide this office order No.1/7(4)/2008 LS.II dated 27-10-2008 on the basis of the average
consumer price index number for the preceding period of six months ending on 31-12-2008 reaching 676.75 from 635.08 (Base: 1982= 100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 41.67 points
for industrial workers and directs that this order shall come into force on the 1.4.2009

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RATES OF V.D.A FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING IN (I) GOODS-SHEDS, PARCEL OFFICES OF RAILWAYS, (II) OTHER
GOODSHEDS, GODOWNS, WAREHOUSES ETC.AND (III) DOCKS AND PORTS would be as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A.(IN Rs)


A 24.00
B 18.00
C 18.00
There fore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1-4-2009 would be as under:-

AREA Rates of wages plus V.D.A. per day


Basic V.D.A Total
Wages
(RS)
A 89.00 + 24.00 = 113.00
B 70.00 + 18.00 = 88.00
C 66.00 + 18.00 = 84.00

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.

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board meeting held on 26.08.2008.
No. 1/3(6)2009-LS.II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner
New Delhi, Dated 27.03.2009

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government Vide Notification No. S.O 1994 (E), dated 7th Aug,2008 of the Ministry of Labour, the undersigned orders the payment of
variable 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 1-4-2009 on the basis of rise in the average consumer price index number reaching 146.17 from 137.17 (Base 2001-100) and
thereby resulting in an increase of 146.17 points calculated on the basis of average for the period of six months ending on 31.-12-2008. The rates of Variable Dearness allowance w.e.f. 1-04-
2009 shall be as under:-

RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN EMPLOYMENT OF SWEEPING AND CLEANING EXCLUDING ACTIVITIES PROHITITED UNDER THE
EMPLOYMENT OF MANUAL SCAVENGERS AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRY LATRINES (PROHIBITION) ACT,1993 would be as under:-

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AREA RATES OF V.D.A.(IN Rs)
PER DAY
A 19.00
B 16.00
C 13.00

There fore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1-4-2009 would be as under:-

AREA Rates of wages plus V.D.A. per day


Basic V.D.A Total
Wages
(RS)
A 180.00 + 19.00 = 199.00
B 150.00 + 16.00 = 166.00
C 120.00 + 13.00 = 133.00

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.

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board meeting held on 26.08.2008.
ANNEXURE-I

AREA 'A'

Ahmedabad (UA) Greater Bombay (UA) Chennai (UA)


Bangalore (UA) Hyderabad (UA) Nagpur (UA)
Calcutta (UA) Kanpur (UA) Delhi (UA)
Lucknow (UA)

AREA 'B'

Agra (UA) Ghaziabad (UA) Meerut (UA)


Ajmer (UA) Gorakhpur (UA) Moradabad (UA)
Aligarh (UA) Guwahati Mysore (UA)
Allahabad (UA) Guntur Nasik (UA)
Amaravati (UA) Gwalior (UA) Pune (UA)

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Aurangabad (UA) Indore (UA) Patna (UA)
Bareilly (UA) Hubli-Dharwad Raipur
Bhavnagar/Bhopal Jabalpur (UA) Rajkot
Bikaner Jaipur (UA) Ranchi (UA)
Bhubaneshwar Jalandhar Sholapur (UA)
Amritsar Jamshedpur (UA) Srinagar (UA)
Calicut (UA) Jodhpur Surat (UA)
Chandigarh (UA) Kolhapur (UA) Thiruvananthapuram (UA)
Cochin (UA) Kalyan Ulhasnagar
Coimbatore (UA) Kota Vadodara (UA)
Cuttack (UA) Ludhiana Varanasi (UA)
Durgapur Madurai (UA) Vijaywada (UA)
Vishakhapatnam (UA)
Warangal

Faridabad Complex

Area : 'C' will comprise all the areas not mentioned in this list.

NB: U.A. stands for Urban Agglomeration.

Estt Rule No. 143/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/181/2555, Dated:- 08.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 15.06.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Appointment on compassionate grounds- regarding.

Attention in invited to instructions issued by this Ministry from time to time governing appointment on compassionate grounds. Instances have come to notice, regarding difficulties/ delays in
considering/providing such appointment and also non-adherence to procedure, improper earmarking/ deployment of individual candidates in different categories, especially in commercial
department, etc.

The matter has been viewed seriously and it is reiterated that instructions issued to deal cases of compassionate appointment be strictly adhered to and Sr. DPOs/DPOs at Divisional level, CPOs
at the Headquarter level/ Heads of Personnel Branch in other units, should personally monitor such cases. It may also be ensured that posts are allotted to candidates on the basis of objective and
transparent criteria.

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Estt Rule No. 144/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/VI-PC/106/2556, Dated:- 08.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2008/AC-II/21/20 dated 10.06.2009, RBA No. 32/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. F(E) III/2008/PN
1/12 dated 08.09.2008, copy of DOP & PW O.M.NO.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 01-09-2008 & No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 18.11.2008 were published as Estt Rule No. 156/08 , 248/08 &
226/08 respectively.

Sub: - Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendation of 6th CPC-Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners.

Please refer Boards letter no. F(E) III/2008/ PN1/12 dated 08.09.2008 wherein a copy of DOP&PW O.M. No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated 01.09.2008 on the above subject was circulated. The
OM ibid envisages that HOD of the Ministry/Department etc. from which the Government servant had retired would issue revised Pension Payment Order. Subsequently, vide O.M. of the same
number dated 14.10.2008, circulated under Boards letter no. F(E)III/2008/PN1 /12 dated 18.11.2008, Pension Disbursing Banks have been authorized to revise the pension/family pension in
accordance with the consolidation table and to step up the same wherever needed. These instructions also provide for making suitable entry regarding the revised amount of pension/family
pension in both halves of PPOs by the Pension Disbursing Authorities under intimation to the Accounts Officer, who issued the PPO, so that the latter will verify the pension so revised and
update the PPO register etc.

In this regard a number of references were received from various Zonal Railway Administrations seeking clarifications as to whether revised PPOs are still required to be issued by respective
Departments in all cases of pre-2006 retirees on the ground that issue of PPOs by them will lead to duplication of work and other difficulties due to change of their address and account number
to 16 digit by the banks (owing to introduction of Core Banking System) etc. In view of above, DOP&PW was requested to examine the issue and clarify as to whether revised PPOs are still
required to be issued by the Pension Sanctioning Authorities. In this regard DOP&PW has clarified that as per their O.M. dated 14.10.2008, all pension disbursing banks are required to revise
and disburse the enhanced pension (with dearness relief) and arrears and record a suitable entry regarding the revised pension in the both halves of Pension Payment Order. Further, an intimation
regarding disbursement of revised pension would be sent by the banks to the office of Accounts Officer which had issued the PPO in the prescribed form (Annexure III) of the letter ibid so that
they could verify the pension so revised and update the Pension Payment Order Register, etc. it has been mentioned in the said annexure that the verification/ final revision of pension/ family
pension in respect of pensioners would be done by the Accounts Officer concerned. Accordingly, in cases where the information ibid has been received by the Accounts officer from the banks,
he should verify the same and arrange to issue a revised authority in association with Pension Sanctioning Authority for payment of pension and if there is any discrepancy in the revision of
pension by the Bank, the bank should be informed for making necessary adjustment. In cases where the information has not been received from the banks, the Accounts Officer should arrange to
issue revised authority in association with Pension Sanctioning Authority and send it to Bank for making the payment of pension accordingly. In case of difficulties/ problems faced by the
Railways in revision of PPAs due to non-updating of essential details of pensioners, the same may be called for from the pensioners through newspaper advertisements.

Necessary action may be taken accordingly.

Estt Rule No. 145/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Advances/25/2557, Dated:- 08.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E) Spl.2008/ADV.2/2 dated 07.11.2008, RBE No. 171/2008, PC-VI- 44 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Grant of Advances Sixth Pay Commission recommendations-Amendment to Bi-cycle Advance, Warm Clothing Advance and Table Fan Advance rules.

Consequent upon introduction of the revised scales of pay based on the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission, the Ministry of Finance vide their O.M. No. 12(1) E.II(A)/2008 dated 7th
October, 2008 have amended the existing provisions relating to the grant of advances for purchase of Bi-cycle/Warm Clothing/Table Fan. Accordingly the existing rules relating to the grant of

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similar advances to Railway servants are hereby amended as per the Advance Correction Slips to the Chapter XI of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, volume I Revised Edition, 1989
enclosed as Annexure.

2. The revised orders will take effect from 07/10/2008 The cases where the advances have already been sanctioned need not be reopened.

3. The advance for purchase of table fan will stand discontinued. The advances for purchase of warm clothing and bicycle granted/ sanctioned after 07/10/2008 shall be treated as interest free
advances.

4. The rates of these advances shall be increased by 25% every time dearness allowance on revised pay bands increases by 50%.

5. The others terms and conditions governing the grant of above advances shall remain unchanged.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL


VOLUME-I (REVISED EDITION-1989)

The following amendments/additions may be carried out in the Chapter XI of IREM-vol-I (Revised Edition-1989)
ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO.204
CYCLE ADVANCE

In clause (1) of para 1107 relating to the eligibility for Cycle Advance, for the words and figures who is in receipt of basic pay and dearness pay taken- together does not exceed Rs.7500/-
(Rupees Seven thousand five hundred) per month the words and figures whose grade pay does not exceed Rs.2800/- (Rupees Two thousand eight hundred) shall be substituted.

In clause (1) (i) of para 1107 relating to amount of advance admissible, for the words shall not exceed Rs.1500/- (Rupees One thousand five hundred), the words and figures, shall not exceed
Rs.3000/- (Rupees three thousand) shall be substituted.

Note- Since cycle advance is now an interest free advance, para 1108 (6) relating to recovery of interest would not be applicable to cycle advance .

(ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO.205)


ADVANCE FOR PURCHASE OF WARM CLOTHING TO RAILWAY
SERVANTS TRANSEEREED FROM THE PLAINTS TO HILL STATION

In sub clause (i) of para 1129 relating to the amount of warm clothing Advance admissible, for the words The advance will be interested-bearing and should not exceed Rs.1500/- (Rupees one
thousand five hundred) in each case the words and figures, The advance will be INTEREST FREE and should not exceed Rs.3000/- (Rupees three thousand) in each case, Shall be
substituted.

As this is now an interest free advance, Sub clause (ii) of Para 1129 stands deleted.

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Accordingly, Sub clause (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) may be renumbered as (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) respectively . In sub clause (iv) now renumbered as (iii), the lines The amount of the
interest will be recovered in an additional instilment in the month following the month in which the recovery of the principal is completed. It should be calculated on balances outstanding on the
last day of each month, should be deleted.

(No. F(E) Spl.2008/ADV.2/2, DATED 07/11/2008.)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 206


ADVANCES TO GROUP D RAILWAY SERVANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TABLE FANS

Since this advance has been discontinued, Para 1131 relating to Advances to Group D Railway servants for the purchase of Table fans should be deleted.

(No.F(E) Spl.2008/ADV.2/2, dated 07/11/2008)

Estt Rule No. 146/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefit/144/2558, Dated:- 08.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2009/PNI/7 dated 30.04.2009, RBE No. 75/2009, is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. F(E)
II/86/PN1/17 dated 19.09.1986, No. F(E) III/86/PN1/17 dated 27.03.1991 & No. F(E)III/86/PN 1/17 dated 21.01.1994 were published as Estt Srl. No. 197/1986, 111/1991 & 35/1994
respectively.

Sub:- Grant of family pension to the families of Government servants Kidnapped by insurgents/ terrorist.

A copy of Department of pension and Pensioners welfare (DOP&PW)S O.M.NO. 1/28/04-P&PW(E) dated 31st March, 2009 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&PWs instructions referred to in the enclosed O.M. and Railway Boards corresponding instructions is given below.

S.No. DOP&PWs instructions Railway Boards corresponding instructions


1 O.M.No.1/17/86-P&PW dated 29th F(E) III/86/PN1/17 dated 19.9.1986
august, 1986
2 O.M. No.1/17/86-P & PW (c) dated F(E) III/86/PN1/17 dated 27.03.1991
25th January, 1991
3 O.M.No.1(17)/86-P&PW(E) dated F(E)III/86/PN 1/17 dated 21.1.1994
18th February,1993

F.NO.1/28/04-P&PW(E)
Ministry of Personnel, P.G.& Pensions

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Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Dated 31st March, 09

Sub:- Grant of family pension to the families of Government servants kidnapped by insurgents/ terrorists.

OFFICE MEMORANDAM

The undersigned is to invite a reference to this Departments earlier OM No. 1/17/86- P&PW dated 29th August, 1986 and the subsequent clarification issued vide OM No. 1(17)/86-P&PW
(E) dated 18th February, 1993 and OM No. 1/17/86-P&PW(C) dated 25th January,1991, detailing instructions regarding grant of family pension to the eligible family members of the
Government servants who have suddenly disappeared and whose whereabouts are not known, within a period of one year from the date of registration of an FIR with the police.

2. The staff side on the National Council (JCM) have been raising for quite some time the issue concerning withdrawal of the mandatory condition of one year reckoned from the date of filling
of FIR with the police, prescribed in regard to sanction of family pension to the eligible family members of the Government employees who are kidnapped by insurgents/terrorists . The demand
of the staff side is based on the premise that this kind of stipulation in the rules has been causing a great deal of hardship to the families of such kidnapped employees.

3. The matter has been considered in this Department in consultation with the ministry of Finance (Deptt. Of Expenditure)/ Ministry of Law. It has now been decided that the family pension to
the eligible family members of the Government employees Kidnapped by insurgents/ terrorists, may be sanctioned after a period of six months from the date of registration of FIR with the
police. The instructions concerning grant/ disbursal of retirement or death gratuity, as contained in this Departments OM referred to above, would remain the same.

Estt Rule No. 147/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/182/2559, Dated:- 09.07.09

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2008/SB/8 dated 24.04.2009, RBE No. 116/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter
No.E(NG)II/90/SB/10 dated 04.11.92 and No. E(NG)II/2005/SB/6 dated 12.09.2005 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 189/92 & 236/05 respectively.

Sub:- Engagement of substitutes on the Railways.

Ref:- Boards letter No. E(NG)II/90/SB/10 dated 29.01.91, 04.11.92 and E(NG)II/2001/SB/2 dated 04.1.2001 and E(NG)II/2005/SB/6 dated 12.09.2005.

Instructions have been issued from time to time on the subject of engagement of substitutes. Several issues have been cropping up on the mode and manner of engagement. In consideration of
the issues, it has now been decided by the Board that while engaging Substitutes on the Railways following practice shall be strictly adhered to :

1. Applications addressed to General Manager will be received in GMs office from various sources.

2. These applications will be scrutinized by Secy./GM and segregated in terms of eligibility/ineligibility.

3. The eligible applications along with the requirement of substitutes received from DRMs /Heads of units, through the Chief Personnel Officer, will be put up to General Manager.

4. Since the discretion lies personally with the General Manager, he would decide which of these applications would be processed. He will endorse on the applications accordingly

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5 The selected applications will be forwarded to the Personnel Department for verification of certificates etc.

6. After due verification, Personnel Department will put up the cases for General Managers approval for engagement as substitutes.

7. Keeping the exigencies of service and suitability of the candidate, GM will decide the Department and Division/Unit where the Candidate is to be engaged.

8. Formal letter of engagement will be sent to the Division/Unit by the Personnel Department.

9. To avoid any fraud/impersonation etc., the Division/Unit will get the letter verified/authenticated from CPOs office and then issue Engagement Letter to the candidate, after completion of
required formalities.

Estt Rule No. 148/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Advances/ 26/2722, Dated:- 14.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E) Spl.2008/ADV.3/6 dated 12/01/2009, RBE No.7/2009, S.No.PC-VI-69, is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- House Building Advance for Central Government/Railway employees:-Implementation of the recommendations of the VI th CPC.

Ministry of Urban Developments O.M. No. 1-17011/11(4) /2008-H. III dt. 27.11.08 on the above mentioned subject is hereby circulated for information and guidance. The same will be
applicable to Railway servants mutatis mutandis.

2. All other provisions like eligibility, repaying capacity, recovery etc. will remain unchanged.

3. These orders shall be effective from 27.11.08, i.e. the date of issue of Ministry of Urban Developments O.M..

No. 17011/11(4) /2008-H.III


Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
(Housing-III Section)
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated:- the 27th Nov., 2008
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Interest bearing advances/Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendation on House Building Advance-regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to interest bearing advances, including House Building
Advance, granted to Central Government employees is under consideration of the Government.

2. Pending finalization of the new arrangements, the matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and the following provisions for House Building Advance
shall be in operation:

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(i) The maximum limit for grant of HBA shall be 34 months of pay in the pay band subject to a maximum of Rs. 7.50 lakh or cost of the house or the repaying capacity whichever is the least,
for new construction/purchase of new house/flat.

(ii) The maximum limit for grant of HBA for enlargement of existing house shall be 34 months of pay in the pay band subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.80 lakh or cost of the enlargement or
repaying capacity, whichever is the least.

(iii) The cost ceiling limit shall be 134 times the pay in the pay band subject to a minimum of Rs. 7.50 lakh and a maximum of Rs. 30.00 lakh relax able up to a maximum of 25% of
the revised maximum cost ceiling of Rs. 30.00 lakh.

4. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring the contents of this O.M. to the notice of all concerned.

5. These orders shall be effective from the date of their issue.

Estt Rule No 149/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/212/2723, Dated 15.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II/2008/AL-6 dated 26.06.2009 (RBE No.118/2009), S.No.PC-VI/120 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. E(P&A)II-98/HW-6 dated 9.1.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 31/08.

Sub:- Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) and Patient Care Allowance (PCA).

Ref :-Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-98/HW-6 dated 9.1.2008.

In implementation of the Sixth CPC recommendation for provision of adequate insurance cover to all such categories of employees who face an element of risk in discharge of their official
functions, to be extended to all the categories that are presently in receipt of HPCA/PCA, it has been decided by the Government to introduce a Risk Insurance Scheme w.e.f. 1.4.2009 after
consultation with staff side and continuation of HPCA/PCA till March 31, 2009

2. However, Ministry of Finance, Deptt of Expenditure have now conveyed that HPCA/PCA and all other Risk Allowances in the Central Government may be allowed to continue for another 3
months, i.e. till 30th June, 2009 and the Risk Insurance Scheme be implemented w.e.f. 01.7.2009. Accordingly, HPCA/PCA would be payable as per terms and conditions laid down in Boards
letter E(P&A) II-98/HW-6 dated 9.1.2008 till 30.6.2009 and the Risk Insurance Scheme as finalized by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare would be implemented w.e.f. 01.07.2009.

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

Estt Rule No. 150/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/107/2724, Dated:- 15.07.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2009/PN1/6 dated 29-04-2009, RBE No. 72/2009 PC-VI-102, is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
F(E)III /2008/PN1/13 dated 15.9.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 171/08.

Sub:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Vth CPC- revision of the Railways Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993- Constant
Attendant Allowance.

On acceptance of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission contained in para 5.1.44 of its Report, orders were issued vide para 10.1 of this office letter No.
F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.9.2008 that:

In the case of pensioners who retired on disability pension under the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993 for 100% disability (where the individual is completely dependent
on somebody else for day to day functions) a Constant Attendant Allowance of Rs. 3000/- p.m. shall be allowed in addition to the disability pension, on the lines existing in Defence Forces.

2. The modalities governing grant of this allowance have been under consideration in consultation with the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare and the Ministry of Finance
(Department of Expenditure) and it has been decided that the payment of Constant Attendant Allowance shall be governed by the provisions as under:-

(i) Constant Attendant Allowance will be applicable to cases where the disability for which Constant Attendant Allowance is payable is attributable to or aggravated by service.
(ii) Constant Attendant allowance may be granted to a Railway servant who is awarded a disability pension for 100 percent disablement, if in the opinion of the medical board, he needs
the services of a constant attendant for at least a period of three months, and the necessity arises solely from the condition of the accepted disability or disabilities
(iii) Constant Attendant Allowance shall not be payable for any period during which the pensioner is an inmate or an in-patient of a Government institution or hospital.
(iv) Payment of Constant Attendant Allowance shall be made along with disability pension. Payment shall be made on the basis of declaration as in Annexure which shall be submitted
to the Pension Disbursing Authority in May & November each year.
3. Formal amendment to the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993, will be issued separately.
Annexure-

Declaration for drawal of Constant Attendant Allowance by a Railway Pensioner along with disability pension.

1. PPO No.

2. Name of the Railway Pensioner

3. (a) Post
(b) Grade
(c) Rank last held

4. Name of the Deptt./ Office from which he/she retired.

5. Scale of pay/ Pay Band & Grade Pay at the time of retirement

6. Pay last drawn

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7. Date of Birth

8. Rate of Constant Attendant Allowance

9. Particulars of any period spent as an inmate or an in-patient of a Railway/Government Hospital or institution since the allowance was last drawn:-

(a) Date of admission to the hospital/institution


(b) Date of discharge from the hospital/institution

10. I hereby declare that I am the pensioner described above, that the particulars given on this
form are true and that during the period from tofor which
I now claim Constant Attendant Allowance :-

(a) I was not an inmate or an in-patient of a Railway/Government hospital/institution;


(b) I actually employed Shri.., son of Shri .as a paid attendant to look after me, such attendance having been necessitated by the
disability/disabilities for which I am drawing the disability pension; and
(c) Shri ..is not related to me in any way.
Place
Date
(Pensioners signature )
Full Address
I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the above declaration is correct.

Place
Date

(Signature of a responsible officer or well known person)


Full Name & Designation
Estt Rule No 151/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/145/2725, Dated 15.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/32 dated 29.04.2009 (RBE No.73/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Simplification of procedures outlined in sub Rule 4 of Rule 75(6) of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 regarding Family Pension to Handicapped/Disabled son/daughter of
Railway Servants/ pensioners- Reg.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 1/16/08- P&PW(E) dated 9th March,2009 on the above mentioned subject, is enclosed for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.

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2. Clause (iii) & (vi) and the explanation (d) there under below the proviso to Sub-rule 6 of Rule 54 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 correspond to clause (a) & (d) and explanation (4) of the
proviso to Sub-rule 6 of Rule 75 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

No. 1/16/08-P&PW (E)


Government of India
Ministry of Personnel P.G. & Pension
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nahak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated the 9th March, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Simplification of procedures outlined in Rule 54(6) of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 regarding Family Pension to Handicapped/Disabled son/daughter of Government
Servants/Pensioners- Reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per the existing provisions under clauses (iii) & (vi) and the explanation (d) there under below the proviso to Sub-rule 6 of Rule 54 of CCS (Pension)
Rules, 1972, if the son or daughter of a Government servant is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind (including mentally retarded ) or is physically crippled or disabled so as to render
him or her unable to earn a living even after attaining the age of twenty five years, the family pension shall be payable to such son or daughter for life subject to certain stipulations. Further, the
family pension shall be paid to such son or daughter through the Guardian as if he or she were a minor except in the case of physically crippled son/daughter who has attained the age of
majority. In the case of a mentally retarded son or daughter, the family pension shall be payable to a person nominated by the Government or the pensioner, as the case may be. It has been
further provided that it shall be the duty of the Guardian or son or daughter to furnish a certificate to the Treasury/Bank, as the case may be, every month to the effect that-(i) he/she has not
started earning his/her livelihood; and (ii) in case of daughter, that she has not yet married.

2. Representations have been received in this Department requesting for simplification of procedures concerning family pension to handicapped/disabled son/daughter of Government
servants/pensioner, particularly with regard to submission of a certificate to the Treasury/Bank, as the case may be, every month by the guardian or son or daughter, to the effect (i) that he/she
has not started earning his/her livelihood, and (ii) in case of daughter, that she has not yet married. These procedures are stated to be cumbersome and unreasonable thereby causing hardship to
the concerned.

3. The matter has been examined in this Department in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure). Taking note of these concerns, and the difficulties being faced by
those affected by the existing cumbersome procedures in this regard, it has accordingly been decided that in all such cases the Guardian or son or daughter, shall furnish a certificate to the
Treasury/Bank, as the case may be, every year instead of every month, as in the existing provisions, subject to the condition that in case of any eventuality taking place at any point of time
during the year, the same shall be reported by the guardian or son or daughter, to the Bank/Treasury at the earliest possible.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U. O. No. 563/E.V/2008 dated 22.10.2008.

5. These orders, in so far as their applicability relates to the employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, are being issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General
of India, vide their U.N. No. 19-Audit (Rules)/26-2008 dated 6.3.2009.

Estt Rule No 152/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/24/2726, Dated 15.07.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PT/PP/1.1 dated 22.05.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Aptitude test in departmental and compassionate ground selection- calling the candidates a day prior to the test.

Board vide their letter No. 2004/Safety-I/28/1/Pt.A dated 15.5.2008 has decided to extend the benefit of hands-on-practice one day prior to aptitude test in case of candidates appearing in the
selections for the post of ASMs /ALPs /Motormen under LDCE, GDCE and SRRS quota also. It is requested that this procedure may please be followed with immediate effect.

Estt Rule No 153/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/183/2824, Dated 21.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2008/RR-3/1 dated 02.07.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)II/RR-3/1 dated 24.09.2008
was published as Estt. Rule No.195/08.

Sub:- Appointment of Licensed Porters to the post of Trackman.

Ref: Southern Railways letter No. P(S) 407/III/LP/Corres.Vol.II dated 03.04.09.

In the circumstances explained in Southern Railways letter quoted on the above subject, the matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to extend the time limit for a
further period of three months, in continuation of the stipulation made vide para 3 of Boards letter No. E(NG)II/RR-3/1 dated 24.09.2008. Further, this is the final extension being granted and
all concerned may be given final notice that non-acquisition of the ability to read and write by the extended period, may lead to removal from service.

Estt Rule No 154/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/74/2825, Dated 21.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(D&A)2009 RG6-18 dated 16/6/2009 (RBE No.106/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No E(D&A) 81
RG6-26 dated 23.7.81 and No. E(D&A) 87 RG6-113 dated 11.11.87 are also being attached herewith.

Sub:- Withdrawal/withholding/recovery of pension/gratuity in the case of minor penalty proceedings.

A copy of Department of Personnel and Trainings O.M. No. 110/9/2003-AVD-1 dated 13.4.2009 on the above subject is sent herewith. Contents of O.M. dated 13.4.2009 mentioned above,
may please be brought to the notice of all concerned on your railway for their information and compliance. O.M. No. 134/10/80-ADV-1 dated 28.2.81 and O.M. No. 134/9/86-AVD-1 dated
31.7.87 mentioned in the aforesaid O.M. dated 13.4.2009 have been circulated on the railways under Boards letter No. E(D&A) 81 RG6-26 dated 23.7.81 and No. E(D&A) 87 RG6 -113 dated
11.11.87.
No. 110/9/2003-AVD-1
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
New Delhi Dated the 13thApril, 2009

Office Memorandum

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Subject:- Withdrawal/withholding/recovery of pension/gratuity in the case of minor penalty proceedings.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM no 134/9/86-AVD-1 dated 31st July 1987 wherein it was clarified that the Central Government has the power to withhold or
withdraw pension even as a result of minor penalty proceedings instituted against a charged officer during his service and which had continued after his retirement provided grave misconduct or
negligence is established. The underlying basis for this OM was that there can be circumstances wherein proceedings initiated for minor penalty could result in establishment of grave
misconduct or, negligence on conclusion of the proceedings warranting a cut or withholding of pension or recovery of pecuniary loss. The OM of 31st July 1987 was issued in cancellation of the
earlier OM no 134/10/80- AVD-1 dated 28th Feb 1981 which interalia, stated that grave misconduct or negligence cannot be established as a result of minor penalty proceedings.

2. The OM of 31.7.1987 came for scrutiny before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, Delhi in OA no 2068 of 2002 (RS Sagar, NOIDA, UP Vs Union of India),
pertaining to the Ministry of urban Development and Poverty Alleviation. The Honble Tribunal was considering an application against the order of withholding of gratuity of a charged officer
who had retired from service. The Tribunal, while considering the said case set aside the said OM of 31st July 1987 of this Department holding it ultra vires the CCS (Pension) Rules 1972. The
ratio of the decision in this OA was applied to OA no 12 of 2003 (I. K. Rastogi Vs Union of India) by Principal Bench, Delhi. This Department was neither a party nor impleaded in the said OAs
at any stage.

3. The implication of the judgment of Honble CAT on this Divisions O.M. of 31.7.87 was considered in consultation in consultation with Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare and
Department of Legal Affairs and it was noted that the matter has attained legal finality.

4. In view of the above and in the light of said order of Honble CAT Principal Bench setting aside the O.M. of 31st July 1987 this Departments OM no 134/10/80- AVD-1 dated 28th Feb 1981
stands restored and the OM of 31st July 1987 stand withdrawn.

Copy of Boards letter No. E(D&A) 81 RG 6-26 dated 23.7.1981:-

Sub:- Minor Penalty proceedings against Railway servants who are due to retire from the service- withholding of pension-

A copy of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Ministry of Home Affairs confidential O.M. NO. 134/10/80 AVDI dated 28.2.81 is sent herewith for your information
and guidance. The orders contained therein apply mutatis mutadis on the Railways. The Railway Ministry desire that the position indicated in the above O.M. may be brought to the notice of all
the concerned disciplinary authorities.

Rule-9 of the CCS( Pension) Rules 1972 Corresponds to Rule 2308-RII

Copy of Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforrms confidential O.M. No. 134/10/80-AVD.I dated 28.2.81 from Under Secretary to All Ministries and
Departments of Government of India.

Sub:- Minor Penalty proceedings pending against Govt. servants who are due to retire from the service.

The undersigned is directed to say that sub-rule (1) of rule 9 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 confers on the President the right to withhold or withdraw the pension or a part thereof, either
permanently or for specified period, and to order recovery from the pension, of the whole or a part of any pecuniary loss caused to the Government, if, in any departmental or judicial
proceedings, the pensioner is found guilty of grave misconduct or negligence during the period of his service including service rendered upon reemployment or retirement. Sub-rule (2) of this

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rule provides that the departmental proceedings, referred to in sub-rule(1), if instituted before the retirement of a Govt. servant or during his reemployment, shall after his final retirement, be
deemed to be proceedings under this rule and shall be continued and concluded. Accordingly, the minor penalty proceedings and the major penalty proceedings, which are instituted against a
Govt. servant while in service and which do not get concluded before the date of retirement, automatically become proceedings under rule 9 ibid. However, since grave misconduct or
negligence cannot be established as a result of minor penalty proceedings, action under Rule 9 ibid for withholdings or withdrawing pension etc., cannot be taken against a pensioner, in respect
of whom service are minor penalty proceedings had been instituted while in service but which do not get concluded before retirement and have hence continued after retirement. Such minor
penalty proceedings continued beyond retirement, therefore, do not literally have any effect on the pensioner in the matter of reducing or withholding of his pension. The disciplinary authorities
under the Department of Agriculture etc., are requested to take note of this position and take steps to see that minor penalty proceedings, initiated against Govt. Servants, who are due to retire,
are finalised quickly and in time before the date of retirement, so that the need for continuing such minor penalties proceedings beyond the date of retirement does not arises.

Copy of Boards letter No. E(D&A) 87 RG 6-113 dated 11.11.87:-

Sub:- Minor Penalty proceedings initiated against Railway servants while in service-continuation for withholding of pensionary benefits under Para 2308-R.II.

Attention is invited to Boards confidential letter No. E(D&A) 81 RG6-26 dated 23.7.81 circulating Department of Personnels confidential O.M. No. 134/10/80-AVD. I dated 28.2.81.

2. A copy of the DOPs latest confidential O.M. No. 134/9/86.AVD.I dated 31.7.87 is enclosed. It will be seen therefrom that the contents of Boards letter dated 23.7.81 referred to above,
circulating DOPs instructions dated 28.2.81 stand cancelled, and that it will be in order to continue even minor penalty proceedings in terms of Rule 2308-R. II provided grave misconduct or
negligence is established. Issuing a show cause notice (where no oral enquiry was held) to represent against proposal to effect cut in pension and consultation with UPSC is, however, necessary
in such cases.

3. The contents of the Department of Personnels latest orders may please be brought to the notice of all concerned. Notwithstanding these orders, disciplinary authorities should endeavour to
ensure that minor penalty proceedings are, in fact, concluded quickly and the need for such proceedings arising out of Minor Penalty normally do not arise.

Copy of Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)s confidential O. M. No. 134/9/86-AVD.I dated 31st July, 1987.

Sub: Minor Penalty proceedings initiated while in service- Question whether it is necessary to hold an oral inquiry for effecting a cut in pension as a result of -

This Departments Office Memorandum No. 134/10/80-AVD.I dated the 28th February, 1981 may be treated as cancelled.

2. It is clarified that, in terms of Rule 2308-R,II of the Indian Railway Estt. Code, the Central Government has the power to withhold or withdrew pension even as result of a minor penalty
proceedings instituted while the charged officer was in service and which was continued after his retirement, provided grave misconduct or negligence is established.

3. The question whether the procedure followed in the conduct of a minor penalty proceeding would amount to affording a reasonable opportunity to the charged officer so as the impose the
penalty of withholding or withdrawing his pension has also been considered. It is clarified that, even though there is no statutory requirement in Rule-2308-R . II ibid for giving a show cause
notice, the principles of natural justice would have to be followed. This would require giving an opportunity to the pensioner to represent against the proposal penalty. It would, therefore, be
necessary to issue a show cause notice to the pensioner and to take his representation into consideration before obtaining the advice of the Union Public Service Commission and passing the
final order. However, there is no need to issue a show cause notice, where an oral inquiry, in which the Railway servant/pensioner has had reasonable opportunity to defend his case, was held.

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4. It is, however, reiterated that it should be the endeavour of the disciplinary authority to see that a minor penalty proceeding instituted against a Railway servant, who is due to retire, is
finalised quickly and normally before his retirement so that the need for continuing such proceeding beyond the date of retirement does not arise.

Estt Rule No 155/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/213/2826, Dated 21.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2007/ALL/RPF/1 dated 20.05.2009 (RBE No.87/2009), is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even
number dated 4.6.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 117/08.

Sub: - Grant of Ration Money Allowance and ad-hoc bonus to Head Constables/RPF working as Vigilance Watchers in Vigilance Organization.

Southern Railway has sought clarification as to whether Ration Money Allowance can be paid to the RPF/RPSF staff working as Vigilance Watcher in Vigilance Organization as is being
granted to RPF/RPSF staff working as Investigating Inspector in Vigilance Organization in terms of Boards letter of even number dated 4.6.08

2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that RPF/RPSF staff working as Vigilance Watcher in Vigilance Organization may be granted ad-hoc bonus and
Rational Money Allowance in lieu of PLB from the financial year 2008-2009.

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

Estt Rule No 156/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/99/2827, Dated 21.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 2009 PS 5-1/9, dated 17-06-2009, RBE No. 112/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Issue of Duty Passes in favour of officers deputed for long term training in IIPA/ New Delhi.

The issue of retention of Duty Passes by Railway Officers who proceed on training has been examined in Boards Office in consultation with Associate Finance and it has been decided that
since Metal Pass/Duty Pass are issued to the officers for discharging their duties attached with the post, when such officers proceed on training they have to relinquish the charge of the post from
which they proceed on training and therefore, they have to surrender the Metal Pass also.

2. In case there is requirement of the officer to undertake official journey during the period of training, he can be issued Duty Cheque Pass after obtaining approval of the competent authority.

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

Estt Rule No 157/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/100/2851, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 2004 PS 5-9/1 dated 17-06-2009, (RBE No. 111/2009), P.C. VI No. 117/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Boards letters No. E(W) 96 PS 5-9/1 dated 20.6.2000 and No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15 dtd.01.12.08 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 108/2000 & 224/08 respectively.

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Sub:- Revised entitlement of Kit Pass on transfer/retirement on the implementation of 6th CPC.

Consequent upon the revision of pay scales on the basis of recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission and considering the fact that 4 wheeler wagons have already been phased out, the
question of revision of existing entitlement of kit Pass on transfer/retirement has been under consideration of Ministry of Railways.

2. It has now been decided that in supersession of instructions contained in Boards letter No. E(W) 96 PS 5-9/1 dated 20-06-2000 entitlement in the revised scales of pay under RS(RP) Rules-
2008 shall be as under

Transportation of Personal Effects

S.No Grade Pay By Train


(1) (2)
(a) Railway Servants drawing grade pay of Rs. 6000 Kgs by goods trains plus reimbursement of
7600 and above and those in pay scale HAG transport of motor car by road
+ and above 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 transport of motor car by road
Or
One VPU by passenger carrying trains subject to
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. 6000 Kgs by goods trains plus reimbursement of
4200, Rs. 4600, Rs. 4800, Rs .5400 and Rs. transport of motor car by road.
6600 Or
One container (1 TEU) ( including cost of door-
to door movement of container) Plus
reimbursement of transport of motor car by road
Or
One VP/VPU by passenger carrying trains
subject to cut of 20% in 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. 3000 Kgs of luggage by goods train plus one
2800 Motor Cycle/Scooter by Goods train.

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(d) Railway Servants drawing grade pay below 1500 Kgs of luggage by goods train plus one
Rs. 2800 Motor Cycle/Scooter/Moped/Bicycle by goods
train.

NOTES

A. A pass for carrying a dog may also be issued in all cases from (a) to (d) above.

B. The rates for transportation of motor car by road will be at rates laid-down in Boards Letter No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15 dtd.01.12.08.

3. 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. 64 enclosed.

4. In all other respects, the provisions of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) will apply.

5. These orders shall take effect from 1st September, 2008. However, if the Kit Pass entitlements in terms of the revision now prescribed result in a lowering of the existing entitlements in the
case of any individual, the existing entitlements shall not be lowered. They shall continue to be governed by the earlier orders on the subject till such time they become eligible, in the normal
course, for the higher entitlements.

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

Advance Correction Slip No. 64 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 Personal Effects

S. No. Grade Pay By Train


(1) (2)
(i) Railway Servants drawing grade pay of 6000 Kgs by goods trains plus reimbursement of
Rs. 7600 and above and those in pay transport of motor car by road
scale HAG + and above Or
One container (40 Feet E.U.) or Two containers
(20 Feet E.U.) (including cost of door-to door
movement of containers) plus reimbursement of
transport of motor car by road
Or
One VPU by passenger carrying trains subject to
cut of 20% in the admissible amount of

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composite transfer grant if a car is carried in the
VPU and of 25% if car is not carried.
(ii) Railway Servants drawing grade pay of 6000 Kgs by goods train plus reimbursement of
Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600, Rs. 4800, Rs .5400 transport of motor car by road.
and Rs. 6600 Or
One container (1TEU) ( including cost of door-
to door movement of container) Plus
reimbursement of transport of motor car by road
Or
One VP/VPU by passenger carrying trains
subject to cut of 20% in admissible amount of
Composite Transfer Grant if a car is carried in
VPU and of 25% if car is not carried.
(iii) Railway Servants drawing grade pay of 3000 Kgs of luggage by goods train plus one
Rs. 2800 Motor Cycle/Scooter by Goods train.

(iv) Railway Servants drawing grade pay 1500 Kgs of luggage by goods trains plus one
below Rs. 2800 Motor Cycle/Scooter/Moped/Bicycle by goods
train.

NOTES

(A) A pass for carrying a dog may also be issued in all cased from (i) to (iv) above.
(B) The rates for transportation of motor car by road will be at rates laid-down
in Boards Letter No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15 dtd.01.12.08.

(Authority: Boards Letter No. E(W) 2004 PS-9/1 dated 17-06-2009)

Estt Rule No 158/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/184/2852, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/34 dated 24.06.2009, RBE No. 117/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Boards letter of even
No. dated 10.3.2008 (RBE No. 33/2008) was published as Estt. Rule No. 73/2008.

CORRIGENDUM

Sub:- Education qualification for recruitment to Group C posts in S&T Department of the Railways.

Ref:- Letter of even number dated 10.3.2008 (RBE. No. 33/2008).

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Attention is invited to Boards letter under reference interalia prescribing direct recruitment qualification for various categories of posts in S&T Department on the railways.

It has come to the notice of this office that some of the trades shown under the head Revised Qualification do not actually exist and have been mentioned inadvertently owing to typographical
error. It is hereby directed that henceforth the table shown in Boards letter ibid may be read as under:
Post Existing Qualification. Revised Qualification

TCM-III Matriculation and (a) ITI (i) Matriculation plus ITI/Act Apprenticeship in Electrician,
Rs. 3050- certificate in Electrical Fitter, Wireman, Electronics, Information
4590 Electrical/Radio/Wireless/ Technology, TV& Radio trades: Or
Telecom/TV Trade and
one year casual (ii) Diploma holders in Electrical, Electronics,
TCM/WM in S&T Microprocessor, Industrial Electronics, TV Engineering, Fiber
Department; or (b) Casual Optic Communication, Electronic Instrumentation,
TCM/WM for 03 years in Communication, Sound & TV Engg. Industrial Control,
S&T Department; or Information Science/Technology, Process Control,
(c) A pass in +2 stage in Telecommunication, Applied Electronics, Computer
Higher Secondary with Application, Computer Networking, Data Networks, Power
Physics and Maths. Electronics, Digital Electronics and Radio Engineering; or

(iii) Pass in +2 stage with Physics and Maths.


JE-II (Tele.) Diploma in Electrical/ Diploma holders in Electrical, Electronics, Microprocessor,
Rs. 5000- Electronics/ Industrial Electronics, TV Engineering, Fibre Optic
8000 Telecommunication Communication, Electronics Instrumentation, Radio
Engineering or Engineering, Computer Networking, Data network, Power
equivalent. Electronics, Information Technology, Communication, Sound
& TV Engineering, Industrial Control, Information
Science/Technology, Process Control, Telecommunication,
Applied Electronics, Computer Application and Digital
Electronics.
SE(Tele) B.E. in (i) M.Sc. (Electronics); Or
Rs.6500- Electrical/Electronics/
10500 Telecommunication (ii) 04 (four) year Degree holders in Electrical, Electronics,
Engineering OR M.Sc Microprocessor, Industrial Electronics, TV Engineering, Fibre
(Electronics) Optic communication, Electronic Instrumentation,
Communication, Sound & TV Engineering, Industrial
Control, Information Science/Technology, Process Control,
Telecommunication, Applied Electronics, Computer
Application/Engineering, Digital Electronics, Radio
Engineering, Data Networking, Computer Networking, Power

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Electronics and Information Technology.
Technician, Matriculation and (a) ITI (i) Matriculation plus ITI/Act
Gr- III Certificate in Apprenticeship in Electrician, Electrical Fitter, Wireman,
(Signal) Electrician/Electrical Electronics, Information Technology, TV & Radio,
(Erstwhile Fitter/Wireman Trade and Instrumentation, Computer, Computer Networking , Data
ESM-III one year casual ESM in Networking: Or
Rs. 3050- S&T Department; or (b)
4590 Casual ESM/Electric (ii) 10+2 with Physics and Maths; Or
Fitter for 03 years in S&T
Department; or (iii) 03 Three year Diploma in Engineering in Electrical,
(c) A pass in +2 stage Electronics, Microprocessor, TV Engineering, Fibre Optical
with Physics and Maths in Communication, Telecommunication, Communication, Sound
Higher Secondary or & TV Engineering, Industrial Control, Electronic
equivalent. Instrumentation, Industrial Electronics, Applied Electronics,
Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, Information
Science/Technolgy, Computer Application, Computer
Engineering, Computer Science and Computer Technology.
JE-II(Signal) Diploma in 03 (Three) year Diploma in Engineering in Electrical,
Rs. 5000- Electrical/Electronics/ Electronics, Microprocessor, TV Engineering, Fibre Optical
8000 Telecommunication Communication, Telecommunication, Communication, Sound
Engineering or & TV Engineering, Industrial Control, Electronic
equivalent. Instrumentation, Industrial Electronics, Applied Electronics,
Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, Information Science/
Technology, Computer Application, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science and Computer Technology.
SE(Signal) B.E in (i) 04 (Four) year Degree in Engineering in Electrical,
Rs. 6500- Electrical/Electronics/ Electronics, Microprocessor, TV Engineering, Fibre Optical
10500 Telecommunication Communication, Telecommunication, Communication, Sound
Engineering. & TV Engineering, Industrial Control, Electronic
Instrumentation, Industrial
Electronics, Applied Electronics, Digital Electronics, Power
Electronics, Information
Science / Technology, Computer Application, Computer
Engineering, Computer Science and Computer Technology;
Or

(ii) M.Sc. (Electronics/Physics/Computer Science).

Estt Rule No 159/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/214/2853, Dated 23.07.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2008/HRA-14 dated 01.7.2009, RBE No. 120/2009, S. No. PC-VI/122 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even no. dated 25.2.09 was published as Estt Rule No. 49/09.

Sub:- House Rent Allowance (HRA) at old duty station for Railway employees serving in the State and Union Territories of North Eastern Region including Andaman & Nicobar
Islands and Lakshadweep Islands- Regarding.

Attention is invited to Boards letter of even number dated 25.2.2009 on the above Subject, Para 4 of the said letter has been amended to read as under:-

FOR

These orders will be applicable to Railway employees posted to Ladakh on or after 1.9.2008.

READ

These orders will be applicable to Railway employees posted in Ladakh as on 1.9.2008 or posted to Ladhakh on or after 1.9.2008.

3. All other terms and conditions of the said letter remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 160/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/215/2854, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E( P&A)II/2008/HRA-14 dated 29.6.2009, RBE No. 121/2009, S. No. PC-VI/123 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even no. dated 25.2.2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 49/09.

CORRIGANDUM

Attention is invited to Boards letter of even No. dated 25.2.2009 (PC VI No. 83 and RBE No. 41/2009). The subject mentioned in the said letter has been amended to be read as under:-

FOR

House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Railway employees serving in the State and Union Territories of North Eastern Region-Regarding.

READ

House Rent Allowance (HRA) at old duty station for Railway employees serving in the State and Union Territories of North Eastern Region including Andaman & Nicobar Islands and
Lakshadweep Islands- Regarding.

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

Estt Rule No 161/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL/34/2855, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/Ex-Gratia/9 dated 03.07.2009, RBE No. 123/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 18.9.2007 was published as Estt Rule No. 260/07.

Sub:- Grant of ex-gratia payment to unmarried daughters of SRPF (C) beneficiaries who had retired from service/died in service prior to 01.01.1986.

Consequent upon circulation of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 1/19/03-P&PW(E) dated 6th September, 2007 on the Railways vide this officer letter No.
F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 18.9.2007 extending the scope of family pension to unmarried daughters of Railway servants/pensioners even after attaining the age of 25 years at par with the
widowed/divorced daughters, references have been received seeking clarification as the whether the benefit of the said instructions is also admissible to the unmarried daughters of SRPF
(Contributory) retirees for the purpose of grant of ex-gratia payment.

2. The matter has been examined in consultation with DOP&PW and it is clarified that the provisions contained in this office letter dated 18.9.2007 referred to above are NOT applicable to the
unmarried daughters of SRPF (C) beneficiaries, who had retired from service/died in service prior to 1.1.86, for the purpose of grant of ex-gratia beyond the age of 25 years.

Estt Rule No 162/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/45/2856, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 8.7.09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Boards letter of even dated 16.3.2009 and
8.4.2009 were published as Estt. Rule No. 67/09 and 95/09 respectively.

Sub: - Proforma for joining RELHS to be signed by serving Railway employees before superannuation.

Ref: Boards letter of even number dated 16.3.2009 and 8.4.2009.

As per the Boards decision vide letter cited above, joining of RELHS-97 has been made MANDATORY for all retiring Railway employees. In case the retiring officer/staff is unwilling to join
the scheme, he/she will have to submit his/her unwillingness in writing with a clear understanding that no further chance shall be given to join the scheme in future.

2. This replaces the existing proforma (for issuing of RELHS medical ID card ) in the Booklet containing Pension forms to be filled by retiring officer/staff of all Railways.

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

4. Accordingly, an Advance Correction Slip, as an amendment to Para 612 A(5) (a) of IRMM- 2000, is cnclosed.

A wide publicity should be given.


S. No. 3 Health/2009

Advance Correction Slip to Para 612A(5) of Indian Railway Medical Manual Volume Third Edition,2000

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(5) Mode of Joining

Para 612 A (5) (a) may be replaced as under:

(a) Joining of RELHS -97 has been made MANDATORY for all retiring Railway employees. In case the retiring officer/staff is unwilling to join the scheme, he/she will have to submit his/her
unwillingness in writing with a clear understanding that no further chance shall be given to join the scheme in future.

(Authority: Boards letter No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS/ dated 8.7.09)

Estt Rule No 163/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/75/2896, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(D&A)2007/GS 1-2 dated 18.06.2009 (RBE No.108/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Acceptance of gift by the members of family of the railway servant regarding.

Recently a railway servant had intimated booking of a flat by his wife in her own name and in her own right. The entire cost of the flat was to be borne by the mother-in-law of the railway
servant and had to be given to his wife as gift. In other words, it was a case of acceptance of gift by the wife of the railway servant from her own mother. A question has arisen whether the
railway servant concerned was required to seek permission from the Government before his wife accepted gift from her own mother. A related question is whether the railway servant was also
required to make a report to or seek permission of the Government, as the case may be, under rule 18(2) before his wife made the aforesaid transaction in immovable property.

2. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Personnel And Training. Ministry of Railways decision No. 10 below rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules,
1966 stipulates that the transaction in immovable property entered in to by the spouse or any other member of family of a railway servant out of his or her own funds (including stridhan, gifts, in
heritance etc.) as distinct from the funds of the railway servant himself, in his or her own name and in his or her own right, would not attract provision of sub-rule (2) of rule 18. A railway
servant thus, is not required to give previous knowledge or seek prior sanction under rule 18(2) if the transaction in immovable property is made by any member/ of his family in his or her own
right and from his or her own funds including by way of gifts received, independent from the funds of the railway servants.

3. However, rule 13 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 provides that a railway servant shall neither accept himself nor permit any member of his family or any other person acting on
his behalf to accept any gift except in certain circumstances as specified in this rule. For the purpose of exceptions and monetary limits, the railway servant and his (or her) family has been
treated as one unit. Therefore , while the provisions of rule 18(2) of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 will not be attracted in respect of a transaction in immovable property made by the
member of family of a railway servant in his or her own name, in his or her own right and out of his or her own fund including by way of gifts received, the railway servant concerned will have
to make a report to or seek previous sanction of the Government, as the case may be, under rule 13, if the value of the gift received by the member of family of the railway servant, which was
used to finance the transaction, exceeds the monetary limits laid down in rule13, irrespective of the person making the gift.

Estt Rule No 164/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/76/2897, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(D&A) 2007/GS 1-1 dated 17.06.2009 (RBE No.107/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even No. dated
28.3.2008 & No. E(D&A)78 GS1-14 dated 24.10.80, were published as Estt. Rule No. 81/08 & 266/87 respectively.

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Sub :- Submission of annual return of immovable property by the supervisory staff in terms of Railway Ministrys Decision no.11 below rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules,
1966- equivalent to pay of Rs. 900/- mentioned therein in the VIth CPC scales of pay-Clarification reg.

Attention of the Railways is invited to Boards letter of even number dated 28.3.2008 advising that the pay of Rs.900/- mentioned in Boards letter No. E(D&A)78 GS1-14 dated 24.10.80, which
was incorporated as Railway Ministrys Decision no.11 below rule 18 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, equates to the pay of Rs.9000/- as per the normal replacement scale under
the Vth CPC. In other words, supervisory staff of Group C (Class-III) on railways who are working in scales of pay the maximum of which is Rs.9000/-(Rs. Nine Thousand) or above are also
required to submit an annual return of their immovable property.

2. Board have reviewed the matter in the context of acceptance of the recommendations of VIth Central Pay Commission and have decided that the provisions contained in Boards letter dated
24.10.80 as mentioned above would now apply to the supervisory staff who are working in Pay Band-2 (Rs.9300-34800) with Grade pay of Rs.4600/- Thus, all such staff will now to have
submit an annual return of their immovable property.

Estt Rule No. 165/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/108/2898, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSPR/1 dated 17.07.2009 (RBE No.131/2009), S.No. PC-VI/127 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
of even no dated 22.9.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 178/08.

Sub:- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Schedules for Revised Scales of pay .

Ref:- Boards letter of even number dated 22.09.2008.

S.No. 10.2 (ii) of Boards letter of even number dated 22.09.2008 shall be modified as under

S. No. Post Present Scale Revised Pay Band & Grade Pay Remarks.
(Rs.)
Name of Pay Corresponding Grade
Band Pay Bands (Rs) Pay
(Rs.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

10. General

10.2 Teaching Staff (Railway School): i) see note below

(II) Trained Graduate Teacher** i) see note below

Selection Grade 7500-12000 PB-3 15600-39100 5400


Senior Grade 6500-10500 PB- 2 9300-34800 4800
Basic Grade 5500-9000 PB- 2 9300-34800 4600

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** Note: I) These categories will retain their existing classification as Group C
II) Residency period will remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 166/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/109/2899, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSPR/1 dated 02.07.2009 (RBE No. 122/2009), S.No.PC-VI/124 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
of even no. dated 11.09.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No.167/08.

Sub:- Fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure of Medical officers in the pay band PB-4.

Vide illustration 2 contained in Explanatory Memorandum to the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, method of fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure of Medical Officers
was issued by this Ministry . Subsequently, clarifications have been sought from various quarters regarding method of pay fixation in the revised pay structure of those Medical officers, whose
revised pay is to be fixed in the pay band PB-4. In this connection, it is clarified that in the case of those Medical Officers, whose pay is to be fixed in the Pay band PB-4, their pay in the pay
band will be fixed with reference to the fitment table corresponding to their pre-revised pay scale as per Annexure-E to the Ministrys letter of even number dated 11.09.2008. The method
of fixation of their pay in the revised pay structure will be the same as prescribed in illustration 2 of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. However, in order to guide administrations/
PAOs in fixing the revised pay of Medical Officers in the pay band PB-4 correctly, an illustration in this regard is annexed with this letter.

2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Action may be taken accordingly.

Annexure to Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/1/RSRP/1, S.NO. PC VI/124 (RBE.NO.122)

Illustration: The method of fixation of initial pay in the revised pay structure of Medical Officers in the pay band PB-4 with grade pay of Rs. 8700

1. Existing scale of pay Rs.14300-400-18300


2. Pay Band applicable PB-4 (Rs.37400-67000)
Grade pay Rs. 8700
3. Existing basic pay as on 1.1.06 Rs. 18300
DP on Pay + NPA Rs. 11438
25% NPA on BP+DP Rs. 7435
DA (24%) Rs. 8922
Existing emoluments =Rs. 46095
4. Revised pay in the pay band as per fitment table Rs.43390
corresponding to the existing pre-revised pay of Rs. 18300 (as
contained in Annex-E of this Ministrys letter (No. PC-
VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dt.11.09.2008)

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5. Grade pay Rs.8700
24% DA on NPA as on 1.1.2006 Rs.1784
(24% of Rs.7435)
Total Rs. 53874 (Grade pay Rs. 87000)
{ pay in the pay band =
45174}
[ (53874-8700) ]
6. 25% NPA on the revised pay Rs.13469
Grant total Rs.67343

Estt Rule No 167/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/25/2900, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM7/4 SLP dated 19.06.2009 (RBE No.113/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)I-
98/PM1/11 dt. 16.11.1998 was published as Estt. Rule No. 268/98.

Sub:- Selection Procedure for promotion to General Selection Posts- Placement of names on panel-instructions regarding.

As the Railways are aware, in pursuance of Honble Apex Courts judgments dt.15.03.1996, in M. Ramjayram vs. General Manager, South Central Railway and others,1996 (1) SC SLJ 536, it
was held that it is illegal to award marks for Seniority for promotion to General Posts , i.e. those outside the normal channel of promotion, for which eligible volunteers are called from
different categories whether in the same department, or, from different departments, Board vide their letter No. E(NG)I-98/PM1/11, dt. 16.11.1998 had modified the selection procedure to such
General Posts. These instructions are contained in para 219 (j) of Indian Railway Establishment Manual (IREM), Vol. I, 1989, as amended from time to time. In terms of instructions contained
in clause (iii) below para 219 (j), final panel in such cases, is required to be drawn up in the order of seniority from amongst those who secure a minimum of 60% marks in professional
ability and 60% marks in the aggregate, provided that those securing a total of 80% or, more marks , are classed as Outstanding and placed at the top of the panel, in the order of seniority .
Besides above provisions, separate instructions prescribing different methods for placement of names on panel, in a few categories, viz, LDCE quota in the category of Sr. Clerks (Rs. 4500-
7000), Commercial/Traffic Apprentices (Rs. 5500-9000), for induction of Intermediate Apprentices for eventual absorption as JE-II (Rs. 5000-80000 in various technical departments,
qualified staff quota in the category of Skilled Artisans Gr. III (Rs. 3050-4590) in various engineering departments, LDCE quota in the categories of Office Superintendent Gr. II (RS.5500-
9000) and Staff & Welfare Inspectors Gr. I (Rs. 6500-10500) etc., have also been issued.

2. The instructions regarding formation of panel in the order of seniority have been under challenge before various Courts/tribunals for granting relief in terms of placement of names on panel in
the order of merit based on the marks obtained in such General Selections. The provision of placement of names on final panel in the order of seniority, as indicated above, has been struck down
by High Court/ Punjab & Haryana, in Writ Petition No. 4746/2002 vide judgement dt. 09.04.2008. High Court have, inter- alia, held that, since in such General Selections, candidates are not
form the same seniority units and there is no common seniority list on the basis of which their names can be placed in the order of seniority, therefore, promotion to such posts should be made
only on the basis of merit, uninfluenced by seniority of the candidates. The Honble High Court have accordingly declared the provision of arranging the names on final panel in the order of
seniority in General Selections as wholly illegal and arbitrary and set aside the same. The Special Leave Petition No. 16774/2008 filed before the Honble Supreme Court against the High
Courts above-mentioned jugement, has also been dismissed on 05.01.2009.

3. The matter has, accordingly been carefully considered by the Board and it has been decided that in cases of promotion to General Posts in which candidates are called from different
categories, whether in the same department or from different departments and where Zone of consideration, is not confined to three times the number of staff to be empanelled, panels should be
strictly prepared as per merit, with reference to marks obtained by the candidates in Professional ability and Record of Service. Subject to usual relaxation for SC/ST staff, wherever

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permissible, those securing less than 60% in Professional ability and 60% in aggregate, will not be considered eligible for inclusion in the panel. Further, the service records of only those
candidates who secure a minimum of 60% marks in Professional ability, shall be assessed. Since the final panel has to be drawn on the basis of merit, there will be no scope for erstwhile
provision of placement of candidates who secure 80% or more marks, classified as Outstanding, on the top of the panel.

3.1. These instructions will supersede all previous instructions, as far as the same relate to the provision of arranging names on the final panel in the order of seniority, for promotion to General
Posts. However, all other conditions, as contained in the specific instructions for a particular category, shall continue to hold good.

3.2 These instructions shall be applicable with immediate effect, i.e from the date of issue of these orders, to all panels for promotion to General posts. Any previous selection panel drawn
up otherwise, before issue of this letter, need not be reopened.

4. Accordingly, the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume I, 1989 is also amended, as per ACS No. 209 enclosed.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I (1989 EDITION)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 209

Chapter II, Section B-Rules governing the promotion of Group C staff

I. substitute the following for the opening sentence of existing sub-para (j) of para 219:-

(j) For general posts , i.e., those outside the normal channel of promotion for which candidates are called from different categories whether in the same department or from different
departments and where Zone of consideration is not confined to three times the number of staff to be empanelled, the selection procedure should be as under:-

II. Substitute the following for the existing clause (iii) below sub-para (j) of para 219:-

The final panel should be drawn up in the order of merit based on aggregate marks of Professional ability and Record of Service. However, a candidate must secure a minimum of 60%
marks in Professional ability and 60% marks in the aggregate, for being placed on the panel. There will be no classification of candidates as Outstanding.

(Authority: Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM7/4 SLP dt. 19.06.2009)

Estt Rule No 168/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/21/2901, Dated 23.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2009/6/6 dated 02.06.2009 (RBE No. 96/2009), M.C.8/Supplement No. 21 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Forwarding of notification reg.

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Please find enclosed herewith copies of gazette Notifications No. S.O. 2241 (E) published on dated 19TH September 2008 & S.O 566 (E) published on dated 27th February 2009 in part II,
Section 3, Sub section (ii) of Gazette of India regarding extension of the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the State of Sikkim and implementation of the said Act w.e.f.27th February 2009 in the State
of Sikkim.

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA


EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-SECTION 3-SUB-SECTION (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
NEW DELHI , FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,2008/BHADRA 28,1930

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS


NOTIFICATION
NEW DELHI, THE 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2008

S.O.2241(E).- in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (n) of Article 371F of the Constitution, the President hereby extends to the State of Sikkim the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961)
here in after referred to as the said Act, subject to the modification, namely-

(i) any reference in the said Act to a law not in force or to a functionary not in existence in the State of Sikkim shall be construed as a reference to the corresponding law in force, or to the
corresponding functionary in existence, in the state:

provided that if any question arises as to who such corresponding functionary is or if there is no such corresponding functionary, the Central Government shall decide as to who such
functionary shall be and the decision of the Central Government in that regard shall be final ;

(ii) the provisions of the said Act come into force in the State of Sikkim on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint:

Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of the said Act and for different areas in the State of Sikkim and any reference in any such provision to the
Commencement of the Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision in the area where it has been brought in to force.

(PRATIBHA DEVISINGH PATIL)


PRESIDENT
[ F.NO.17/2/2006-NE-II]
NAVEEN VERMA. Jt..Secy.(N.E)

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA


EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-SECTION 3-SUB-SECTION (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
NEW DELHI , FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009/PHALGUNA 8, 1930

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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING)

NOTIFICATION
NEW DELHI, THE 27TH FEBRUARY, 2009

S.O.566 (E) -- in pursuance of clause (ii) of the notification of the government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs number S.O. 2241(E), dated the 19th September ,2008, the Central
Government hereby appoints the 27th day of February, 2009, as the date on which the Apprentices Act,1961 ( 52 of 1961), shall come into force in the state of sikkim.

{F.No.DGET-1(1)/95-AP)
SHARDA PRASAD, DIRECTOR GENERAL/JT.SECY.

Estt Rule No. 169/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/ 216/2996, Dated 29.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/SP-1/AD-3 dated 30.06.2009, RBE No. 119/09, PC VI No. 121 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Payment of Hospital Care Allowance/Patient Care Allowance to Group C and D (Non-Ministerial) employees working in hospitals, dispensaries and organisations.

In implementation of the Sixth CPCs recommendations for provision of adequate insurance cover to the Government employees, who face an element of risk in discharge of their official
functions and are presently in receipt of Risk Allowance, it has been decided by the Government to introduce a Risk Insurance Scheme w.e.f. 01.04.2009 after consultation with staff side and to
continue Risk Allowance till March 31, 2009.

2. The Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure have now conveyed their approval that Hospital Care Allowance/Patient Care Allowance and all other Risk Allowances in the Central
Government may be allowed to continue for another 3 months i.e. till 30th June, 2009 and the Risk Insurance Scheme may be implemented w.e.f. 01.7.2009. Accordingly Risk Allowance shall
continue to be payable to the eligible Railway Servant till 30.06.2009 and the Risk Insurance Scheme, as finalised by the Department of Personnel & Training shall be implemented w.e.f.
01.07.2009.

