Cash in transit - cash taken in balance sheet is accounted by cash office in the following month
Primary unit of allocation denotes ---- Objective of expenditure
Variation beyond 150% in contract value requires sanction of GM
Minimum notice period for quotation --- 7 days
Administrative approval of competent authority of expenditure accorded at Abstract estimate stage
Abstract Y- in earning classification is Goods earning
QCBS – Quality and Cost Based Selection
Merger of railway budget with general budget– FY 2017_2018, No needs to pay dividend to government
Budget – a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure, Demand no for railway expenditure - 85
Gross Budgetary Support is amount of money that the govt gives to a body from general budget. (2.522
lakh crores for IR for 2024-2025) (New lines, Customer amenities, Hydrogen fuel cell based trains,
Hydogen infra)
Maternity leave on account of miscarriage/abortion restricted to 45 days in entire service
First prize under Rail travelogue award scheme is Rs 10000 + citation
Re-appropriation of fund from one plan head another plan head within the powers of Railway board
Re‐appropriation of funds from one itemised work to another itemised work is within the powers of GM
EBR stands for Extra Budgetary Resources – 2015 - 2016 (ex. Borrowings from institutional sources
(IRFC), public-private paterships, joint ventures and market financing) of funding for railways projects.
The power of GM on works plan head---up to 2.5 crs
Plan Head 53 – Customer amenities
Custodian of listed documents of departmental enquirys presenting officer
Penalty for giving misleading information in RTI – 250/day , time period for transfer of application 5 days
Maximum period of extending of suspension at a time after review- 180 days
Charged expenditure conveyed by President without being submitted for vote of parliament
CPGRAMS – Centralized Public Grievance Redress And Monitoring System (Connected to all ministries
and department, time period- 30 days, 24x7, created on June 2007 by Department of administrative
Reforms & public grievances)
Rail Sathi – all-in-one travel app.
LIMBS – Legal information Management & Briefing System – To Monitoring court cases in the Indian
government, used in all ministries as well as their departments. ( by Department of legal affairs of law
ministry) - 24x7
ANUBHAV is an online platform for retiring and retired government employees to record their
experiences, skills and suggestions during their service to enhance nation building – Awards (medal +
10000) and Jury certificates for best write-up. Launched on March 2015 by Depart of Pensions &
Pensioners welfare (DOPPW)
DAR 1968, Rule-14, dismiss of railway servant without holding on any inquiry
Monetary limit of direct acceptance without Tender committee in open e ‐tendering – upto 50 lakhs
Expenditure under Staff Welfare & Amenities shall be charged to….? Demand No. 11
Cost of training is booked to Demand No. 12 (Misc.)
Sanction to the estimate is considered as ‘Technical sanction’ in case of Detailed Estimate
The following is shown in the Balance: Sheet Fixed deposit, Opening stock, Bank overdraft
All of the following items are classified as fundamental accounting assumptions Consistency, Going
concern, Accrual
The following are Reserve Fund of Indian Railways: Capital Fund, Development Fund, RRSK
For better monitoring of big Railway projects, they have been categorized as Super critical, critical and
throughput enhancement projects
How many sections are covered under RTI Act? 31 sections
Railway quarter can be retained for 2 month on normal rent on transfer?
What percentage of vacancies is reserved for ex‐servicemen for the release of Group C? 10%
How much percentage of SC/ST candidates are reserved while recruitment? 15 & 7.5 %
Members in selection board should be atleast? 3 members
The Railway Service (Conduct) Rule 1966, Rule 3A is related to? Promptness and courtesy
Under which rule of Railway Service Conduct Rules is movable and immovable property mentioned? 18
Period for appeal under DAR rules is …45... Days
All types of fines are deposited in which fund? Staff Benefit Fund
Which is the most sanctioned leave for maximum 05 years? . Extra ordinary leave
In how many parts of the Indian Constitution are there provisions related to language – 3 parts
Under the Hindi Dictation Award Scheme, what is the amount of award fixed for the officers of 'C'
region- cash of 5000 rs
How many articles are mentioned in Chapter‐2 related to the language of the Union in Part ‐17 of the
Constitution? 3
Which act was passed to legalize the assurances given to the residents of non‐Hindi speaking areas? .
Act 1967 (Amended)
In which order the name board, designation board and information board are expected to be displayed
in non‐Hindi speaking states? Regional Language, Hindi Language, English Language
How many years/months is the tenure of the Chief Official Language Officer? 1 year
How many sub‐committees are there in the Committee of Parliament on Official Language? 3
A report by an ISA/ ASV detailing procedural irregularities in the maintenance of stock is called a?
Narrative Report
In SOP, if there is no mention regarding finance concurrence, then? Finance concurrence is required
Contingent expenditure means? Incidental to the management or upkeep of the office
In works tenders, offer without EMD should be? Summarily rejected
In agreement which is enforceable by law is? A Contract
Percentage of working expenses to Gross earnings is known as Operating Ratio
What is provided in a tender to insulate both Railways and the tenderer from the effects of inflation?
Price Variation clause
Which is a method for Expenditure Control? Budgetary Control and Financial Review, Internal Audit and
CAG Audit, Review of Unsanctioned and Objectionable items of Expenditure
Which of the following is true? (i) Based on RE, Revised grant is given (ii) Based on BE, Budget Grant is
given (iii) Based on FM, Final Grant is given – All three
Traffic Costing Officers in Zonal Railways report to? PFO
How many Demands for Grants are allotted for Ministry of Railways after merger of Railway Budget with
general Budget? One demand (85 , 2024-25)
Audit objections raised on Accounts as a result of voucher check are called? Audit note
Name the account under which IR transactions related to the Consolidated Fund, the Contingency Fund
and the Public Account are accounted in the books of RBI? Railway Fund
Expenditure on renewals and replacements is financed from? DRF
What is the full form of GAAP? Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Upto what age an unmarried, unemployed son eligible for family pension? 25 years or his appointment
whichever is earlier
What is the full form of PREM - Participation of Railway Employees in Management?
