GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL

Volume I
(Revised Edition-1989)  

(Embodying All Correction Slips issued upto 200 ,dated

11.03.2008)

PREFATORY NOTE

The first Manual for the guidance of staff dealing with Establishment matters
was published in 1960. This edition embodied all administrative orders on
Code rules and allied Establishment matters issued by the Railway Board
from time to time and current upto 31st March, 1959. The Second edition
was published in 1968, embodying corrections up to 1-4-1968.

2. The Railway Board decided to revise all the Railway Codes and manuals
with a view to symplifying them and bringing them up-to-date. The revision
of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual was accordingly undertaken.
While approving the format for the revised Manual, the Board decided that
the subject matters finding a place in other codes and publications may not
be included in this book to avoid duplication. As such, Chapter Nos. X, XIII,
XIV, XIX, XX, XXI, XXVIII, XXXI to XXXV, HOER and all Appendices
except Appendices I to IV have been kept out of the scope of this Book.
3. In this revised edition of, the Manual, chapters of the 1968 edition have
been rearranged after incorporating the present day position. The provisions
and chapters included in this edition supersede those on the subjects
contained in the 1968 edition to the extent these have been revised and
incorporated in this Volume. For Labour Laws, the rules contained in the
original Acts, as amended from time to time, will hold good and may be used
for reference. It must be noted that provisions of this Manual do not
supersede the rules contained in any of the Indian Railway Codes, and in
case of conflict the latter should prevail.

4. This edition is published in two volumes in diglot form as per Government

of India's Policy. Volume I contains Chapters I to XVI and Appendices I to
IV and Volume II—.Chapters from XVII to XXVI.

5. Corrections to this Manual, when published will be serially numbered. The

corrections will be printed on one side in Hindi and English, both in loose
leaves, so that these may be pasted at the relevant places.

6. It is requested that any error or omission or any suggestion for inclusion of

any matter in this Manual or for the improvement or amendment of any
provision contained therein, may be addressed  the Secretary,, Railway
Board, through proper channel.

A. N. Shukla
Dt. 5-5-
1990                                                                                                                     
                     Secretary/Railway Board.

Table of Chapters and Appendices

Chapter Subject
 
1 Recruitment, training, confirmation and re-employment 
2 Rules governing promotion of Subordinate Staff 
3 Rules regulating seniority of non-gazetted Railway servants 
Scales of Pay applicable to Principal categories of non-
4
gazetted staff
5 Percentage of Posts fixed for various categories 
6 Pay, increments and efficiency bars 
7 Compensatory & other allowances 
8 Dearness allowance 
9 Running allowance rules
10 Arrears claims and recoveries of overpayments
11 Advances 
12 Change in name 
Absorption of medically incapacitated staff in alternative
13
employment 
Forwarding of applications from serving Railway employees
14
for posts outside Railways
Terms and conditions applicable to Railway servants &
15
substitutes in Temporary services
16 Holidays & Special Casual leave 
Appendices .
Training of Indian Railway Accounts Service
1
Probationers ....
Qualifying examination for promotion above Accounts
2 Clerks of the Accounts Department upto and including the
rank of Accounts Assistants
Qualifying examination for promotion to the rank of Section
3 Officer (A/Cs), Inspectors of Station Accounts & Inspectors'
of Stores Accounts
4 Promotion to and confirmation in the rank of Stock verifiers
  

CHAPTER I

RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, CONFIRMATION AND RE-EMPLOYMENT

SECTION 'A'

TRAINING OF OFFICERS

PART I—PROBATIONERS

101. General—The Probationers recruited to the 9 organized Railway services, viz. (1)
Indian Railway Service of Engineers, (IRSE), (ii) Indian Railway Service of Mechanical
Engineers, (iii) Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), (iv) Indian
Railway Stores Service (IRSS), (v) Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers
(IRSSE), (vi) Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), (vii) Indian Railway Personnel
Service (IRPS), (viii) Indian Railway Accounts Services (IRAS), (ix) Indian Railway
Medical Service and to the Department of Railway Protection Force shall undergo
sandwich type of training on line and at the various Railway Institutes and Institute of
repute outside the Railways (as applicable) for the first two years, except in the case
of probationers of Medical Service where the period of training shall be 3 months only.
  
3(three) days Central Hospital of the zone for 3 days under Chief
Hospital Supdt. / Central Hospital.
45 (forty five) days In the Headquarters Hospital or in a large Divisional

Hospital in Clinical Ward/OT duties. The probationer,

officers must be encouraged to deal with the cases

individually under the supervision of a Senior Medical

Officer. The trainee must also attend to regular O.P.D.

sessions to gain competence in dealing with cases of a

large variety. Administrative training should also be

imparted properly.

10 (ten) days On completion of the period of training in a hospital as

above, the trainees shall be deputed to work in a
Health Unit, outside the headquarters (Zonal or
divisional) and should participate in all the curative,
preventive and promotional aspects of health care. As
far as possible during this period, the probationary
officers shall work on their own under the advice and
guidance as required from the Medical Officer
incharge of the Health Unit. Administrative training
also to be imparted by Incharge. Training should be
imparted properly under proper guidance.
2 (two) days Final assessment CAOs office. Suitability should be
assessed before being put on a working post and if need
be the period of training can be further extended.
During these two days, the probationary officers shall
be subjected to a detailed assessment of their adequacy
to hold independent charge .
One month At the Railway Staff College, Vadodara for orientation
course whenever the same is arranged.
(Authority: Ministry of Railways letter No. 91/E(GR)II/7/19 dated 18-12-91

The Probationers of all the services other than Indian Railway Medical Service shall
undergo 8 weeks Foundational Course at Railway Staff College, Vadodara, at the first
available opportunity after joining the Railways, in which they will be introduced to
various facets of Railway working. The Foundational Course will be common to
probationers of all services. After attending the Foundational Course, the probationers
shall undergo field training in sheds, Depots, Yards, Workshops, Divisional Office,
Headquarters Office, Production Units, etc. and specialize training in other Railway
Training Institutions und Institutes of repute outside the Railways (as applicable) .
  After adequate field training, probationers of all services excepting Indian Railway
Medical Service shall undergo 6 weeks Induction Course at Railway Staff College,
Vadodara. This induction course shall be different for probationers of different
services. In the Induction Course they shall be given detailed knowledge regarding the
working of their own Department, interaction with allied Department and financial
rules, procedures etc. While probationers of Indian Railway Service of
Engineers(IRSE), Indian Railway Traffic Service, (IRTS) Indian Railway Stores Service
(IRSS), Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) and Indian Railway Personnel Service
(IRPS) shall undergo Induction Course during two years probationary training, the
probationers of Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), Indian
Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), Indian Railway Service of Electrical
Engineering (IRSEE) shall undergo Induction Course from working post in the 3rd year
of their probation.

  102. Monitoring/Co-ordination of Probationary Training.

  Two years probationary training of following services be centrally

co-ordinated/monitored by the Institute/Railway as indicated against each :—  

Service Institution/Railway for centrally

coordination/monitoring of probationary training
Indian Railway Service of Engineers Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering,
(IRSE) Pune.
Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) Railway Staff College, Vadodara.
Indian Railway Accounts Service Do.
(IRAS)
Indian Railway Personnel Service Do.
(IRPS)
Indian Railway Stores Services Do.
(IRSS).
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical South Eastern Railway, Kharagpur.
Engineer (IRSME) (both Engineering
Graduates recruited as probationers
and Special Class Railway
Apprentices).
Indian Railway Service of Signal Indian Railways Institute of Engineering & Tele-
Engineers (IRSSE) Communications, Secunderabad.
Indian Railway Service of Electrical Indian Railways Institute of Electrical
Engineering (IRSEE). Engineering, Nasik.
103. Schedule of Probationary Training

Probationers of all services excepting Indian Railway Medical Services (IRMS) shall
undergo two years Probationary training as per schedules of training laid down by the
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) from time to time. 

104. Maintenance of Dairy etc. by Probationers 

During the two years period of probationary training probationers shall maintain a
Diary to indicate their day-to-day activity which shall be checked periodically by the
Training Director; during probation. 

105. Confirmation after Probationary Training

 No Probationer shall be confirmed in junior scale unless he/she has successfully
passed all the examinations prescribed after completion of institutional training as well
as all the departmental examinations prescribed.

106. Determination of Seniority of Group 'A' Probationers of Different

Services in Junior Scale after their Confirmation 

The performance of Group 'A' probationers during the probationary training and during
their posting against working post will be evaluated and marks will be awarded for
each item of probationary training and for the performance while working against
working posts. The maximum marks for different items of probationary training and of
their performance against working posts will be laid down by the Ministry of Railways,
Railway Board from time to time. The inter-se-seniority of Group 'A' probationers of
particular examination batch and of a particular service on their confirmation to junior
scale, will be decided on the basis of marks obtained by them during the probationary
period as indicated above and marks obtained by them in U.P.S.C. Competition for
during the apprenticeship training for Special Class Railway Apprentices.  

107. Departmental Examinations

  All the Departmental Examinations will be conducted by the Institutes where the
probationary training has been centralised. Following Departmental Examinations of
the Gorup 'A' probationers of different services will be conducted by the different
Institutes/Railways as under :—

 
Service Departmental Examinations To be conducted by
1 2 3
I.R.

I.R.S.E. I, II & III IRICEN/Pune

I.R.S.M.E
I, II & III South Eastern Railway
(Engg. graduates &
   
SCRAS)
IIRSEE Do IRIEEN/Nasik
IRSSE Do IRISET/ Secunderabad.
IRSS Do R.S.C./Vadodara.
IRTS Do Do
IRAS Do Do
IRPS I & II Do
The Departmental Examinations will consist of written test and viva voce
examination.  

108. Number of chances of Passing Institutional or Departmental

Examinations
  No probationer shall be allowed to re-appear in any institutional or departmental
examination except for the following reasons :—

 (a) If a probationer is prevented from appearing in any examination either because of

his/her sickness or any other reason beyond' his/her control, he/she may be allowed
to appear in a special examination within three months.

(b) In case of probationer does not pass any Institutional or Departmental

Examination in the first attempt, he/she may be allowed to sit for re-examination in
the papers in which he/she has failed. But in that case, the marks awarded to
probationer in such re-examination shall not be taken into account in determining the
seniority (his/her score in the original examination only shall be counted).  

The exemption in (b) above shall also apply to the probationer who have been
permitted to take special examination in the circumstances mentioned in (a) above.  

If a probationer fails to pass second examination (b) above his/her services are likely
to be terminated.  

109. Minimum Percentage of Pass Marks in the Examination Prescribed after

Completion of Institutional Extension of Probationer Period 

The minimum marks to pass in Examination after completion of Institutional training

(Foundational Course, Induction Courses Phase I, Phase II etc.) and Departmental
Examinations will be 60% in aggregate as well as in each individual paper.  

110 Extension of Probationary Period

The Ministry of Railways may, if it is so, deem fit in any case extend the period of
probation for a maximum period of one year. However, if during the period of
probation, a probationer is placed under suspension, pending investigation, enquiry or
trial relating to criminal charge against him/her for pending disciplinary proceedings
which are contemplated or started against him/her, in such circumstances the period
of his/her probation may be extended for such period as Ministry of Railway may think
fit in the circumstances of the case.

 
CHAPTER I

Section—B

RULES FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF GROUP 'C AND GROUP 'D'
AND WORKSHOP STAFF

Sub-Section I—General

101. Extent of application. The rules in sub-sections I to III apply to Group 'C and
workshop and artisan staff of Indian Railways including Chittaranjan Locomotive
Works, Diesel Locomotive works, Integral Coach Factory, Wheel & Axle Plant, Diesel
Component Works, Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala) and other railway establishments.
The categories and rules for recruitment of Group 'D' staff on Railways are dealt with
in sub-section IV—The branches and groups dealt with in this section are detailed
below :—

(I) (i)Transportation (Traffic) Department, Station Masters, (ii) Traffic Signallers, (iii)
Guards, (iv) Traffic Apprentices, (v) Train Clerks,  

(II) Commercial Department.—(i) Ticket Collectors, (ii) Commercial Clerks (for

coaching and goods works), (iii) Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks, (iv) Commercial
Apprentices, (v) Law Assistants, (vi) Catering Manager Gr. III, (vii) Catering Manager
Gr. I/Inspector, (viii) Assistant Cook and (ix) Senior Cook.  

(III) Transportation (Power) Department.—(i) First Fireman, (ii) Diesel Assistant, (iii)
Electric Assistant, (iv) Steam Shunters, (v) Drivers and Loco Running Supervisors.

(IV) Mechanical Engineering Department.— (i) Apprentice Mechanics, (ii) Deputy

Shop Supervisor, (iii) Train Examiners.

 (V) Civil Engineering Department.— Permanent Way staff, (ii) Works staff, (iii) Bridge
Inspectors.

 (VI) Signal and Tele-Communication Department.—(i) Signal Inspectors, (ii)

Telecommunication Inspectors, (iii) Signal Maintainers (Electrical), (iv) Signal
Maintainers (Mechanical), (v) Tele-communication Maintainers, (vi) Wireless
Maintainers, (vii) Telecommunication Maintainers (Line), (viii) Telephone Operators.

(VII) Drawing Office Cadre in Civil, Mechanical/Electrical and S&T Departments.

(VIII) Stores Department.—(i) Depot Store Keepers, (ii) Staff in the Printing Press.

 (IX) Skilled Artisans.

(X) Medical Department.—(i) Staff Nurses, (ii) Physiotherapist, (iii) Pharmacists, (iv)
Health & Malaria Inspectors, (v) Radiographer, (vi) Laboratory Staff, (vii)
Dieticians. (viii) Midwives.

 (XI) Scientific Staff—Chemical & Metallurgical Asstts.  

(XII) Ministerial & Non-Ministerial Staff—

(a) Accounts Department.—(i) Shroffs, (ii) Cashiers, (iii) Accounts Clerks/Assts. etc.,
(iv) Finger Print Expert, (v) Electronic Data Processing Centre.

(b) Other than Accounts Department—(i) Office Clerks, (ii) Typists, (iii)
Stenographers.  

(XIII) Official Language Department.

(XIV) Railway Schools Staff.  

102. Recruitment.—(i)Subject to what has been specifically provided in the relevant

rules, recruitment on Railways will be to the lowest grade of the category concerned.
Direct recruitment to intermediate grades will be made where specifically provided for
and in other cases as and when considered necessary by the Railway administrations
with the approval of the Railway Board. The qualifications for recruitment to grades
higher than the lowest will be those as approved by the Railway Board.    

"(ii) The quota for direct recruitment, wherever prescribed, will be relevant
only at the recruitment stage and will have no relevance for fixation of
seniority which will be assigned by application of normal rules. Where quota
fixed for direct recruitment in a particular year is not fulfilled due to un-
avoidable reasons, the shortfall may be made good in the following year
without giving retrospective benefit for purpose of seniority.

[Authority: ACS No. 121 forwarded under Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-
80/ SR-6-9 dated 4-2-81]"

102-A Notwithstanding the provisions contained in this chapter, transfers on request on

bottom seniority in the grades having an element of direct recruitment will be permissible
against the quota prescribed for direct recruitment, provided that the employee seeking
transfer possesses the qualification prescribed for direct recruitment to the post to which
transfer is sought for." 

(Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I-99/TR/15 dated 8-2-2000)

103. Definitions.—For the purpose of these rules, unless there be anything repugnant
in the subject or context.—

(i) A "Group" means a series of classes, which form a normal channel of promotion.

(ii) A "Class" comprises all appointments in the same branch or department bearing
the same designation.

 Illustration.—All station masters form a class by themselves, similarly, all assistant

station masters are in one class : guards, section controllers, firemen, drivers are
other instances of classes.

(iii) "Grades" are sub-divisions of a class, each bearing a different scale of pay. An
intermediate grade is any grade in a class, higher than the lowest.  

(iv) An "apprentice" or a "trainee" means a person undergoing training with a view to

employment in railway service, who draws pay, leave salary, subsistence allowance or
stipend during such training but is not employed in or against a substantive vacancy in
the cadre of a branch of deptt. On satisfactory completion of his training he is eligible
for appointment of probation in a substantive vacancy but no guarantee of such
appointment is given.

