IREM Vol-I Chapter-I Section-B: Rules For Recruitment And Training, Of Group ‘C’ And Group ‘D’ And Workshop Staff

IREM Vol-I Chapter-I Section-B: Rules For Recruitment And Training, Of Group ‘C’ And Group ‘D’ And Workshop Staff

Sub-section-I: General – IREM Vol-I Chapter-I Section-B

IREM Rule No.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) Transportation (Traffic) Department:-

(i) 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 Supdt.,
(iii) Train Examiners.

(V) Civil Engineering Department:-

(i) 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,
(iv) Accounts Clerks/ Assts. etc.,
(v) Finger Print Expert,
(vi) Electronic Data Processing Centre.

(b) Other than Accounts Department:-

(i) Office Clerks,
(ii) Typists,
(iii) Stenographers.

(XIII) Official Language Department.

(XIV) Railway Schools Staff.

IREM Rule No.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 04.02.1981]

IREM Rule No.102-A: General

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 08.02.2000 (RBE No. 24/2000)]

IREM Rule No.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.

IREM Rule No.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.

IREM Rule No.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.

IREM Rule No.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.

IREM Rule No.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 – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B

IREM Rule No.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 24.02.1983 and
Railway Board’s letters No.E(NG)III/77/RR-1/50, dated 07.04.1980 and
E(NG)II/88/RR-2/1, dated 05.06.1989 (RBE No.146/1989)]

IREM Rule No.110: Advertisements:-

(a) 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’.

IREM Rule No.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, dated 13.05.1981 and E(NG)II/85/RRB/71, dated 05.05.1986 (RBE No. 86/1986)]

IREM Rule No.112: Committee for conducting interviews

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.

IREM Rule No.113: Formation of panel of successful candidates:-

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.

IREM Rule No.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’ & 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 11.01.1999 (RBE No. 05/1999) (SC No.11 to MC No.31) (ACS No.69), and
01.06.1999 (RBE No. 126/1999) (ACS No.78)]

(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)II80/RR-1/42, dated 07.08.1981,
No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-1/37, dated 10.08.2001 (RBE No. 154/2001) ACS No. 125]

(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 even 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/1/32, dated 24.02.1983 and 13.03.1984]

IREM Rule No.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 – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B

IREM Rule No.117:

The position indicated regarding normal channels 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.

IREM Rule No.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 reappear 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.

IREM Rule No.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.

IREM Rule No.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.

IREM Rule No.121:

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

(I) TRANSPORTATION (TRAFFIC) DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.122: Station Masters

(1) The Posts in the category of Station Master in Level-6 Rs.35400-112400 shall be filled as under:

(i) 60% by direct recruitment from amongst persons having the qualification of Graduation, through RRBs;
(ii) 15% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) from amongst staff working in Operating and Commercial Departments in Level-1 to Level-5 with an upper age limit of 45 years (50 years in case of SC/ST) and and qualification of Graduation subject to the condition that staff in Level-1 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 Level-4 and Lever man Gr-I, Pointsman Gr-I, Shuntman Gr-I, Gr-II, Cabinman Gr-II and Train Clerks all Level-2 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. This age limit will be subject to the exception at Para-3 below. Staff in Level-1 (erstwhile 6th CPC GP Rs.1800) may be allowed to appear with qualification of Matriculation and 5 years of regular service.

25% by General Selection from amongst the employees detailed below, possessing the qualification of Matriculation with the 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 as per Para 122(ii).

(a) Shunting Jamadars, Shunting Masters, Cabinmen Grade-I, Swithchmen, Sr. Signallers and Sr. Train Clerks, all in Level-4, and Leverman Gr.I, Pointsman Gr.I, Shuntman Gr.I, Cabinman Gr.II and Train Clerks, all in Level-2,

(b) Shunting Master/ Jamadar & TNCs, in Level-6 are also eligible for promotion to the post of Station Master in Level-6 against the 25% General Selection Quota. This will be treated as lateral transfer and not entitled for fixation of pay in same level of Station Masters.

(c) Staff in Level-1 (erstwhile 6th CPC GP Rs.1800) of the Operating Department who are matriculates, and have 5 years of regular service in Operating Department may also be allowed to appear.

[No.E(NG)I/2016/PM1/12 (Main file), dated 13.06.2023 (RBE No.79/2023)]

(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 18-30 years.
(iii) Training & Stipend: Training period is 75 days. Stipend Rs.29200 per month.

[No. PC-V/2016/PS/l (Stipend) (S.No. PC VII/14), dated 02.02.2017 (RBE No. 08/2017),
No.E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12, dated 16.02.2018 (RBE No. 22/2018) (ACS No.241)]

(3) Upper age limit for promotion of Switchmen (and Levermen and Cabinmen, wherever they are considered in lieu of Switchmen) as SM against 25% Quota set apart for them will be 50 years.

[E(NG)I-86PM2-20(PNM), dated 15.04.1987 (RBE No. 84/1987)],

Para No.122(3) stands deleted.