What is the full form of IREC? Indian Railway Establishment Code
In which article of the Constitution, the principle of natural justice is mentioned? Article‐311 (2)
What is the Standard Form used for Revocation of Suspension? SF-4
Under which Rule of DAR is Enquiry officer nominated? Rule‐9
Under which D&A Rules 1968, an Appeal can be made? Rule‐18
What amount is given as Subsistence Allowance – 50% of basic pay.
Rule 3A of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 is related to? Promptness and courtesy
Second class A pass holder is entitled to travel in which category? In 3 tier AC
Divisional Railway Manager is eligible for _silver___ metal token?
How many dependants are allowed in Complimentary Pass – Maximum 2
Rail Yatra Vratant Puraskar Yojna is for whom? For all Indian citizens
When was Official Language Act enacted? 10th May, 1963
Full form of NDMA is? National Disaster Management Authority
Full form of NDRF is National Disaster Response Force
Full form of CADAT is Computer Aided Drivers Aptitude Test
What is the full form of PAM? Punctuality Analysis & Monitoring
Maximum speed of BVZI wagon is? 100 KMPH
What is the unit for measuring line capacity? No. of all Trains
What is loading tolerance for BCNHL wagon? 0.5 tonne, What is loading tolerance for BCNA wagon? 1T
How can engine utilization be improved? By making proper use of the carrying capacity of the locos, By
reducing engine hours, By connecting the light engine to other engines or vehicles
B.P.C. becomes invalid in a premium air brake rake, if more than __4___ 8 wheeler wagons get detached
from rake
Point to be kept in view while preparing loco pilot link, average duty hours in a fortnight should not
exceed ....? 104 Hrs
NMG is a .... type of wagon? Covered
What does RTIS stands for? Real Time Train Information System
e‐TRR stands for Electronic transmission of RR
Name the App for Indian Railway Freight Customers regarding Consignment tracking, booking
information, freight calculator etc? Rail Sugam
Mini rake facility is permitted for only .... Covered wagons
WTR is expressed as the interval between? Two successive loadings
Full form of PDD is Pre Departure Detention
Free time for loading and unloading operation under the engine on load scheme will be ‐‐lower ‐‐‐ than
the normal free time
The main aim of establishing a lobby system is? Both, to reduce engine detention & crew detention
Full form of SATSaNG is? Software Aided Train Scheduling and Network Governance
‘Premium Examination’ pattern, Preferential Traffic Order (Schedule) pertains to? Freight traffic
Within how many days after the date of accident, DAR action must be taken? D+90
What is the full form of FNR? Freight Number Record
The Running staff should not normally be kept away from Head Quarters for more than __72____ hours
at a stretch.
Power Plan indicates the number of Locos required for? Freight Service
What is the permissible Axle Load (In Tonnes) for the purpose of fixing CC+8 routes? 22.9
As per GCC of services, minimum technical eligibility criteria is? Successful completion of atleast one
work of 35% value of work during last 3 years
The accepting authority of a Tender Committee recommendations should be? One level above the level
of T.C.
Tenders received before the time of opening but after the due date and time are called as? Delayed
Tenders
Two packet tendering system is adopted in case of? Open Tender
Documents which are integral part of contracts? GCC, SCC, Specifications, Schedule of rates, quantities
Minimum notice period for quotation is 7 days
As per Article 113(2) of Constitution of India, Budget estimates are presented to Parliament in the form
of Demands for Grants
The check exercised by railway accounts office on financial transactions is called? Internal Check
As per Article 266 of the Indian Constitution, all revenues of the Government flow into? Consolidated
Fund of India
What is the maximum amount of DCRG (Gratuity) at present? Rupees 25 lakhs
What is the qualifying service for retiring pension? 10 years
What is the maximum percentage for commutation of pension? 40%
Under which rule of Railway Service Conduct Rules is it forbidden to participate in politics? Rule-5
What is the percentage of pension given as ordinary family pension at present of Basic Pay (Subject to
minimum of Rs. 9000)
What is the minimum qualifying service required for eligibility of complimentary pass? 20 years
No engine or self‐propelled vehicle shall push any train outside station limits except in accordance with
special instructions and at a speed not exceeding....? 25 KMPH/
Full form of MEMU is Mainline Electric Multiple Unit
On a Panel a Green button is provided for which of the following? Common Slot release
All India Trains at a Glance is prepared by Railway Board
Food grain and levy sugar for distribution under public distribution system are categorized under which
priority of Preferential Traffic Order for allotment of wagons? Priority‐B
The working of trains between station is regulated by the standard time prescribed by the Govt. of India,
which shall be transmitted daily to all principal stations of the railway at …4 pm…….. hours in the manner
prescribed?
Point indicator shows ___white_____light at night when point is set for the straight line?
Automatic Train Protection system (ATS) developed by RDSO is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐? Kavach to improve rail safety.
Working under Radio frequency idenfication- RFID, 5 KM.
Full form of GPS is? Global Positioning System
Track Circuiting of all running lines is required in __III &IV___ Standards of Interlocking?
what should be the percentage of brake power of the train other than the dead engine in Mail/Express
train? 100%
while classifying train accident from A to R, which of the following two letters are not included? I, O
For booking of special trains/coaches/saloons on Full Tariff Rates (FTR) one should approach to? Irctc
Under which section of the Railways Act, 1989 , accidents are termed as reportable to CRS Section 113
Running staff for goods operations are generally booked on the principle of ____ subject to rules? First
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