 (v) "Direct recruitment" means the recruitment to the Group 'C service of any person
not already in the service of the railways or any person in railway service who may be
permitted to apply for appointment subject to possession of requisite qualifications
along with outsiders according to the procedure laid down for recruitment.

  104. Period of Probation.—All appointments will be made on probation for two years.
For trainees or apprentices appointed to a working post after the conclusion of their
training, the probationary period commences on the date of such appointment.  

105. Health Certificates.—No person may be appointed to railway service or sent to

training school without the production of a health certificate. The rules for the medical
examination of candidates for employment and for the periodical examination of
railway servants are prescribed separately.

106. Special representation of certain communities—  In filling permanent as well as

temporary vacancies by direct recruitment or by promotion, the instructions contained
in Section E in regard to the special representations shall be strictly followed.

107. Persons having more than one wife or husband.—  

(i) No person who has more than one wife living or who having a spouse living,
marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during
the lifetime of such spouse, shall be eligible for appointment to service; and  

(ii) No woman whose marriage is void by reason of the husband having a wife living at
the time of such marriage, or who has married a person who has a wife living at the
time of such marriage, shall be eligible for appointment to service;  

Provided that the General Manager may, if satisfied, that there are special grounds for
so ordering, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.  

108. Knowledge of Hindi.—It is obligatory for all trainees to acquire an elementary

knowledge of Hindi Trainees whose stay at the Training School is for over six months
are required to pass Prabodh Grade Hindi examination before completion of their
training in all railway training schools, Trainees who qualify in all other subjects but
fail to qualify in Hindi test should not be debarred from entering railway service. Such
staff should be required to pass the same Hindi test within a year of leaving the
training school. If they fail to pass the test they will be given a second chance to pass
the test in another year failing which they will not be retained in service.

Sub-Section II - Procedure 

109. Method of making appointments. —

 (a) Direct recruitment to fill Group 'C posts on the Indian Railways will be made
through Railway Recruitment Boards formerly Railway Service Commissions set up at
various places in the country as per relevant orders of the Railway Board or by
Railway Administrations where specially authorized by the Railway Board. The
Railways or the areas for which Recruitment Boards make recruitment are also as
specified in the relevant orders of the Board.  

"(b) Recruitment may also be made by the Zonal Railways and Production
Units etc. without going through the agency of the Railway Recruitment
Board of sons/daughters/ wives/wards etc. of railway servants who die
while in service or retire after medical incapacitation in accordance with the
general orders which may be issued by the Ministry of Railways from time to
time. Similarly appointments may also be made of outstanding sportsmen
and of persons having qualifications in the field of culture and Scouting/
Guiding against the respective annual quotas prescribed for these purposes
and on the conditions laid down from time to time in the general orders
issued by the Ministry of Railways.

[Authority: ACS No. 133 forwarded in Railway Board's letter No. (NG)II/82/
RR-1/32 dated 24-2-83 and Railway Board's letters No.
E(NG)III/77/RR-l/50 dated 7-4-80 and E(NG)II/88/RR-2/1 dated 15-6-
89]".

110. Advertisements. —  

All vacancies in posts and services whose authorised scale of pay rises above Rs.
375/-AS/-425 (RS)/1400 (RPS) per month, recruitment for which is made through the
Railway Recruitment Board or by the Railway Administrations and are treated as "by
open competition and on all India basis" will be advertised in the list of newspapers
approved by the Department of Personnel for advertisements issued by the Union
Public Service Commission. All the other posts in the Lower grades will be advertised
at the discretion of the Railway Recruitment Boards or Railway Administrations in the
English, Hindi and regional language newspapers, commonly read in the area where
such vacancies exist. The employment notices will also be supplied to the nearby
employment exchanges for exhibition. Such advertisements will indicate the category
of the posts and the division/Unit/region of the railway where vacancies exist and also
other general conditions for appointment to the posts. It should also be clearly
indicated in the advertisement for categories like Stenographers, typists, draftsmen
etc. which do not involve outdoor work or work at inconvenient hours in the night that
women are equally eligible and  are invited to apply.  

With a view to give wider publicity to the recruitment of nurses, copies of the
employment notices should also be sent to the relevant nursing training schools in the
areas concerned.

 (b) With regard to the recruitment in the artisan categories a copy of the Employment
Notice will be supplied to the Resettlement Directorate of the Ministry of Defence and
the Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards for the purpose of employment of ex-servicemen by
the Railway Administrations. The ex-servicemen nominated by the Resettlement
Directorate will be considered for employment on Railways along with other
candidates. As regards recruitment by Railway Recruitment Boards they should comply
with the instructions issued by the Railway Board from time to time regulating
recruitment of ex-servicemen to Railway services in Group 'C' & Group 'D'.

111. Applications for employment.—

"Candidates will be required to apply with reference to the specific

employment notice of the Recruitment Boards or the Railways on prescribed
application forms with requisite examination fee, if any, prescribed.

[Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/81/REC/2 dt. 13-5-81 and

E(NG)II/85/RRB/71 dated 5-5-86]".

112. The Committee for conducting interviews, where prescribed, for direct recruitment to
Group 'C' posts by the Railway Recruitment Boards, will have a minimum of three members and
must include Officers representing SC/ST, Minority and OBC communities. The composition of
the Interview Committee shall be:- 

(i) Chairman, RRB or Member Secretary, RRB as the Chairman of the

Interview Committee; and

(ii)  Serving Railway officers of JA Grade, including an officer of the

Department for which the recruitment is being made. 
 In case of difficulty in finding OBC officers of JA Grade for nomination in
Interview Committees, there is no bar to nomination of Senior Scale OBC officers. The
senior scale OBC officer so nominated will nevertheless be an equal member of the
committee. 

In case serving Railway officers of appropriate rank belonging to SC/ST, Minority and
OBC communities are not available; officers of Central Government/State Government/PSUs/Banks
belonging to these communities may be co-opted. In case of further difficulty, retired Railway
officers of proven integrity belonging to these communities may be co-opted in the Interview
Committees. 

While nominating/co-opting members of the Interview Committee, it is to be

ensured that no member should be directly subordinate to any other member of the
Committee. 

In order to ensure that enough OBC officers in the appropriate rank are available for
nomination on the Interview Committees and nomination of Senior Scale OBC officers is
not resorted to routinely, CPOs should draw up lists of OBC officers available on the Railway by
making extensive enquiries. The Chairman, RRBs should also draw up list of willing OBC
officers of Central/State  Governments/PSUs/Banks for being nominated in the Interview
Committees.

(Authority; Railway Board's letter No. E (NG) II/96/RR-l/40 dated 27.4.98 and
98/E(RRB)9/3 dated 25. 8. 98 & 30. 11. 98).

 113. The names of successful candidates who are recommended by the Railway
Recruitment Boards or selected by the Railway Admn. themselves for appointment on
Indian Railways will be exhibited on notice boards, in the Recruitment Board's office,
Employment Exchange concerned and published as "news item" in the newspapers
free of cost as also by the Railway Administrations in their Divisional and Headquarters
offices. Selection of a candidate by a Board or a Railway administration is, however,
no guarantee of employment on the railway which is subject to his qualifying in the
prescribed medical examination and to his being otherwise suitable for service under
Government.  

114.  DELETED.  (Authority Board’s letter No. E (NG) II/92/RC – 3/5 date
4.11.93)

115. Relaxation of the age limit.—The following relaxations of age limit are permissible
:—  

(i) By five years in the case of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

(ii) Upto three years (including apprentice categories) in respect of serving Railway
employees applying for direct recruitment to initial categories and upto five years for
posts in the intermediate categories.

(iii) Group 'D' employees applying for recruitment to Group 'C posts or as apprentices
being allowed relaxation to the extent of service in Group 'D' but in any case not
exceeding 10 years and also subject to a ceiling limit of 30 years for apprentice
categories.

(iv) For direct recruitment to all Group 'C' & 'D' vacancies, serving employees who have put in
three years continuous service on the Railways Will be given age relaxation upto the upper age limit
of 40 years, in the case of general category candidates, 43 years in the case of OBC candidates and
45 years in the case of ST/SC candidates. Same age concession will be applicable to such of the
substitutes as have put in three years service continuous or in broken spells." 

((Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I/95/PM1/ 1 dated 11/1/1999 and 1-6-99)

(v) For direct recruitment to all Group 'C and Group ‘D’ posts, the Upper age limit in the case of widows,
divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried, shall be
relaxed Upto the age 35 years. In such cases, there will be further relaxation upto the age of 38 years for
‘other Backward Community (OBC)’ candidates, and upto 40 years for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes
(SC/ST) candidates.  

((Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/37 dated 10/8/2001)

(vi) Existing age concessions allowed by specific instructions of the Railway Board for
specified category/categories of posts will continue to apply.  

(vii) A candidate who is within the minimum and maximum age limits on a particular
date mentioned in the employment notice issued by a Railway Recruitment Board may
be treated as eligible for appointment against a post on the Railway concerned eyen
though the person concerned may have exceeded the maximum age limit on the date
of actually joining an appointment.  

"(viii) The upper age limit may be relaxed to the extent warranted and
justified while making appointment on compassionate grounds of sons,"
daughters, wives, wards etc. of Railway servants who die while in service or
are medically incapacitated. The General Managers may also relax the age
limit while making recruitment of outstanding sportsmen against the sports
quota and against cultural/scouts/guides quota.

[Authority : Railway Board's letters No. E- (NG)II/82/RR/l/32 dated 24-2-83

and 13-3-84]".

 116. Employment of physically handicapped persons.—Recruitment of physically

handicapped persons in identified Group 'C and Group ‘D’ post will be regulated in
terms of separate instructions issued by the Railway Board from time to time. TheRe
will be a reservation of vacancies @ 3% (1% each for the Blind, the Deaf and the
Orthopaedically handicapped )for recruitment of physically handicapped persons the
actual employment of selected candidate being in identified Group 'C and Group 'D'
posts in the Railway services.

 Sub-Section III—Recruitment and Training  

117. The position indicated regarding  normalchannels of promotion in the following

paragraphs in this sub-section are illustrative and not exhaustive and they should not
be taken to exclude classes not specifically mentioned which it may be the recognized
practice for a particular administration to admit to any of the Groups shown. It shall,
moreover, be open to the administration to transfer staff from one group to another
for which they may be fully qualified, but care must be taken to avoid hardship to staff
already in the latter group.

118. Refresher and promotion courses.—  

(a) Periodical refresher courses at stated intervals and promotion courses as

necessary may be prescribed by the General Manager according to the need of each
case, taking into account the guidelines and orders, issued from time to time by the
Board.  

(b) Procedure for Trade Tests—An employee failing in a trade test should be allowed
to re-appear for further trade tests after an interval of six months with the provision
that no relaxation in the standard of trade test is to be allowed.

 119. Security deposits by Apprentices/Trainees.— Persons recruited as Apprentices

or Trainees shall be required to make security deposits during their period of
training/apprenticeship as required by the individual railway administrations.

Conditions applicable to Apprentices other than those governed by Apprentices Act,

1961

120. Stipend.—

(i) The rates of stipend are indicated against the various categories. Free medical aid
is admissible. The rate of stipend in all cases will be fixed by the Railway Board.  

(ii) Medical Examination.—An apprentice will be required to pass such medical

examination as regards his physical fitness as may be prescribed by the General
Manager.  

(iii) Agreement.—He will have to enter into an agreement which should inter alia
embody the following important conditions. The parent or guardian of the candidate
should also be one of the parties to the agreement.

(a)   The period of apprenticeship.

(b)   The amount of the security deposit, if any.

(c)   The trade or trades in which he will be required to undergo trainings

(d)   Circumstances in which agreement can be terminated by the administration,

e.g., physical unfitness, misconduct or failure to qualify in any prescribed test,
etc.

(e)   The forfeiture of the security deposit, if any, and recovery of the cost of
training at the discretion of the administration in the event of violation of the
terms of the agreement by the apprentice.

(f)    No guarantee or promise of employment on completion of apprenticeship.

 (iv) Trade Apprentices in designated trades appointed in Railway workshops will be

governed by the provisions of Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules and administrative
instructions issued there under from time to time.  

121. Recognised Educational and other Qualifications for technical and non-technical
categories are indicated against each category.

 I. TRANSPORTATION (TRAFFIC) DEPARTMENT

 (i) STATION MASTERS

 122. (1) The Posts in the category of Assistant Station Master in scale Rs. 4500—
7000 shall be filled as under :—

(i) 60% by direct recruitment from amongst persons having the qualification of
Graduation, through RRB’s;

(ii) 15% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination(LDCE) from amongst

group ‘C’ & ‘D’ staff of Operating and Commercial departments in grades Rs.
4500—7000 with an upper age limit of 45 years (50 years in the case of
SC/ST) and qualification of Graduation subject to the condition that Group ‘D’
staff have rendered a minimum of 5 years regular Railway Service; shortfall , if
any, against the quota being made good by direct recruitment; and

(iii)  25% by general selection from amongst employees possessing the qualification
of Matriculation and working as Shunting Jamadars, Shunting Masters,
Cabinmen Grade – I, Switchmen, Sr. Signallers and Sr. Train Clerks in grade
Rs.4000-6000 and Leverman Gr.I, Pointsman Gr.I, Shuntman Gr.I Cabinman
Gr.II and Train Clerks all in grade Rs.3050-4590 with an upper age limit of 45
years (50 years in the case of SC/ST),shortfall, if any, against the quota being
made good by LDCE at (ii) above.

((Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I/97/PM2/8 dated 22/2/2001 and 25/7/2002)

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct; recruitment are as under :—  

(i) Educational : A University degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and
Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable
qualification.  

(ii) Age : Between 18—25 years.  

"(iii) Training & Stipend: — Training period is to be decided by Zonal

Railways, (training upto one year is considered sufficient). Stipend Rs. 1200
per month." (No. PCIV/86/Imp/50 dated 19-2-87).  

(3) Upper age limit for promotion of Switchmen (and Levermen and Cabinmen,
wherever they are considered in lieu of Switchmen) as ASM against 25% Quota set
apart for them will be 50 years. [E(NG)I-86PM2-20(PNM) dt. 15-4-87J.

(4) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available in this category in the normal channel of promotion :—  

ASSTT. STATION MASTERS/STATION MASTERS  (Rs. 1400—2300)  

STATION MASTER(Rs. 1600—2660)  

DEPUTY STATION SUPDT. (Rs. 2000—3200)  

STATION SUPDT. (Rs. 2375—3500)

NOTE : 

(1) The channel of promotion to higher grades beyond the grade Rs. 1400—2300 will
be as laid down by the individual Railway Administrations keeping in view the
guidelines and orders, if any, issued by the Board.

 (2) The higher grade posts upto and inclusively the grade Rs. 1400—2300 will be
exclusively reserved for ASMs in the lower grade Rs. 1200—2040[E(NG)I-63/PMl/40
dt. 6-4-72].

 (3) 25% of the post in the category of Station Masters grade Rs. 1600—2660 will be
filled by induction of Traffic Apprentices of which 15% will be from the open market
through the Railway Recruitment Boards and 10% from amongst the serving (non-
Ministerial) graduates through limited Departmental Competitive Examinations.

 (ii) TRAFFIC SIGNALLERS

123. (1) The post in the category of Traffic Signallers in scale Rs. 975—1540 will be
filled as under : —

 (i) 75% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 25% by promotion by selection of specified Group 'D' categories of staff having
qualification of Matriculation or its equivalent.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational :—Matriculation or its Equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in the
aggregate.