[No.E(NG)I/2016/PM1/12 (Main file), dated 13.06.2023 (RBE No.79/2023)]

(4) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades: The next higher grade posts available in this category in the normal channel of promotion will be that of Station Superintendent in Level-7 scale Rs.44900-142400 (6th CPC GP Rs.4600).
NOTE:
All the posts of Station Superintendent in Level-7 Rs.44900-142400 will be filled up 100% by promotion through suitability with prescribed benchmarked from the feeder grade of Station Master.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12, dated 16.02.2018 (RBE No. 22/2018) (ACS No.241),
No.E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12, dated 17.10.2018 (RBE No. 161/2018) (ACS No.256)]

IREM Rule No.123: TRAFFIC SIGNALLERS

(ii) TRAFFIC SIGNALLERS

 (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)

IREM Rule No.124: GUARDS:-

(iii) GUARDS:-

(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 Pay Rs.1900 (Level-2) to Rs.2400 (Level-4), in the categories of Train Clerks (GP Rs.2000, Level-3)/ Sr. Train Clerks, (GP Rs.2400, Level4), Commercial Clerks (GP Rs.2000, Level-3), Ticket Collectors (GP Rs.2000, Level-3), Cabinman (GP Rs.1900, Level-2 & GP Rs.2400, Level-4), Switchmen/ Leverman/ Pointsman/ Shuntman (GP Rs.1900, Level-2), and Asstt. Guards (GP Rs.1900, Level-2)/ Sr. Asstt. Guards (GP Rs.2400, Level-4); 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 employees in Operating and Commercial Deptts. with a minimum of three years’ regular service, working in GP RS.1800 (Level-1) to GP Rs.2400 (Level-4) up to 40 years of age (45 years in case of SC/ST) with educational qualification of Graduation; and

(iii) 25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards with graduate qualification.
(iv) Shortfall in General Selection as per (i) above to be added to LDCE and shortfall in LDCE will be transferred to GDCE quota open for all Departments.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-96/PM2/3, dated 05.06.1998 (RBE No. 123/1998), (ACS No.47), 

No.E(NG)I-96/PM2/3, dated 13.08.1998 (RBE No. 181/1998) (ACS No.57), 

No.E(NG)I-96/PM2/3, 04.02.1999 (RBE No.19/1999) (ACS No.71), and 

No.E(NG)I-2012/PM1/22, dated 12.05.2017 (RBE No. 46/2017) (ACS No.237)]

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

(i) Educational:- A University degree or its equivalent.
(ii) Age:- Between 18-25 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.

(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 are eligible for promotion by selection as Section Controllers in scale Rs.1400-2600 against 30% of the vacancies in that grade.

[(EN)I-68 PM/114, dated 03.06.1970 and
E(NG)I-73-PM 1-80, dated 17.07.1973]

(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.

IREM Rule No.125: TRAFFIC APPRENTICES:-

(iv) TRAFFIC APPRENTICES

(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 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000) (ACS No.99)]

(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.

125(a) 75% by promotion from the feeder category in the following proportion:

(i) Station Master         55%

(ii) Guards                     10%

(iii) Shunting/ TNC       10%

(b)   25% by LDCE from all eligible categories.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2018/PM2/1, dated 28.05.2020 (RBE No. 40/2020) (ACS No.272)]

(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
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 Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/84/RC-3/15 (AIRF), dated 15.05.1987 (RBE No. 119/1987)]

 

IREM Rule No.126: TRAINS CLERKS:-

(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 Boards; and
(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible categories of staff in level-1 as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure prescribed in para 189; and Pointsmen ‘A’ in Level-2.

[Authority: Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2, dated 22.09.2003 (RBE No. 165/2003) (ACS No.154), and
No.E(NG)I/2010/PM 2/6, dated 09.05.2019 (RBE No. 76/2019) (ACS No. 263)]

(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 Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks respectively.

[Authority: Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2, dated 22.09.2003 (RBE No. 165/2003) (ACS No.154)]

(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.

IREM Rule No.126-A: SWITCHMEN:–

(vi) SWITCHMEN

(1) The post in the category of Switchmen in Grade Rs.4000-6000 should be filled as under:-

(i) From 01.01.2000, 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 Operation 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 31.12.1999 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 10.06.1999 (RBE No. 136/1999) (ACS No. 80), &
02.09.1999 (RBE No. 223/1999) (ACS No.89)]

(II) COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.127: TICKET COLLECTORS :–

(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 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 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 (RBE No. 165/2003) (ACS No.154)]

(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 19.02.1987 (RBE No. 29/1987),

No.PC-V/2016/PS/1(Stipend), dated 16.09.2020 (RBE No. 80/2020)]

(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.

[No.E(NG)I-84/PM3-15, dated 31.01.1986]

(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.

IREM Rule No.128: COMMERCIAL CLERKS :–

(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 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 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 (RBE No. 165/2003) (ACS No. 154)]

(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.