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

Estt Rule No 170/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/10/2997, Dated 29.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/4(Clarification) dated 10th July, 2009 (RBE No. 125/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Boards letter No. E(Sports)/2000/Policy/2 dated 11.07.2001 was published as Estt. Rule No. 213/2007.

Sub: - Educational Qualification for recruitment of sportspersons in Group-C against sports quota, in Non- Technical Popular Categories of posts.
Ref:- Boards letter No. E(Sports)2000/Policy/2 dt. 11.07.2001

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The issue of exemption from obtaining minimum 50% marks in matriculation, in the case of recruitment against spots, quota, in Group-C, in Non-Technical Popular Categories of post, other
than ASM and Guards; has been reconsidered by the Board and it has been decided that the instructions as contained in Boards letter referred above (copy enclosed) will remain the same and
these instructions shall be applicable for recruitment of sportspersons both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement.

Copy of Boards letter No. E(Sports)2000/Policy/2 DATED : 11.07.2001

Sub:- Recruitment of sportspersons- relaxation of educational Qualifications-clarification.

In terms of extant instructions it has been stipulated that the minimum education qualification for recruitment to Group C Non- Technical Popular Categories of posts other than ASMs and
Guards should be pass in matriculation or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. Some Zonal Railways have sought clarifications whether this will also apply for
considering the appointment of sportspersons on the Railways against sports quota.

2. In this connection attention is invited to instructions contained Boards letter No. E(NG)II-81/RSC/25 dated 25.6.82 wherein it was clarified that for recruitment to Non-Technical Popular
Categories of posts other than ASMs and Guards against sports quota the minimum of 50% marks in matriculation need not be insisted upon and candidates possessing a pass in matriculation
may also be appointed provided the other prescribed conditions are satisfied in their case.

3. it is therefore, clarified that the instructions contained in Boards letter dated 25.6.1982, mentioned in para 2 above should follow for considering the appointment of sportspersons against
sports quota.

Estt Rule No 171/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Sports Quota/11/2998, Dated 29.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(Sports)/2003/Policy/INC/1 dated 9th July 2009 (RBE No. 124/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Boards letter
No. E(Sports)/2007/Policy/3 dated 30.03.2007 (RBE. No. 48/2007) was published as Estt. Rule No. 60/2007.

Sub:- Higher fixation of pay of sportsperson at the time of initial appointment on Railways and on their out-of turn promotion on sports account.

Ref:- Boards policy letter No. E(Sports) /2007/Policy/3 dt.30.03.2007 (RBE No. 48/2007).

Please refer to Para 8 and 9.6 (e) of Boards policy letter referred above regarding higher fixation of pay of sportsperson at the time of initial appointment on Railways and on their out-of-turn
promotion on sports account from Group-D to Group-C or within Group-C.

The issue of granting incentive increments to Railway sportspersons on sportspersons on sports account has been reconsidered in Boards office in consultation with the Finance Directorate.
Railway Board have decided that henceforth only five incentive increments will be granted to a Railway Servant in entire service career, on sports accounts. The incentive increments granted to
sportspersons would continue to be drawn at the same rate till retirement and these increments 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.

These incentive increments will be granted only for the sports achievements of sportspersons after joining the Railways. Therefore, henceforth, pay of the sportspersons shall be fixed at the
minimum of the scale of pay on their initial appointment and with normal fixation on their out-of- turn promotion on sports account.

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In view of above, Para 8.2, 9.3.5 & 9.6(e) and Column 3 (with heading Fixation of Pay of Para 8.1.1 & 8.1.2 of Boards policy letter dt. 30.03.2007 referred above; shall be treated as
cancelled.

However, in really outstanding cases, Railway Board can grant higher fixation of pay to a sportsperson, at the time of initial appointment, subject to maximum five increments. Railways/Units
can send the proposals of outstanding sportspersons, having medal winning performances in recognized National/International Championships; for higher fixation of pay at the time of initial
appointment; with recommendation of General Manager.

This issue with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

Estt Rule No 172/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/110/2999, Dated 29.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 2008/ED-2/4 dated 04.05.2009, RBE No. 78/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even no. dated 01-
10-2008 & 19.12.2008 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 202/08 & 81/09 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway employees-clarifications reg.

Please refer to Railway Boards letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by Boards letter of even no. dated 19-12-2008 containing revised policy instructions/clarification on Children
Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy admissible to Railway servants based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

2. However, certain doubts had been raised still further by some Railways on the aforesaid policy, which are clarified as under:-

SN Point of doubt / Comments


Clarifications
1. Whether the expenditure The revised orders on Children Education Allowance are effective
incurred on purchase of books, from 01.09.2008. In the revised orders reimbursement is
uniform, shoes etc. priors to admissible for expenditure on purchase of books , uniform, school
01.09.2008 during the shoes and certain other fee heads which was not available under
academic year 2008-09 is the previous instructions. Expenditure incurred prior to 01.09.2008
reimbursable under the has to be covered as per the previous instructions. As such it is not
Scheme and, if so, upto what feasible to reimburse expenditure on books, uniform, shoes etc.
extent? purchased prior to 01.09.2008.
2. Whether the full amount of The new scheme provides reimbursement of children education
Rs. 12000/- of Children allowance upto a maximum of Rs. 12000/- per annum per child. It
Education Allowance can be further prescribes that reimbursement can be claimed once every
reimbursed at the beginning of quarter and the amount claimed in a quarter could be more than
the academic year since Rs.3000/- and in another quarter less than Rs. 3000/- subject to
expenditure on purchase of overall ceiling of Rs. 12,000/- per child p.a. beings maintained.

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books, uniform, shoes and This logically implies that starting from academic year 2009-10
certain fee elements like entire Rs. 12,000/- can be claimed in one quarter with nil
admission fee, science fee etc. reimbursements in other three quarters.
is made at the start of
scholastic session?
3. In case of employees It is clarified in the revised instructions that Children Education
appointed to service after Allowance is not admissible for the period of service treated as
01.09.2008, whether the dies-non i.e, no service allowance. It is further clarified that
allowance is admissible from Children Education Allowance may be calculated on pro-rata basis
date of joining on pro-rata @ maximum Rs. 1000/- per month per child. As such employees
basis or full reimbursement who have joined service after 01.09.2008 would be entitled to
can be claimed? Allowance on pro-rata basis i.e. maximum Rs.1000/-for each
completed month per child.
4. Whether reimbursement can The Children Education Allowances is meant for the
be claimed for expenses on reimbursement of expenses incurred on studies/education of a
Tuition classes in recognized child in a school. Hence expenses on coaching classes in a
Coaching Centers. Tuition/Coaching Centre would not be admissible.

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

Estt Rule No 173/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/111/3000, Dated 29.07.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 2008/ED-2/4 dated 16.06.2009, RBE No. 110/2009, PC VI No. 116/09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even no. dated 04-05-2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 172/09.

CORRIGENDIUM

Sub:- Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway employees-clarification reg.

Boards letter of even no. dated 04-05-2009 on above subject may be read as bearing PC-VI No. 115/2009.

Estt Rule No 174/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/22/3119, Dated 06.08.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2001/6/7 dated 31.12.2008, RBE No. 204/2008 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even no. dated 01-12-
2008 is also attached here with. Boards letter of even no. dated 22.7.02 and Nos. E(MPP)2002/6/10 dated 31.12.02 (RBE No. 234/02) & E(MPP) 2006/6/11 dated 23.7.08 (RBE No. 87/08)
were published as Estt Rule Nos. 144/02, 44/03 (SER) & 148/08 respectively.
CORRIGENDUM

Sub: - Apprentices Act, 1961-Upper age limit for selecting candidates for training.

Reference Boards letter of even number 01.12.08 on the above subject.

2. Annexure-I as mentioned in para 2 of above referred letter which was not enclosed inadvertently is enclosed.

Trades in which minimum education qualification has been raised from 8th pass to 10th pass
vide Boards letter No. E(MPP)2001/6/7 dated 22.7.02

S. Trades Minimum educational Revised minimum education


NO. qualification vide Master qualification vide Master circular No.
Circular No. E(MPP)90/6/5 E(MPP)2001/6/7 dated 22.7.02
dated 31.10.90

Group No. 1- Machine Shop Trades


1. Fitter Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under
its equivalent 10+2 system of education or its
equivalent.

2. Turner Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
its equivalent system of education or its equivalent.
3. Machinist Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
its equivalent system of education or its equivalent.
4. Machinist Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Grinder) its equivalent system of education or its equivalent.
Group No. 3- Metal Working Trades Group
5. Sheet Metal Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
Worker its equivalent system of education or its equivalent.
6. Welder Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Gas Electric) its equivalent system of education or its equivalent.

Group No. 4- Electrical Trades Group


7. Wireman Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
its equivalent system of education or its equivalent

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Group No. 5- Building and Furniture Trades Group
8. Carpenter Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
its equivalent system of education or its equivalent
Group No. 10- Heat Engines Trades Group
9. Mechanic Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Motor Vehicle) its equivalent system of education or its equivalent
10. Mechanic Passed 8th class examination or Passed 10th class examination under 10+2
(Diesel) its equivalent system of education or its equivalent

Copy of Boards letter No. E(MPP) 2001/6/7 Dated 1/12/2008, RBE No. 191/2008,
SC No. 19/08 to MC No. 8/02-

Sub:- Apprentices Act, 1961- Upper age limit for selecting candidates for training.

A demand has been raised by AIRF vide Item No. 9/2007 for increasing the maximum age limit for engagement of Act Apprentices in view of the minimum essential educational qualification
being raised from class 8th pass to class 10th pass.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that maximum age limit may be raised by 2 years for those trades in which educational qualification has been raised
from 8th pass to 10th pass as per Annexure I attached herewith, with age relaxation as applicable in case of SC/ST candidates

3. Further, the reservation of 27% was extended to candidates belonging to OBCs vide Boards letter No. E(MPP)2002/6/10 dated 31.12.02 (RBE No. 234/02) with the personal approval of
Honble Minister of Railways. Ministry of Labour have also amended the Apprentices Act, 1961 making a provision of reservation of training places for OBCs in designated trades which has
been circulated under Boards letter No. E(MPP) 2006/6/11 dated 23.7.08 (RBE No. 87/08). In view of this, relaxation in age by three years is also applicable to OBCs.

4. Accordingly, para 8 of Master Circular No. 8/2002 issued under Boards letter of even number dated 22.7.02 may be modified to read as under :

8. Age for engagement of Act Apprentices for training on Railways:-

(i) ITI candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age.
(ii) Non-ITI candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 22 years of age.
(iii) The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years and 3 years in the cases of SCs/STs and OBCs respectively.

Estt Rule No 175/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/29/3120, Dated 06.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/LE-1/2 dated15.07.2009, RBE No. 130/2009, PC VI No. 126 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even no. dated 8.10.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 192/2008.

Sub: Encashment of Leave on Half Average Pay (LHAP) on permanent absorption in Public Sector Undertakings (PSU)/ Autonomous Bodies- Regarding.

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In terms of the instructions contained in this office letter of even number dated 8.10.2008, both Leave on Average Pay and LHAP are to be considered for encashment at the time of retirement,
subject to the overall limit of 300 days.

2. The matter regarding applicability or otherwise of the instructions dated 8.10.2008 referred to above in cases of permanent absorption of railway employees in PSUs/Autonomous Bodies,
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 the instructions dated 8.10.2008
ibid are not applicable in the case of permanent absorption of railway employees in PSUs/Autonomous Bodies. In other words, the existing provision of forfeiture of LHAP standing at the credit
of such railway servants on absorption in PSUs/Autonomous bodies shall continue to be in force.

Estt Rule No 176/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/77/3121, Dated 06.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(D&A) 2009/GS 1-4 dated 14.7.2009, RBE No. 128/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Amendment to Rule 16 of the 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 16 of the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, contained in
Appendix-I of the Indian Railway Establishment Code-Vol.I, Fifth Edition, 1985 (2003 reprint) may be amended as in the Advance Correction slip No. 108 enclsoed.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTBLISHMENT CODE-VOL.I, FIFTH EDITION, 1985


(SECOND REPRINT EDITION,2003)

Appendix-I Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

Advance Correction Slip No. 108

In the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, in Rule 16, sub-rule (2) shall be re-numbered as sub-rule (2) (i) thereof, and after the sub-rule as so renumbered, the following clause shall be
inserted, namely:-

(2 (ii) No Railway servant who is involved in the decision making process of fixation of price of an Initial Public Offering or Follow-up Public Offering of shares of a Central Public Sector
Enterprise shall apply, either himself or through any member of his family or through any other person acting on his behalf, for allotment of shares in the Initial Public Offerings or Follow-up
Public Offerings of such Central Public Sector Enterprise.

(Authority: Railway Boards letter No. E(D&A) 2009/GS1-4 dated 14/7/2009)

Estt Rule No 177/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/185/3122, Dated 06.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(RRB)/2008/25/10 dated 7.7.2009, RRCB No. 2/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter Nos. E(RRB)/2004/3/8
dated 05.05.2006 and No. E(RRB)/2008/25/10 dated 25.07.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos.114/2006 and 137/2008 respectively.

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Sub:- Replacement Panels/Shortfall in Panels.

Ref 1. Boards letter No. E(RRB)/2004/3/8 dated 05.05.2006.(RRCB 8/2006)

2. Boards letter No. E(RRB)/2008/25/10 dated 25.07.2008.(RRCB 9/2008)

Some Railways had brought to the notice of the Board that out of the candidates whose names are borne on RRB panels, a fairly large number either do not report or fail in the medical
examination. Due to this, the actual materialization of the panel is often short of the total vacancies for which the panel had been prepared. To overcome this problem, Board had issued
directives vide reference (1) above permitting 20% extra candidates to be called for certificate verification and kept in readiness in case the indenting Railway/Unit asks for a replacement panel.
This percentage was revised to 30% vide reference (2) above. This subject was also discussed in CPOs Conference held on 01.05.2009.

2. It has, however, been observed that a number of Railways/Units are not making use of the facility of Replacement Panels. They are adding the vacancies of the previous indent to the next
indent. Due to this, on one hand the vacancies remain unfilled and on the other, time, money & energy are wasted in forming a fresh panel. It is, therefore, reiterated that Railways/Unit must
make full use of the provision of Replacement panels. From now on whenever a fresh indent is placed on RRB, it should carry a certification that the previous panel for the post has
been exhausted and the provision for Replacement Panel has been made use of. If not, reasons for the same should be spelt out.

Please ensure compliance.

Estt Rule No 178/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Retirement Benefits/146/3123, Dated 06.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 20.07.2009, RBE. No. 134/2009, PC-VI-129 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 dated 30.4.09 was published as Estt Rule No. 111/09.

Subject:- Payment of Dearness Relief to re-employed pensioners and employed family pensioners.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 38/88/2008- P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and necessary
action. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.M. dated 2.7.1999 and DOP&Ts OM dated 11.11.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M., were
circulated/adopted on the Railways vide this office letters No. F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dated 5.8.1999 and No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 dated 30.4.2009.
F. No. 38/88/2008-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
Date: 9th July, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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Subject: Payment of Dearness Relief to re-employed pensioners and employed family pensioners.

The undersigned is directed to say that the grant of DR to re-employed pensioners/family pensioners is presently regulated in accordance with the instructions contained in this Departments OM
No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999. Consequent upon the revision in ignorable amount of pension from Rs. 1500/- to Rs. 4000/-in terms of DOPT OM No. 3/13/2008-Estt (Pay-I) dated
11.11.2008, the amount of Rs. 1500/- appeared in OM dated 2.7.99 is revised as Rs. 4000/-. The other condition for grant of DR to re-employed pensioner/family pensioner remain the same.

2. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are being issued after consultation with the CAG of India.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide UO No. 132/EV/2009 dated 21.4.2009 and DOP&T vide their UO No. 3/16/2009-Estt. (Pay II)
dated 23.6.2009.

Estt Rule No. 179/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/217/3212, Dated 11.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(P&A)I-2009/AL/2 dated 22.6.2009, RBE No.114/2009, PC-VI No. 118 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Enhancement of rates of Post Graduate Allowance and Annual Allowance to Medical Officers for possessing Post Graduate Degree/Diploma qualification.

Ref. : (i) Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-98/AL/7 dated 7.12.98 and Ministry of Health & Family Welfares O.M. No. A 45012/4/2008-CHSV dated 16.4.09.

(ii) Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-98/AL/5 dated 27.10.98 and Ministry of Health & Family Welfares O.M. No. A.45012/5/2008-CHS V dated 16.4.09.

In reference to the recommendations of the VIth Central Pay Commission on the above subject, the President is pleased to decide that hereafter Medical Officers will be granted Post Graduate
Allowance and Annual Allowance as detailed below:-

Post Graduate Allowance

S.No. Category Existing rates Revised rates


(a) Railway Doctors upto the level of non-functional selection Rs. 500/-p.m. Rs. 1000/-
grade having post Graduate qualification recognised under p.m.
Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
(b) General Duty Doctors upto the level of non-functional Rs. 300/- p.m. Rs.600/-p.m.
selection grade having P.G. Diploma qualification recognised
under Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

Annual Allowance

S.No. Category Existing rates Revised rates


(a) Railway doctors having Post Graduate qualification recognised Rs. 500/-p.m. Rs. 1000/-

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under Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. p.m.
(b) General Duty Doctors who do not possess any P.G. Rs. 300/- p.m. Rs.600/- p.m.
qualification or who possess unrecognised P.G. Qualification.

3. The rates of these allowances will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

4. The revised rates will be effective from September 01, 2008.

5. The terms & conditions as contained in para 1426 of IREC Vol. II (Sixth Edition-1987), Second Reprint Edition-2005, will remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No. 180/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Develop/90/3213, Dated 11.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)/2009FE1-2 dated 20.7.2009, RBE No.133 /2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Inclusion of Institute of Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) in the list of recognized Institutions.

Ministry of Railways have decided that Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) be incorporated at the end of Annexure-A, circulated vide Board letter No. E(G) 83 FE 1-4 dated
29.04.88. This will entitle Railway officials to 90% reimbursement of membership of IDSA.

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

Estt Rule No. 181/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/112/3214, Dated 11.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2009/1/5/7 dated 27.7.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008
& No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 25.09.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 167/08 & 194/08 respectively.

Sub:- Clarification regarding fixation of pay in 6th CPC in respect of employees who opt for revised pay structure subsequent to 01.01.2006.

Ref: (i) P/HQ/SECR/VI-PC/004/Rly.Bd Clarifications/2573 dated 26.11.2008.


(ii) P/HQ/SECR/VI-PC/004/Rly.Bd Clarifications/681 dated 18.03.2009.

Please connect your Railways letter referred to above on the above subject. In this context please refer to clarification no. 3 issued vide Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated
25.09.2008, in terms of which when the pay of a railway servant is to be fixed as per Rule-11 of RS(RP) Rules-2008 on a date subsequent to 01.01.2006, the fitment tables annexed to Boards
letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 will be used. Action may accordingly be taken by your Railway in consultation with Associate Finance.

This issues in consultation with the Finance Directorate of this Ministry.

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Estt Rule No 182/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/113/3271, Dated 11.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008//PN1/12 dated 17.07.2009, RBE No. 132/2009, PC VI No. 128 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of
even no. dated 8.09.2008, 08.10.2008 & 18.11.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 156/08, 205/08 & 226/08 respectively.

Sub:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners etc.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O. M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 14th July, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance.
These instructionsd shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O. Ms dated 1.9.2008, 3.10.2008 and 14.10.2008, referred to in the enclosed O. M. were adopted on the
Railways vide Railway Boards letters of even number dated 08.09.2008, 08.10.2008 and 18.11.2008 respectively.
F. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New-Delhi-110003
Dated the 14th July, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission -Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners etc.

The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance with para 4.2 of this Departments OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008 (as clarified vide OM dated 3.10.2008 and 14.10.2008), the
revised pension of pre-2006 pensioners shall, in no case, be lower than fifty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale
from which the pensioner had retired. In the case of HAGs and above scales, this will be fifty percent of the minimum of the revised pay scale. Clarifications have been sought by
Ministries/Departments as to whether Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) is to be added to the minimum of the revised pay band plus the grade pay /revised pay scale while considering stepping
up consolidated [pension on 1.1.2006. the matter has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure).

2. On implementation of the recommendations of Fifth Central Pay Commission, NPA was not added to the minimum of the revised scale of pay as on 1.1.1996 in cases where consolidated
pension/family pension was to be stepped up to 50%/30% respectively. Honble Supreme Court, in the judgement dated 10.10.2006 in Transfer Case (Civil) 72 of 2004-Col. (Retd.) B. J. Akkara
Vs. UOI & others, upheld the validity of OM dated 11.9.2001 of Ministry of Defence not allowing the benefit of NPA in the case of retired medical officers of Armed Forces to be added to the
minimum of revised scale of pay as on 1.1.1996 corresponding to the scale of pay held by the pensioner at the time of his retirement. Honble Supreme Court held that NPA is not the part of
minimum of the revised pay scale as on 1.1.1996.

3. NPA granted to medical officers does not form part of the Pay Bands./scales of pay. It is a separate element although it is taken into account for the purpose of computation of pension. It is,
therefore, clarified that in the case of pre-2006 pensioners NPA is not to be added to the minimum of the revised pay band + Grade pay /revised pay scale in cases where consolidated
pension/family pension as on 1.1.2006 is to be stepped up to 50%/30% respectively, in terms of para 4.2 of Department of Pension & PWs OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008 (as
clarified vide OM dated 3.10.2008 and 14.10.2008).

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4. It is impressed upon all the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India to keep in view the above clarifications while disposing of the cases of revision of pension/family pension.
They are also advised to dispose the representations received by them from pensioners on the above issues without referring them to this Department.

5. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their UO No. 264/EV/2009 dated 9.7.2009.

Estt Rule No. 183/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/114/3464, Dated 25.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II/2008/RS-37 dated 24.7.2009, RBE No.236/2009 S.NO.PC-VI/131 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Anomaly in fixation of pay of Loco Supervisory staff appointed prior to 01.01.2006 with reference to their juniors appointed after 01.01.2006 and drawing more pay than the
seniors.
It has come to the notice of the Board that staff appointed prior to 1.1.2006 as Loco Running Supervisors in the pre-revised pay scales, whose pay has been fixed in the replacement pay structure
for Loco Running Supervisors under RS(RP) Rules, 2008, are drawing less pay than their juniors appointed as Loco Running Supervisor after 1.1.2006. The anomaly has arisen due to the fact
that the benefit of element of Running allowance granted at the time of promotion of running staff to a stationary post has been granted to the junior in the revised pay structure, whereas, the
same benefit granted to the senior is of lesser value as the same has been calculated on pre-revised pay scale.

2. It has been decided that the anomaly may be resolved by granting stepping up of pay in pay band to the seniors at par with the juniors in terms of Note 10 below Rule 7 of RS(RP) Rules,
2008.

3. The benefit of stepping up of pay in pay band will be subject to the following conditions:-

(a) Both the junior and the senior Railway servants should belong to the same cadre and the posts in which they have been promoted should be identical in the same cadre and other conditions
enumerated in Note 10 below Rule 7 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 should also be fulfilled.

(b) The stepping up of pay will be allowed to running staff only appointed as Loco Supervisors in whose cases 30% of basis pay is taken as pay element in the running allowance. The
stepping up of pay will not be admissible to the non-running staff of Mechanical Deptt. appointed as Loco Running Supervisors as in their cases the question of pay element in the running
allowance does not arise;

(c) If even in the lower post, revised or pre-revised, the junior was drawing more pay than the senior by virtue of advance increments granted to him or otherwise, stepping up will not be
permissible;

(d) Stepping up will be allowed only once, the pay so fixed after stepping up will remain unchanged;

(e) The next increment will be allowed on the following 1st July, if due, on completion of the requisite qualifying service with effect from the date of refixation of pay, as per the provisions of
Rule 10 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008.

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

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Estt Rule No. 184/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/98/3465, Dated 25.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)I/2006/AL-28/4 dated 27.7.2009, (RBE No.137/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. F(E)I/2006/AL-
28/4 dt. 19.07.2006 was published as Estt. Rule No. 149/06.

Sub:- Air Travel on official account- both domestic and international.

In partial modification of Ministry of Finances O.M. No. 7(2) E. Coord/2005 dt. 23.11.2005 circulated vide Boards letter No. 2005- B-260 dt. 14.12.2005 and in supersession of Ministry of
Finance (Deptt. of Expenditure)s O.M. No. 19024/1/E.IV/2005 dt. 24.3.2006, circulated vide Boards letter No. F(E)I/2006/AL-28/4 dt 19.7.2006, a copy of Ministry of Finances O.M. No.
19024/1/2009-E.IV dt. 13.7.2009 regarding Air Travel on official account, both domestic and international, is circulated for information and strict adherence.

While allowing Air Travel to officers, Ministry of Finances instructions (on austerity measures) issued from time to time regarding ensuring of utmost economy by buying of cheapest fare in
economy/business class travel etc. and availing of Incentive Schemes and concessional fares provided by the airlines (now Air India) are to be strictly observed.

F. No. 19024/1/2009-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Expenditure)
New Delhi, the 13th July, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORADUM

Subject: Air Travel on official account-both domestic and international.

In partial modification of this Ministry OM No. F. no. 7(2)/E. Coord/2005 dated 23rd November, 2005 and in supersession of this Ministrys OM No. 19024/1/E. IV/2005 dated 24.3.2006, it
has been decided that in all cases of air travel, both domestic and international,a where the Government of India bears the cost of air passage, the officials concerned may travel only by Air
India.

2. For travel to stations not connected by Air India, the officials may travel by Air India to the hub/point closest to their eventual destination, beyond which they may utilize the services of
another airline which should also preferably be an alliance partner of Air India.

3. In all cases of deviation from these orders because of operational or other reasons or on account of non-availability, individual cases may be referred to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for
relaxation.

4. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to strictly adhere to these instructions.

5. These orders will also apply to officials in autonomous bodies funded by Government of India

Estt Rule No. 185/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/115/3466, Dated 25.08.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)I/2009/AL-7/1 dated 24.7.2009, RBE No.135/2009, PC-VI No.130 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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

Consequent to the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, have communicated revised rates of Conveyance allowance admissible to
Central Health Service doctors working under the Central Health Service. Accordingly, the President is pleased to decide that the amount of Conveyance Allowance per month admissible to
Railway Medical Officers for paying domiciliary visits outside duty hours and performing other official duties, will be revised as indicated below.

S. No. Mode of Conveyance Maximum per month Minimum per month


(i) For those who maintain their own Rs. 3300 Rs. 160
motor car
(ii) For those who maintain scooter Rs. 1080 Rs. 80
/motor cycle
(iii) For those who do not maintain Rs. 900 Rs.60
either car or motor cycle/scooter

2. The Railway Medical Officers working in Hospitals will be paid Conveyance Allowance as per the above mentioned rates for visiting the Hospitals outside their duty hours and performing
other official duties.

3. Similarly, Conveyance Allowance will be paid to Railway Medical officers working in Railway Health Units /dispensaries for paying domiciliary visits and performing other official duties.

4. The amount of Conveyance Allowance will be revised every year equal to the change in the percentage of Dearness Allowance payable for the year vis--vis the immediate preceding year.

5. For entitlement to 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
visits 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/- pm 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 visit, 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 patients to render visits 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.

7. No Conveyance Allowance will be admissible during joining time, leave and any period of temporary transfer.

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8. Medical Officers/Specialists who draw Conveyance Allowance at the minimum rate specified in Para1 above and those who do not maintain a Motor Car or Motor Cycle/Scooter and draw
Conveyance Allowance @ Rs. 900/- p.m. or Rs. 60/- p.m. as the case may be, will be required to furnish a certificate along with the monthly pay bill, to the effect that the expenditure incurred
by them by way of transport/conveyance hire in connection with domiciliary visits/official duty was not less than the amount claimed by them as conveyance Allowance.

9. Specialists/ Medical Officers in receipt of Conveyance Allowance will not be entitled to draw any Daily Allowance or Mileage Allowance for journeys on official duty, whether, within or
beyond or radius of eight kilometers within the city municipal limits.

10. In case the conveyance is not maintained or is not available for use, owing to its being out of order or is not used for official journeys/hospital visit for any other reason, for a period of more
than 15 days at a time, Conveyance Allowance will be admissible during such period at the rate prescribed in (I) (iii) above.

11. The Railway Medical Officers who draw Conveyance Allowance under these rules, will, in no case, be allowed to charge any sum towards the conveyance charges from the
patients/beneficiaries, irrespective of the distance involved in visiting.

12. These orders will be applicable to all the Railway Medical Officers attached to Dispensaries, sub-Divisional/Divisional and Central Hospitals and those working in Zonal Headquarters and
Rly. Board including DG/RHS.

13. This order will take effect from 01.09.2008.

14. The expenditure involved will be met from the source from which the pay of the Specialists/Medical Officers is drawn.

15. These orders are issued in supersession of all the earlier orders on the subject.

Estt Rule No.186/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/116/3467, Dated 25.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15 dated 13.7.2009, RBE No.126 /2009, PC-VI No.125, is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even no. dated 1.12.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 224/2008.

Sub:- Grant of Composite Transfer Grant-Clarification regarding.

Ref: Boards letter of even number dated 1.12.2008.

Certain doubts have been raised by some of the Railways regarding grant of Composite Transfer Grant to employees who were transferred/retired on or before 31.08.08 but joined the new
HQs/relocated from the last place of posting on or after 01.09.08. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure (Ministry of Finance) and the following
clarifications are made in regard to Boards letter date 1.12.2008:

S. No. Doubt Clarification


1. Employees transferred and assumed charge CTG would be admissible on pre-revised
and transported personal effects before1.9.08 (Vth CPC) rates of pay

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2. Employees transferred before 1.9.08 but CTG is admissible on revised ( VIth
assumed charge and transported personal CPC) rates of pay
effects on or after 1.9.08, but within the period
of limitation prescribed for the purpose.
3. Employees retired prior to 1.9.08 but relocated CTG is admissible on revised ( VIth
from the last place of posting on or after CPC) rates of pay
1.9.08, but within the period of limitation
prescribed for the purpose.
4. Employees retired and relocated prior to CTG would be admissible on pre-revised
1.9.08. (Vth CPC) rates of pay.

Estt Rule No. 187/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/117/3468, Dated 25.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2009-B-200/SL dated 06.8.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Spending Limits on Ordinary Working Expenses (OWE)- 2009-10.

Reference this Ministrys letter of even number dated 23.07.2009 conveying the subject Spending Limits It has come to notice of the Board that the letter under reference has been
misinterpreted on some of the Railways. This letter is being given the interpretation that the Ministry of Railways has proposed non-payment of DA, PLB, etc.

It is hereby clarified that the amounts provided for 60% arrears of Pay Commission, 2nd installment of IRFC lease charges, PLB and 2nd installment of DA indicated in the said letter have only
been held back tentatively and the same will be released to the Railways at the time when they are due. This Clarification must be given wide publicity amongst members of the staff and unions
to assuage any doubts in this regard. Necessary clarification may also be formally issued to the Media. It may be noted that staff welfare is a prime concern of this Ministry and there will be no
compromise on payment of staff dues.

Estt Rule No. 188/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/186/3513, Dated 26.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2007/RC-1/Genl/13. dated 7.8.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)III/78/RC-I/I dated
7.4.83 was published as Estt. Rule No.120/1983.

Sub: - Appointment on Compassionate Ground-Change of allotted category.

Attention in invited to para IX of Boards letter No. E(NG)III/78/RC-I/I dated 7.4.83 and para XII (b) of letter No. E(NG)II/90/RC-1/117 dated 12.12.1990 enumerating the provision with
regard to change of category of a person, for appointment on compassionate ground.

On a reference from East Central Railway seeking clarification whether DRM could change the allotted category for compassionate appointment before the candidate undergoes the stages of
acceptance of offer of appointment, medical test and training etc., it was conveyed to them that it is well within the competence of the DRM/CWM in their respective domains to make changes
in the allotted category for compassionate appointment before the candidate undergoes preceding appointment formalities subject to candidates suitability to the posts.

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The matter has been further examined in the Boards office and it is clarified that in case of Compassionate Ground appointment, category allotted to a candidate could be considered for change
only before a candidate accepts the offer of appointment and goes for medical examination. Once the candidate accepts the offer of appointment and goes for medical examination then change of
category should be done either on account of medical unfitness or by an authority higher than the one who has decided the category of allotment

Estt Rule No. 189/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/118/3514, Dated 26.08.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.PC-VI/2009/RSRP/2 Pt.II dated 25.08.2009, RBE No. 150/2009, (S.No.PC-VI/135) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11-09-2008 (RBE No. 108/2008) was published as Estt. Rule No.167/2008.

Sub: - Payment of second installment of arrears (60%) on account of implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations.

Please refer sub-para(v) of Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/I dated 11-09-2008 (RBE No. 108/2008) vide which orders for release of first installment of 40% of the aggregate arrears on
account of implementation of 6th CPC recommendations were issued and it was clarified that orders in regard to the payment of the second installment of arrears would be issued separately. The
first installment of arrears (40%) has already been paid in 2008-09. It has now been decided that second installment (remaining 60%) of arrears may now be paid to the Railway employees
concerned.

Further, in the case of post 01-012004 entrants into the Railway service, the second installment of arrears may be released only after individual application forms for registration to the New
Pension Scheme have been obtained by the DDO/PAO from the concerned Railway employees.

Railway employees will be permitted to deposit their arrears in their SRPF Account. Though not mandated, Railway employees are encouraged to deposit their arrears in their SRPF accounts.

These issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No. 190/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACR/04/3600, Dated 01.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No 2009/SCC/3/6 dated 18.08.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Revised instructions regarding maintenance and preparation of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) (hitherto known as ACR)- Communication of entries recorded
in the APAR to the officer reported upon-reg.

The matter regarding communication of entries in the Annual Confidential Reports [ here in after called Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) ] of the Government employees has been
reviewed by Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India. As per the revised guidelines circulated vide DOP&Ts O.M.No. 21011/1/2005-Estt.(A)(Pt-II) dated 14.05.2009, all
entries in the APAR for the year 2008-09 onwards should be communicated to the employees concerned. A copy of the O.M. is enclosed herewith.

2. It has been decided that above guidelines issued by Department of Personnel & Training should be implemented on Indian Railways and Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of
Railways.

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3. It is requested that the revised guidelines regarding communication of all entries in the APARs and the procedure to deal with and decide upon the representations received from the
employees against entries in their APARs, may be followed scrupulously with effect from the reporting year 2008-09 onwards.

4. It may be mentioned that all entries in the APAR shall be communicated to the officer reported upon by providing him scanned/ Photostat copy of his APAR by the Railway or its Unit, where
the APAR has been accepted.

5. It may also be mentioned that a number of APARs for the year 2008-09 in respect of Selection Grade and Senior Administrative Grade officers (with less than 23 years of service in Group
A) finalized at Railways level have already been received in Boards office. Therefore, wherever a representation by such an officer against entries in his APAR is received, the same may be
considered and decided upon by the Accepting Authority (i.e, GM). Board may invariably be apprised of this at the earliest so that the relevant APAR is updated in Boards office.

No. 21011/1/2005-Estt (A) (Pt-II)


Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block, New Delhi, 14th May,2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Maintenance and preparation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports- communication of all entries for fairness and transparency in public administration.

The undersigned is directed to invite the attention of the Ministries/Departments to the existing provisions in regard to preparation and maintenance of Annual Confidential Reports which inter-
alia provide that only adverse remarks should be communicated to the officer reported upon for representation, if any. The Supreme Court has held in their judgement dated 12.05.2008 in the
case of Dev Dutt Vs Union of India (Civil Appel No.7631 of 2002) that the object of writing the confidential report and making entries is to give an opportunity to the public servant to
improve the performance. The 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission in their 10th Report has also recommended that the performance appraisal system for all services be made more
consultative and transparent on the lines of the lines of the PAR of the All Indian Services.

2. Keeping in view the above position, the matter regarding Communication of entries in the ACRs in the case of civil services under the Government of India has been futher reviewed and the
undersigned is directed to convey the following decisions of the Government:-

(i) The existing nomenclature of the Annual Confidential Report will be modified as Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR).

(ii) The full APAR including the overall grade and assessment of integrity shall be communicated to the concerned officer after the Report is complete with the remarks of the Reviewing Officer
and the Accepting Authority wherever such system is in vogue. Where Government servant has only one supervisory level above him as in the case of personal staff attached to officers, such
communication shall be made after the reporting officer has completed the performance assessment.

(iii) The Section entrusted with the maintenance of APARs after its receipt shall disclose the same to the officer reported upon.

(iv) The concerned officer shall be given the opportunity to make any representation against the entries and the final grading given in the Report within a period of fifteen days from the date of
receipt of the entries in the APAR. The representation shall be restricted to the specific factual observations contained in the report leading to assessment of the officer in terms of attributes,
work output etc. While communicating the entries, it shall be made clear that in case no representation is received within the fifteen days, it shall be deemed that he/ she has no representation to
make. If the concerned APAR Section does not receive any information from the concerned officer on or before fifteen days from the date of disclosure, the APAR will be treated as final.

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(v) The new system of communicating the entries in the APAR shall be made applicable prospectively only with effect from the reporting period 2008-09 which is to be initiated after 1St April
2009.

(vi) The competent authority for considering adverse remarks under the existing instructions may consider the representation, if necessary, in consultation with the reporting and/or reviewing
officer and shall decide the matter objectively based on the material placed before him within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of the representation.

(vii) The competent authority after due consideration may reject the representation or may accept and modify the APAR accordingly. The decision of the competent authority and the final
grading shall be communicated to the officer reported upon within fifteen days of receipt of the decision of the competent authority by the concerned APAR Section.

3. All Ministries/ Departments are requested to bring to the notice of all the offices under them for strict implementation of the above instructions.

Estt Rule No. 191/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/119/3678, Dated 04.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 26.08.2009, RBE No. 151/2009, S. No. PC-VI/136 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 - amendment.

The Gazette Notification No. G.S.R.599(E) dated 25.8.2009 on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and necessary action. This is to be read as bearing PC-VI No. 134 & RBE.
No.149/2009.

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY


MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th August, 2009

G.S.R 599(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following amendments to the Railway Services (Revised
Pay) Rules, 2008:-

(i) S. No. 24, which relates to the pre-revised scale S-30 (Rs. 22400-525-24500) in Section I Part A of the First Schedule shall be amended to read as under:-
(In Rupees)
Present Scale Revised Pay Structure
Sl. Post/Grade Present Scale Name of Pay Corresponding Pay Corresponding
No. Band/Scale Band/Scale Grade Pay
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
24 S-30 22400-525- HAG 67000-(annual Nil
24500 increment @ 3%) -

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79000

(ii) The last row in the table PB-4 (RS. 37400-67000) which relates to Grade Pay of Rs. 12000 in Section II Part A of the First Schedule shall be deleted.
[F.No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1]
K.B.L. MITTAL, Secy

Note:- The Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub Section (i), vide G.S.R. 643(E), dated 4th September,2008.

Estt Rule No. 192/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/120/3679, Dated 04.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 26.08.2009 RBE No. 152/2009, S. No. PC-VI/137 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Notification
No. GSR 599 (E) dated 25.8.09, No. GSR 643 (E) dated 4.9.08 and Boards letter of even no. dated 11.9.08 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 191/09, 167/08 & 155/08 respectively.

Sub:- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Schedules for Revised Scales of Pay.

Consequent upon amendment of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 vide notification No. G.S.R. 599(E) dated 25.8.2009 (S. No. PC-VI/134), the following amendments are made in
the First Schedule (Annexure A) appended to this Ministrys letter of even number dated 11.9.2008 (S. No. PC-VI/2):-

(i) S. No. 24, which relates to the pre-revised scale S-30 (Rs. 22400-525-24500) in Section I part A of the First Schedule shall be amended to read as under:
(In Rupees)
Present Scale Revised Pay Structure
Sl. Post/Grade Present Scale Name of Pay Corresponding Pay Corresponding
No. Band/Scale Band/Scale Grade Pay
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
24 S-30 22400-525- HAG 67000-(annual Nil
24500 increment@3%)-79000

(ii) The last row in the table PB-4(Rs. 37400-67000) which relates to Grade Pay of Rs. 12000 in Section II Part-A of the First Schedule shall be deleted.

2. Consequent upon the above amendment, fixation table for pre revised scale (S-30) Rs. 22400-525-24500 as given in Annexure E of Boards letter of even number dated 11.09.2008 is
deleted . As provided in Rule 6 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, revised pay of the Railway servants in the pre-revised scale S-30 who have already exercised their option for
drawal of their pay in the revised pay structure in the format prescribed in the Second Schedule to the Rules will be fixed again in accordance with the fitment table annexed to this letter
(Annex-I).

3. In the case of all such officers in the pre-revised S-30 scale who had opted to have their pay fixed under RS(RP) Rules, 2008, action as prescribed in Para 3 of this Ministrys letter of even
number dated 11.09.2008 will be taken. In case any officer in the pre-revised S-30 scale desires to revise his earlier option for coming over to the revised pay structure, he may be permitted to
do so as provided in Rule 6 of RS (RP) Rules, 2008.

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4. On account of pay fixation due to the revised HAG scale of Rs. 67000-79000, arrears of pay will be recalculated and difference of arrears in respect of the first installment of 40% of
arrears will be paid immediately. The remaining 60% will be paid as and when orders in this regard are issued by this Ministry. The manner of drawal of arrears has already been indicated in this
Ministrys letter of even number dated 11.09.2008.

5. In the case of promotion from PB-4 to HAG scale and from HAG scale to HAG+ scale after 1-1-2006, fixation of pay in terms of Rule 13 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 will be done in the
manner indicate below:-

(i) In the case of promotion from PB-4 to HAG scale, after adding one increment in the manner prescribed in Rule 9 of RS (RP) Rules 2008, the pay in the pay band and existing grade pay
will be added. To the figure so arrived at, a sum of Rs. 2000 will be added so that the benefit allowed on promotion to HAG in terms of this Ministrys Notification GSR 643(E) dated 04-09-
2008 is not withdrawn. The resultant figure will become the basic pay in HAG scale, subject to a minimum of Rs. 67000. The basic Pay in HAG scale shall not exceed Rs. 79000, the maximum
of the scale. For Railway servants in receipt of NPA, Pay+ NPA will not exceed Rs. 85000.

(ii) In case of promotion from HAG scale to HAG+. after adding one increment in the manner prescribed in Rules 9 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008, the resultant figure will become the basic pay in
HAG+ scale shall not exceed Rs. 80000, the maximum of the scale. For Railway Servants in receipt of NPA, Pay +NPA will not exceed Rs. 85000.

6. This has the sanction of the President & issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.p

Annexure I to Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 26.08.2009

Fitment Table

Pre-revised scale (S-30) Revised Pay Scale


Rs. 22400-525-24500 HAG 67000-(annual increment @3%)-79000

Pre-revised Basic Pay Revised Basic Pay


22,400 67000
22,925 69010
23,450 71080
23,975 73220
24,500 75420

Estt Rule No. 193/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/46/3680, Dated 04.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2007/E/(GR)II/1/1Pt dated 13.08.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. 96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 24/8/05 and
10/5/2006 were published as Estt. Rule No. 212/05 and 103/06 respectively.

Sub:- Engagement of Medical Practitioners/Dental Surgeons on contract basis (CMPs)-Revision of rate of remuneration.

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1. Ministry of Railways have reviewed the rate of remuneration, as laid down in Railway Boards letter No. 96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 24/8/2005 and 10/5/2006, payable to Medical
Practitioners/Dental Surgeons engaged on engaged on contract basis (CMPs). It has been decided to revise the monthly remuneration payable to CMPs engaged on Railways as under:
Category of Medical Practitioners/Dental Full Time Part Time
Surgeons on contract basis
4 Hrs 2 Hrs
GDMO 39,400/- 19,400/- 9,700/-
Dental Surgeon 39,400/- 19,400/- 9,700/-
Specialist 46,800/- 22,900/- 11,500/-
Super Specialist 53,900/- 26,300/- 13,200/-
2. The remuneration specified at para 1 above includes the following amount as HRA and Transport Allowance in case of full time contract doctors:
HRA Transport Allowance
General Duty Medical Practitioners Rs.5250/- 3712/-
Specialists Rs. 6838/- 3712/-
Super Specialists Rs. 7375/- 3712/-
3. In case of full time contract doctors for whom Railway accommodation is provided, an amount equivalent to the sum of HRA (as indicated above) and licence fee of the accommodation so
provided be deducted from the monthly remuneration of the concerned medical Practitioner.
4. The daily rate of deduction of remuneration for absence, in excess of eligibility, should be, as indicated below:
Category of Medical Practitioners/Dental Full Time Part Time
Surgeon on contract basis 4 Hrs 2Hrs
GDMO 1313/- 647/- 323/-
Dental Surgeon 1313/- 647/- 323/-
Specialist 1560/- 763/- 383/-
Super Specialist 1797/- 877/- 440/-

5. These order will take effect from the date of issue of this letter and shall remain in force till further orders.

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

Estt Rule No. 194/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/121/3681, Dated 04.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 26.08.2009, RBE No. 153/2009, (S.No.PC-VI/138) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Payment of second installment of arrears of pension on account of implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission.

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A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 25th August, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance.
These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.
F.No.38/37/08-P&PW (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
New Delhi dated the 25th August, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Payment of second installment of arrears of pension on account of implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission.

The orders for revision for pension on implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission were issued vide this Departments OMs of even number dated 1.9.2008
and 2.9.2008, as clarified from time to time. it was provided in these orders that 40% of arrears of pension will be paid in the year 2008-2009 and the remaining 60% in the year 2009-10.
Accordingly the first installment of 40% of arrears of pension has been paid in the year 2008- 09. It has been decided that the remaining 60% of arrears of pension may now be paid to the
pensioners.

2. All the pension Disbursing Authorities/Public Sector Banks are requested to disburse the remaining 60% of arrears of pension to the pensioners latest by 30.9.09.

3. This issue with the approval of Ministry of Finance vide their OM No.1/1/2008-IC dated 25.08.2009.

Estt Rule No. 195/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay Allowances/218/3702, Dated 07.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.F(E)Spl.2009/FR/1/4 dated 17.08.2009, RBE No. 144/2009, is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
F(E)SPl.97/FR1/1 dated 31.12.97 was published as Estt. Srl. No. 28/98.

Sub: - Grant of Dual Charge Allowance for combination of appointments.

Ref:- Boards letter No. F(E) Sep.97/FR1/1 dated 31.12.97.

In terms of Para 645(a) of IREM regarding grant of dual charge allowance, General Managers can appoint SAG officers to hold temporarily or to look after the duties of additional post for a
period of 3 months. For a period beyond 3 month, full justification for the arrangement along with the recommendations of FA&CAO has to be submitted to the Railway Board for obtaining the
sanction.

It has been desired by Board that prior approval of Board may be obtained for making dual charge arrangement for the post of Chief Medical Director.
Please ensure compliance of this letter.
Estt Rule No. 196/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/122/3703, Dated 07.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 27.08.2009, RBE No. 154/2009, (S.No.PC-VI/139) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters
of even no. dated 8.9.08, 8.10.08 & 18.11.08 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 156/08, 205/08 & 226/08 respectively.

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

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) pt.1 dated 20th August, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.Ms dated 1.9.2008, 3.10.2008 and 14.10.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M, were circulated
on the Railways vide this office letters of even number dated 08.09.2008, 08.10.2008 and 18.11.2008 respectively, and Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)s Notification
No.01/01/2008-IC (GSR 527 E) dated 16.7.2009 was adopted on the Railways vide this office Notification No.PC-VI/2008/1/RSRP/1 (GSR 599 E) dated 25.8.2009.

No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)Pt.1
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 20th August, 2009

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Governments decision on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, sanction of the President was accorded to the
regulation, with effect from 1.1.2006, of pension/ family pension of all the pre-2006 pensioners/ family pensioners in the manner indicated in this Departments O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW (A)
dated 1.9.2008. Clarifications on certain provisions were also issued vide OM.No. 38/37/08-P&PW (A) Pt.1 dated 3.10.2008 and 14.10.2008.

2. A concordance table of the pre-1996, pre-2006 and post-2006 pay scales/ pay bands was enclosed as Annexture-1 of the OM dated 14.10.2008 to facilitate payment of revised pension/family
pension in terms of para 4.2 of the OM dated 1.9.2008 (as clarified vide OM dated 3.10.2008) in all cases where fixation of pension under that provision is more beneficial. Ministry of Finance
(Department of Expenditure), vide Notification No.01/01/2008-IC (GSR 527 E) dated 16.7.2009 has notified revised pay scale for pre-revised S-30 scale of pay. Consequently, the entries at
Sl.No.32 in the Table at Annexure-1 of this Departments O.M. of even number dated 14.10.2008 shall be substituted by the following:
Sl Pay Post/Grade and Name Correspondi Corresponding Pension=50% of Family
No scale pay scale w.e.f of Pay ng 6th CPC Grade Pay sum of min of pensions =30%
3. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance
w.e.f 1.1.1996 Band/ Pay Bands/ PB+GP/Scales of sum of min.
(Department of Expenditure) vide their U.O. No. 284/EV/2009 dated
1.1.86 Scale Scales of PB+GP/
10.8.2009.
Grade Scale Scales
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4. In their application to the employees of the Indian Audit and
Accounts Department, these orders 32 7300- S- 22400- HAG 67000- NIL 33500 20100 issue in consultation with the
Comptroller & Auditor General. 100- 30 525- 79000
7600 24500
Estt Rule No. 197/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/123/3704, Dated 07.09.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 19.08.2009, RBE No.146/2009 S. No. PC-VI/132 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters
of even no. dated 26.5.2009 and 08.10.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 126/2009 and 205/2008 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.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 11th August, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.Ms dated 21.5.2009 and 3.10.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M., were circulated on the
Railways vide this office letters of even number dated 26.5.2009 and 08.10.2008 respectively.

No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 11th August, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

The undersigned is directed say that in this Departments OM of even number dated 21.5.2009; it was provided that the following documents would be accepted as proof of date of birth/age for
payment of additional pension/family pension on completion of 80 years 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. The matter has been examined further. Considering the difficulty in producing any of the above mentioned documents as proof of age by the old pensioners, particularly those in the rural
areas, it has been decided that the Voters ID Card may also be accepted as proof of date of birth/age for payment of additional pension/family pension on completion of 80 years and above
subject to the following conditions:

(i) The pensioner/family pensioner certifies that he is not a matriculate. (The matriculation certificate should be insisted in the case of matriculate pensioners/family pensioners)

(ii) The pensioner certifies that he does not have any of the documents mentioned in para1 above.

3. The other conditions for acceptance of the documents, as mentioned in the OM dated 21.5.2009, will remain the same.

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4. Some doubts have been expressed regarding the date from which the additional pension is to be made affective. In this connection, attention is invited to the clarifications issued vide this
Departments O.M. of even number dated 3.10.2008. It is re-iterated that the additional quantum of pension/family pension, would be admissible from the 1st day of the month in which the date
of birth falls, only on completion of the age of 80 years, 85 years, etc. (and not in the beginning of the 80th year, 85th years, etc.) All references/representations received in this respect stand
disposed off accordingly.

IIsutration: If a pensioner/family pensioners date of birth is 26.1.1930, then he/she will be entitled to the additional quantum of pension on completion of 80 years of age w.e.f.1.1.2010.

5. It is impressed upon all the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and the pension disbursing authorities to keep in view the above instructions while disposing of the cases of
payment of additional pension/family pension. CGA/CPAO are requested to advise all Pension disbursing/sanctioning authorities to take suitable action in accordance with the above
instructions/guidelines and to make suitable entry regarding date of birth in the PPO. Similarly instructions may be issued by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways to their concerned
Accounts Department accordingly.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their I.C.U.O No. 261/EV/2009 dated 9.7.2009.

Estt Rule No. 198/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/28/3705, Dated 07.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/TR/12 dated 10.8.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards clarification has been received in reply to this
office letters mentioned under reference. Vide this office letters, clarification was sought from Railway Board that As many of the requests for transfers on mutual exchange basis are being
received on this Railway as such that the employees seeking mutual transfer, having the same Direct Recruitment Quota qualifications, are of the same department but different wings. As for
example, Electrical TRS & Electrical TRD, Mechanical C&W and Workshop etc. Such requests are not being considered on this Railway on the grounds that these are from different seniority
units and different training requirements are involved in such cases as 6 months training for ITI candidates and 18 months for JE-II etc. Many of the requests are such that the employees are
ITI/Diploma holders and belong to different departments. As for examples, Technician of Electrical Deptt & Fitter of Mechanical Deptt etc. Such requests are also not being considered on this
Railway, as this is an inter-seniority/inter-trade mutual transfer. It is felt that mutual transfers should not be considered between the employees of different seniority units as well as between the
categories involving different training requirements. Board are requested to clarify the issue whether mutual transfers are acceptable in such cases.

Railway Board have confirmed the appreciation above as contained in this Railways letter.

Copy of Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/TR/12 dated 10.8.2009:-

Sub:- Transfer from one Railway/Division/Unit to another Railway/Division/Unit on request on bottom seniority and on mutual exchange basis.

Ref:-South East Central Railways letter No. P/SECR/Ruling/Transfer/8284/1337 dated 05.03.2008 & dated 03.09.2008.

The matter has been considered and it is clarified that the appreciation contained in SECRs letters under reference are confirmed. Cases requiring mutual transfer may be effected from one
cadre of a division, office or Railway to the corresponding cadre/seniority unit of another division, office or railway, as required under the extant policy contained in para 310 of IREM Vol. I
1989 edition.

Estt Rule No. 199/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/124/3706, Dated 07.09.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1dated 31.08.2009, RBE No.156 /2009, S. No. PC-VI/141 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards RBE
Nos 108/2008, 124/2008, 162/2008, 184/2008, 49/2009 and 131/2009 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 167/08, 178/08, 209/08, 227/08, 58/09 and 165/09 respectively

Sub:- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008-Shedules for Revised Scales of Pay.

In continuation to Schedule circulated vide Annexure B Ministry of Railways letter no. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 (RBE No. 108/2008) as further amended vide this Ministrys
letter dated 22.09.2008(RBE No. 124/2008), 31.10.2008 (RBE No. 162/2008), 19.11.2008 (RBE No. 184/2008), 17.03.2009 (RBE No. 49/2009) and 17.07.2009(RBE No. 131/2009) the
President is pleased to decide that the following may be inserted as indicated against each, in the said letters:-

SN Post Present Scale Revised Pay Band & Grade Pay


(Rs.)
Name of Corresponding Pay Grade Pay (Rs.)
Pay Band Band (Rs.)
1 2 3 4 5 6

4. CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:

4.3 Horticulture Inspectors:


(NR, NCR & NER only)
(i) Horticulture Inspector 6500-10500 PB-2 9300-34800 4600

11 EDP CENTRE:

11.2 Console Operators:


(i) Sr. Console Operator: 6500-10500 PB-2 9300-34800 4600

15 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT:

15.2 Cash & Pay Staff:


(i) Sr. Divisional Cashier 6500-10500 PB-2 9300-34800 4600

(Recommendations of the 6th CPC on pay scales for certain other categories are under examination. Pending decision, the normal replacement pay structure as in the First Schedule, would
apply).

Estt Rule No. 200/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/26/3779, Dated 11.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/15 dated 03.9.2009, RBE No.161 /2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even nos. dated
23.9.2008 & 24.4.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos.182/08 & 94/09 respectively.

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Sub:- Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC Merger of grades- Revised classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts.

Reference this Ministrys letters of even number dt.23.09.2008 and 24.04.2009, on the above subject.

2. The matter has since been considered by the Board. The views of organized labour have also been taken into account. Since the issue of laying down revised classification and mode of filling
up may take further time, therefore, it has been decided that as a one time exemption promotion to all vacancies as existed on 31.08.2009, may be made as indicated in the enclosed statement
(attached in the last of the compendium). The following methodology may be adopted for effecting the promotions in question:

(a) Posts carrying the grade pay Rs.4200, proposed to be filled up by Seniority-cum-suitability or with Suitability with prescribed benchmark, as indicated in the statement, may be filled up
with benchmark of 6 marks out of 15 marks in last three years ACRs, duly considering the existing instructions for promotions based on confidential reports.

(b) Posts carrying the grade pay Rs.4600 & above, proposed to be filled up by Suitability with prescribed benchmark, may be filled up with benchmark of 7 marks out of 15 marks in last three
years ACRs, duly considering the existing instructions for promotions based on confidential reports.

(c) For (a) & (b) above, in case CRs for 2008-09 for all candidates in the zone of consideration are not available, ACRs upto year 2007-08, may be taken into account.

(d) Extant instructions necessitating DAR/Vig. etc. clearance, shall continue to hold good.

(e) Posts earmarked against Selection/General Selection/LDCE quota, wherever prescribed as per enclosed statement, will be filled up as per existing procedure.

(f) Existing eligibility conditions like passing of Trade Test, Aptitude test, possessing of requisite foot-plate experience, passing of promotional course for being eligible for consideration for
promotion as pre-condition or for being deployed in promotional post, shall continue to hold good.

(g) The residency period for promotion to higher posts including for promotion to merged grades, will be two years, unless a longer length has been prescribed in terms of existing instructions
for promotion to higher posts.

2.1. In cases, where existing classification of Selection has been dispensed with, promotions may be made on the basis of Suitability with prescribed benchmark. All prepromotional training
courses may continue as per existing procedure of passing pre-promotional course/training.

2.2. Promotions to the posts carrying the Grade Pay below Rs.4200, shall continue to be made as per existing procedure, since Railways/PUs have already been advised vide this Ministrys letter
of even number dt.23.09.2008 and clarified vide letter dt.24.04.2009 that, only the promotions within and to merged grades, were not to be effected, while all other promotions were to be
continued to be made as per existing classification.

2.3. For the purpose of filling up of direct recruitment and promotee quota vacancies in the grade pay of Rs.4200 and 4600, the following shall be followed:-

(i) The posts in grade pay Rs.4200 in cadre of technical supervisors, shall be divided in the existing percentage of 26% (Recruitment grade of Rs.5000-8000) and 24% (promotee grade Rs.5500-
9000). The senior most 24% staff and posts in grade pay Rs.4200, shall be kept in a separate block and the remaining bottom most 26% posts of the total cadre of supervisors shall be filled up as
per the existing practice of filling up through Promotee, LDCE and DR quota.

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(ii) Similarly, to fill up the posts of Section Engineers in grade pay Rs.4600, the posts shall be divided in the ratio of 21:29. The senior most 21% staff and post will be placed in a separate block
and remaining 29% posts of the total cadre of supervisors shall be filled up by promotees and direct recruits as per the existing practice.

(iii) Same principle will be followed to fill up all vacancies of grade pay Rs.4200 & 4600.

3. The scheme for filling up vacancies, arising on or after 01.09.2009, will be issued in due course in consultation with the federations.

3.1. The vacancies existing should be filled up expeditiously.

Note:- The Annexures to this circular have been attached in the last of this compendium.

Estt Rule No 201/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/23/3780, Dated 11.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)/2003/6/15 Vol. III dated 25.09.2008, RBE No. 131/2008, (S.C.No.18 to MC No.8/2002) is published for information, guidance and necessary
action.

Sub:- Engagement of Act Apprentices under Apprentices Act.

Ref:- Boards letter No. Dy.CPO/ICFs letter No.PB/RR/39/RDAT dated 11.06.08.

In terms of Joint Survey Conducted by RDAT/Chennai at ICF/Chennai, the seat allotment for this year (2008-09) for Act Apprentices has been revised from 572 to 727. Action should be
initiated for training of Act Apprentices as per the revised quota.

2. Further ICF is requested to keep Board informed about the progress of appeal made before the National Council of Vocational Training. The details about seats utilization per quarter may also
be furnished for Boards perusal.

Estt Rule No 202/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/187/3781, Dated 11.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2003/RR-2/4 dated 09.03.2009, RBE No. 47/2009, is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
E(NG)II/99/RR-2/3 dated 04.05.2000, No. E(NG)II/90/RR-2/1 dated 19.6.2000 and E(NG)II/2003/RR-2/3 dated 19.11.2003 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 199/2000, 201/2000 & 81/03
respectively.

Sub:- Recruitment against Cultural/ Scouts & Guides Quota.

Attention is invited to the instructions contained in Boards letters No. E(NG)II/99/RR-2/3 dated 4.5.2000, E(NG)II/90/RR-2/1dated 19.6.2000 and E(NG)II/2003/RR-2/3 dated 19.11.2003,
inter alia laying down the detailed guidelines for recruitment against Cultural and Scouts & Guides Quota.

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It has come to the notice of this office that a number of zonal Railways/PUs are either not filling up the posts against aforesaid quota or even if they initiate the process, the recruitment
process is not being finalized within the stipulated period .

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), desire that all Zonal Railways/PUs should utilize the quota of Cultural/Scouts & Guides annually without fail in the permitted time period as per
circulated guidelines.

Estt Rule No 203/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/101/3782, Dated 11.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)91PS5-13/2 dated 12.08.2009, RBE No. 143/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Issue of Duty Card Passes to the Government Railway Police Personnel.

Attention is invited to the instructions contained in this Ministrys letter No. E(W)86PS5-13/2 dated 21-02-1986 regarding issue of Duty Card Passes to the personnel of Government Railway
Police (GRP) who are required to tour frequently in the entitled class available over the entire jurisdiction of the official concerned. Attention is also invited to Boards letter of even number
dated 04-01-1999 wherefrom it is borne out that GRP personnel deputed for escort duty in Rajdhani/Shatabdi Express trains have been permitted to undertake journey in Pantry Car only of
Rajdhani/Shatabdi Express trains co-terminus with the official jurisdiction of duty or the first available halt thereafter and that too for self only.

2. It has come to notice of Board that Duty Card Passes have been issued to GRP personnel with validity for traveling on reserved berths in Rajdhani /Shatabdi trains in violation of Boards
extant instructions. This violation has been viewed seriously by the Board and it has been decided that wherever such facility has been extended to GRP personnel, the same should be with
drawn immediately. Board also desire that the instructions dated 21-02-1986 and 04-01-1999 ibid should be scrupulously followed.

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

Estt Rule No 204/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/53/3783, Dated 11.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2009/FU-1/4 dated 17.08.2009, RBE No. 145/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(W)2008/FU-1/2
dated 05.11.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 24/2009.

Sub:- Staff Benefit Fund.

Ref:- Ministry of Railways letter No. E(W)2008/FU-1/2 dated 5-11-2008.

Sanction of the Ministry of Railways is here by communicated to continuation of per capita contribution of Rs. 350/- to Staff Benefit Fund for the year 2009-10 and its allocation revised as
under:

(I) General Activities: Rs.


(i) (a) Education 72.75
(a) (1) Scholarship for higher education of girl children of group D Staff 50.00

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(b) Recreation other than sports 22.25
(C) Promotion of cultural Activities 10.50
(d) Relief of distress, sickness, etc. 60.00
(e) Women empowerment activities. 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
(VI) Training for developing occupational skill of Physically/mentally challenged 27.00
wards especially girls of railway employees
Total 350.00

2. The modalities for the scheme of Scholarship for higher education of girl children of group D Staff introduced under these orders are as under:-

(i) Only girl children of the serving group-D employees shall be eligible for the scholarship under the
scheme.