(ii) Age : Between 18-—25 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend :—Training period (up-to one year) to be decided by the Zonal
Railway Administrations. The rate of stipend—Rs. 975.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades :—  

The following higher grades are available to this category of staff in the normal
channel of promotion :    

SENIOR SIGNALLER   (1200—2040)

HEAD SIGNALLER (1400—2300)

INSPECTOR WIRELESS (TRAFFIC) GR. II (1600—2660)

INSPECTOR WIRELESS (TRAFFIC) GR. I (2000—3200)

(iii) GUARDS

124. (1) The posts in the category of Goods Guards in the pay scale of Rs.4500-7000(RSRP) will
be filled as under: 
(i) 60% by general selection from amongst serving regular employees with a minimum of
three years service working in grade(s) Rs.3050-4590/3200-4900/4000-6000 in the categories of
Train clerks/Sr. Train Clerks, Commercial Clerks/Sr. Commercial Clerks, Ticket Collecters/Sr.
Ticket Collectors, Switchmen, Asst. Guards/Sr.Asst. Guards and Yard Staff individual quotas for
each of these categories being fixed by the Zonal Railways. 

(ii) 15% by LDCE plus shortfall, if any, against (i) above, from amongst serving regular non-
ministerial Group 'C' employees in the Operating and Commercial Deptts. with a minimum of three
years service, working in grade(s) Rs.3050-4590/3200-4900/4000-6000 upto 40 years of age (45
years in the case of SCS/ST) and having the qualification of Graduation; and 

(iii) 25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards plus shortfall, if any,
against (ii) above. 

(2) Qualification etc for direct recruitment are as under: 

(i) Educational : A university degree or its equivalent.

(ii) Age : Between 18-28 years

(iii) Training & Stipend: Period of training will be for a duration (upto one year) as
decided by the Railway Administration on a stipend of Rs.4500/- 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-96/PM2/3 dated 5-6-98 ,13-08-98 and 4-2-99)

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades ;—

The following higher grades are available in this category :—

PASSENGER GUARD (ALL PASSENGER TRAINS & EMUs) (1350—2200)

  MAIL GUARD (SUPER FAST), MAIL & EXPRESS TRAINS) (1400-2600)  

NOTE : 

(1) Guards upto 48 years of age arc eligible for promotion by selection as Section
Controllers in scale Rs. 1400—2600 against 30% of the vacancies in that
grade. [(EN)G 1-68PM/4 dt. 3-6-70 and E(NG) 1-73-PM 1-80 dt. 17-7-73].

(2) Their (Guards) channel of promotion to other Traffic categories such as Station
Masters, Yard Masters, Traffic Inspectors will be as laid down by individual Railway
Administrations within the Broad policy frame work/guidelines, if any, issued by the
Board.

(iv) TRAFFIC APPRENTICES

125. (1) 25 % of the post in the categories of Section Controllers, Station Masters,
Yard Masters and Traffic Inspectors in scale Rs. 1400—2600/- 1600—2660 will be
filled by recruitment as Traffic Apprentices as under :—

(i) 15% plus shortfall , if any, against LDCE quota as at (ii) below, by direct recruitment through the
Railway Recruitment Boards; and 
(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000)

(ii) 10%through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst serving

staff (other than Ministerial) in the Traffic (Transportation) Department who are
graduates and are upto 40 years of age.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational: A University degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and
Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable
Qualification.

(ii) Age: —Between 20—28 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend: —Period of training will be two years. Stipend: First year Rs.
1400. Second year Rs. 1440.

NOTE : Period of training for those inducted against 15% will also be two years but
they will continue to receive the pay and allowances of the post from which they were
selected during the period of the training.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades  

The following higher grades are available to Traffic Apprentices after their observations
in a waiting post for their advancement as per the channel of promotion laid down by
the Zonal Railway Administrations keeping the broad policy framework laid down by
the Railway Board. Dy. Chief Controller/Dy. Station Supdt. Dy. Yard Master/Traffic
Inspector (2000- 3200)

Chief Controller Station Supdt. Yard Master/Chief  Traffic Inspector (2375-3500)  

(Authority Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II 84- RC-3/15 (AWRF) dated 15-5-87).

(v) TRAINS CLERKS

126. (1)The posts in the category of Train Clerks  in the pay scale Rs. 3050-4590 will be filled as
under: 
             
(i)50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;

(ii)33-⅓% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D' categories of

staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure prescribed in para 189; and

(iii)16-⅔% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D' employees from

eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2
years regular service in the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive
examination consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks
respectively.  
         

[Authority : Ministry of Railway's letter No.  E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003]

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational: Matriculation or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the
aggregate.

(ii) Age : Between 18—25 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend : Period of training will be as fixed by Zonal Railway
Administrations. (A short duration of about "one month" will normally be adequate).
Stipend will be Rs. 950.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher Grades :—

 (i) The following higher grades are available in the normal channel of promotion :—

 SENIOR TRAIN CLERKS (1200—2040)

HEAD TRAIN CLERKS (1400—2300)

CHIEF TRAIN CLERKS (1600—2660)

(ii) Train. Clerks/Senior Trains Clerks are also eligible for consideration for promotion
by selection as Goods Guards in scale Rs. 1200—2040 against the post in that
category as per orders in force from time to time.

(iii) They are also considered for promotion to supervisory posts on the Yard Masters
category and other categories as per avenue of promotion laid down by the Zonal
Railway Administrations keeping in view the broad policy frame work laid down by the
Board.  

VI..    SWITCHMEN

126-A(1) : The post in the category of Switchmen in Grade Rs.4000-6000 should

be filled as under: 

(i) From 1.1.2000 , 50% by Staff having qualification of Matriculation from

amongst the normal promotion categories of Cabinman/Leverman/Pointsmen,

through selection based on written examination and viva voce designed to test

the professional ability and knowledge of safe working rules required in the

discharge of duties of Switchmen; 

(ii) 50% or such higher number of post as could not be filled by (i)
above from amongst Group 'C' and 'D' staff of Operating Department,with
Matriculation qualification and minimum five years service (relaxable to two
years by the General Managers for want of staff with five years service) through
 a written examination and viva voice ; and  
(iii)The shortfall against (ii) above to be made good by direct recruitment from
open market through Railway Recruitment Boards from amongst candidates with
minimum educational qualification of matriculation. 

Note : For selections to be notified upto 31-12-99 for promotion against the
quota of post of (1) (i) above, the minimum educational qualification will
continue to be standard VI passed.

 (2) Qualifications for direct recruitment are as under:-

 (i) Educational : Matriculation or equivalent

(ii) Age : 18 to 27 years.

(iii) Training : 2 months (50 working days)

(iv) Stipend during training: Rs.4000/- p.m.

(3) Channel of promotion:- Switchmen are eligible for promotion as Assistant

Station Masters and Goods Guards in Grade Rs.4500-7000 against the prescribed
quotas in force.

(Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I-95/PM2/25 dated 10-6-99 & 2-9-99 )

  II. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

(i) TICKET COLLECTORS

127. (1) The posts in the category of Ticket Collectors in the pay scale Rs. 3050-4590
will be filled as under

(i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board; 

(ii) 33-⅓% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible

Group 'D' categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as
per procedure prescribed in para 189; and 

(iii) 16-⅔%by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'

employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal
Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service
in the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive
examination consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85
and 15 marks respectively. 

(Authority : Ministry of Railway's letter No.  E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003]

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational:—Matriculation or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the
aggregate.  
(ii) Age :Between 18-25 years

(iii) Training & Stipend :—To be laid down by Zonal Railways. A short training of
about one month should normally be adequate. Stipend will be Rs. 950 per
month.

  (Authority : Board's letter No. PC-IV/86/ Imp/50 dated 19-2-1987)".

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades .—The following higher grade posts are
available in the normal channel of promotion :— 

SENIOR TICKET COLLECTOR/TRAVELLING TICKET EXAMINER (TTE) (1200—

2040)

HEAD TICKET COLLECTOR/SENIOR TRAVELLING TICKET

EXAMINER/CONDUCTOR (1400—2300)

TRAVELLING TICKET INSPECTOR (TTI)/ CONDUCTOR (1600—2660)

CHIEF TICKET INSPECTOR (CTI) (2000—3200)

 Note : (1) The post of conductor in grade Rs. 1400—2300 even though classified as
non-selection should be filled by persons duly selected either for posting as Head
Ticket Collector or Sr. TTE [E(NG)I-84/PM3-15 dt. 31-1-86].

  (2) Ticket Collectors are also eligible for being considered for promotion as Goods
Guards and Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks as per procedure laid down for filling up
post in these categories.  

 (ii) COMMERCIAL CLERKS (FOR COACHING AND GOODS WORK)

 128. (1) The posts in the category of Commercial Clerks in the pay scale Rs. 3200-
4900 will be filled as under:

(i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;

(ii) 33-⅓% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible

Group 'D' categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as
per procedure prescribed in para 189; and

(iii) 16-⅔% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'

employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal
Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service
in the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive
examination consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85
and 15 marks respectively. 

(Authority : Ministry of Railway's letter No.  E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003]

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : —

(i) Educational :—Matriculation or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the
aggregate.
(ii) Age :—Between 18 and 25 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend: Period of training will be 3 to 4 months on a stipend of Rs.
975/p.m.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available in the normal channel of promotion :

  SENIOR COMMERCIAL CLERK (1200-2040)

HEAD COMMERCIAL CLERK (1400-2300)

CHIEF COMMERCIAL CLERK (GOODS/PARCEL LUGGEGE/BOOKING) (1600—

2660)

COMMERCIAL SUPDT. (GOODS/PARCEL/LUGGAGE/BOOKING) (2000—3200)

Note : (1) Commercial Clerks have channel of promotion to the categories of

Commercial Inspectors/other Supervisory posts in the Commercial Departments and
Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks as per procedure laid down for filling up to vacancies
in the respective categories.  

(2) 25% of the post in grade Rs. 1600-2660 of Chief Booking/Parcel/Goods &
Luggage Clerks will be filled by recruitment of Commercial Apprentices of which 15%
will be by direct recruitment from open market through the Railway Recruitment
Boards and 10% from amongst serving Graduate upto the age of 40 years in the
Commercial Department (others than Ministerial) through a Limited Departmental
Competitive Examination.  

E(NG)ll-84/RC3-15- (HPF) dt. 15-5-87. )

(iii) ENQUIRY - CUM - RESERVATION CLERK (ECRC)

 129. (1) The posts in the category of Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks (ECRC) in scale
Rs. 4500-7000 w.e.f 1.1.96  will be filled as under :—  

(i) 25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board : and

(ii) 75% by promotion by selection from amongst Sr. Commercial Clerks and Sr. Ticket
Collectors in the scale of pay Rs. 4000-6000 (RSRP) and Commercial Clerks and Ticket
Collectors in the scale of pay Rs. 3200-4900 (RSRP) and Rs. 3050-4590 (RSRP)
respectively who are suitable for posting as ECRC involving direct contact with general
public. Commercial Clerks and Ticket Collectors in grades Rs. 3050-4590 and 3200-
4900 respectively should have completed a minimum of three years service in the
respective grade."

[Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-92/PM3/5 Dated 25.06.1998

 (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment age as under :—

 (i) Educational : A university degree or its equivalent.

 (ii) Age :—Between 18 and 25 years:

 (iii) Training & Stipend : Three months on a stipend of Rs. 1200/-p.m.

 (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : —

 The following higher grades are available to this category of staff in the normal
channel of promotion by non-selection or selection as the case may be :—

E(NG)III—76CD/40/dt.5-8-76 and E(NG)III 76RR1/23 dt. 2-7-77.  

ENQUIRY - CUM - RESERVATION CLERK GRADE-I (1400-2300)

RESERVATION SUPERVISOR GRADE-II (1600-2660)

RESERVATION SUPERVISOR GRADE-I (2000-3200)

 
(iv) COMMERCIAL APPRENTICES

130. (1) 25% of the posts in the categories of Commercial Inspectors, Claims
Inspectors, Rates Inspectors, Chief Booking/Parcel/Goods Clerks in Scale Rs. 1600-
2660 will be filled by recruitment as Commercial Apprentices as under :—

(i)15% plus shortfall , if any, against LDCE quota as at (ii) below, by direct recruitment
through the RRB; and

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000)

(ii) 10% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst serving

graduates in Commercial Department (other than Ministerial) upto 40 year of age.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :

 (i) Educational: A University Degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and
Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable
qualification.

(ii) Age : Between 20-28 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend : Commercial Apprentices will be on training for a period of two
years on a stipend of Rs. 1400 (first year) and Rs. 1440 (second year)

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades:

The following higher grades are available to Commercial Apprentices after their
absorption in test by way of advancement as per channels of promotion laid down by
the .Zonal Railways keeping in view the broad policy framework laid down by the
Railway Board from time to time  
COMMERCIAL/RATES/CLAIMS INSPECTOR/ CHIEF BOOKING/GOODS/PARCEL
CLERK  
 (2000-3200)
  CHIEF COMMERCIAL/RATES/CLAIMS
1NSPECTORS/BOOKING/PARCEL/GOODS SUPDT.  
(2375-3500)  

(v) LAW ASSISTANTS

 131. (1)The posts in the category of Law Assistants in the pay scale Rs. 6,500-10,500
will be filled as under:-

(i) 40% by direct recruitment from open market; and

(ii) 60% by promotion by general selection from amongst eligible serving

employees, shortfall, if any, being added to direct recruitment.

(Authority Board’s letter NO. E(NG)II/2003/RR-I/17 dated 21-01-04)

(2)      Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under:—

(i) Educational: A University Degree in Law with 3 years standing as a

pleader at Bar. Serving employees who are Law Graduates may also be
allowed to apply for these posts provided they have served for at least 5
years in any Branch of the Railway Administration. Vacancies earmarked
for direct recruitment should also be available to the Railway
Magistrates who are desirous of applying for such posts and who also
fulfil the prescribed qualifications for the direct recruits.

(ii) Age: Up to 37 years.

(iii) Qualifications for Promotees:—The remaining quota of 662/3% of posts

should be filled by promotion, on the basis of selection, of serving
employees in grades lower than the grade of Rs. 6,500-10,500, having
5 years regular service in Group 'C' and possessing a Degree in Law,
irrespective of the Department in which the eligible employee may be
working. The shortfall against promotion quota, if any, will be filled by
direct recruitment.

(iv) The benefit of added years of service under Rule 45 of Railway Services
(Pension) Rules, 1993 will be admissible to those recruited directly as
Law Assistants (Rs. 6,500-10,500) subject to fulfilment of the conditions
stipulated therein.

(3)Channel of Promotion/Higher grades:- The next higher grade post available

for Law Assistant is that of Chief Law Assistant in scale Rs.7,450-11,500, which will be
filled by promotion as per procedure in vogue from time to time.

(Authority: Railway Board's letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-I/43 dated 10.11.2000)

(vi) CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE-III

132. (I.) The post in the category of Catering Supervisor Grade III in scale Rs.
975—1540 will be filled as under :-
  (i) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment. On some of the Railways the percentage of direct
recruitment is 66-2/3%.

  (ii)66-2/3% or 33-1/3%, as the case may be by promotion by selection of specified

Group 'D' categories of Staff.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under:—

(i) Educational:—Matriculation or its equivalent. Diploma in Catering preferable.

(ii) Age :—Between 18 to 25 years.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades :—The following higher grades are available
for this category of Staff in the normal channel of promotion :—  

[Authority: Rly. Bd's letter No. PCIII-81/JCM/ DC/1 dt. 17-7-84 & E(NG)III-77RC1-21
dt. 16-8-84].  

CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE II (1200—2040)

  CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE I (1400—2300)

  (vii) CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE I / CATERING  INSPECTOR  GRADE III

133. (1) The post in the category of Catering supervisor Grade I/Catering
Inspector Grade-II in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled as under :—  

(i) 20% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and  

(ii) 80% by promotion from amongst Staff in lower grade in scale Rs. 1200-2040 by
selection or non selection as the case may be.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under:—  

(i) Educational/Professional:  

(a) Higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent.  

(b) Diploma in catering from a recognized Institute.  

(c) Two years experience in an established hotel will be desirable qualification.  

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years.  

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available for this category in the normal channel of promotion :  

[Authority : Railway Board's letter No. PC-III-81/JCM/DC/1 dt. 17-7-84 and ,

E(NG)II-77 RC1-21 dt. 16-8-84].  

CATERING INSPECTOR GRADE-II(1600-2660)    

 CATERING INSPECTOR (Gr. I )(2000-3200)
  (viii) ASSISTANT COOK  

134.(1) Direct recruitment of suitable hands in the category of Assistant

Cooks in scale Rs. 800—1150 may be made by Railway Administrations
without the agency of the Railway Recruitment Boards.