[Authority: No.E(NG)ll-84/RC3/15 (AIRF), dated 15.05.1987 (RBE No. 119/1987)]

IREM Rule No.129: ENQUIRY-CUM-RESERVATION CLERK (ECRC) :–

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

(1) The posts in the category of Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks (ECRC) in scale Rs.4500-7000 w.e.f. 01.01.1996 will be filled as under:-

(i) 25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; 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 (RBE No. 144/1998)]

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

(i)  Educational: A University Degree or its equivalent.
(ii) Age:- Between 18 to 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:-

[Authority: No.E(NG)III-76/CD/40, dated 05.08.1976 and
No.E(NG)III-76/RR1/23, dated 02.07.1977]

ENQUIRY-CUM-RESERVATION CLERK GRADE-I (1400-2300)
RESERVATION SUPERVISOR GRADE-II (1600-2660)
RESERVATION SUPERVISOR GRADE-I (2000-3200)

IREM Rule No.130: COMMERCIAL APPRENTICES:–

(iv) COMMERCIAL APPRENTICES

(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 Railway Recruitment Boards; and

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM1/29, dated 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000) (ACS No.100)]

(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 INSPECTORS/ BOOKING/ PARCEL/ GOODS SUPDT. (2375-3500)

IREM Rule No.131: LAW ASSISTANTS:–

(v) LAW ASSISTANTS

(1) The posts in the category of Law Assistants in the pay scale Rs.6500-10500 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-99/RR-1/43, dated 11.10.2000 (RBE No. 194/2000) (SC No.37 to MC No. 32) (ACS No. 112),
No.E(NG)II/2003/RR-I/17, dated 21.01.2004 (RBE No. 19/2004)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/81/RC-1/153, dated 24.02.1982, and
No.E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29, dated 10.05.1999 (RBE No.99/1999) (SC No. 17 to MC No. 32)]

(iii) Qualifications for Promotees:– The remaining quota of 66-2/3% of posts should be filled by promotion, on the basis of selection, of serving employees in grades lower than the grade of Rs.6500-10500, 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.

“The remaining 60% posts should be filled by promotion, on the basis of selection, from among serving employees in Level-2 to Level-6, having 5 years regular service and possessing a Degree in Law, irrespective of the Departments in which they may be working except RPF and RPSF. The shortfall against promotion quota, if any, will be filled by Direct Recruitment.”

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2020/PM1/8, dated 05.04.2021, (RBE No. 26/2021),

No.E(NG)I-98/PM20/1, dated 16.10.2000 (RBE No.180/2000) (ACS No.110),

No.E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/8, dated 08.07.2020]

(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.6500-10500) 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.7450-11500, 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 (RBE No.194/2000) (ACS No.112)]

IREM Rule No.132: CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE-III :–

(vi) CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE-III

(1) 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, dated 17.07.1984, &
E(NG)III-77 RC1-21, dated 16.08.1984]

CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE II (1200-2040)
CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE I (1400-2300)

IREM Rule No.133: CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE-I :–

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

(1) The post in the category of Catering supervisor Grade I/ Inspector Grade-III 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, dated 17.07.1984, and
E(NG)II-77 RC1-21, dated 16.08.1984]

CATERING INSPECTOR GRADE-II (1600-2660)
CATERING INSPECTOR GADE-I (2000-3200)

IREM Rule No.134: ASSISTANT COOK: –

(viii) ASSISTANT COOK

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 27.03.1965]

(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 posts in the category of Sr. Cook in scale Rs.1200-1800 will be filled by direct recruitment as per Para 135.

IREM Rule No.135: SENIOR COOK :–

(ix) SENIOR COOK

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

(i) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment without the agency of the Railway Recruitment Boards, and
(ii) 66-2/3% by promotion from the lower grade.

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

(i) Educational:- Matriculation with craft-ship 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.

[No.E(NG)II-85 RC3/66, dated 28.10.1985 (RBE No. 295/1985)]

(III) TRANSPORTATION (POWER) DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.136: FIRST FIREMAN :–

(i) FIRST FIREMAN:- DELETED

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/47, dated 03.8.2001 (RBE No. 152/2001) (ACS No.123) and,

No.E(NG)I-2019/PM7/5, dated 14.11.2019 (RBE No. 196/2019) (ACS No.270)]

IREM Rule No.137: ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT (ALP) :–

(ii) ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT (DIESEL/ ELECTRIC):

137. (1) The posts in the category of Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel/ Electric) in Grade Pay Rs.1900 (Level-2) will be Filled as under:-

(i) 50% by lateral drafting from amongst the volunteering Diesel/ Electric Loco Fitters of Diesel/ Electric Loco Sheds with three years’ service in Grade Pay Rs.1900 (Level-2), failing which Technicians (Fitter) Diesel/ Electric Loco, with less than three years service in grade but total service of six years and by promotion of staff in Grade Pay Rs.1800 (Level-1) in 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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-1/47, dated 07.06.2004, ACS No.162, (RBE No.120/2004)]

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 and Stipend: They will be on training for a period of 17 weeks. Stipend Rs.5830 + Rs.1900 (per month).