(ii) The term higher education shall mean all degree and diploma programmes of not less than one
year from recognized institutes/ universities.

(iii) The amount of each scholarship shall be Rs.1,200/-p.m.

(iv) On availing benefit under this scheme, any other similar benefit under SBF will not be permissible.

(v) The payment of scholarship amount shall be made on quarterly basis.

(vi) The payment of the scholarship amount shall be made through an account payee cheque in the name of the child.
3. These orders are effective from 1st April, 2009.

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

Estt Rule No 205/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/102/3873, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008PS-5-1/41 dated 19.05.2009, RBE No. 84/2009, is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Rail travel facilities to MR/MOS(R)/DMR.

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In terms of instructions issued vide Boards letter No. E (W) 97 PS 5-7/7 dated 04-05-99 travel facilities admissible to MR/MOS(R)/DMR during their tenure in Railways have been issued.
These instructions provide that serving MR/MOS(R)/DMR be extended the facility of Railway passes on duty and while not on duty on the same lines as available to serving Board Members.

2. It has now been decided by Ministry of Railways that the following Post Retirement Complimentary Card Pass facility may be Extended to former M.R/MOS(R)/DMR :-

(i) Former M.Rs may be issued Ist A.C Complimentary Card Pass with three companions in the same class & one attendant in II-AC Sleeper Class.

(ii) Former MOS(R)s/DMRs may be issued Ist AC Complimentary Card Pass with one companion in Ist AC & one attendant in II-AC Sleeper Class.

3. Accordingly, Ministry of Railways are pleased to amend the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second edition, 1993) as in ACS No.62 enclosed.

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

Advance Correction Slip No. 62 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986
(Second Edition, 1993)

Add the following item as Item No. 42 to Schedule VII ( Special Passes) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 ( Second Edition, 1993)

(42) Former MR/MOSR(R)/DMR (i) Former M.Rs may be issued Ist A.C. Complimentary Card
Pass with three companions in the same class & one attendant in
II-AC Sleeper Class.

(ii) Former MOS(R)s/DMRs may be issued Ist AC


Complimentary Card Pass with one companion in Ist AC & one
attendant in II-AC Sleeper Class.

(Authority- Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 2008 PS 5-1/41 dated 19.5.99)

Estt Rule No. 206/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/103/3874, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(W)/2008/PS 5-1/41 dated 15.7.2009, RBE No.129/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Boards letter of even No.
dated 19.05.09 was published as Estt. Rule No. 205/09.

Sub:- Rail travel facilities admissible to MR/MOS(R)/DMR, Chairman and Members of Railway Board-Regarding.

Reference is invited to Boards letter of even number dated 19.05.09 and E(W)2008/ PS 5-1/41 (A) dt. 19.05.2009 regarding the post retirement Complimentary Card pass/ Cheque Pass facilities
in respect of (i) former MR/MOSR/DMR and (ii) Chairman and Members of Railway Board.

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2. The matter has been reconsidered and in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that ACS Nos. 62 and 63,
circulated vide letters dated 19.05.2009 ibid, be deleted as per ACS No. 65 enclosed.

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

Advance Correction Slip No. 65 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986,
(Second Edition 1993).

i) Amendment to Schedule IV of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986, (Second Edition 1993).made vide ACS No. 63 stands deleted.

ii) Amendment to Schedule VII of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986, (Second Edition 1993) made vide ACS No. 62 stands deleted.

(Authority Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008 PS5-1/41dt. 15-07-2009)

Estt Rule No 207/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz.)/23/3875, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2009/RS (Ptg) AIRF dated 12.08.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Opening of avenue of promotion of group C staff to group B of Printing Presses- AIRFs PNM item No. 12/2004.

In reference to Railways Board AIRFs PNM dated 24-25.5.2008 it was decided that whenever the Group B posts in the Printing Cadre arise the same shall be filled from amongst the eligible
supervisor Staff of Group C in the Printing Cadre, as per the provision in the recruitment rules. Stores officers are not to be posted on the post of Printing & Stationary cadre except as a stop-
gap arrangement for short period.

Estt Rule No 208/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Seniority/9/3876, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(O)III 2007/AE/411 dated 21.08.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Fixation of seniority amongst Group B officers joining new seniority units on bottom seniority on the same date.

In terms of instructions contained in Boards letter No. E(O)III-77/AE3/128 dated 3.12.1977, if a Group B officer is transferred from one railway to another at his own request, he will be
assigned bottom seniority in Group B on that railway from the date he takes over charge.

The issue of fixation of inter-se seniority of Group B officers joining a new seniority unit on bottom seniority on the same date has been under consideration in Boards office. It has been
decided that in such cases, the following procedure may be adopted:-

i) For officers from the same parent unit joining a new seniority unit on bottom seniority basis on the same date, their inter-se seniority on the parent unit may determine their inter-se-
seniority in the new seniority unit; and

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ii) For officers from the different parent units joining a new seniority unit on bottom seniority on the same date, the length of service in Gr. B on the respective parent units should
determine their inter-se seniority in the new seniority unit.

Estt Rule No 209/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/02/3877, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2008/ACP/2 dated 24.08.2009 (RBE No. 148/2009), S.No.PC-VI/133 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even number dated 7.1.2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 10/09.

Sub:- Extension of Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme upto Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) level in respect of officers of the Indian Railway Medical Service.

Ministry of Health & Family welfare vide their OM No. A. 45012/2/2008- CHS.
V dated 21.07.2009 have issued certain clarification on the above subject in consultation with the D/o Expenditure.

2. Pursuant to the above and in continuation to the Boards letter of even number dated 7.1.2009, it is clarified that it was not the intention to straightaway grant Senior Administrative Grade
(Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000 in PB-4) to an individual on mere completion of 20 years of service even if he was still a Medical Officer or Sr. Medical Officer. In fact, for being eligible for
upgradation under DACP Scheme, a doctor has to render minimum qualifying service in the immediate lower grade as prescribed in the letter dated 7.1.09 ibid. Therefore, the question of direct
promotion under DACP to the Senior Administrative Grade from the grade Pays of Rs. 5400, 6600 and 7600 in the Pay Band-3 does not arise.

3. It has, therefore, been decided that at the time of initial implementation of the Scheme (i.e. as on 07.01.2009, the date of issue of the said letter), depending on the length of service rendered
by a Medical Doctor, he can be directly placed in the grade corresponding to his length of services prescribed by the letter dated 7.1.2009 subject to the condition that such placement will be
done only upto NFSG Scale i.e. Grade Pay of Rs. 8700/- in the Pay Band-4.

4. To illustrate, at the time of initial implementation of DACP Scheme for doctors working in isolated Post/Cadres the following methodology may be adopted:

(a) A medical Doctor with less than 13 but more than 9 years of service whether in the Grade Pay of Rs. 5400 in the Pay Band-3, or in the Grade Pay of Rs. 6600 in the Pay Band-3 can be
directly placed in the revised pay structure of Grade Pay of Rs. 7600 in the Pay Band-3.

(b) A Medical Doctor with more than 13 years of service whether in the Grade Pay of Rs. 5400 in the Pay Band-3, or in the Grade Pay of Rs. 6600 in the Pay Band-3, or in the Grade Pay of Rs.
7600 in the Pay Band-3 can be directly placed in the NFSG Pay structure of Grade Pay of Rs. 8700 in the Pay Band-4

(c) A Doctor with more than 20 years of regular service and already regularly promoted as CMO-NFSG (Grade Pay of Rs. 8700 in the Pay Band-4 ) on the date of initial implementation of the
Scheme can be granted SAG pay structure of Grade Pay of Rs. 10000 in the Pay Band-4 without rendering full 7 years of service in the NFSG grade.

5. Having been granted financial upgradation under DACP in above manner at the time of initial implementation of the Scheme, thereafter, the Doctors would have to earn their next
upgradation under DACP Scheme as per the eligibility of service prescribed in the letter of even number, dated 07.01.2009.

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

Estt Rule No 210/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/04/3878, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (W) 97/PS5-1/71 dated 31.08.2009 (RBE No. 155/2009), S.No.PC-VI/140 (ACS No.67) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.
Railway Boards letter of even no. dated 12.6.08 was published as Estt. Rule No. 158/08.

Sub:- Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives- Raising the income ceiling.

Reference this office letter of even number dated 12.6.2008 on the above mentioned subject, whereby the income ceiling for dependency for the purpose of grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to
dependant relatives of railway servants was revised w.e.f. 1.1.2008 as Rs. 3308/- p.m. i.e. Rs. 1500 (Pension/Family Pension) + Rs. 750(DP) + 47% of Rs. 2250 (1500+750) or 15% of the Pay
(excluding DP) of the Railway servant, whichever was more.

2. Consequent upon implementation of Govts decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding revision of minimum family pension to Rs. 3500/-, it has been
decided that a dependent relative in relation to a Railway servant as defined in Para-2(C) of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) shall be considered eligible for
entitlement of Passes/PTOs if his/her income does not exceed minimum pension/family pension i.e. Rs. 3500/- and Dearness Relief thereon or 15% of the basic pay of the Railway servant,
whichever is more.

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 first proviso below Para2(C) (vii) of the Railway
Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 67 enclosed.

Advance Correction Slip No. 67 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986
(Second Edition, 1993)

The first proviso below Para 2 (c) (vii) may be substituted with the following:-

Provided that a person shall not be considered to be a dependent relative if his/her income from all sources including pension, dearness relief, etc. exceeds 15% of the basic pay per
month of the Railway servant or the amount arrived at by adding minimum pension/family pension of Rs. 3,500/- and the dearness relief admissible to the pensioner/family pensioner thereon,
rounded off to the nearest ten rupee figure, whichever is more.

(Authority: Railway Boards letter No. E (W) 97/PS 5-1/71 dated 31.8.2009)

Estt Rule No 211 /2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/125/3879, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2004/ACII/21/15 dated 03-09-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Payment of Second instalment of arrears on account of implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations.

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The above issue has been discussed in Railway Board as well as with both the Federations.

Instructions were issued vide letter No. 2008/AC-II/21 dated 19-09-2008 in which Para 3 states that Further, payment of arrears of pay and allowances as a result of implementation of the
recommendations of 6th CPC may be made thought bank/ECS or cash as per the option given by the individual employee.

Necessary action may be taken accordingly.

Estt Rule No 212/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/219/3880, Dated 18.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1 dated 18.09.2009 (RBE No. 172/2009), S. No. PC-VI/146 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even No dated 17.03.2009 & 09.09.2008 (RBE No 106/2008) were published as Estt Rule Nos. 57/09 & 157/08 respectively.

Sub:-Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised rates effective from 01.07.2009.

Please refer to this Ministrys letter of even number dated 17.03.2009 (S. No. PC-VI/88, RBE No. 50/2009) 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 22% to 27% with effect from 1st July 2009.

2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministrys 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 September, 2009
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 No 213/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/220/3883, Dated 20.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2009/PLB-6 dated 19.09.2009 (RBE No. 173/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:-Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees for the financial year 2008-2009.

The President is pleased to sanction Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 75 (Seventy five) days wages without any ceiling on wages for eligibility for the financial year 2008-09 to
all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding all RPF/RPSF personnel). Where wages exceed Rs.3500/ - per month, Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated as if 'wages' are
Rs.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 2008-09. 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

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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 2008-09 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 Rs. 8630/- towards Productivity Linked Bonus
for the financial year 2008-2009. 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 of the provisions in Rules 905(2), 908 and 909 of State Railway Provident Fund Rules, as contained in Chapter 9 of R-I/1985 edition (2003 Reprint edition), such of the
subscribers to the SRPF as are entitled to Productivity Linked Bonus may, if they so desire, deposit the whole or part of the amount admissible under the Scheme in their respective State
Railway Provident Fund Accounts.

5. Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2008-09 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees mentioned in Para 1 above should be made on priority since puja
holidays have already commenced.

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

Estt Rule No 214/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Welfare/54/3918, Dated 23.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2008/UN-1/10 dated 04.05.2009, RBE No. 80/2009, Uniform Circular No. 2/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Supply of Uniform to eligible categories of Railway employees.

In pursuance of discussions held with the staff side at the PNM forum, issues regarding change in colour of uniform for some categories and stipulating colour of uniform in respect of female
employee where not provided for already, has been engaging attention of this Ministry.

2. Ministry of Railways have decided to make following amendments to Annexure IV of the dress regulations-2004, which would however continue to be subject to provisos to the Annexure;-

(i) In respect of all categories of employees where Khaki colour has been prescribed, the same may be changed as Dark Grey.

(ii) In the case of categories where uniform has already been provided for female staff, the same shall apply subject to following adjustments in the groups in Annexure-IV of the Dress
Regulations-2004:

(a) In respect of categories at S. No. 1 ( SM, SS, Dy. SS, SM, TS, Foremen/President Saloon) the colour of uniform for female employees already provided for in case of SM, ASM previously at
S.No. 21(A) shall be applicable for the whole group and will now figure under S. No. 1.

(b) The group at S.No. 2 will be spit into two groups viz. 2(A) and 2(B). CTEs, CTIs, Supervisor/Inspector of STEs, Sr Train Conductor, Conductor and Conductor Guard shall now be under
group 2(A) and the colour of uniform applicable to Lady TTEs, Sr. TTEs already stipulated at S. No. 21 shall apply to this whole group.

In The same category, TC, HTC, TC Incharge and Passenger Guide will now be under group 2(B) and the uniform for Lady TC, Passenger Guides as at S.No. 23 shall apply to this whole group.

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(c) The uniform presently provided for Lady Enquiry Reservation and Booking Clerks, Lady Commercial Clerks, Retiring Room mentioned at S. No. 22 shall now figure under groups at S.No.
4.A and 6.B.

(d) The Colour of uniform for Ayah/Maid waiting Room Ayah as at S. No. 37 and Safaiwalis at S.No. 38 shall be replaced by Light Blue, i.e. the colour applicable to canteen staff.

(iii) In respect of all other categories, the colour of uniform provided for in the respective group under Annexure-IV shall also apply to female employees of these groups. The uniform for the
female staff shall consist of Saree and Blouse or T/ Cot Salvar, kameez, Dupatta as per existing specifications under S. No. 1 except that admissibility for coat and other protective
garments/accessories shall be as already stipulated for the respective categories/groups of staff.

(iv) Following may be added as item (xiii) to the provisos below Annexure-IV:- Railways may however, decided provision of salwar, Kameez, dupatta only in liew of Sarees depending upon
job requirements for a particular cateogy.

3. Amended Annex. IV to the Dress Regulations is enclosed.

4. This issues in consultation with the concerned Departments and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 215/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/84/3919, Dated 23.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2009/E&R/400/1 dated 11.05.2009, is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. 2008/E&R/400/1 dated 30.05.2008 was
published as Estt. Rule No.129/08

Sub:- Yard sticks for gazetted staff in Construction Projects.

Ref:- Boards letter No.2008/E&R/400/1 dated 30.05.2008

The Yardsticks for gazetted staff in Construction Projects for the year 2008-2009 were issued vide letter No.2008/E&R/400/1 dated 30.05.2008.

Yard sticks for the year 2008-2009 (Fig. in Crore of Rs.)


Post Civil Electrical S&T Accounts Stores
including RE
1 2 3 4 5 6
SAG 90.00 42.70 42.70 270.00 297.00
JAG 20.56 13.59 13.59 148.10 93.08
SS 5.59 4.13 4.13 43.40 33.02
JS/Gr. B 4.27 2.39 2.39 34.07

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2. Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has decided that for creation/ extention of posts of gazetted staff in construction projects for year 2009-10, existing yardsticks issued vide above
referred letter will be applicable with the following stipulations:

i) The existing level of work charged posts (if required) may be maintained and the currencies of the posts which are expiring upto 30.06.2009 may be extended with sanction of competent
authority.

ii) After 30.6.2009 for additional work only need based creation of workcharged posts should be undertaken in consultation with Finance. It should be kept in view that oversall expenditure on
work charged establishment should be within the D&G charges as advised vide Boards letter No. 2000/E&R/400/2 dt. 20.12.2001. All other stipulations/conditions already notified in Boards
letter No. 2008/E&R/400/1 dt.30.05.2008 will continue.

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

Estt Rule No 216/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Advances/27/3920, Dated 23.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)Spl.2005/ADV/6/1 dated 25-08-2009, RBE No. 147/09, ACS No. 211/09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. E(W)2008/ED-2/4 dated 01.10.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No.202/08.

Sub: - Advance for purchase of outfit for school going children-Amendment to IREM, 1989, Vol. I- Deletion of Para 1130 of Chapter XI.

Ref.:- Boards letter No. E(W)2008/ED-2/4 Dated 01.10.2008.

In implementation of the recommendations of the VIth CPC, Central Govt./ Railway employees have become entitled to Children Education Allowance which also includes reimbursement of
two sets of uniform per year. It has, therefore, been decided that Para 1130 of IREM/Vol.I(1989 Ed.) providing for advance of one months pay for purchase of outfit for children attending the
schools approved by General Manager, may be deleted.

Accordingly, the IREM/Vol. I (1989 Ed.) is amended as per ACS No. 211 enclosed.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL

Vol.-I (Revised Edition-1989)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 211

Para 1130 of Chapter XI of IREM, Vol. I (Revised Edition, 1989) regarding advances for purchase of outfit for school-going children may be treated as deleted.

(Authority Boards letter No. F(E)Spl.2005/ADV./6/1 Dated 25.8.2009)

Estt Rule No. 217 /2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/55/3921, Dated 23.09.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2006/UN-1/10 dated 12.08.2009, RBE No. 142/2009, (Uniform Circular No. 3/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.
Boards letter of even number dated 4.5.09 was published as Estt. Rule No. 214/2009.

Sub:- Supply of uniform to eligible categories of Railway employees .

Ref:- Boards letter of even number dated 4.5.2009.

Attention is invited to Boards letter of even number dated 4.5.2009 wherein an inadvertent typographical error has been noticed in the heading of columns 11 at page 10, 11 and 12 of amended
Annexure-IV to Dress Regulations-2004 as circulated vide Boards letter dated 4.5.2009 under reference which should be read as Shirt in place of Coat as winter uniform in respect of
categories at S.No.24 to 26 A.

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

Estt Rule No. 218/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/47/3922, Dated 23.09.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2005/H/28/1/RELHS dated 31.8.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.97, 17.5.99
and 27.12.99 and letters No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 28.1.2005, No. 2005/H/28/1/RELHS/Cont. dated 24.6.2005, 2005/H/28/1/RELHS dt 31.10.05 and 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dt. 16.3.09 were
published as Estt Srl/Rule Nos. 165/97, 138/99, 14/2000, 41/2005, 164/05, 277/05 & 67/09 respectively.

Sub:- Issuance of medical card for joining Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97).

Difficulties have been expressed by retired railway staff and Association of Pensioners etc. in regard to early issuance of RELHS Card. Keeping in view the problems faced by such retired
railway staff and with a view to minimize the time taken to issue such RELHS Cards etc. Board has decided that such retired staff who may opt for the scheme (last date being 31.03.2010) may
be allowed to have/issue RELHS Card from the Personnel Department of division form which the retiree is drawing post retirement passes. The way side station supervisors from where too such
retirees may be drawing post retirement passes should get such requests for RELHS Cards, collected and validate the last pay drawn etc. from the records available with them and adduced by
retirees and arrange to send the same to Personnel Department of the Division for arranging a RELHS Card. An advice to the Zonal railway/division, from which the retiree staff actually retired
about the issuance of this RELHS card by some other division etc. may also be sent separately.

All other terms and conditions contained in Boards letter No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.97, 17.5.99 and 27.12.99 and letters No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 28.1.2005, letter no.
2005/H/28/1/RELHS/Cont. dated 24.6.2005, 2005/H/28/1/RELHS dt 31.10.05 and 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dt. 16.3.09 will remain unaltered.

The RELHS card should also be signed by the incharge of the pass issuing authority i.e. AEN/Area Manager /ASTE etc. as the case may be.

Bank statement/certificate regarding the amount of pension and allowance drawn by the retiree may be considered as a valid document.
2. This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule No 219/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/ 188/4225, Dated 14.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/5 List dated 27-08-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2006/LG-5/4 dated
07.3.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 37/08.

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Encls : As above (28 pages).

Sub:- Reservation of jobs for Physically Handicapped persons in Group C & D Categories- Lists of posts identified suitable for them.

Attention is invited to this Ministrys letter number E(NG)II/2006/LG-5/4 dated 7.03.2008, circulating therewith the department-wise lists of posts identified suitable for Physically Handicapped
persons in Group C & D categories on the Railways. This list of posts was based on the list circulated by M/o Social Justice & Empowerment (MOSJ&E), vide their notification No. 16-
25/99.NI. I dated 31.5.2001.

Superseding their list ibid, MOSJ&E have come out with another list in detail, vide their notifications No. 16-70/2004-DDIII dated 18.1.2007, 15.3.2007 and 22.3.2007, to give effect to 3%
reservation to the persons with disabilities.

Accordingly, based on the above, department-wise posts suitable for persons with disabilities, is enclosed for information and strict compliance. This list is not exhaustive and Railway
administrations are free to identify more posts (not included in the enclosed list) locally, so that more persons with disabilities can be provided employment opportunities on the Railways. The
list is provisional, since this Ministry has approached MOSJ&E for requisite exemption of certain categories/posts, from the purview of identified categories. The final list shall, therefore, be
issued after finalization/disposal of the matter by MOSJ&E.

While undertaking recruitment, the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, may be scrupulously followed, i.e. posts should be reserved for disabled persons on the basis of
computation done taking into account the total number of vacancies arising both in identified and unidentified posts. It would not suffice by merely mentioning that post(s) is / are suitable for
disabled persons. Clear break-up of vacancies among the various categories of disabilities, would also need to be indicated in the indents/notifications issued.

LISTS OF POSTS
INENTIFIED IN GROUP C & D
CATEGORIES ON RAILWAYS FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
INDEX
DEPARTMENT CATEGORY PAGE No.
ACCOUNT VH 2
OH 3
HH 3-4
CIVIL VH 4-5
OH 5-6
HH 6
COMMERCIAL VH 7
OH 7-8
HH 8
ELECTRICAL VH 8-9
OH 9-10

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HH 10
GENERAL VH 11
OH 11-12
HH 12
MECHANCIAL VH 12-13
OH 13-14
HH 15-16
MEDICAL VH 16
OH 17-18
HH 18-19
PERSONNEL VH 19
OH 20
HH 20-21
S&T VH 21
OH 22-23
HH 23
STORE VH 23-24
OH 24-25
HH 25-26
TRAFFIC VH 26
OH 27
HH 27-28

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped - Accounts Department


Group C Categories of Group D Categories of
Disabled Suitable Disabled suitable
for jobs for Jobs
1 SOs Office Supdt: Head B,LV 1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai LV
Clerk: Selection Incharge, karamchari/Cleaners
Head Asst. Supervisor
(Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors B,LV 2 Duplicating Machine LV, B

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(Not elsewhere specified) Operator, Cyclostyle
Machine Operator
3 Statistical Assistant B,LV 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
4 Office Asstt./ Sr. Clerk B,LV 4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
5 Private Secretary-cum- LV,B
5 Peon Office(Boy)
B,LV
6 Stenographer ,Steno typist B,LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B
7 Jr. Stenographer B,LV 7 Messenger ,Dak Peon LV,B
8 Typist/Hindi B,LV LV,B
8 Messenger Gr. I&II andSr.
9 Accounts Clerks LV 9 Khalasi LV
10 Calculating Machine Operator, LV 10 Peon-Cum-Hamal LV,B
Accounting Machine Operator
11 Data Entry Operator LV 11 Unskilled Office Worker LV,B
12 Jr.Data Entry Operator LV
13 Upper Division Clerk B,LV
14 Lower Division Clerk B,LV
15 Clerks, General B,LV
16 Bill Processing Clerk B,LV
17 Stock Verifier LV
18 Record Supplier LV
19 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV

Post Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Orthopaedically Handicapped - Accounts Department
Group C Categories of Disabled Group D Categories
suitable for jobs of Disabled
suitable for jobs

1 SO's Office Suptds. : OL,OA,BL,OAL 1 Dustingman /Farash, OL,OA


Head Clerks; Section Safai
Incharge, Head Asstt. Karamchari/Cleaners
Supervisor (Clerical)
Clerical and other OL,OA,BL,OAL 2 Drafty Attendant OL,OA
2
Supervisors
(not elsewhere specified
3 Statistical Assistant OL,BL 3 Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
4 Accountant Duplicating Machine
OA,OL,OAL,BL 4 OL, OA
Operator
5 Hand Writing Expert OA,OL,OAL,BL 5 Gestetner Operator OL

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6 Finger Print Expert OA,OL,OAL,BL 6 Office Attendants OL,OA
7 Office Assistant/Senior
OA,OL,OAL,BL 7 Messenger Dak Peon OL,OA,
Clerks
8 Private Secretary-cum- Messenger Gr.I & II and
OA,OL,OAL,BL 8 OA,OL
Stenographer; PA Sr. Messenger
9 Stenographer, Stenotypist OA,OL,OAL,BL 9 Khalasi OA,BL
10 Jr. Stenographer OA,OL,OAL,BL 10 Peon-Cum-Hamal OL
11 Typist/Hindi OA,OL,OAL,BL 11 Unskilled Office Worker OL,OA
12 Accounts Clerk OL,BL,MW
13 Book Keeper, General OL,BL
14 Ledger Clerk, Ledger OA,OL,BL,MW
Keeper
15 Cashier, General OA,BL,OL,MW
16 OA,OL,OAL,BL,
Audit Clerk
MW
17 Clerk, Cost Accounting OA,OL,OAL,BL,MW
18 Calculating Machine OA,OL,OAL,BL
Operator, Accounting
Machine Operator
19 Book Keeping Machine OA,OL,OAL,BL
Operator
20 Machine Supervisor Data OA,OL,BL
Processing Machine Supdt.
Data Processing
21 Data Entry Operator OL,BL,
22 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL
23 Clerks, General OA,OL,OAL,BL

24 Coder clerk OA,OL,OAL,BL


25 Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,OAL,BL
26 Lower Division Clerk BL,OL
27 Bill Processing Clerk OA,OL,BL
28 Record Supplier OL,BL
29 Record Keeper OL
30 Stock Verifier OA,OL,BL

31 Xerox Operator OL,BL


32 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL,LV

Post Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

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Hearing Handicapped - Accounts Department
Group C Group D
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks: 1
Section Incharge: Head Asst. Dusting Man, Farash, Safai Karmchari/Cleaners
Supervisor( Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors 2
Daftry Attendant
(not else where specified)
3 Office Asstt. /Sr. Clerk 3 Peon Office(Boy)
4 Statistical Assistant 4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
5 Book Keeper, General 5 Gestetner Operator
6 Accounts Clerk 6 Office Attendants
7 Ledger Clerk, Ledger Keeper 7 Messenger, Dak Peon
8 Audit Clerk 8 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
9 Clerk, Cost Accounting 9 Khalasi
10 Calculating Machine Operator, 10
Peon-Cun-Hamal
Accounting Machine Operator
11 Machine Supervisor Data Processing 11 Unskilled Office Worker
Machine Supdt. Data Processing
12 Book Keeping Machine Operator
13 Data Entry Operator
14 Jr. Data Entry Operator
15 Upper Division Clerk
16 Lower Division Clerk
17 Clerk, General
18 Jr. Stenographer
19 Coder Clerk
20 Accountant
21 Bill processing Clerk
22 Hand Writing Expert
23 Finger Print Expert
24 Record Keeper
25 Stock Verifier
26 Record Supplier
27 Xerox Operator
28 Jr. Gestetner Operator

Post Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped -Civil Engineering Department
Group C Categories Group D Categories of
of Disabled
Disabled suitable for

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suitable jobs
for jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head
Dusting Man, Farash, Safai
Clerks: Section Incharge: Head B, LV 1 LV
Karamchari/Cleaners
Asst. Supervisor( Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors Duplicating Machine Operator,
B, LV 2 LV,B
(not elsewhere specified) Cyclostyle Machine Operator
3
Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
B, LV
4 Private Secretary-cum- B, LV
4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
Stenographer :PA
5 Stenographer, Stenotypist B, LV 5 Peon Office (Boy) LV,B
6 Jr. Stenographer B, LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B
7 Typist/Hindi B, LV 7 Messenger, Dak Peon LV,B
8 Messenger Gr. I& II and Sr.
Tracer LV 8 LV,B
Messenger
9 Data Entry Operator LV 9 Khalasi LV
10 Jr. Data Entry Operator LV 10 Peon-Cum-Hamal LV,B
11 Upper Division Clerk B, LV 11 Unskilled Office Worker LV,B
12 Lower Division Clerk B, LV 12 Asstt. Mason LV
13 Clerks, General B, LV 13 Asstt. Carpenter LV,B
14 Tubewell Operator LV 14 Asstt.. plumber LV
15 Pump Operator LV 15 Pump Attendant LV
16 Plumber LV 16 Helper to Mason LV
17 Caner B, LV 17 Carpenter Helper LV
18 Fitter LV 18 Helper to Plumber LV
19 Horticulture Inspector LV 19 Helper to painter LV
20 Record Supplier LV 20 Helper to Tubewell Operator LV
21 Head Mail LV,B
21 Jr. Gestenter Operator LV 22 Mail LV
23 Nurseryman LV

Posts Identified On Railways for physically Handicapped Persons


Orthopaedically Handicapped Civil Engineering Department
Group C Categories of Group D Categori
Disabled Suitable es of
for jobs Disabled
suitable
for jobs

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1 Laboratory Asstt.-Soil Dustingman/Farash, Safai
OL, OA, BL OL,OA
karamchari/Cleaners
2 Jr. Engineer, Civil OA,OL,BL Daftry Attendant OL,OA
3 Surveyor OA,OL Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
4 Work Inspector, Engg. OA, OL Duplicating Machine operator OA,OL
5 Draughtsman, Civil OA, OL, BL Gestetner Operator OL
6 Draughtsman, Structural OA, OL, BL Office Attendants OL,OA
7 Draughtsman, Topographical OA, OL, BL Messenger, Dak Peon OL
8 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr.
Surveyor, Topographical OA, OL OL,OA
Messenger
9 Topographical Auxiliary OL Watchman OL, BL
10 Tracer OA, OL, BL Head Mali OL
11 Instrument Engineer OA, OL, BL Mali OL
12 Plane Table, Ground Surveyor OL Asstt. Mason OL
13 Horticulture Inspector OL Asstt. Carpenter OL
14 SOs Office Suptds.: Head Clerks:
Section Incharge, Head Asstt. OA,OL,BL,OAL Asstt. Painter OL
Supervisor( Clerical)
15 Clerical and other Supervisors ( not
OA,OL,BL,OAL Asstt. Plumber OL
elsewhere specified)
16 Office Assistant/Senior Clerks OA,OL,BL,OAL Helper to Mason OL
17 Private Secretary-cumStenographer;
OA,OL,BL,OAL Carpenter Helper OL,BL
PA
18 Stenographer, Stenotypist OA,OL,BL,OAL Helper to Painter OL
19 Jr. Stenographer OA,OL,BL,OAL Helper to Plumber OL
20 Typist/Hindi OA,OL,BL,OAL Helper to Tubewell Operator OL
21 Data Entry Operator OL,BL Pump Attendant OL
22 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL Nurseryman OL
23 OA,OL,BL,OAL Khalasi OA,BL,
Clerks, General
OL
24 Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL Peon-cum-Hamal OL
25 Lower Division Clerk OL,BL Unskilled Office Worker OA,OL
26 Store Keeper OL
27 Record Keeper OL
28 Record Supplier OL,BL
29 Xerox Operator OL,BL
30 Jr. Gestentner Operator OL
31 Fitter OL, BL
32 Plumber OL
33 Plumber, General OL
34 Mason OL

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35 Pipe Fitter OL
36 Pipe Layer OL
37 Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Operatives OL
38 Welder, Gas OL
39 Welder, Machine OL
40 Painters and related works OL
41 Painter, Building OL
42 Painters Steel Structure OL
43 Painter, General OL
44 Painter, Sign or letter OL
45 Painter, Spray OL
46 Painter, Brush OL
47 Painter, Wood work and Furniture OL
48 Caner OL, BL
49 Pump Operator OL,OA
50 Tubewell Operator OL,BL
51 Fitter Plant Operator OL
52 Carpenter, General OL

Posts Identified On Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped Civil Engineering Department

Group C Group D
1 Laboratory Assistant-Soil 1 Daftry Attendant
2 Jrl Engineer, Civil 2 Peon Office (Boy)
3 Draughtsman, Civil 3 Dusting Man, Frarash, Safai Karamchari/Cleaners
4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Draughtsman, Structural 4
Operator
5
Draughtsman, Topographical 5 Gestetner Operator
6 Plane Tabler Ground Surveyor 6 Office Attendant
7 Topographical Auxiliary 7 Watchman
8 Tracer 8 Messenger, Dak Peon
9 SOs Office Supdts; Head Clerks: Section
9 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
Incharge Head Asstt, Supervisor( Clerical)
10 Clerical and other Supervisors (not 10
Asstt. Mason
elsewhere specified)
11 Office Asstt. / Sr Clerk 11 Asstt. Carpenter
12 Jr. Stenographer 12 Asstt. Painter

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13 Data Entry Operator 13 Asstt. Plumber
14 Jr. Data Entry Operator 14 Helper to Mason
15 Upper Division Clerk 15 Carpenter Helper
16 Lower Division Clerk 16 Helper to Painter
17 Clerks, General 17 Helper to plumber
18 Record Keeper 18 Helper to Tubewell Operator
19 Store Keeper 19 Pump Attendant
20 Record Supplier 20 Nurseryman
21 Xerox Operator 21 Khalasi
22 Jr. Gestetner Operator 22 Peon-cum-Hamal
23 Horticulture Inspector 23 Unskilled Officer Worker
24 Pipe Layer 24 Head Mail
25 Mason 25 Mali
26 Pump Operator
27 Tubewell Operator
28 Filter Plant Operator
29 Carpenter, General
30 Carpenter
31 Plumber
32 Plumber, General
33 Plumbing and pipe Fitting Operatives
34 Pipe Fitter
35 Welder, Gas
36 Welder, Machine
37 Painter, Building
38 Painter, Steel Structure
39 Painter, General
40 Painter, Spary
41 Painter, Sign or Letter
42 Painter Brush
43
Painter, Wood work and Furniture
44 Caner
45 Fitter

Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped Commercial Department
Group C Categories of Group D Categories of

263
Disabled suitable Disabled
for jobs suitable for
jobs
1 SOs office Suptds : Head Clerks; B, LV LV
Dustingman /Farash, Safai
Section Incharge, Head Asstt.
karamchari /cleaners
Supervisor (Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors B, LV B, LV
Daftry Attendant
( not elsewhere specified)
3 Office Assistant/Senior Clerks B, LV Peon office (Boy) B, LV
4 Private Secretary-cum- B, LV B, LV
Wash boy/ Dish Cleaner
Stenographer ,PA
5 B, LV Duplicating Machine B, LV
Stenographer, Steno typist Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Operator
6 Jr. Stenographer B, LV Gestetner Operator B, LV
7 Typist/Hindi B, LV B, LV
Office Attendants
8 Data Entry Operator LV Messenger Dak peon B, LV
9 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr. B, LV
Jr. Data Entry Operator LV
Messenger
10 Upper Division Clerk B, LV Cook B, LV
11 Lower Division Clerk B, LV Water Carrier LV
12 Clerks, General B, LV Waterman LV
13 Enquiry Clerk or Information B, LV LV
Khalasi
Clerk
14 Passenger Guide, Railways LV Kitchen Porter B, LV
15 Ticket Collector, Railways LV Porter LV
16 Head Cook LV Peon-cum-Hamal B, LV
17 Asstt. Cook LV Unskilled Office Worker B, LV
18 Record Supplier LV
19 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV

Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Orthopaedically Handicapped Commercial Department
Group C Categories of Group D Categories of
Disabled suitable Disabled
for jobs suitable for
jobs
1 SOs office Suptds : Head Clerks; Dustingman /Farash, Safai
OL,OA
Section Incharge, Head Asstt. OL, OA,BL,OAL karamchari
Supervisor (Clerical) /claners

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2 Clerical and other Supervisors OL,OA,BL,OAL
Daftry Attendant OL,OA
( not elsewhere specified)
3 Office Assistant/Senior Clerks OL,OA,BL,OAL Peon office (Boy) OL,OA
4 Private Secretary-cum-
OL,OA,BL,OAL Bearer BL,OL
Stenographer ,PA
5 Stenographer, Steno typist OL,OA,BL,OAL Wash Boy /Dish Cleaner BL,OL
6 Jr. Stenographer OL,OA,BL,OAL Duplicating Machine Operator OL,OA
7 Typist/Hindi OL,OA,BL,OAL
Gestetner Operator OL
8 Data Entry Operator OL,BL Office Attendants OL,OA
9 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL Messenger Dak Peon OA,OL
10 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr.
Clerks, General OL,OA,BL,OAL OA,OL
Messenger
11 Upper Division Clerk OL,OA,BL,OAL Cook OA,OL
12 Lower Division Clerk BL ,OL Water Carrier OL,OA
13 Record Keeper OL Waterman OL
14 Enquiry Clerk or Information
OA,OL,BL,BLA Halwai BL,OL
Clerk
15 Reservation Clerk, Transport OA,OL,BL,OAL Khalasi OA,BL,OL
16 Booking Clerk, Transport OA,OL,BL Safaiwala OL
17 Ticket Collector, Railways OL,OA,MW Kitchen Porter OL
18 Traveling Ticket Examiner,
OL,OA,MW Porter OL
Railways
19 Conductor Guard, Railways OA Peon-cum-Hamal OL
20 Passenger Guide, Railways OA,OL Unskilled Office Worker OA,OL
21 Xerox Operator OL,BL,
22 Platform Inspector OL, OA
23 Rates Inspector OA,OL,BL,OAL
24 Claims Inspector, Railways OL,LVOA,OL
25 Brakeman Railway Luggage
OA
Guard
26 Goods Supervisor, Railways OL,OA,MW
27 Head Cook OL,BL
28 Asstt. Cook OL,LV
29 Record Supplier OL, BL
30 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL, LV

Posts identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped Commercial Department


Group C Group D

265
1 SOs Officer Supdts; Head Clerks;
Section Incharge: Head Asst. Supervisor 1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai karamchari/Cleaners
(Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors
2 Daftry Attendant
( not elsewhere specified)
3 Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk 3 Peon Office(Boy)
4 4
Data Entry Operator Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine Operator
5 Jr. Data Entry Operator 5 Gestetner Operator
6 Upper Division Clerk 6 Office Attendants
7 Lower Division Clerk 7 Messenger, Dak Peon
8 Clerks, General 8 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr. Messenger
9 Jr. Stenographer 9 Waterman
10 Record Keeper 10 Water Carrier
11 Reservation Clerk, Transport 11 Khalasi
12 Booking Clerk, Transport 12 Halwai
13 Ticker Collector, Railways 13 Bearer
14 Traveling Ticket Examiner, Railways 14 Wash by/Dish Cleaner
15 Conductor Guard, Railways 15 Kitchen Porter
16 Passenger Guide, Railways 16 Porter
17 Platform Inspector 17 Peon-Cum-Hamal
18 Rates Inspector 18 Unskilled Office Worker
19 Brakeman Railway Luggage Guard 19 Safaiwala
20 Goods Supervisor, Railways
21 Head Cook
22 Asstt. Cook
23 Xerox Operator
24 Record Supplier
25 Jr. Gestetner Operator
Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Visually Handicapped Electrical Department
Group C Categories of Group D Categories of Disabled
Disabled Suitable suitable for jobs
for jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head
Dusting Man, Farash,
Clerks: Section Incharge: OL,OA,BL,OAL,B,
1 Safai OL,OA,HH,LV
Head Asst. Supervisor LV,HH
Karamchari/Cleaners
(Clerical)
2 Duplicating Machine
Clerical and other Supervisors OL,OA,BL,OAL,B,
2 Operator, Cyclostyle OL,OA,LV,B
(not elsewhere specified) LV,HH
Machine Operator

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3 OL,OA,BL,OAL,B,
Office Asstt. /Sr. Clerk 3 Gestenter Operator OL,OA,LV,B
LV,HH
4 Private Secretary-cum- OL,OA,BL,OAL,B,
4 Daftry Attendent OL,OA,HH,LV,B
Stenographer: PA LV
5 OL,OA,BL,OAL,B,
Stenographer, Stenotypist 5 Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA,HH,LV,B
LV
6 OL,OA,BL,OAL,B,
Jr. Stenographer 6 Office Attendants OL,OA,HH,LV,B
HH,LV
7 OL,OA,BL,OAL,B,
Typist/Hindi 7 Messenger, Dak Peon OL,OA,HH,LV,B
LV
8 Messenger Gr. I &II
Data Entry Operator OL,BL,LV,HH 8 OL,OA,HH,LV,B
and Sr. Messenger
9 Jr. Data Entry operator OL,BL,LV,HH 9 Khalasi OA,BL,OL,HH,LV
10 OA,OL,OAL,BL,B,
Upper Division Clerk 10 Asstt. Carpenter OL,HH,B,LV
LV,HH
11 Lower Division Clerk BL,OL,B,LV,HH 11 Carpenter Helper OL,BL,LV,HH
12 OA,OL,OAL,BL,B,
Clerk, General 12 Pump Attendant OL,LV,HH
LV,HH
13 Air Condition & Ref. Helper to Tubewell
OL,LV,HH 13 OL,HH,LV
Mechanic Operator
14 Fitter OL,BL,LV,HH 14 Helper to Painter OL,HH,LV
15 Tubewell Operator OL,BL,B,LV,HH 15 Peon-Cum-Hamal OL,HH,LV,B
16 Unskilled Office
Pump Operator OL,OA,B,LV,HH 16 OA,OL,HH,B,LV
Worker
17 Machanician-cum-Electrician OL,LV,HH
18 Record Supplier OL,BL,LV,HH
19 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL,LV,HH

Posts Identified On Railways for physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped Electrical Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories of


Disabled Suitable Disabled
for jobs suitable for
jobs
1 Jr.Engineer, Electrical Dustingman/Farash, Safai
OL OL,OA
karamchari/Cleaners
2 Jr.Engineer, Electronics OA,OL,BL Daftry Attendant OL,OA
3 Instrument Engineer. OA,OL,BL, Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
4 Jr. Instrumentation OL Duplicating Machine operator BL,OL
5 Draughtsman, Elect. OL,BL Gestetner Operator OL

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6 SOs Office Suptds.: Head Clerks:
Section Incharge, Head Asstt. OA,OL,BL,OAL Office Attendants OL,OA
Supervisor( Clerical)
7 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr.
Office Assitant/Senior Clerks OA,OL,BL,OAL OL,OA
Messenger
8 Clerical and other Suprvisors( not
OA,OL,BL,OAL Asstt. Carpenter OL
elsewhere specified)
9 Private Secretary-cumStenographer;
OA,OL,BL,OAL Asstt. Painter OL
PA
10 Stenographer, Stenotypist OA,OL,BL,OAL Wireman OL,OA
11 Jr. Stenographer OA,OL,BL,OAL Carpenter Helper OL,BL
12 Typist/Hindi OA,OL,BL,OAL Helper to Painter OL
13 Data Entry Operator OL,BL Khalasi OA,OL,BL
14 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL Messenger Dak Peon OA,OL
15 Clerks, General OA,OL,BL,OAL Pump Attendant OL
16 Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL Helper to Tubewell Operator OL
17 Lower Division Clerk OL,BL Helper to Electrician OL
18 Store Keeper OL Peon-cum-Hamal OL
19 Record Keeper OL Unskilled Office Worker OA,OL
20 Record Supplier OL,BL
21 Xerox Operator OL,BL
22 Jr. Gestentner Operator OL
23 Carpenter, General OL
24 Fitter OL,BL
25 Electrical Inspector/Supervisor, OL
Wining
26 Electrician Grade-I OL
27 Machine Precision, instrument, Elect. OL
28 Welder, Electric OL
29 Welder, Machine OL
30 Painter, General. OL
31 Painter, Spray OL
32 Painters and related works OL
33 Air Condition and Ref. Mechanic OL
34 Pump Operator OL,OA
35 Tubewell Operator OL,BL
36 Plant Operator Gr. I,II& III and Sr. OL
Plant Operator
37 Filter Plant Operator OL
38 Machanician-cum-Electrician OL
39 Armature Winder OL,BL

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Posts Identified On Railways for physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped Electrical Department

Group C Group D
1 Jr. Engineer, Electrical 1 Dustingman/Farash, Safai karamchari/Cleaners
2 Jr. Engineer, Electronics 2 Daftry Attendant
3 Draughtsman Elec. 3 Peon Office (Boy)
4 SOs Office Suptds.: Head Clerks:
Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Section Incharge, Head Asstt. 4
Operator
Supervisor( Clerical)
5 Clerical and other Supervisors( not elsewhere
5 Gestetner Operator
specified)
6 Office Assistant/Senior Clerks 6 Office Attendants
7 Data Entry Operator 7 Messenger Gr. I &II and Sr. Messenger
8 Jr. Data Entry Operator 8 Asstt. Carpenter
9 Upper Division Clerk 9 Asstt. Painter
10 Lower Division Clerk 10 Carpenter Helper
11 Clerks, General 11 Helper to Painter
12 Jr. Stenographer 12 Helper to Tube well Operator
13 Record Keeper 13 Pump Attendant
14 Store Keeper 14 Khalasi
15 Record Supplier 15 Unskilled Office Worker
16 Xerox Operator 16 Peon-cum-Hamal
17 Jr. Gestentner Operator 17 Messenger Dak Peon
18 Electrical Inspector/Supervisor, Wining
19 Electrician Grade-I
20 Machine Precision, instrument, Elect.
21 Jr. Instrumentation
22 Carpenter General
23 Machanician-cum-Electrician
24 Welder, Electric
25 Welder, Machine
26 Painter, General
27 Painter, Spray
28 Pump Operator
29 Tubewell Operator
30 Plant Operator Gr. I,II& and Sr. Plant Operator
.
31 Filter Plant Operator

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32 Fitter
33 Air Condition and Ref. Mechanic
34 Armature Winder

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped General Department
Group C Categories of Group D Categories
Disabled of Disabled
suitable for jobs suitable for
jobs
1 SOs Officer Supdts: Head Clerk B,LV 1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai
LV
Section Incharge: Head Asst. Karamchari /Cleaners
2 Clerical and other Supervisors Duplicating Machine Operator,
B,LV 2 LV,B
( not else where specified ) Cyclostyle Machine Operator
3 Office Asstt. /Sr. Clerk B,LV 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
4 Private Secretary-cum- B,LV
Daftry Attendant LV,B
Stenographer :PA 4
5 Stenographer, Stenotypist B,LV 5 Peon Office (Boy) B,LV
6 Jr. Stenographer B,LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B
7 Typist/Hindi B,LV 7 Messenger, Dak Peon LV,B
8 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr.
Data Entry Operator LV 8 LV,B
Messenger
9 Jr. Data Entry Operator LV 9 Khalasi LV
10 OA,OL, OAL, BL,OL,B,L
Upper Division Clerk 10 Cook
BL, B, LV, HH V
11 OA, OL, BL, B,
Lower Division Clerk 11 Asstt. Cook OL,HH,LV
LV,HH
12 OA,OL, BL, B,
Clerks, General 12 Bearers OL,HH,LV
LV,OAL,HH
13 OA,OL, BL,B, OA,HH,
Reception Clerk: Receptionist 13 Kitchen Porter
LV B,LV
14 OA, OL, BL, B, OL,HH,
Publicity Asstt. 14 Kitchen Attendant
LV, HH B,LV
15 BL, OL,
Head Cook OL, LV, HH 15 Washboy /Dish Cleaner
HH, LV, B
16 OL,HH,LV,
Asstt. Cook OL,LV, HH 16 Semi-Skilled Worker Canteen
B
17 OA,OLDL,
Record Supplier OL, BL, LV, HH 17 Library Attendant
HH, LV
18 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL, LV, HH 18 Peon-cum-Hamal OL, HH,

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LV, B
OA, OL,
19 Unskilled Office Worker
HH, B, LV

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped General Department


Group C Categories of Group D Categories of
Disabled Disabled
Suitable for suitable for jobs
jobs
1 Librarian OA,OL, OAL, Dustingman/ Frarash,
BL 1 Safai OL,OA
karmchari/Cleaner
2 OA,OL, OAL,
Library Information Assistant 2 Daftry Attendant OL, OA
BL
3 SO's Office Suptds. : Head Clerks;
OA,OL, OAL,
Section Incharge, Head Asstt. 3 Peon Office (Boy) OL, OA
BL
Supervisor (Clerical)
4 OA,OL, OAL,
Office Assistant/Senior Clerks 4 Bearer BL,OL
BL
5 Clerical and other Supervisors (not OA, OL, OAL,
5 Wash boy Dish Cleaner BL, OL
elsewhere specified) BL
6 Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; OA, OL, OAL, Duplicating Machine
6 OL, OA
PA BL Operator
7 OA, OL, BL
Stenographer, Stenotypist 7 Gestenter Operator OL
8 OA,OL, OAL,
Jr. Stenographer 8 Office Attendants OL, OA,
BL
9 OA,OL, OAL,
Typist/Hindi 9 Messenger Dak Peon OA, OL
BL
10 OL, BL,OAL, Messenger Gr. I&II and
Data Entry Operator 10 OA, OL
OA Sr. Messenger
11 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL, BL 11 Cook OA, OL
12 Clerks, General OL, BL 12 Asstt. Cook OL
13 OA,OL, OAL,
Upper Division Clerk 13 Kitchen Porter OL
BL
14 Lower Division Clerk OL, BL 14 Kitchen Attendant OL
15 Semi-skilled Worker
Record Keeper OL, HH 15 OL
Canteen
16 Reception Clerk: Receptionist OA, OL, BL 16 Halwai ,BLOL

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17
Publicity Asstt. OA, OL, BL Khalasi OA,BL,OL
17
18 Library Clerk, Library Asstt. OA, OL, OAL 18 Janitorial Assistant OL
19 Head Cook OL 19 Library Attendant OL
20 Asstt. Cook OL 20 Peon-cum-Hamal OL
21 Unskilled Office
Xerox Operator OL, BL 21 OA,OL
Worker
22 Record Supplier OL,BL
23 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL
Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons
Hearing Handicapped General Department
Group C Group D
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks; Section Incharge:
Dusting Man, Farash, Safai Karamchari/Cleaners
Head Asst. Supervisor( Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors (not elsewhere
Daftry Attendant
specified)
3 Office Asstt. /Sr. Clerk Peon Office ( Boy)
4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Data Entry Operator
Operator
5 Jr. Data Entry Operator Gestetner Operator
6 Upper Division Clerk Office Attendants
7 Lower Division Clerk Messenger, Dak Peon
8 Clerks, General Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr. Messenger
9 Jr. Stenographer Library Attendant
10 Record Keeper Khalasi
11 Librarian Asstt. Cook
12 Library Information Asstt. Halwai
13 Library Clerk, Library Asstt. Bearer
14 Publicity Asstt. Wash boy/Dish Cleaner
15 Head Cook Kitchen Porter
16 Asstt. Cook Kitchen Attendant
17 Xerox Operator Semi-Skilled Worker Canteen
18 Record Operator Peon-cum-Hamal
19 Jr. Gestetner Operator Unskilled Office Worker

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped Mechanical Department
Group C Categories Group D Categorie
of Disabled s of
suitable for Disabled
jobs suitable
for jobs

272
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks; Section
B,LV Dusting Man, Farash, Safai LV
Incharge : Head Asst. Supervisor( Clerical) 1
Karamchari/Cleaners
2 B,LV
Duplicating Machine
Clerical and other Supervisors
2 Operator, Cyclostyle LV,B
( Not elsewhere specified )
Machine Operator
3
Key Punch Operator, Card Punching B,LV
3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
Machine Operator, Card Punch Operator
4 Office Asstt. /Sr. Clerk B,LV 4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
5 Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer: PA B,LV 5 Peon Office (Boy) LV,B
6 B,LV
Stenographer, Stenotypist 6 Office Attendants LV, B
7 B,LV
Jr. Stenographer 7 Messenger, Dak Peon LV,B
8 B,LV Messenger Gr. I & II and
Typist/Hindi 8 LV,B
Sr. Messenger
9 Data Entry Operator LV 9 Khalasi LV
10 LV
Jr. Data Entry Operator 10 Carpenter Helper LV
11 B,LV
Upper Division Clerk 11 Cook B,LV
12 B,LV
Lower Division Clerk 12 Asstt. Cook LV
13 Clerk, General B,LV 13 Kitchen Porter B,LV
14 Turner LV 14 Asstt. Carpenter LV,B
15 Mechanician-cum-Electrician LV 15 Helper to Painter LV
16 Machineman LV 16 Peon-cum-Hamal LV,B
17 Time Keeper LV 17 Unskilled Office Worker B,LV
18 Workshop Attendant
Fitter LV 18 LV,B
(Sr./Jr.)
19 Lift Operator/ Man B, LV
20 Machinist, General LV
21 Technician (Machine Tools) LV
22 Head Cook LV
23 Asstt. Cook LV
24 Record Supplier LV
25 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV
26 Lab. Attendant LV
27 Motor Mechanic LV

273
Post Identified On Railways for Physically Handicapped Person
Orthopaedically Handicapped Mechanical Department
Group C Categories of Group Categories of
Disabled for Suitable D Disabled
jobs suitable for
jobs
1 Jr. Engineer, Mechanical OA,OL Dustingman/
Farash, Safai
1 OL,OA
karamchari/Clean
ers
2 Jr. Engineer, Industrial Engg
OA,OL,BL 2 Dartry Attendant OL,OA
3 Peon Office
Instrument Engineer OA,OL,BL 3 OL,OA
(Boy)
4 Draughtsman, Mach, OA,OL,BL Duplicating
4 OL,OA
Machine Operator
5 Gestetner
Laboratory Attendant OL 5 OL
Operator
6 OL,OA,BL,OAL
SO's Office Suptds. : Head Clerks;
Section Incharge, Head Asstt. 6 Office Attendants OL,OA
Supervisor (Clerical)
7 Messenger Dak
Office Assistant/Senior Clerks 7 OL,OA
OA,OL,BL,OAL Peon
8 Messenger Gr.
Clerical and other supervisors (not OA,OL,BL.OAL
8 I&II and Sr. OA,OL
elsewhere specified)
Messenger
9 OA,OL,BL, OAL
Private Secretary-cum-
9 Cleaners OL
Stenographer; PA
10 OA,OL,BL,OAL
Stenographer, Stenotypist 10 Asstt. Carpenter OL
11 Jr. Stenographer OA,OL,BL, OAL 11 Asstt. Painter OL
12 Typist/Hindi OA,OL, BL, OAL 12 Carpenter Helper OL,BL
13 Key Punch Operator;
Card Punching Machine OA,OL, BL, OAL 13 Helper to Painter OL
Operator Card Punch Operator
14 OA,OL, BL, OAL
Shorting Machine Operator, Punch Card
14 Khalasi OA,BL,OL
Shorting Machine Operator
15 Coding Machine Operator OL,BL 15 Safaiwala

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16 OL,BL
Workshop
Tabulating Machine Operator 16 OL,OA
Attendant (Sr. /Jr.)
17 Data Entry Operator OL,BL 17 Cook BL,OL
18 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL 18 Asstt. Cook OL
19 Clerks, General OA,OL,BL, OAL 19 Kitchen Porter OA
20 Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL 20 Peon-cum-Hamal OA
21 Unskilled Office
Lower Division Clerk OL,BL 21 OL,OA
Worker
22 Store Keeper OL
23 OL
Record Keeper
24 Time Keeper OA,OL,BL, OAL
25 Record Supplier OL,BL
26 Head Cook OL
27 Asstt. Cook OL
28 Xerox Operator OL,BL
29 Jr. Gestentner Operator OL
30 Loco Foreman OL
31 Train Examiner OL
32 Carpenter, General OL
33 Technician ( Tool & Die Making OL,BL
34 Technician ( Machine Tool) OL
35 Workshop Technician OL,BL
36 Marksman OL,BL
37 Machinist, General OL
38 Turner OL
39 Auto Mechanic Technician OL
40 Miller Wright OL,BL
41 Machine Operator OL
42 Fitter OL,BL
43 Motor Mechanic OL
44 Motor Mechanic Helper OL
45 Millwright Mechanics OL
46 Welder, Gas OL
47 Welder, Machine OL
48 Sheet Metal Worker, General OL

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49 Sheet Metal Worker, Structural OL
50 Sheet Metal Machine Operator OL
51 Tinsmith OL
52 Coppersmith OL
53 Tin Coater OL
54 Palter/Welder OL
55 Mechaincian-cum-Electrician OL
56 Machineman OL
57 Painter, General OL
58 Painter, Spray OL
59 Painter, Steel Structure OL
60 Painter and related works OL
61 Cleaner Motor Vehicle OA,OL
62 Lift Operator/Man OA,OL
63 Lab. Analyst OL

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Hearing Handicapped Mechanical Department
Group C Group D
1 Draughtsman, Mech. 1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai
Karamchari/Cleaners
2 Jr. Engineer, Industrial Engg. 2 Daftry Attendant
3 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks: Section Incharge:
3 Peon Office ( Boy)
Head Asst. Supervisor( Clerical)
4 Duplicating Machine Operator,
Clerical and other Supervisors ( not elsewhere specified) 4
Cyclostyle Machine Operator
5 5
Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk Gestetmer Operator
6 Data Entry Operator 6 Office Attendants
7 7
Jr. Data Entry Operator Messenger, Dak Peon
8 Upper Division Clerk 8 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
9 Lower Division Clerk 9 Asstt. Carpenter
10 Clerks, General 10 Asstt. Painter
11 11
Jr. Stenographer Carpenter Helper
12 Record Keeper 12 Helper to Painter

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13 13
Store Keeper Workshop Attendant( Sr./Jr. )
14 Record Supplier 14 Asstt. Cook
15 Xerox Operator 15 Kitchen Porter
16 Jr. Gestetner Operator 16 Cleaners
17 Head Cook 17 Khalasi
18 18
Asstt. Cook Safaiwala
19 Key Punch Operator, Card Punching Machine Operator,
19 Peon-cum-Hamal
Card Punch Operator
20 Sorting Machine Operator, Punch Card Sorting Machine
20 Unskilled Office Worker
Operator
21 Coding Machine Operator
22 Tabulating Machine Operator
23 Time Keeper
24 Technician( Tool & Die Making)
25 Carpenter, General
26 Machine Operator
27 Workshop Technician
28 Technician ( Machine Tools)
29 Machineman
30 Machinist, General
31 Turner
32 Marksman
33 Auto Mechanic Technician
34 Miller Wright
35 Welder, Gas
36 Welder, Machine
37 Plater/Welder
38 Sheet Metal Worker, Structural
39 Sheet Metal Worker, General
40 Sheet Meta Machine Operator
41 Tinsmith
42 Tin Coater
43 Painter, Steel Structure
44 Painter, General
45 Painter, Spray
46 Motor Mechanic
47 Cleaner Motor Vehicle
48 Lift Operator /Man
49 Machinician cum Electrician

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50 Fitter
51 Millwright Mechanics
52 Motor Mechanic Helper
53 Coppersmith
54 Lab. Attendant
55 Lab. Analyst

Post identified On Railway for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped Medical Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories of


Disabled Disabled
suitable for jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head B,LV 1
Dusting Man, Frarash, Safai
Clerks: Section Incharge; Head LV
Karamchari/Cleaners
Asstt. Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Duplicating Machien
Supervisors ( not elsewhere B,LV 2 Operator, Cyclostyle Machine LV, B
spedified ) Operator
3 Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk B,LV 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
LV
Medical Social Worker 4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
4
5 5
Private Secretary-cum-
B,LV Peon Office (Boy) LV,B
Stenographer: PA
6 Stenographer, Stenotypist B,LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B
7 Jr. Stenographer B,LV 7 Messenger, Dak Peon LV,B
8 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr.
Typist/Hindi B,LV 8 LV,B
Messenger
9 Data Entry Operator LV 9 Khalasi LV
10 Jr. Data Entry Operator LV 10 Washing Machine Operator B,LV
11 Upper Division Clerk B,LV 11 Linen Keeper LV
12 Lower Division Clerk B,LV 12 Cook B,LV
13 Clerks, General B,LV 13 Asstt. Cook LV
14 Lab. Attendant LV 14 Kitchen Porter B,LV
15 Vaccinator LV 15 Dhobi/Laundryman BLV
16 Inoculator LV 16 Health Worker LV
17 Dresser LV 17 Malaria Worker LV
18 Dental Assistant LV 18 Jamadar (Sanitation) LV

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19 Dietician B,LV 19 Sweeper, wet LV
20 Physiotherapist LV 20 Sweeper, dry LV
21 Occupational Therapist LV 21 Sweeper, sewer LV
22 Sweeper, cleaners & Related
Speech Therapist and Audiologist LV 22 LV
Workers others
23 Medical and Health Technician
LV 23 Safaiwala/Sweeper LV
Nurses & others
24 Lab. Attendant Gr. I & II/Sr.
Nursing Attendant LV 24 LV
Lab. Attendant
25 Ward Attendant/ Sr. Ward
Sanitary Inspector LV 25 LV
Attendant
26 Sanitary Supervisor& Sanitary
LV 26 Ward Aya LV
Jamadar
27 Health Inspector LV 27 Ward Boy LV
28 Sanitary Workers LV 28 Peon-cum-Hamal LV,B
29 Masseur LV 29 Unskilled Officer Worker B,LV
30 Head Cook LV
31 Asstt. Cook LV
32 Ward Asstt. LV
33 Record Keeper( Radiology) LV
34 Record Supplier LV
35 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV

Posts Identified On Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Orthopaedically Handicapped Medical Department
Group C Categories of Group D Categories of
Disabled Disabled
suitable for suitable for
jobs
1 Laboratory Assistant- Physical OA,OL,BL 1 Dustingman /Farash, Safai
OL,OA
Karamchari/Cleaners
2 Laboratory Assistant, Clinical OA,OL,BL 2 Daftry Attendant OL,OA
3 Laboratory Assistant-Food &
OA,OL,BL 3 Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
Beverages
4 Laboratory Assistant,
OL,BL 4 Duplicating Machine Operator OL,OA
Clinical/Pathological
5 Laboratory Assistant-Chemical
OA,OL,BL 5 Gestetner Operator OL
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6 OA,OL,OAL,
Food Inspector 6 Office Attendants OL,OA
BL
7 Pharmacist OL,BL 7 Messenger Dak Peon OL,OA
8 Messenger Gr.I&II and Sr.
Dietician OA,OL,BL 8 OA,OL
Messenger
9 Dresser OL 9 Cook BL,OL
10 Dental Assistant OL 10 Asstt. Cook OL
11 Laboratory Assistant,
OL,BL 11 Kitchen Porter OA
Pharmaceutical
12 OL
Optometrists & Opticians OL,BL 12 Sweeper, Wet
13 OA,OL,OAL,
Medical Social Worker 13 Sweeper, Dry OL,BL
BL
14 Medical and Health Technician
OL 14 Sweeper/Safaiwala OL
Nurses and others
15 Sweeper Cleaners and related
Vaccinator OL 15 OL
Worker
16 Inoculators OL 16 Sweeper, Sewer OL
17 Nurse, General OL 17 Khalasi OA,BL,OL
18 Laboratory Attendant OL 18 Washing Machine Operator OL
19 Lady Health Visitor OL 19 Dhobi/Laundryman OL,OA
20 X-Ray Technician OL 20 Linen Keeper OL
21 Optician, General OL 21 Health Worker OL
22 Ward Attendants/ Sr. Ward
Optician, Contact Lens OL 22 OL
Attendant
23 Lab. Attendant Gr. I & II /Sr.
Physiotherapist OL,BL 23 OL
Lab. Attendant
24 Occupational Therapist OL 24 Stretcher Bearer OL
25 Speech Therapist and Audiologist OL 25 Cleaners OL
26 Nursing Attendant OL 26 Ward Aya OL
27 Sanitary Inspector OL 27 Ward Boy OA,OL
28 Health Inspector OA,OL 28 Malaria Worker OL
29 Sanitary Supervisor & Sanitary
OA,OL,BL 29 Dresser OL
Jamadar
30 Sanitary Workers OL 30 Medical Attendant OL
31 Compounder Gr. I & II OL 31 Peon-cum-Hamal OL
32 Asstt. Store Officer ( Pharmacist) OL 32 Unskilled Worker OA,OL
33 Masseur OL
34 Mechanic, Dental OL
35 Dental Hygienist OL
36 Ward Asstt. OL

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37 Dialysis Technician OL
38 Jr. Lab Asstt. (OT-cum- OL
Anesthesia)
39 Jr. Lab Asstt. ( Vaccinator) OL
40 Radiology Asstt. OA,OL
41 Sterlization Asstt. OL
42 Record Keeper ( Radiology) OL
43 Head Cook 30
44 Asstt. Cook OL
45 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks OL,OA,BL,OAL
Section Incharge, Head Asstt.
Supervisor ( Clerical)
46 Clerical and other Supervisors OA,OL,BL,OAL
(not elsewhere specified)
47 Office Assistant/Senior Clerks OA,OL,BL,OAL
48 Private Secretary cum- OA,OL,BL,OAL
Stenographer ;PA
49 Stenographer, Stenotypist OA,OL,BL,OAL
50 Jr. Stenographer OA,OL,BL,OAL
51 Typist/Hindi OA,OL,BL,OAL
52 Data Entry Operator OL,BL
53 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL
54 Clerks, General OA,OL,BL,OAL
55 Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL
56 Lower Division Clerk OL,BL
57 Record Keeper OL
58 Xerox Operator OL,BL
59 Jr, Gestetner Operator OL
60 Record Supplier OL,BL

Post Identified on Railways for Physically Persons


Hearing Handicapped- Medical Department
Group C Group D
1 Laboratory Assistant-Physically 1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai Karamchari/Cleaners
2 Laboratory Asstt. Food & Beverages 2 Daftry Attendant
3 Laboratory Assistant-Chemical 3 Peon Office ( Boy)
4 Laboratory Asstt. Clinical/Pathological 4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle
Machine Operator
5 Laboratory Asstt. Pharmaceutical 5 Gestetner Operator
6 Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Engg. General 6 Office Attendants
7 Laboratory Attendant 7 Messenger, Dak Peon

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8 Food Inspector 8 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
9 Dietician 9 Ward Attendant/Sr. Ward Attendant
10 Dresser 10 Lab. Attendant Gr. I&II /Sr. Lab. Attendant
11 Dental Assistant 11 Stretcher Bearer
12 Mechanic, Dental 12 Ward Aya
13 Optometrists& Opticians 13 Ward Boy
14 Medical Social Worker 14 Malaria Worker
15 Medical and Health Technician Nurses and others 15 Dresser
16 Vaccinator 16 Medical Attendant
17 Inoculators 17 Linen Keeper
18 X-Ray Technician 18 Asstt. Cook
19 Optician, General 19 Kitchen Porter
20 Optician, Contact Lens 20 Jamadar ( Sanitation)
21 Physiotherapist 21 Sweeper, Dry
22 Occupational Therapist 22 Sweeper, Wet
23 Speech Therapist and Audiologist 23 Sweeper, Sewer
24 Nursing Attendant 24 Sweeper, Cleaners& Related workers Others
25 Sanitary Inspector 25 Safaiwala /Sweeper
26 Health Inspector 26 Cleaners
27 Sanitary Supervisor & Sanitary Jamadar 27 Dhobi/Laundryman
28 Sanitary Workers 28 Washing Machine Operator
29 Compounder Gr. I & II 29 Khalasi
30 Asstt. Store Officer (Pharmacist) 30 Peon-cum-Hamal
31 Masseur 31 Unskilled Officer Worker
32 Ward Asstt.
33 Dialysis Technician
34 Jr. Lab Asstt. (OT-cum-Anesthesia)
35 Jr. Lab. Asstt. ( Vaccinator0
36 Radiology Asstt.
37 Sterlization Asst.
38 Record Keeper (Radiology)
39 Head Cook
40 Asstt. Cook
41 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks; Section Incharge
: Head Asst. Supervisor( Clerical)
42 Clerical and other Supervisors ( not elsewhere
specified)
43 Office Asstt. / Sr. Clerk
44 Data Entry Operator
45 Jr. Data Entry Operator
46 Upper Division Clerk

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47 Lower Division Clerk
48 Clerks, General
49 Jr. Stenographer
50 Record keeper
51 Record Supplier
52 Xerox Operator
53 Jr. Gestetner Operator

Posts Identified On Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Visually Handicapped Personnel Department


Group C Categories of Group D Categories of
Disabled Disabled
suitable for suitable for
jobs jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks;
Dusting Man, Farash, Safai
Section Incharge: Head Asst. B,LV 1 LV
Karamchari /Cleaners
Supervisor ( Clerical)
2 Duplicating Machine
Clerical and other Supervisors (not
B,LV 2 Operator, Cyclostyle LV,B
elsewhere specified)
Machine Operator
3 Higher Secondary & Secondary
B,LV 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
School Teacher
4 Language Teacher ,H.S. &
B,LV 4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
Secondary School
5 Higher Secondary & Secondary
School Teacher, Other than those B,LV 5 Peon Office (Boy) LV,B
listed elsewhere
6 Language Teacher, Middle
B,LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B
School(TGT)
7 Middle School Teacher B,LV 7 Messenger, Dak Peon LV,B
8 B,LV 8 Messenger Gr. I &II and Sr.
Primary School Teacher LV,B
Messenger
9 9
Instructor, Craft Khalasi LV
LV
10 Teacher for Blind/Low Vision B,LV 10 Peon-cum-Hamal LV,B
11 Translator B,LV 11 Unskilled Office Worker LV,B
12 Hindi Translator/Jr. Hindi
B,LV
Translator
13 Legal Assistant B,LV
14 School Inspector B,LV
15 Office Asstt./ Sr. Clerk B,LV

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16 Private Secretary-cum-
B,LV
Stenographer: PA
17 B,LV
Stenographer, Stenotypist
18 Jr. Stenographer B,LV
19 Typist/Hindi B,LV
20 Data Entry Operator LV
21 Jr. Data Entry Operator LV
22 Upper Division Clerk B,LV
23 Lower Division Clerk B,LV
24 Clerks, General B,LV
25 Record Supplier LV
26 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped Personnel Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories


Disabled suitable of Disable
for jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 Translator OA,OL, OAL BL 1 Dustingman / Farash,
Safai OL,OA
Karamchari/Cleaners
2 Hindi Translator/Jr. Hindi Translator OA,OL, OAL BL 2 Daftry Attendant OL,OA
3 Legal Assistant OA,OL, OAL 3 Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
4 Higher Secondary& Secondary School 4 Duplicating Machine
OA,OL, OAL BL OL,OA
Teacher Operator
5 Language Teacher, H.S. & Secondary OA,OL, OAL BL 5
Gestetner Operator OL
School
6 H.S. and Secondary School Teacher, OA,OL, OAL BL 6 OL,OA
Office Attendants
other than those listed elsewhere
7 OA,OL, OAL BL 7
Language Teacher, Middle School (TGT) Messenger Dak Peon OL,OA
8 8 Messenger Gr. I &II
Primary/Middle School Teacher OA,OL, OAL BL OA,OL
and Sr. Messenger
9 Teacher for the Blind/Low Vision OA,OL, OAL BL 9 Khalasi OA,BL,OL
10 Teacher for Hearing and 10
OA,OL, OAL BL Peon-cum-Hamal OA
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11 Unskilled Office
Crafts Teacher/Instructor OL,BL 11 OL,OA
Worker
12 Art Teacher/ Instructor OA,OL,OAL,BL
13 SO's Office Suptds. : Head Clerks; Section OL,OA,BL,OAL
Incharge, Head Asstt. Supervisor (Clerical)
14 School Inspector OA,OL,OAL,BL
15 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Office Asstt./Sr. Clerks
16 Clerical and other Supervisors (not OL,OA,BL,OAL
elsewhere specified
17 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; PA
18 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Stenographer, Stenotypist
19 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Jr.Stenographer
20 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Typist/Hindi
21 Data Entry Operator OL,BL
22 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL
23
Clerks, General
OA,OL,BL,OAL
24
Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL
25 Lower Division Clerk BL,OL
26 Record Keeper OL
27 Record Supplier OL,BL
28 Xerox Operator OL,BL
29 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Hearing Handicapped Personnel Department
Group C Group D
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks; Section
1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai Karamchari/Cleaner
Incharge: Head Asst. Supervisor ( Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors ( not elsewhere
2 Daftry Attendant
specified)
3 Office Asst./Sr. Clerk 3 Peon Office (Boy)
4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Data Entry Operator 4
Operator
5 Jr. Data Entry Operator 5 Gestetner Operator

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6 Upper Division Clerk 6 Office Attendants
7 Lower Division Clerk 7 Messenger, Dak Peon
8 Clerks, General 8 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
9 Jr. Stenographer 9 Khalasi
10 Record Keeper 10 Peon-cum-Hamal
11 Record Supplier 11 Unskilled Office Worker
12 Xerox Operator
13 Jr. Gestetner Operator
14 Art Teacher/Instructor
15 Craft Teacher/Instructor
16 Translator
17 Hindi Translator/Jr. Hindi Translator

Post identified On Railway for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped Signal & Telecom Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories of


Disabled Disabled
suitable for jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head B,LV 1
Dusting Man, Frarash, Safai
Clerks: Section Incharge; Head LV
Karamchari/Cleaners
Asstt. Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Duplicating Machine
Supervisors ( not elsewhere B,LV 2 Operator, Cyclostyle Machine LV, B
spedified ) Operator
3 Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk B,LV 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
Private Secretary-cum- B,LV
4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
4 Stenographer: PA
5 5
Stenographer, Stenotypist B,LV Peon Office (Boy) LV,B

6 Jr. Stenographer B,LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B


7 Typist/Hindi B,LV 7 Telegraph Messenger LV
8 Data Entry Operator LV 8 Messenger, Dak Peon B,LV
9 Messenger Gr I &II and Sr.
Jr. Data Entry Operator LV 9 LV,B
Messenger
10 Upper Division Clerk B,LV 10 Asstt. Carpenter LV,B
11 Lower Division Clerk B,LV 11 Carpenter Helper LV
12 Clerks, General B,LV 12 Khalasi LV

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13 Teleprinter Operator, Teletype
B,LV 13 Helper to Painter LV
Operator
14 Monitor, Telephone LV 14 Sorter Telegram LV
15 Telegraph Messenger, Supervisor B,LV 15 Peon-cum-Hamal LV,B
16 Supervisor, Telegraph LV 16 Unskilled Office Worker B,LV
17 Telephone Operator B,LV
18 Telephone Operator (Local) B,LV
19 Telephone Operator (PBX) B,LV
20 Telex Operator LV
21 Telegraphists B,LV
22 Telegraphists, Overseas B,LV
23 Testing Telegraphists, Telegraph
LV
Traffic Inspector
24 Telephone, Switch Board
B,LV
Operators, others
25 Fitter LV
26 Record Supplier LV
27 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped Signal & Telecom Department


Group C Categories of Group D Categories of
Disabled suitable for Disable
jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 Jr. Engineer, Telecommunication OA,OL 1 Dustingman/Farash,
Safai OL,OA
karamchari/Cleaners
2 Telecom Technical Assistant OL 2 Daftry Attendant OL,OA
3 Supervisor, Telegraph OA,OL, OAL 3 Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
4 4 Duplicating Machine
Monitor, Telephone OA,OL, OAL OL,OA
Operator
5 SO's Office Suptds. : Head Clerks; 5
OL,OA,BL,OAL OL
Section Incharge, Head Asstt. Gestetner Operator
Supervisor (Clerical)
6 OL,OA,BL,OAL 6 OL,OA
Office Assistant/Senior Clerks Office Attendants
7 Clerical and other Supervisors ( not OL,OA,BL,OAL 7 Messenger Gr. I & II OA,OL

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elsewhere specified) and Sr. Messenger
8 Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; OL,OA,BL,OAL 8
Messenger, Dak Peon OL,AL
PA
9 OL,OA,BL,OAL 9
Stenographer, Stenotypist Sorter Telegram OA,OL,BL
10 OL,OA,BL,OAL 10
Jr. Stenographer Telegraph Messenger OA,OL
11 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Typist/Hindi 11 Asstt. Carpenter OL
12 Teleprinter Operator, Teletype OL,OA,BL,OAL
12 Carpenter Helper OL,BL
Operator
13 13
Data Entry Operator OL,BL Asstt. Painter OL
14 OL,BL
Jr. Data Entry Operator 14 Helper to Painter OL
15 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Clerks, General 15 Khalasi OL,BL,OA
16 OL,OA,BL,OAL
Upper Division Clerk 16 Peron-cum-Hamal OA
17 OL,BL Unskilled Office
Lower Division Clerk 17 OL,OA
Worker
18 OL
Store Keeper
19 OL,
Record keeper
20 OL,BL
Record Supplier
21 Xerox Operator OL,BL
22 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL
23 Inspector, Telegraph Messenger,
OA,OL,BL,MW
Telegraph Master Messenger
24 Supervisors Telephone, Engg.
OA,OL,BL,MW
Supervisor Phone Monitor Telephone
25 Supervisor, Wireless OA,OL,BL
26 Telephone Inspector OA,OL
27 Telegraph Messengers, Supervisor OA,OL,MW
28 Telex Operator OL,BL
29 Telephone Operator OA,OL,BL
30 Telephone Operator ( Local) OA,OL,BL
31 Telephone Operator (PBX) OA,OL,BL
32 Telegraphists OA,OL,BL
33 Telegraphists, Overseas OA,OL,BL

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34 Wireless Operator OL,BL
35 Testing Telegraphists Telegraph
OL
Traffic Inspector
36 Telephone, Switch Board Operators,
OA,OL,BL,MW
others
37 Fault Controller, Telephone OL
38 Welder, Gas OL
39 Welder, Machine OL
40 Painters and related works OL
41 Painter, Steel Structure OL
42 Painter Spray OL
43 Painter, General OL
44 Carpenter, General OL
45 Watch Repairer OL,BL,MW
46 Fitter OL,BL,LV

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons


Hearing Handicapped Signal & Telecom Department
Group C Group D
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks; Section
1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai Karamchari/Cleaner
Incharge: Head Asst. Supervisor ( Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors ( not elsewhere
2 Daftry Attendant
specified)
3 Office Asst./Sr. Clerk 3 Peon Office (Boy)
4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Data Entry Operator 4
Operator
5 Jr. Data Entry Operator 5 Gestetner Operator
6 Upper Division Clerk 6 Telegraph Messenger
7 Lower Division Clerk 7 Office Attendants
8 Clerk, General 8 Sorter Telegram
9 Jr. Stenographer 9 Messenger, Dak Peon
10 Store keeper 10 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
11 Record Keeper 11 Asstt. Carpenter
12 Record Supplier 12 Asstt. Painter
13 Xerox Operator 13 Carpenter Helper
14 Jr. Gestetner Operator 14 Helper to Painter
15 Inspector, Telegraph Messenger, Telegraph
15 Khalasi
Master Messenger
16 Supervisors Telephone, Engg. Supervisor
16 Peon-cum-Hamal
Phone Monitor Telephone
17 Telephone, Switch Board Operators, Others 17 Unskilled Office Worker

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18 Telephone Inspector
19 Telegraph Messengers, Supervisor
20 Telecom Technical Asstt.
21 Supervisor, Telegraph
22 Telex Operator
23 Wireless Operator
24 Carpenter, General
25 Painter, Steel Structure
26 Painter, General
27 Painter, Spray
28 Fitter
29 Welder, Gas
30 Welder ,Machine
31 Watch Repairer

Post identified On Railway for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped Store Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories of


Disabled Disabled
suitable for jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head B,LV 1
Dusting Man, Frarash, Safai
Clerks: Section Incharge; Head LV
Karamchari/Cleaners
Asstt. Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Duplicating Machine
Supervisors ( not elsewhere B,LV 2 Operator, Cyclostyle Machine LV, B
specified ) Operator
3 Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk B,LV 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
Private Secretary-cum- B,LV
4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
4 Stenographer: PA
5 5
Stenographer, Stenotypist B,LV Peon Office (Boy) LV,B

6 Jr. Stenographer B,LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B


7 Typist/Hindi B,LV 7 Messenger, Dak Peon B,LV
8 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr.
Data Entry Operator LV 8 B,LV
Messenger
9 Jr. Data Entry Operator LV 9 Packer, hand B,LV
10 Upper Division Clerk B,LV 10 Labeller B,LV
11 Lower Division Clerk B,LV 11 Khalasi LV

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12 Clerk, General B,LV 12 Sorter LV
13 Proof Reader ( Braille) B,LV 13 Store Attendant LV
14 Purchase Asstt. LV 14 Book Binder B,LV
15 Stock Verifier LV 15 Gate Keeper OL,LV
16 Book Binder LV 16 Tailor LV
17 Greaser LV 17 Peon-cum-Hamal B,LV
18 Record Supplier LV 18 Unskilled Office Worker LV,B
19 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV

Post identified On Railway for Physically Handicapped Persons


Orthopaedically Handicapped Store Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories of


Disabled suitable Disabled
for jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head OL,OA,BL,OAL 1
Dusting Man, Frarash, Safai
Clerks: Section Incharge; Head OL,OA
Karamchari/Cleaners
Asstt. Clerical)
2 Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL 2 Daftry Attendant OL,OA
3 Clerical and other Supervisors
OA,OL,BL,OAL 3 Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
(not elsewhere specified)
Private Secretary-cum- Duplicating Machine
OA,OL,BL,OAL 4 OL,OA
4 Stenographer: PA Operator
5 5
Stenographer, Stenotypist OA,OL,BL,OAL Gestetner Operator OL

6 Jr. Stenographer OA,OL,BL,OAL 6 Office Attendants OL,OA


7 Typist/Hindi OA,OL,BL,OAL, 7 Messenger Dak Peon OL,OA
8 Messenger Gr I &II and Sr.
Data Entry Operator OL,BL, 8 OA,OL
Messenger
9 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL 9 Packer, Hand BL,OL
10 Clerks, General OA,OL,BL,OAL 10 Book Binder BL,OL
11 Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL 11 Labeller BL,OL
12 Lower Division Clerk BL,OL 12 Stenciller OA,BL,OL
13 Record Supplier OL,BL 13 Sorter BL,OL
14 Record Keeper OL 14 Khalasi OA,BL,OL
15 Store Keeper Asstt. OA,OL 15 Store Attendant OL
16 Store Keeper, Store Clerk,
OA,OL 16 Tailor OL
Godown Keeper Warehouseman

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17 Store Distributor OA,OL 17 Gate Keeper OL,LV
18 Stock Verifier OA,OL 18 Peon-cum-Hamal OA
19 Proof Reader (Braille) OAL,OA,BL 19 Unskilled Office Worker OL,OA
20 Xerox Operator OL,BL
21 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL
22 Tailor, General OL,BL,MW
23 Purchase Assistant OL
24 Store Keeper OL
25 Tradesman(Printing) OL
26 Job Printer OL,BL
27 Compositor, Hand OL,BL
28 Compositor OL,BL
29 Distributor OL,BL
30 Lino Operator OL,BL
31 Mono Operator OL,BL
32 Monocaster OL,BL
33 Type Caster OL,BL
34 Maker up Photo Type Setting OL,BL
35 Photo Type Setting, Machine
OL,BL
Operator
36 Press Man ( Flat bed, Letter
OL,BL
Press)
37 Machineman, Hand Printing OL,BL
38 Machineman, Automatic Printing OL,BL
39 Machineman, Rotary Printing OL,BL
40 Machineman, Offset Printing OL,BL
41 Machineman, Direct
OL,BL
Lithographic Printing
42 Stereo Type Caster OL,BL
43 Retoucher, Lithographic OL,BL
44 Mounter OL
45 Book Binder OL,BL
46 Foreman (Press) OL

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47 Router OL
48 Scanner OA,OL,BL
49 Greaser OA,OL
50 Counter OA,OL,BL

Hearing Handicapped Store Department


Group C Group D
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks; Section
1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai Karamchari/Cleaner
Incharge: Head Asst. Supervisor ( Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors ( not elsewhere
2 Daftry Attendant
specified)
3 Office Asst./Sr. Clerk 3 Peon Office (Boy)
4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Data Entry Operator 4
Operator
5 Jr. Data Entry Operator 5 Gestetner Operator
6 Upper Division Clerk 6 Messenger, Dak Peon
7 Lower Division Clerk 7 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
8 Clerk, General 8 Packer, hand
9 Jr. Stenographer 9 Labeller
10 Record Keeper 10 Stenciller
11 Record Keeper 11 Sorter
12 Xerox Operator 12 Office Attendants
13 Jr. Gestetner Operator 13 Book Binder
14 Tailor ,General 14 Store Attendant
15 Job Printer 15 Tailor
16 Compositor Hand 16 Khalasi
17 Compositor 17 Peon-cum-Hamal
18 Distributor 18 Unskilled Office Worker
19 Lino Operator
20 Mono Operator
21 Monocaster
22 Type Caster
23 Make-up-Photo Type Setting
24 Photo Type Setting Machine Operator
25 Pressman (Flat bed, Letter Press)
26 Machineman, Hand Printing
27 Machineman, Automatic Printing
28 Machineman, Direct Lithographic Printing
29 Machineman, Rotary Printing

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30 Machineman, Offset Printing
31 Stereo Type Caster
32 Tradesman ( Printing)
33 Foreman( Press)
34 Scanner
35 Retoucher, Lithographic
36 Mounter
37 Router
38 Book Binder
39 Store Keeper Asstt.
40 Store Keeper, Store Clerk, Godown Keeper
Warehouseman
41 Store Distributor
42 Stock Keeper
43 Store Keeper
44 Purchase Assistant
45 Proof Reader ( Braille)
46 Greaser
47 Counter

Post identified On Railway for Physically Handicapped Persons


Visually Handicapped Traffic Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories of


Disabled Disabled
suitable for jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head B,LV 1
Dusting Man, Frarash, Safai
Clerks: Section Incharge; Head LV
Karamchari/Cleaners
Asstt. Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Duplicating Machine
Supervisors ( not elsewhere B,LV 2 Operator, Cyclostyle Machine LV, B
specified ) Operator
3 Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk B,LV 3 Gestetner Operator LV,B
Private Secretary-cum- B,LV
4 Daftry Attendant LV,B
4 Stenographer: PA
5 5
Stenographer, Stenotypist B,LV Peon Office (Boy) LV,B

6 Jr. Stenographer B,LV 6 Office Attendants LV,B


7 Typist/Hindi B,LV 7 Messenger, Dak Peon LV,B

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8 Messenger Gr. I &II and Sr.
Data Entry Operator LV 8 LV,B
Messenger
9 Jr. Data Entry Operator LV 9 Khalasi LV
10 Upper Division Clerk B,LV 10 Peon-cum-Hamal B,LV
11 Lower Division Clerk B,LV 11 Unskilled Office Worker LV,B
12 Clerk, General B,LV
13 Record Supplier LV
14 Jr. Gestetner Operator LV

Post identified On Railway for Physically Handicapped Persons

Orthopaedically Handicapped Traffic Department

Group C Categories of Group D Categories of


Disabled suitable Disabled
for jobs Suitable for
jobs
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head OL,OA,BL,OAL 1
Dusting Man, Frarash, Safai
Clerks: Section Incharge; Head OL,OA
Karamchari/Cleaners
Asstt. Clerical)
2 Office Asstt./Sr. Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL 2 Daftry Attendant OL,OA
3 Clerical and other Supervisors
OA,OL,BL,OAL 3 Peon Office (Boy) OL,OA
(not elsewhere specified)
Private Secretary-cum- Duplicating Machine
OA,OL,BL,OAL 4 OL,OA
4 Stenographer: PA Operator
5 Stenographer, Stenotypist OA,OL,BL,OAL 5 Gestetner Operator OL
6 Jr. Stenographer OA,OL,BL,OAL 6 Office Attendants OL,OA
7 Typist/Hindi OA,OL,BL,OAL, 7 Messenger Dak Peon OL,OA
8 Messenger Gr. I & II and Sr.
Data Entry Operator OA,OL,BL,OAL, 8 OA,OL
Messenger
9 Jr. Data Entry Operator OL,BL, 9 Khalasi OA,BL,OL
10 Clerks, General OL,BL 10 Peon-cum-Hamal OA
11 Upper Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL 11 Unskilled Office Worker OL,OA
12 Lower Division Clerk OA,OL,BL,OAL 12
13 Record Keeper BL,OL 13
14 Record Supplier OL,BL 14
15 Xerox Operator OL,BL 15

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16 Jr. Gestetner Operator OL 16
17 Station Master, Railways OA,OL,MW 17
18 Section Controller, Railway,
OA,OL 18
Traffic Controller, Railways
19 Traffic Inspector, Railways OA,OL 19
20 Yard Master, Railways OA,OL
21 Hand Train Recorder, Head
OA,OL
Number Taker, Head Train Clerk
22 Yard Foreman, Railways OL
23 Guard, Passenger Train OA
24 Guard, Goods Train OA

Posts Identified on Railways for Physically Handicapped Persons

Hearing Handicapped Traffic Department


Group C Group D
1 SOs Office Supdts: Head Clerks; Section
1 Dusting Man, Farash, Safai Karamchari/Cleaner
Incharge: Head Asst. Supervisor ( Clerical)
2 Clerical and other Supervisors ( not elsewhere
2 Daftry Attendant
specified)
3 Office Asst./Sr. Clerk 3 Peon Office (Boy)
4 Duplicating Machine Operator, Cyclostyle Machine
Data Entry Operator 4
Operator
5 Jr. Data Entry Operator 5 Gestetner Operator
6 Upper Division Clerk 6 Office Attendants
7 Lower Division Clerk 7 Messenger, Dak Peon
8 Clerk, General 8 Messenger Gr. I&II and Sr. Messenger
9 Jr. Stenographer 9 Khalasi
10 Record keeper 10 Peon-cum-Hamal
11 Record Supplier 11 Unskilled Office Worker
12 Xerox Operator
13 Jr. Gestetner Operator
14 Station Master, Railways
15 Traffic Inspector, Railways
16 Guard, Passenger Train
17 Guard, Goods Train
18 Head Train Recorder, Head Number Taker,
Train Clerk

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Abbreviations used; VH= Visually Handicapped, OH=Orthopaedically Handicapped, HH=Hearing Handicapped, B=Blind, LV=Low Vision, OL= One Leg, OA=One Arm,
BL=Both Leg, OAL= One Arm & One Leg, MW= Muscular Weakness.

Estt Rule No 220/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/221/4086, Dated 07.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)-II/2003/FOP/1(Misc) dated 31.8.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter dated 17.4.2007, No. E(NG)-
I/88/CN5/2 dated 20.1.89 and No. E(NG)-I/98/CN5/1 dated 2.8.2001 were published as Estt Rule Nos. 116/07, 54/89 and 110/01 respectively.

Sub:- Pay protection to the staff who joined lower post on own request.

Ref: Railways letter No. SECR/HQA/Admn/Clarification/Estt/1518 dated 22.07.2009.

With reference to above, clarification on the points raised in your letter are given below:

1. In terms of Boards letter dated 17.4.2007, it is presumed that the condition of an employee holding higher post on regular basis and completion of minimum period of 24 months in that
higher post has been dropped for allowing pay protection i.e. pay protection will be given irrespective of completing 24 months in higher grade.

It is a fact that DOP& Ts O.M. No. 16/6/2001-Estt. Pay I dated 14.2.2006 does not mention any prescribed period for eligibility to grant of pay protection. However, even earlier versions of FR
or any instructions received from DOP&T did not contain any provision relating to completion of probation period since administrative Ministries have been delegated power to prescribe
eligibility criteria, etc. In view of the different nature of Railway cadres, this Ministry has introduced certain provisions, the aforesaid being one of them. The condition of probation period was
introduced by E(NG)I at the time when one time confirmation rule was introduced. E (NG)s letter no. E (NG)-I /88/CN5/2 20.1.89 clearly states .. in both the cases referred to above, where
recruitment rules do or do not provide for probation period on promotion, the benefit of confirmation in a promotion grade will follow only after a period of 24 months has lapsed from the date
of promotion on regular basis This period has since been reduced to 12 months in terms of E(NG)Is letter no. E(NG)-I/98/CN5/1 dated 2.8.2001. Hence, it is clarified that the benefit of pay
protection may be given in cases prior to 2.8.2001 on completion of 24 months and in post August 2001 cases, on completion of 12 months in the higher grade.

2. If a railway servant is promoted and transferred to lower post/grade under FR 15 (a) and his pay is fixed at a stage equal to the pay drawn by him in higher grade or the stage net below pay
drawn by him in the higher grade and the employee is promoted subsequently, will the Railway servant be given the benefit of FR22 again, which he has been given earlier.

Since the higher post pay has been protected, on re-promotion, pay has to be fixed in terms of FR22 (1) (a) (2).

Estt Rule No 221/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/105/4087, Dated 07.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W)2002/PS5-6/120 dated 3-09-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Special Passes issued under Item No. 2 of Schedule VII of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993)-Regarding.

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Item No. 2 of Schedule VII of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition,1993) provides for issue of a special pass to the Railway employee himself or his family
members/dependents, who are actually participating in the sports events, for journeys in the class of entitlement of the railway servant on privilege account. It is also provided therein that a
higher class pass not higher than first class may be issued to a team when they travel together and at least one member of the team is ordinarily entitled to travel by the higher class.

2. It has been brought to the notice of this office that some of the Zonal Railway have issued special passes under Item No. 2 of Schedule VII of the said Rules, valid for travel in
Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains. The Zonal Railways etc. would be well aware that Special passes issued under Item No. 2 of Schedule VII of the said Rules are not valid for travel in
Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains. Board, therefore, desire that the extant rules on the subject be strictly adhered to. It is also desired that the authority in respect of cases where special passes issued
under Item No. 2 of Schedule VII of the said Rules were validated for travel in Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains, be advised.

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

Estt Rule No 222/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/222/4088, Dated 07.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II/2008/AL-6 dated 02.09.2009, RBE No. 158/09, S. No. PCV-VI/143 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
of even number dated 26/6/09 & No E(P&A)II98/HW-6 dt-9/1/08 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 149/2009 and 31/2008 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) and Patient Care Allowance (PCA).

Please refer to Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)-II-2008/AL-6 dated 26.6.09, wherein continuation of HPCA/PCA to various categories till 30th June 2009 had been advised.

2. Ministry of Finance, Deptt of Expenditure have now conveyed that HPCA/PCA in the Central Government may be allowed to continue for another 3 months, i.e. till 30th September, 2009 and
the Risk Insurance Scheme be implemented w.e.f. 01.10.2009. Accordingly, HPCA/PCA would be payable as per terms and conditions laid down in Boards letter No. E(P&AII-98/HW-6 dated
9.1.2008 till 30.9.2009 and the Risk Insurance Scheme as finalized by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare would be implemented w.e.f. 01.10.2009.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Estt Rule No 223/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL/35/4089, Dated 07.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(LL)98/HER/9 dated 09.09.2009, RBE No. 162/09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even no. dated 25/8/2006
was published as Estt. Rule No. 203/06.

Sub:- Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of the staff operating track machines.

Attention in invited to Boards letter of even number dated 25.08.2006 granting temporary exemption for 3 years i.e. up to 08.09.2009 from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 for introducing
three weeks roster at a stretch followed by continuous rest of one week at the headquarters in respect of the staff operating track machines.

The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Labour & Employment and it has been agreed to grant exemption for a further period of three years w.e.f. 09.09.09 with the same
condition that the three weeks work at a stretch will include the journey period utilized by the workman in respect of journey conducted by him from the duty point to his headquarters.

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

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Estt Rule No 224/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/189/4184, Dated 14.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/7 dated 28-08-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/11 dated
08.4.2009 and E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/5/List dated 27.08.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 82/2009 & 219/09 respectively.

Sub: - Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota-launch of Special Recruitment Drive-regarding.

Attention is invited to this Ministrys letter of number E(NG) II/2006/RC-2/11 dated 8.4.2009, stipulating therein, to comply with direction of the Honble High Court/Delhi, as contained in their
order dated 20.1.2009, in WP(C) No. 23132/05-PIL All India Federation of Blind Vs Union of India, as circulated vide para 2 of letter ibid. The Honble High Court/ Delhi has since vacated
the order dated 20.1.2009, vide their subsequent order dated 26.5.2009, when this Ministry filed an affidavit, stating therein, that they would fill up the backlog vacancies against physically
handicapped quota which are in existence since 1.1.1996. Further, Honble MR in her Budget Speech, 2009-10, has also announced launching of a special recruitment drive to fill up vacancies
against physically handicapped quota.

2. It has been undertaken by this Ministry before the Honble High Court that while filling up other vacancies, in respect of technical and safety category posts, viz Technical Supervisors
(Section Engineer/Jr. Engineer of Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S& T departments; Artisans (Fitter, Painter, Carpenter, Welder, Mason, Machinist, Motor Mechanic, Train Examiner, Sheet
Metal Worker, Lift Operator of Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T departments); Ticket Collector/TTE of Commercial department and Station Master, Traffic Inspector, Yard Master/Foreman,
Guard/Passenger Train & Guard/Goods Trains of Traffic department, Railways would need exemption from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, from recruitment of persons with
disabilities. Pending the same and till further orders, 3% of the vacancies as would accrue, against physically handicapped quota in such posts, should be kept vacant and should not be filled up.
This would need to be indicated clearly in the indents as well as in the notifications, to be issued by RRBs/RRCs. In regard to remaining categories/posts, the provision of the Persons with
Disabilities Act, 1995, may be scrupulously followed, i.e. posts should be reserved for disabled persons on the basis of computation done taking into account the total number of vacancies
arising both in identified and unidentified posts. It would not suffice by merely mentioning that post (s) is/are suitable for disabled persons. Clear break-up of vacancies among the various
categories of disabilities, would also need to be indicated in the indents/notifications issued .

3. Pursuant to the same, it has been decided by the Board to launch a Special Recruitment Derive to fill up the backlog vacancies of Group C& D posts existing as per the details of the
backlog vacancies, as furnished by the various zonal Railways/PUs and reported to the Honble High Court ( as at Annexure in 03 pages), by placing indents on respective Railway Recruitment
Boards and Railway Recruitment Cells.

4. Education qualification for recruitment in GroupD categories shall be notified separately. Recruitment notifications, shall be issued by RRBs/RRCs, only after separate instructions are
issued by Ministry of Railways. As such, the Railways should taken advance steps for preparation of indents and furnishing them to RRBs/RRCs. Actual notifications by RRBs/RRCs, it is
reiterated, should await further instructions of the Ministry of Railways.

5. Further, the process of recruitment to fill up the backlog is to be done in the posts identified suitable for disabled persons as per the list circulated vide this Ministrys letter No.
E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/5/List dated 27.08.2009 in a time bound manner, so that the recruitment process is completed by the end of September, 2010. It may be noted that while initiating the
process of Special Recruitment Drive, stipulation made vide para 2 above, be kept in view and proper record of the same be kept for future course of action. It is further directed that
Railways/PUs must submit the progress report of the stages of the action taken and the results thereof on monthly basis so as to reach this office without fail in the first week of the ensuing
month, to enable this Ministry to file periodic progress reports in the Honble High Court/Delhi.

ANNEXURE TO BOARDS LETTER No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/7 DATED 28.8.2009

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S.N Zonal Railway/Production Unit Replies received vide letter No. & Date
o.
1 Central Railway, Mumbai HPB/706/RT/D/MR-08 Dated 21/11/2008
2 Eastern Railway, Kolkatta E-890/2/R&R/HP/Poicy/Pt.X (Loose/Stat.
Dated 21/11/2008
3 East Central Railway. Hajipur ECR/HRD/Rectt./PH Quota Dated 21/11/2008
4 East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar ECoR/Pers./PG/RB.Ref/PHQ/08 Dated 22/11/2008
5 Northern Railway, New Delhi 220-E/1551/Rectt./34/Loose Dated 21/11/2008
6 North Central Railway, Allahabad GM (P)Rectt. 2005/PH/NCR Dated21/11/2008
7 North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur E/239/19/H.Quota/Stat/V Dated21/11/2008
8 Northeast Frontier Railway, Guwahati E/227/Rectt./Stat/2008 Dated21.11.2008
9 North Western Railway, jaipur 742E/R&T/Handicapped Quota/Vol.I Dated 24/11/2008
10 Southern Railway, Chennai PB/CS/113/PHQ/Poicy Dated 21/11/2008
11 South Central Railway, Secunderabad P(RC)563/7/XI/Vol.VII Dated 22/11/2008
12 South Eastern Railway, Kokatta P/Rectt./PHP/2008 Dated 24/11/2008
13 South East Central Railway, Bilaspur P/SECR/HQ/Rectt./PH Dated22/11/2008
14 South Western Railway, Hubli SWR/P-563/PHQ Dated21/11/2008
Western Railway, Mumbai E(R&T)890/59/1/Stt. Dated 21/11/2008
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16 West Central Railway, Jabalpur WCR/P-HQ/1440/Rectt./PH/2007 Dated 23/11/2008
Chittrajan Locomotive Works, Chittranjan GMA/MR/PH/2Pt. IV Dated 22/11/2008
17
18 Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi DLW(P)/Rectt./Handi Quota Dated 22/11/2008
19 Diesel Loco Modernisation Works, Patiala DMW (P) /Rectt./PH Persons Dated 22/11/2008
20 Integral Coach Factory, Perumbur, Channai PB/RR/184/PH Dated 21/11/2008
21 Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala 2006-E/RCF/Policy/PH/Stat/3 Dated 21/11/2008
22 Rail Wheel Factory, Bangalore RWF/RC-27/533 Dated 21/11/2008
23 Metro Railway, Kolkatta MRTS/E-354/Rectt./PH Dated21/11/2008
24 Research Design and Standards Organisation, E-VI/Staff/PH Dated 23/11/2008
Lucknow

Annexure to Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/7 DT.28.8.2009

RECRUITMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FROM 1996 TO 31/10/2008 AGAINST VACANCIES TO BE


RESERVED FOR THEM

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Group C (through Zonal Railways)
S. No. Railway/ Total number 3% of Number of Disabled Persons Shortfall/Backlog in
Production Units of vacancies total recruited against vacancies recruitment of
filled (Direct vacancie reserved for them Disabled Persons
Recruitment) s
VH HH OH TOTAL Total %
Central 12279 366 28 34 55 117 251 68
Eastern 9982 300 9 40 53 102 198 66
East Central 8114 244 10 15 15 40 204 84
East Coast 3065 88 16 15 15 46 42 48
Northern 7135 213 18 34 65 117 96 45
North Central 1012 30 0 1 11 12 18 60
North East 4445 133 12 15 17 44 89 67
Northeast Frontier 4882 144 1 7 27 35 109 76
North Western 2864 86 0 0 8 8 78 91
0 Southern 5503 155 0 0 16 16 139 90
1 South Central 9504 287 24 63 77 164 123 43
2 South East 19632 587 0 0 0 0 587 100
3 South East Central 4175 125 4 7 16 27 98 78
4 South Western 3571 108 1 9 15 25 83 77
5 Western 13054 391 32 52 106 190 201 51
6 West Central 2588 63 8 5 41 54 9 14
7 CLW 125 4 0 0 0 0 4 100
8 DLW 1122 33 1 4 18 23 10 30
9 DMW 40 2 0 0 0 0 2 100
0 ICF 1266 37 4 10 14 28 9 24
1 RCF 426 13 0 0 2 2 11 85
2 RWF 233 7 0 0 2 2 5 71
3 Metrol/Kolkatta 208 4 0 0 0 0 4 100
4 RDSO 476 13 0 0 6 6 7 54
Total 115701 3435 168 311 579 1058 2377 69

Annexure to Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/7 DT.28.8.2009

CRUITMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FROM 1996 TO 31/10/2008 AGAINST VACANCIES TO BE


SERVED FOR THEM
Group D (through Zonal Railways)

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O Railway/ Total number of 3% of total Number of Disabled Persons Shortfall/Backlog
Production Units vacancies filled vacancies recruited against vacancies recruitment of
(Direct reserved for them Disabled Persons
Recurectment
VH HH OH TOTAL TOTAL %
Central 3900 117 13 15 19 47 70 60
Eastern 11631 413 53 116 128 297 116 28
East Central 7671 230 22 28 33 83 147 64
East Coast 7733 229 48 47 47 142 87 38
Northerm 5622 169 7 43 39 89 80 47
North Central 327 9 1 1 3 5 4 44
North East 5198 157 0 10 0 10 147 94
Northeast Frontier 5804 172 20 14 14 48 124 72
NorthWestern 2564 76 7 7 8 22 54 71
Southern 10651 318 7 5 20 32 286 90
South Central 7296 220 14 45 42 101 119 54
South East 6627 199 17 15 16 48 151 76
South East Central 4349 130 14 4 37 55 75 58
South Western 2860 85 4 6 7 17 68 80
Western 15158 453 57 58 101 216 237 52
West Central 852 45 2 8 12 22 23 51
CLW 1218 36 10 10 13 33 3 8
DLW 1053 32 3 9 16 28 4 13
DMW 66 2 1 0 0 1 1 50
ICF 1638 48 8 14 18 40 8 17
RCF 614 18 0 0 13 13 5 28
RWF 435 14 0 1 6 7 7 50
Metrol /Kolkatta 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RDSO 238 6 0 0 11 11 -5 0

al 103521 3178 308 456 603 1367 1811 57

Estt Rule No 225/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/ 223/4185, Dated 14.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2008/A/TA/2 dated 29.09.2009 (RBE No. 179/2009), S.No PC-VI/150 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's
letter No. PC-V/2008/A/TA/2 dated 12.09.2008, RBE No. (111/2008) was published as Estt Rule No. 170/2008.

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Sub: - Grant of Transport Allowance to officers in Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 12000 & those in HAG +Scale-Clarification reg.

Ref:- Boards Letter of No. PC-V/2008/A/TA/2 dt. 12.09.2008 (RBE No. 111/2008).

On receipt of references seeking certain clarification regarding admissibility etc of Transport Allowance to officers in Grade Pay of Rs. 10000 and above the matter has been examined in
Boards office and it is clarified as under:-

(a) The officers who are availing facility of earmarked official vehicles (Govt. owned of hired) are not entitled for grant of Transport Allowance.

(b) Grant of both the benefits viz Transport Allowance and earmarked vehicle is not admissible to any officer.

(c) If any officer who has availed the facility of earmarked vehicle had also availed Transport Allowance in the past the same has to be recovered.

2. Necessary action on above lines may please be taken while regulating grant of Transport Allowance to officers in Grade Pay of Rs. 10000 & above.

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

Estt Rule No 226/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/190/4264, Dated 21.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2008/RR-3/1 (RBE No. 178/2009) dated 25.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter of even
number dated 01.04.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 42/2008.

Sub:- Appointment of Licensed Porters to the post of Gangman.

Consequent upon the announcement made by the then Honble Minister of Railways in his Budget Speech 2008-09, the Railway Board had issued orders for absorption of eligible Licensed
Porters as Gangman, as a one-time measure, in terms of letter No. E(NG)II/ 2008 /RR-3/1 dated 01.04.2008 (RBE No. 50/2008) and further instructions on the subject.

Subsequently, representations have been received from various quarters, forwarding the requests of some Licensed Porters, who have been appointed as Gangman, or have been screened but
have not yet joined the post, for return of their badges/ licenses, as they are reluctant to work as Gangman. The matter has been considered by the Ministry of Railways and it has been decided
that as a one-time measure, all those Licensed Porters, who have been appointed and joined as Gangman, or have been screened but not yet joined the post and who now want to revert back as
Licensed Porters and want their badges back, may be allowed to revert back as Licensed Porters at the same place where they were working before subject to the condition that there is need for
Licensed Porters at the same station. This shall be permissible as a one time measure and they should be given time of two months to exercise their option. In the case of Licensed Porters who
have joined the post of Gangman, they are required to resign from railway service, subject to usual terms and conditions, before they are allowed to revert back as Licensed Porters.

Estt Rule No 227/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/147/4265, Dated 21.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F (E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 31.08.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters of even no. dated 8.9.08 & 8.10.08
were published as Estt Rule Nos. 156/08 & 205/08 respectively.

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Sub:- OA No. 504 of 2009 filed in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam Bench-Grant of additional pension on attaining the age of 80 years regarding.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare ( DOP &PW)s O.M. No. 38/48/09-P&PW(A) dated 27th August , 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information. DOP&PWs
O.M.s dated 1.9.2008 and 3.10.2008, referred to in the enclosed O.M. were circulated on the Railways vide this office letters of even number dated 08.09.2008 and 08.10.2008 respectively.

MOST IMMEDIATE/
IMPLEMENTATION OF CAT ORDER

OM No. 38/48/09- P&PW(A)


Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
**************
Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated 27th August,2009

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: OA No. 504 of 2009 filed in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam Bench-Grant of additional pension on attaining the age of 80 years regarding.

The following Applicants filed OA No. 504 of 2009 in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam Bench seeking direction of the honble CAT that the pensioners/family pensioners may
be given the additional quantum of pension/family pension, in terms of Department of Pension & PW Resolution No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated 29.8.2008, O.M. No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated
1.9.2008 and O.M. No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated 3.10.2008 , just after their completion of the age of 79 years;

1. Southern Railway Pensioners Association, Gopalan Vaidyars Compound, Tileri Road, Bolar, Mangalore.

2. Shri K Gopal Shenoy, Retired Wireless Inspector (Railways), Old Canara Bank Bulding, Padavinagadi, Konchady Post, Mangalore

3. Kamalaksha, Retired Railway Trollyman, Nadukar House, Kalnad Village, Kasaragod District-671217

2. The Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam Bench, in its Order dated 28.7.2009 disposed of the above OA with the following advice to the Secretary, Department of Pension &
Pensioners Welfare;

To consider the representations at annexures A-4 to A-6 along with the grounds raised in the OA and pass a suitable order within a period of two months from the date of communication of
this order.

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3. In compliance of the above advice of the Honble CAT, the representations at Annexure A-4 to A-6 and the grounds raised in para 5 of the OA No. 504 of 2009 have been examined in the
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare.

4. The thrust of the argument made in the representations/OA is that a person attains the age of 80 years on completion of the age of 79 years and, therefore, the additional quantum of pension
available on attaining the age of 80 years should be paid immediately on completion of the age of 79 years.

5. The above argument of the Applicants is on account of misinterpretation of the meaning of the phrase Attaining the age of. The position in the Rules regulating the service conditions of
the Government servants in this respect is well settled. In accordance with Rule 56 of the Fundamental Rules applicable to the Government servants, a Government servant retires from service
on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of 60 years. Accordingly, a Government servant retires on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he
completes the age of 60 years and not in the month in which he completes the age of 59 years. On this analogy, the additional pension/family pension on attaining the age of 80 years has to be
paid only after the pensioner completes the age of 80 years and not after he completes the age of 79 years.

6. In para 5(M) of the OA , the Applicants have referred to the Venkataramani lyers Law Laxicon with Legal Maxims ( Reprint 1991) according to which a person attains the age of 21 years
on the day preceding the anniversary of his 21st Birthday In terms of this definition itself, a person born on 5.4.1988 attains the age of 21 years on 4.4.2009 and not on 5.4.2008.

7. It is clear from the above that a person attains the age of 80 years only when he completes the age of 80 years and not when he completes the age of 79 years. However, for the sake of
convenience, it has been provided in the orders issued by this Department that the additional quantum of pension/family pension, on attaining the age of 80 years and above, would be admissible
from the 1st day of the month in which the date of birth falls.

8. In the light of the foregoing, the request of the Applicants for payment of the additional quantum of pension available on attaining the age of 80 years immediately on completion of the age of
79 years is not agreed to.

9. This issues with the approval of Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare.

Estt Rule No 228/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/126/4266, Dated 21.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II/2008/RS-37 (RBE No. 165/2009) dated 09.09.2009, (S. No. PC-VI/144) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Board's letter of even number 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 01.01.2006 and drawing more pay than the
seniors.

Ref: Boards letter No. E(P&A) II-2008/RS-37 dated 24-07-2009.

CORRIGENDUM

Vide Boards letter under reference RBE No. was inadvertently given as 236/2009. This Number may be read as 136/2009.

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

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Estt Rule No 229/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/105/4267, Dated 21.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(W) 96 PS 5-8/2 (RBE No. 164/2009) dated 09.09.2009, ACS No. 66 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Provision of companion in lieu of attendant to First Class/Ist A Post Retirement Complimentary Pass/Widow Pass holders who are of 70 years of age and above.

In terms of the provisions contained in Schedule-IV ( Post Retirement Complimentary Pass) & Schedule-V (Widow Pass) of the Railway Servants ( Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993),
retired Railway employees/Windows of 65 years of age and above entitled to Ist Class/Ist A Post Retirement Complimentary/Widow Passes are entitled to the facility of companion in higher
class on payment of full difference of fare between Sleeper Class/II Class and the class in which the retired Railway employee/Widow in all trains other than Rajhani/Shatabdi trains travels,
subject to the conditions laid down in the said Pass Rules.

2. On receipt of a demand from certain retired Railway employees for permitting companion in the same higher class in which the First Class/Ist A Post Retirement Complimentary/Widow
Pass holder travels, without payment of difference of fare, the matter has been considered carefully by the Board and it has been decided that retired Railway employees/Widows of 70 years of
age and above, who are entitled to Ist Class/IstA Post Retirement Complimentary/Widow Passes may be allowed to take a companion in the same class by paying 1/3rd of the difference of fare
between Sleeper Class/II Class and the higher class in which the retired Railway employee Widow travels in all trains, including Rajhani/Shatabdi trains, subject to the existing restriction
regarding number of berths in Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains.

3. The facility of companion to such retired Railway employees/Widows who are of 70 years of age and above, as indicated above, will be subject to the condition that the pass holder is not
accompanied by any other member of his/her family who is below 70 years of age. In other words, if any member of his/her family is below 70 years of age and he/she travels along with the
pass holder, facility of companion in the same class by paying 1/3rd difference of fare between Sleeper Class/II Class and the higher class shall not be available.

4. At the time of application for Post Retirement Complimentary/Widow Pass, the retired Railway employee/Widow of 70 years of age and above, who are entitled to
Ist Class/ IstA Post Retirement Complimentary/Widow Pass, shall exercise option regarding facility of companion being availed and in addition to the endorsement, as enclosed, being made on
their Pass, stamp regarding their entitlement to the number of berths in Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains shall also be made.

5. Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Schedules IV & V of the Railway Servants (Pass)
Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) shall be amended as in the ACS No. 66 enclosed.

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

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 66 TO THE RAILWAY SERVANTS (PASS) RULES, 1986 (SECOND EDITION, 1993)

Add the following as para at end of item No. (xiv) in column 3 of Schedule-IV (Post Retirement Complimentary Pass).

(iv) Retired Railway employees of 70 years of age and above who are entitled to Ist Class/ Ist A Post Retirement Complimentary Passes may take a companion in the same class in all trains,
including Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains, by paying 1/3rd of the difference of fare between Sleeper Class/II Class and the class in which the retired Railway employee travels, and the following
endorsement shall be made on the pass:-

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Companion in lieu of attendant will be permitted only when the pass holder and other family member (s) more than 70 years of age is/are traveling in SL/II class in trains other than
Rajhani/Shatabdi express, or in higher class by paying 1/3rd of the difference of fare between SL/II class and the class in which the pass holder/family member(s) above 70 years of age is/are
traveling in all trains including Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains subject to existing restrictions regarding number of berths.

2. Add the following as para (iv) at the end of item (ii) (C) under column 3 in Schedule-V (Widow Pass).

(iv) The Ist Class/I-A Widow Pass holder of 70 years of age and above will be permitted a companion in the same class in all trains including Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains, by paying 1/3rd of
difference of fare between Sleeper Class/II Class and the class in which the widow of the railway employee travels, and the following endorsement shall be made on the pass:-

Companion in lieu of attendant will be permitted only when the pass holder and other family member (s) more than 70 years of age is/are travelling in SL/II Class in trains other than
Rajdhani/Shatabdi express, or in higher class by paying 1/3rd of the difference of fare between SL/II class and the class in which the pass holder/family member (s) above 70 years of age is/are
travelling in all trains including Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains subject to existing restrictions regarding number of berths.

(Authority: Boards Letter No. E (W) 96 PS 5-8/2 dated 09.09.2009)

Estt Rule No 230/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/127/4268, Dated 21.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (O)III-2008/PL/05 dated 10.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter of even number dated 11.2.2009
& No. F(E)III/94/PN1/26 dated 23.6.1995 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 30/2009 & 111/95 respectively.

Sub:- Clarification in regard to fixation of pay under Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

Ref:- Boards letter of even number dated 11/2/2009.

In reference to Boards letter referred above, certain clarifications have been sought from various quarters regarding fixation of pay in the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. The
doubts raised and the clarifications thereto are as under:-

S. Point of Doubt Clarification


No.
1 Whether Grade Pay of Rs. 7600/- is Grade Pay is admissible only if a person is
admissible on ad hoc promotion to JA Grade regularly promoted to a higher post. In cases of
alongwith Charge Allowance? ad hoc promotion to JA Grade, Grade Pay of Rs.
7600/- is not admissible.

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2 Whether final settlement of officers who have Orders for reckoning Charge Allowance as pay
held the posts in JA Grade on ad hoc basis and for purpose of pension, gratuity etc., have been
also were in service from 1/1/2006 are to be issued vide Boards letter No. F(E)III/94/PN1/26
finalized taking into account the Charge dated 23.6.1995. As such, the final settlement of
Allowance as pay, for the calculation of officers who have held the posts in JA Grade on
Pension ad hoc basis and are drawing charge allowance
may be decided on the basis of these
instructions.
3 What will be the charge allowance after the TA/DA is already reckoned with reference to the
implementation of VI CPC and if charge Grade Pay the officer is drawing and in case of
allowance is to be continued what should be SS officers promoted to JA Grade on ad hoc
the TA/DA for officers promoted to JA Grade basis their Grade Pay would be Rs. 6600/-and
on ad hoc basis? TA/DA would be reckoned with reference to
this Grade Pay only

2. This disposes off IRPOFs letter dated 6/3/2009. Northeast Frontier Railways letter No. E/6-CPC/2008 dt 4/12/2008, South East Central Railways letter No. P/HQ/SECR/VI-CPC/004/Rly
Bd. Clarifications/3161 dt 27/1/2009 and West Central Railways letter No. WCR/Hqurs /Ruling/O/824 dated 23/1/2009.

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

Estt Rule No 231/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/63/4269, Dated 21.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2009QR1-9 (RBE No. 167/09) dated 11.09.09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. E(G)99QR1-
16 dated 16/3/2004 was published as Estt. Rule No. 01/2005.

Sub:- Permission for retention of Railway accommodation at their original place of posting in favour of Railway employees posted at Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli.

In order to attract sufficient number of Railway officers/staff to join the Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli, the issue regarding grant of permission to retain Railway accommodation at the previous
place of posting as an incentive, was under consideration of the Board for some time past. In exercise of the powers to relax the existing provisions regarding allotment/retention of Railway
accommodation vested with Board as per letter No. E(G)99QR1-16 dated 16/3/2004, it has been decided that Railway employees posted to the Rail Coach Factory , Rae Bareli should be allowed
retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting for a period of 5 (five) years on payment of normal rent.

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

Estt Rule No 232/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/30/4270, Dated 21.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/CPC/LE-11 (RBE No. 166/09), PC-VI No. 145 dated 11.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2006/CPC/LE-1 dated 18.5.2006 was published as Estt. Rule No. 118/2006.

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Sub:- Enhancement of Child Adoption Leave from 135 days to 180 days and extension of the facility of Paternity Leave to adoptive fathers.

Ref: Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2006/CPC/LE-1 dated 18.5.2006.

Please refer to this office letter cited above regarding grant of Child Adoption Leave for 135 days to a female railway servant on adoption of a child upto the age of one year, on the lines of
maternity leave admissible to natural mother. After implementation of the 6th Central Pay Commissions recommendations, the period of maternity leave was enhanced from 135 days to 180
days. The Department of Personnel & Training on consideration of representations requesting for enhancement of the period of Child Adoption Leave from 135 days to 180 days in line with the
maternity leave, have issued orders enhancing the period of Child Adoption Leave from 135 days to 180 days.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to enhance the period of Child Adoption Leave on the Railways from 135 days to 180 days. A female railway
servant in whose case the period of 135 days of Child Adoption Leave has not expired on the date of issue of these orders shall also be eligible for Child Adoption Leave of 180 days.

3. It has also been decided that a male railway servant (including an apprentice) with less than two surviving children, on valid adoption of a child below the age of one year , may be
sanctioned Paternity Leave for a period of 15 days within a period of six months from the date of valid adoption.

4. These orders shall take effect from the date of issue of this letter and have the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

5. Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rule 551 of the Indian Railway Establishment
Code, Volume-I , 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition-2003) may be amended as in the enclosed Advance Correction Slip No. 109.

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP TO THE INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE. VOLOUME-I, 1985 EDITION (Second Reprint Edition-2003)

Advance Correction slip No. 109

Rule 551 of the I.R.E.C Vol. I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edtition-2003) may be amended as under:-

1. The figure135days appearing in the second line of sub-rule 551(C) may be substituted with the figure 180 days.

2. A new sub-rule may be inserted below sub-rule 551(C) as sub-rule 551(D) as indicated below:-

551(D)-Paternity Leave on adoption of a child

A male railway servant (including an apprentice) with less than two surviving children, on valid adoption of a child below the age of one year, may be sanctioned Paternity Leave for a
period of 15 days within a period of six months from the date of valid adoption.

(Authority: - Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/CPC/LE-11, dated 11-09-2009.)

Estt Rule No 233/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/48/4271, Dated 21.10.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2006/A/Med/1 (RBE No. 168/2009), S.No. PC-V/503 dated 15.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Board's letter No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 7/02/2008, 21.4.99, 1.3.2004 & No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.97 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 67/08, 165/97, 25/2000 & 94/04 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs. 100 p.m. to the Railway pensioners/family pensioners-Clarification-reg.

Subsequent to the issue of Boards letter No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 7-2-2008, references were received from pensioners/family pensioners and banks seeking clarification as to whether those
pensioners/family pensioners who are members of RELHS and availing OPD facility are also eligible for the Fixed Medical Allowance.

2. The matter has been examined and in reference to the Boards letter dated 7-2-2008 ibid, it clarified that since actual enrolment under the Health Scheme is not mandatory, those
pensioners/family pensioner who, in terms of Boards letter No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23-10-97, are eligible to become members of the Scheme but are not actually enrolled are also entitled for grant
of Fixed Medical Allowance. Pensioners/family pensioners who possess RELHS card & Avail OPD facility are NOT entitled for Fixed Medical Allowance, whereas those who possess RELHS
card but do not avail OPD facility ( except in cases of chronic diseases, as defined in Boards letter No. 2006/H/DC/JCM dated 12-10-2006) are entitled for Fixed Medical Allowance.

3. Further, FMA and arrears of FMA would continue to be paid, as earlier; to pensioners/family pensioners only after submission of the enclosed undertaking form to the Pension Disbursing
Authority (PDA) thereby implying that fulfillment of the following two conditions is mandatory for becoming admissible for FMA:-

(i) the pensioner/family pensioner is residing beyond 2.5 kms from the nearest health unit;

(ii) the pensioner/family pensioner is not availing the facility of OPD (except in cases of
Chronic diseases as mentioned in para 2 above).

UNDERTAKING FORM

(to be submitted in DUPLICATE by pensioners/family pensioners to his /her Pension Disbursing Authority (PDA) one copy to be retained by PDA and other copy to be furnished to
Pension Sanctioning Authority by PDA)

I__________________________________, a retried 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 contained in Annexure III to Railway Boards
letter No. PC-V/98/1/7/1/1 dated 21.4.99)

2. Accordingly, I hereby opt to claim fixed medical allowance of Rs. 100/- per month. Necessary endorsement may please be made in my PPO in this regard. Simultaneously, I undertake that I
will not avail of OPD facilities 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 Boards letters No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 21.4.99 and 1.3.2004.

3. I also declare that I have not availed of any treatment as out Door Patient 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 _______________________ (indicate here the date on which this declaration is signed). I may accordingly be paid arrear of
Medical Allowance @ Rs. 100/- per month for the period mentioned above.

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Estt Rule No 234/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Development/91/4331, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. EMPP)/2009/3/14 (RBE No. 99/2009), dated 5.06.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Revised Training Program for Assistant Loco Pilots.

The Railway Board had set up a Director level Committee.,

(i) To review the curriculum and duration of the initial/Induction training of ALP ( Electrical & Mechanical ) and,

(ii) To redesign the stage-wise training modules by properly sequencing the theoretical and practical training inputs.

The Report of the Commission has been accepted by the Board (MM, ML, MT& MS) and the decisions based on its recommendations are as under;

1. All ALPs need not be given dual traction training. On divisions where the territories of Diesel and Electric locos operations are well demarcated, dual traction training need not be
imparted. It should be imparted only on Divisions which are going through a transition and the decision in this regard may be taken by the General Manager based on the need for dual traction.

2. The Total duration of training in single traction is recommended for 103 working days. For dual traction, a conversion training may be conducted for 48 working days ( 38 days
theoretical training and examination+ 10 days of footplate), which would make the training programme 151 days long.

The revises Training module for each stage of the training program is enclosed at Annexure A Detailed modules for each training centre are given at Annexure B to D

3. Railways are required to implement this revised training schedule for the newly selected ALPs who have not yet joined the training course. For the existing ALPs undergoing training at
different stages, the CME/CEE of the zonal railway may examine the feasibility of introducing the revised schedule. If the same is found feasible, GMs approval should be taken for modifying
the schedule of under training ALPs. A feedback in this regard should be sent to the Board.

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4. The Committee has recommended augmentation of certain infrastructural facilities and manpower resources at the training centre for ensuring improved training being imparted to the
trainees. These are given in Annexure E and the Railways should organize these inputs on priority basis. The modalities for implementation of the revised training program is given at
Annexure F.