[E(NG) 65/RC-1/45 dated 27-3-1965].

(2) The higher grade posts in this category are as under :

COOK (Rs. 950—1500)

SR. COOK (Rs. 1200—1800)

HEAD/MASTER COOK (Rs. 1320—2040)  

(3) 33-1/3% of the post in the category of Sr. Cook in scale Rs. 1200—1800
will be filled by direct recruitment as per Para 135.

(ix) SENIOR COOK

135. (1) The post in the category of Senior Cook in scale Rs. 1200-1800 will be filled
as under :—

    (i) 33-⅓% by direct recruitment without the agency of the Railway Recruitment
Boards, and 

    (ii) 66-⅔% by promotion from the lower grade.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational: Matriculation with craftship in Cookery from a recognized Institute

Institutes for this purpose to be determined by each Zonal Railway
Administration. .

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

E(NG)II-85 RC3/66 dt. 28-10-85.

III. TRANSPORTATION (POWER) DEPARTMENT  

(i) FIRST FIREMAN :- DELETED

136. DELETED 

((Authority: Railway Board's letter  No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/47 dated 03.8.2001)

(ii) DIESEL ASSISTANT/ELECTRIC ASSISTANT:

137. (1) The posts in the category of Diesel Assistant /Electric Assistant in pay scale
Rs. 3050-4590 will be filled as under :-
 (i) 50% from amongst the volunteering Diesel/ Electric Loco Fitters of
Diesel/ Electric loco sheds with three years service failing which Diesel/
Electric Loco Fitters with less than three years service but total service
of six years and Diesel/ Electric Loco Group 'D' staff of Diesel/ Electric
Loco sheds with a total service of six years in Diesel/ Electric Loco Sheds
having the qualification of course completed Act Apprenticeship in
Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics Engineering trade or Matriculation
with ITI as an additional preferable qualification with upper age limit of
35 years (40 years in the case of SC/ST).

(ii) 50% plus the shortfall, if any, against (i) above by direct recruitment
through the Railway Recruitment Boards.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment will be as under:-

  (i) Educational: Matriculation pass plus

(a) ITI in specified trades/Act Apprenticeship, OR

(b) Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/Automobile

Engineering in lieu of ITI

Note: Specified trades for the purpose of (a) above are as follows:-

A.                 Fitter

                             B.                 Electrician

C.                 Instrument Mechanic

D.                 Mill wright/ Maintenance Mechanic

E.                 Mechanic (Radio & TV)

F.                         Electronics Mechanic

G.                 Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)

H.                Wireman

I.                   Tractor Mechanic

J.                  Armature & Coil Winder

K.                 Mechanic (Diesel)

L.                  Heat Engine

(ii) Age: Between 18 to 27 years

 (iii) Training: 39 weeks

(3)Diesel/ Electric Assistants have avenue of promotion to the posts of

Shunters/ Engine Turners, Goods Drivers and so on as per procedure in force for filling
up posts in these categories.  

(iii) ELECTRIC ASSISTANT:- DELETED

 138. DELETED 

         (iv)  STEAM SHUNTERS:- DELETED

139. DELETED 

((Authority: Railway Board's letter  No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/47 dated 03.8.2001)

           (v) DRIVERS & LOCO RUNNING SUPERVISORS

140. The classes included in this group and their channel of promotion are as given
below :—  

GOODS DRIVERS (ALL GOODS TRAINS) (1350-2200)

PASSENGER DRIVERS (ALL PASSENGER TRAINS) (Rs. 1600-2660 and EMU

services)  

MAIL DRIVERS (SUPER FAST MAIL & EXPRESS TRAINS)   (1640-2900)  

Note : The post in the category of Goods Drivers are filled by selection from Shunters.

(2)

Asstt. loco forman (R)/Traction Loco Controller/Driving Inspector/Power

Controller/Loco Inspector 'B' Fuel Inspector 'B'/Loco Forman 'B' 
(2000-3200)  
Chief Power Controller/Chief Traction Loco Controller/Chief Loco Inspectors/Loco
Formen 'A'/Fuel Inspector/ ‘A’ Driving Inspector.  
(2375-3500)

  Note : The post in grade Rs. 2000-3200 are filled by selection as per avenue of
promotion laid down by Zonal Railway Administration keeping in view the 'Note' below
Item (vi) of Annexure 'B' of Schedule notifying the scales of Pay recommended by the
4th Central Pay Commission vide Railway Board's letter No. PC-IV/Imp/Schedule/1
dated 24-9-86, provided that for post of Fuel Inspector an employee must have
rendered a minimum of 5 years service as Driver.  

(vi) MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

  (i) APPRENTICE MECHANICS

 141. (1) 75% of the posts in the category of Chargeman 'B' in scale Rs. 1400-2300 in
Mech. & Elec. Eng., Deptts. & in the cadre of Draftsmen in these Departments will be
filled by induction of Apprentice Mechanics as under:—
(i) 50% plus shortfall, if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (ii) below, from open
market through Railway Recruitment Boards : and

(ii) 25% from serving   employees fulfiling the following qualification:- 

(a) Must have passed ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in science
stream.

 Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to appear in

the selection of intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two
consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003.

(b) Must have done 3 years satisfactory service as Technician Grade III (Trade) and
above.

(c) Must have satisfactory service record with respect to application of work,
attendance and general conduct.

(d) Must be below 45 years of age.

Note:- Service for the purpose of (b) and (c) above will not include the training of
three years imparted to Matriculates recruited for appointment as Technician Grade III
(Trade) in terms of para159.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under:—

(i) Educational: Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Elec. Engineering.  

Note :- The indenting railway shall have the discretion to specify the number of
candidates required from each discipline, subject to a rider that at least 50% of the
intake shall be from Electrical Engineering alone in the case of Electrical Department
and from  Mechanical Engineering alone in the case of Mechanical Electrical
Department . All Candidates selected will, however ,   be borne on a common cadre.   

(Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/47 Dated 3-8-2001)

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 yrs.

(iii) Training & Stipend: They will be on training for a period of 18 months. Stipend
Rs.1320-30-1350. 

Note: The period of training for Intermediate Apprentices will also be 18 months but
they will continue to draw the pay and allowances of the post from which they were
selected during the period of training.

(Authority Railway Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/PT./RE-CONST dated

13/14-8-96)

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades: The higher grade posts available for this
category are as under :—  

CHARGEMAN 'A' (1600-2600)

  DEPUTY SHOP SUPDT. (2000-3200)
SHOP SUPDT. (2375-3500)  

(4) (1) 20% of the post in the grade of Deputy Supdt., grade. Rs. 2000-3200 will be
filled by direct recruitment of Engineering Degree holders in
Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering through the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Age : between 20 and 30 years and period of training one year on stipend of Rs. 2000.

 (2) Those absorbed in the Cadre of Draftsman will progress as Head Draftsmen
(1600-2660) in which grade there will also be direct recruitment of Engineering
Graduates to the extent of 25% of the vacancies and as Chief Draftsman (2000-3200)
by selection or nons election, as the case may be. Age for direct recruitment will be
between 20 and 30 years and period of training one year on Stipend of Rs. 1600.

  [Authority : Rly. Bd's letters No. E(NG) III-71 RR1/67 dt. 25-11-71, 29-3-72, E(NG)
III1-71RR1/51 dt. 11-8-72, E(NG) III-73 RR2/39 dt. 16-7-75, E(NG)I-78PM 1/2Q dt.
9-7-79, E(NG) 1-82 PM 1/241 (JCM) dt. 16-10-87, E(NG) I-86PM7/8 3-6-87 and
E(NG) II84/RC2/26 dt. 19-4-85].

  (ii) TRAIN EXAMINERS

  142. (1) The posts in the category of Train Examiners in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be
filled as under :—

 (i) 50% plus shorfall, if any, against inter Apprentice quota as at (ii) below, from open
market   through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

 (ii) 25% of  Intermediate Apprentices from amongst serving  employees having the
qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass in the relevant trade  or 10+2 in science
stream with three years service in skilled grades and below 45 years of age; and  

Note:- Existing eligible staff and service as on 12-08-2002 will be eligible to appear in
the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two
consecutive selection held after 23-06-2003. 

(iii) 25%by promotion by selection. If the selection/supplementary selected from

amongst Mistries/Skilled Grade I & II fails to provide enough candidates, another
supplementary selection from amongst skilled grades (with 5 years service in skilled
grades and 8th class qualification or with 3 years service and Matriculation) will be
held the condition regarding qualification applying to staff in skilled grade III.  

Note: For selections to be notified on or after 1.1.2000 against clause (iii) above, the
staff should possess the minimum educational qualification of or equivalent to
Matriculation."

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : Diploma in Civil Engineering" Diploma in Rail Transport and

Management from the Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi will be an
additional  qualification.  

(E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dated 5-2-81)

Note: The indenting Railway shall have the discretion to specify the number of
candidates required from each discipline, subject to a rider that at least 50% of the
intake shall be from Mechanical Engineering alone. All candidates selected will,
however, be borne on a common cadre.

[Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/47 dated 3.8.2001]

(ii) Age :—Between 18—28 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend: Training  18 months .

Stipend Rs.1320-30-1350. 

Note: Those inducted as Inter-Apprentice Train Examiners will also be on training for
18 months but they will continue to draw pay and allowances of the post from which
they were selected during the period of training.

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/PT./RE-CONST dated 13/14-

8-96)

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The higher grade posts available in the
category are as under :—

HEAD TRAIN EXAMINER GRADE—II (1600—2660)

HEAD TRAIN EXAMINER GRADE—I (2000—3200)

CHIEF TRAIN EXAMINER/C&W FOREMAN (2375—3500)

 (4) 20% of the posts in the grade of Head Train Examiner (2000—3200) will be filled
by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as under :—

(i) Qualification :—Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

(ii) Age :—Between 20 and 30 years,

(iii) Training :—One year,

(iv) Stipend :—Rs. 2000.

[Authority : Rly. Bd. letters No. PC-69/PS-5/T-Pt. dt. 30-10-72 E(NG)III-73/RR-l/39

dt. 19-11-77, E(NG)II-84/RC2/31 dt. 20-3-85, E(NG)I-85/PM7/51 dt. 6-11-85].

V. CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

(i) PERMANENT WAY MISTRY

143. (1) The posts in the category of Supervisor (Permanent Way) in the pay scale of
Rs. 4500-7000 shall be filled as under:-

i. 25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards.

ii. 25% by a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst
Gangmen/ Keymen/ Mates with the qualification of 10+2 with Science and
Mathematics and having put in a minimum of three years regular service.
 Shortfall, if any, should be made good from amongst Gangmen/ Keymen/
Mates having the qualification of Matriculation/HSLC with three years regular
service. Further shortfall, if any, shall be added to the direct recruitment quota.
iii. 50% by promotion of Departmental staff having the qualification of Class X
Board Examination. Shortfall, if any, should be made good by LDCE.

Note: Departmental staff already in service as on date of issue of this Advance

Correction Slip not possessing the qualification of Class X Board Examination but
otherwise eligible for promotion against para 143 (1) (iii) above may be allowed two
chances to appear in the two consecutive suitability tests conducted after the said
date for promotion as Supervisor (P.Way).

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : B.Sc with Physics and Maths; Engineering Diploma holders will
also be eligible."

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 20 Years.

(iii) Training & Stipend : They will be on training for a period upto one year on a
stipend of Rs. 1400/-

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : They are eligible for promotion by selection
to the post of PWI scale Rs. 1400—2300/- and further as per para 143.

(Railway Board's letter No. ENG)I/99/PM5/7 dated 01-01-2003)

 (ii) PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR(PWI)

 144. (1) The post in the category of Permanent Way Inspector Grade III in scale Rs.
1400—2300 will be filled as under :—  

(i) 66-2/3% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 33-⅓% by promotion by selection of Supervisor (Permanent Way) in the pay

scale of Rs. 4500-7000, with educational qualification of Class X Board examination.

Note:- Department staff already in service as on 1.1.2003 not possessing the

qualification of class X Board Examination but otherwise eligible for
promotion against para 144(1)(ii) above may be allowed two chances to
appear in the two consecutive selections conducted after 1.1.2003 for
promotion as Junior Engineer (P. Way) Gr.II.

(Railway Board's letter No. ENG)I/99/PM5/7 dated 01-01-2003 &

23.02.2007)

(2) Qualification etc. direct recruitment are as under :—

 (i) Educational :—Diploma in Civil  Engineering .

 [No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dt. 5-2-81]"
(Railway Board's letter No. ENG)II/2001/RR-1/6  dated 18-05-2001)
  (ii) Age : Between 18—28 years.

 (iii) Training & Stipend : Training one year, Stipend Rs. 1400.

 (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to the category in the normal channel of promotion by selection or non-
selection, as the case may be.

  PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR GR. II (1600—2660)

  PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR GR. I (2000—3200)

  CHIEF PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR (2375—3500)  

E(NG)II-84 RC 2/39 dt. 20-3-85 & PC-III-84WP 4/3 dt. 1-5-84.

(4) 20% of the post in the grade of PWI Grade I (2000—3200) will be filled by direct
recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as under :—

 (i) Educational Qualification : Degree in Civil Engineering.

 (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, 

(iii) Training : Upto one year,  

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000.

(iii) INSPECTOR OF WORKS (IOW)

  145. (1) The post in the category of Inspector of Works Grade III in scale Rs. 1400—
2300 will be filled as under :—   

(i)    65% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards;

(ii)   10% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) from

amongst Skilled Artisans with three years’ service in Skilled grades
and having the minimum educational qualification prescribed for
direct recruitment as JE (Works) II; the short fall, if any, being
added to (i) above; and

(iii) 25% by promotion by selection of Sr. Technicians in grade Rs. 5000-

8000. 

(Authority: Railway Board’s letters No.  E(NG)I-96/PM7/26 dt. 5.06.98 and 

E(NG)I/2004/PM5/8 dt. 14.07.2005)

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational :—Diploma in Civil Engineering. Diploma in Rail Transport and

Management from the Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi will be an
additional qualification.
[No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dt. 5-2-81]"

(ii) Age : Between 18 to 28 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend : Period of training one year. Stipend : Rs. 1400.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available in one of the normal channel of promotion by selection or non-selection, as
the case may be :

  INSPECTOR OF WORKS GR. II (1600—2600)

INSPECTOR OF WORKS GR. I (2000—3200)

  PC-III-84UPG/3/dt. 1-5-84 and E(NG)II. 84RC2/39 dt. 20-3-85.

  (4) 20% of the posts  in the grade of inspector of Works Grade I (2000—3200) will
be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as under :—

  (i) Educational Qualification : Degree in Civil Engineering.

  (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : Upto one year, (iv) Stipend : Rs.
2000.

  IV. BRIDGE INSPECTOR (B.R.I.)

  146. (1) The posts in the category of Bridge Inspector Grade III in scale Rs. 1400—
2300 will be filled as under :—

  (i) 75% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards, and

  (ii) 25% by promotion by selection from Bridge Mistries.

  (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

  (i) Educational : Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Diploma in Rail

Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi
will be an additional qualification.  

[No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dt. 5-2-81]"

Note : The Railways while placing indents may specify how many candidates with
Diploma in Civil Engineering and how many with Mechanical Engineering are required.
After recruitment, both these groups will continue to be borne on a common cadre.

[Authority : Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001.]

  (ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years.

  (iii) Training & Stipend : 2 years. Stipend Rs. 1320-30-1350.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to this category of staff  in the normal channel of promotion :—  

BRIDGE INSPECTOR GRADE—II (1600—2600)

BRIDGE INSPECTOR GRADE—I (2000—3200)

CHIEF BRIDGE INSPECTOR (2375—3500)  

PC-III-84 UPG-3 dt. 1-5-84 and E(NG)II-84 RC 2/39 dt. 20-3-85.

(4) 20% of the posts in the grade Rs. 2000-3200 (Bridge Inspector Gr. I) will be filled
by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as per qualifications
given below :—

(i) Educational: Degree in Civil Engineering.