[Authority: Railway Board letter No.E(MPP)2009/3/14, dated 26.09.2011 (RBE No. 129/2011) (ACS No.218), 
13.03.2012 (RBE No. 32/2012) (ACS No.222) &

No.E(NG)I-2019/PM7/5, dated 14.11.2019 (RBE No. 196/2019) (ACS No.270)]

(3) Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel/ Electric) have avenue of progression/ promotion to the post of Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Diesel/ Electric) GP Rs.2400 (Level-4), Loco Pilot (Shunting) Gr.II, GP Rs.2400 (Level-4), Loco Pilot (Shunting) Gr.I (Grade Pay Rs.4200 (Level-6), and so on as per procedure in force for filling up post in these categories. Further Promotion is listed at Para 140 below.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2019/PM7/5, dated 14.11.2019 (RBE No. 196/2019) (ACS No.270)]

IREM Rule No.138: ELECTRIC ASSISTANT: –

(iii) ELECTRIC ASSISTANT

DELETED

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/47, dated 03.8.2001 (RBE No. 152/2001) (ACS No.123), and 

No.E(NG)I-2019/PM7/5, dated 14.11.2019 (RBE No. 196/2019) (ACS No.270)]

 

IREM Rule No.139: STEAM SHUNTERS :–

(iv) STEAM SHUNTERS

DELETED

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/47, dated 03.8.2001 (RBE No. 152/2001) (ACS No.123), and 

No.E(NG)I-2019/PM7/5, dated 14.11.2019 (RBE No. 196/2019) (ACS No.270)]

IREM Rule No.140: DRIVERS & LOCO RUNNING SUPERVISORS :–

(v) DRIVERS & LOCO RUNNING SUPERVISORS

The classes included in this group and their channels of promotion are as given below:-

(a)    LOCO PILOTs (GOODS) GP Rs.4200 (LEVEL-6)

(Motorman & Sr. Motorman got merged post 6th CPC & they are equivalent to Loco Pilot (Passenger)
LOCO PILOTs (PASSENGER/ SENIOR MOTORMAN GP Rs.4200 (LEVEL-6)
LOCO PILOTs (MAIL)

(b) CHIEF LOCO INSPECTORS

Note-1: The posts in the category of Loco Pilot (Goods) are ordinarily filled by selection from Loco Pilot (Shunting). However, in the event of non-availability of Loco Pilot (Shunting), General Managers can approve selection from ALP cadre also for posting as LP (Goods) in terms of RBE No.101/2008, subject to conditions stipulated therein.
Note-2: The posts of Chief Loco Inspector are filled as per procedure prescribed in Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2009/RS-17, dated 03.07.2019 (RBE No. 108/2019).

(c) The posts of Power Controller & Chief Power Controller/ Traction Loco Controller & Chief Traction Loco Controller will form part of the Loco Pilot posts in Level-6 as listed in (a) above.
These posts will be filled up by deputation from among suitable optees as provided in Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2009/RS-17, dated 03.07.2019 (RBE No. 108/2019).

Note-3: For the purpose of selection/ promotion and pay fixation, it is made clear that each of the functional categories of Loco Pilot (Goods), Loco Pilots (Passengers)/ Sr. Motorman, Loco Pilot (Mail) etc., constitute separate and distinct cadres/ seniority units within the overall classification of Loco Running Staff.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2019/PM7/5, dated 14.11.2019 (RBE No. 196/2019) (ACS No.270)]

(IV) MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.141: APPRENTICE MECHANICS :–

(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.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/99/PM7/17, dated 23.06.2003 (RBE No. 108/2003) (ACS No.146)]

 (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 para 159.

(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 03.08.2001 (RBE No. 152/2001) (ACS No.123)]

 (ii) Age:- Between 18 and 28 yrs.

(iii) Training and stipend:- They will be on training for a period of 12 months. Stipend Rs.9300+4200.

Note: The period of training for Intermediate Apprentices will also be 12 months, but they will continue to draw the pay and allowances of the post from which they were selected during the period of the training.

                   [Authority: Railway Board letter No.E(MPP)2009/3/16, dated 19.10.2011, (RBE No. 148/2011) (ACS No.220)]

(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, dated 25.11.1971,

                        29.03.72, 

                        E(NG)III1-71 RR1/51, dated 11.08.1972, 

                        E(NG)III-73 RR2/39, dated 16.07.1975, 

                        E(NG)I-78 PM 1/2Q, dated 09.07.1979, 

E(NG) II 84/RC2/26, dated 19.04.1985 (RBE No. 117/1985)

E(NG)I-86 PM7/8, dated 03.06.1987 (RBE No. 138/1987), and 

E(NG)I-82 PM 1/241 (JCM), dated 16.10.1987 (RBE No. 255/1987)]

IREM Rule No.142: TRAIN EXAMINERS :–

(ii)       TRAIN EXAMINERS

(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

[Authority: E(NG)I-99/PM1/29, dated 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000)]

(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 01.01.2000 against clause  (iii) above, the staff should possess  the  minimum educational qualification  of or equivalent to  Matriculation.”

[Authority: E(NG)II/96/PM1/31, dated 14.09.1998 (ACS No.60)]

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

(i) Educational:- Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Engineering. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi will be an additional desirable qualification.