ANNEXUREA

REVISED TRAINING PROGRAM: TRANING MODULES


WITH DURATION AND LOCATION

S.No. Training Module Duration Location


1 Initial/General Training 3 days First training Centre
2 Transportation Training Demonstration 24 days ZRTI
on Fire Fighting & First aid
3 Basic Elec./Mech. Engg.; C&W; 14 days Respective Centre
Lobby/Control/FOIS/CMS/etc
4 Traction specific Core subject matter 36 days Respective Centre
5 Foot Plate Training interspersed with 20 days min Respective Centre
Training at (3) &(4) above. 2500 kms
6 Review and exam 6 days Respective Centre
Total (Single Traction) 103 days
7 Conversion Training 36 days Other training Centre
8 Foot Plate Training for other traction 10 days min1250 Other training Centre
after conversion kms
9 Review and exam 2 days Other training Centre
Total (Dual Traction) 151 days

1. Common Training will include the Basics of Mechanical and Electrical Engg, familiarization with relevant aspects of Coaches and Wagon for tacking problems on run, Control office, Lobby
including FOLS,. CMS, etc.
2. Learning Road will be given in the Concerned division as per specific requirement of the division before putting them independent on line as ALP.
3. During footplate training ALP will be booked on freight/passenger trains along with the training crew so that he gets a feel of the rolling stock, signals and P-way etc. Proper record
regarding 2500 Km. of footplate will be maintained by the training school. This training should be conducted in suitable spells when the core subject matter is being taught which will also help
in their understanding of the class room teaching.

ANNEXUREB

REVISED TRAINING MODULE FOR ASSISTANT LOCO PIOT (DIESEL TRACTION

Stage: Induction/Lateral Induction

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Duration: 103 working days
S. No. Description Duration
1 Indian Railways-General information, Fire Fighting and First-aid 3 days
2 Transportation Training at ZRTI 24 days
3 Basics of Mech. and Elect. Engg, Familiarization with relevant aspect of 14 days
coaches and wagons for tackling problem on run and Control & Crew Lobby
Training
4 Familiarization with the Lay out and/working of various Types of loco/sub- 36 days
system/sub-assemblies and related trouble shooting. Locomotive operating
instructions, Safety items of loco and safety equipment provided to running
staff and on loco, Examination of locomotive while turning out from Shed
taking over from the previous crew including Familiarization with Repair
book, Trip Card, Joint Guard and Loco Pilot Report
5 Foot Plate Training under Loco Inspector/Training instructor 20 days
6 Review and exam 6 days
Total 103 days

Stage: Conversion course (ALP Elect. To ALP Diesel)


Duration: 48 working days
S. Description Duration
No.
1 Familiarization with the Lay out and working of various Types of loco/sub- 36 days
system/sub-assemblies and related trouble shooting. Locomotive operating
instructions, Safety items of loco and safety equipment provided to running
staff and on loco, Examination of locomotive while turning out from Shed
taking over from the previous crew including Familiarization with Repair
book, Trip Card, Joint Guard and Loco Pilot Report
2 Foot Plate Training under Loco Inspector/Training instructor 10 days
3 Review and exam 2 days
Total 48 days

Note:
1. Conversion Training will exclude the Basics of Mechanical and Electrical Engg., Familiarization with relevant aspects of Coaches and Wagon for tackling problems on run, Common items
of Brake system and bogie for both the tractions.
2. Learning Road will be given in the concerned division as per specific requirement of the division before putting them independent on line as ALP.

Duration 14 Days

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i) Basic of Mechanical & Electrical Engg. ( 3 days)

Basic Mech. Engg- What is engine, Types of Engines- (i) External Combustion and (ii) Internal Combustion. Internal Combustion Engines-(i) Spark ignition (Petrol Engine) and (ii)
Compression Ignition (Diesel Engine), Working principle of Diesel Engine. Two stroke engines, four stroke engine. Parts of engine-Engine block, crank case, crank shaft, cam shaft,
cylinder line, crank case cover, fuel control shaft, water jackets.

Basic Electricity- Electrical symbols, Electric Circuits, open circuit, close circuit, short circuit, Voltage, Current Resistance, Ohms law, Series and Parallel Connections, Capacitor,
Conductor/Insulator, Ammeters, Voltmeters, Protective devises- fuses, Relays and Contactors, Batteries, DC motor, AC motor, Motor in series/parallel, speed control,
Generators/Alternator and Motor working principle, Converter/rectifier and inverter-Diode, GTO, IGBT etc. Precautions to be taken with various voltages of electricity.

ii) Familiarization with relevant aspects of Coaches and Wagon for tackling problems on run
(6 days)
1. Different types of Air brake stock BOXN, BCN, BTPN BRN etc and Air brake coaches on M/E trains, decription of fuel oil tanks (BG & MG).
2. Equipment provided in Air brake stock, Brake pipe, feed pipe, AUX and control reservoir, Distributor valve Brake cylinder, their identification describing air charging in train, explain
single pipe/twin pipe working.
3. Slack Adjuster Angle cock, their position loaded/Empty lever, function of various equipment
4. Physical observation of various equipment in Air brake stock.
5. Releasing of Wagons when brakes are jammed. Adjusting slack adjuster.
6. Method of isolation of distributor valves when brakes are not getting released or the DB value in defective.
7. Testing of continuity of BP pressure from loco to BVG before starting.
8. Practical demonstration of continuity testing and releasing and isolation and drill
9. Testing and detection of leakage in loco and load.
10. Shunting of Air brake load, attachment and detachment of air brake wagons.
11. Time lag between the time of building BP pressure and releasing of brake in all the wagons after the application. Need for the time lags before notching up to avoid train parting.
12. Practical working in Air brake stock, changing of BP/P Pipes.
13. Releasing and isolation in Air brake coaches, detection of leakage.
14. Vacuum brake system Equipment provided in VAC brake stock. Brake cylinder brake rigging in wagon, releasing of wagon, detection of leakage, connecting Hosp pipe, changing of Hose
pipe, Dosher clapped valves etc. Isolation of defective cylinder.
15. Practical demonstration and drill of releasing brakes.
16. Understanding the salient features of Air Brake system, independent Air Brake application & releases (SA9), explain VA1B Control valve/VA1 release valve/28 VB Control valve/MU2B
valve & F1 selector valve. IRAB System and BMBC System
17. Understanding vacuum creation, destruction & recreation, conjunction working, conducting vacuum efficiency test, understand MU unit air brake application & release/C2 relay valve.

iii) Crew Lobby and control office training ( 4 days)


Crew Lobby

1. Study of different register maintained under Crew Controller, Road register, caution order Register,

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Equipment isolation Register, Speedometer defect Register, punctuality register, Safety folder speed
restriction board, Safety Bulletin. Abnormality Register Importance of LRD register, vision register.
Register of medical test, refresher course attended, Safety camp attended, etc/
2. Various standing instruction/circulars issued regarding safety and loco working.
3. Booking of crew, preparation of chart.
4. Breathalyzer test, singing on duty and OFF duty register.
5. Crew Management System

Control Office
1. Study of various register maintained in PRC/TLC Room, Section wise register for goods train, passenger train, PRC/TLC logbook, etc. Maintaining various records regarding schedule
inspection carried out, overdue, etc.

2. Loco Pilot report to PRC/TLC regarding loco failure punctuality loss and other abnormalities etc through various means of communication e.g. Phones, VHF set etc.

3. Crew link, loco link, withdrawing locos for schedule inspection, unscheduled repairs liaison with traffic.

4. Booked speed, Max speed, sectional speed preparation of various statistical details GTKM for goods or passenger train, loco ineffective hourly statistical, calculation of Ave. speed.

5. Reading of control graphs preparation of loco graph.

6. Familiarization with ICMS and FOIS


Duration 36 Days

i) Familiarization with the Lay out and working of various Types of loco/sub-system/sub-assemblies and related trouble shooting
CONTENTS
1. Principles of working of Diesel Loco and principles of a Diesel engine, types of diesel engines. Layout of Alco Locos, 4 stroke cycle and Rocker arms assembly. Valve timing diagram.
2. Piston assembly and engine components, components in lower take off end and free end.
3. Main Drive and engine speeds OSTA setting and resetting.
4. Description cylinder head components and cam shaft rotation.
5. Identify the components in the fuel oil system and explain fuel oil system, understanding of Governor Functions including MCBG, examination of fuel leakage. Related Trouble
Shootings
6. Explanation of Turbo super charges & air charging system. Related Trouble shooting
7. Explanation of the Lube oil system, understanding of CCEM, Explosion Door, L.L.O.B & O.P.S. Related Trouble Shooting
8. Explaining Cooling water system, temperature switches/purposes. Related Trouble Shooting
9. Identify components of Expresser, exhauster & Compressor explanation of MR Air charging, describing unloader assembly, checking of expresser crank case oil level, Breather valve
NS16 governor & Auto Drain Valve. Loco Air Brake System-28 LAV-1 and IRAB , synchronization. Related Trouble Shooting
10. Different pressure gauges and operating handles, reversor, selector handle, throttle handle, automatic brake handle, emergency brake application. Various valves in Dsl Locos
11. Exication system. Including microprocessor and related trouble shooting.

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12. Transition and related trouble shooting
13. Loco Electrical systems and related trouble shooting
14. Starting Circuit
15. Various types of generators, motors, circuit breakers, switches, relays & contactors
16. sequence of starting and shutting down of diesel engine. Precautions to be taken before movement of locomotive
17. Engine shut down automatically
18. Tell-tale signs

ii) Locomotive operating instructions


CONTENTS
1. Testing of loco brakes.
2. Testing of vacuum on loco, testing of leakage of loco alone and that of load.
3. Testing of capability of compressor and pressure leakage in loco.
4. Working of train when Headlight is defective, horn not working, and pilot lamps not working.
5. keeping watch on the Armature, Voltmeter, Speedometer and gauges on run.
6. Keeping constant lookout of the track looking back in curves for smooth working of train, any abnormal sound etc. and informing PRC for any irregularity.
7. Reading of caution orders, B.P. certificates and following instruction given in C/order.
8. Correct method of calling of signal and re-peating, exchanging all right with Guard and Station staff.
9. Procedure for stopping a train on a raising gradient.
10. Procedure for stopping a train in a graded section
11. Slowing down and stopping at station platform.
12. Parting of train on run-causes and steps for avoiding parting of train. Action to be taken in case of train parting on run
13. Procedure for working air brake train.
14. Attending wagon/coaches in case of vacuum drop, chain-pulling case in mid section, releasing of cylinders, D.B. Valve etc.
15. Protection of train and track in case of accident.
16. Procedure for attaching dead locos on different type of train.
17. Checking of brake power and brake efficiency in vacuum and Air brake train on run Assessment at starting station.
18. Safety precaution to be observed on line.
19. Procedure for working double headed train.
20. Controlling of heavy loaded train on DN gradient.
21. Checking of stable load.

iii) Safety items of loco and safety equipment provided to running staff and on loco. Examination of locomotive while turning out from Shed taking over from the previous crew
including Familiarization with Repair book, Trip Card, Join Guard and Loco Pilot Report.
CONTENTS

1. Safety precaution before starting the loco.

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2. Checking of Safety items like Head light, Flasher Light, Market light, Horns,
3. Wipers, Hand brake/parking brake, Sanders, Air dryer, Cattle guard, Rail Guard, Side Buffers, CPC & Transition Couplings, under frame equipment including brake rigging, gear cases
& battery boxes.
4. Fire extinguisher and Wooden wedges location in the loco and their use.
5. Use of flasher light provided on loco and its operation. Action to be taken on seeing flasher light in opposite direction.
6. Practical demonstration of use of safety equipment in loco
7. Locating emergency switches of loco.
8. Procedure for shutting down loco Checking of loco at the time of shed out of loco.
9. Duties at the time of signing on-Road register and other registers.
10. Checking of loco at the inter-mediate points and crew changing points on line.
11. Stabling of loco in shed or in yard.
12. Taking loco out of the shed.
13. Coupling of loco with loads or other loco with screw coupling, CBC coupling.
14. Reading of locomotive logbook and making entries.

ANNEXURE C
TRANSPORTATION TRAINING FOR ASSISTANT LOCO PILOTS

DESCRIPTION DURATION
Transportation Training at ZRTI 24 Days
COURSE CONTENTS

1. Legal force of General and Subsidiary Rules.

2. Familiarization with various terminologies used in G&SR.

3. Types of signals-fixed signals, hand signals, detonating signals, shunt signals, Lower Quadrant, Upper Quadrant and Colour Light Signals, approach and departure signals, automatic
and permissive signals, co-acting signals, repeating signals, IBS signal Trap and Point Indicators, catch & slip siding

Working of Signals and Points, Interlocking, Isolation, Authority to pass defective signals

Conditions for taking off outer signal, Warner signal, home signal, last stop signal, gate signal, calling
on signal , shunt signals

4. Classification of Stations, Systems of working- Absolute Block System, Automatic Block System, One Train Only System.

5. Working of Trains, Engineering Restrictions and Caution Orders, Indicators of Permanent and temporary speed restrictions, Exchange of signals, whistle codes.

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6. Rules for shunting at different class of stations, Rules for single line working on double line sections, Rules for working working trains in the event of failure of communication on single
and double line section.

7. Various forms used in train and shunting operations.

8. Various speed limits under different situations such as on facing points, while running through, while pushing trains, while engine running tender foremost, during failure of head lights,
during thick and foggy weather.

9. Special precautions while working in Ghat Sections and in Over Head Electirical Sections.

10. Protection of Train During Accidents and when stopped in midsection, Action in case of Fire, Train Parting and Alarm Chain Pulling, Safe train running.

11. Basics of P- Way and S&T systems ( 1 day)

12. Fire Fighting and First Aid incl. Practical Demonstration (1 day)
ANNEXURD

REVISED TRAINING MODULE FOR ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT ( ELECTRICAL TRACTION)


STAGE: Induction/Lateral Induction for Assistant Loco Pilot ( Elect)
DURATION : 103 days ( 17 weeks)

S. No. DESCRIPTION DURATION


1 Indian Railways-General Information, Fire-Fighting & First 3 days
Aid
2 Basics of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Carriage & 14 days
Wagon and Control & Lobby working
3 Familiarization with OHE and Lay out & working of various 24 days
types of electric loco/sub-system/sub-assemblies including
SIV, Microprocessor, and three phase locos.
4 Electric Locomotives operating instructions and trouble 9 days
shooting
5 Safety items of loco to be checked while turning out loco 3 days
from shed, items to be checked while taking over charge from
incoming crew at starting station/yard and enroute.
6 Transportation Training At ZTC 24 days
7 Foot-plate training under Loco Inspector/Instructor 20 days
8 Examination 6 days
Total 103 days ( 17 Weeks)

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STAGE : Conversion course from Assistant Loco Pilot ( Diesel) to Assistant Loco Pilot ( Elect.)
DURATION : 48 days ( 8 weeks)
S. No. DESCRIPTION DURATION
1 Familiarization with OHE and Lay out & working of various types 28 days
of electric loco/sub-system/sub-assemblies including SIV,
Microprocessor, and three phase locos.
2 Locomotive operating instructions and trouble shooting 6 days
3 Safety items of loco to be checked while turning out loco from 2 days
shed, items to be checked while taking over charge from incoming
crew
4 Foot-plate training under Loco Inspector/Instructor 10 days
5 Examination 2 days
TOTAL 48 days ( 8Weeks)

Duration : 14 Days
Basics of Electrical & Mechanical engineering, Carriage & Wagon and Control & Lobby working.
CONTENTS
Basic Diesel Engine- What is engine, Type of Engines-(i) External Combustion and ( ii) Internal Combustion, Internal Combustion Engines-(i) Spark ignition ( Petrol Engine) and (ii)
Compression Igniton ( Diesel Engine), Working principle of Diesel Engine. Two stroke engines, four stroke engine. Parts of engineEngine block, crank case, crank shaft, cam shaft, cylinder
liner, crank case cover, fyuel control shaft, water jackets

Basic Electricity-Electrical symbols, Electric Circuits, open circuit, close circuit, short circuit, Voltage, Current Resistance, Ohms laws, Series and Parallel Connections, Capacitor,
Conductor/Insulator, Ammeters, Voltmeters, Protective devises-fuses, Relays and Contactors, Batteries, DC motor, AC motor Motor in Series/Parallel, speed control, Generators/Alternator and
Motor working principle, Converter/rectifier and inverter Diode, GTO, IGBT etc. Precautions to be taken with various voltages of electricity.

Carriage & Wagons-Dirrerent types of Coaches & wagons.


Air Brake- Brake pipe, Feed pipe, Aux and control reservoir, Distributor valve working, Brake cylinder working, air charging in train, single pipe/twin pipe working, Slack Ajuster, Angle cock,
position of Empty Loaded device.
Lesson , demonstration and practical drill on building/re-building of pressure and time taken thereof in train, train parting, releasing of brakes, hand brake working, adjusting slack adjuster,
isolation of distributor valves, changing of BP/FP pipe, ACP device resetting, testing of continuity and measurement of air leakage in load.

Vacuum Brake- Vacuum train pipe, Direct air admission valve, working of vacuum brake cylinder, Brake cylinder brake rigging in wagon, releasing of wagon, detection of leakage , connecting
Hose pipe, changing of Hose pipe, clappet valves resetting etc. Isolation of defective Vacuum brake cylinder.
CBC Working, TC working and attachment and detachment of wagons.
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* Working of Lobby Various registers maintained under Crew controller-Sing On/Sign Off register, Caution order Register, Abnormality reporting-Signal defect, P Way defect &n loco
defect register, Safety Bulletin, Notice book.
Booking of Crew, Breathelyzer test, Crew Management System (CMS) working, Speed restriction Board.
*Communication & working of Control- Reporting of failures & abnormalities on line through various phones, VHF sets etc. Controlling of trains by traffic controller charting.
Duration : 24 Days
Familiarization with OHE and Lay out& working of various tyes of electric loco/sub-system/sub-assemblies including SIV, Microprocessor and three phase locos.
CONTENTS
Study of various OHE components- Cantilever assembly, Catenary/contact wire, dropper, crossovers, insulator, Neutral sections, Display boards, bonding, implantation, ATD assembly,
AT supply etc. Precautions to be followed on electrified territory.
Study of EM & EP contactors, line & shunting contactors, CTFs, Reversers, Master controller, their constructional feature including manual operation and wedging etc.
Protections relays, sequential relays, signaling relays including procedure of manual operation and wedging etc.
Tap changer and transformer working
Study of Microprocessor based loco & working during wheel slip and Energy cum speed monitoring system (ESMON) setting of train data/time, reading of energy consumed &
regenerated.
Study of three phase loco, working, operation, reading of DDS and troubleshooting of important equipments like parking brake, VCD, Emergency push button etc.
Study of ARNO converter/SIV Various types of auxiliary motors, AC/DC traction motors their constructional features, cooling system, mounting arrangement. Working with SIV
external fault condition
Various type of bogies and brake rigging, Gear boxes/cases and points of lubrication
Study of location of compressor, baby compressor, Air dryer and the pneumatic including circuit working, emergency brake application.
Loco roof equipment like Pantograph, VCB/DJ and its circuit working, Roof bar, earthing of pantograph including HOM etc.
Various Schedule inspection of loco, IA, IB and IC inspection. Common faults in the loco and location of their faults.

LOCOMOTIVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND TROBULE SHOOTING Duration 9 days


CONTENTS
Duties of Assistant Loco Pilot as per ACTM, Brief of ACTM & other manuals.
Testing of capability of compressor & pressure leakages in loco and testing of loco brakes. Use of emergency brakes.
Procedure for passing neutral section, corridor inspection by Asstt. Loco pilots-checking working of various auxiliaries, oil levels, abnormal sounds or temperature, targets of protective
relays etc after passing neutral section. Temperature, targets of protective relays etc after passing neutral section. Watch on the Ammeter, Voltmeter, Speedometer and pneumatic
gauges on rum.
Keeping constant lookout of the track looking back in curves for smooth working of train, any abnormal sound etc. and informing TLC for any irregularity. Reading of caution orders,
B.P. certificates and following instruction given in C/order.
Correct method of calling of signal and repeating, exchanging all right with Guard and station staff. Safety precaution to be observed on line.
Changing of cab, manual operation of GR, MU operation.
Wheel slipping and use of sanders.
Procedure for stopping a train on a rising gradient. Controlling of heavy loaded train on DN gradients.
Parting of train on run-causes and steps for avoiding parting of train. Action to be taken in case of train parting on run.

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Protection of train and track in case of accident.
Checking of stable load.
Procedure for attaching dead locos on train and accompanying the dead loco by ALP. Stabling of loco in yards/sheds, use of hand brake /parking brake etc.
Procedure for working double headed train.
Working of train when Headlight is defective, horn not working, and pilot lamps not working.
Working during abnormal conditions like Panto broken/entangled, OHE hanging, flooded track, foggy weather, wheel floating, fire/smoke in loco etc.
Trouble shooting-DJ tripping with relay targets, Aux. machine failures, Traction motor failures, Traction failure, pneumatic failures,
Bogle problem, miscellaneous failures. Working with different equipment isolated condition.
Duration: 3 Days
Safety items of loco to be checked while turning out loco from shed, items to be checked while taking over charge from incoming crew

CONTENTS
Checking of Safety items like Head light, Flasher Light, Market light, Horns, Wipers, Hand brake/parking brake, Sanders, Air dryer, Cattle guard, Rail Guard, Side Buffers, CBC &
Transition Couplings, under frame equipment including brake rigging, gear cases & battery boxes.
Fire extinguisher and Wooden wedges location in the loco and their use.
Safety precaution before energizing the loco, Safety precaution before entering the HT compartment of loco, Safety precaution before carrying out roof inspection of loco, use of ladder
provided in the loco, Locating emergency switches of loco, spare fuses.
ANNEXUREE
AUGMENTING RESOURCES AT TRAINIGN CENTRES

MANPOWER RESOURCES:

1. Medically decategorised running staff may be drafted to act as Demonstrators/Escorts at the Training centre by creating supernumerary posts, who would escort the trainees on their field
visits and during foot plating. This would meet both the objectives of immediate utilization of medically decategorised running staff as well as strengthening the trainers base at the training
centers. Such as measure would also fruitfully utilize the services of the drivers who have vast experiences in their profession but are not too useful in other sedentary jobs where they are
absorbed for want of a better option. The status of the drivers should be in the nature of supernumerary post, which is personal to the individual. The prospective candidates might find it
attractive as it would give them a choice of pursuing a profession which suits their temperament and would not have to wait for alternate absorption in a job which might not be suitable as
per their capabilities and interest.
The selection of such demonstrators should be done by a committee of three officers as at present, though it would not entitle them to any other monetary benefit like teaching
allowance etc.

2. Another way to augment the supply of such instructors is by authorizing the zonal Railways to draft them from senior drivers with known teaching skills for meeting temporary
shortfall of training instructors when the ALPs report for training. The drivers would return back to their field duties once the requirement is over. The Zonal Railways may maintain panel
of such drivers.

3. It is necessary that the strength of loco inspectors/instructors is increased in the training centers and a ratio of 1 instructor for every 10ALPs to be trained should be maintained during
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4. Loco Inspectors may be allotted for ALPs on the same lines as they are allotted for Loco pilots for monitoring their work and also to counsel the pilots on regular basis.

5. The training instructors should themselves be given training for trainers so that they can be equipped to impart this training to the newly recruited ALPs.

INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

1. One Training School of each department should be nominated for development of model modules using audio-visual and simulation training.

2. The infrastructural facilities should be improved especially by way of providing modern teaching aids and a healthy environment in class rooms and hostel.

3. Training centers should be provided with FOIS &COIS terminals so sthat they can impart training on these topics.

4. Provision of convenient transport facility for ferrying the trainees should be arranged by hiring of private vehicles by the Principal.

5. Suitable study material must be made available before every class room session, which should be legible and in vernacular language as far as possible. Course content development is
an integral part of any sound training program.
ANNEXUREF

MODALITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE REVISED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALPs

1. The revised Training content has been structured as separate modules which are training centre specific. The training centers would have the leeway to deliver the topics as per their logistical
support.

2. Candidates after their recruitment through RRBs and selection in departmental examination report for the training at Hqr. Office.

3. The railways have three options for deputing the trainees for training, as all the trainees who number some 800 to 900 cannot be deputed for a common training programme. The trainees can
either be sent to ETC, DTTC or ZRTI where they are given inputs as per training capsule designed for that training centre.

4. All the 3 training centres should have a short introductory module for 3 days on familiarization of Railways, Firefighting , First aid and duties of ALPs, with which the training should be
initiated. For the trainees who are deputed first to the ZRTI the content for the introductory module would have to be slightly modified as demonstration part of these contents are also included
in the core subject of /ZRTI.

5. The trainees should not be deputed for divisional attachment as it does not lead to a formal initiation of the trainees to the training programme and lead to demotivation.

6. The headquarter officer should chalk out the plan in advance as to how the trainees would move from one training location to another.

7. Each of the training centres would also develop its own modality for examining the candidates, which should be in the nature of continuous evaluation through short tests consisting of
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part of the total evaluation process. In case a candidate fails to clear a module he should be allowed to progress with the rider that he should clear the module along with the next module
examination. This will prevent the present system whereby when a candidate fails he has to repeat the entire training program, which puts a heavy cost in terms of lost manpower availability.

8. On successful completion of training the trainees report for duty at their allotted Division, where they may be put through the Learning Road for required number of days depending on the
specific needs of the division.

9. In case some trainee ALPs are found wanting in some area during learning road (LR) then they may be given extended LR and footplate practice before putting them on actual post.

10. The transportation training of SR and GR at the ZRTI may be rationalized from the user point of view with stress on signal and filling up of forms and reduced to 24 days. In due course
more computer graphics based content need to be developed at ZRTIs for ALP training, with provision for ample hands on training to be given to the trainees.

11. Sufficient exposure of running loco systems should be given to the trainees for which they should be put on runs with train crew, to help them imbibe the theory better. This would also serve
the purpose of footplate training.

12. In case Railways have the need for dual traction trained loco pilots, it may depute the required number of such ALPs for training in the other traction as per approved module.

Estt Rule No 235/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/31/4332, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/CPC/LE-10 (RBE No. 175/2009), PC-VI No. 148, dated 24.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even no. dated 6.3.2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 66/09.

Sub:- Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding half pay leave facilities to Teachers, Principals, Headmasters, Librarians, Laboratory
Assistants and Watermen working in Railway schools-clarification regarding.

In continuation of this Ministrys letter of even number dated 6.3.2009, the doubts/points which may arise while implementing the instructions contained in the above referred letter are clarified
as under:-

S. Point Clarification
No.
1. Whether the facility of 20 days leave This facility has been given in lieu of the 10 days LAP
on half average pay (LHAP) has been admissible to them earlier. Hence for the period from
given to teachers, Principals, 1.9.2008 to 31.12.2008, leave on half average pay
Headmasters, Librarians, Laboratory calculated at the rate of 5/3 days for each completed
Assistants and Watermen working in month of service rounded off to 7 days may be credited.
Schools in lieu of 10 days leave on From 1.1.2009 onwards, 10 days LHAP shall be credited
average pay (LAP)? in advance on the 1st January and 1st July each year as in
the case of other categories of railway employees.
Proportionate LAP for the broken period of the year upto
31.8.2008 may be allowed at the rate 5/6 days for each

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completed month of service.

2. The fate of LAP standing to the The LAP Standing at the credit of these employees as on
credit of the employee as on 1.9.2008 1.9.2008, shall be kept in their leave account and may be
granted as LAP as also for the purpose of encashment
which is admissible to these categories suomoto in
accordance with the provisions of Rules 541, 549 & 550
of IREC Vol. I, 1985 Edition as admissible to other
railway servants subject to fulfillment of the prescribed
conditions.
3. In case any employee who has The LAP availed before the order dated 6.3.2009 of
already availed LAP credited to restoration of half pay leave was issued, shall be treated
his/her leave account on Ist July 2008 as LAP.
before the orders of restoration of
LHAP have been issued, how such
leave will be adjusted.

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

Estt Rule No 236/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/128/4333, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)II/2009/DE1/3 (RBE No. 174/2009), PC-VI No. 147, dated 23.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's
letter number PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 25.09.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 194/2008.

Sub:- Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Service ( Revised Pay) Rules-Clarification reg.

Ref:- (i) Railway Services( Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide G.S.R No. 643(E) dated 4th September,
2008.
(ii) Railway Boards letter No. F(E)II/94/DE-1/1 dated 5.121994.

In continuation of the instructions issued vide Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 25.09.2008, on the basis of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditures Office Memorandum
No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 13.09.2008, a copy of further clarification issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their Office Memorandum of same number dated 26.03.2009 on
the above subject is enclosed for information and guidance. The instructions contained therein will apply mutatis mutandis to Railway employees also.
F.No.1/12008-IC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
(Implementation Cell) New Delhi, the 26th March, 2009

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OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules-Clarification reg.

Vide this Departments O.M. of even number dated 13th September, 2008 clarifications to the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 were issued. Clarifications 4 and 5 of the said O.M. indicate the position
regarding fixation of pay of Government servants (including officers of Group A Services) in cases where they were on deputation and got promoted in the cadre subsequently while still on
deputation and were Government servants go on deputation to a lower post, respectively.

2. Consequent upon the issue of the above Clarifications, individual representations and enquiries from some administrative ministries etc. have been received in this Department. While some
clarifications were regarding applicability of Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) O.M. number No. 2/29/91 Estt. (Pay-II) dated 5.1.1994, others specifically related to pay fixation
while on Central Deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme after the implementation of the revised pay structure as a result of Sixth CPCs recommendations. In this connection, it is hereby
clarified that DOPTs consolidated instructions on the subject of transfer of Central Government employees on deputation/foreign service etc, issued vide their O.M. number No. 2/29/91-Estt.
(Pay-II) dated 05.01.1994 continue to be in vogue. In the light of the same, the following two set of clarifications are given, While clarifications under sub-heading ( A) specifically relate to
cases of deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme alone, those under sub-heading (B) are applicable in all other cases of deputation:-

(A) CASES OF DEPUTATION UNDER THE CENTRAL STAFFING SCHEME

(i) The extant Rules relating to Central Staffing Scheme permit officers holding posts in the higher pay scales in their parent cadres to be eligible for deputations under the Central Staffing
Scheme for posts in lower scales of pay. Since this dispensation under the Central Staffing Scheme will continue to apply, clarification 5 has been issued to regulate such cases;

(ii) In cases where pay has been regulated in terms of Clarification 4 of this Departments OM of even number dated 13th September 2008, the pay of officers belonging to AIS/Group A
Services will be fixed on repatriation to their parent cadres from deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme by granting the grade pay of their substantive post in their cadre and fixing pay in
the pay band with reference to pay in the pay band of their next junior who has continued in the cadre, giving notional benefit of increments as at present;

(iii) In cases where officers of the AIS/Group A Services are on Deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme to a post with a lower grade pay than the grade pay attached to their
substantive post in their parent cadre and where their pay has been regulated in terms of Clarification 5 of this Departments OM of even number dated 13th September 2008; in such cases, on
their subsequent appointment to a higher post while on deputation, the officers will be granted the grade pay of the higher post.

In the case of repatriation to their parent cadre, the Government servant will be granted the higher grade pay of their substantive post and their pay in the pay band will be fixed with
reference to the pay in the pay band of their next junior who has continued in the cadre, giving notional benefit of increments as at present.

(iv) As per DOPT O.M. No. 31/5/2002 EO (MM.I) dated 28th February 2002, if an officer ( of All- India/Group A Service) has got non-functional Selection Grade in his /her parent cadre
then he/she is eligible to draw his /her grade pay from the date he/she has been granted the Non-functional Selection Grade by his/her parent cadre plus deputation allowance but the post of
Deputy Secretary held by him/her can be redesignated as Director only when he/she has completed 14 years of service, as on 1st July of the year in which 14 years are completed. Following the
implementation of the Sixth CPCs recommendations, the conditions regarding appointment of Deputy Secretary under Central Staffing Scheme remain unaltered and, therefore, the provisions
of the above clarification of EO (MM) Division still hold good.

B) ALL OTHER CASES OF DEPUTATION

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(i) In terms of para 3.5 of DoPT O.M dated 5.01.1994, s person in a higher scale of pay shall not be appointed on deputation to a post in a lower scale of pay. Accordingly, in the case of
deputations other than under the Central Staffing Scheme, Government Servants holding posts in a higher grade will continue to be ineligible for appointment on deputation to posts in the lower
grades:

(ii) However, a Government servant already on deputation/foreign service as on 1.1.2006 would be entitled to exercise his option as prescribed in para 4 DOPT O.M. dated 1.5.1994 for
getting his pay fixed on deputation. This option will also be available for future deputations. Accordingly, in terms of sub para (c) of para 4.3 of DOPT O.M. dated 01.05.1994, which states that
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 Government servant on
deputation/foreign service is revised either prospectively or from a retrospective date. Government servants on deputation can revise their option if the scale of pay of their parent post or the post
held by them on deputation has been revised as a result of implementation of Sixth CPCs recommendations. This will ensure that those Government servants whose parent post or the post held
by them on deputation has been upgrade as a result of Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations will not suffer a monetary loss on this account; and

(iii) In case where pay has been regulated in terms of Clarification 4 of this Departments OM of even number dated 13th September 2008, the pay of Government servants will be fixed on
repatriation to their parent cadres by granting them the grade pay of their substantive post in their cadre and their pay in the pay band will be fixed with reference to the pay in the pay band of
their next junior who has continued in the cadre, giving notional benefit of increments as at present.

Estt Rule No 237/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/29/4334, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(NG)I-2009/TR/22 (RBE No. 170/2009), dated 18.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter Nos.
E(NG)I-97/TR/28 dated 5.11.97 & E(NG)I-2005/TR/7 dated 10.05.2005 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 177/97 and 134/05 respectively.

Sub: Posting of husband and wife at the same station Instruction in respect of Group C and D Railway employees.

Detailed instructions regarding posting of husband and wife at the same station, issued pursuant to recommendations of Fifth Central Pay Commission, are contained in this Ministrys letter No.
E(NG)I-97/TR/28 dated 5.11.97 . One of the provisions incorporated in this letter viz 5.11.97 is that a separate register may be maintained at each Divisional and Zonal Headquarters of the
Railways for registering requests for transfers from railway servants for posting at the place of posting of their spouses, which may be reviewed from time to time. These instructions were again
reiterated vide Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2005/TR/7 dated 10.05.2005.

2. It has however, come to notice that Ministry of Railways above directives to keep husband and wife at the same station are not being followed in the Railways at the Divisional/Zonal
Headquarters. It is therefore, desired that extant instructions on the subject as referred to in the preceding para may be followed scrupulously.

Estt Rule No 238/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/148/4335, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/2 (RBE No. 182/2009), S. No. PC-VI/153, dated 07.10.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action Boards letters
referred therein were published as Estt Rule Nos. 108/09, 230/98, 162/2000, 206/99 & 178/09.

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01.07.2009.

A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/12/2009-P&PW (G) dated 23.09.2009 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioner
Welfare) (DOP &PW) on the above subject is enclosed for your information and necessary action. These orders will apply mutatis mutandis on the Railway also.

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2. A concordance of DOP & PWs instructions referred to in the enclosed Office Memorandum and Railway Boards corresponding Railway instructions are given below:-

S. Para No. & date of Deptt. of Pension & No. & date of Corresponding orders issued by
No. No. Pensioners Welfares O.M. Railway Board
1. 1. O.M. No. 42/12/2009 P&PW (G) dated PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/2 dated 17.04.2009
27.03.12009
2. 2. (i) O.M. No. 23/1/97- P&PW (B) dated N.A
23.02.1998.
(ii) O.M. No. 23/3/2008 P&PW(B) dated
15.09.2008.
3. 3. (i) O.M.No. 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated (i) F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 18.08.1998
14.07.1998 (ii) F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 02.08.2000
(ii) O.M. No. 4/29/99 P&PW(D) dt.
12.07.2000
4. 4. (i) O.M. No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dated 05.08.1999
02.07.1999
(ii) O.M.No. F. No. 38/88/2008- F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 20.7.2009
P&PW(G) dated 9.7.2009

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

F.No. 42/12/2009-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-03
Dated: 23rd September, 2009

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioner/family pensioners-Revised rate effective from 1.7.2009.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM No. 42/12/2009-P&PW(G) dated 27th March, 2009 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to
decide that the Dearness Relif payable to Central Government pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 22 % to 27% w.e.f. ,1st July, 2009.

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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 pensioner from
Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan, who are in receipt of ad-hoc exgratia allowance of Rs. 3500/- p.m. In terms of this Departments
OM No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.2.1998 read with this Departments 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 protion of
pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this Departments OM No.4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @ 27% w.e.f. 1.7.2009
on full pension i.e. the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have received on the dated 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 Departments OM. No. 4/29/99- P&PW(D) dated
12.7.2000 refers.

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 Departments OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Departments OM No. F. No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009.The provisions
relating to regulation of DR where 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 above instructions without waiting
for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34 -80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and
Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21stMay , 1981 addressed to State Bank
of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

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

11. The issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No. 334/EV/2009 dated 23.9.2009.

Estt Rule No 239/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/27/4336, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2009/PM1/16 dated 20.10.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter number E(NG)I-2008/PM1/15
dated 03.09.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 200/2009.

Sub:- Filling up of promotion quota vacancies.

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Instruction indicating the revised classification and mode of filling up of posts in merged grades for filing up of vacancies, as existed on 31.08.2009, have already been issued vide Boards letter
No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/15 dt.03.09.2009. It is expected that action has already been taken to promote the staff and completed by now. In case this has not been done till date, it may please be
ensured that all promotion quota posts, as existed on 31.08.2009, are filled up without any further delay and this process is completed & staff promoted by:

(i) 13.11 2009 in case of posts proposed to be filled up by Non-selection/Suitability with prescribed benchmark; and,

(ii) 11.12.2009, in case of posts proposed to be filled up by Selection.

Estt Rule No240/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz)/24/4337, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(O)III-2008/AE/114 dated 21.08.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter number E(O)III-2004/AE/280
dated 11.05.2005 was published as Estt. Rule No.179/2005.

Sub: Senior Scale Promotion to Railway doctors in case of delay in confirmation on account of proceeding on sanctioned EOL-Clarification regarding.

In terms of Boards letter No. E(O)III-2004/AE/280 dated 11.05.2005 the sanctioned EOL period of IRMS officers for prosecuting higher studies is counted as qualifying service for promotion,
pension and increments. Instructions contained in Boards letter No. 99E(GR)II/7/48 dated 08.12.1999 also stipulate that no ADMO be considered for promotion to higher grade of DMO unless
he is confirmed in the entry grade of ADMOs. A Clarification was also issued vide Boards letter No. E(O)III-2005 /AE/436 dated 02.07.2008 wherein it was clarified that wherever the Railway
Medical officers become due for promotion to Senior Scale under DACP Scheme on completion of four years service in Junior Scale when they are still on sanctioned EOL for pursuing higher
studies, the benefit of promotion should be allowed to them only on their return to duty after EOL and on their assuming charge of the higher grade post and no proforma promotions be allowed
to them with effect from the date on which they complete the stipulated four years service in Junior scale. They will be eligible for further promotion under the Scheme only when they complete
the stipulated minimum years of service in the lower grade based on their actual promotion, subject to fulfillment of other eligibility conditions.

2. Further to the above, the issue of reckoning the date of promotion to Senior Scale in cases where a Railway doctor proceeds on sanctioned EOL ( for higher studies) without completing his
probation period and then after availing his sanctioned EOL joins back and completes his remaining probation period leading to delay in his confirmation as ADMO, has been examined in
Boards office. In this connection it has been observed that some Railways have granted Sr. Scale Promotion to such doctors only after the date they are confirmed as ADMOs which, in many
cases happened to be beyond the date of completion of 4 years of service or date of returning from sanctioned EOL. This has resulted in late promotion of such doctors in every subsequent
promotion to higher grade.

3. The matter has been examined in detail in consultation with Associate Finance and it is clarified that wherever an IRMS probationer is sanctioned EOL for prosecuting higher studies and his
confirmation as ADMO is delayed on account of delayed completion of his probation due to his proceeding on sanctioned EOL, while he will be considered for promotion as DMO only on his
confirmation after successful completion of probation, on being found fit for promotion , the same will be granted retrospectively from the date he completed 4 years of regular service in Junior
Scale or the date on which he returned to duty after the sanctioned EOL , whichever is later.

Estt Rule No 241/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & development/92/4338, Dated 26.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP) 2009/3/14 (RBE No. 176/2009) dated 25.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- MRs Safety Review Meeting held on 14.9.09- Training of loco pilots.

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Honble MR reviewed the Safety performance on Indian Railways in the fortnightly meeting held on 14.9.09 in Boards office. One of the directives given by Honble MR is as under:-

Monitoring of the Loco pilots and their Training should be given a high priority by the Zonal Railways.

2. The Railways are requested to ensure that Loco pilots are sent for training as and when they become due and to monitor their performance in compliance of the Honble MRs directive given
above.

Estt Rule No. 242/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/224/4437, Dated 30.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2007/FE-4/3 dated 25.09.2009 (RBE No. 177/2009), PC-VI No. 149 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Board's letter number E(P&A)II-98/BDA-1 dated 25.05.1999 was published as Estt. Rule No. 203/99.

Sub:- Revision of rates of Breakdown Allowance.

Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the sixth Central Pay Commission relating to various allowances, the Board have decided that the rates of
Breakdown Allowance indicated in this Ministrys letter No. E(P&A)II-98/BDA-1 dated 25.05.1999 may be revised as under:-

S.NO CATEGORY Revised Pay Structure Amount of


Pay Band Grade pay Breakdown
Allowance/Month
1. Helper Gr. II/Helper Gr. I/ -1S(4440-7440) 1300* Rs.80 p.m.
others Gr. D Staff -1S(4440-7440) 1400*
-1S(4440-7440) 1650*
PB-1(5200-20200) 1800
2. Technician Gr. III PB-1 (5200-20200) 1900 Rs.120 p.m
3. Technicians Gr. II PB-1 (5200-20200) 2400 Rs. 160 p.m
Technician Gr. I PB-1 (5200-20200) 2800
Supervisors (erstwhile PB-1 (5200-20200) 2800
Mistry)
4. Sr. Technicians/ Junior PB-2 (9300-34800) 4200 Rs.200 p.m
Engineers and staff in higher & above
scales

(* Till placed in PB-1)

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2. The rate of this allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%

3. These orders take effect from the date of issue of this letter.

4. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rule 1420 of Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-II, 1987
edition (2005 reprint edition) may be amended as in the Advance Correction slip No. 10 enclosed.

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

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 10-R.II/1987 EDITION


(2005 REPRINT EDITION)

1. First para of Rule 1420 (1) and table below Rule 1420 (1) (i) in Indian Railway Establishment Code- Vol-II/1987 edition (2005 reprint edition) may be substituted with the following:-

(1) Non-gazetted Railway Servants employed in running sheds and Carriage and Wagon depots who are earmarked for attending to breakdown duties and Relief Train Electrical staff, including
Supervisory staff, holding posts in the revised pay structure upto grade pay Rs.4200 in pay Band PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800) (except the Supervisors in charge of Carriage & wagon Depots, loco
Running Shed or the Electrical Relief Train), shall be allowed the following:-

i) Breakdown allowance at the following rates:-

S.No Category Revised pay structure Amount of


Pay Band Grade Pay Breakdown
allowance/month
1. Helper Gr. II/Helper Gr. I/ -1S(4440-7440) 1300* Rs.80 p.m
others Gr. D Staff -1S(4440-7440) 1400*
-1S(4440-7440) 1650*
PB-1(5200-20200) 1800
2. Technician Gr. III PB-1 (5200-20200) 1900 Rs.120 p.m

3. Technicians Gr. II PB-1 (5200-20200) 2400 Rs.160 p.m


Technician Gr.1 PB-1 (5200-20200) 2800
Supervisors (erstwhile PB-1 (5200-20200) 2800
Mistry)
4. Sr. Technicians/ Junior PB-2 (9300-34800) 4200 & above Rs.200 p.m
Engineers and staff in higher
scales

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(* Till placed in PB-1)

2. The following may be incorporated below clause (b) to subrule (i) to rule 1420 (1) in Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol-II /1987 edition (2005 reprint edition):-

(c) The rate of this allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%

(Authority: Railway Boards Letter No. E(P&A)II-2007/FE-4/3 dated 25-9-2009)

Estt Rule No. 243/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/225/4438, Dated 30.10.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(P&A)II-2005/RS-34 dated 1.10.2009 (RBE No. 181/2009), S.No.PC-VI/152 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters
referred therein were published as Estt Srl Nos. 147/98, 10/99 & 66/98.

Sub:- Revision of rates of Allowance in lieu of Running room facilities, Shunting Duty Allowance, Trip Allowance and Commercial duty Allowance payable to the running staff.

Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to certain allowances, the President is pleased to decide the rates of
Allowance in lieu of running room facilities, Shunting Duty Allowance, Trip Allowance and Commercial duty Allowance payable to the running staff as under:-

(i) Allowance in lieu of Running Room Facilities

Category Existing rates (in Rs,){Boards Revised Rates (in Rs.)


letter No. E(P&A)II-97/RS-38 dt.
12.05.1998}
Loco Pilots 18.00 36.00
Guards 18.00 36.00
Loco Pilots (Shunting) 13.00 26.00
Firemen/Asstt. Loco Pilots 11.20 22.40
(Diesel/ Electric)
Brakesmen/Assistant Guards 11.20 22.40

(ii) Shunting Duty Allowance

Category Existing rates (in Rs,){Boards Revised Rates (in Rs.)


letter No. E(P&A)II-98/FE-4/6
dt. 17.12.1998}
Loco Pilots 16.75 33.50
Guards 13.25 26.50
Firemen/Asstt. Loco Pilots 11.75 23.50

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(Diesel/ Electric)

(iii) Trip Allowance to Running Staff working on High Speed Trains

Category Existing rates (in Rs,){Boards Revised Rates (in Rs.)


letter No. E(P&A)II-97/RS-37 dt.
31.12.1997}
Loco Pilot (Mail) 12.00 24.00
Co-Driver (if provided) 9.00 18.00
Loco Pilot (Passenger)
Mail/Express Guard 9.00 18.00
Asstt. Guard/Brakesman 6.00 12.00

(iv) Commercial Duty Allowance to Coal Pilots Guards of Eastern and South Eastern Railway.

Category Existing rates (in Rs,){Boards Revised Rates (in Rs)


letter No. E(P&A)II-82/RS-6 dt.
18.05.1987}
(i) Special pay to Coal Pilot Rs.100/-p.m. Rs.200/-p.m.
Guards of Eastern and South
Eastern Railway who perform
commercial duties also.
(ii) Special pay to the Coal Pilot Special pay @ Rs. 3.30 for each Special pay @ Rs. 6.60 for each
Guards who perform commercial day on which commercial duties day on which commercial duties
duties for a part of the month. are performed subject to a are performed, subject to a
maximum of Rs.100/-p.m. maximum of Rs.200/- p.m.

2. The revised rates are effective from the date of issue of this letter.

3. The other terms and conditions governing the grant of these Allowances would remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 244/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling /Promotion (NG)/28/4459, Dated 03.11.2009

Sub:-Promotion of non-gazetted staff in loco running cadre - posts of Goods Driver redesignated as Loco Pilots (Goods).

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Ref:- Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM7/21 dated 22.8.08 (RBE No. 101/08) [Estt Rule No. 164/2008].

In terms of provisions of Bds letter under reference, in the eventuality of non-availability of Shunters, General Managers may consider Diesel/Elect. Assistants (redesignated as Asstt. Loco
Pilot (Diese/Elect.) with 2 years service as Diesel Asstt./Elect. Asstt. and 60,000 km. experience on footplate, for selection for promotion to the post of Loco Pilot (Goods) subject to the
following conditions:-

i) Suitability of such Asstt. Loco Pilots to work independently as Driver (Loco Pilot (Goods) shall be personally certified by the Mechanical/Electrical officer (as the case may be), incharge of
Power of the Division concerned;

ii) Such promote drivers be placed under the supervision of a dedicated Loco Inspector for 5 trips or 500 kms. of driving whichever is earlier;

iii) For sections classified as 'ghats', such promotee drivers may work with a regular driver as 'co-driver' for seven days or 1000 kms. whichever is later;

iv) Provision of hands on training for independent loco driving to Diesel/ Electrical Assistants in their induction and refresher courses shall be included in the course content for the
promotional trainings.

v) Training centers should be got equipped with simulators progressively.

It has now been decided to delegate the powers of promoting Diesel/Electric Assistants who fulfill the conditions laid down in Boards letter under reference to DRMs without the need of
divisions for sending the cases for approval of General Manager. It is to be ensured that DRMs should personally approve ensuring adequacy on case to case basis.

These orders are effective from the date of issue of this letter. This is being issued with the approval of General Manager.

Estt Rule No. 245/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & devep/93/4539, Dated 05.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(TRG)2009(13)/3 dated 07.08.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Posting of the IRPS probationers for their on the job Training.

Reference Boards letter No. E(Trg)2009(13)/3 dated 31.7.09 copy of which has been marked to all the General Managers for necessary action, the following Divisions have been identified for
posting of the IRPS probationers for their on the job training:-

S.No. Railway Identified Division


01. Western Baroda, Ahmedabad
02. West Central Bhopal, Jabalpur
03. North Frontier Tinsukhia, Lumding
04. South Central Nanded, Secunderabad

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05. Southern Chennai, Trivandrum
06. South East Central Bilaspur, Raipur
07. North Western Jaipur, Jodhpur
08. Eastern Asansol, Sealdah
09. East Coast Khurda Road, Waltair
10. South Eastern Kharagpur, Chakradharpur

2. Allotment of the Zones to IRPS probationers of 2007 batch has also been done vide Boards letter No. 2008/E(GR)I/32/1 Pt. dated 14.7.09.

3. This IRPS Probationers would be reporting to their allotted Railways for their on the job training. On reporting, they may be posted on one of the above identified Divisions of the
respective Railway for their on the job training.

4. As the system of on the job training of the probationers is being introduced in Indian Railways for the first time, there would be need to sensitize the concerned Sr. DPOs/ mentors under
whom the probationers would receive their training. This aspect should be adequately taken care. Your personal involvement is desirable, so that a sound on the job training system gets
established.

5. This has the approval of Board (M.S.)

Copy of Boards letter No. E(Trg)2009(13)/3 dated 31.7.09:-

Sub:- Probationary Training for IRPS and IRTS-2007 batch.

As you are aware, Board have been seized with the issue of revamping the training programme for the probationers to make it more effective and more relevant in the context of the fast
changing and increasingly complex economic environment having an impact on the transportation sector both at the local and international level.

2. Keeping in view the above scenario, the issue of providing On the job training to the probationers to enable them to gain deeper and contextual appreciation of the theoretical inputs
imparted to them from time to time has been under consideration of Railway Board for quite some time. It has now been decided that the probationer would also have component of posting on
the working posts as part of probationary training so that they get the first-hand experience of the issues and problems they would be expected to face and also to bring about greater practical
orientation and focused learning.

3. In view of the training needs elaborated in the preceding paras, the filed training structure for the IRPS and IRTS Probationers of 2007 batch has been modified after a detailed study by the
Committee constituted by Board on the issue. The training schedules for the remaining part of the training of IRPS and IRTS Probationers (of 2007 batch) are enclosed. The training structure
for the future batches would continue to be reviewed by the Committee.

4. The Probationers would be expected to handle normal duties and responsibilities attached to the post on which they are posted. However, learning would essentially remain the underlying
objective and the primary focus of this posting.

5. The following guidelines may be kept in view in regard to the posting of Probationers on the working post for imparting them On the job training:-

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i. Divisions for the on the job training of the probationers would be identified by Board keeping in view the specific training requirements of the probationers as also availability of a suitable
mentor. The Probationers are to be posted against Jr. Scale vacancies in the Divisions so identified as far as possible.

ii. CTIs would coordinate with Board and the Zonal Railways to facilitate the On-the-Job training of the probationers.

iii The On the job training is to be imparted under mentoring system . Each Probationer is to be attached to a competent mentor who would be a JA Grade/Sr. Scale Branch Officer of the
respective service. The controlling Branch Officer, under whom the Probationer is posted for the on the job training, may either nominate a suitable mentor or he may himself act as mentor
The mentor would be expected to personally coach the Probationer while the Probationer discharges the duties and responsibilities of the post held by him. Mentors should be carefully identified
keeping in view their knack for coaching.

iv While posted as per above the Probationers would be under the administrative control of the DRM. However, their training would continue to be coordinated by the respective CTIs.

5. Detailed guidelines in regard to the on-the-job training are also enclosed for guidance of all concerned. The above training schedule would also be applicable for the probationer of earlier
batches of these two services who are undergoing training with the 2007 batch Probationers.

Guidelines in regard to On the Job training of the IRPS and IRTS Probationers

The filed training of the IRPS and IRTS Probationers will also have spells of on the job training by way of posting on the working posts. Under such postings, the Probationers would be
expected to handle normal duties and responsibilities attached to the post on essentially remain the underlying objective and the primary emphasis of this posting, and therefore, this posting
should essentially be viewed as a training module which enables the Probationers to have a firsthand experience of the working environment and of the issues and problems they would be
expected to face on working posts. Exposure on a working post would also help the Probationers gain deeper and contextual appreciation of the theoretical inputs that are given to them from
time to time.

It needs to be appreciated that in spite of having received extensive theoretical inputs in the respective CTIs, the probationers would not, as yet, be fully equipped with the required knowledge,
skills and experience to independently handle the duties attached to a working post.

2. With the above perspective, following guidelines are laid down in regard to the field training of the Probationers while they are posted on a working post:-

i. This component of the training, involving exposure on the working post, should be imparted under mentorship of a JA Grade/Sr. Scale officer. Each probationer is to be attached to a
competent mentor who would be expected to guide and personally coach the Probationer while the Probationer works on the working post under his overall supervision so that the Probationer is
able to gain maximum out of the On the job training.

The Controlling Branch Officer under whom the probationer has been posted for on the job training may nominate a suitable mentor or he himself may act as mentor. The mentor should be at
least in Sr. Scale. Mentors should be carefully identified keeping in view their knack for coaching. Mentors so identified would also need to be sensitized to increase their effectiveness.

ii. The Divisions to be used for the On the job training need to be carefully identified keeping in view the learning opportunities which a Division offers and availability of suitable mentors on
the Division. The identification of the Divisions would be made by the Board on year to year basis, in consultation with the respective Railways.

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iii The On the job training of the IRTS Probationers will be in two spells, one in Commercial Department and the other in Operating Department. These two spells of training should be in
the same Division. Two Probationers be deputed together for on the job training to a Division.

iv IRPS Probationer should be posted for on the job training in any of the identified Divisions in their respective allotted Railway. The posting may be decided by the CPO.

v The Probationers should be made to perform normal duties and responsibilities and exercise the powers attached to a regular post except the following powers/responsibilities/roles:-
Participation as a member of a Selection/ Recruitment Committee.
Participation as a member of a Tender Committee.
Role of an evaluating officer for evaluation of answer scripts relating to any selection/recruitment.
Role of a Disciplinary authority/Inquiry officer under D&AR
Role of an Appointing authority.
Financial powers.
Settlement of Claims cases (relevant for IRTS Probationers only).
Powers to waive wharf age/demurrage (relevant for IRTS Probationers only).
Framing and approval of Rules and Instructions having a bearing on Safety and Security of Train Operations (relevant for IRTS Probationers only).

In regard to the above exceptional matters, the Probationers should not be given any powers to independently grant any approval/sanction and whatever decisions are taken by them on the
files should be approved by the next higher officer. The Probationers should also not be nominated as member of any of the above mentioned committees or as Disciplinary/ Appointing
Authority. However, they may be adequately exposed to the procedures and decision making processes in these matters.

On various matters other than the above exceptions, the Probationers may independently deal with files and give approvals which should be ratified by the next higher officer.

vi. Right in the beginning of the above field training, the Probationers should be given a project concerning any of the problems/issues requiring systems improvement being faced by the unit
where the Probationer is posted. The selection of the project should be made by the Controlling Branch Officer in consultation with the respective training in-charges of the Probationers.

vii Besides handling the routine activities and tasks in performance of the duties of the posts, the Probationer should also be given exposure to key processes and working systems of the
Division, such as Branch Officers meetings, PNM meetings, control working, working of the field units of different departments, DRMs/GMs inspections and other important visits, DRUCC
meetings and the like so that the Probationers familiarize themselves with the Railway working, This exposure should be given under direct supervision of the Mentor.

viii. The work load of the post held by the Probationers may be suitably reduced so that the Probationer can do justice to all the misc. tasks assigned to him including his project.

ix The Probationers should be posted against Jr. Scale vacancies while their salaries are to be charged against the Trainee posts as per present practice.

x While posted as per above the Probationers would be under the administrative control of the DRM, however, their training would continue to coordinated by the respective CTIs.

xi The respective CTI will monitor the progress of each Probationer throughout the on the job training. The Probationer will be required to send a working report every week to his
respective CTI by e-mail about the work done by him during the week, endorsing a copy to the mentor.

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xii. The performance of the Probationer for this module of training would be assessed by way of Working reports, to be written by the mentor and countersigned by the controlling Branch
Officer. Wherever the Branch Officer himself is the mentor, only he need write the report. This report should be filled quarterly and forwarded to the concerned CTI.

xiii. Proper arrangement of office space, support staff and other facilities including proper Rest House, as are given to the officers working on regular posts, must be made to enable the
Probationers to effectively discharge their duties and to convey a sense of importance and belongingness to the Probationers.

TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR IRPS PROBATIONERS OF 2007 EXAM, BATCH

S. No. Training Particulars From To Duration Place


01. CSFC (Optional) LBSNA/Mussoorie
02. Reporting for FC 15.12.08 19.12.08 01 week
03. Foundation Course(RSC) 22.12.08 27.02.09 10 weeks RSC
04. Field Training 02.03.09 06.03,09 01 week
05. Phase-I 09.03.09 03.04.09 04 weeks RSC
06. IIM Training 06.04.09 29.05.09 08 weeks IIM/L,IIM/C
07. Phase-I Professional 01.06.09 31.07.09 09 weeks RSC
Training
08. Parliamentary attachment 03.08.09 07.08.09 01 week New Delhi
09. On the job training as APO 10.08.09 14.05.10 41 weeks Including specialized
( Probationer ) & Project training Capsules of total
work 10 weeks duration
interspersed within the
overall duration of the
posting
10. Induction Course 17.05.10 28.05.10 02 weeks RSC/BRC
11. Training review, feedback, 31.05.10. 11.06.10 02 weeks RSC
Project and Final
Examination
Remarks

The spell of posting on the working post (Sl. No. -8 above) will have following shrot capsules, each of 01-02 week duration (total 11 weeks), suitably interspersed over the duration of the field
posting:-
i. Capsule on IPAS/PRIME/AFRES at RSC /BRC or any other suitable location. (01week)
ii. Capsule on Reservation policy and its implementation at RSC/BRC or other suitable location. (01 week)
iii. Visit to RRB/ Trivendrum- Banglore for exposure regarding recruitment in Railways and On line examination system of RRBs and other innovations. (01 weeks)
iv. Capsule on policies of GOI for physically handicapped persons and job opportunities for them at RSC/BRC or other suitable location. (01 week)
v. Capsule for acquainting Probationers with hard duty conditions-KR line, NF region, J&K section etc. and visit to a heritage Railway site. (01 week)
vi. Capsule on D&AR and RTI at RSC/BRC or other suitable location. (01 week)

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vii. Capsule on exposure to the working of Labour Courts, High Courts, Tribunals, CATs etc. at suitable location(s). ( 01 week)
viii. Management course on best corporate practices in key HRM areas, viz., performance Management Systems, Job, analysis and design, Reward and recognition policies, Industrial
relations management, Psychometric tools as selection aids etc. (02 weeks)
ix. One week module of IC Centre of governance, Panchgani. ( 01 week)

TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR IRTS PROBATIONERS OF 2007 EXAM, BATCH

S. Training Particulars From To Duration Place/Remarks


No.
01. Joint at IRITM 15.12.08 19.12.08 01 week IRITM
02. Foundation Course 22.12.08 27.02.08 10 weeks RSC
03. ZRTI Trg. ( Optg. & Comml.) 02.03.09 03.04.09 05 weeks ZRTI
04. IIM/Training 06.04.09 29.05.09 08 weeks IIM
05. ASM/ Guards training 01.06.09 13.06.09 02 weeks IRITM +field
06. Operating/Commercial theory 15.06.09 31.07.09 07 weeks IRITM
(As per the syllabus given for
phase-I and Phase-II in Trg.
Module issued by Railway
07. Field. Posting as AOM /ACM 03.08.09 14.05.10 41 weeks On identified
(Probationer) Divisions
* This also includes short
specialized training Capsules of
01-02 week duration ( total10
weeks) interspersed within the
overall duration of the posting
* Posting to be in tow spells,
one on the post of AOM and
other on the post of ACM, each
of 14 weeks duration (excluding
the period spent towards
attending the specialized training
capsules)
* The period includes 01 week
of experience sharing and
learning consolidation sessions
at IRITM after each posting spell
08. Induction Course 17.05.10 28.05.10 02 weeks RSC/BRC
09. Briefing, Presentation, Final 31.05.10 11.06.10 02 weeks IRITM

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Exam. And Valediction

Remarks

The spell of posting on the working post ( Sl. No.- 7 above) will also have following short capsules, each of 01-02 week duration ( total 10 weeks), suitably interspersed over the duration of
the field posting:-
i. Four weeks of field visits, each of one week duration, to important locations such as bulk loading points-Food grain, Coal, Steel, ports, suburban sections, Ghat sections, air/road
cargo points etc. (Four capsules of 01 week each).
ii. IT Course by CRIS. ( 02 weeks)
iii. Railway Board and Parliamentary attachment. ( 01 week)
iv. IIM training- Marketing and Transportation Economics. ( 02 weeks)
v. IC centre for governance. ( 01 week)

Estt Rule No. 246/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & devep/94/4540, Dated 05.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2009/3/44 dated 14.10.09 (RBE No. 185/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E(MPP)98/3/8 dated
11.02.2003 was published as Estt Rule No. 102/03.

Sub:- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part- II)-98- Training to handle Fire Related Disasters.

Ref:- Boards letter. E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 11.02.2003 (RBE No. 28/2003).

Railway Safety Review Committee vide Recommendation No. 3.15 have inter-alia recommended that on board staff i.e. running staff, AC Attendants, Ticket Checking Staff etc. should be given
proper training on fire fighting/use of fire extinguishers. Instructions in this regard have already been issued vide Boards letter No. E(MPP)98/3/8 dated 11.02.2003.

In view of the above, the Railways are requested to reiterate the Boards instructions in regard to fire-fighting to all the training institutes falling within their jurisdiction, and, ensure and report
compliance thereof.

Estt Rule No. 247/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/226/4541, Dated 05.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/18/RCF dated 22.10.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dt
10.06.2009 was published as Estt Rule No. 138/09.

Sub:- Recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for Railway Employees.

Ref:- RCFs Letter No. 2005/RCF/P/POLICY/RESTRU./24 dt. 30.09.2008.