(Authority : Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001)

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years,

(iii) Training :—One year,  

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000.  

146A(1)The posts in the category of Jr. Engineer (Track Machines) Gr. II in the-pay
scale of Rs. 5,000-8,000(RSRP) will be filled as under :—

i. 50% plus shortfall , if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (iii) below,
from open market through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000)

ii. 25% by promotions by usual selection procedure; and

iii. 25% by induction as Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled staff
(Technicians-TM) having qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant
trade or 10+2 in Science stream; three years service in skilled (Technicians-
TM) grade III and above, satisfactory service record with respect to application
of work, attendance and general conduct and below 45 years of age, through a
process of selection. Service for the purpose of this clause will not include the
training of three years imparted to Matriculates recruited for appointment in
the skilled (Technician -TM) grade III."

Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to

appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification
for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003.

2. Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :— 

 (i) Educational qualification Diploma in Mechanical / Electronics/ Production / Automo
Instrumentation Engineering.
(ii) Age Between 18 and 30 years.
(iii) Training One year
(iv) Stipend Rs. 5,000

3.Channel of promotion/Higher grades:

The higher-grade posts available for this category is as under: —

4.      20% of the vacancies in

Junior Engineer (TM) Gr. I    (Rs. 5,500-9,000)

Section Engineer (TM)      (Rs. 6,500-10,500)

Senior Section Engineer (TM) (Rs. 7,450-

11,500)

the grade of Section Engineer (TM) in grade Rs. 6,500-10,500 will be filled by
direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards as under: — 

(i) Educational qualification Degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Electronics/ Producti

Instrumentation Engineering.
(ii) Age Between 18 and 32 years.
(iii) Training Up to One year
(iv) Stipend Rs. 6,500

(Authority :  Railways Board's letter No. E(NG)II/99/RR-1/26 Dated

22.10.1999)

  VI. SIGNAL AND TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

(i) SIGNAL INSPECTORS

147. (1) The posts in the category of Signal Inspectors Grade III in scale Rs. 1400—
2300 will be filled as under :—

(i) 40% plus shortfall , if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (ii) below, by
direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000)

(ii) 20% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst Maintainers

possessing the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in
Science stream with three years service and below 45 years of age;and

Note: -Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to appear in

the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two
consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003. 

(Authority Board's letter NO.E(NG)I/99/PM7/17   dated 23/06/2003)

(iii) 40% by promotion by selection from Maintainers in the immediate lower grade.

 (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are  as under :—

 (i) Educational: "Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or

equivalent recognised by AICTE"

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II-97/RR-1/78 dated 06.04.98)

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years.

(iii)  Training : 18 months

Note : The period of training for intermediate apprentices will be 8 months. 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/Pt./RE-CONST. dated 3-7-

98 )

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion by selection or Non –
selection, as the case may be, and subject to passing of such tests and promotion
courses as may be in force :—  

SIGNAL INSPECTOR GRADE II (1600—2600)

SIGNAL INSPECTOR GRADE I (2000—3200)

CHIEF SIGNAL INSPECTOR (2375—3500)

  (4) 20% of the posts in the grade Rs. 2000-3200 (Signal Inspector Grade I) will be
filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Board as per
qualifications given below :—

 (i) Educational: BE (Electrical)/BE (Electronics)/ BE (Telecommunication)

[Authority:- Railway Board's letter No.  E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/4 Dated 07.02.2001 ]

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years.

(iii) Training : Upto one year as per Schedule laid down in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/
80/RR-1/39 dated 31-1-1981.

(iv) Stipend Rs. 2000.

(ii) TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR

148. (1) The posts in the category of Telecommunication Inspector Grade III in scale
Rs. 1400—2300 will be filled as under :—

(i) 50% plus shortfall , if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (ii) below, by direct
recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards;; and "
(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000)

(ii) 20% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst Maintainers

possessing the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in
Science stream with three years service and below 45 years of age; and"

Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to appear in

the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two
consecutive selections held after 23 .06.2003. 

(Authority Board's letter NO.E(NG)I/99/PM7/17   dated 23/06/2003)

(iii) 30% by promotion by selection from Maintainers in the immediate lower grade.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent

recognised by AICTE"

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II-97/RR-1/78 dated 06-04-98)

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years.

(iii) Training : 18 months

Note : The period of training for intermediate apprentices will be 8 months. 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/Pt./RE-CONST. dated 3-7-

98 )

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion by selection or Non-
selection, as the case may be :—

TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR GRADE II (1600—2660)

TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR GRADE I (2000—3200)

CHIEF TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR (2375—3500)  

(4) 20% of the posts  in the grade Rs. 2000-3200 (Telecommunication Inspector
Grade I) will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as
per Qualifications given below:—

  (i) Educational: BE (Electrical)/BE (Electronics)/ BE (Telecommunication)/M.Sc.

(Electronics)."

[Authority:- Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/4 Dated 07.02.2001 ]

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years.

(iii) Training : Uupto one year as per schedule, laid down in Board's letter No.
E(NG)II/ 80/RR1/39 dated 31-1-1981.
(iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000.

(iii) ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (ESM)

149. (1) The posts in the category of Electrical Signaller Maintainer Grade III in scale
Rs. 950—1500 will be filled as under :—

(i) 50% by direct recruitment; and

(ii) 50% by promotion of Departmental staff as under:

a.     50% plus shortfall against (b) below from amongst staff having the 'qualification
of Class X Board Examination; and

b.     50% from amongst existing Group 'D' staff in service as on 22.5.2002, not
having the qualification of Class X Board Examination. 

(Railway Board's letter NO.E(NG)I-99/PM 8/2   dated 29/04/2005

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : Matriculation (i.e. 10th class) and (a) ITI certificate in
Electrician/Electrical Fitter/Wireman Trade and one year's experience as casual ESM in
the S&T Department; or (b) Must be a casual ESM/Electrical Fitter for 3 years in S&T
Department; or (c) a pass in plus two  stage with Physics and Maths in Higher
Secondary or equivalent.

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend : Training one year,

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 950.

Training will be as per Annexure II to Board's letter No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/39 dt. 31-1-
1981.

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :

ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER GR. II (1200—1800)

ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER GRADE I (1320—2040)  

Note : They are also eligible for being considered for further promotion to Supervisory
cadre of Signal Inspectors as per procedure in force for filling the vacancies in the
grade.

 (4) 33-1/3% of the posts  in the grade of Electrical Signal Maintainer Grade II scale
Rs. 1200—1800/- will be filled by direct recruitment as per qualification etc., given
below :—

  (i) Educational : (a) A pass in 1st year of B. Sc. (Physics); or (b) a pass in 10 + 2
stage in Higher Secondary in Science i.e. Maths or Physics or equivalent and as casual
ESM for two years in S&T Department.

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

 (iii) Training : 18

 (iv) Stipend : Rs. 3050-75-3125  

Railway Board's letter NO. E(MPP)98/3/14 dated 25-07-98 and 23-09-98)

 (iv) MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (MSM)

150. (1) The posts  in the Category of Mechanical Signal Maintainer Grade III in scale
Rs. 950-1500/- will be filled as under :—

(i) 50% by direct recruitment; and 

(ii) "50% by promotion of Departmental staff as under: 

a.     50% plus shortfall against (b) below from amongst staff having the
qualification of Class X Board Examination; and

b.     50% from amongst existing Group 'D' staff in service as on 22.5.2002
not having the qualification of Class X Board Examination. 

(Railway Board's letter NO.E(NG)I-99/PM 8/2   dated 29/04/2005)

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : Matriculation (i.e. 10th Class) and either 1TI certificate in
Mechanical Fitter's Trade or experience as casual Mechanical Signal
Maintainer/Fitter for 3 years in S&T Chief Telephone

[Railway Board's letter No. E(NG) II/85/RR-1/23 dated 7-10-88] "  

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

(iii) Training & Stipend : Training : one year, Stipend : Rs. 950 Training will be as per
schedule laid down in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/39 dated 31-1-1981.  

(3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :—

  MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINERS GRADE II (1200—1800)

 MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINERS GRADE I (1320—2040)  

NOTE : They are also eligible for further promotion to Supervisory Cadre of Signal
Inspectors as per procedure in force for filling up the vacancies in the Signal
Inspectors grade.  

V. TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER GRADE III; AND WIRELESS

 MAINTAINER GRADE III; AND TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER (LINE)

151. (1) The posts  in these categories in scale Rs. 950—1500 will be filled as
under :—  

(i) 50% by direct recruitment; and

(ii) 50% by promotion of Departmental staff as under: 

a.     50% plus shortfall against (b) below from amongst staff having the
qualification of Class X Board Examination; and

b.     50% from amongst existing Group 'D' staff in service as on 22.5.2002 
not having the qualification of Class X Board Examination.

(Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-99/PM8/2 dated

29.4.2005)

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : Matriculation, and (a) I.T.I. Certificate in Electrical/Radio/Wireless/

Telecommunication/TV Trade and one years experience as casual TCM/WM in the S&T
Department; or (b) Must be casual TCM/WM for three years in S&T Department; or (c)
a pass in plus two stage in Higher Secondary i.e. with Maths and Physics or
equivalent.  

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.  

(iii) Training : One year as per schedule laid down in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/80/
RR-1/39 dated 31-1-1981.

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 950.

(3) Channel of Promotion/higher grades : Following higher grade posts are available
to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion in the Maintainers grade in
the respective line :

MAINTAINERS GRADE-II (1200—1800)

MAINTAINERS GRADE-I (1320—2040)  

NOTE : They will also be eligible for being considered for promotion to Supervisory
cadre of Telecommunication Inspectors cadre as per procedure in force for filling up
the vacancies in the TCI's grade.  

VI. TELEPHONE OPERATORS

 152. (1) The posts  in the category of Telephone Operators in scale Rs. 950—1500
will be filled as under :—

 (i) 40% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Board's; and

 (ii) 60% by promotion of Group 'D' staff in the Telecommunication Wing of the S&T
Department by a process of selection as prescribed for promotion of Group 'D' staff to
Group 'C posts.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : Matriculation or its equivalent,

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

(iii) Training and Stipend : Training for a period less than one year on a stipend of Rs.
950.

(3) Channel of Promotion/higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :—

TELEPHONE OPERATOR GR.-I (1200—2040)

SR. TELEPHONE OPERATOR (1400—2300)

HEAD TELEPHONE OPERATOR (1600—2660)

SUPDT. (TELEPHONE OPERATOR) (2000—3200)  

(Rly. Bd's letter No. PC-III-73/S&T/4 dt. 13-10-77 , PC-III-80-UPG/19 dt. 29-7-83 and
29.07.84).

VII. DRAWING OFFICE CADRE

(i) ASSISTANT DRAFTSMAN IN CIVIL/MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/S&T

DEPARTMENTS

153. (1) the posts in the category of Assistant Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1200—2040 in
all the Engineering Departments will filled cent percent by direct recruitment through
the Railway Recruitment Boards.

(2) The qualification etc. will be as under :—

(i) Educational : Minimum ITI certificate in draftsmenship (National Trade certificate

by Government of India NCVT) in the respective disciplines from recognised institutes
or equivalent, the course being of two years duration. Engineering diploma holders in
respective discipline and holders of diploma in draftsmenship from recognised
institutes will also be eligible.

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

(iii) Training : One year,

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 1200.

(3) Channel of Promotion/higher grades: The higher grade posts starting from posts in
scale Rs. 1400-2300 in the cadre in the respective Department will be available to this
category in the normal channel of promotion as per procedure in force.
[Authority Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II- 85 RC2/45 dt. 24-3-86]

(ii) DRAFTSMEN IN CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

154. (1) The posts in the category of Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled
as under :

(i) 20% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 80% by promotion of Assistant Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1200-2040.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :

(i) Educational : Diploma of a recognized Engineering School or College.

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years,

(iii) Training : 18 months,

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 1200-30-1230.  

(3) Channel of promotion/higher grades : The following higher grades posts are
available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion :—

HEAD DRAFTSMEN (1600—2660)

CHIEF DRAFTSMAN (2000—3200)

  (4) 25% of the posts  in the grade of Head Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1600-2600 will
be filled by direct recruitment as per qualification etc., given below :—

(i) Educational : Degree in Civil Engineering of a recognised University.

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years,

(iii) Training : One year,

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 1600.

(iii) DRAFTSMEN IN MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

155. (1) The posts  in the category of Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled
as under:

(i) 50% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards;

(ii) 25% by induction of Inter-Apprentices from amongst Assistant Draftsmen; and

(iii) 25% by promotion by selection from amongst Assistant Draftsmen.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :

 (i) Educational : Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years, 

(iii) Training : 18 months

(iv) Stipend,: Rs. 4000-100-4100  

(Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(MPP)2003/3/36 dated 16.3.2004)

(3) Channel of promotion/higher grades : The following higher grade posts are
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :—

HEAD DRAFTSMEN/SR. JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (1600—2660)

CHIEF DRAFTSMEN/CHIEF JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (2000—3200)  

(4) 25% of the posts  in the grade of Head Draftsmen/Sr. Jig and Tool Designers in
scale Rs. 1600-2660 will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway
Recruitment Boards as per qualifications etc. given below :—

(i) Educational : Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years,

(iii) Training : One year,

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 1600.

[E(NG)III-7/RRI/67 dt. 25-11-71 and 29-3-72 and E(NG)II-84 RC-2/48 dt 2-3-85]

(iv) DRAFTSMEN IN SIGNAL & TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT     

156. (1) The posts in the grade of Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1400-2300 in the S&T
Department will be filled as under: —

(i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards;

(ii) 25% by induction of Inter-Apprentices from amongst Assistant Draftsmen; and

(iii) 25% by promotion by selection from amongst Assistant Draftsmen.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication

Engineering.

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 30 years,

(iii) Training : 18 months

(iv) Stipend,: Rs. 4000-100-4100  

(Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(MPP)2003/3/36 dated 16.3.2004)

(3) Channel of promotion/higher grades: The following higher grades posts will be
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :  

HEAD DRAFTSMEN/SR. JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (1600—2660)

CHIEF DRAFTSMEN/JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (2000—3200)

(4) 25% of the posts  in the grade of Head Draftsmen/Sr. Jig & Tool Designer in scale
Rs. 1600-2660 will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment
Boards as per qualifications etc. as given below :—

(i) Educational : Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering.

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years.

(iii) Training : One year.

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 1600/-.

[E(NG)III-78/RRI/3 dt. 20-8-78 and 20-4-79 and E(NG)II-84 RC2/48 dt 2-3-85]

VIII. STORES DEPARTMENT

(i) DEPOT  STORE KEEPERS

157. (1) The posts  in the grade of Depot Store Keeper Gr. III in scale Rs. 1400-
2300 will be filled as under :

(i) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and  

(ii) 66-2/3% by promotion from amongst optee Senior Clerks in scale Rs. 1200-2040
in the Stores Department in the Depots and also in the purchase cadre as provided in
the AVC by the Zonal Railway's/Production Units.  

(2) The qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

 (i) Educational : Diploma in Engineering,

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years.

(iii) Training : 6 months as per schedule detailed in Annexure II to Railway Board's

letter
No. E(NG)II/83/RR 1/16 dated 9-12-1983.

(iv) Stipend : Rs. 1400/- 

(3) Channel of promotion/higher grades :—The following higher grade posts are
available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :—

Depot Store Keeper Gr. II (1600—2660)  

Depot Store Keeper Gr. I (2000—3200)  

[E(NG)II-83 RR1-16 dt. 9-12-83],[Authority: No. PC. III/80/UPG/19 dated 29-

7-83 and 10-2-84].

(ii) DEPOT MATERIALS SUPERINTENDENT GTADE -I

(4) The vacancies in the grade of Depot Materials Supdt., Grade-I in scale
Rs. 6,500-10-10,000 will be filled up as under: 

(i) 20% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards;

and 

(ii) 80% by promotion from amongst eligible serving DMS-II in the

scale Rs. 5,500-9,000 as per procedure in force. 

(5) The qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Depot Material
Superintendent, Grade-I in the pay scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500 shall be
as under:  

(i) Qualification: Degree in Engineering in any discipline.