[Authority: E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22, dated 05.02.1981]

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 03.08.2001 (RBE No. 152/2001) (ACS No.123)]

(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 13/14.08.1996 (ACS No.44)]

(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., dated 30.10.1972,

E(NG)III-73/RR-I/39, dated 19.11.1977, 

E(NG)II-84/RC2/31, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985), 

E(NG)I-85/PM7/51, dated 06.11.1985 (RBE No. 305/1985),

E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 02.09.2019 (RBE No.145/2019),

E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/2, 26.02.2020 (RBE No. 27/2020)]

(V) CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.143: PERMANENT WAY MISTRY :–

(i)        PERMANENT WAY MISTRY

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.PCIII/UPC/19, dated 25.06.1985 (RBE No. 181/1985),

12.07.1985 (RBE No. 208/1985),

E(NG)II-87 RC-2/38(B), dated 30.12.1987 (RBE No. 321/1987),

E(NG)II-86/RC-2/35, dated 19.08.1988 (RBE No. 185/1988),

E(NG)II-86/RC2/35, dated 23.06.1989 (RBE No. 160/1989),

E(NG)II/86/RC-2/35, dated 27.06.1995 (RBE No. 63/1995),

E(NG)I/97/PM5/5, dated 07.11.1997 (RBE No. 152/1997),

ENG)I/99/PM5/7, dated 01.01.2003 (RBE No. 02/2003),

PC-III/2004/CRC/1 (Pt.I), dated 22.03.2007 (RBE No. 45/2007), and

E(NG)I-2007/PM5/5, dated 03.07.2007 (RBE No. 94/2007)]

IREM Rule No.144: PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR (PWI):–

(ii)      PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR (PWI):

(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) 33-1/3% by promotion by selection of Supervisor (Permanent Way) in the pay scale of Rs.4500-7000, with educational qualification of Class X Board examination.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.ENG)I/99/PM5/7, dated 01.01.2003 (RBE No. 02/2003),

23.02.2007 (RBE No. 26/2007) (ACS No.192)]

Note:- Departmental staff already in service as on 01.01.2003 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 01.01.2003 for promotion as Junior Engineer (P.Way) Gr.II.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/99/PM5/7, dated 01.01.2003 (RBE No. 02/2003), &

23.02.2007) (RBE No. 26/2007) (ACS No.192)]

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

(i)   Educational:- Diploma in Civil Engineering.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22, dated 05.02.1981,

ENG)II/2001/RR-1/6,  dated 18.05.2001 (RBE No. 97/2001)]

 (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)

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II-84 RC 2/39, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985), &

PC-III-84 WP 4/3, dated 01.05.1984]

(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.

[Authority: Rly. Bd. letters No.PC-69/PS-5/T-Pt., dated 30.10.1972,

E(NG)III-73/RR-I/39, dated 19.11.1977, 

E(NG)II-84/RC2/31, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985), 

E(NG)I-85/PM7/51, dated 06.11.1985 (RBE No. 305/1985),

E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 02.09.2019 (RBE No.145/2019),

E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/2, 26.02.2020 (RBE No. 27/2020)]

IREM Rule No.145: INSPECTOR OF WORKS (IOW): –

(iii)     INSPECTOR OF WORKS (IOW)

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

(i)  60% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards;

(ii) 15% 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, dated 05.06.1998 (RBE No. 120/1998),

E(NG)I/2004/PM5/8, dated 14.07.2005 (RBE No. 117/2005),]
and

No.E(NG)I-2004/PM5/8,dated 28.06.2006 (RBE No. 86/2006) (ACS No. 186)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22, dated 05.02.1981]

(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)

[Authority: PC-III-84 UPG/3, dated 01.05.1984, and 

E(NG)II/84 RC2/39, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 117/2005)]

(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.

[Authority: Rly. Bd. letters No.PC-69/PS-5/T-Pt., dated 30.10.1972,

E(NG)III-73/RR-I/39, dated 19.11.1977, 

E(NG)II-84/RC2/31, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985), 

E(NG)I-85/PM7/51, dated 06.11.1985 (RBE No. 305/1985),

E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 02.09.2019 (RBE No.145/2019),

E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/2, 26.02.2020 (RBE No. 27/2020)]

IREM Rule No.146: BRIDGE INSPECTOR (BRI):–

(vi)     BRIDGE INSPECTOR (BRI):

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

(i)  60% plus any shortfall of Intermediate Apprentice Quota as at (iii) below by Direct Recruitment through the RRBs with Educational Qualification of Diploma/ Degree in Civil Engineering from Institute recognized/ affiliated to AICTE;

(ii)  25% by promotion through normal selection; and

(iii) 15% by induction as Intermediate Apprentice from amongst the Technicians below 45 years of age, having qualification of ITI/ Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in Science stream with a minimum 3 years service in skilled Technician-Ill and above as well as satisfactory service report with respect to application of work, attendance and general conduct, through the process of selection (on application basis). Service for the purpose for this clause will not include the training of 3 years imparted to Matriculates recruited for appointment in the Skilled Technician-Ill.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2012/PM 5/2, dated 10.09.2015 (RBE No. 102/2015) (ACS No. 229)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22, dated 05.02.1981]

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: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001 (RBE No. 97/2001) (ACS No. 118)]

(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)

[Authority: PC-III-84/UPG-3, dated 01.05.1984, and 

E(NG)II-84 RC 2/39, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985)]

(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: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001 (RBE No. 97/2001) (ACS No. 118)]

(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., dated 30.10.1972,

E(NG)III-73/RR-I/39, dated 19.11.1977, 

E(NG)II-84/RC2/31, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985), 

E(NG)I-85/PM7/51, dated 06.11.1985 (RBE No. 305/1985),

E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 02.09.2019 (RBE No.145/2019),

E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/2, 26.02.2020 (RBE No. 27/2020)]

IREM Rule No.146-A: JUNIOR ENGINEER (TRACK MACHINES) :–

(v)       JUNIOR ENGINEER (TRACK MACHINES)

(1)      The posts in the category of Jr. Engineer (Track Machines) Gr-II in the-pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 (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 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000) (ACS No.103)]

(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.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/99/PM7/17, dated 23.06.2003 (RBE No. 108/2003) (ACS No.146)]

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

(i) Educational qualification:- Diploma in Mechanical/ Electronics/ Production/ Automobile/ Instrumentation Engineering.