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Clarifications have been sought by some of the railways as to what grade pay has be allowed under MACP Scheme to an Accounts Staff in grade pay of Rs. 4200. In this context attention is
invited to para-2 of Annexure-1 of Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dt 10.06.2009, which categorically stipulates that the MACP Scheme envisages merely placement in the immediate next
higher Grade Pay in the hierarchy of the recommended revised Pay Bands and grade pay as given in section-I, part A of the first schedule of the RS(RP) Rules, 2008. As such, financial
upgradation to such staff under MACP Scheme has to be given in the next higher grade pay of Rs. 4600 irrespective of the fact that the said grade pay does not fall in their normal channel of
promotion.

Estt Rule No. 248/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (Gaz.)/25/4542, Dated 09.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(GP)2005/2/71 dated 24.09.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter dated 05.1.2006 was published as Estt Rule
No. 11/06.

Sub:- Honble Supreme Courts judgment dated 09.07.2009 in Civil Appeal No. 4668/2007, filed by U.O.I- Vs- Devendra Kumar Pant & Ors. Reported in 2009 (9) Scale 504 and JT
2009(9) SC 563.
In terms of Para 206.2 of IREM Vol. I ( Modified vide ACS No. 181 dated 05.01.2006), for promotions to Group B posts on the Railways through 30% LDCEs/70% Selections, the employees
are subjected to medical examination and only those employees who declared fit in the medical examination are considered for promotion to Group B.
2. The Supreme Court vide its judgement dated 11.8.2004 [JT2004(6) SC 318} in the case of one Shri Sanjay Kumar Jain had relied upon the provisions under section 47(2) of The Persons with
Disabilities ( Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, in ruling that promotion could not be denied on medical grounds. The Apex Court however did not go
into the exact scope and purport of section 47(2) of Act.
3. Pursuant to dismissal of the above SLP in favour of the Railway employee by the Apex Court, several judgments have been pronounced where, citing the above case of Shri Sanjay
Kumar Jain, the employees who have failed the medical examination for promotion to Group B posts, have got similar benefit. Similarly, several court cases are pending where the relief
sought have been amplified by the applicants by seeking the benefit under Disabilities Act quoting the decision given by the Apex Court in the Sanjay Kumar Jain case.
4. In this connection, attention is invited to Honble Supreme Courts recent judgment dated 09.07.2009 ( reported in 2009 (9) Scale 504 and JT 2009 (9) SC 563) in Civil Appeal No.
4668/2007, filed by U.O.I-Vs-Devendra Kumar Pant & Ors., wherein the scope and purport of Section 47 (2) of the Disability
Act has been given in detail by the Honble Supreme Court. It is advised that these orders may be kept in view while contesting such court cases wherein promotions to Group B posts are
being sought by medically unfit employees under Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CIVIL APPEAL NO.4668 OF 2007

Union of India .. Appellant


Vs
Devendra Kumar Pant & Ors. .. Respondents
JUDGEMENT
R.V. REVEENDRAN. J.

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The first respondent was appointed as a Lab Assistant in the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Ministry of Railways, in the year 1972 and was subsequently promoted as
Junior Research Assistant in 1977 and Senior Assistant in 1983.

2. The first Respondent (referred to as the respondent as he is the only contesting respondent) was selected for the next higher post of Chief Research Assistant, and by order dated 30.6.1997,
he was promoted to the said post with the condition that his promotion will be effective from the date of submission of fit certificate in B-1 medical category.

3. The medical classifications for various categories of non-gazetted staff of RDSO, revised with a view to rationalize the medical standards, were notified by the RDSO, Ministry of Railways,
by Office Order No. 4/1990 dated 19.7.1990, The annexures to the said office order stated that the Committee constituted to decide upon the standards of medical examination had followed the
following guidelines in rationalising the medical standards:

(i) to the extent possible, the same medical standards were fixed for all RSDO staff of same capacity, doing similar type of work:
(ii) the requirements stipulated in the Medical Manual with respect to the interest of public safety and administration, as also the interests of the employee himself and his fellow
workers were taken into account while fixing the medical standards; and
(iii) any possibility of medical decategorisation during promotion were obviated/minimized, while deciding upon the medical standard. The Committee had also recommended that in
cases where a medical category, higher than that was then being followed, was recommended, the RDSO employees in those medical categories who were in service on 1.6.1990
should be granted relaxation at the discretion of the ADG. The medical standards that was being followed till introduction of revised medical standards and the revised medical
standards that was introduced by office order dated 19.7.1990, for research Assistant, were as follows:

Designation Class of Medical Category before Revised


Medical medical category revision introduced
Examination by office order No. 4 of 1990
Chief Research Assistant B1 B1
Senior Research Assistant B2 B1
Junior Research Assistant B3 B1

The main distinction between B1 and B2 medical categories referred to above was that colour perception was a requirement prescribed for B-1 category but not for B2 category.
4. When the promotion order dated 30.6.1999 required the respondent to submit B-1 Medical Category fit certificate, the respondent filed objections contending that in existing RDSO
environment, the nature of work prescribed for the posts of JRA,. SRA and CRA was the same, and as he was already cleared for B2 medical category, it was not necessary for him to secure
fitness in the higher medical category of B1. By replies dated 24.7.1987 and 24.11.1997, the Directorate informed him that the different medical categories were prescribed in pursuance of
rationalization of medical standards, taking into account the requirements of the job, as also the safety and welfare of the public, fellow workers and the concerned employee himself. He was
therefore once against called upon to present himself before the authorized Medical Officer for medical test and certification.
5. Being aggrieved, the respondent filed OA No. 395/1998 before the Central Administrative Tribunal, Lucknow Bench, praying that the promotion order dated 30.6.1997 to the extent it
required him to produce Fit Certificate in B-1 medical category and the consequential memos/orders dated 7.7.1997, 24.11.1997 and 17.7.1998 requiring him to present himself before the
concerned medical officers for examination, be quashed. He also sought quashing of the office order No. 4/1990 dated 19.7.1990 insofar as it related to classification of medical category in
respect of Research Assistant. The Tribunal by order dated 20.5.2005 dismissed the said application as being devoid of any merit. The Tribunal held that the rationalization of medical standards
prescribed in Office Order dated 19.7.1990 was on the basis of recommendations of a Committee constituted for the purpose, keeping in view the job requirements and the interests of the

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employee concerned as also other employees, and therefore it did not suffer from any infirmity. It also held that unless the respondent obtained the required B-1 category fit certificate, he will
not be fulfilling the required medical standard for the post of Chief Research Assistant.
6. The respondent filed W.P. No. 1800/2005 before the Allahabad High Court, challenging the order of the Tribunal. Before the High Court, the respondent raised a new contention based
on section 47(2) of the Persons With Disabilities ( Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 ( for short the Act) which provided that no promotion shall be
denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability. His contention was that the B1 medical Category was of a higher standard than B2, as it required colour perception in addition to the
requirements prescribed for B2 , category: that lack of colour perception or reduced colour perception was a disability: and that as he was otherwise qualified, having regard to section 47(2),
promotion could not be denied to him on the ground of any disability which existed with reference to B1 medical standard. The said contention found favour with the High Court and by order
dated 8.11.2006, it allowed the writ petition. The High Court held that having regard to section 47(2) of the Act, as explained by this Court in Union of India vs. Sanjay Kumar Jain {2004 (6)
SCC708}, no person could be denied promotion merely on the ground of disability unless there was a notification exempting the establishment from the provisions of section 47 of the Act: and
that as there was no such notification exempting RDSO from the provisions of section 47 of the Act, the respondent could not be denied promotion, It therefore issued a direction that if the
respondent submitted himself for medical examination and was found fit for B2 Medical category, he should not be denied promotion on the ground that he did not fulfil the requirements of B1
medical category. The said order is challenged by the employer in this appeal by special leave.
7. In the original application filed before the Tribunal, the petitioner had not raised any contention based on section 47 of the Act, He had merely contended that as the nature of work of
Senior Research Assistant and Chief Research Assistant was one and the same and as he was already cleared for B2 medical category standard, there was no need for getting the further
clearance for B1 medical category standard for the purpose of promotion. The respondent did not also seek any relaxation the requirement relating to higher medical standard, as his contention
was that such a higher medical standard was inapplicable and unnecessary. In fact, even in the writ petition, the petitioner did not raise the ground based on section 47(2) of the Act, but merely
reiterated his earlier contention. Only during arguments, he contended that his inability to fulfill the higher standard of B1 category could not be a ground for denying him promotion, having
regard to section 47(2) of the Act. The said contention was entertained by the High Court without giving proper opportunity to the appellant to meet it. The High Court without any discussion
assumed that having regard to the said sub-section and the interpretation thereof by this Court in Sanjay Kumar Jain, the respondent could not be denied promotion on ground that he did not
qualify in B1 medical category.
8. The question that arises for our consideration is whether refusal by the appellant to give effect to the promotion of respondent unless he obtains fit certificate in B-1 medical category,
violates section 47(2) of the Act. In short, what falls for our consideration in this case is the scope and purport of sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Act, which provides that no promotion shall
be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability.
9. An examination of the relevant provisions of the Act is necessary before considering the said question. The Act was enacted to given effect to the proclamation on the full participation
and equality of the people with disabilities. Chapter IV relates to education to children with disabilities. It contains provisions requiring appropriate governments and local authorities to make
provisions for free education and for making schemes and programmes for non-formal education to children with disabilities. Chapter VI relates to employment for persons with disabilities. It
contains provisions for identification of posts which could be reserved for persons with disabilities and formulating schemes for ensuring employment of persons with disabilities. Chapter VII
contains provisions for affirmative action by making special schemes to provide aids and appliances to persons with disabilities and making preferential allotment of land for certain purposes.
Chapter VIII relates to non-discrimination. Section 44 deals with non-discrimination in transport. Section 45 deals with non-discrimination on the road. Section 46 deals with non-discrimination
in the built environment.

Section 47 with which we are concerned, deals with non-discrimination in government employment, and it is extracted below;

47. Non-discrimination in Government employments.-

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(1) No establishment shall dispense with, or reduce in rank, an employee who acquires a disability during his service: Provided that, if an employee, after acquiring disability is not suitable
for the post he was holding, could be shifted to some other post with the same pay scale and service benefits:

Provided further that it is not possible to adjust the employee against any post, he may be kept on a supernumerary post until a suitable post is available or he attains the age of superannuation,
whichever is earlier.

(2) No Promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability:

Provided that the appropriate-Government may, having regard to the type of work carried on in any establishment, by notification and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in
such notification, exempt any establishment from the provisions of this section. (emphasis supplied)

10. The scope of section 47 in general was considered by this Court in Kunal Singh v. Union of India [2003 (4) SCC 524]. This Court held:

Chapter VI of the Act deals with employment relating to persons with disabilities, who are yet to secure employment. Section 47, which falls in Chapter VIII, deals with an employee, who is
already in service and acquires a disability during his service. It must be borne in mind that Section 2 of the Act has given distinct and different definitions of disability and person with
disability. It is well settled that in the same enactment if two distinct definitions are given defining a word/expression, they must be understood accordingly in terms of the definition. It must be
remembered that a person does not acquire or suffer disability by choice. An employee, who acquires disability during his service, is sought to be protected under Section 47 of the Act
specifically. Such employee, acquiring disability, if not protected, would not only suffer himself, but possibly all those who depend on him would also suffer. The very frame and contents of
Section 47 clearly indicate its mandatory nature. The very opening part of the section reads no establishment shall dispense with, or reduce in rank, an employee who acquires a disability
during his service. The section further provides that if an employee after acquiring disability is not suitable for the post he was holding, could be shifted to some other post with the same pay
scale and service benefits: if it is not possible to adjust the employee against any post he will be kept on a supernumerary post until a suitable post is available or he attains the age of
superannuation, whichever is earlier. Added to this no promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability as is evident from sub-section (2) of Section 47. Section 47
contains a clear directive that the employer shall not dispense with or reduce in rank an employee who acquires a disability during the service. In construing a provision of a social beneficial
enactment that too dealing with disabled person intended to give them equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation, the view that advances the object of the Act and serves its
purpose must be preferred to the one which obstructs the object and paralyses the purpose of the Act. Language of Section 47 is plain and certain casting statutory obligation on the employer to
protect an employer acquiring disability during service.

11. We may next refer to the decision in Sanjay Kumar Jain (supra), on which considerable reliance was placed by the High Court and the respondent. One S. K. Jain was working in a
Group C post in the Railways. He applied for promotion to a Group B post. He qualified in the written test and was directed to undergo medical examination as per Para 531(b) of IREM (the
Indian Railway Establishment Manual). Passing of the medical test was a requirement before a candidate was called for viva-voce test. S.K. Jain was found to be medically unfit as he was
visually handicapped. He was therefore not called for viva-voce test nor selected for promotion. The order dated 20.9.2000 by which he was informed that he was not being called for viva-voce
as he head been declared medically unfit, was challenged before the Central Administrative Tribunal. The Tribunal held that the provisions of the Act and newly introduced para 189A of IREM
which laid down that there shall be no discrimination in the matter of promotion merely on the ground of physical disability, were not kept in view and therefore quashed the said order dated
20.9.2000. The said decision was upheld by the High Court having regard to section 47(2) of the Act. Before this Court, the Railway submitted that the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 47
permitted the appropriate government to exclude by notification, any establishment from the provisions of the section 47 and the said provision indicated that in appropriate cases the
protection/benefit provided by sub-section (2) of section 47 could be denied, and therefore this court may deny the protection under section 47 (2) to S. K. Jain. This Court held that unless a
notification was issued by the appropriate Government, exempting the establishment from the provisions of section 47, having regard to the type of work carried in any establishment, an
establishment cannot be exempted from the operation of section 47(2) of the Act. This Court therefore upheld the decision of the Tribunal and the High Court. Thus the issue that was considered
by this Court was whether exemption from the operation of section 47(2) could be claimed, when there was no exemption notification under the proviso to section 47 of the Act, by the

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appropriate Government. The scope and purport of section 47 (2) did not really arise for consideration, nor considered in that decision. The observation of this court that sub-section (2) of
Section 47 in crystal clear terms, provided that no promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability, strongly relied on by the respondent, is not enunciation of any
principle, but a reiteration of what is stated in the section. Therefore the assumption of the High Court the according to the interpretation of section 47(2) by this court in Sanjay Kumar Jain,
even if the respondent was not able to qualify in medical category B1 because of lack of or reduced colour perception, he could not be denied promotion and that he should be subjected only to a
B2 category medical examination, is baseless. It is unfortunate that the High Court has totally misunderstood the scope and purport of section 47(2) of the Act and the decision in Sanjay Kumar
Jain.

12. Sub-section (2) of section 47 provided that no promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability. Disability as per the definition in section 2(i) of the Act,
means blindness; low vision; leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental retardation: and mental illness. Person with disability is defined in clause (t) of section 2, as a
person suffering from not less than forty percent of any disability as certified by a medical authority. What is significant is all persons with disability are not treated equally or similarly, under
the Act. The benefits extended under the Act depends upon the nature of disability and extent of disability. Different principles relating to non-discrimination apply depending upon the context
in which the benefit is extended. Let us illustrate. Section 33 refers to reservation of posts for persons or class of persons with disability. But it however makes it clear that the reservations will
be made only to those suffering from (i) blindness or low vision, (ii) hearing impairment, (iii) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy. There is no provision for reservation of posts for persons
suffering from mental retardation, mental illness or leprosy-cured, though they are also persons with disability. On the other hand section 39 requires all educational institutions to reserve seats
for persons with disability, without restricting there servation only to certain categories of persons with disability. Similarly, some of the provisions in sections 44, 45 and 46 with reference to
non-discrimination in transport, non-discrimination on the road and non-discrimination in the built environment may be user-specific depending upon the nature of disability, that is some are
meant only for persons with locomotor disability and some for persons suffering from blindness or low vision and not for others. Therefore the provisions of the Act cannot be applied
mechanically to all persons with any and every kind of disability. It will be necessary to keep in view, the object of the Act, identification of the category of person for whom a particular
beneficial provision has been made, and the extent of the benefit provided.
13. Blindness is a disability defined in clause (b) of section 2 and refers to (i) total absence of sight or (ii) visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (snellen) in the better eye with
correcting lenses: or (iii) limitation of the field of vision sub tending an angle of 20 degree or worse. 40% disability referred to in Section 2(t) to identify persons with disabilities, will apply to
categories (ii) and (iii) of section 2(b) but will be irrelevant in regard to persons with total absence of sight falling under category (i) of section 2(b). Section 2(u) defines a person with low
vision as a person with impairment of visual functioning even after treatment or standard refractive correction but who uses or is potentially capable of using vision for the planning or
execution of a task with appropriate assitive device. Lack of colour perception is neither blindness nor low vision and is therefore apparently not a disability under the Act. It is therefore,
doubtful whether a person lacking colour perception can claim to be a person entitled to any benefit under the Act. Be that as it may. We will examine the issue assuming that respondent is a
person with disability.
14. Section 32 refers to identifications of post which can be reserved for persons with disability, Section 33 deals with reservation of posts for persons with disability. Sections 32 and 33
therefore apply to pre-employment situation that is where persons with disability are yet to secure employment. Section 47 applies to a post-employment situation that is to those who are already
in government employment. Section 47 contains two distinct provisions. The first is a provision for non-discrimination when an employee who is already in government employment acquires a
disability during his service. Sub-section(1) extends the following protection to the employees in government service who acquire a disability during service:
(a) their service shall not be dispensed with or reduced in rank on the that they acquired a disability during service: and
(b) if an employee who acquires a disability during service is not suitable for the post he was holding, he could be shifted to some other post with same pay scale and service benefits, and if
it is not possible to adjust the employee against any post, he should be kept on a supernumerary post until a suitable post is available or until he attains the age of superannuation
whichever is earlier.
15. Sub-section (2) of section 47 deals with non-discrimination in promotion and provides that no promotion shall be denied to a person merely on the ground of his disability. This would
mean that a person who is otherwise eligible for promotion shall not be denied promotion merely or only on the ground that he suffers from a disability. Thus section 47(2) bars disability per se

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being made a disqualification for promotion. To give an example, a person working as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) suffering from the disability of low vision, cannot be denied promotion to
the post of Upper Division Clerk (UDC) merely because of his disability. This because the efficiency with which he functioned as a LDC will be the same while functioning as a UDC also and
the disability as such will not affect his functioning in a higher post. But the position is different if the disability would pose a threat to the safety of co-employees, members of the public or the
employee himself, or to the assets and equipments of the employer. If promotion is denied on the ground that it will affect the safety, security and performance, then it is not denial of promotion
merely on the ground of his disability, but is denial of promotion by reason of the disability plus something more, that is adverse effect of the disability upon the employees performance of the
higher duties or functions attached to the promotional post. It is significant that section 47(2) does not provide that even if the disability comes in the way of performance of higher duties and
functions associated with the promotional post, promotion shall not be denied. Section 47 (2) bars promotion being denied to a person on the ground of disability, only if the disability does not
affect his capacity to discharge the higher functions of a promotional post. Where the employer stipulates minimum standards for promotion keeping in view safety, security and efficiency, and
if the employee is unable to meet the higher minimum standards on account of any disability or failure to posses the minimum standards, then section 47(2) will not be attracted, nor can it be
pressed into service for seeking promotion. In other words where the disability is likely to affect the maintains of safety and security norms, or efficiency, then the stipulation of standards for
maintaining such safety, security and efficiency will not be considered as denying a person with disability, promotion, merely on the ground of his disability.
16. When invoking or applying the provisions of the Act, it is necessary to keep in view that the intention of the Act is to give a helping hand to persons with disability so that they can lead
a self-reliant life with dignity and freedom. But the intention of the Act is not to jeopardize the safety and security of the public, co-employees, or the employee himself or the safety and security
of the equipments or assets of the employer nor to accept reduced standards of safety and efficiency merely because the employee suffers from a disability. In this case, office order No. 4/1990
makes it clear that the minimum medical standards have been fixed taking into account the requirements in the medical manual with reference to interest of public safety, interest of the
employee himself and fellow employees and in the interest of the administration. If any employee or group of employees are of the view that a particular minimum medical standard prescribed
does not serve the interest of public safety, interest of the employee and fellow employees or the interest of administration, but has been introduced only with the intention of keeping a person
with disability from securing promotional post, it is always open to him or them to given a representation to the employer to review/revise the minimum medical standards. On such
representation the employer will refer the issue to a committee of experts to take appropriate decision, if that was not already done. But once a decision regarding medical standards has been
taken by the management bonafide and in the usual course of business on the report/recommendation of an expert committee, the same cannot be found fault with on the ground that it affects the
right of a person with disability for promotion.
17. As noticed above, in this case the higher medical standard of B1 was prescribed not only for the post of Chief Research Assistant but for Senior Research Assistants and Junior Research
Assistants. As the respondent with a B2 medical category clearance, had already been appointed as Senior Research Assistant, he cannot be reduced from that rank merely on the ground that
under the revised guidelines, the post requires a B1 medical standard clearance. But when the issue of promotion comes up, the requirement of B1 medical standard cannot be dispensed with. It
should be remembered that for Chief Research Assistant, the minimum medical standard was B1 even before the revision of standards whereby the medical standard for even Senior Research
Assistant was revised from B2 to B1. The said standard having been fixed in the interest of the public safety, as also interest of the employee concerned, co-employees and administration, the
respondent cannot, by relying upon section 47(2) of the Act, avoid subjecting himself to medical examination for ascertainment of B1medical category fitness.
18. Prescription of a minimum medical standard for promotion should be considered as such, and should not be viewed as denial of a promotional opportunity to a person with disability.
We may illustrate. When an advertisement for the post of a police inspector prescribes a minimum height or a minimum chest measurements or a minimum physical stamina, a person who lacks
the same and therefore denied appointment, cannot contend that he is discriminated on the ground of physical disability. Firstly being short or very thin or lacking stamina is not a physical
disability but a physical characteristic. Therefore in such a situation the question of applicability of the Act does not arise at all. If a person not having a colour perception is denied appointment
to the post of a driver, he cannot complain that he is discriminated on the ground of his disability. Same would be the position where the colour perception is a required minimum standard for a
particular post. A person not possessing it is not being denied appointment or promotion on the ground of disability. The denial is on the ground of non-fulfillment of a minimum required
standard/qualification. Viewed accordingly, it will be seem that section 47(2) is not attracted at all.
19. Therefore we are of the view that the section 47(2) only provides that a person who is otherwise eligible for promotion shall not be denied promotion merely on the ground that he
suffers from disability. The use of the words merely on the ground shows that the section does not provide that if the disability comes in the way of performing the higher duties and functions

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associated with the promotional post, promotion shall not be denied. In other words promotion shall not be denied to a person on the ground of his disability only if the disability does not affect
his capacity to discharge the higher functions of a promotional post.

20. The appeal is therefore allowed, and the order of the High Court is set aside and the order of the Tribunal is restored, resulting in the respondents original petition before the Tribunal
being dismissed.

(R V Raveendran)
New Delhi; July 9, 2009.
(P Sathasivam)

Estt Rule No 249/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/227/4601, Dated 10.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)I/2008/AL-28/15, (RBE No. 53/2009), PC-VI No. 90 dated 19.03.09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Boards
letter of even number dated 01.12.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 224/2008.

Sub:- Travelling Allowance Rules- Implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- Journey on Transfer.

Column (2) of the Table in para C of Boards letter No. F(E)I/2008/Al-28/15 dated 01.12.08 on the above subject, may be corrected as under:-

Rate per km for transport by road READ


(Rs. per. km.)
18.00 (Rs. 0.30 per kg per km.) 18.00 (Rs. 0.003 per kg/ per km.)
9.00 (Rs. 0.31 per kg per km.) 9.00 (Rs. 0.0031 per kg/per km.)
4.60 (Rs. 0.31 per kg per km.) 4.60 (Rs. 0.0031 per kg/per km.)

Estt Rule No 250/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Pay & Allowances/228/4602, Dated 10.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)I/2009/AL-28/30 (RBE No. 105/2009), S.No. PC-VI 113 dated 11.06.09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's
letter number F(E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dated 1.12.08 was published as Estt. Rule No. 223/2008.

Sub:- Travelling Allowance Rules- Implementation of the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission-Journey on Tour.

In partial modification of Boards letter No. F (E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dt. 1.12.08, it has been decided by the Board, in view of DOP& Ts instructions issued vide O.M. No. 11013/7/2008-Estt(A)
dt. 3.6.09 to modify the last line of para 2(A) of the Annexure to the letter to read as under:

Any other incentives and similar packages should be so negotiated that the benefits come to the Railway. However, Govt. servants shall be allowed to avail the facility of free companion
tickets offered by the airlines for International travel only.

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2. All other provisions contained in letter No. F (E)I/2008/AL-28/14 dt. 1.12.08 shall continue to apply.

3. These orders will take effect from the date of issue.

Estt Rule No 251/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/149/4603, Dated 10.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2007/PN1/5 dated 02.09.2009, RBE No. 159/09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No.
F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.9.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 171/08.

Sub:- Family Pension-Extension of the scope of Family Pension to the dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) of Central Government servants/Pensioners-reg.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 1/15/2008-P&PW(E) dated 17th August, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Rule 54(14) of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 corresponds to Rule 75(19) of the Railway Services (Pension)
Rules, 1993 and DOP&PWs O.M. dated 2.9.2008 referred to in the enclosed O.M. was adopted vide this office letter number F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.9.2008.

2. In terms of these instructions, family pension to the eligible dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) shall be admissible from the date of issue of DOP&PWs instructions i.e.
17.08.2009 or from the date on which their turn for family pension materializes, whichever is later.

No. 1/15/2008-P&PW(E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhavan,
New Delhi, the 17th August, 2009

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Family Pension-Extension of the scope of Family Pension to the dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) of Central Government Servants/Pensioners-reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per the existing provisions in Rule 54 (14) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, read with various orders/instructions issued by this Department in this
regard from time to time, the following are presently covered in the definition of family in relation to a Government servant/Pensioner for the purpose of eligibility for family pension:

a) Wife in the case of a male Government servant, or husband in the case of a female Government servant:
b) A judicially separated wife or husband, such separation not being granted on the ground of adultery and the person surviving was not held guilty of committing adultery;
c) Son/Daughter upto the date of his/her marriage or till the date he/she starts earning, or till the age of 25 years, whichever is the earliest:
d) Unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter, upto the date of marriage/remarriage or till the date she starts earning, whichever is earliest; and
e) Parents who were wholly dependent upon Government servant when he/she was alive provided the deceased employee has left behind neither a widow nor a child.

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Further, the dependency criteria for the purpose of family pension has been revised and fixed as the minimum family pension, alongwith the dearness relief thereon, vide this Departments O.M.
No. 38/37/08 P&PW(A) dt. 2.9.2008.

2. Representations have been received in this Department from various quarters requesting for extension of the scope of family pension so as to cover the dependent disabled siblings (i.e.
brothers/sisters) of Government servants/pensioners within the ambit of family for the purpose of eligibility for family pension. The arguments advanced by the representationists in support of
their request are that the dependent disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) are left to fend for themselves after the death of the Government servant/pensioner on whom they were fully dependent
before his/her death. They need to be taken care of by the society and the Government as they helpless and without any means to manage their lives.

3. These representations have been sympathetically examined in this Department in consultation with other Ministries/Departments concerned. It has now been decided to include the dependent
disabled siblings (i.e. brothers/sisters) of Government servants/pensioners in the definition of family for the purpose of eligibility for family pension. Such disabled siblings shall be eligible for
family pension for life in the same manner and following the same disability criteria, as laid down in Rule 54 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 in the case of son/daughter of Government
employees/Pensioners suffering from any disorder or disability of mind (including mentally retarded) or physically crippled or disabled, so as to render him/her unable to earn a living even after
attaining the age of 25 years.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of expenditure vide their U.O. No. 677/E-V/2008 dt. 19.2.2009.

5. These orders, in so far as their applicability relates to the employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, are being issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General
of India, vide their U.N. No. 69-Audit( Rules)/26-2008 dated 17.7.2009.

6. The CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall stand modified to that extent.

Estt Rule No 252/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/150/4684, Dated 11.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/23 dated 29.09.2009, RBE No. 180/09, PC-VI/151 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letters referred
therein were published as Estt Rule Nos. 262/07, 116/08, 177/08 & 128/09.

Subject: Representations on method of revision of restorable 1/3rd commuted portion of pension consequent to 6th Central Pay Commissions recommendations in respect of Govt.
servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies-regarding.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfares (DOP&PW) O.M. No. 4/38/2008-P&PW(D) dated 17th September, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information.
DOP&PWs O.Ms dated 6.9.2007, 13.5.2008, 15.9.2008 and 27.5.2009, mentioned in the enclosed O.M., were circulated on the Railways vide this office letter of even number dated 20.9.2007,
30.5.2008, 22.9.2008 and 1.06.2009 respectively.
No. 4/38/2008-P&PW(E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhavan, KHAN MARKET,
New Delhi, dated the 17.9.2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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Subject: Representations on method of revision of restorable 1/3rd commuted protion of pension consequent to 6th Central Pay Commission recommendations in respect of Govt.
servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous bodies-regarding.
This Department has been receiving representations on the above noted subject. In this regard, the undersigned is directed to state that the Government had issued instructions on restoration of
1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lump sum payment on absorption in public sector undertaking/autonomous bodies implementing the
Andhra Pradesh high Court judgment dated 24.12.03 in Writ Petition No. 8532 of 2003 followed by the Supreme Court judgment dated 29.11.08 in Civil appeal No. 5269 of 2006 arising out of
SLP Nos. 21647-648 of 2005 and the Supreme Court judgment dated 24.7.2007 in Review petition No. 643 of 07 vide O.M. No. 4/79/2006- P&PW(D) dated 6.9.2007 in consultation with
Ministry of Law & Justice and Ministry of Finance (Deptt. of Expenditure). It was further clarified vide OM dated 13.5.08 In pursuance of Governments decision on the recommendations of
Sixth Central Pay Commission, instructions have been issued for revision of 1/3rd restorable pension of such absorbees vide Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners Welfares OM of even No. dated 15th
September 2008 followed by OM dated 27.5.2009.
2. The formula for arriving at 1/3rd restorable pension in the OM dated 15.9.2008 is on the same lines which the Honble Court has prescribed in the above mentioned judgement as the revision
of restorable pension of such absorbees is governed by the Honble Court judgement mentioned above. It is pertinent to mention that pension (full pension on which DR etc. are paid) in respect
of this class of pensioners is revised as per instructions for any other pensioners as it is not regulated by Hobble Court order. So far as instructions contained in O.M. dated 27.5.2009 are
concerned this has been issued so as to protect this class of pensioners in case there is loss in 1/3rd restorable pension plus DA w.r.t. pre-revised 1/3rd restorable pension plus DP plus DR.
3. All references/representations received on this subject stand disposed off accordingly.

Estt Rule No 253/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PF Rules/19/4685, Dated 11.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PF1/1 dated 07.10.2009, RBE No. 183/09, PC-VI/154 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter
number F(E)III/98/PF1/2 dated 30.3.98 was published as Estt. Rule No. 90/98.

Sub:- Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations-Revision of pay limits for final withdrawals from SRPF account for purchase of Motor Car, Motor Cycle/Scooter and
Moped.

In terms of instructions contained in this office letter No. F(E)III/98/PF1/2 dated 30.3.1998, the eligibility limit for grant of final withdrawals from SRPF for purchase of motor car and motor
cycle/scooter/moped was fixed at Rs. 10500/- and Rs. 4600/- respectively.

2. Consequent upon introduction of pay bands and revised pay scales upon implementation of the recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission, the matter regarding revision of the existing
eligibility limit for grant of final withdrawals from SRPF was under consideration of Board for sometime and it has now been decided that the eligibility limit for the said purposes may be
revised as under:-

Final withdrawal Eligibility Criteria


1. Motor Car Pay in the pay band of Rs. 19530/- or more per month.
2. Motor Cycle, Scooter Pay in the pay band of Rs. 8560/- or more per month.
3. Moped Pay in the pay band below Rs. 8560/- per month

3. The quantum of final withdrawals would be determined with reference to pay in the pay band and existing ceilings would remain unchanged.

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4. Formal amendment to the State Railway Provident Fund Rules of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, 1985 Edition (Second Re-print Edition 2003) will be issued separately.

Estt Rule No 254/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/191/4686, Dated 11.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(RRB)/2009/25/20 (RRCB No. 04/2009) dated 28.10.2009. is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
E(NG)II/2000/RR-1/67 dated 18.7.2001 was published as Estt Srl. No. 95/01.

Sub:- Streamlining of working of RRBs.

Railway Board had recently constituted a Committee to review the present system of recruitment in RRBs and to suggest measures for expeditious formation of panels. The following
recommendations have been accepted by the Board. Board desire that these recommendations be implemented at the earliest and compliance reported to the Board.

1. Model Time Schedule: Vide Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2000/RR-1/67 dated 18.7.2001, instructions already exist regarding placement of Indents by the Zonal Railways/PUs on
RRBs on 1st March& 1st September each year. The Committee has laid down a Model Time Schedule for the activities of RRBs. A copy of the schedule is at Annexure I, This needs to be strictly
adhered to.

2. Same Day Examination: One of the recommendations accepted by the Board is to hold the examination for a particular post on the same date simultaneously by all the RRBs. All the RRBs
shall advise to the nodal RRB the number of vacancies to be filled up, category wise together with community breakup. Nodal RRB will issue Centralized Employment Notice on behalf of all
participating RRBs clearly indicating the vacancies to be filled up by each participating RRB along with other details. Individual RRBs will issue indicative Employment Notice(s) in the
regional newspapers.

2.1 Simultaneous Examination will be held once in a year. Centralized Employment Notice by Nodal RRB and Indicative Employment Notice(s) by individual RRBs will be issued in
consultation with Chairmen of participating RRBs. Examination for more than one category may also be held simultaneously based on administrative convenience.

2.2 A candidate shall be free to apply to more than one RRB but he will be doing so at his own risk as the examination will be held by all RRBs on the same date.

2.3 All RRBs (nodal/participating) shall set & print their own question paper and question booklets. Evaluation of OMR sheets and subsequent stages of examination will also be done by
respective RRBs.

2.4 The examination centres for each RRB can be fixed by each Chairman within or even outside his jurisdiction depending upon the need.

2.5 List of nodal RRBs for various examinations is at Annexure-II.

3. Setting of Question Papers in local languages: In addition to Hindi, Urdu and English, Question Papers shall be set in local languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of
India, falling within the jurisdiction of that RRB. For this purpose, the first official language(s) of the State(s) in which all the Divisions/Units of that RRB are located, will be taken as the local
language(s). Since the official work is done in Hindi/English only, to test the working knowledge level of the candidates, 10% weightage of marks will be given for testing Hindi/English
language as per details given in Boards letter no. E/RRB/2007/25/14 dated 4/3/2008.

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4. Selection of Printing Agency: Before engaging any printing agency the Chairman should personally satisfy himself that the printer has foolproof security arrangements in the premises,
experience of similar work, translation facilities, proof reading, reliable employees selection procedure, surveillance system, packing& safe transportation of question booklets. Question Papers
should be transported in sealed container trucks with tamperproof locks. To make the agency legally liable, a written contract agreement should be entered into by the Chairman/RRB.

5. On-line Examination: No fresh notification for on-line examination will be issued. However, examination for which notification for on-line mode has already been issued will be completed
as per notification.

6. Other Recommendation:

6.1 Construction of Strong Rooms; Strong Rooms for storage of RRB examination material should be constructed in all RRBs and all Divisions/Units. Chairmen/RRBs should make out
proposals accordingly-

6.2 Common design of Websites: Chairman/RRB/Bilaspur has bee nominated to standardize the websites of all RRBs. Chairman of all RRBs should liaise with him for this purpose.

6.3 Redesigning of OMR Sheet: OMR Answer Sheets are being redesigned to make the portion showing the candidates particulars detachable from the portion to be evaluated to maintain
confidentiality of identity of the candidates. Chairman/RRB/Jammu has been nominated to design the new OMR sheet.

With the issue of this letter, the ban on publication of fresh Employment Notifications imposed vide Boards letter No. E/RRB/2009/21/3 dated 12/6/09 stands withdrawn. The directives
contained in this letter will be applicable to Employment Notifications to be issued from now on. The ongoing recruitment activities will continue as per earlier instructions.
ANNEXURE-1
Model Time Schedules for completing recruitments by RRBs

SET Group Categories Date


SET-1 I NTPC (Matriculation) categories 1st March
II Graduate NTPC categories
III English-Hindi Steno
IV Assistant Driver, Motormen, ASM
SET-2 V Skilled artisans 1st Sept
VI Diploma Holders (PWIs/IOWs,BRIs/DSKs/TSRs)
Apprentice Mechanics/ Trainee Chargemen etc.)
VII Degree Holders recruitment in Civil, Electrical,
Mechanical, S&T and Stores Deptts.

S.N Description Schedule Date Cumulative time from


o. closing date of Emp. Notice
( In Days)
For SET-1 For SET-2

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1 Last date for receipt of indents by RRBs 1st March 0 0
for SET-1 categories
2 Last date for receipt of indents by RRBs 1st Sept 0 0
for SET-2 Categories.
3 Publication of recruitment For 31st March 0 0
Notification after receipt SET-1
indents for For 30th Sep. 0 0
SET-2

4 Last date for receipt of applications for 1st working day after 30 0 0
SET-1 &SET-2 days from issue of
Emp. Notice.
5 Issue of Admit Card to For Within 70-120 days 70-120 --
Candidates. SET-1
For Within 60-100 days -- 60-100
SET-2
6 Date of Examination Within 35 days 105-155 95-135
7 Evaluation of Answer For Within 15 days from 120-170 --
Sheets SET-1 last day of Exam
For Within 15 days -- 110-150
SET-2
8 Publication of results For Within 25 days 145-195 --
SET-1
For Within 15 days -- 125-165
SET-2
9 2nd stage written exam./Aptitude Within 35 days 180-230 --
Test/Steno. Test For
SET-1
10 Evaluation results& issue of For Within 15 days 195-245 --
letter for verification of SET-1
documents and/or Interview
For Within 10 days -- 135-175
SET-2
11 Date for verification of For Within 40 days 235-285 175-215
documents and/or Interview SET-
1&2
12 Publication of Panel For Within 5 days of 240-290 180-220

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SET- verification of
1&2 documents and/or
Interview
Annexure II

S.No. Nodal RRB Category Post


1 Ajmer NTPC/Graduate ( Sr. Clerk, Jr. Accounts Asst., Goods Guard,
Categories ECRC, Traffic Apprentice, Commercial
Apprentice, etc.
2 Ahmedabad NTPC/Under Graduate Jr. Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Ticket Collector,
Categories Commercial Clerk, Trains Clerk, Cabinman,
Switchman, Shroff etc.
3 Bhopal Safety Category Asst. Loco Pilot/Motorman
4 Kolkata Safety Category Asst. Station Master
5 Secunderabad Safety Category Section Engineer/Jr. Engineer (All Departments),
Supervisor ( P. Way), DMS-II & III etc.
6 Chennai Safety Category Artisans ( All Departments)
7 Mumbai Safety Category CMA, Jr. CMA, Metallurgical Supervisor
(Research), Chemical Supervisor-Gr. II
(Research), Sr. Scientific Research Asst., Section
Research Engg., Jr. Research Engg., Scientific
Asst. (Psychology) etc.
8 Thiruvananthapuram Para Medical Staff Nurse, Dietician, Pharmacist, Radiographer,
Health Inspector, Health& Malaria Inspector,
Health Visitor, Oral Hygienist, Clinical
Psychologist, Clinical Instructor, Physiotherapist,
X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Prosthetic-
cum-Orthodontist, Audiologist-cum-speech
Therapist, Lab Asst., Lab Supt., Lab Technician,
District Extension Educator, Field Worker, Holter
Technician etc.
9 Chandigarh Ministerial Category Jr. Stenographer/Stenographer-(Hindi/English),
Hindi Asst., Law Asst., Teachers/Asst. Teacher,
Librarian, Physical Instructor etc.
10 Jammu Isolated Categories Sr. Publicity Inspector, Horticulture Inspector,
House Keeper, Finger Print Examiner, Canteen
Manager, Asst. Canteen Manager, Catering
Inspector/Manager, Chasing Inspector, Jr.

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Telephone Operator etc.

Estt Rule No 255/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/192/4713, Dated 16.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(RRB)/2009/25/21 (RRCB No. 05/2009) dated 28.10.2009. is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: Waiver of examination fee for women candidates, minority candidates and candidates belonging to economically backward classes.

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to waive off the examination fee for candidates belonging to women, minorities and economically backward classes.

2. Minorities will mean Muslim, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zorastirans ( Parsis).

3. Economically backward classes will mean the candidates whose family income is lees than Rs. 50,000 per annum. The following authorities are authorized to issue income certificates for
the purpose of identifying economically backward classes:-

(i) District Magistrate or any other Revenue Officer upto the level of Tehsildar.

(ii) Sitting Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha for persons of their own constituency.

(iii) BPL Card or any other certificate issued by Central Government under a recognized poverty alleviation programme or Izzat MST issued by Railways.

(iv) Union Minister may also recommend to Chairman/RRBs for any Persons from anywhere in the country.

(v) Sitting Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha for persons of the district in which these MPs normally reside.

4. The income certificate issued by the authorities mentioned in Para-3 above would have to be on formant-A which is enclosed herewith. This would have to be issued on the letter head of the
issuing authority.

5. This order will come into effect from the date of issue of this order in respect of all Employment Notifications to be issued by RRBs thereafter.

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

7. The above provision may be clearly mentioned in the Employment Notifications issued by Railway Recruitment Boards.

FORMAT -A

FORMAT OF INCOME CERTIFICATE TO BE ISSUED ON LETTER HEAD AS PER PARA 3 OF LETTER No. E(RRB)/2009/25/21 DATED 28.10.2009.

INCOME CERTIFICATE FOR WAIVER OFF EXAMINATION FEES FOR RRB EXAMINATIONS

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1. Name of candidate :

2. Fathers Name :

3. Age :

4. Residential Address :

5. Annual Family Income


(in words & Figures) :

6. Date of Issue
_________________
7. Signature : Name

8. Stamp of issuing authority:

Estt Rule No 256/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/193/4714, Dated 16.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(RRB)/2009/25/20 dated 29.10.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even number dated 28.10.2009 was
published as Estt. Rule No. 254/2009.

Sub:-Action Plan to implement new instructions regarding RRB Examinations.

Vide letter No. E(RRB)/2009/25/20 dated 28.10.2009 ( RRCB No. 4/2009) Board have circulated new instructions regarding RRB Examinations. Board has now decided that the following
Action Plan may be complied with immediately:

1. Model Time Schedule:


The current indent position may be reviewed and fresh indents, if required, may be placed with respective RRBs within one week.

Number of Pending indents and fresh indents should be advised to EDE(RRB) within one week.

2. Same day examination:


(i) Chairmen/RRBs should submit model for the revised format of the application within one week to EDE(RRB).
(ii) Model format for issue of centralized notification may be submitted by nodal RRB within one week to EDE(RRB).
(iii) Format for indicative notifications by all RRBs may be submitted to EDE(RRB) within a week.

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3. Setting of Question Papers in local languages:
Chairmen/RRBs should intimate the local language of the respective RRBs in which the question papers has to be printed. This information may be furnished to EDE(RRB) within one week.

4. Selection of printing agency;


All RRBs should give the time frame for enduring written contract with the Printing Agency for Printing Question Papers and packing & transportation of question papers in sealed container
trucks with tamper proof locks. This timeframe should be intimated to EDE(RRB) within one week.

5. On-line Examination:
Details of notifications already issued by RRBs indicating mode of examination (i.e.) online method or traditional OMR method. Detalis regarding date of examination, if already fixed, for the
notifications already issued may also be submitted. These details may be furnished to EDE(RRB) within one week.

6. Redesigning of OMR Sheet:


Chairman/RRB/Jammu shold submit a model of the re-designed OMR Sheet within 2 weeks to EDE(RRB). Till revised format of OMR Sheet is circulated by the Railway Board, RRBs will
continue to use the old OMR Sheets.

Instructions issued vide RRCB No. 04/2004 should be implemented immediately and action taken may be intimated to EDE (RRB)

Estt Rule No 257/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/151/4715, Dated 16.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/35 dated 04.11.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even no. dated 26.9.05 was published
as Estt Rule No. 257/05.

Subject: Mobility of personnel amongst Central/State & Autonomous Bodies while working under Pensionable establishment-regarding.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 28/30/2004- P&PW(B) dated 28th October, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Rule 2 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 corresponds to Rule 2 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules,
1993. DOP & PWs O.M. dated 26.7.2005, mentioned in the enclosed O.M., was adopted on the Railways vide this office letter of even number dated 26.9.2005.

No. 28/30/2004-P&PW (B)


Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhavan,Khan Market
New Delhi-110003
Dated, the 28th October 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Mobility of personnel amongst Central/State & Autonomous Bodies while working under Pensionable establishment-regarding.

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The undersigned in directed to say that while introducing the New Pension Scheme from 1/1/2004, amendments to various existing rules including Rule 2 of the CCS ( Pension) Rules, 1972
were made whereby these rules became inapplicable to those appointed to Central Govt. Services and posts from 1/1/2004. Also the new changed position obtaining on mobility of personnel
between Central Government departments: between Central and State Governments: and between Govt. departments and autonomous bodies on technical resignation from 1/1/2004 under these
rules were clarified vide OM of even number dated 26/7/2005.

2. The position has been further reviewed by the Government of India and it has been decided to continue mobility of Govt. Servants /Autonomous body employees appointed on or before
31.12.03 and who were governed under the old non-contributory Pension scheme of their respective Governments/organizations in order to provide for the continuance of Pensionary benefits
based on combined service in accordance with the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 as under:-
a. between the Central Govt. departments covered under CCS (Pension) Rule, 1972: and Railway Pension Rules, 1993 or other similar non-contributory pensionable establishments of
Central Govt. covered by old Pension Rules other than CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972:
b. between State and Central Govt. provided the employees were appointed in the State Govt. (s) on or before 31.12.2003 and covered under old pension scheme similar to CCS (Pension)
Rules, 1972:
c. the pre-existing arrangement of mobility between State/Central Autonomous Body to Central/State Govt. and between autonomous bodies that were governed by old pension schemes
in force upto 31/12/2003 vide No 28/10/84-P&PW dated 7/2/1986 and OM. No 28/10/84- Pension unit dated 29/8/1984 stand restored although those under CPF etc. will not be allowed
entry into the old pension scheme on appointments from 1/1/2004.

3. These instructions modify/supersede provisions in OM of even number dated 26/7/2005 to the extent as indicated above and take effect from 1.1.2004.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure vide their UO No. 335/EV/2009 dt 5/10/2009 and in consultation with C&AG vide their U.O. No. 93-audit (Rules)/28-2009
dated 09-10-2009.

Estt Rule No 258/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/98/4716, Dated 16.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2009/V-1/VP/1/12 dated 15.10.09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Nomination of SDGMs/CVOs in the Review Committee for the purpose of conducing review of Group A & B officers.

A Review Committee for the purpose of conducting review of Group A & B officers in terms of Rule 1802/or 1803 R-II exists on Central Railway, Western Railway and now on North
Western Railway with SDGM also nominated as one of the members with the approval of General Manager.

In terms of Para 105(xii), one of the duties of the CVOs of the Railways is

To ensure that Dy. CVO/VOs etc., including the CVO himself, do not sit on any Tender Committee or Selection Committees as per rules in force.

Moreover, CVC vide its Circular No. 25/7/06 dated 06.07.06 circulated vide Vigilance Directorates letter No. 2006/V-1/VP/1/11 dated September 11, 06 (RBV No. 19/2006) has clearly
directed that the CVOs should not be given any operational duties. This was also reiterated vide Vigilance Directorates letter dated 17.09.08 (RBV No. 11/2008).

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In view of the above competent authority viz. Adviser (Vigilance) has decided that CVOs should not ordinarily be nominated in Review Committees. In case, they have to be necessarily
nominated in the Review Committees, General Mangers should take dispensation for the same from the CVO of the Ministry of Railways i.e. Adviser (Vigilance) just like dispensation is taken
for SDGM/CVO to act as Member of the Tender Committee or Selection Committees.

The above instruction may please be noted for strict compliance. This also disposes off SDGM/NWR letter No. Vig./Review/2009 dated 16.09.2009

Estt Rule No 259/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/49/4717, Dated 16.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2008/H-1/2/15 S.No. (5 Health 2009) dated 26.10.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. 2000/H/PNM/AIRF
dated 05.09.2000 was published as Estt Srl. No.189/2000.

Sub:- Inclusion of the name of legally divorced sister of serving Railway employees and pensioners.

Ref: (1) Railway Boards letter no. 2000/H/PNM/AIRF dated 05.09.2000 (S. No. 8 of Health
2000).

(2) Railway Boards letter no.2008/H-1/2/15 dated 16.02.2009 (S. No. 1 of Health 2009)

(3) Railway Boards letter no.2008/H-1/2/15 dated 16.04.2009 (S. No. 2 of Health 2009)

It has been decided by the Board that the legally divorced sisters, if father is not alive may be included in the list of dependent relatives.

The rest of the contents of the above mentioned letters will remain unchanged.

This issues with the Concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.

Advance Correction Slip (S. No. 3 Health 2009) amending Para 601 (6) (b) of IRMM, 2000 is enclosed.

Advance Correction Slip to Para 601(6) (b) of IRMM 2000

In para 601 (6), item (b) may be substituted as under:-

Para 601(6) (b): unmarried or windowed sisters or step sisters or legally divorced sisters, if father is not alive.
(Authority: Boards letter No.: 2008/H-1/2/15 dated 26.10.2009)

Estt Rule No 260/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/29/4718, Dated 16.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (MPP) 2009/6/9, (RBE. No.187/09), MC.8/Supplement No. 22 dated 23.10.09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Sub:-Forwarding of notification-reg.

Please find enclosed herewith copies of gazette Notification No. G.S.R. No. 52(E) & G.S.R. 53 (E) published on dated 20th April 2009 in Part II, section3, sub Section (i) of Gazette of India
regarding amendments in the Apprenticeship Rules 1992.

EXTRACT FROM THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: PART II, SEC.3, SUB-SEC. (i)
Appearing on Page Nos. 178-179
Dated 25-4-2009
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

(Directorate General of Employment and Training)

NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th April, 2009

G.S.R. 52.- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-selection(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, 2009.

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

2. In the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, in Schedule 1, in Group No. 35 relating to Centre of Excellence Trade Group, against serial number 18, for the entries in column 6, the following
entries shall be substituted, namely:-

Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence in Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Machines and
Power Supply.
[ F. No. DGET-23(5)/(3005)/2006-AP]
TARSEM LAL, Dy. 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 594(E) dated 14th August, 2008.

Estt Rule No 261/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/229/4832, Dated 19.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (W) 2008/ED-2/4 dated 06-11-2009 RBE No. (198/2009), PC-VI No.158/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even Nos. dated 01.10.2008, 19/12/2008 and 4.05.09 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 202/08, 81/09 and 172/09 respectively.

Sub:- Grant of Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy to Railway employees-clarifications reg.

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Please refer to Railway Boards letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by Boards letters of even number dated 19.12.2008, 04.05.2009 & 10.06.2009 containing 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. Further clarification in respect of reimbursement of Hostel Subsidy, as advised by DOP&T are circulated for information of all concerned:-

S. Point of doubt/Clarifications Comments


No.
1. Whether the reimbursement of Hostel Subsidy upto a Hostel Subsidy is reimbursable to all
maximum limit of Rs. 3000/- per month per child subject Central Government employees for
to maximum of 2 children is applicable for those keeping their children in the Hostel
employees only, who because of their transfer; in of a residential school away from the
administrative interest, are obliged to keep their children station they are posted/or residing
in the hostel of a residential school away from the station irrespective of any transfer liability.
at which they are posted or in all cases irrespective of
their transfer/posting.

2. Whether the DOP&Ts OM dated 02-09-2008 supersedes The OM No. 12011/03/2008 Estt.
all earlier orders on the subject of Hostel Subsidy? (Allowance) dated 02-09-2008 has
been issued in suppression of all
earlier orders

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

Estt Rule No 262/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/194/4833, Dated 19.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(RRB)/2009/25/25,(RBE No. 192/2009), (RRCB No. 03/2009) dated 27-10-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Setting up of Railway Recruitment Board at Siliguri.

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to set up a new RRB at Siliguri. In this regard, sanction of the Board & Financial Commissioner, Railways is communicated for posting of
officers and staff, arrangement of office accommodation, budget allocation, etc. for the new RRB/Siliguri as follows:

(i) Administrative Control over RRB/Siliguri:

The administrative control of the new RRB/Siliguri shall vest with N.F. Railway. RRB/Siliguri will, however, be under the direct control of Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB) in the
matters of policy , procedures, monitoring and review of work etc., like other RRBs.

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(ii) Jurisdiction of RRB/Siliguri:

RRB Railway Jurisdiction


Siliguri Northeast Frontier Railway Katihar and Alipurduar Divisions

Consequently, revised jurisdiction of RRBs/ Maldha and Muzaffarpur will be as under :-

RRB Existing Jurisdiction Revised Jurisdiction


Railway Existing Jurisdiction Railway Revised jurisdiction
Malda Eastern Maldha & Asansol Eastern Malda & Asansol
divisions division
South Eastern
Adra division South Eastern Adra Division
Northeast Frontier
Alipurduar division
Muaffarpur East Central Samastipur & East Central Samastipur &
Sonpur division Sonpur divisions
Northeast
Frontier Katihar division

Fresh indents by aforesaid Railway hereinafter will be placed on these RRBs as per revised jurisdiction.

(iii) Accommodation (Office/Residential):

Accommodation for Office of RRB/Siliguri may be arranged by GM/N.F. Railway by identifying the accommodation from the existing railway buildings or on hiring, if need be.
Accommodation for officers and staff, wherever necessary, may be provided by GM/NF Railway.

(iv) Posting of Officers and Staff in RRB/Siliguri:

Posting of Chairman, RRB/Siliguri in scale of Rs. 37,400-67,000 with Gr. Pay of Rs. 10,000 is being processed in Railway Board separately. Posting of Assistant Secretary, RRB/Siliguri in
GroupB scale of Rs. 9,3000-34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400 will be done by GM/N.F. Railway in consultation with Railway Board. Till regular post of Assistant Secretary, RRB/Siliguri is
created, work-charged post may be created by GM /N.F. Railway.

Sanction of Railway Board has also been given for the following Non-Gazetted staff of RRB/Siliguri which may be provide by GM/N.F. Railway:-

Post No. of post Scale


PA 01 Rs. 9300-34800 Gr. Pay 4200

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OS-II 01 Rs. 9300-34800 Gr. Pay 4200
Confidential Asstt. 01 Rs. 9300-34800 Gr. Pay 4200
Senior Clerk 03 Rs. 5200-20200 Gr. Pay 2800
Accounts Assistant 01 Rs. 5200-20200 Gr. Pay 2800
Hindi Asstt. Gr. II 01 Rs. 5200-20200 Gr. Pay 2800
Record Sorter-cum- 04 Rs. 5200-20200 Gr. Pay 1800
Peon ( Group D)
Bangalow Khalasi 01 Rs. 4440-7440 Grade Pay 1300

It has been decided that Chairmen, RRBs/Malda, Muzaffarpur, Patna and Guwahati may surrender proportionate staff to the N.F. Railway in consultation with their Associate Finance. The
notification of creation of posts should indicate the surrender of posts in the existing RRBs, duly concurred by the respective FA&CAOs. There may be some posts which still require to be
created, such as PA, Hindi Assistant etc. which can be considered by N.F. Railway in consultation with FA&CAO, to be operated as work-charged posts.

(v) Funds: For meeting the expenditure of newly set up RRB/Siliguri, separate instructions will be issued in consultation with Finance( Budget) Directorate of Railway Board.

(vi) Accounting: The FA&CAO/N.F. Railway has been nominated for financial advice and accounting.

(vii) Furniture Stationery etc.: The furniture, stationery and other office equipments may be arranged by the Controller of Stores/N.F. Railway.

(viii) Telephones: P&T, Mobile (CUG) and Railway phones for the use of Chairman, Assistant Secretary and other officials of RRB/Siliguri may be arranged by the S&T Department of N.F.
Railway.

(ix) Financial Powers: Chairman and Assistant Secretary/RRB/Siliguri will have financial powers as are available to such officers of other RRBs.

2. It is requested that necessary action for providing office accommodation to the RRB/Siliguri and posting of staff etc. may kindly be taken expeditiously for making the RRB functional at the
earliest.

Estt Rule No 263 /2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Recruitment/195/4834, Dated 19.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29 dated 9.07.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Age limits for recruitment of Traffic Apprentice& Commercial Apprentice from open market.

Ref: RRB/Ajmers letter dated 15.6.2009.

It has come to the notice of this Ministry that different Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are publishing different age limits in the notifications for recruitment of Traffic Apprentices and
Commercial Apprentices from open market. The matter has been looked into in terms of extant instructions and it is clarified that age limit, as on date, for above purpose for general candidates

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is 18-30 years. Further relaxation of three years duration in upper age limit is permissible till 03.2.2010, therefore, presently the age limit may be notified as 18-33 years in notifications for open
market recruitment of Traffic and Commercial Apprentices on the railways.

Estt Rule No 264/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/152/4874, Dated 23-11-2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 15.1.2009 (RBE No. 11/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Boards letter No.PC-
III/2000/GIS/2 dated 15.1.2008 was published as Estt Rule No.44/2008.

Sub:- Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 - Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2009 to 31.12.2009.

In continuation of this Ministry's letter No.PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 15.1.2008, a copy of O. M. No. 7(2)/EV/2008 dated 22.12.2008 of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure on
the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action.
No.7(2)/EV/2008
Government of India, Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 22 December, 2008.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 1.1.2009 to 31.12.2009.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's O.M.No.7(3)/EV/2007 dated 18th December, 2007 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2008. 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 2009 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 2009 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.ef. 1.1.2003 to 31.12.2003 and 8% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2004 onwards. The mortality rate under the Scheme has been taken as
3.75 per thousand per annum upto 31.12.1987 and 3.60 per thousand per annum thereafter in both the cases. While calculating the amount it has been assumed that the subscription has been
recovered or will be recovered from the salary of the month in which a member ceases to be in service failing which it should be deducted from accumulated amounts payable.

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

CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME 1980


Contribution @ Rs. 10/- P.M. throughout
Accumulated value of contribution from 1st January of year of Entry to the month and year of cessation
Year of cessation of membership 2009
Month of cessation of membership
Year of

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Entry Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1982 12645 12736 12824 12917 13010 13102 13197 13291 13386 13481 13576 13673
1983 11248 11330 11410 11494 11575 11660 11743 11827 11912 11999 12086 12172
1984 9987 10062 10134 10210 10282 10357 10433 10509 10585 10664 10739 10818
1985 8859 8925 8989 9057 9123 9190 9258 9326 9394 9464 9533 9604
1986 7845 7905 7964 8022 8082 8142 8204 8264 8326 8387 8450 8513
1987 6936 6988 7042 7096 7149 7204 7257 7313 7369 7423 7478 7535
1988 6124 6171 6219 6268 6316 6364 6414 6462 6513 6561 6612 6663
1989 5391 5433 5477 5518 5561 5607 5649 5694 5738 5782 5827 5874
1990 4738 4776 4816 4853 4892 4931 4971 5011 5052 5091 5132 5172
1991 4159 4192 4227 4263 4298 4333 4369 4405 4440 4477 4512 4548
1992 3644 3674 3706 3738 3770 3802 3833 3865 3897 3930 3961 3994
1993 3187 3213 3242 3271 3300 3328 3357 3385 3416 3444 3474 3504
1994 2779 2805 2830 2856 2882 2908 2934 2959 2987 3012 3039 3066
1995 2419 2441 2464 2487 2510 2535 2557 2581 2605 2629 2653 2677
1996 2098 2118 2140 2160 2182 2203 2224 2246 2267 2289 2310 2333
1997 1812 1832 1850 1870 1888 1909 1927 1948 1967 1986 2006 2027
1998 1561 1576 1593 1611 1629 1646 1664 1683 1700 1719 1736 1754
1999 1334 1350 1366 1383 1399 1414 1428 1445 1462 1479 1495 1512
2000 1136 1148 1164 1178 1192 1209 1223 1238 1254 1269 1284 1299
2001 957 970 985 997 1010 1025 1038 1053 1067 1080 1094 1109
2002 798 811 823 835 848 861 873 886 899 912 925 938
2003 655 666 678 689 701 712 724 736 748 760 772 784
2004 524 535 545 556 566 577 588 599 610 621 632 643
2005 404 413 423 433 443 453 463 473 483 493 503 514
2006 292 301 310 319 329 338 347 356 366 375 384 394
2007 190 198 206 215 223 231 240 249 257 266 275 284
2008 95 102 110 118 126 133 141 149 157 165 173 181
2009 7 14 21 28 35 43 50 57 65 72 80 87

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

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1.1.82 31.12.82 10% 1.1.03 31.12.03 9.00% 70% from 1.1.88 and onward
1.1.83 31.12.86 11% 1.1.04 31.12.09 8.00%
1.1.87 31.12.00 12% Insurance Fund: 31.25% from 1.1.82
to 31.12.87 30% from 1.1.88 and
1.1.01 31.12.01 11%
onwards
1.1.02 31.12.02 9.50% * Interest p.a. compounded quarterly
CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME 1980
Accumulated value of contribution from 1 st Jan of year of Entry to the month and year of cessation
Contribution @ Rs. 10/- P.M upto 31.12.89 and Rs. 15 throughout after 1.1.90
Year of cessation of membership 2009
Month of cessation of membership
Year of
Entry Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1982 15010 15122 15232 15341 15454 15567 15682 15795 15911 16027 16145 16261
1983 13613 13716 13815 13918 14021 14123 14229 14334 14439 14544 14651 14759
1984 12355 12448 12541 12635 12728 12824 12919 13014 13111 13209 13307 13406
1985 11226 11311 11396 11482 11569 11655 11743 11831 11921 12010 12101 12190
1986 10211 10291 10370 10449 10528 10608 10690 10770 10852 10936 11018 11103
1987 9302 9377 9448 9521 9595 9670 9744 9817 9894 9971 10047 10125
1988 8493 8559 8626 8694 8762 8830 8899 8970 9039 9109 9181 9251
1989 7757 7821 7883 7946 8006 8072 8135 8199 8266 8330 8397 8462
1990 7105 7165 7222 7281 7340 7398 7457 7518 7579 7639 7700 7762
1991 6237 6289 6340 6393 6446 6499 6553 6608 6661 6716 6773 6826
1992 5464 5512 5558 5605 5653 5702 5750 5798 5847 5896 5947 5997
1993 4778 4821 4863 4906 4949 4993 5036 5080 5125 5168 5214 5268
1994 4169 4208 4246 4286 4323 4362 4402 4442 4481 4522 4562 4603
1995 3627 3662 3697 3732 3767 3802 3840 3874 3911 3947 3983 4021
1996 3147 3177 3210 3241 3273 3305 3339 3371 3403 3436 3469 3504
1997 2718 2746 2776 2806 2833 2864 2893 2922 2953 2983 3014 3043
1998 2338 2366 2390 2417 2443 2470 2499 2525 2553 2579 2607 2638
1999 2002 2026 2049 2072 2097 2121 2147 2172 2197 2221 2246 2271
2000 1701 1723 1745 1768 1790 1812 1835 1857 1881 1902 1926 1949
2001 1436 1455 1475 1496 1517 1537 1557 1578 1600 1620 1642 1663
2002 1199 1217 1235 1251 1270 1290 1309 1328 1350 1369 1388 1409

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2003 982 999 1017 1034 1051 1068 1086 1103 1121 1140 1158 1175
2004 786 802 818 833 849 866 882 898 915 931 948 965
2005 605 620 635 649 664 679 694 709 724 740 755 770
2006 439 452 465 479 493 507 520 534 548 562 577 601
2007 284 297 309 322 334 347 360 373 386 399 412 425
2008 142 153 165 177 188 200 212 224 236 248 260 272
2009 11 21 32 42 53 64 75 86 97 108 119 131

Note:

Basis Used
Interest
From To From To Interest*
*
68.75% from 1.1.82 to
1.1.82 31.12.82 10% 1.1.03 31.12.03 9.00%
Saving Fund 31.12.87
1.1.83 31.12.86 11% 1.1.04 31.12.09 8.00% 70% from 1.1.88 and onwards
31.25% from 1.1.82 to
1.1.87 31.12.00 12% Insurance Fund 31.12.87
30% from 1.1.88 and onwards
1.1.01 31.12.01 11%
*Interest p.a compounded quarterly
1.1.02 31.12.02 9.5%

Estt Rule No 265/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/50/4875, Dated 24.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2007/E (GR) II/1/1 dated 16-10-2008 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. 96/E (GR) II/9/16 dated 21/8/2003
was published as Estt. Rule No. 03/2003.