(ii) Age limit: Between 18-30 years. 

(6) Channel of Promotion/Higher grade: The following higher grade posts

are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion:- 

Chief Depot Materials Superintendent (Rs. 7,450-11,500) 

(Authority: Railway Board’s letters No.  E (NG)-II/2005/RR-1/36 dt.

31.5.2006).  

(iii) STAFF IN PRINTING PRESSES  

158. The rules regarding recruitment/promotion of staff in Printing Presses are as

contained in the Booklet "Rules for Recruitment, Training and Promotion of staff in the
Railway Printing Presses" first reprint 1973 as corrected from time to time through
formal amendments or instructions issued by the Railway Board.

IX. SKILLED ARTISANS  

159. (1) The posts  in the category of Skilled Artisans Grade III in scale Rs. 950-1500
in various Engineering Departments will be filled as under :  
(i) 25% plus shortfall, if any, against LDCE quota as at (ii) below by selection from
Course Completed Act Apprentices, and ITI passed candidates in relevant trades from
the open market; serving employees who are "Course Completed Act Apprentices' or
ITI qualified could be considered against this quota allowing age relaxation as
applicable to serving employees; and 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99 /PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000)

"Note: Act Apprenticeship/ITI in relevant trade is the only qualification and
no other qualification including Diploma in Engineering should be accepted as
an alternative qualification on the ground of being a higher qualification in
the same line of training."
[Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6
dated 3.8.2001]

(ii) 25% from serving semi-skilled and unskilled staff with educational qualification

as laid down in Apprentices Act; and

(iii) 50% by promotion of staff in the lower grade as per prescribed procedure.  

Note: for Diesel Electric Loco / EMU sheds the percentages as in paras (i),(ii)
and (iii) above may be read as 60%, 20% and 20% respectively."   

(Authority Board's letter NO. and E(NG)II/99/RR/1/66 dated 28-1-2000)

(2) Age : For direct recruitment will be between 18 and 25 years.  

In the case of course completed 'Act Apprentices' the upper age limit of 25
years will be observed with reference to the age at the time of
commencement of the apprenticeship subject to the condition that the
maximum age will not exceed 35 years.
[Authority: No. E (NG) II/87/RC-2/25 dt. 24-6-1988]".  

(3) The period of training for direct recruits will vary depending on the qualifications
of recruits. The same will be as under :—  

(i) Course completed Act Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments.—Nil

(ii) Course completed Act Apprentices trained in non-Railway Establishments.—6

months

(iii) ITI passed candidates.—6 months  

(iv) Deleted (Authority Board's letter NO. and E(NG)II/99/RR/1/66 dated 28-
1-2000)

(v)   Matriculate or any non-technical higher qualification.

 
(vi) Degree holders in their relevant field - 6 months.
 
(Authority:  Railway Board's letter No.E(MPP)  2004/3/8 dated11.03.08)

(4) The rate of stipend during the period of training will be Rs. 900-20-940.  
(5) The following higher grade posts are available to Skilled Artisans Grade III in the
normal channel of promotion :—  

SKILLED GRADE-II (1200-1800)  

SKILLED GRADE-I (1320-2040)  

NOTE : Skilled Artisans Grade-I are further eligible for being considered for promotion
as Mistries in scale Rs.1400-2300 as also for fitment in Master Craftsmen scale Rs.
1400-2300 in accordance with rules/orders governing such promotion fitment.
However, the grade of Master Craftsmen will be a terminal grade for those who opt for
the same.

(Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NGj-III/78/RC-1/9 dated 24-2-79 and 27-10-
79, E(NG)-II/84/RC-2/16 dated 23-11-1984, PC-III|82|PS-3|10 dated 14-2-1986 and
E(NG)I/86/PM-7/8 dated 3-6-1987)

(X) MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-PARA MEDICAL STAFF  

(i) STAFF NURSE  

160. (1) The posts  in the grade of Staff Nurses scale Rs. 1400-2600 will be filled by
direct recruitment through the agency of the Railway Recruitment Boards. Provided
that the Nurses in possession of Auxiliary Nurse-Cum-Midwifery Certificates will be
eligible for promotion as Staff Nurse after they have attained the qualification
stipulated for direct recruitment.  

(2) The qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—  

(i) Educational :—Candidates should possess Certificate as Registered Nurse & Midwife
having passed three years course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of
Nursing or other Institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or B.Sc
(Nursing).  

NOTE : The Indian Nursing Council has also laid down certain special concessions for
the above courses in respect of Auxiliary nurse-Midwives, Midwives and 'B' Grade
Nurses, by way of reduced course period, etc. Candidates obtaining the qualification
prescribed above, under these concessions will also be eligible for recruitment.

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 35 years.  

(iii) Incentive : Staff Nurses, Nursing Staff, Matrons and Chief Matrons who
possess at the time of recruitment or acquire subsequently a degree in Nursing will be
granted two advance increments.    

(Authority: Ministry of Railway’s letter No. E(NG)I/2004/IC2/5 dated

20.10.05.)

(3) The following higher grade posts are available to staff Nurses in the normal
channel of promotion by selection or non selection as the case may be :
   NURSING SISTER (1640-2900)  

MATRON GRADE-II (2000-3200)  

NOTE : Staff Nurses in scale Rs. 1400-2600 will be eligible for promotion as Nursing
Sister in scale Rs. 1640-2900 on seniority-cum-suitability basis, suitability being
determined on the basis of an oral test and record of service, after they have put in a
minimum of 2 years regular service in the grade.  

(Authority : Advance Correction Slip Nos. 131 dated 23-1-1982 and 136 dated 23-1-
1984 to Paras 173 and 174 of IREM (1968 edition) forwarded under Railway Board's
letters No. E(NG)I- 79/PM-I/274 dated 23-1-1982 , 23-1-1984 and E(NG)I-96/PM-
10/11 dated 22.06.98 respectively).  

(ii) PHYSIOTHERAPIST  

161. (1) The posts  in the category of Physiotherapist Grade II in scale Rs. 1400-2300
will be filled as under :—

(i) 75% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 25% from amongst serving employees fulfilling the qualifications laid down for
direct recruitment through a Departmental test.  

(2) The qualifications etc. for direct recruitment will be as under :—

(i) Educational : 10+2 (with science ), plus Diploma/Degree in

Physiotherapy .

(Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II-2000/RR-1/56 dated 21-06-2001)

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years.  

(3) The next higher grade in the category of Physiotherapist Grade I in scale Rs. 2000-
3200 will be filled by promotion on the basis of seniority-cum-suitability from amongst
the serving Physiotherapist Grade II.  

(Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I/82/PM-l/ 17 dated 5-11-1982)  

(iii) PHARMACIST  

162. (1) The posts in the grade of Pharmacist Gr.III in scale Rs.4500-7000(RSRP) will
be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards. However,
Dressers and other staff I Medical Deptt. possessing the educational qualification
prescribed for direct recruitment for Pharmacist Gr. III and are otherwise suitable are to
be promoted as such when vacancies arise, in preference to outsiders. 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-97/PM10/4 dated 17-3-1998)

(2) Qualification etc. are as under :—  

(i) Educational qualification: 10+2 in science or its equivalent, with 2 years

Diploma in Pharmacy and registration with Pharmacy Council of India or 
registration with State Pharmacy council . 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II/98/RR-1/11 DATED 6-1-99 and

9.9.1999)

(ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years.  

(3) The higher grade posts available in the normal channel of promotion are as
under :—  

PHARMACIST GRADE II (1400-2600)  

PHARMACIST GRADE I (1640-2900)  

(Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)64 CFP/8 dated 23-12-64 and para 176 in
Section 'B' of IREM-2nd Edition, 1968).  

(iv) HEALTH & MALARIA INSPECTOR  

163. (1)The vacancies in the category of Health and Malaria Inspectors Gr.
III in scale Rs.5500-9000 will be filled as under:- 

(i)      75% by direct recruitment through the agency of RRBs; and

(ii)     25% by promotion by selection of serving railway employees of

Medical Deptt. possessing the qualification prescribed for direct
recruitment viz. B.sc. with chemistry plus one year Diploma of
Health/Sanitary Inspectors, shortfall, if any, being added to direct
recruitment quota.

[Authority: - Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-98/PM10/3 dated

11.10.2001]

(2) The qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—  

(i) Educational: B.Sc. (Chemistry) plus One year Diploma of Health/Sanitary Inspector

[Authority: Board's letter No. E(NG)II/99/RR-1/91, dated 3.4.2001]

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.  

(iii)   Training : Six months induction training as per details laid down in
Boards letter No. E(NG)II-89/RR1/7 dt. 24-5-90.

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II-89/RR-1/7 dated 24-5-90) 

(3)The following higher grade posts are available to this category of staff in the normal
channel of promotion: —
 [Authority :  Railway Boards letter  No. E(NG)I-
Health & Malaria Inspector Gr.
II
(6,500 - 10,500)
Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. I
(7,450 - 11,500)
98/PM10/3 dated 09.09.1999]

(v) RADIOGRAPHER  

164. (1) The posts in the grade of Radiographer Grade III scale Rs. 975—1540 will be
filled as under :—

  (i) 50% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and  

(ii) 50% by promotion by selection of Group 'D' staff working as X-Ray Attendant
possessing the qualification of Matriculation with Physics & Chemistry; those
possessing Diploma in X-Ray Technician's course from a recognised Institute should
have put in a minimum of two years service and others a minimum of five years
Railway service to be eligible for promotion. In the event of shortfall against the
quota the post remaining unfilled will not be carried forward and will be filled by direct
recruitment.  

(2)"Qualification for direct recruitment is 10+2  with Physics and Chemistry with
Diploma in Radiography/X - Ray Technician / Radiodiognosis Technology (2 years
course ) from recognized Institute. Science Graduate with Diploma in Radiography/X-
Ray Technician / Radiodiognosis Technology (2 years course) will be preferred. 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II-93/RR-1/7 dated 23-6-94 ,E(NG)II-99/RR1/97

dated 4-4-2000 and 22-6-2001))

(3) Qualification for direct recruitment to the next higher grade of

Radiographer Grade II in scale Rs. 1350—2200 will also be the same as
prescribed for recruitment to the category of Radiographer Gr. III as per (2)
above but direct recruitment will be made only to the extent serving staff in
the immediate lower grade fulfilling the requisite qualification are not available.
Serving staff  not possessing the qualification of Diploma in Radiography will
also be considered for promotion as Radiographer Gr. II/X-Ray Technician in
scale Rs. 1350— 2200 provided they are Matriculates and have put in 10
years satisfactory service as Radiographer Gr. III/X-Ray Technician in scale
Rs. 975—1540 even if they have not passed the Matriculation examination
with Physics and Chemistry. The promotion will be made by a duly
constituted selection Board according to a Prescribed procedure.  

(Authority: No. E (NG) I/88/PM-10/11 dated 14-2-89 and E(NG)I-96/PM10./1 dated 26-11-
98)

(4) Age :—For direct recruitment for both the categories namely Radiographer Grade-
III (Scale Rs. 975—1540/-) and Radiographer Grade II (scale Rs. 1340—2200/-) will
be between 19 and 28 years.  

(5) The next higher grade post of Radiographer Grade I in scale Rs. 1400—2660 will
be filled by promotion of Radiographer Grade II.  
{Authority : Railway Board's letters No. E(NG) 65/RC.I/143 dated 9-8-66,
E(NG)II/81/RR1/28 dated 19-3-82, E(NG)I/70/PM-1/229 dated 8-9-1971, E(NG)I-
71/PM-1/197 dated 20-10-71 and 12-10-72 and E(NG)I/79/PM-1/239 dated 12-9-79}

(vi) LABORATORY STAFF—LAB. ASSISTANTS ETC.  

165. (1)The posts of Lab. Assistant Grade-II in the pay scale Rs. 3200-4900
will be filled as under: -

(i)50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii)50% by promotion by selection from Lab. Attendants with the same

qualifications as laid down for direct recruitment, shortfall, if any, being
added to direct recruitment quota at (i) above.

(2)Qualifications for direct recruitment are as under: -

(I) Educational: Matriculation with Science, plus Diploma in Medical Lab.

Technology (DMLT).

(ii) Age: 18 to 30 years.

(3)Channel of promotion/posts in higher grade:- The following higher grade

posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :-

Lab. Assistant-I (Rs. 4000- By non-selection from amongst Lab. Assistant

6000) Grade - II with the Qualification of Matriculation
with Science plus DMLT.
Lab. Technician/Asstt By non-selection from amongst Lab. Assistant
Chemist (Rs.4500-7000) Grade - I with the Qualification of Matriculation
with Science plus DMLT.

Note:-(i)Persons in service as on 1.8.1998 recruited in grade Rs. 3200-4900 as Lab. Asstt

with the then existing qualification of Matriculation with Science plus Diploma in
Laboratory Technicians Course will continue to be considered eligible for promotion to
the next higher post of Lab. Asstt.- I in grade Rs.4000-6000 and then to the post of Lab.
Technician/Asstt. Chemist in grades Rs.4500-7000 in their turn on seniority-cum-
suitability basis.

(ii)Persons in service as on 1.8.98 who have entered the grade Rs.3200-4900 as Lab.
Assistant with the then existing qualification of Matriculation with Science with or
without one year's experience in Pathological or Biochemical Laboratory will continue
to be considered eligible for promotion to grades Rs. 4000-6000 and Rs. 4500-7000 after
they have completed 6 years in each grade, viz., Rs. 3200-4900 and Rs. 4000-6000,
subject to their passing a Trade test/Practical test and are found suitable otherwise. 

(4)The posts in the next higher grade of Lab. Supdt.-III/Chemist in the pay scale Rs.
5000-8000 will be filled as under:-

(i)By Direct Recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards with the following
qualifications: -
(a)Educational: B.Sc. with Bio-Chemistry/Micro Biology/Life Science or equivalent plus
Diploma in Medical Lab. Technology (DMTL) or equivalent OR B.Sc. in Medical
Technology (Laboratory) from recognised institutions.

(b)Age: Between 18 and 30 years.

(ii)By promotion with the following qualifications: -

(a)Serving staff in the Medical Department fulfilling the qualification prescribed for
direct recruitment as at (4) (i) (a) above are eligible for being considered for promotion
as Lab. Supdt. III/Chemist in scale Rs. 5000-8000 by a duly constituted Selection Board
in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

(b)The staff working as Lab. Technician/Assistant Chemist in the pay scale Rs.4500-
7000 and possessing the qualification of Matriculation with Science plus Diploma in
Medical Lab. Technology (DMLT) with five years service in grade will also be eligible
for promotion by selection; the professional Competence being assessed by a trade test at
the time of selection,

Note:-(i) Direct recruitment beyond the prescribed quota is to be resorted to, to the extent
serving staff with requisite qualification as above are not available/suitable.

(ii)Persons in service as on 1.8.1998 with the then existing qualification of Matriculation

with Science plus Diploma in Laboratory Technician's course and five years service as
Lab. Technician/Asstt. Chemist in grade Rs.4500-7000. will also continue to be eligible
for promotion by selection as Lab. Supdt. Gr. III/ Chemist in the pay scale Rs. 5000-
8000.

(5)Channel of promotion/higher grade posts :- The following higher grade post are
available to this category of staff:-
I. Lab. Supdt. Gr.II (i)  By non-selection from Lab. Supdt. Gr. III in the pay scale
(Rs. 5500-9000) 8000 with five years service in the grade and the qualificat
  (a) B.Sc. with Bio-Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences o
equivalent plus Diploma in Medical in Lab. Technology (
equivalent OR,
(b) B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Laboratory) OR
(c) Existing staff in service as on 1.8.1998 having qualifica
B.Sc. with Chemistry with at least one year's training in
Health Laboratory.
  (ii) Lab. Supdt. Gr. III with qualification of Matriculation with
plus DMLT and seven years service in the grade may also b
considered eligible.
II. Lab. Supdt. Gr.I (i) By selection from amongst Lab. Supdt. Gr. II (Rs.5500-900
have entered the grade with qualification as at (a) or (b) o
(Rs.6500-10500) (i) above.
    (ii)  Lab. Supdt. Gr. II promoted as such with relaxed qualifica
Matriculation with Science plus DMLT as at I(ii) above may
considered eligible after they have completed five years se
the grade.
III. Chief Lab. Supdt. (i) By non-selection from amongst Lab. Supdt. Grade I (Rs. 65
10500) who have entered the grade with qualification as a
(Rs.7450-11500) above.
    (ii) Lab. Supdt. Gr. I promoted as such with relaxed qualif
Matriculation with Science plus DMLT as at II (ii) above m
considered eligible, after they have completed four years
the grade and subject to their passing a suitability test com
written test and scrutiny of record of service (Service r
Confidential reports).
(Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II2001/RR-1/20 dated 12-11-2001 and
E(NG)I-2002/PM10/1   dated 02/12/2002)

(vii) DIETICIAN

166. (1) Posts in the category of Dietician in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000
shall be filled 100% by  direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment
Boards.