(ii) Age:- Between 18 and 30 years.

(iii) Training:- One year

(iv) Stipend:- Rs.5000.

3.   Channel of promotion/ Higher grades:- The higher-grade posts available for this category is as under:-

Junior Engineer (TM) Gr-I (Rs.5500-9000)

Section Engineer (TM) (Rs.6500-10500)

Senior Section Engineer (TM) (Rs.7450-11500)

4.  20% of the vacancies in the grade of Section Engineer (TM) in grade Rs.6500-10500 will be filled by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards as under:-

(i) Educational qualification:- Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electronics/ Production / Instrumentation Engineering.

(ii) Age:- Between 18 and 32 years.

(iii) Training:- Up to One year.

(iv) Stipend:- Rs.6500.

 [Authority: Rly. Bd. letters No.PC-69/PS-5/T-Pt., dated 30.10.1972,

E(NG)III-73/RR-I/39, dated 19.11.1977, 

E(NG)II-84/RC2/31, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985), 

E(NG)I-85/PM7/51, dated 06.11.1985 (RBE No. 305/1985),

No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/26, dated 22.10.1999 (RBE No. 276/1999)

E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 02.09.2019 (RBE No.145/2019),

E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/2, 26.02.2020 (RBE No. 27/2020)]

(VI)  SIGNAL AND TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.147: SIGNAL INSPECTORS :–

(i)        SIGNAL INSPECTORS

 (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 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000) (ACS No.104)]

(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 (RBE No. 108/2003) (ACS No.146)]

(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  18.11.1997,

 No.E(NG)II-97/RR-1/78,  dated  06.04.1998 (RBE No. 73/1998) (ACS No.43)]

(ii) Age:- Between 18 and 28 years.

(iii) Training and stipend:- They will be on training for a period of 12 months.  Stipend: Rs. 9300+4200

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

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2009/3/12, dated 21.12.2009 (RBE No. 225/2009),

No.E(MPP)2009/3/12, dated 19.10.2011, (RBE No.149/2011) (ACS No.219)]

 (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/91/RR-1/3, dated 11.07.1991, and

E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/4, dated 07.02.2001 (RBE No. 28/2001) (ACS No.113)]

(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 31.01.1981.

(iv) Stipend: Rs.2000.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 25.10.2018 (RBE No. 166/2018),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 02.09.2019 (RBE No.145/2019),

E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/2, 26.02.2020 (RBE No. 27/2020)]

IREM Rule No.148: TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR :–

(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 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000) (ACS No.104)]

(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 (RBE No. 108/2003) (ACS No.146)]

(iii) 30% 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  18.11.1997,

 No.E(NG)II-97/RR-1/78,  dated  06.04.1998 (RBE No. 73/1998) (ACS No.43),

E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/34, dated 10.03.2008 (RBE No. 33/2008),

E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/34, dated 24.06.2009 (RBE No. 117/2009)]

(ii) Age: Between 18 and 28 years.

(iii) Training and stipend:- They will be on training for a period of 12 months.  Stipend: Rs. 9300+4200

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

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2009/3/12, dated 21.12.2009 (RBE No. 225/2009),

No.E(MPP)2009/3/12, dated 19.10.2011, (RBE No.149/2011) (ACS No.219)]

 (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/91/RR-1/3, dated 11.07.1991, and

E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/4, dated 07.02.2001 (RBE No. 28/2001) (ACS No.113)]

(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/RR-1/39, dated 31.01.1981.

(iv) Stipend: Rs.2000.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 25.10.2018 (RBE No. 166/2018),

E(NG)II/2018/RR-1/31, 02.09.2019 (RBE No.145/2019),

E(NG)I/2020/PM 1/2, 26.02.2020 (RBE No. 27/2020)]

IREM Rule No.149: ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (ESM):–

(iii)      ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (ESM)

(1)      The posts in the category of Electrical Signaler 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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM 8/2,   dated 29.04.2005 (RBE No. 70/2005) (ACS No. 172)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2015/PM8/1, dated 26.03.2018 (RBE No. 48/2018)]

(ii) Age:- Between 18 and 25 years.

(iii) Training:- 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, dated 31.01.1981.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)98/3/14, dated 15.07.1998 (RBE No. 161/1998) (ACS No.56),

No.E(MPP)98/3/14, 23.09.1998 (RBE No. 224/1998) (ACS No.61)]

(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 months.

(iv) Stipend:- Rs. 3050-75-3125

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)98/3/14, dated 15.07.1998 (RBE No. 161/1998) (ACS No.56), and

23.09.98 (RBE No. 223/1998) (ACS No.61)

No.E(NG)I/2015/PM8/1, dated 26.03.2018 (RBE No. 48/2018)] ]

IREM Rule No.150: MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (MSM): –

(iv)      MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (MSM)

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM 8/2,   dated 29.04.2005 (RBE No. 70/2005) (ACS No. 172)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG) II/85/RR-1/23, dated 07.10.1988 (RBE No. 234/1988)]

(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 31.01.1981.