Sub:- Engagement of Medical Practitioners on contract basis.

In terms of the instructions issued by Ministry of Railways on the subject, in order to meet the shortage of regular doctors on Indian Railways, engagement of Medical Practitioners on contract
basis is made with the personal approval of General Managers in consultation with FA&CAO for a maximum of five terms with each term of engagement being for not more than one year and
each contract being entered afresh. The detailed guidelines for such engagement are laid down in Railway Boards letters No. 96/E (GR) II/9/16 dated 15/1/99, 8/3/2001, 1/3/2002, 21/8/2003
and 12/3/2008.

2. Ministry of Railways have reviewed these instructions and have in partial, modifications of the above instructions decided as under:

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(i) The tenure of Contract Medical Practitioners, beyond the present maximum of five terms of one year each, be extended by another period of two terms of one year each to a total of seven
terms. Grant of such extension of two terms of one year each beyond five terms shall be subject to assessing the performance of the concerned Contract Medical Practitioner (CMP) and
recommendation for such extension by a Committee of officers consisting of CMD, CPO and one more HOD Member and approval of General Manager.

(ii) Contract Medical Practitioner may also be engaged against temporary vacancies of doctors arising out of sanctioned Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) of one year or more.

The other terms and conditions of engagement and the method of selection as laid down by Railway Board in its earlier instructions shall remain unchanged.

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

Estt Rule No 266/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/153/4876, Dated 24.11.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F (E) III/2005/PN1/18 dated 19.09.2007 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Vide this offices letter No.
P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/4066 dated 13.08.2007, clarification from Railway Board was sought that spouses of Railway employees (whether covered under WC Act or not) who died
in accident while on duty are eligible for enhanced family pension as provided in Estt Srl No. 176/2000. Board have clarified the issue vide letter below. Railway Boards letter No. F (E)
III/2000/PN1/16 dated 8.3.2000 and 26.4.2005 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 176/2000 and 109/2005 respectively.

This also disposes FA&CAO/BSPs letter No. SECR/HQA/Pen/Corres/9128 dated 23.5.2007.

Sub:- Family pension to widows of Railway employees died in accident while on duty.

With reference to South East Central Railways letter No. P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/4066 dated 13.08.2007 on the above referred subject, it is stated that Railway Services
(Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993 are not applicable to the Railway servants governed by Workmens Compensation Act, 1923. The instructions dated 3.2.2000 of the Department of Pension
& Pensioner Welfare Circulated vide Boards letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/16 dated 8.3.2000, are for grant of extraordinary/disability pension in cases arising on or after 1.1.1996. These
instructions do not supersede the statutory rules which specifically exclude those employees who are governed by Workmens Compensation Act, 1923. The clarification issued vide Boards
letter of even number dated 26.4.2005 in response to South East Central Railways letter dated 11.2.2005, is only in respect of the cases where extraordinary family pension is admissible in
terms of Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993.

Estt Rule No 267/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Development/95/5118, Dated 01-12-2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2009/3/36 dated 26.10.2009, (RBE No. 191/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Revised Training Module for Loco Pilots (Goods).

A copy of the revised Training module approved by Board for training of Loco Pilots (Goods) is attached herewith for implementation. Board desired that the revised training programme may
please be implemented with immediate effect so that ALPs who are under going training for Loco RNG-2 and Loco RNG-4 get the benefit of the increased duration of practical training.

Please advice the action taken in this regard so that the same may be apprised to the Board

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Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/ Loco/Train LOCO-RNG-2
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course form Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Duration: 78 working Days (13 Weeks)

Module Description Duration


no. (Days)
RNG-21 Introduction-Different types of electric locos in service
RNG-22 Locations and brief role of electrical power, auxiliary, control and cab 2
equipment on conventional locos
RNG23 Description of various electrical circuits of conventional locos 3
RNG-24 Locations of pneumatic valves & equipment on conventional locos 1
RNG-25 Description & testing of IRVAB - 2 pneumatic circuit on conventional 1
locos
RNG-26 Locations and checking of under frame/body equipment on conventional 1
locos
RNG-27 Locations and brief role of electrical power, auxiliary, control/electronics 3
circuit and cab equipment on three phase locos
RNG-28 Description& trouble shooting on various electrical circuits on three 2
phase locos
RNG-29 Locations of pneumatic valves & equipment on three phase locos and 1
their functioning, isolation etc.
RNG-30 Description & testing of E-70/CCB pneumatic circuit on three phase 2
locos
RNG-31 Locations and checking of under frame/body equipment on three phase 1
locos
RNG-32 New generation equipment 2
RNG-33 Various safety items on different class of locos, their checking along with 4
Loco preparation for service and trouble shooting
RNG-34 Fire prevention, warning and fighting measures on electric locos 1
RNG-35 Traction Distribution 1
RNG-117 Carriage & Wagon-Brake system and trouble shooting 1
RNG-36 GR &SR 2
RNG-37 Stations 2
RNG-38 System of Working 3
RNG-39 Signals 2
RNG-40 Defective signals 1

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RNG-41 OPT forms 1
RNG-42 Whistle Codes 1
RNG-43 Working of trains 2
RNG-44 Engineering Signals 1
RNG-45 Abnormal Working 3
RNG-46 Shunting 2
RNG-47 Accident Prevention, Disaster Management 3
RNG- Good driving techniques 3
118E
Simulator Training 6
Loco/Train handling on line 18
Feedback & discussion 1
78 Days

RNG-21
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course for Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Introduction to electric locos day

Salient features like power, starting tractive effort, weight, max. speed, axle load etc of the following class of electric locos in service

(i)WAM4 (vii)WAG5H
(ii)WAP1 (viii)WAG6(A,B,C)
(iii)WAP4 (ix)WAG7
(iv)WAP5 (x)WAG9
(v)WAP7 (xi)WAG9H
(vi)WAG5A

RNG-22
Department: Electrical
Activity Centre : Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade : Electric Loco Piolts
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot ( Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot ( Goods)
Description Duration

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Locations and brief role of electrical equipment of conventional locos 2 days

Location and role of the power circuit equipment including Pantograph, Roof bars, Surge arrestors, VCB/ACB, Cable head termination, Transformer, Tap changer, CGR Rectifier, Smoothening
reactor, reverser, Line Contractor, Traction motor etc.

Location and role of auxiliary circuit equipment including ARNO/SIV, EM contactors, MVRH, MVMTs, MVSLs, MVSIs, MPH, rotary switches, air flow relays etc

Location and role of control circuit equipment like protective relays, sequential relays contactors, switches CTs etc.

Location and role of cab equipment like ESMON, Pilot lamps, switches, BL box instruments, Head light, Flasher light, marker light, ACP device, VCD etc

RNG-23

Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre:Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

Description of various electrical circuits of conventional locos 3 days

Explanation of Traction power and feeding circuit on conventional electric locos, explanation of auxiliary power circuit on conventional electric locos, explanation of auxiliary control circuit on
conventional electric locos, explanation of DJ closing circuit on conventional electric locos, explanation GR/reversor control circuit, Explanation of Pilot lamp circuit
RNG 24
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

Locations of pneumatic valves & equipment on conventional locos 1 day

Location of various pneumatic valves & equipment of IRVAB2/IRAB system including pressure switches, Air dryers, compressors, exhausters, baby compressor, Air flow indicator etc.
RNG 25
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train

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Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: PromotionAL Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

Description & testing of IRVAB-2 pneumatic circuit 1 day


on conventional locos

Air Brake System-Working Principle, initial creation, application, re-craation & Manual release.
Distribution Valve, function of D.V. Over Charging (how it occurs).
Difference between single & Twin Pipe System
Discussion on causes of Mr/RS/CR pressure not maintaining & their remedial action.
Precautions while working the Train with CPA.
General precaution before starting Mid Section and just before reaching station.
Discussion on operational failure
ACP Application & Rectification
Practical demonstration.
RNG 26

Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

Locations and checking of under frame/body equipment of


conventional locos 1 day

Locations and checking of under frame/body equipments including centre pivot, side bearers, CBC/TC, buffers, Cattle guard, Rail guard etc. and bogie components including suspension
springs, dampers, axle box, equalizing beams, safety slings, wheel, axle and brake rigging and hand brake equipment etc.

Checking of oil points-Gear case, centre pivot, side bearer, suspension bearing etc.

Power transmission from traction motor to wheel.

Transfer of tractive effort from wheel to load.


RNG 27

372
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

Locations and brief role of electrical power, auxiliary, control/


electronics circuit and cab equipment on three phase locos 3 days

Location and role of the power circuit equipment including Pantograph, Roof bars, Surge arrestors, VCB, Cable head termination, Transformer, Traction Converter, traction motors etc.
Location and role of auxiliary power circuit equipment including Oil cooling blower, Traction motor blower, Transformer oil pump, Traction converter oil pumps, Main compressors,
Scavenging blower, Battery charger, Auxiliary compressor etc.
Location and role of control circuit equipment like Circuit breaker, relays, MCBs, contactors, rotating switches etc.
Location of cab equipments including MEMOTEL, display message screen, VCD, paddle/push button switches etc with their operation.
Abbreviations of equipments.
RNG 28

Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

Description & trouble shooting on various electrical circuits on three phase locos 2 days

Explanation and trouble shooting of Traction power circuit of three phase loco. Explanation and trouble shooting of Auxiliary power circuit of three phase loco. Operational failures and trouble
shooting including reading of DDS, sub-system numbers, fault numbers, fault number & fault messages and their interpretation.

RNG 29
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

373
Locations of pneumatic valves & equipment on three phase
locos and their functioning, isolation etc. 1day

Locations of pneumatic valves, pressure switches, cocks on E-70 panel and body/under frame, reservoirs, Trade Brake Unit/Parking Brake Unit, Air Dryer etc and their functioning, isolation etc.

RNG 30

Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration
Description & testing of E-70/CCB pneumatic circuit on three phase locos 2 days

Explanation of E-70/CCB pneumatic circuit on three phase loco along with Working Principle, initial creation, application, re-creation etc.

Methods of releasing of Parking brake.

Operational failures and their remedial action.


RNG 31
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration
Locations and checking of under frame/body equipment on three phase locos 1 day

Locations of bogie equipment, traction bar, gear case, Hurth coupling, suspension arrangement, shock observer/dampers, brake pull rod, brake hanger, brake adjusting equipments, reservoirs,
Parking brake unit/Tread brake unit, etc and their functioning, isolation etc. Brake disc on WAP-5, brake pads, calipers etc.
Location and checking of oiling points.
RNG 32
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

374
Description Duration
New generation equipment on conventional locos 2 days

Working of various makes of Static inverter along with their fault indication and trouble shooting.
Working of Micro processor based control and fault diagnostic system along with trouble shooting.
Working of Vigilance Control device along with action to be taken after penalty brake application.
Operational failures with trouble shooting.
RNG 33
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration
Various safety items on different class of locos, their checking
along with Loco preparation for service and trouble shooting 4 days

Location and checking of various safety items on different class of locomotives, their trouble shooting.
Procedure for preparation of all type of electric locos for service.
Precautions to be taken while taking over charge of locomotive on line, turning out from Shed/out pit, stabled loco etc.
Trouble shooting of all type of electric locos on line.
Formation of Multi units (MUs) and operation along with its trouble shooting.
Precaution to be taken during movement of dead locos.
Operational failures and their remedial actions.

RNG 34
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)

Description Duration

Fire prevention, warning and fighting measures on electric locos 1 day

Discussion of fire prone equipment/areas on electric locos. Various type of fires and fire extinguishers. Location of fire prevetion equipments provided on different type of locos. Action to be
taken by crew in case of fire.
RNG 35
Department: ELECTRICAL

375
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Traction Distribution 1 day

Introduction to TrD.
Brief of power Supply arrangement.
Cantilever-Its parts
Use of ATD in OHE
Neutral Section.
Caution Boards
Panto Entanglement-its causes
Instruction of Loco Pilots to in case of tripping of OHE
Duties of Loco Pilot during OHE unusual and Break Down

RNG 117
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Carriage & Wagon-Brake system and trouble shooting 1 day

Brief introduction of air brake system on Coaching ( including BMBC) & Freight stock
Parts of air brake system and their working
Posting of different handles
Examination of under Gear:
Visual examination that there are no loose fittings in the under gear including brake blocks, safety rackets, track area pins, brake gear pins, wheel which may endanger the safe running of the
train.
To isolate the brakes of single trolley and both trolleys
To detach a wagon/coach at roadside station
To attend a load or wagon enroute for any trouble e.g. brake binding etc.
Brake continuity test
To examine a load (air brake & vacuum brake) at non C&W point
Necessity of By-pass system, how to by-pass a coach? After effects of by-pass system.
Working of alarm signal device and method to re-set it.

376
Calculation of brake power by counting operative and on-operative pistons before starting.
Validity of brake power certificate( MV-5); standing Instruction in case of invalid BPC/MV-5
Train parting. To clear the block section
Leakage check in train
Knowledge about Twin/single pipe brake system
Practical training on model by creating problems & to rectify them.

RNG 36
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

GR & SR 2 days
Brief description of GR &SR pertaining to LOCO PILOTs. Correction slips.
Important definitions such as Ad. Distance, Block Section, Isolation, Faulting Mark, Running Line, Axle Counter, Station section. Authroity to proceed and Station working rules
Light engine, Relief Engine, Banking Engine, Train Engine, Shunting Engine, etc.
Personal equipment of LOCO PILOTs

RNG 37
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Stations 2 days
Kinds and classification of stations minimum essential signals etc. for each Station
Block and non-Block stations. Block overlap.
Yard layouts
RNG 38
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

System of working 3 days

377
Details of Absolute Block System.
Automatic Block System and Train following System.
Train operation in fog
Working in siding
Departure from non-signalled line
Protection Rules
Exchange of Signal & its significance
Isolation
RNG 39
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration
Signals 2 days

Necessity and Evaluation of signals classification and kinds of signals. Approach and
Departure signals permissive signals, subsidiary signals, etc.
RNG 40
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Defective signals 1 day


Defective signal, Automatic signals, Semi-automatic and Gate signals, manual signals. Action and rules for passing defective signals of different types.

Practical tour for sight in yard.


RNG 41
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

OPT forms 1 day

Different OPT Forms. Precautions to be observed while accepting these forms.

378
RNG 42
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Whistle codes 1 day


What is a Whistle and Bell Code? When and how is to be used?
Precautions before starting a Train from a station ( originating ) or Yard right signals.
RNG 43
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Working of trains 2 days


When Headlight is failed. When Flasher Light Failed.
When a train is received on Blocked line or to be started from a Non-Signal/Non running line without brake van or without guard.
When train has a hot axle.
Having ODC
Train formed from a non-TXR point, etc.
Energy conservation.
Checking at starting points.
Caution Order
Authorized persons is Cab
Stopping on gradient
When speedometer not working
Causes and prevention of Load stalling
RNG 44
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Engineering signals 1 day


Engineering signals. Their placement.

379
Permanent and Temporary Engineering Cautions.
Brief of Ghat Section.
Speeds.
RNG 45
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Abnormal working 3 days

Rules for working of trains-single line working on Double line in absolute and automatic Block Sections.
Total failure Communication.
Rules for sending relief engine from right line and wrong line.
Precautions to be observed during abnormal working in different cases.
Working of trains when flood in track
Working of trains in heavy rain and thunder
Duties of driver when severe jerk is felt in block section
Duties of driver on detonator is exploded in the block section
RNG 46
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Shunting 2 days

Kinds of shunting.
Precautions for safe and smooth shunting.
Rules for shunting in Yard, coaching Yard and B class stations.
Model Room training.
Covering/Marshalling of trains.

RNG 47
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots

380
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Accident Prevention, Disaster management 3 days


Type of accident, causes of accident, role of LP in accident prevention.
Duties of Loco Pilot in case of accident.
Prevention of rolling back of trains and pinning down,.
Mid Section derailments. Engine failures, trains dividing and train parting etc.
Over shooting
Protection in block section in case of accidents.
Duties of LP in case of fire on train
Use of fuses, etc.
Discussion and queries on safety and accidents.
Accident free service award.
RNG 118E
Department: ELECTRICAL
Activity Centre: Electric Training Centre/Loco/Train
Trade: Electric Loco Pilots
Stage: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Electric)/ET to Loco Pilot (Goods)
Description Duration

Good driving techniques and behavior skills 3 days


1. Introduction
2. Level Terrain
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating a Train
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
Slack Bunch Braking Mehthod
Dynamic Brake Alone
Dynamic Brake and Automatic Brake
3. Light Ascending Terrain
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating a Train
Negotiating

381
Slowing down
Stopping
4. Light Descending Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
5. Heavy Ascending Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
6. Heavy Descending Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
Cyclic braking
7. Cresting Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
8. Hump Territory
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down

382
Stopping
9. SOG (OR) Dip Territory
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
10. Undulating Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
11. Curvature
General
Starting in curve
Running over curvature
Stopping on a curve
12. Ghat Section
General
Starting
Ascending
Descending
Negotiating
Ascending
Descending
Stopping
Ascending
Descending
13. Banker Operation
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating a Train
Negotiating
Slowing down

383
Stopping
14. Energy conservation techniques
15. Train Parting due to improper Train handling
General
Starting
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
16. Alcoholism and its effect
Physical
Social
17. Precautions while working Passenger train
Starting train without jerk
Stopping train at proper point
Concept of loco make up time and punctuality
Knowledge of working time table
Passenger safety
18. Public dealing and interface
Appearance
Attitude/behavior
Communication skills
LOCO-RNG-4
DEPARTMENT: MECHANICAL
ACTIVITY CENTRE: STATION/TRAIN
TRADE: DIESEL LOCO PILOTS
STAGE: Promotional Course from Asst. Loco Pilot (Diesel)/Loco Pilot (Shunter) to Loco Pilot (Goods)
DURATION: 78 WORKING DAYS (13 Weeks)

MOD. NO DESCRIPTION DURATION (DAYS)


RNG-101 Types of Freight locos, its functioning 1
RNG-102 Functioning of Compressors/r, Governors and Charge air 1
system, etc
RNG-103 Fuel System 1
RNG-104 Water Cooling System 1
RNG-105 Lube Oil System 1
RNG-106 Gauges, OST, ECC, FTTM, Blower etc. 1

384
RNG-107 Braking systems and new technologies 3
RNG-108 Fundamentals of Generators, Motors and Alternators 1
RNG-109 Loco Electrical Systems and Auxiliary Control 2
RNG-110 Relays, Contactors, Switches and Circuit Breakers 1
RNG-114 Safety items of loco and safety equipment 3-1/2
RNG-115 Trouble Shooting of Mech. & Elect components 4
RNG-116 Trains Dynamics issues 5
RNG-117 Carriage & Wagon Working 2
RNG-118 Good Loco Driving Techniques 2-1/2
RNG-36 GR & SR 2
RNG-37 Station 2
RNG-38 System of Working 2
RNG-39 Signals 2
RNG-40 Defective signals 2
RNG-41 OPT forms 1
RNG-42 Whistle Codes 1
RNG-43 Working of trains 2
RNG-44 Engineering Signals 1
RNG-45 Abnormal Working 3
RNG-46 Shunting 2
RNG-47 Accident and Disaster management 3
Simulator Training 6
Loco Handling with LI 18
Feedback and Discussion 1
TOTAL 78

RNG-36
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
GR & SR 2 DAYS

1. Brief description of GR & SR pertaining to LOCO PILOTS. Correction slips.

385
2. Important definitions such as Ad. Distance, Block Section, Isolation, Faulting mark, Running Line, Axle counter, Station section, Authority to proceed and Station working rules
3. Light engine, Relief Engine, Banking Engine, Train Engine, Shunting Engine, etc.
4. Personal equipment of LOCO PILOTS
RNG-37
ROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
STATIONS 2 DAYS

1. Kinds and classification of stations minimum essential signals etc. for each station.
2. Block and non-Block stations. Block overlap.
3. Yard layouts
RNG-38
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
SYSTEMS OF WORKING 2 DAYS

1. Details of Absolute Block System.


2. Automatic Block System and Train following System.
3. Train operation in fog.
4. Working in siding
5. Departure from non-signalled line.
6. Protection Rules
7. Exchange of Signal & its significance
8. Isolation
RNG-39

386
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
SI(GNALS 2 DAYS

Necessity and Evaluation of signals classification and kinds of signals. Approach and Departure signals permissive signals, subsidiary signals, etc.
RNG-40
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
DEFECTIVE SIGNALS 2 DAYS

1. Defective signal, Automatic signals, Semi-automatic and Gate signals, manual signals, Action and rules for passing defective signals of different types.
2. Practical tour for sight in Yard.
RNG-41
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
OPT FORMS 1 DAY

Different OPT Forms. Precautions to be observed while accepting these forms.


RNG-42
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

387
DESCRIPTION DURATION
WHISTLE CODES 1 DAY

1. What is a Whistle and Bell Code? When and how is to be used?


2. Precautions before starting a Train from a station( originating) or Yard right signals
RNG-43
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
WORKING OF TRAINS 2 DAYS

1. When Headlight is failed. When Flasher Light Failed.


2. When a train is received on Blocked line or to be started from a Non-Signal/Non running line without brake van or without guard.
3. When train has a hot axle.
4. Having ODC
5. Train formed from a non-TXR point, etc.
6. Energy conservation.
7. Checking at starting points.
8. Caution order
9. Authorized persons in Cab
10. Stopping on gradient
11. When speedometer not working
12. causes and prevention of Load stalling
RNG-44
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
ENGINEERING SIGNALS 1 DAYS

1. Engineering Signals. Their placement.


2. Permanent and Temporary Engineering Cautions.

388
3. Brief of Ghat Section.
4. Speeds.

RNG-45
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
ABNORMAL WORKING 3 DAYS

1. Rules for working of trains-single line working on Double line in absolute and automatic Block Sections.
2. Total failure Communication.
3. Rules for sending relief engine from right line and wrong line.
4. Precautions to be observed during abnormal working in different cases.
5. Working of trains when flood in track
6. Working of trains in heavy rain and thunder
7. Duties of driver when severe jerk is felt in block section
8. Duties of driver on one detonator is exploded in the block section.
RNG-46
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
SHUNTING 2 DAYS

1. Kind of shunting.
2. Precautions for safe and smooth shunti9ng.
3. Rules for shunting in Yard, coaching Yard and B class stations.
4. Model Room Training.
5. Covering/Marshalling of trains
RNG-47

389
PROMOTIONAL COURSE
ELECTRIC ASST. LOCO PILOT TO ELECTRIC GOODS LOCO PILOT
&
DIESEL ASST.LOCO PILOT TO DIESEL GOODS LOCO PILOT

DESCRIPTION DURATION
ACCIDENT AND DISASTER MAMAGEMENT 3 DAYS

1. Type of accident, causes of accident, role of LP in accident prevention.


2. Duties of LOCO PILOT in case of accident.
3. Mid Section derailments. Engine faiures, train dividing and train parting etc.
4. Over shooting
5. Protection in block section in case of accidents.
6. Duties of LP in case of fire on train
7. Use of fuses, etc.
8. Discussion and queries on safety and accidents.
9. Accident free service award.
RNG-101
PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION
TYPES OF FREIGHT LOCOS, ITS FUNCTIONING 1 DAYS

Introduction to different types of Freight and mixed service diesel locos- major sub-assemblies General Principles of functioning.
RNG-102
PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION
FUNCTIONING OF COMPRESSORS, GOVERNORS,
And CHARGE AIR SYSTEM 1 DAY

General description and functioning of Compressors/Expressors, Governors, superchargers, Air Maze, Cyclonic Filter. Checking of efficiency of compressor

RNG-103

390
PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION
FUEL SYSTEM 1 DAYS
Understanding of fuel system and trouble shooting on fuel system.

RNG-104

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION
WATER COOLING SYSTEM 1 DAY

Explanation of water cooling system and trouble shooting of water cooling system Working of radiator
RNG-105

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION
LUBE OIL SYSTEM 1 DAY

Under standing of the Lube Oil System & its trouble shooting.
RNG-106

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION
GAUGES, VALVES, OST, ECC, FTTM BLOWE ETC. 1 DAY

Explanation of miscellaneous items on loco like gauges, valves, OST, ECC, FTTM and blower etc.
RNG-107

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION
BRAKING SYSTEM. 3 DAYS

391
1. Discussion of Vacuum Brake System
2. Common defects & remedial action
3. Discussion of Airl/Dual Brake System of various diesel Locos, Common defects & remedial action.
4. Automatic and independent brakes.
5. Brief discussion of various tests conducted on Loco.
6. Discussion on Operational failure.
7. Difference between Vacuum & Air Brake system
8. Advantages of Air Brake System over Vacuum
9. Air Brake System-Working Principle, initial creation, Application, re-creation & Manual release.
10. Distributor Valve, function of D.V. Over charging ( how it occurs)
11. Difference between single & Twin Pipe System
12. Brake Binding in some coach/wagon( Reason & its rectification)
13. CCB, AEB, Blended Brakes, EP Brakes and EP assisted braked
14. Tests on train
RNG-108

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)

DESCRIPTION DURATION

FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERATORS, MOTORS


AND ALTERNATORS. 1 DAY

1. Fundamentals of electricity including understanding of Generator, Motors and Alternators


2. General description and functions of Auxiliary Generator, Exciter Generator, FP Motor, crank exhauster motor, Booster pumbb, etc.
RNG-109

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)


DESCRIPTION DURATION
LOCO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND AUXILIARY CONTROL. 2 DAYS

1. Starting Circuit
2. Battery charging circuit
3. Transition
4. Excitation system

392
5. Power ground
6. Brief Discussion of Auxiliary Control Circuit of various diesel Locos.
7. Basics of Microprocessor control system
RNG-110

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)


DESCRIPTION DURATION
RELAYS, CONTACTORS, SWITCHES, CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 1 DAY

1. Various application of relay i.e. safety, control auxiliary, time delay etc.
2. Circuit arrangement for using the relays
3. Wedging of Relays
4. Precaution while handling/Wedging relays on line
5. Discussion of latest operational failures
6. Wheel slip
Various types of Circuit Breakers, Switches and Contactors
RNG-114

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)


DESCRIPTION DURATION
SAFETY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENTS OF LOCO. 3-1/2 DAYS

1. Understanding of working of Fire extinguisher and demonstration of fire fighting.


2. Inspections of Engines, precautions, & Engine starting
3. Emergency switches on various locos and their functions.
4. Safety items of Engine
5. Safety Devices for the Locomotives
RNG-115

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)


DESCRIPTION DURATION
TROUBLE SHOOTING OF MECH. & ELECT COMPONENTS. 4 DAYS

1. Model Room demonstration of various aspects of mechanical & electrical systems including trouble shooting.
2. Tell tale signs.
3. Fault finding and trouble shooting of important mechanical and electrical components.

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RNG-116

PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT(DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT(GOODS)


LOCO PILOT (GOODS) TO LOCO PILOT (PASSENGER)
DESCRIPTION DURATION
TRAIN DYNAMICS. 5 DAYS

1. Introduction
2. Level Terrain
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating a Train
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
Slack Bunch Braking method
Dynamic Brake Alone
Dynamic Brake and Automatic Brake
3. Light Ascending Terrain
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating a Train
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
4. Light Descending Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
5. Heavy Ascending Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating

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Slowing down
Stopping
6. Heavy Descending Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
Cyclic braking
7. Cresting Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
8. Hump Territory
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
9. SOG(OR) Dip Territory
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
10. Undulating Grade
General
Starting a Train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down

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Stopping
11. Curvature
General
Starting in curve
Running over curvature
Stopping on a curve
12. Ghat Section
General
Starting
Ascending
Descending
Negotiating
Ascending
Descending
Stopping
Ascending
Descending
13. Banker Operation
General
Starting a train
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
14. MU Operation
Preparation
Working
15. Train Parting due to improper Train handling
General
Starting
Accelerating
Negotiating
Slowing down
Stopping
16. Alcoholism and its effect
Physical
Social

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17. Precautions while working Passenger train
Starting train without jerk
Stopping train at proper point
Concept of loco make up time and punctuality
Knowledge of working time table
Passenger safety
18. Public dealing and interface
Appearance
Attitude/behaviour
19. Importance of Yoga and ISOMETRIC EXERCISES
20. Importance of taking proper rest
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PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)


LOCO PILOT (GOODS) TO LOCO PILOTS (PASSENGER)
DESCRIPTION DURATION
CARRIAGE & WAGON WORKING. 2 DAYS
1. Brief introduction of air brake system on Coaching( including BMBC and LHB ) & Freight stock including BLCA
2. Parts of air brake system and their working
3. Position of different handles.
4. Examination of under Gear:
5. Visual examination that there are no loose fittings in the under gear including brake blocks, safety rackets, track area pins, brake gear pins, wheel which may endanger the safe running
of the train.
6. To isolate the brakes of single trolley and both trolleys
7. To detach wagon/coach at roadside station
8. To attend a load or wagon enroute for any trouble e.g. brake binding etc.
9. Brake continuity test
10. To examine a load ( air brake & vacuum brake) at non C&W point
11. Necessity of By-pass system, how to By-pass a coach? After effects of By-pass system.
12. Working of alarm signal device and method to re-set it.
13. Calculation of brake power by counting operative and on-operative pistons before starting.
14. Validity of Brake Power Certificate(MV-5): Standing Instruction in case of invalid BPC/MV-5
15. Train parting. To clear the block section
16. Leakage check in train
17. Knowledge about Twin/single pipe brake system
18. Brief introduction of C&W examination pattern for freight and coaching stock including Premium rake exam and RPC-IV etc.
19. Practical training on model by creating problems & to rectify them
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PROMOTIONAL COURSE ASST. LOCO PILOT (DIESEL)/SHUNTER TO LOCO PILOT (GOODS)
DESCRIPTION DURATION
GOOD LOCO DRIVING TECHNIQUES. 2-1/2 DAYS

1. Implication of speed on safety aspect of the train,


2. Proper procedures to be followed after starting from a half or after observing speed restriction,
3. Brake feel test,
4. Precautions to be observed for avoiding train partings,
5. Correct procedure for notching up,
6. Importance of using dynamic brakes,
7. Air flow indicator,
8. Shutting down of loco during long halts or while stabled,
9. Understanding of filling up of various forms including ME-175, Fuel & TRIP Card, Joint
Guard-LOCO PILOT report
10. Trip Ration,
11. Fuel Economy etc.

Estt Rule No 268/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Honorarium/19/5042, Dated 1-12-2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2009/HO 1-24 dated 29.10.2009, (RBE No. 193/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Boards letter No. E(G)
99HO 1-18 dated 08-06-2000 was published as Estt. Rule No. 100/2000.

Sub:- Grant of honorarium for delivering lectures in Zonal Training Schools/Centres.

The Ministry of Railways ( Railway Board) have reviewed the rates of honorarium payable to visiting lecturers/faculty for delivering lectures in Zonal Training Schools/ Centers as laid down in
Boards letter No. E (G)99 HO1-18 dated 08-06-2000 and have in supersession, thereof decided the rates of honorarium may be revised as indicated below:-

For delivering lectures to non-gazetted staff at (a) Rs. 600/- per day for lectures of one hour 45 minutes
Zonal Training Schools/Centres. duration subject to a maximum of Rs. 1800/- per week to
officers of Railway/Central/State Governments
ordinarily of the rank of Joint Secretary to the
Government and reputed academicians/special invitees.

(b) Rs. 400/- per day for lectures of one hour and 45
minutes duration subject to a maximum of Rs. 1200/-
per week to officers of Railway/Central/State
Governments other than those mentioned at (a) above.

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It may be noted that not more than 15% of the total training session organized by the Zonal Training Schools/Centers should be covered by the lectures by the visiting faculty. This restriction
should be strictly followed.

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

Estt Rule No 269/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/129/5043, Dated 1-12-2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 Pt. II dated 5/11/2009 S. No. PC-VI/157 (RBE No. 197/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Boards letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 dated 25.08.2009 was published as Estt. Rule 189/09.

Sub:- Release of 2nd installment of arrears of 6th CPC recommendations to the post 1.1.2004 entrants.

Please refer to Ministry of Railways letters No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/2 Pt. II dated 25.08.2009 (S.No. PC-VI/135 & RBE No. 150/2009) and No. 2004/ACII/21/I Vol. II dated 31.08.2009 (RBA
No. 42/2009) wherein it was stipulated that the 2nd installment in respect of post 1.1.2004 entrants will be subject to the filling up of Physical Registration Form by the individual NPS
Subscriber.

2. Above instructions were issued to ensure that subscribers fill in the Physical Registration Form so that the basic data viz. Name , Age, Date of Birth, Address etc. are updated in PRAN
Account maintained by NSDL so that their PRAN Account gets activated. It is presumed that Physical Registration Form would have been filled up by now.

3. The 2nd installment of arrears on account of implementation of revised pay scales on the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission may be released to all the post 1.1.2004 entrants
straightaway.

4. In case there are any stray cases where data required by NSDL still remains to be obtained, it may be ensured that this may be sent to NSDL by 30th November, 2009.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance & Accounts Directorates of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 270/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/30/5119, Dated 04.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2006/TR/6 dated 12-11-2009 RBE No. (200/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even number
dated 21.04.2006 was published as Estt. Rule No. 94/06.

Sub: - Inter-Railway and Intra-Railway transfer on mutual exchange.

As per Boards letter of even number dated 21.4.06 requests for backtracking from the orders issued for transfer on mutual exchange basis, should not be entertained under any circumstances
and strict adherence of the orders issued, is required to be ensured. Instances have come to notice that requests for backtracking have been considered by Railways. This have been viewed
seriously by the Railway Board. Railways are requested to ensure strict compliance of the extant instruction.

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Estt Rule No 271/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/NPS/02/5120, Dated 04.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2009/ACII/21/6 dated 19.11.2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter dated 19.11.2004 was published as Estt Rule
No. 389/2004. Clarification was sought from Railway Board vide this office letter dated 29.10.2009 that Boards instructions vide Estt Rule No. 389/04 are applicable to both casual labour and
substitutes. Board have clarified the matter vide letter below.

Sub: - Applicability of New Pension System to substitutes who have attained temporary status prior to 01.01.2004 and subsequently regularized after 01.01.2004.

Kindly refer your letter no. P/SECR/Ruling/NPS/Substitute/4402 dated 29.10.2009 on the above subject.

The instruction clarified in letter dated 19.11.2004 is applicable to both substitutes and casual labours. These instructions are based on clarifications given by Ministry of Finance, the nodal
Ministry for New Pension System. Accordingly, substitutes who have attained temporary status prior to 01.01.2004 but have been regularized after 01.01.2004 will be governed under the New
Pension System.

Estt Rule No 272/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/196/5121, Dated 04.12.2009

Sub:- Waiver of examination fee for women candidates, minority candidates and candidates belonging to economically backward classes.

Ref:- Boards letter No. E(RRB)/2009/25/21 (RRCB No. 05/2009) [Estt Rule No. 255/2009].

Railway Board vide letter under reference have issued instructions regarding Waiver of examination fee for women candidates, minority candidates and candidates belonging to economically
backward classes advising that these provisions should be clearly mentioned in the Employment Notifications issued by Railway Recruitment Boards.

Queries are being raised whether these instructions are equally applicable to the recruitment notifications issued by the zonal railway/divisions etc in cases of Cultural Quota, Scouts & Guides
Quota, Sports Quota, Gr. D recruitment through RRC, Physically Handicapped Quota etc.

The matter has been examined. It has been decided to apply Boards instructions under reference equally to the recruitment done by the zonal railway/division. These instructions will apply to
the notifications being issued after the date of publication of this letter.

This has the approval of Chief Personnel Officer.

Estt Rule No 273/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Development/96/5255, Dated 09.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (MPP) 2009/3/50 dated 20.11.09 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Emphasis on safety requirements while working at sites.

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Of late there are a number of cases of railway men especially trackman getting run over by trains. This indicate the need for counseling and sensitizing the railway men about the safety
requirements while working at sites and also for taking adequate precautions so as not to put themselves at risk while working.

It may be ensured that personal safety of Trackman, Pointsman and other staff, closely associated with Train operations, may be given adequate coverage in all Training programmes even where
the approved Modules do not provide such inputs specifically. This may also be reinforced through seniors staff at work place also from time to time so that staff are duly sensitized through
Training programmes on the job programmes to be alert at all times and not to put themselves at risk while discharging their duty.

Estt Rule No. 274/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Deputation/10/5256, Dated 09.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(O)III-2009/PL/05 dated 06-11-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter E(G)2009 QR1-9 dated 11.09.2009 was
published as Estt. Rule No 231/09.

Sub:- Incentive for Railway officers posted at Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli.

Ref: i) Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2007/PO /Genl./18 dt. 26.2.2009


ii) Boards letter No. E(G)2009QR1-9 dated 11.09.2009

There is a need for posting of trained, experienced and efficient officers at Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli. However, it is observed that officers are not willing to join this Project on posting due
to inherent problems and difficulties present in the set-up phase of this Project and also due to the far-flung location of the Project.

2. Keeping in view the difficulties faced by this Project and in order to attract serving Railway officers to joint this prestigious Project, Board have decided the following:-

i) Officers posted at Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli will have a fixed tenure of three years. After completion of their tenure, they can submit 3 choices of Railways/units of their
choice for further posting. Efforts shall be made to accommodate these officers on one of the Railways/Units of their choice, subject to administrative constraints. The tenure of
three years will be extended by such period(s) the officer concerned remains on leave/training in excess of 4 weeks on any one occasion whether in India or abroad.

ii) Officers posted in Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli will be given preference for training abroad in Advanced Railway C&W Workshops

3. The above incentives shall be given for a period of two years or till the start of production, whichever is earlier. The incentives shall also be admissible to officers already posted at this
Project prospectively from the date of issue of this letter.

3.1 Vide Railway Boards letter No. E(G)2009QR1-9 dated 11/9/2009, officers/staff posted to Rail Coach Factory, Rae Bareli have been permitted retention of Railway accommodation at the
previous place of posting for a period of 5 (five) years on payment of normal rent.

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

Estt Rule No 275/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (GAZ)/25/5257, Dated 09.12.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (GP) 2006/2/46 dated 19.11.2009, RBE No. 201/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter Nos. E (GP) 2006/2/46
dated 31/08/06 and E (GP)2005/2/61dt.14/09/06 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 172/06 and 188/06 respectively.

Sub:- Temporary down-gradation of vacant JAG posts to Sr. Scale and Group A /Jr. Scale posts to Group B.

Ref: Railway Boards letters No. E (GP) 2006/2/46 dt. 31/08/06 and No. E (GP) 2005/2/61 dt. 14/09/06.

Downgradation of JA Grade posts to Sr. Scale and inclusion of Group A (Jr. Scale) vacancies while making assessment of vacancies for Group B Selections was allowed for a period of 3
years in terms of instructions issued under Boards aforementioned letters.

2. Board have now decided that the aforesaid special provisions may not be extended further.

Estt Rule No 276/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion (NG)/29/5258, Dated 09.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (RRB)/2009/25/20 dated 19-11-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even No. dated 28.10.2009 was
published as Estt. Rule No. 254/09.

Sub: - GDCE Exams through OMR method-regarding.

Ref:- Boards letter of even number dated 28.10.2009 (RRCB No. 04/2009).

Attention is invited to Boards letter dated 28.10.2009 under reference wherein it has been directed that no fresh notification for on line examination will be issued. In this connection it is further
clarified that the GDCE Exams will also be conducted through OMR method only.

Estt Rule No 277/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/197/5259, Dated 10.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (NG) II/2009/RC-4/1 dated 26-11-2009, RBE No. 206/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Re-engagement of retired employees on daily remuneration basis for the post of gangman, gateman, keyman and trolleyman.

Due to acute shortage of gangman, gateman, keyman and trolleyman on the zonal Railways, the matter has been considered by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) and approval is hereby
accorded for engagement of retired railway employees to the above categories for a period of five months, i.e. upto April 2010, only, on daily remuneration basis subject to the following
conditions:

(i) The maximum age limit for such re-engagement shall be 62 years of age and this age-limit shall not be exceeded in case of any retired employee during the period of engagement.
(ii) Re-engaged employees should not have been covered under the Safety Related Retirement Scheme.
(iii) In order to fill up vacancies on urgency, physical fitness may be certified by AEN/DEN, but medical fitness should be obtained as soon as possible.
(iv) The Railways shall issue necessary notification for such re-engagement, with requisite publicity.
(v) Rates for re-engaged staff shall be communicated shortly. However, the remuneration plus pension should in no case exceed the last pay drawn, under the 6th CPC.

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This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways, (Railway Board).

Estt Rule No 278/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/230/5283, Dated 15.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F (E) I/2005/AL-29/2 dated 14-11-2008, RBE No. (174/2008) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. F (E)
I/2001/AL-29/2 dated 5/12.05.2003 was published as Estt. Rule No. 91/03.

Sub: - Grant of Washing Allowance to all the Dressers/Operation Theatre Assistants.

In terms of Boards order No. F(E)I 2001/AL-29/2 dated 5/12.05.03, Washing Allowance to Dressers and Operation Theatre Assistants was discontinued w.e.f. 1.05.2003, since after the
implementation of 5th CPC, Dressers and Operation Theatre Assistants who were in the scales of Gr. D i.e. 2610-3540, 2650-4000 and 2750-4400 were upgraded and merged in the scale of Rs.
3050-4590, thereby placing them in Gr. C.

After careful consideration of the demand from AIRF, it has been decided to grant Washing Allowance @ Rs. 60/- per month to all the Dressers/Operation Theatre Assistants who are given
uniform, with effect from the date of issue of this order.

The rate of this allowance would be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay scales goes up by 50%

Estt Rule No 279/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/155/5284, Dated 15.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12 dated 25-11-2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Subject:- Revision of pension on the recommendations of the Pay Commission-Applicability of the judgment of Honble Supreme Court in CA No. 5566 of 2008 in the case of civil
pensioners.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 18th November,2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information. CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972 correspond to the Railway Services ( Pension) Rules, 1993.
F. No. 38/37/08-P&PW (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-11003
Dated the 18th November, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Revision of pension on the recommendations of the Pay Commission-Applicability of the judgment of Honble Supreme Court in CA No. 5566 of 2008 in the case of civil
pensioners.

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In the judgment dated 9.9.2008 in CA No. 5566 of 2008 (SLP (CIVIL) No. 12357 of 2006)- UOI Vs Maj. Gen. SPS Vains Honble Supreme Court has directed that the pay of all pensioners in
the rank of Major General and its equivalent rank in the two other Wings of the Defence Services be notionally fixed at the rate given to similar officers of the same rank after the revision of pay
scales with effect from 1.1.1996, and, thereafter, to compute their pensionary benefits on such basis with prospective effect from the date of filing of the writ petition.

2. Some representations have been received in this Department pensioners/pensioners associations suggesting that the pension of pensioners who retired from the civil departments and
who, before their retirement, were governed by the CCS(Pension) Rules 1972 may be revised by applying the ratio of the aforesaid judgment of the Apex Court. These representations/references
have been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Law.

3. The undersigned is directed to say that the judgment dated 9.9.2008 in CA No. 5566 of 2008(SLP civil) No. No. 12357 of 2006)- UOI vs Maj. Gen. SPS Vains will not apply in the case
of pensioners who retired from the civil departments and who before their retirement, were governed by the CCS( Pension) Rules, 1972.

4. All references/representations received in this Department on the above issue stand disposed off accordingly.

Estt Rule No 280/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/156/5285, Dated 15.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/12 dated 23-11-2009 RBE No.(202/2009), PC-VI No.159/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub:- Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during Foreign Service.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 2/34/2008-Estt. ( pay II) dated 19th November 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.M. 2/3/2000-Estt. (pay II) dated 15.05.2000, referred to in the enclosed O.M., was circulated
on the Railways vide this office letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/35 dated 22.06.2000 and Rule 9(21)(a)(i) of the Fundamental Rules referred to therein corresponds to para 1303(21)(a)(i) of IREC-
Vol.II.

F.No. 2/34/2008-Estt. ( Pay II)


Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New-Delhi; Dated the 19th November, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during Foreign Service.

The undersigned in directed to invite reference to this Departments O.M. No. 2/3/2000-Estt. (Pay II) dated 15th dated 15th may, 2000 on the above subject and to say that according to that order
w.e.f. 1.1.1996 the pension contribution payable in respect of a Government servant during the active period of his foreign service shall be based on the maximum of the pay as defined in Rule
9(21)(a)(i) of the Fundamental Rule of the revised pay scale of the post held by a Government servant at the time of proceeding on foreign service or to which he may receive proforma
promotion while on foreign service.

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2. Consequent upon revision of Central Government pay scales in Pay Bands and Grade Pay w.e.f. 1.1.2006 after implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commissions recommendations,
the question of issuing necessary revised orders on the above subject has been engaging the attention of the Government of India. The President is now pleased to decide that pension
contribution payable in respect of a Government servant during the active period of his foreign service shall be based on the existing basic pay (Pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay) of the post
held by a Government servant at the time of proceeding on foreign service and in case he receives proforma promotion/financial up-gradation while on foreign service, on the basic pay (Pay in
the Pay Band plus Grade Pay) fixed on such promotion/financial up-gradation.

3. These orders will apply w.e.f 1.1.2006. in respect of persons who are already on foreign service as on 1.1.2006, the rates of pension contribution will be calculated as per above formula with
effect from the date they opt to come over to the revised scale in their parent cadre. For the earlier period, the pension contributions will be as per extant orders i.e. the orders in force period prior
to 1.1.2006 from time to time.

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

Estt Rule No 281/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/32/5299, Dated 15.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/LE-1/2 dated 24.11.2009 RBE No. (204/2009), PC-VI No.160/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even number dated 8.10.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 192/08.

Sub:- Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment of leave in respect of Railway employees.

A copy of Department of Personnel & Training (DOP&T)s O.M. No. 14028/3/2008-Estt.(L) dated 16th November,2009 on the above subject is attached for information and compliance. These
instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&Ts O.M dated 25th September, 2008 referred to in the enclosed O.M. was circulated on the Railways vide this office letter
of even number dated 8.10.2008.

No. 14028/3/2008-Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, the 16th November, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment of leave in respect of Railway employees.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments O.M. of even number dated 25th September, 2008 on the subject mentioned above according to which encashment of leave in respect of
central Government employees will be considered both for earned leave and half pay leave subject to overall limit of 300 days and in respect of encashment of half pay leave, no reduction shall
be made on account of pension and pension equivalent of other retirement benefits. In case of shortfall in earned leave, no commutation of half pay leave is permissible. The order was made
effective from the 1st September, 2008. The matter was reconsidered in this Department in consultation with the Department of Expenditure ( Implementation Cell) and it has been decided to
modify the date of effect of this Departments O.M. of even number dated 25th September, 2008 to 01.01.2006 instead of 01.09.2008 subject to the following conditions:-

(i) The benefit will be admissible in respect of past cases on receipt of applications to that effect from the pensioners concerned by the Administrative Ministry concerned.

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(ii) In respect of retirees who have already received encashment of earned leave of maximum limit of 300 days together with encashment of HPL standing at their credit on the date of
retirement, such cases need not be reopened. However, such cases in which there was a shortfall in reaching the maximum limit of 300 days can be reopened.

(iii) Calculation of cash equivalent in respect of HPL at credit shall be made mutatis mutandis in the manner given in this Departments O.M. of even number dated 25.09.2008.

2. In respect of persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Departments, these O.M. issues with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Estt Rule No 282/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/231/5300, Dated 15.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)II/2009/FOP/1Misc dated 30-11-2009, RBE No. (210/2009), PC-VI No.164/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway
Boards letter No. F (E)II/2003/FOP/1 dated 17.04.2007& 01.11.2007 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 116/07 and 232/07 respectively.

Sub: - Fixation of pay in case of employees who seek transfer to a lower post under FR 15(a)-clarification regarding.

Reference is invited to Boards circulars No. F(E)II/2003/FOP/1 Misc dated 17.04.2007 and 01.11.2007 on the above subject. DOP&T vide their O.M. No. 13/9/2009-Estt (Pay 1) dated
21.10.2009, have issued clarification regarding fixation of pay in case of employees who seek transfer to a lower post under FR 15(a), a copy of which is forwarded for information and
guidance.
F.No. 13/9/2009-Estt(Pay-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Estt(Pay-I) Section
North Block,
New Delhi, the 21st October, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: - Fixation of pay in case of employees who seek transfer to a lower post under FR 15(a)-clarification regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to instructions issued vide this Departments OM No. 16/6/2001-Estt (Pay-1) dated 14.2.2006 on the above subject, It was clarified therein that on transfer to
the lower post/scale under FR15(a), the pay of a Government servant holding a post on regular basis will be fixed at a stage equal to the pay drawn by him in the higher grade. If no such stage is
available, the pay will be fixed at the stage next below the pay drawn by him in the higher post and the difference may be granted as personal pay to be absorbed in future increments. If the
maximum of the pay scale of the lower post is less than the pay drawn by him in the higher post, his pay may be restricted to the maximum under FR(a)(a)(3).

2. Consequent upon implementation of the revised pay structure comprising grade pays and running Pay Bands, w.e.f. 1`.1.2006 in cases of appointment of Government servants to posts
carrying lower Grade Pay under FR 15(a) on their own request, the pay in the pay band of the Government servant will be fixed at a stage equal to the pay in the pay band drawn by him prior to
his appointment against the lower post. However, he will be granted grade pay of lower post. Further, in all cases, he will continue to draw his increments based on his pay in the pay band+
grade pay (lower).

3. Where transfer to a lower post is made subject to certain terms and conditions then the pay may be fixed according to such terms and conditions.

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4. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller& Auditor General of India.

5. This orders takes effect from 1.1.2006.

Estt Rule No 283/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ Leave Rules/33/5301, Dated 15.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F (E) III/2008/LE-1/1 dated 26.11.2009 RBE No. (208/2009), PC-VI No.162/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter of even number dated29.10.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 208/08.

Sub:-Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Railway Passes/PTOs.-Clarification.

A copy of Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T)s O.M. No. 14028/2/2009-Estt.(L), dated 24th November, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information. DOP&Ts O.M.
dated 23.9.2008, mentioned in the enclosed O.M. was adopted on the Railways vide this office letter of even number dated 29.10.2008. Rule No. 38-A of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972
corresponds to Rule 540-A of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Vol. I (Fifth Edition -1985).
No. 14028/2/2009-Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, dated the 24th November, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Encashment of earned leave a longwith LTC-Clarification

The undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T O.M. No.31011/4/2008-Estt.(A), dated 23rd September, 2008 allowing encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC and to say that various
references are being received from Ministries/Departments with regard to the applicability of Rule 38-A of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 to the Central Govt. employees. In this regard it is
clarified that

(1) Central Govt. employees governed by CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 who are entitled to LTC but opt for the facility of LTC provided to their spouses employed in PSUs/ Corporation/
Autonomous Bodies etc. and

(2) Central Govt. employees governed by CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 who are otherwise not entitled to LTC, on account of their spouse being employed in Indian Railways/National Airlines
who are entitled to privilege passes/ concessional tickets

are entitled to leave encashment while availing the LTC facility of their spouse/privilege passes/concessional tickets of their spouse on fulfillment of all the conditions as stipulated in Rule 38-A
of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 twice in a four years block of LTC.

Estt Rule No 284/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/130/5302, Dated 15.12.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 01-12-2009, RBE No. (213/2009), PC-VI No.167/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Sub: - Fixation of pay on promotion to the new HAG scale in cases where the officers opt to have their pay fixed under Rule 1313(FR 22)(I)(a)(1) of Indian Railway Estt. Code
Volume-II-clarification regarding.

Consequent upon the replacement of the pre-revised S-30 Scale (Rs. 22400-24500) by the new HAG scale of Rs. 67000-79000, clarifications have been sought from various quarters regarding
fixation of pay on promotion to the new HAG scale in cases where the officers opted to have their pay fixed under Rule 1313 (FR22) (I)(a)(1), i.e. from the date of next increment.

2. In this context, it is clarified that in cases of promotion to the HAG scale of Rs. 67000-79000, if a Railway servant opts to have his pay fixed under Rule 1313(FR22) (I) (a) (1), Indian
Railway Establishment Code Volume-II, on the date of promotion his pay will be fixed by adding an amount of Rs. 2000 to his basic pay. Further re-fixation will be done on the date of the next
increment of the Railway servant concerned i.e. 1st of July. On that day, he will be granted two increments: one annual increment and the second on account of promotion. While computing
these two increments, the basic pay prior to date of promotion shall be taken into account.

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

Estt Rule No 285/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/154/5303, Dated 15.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/37 dated 02-12-2009, RBE No. (214/2009), is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even No. dated
17.11.2005, was published as Estt. Rule No. 285/05.

Sub: - Grant of Family Pension to persons with disabilities-acknowledgement of Legal Guardianship Certificate issued by the Local Level Committee constituted under the National
Trust Act. 1999 ( No. 44 of 1999)

Attention in invited to this office letter of even number dated 17.11.2005 wherein it was advised that in those cases where the Railway servant or the pensioner or the spouse, or the family
pensioner, as the case may be, did not nominate a person to receive family pension for life in respect of the mentally retarded son or daughter of retired/deceased pensioner, family pension may
be sanctioned and released through the person in favour of whom Legal Guardianship has been provided duly stating the purpose as for receipt of family pension, by the Local Level Committee,
a statutory body constituted under the National Trust Act, 1999, without insisting on guardianship certificate from a Court.

2. It has been brought to the notice of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW) by the National Trust for the Welfare of persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental
Retardation and Multiple Disabilities that certain offices have not been accepting the Legal Guardianship Certificate issued by the Local Level Committee of the District, constituted under the
provisions of the National Trust Act, 1999. DOP&PW have emphasized that such action on the part of Pension sanctioning authorities not only results in inconvenience and harassment to the
persons with disabilities but also leads to delay in the family pension sanction process. Besides, it has to be appreciated by one and all that persons with disabilities deserve special attention,
support, protection and care of all concerned in order to enable them lead a dignified life in the society.

3. Zonal Railways, etc., are, therefore, again requested to ensure that Guardianship Certificate issued by the Local Level Committee constituted under the provisions of the National Trust Act,
1999, for the purpose of grant of family pension in respect of persons suffering from the said disabilities, are invariably honoured/accepted. The Certificate issued by the Local Level Committee
has the same sanctity and force as the one issued by a Court of Law and cannot be summarily dismissed and ignored.

Estt Rule No 286/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL/36/5358, Dated 18.12.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (LL) 2009/AT/MW/1 dated 27-11-2009 (RBE No. 207/2009), is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of even No.
dated 03.06.2009, was published as Estt. Rule No. 142/09.

Sub:- Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance.

Further to this Ministrys letter of even number dated 03.06.2009, a copy each of Order No. 1/21(5)/2009-LS.II, No. 1/21(4)/2009-LS.II, No.1/21(7)/2009-LS.II and No. 1/21(6)/2009-LS.II
dated 30.09.2009 received from Ministry of Labour & Employment revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for workers engaged in (i) loading and unloading operations in Railway
Goods Sheds, Parcel Offices of Railways and other goods sheds, godowns, warehouses etc.(ii) stone mines for stone breaking and stone crushing,(iii) employment of watch and ward and (iv)
sweeping and cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 respectively w.e.f. 01.10.2009 is
sent herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
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No. 1/21(5)2009LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi, dated the 30 September, 2009
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 30-6-2009 reaching 149.66 from 133.00 (Base: 2001=100) and thereby resulting
in an increase of 16.66 points for industrial workers and directs that this order shall come into force on the 1-10-2009.

RATES OF V.D.A FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING IN (I) GOODS-SHEDS, PARCEL OFFICES OF RAILWAYS, (II) OTHER
GOODSHEDS, GODOWNS, WAREHOUSES ETC.AND (III) DOCKS AND PORTS would be as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A.(IN Rs)


A 23.00
B 19.00
C 15.00
There fore the minimum rates of wages shoeing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1-10-2009 would be as under:-

AREA Rates of wages plus V.D.A. per day


Basic V.D.A Total
Wages
(RS) Rs. Rs.
A 180.00 + 23.00 203.00

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B 150.00 + 19.00 169.00
C 120.00 + 15.00 135.00

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.

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board meeting held on 26.08.2008.
No. 1/21(6)2009-LS.II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C)
New Delhi Dated 30/09/2009

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 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 1-10-2009 on the basis of rise in the average consumer price index number reaching 149.66 from 133.00 (Base 2001-100)
and thereby resulting in an increase of 16.66 points calculated on the basis of average for the period of six months ending on 30-06-2009. The rates of Variable Dearness allowance w.e.f. 1-10-
2009 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.(IN Rs)


A 23.00
B 19.00
C 15.00

Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1-10-2009 would be as under:-
AREA Rates of wages plus V.D.A. per day
Basic V.D.A Total
Wages
(RS) Rs. Rs.
A 180.00 + 23.00 203.00
B 150.00 + 19.00 169.00
C 120.00 + 15.00 135.00
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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The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board meeting held on 26.08.2008.

ANNEXURE-I
No. 1/21(7)2009-LS.II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C)
New Delhi Dated 30/09/2009
ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No. S.O.2232(E) and 2233 dated 18th September,2008 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the
undersigned orders the payment of Variable Dearness Allowance the employees engaged in Employment of Watch and Ward on the basis rise in the average consumer price index number
reaching 149.66 form 133.00 (Base 2001-100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 16.66 points calculated on the basis of average for the period of six months ending on 30.6.2009. The rates
of Variable Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.10.2009 shall be as under:-

1. RATES PF V.D.A FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN WATCH AND WARD (without arms) would be as under:-
AREA RATES OF V.D.A.(IN Rs)
A 23.00
B 19.00
C 15.00

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1.10.2009 to employees employed in WATCH AND WARD ( without arms)
would be as under:-
AREA Rates of wages plus V.D.A. per day
Basic V.D.A Total
Wages
(RS) Rs. Rs.
A 180.00 + 23.00 203.00
B 150.00 + 19.00 169.00
C 120.00 + 15.00 135.00
II. RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EXPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN WATCH AND WAD (with arms)
AREA RATES OF V.D.A.(IN Rs)
A 25.00
B 22.00
C 18.00

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Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1.10.2009 to employees employed in WATCH AND WARD (with arms)
would be as under:-
AREA Rates of wages plus V.D.A. per day
Basic V.D.A Total
Wages
(RS) Rs. Rs.
A 200.00 + 25.00 225.00
B 170.00 + 22.00 192.00
C 140.00 + 18.00 158.00

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 1 for ready reference.

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board meeting held on 26.8.2008.

No. 1/21(4)2009LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi, dated the 30 September, 2009
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. 1-10-2009 on the bases of rise in the average consumer price index
number reaching 692.95 for 676.75 (Base:1982=100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 16.20 point calculated on the basis of average for the period of six months ending on 30-6-2009. The
rates of Variable Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1-10-2009 as under:-

Item of work Rates or Variable Dearness Allowance as on


1-10-2009
1. Excavation & removal of over burden
with 50 meters lead/1.5 meters lift.
(i) Soft Soil Rs.33.31
(ii) Soft Soil with rock Rs.49.96
(iii) Rock Rs.66.63
2. Removal and stacking of rejected stones Rs.26.65
with 50 meters lead 1.5 Meters lift
3. Stone braking or Stone Crushing for the Stone size of:-
(i) 1.0 inches to 1.5 inches Rs.206.55
(ii) Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches Rs.176.55

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(iii) Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches Rs.103.27
(iv) Above 5.0 inches Rs.84.95

Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 1-10-2009 to the employees employed in Stone breaking or stone Crushing
shall be as under :-
Category Basic Wages VDA Total

4. Excavation &
removal of over
burden with 50
meters Lead /1.5
Meters lift.
(i) Soft Soil RS. 103.53 + Rs.33.31= Rs. 136.84
(ii) Soft Soil with Rs. 157.78 + Rs. 49.96= Rs.207.74
rock
(iii) Rock Rs.208.09 + Rs.66.63= Rs.274.72
2. Removal and Rs. 82.44 + Rs. 26.65= Rs.109.09
stacking of
rejected Stones
with 50 meters
lead 1.5 meters lift
4. Stone Braking or Stone Crushing for the stone size of :-

Category Basic Wages VDA Total

(i) 1.0 inch to 1.5 Rs.646.44 + Rs.206.55 = Rs.852.99


inches
(ii) Above 1.5 inches Rs.552.12 + Rs.176.55= Rs.728.67
to 3.0 inches
(iii) Above 3.0 Rs.322.69 + Rs.103.27= R425.96
inches to 5.0 inches
(iv) Above 5.0 Rs.264.47 + Rs.84.95= Rs..349.42

5. The workers employed on minimum guaranteed time rate of wages per day would be entitled to time rate of minimum wages 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.

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* Per 2.831 cube meters (100 cubic feet)
** per truck of 5.662 cubic meters (200 cft)

AREA 'A'
ANNEXURE-I
Ahmedabad (UA) Greater Bombay (UA) Chennai (UA)
Bangalore (UA) Hyderabad (UA) Nagpur (UA)
Calcutta (UA) Kanpur (UA) Delhi (UA)
Lucknow (UA)

AREA 'B'

Agra (UA) Ghaziabad (UA) Meerut (UA)


Ajmer (UA) Gorakhpur (UA) Moradabad (UA)
Aligarh (UA) Guwahati Mysore (UA)
Allahabad (UA) Guntur Nasik (UA)
Amaravati (UA) Gwalior (UA) Pune (UA)
Aurangabad (UA) Indore (UA) Patna (UA)
Bareilly (UA) Hubli-Dharwad Raipur
Bhavnagar/Bhopal Jabalpur (UA) Rajkot
Bikaner Jaipur (UA) Ranchi (UA)
Bhubaneshwar Jalandhar Sholapur (UA)
Amritsar Jamshedpur (UA) Srinagar (UA)
Calicut (UA) Jodhpur Surat (UA)
Chandigarh (UA) Kolhapur (UA) Thiruvananthapuram (UA)
Cochin (UA) Kalyan Ulhasnagar
Coimbatore (UA) Kota Vadodara (UA)
Cuttack (UA) Ludhiana Varanasi (UA)
Durgapur Madurai (UA) Vijaywada (UA)
Vishakhapatnam (UA)

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Warangal

Faridabad Complex

Area : 'C' will comprise all the areas not mentioned in this list.