(2) The qualifications for direct recruitment to the post of Dietician shall be
as under: 

(i) Essential: B.Sc. (Science Graduate) with Post Graduate

Diploma in Dietetics (One year course) from a recognized Institution
plus three months Internship Training in a Hospital. 

OR

B.Sc. (Home Science) + M.Sc./Home Science (Food & Nutrition) from a

recognized Institution. 

(ii) Age limit: Between 18 and 30 years. 

(Authority: Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/32 dated:

 19.05.2006) 

(3)Channel of Promotion/Higher Grade : The following higher grade posts are

available to this category in the normal channel of promotion:- 

 (4)Vacancies in the next

Senior Dietician -------> By non-selection.
(Rs. 6,500-10,500)
higher grade of Senior Dietician in the pay scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500 will be
filled up entirely by promotion (non-selection) from amongst the eligible
serving Dieticians in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 having rendered 05
(five) years' regular service in the grade.

(Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/22 dated

17.6.2004 )

 (viii) MIDWIFE  

167.  DELETED

[Authority: No. E (P&A) dated 16-8-84]. I/84/PS-5/MH-1 )

(ix) FAMILY WELFARE ORGANIZATION :

167A (1)The posts in the category of Field Workers (Male/Female) in scale

Rs. 3050-4590 may be filled as under :- 

(i)50% by direct recruitment through RRB; and

 (ii)50% by promotion of Group 'D' staff in Family Welfare Organization with

qualification of class 10th pass. 

(2) The qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Field workers
(Male/Female) will be as under :-

(i)Educational: 10+2 in Science (with Chemistry and Biology) or equivalent.

 (ii)Age : Between 18 and 27 years.

 (3)Channel of Promotion/Higher grade : The following higher grade posts

are available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion:-

 (4)The posts in
Sr. Field Worker   - By non-selection
(Male/Female)
(Rs. 4000-6000)
Compilation Clerk   - By Non-selection
(Rs. 4500-7000)
the grade of Extension Educators in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 will be
filled as under :-
(i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards;

(ii)25% through LDCE, with candidates with the same qualification as

prescribed for direct recruitment; and

 (iii)25% from amongst Compilation Clerks by seniority-cum-suitability.

 (5)Qualification for direct recruitment to the posts of Extension Educator in

scale Rs. 5500- 9000 will be as under :-

(i) Educational : Post Graduation in Sociology/ Social Work/ Community

Education or allied subject with similar course contents or Graduation in one
of the above disciplines with two years Diploma in Health Education from a
recognized University.

(ii)Age : Between 22 years and 32 years.

 (6) The following higher grade posts are available to Extension Educators in
the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 in the normal channel of promotion :-

167 B(1)The
District Extension Educator   - By seniority-cum-
(Rs. 6500-10500) suitability
Sr. District Extension   - By selection
Educators
(Rs. 7450-11500)
posts of Health Visitor (Multipurpose) in scale Rs. 4000-6000 will be filled as
under :-

(i)50% by promotion on seniority-cum-suitability of Midwives and Auxiliary

Nurse cum Midwives; and

 (ii) 50% plus shortfall of (i) above by direct recruitment through RRBs. 

(2)Qualification for direct recruitment to the posts of Health Visitor

(Multipurpose) will be as under: -

 (i) Educational: - Matriculation with multipurpose workers course from

institutes recognized by Central/State governments with 3 years field
experience as an additional desirable qualification.

 (ii) Age : Between 18 and 27 years. 

(3)Channel of Promotion/Higher grade posts available for promotion:- 

Authority Rly.
Sr. Health Visitor   - By non-selection
(Multipurpose)
(Rs. 4500-7000)
Head Health Visitor   - By non-selection
(Multipurpose)
(Rs. 5500-9000)
Board's letter No. E (NG) II/99/RR-1/98 dated 10.10.2001 and 26.12.2002.  
 

(XI) SCIENTIFIC STAFF-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT-

(CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL WING)

168. (1) The posts in the grade of Laboratory Assistants in scale Rs. 975-1540 will be
filled as under :—

(i) 50% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 50% by promotion of Group 'D' staff possessing the qualification for direct
recruitment.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—

(i) Educational : Matriculation/Higher Secondary with Science.

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

NOTE : The quota for direct recruitment and promotion stands revised to 33-1/3% and
66-2/3% respectively for a period of two years upto 30-6-1990 on an experimental
basis.

[E(NG)II/88/RC-3/18 dt. 7-7-88].

(3) The next higher grade posts of Junior Chemical & Metallurgical Asstt. (JCMA) in
scale Rs. 1320-2040 will be filled as under :—

(i) 50%  by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 50%  by promotion of Lab. Assistant in the lower scale of Rs. 975- 1540 and
possessing the qualification for direct recruitment relaxable to Matriculation or
equivalent with Science.  

(iii) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the category of JCMA is as under :—  

(a) Educational : Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a
minimum of 45% marks.  

(b) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.  

(c) Training : One Year.  

(d) Stipend : Rs. 1320/-  

(4) The posts in the next higher grade of Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled as under :  

(i) 66-2/3% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and  

(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion of staff in the lower grade of JCMAs in scale Rs. 1320-
2040. The non-science graduate JCMAs will be eligible for being considered for
promotion subject to their passing a test securing a minimum qualifying marks of
60%, a common question paper for which will be set by RDSO.

[Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I/84/PM7-63(JCM) dated 6-11-1985] &

E(NG)I-98/PM/7/17dt.15.10.1998.

(iii) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the post of CMA in scale Rs. 1400-2300
are as under :—  

(a) Educational : Degree in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. Degree in

Chemistry/Applied Chemistry.

(b) Age : Between 22 and 30 years.

(c) Training : One year.

(d) Stipend : Rs. 1400/- 

(iv) Higher grade posts available to CMAs in scale Rs. 1400-2300 in the normal
channel of promotion are as under :—  

LAB SUPDT. (1640-2900)  

SUPDT. (X-RAY/SPECTOGRAPHY/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING) (2000-3200)  

[Authority : Railway Board's Letter No. E(NG) 1/71/MP1/261 dt. 5-6-72, 7-11-73, PC-
III/73/ PS/Scientific (Staff) dated 2-11-1977, E(NG) 1/84-PM7/63(PCM) dated 6-11-
85, E(NG)II/85/RC-3/35/dated 19-2-86 and E(NG) II/88/RC-3/18 dated 7-7-1988].    

(XI A) PSYCHO-TECHNICAL STAFF:

168(A) Posts in the category of Scientific Assistant in the pay scale of Rs.
5500-9000 will be filled 100% by direct recruitment through Railway
Recruitment Boards (Written Test followed by an Interview).  

(2)The Qualifications for direct recruitment to the post of scientific Assistant

shall be as  under:

(i)Essential: Masters Degree in Psychology with 50% marks in aggregate.

(ii)Desirable:- (a)Specialization in Industrial/Organisational/ Clinical

Psychology; (b)Experience in organizing counselling/ guidance programmes;
(c)Working knowledge of Computers.

(iii)Age limit: Between 21 and 35 years.

(3)Channel of Promotion/Higher Grade: The following higher grade posts are

available to this category in the normal channel of promotion. 
 (4)(i)Vacancies in
Scientific Supervisor, Grade-II -------> By non-selection
(Rs. 6500-10500)
Scientific Supervisor, Grade-I -------> By non-selection
(Rs. 7450-11500)
the next higher grade of Scientific Supervisor, Grade-II in the  scale  Rs.
6500-10500 will be filled up entirely by promotion (non-selection) from
amongst the eligible serving Scientific Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-
9000 having rendered 05 (five) years’ regular service in the grade. 

(ii)Channel of Promotion/Higher Grade : Higher grade posts available to

Scientific Supervisor, Grade-II in scale of Rs. 6500-10500 in the normal
channel of promotion: 

(5)(I) Vacancies in
Scientific Supervisor, Grade-I -------> By non-
(Rs. 7450-11500) selection
the next higher grade of Scientific Supervisor, Grade-I in the Scale  Rs. 7450-
11500 will be filled up entirely by promotion (non-selection) from amongst
the eligible serving Scientific Supervisors, Grade-II in the  scale of Rs. 6500-
10500 having rendered 08 (eight) year’s regular service in the grade.

Note: In the absence of availability of suitable candidates, vacant posts in

higher grades should also be taken in account for recruitment to lower
grade(s) and operated as such till such time the incumbent become eligible
for promotion.

(Authority : Railway Board's No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/7 dated 17.6.2004)

(XII) MINISTERIAL & NON-MINISTERIAL CATEGORIES.  

(a) ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 

(I) CASH & PAY OFFICER-SHROFFS: 

169. (1) The posts in the category of Shroffs in the pay scale Rs. 3050-4590
will be filled as under :—  

(i) 50% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards;  

(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D'

categories of Staff as specified by the Zonal railways as per procedure
prescribed in para 189; and 

(iii) 16-2/3% by promotion entirely on merit of matriculate Group 'D'

employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii)
above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in the concerned seniority
unit on the basis of a competitive examination consisting of written tests and
Record of service of 85 and 15 marks respectively.    

(2) The qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—  

(i) Educational : Matriculation or its equivalent examination,

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.  

 
(3)The following higher grade posts are available to them in the normal channel of
Promotion :—  

SENIOR SHROFF (1200—2040)  

HEAD SHROFF (1400—2300)  

DIVL. CASHIER (CASH) (1600—2660)  

SR. DIVL. CASHIER (CASH) (2000—3200)    

Note : Shroffs in scale Rs. 950-1500 and Senior Shroffs in scale Rs. 1200-2040 are
eligible for promotion by selection for the post of Junior Cashier in scale Rs. 1200-
2040 as per procedure laid down for filling up the posts of Junior Cashier.

(Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-82. PMI-20 dated 11-3-85)  

(II) CASHIERS (CASH & PAY OFFICE)  

170. (1) The posts in the category of JUNIOR CASHIER in scale Rs. 1200-2040 are
filled cent percent by promotion from amongst serving staff as under —  

(i) 15% by selection from amongst Clerks in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 in the
Cash and Pay Department having a minimum of three years service; and

(ii) 85% by selection from amongst the staff in the following order of preference:—  

(a) Senior Shroffs in scale Rs. 1200-2040 and Shroffs in scale Rs. 950-1500 having a
minimum of two years service;

(b) Clerks and other Group 'C staff in Cash and Pay Department having a minimum of
three years service; and

(c) Staff of Accounts Department and other Department having a minimum of five
years service.  

(2) Method of selection :  

(i) Selection will be on the basis of competition.  

(ii) A single selection will be held to fill the two quotas indicated in (1) above. The
Clerks of Cash and Pay Department who qualify the single selection against 15%
quota may be considered against 85% quota set part for Shroffs in case the Shroffs do
not qualify to the full extent of their quota. If the vacancies still remain the same will
be filled by the staff of Accounts Department and other Departments.

(Authority : Railway Board's letters No. E(NG) 62.PM1-18 dt. 31-1-64 and 11-4-69,
E(NG)1/72/PMI-146 dt. 2-3-74, E(NG)I-82/PMI-20 dated 11-7-84 and 11-3-85 and
E(NG)I-83/PM/9 dated 30-4-85).

(III) ACCOUNTS CLERK/JUNIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTS/ACCOUNTS

ASSISTANTS/SECTION OFFICER (ACCOUNT)/ISA/TIA  

171. (1) The posts in the category of Accounts Clerks in the pay scale of 
Rs.3050-4590 in the Accounts Department are to be filled as under:-  

(i) 66-2/3% direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards;  

(ii) 25% by promotion by selection from Group 'D' staff as per existing
procedure; and 

(iii) 8-1/3% by LDCE from amongst Group 'D' staff having completed a
minimum of three years regular service and qualification of
Matriculation/Class X Board Examination.

Authority: Rly. Bd's. letter No.E(NG)I-2000/PM9/1 dt.02.06.2004.    

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under:—  

(i) Educational—Matriculation or its equivalent examination with not less than 50%
marks in the aggregate.

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.

 (3) Accounts Clerks are eligible for promotion as Junior Accounts Assistants in scale
Rs. 1200—2040 against 20% quota of post as under :—

 (i) 75% of promotion quota by qualified Appendix-2 passed Accounts Clerks; and

(ii) 25% of promotion quota by non-qualified Accounts Clerks with five years service
or more who have displayed conspicuous ability, on seniority-cum-suitability basis,
written test forming part of seniority-cum-suitability test.

      (4) The remaining 80% of the posts in the grade of Junior Accounts Assistant in
scale of Rs. 1200—2040 will be filled by direct recruitment through the agency of the
Railway Recruitment Boards as per conditions stipulated below :—

(i) Educational Qualification :—University Degree preference being given to persons

with I & II Divisions—Honours and Masters Degree.

 (ii) Age :—Between 18 and 25 years.

 (iii) Training :—A concentrated training course of three months as per instructions
issued by the Railway Board from time to time.
 (iv) They will have to pass Appendix - II Examination within a period of three years of
their appointment and in two chances failing which they are liable to be discharged
from service.

 (v) They will be eligible to draw annual increment only on passing Appendix-II
Examination or on completion of one year's service whichever is later. Once an
increment has been allowed arrears due will be payable from the date of completion of
one year's service, wherever applicable.

 (5) The posts in the grade of Accounts Asstt. in scale Rs. 1400—2600 will be filled by
promotion of Junior Accounts Assistants in scale Rs. 1200—2040 after they have
completed three years service in the grade and passed Appendix - II Examination.
Provided that the condition of passing the Appendix -  II Examination will not be
applicable to those Junior Accounts Assistant, who were promoted as such against
unqualified senior suitable quota as per clause 3 (ii) above.

(6) The posts in the next higher grade, Rs. 6500-10500 will be filled as under:

(i) 5% posts of Section Officers (Accounts), to be designated as Senior Accounts

Assistants, in the pay scale of Rs.6500-10500 will be filled by non Appendix~3 Exam
qualified Accounts Assistants with twelve years service or more as Accounts
Assistant, on seniority-cum-suitability basis. Senior Accounts Assistants will not be
eligible for further promotion to the post of Senior Section Officer (Accounts) in the
scale Rs.7450-11500.

(ii) 95% posts of Section Officers (Accounts) and all the posts of Inspectors of
Store Accounts (ISA) and Travelling Inspectors of Accounts (TIA) will be filled
by promotion of Appendix-3 Exam qualified staff, according to the group for which
they opt, strictly according to order in the Appendix-3 Exam panel and direct from the
grade in which they are working.

Provided that in the event of non availability ofApp III qualified staff for promotion as
Section Officers (A/cs), Inspectors of Stores Accounts (ISA) and Travelling Inspectors
of Accounts(TIA), the posts may be filled by transfer on deputation of staff holding
analogous posts under the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Central/State
Governments on terms and conditions contained in Rule 2023 of Indian Railway
Establishment code Vol II (First Reprint) 1990 with further condition that such
deputationists may be repatriated prematurely to their parent cadre as and when and
to the extent qualified Departmental App-3 Accounts Staff become available and
eligible for promotion.

(Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)l/2004/PM9/fdt. 16-08-05, PC-V/98/I/11/23(Pt) dt

05- 0 4 – 0 7)      

(7) The posts in the next higher grade of Senior Section Officer (Accounts), Senior
ISA and Senior TIA in scale Rs. 2000—3200 will be filled by promotion of staff in the
lower grade of SO (A/cs), ISA and TIA in scale Rs.1640—2900 from the respective
group after they have put in a minimum of three years service. The condition of 3
years service will also apply for promotion of Cost Accountants in scale Rs. 1640—
2900 to scale Rs. 2000—3200.

(8) The posts in the grade of Stock Verifier in scale Rs. 1400—2600 will be filled in
accordance with the procedure prescribed in Appendix IV.
(Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)64 PM1-56 dt. 10-5-65, PC-III/78/UPG/8
dt. 16-5-80, E(NG)I-84/ICI-l dt. 19-11-84, PC-IV/86/Imp./ Schedule/1 dt. 24-9-86,
PC-IV/86-Imp./Schedule/1 dt. 24-9-86, PC-IV/86-Imp./30 dt. 18-6-87, E(NG)
I-87/PM4-1 dt. 3-7-87, E(NG)I-86/PM-9/8 dt.27-8-87 and 24-11-87).  

(IV) FINGER PRINT EXAMINERS

  172. (1) The posts in the category of Finger Print Examiners in scale Rs. 1350—
2200 will be filled by candidates possessing certificate issued by the All India Board for
examination of Finger Print Experts conducted by the Government of India.  

(2) The age limit will be 20 to 25 years.  

(3) The following higher grade posts are available to this category of staff in the
normal channel of promotion :—

SENIOR FINGER PRINT EXAMINER (1400—2300)

CHIEF FINGER PRINT EXAMINER (2000—3200)

[Authority :—Railway Board's letter Nos. PCIII/80/UPG/19 dated 29-7-1983,

E(NG)II/86/RRB/145 dated 24-3-1987 and E(NG)I/87/PM-20/2 dated 2-2-1989].  

(V) ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING CENTRE  

173. (1) The posts in the category of Data Entry Operator in the pay scale
of Rs.4500-7000 in the zonal/PU EDP centres will be filled by selection
from amongst volunteering graduate employees of any department in the
same scale or with a minimum of 2 years service in the immediate lower
scale of Rs.4000-6000 with grade 'A' or 'B' in aptitude test conducted by
CRIS.

(2) Higher grade posts/Channel of promotion :—  

The following higher grade posts are available to this category of staff in the normal
channel of promotion by "Selection" or "non-selection" as the case may be :—  

SENIOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (1400—2300)  

GENERAL/PUNCH ROOM SUPERVISOR (1600—2660)  

DATA PROCESSING SUPERINTENDENT (2000—3200)  

(3)Console Operators: The cadre of Console Operators in the Zonal/PU

Electronic Data Processing Centre will constitute a separate seniority unit
within the centre and the posts in the entry grade of console operator in
scale Rs.5500-9000 will be filled by promotion by selection from eligible
volunteering staff in Data Entry System viz. Those in the same grade or
with two years service in the immediate lower grade. The candidates
should have passed the aptitude test in Grade 'A' or 'B' conducted by the
CRIS. The Console Operators in scale Rs.5500-9000 will be eligible for
promotion by "Selection" or "Non selection" as the case may be, to higher
grade posts of Senior Console Operator in scale Rs.6500-10500 and then as
Console Superintendent in Scale Rs.7450-11500. 

(4) Assistant Programmers: The posts of Assistant Programmers in scale

Rs.7450-11500 in the Zonal/PU EDP centre will be filled by promotion or
lateral induction by selection of staff in Console Operators Stream in the
same grade or with a minimum of two years service in the immediate
lower grade. Only when suitable staff in console operators stream are
not available, staff of other departments including staff of Data Entry
Stream in the same grade or with a minimum of two years service in the
immediate lower grade will be considered. The candidates should be
graduate and should have qualified in the aptitude test for programmers
with Grade 'A' or 'B' conducted by the CRIS. 

NOTE: In the case of in house staff in the stream of Console Operators as

also staff in Data Entry Stream when vacancies are thrown open to other
Departments, who have put in a minimum of 10 years service in EDP centre,
the qualification of graduation will not be insisted upon as eligibility
condition for being considered for appointment as Assistant Programmer. 

(Authority Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-98/PM16/2 dated 2-11-98) 

(5) In-put-Out-put Superintendent:—The posts of Input and Out-put Superintendent

in the EDP Centre in scale Rs. 2000—3200 which will be outside the seniority until of
the Punch Room are to be filled by drawing staff from the Accounts, Personnel, Stores
and Statistical Branches of the Railway. Their further promotions will be in their own
parent Department.  

[Authority :—Railway Board's letters No. E-(NG)I-69/PMI/23 dated 26/28-3-70,

E(NG)I- 75/PMI/230 dated 25-4-78, E(NG) I-85/PM-I/16/2 dated 19-2-86,
E(NG)II/85/RR1-30 dated 3-6-87, PC.II/84/UPG/9 dated 16-11-84 and Notes below
Item II of Annexure 'B' to Railway Board's letter No. PC.IV/86/Imp/schedule/1 Dated
24-9-86 and E(NG)I-86/PM16/5 dated 7-4-89.]  

           (b) Other than Accounts Department 

                     (i) Office Clerks  

174.(1) The posts in the category of Office Clerks in the pay scale Rs.3050-
4590 will be filled as under:

(i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board;

(ii) 331/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D'

categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure
prescribed in para 189; and

(iii)162/3% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D'

employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii)
above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in the concerned seniority
unit on the basis of a competitive examination consisting of Written Test and
Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks respectively.

[Authority: Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003] 

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—  

(i) Educational :—Matriculation or its equivalent examination with not less than 50%
marks in the aggregate.

(ii) Age :—Between 18 and 25 years.  

(3) The following higher grade posts are available to this category of staff in the
normal channel of promotion by "Selection" or "Non-selection" as the case may be:—  

SENIOR CLERK (1200—2040)

HEAD CLERK (1400—2300)  

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT GR.II/CHIEF CLERK (1600—2660)

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT GR.I/OFFICE SUPDT. (2000—3200)

(4) 33-1/3% of the posts in the grade of Sr. Clerks in scale Rs. 1200—2040 will be
filled as under :—  

(i) 20% by direct recruitment of graduates in the age group of 18 to 25 years through
the agency of the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 131/3rd % through a Limited Department Competitive Examination from

amongst serving graduates working as clerks in scale Rs.950-1500 through
the agency of the RRBs. For promotion against this quota, candidate will be
required to possess a typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in
Hindi. Promotions may however, be allowed on provisional basis and the
concerned staff given two years time from the date of promotion to qualify
the prescribed typewriting test; and if they fail to qualify the prescribed
typewriting test within the said period, they will be liable to be reverted.
Shortfall, if any, against this quota will be added to direct recruitment quota
at 4(i) above." 

(Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-96/CFP/19 dated 3-2-97, 11-12-97)

Note : Graduate Typists in grade Rs. 3050-4590 and Senior Typists in grade
Rs. 4000-6000 will also be eligible to appear in LDCE referred to in clause (ii)
above.

(Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2003/PM4/3 dt. 04.06.2004)

(ii) TYPISTS    

175 (1) The posts in the category of Typist in scale Rs.950—1500 will be filled
as under:—

(1) 66-2/3% by direct recruitment through the agency of the Railway

Recruitment Boards; and
(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion by selection of specified Group 'D' staff.

(2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under: —

(i) Educational: Matriculation or its equivalent with minimum of 40% marks

in the aggregate. The minimum percentage of marks will not apply to those
candidates who possess Qualifications higher than Matriculation.

(ii) Age: Between 18 and 28 years.

(3) The standard of proficiency in typing will be 40 w.p.m. and in the case of
Hindi Typists the speed will be 25 w.p.m. in Hindi Typing.

(4) For filling up the vacancies of Hindi Typists serving staff may be given
conversion training in Hindi Typing and absorbed against the vacancies of
Hindi Typists failing which direct recruitment may be resorted to as per
qualifications indicated above. After such directly recruited candidates join
the Railway service they should be asked to pick up English typewriting also
within a specified period.

(5) Higher grade posts/channel of promotion: The following higher grade

posts will be available to this category of staff in the normal channel of
promotion by selection or non-selection as the case may be:  

SENIOR TYPIST (1200—2040)

HEAD TYPIST(1400—2300)

CHIEF TYPIST (1600—2660)

SUPDT. (TYPING SECTION)(2000—3200)  

[Authority: Railway Board's letters No. E (NG) III/76/RR1/45 dt. 8-8-78, E

(NG) II/86/RR-1/3 dt. 18-4-86 and PC-III/80 UPG/19 dated 29-7-83 and 9-
3-84]."  

(iii) Stenographers

 176.  (1) The posts in the category of Stenographers in scale Rs.4000-

6000(RSRP) will be filled as under:-

(i)   25% by promotion by selection of shorthand knowing clerks/Typists;

(ii)   25% by general selection from serving Group 'C' employees knowing
shorthand; and

(iii) 50% plus shortfall, if any, against (i) and (ii) above by direct
recruitment through the agency of RRBs.

Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II/98/RR-1/14 DATED 3-12-

98and16.03.99)
   (2) for direct recruitment qualification etc. are as under:—  

(i) Educational : Matriculation till replaced by Higher Secondary.  

(ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years.  

(iii) Professional : The following standards have been prescribed for the posts in
shorthand :—  

(a)   for Rajbhasha Stenographer  

Speed Duration in Minutes Transcription time

80 W.P.M. 10 Minutes 75 Minutes
100 W.P.M. 7 ,, 40 ,,
120 W.P.M. 5 ,, 37 ,,
(b) for English
   
Stenographer
80 W.P.M. . 10 ,, 65 ,,
100 W.P.M. . 7 ,, 35 ,,
120 W.P.M. 5 ,, 32 
The standard as prescribed in (2) (iii) above will apply both to direct recruitment
and promotion.  

(3) Higher grade posts/channel of Promotion :—

The following higher grades posts are available to this category of staff in the normal
channel of promotion by Selection or non-selection as the case may be :  

STENOGRAPHER GRADE -III ( Rs. 1400—2300 )

STENOGRAPHER GRADE-II ( Rs. 1600—2660)

STENOGRAPHER GRADE -I (Rs. 2000—3200)  

[Authority :—Railway Board's letter Nos. E(NG) III/71/ER-1/18 dt. 28-7-71, E(NG)
I/74/PM1-102 dt. 6-7-74, E(NG) III/76/RR-1-45 dated 8-8-78 and E(NG) I/PM-4/15
dated 20-10-1986].

(XIII) OFFICIAL LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT-HINDI ASSISTANTS  

177. (1) The posts in the category of Hindi Assistants Grade II in scale Rs. 1400—
2300 will be filled as under :—  

(i) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment through the agency of the Railway Recruitment
Boards;

and
(ii) 66-2/3% by promotion by selection from the serving employees.  

(2) The qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under :—  

(i) Educational : B.A. with Hindi as an elective subject and English as a subject at
degree level, or a graduate with English as a subject plus a degree or diploma in Hindi
equivalent to B.A. or higher standard.  

OR  

B.A. (Hons. in English) and a degree or post graduate degree or diploma in Hindi.  

(ii) Age : Upper age limit will be 28 years.  

(3) Serving Railway employees who have completed 3 years regular Railway service
and possess the following qualification are eligible for being considered for selection
for promotion :—

B.A. with Hindi as an elective subject and English as a subject at degree level.  

OR

A graduate with degree or diploma in Hindi and English equivalent to B.A. or higher
standard.  

(4) Higher grade posts/channel of promotion :—

The following higher grade posts are available to this category of staff in the normal
channel of promotion by "Selection" or "Non-selection" as the case may be :—  

HINDI ASSISTANT GRADE I (Rs. 1600—2660)

HINDI SUPERINTENDENT (Rs. 2000—3200)  

(5) Deleted (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II-92/RG/33 dated 12-94)

. (XIV) RAILWAY SCHOOLS STAFF  

178(1) Recruitment of teachers in the Railway schools is made by the railway

administration concerned.  

(2) Qualifications generally Applicable : Age: Below 40 years, Candidates with

teaching experience are given preference.  

(3) The categories and scales of pay are given below :—  

Category Basic Grade Senior Grade (Non-functional)
(i) /PGT Head
Rs. 2000-3500 (after 12 Rs. 2200-4000 (after 12
Master/Head Mistress Rs. 1640-2900
yrs. in basic grade) yrs. in Senior Gr.)
of Middle School.
(ii) Trained Graduate
Teacher, Headmasters
of Primary
  Rs. 2000-3500 (after
School/Domestic
12 yrs. Service in the
Science Teachers.Gr.
Rs. 1640-2900 (after 12 senior Gr. and on
I/Drawing Teacher Gr.   Rs. 1400-2600
yrs. in basic Gr) attainment of
I/Language Teacher
qualifications
(TGT)/Physical
prescribed for TGTs).
Training Instructor Gr.
I/Craft Teacher/Dance
Teacher/Demonstrator.
  Rs. 1640-2900 (after
12 yrs. of service in
(iii) Primary School   Rs. 1400-2600 (after 12 senior Gr. and on
  Rs. 1200-2040
Teachers. yrs. in basic Gr.) attainment of
qualifications laid
down for TGTs).
Rs. 2000-3500 (after 12
(iv) Instructor Teach.
yrs. of service in the
Group, Manual
Rs. 1640-2900(after 12 senior Gr. and on
Instructor Asstt. Rs. 1400-2600
yrs. in basic Gr.) attainment of
Instructor, Instructor
qualifications
for Workshop.
prescribed for PGTs).
Rs. 1640-2900 (after 12
yrs. Service in senior
(v) Commercial Rs. 1400-2600 (after 12
Rs. 1200-2040 Gr. and on attainment
Instructor yrs. in basic Gr.)
of qualification laid
down for TGTs).
(a) Rs. 440-
(vi) Librarians Rs.__________________ __________________
750/1400-2600
(b) Rs. 425-
__________________ __________________
640/1400-2300
C) Rs. 330-
  __________________ __________________
560/1200-2040
Rs. 330-530/1200-
(vii) Lab. Asstts. __________________ __________________
2040
(4) The recruitment will be made in basic grade in all the categories mentioned
above. The qualifications etc. for each of these categories will as under :—
Category Qualification
(i) Post Graduate Teachers (i) IInd Class Master's Degree in any of the teaching
  subjects.

(ii) University Degree/Diploma in Education/Teaching.

Or
 
Integrated two years' Post Graduate course of Regional
Colleges of Education of NCERT.

(iii) Competence to teach through the medium/ media, as

required.
  Note: The condition of IInd Class in Master's Degree can
be relaxed in respect of promotee candidates who have at
least 5 years experience as TGTs."
(ii) Head Masters/Mistress of As for Post Graduate Teachers. (Rly. Bd's letter No. E(P&A) I-
Middle School. 87/PS-5/P E-5 dated 11-4-1988).
(iii) Trained Graduate (1) IInd Class Bachelor's degree with one of the following
Teachers. group of subjects :—
(i) Physics, Chemistry and one subject out of Maths
/Botany / Zoology
 
(ii) Botany, Zoology and one subject out of
Physics/Chemistry.
(iii) English Literature/Hindi Literature/Sanskrit
Literature.
(iv) Any two subjects out of English, Maths, Commerce,
 
Economics, Geography, Pol. Science, History, Agriculture.
(2) University Degree/Diploma in Education/teaching.
Or
4 years integrated degree course of Regional Colleges of
Education of N. C. E. R. T.

(3) Competence to teach through the medium/media as

required.
 
NOTE: The condition of IInd Class in Bachelor's Degree
can be relaxed in respect of promotee candidates who have
at least 5 years experience as Primary Teachers and
also for candidates (both promotee & Direct Recruits)
who have a Post Graduate Degree in any of the
teaching subjects referred to in (1) above.
(iv) Head Masters/Head As for Trained Graduate Teachers (Rly. Bd's letter No.
Mistress of Primary Schools. E(P&A) I-87/PS-5/PE-5 dated 11-4-1988)
(v) Craft Teacher for Works For all trades except Agriculture & Horticulture.
experience
1. Higher Secondary from Recognised University/Board.