(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.

IREM Rule No.151: TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER GR III AND WIRELESS MAINTAINER GR III AND TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER (LINE) :–

(v)       TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER GRADE III; AND WIRELESS MAINTAINER GRADE III; AND TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER (LINE)

(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 22.05.2002 not having the qualification of Class X Board Examination.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM 8/2,   dated 29.04.2005 (RBE No. 70/2005) (ACS No. 172)]

(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 31.01.1981.

(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.

IREM Rule No.152: TELEPHONE OPERATORS :–

(vi)      TELEPHONE OPERATORS

 (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 Boards; 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)

[Authority: Rly. Bd’s letter No.PC-III-73/S&T/4, dated 13.10.1977, 

PC-III-80-UPG/19, dated 29.07.1983, and PC-III/80/UPG/19, dated 09.03.1984]

(VII)  DRAWING STAFF CADRE

IREM Rule No.153: ASSISTANT DRAFTSMAN :–

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

(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.PCIII/84/UPG/9, dated 16.11.1984,

E(NG)II- 85 RC2/45, dated 24.03.1986 (RBE No. 63/1986),

PCIII/89/JCM/DC/4, dated 07.11.1990 (RBE No. 198/1990),

PC-V/97/I/11/3, dated 28.09.1998 (RBE No. 223/1998)]

IREM Rule No.154: DRAFTSMEN (CIVIL) – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III:

(ii)       DRAFTSMEN IN CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.PCIII/89/JCM/DC/4, dated 07.11.1990 (RBE No. 198/1990),

No.PC-V/97/I/11/3, dated 28.09.1998 (RBE No. 223/1998)]

IREM Rule No.155: DRAFTSMEN (MECH. & ELECT.): –

(iii)      DRAFTSMEN IN MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

(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 16.03.2004 (RBE No. 61/2004) (ACS No.157)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)III-7/RRI/67, dated 25.11.1971,  29.03.1972,

PC-III/84/UPG/9, dated 16.11.1984, and E(NG)II-84 RC-2/48, dated 02.03.1985 (RBE No. 67/1985)]

IREM Rule No.156: DRAFTSMEN (S&T) :–

(iv) DRAFTSMEN IN SIGNAL & TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT     

(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 16.03.2004 (RBE No. 61/2004) (ACS No.158)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)III-78/RRI/3, dated 20.08.1978, 20.04.1979, and

E(NG)II-84 RC2/48, 02.03.1985 (RBE No. 67/1985)]

(VIII) STORES DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.157: DEPOT STORE KEEPERS :–

(i)        DEPOT STORE KEEPERS

(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 09.12.1983.

(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)

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.PC-III/80/UPG/19, dated 29.07.83,

No.E(NG)II-83 RR1-16, dated 09.12.1983, and 10.02.1984]

(ii) DEPOT MATERIALS SUPERINTENDENT GRADE -I

(4)  The vacancies in the grade of Depot Materials Supdt., Grade-I in scale Rs.6500-10500 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.5500-9000 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.6500-10500 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.7450-11500)

[Authority: Railway Board’s letters No.E(NG)-II/97/RR-1/40, dated 06.06.1997 (RBE No. 79/1997),  

PC-III/2003 CRC/6, dated 09.10.2003 (RBE No. 177/2003),

E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/36, dated 31.05.2006 (RBE No. 67/2006) (ACS No.185),

E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/36, dated 06.02.2007 (RBE No. 19/2007), and

E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/36, dated 18.04.2007 (RBE No. 62/2007)]

REM Rule No.158: STAFF IN PRINTING PRESSES :–

(iii)    STAFF IN PRINTING PRESSES  

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

IREM Rule No.159: SKILLED ARTISANS :–

(IX)    SKILLED ARTISANS  

(1)      The posts in the category of Technician Grade-III in Level-2 in various Engineering Departments and Diesel/ Electric Loco/ EMU Sheds will be filled as under:-

[Authority: Rly. Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2014/PM 7/1, dated  12.07.2019 (RBE No. 113/2019) (ACS No.267), 

No.E(NG)I/2014/PM 7/1 dated  30.10.2019 (RBE No. 184/2019) (ACS No. 268)]

(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 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000) (ACS No.106)]

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 03.08.2001 (RBE No. 152/2001) (ACS No.123)]

(ii) 25% from serving semi-skilled and unskilled staff with educational qualification as laid down in Apprentices Act; and

[Track Maintainers may also be considered to the posts of Technician-III (Level-2) in P.Way/ Engineering Department. Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2019/PM7/3, dated 02.11.2020 (RBE No. 94/2020)]

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

[Authority: Rly. Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2014/PM 7/1, dated  12.07.2019 (RBE No. 113/2019) (ACS No.267)]

(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, dated 24.06.1988 (RBE No. 142/1988)]

(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: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR/1/66, dated 28.01.2000 (RBE No. 17/2000) (ACS No.93),