NB: U.A. stands for Urban Agglomeration.

Estt Rule No 287/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/51/5359, Dated 18.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2007/H/28/1/RELHS/Misc dated 30.11.2009, S.No.8 Health /2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action

Sub:- Joining of RELHS, 97-Technical resignation.

Ref: Boards letter No. F(E)III/86/PN1/5 dated 16.4.86.

The matter regarding joining of Retired Railway Employees Liberalized Health Scheme., 97(RELHS, 97) by Railway employees who submit resignation from Railway service on permanent
absorption in PSUs had been under examination in Boards office.

2. It has been decided that the resignation submitted by the Railway employees on permanent absorption in PSUs to be taken as Technical Resignation and that they should be permitted to join
RELHS-97 subject to fulfillment of the conditions prescribed in this regard.

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

4. Accordingly, an Advance Correction Slip, as an amendment to Para 612 A (2) of IRMM-2000, is enclosed.

S. No. 8 Health/2009
Advance Correction Slip to Para 612 A (2) of Indian Railway Medical Manual Volume Third Edition, 2000.

(2) Eligibility

The following may be inserted as item (iv) under the existing sentence These orders are not applicable to those Railway servants who quit service by resignation

(iv) However, the resignation tendered by Railway employees on permanent absorption in PSUs / Autonomous Bodies is treated as technical resignation and they will become entitled to
enroll themselves as members of RELHS subject to fulfillment of the prescribed conditions.

(Authority: Boards letter No. 2007/H/28/1/RELHS/Misc dated 30.11.09)

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Estt Rule No 288/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/131/5438, Dated 22.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F (E)II/2009/DE1/3 dated 01-12-2009, RBE No. (212/2009), PC-VI No.165/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter Nos. F(E)II/94/DE-1/1 dated 5.12.1994 and F(E)II/2009/DE1/3 dated 23.09.2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 13/95 & 236/09 respectively.

Sub: - Fixation of pay on deputation after implementation of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules-clarification reg.

Ref: - (i) Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide G.S.R No. 643(E) dated 4th September, 2008.
(ii) Railway Boards letter No. F(E)II/94/DE-1/1 dated 5.12.1994 and letter No. F (E)II/2009/DE1/3 dated 23.09.2009.

In continuation of the instructions issued vide Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 25.09.2008, on the basis of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditures Office Memorandum
No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 13.09.2008, a copy of further clarification issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their Office Memorandum of same number dated 28.08.2009
regarding fixation of pay on deputation after the replacement of the pre-revised S-30 scale by the new HAG scale is enclosed for information and guidance. The instructions contained therein
will apply mutatis mutandis to Railway employees also.

F.No. 1/1/2008-IC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Implementation Cell
New Delhi dated the 28th August, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Fixation of pay on deputation after the replacement of the pre-revised S-30 scale by the new HAG scale-clarifications regarding.

Attention is drawn towards this Departments O.M. of even number dated 13th September, 2008 on the subject Clarifications on CCS (Revised Pay) Rule, 2008. Vide the said O.M. clarifications
were issued, inter-alia, regarding fixation of pay of Government servants on deputation consequent upon the implementation of the revised pay structure recommended by the Sixth Central Pay
Commission. The Government has since notified a new HAG scale (Rs. 67000-79000) in replacement of the pre-revised S-30 scale of Rs.22400-24500. Consequently, the following
clarifications regarding fixation of pay on deputation on account of the replacement of the pre-revised S-30 scale by the new HAG scale are issued:-

1. CASES WHERE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS WERE ON DEPUTATION AS ON 01.01.2006


(A) In case a Government servant was on deputation to a post in PB-4 with grade pay of Rs.10000 on 1.1.2006 and got promoted to the HAG scale in his cadre after 01.01.2006 while still on
deputation and was also granted proforma promotion under the Next Below Rule, his pay will be fixed in the manner indicated below:-

As on 1.1.2006, the pay of the Government servant will be fixed with reference to the fitment table of the pre-revised scale of Rs. 18400-22400. Subsequently, when he gets promoted to HAG
scale in his cadre and is allowed proforma promotion under the Next Below Rule, his basic pay will be fixed with reference to the basic pay of the officer immediately below him in his parent
cadre (who is working in the cadre), though he will continue to be in the pay band PB-4. From such basic pay, Rs. 10,000 will be treated as grade pay and the rest as pay in the pay band. The

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Government servant will continue to earn his annual increments during the remaining period of deputation subject to a maximum pay in the pay band of Rs. 67000 ( the maximum of the pay
band PB-4).

(B) In case a Government servant was on deputation to a post in PB-4 with grade pay of Rs.10000 on 1.1.2006, but had already been promoted to the HAG scale in his cadre prior to 1.1.2006,
his pay will be fixed in the manner indicated below:-

i) As on 1.1.2006, the pay of the Government servant will be fixed with reference to the fitment table of the pre-revised scale of Rs. 18400-22400. Immediately thereafter (on the same
day), his basic pay will be stepped up with reference to the revised basic pay of the officer immediately below him in his parent cadre (who is working in the cadre). From such stepped
up basic pay, Rs.10,000 will be treated as grade pay and the rest as pay in the pay band PB-4. The Government servant will continue to earn his annual increments during the
remaining period of deputation subject to a maximum pay in the pay band of Rs. 67000 ( the maximum of the pay band PB-4).

ii) Subsequently, in case the Government servant got laterally appointed on deputation basis to a post in the HAG scale, his pay in the pay band and grade pay will be consolidated and
will become his basic pay in the HAG scale, subject to a maximum of Rs. 79000.

2. CASE WHERE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS PROCEED ON DEPUTATION AFTER 01.01.2006

(A) In case a Government servant comes on deputation to a post in PB-4 with grade pay of Rs.10000 after 1.1.2006 and later gets promoted to the HAG scale in his cadre and is also granted
proforma promotion under the Next Below Rule, his pay will be fixed in the manner indicated below:-

On his appointment on deputation basis, the pay of the Government servant will be fixed as per the terms of deputation/extant rules. Subsequently, when he gets promoted to HAG scale in his
cadre and is allowed proforma promotion under the Next Below Rule, his basic pay will be fixed with reference to the basic pay of the officer immediately below him in his parent cadre (who
is working in the Cadre) but will continue to be in PB-4. From such basic pay, Rs. 10,000 will be treated as grade pay and the rest as pay in the pay band. The Government servant will continue
to earn his annual increments during the period of deputation subject to a maximum pay in the pay band of Rs. 67000 (the maximum of the pay band PB-4).

(B) Fixation of pay of Government servants who are in the grade pay of Rs. 10000 in the pay band PB-4 in their parent cadre and who go on deputation, other than under the Central Staffing
Scheme (i) directly to a post in HAG scale; and (ii) to a post in the same grade pay and thereafter get laterally appointed on deputation basis to higher post in the HAG scale will be done in the
manner indicated below:-

In such cases, as per extent instructions, on his appointment on deputation basis, the Government servant has the option to have his pay fixed either with reference to his pay in his parent cadre
(in which case he will also be eligible for deputation (duty) allowance), or to opt for the pay of the post. If the Government servant opts to have his pay fixed in the pay of the post, his pay will
be fixed in the HAG scale by granting an increment to his basic pay @3% and adding Rs.2000 thereto, subject to a minimum of Rs. 67000 and maximum of Rs. 79000.

3. PAY FIXATION OF GOVERNMENT SERVANTS WHO PROCEED ON DEPUTATION UNDER THE CENTRAL STAFFING SCHEME AFTER 01.01.2006

(A) fixation of pay of Government servants who are in the HAG scale in their parent cadre and go on deputation to a post in the grade pay of Rs.10000 in the pay band PB-4 under the Central
Staffing Scheme will be done in the manner indicated below:-

Under the extant rules, Government servants are not permitted to go on deputation to a lower level post. The same is however, permitted under the Central Staffing Scheme. Accordingly, in
case a Government Servant in HAG scale goes on a deputation ( under the Central Staffing Scheme) to a lower post in PB-4 with grade pay of Rs. 10000, his basic pay in the deputation post will

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be fixed at a stage equal to his basic pay in his parent cadre. However, since the basic pay of Joint Secretaries/equivalent posts has two components, viz., grade pay (Rs. 10000) and pay in the
pay band, in such cases, the pay on deputation will be fixed by treating Rs. 10000 from the basic pay as grade pay and the remaining amount as pay in the pay band. To illustrate, if a
Government servants basic pay in the cadre in HAG grade was Rs. 73220, on his appointment on deputation basis as a Joint Secretary under the Central Staffing Scheme, his basic pay will
continue to be Rs. 73220, of which Rs. 10000 will be treated as grade pay and the remaining Rs. 63220 as pay in the pay band. Thereafter, he will continue to earn his annual increments, subject
to his pay in the pay band not exceeding Rs. 67000.

(B) Fixation of pay of Government servants who are in the HAG scale in their parent cadre and go on deputation to a post in the grade pay of Rs.10000 in the pay band PB-4 under the Central
Staffing Scheme and thereafter get appointed on deputation basis to posts in the HAG scale will be done in the manner indicated below:-

In such cases, on initial appointment to a post in the grade pay of Rs. 10000 in PB-4, the pay of a Government servant will be fixed in the manner indicated in 3. (A) above. Subsequently, when
the Government servant is appointed on deputation basis to a post in HAG scale under the Central Staffing Scheme, his pay in the pay band and grade pay will be consolidated and will become
his basic pay in the HAG sale subject to a maximum of Rs. 79000.

2. The term basic pay in the revised pay structure is defined under Rule 3 (8) of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.

3. The clarifications issued vide this Departments OM of even number dated 13th September, 2008 stand modified to the extent that they were applicable in the case of deputations relating to
the revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 12000 in the pay band PB-4 which has now been substituted by new HAG scale. In respect of all other grade pays/pay scales, the earlier
clarifications continue to be valid.

Estt Rule No. 289/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/03/5439, Dated 22.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 04-12-2009, RBE No. (215/2009), PC-VI No.168/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
of even No. dated 10.06.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 138/2009.

Sub:- Extension of the benefit of MACP Scheme to the reckon 50% of the Temporary Status casual labour service.

Please refer to Boards letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 regarding the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS).

2. The issue regarding extension of the scope of the MACP Scheme so as to count 50% of temporary status casual labour service on absorption in regular employment for the purpose of grant of
benefit under the MACPS had been under consideration.

3. The matter has been examined and it has been decided that 50% of temporary status casual labour service on absorption in regular employment may be taken into account towards the
minimum service of 10, 20 and 30 years for the grant of benefit under the MACP Scheme on analogy that the same is also reckoned as qualifying service for pension.

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

Estt Rule No 290/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/132/5440, Dated 22.12.2009

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A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/9 dated 14.12.2009, RBE No. (220/2009), S.No.PC-VI /170 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 was published as Estt. Rule No. 167/08.

Sub:- Grant of the pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 4600 in the pay band PB-2 to Assistants of Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS) and Steno Grade C (Personnel Assistants)
of Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service (RBSSS).

Attention is invited to Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide Notification GSR 643(E) dated 04.09.2008 and Schedules circulated vide this Ministrys letter No. PC-
VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 (S.N.PC-VI/2).

2. A copy of Ministry of Finances O.M. No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 16.11.2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis to
Assistants of Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS) and Steno Grade C (Personal Assistants) of Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service (RBSSS). For the purpose of fixation of
pay and recalculation of arrears corresponding provisions of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 and Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 (S.No.PC-VI/2) shall be
applicable.

3. This has the sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
F. No. 1/1/2008-IC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Implementation Cell
New Delhi, dated the 16th November, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Grant of the pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 4600 in the pay band PB-2 to Assistants and Personal Assistants of Central Secretariat service, Armed Forces Headquarter
Service, Indian Foreign Service B and Railway Board Secretariat Service and their counterpart Stenographer Services.

Consequent upon the Notification of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, Department of Expenditure received a large number of references from administrative ministries/departments proposing upgradation
of the posts which were in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 as on 1.1.2006 by granting them grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2. After considering the matter, vide O.M. of even
number dated 13th November 2009, the Government has approved grant of the pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 4600 in the pay band PB-2 to posts that existed in the pre-reivsed scaled of Rs.
6500-10500 as on 1.1.2006 and which were granted the normal replacement pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 4200 in the pay band PB-2.Separately, the Government also received references
from various sections regarding upgradation of the grade pay of Assistants in the Central Secretariat. After considering the matter, it has been decided to extend the pay structure of grade pay of
Rs. 4600 in the pay band PB-2 to Assistants belonging to Central Secretariat service, Armed Forces Headquarter Service, Indian Foreign Service B and Railway Board Secretariat Service and
Personal Assistants (PAs) in their counterpart Stenographer Services w.e.f. 1.1.2006.

2. Consequent upon the above upgradation, the pay of the above category of Government servants will be fixed again in accordance with illustration 4A annexed to CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. As a
result of refixation of pay, in case a Government servant desires to revise his earlier option for coming over to the revised pay structure, he may be permitted to do so without making any
reference to this Department.

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3. On account of pay fixation in the revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2, arrears of pay will be recalculated and difference of arrears in respect of the entire
amount will be paid immediately. The manner of drawal of arrears has already been indicated in this Departments O.M. of even number dated 30.8.2008.

4. While considering the case of granting upgraded grade pay of Rs. 4600 to Assistants and PAs in the Central Secretariat, it is noted that Sixth Pay Commission had recommended parity in
terms of hierarchical structure of Office Staff in Filed and Secretariat offices upto the level of Assistants and this recommendation had been accepted by the Government. However, one of the
reasons due to which Assistants of Central Secretariat are being granted grade pay of Rs. 4600 is the fact that there is an element of direct recruitment to he post and that too, through an
All-India Competitive Examinations. With the issue of this Departments O.M. of even number dated 13th November, 2009, the grade pay of Rs. 4600 has already been introduced in the case
of Office Staff in Field Offices. As far as Central Secretariat is concerned, in order to continue to maintain parity between Field and secretariat offices, introduction of a level in the hierarchy of
Central Secretariat having grade pay of Rs. 4200 in the pay band PB-2 between the grades of Upper Division Clerks and Assistants is necessary.

5. The manner in which the new grade in the hierarchy of Central Secretariat should be introduced may be decided by DOPT in consultation with Department of Expenditure. Introduction of
this new grade in the hierarchy will be applicable in the case of all the four Headquarter Services viz. Central Secretariat Service, Armed Forces Headquarter Service, Indian Foreign Service B
and Railway Board Secretariat Service and their counterpart Stenographer Services. The decision to introduce the new grade in the hierarchy of Central Secretariat Service will be implemented
from a prospective date.

Estt Rule No 291/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/133/5441, Dated 22.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/IC/9 dated 25-11-2009, RBE No. (205/2009), S.No.PC-VI/161 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No.
PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 31.10.2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 209/2008.

Sub:- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008-Schedule for Revised Scales of Pay.

Reference Note 6 of Boards letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 31.10.2008 ( S. No. PC-VI/41 & RBE No. 162/2008), advising that the recommendations of 6 th CPC regarding revised pay
scale of Master Craftsman ( Sr. Technician) in the Railways is to be referred to Fast Track Committee and pending decision of the Government normal replacement pay structure (viz PB-2: GP
Rs. 4200) would apply. Thus above category/existing Master Craftsmen (Sr. Technician) would continue to be separate from that of Jr. Engineers in identical revised pay structure, as per the
position already existing.

2. Consequent upon acceptance of the recommendation of the Fast Track Committee by the Government, the President is pleased to decide that the above Note 6 may be read as follows:-

The category of Sr. Technicians in the present ( Pre-revised) scale of Rs. 5000-8000 placed in Revised Pay Structure Pay Band PB-2 GP Rs.4200 would continue to be operated as part of
Artisan Cadre as per prescribed % age distribution separate from that of Jr. Engineers in the revised pay structure PB-2 GP Rs.4200.

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

Estt Rule No 292/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/ACP/04/5442, Dated 23.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 10.12.2009 RBE No. (217/2009), S.No.PC-VI/169 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter of
even number dated 10.06.2009 was published as Estt. Rule No. 138/09.

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Sub: - Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) For the Railways Employees-Clarifications Regarding.

Reference is invited to the Boards letter of even number dated 10.06.09 regarding the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). Consequent upon the implementation of Sixth
Pay Commissions recommendations, the four pre-revised Group D pay scales viz., Rs. 2550-3200, Rs.2610-3540, Rs. 2610-4000 and Rs. 2650-4000 have been upgraded and replaced by the
revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 1800 in the pay band PB-1. As per the recommendations of Sixth CPC, Railway servants in these four pre-revised Group D scales have been granted
the Group C revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 1800 in the pay band PB-1. It has been decided on the analogy of para-5 of the Annexure to Boards letter dated 10.06.2009 ibid that
promotions earned or upgradations granted under ACP Scheme of 01.10.1999 in the past to the four pay scales mentioned above, which now carry the grade pay of Rs. 1800/- shall be ignored
for the purpose of MACPS. However, promotions/financial upgradations earned by existing Group D employees to grade pay of Rs. 1900 ( pre-revised scales of Rs. 3050-75-3590-80-4590)
shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.

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

Estt Rule No 293/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/56/5504, Dated 30.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (W) 2004/WE-6/9 dated 04.12.2009, RBE No. 216/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter No. E (W) 98/WE-
6/8 dated 5.8.99 and No. E (W) 72/WE-6/15 dated 21.04.1973 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 87/2000 & 110/1973 respectively.

Sub:- Scheme for providing immediate relief to the families of Railway Servants who die while in service.

Ref: Boards letter No. E(W)98/WE-6/8 dated 5.8.99

Sanction of the President is hereby communicated to the following modification to the Ministry of Railways letter No. E (W) 72/WE-6/15 dated 21.04.1973 on the above subject as amended
from time to time:-

In Para-1(ii) of the letter ibid, substitute the figure of Rs.8000/- by the figure Rs.15000/-.

2. This amendment takes effect from the date of issue of this letter.

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

Estt Rule No 294/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/198/5505, Dated 30.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E (NG) II/2007/RC-4/CORE/1 dated 11/12/2009 (RBE No. 219/2009) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter number
E(NG)II/97/RC-4/8 dated 03/02/1998 was published as Estt. Rule No. 42/98.

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

Ref:- No. E(NG)II/97/RC-4/8 dated 03.02.98.

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The issue of revision of rates of Daily Allowances for engagement of retired employees on daily remuneration basis has been engaging the attention of the Board. It has now been decided by the
Ministry of Railways that the following rates of daily allowances will be effective from the date of issue of the sanction.

(i) For posts in Grade (Rs. 5200-20200) + GP 1800 = Rs.300 per day.

(ii) For posts in Grade (Rs. 5200-20200) + GP 1900/2000/2400 and 2800 = Rs.320 per day.

(iii) For posts in Grade (Rs. 9300-34800) + GP 4200 = Rs.550 per day.

(iv) For posts in Grade (Rs. 9300-34800) + GP 4600 = Rs.565 per day.

(It should, however, be ensured that in each and every case of engagement of retired employee, the daily allowance+ full Pension should not exceed the last pay drawn)

2. The maximum age limit of 62 years is not to be exceeded during the period of engagement.

3. Other terms and conditions as stipulated vide Boards letter under reference would continue to be the same.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)

Estt Rule No 295/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/157/5506, Dated 30.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.12.2009, RBE No. 222/2009, PC-VI No.171/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letters of even No. dated 15.09.2008 and 17.12.2008 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 171/2008 and 242/2008 respectively.

Sub:-Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners etc.-
Grant of full pension to Government servants who retired on or after 1.1.2006.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 10th December, 2009 on the above subject is enclosed for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.M.s No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2nd September, 2008 and 11th December, 2008, referred to
in the enclosed O.M., were adopted/circulated on the Railways vide this office letters of even number dated 15. 09.2008 and 17.12.2008 respectively.

F. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Loy Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 10th December,2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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Subject:-Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners etc.-
Grant of full pension to Government servants who retired on or after 1.1.2006.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Governments decision on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, orders were issued vide this Departments O.M. NO.
38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2.9.2008 for introducing modifications in the rules regulating pension, Retirement/Death/Service Gratuity/Family Pension/disability pension and ex-gratia lump-sum
compensation. In accordance with para 5.2 and para 5.3 of that OM, once a Government servant becomes entitled to pension on completion of 20 years/10 years of qualifying service, he shall be
paid pension at 50% of the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10 months, whichever is more beneficial to him. In terms of para 5.4 of the OM, these revised provisions
have come into force w.e.f 2.9.2008 and shall be applicable to Government servants reiterating on or after that date. Subsequently, it was clarified vide O. M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated
11.12.2008 that pension of Government servant retiring on or after 1.1.2006 will also be calculated based on the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10 months,
whichever is more beneficial to him but his pension would continue to be proportionate to the pension on completion of 33 years of qualifying service. Para 5.4 of this Departments O.M. No.
38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2.9.2008 was modified to that extent.

2. This matter has been reconsidered by the Government. In partial modification of the instructions/order issued in this respect, it has now been decided that linkage of full pension with 33 years
of qualifying service shall be dispensed with, with effect from 1.1.2006 instead of 2.9.2008. The revised provisions for calculation of pension in para 5.2 and 5.3 of the OM No. 38/37/08-
P&PW(A) dated 2.9.2008 shall come into force with effect from 1.1.2006 and shall be applicable to the Government servants retired/retiring after that date Para 5.4 will further stand modified to
that extent.

3. Consequent upon the above revised provisions, in partial modification of para 7.1 of the OM. No. 38/37/01-P&PW(A)-P&PW(A) dated 2.9.08, the extant benefit of adding years of qualifying
service for the purpose of computation of pension and gratuity shall stand withdrawn with effect from 1.1.2006.

4. The overall calculation may take into account revised gratuity and revised pension, including arrears up to date of revision based on these instructions. However, no recoveries would be made
in the cases already settled.

5. It is impressed upon all the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India to keep in view the above modifications/clarifications while disposing of the cases of revision of pension. They
are also advised to dispose of the representations received by them from pensioners on the above issues without referring the same to this Department.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their U.N. No. 375/EV/2009 dated 19.11.2009.

7. In their application to the employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Estt Rule No 296/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefit/158/5507, Dated 30.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. F(E)III/2009/PN1/6 dated 16/12/2009, RBE No. 223/2009, PC-VI No. 172/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards letter
No. F (E) III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15/09/2008 and letter of even number dated 29/04/2009 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 171/2008 and 150/2009 respectively.

Sub:- Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the VIth CPC-revision of the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993- Constant Attendant
Allowance.

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A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)s O.M. No. 45/6/2008-P&PW(F) dated 7th December, 2009 on the above subject is attached for information and
compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PWs O.Ms. dated 2.9.2008 and dated 16.4.2009, referred to in the enclosed O.M. were adopted on the
Railways vide this office letter No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/13 dated 15.9.2008 and letter of even number dated 29.4.2009 respectively. The CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 correspond to
the Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993.
No. 45/6/2008-P&PW(F)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
3rd Floor,Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 7th December, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the Vith CPC-revision of CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939- Constant Attendant Allowance.

The undersigned is directed to say that on the Recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission in para 5.1.44 of its Report, orders were issued vide Department of Pension & Pensioners
Welfare O.M. No. 38/37/2008-P&PW (A) dated 2.9.2008 that:

In the case of pensioners who retired on disability pension under the CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939, for 100% disability (where the individual is completely dependent on somebody
else for day to day function), a Constant Attendant Allowance of Rs. 3,000/- p.m. shall be allowed in addition to the disability pension, on the lines existing in Defence forces.

2. In this Departments O.M. dated 16th April, 2009, the provisions of the payment of Constant Attendant Allowance on the civil side were also laid down.

3. Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemens Welfare vide their letter No. 16(6)/2008(1)/D (Pension/policy) dated 4.5.09 has issued orders to increase the rates of Constant
Attendant Allowance by 25% every time when the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay band goes up by 50% .

4. Based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission as contained in their para 5.1.68, it has been decided that the rates of Constant Attendant Allowance payable to the Civilian
employees shall also be increased by 25% every time the dearness allowance on the revised pay bands goes up by 50%.

5. Formal amendments to the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939, are being issued separately.

6. These orders issue with the approval of the ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.N. No. 372/E. V/09 dated 11-11-2009.

7. In their applicability to the personnel of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Estt Rule No 297/2009 No. P-HQ/Ruling/PC-VI/134/5508, Dated 30.12.2009

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/8 dated 22/12/2009, RBE No. 226/2009, PC-VI No.173/2009 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Boards
letter number PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11/09/2008 was published as Estt. Rule No. 167/2008.

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Sub:- Grant of the revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2 to posts that existed in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 as on 01.01.2006 and which were
granted the normal replacement pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-2.

Attention is invited to Railway Service (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 notified vide Notification GSR 643(E) dated 04.09.2008 and Schedules circulated vide this Ministry's letter No. PC-
VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 (S.No.PC-VI/2).

2. Sixth Pay Commission recommended merger of the three pre-revised scales of Rs.5000-8000, Rs.5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500 and replaced them by the revised pay structure of grade pay
of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-2. Vide Para 2.2.21(v) of its Report, the Commission recommended that on account of the merger of these 3 scales, some posts which constituted feeder and
promotion grades would come to lie in an identical grade. The Commission gave specific recommendations in its Report granting higher grade pay of Rs.4600 to some categories of these posts.
As regards the other posts, the Commission recommended that it should first be seen if the posts in these 3 scales can be merged without any functional disturbance and if possible, the same
should be done. Further, the Commission recommended that in case it is not feasible to merge the posts in these pay scales on functional consideration, the posts in the scale of Rs.5000-8000 and
Rs.5500-9000 should be merged with the posts in the scale of Rs.6500-10500 being upgraded to the next higher grade in the pay band PB-2 with grade pay of Rs.4600 corresponding to the pre-
revised scale of Rs.7450-11500. In case a post already exists in the scale of Rs.7450-11500, the post being upgraded from the scale of Rs.6500-10500 should be merged with the post in the scale
of Rs.7450-11500.

3. This Ministry has received a large number of references from various Railways/Production units and other institutes/departments proposing upgradation of the posts which were in the pre-
revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 as on 01.01.2006 by granting them grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2. Consequent upon decision taken by Ministry of Finance, it has now been decided
that the posts which were in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 as on 01.01.2006 and which were granted the normal replacement pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-
2, will be granted grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2 corresponding to the pre-revised scale of Rs.7450- 11500 w.e.f. 01.01.2006. Further, as already stipulated in note 2 under schedule
circulated vide Annexure 'B' of Board's letter No. PC-VI/2008/1/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 in case a post already existed in the pre-revised scale of Rs.7450-11500, the posts being upgraded
from the scale of Rs.6500-10500 should be merged with the post in the scale of Rs.7450-11500.

4. Accordingly, in terms of Rules 6 of RS (RP) Rules, 2008, revised pay of Railway servants in the pre-revised scale of RS.6500-10500 who were earlier granted grade pay of Rs.4200 and who
have already exercised their option for drawal of pay in the revised pay structure in the format prescribed in the Second Schedule to the Rules, will be fixed again in accordance with illustration
4-A Annexed to RS (RP) Rules, 2008.

5. In case of all such Railway servants in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 who were earlier granted grade pay of Rs.4200 and who had opted to have their pay fixed under RS (RP) Rules,
2008, action as prescribed in this Ministry's letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 will be taken. In case a Railway servant desires to revise his earlier option for coming over to the
revised pay structure, he may be permitted to do so without making any reference to Board.

6. On account of pay fixation in the revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2, arrears of pay will be recalculated and difference of arrears in respect of the entire
amount will be paid immediately. The manner of drawal of arrears has already been indicated in this Ministry's letter No. PC-VI /2008/1/RSRP /1 dated 11.09.2008.

7. This has the sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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ANNEXURE TO ESTT. RULE No. 200/2009
Scheme for filling up of vacancies as existed on 31.08.2009
Revision of Classification of Posts consequent upon merger of grades
as a result of Implementation of Vlth Central Pay Commission's Recommendations
s. Category/ Existing scale Existing mode of filling up Existing Pay Revised position Remarks
Classificati Ban
No on d/
(Gr Revised mode of Revised Classification
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5 (6) (7 (8)
TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
1) Assistant Station Master 60% plus shortfall against LDCE by DR; Selection PB- DR;60% plus shortfall against LDCE by Rectt./Entry grade Please see footnote, 1
(ASM)/ 4500-7000 15% plus shortfall against General (Rectt. grade) 15% plus shortfall against &6
Selection by LDCE; 25% General 1/(2800) General Selection by LDCE; 25% (general LDCE by Written
selection. General selection Selection) Exam.
Asstt. Station/Station 100% Promotion Non-Selection 75%
PB2 againstPro., 15% plus short Fall Suitability with
Master / 5000-8000 LDCE by DR ( Traffic App),
Station 75% Prom., 15% plus shortfall against
LDCE by DR(Traffic App.), 10% LDCE Non-Selection (4200) 10% LDCE prescribed
Master/ benchmark
5500-9000
Dy. Station Supdt./ 6500-1 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Prom., Suitability with
Station Supdt./ 7450-1 1500 100% Promotion Non-Selection (4600) prescribed
2) Traffic 75% DR; Selection PB- 75% DR; 25% Rectt./Entry grade
Signaller/ 25% Prom.
3200-4900 Promotion 1(2000) ( General Selection) (general
Selection)
Senior Signaller /4000-6000 100% Promotion Non-selection PB-1 100% Promotion Non-
(2400) Selection/Seniorit
Head Signaller /5000-8000 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
Inspector of Telegraph 100% Promotion Selection prescribed
Traffic/ 5500-9000
benchmark.

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Chief Inspector of 100% Promotion Non-selection
Telegraph Traffic /6500-1
3) 0500
Goods Guard/ 4500-7000 60% by General Selection; 15% plus Selection PB-1 60% by General Selection; 15% Rectt./Entry grade Passing of pre-
shortfall against Gen. Sel. by LDCE; (Rectt. grade) plus shortfall against Gen. Sel. by promotional
and, 25% plus shortfall against LDCE (2800) LDCE; and, 25% plus shortfall (general Course /training
quota by DR; against LDCE quota by DR; Selection) consisting of written
test, will be
mandatory in
case of promotion to
Sr. Goods Guard/ 5000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Non- the posts in grade pay
8000 (4200) Selection/Seniorit Rs. 4200
y-cum-suitability wherever mode of
promotion has been
Passenger Guard /5000- 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed as
8000 (4200) prescribed suitability with
benchmark. prescribed benchmark.
Sr. Passenger Guard 100% Promotion Non-selection
/5500-9000
Mail/Express Guard /5500- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
9000 (4200) prescribed
benchmark.
4) Train Clerk /3050-4590 50% DR; Selection PB-1 50% DR; Rectt./Entry grade
33.33% 33.33% Prom(General
Prom, (1900) Selection), (general
16.67% by 16.67% by LDCE Selection)
LDCE
Sr. Train Clerk /4000-6000 100% Promotion Non-selection PB-1 100%Prom. Non-
(2400) Selection/Seniorit
y-cum-suitability
Head Train Clerk /5000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Prom. Suitability with
Chief Train Clerk/ 5500- 100% Promotion Selection (4200) prescribed
5) 9000
Wagon Movement 100% Promotion Selection 75% Promotion (General
PB2 Selection) benchmark. Please
Rectt./Entry grade footnote see
Inspector-ll/ 5000-8000 15% plus shortfall 1.
Wagon Movement 75% Promotion; 15% plus shortfall Non-selection (4200) against LDCE by DR( Traffic (general
Inspector-l/ 5500-9000 against LDCE by DR(Traffic Apprentices) 10% LDCE. Selection)
Apprentices); 10% LDCE.
Sr. Wagon Movement 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
Inspector-ll/ 6500-10500
Sr. Wagon Movement 100% Promotion Non-selection (4600) prescribed
Inspector-l/ 7450-11500 benchmark.

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6) Section Controller /5500- 75% Prom. 15% plus shortfall against Selection 75% Prom (general Selection).
PB2 15% Rectt./Entry
LDCE by DR(Traffic Apprentice); 10% plus shortfall against LDCE
9000 LDCE (4200) by DR(Traffic Apprentices) grade (general
10%LDCE Selection)
Deputy Chief Controller 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
/6500-10500
Chief Controller /7450- 100% Promotion Selection (4600) prescribed
benchmark
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
7) Ticket 50% DR; Selection PB1(190 50% DR; 33.33% by Rectt./Entry
Collector/ 33.33% by Prom (General
3050-4590 Prom, 16.67% 0) Selection) 16.67% by grade (general
Sr. by LDCE
100% Promotion Non-selection PB-1 LDCE
100%(Promotion Non-
TC/TTE /
4000- (2400) Selection/Seniority-
HeadTC/Sr.TTE/5000-8000 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% 'Promotion Suitability with
Traveling Ticket Inspector 100% Promotion Non-selection
(TTI)/ 5500-9000 prescribed
Chief TTI /6500-1 0500 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion benchmark.with
Suitability
(4600) prescribed
8) Commercial Clerk /3200- 50% DR; Selection PB-1 50% DR; Rectt./Entry Please see
33.33% Prom; 33.33% Prom; ( General Selection) footnote 1.
4900 16.67% by (2000) 16.67% by LDCE grade (general
Sr. Commercial Clerk/ 4000- LDCE
100% Promotion Non-selection PB-1 Non-
100% Promotion
6000
Head Commercial Clerk/ (2800) 75% Prom.; Selection/Seniority-
5000-8000 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 15% plus shortfall against LDCE by DR Suitability with
Chief Commercial 75% Prom.; 15% plus shortfall against LDCE Selection (4200) (Comml. App.); prescribed
Clerk/ 5500-9000 by DR(Comml. App.); 10% LDCE 10% LDCE benchmark
Commercial Supdt./6500- 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
10500 (4600) prescribed
9) ECRC-ll/4500-7000 25% DR; Selection PB-1 25% DR; Rectt./Entry
75% 75% Promotion ( General Selection)
Promotion (2800) grade (general
ECRC-l/5000-8000 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
Reservation 100% Promotion Non-selection (4200) prescribed
Supervisor-ll/ 5500- benchmark^.
Reservation
9000 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
Supervisor-l/ 6500-
10500 (4600) prescribed
10 Commercial
Gr.IV (Marketing/
Inspec. 100% Promotion Selection PB2 75% Prom.(general Selection);
15% plus shortfall against LDCE by Rectt. /Entry grade Please
footnote 1.
see
Claims/ Rates/ (4200) DR ( Comml. App), 10% LDCE (general Selection)
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Commercial Inspec. 15% plus shortfall against LDCE by DR Non-selection
Gr.lll (Marketing/ (Comml. App); 10% LDCE; 75% Prom.
Claims/ Rates/R&D)/5500-
9000
Commercial Inspector 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
Gr.ll (Marketing/ Claims/
Rates/R&D)/ 6500-10500 (4600) prescribed
Commercial 100% Promotion Non-selection benchmark^.
Inspector
Gr.l(Marketing/Claims/Rates
11 /R&D)/
Law 7450-11500
Assistant/
40% DR;
60% Selection PB2 40% DR:
60% Promotion(general Rectt../Entry grade Please
footnote 2.
see
6500-10500
Chief Law Promotion
100% Promotion Non-selection (4600) Selection) (general Selection)
Assistant/ 7450-
12 Asstt.
11500Manager 50% DR; Selection PB1 50% DR, 50% Rectt./Entry grade
Canteen/ 3050-4590 50% Prom, (general
Promotion (1900) Selection) (general Selection)

Manager Canteen 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 (2000) 100% Promotion Non-
Gr.ll/ 3200-4900
Selection/Seniority-
Canteen Manager Gr.l/ 4000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 (2400) 100% Promotion. Non-
6000 Selection/Seniority-
Sr. Canteen Manager /5000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Hd. Canteen Manager/5500- 100% Promotion Non-selection benchmark..
13 9000
Transit Clerk/3200-4900 100% Promotion Selection PB1 (2000) 100% Rectt./Entry grade (general Category exists only
on 'Western Railway.
Non- promotion(general Selection)
Sr. Transit Clerk/ 4000-6000 100% Promotion selection PB1 (2800) 100% Promotion Non-Selection/Seniority-
Hd. Transit Clerk/ 4500-7000 100% Promotion (written test)
Non-selection cum suitability (Suitability
being through Written
Sr. Transit Inspector/5000-8000 100% Promotion Selection PB2 (4200) 100% Prom. Suitability with
Chief Transit Inspector/ 100% Promotion Non-selection prescribed benchmark.
6500-10500
TRANSPORTATION(POWER) DEPARTMENT
14 Assistant Loco 50% Promotion; 50% plus shortfall against
Pilot (Diesel/Electric)/ 3050- promotion quota by direct recruitment. Selection PB-1
(1900)
50% Promotion
(general 'Selection) Rectt./Entry grade (general A candidate should possess
prescribed footplate
4590 50% plus shortfall Selection) experience. Passing of
against promotion Aptitude test, wherever
quota By direct prescribed and pre-
recruitment. promotional course/
Sr. Asstt. Loco Pilot PB-1 training consisting of
(Diesel/Elec.)/ 4000-6000 100% Promotion Non-selection (2400) 100% Promotion Non-selection/Seniority- written test , Witt Be
cum-suitability mandatory in case of
Loco Pilot (Shunting), 100% Promotion Non-selection PB-1 100% Promotion DO promotion to the posts in
Gr.ll/4000-6000 (2400) grade pay Rs.4200 wherever
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Loco Pilot (Shunting), 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion DO
Gr.l/5000-8000
Loco Pilot (Goods), 100% Promotion General Selection Selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion Suitability with
Gr.ll/5000-8000
Loco Pilot (Goods), Gr.l/5500- 100% Promotion Non-selection prescribed benchmark.
Loco
9000 Pilot (Passenger), 100% Promotion Selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion Suitability with
Gr.ll/ Motorman/5500-9000
Loco Pilot 100% Promotion Non-selection prescribed benchmark.
(Passenger)Gr.l/Sr.
Motorman/6000-9800
Loco Pilot (Mail)/ 6000-9800 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion Suitability with
prescribed benchmark.

15 Asstt. Loco Inspector/ 6500-1 100% Promotion Selection PB2 (4600) 100% (Promotion Rectt./Entry grade (general Please see footnote 2.
Chief Loco Inspector /7450-1 100% Promotion Non-selection (general Selection) Selection)
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
16 JE-II (Mech.)/ 5000- 50% plus shortfall against Inter. App. Selection PB2 (4200) 50% plus shortfall against Rectt../Entry grade (general Please see footnote 3.
8000 Quota by DR; 25% by Prom.; 25% Inter. App. Quota by DR,
Intermediate Apprentices 25% by Prom: 25% Selection)
Intermediate Apprentices(
General Selection)
JE-l(Mech.)/5500-9000 100% Promotion Non-selection
SE (Mech.)/ 6500- 20% DR; Selection PB2 (4600) 20% Suitability with prescribed
10500 80% Promotion DR,
80% benchmark.
SSE(Mech.)/7450- 100% Promotion Non-selection Promotion
17 11500
JE-II
8000
(C&W)/ 5000- 50% plus shortfall against Inter. App.
Quota by DR; 25% by Prom.; 25% Selection PB2 (4200) 50% plus shortfall against
Inter.App. Quota by DR, Rctt./Entry grade (general (Please see footnote 3.
Intermediate Apprentices 25% by Prom: 25% Selection)
Intermediate Apprentices
JE-I (C&W)/5500-9000 100% by Promotion. Non-selection ( General Selection)

SE(C&W)/6500-10500 20%
DR; Selection PB2 (4600) 20%
80%
DR; Suitability with prescribed
80% Promotion benchmark.
Promoti
SSE(C&W)/7450- 100% Promotion Non-selection
11500
18 JE-II (Electrical)/ 50% plus shortfall against Inter. App. Selection PB2 (4200) 50% pfus shortfall against Inter. Rectt./Entry grade (general Please see footnote 3.
5000-8000 Quota by DR; 25% by Prom. 25% App. Quota By; 25% by Prom.;
Intermediate Apprentices 25% Intermediate Selection)
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JE-l(Electrical)/5500- 100% Promotion Non-selection
9000
SE (Electrical)/
6500-10500
20% DR;
80% Promotion Selection PB2 (4600) 20%DR:.
80% Suitability with prescribed
Promotio benchmark^.
SSE(Electrical)/7450- 100% Promotion Non-selection n
11500 DEPARTMENT Chemical & Metallurgical Wing)
MECHANICAL
19 Lab. Asstt., Gr.lll/ 3050- 5and0 % DR;
50% Promotion Selection PB1 (1900) 50% DR;
and 50% Prom. Rectt../Entry grade (general In G.P. Rs. 4200. Qulfification
for direct recruitment and
4590 ( General Selection) Selection) promotion will be same as were
applicable to the
Lab. Asstt., Gr.ll/ 4000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 (2400) 100% Promotion Non-Selection/ serenity- post of CMA-I in pre-revised grade
6000 cum-suitability Rs.5500-9000. Non-Science
Lab. Asstt., Gr.l/4500- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 (2800) 100% Promotion DO graduate staff will have to pass the
50% 66- test set by RDSO.
CMA-ll/5000-8000 DR; and Selection PB2 (4200) 2/3%DR:& Rectt./Entry grade (general As per existing practice.
50% and 33- Selection) Please see footnote7.
Promoti
66-2/3% 1/3%
CMA-l/5500-9000 DR; and Non-selection Prom.
33-1/3%
Prom.
Chemical &
Metallurgical Supdt., 100% Promotion Selection PB2 (4600) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Gr.ll/ 6500-1 0500 benchmark..
Chemical & 100% Promotion Non-selection
Metallurgical
Supdt., Gr.l/ 7450-
CIVIL 11500
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
20 JE-II (P.Way) /
5000-8000
66-2/3%
DR; and 33- Selection PB2 (4200) 66-2/3% DR; and
33-1/3% by Rectt../Entry grade (general Please see footnote 3.
1/3% by Promotion Selection)
Prom
JE-I (P.Way)/5500-9000 100% by Promotion. Non-
SE (P.Way) / 20% DR; selection PB2 (4600) 20% DR;
Selection Suitability with prescribed
6500-10500 80% Promotion. 80%
Promotion benchmark.
SSE(P.Way)/7450- 100% Promotion Non-
21 JE-II 60% plus shortfall against Inter. App. Selection PB2 (4200) 60% plus shortfall against Inter. App. Rectt./Entry grade (general Please see footnote 3.
(Works)/ Quota by DR ; 15% Inter Appr. 25% Quota by DR ; 15% Inter Appr. (General
5000-8000 Promotion. Selection), 25% Promotion. Selection)
JE-I (Works)/5500-9000 100% by Prom. Non-
SE (Works)/6500-10500 20% DR; 80% Promotion Selection PB2 (4600) 20% DR; Suitability with prescribed
80%
Promotion benchmark.

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SSE(Works)/7450-11500 100% Promotion Non-
JE-II (Bridge)/
22 5000-8000 75% DR; selection 75% DR;
Selection PB2 (4200) and Rectt./Entry grade (general Please see footnote 3.
and 25% Promotion 25%
Promotion Selection)
JE-I (Bridge)/5500-9000 100% Promotion Non-
SE (Bridge)/6500-10500 20% DR;
80% Promotion Selection PB2 (4600) 20%
80%
DR; Suitability with prescribed
Promotion benchmark.
SSE(Bridge)/7450- 100% Promotion Non-
23 JE-II
11500 (Track 50% plus shortfall against Inter App. selection PB2 (4200) 50% plus shortfall against Inter App.
Selection Rectt./Entry grade (general Please see footnote 3.
Machine)/ Quota by DR; 25% Promotion; 25% Quota by DR; 25% Promotion; 25%
5000-8000 Inter App. Quota Inter App. Quota ( General Selection) Selection)
JE-I (Track Machine)/ 100% Promotion Non-
5500-9000 selection
SE (Track Machine)/ 20% DR; Selection PB2 (4600) 20% DR; Suitability with prescribed
6500-10500 80% 80%
Promotion Promotion benchmark^.
SSE (Track Machine)/ 100% Promotion Non-
7450-11500 selection
SIGNAL AND TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
24 JE-II 40% plus shortfall against Inter. Selection PB2 40% plus shortfall against Inter. App. Rectt./Entry grade (general Phase see footnote
(Signal)/ App. Quota by DR; 40% Promotion 3.
5000-8000 20% Inter App (4200) Quota by DR; 40% Promotion, 20% Selection)
JE-I (Signal)/5500-9000 100% Promotion Non- Inter App( General Selection)
SE 20% DR; Selection PB2 20% DR; Suitability with prescribed
(Signal)/ 80% 80%
6500-10500 Promotion (4600) Promotion benchmark^.
SSE(Signal)/ 7450-1 100% Promotion Non-
1500
25 JE-II 50% plus shortfall against Inter selection PB2
Selection 50% plus shortfall against Inter Rectt./Entry grade (general Please see footnote
(Tele)/ App. Quota by DR; 20% App. Quota by DR; 20% 3.
5000-8000 Intermediate App. Quota 30% (4200) Intermediate App. Quota (General Selection)
Promotion. selection), 30% Promotion
JE-I (Tele)/ 5500-9000 100% Promotion Non-
SE (Tele)/ 6500-1 0500 20% DR;
and 80%
selection
Selection PB2 20% DR;
and 80% Suitability with prescribed
Promotio (4600) Promotio benchmark^.
SSE (Tele) /7450-1 1500 n.
100% Promotion Non- n.
26 Telephone Operator, 40% Selection PB-1 40% DR; and 60% Rectt./Entry grade (general
Gr.ll /3050-4590 DR; and Promotion ( General
60% (1900) Selection) Selection)
Promoti

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Telephone Operator, 100% Promotion Non- PB-1 100% Promotion Non-Selection/ serenity-
Gr.l / 4000-6000
selection (2400) cum-suitability
Sr. Telephone 100% Promotion Non- PB-2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Operator/5000-8000 selection (4200) benchmark.
Head Telephone 100% Promotion Selection
Operator/5500-9000
Chief Telephone 100% Promotion Non- PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Operator/6500-10500
selection (4600) benchmark..
Nucleus Cipher
27 Operator/4500-7000 100% Promotion subject to passing of Selection PB1 100% Promotion subject to passing of Rectt./Entry grade (general
Jt. Cipher Bureau Exam. Jt. Cipher Bureau Exam. ( General
(2800) Selection) Selection)
Cipher Operator -ll/ 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion General Selection for
for clerks clerks etc. (for
5000-8000 etc. (Non- (4200) Cipher Operators in
selection grade Rs.4500-7000/G.P. Rs.
for 2800 Suitability with
Cipher prescribed benchmark.
Operator
in Rs.4500-
7000)
Cipher Operator-l/ 100% Promotion Non-
5500-9000 selection
Cipher Inspector/ 100% Promotion Selection
6500-10500
DRAWING AND DESIGN STAFF (ALL DEPARTMENTS)

28 JE-II (Drawing/ 100% DR Rectt. Grade PB2 100% DR Rectt./Entry grade.


Design)/5000-8000 (4200)
JE-I (Drawing/ 100% Promotion. Non-
Design)/5500-9000 20% DR selection 20% DR
SE (Drawing/ 80% Selection PB-2 80% Suitability with prescribed
Design)/ 6500-10500 Promoti (4600) Promotio benchmark^.
SSE Drawing/ on
100% Promotion Non- n
Design)/7450-11500 selection
STORES DEPARTMENT
DMS, Gr.lll/5000-
29 8000 33-1/3% DR; Non- PB2 33-1/3% DR; and 66- Please
Rectt./Entry grade (general 3. see footnote
and 66-2/3% 2/3% Prom. ( General
Prom. selection (4200) Selection) Selection)
DMS, Gr.ll/5500-9000 100% Promotion Selection

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DMS, Gr.l/6500-10500 20% DR; and
80% promotion Non- PB-2 20% DR;
and 80% Suitability with prescribed
Chief DMS/7450-1 100% Promotion selection
Selection (4600) Promotion. benchmark
30 Shipping Inspector/ 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion( General Selection) Please
Rectt./Entry grade (general 3. see footnote
5000-8000
Sr. Shipping (4200) Selection)
Inspector/5500- 100% Promotion Non-
9000
Chief Shipping selection
Inspector/6500- 100% Promotion PB2 (4600) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
10500
Head Shipping Selection benchmark^.
Inspector/7450- 100% Promotion Non-selection
11500 DEPARTMENT
MEDICAL
31) Staff Nurse/5000-8000 100% DR Rectt. Grade PB2 (4600) 100% DR Rectt./Entry grade
Nursing Sister/5500-9000 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 (4800) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Matron/6500-10500 100% Promotion PB3 (5400) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Chief Matron/7450-1 1500 100% Promotion Non-selection benchmark^.
32) Physiotherapist, 75% DR; Selection PB2 (4200) 75% DR; and Rectt./Entry grade (general (Please see
and 25% Promotion 25% Promotion ( General footnote 4.
Gr.ll/5500-9000 Selection) Selection)
Physiotherapist, 100% Promotion Non-selection
Gr.l/6500-10500
100% DR with a condition that
33) Pharmacist, Gr.lll/4500- Dressers Rectt. Grade PB-1 100% DR with a condition that Dressers &
& other staff in Medical other staff in Medical Deptt. qualified for the Rectt./Entry grade (general
7000 Deptt. qualified for the post of (2800) post of Pharmacist will be promoted as Selection)
Pharmacist will be promoted as and when vacancies arise in preference
and when vacancies arise in to outsiders.
Pharmacist, Gr.ll/5000- preference to outsiders.
100% Promotion Selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
8000 benchmark^.
Pharmacist, Gr.l/5500- 100% Promotion Non-selection
9000
Chief 100% Promotion Non-selection
Pharmacist,
Gr.ll/ 6500-
Chief Pharmacist, Gr.l/ 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 (4600) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
7450-1 1500 benchmark^.
34) Health & Malaria 75% plus shortfall against Selection 75% plus shortfall against promotion quota
PB2 (4200) by Rectt./Entry grade (Please see
Inspector, Gr.lll/ 5500- promotion quota DR; and 25% DR; and 25% Promotion.( General footnote 4.
9000 & Malaria
Health Promotion Selection)_ (general Selection)
Inspector, Gr .ll/ 6500- 100% Promotion. Non-selection
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Health & Malaria 100% Promotion. Selection PB2 (4600) 100% Promotion. Suitability with prescribed
Inspector, Gr.l/ 7450-
11500 benchmark^.
35) Radiographer/ X-Ray 50% DR; Selection PB1 50% DR; and 50% Rectt./Entry grade (Please see
Tech. Gr.lll/4000-6000 and 50% Promotion. (2800) Promotion. footnote 5.
( General Selection) (general Selection)
Radiographer/ X-Ray 100% Promotion Non-selection
Tech. Gr.ll/ 4500-7000
Radiographer/ X-Ray 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Tech. Gr.l /5000-8000
benchmark^.
Chief Radiographer/ X- 100% Promotion Non-selection
Ray Tech. / 5500-9000

36) Lab. Asstl, Gr.ll/3200- 50% plus shortfall against Selection PB1 50% plus shortfall against promotion quota by Rectt./Entry grade The persons who are
promotion quota by DR; and 50% (2000) DR; and 50% Promotion.( General not having the
4900 Promotion. Selection) (general Selection) prescribed
Lab. Asstl, Gr.l/4000-6000 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 (2400) 100% Promotion. Non-Selection/Seniority- qualification will
have to render
cum-suitability prescribed services
in lieu
Lab. Technician/ Asstt. of qualification and
Chemist/ 4500-7000 100% Promotion. Non-selection PB1 (2800) 100% Promotion. DO their professional
competence will be
Chemist/Lab. 100% Promotion; Shortfall, if Selection PB2 (4200) 100% Promotion; Shortfall, if any, to be Rectt/Entry grade adjudged through
Supdt., Gr.lll/ 5000- any, to be filled up by direct filled up by direct recruitment. trade/
8000 recruitment. (Selection) Practical test, as per
Lab. Supdt., Gr.ll/5500- 100% Promotion Non-selection practice in vogue at
Present.
Lab. Supdt., Gr.l/6500- 100% Promotion Selection PB2 (4600) 100% Promotion Suitability with
10500 prescribed Benchmark^.
Chief Lab. Supdt. 7450-1 100% Promotion Non-selection
1500 Worker (Male/
37) Field
Female)/ 3050-4590
50% DR;
and 50% Selection PB1 (1900) 50% DR; and 50%
Promotion ( General Selection) Rectt./Entry grade
Promotio (general Selection)
Sr. Field Worker (Male/ 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 (2400) 100% Promotion Non-Selection/Seniority-
Female)/ 4000-6000
cum-suitability
Compilation Clerk/4500- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 (2800) 100% Promotion DO
7000

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Extension 50% DR; Non-selection PB2 50% DR; Suitability with prescribed Please see
25% LDCE; 25% LDCE; footnote 4.
Educators/5500- and 25% (4200) and 25% benchmark. LDCE by
9000 Promotion. Promotion written
test.
District Extension 100% Promotion Non-selection
Educator/6500-
10500
Sr. District PB2 100% Promotion
100% Promotion Selection Suitability with prescribed
Extension (460
Educator/ 7450- 0 Benchmark.
11500
OTHER CATEGORIES INCLUDING GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTS STAFF
38) Shroff/3050-4590 50% DR;
33.33% by Selection PB1 50%Prom.
DR; 33.33% by Rectt/./Entry grade
Prom. 16.67% (1900) ( General Selection) (general Selection)
LDCE 16.67% LDCE
Senior 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 100% Promotion Non-selectim/Seniority-
Shroff/4000-6000 (2400) cum-suita6uity
Head Shroff/5000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
8000 (4200) Benchmark.
39) Cashier/4000- 100% Promotion Selection PB1 100% Promotion ( General Selection) Rectt./entry grade, (general
6000 (2400) Selection)
Sr. Cashier/5000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
ADC/IOC 100% Promotion Non-selection (4200)
Gr.l/5500-9000
Divisional 100% Promotion Selection
Cashier/6500-1 66-2/3% DR;
40) Accounts 8-1/3% LDCE; Selection PB1 66-2/3% DR;
8-1/3% LDCE; Rectt./Entry grade (general
Clerk/3050-4590 25% Promotion (1900) 25% Promotion Selection)
(General selection)
Junior Accounts 80%
DR; and
From amongst PB1 80% DR;
App.ll and 20%
From amongst App.II
qualified staff AND by
Asstt. /4500-7000 20% qualified staff (2800) Promotion seniority cum suitability
Promoti AND by from non-Appendix II
on. seniority cum qualified staff( suitability
suitability being judged by written
from non- test).
Appendix-ll
qualified staff
(suitability
being judged
Accounts 100% Promotion by written PB2 100% Promotion
Non-selection Suitability with prescribed
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Sr. Account 100% Promotion Non-selection
Assistant/6500-1
Section Officer 100% Promotion By promotion PB2 100% Promotion By promotion App.III
(A/Cs)/Travelling of App.lll
Inspector of qualified staff (4800) qualified staff
Accounts/
Inspectors of
Stores Accounts/
Sr. Section
6500-10500 100% Promotion Non-selection
Officer (A/cs)/
Sr. TIA/Sr. ISA/
41) 7450-1 1500
Finger Print 100% DR with a condition Rectt. grade & PB2 100% DR with a condition
that serving staff possessing selection both. that serving staff possessing Rectt./Entry grade (general
Examiner/5000- certificate issued by the All India (4200) certificate issued by the All India Selection)
8000 Board for examination for Board for examination for Finger
Finger Print Experts conducted Print Experts conducted by the GOI
by the GOI will be considered will be considered for induction as
for induction as and when and when vacancies arise in
vacancies arise in preference to preference to outsiders.
Sr. Finger outsiders.
Print 100% Promotion Non-selection
Examiner/
5500-9000
Chief Finger 100% Promotion Non-selection
Print
Examiner/
6500-10500
42) Office Clerk/
3050-4590
50% DR;
and Selection PB1 50% DR; and
33.33% by Prom.
LDCE by
Rectt./Entry grade (general Written
33.33% (1900) 16.67% LDCE. Selection) test.
by Prom.
16.67%
LDCE shortfall against
Sr. Clerk/4500-7000 LDCEplus
20%
by DR; 66-2/3%
Non-selection
(Suitability being PB1 20% plus shortfall against
LDCE by DR; 66-2/3% Non- Selection/Seniority-cum- Candidates
will have to
Promotion; 13-1/3% LDCE judged by (2800) Promotion; 13-1/3% LDCE suitability pass the
Written Test) ( Suitability being prescribed
Head Clerk/5000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 20% LDCE;
and 80% Suitability with prescribed typing test,
wherever
Office Supdt.Gr.I/ 20%
LDCE; Selection (4200) Promotion benchmar^. prescribed
5500-9000 and 80% in terms of
Promotion procedure
now in
vogue.
Please see
Office SupdtGr.l 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed footnote (8)
/ 6500-1 0500 (4600) benchmark. <
Chief Office Supdt. 100% Promotion Selection
/7450-1 1500

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43) Typist/3050-4590 No new entry No new entry PB1 No New Entry No New Entry
(1900)
Sr. Typist/4000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB1 100% prom. Non-Selection
6000 (2400) /Seniority-Cum-suitability
Head Typist/ 5000- 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Chief Typist/5500- 100% Promotion Selection (4200) benchmark.
9000 Typist/
Supdt. 100% Promotion Non-selection
6500-10500
44) Stenographer, 50% plus shortfall against General Selection PB1 50% plus shortfall against General Rectt../Entry grade (general
Selection. & promotion quotas by DR; Selection. & promotion quotas by DR;
Gr.lll/ 4000-6000 25% General Selection; 25% (2400) 25% General Selection; 25% Promotion Selection)
Promotion
Stenographer, 100% Promotion Non-selection PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with
(based on
Gr.ll/5000-8000 speed test of (4200) Prescribed benchmark. Passing
Stenography @ Speed test in Stenography @
100 w.p.m.)
100w.p.m.will be
Mandatory.
Stenographer, 100% Promotion Non-selection
Gr.l/5500-9000
Private Secretary-ll/ 100% Promotion Selection
6500-10500
Staff & 50% from amongst Sr. Clerks of 50% from amongst Sr. Clerk of In G.P. Rs.
45) Personnel Deptt. 50% from amongst Selection PB2 personnel Deptt. 35% from amongst Rectt../Entry grade (general 4200
Welfare
Inspector-Ill/ eligible staff of all deptts. (4200) eligible staff of all deptts. 15% DR election) Quota.of
5000-8000 with graduation plus any one of the staff of
following qualifications: other
Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare deptts.
OR, Diploma in Labour Laws Or Reduced to
LLB with papers in labour laws, 35% and
Staff & P.G.Dip In pers. Management OR 15% DR
Welfare 100% Promotion Non-selection MBA with papers in Pers. quota
Inspector-ll/ Management awarded by an With
Institution of Govt. of India. Graduation
5500-9000
Staff & 80% 80% +any one of
Welfare Promotion Selection PB2 Promotion; Suitability with prescribed the
Inspector-l/ ; 20% (4600) 20% LDCE. benchmark. qualificatio
Chief Staff &
6500-10500 LDCE.
100% Promotion Non-selection ns
Welfare Inspector/ mentioned
7450-11500 in column
(6)
introduced.
Please see

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46) Asstt. Statistical 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Promotion(General Selection) Rectt..fEntry grade (general
Inspector/5000-
8000
Jr. Statistical 100% Promotion Non-selection (4200) Selection)
Inspector/5500-
9000 Statistical
Sr. 100% Promotion Selection PB2 100% Prom. Suitability with prescribed
Inspector/6500-
10500 (4600) benchmark^.
STAFF OF PSYCHO TECHNICAL CELL
47) Scientific Asstt./ 100% DR Selection PB2 100% Dr Rectt../'Entry grade
(4200
5500-9000
Scientific Non- )
100% Promotion selection
Supervisor,
Gr.ll/6500-10500
Scientific 100% Promotion Non- PB2 100% Promotion Suitability with prescribed
Supervisor, selection (4600
Gr.l/ 7450- ) benchmark.
11500

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Scheme for filling up of vacancies as existed on 31.08.2009

N.B. 1. Eligible categories and other eligibility conditions against 75% promotion
quota in merged grade pay Rs.4200, will be same as were applicable for promotion
quota \ in pre-revised grade Rs.5000-8000. While these conditions against LDCE
quota will be as were applicable for LDCE in pre-revised grade Rs.5500-9000.

2. Eligible categories and other eligibility conditions against promotion quota in


merged grade pay Rs. 4600, will be same as were applicable for promotion quota in
pre-revised grade Rs.6500-10500.

3. Eligible categories and other eligibility conditions in merged grade pay Rs.4200 for
promotion quota will be same as were applicable for promotion quota in pre-revised
grade Rs.5000-8000, while these conditions for merged grade Rs.4600 will be as were
applicable for pre-revised grade Rs.6500-10500.

4. Eligible categories and other eligibility conditions in merged grade pay Rs.4200 for
promotion quota will be same as were applicable for promotion quota in pre-revised
grade Rs.5500-9000.

5. Eligible categories and other eligibility conditions in merged grade pay Rs.2800 for
promotion quota will be same as were applicable for promotion quota in pre-revised
grade Rs.4000-6000.

6. In the merged category of SM/ASM, the posts in grade pay Rs.4200 & above will
comprise the posts of erstwhile AYMs/YMs and TIs also. However, thee will not be
any separate entry to these categories and entry will be only through ASMs in G. P.
Rs.2800, as indicted in para 10.1 of Boards letter No.PC-III/2003/CRC/6
dt.09.10.2003.

7. Promotion to G. P. Rs.4600 in the cadre of CMAs/CMSs shall be subject to


possession of qualification of graduation in Science, as per extant instructions for
promotion to CMS-I(Rs.7450-11500), however, this will not be applicable to the
merger of existing regular incumbents of post of CMS-II(Rs.6500-10500) with CMS-
I(Rs.7450-11500) i.e. the existing regular incumbents of the post of CMS-II may be
merged with CMS Gr. I, irrespective of their qualification.

8. Eligible categories and other eligibility conditions for promotion in merged grade
pay Rs.4200 will be same as were applicable for promotion quota in pre-revised grade
Rs.5000-8000, while in case of LDCE quota in this grade pay these conditions will
be as were applicable for LDCE in pre-revised grade RS.5500-9000.

9. Eligible categories and other eligibility conditions for promotion in merged grade
pay Rs.4200 will be same as were applicable for promotion quota in pre-revised grade
Rs.5000-8000. These conditions against promotion and LDCE quota in merged grade
pay Rs. 4600 will be as were applicable in pre-revised grade Rs. 6500-10500.

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