No.E(MPP)2004/3/8, dated 05.12.2006 (RBE No. 184/2006) (ACS No.190)]

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

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2004/3/8, dated 05.12.2006 (RBE No. 184/2006) (ACS No.1900, &

11.03.2008 (RBE No. 34/2008) (ACS No. 200),

No.E(MPP)2004/3/8, dated 30.04.2008 (RBE No. 61/2008) (ACS No.01/2008)]

(vi) Degree holders in their relevant field – 6 months.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)  2004/3/8, dated 11.03.2008 (RBE No. 34/2008) (ACS No.200)]

NOTE: The Compassionate Ground Appointees (CGA) holding degree/ diploma/ ITI qualification in the relevant railway related trade, if he/she gets appointed as Skilled Artisan in the trade in which he/she has acquired his/her degree/ diploma/ ITI they will undergo training for 6 months. In case of CGA degree/ diploma/ ITI appointed as Skilled Artisan in a trade different than that acquired by them, will have to undergo 3 years training. Practical training should be undertaken in shop floor and not in classrooms.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2004/3/8, dated 24.11.2010 (RBE No. 166/2010) (ACS No.216)]

(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 Senior Technician 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 24.02.1979,

and 27.10.1979,

E(NG)-II/84/RC-2/16, dated 23.11.1984,

PC-III/82/PS-3/10, dated 14.02.1986 (RBE No. 34/1986),

E(NG)I/86/PM-7/8, dated 03.06.1987 (RBE No. 171/1987), and

PC-III/2015/Standardisation/2, dated 17.10.2016 (RBE No. 134/2016) (ACS No.233)]

(X)  MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.160: STAFF NURSE:–

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/25, dated 13.06.2001 (116/2001) (ACS No.119)]

(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 20.10.2005 (RBE No. 178/2005) (ACS No.178)]

(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 23.01.1982,

136 dated 23.01.1984 to Paras 173 and 174 of IREM (1968 edition) forwarded under Railway Board’s letters

No.E(NG)I-79/PM-I/274, dated 23.01.1982, 23.01.1984, and

E(NG)I-96/PM-10/11, dated 22.06.1998 (RBE No. 139/1998) (ACS No.49) respectively]

IREM Rule No.161: PHYSIOTHERAPIST :–

(ii)       PHYSIOTHERAPIST  

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II-2000/RR-1/56, dated 21.06.2001 (RBE No. 118/2001) (ACS No.120)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/82/PM-1/17, dated 05.11.1982]

IREM Rule No.162: PHARMACIST :–

(iii)      PHARMACIST  

(1)      The vacancies 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 in Medical Department 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: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-97/10/4,  dated 17.03.1998 (RBE No. 59/1998) (ACS No.41)]

(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 06.01.1999 (RBE No. 04A/1999) (SC No.14 to MC No.32) (ACS No.70), and

09.09.1999 (RBE No. 231/1999) (SC No.21 to MC No.32) (ACS No.88)]

(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 23.12.1964, and 

para 176 in Section ‘B’ of IREM-2nd Edition, 1968]

IREM Rule No.163: HEALTH & MALARIA INSPECTOR :–

(iv)      HEALTH & MALARIA INSPECTOR  

(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.PC-V/91/1/RSRP/1, dated 16.01.1998 (RBE No. 15/1998),

E(NG)I-98/PM10/3, dated 09.09.1999 (RBE No. 230/1999) (ACS No.90),

E(NG)I-98/PM10/3, dated 11.10.2001 (RBE No. 204/2001) (ACS No.127)]

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

(i) Educational:- B.Sc. (Chemistry); plus

(a)   One year Diploma of Health/ Sanitary Inspector; OR

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

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/91, dated 03.04.2001 (RBE No. 69/2001) (ACS No.116),

E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/49, dated 30.05.2008 (RBE No. 68/2008) (ACS No. 201)]

(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, dated 24.05.1990 (RBE No. 86/1990).

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

Health & Malaria Inspector Gr-II (6500-10500)

Health & Malaria Inspector Gr-I (7450-11500)

[Authority: Railway Boards letter No.PC-V/91/1/RSRP/1, dated 16.01.1998 (RBE No. 15/1998),

E(NG)I-98/PM10/3, dated 09.09.1999 (RBE No. 230/1999) (ACS No.90)]

IREM Rule No.164: RADIOGRAPHER :–

(v)       RADIOGRAPHER  

(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 10+2 or equivalent examination passed with science subjects from a recognized Board; and

Radiographers/ X-Ray Technologist course of minimum one year duration (including in field training in diagnostic radiology) passed from a recognized institution,

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.

[Authority Ministry of Railway’s letter No.E(NG)I-96/PM/10/11, 26.11.1998 (RBE No. 268/1998) (ACS No.67),

E(NG)II/99/RR-1/97, dated 22.06.2001 (RBE No. 119/2001) (ACS No121),

E(NG)l-2003/PM10/4 , dated 02.12.2011 (RBE No. 161/2011) (ACS No.221)]

(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 23.06.1994 (RBE No. 49/1994) (ACS No.15),

E(NG)II-99/RR1/97, dated 04.04.2000 (RBE No. 60/2000), and 22.06.2001 (RBE No. 119/2001) (ACS No. 121)]

(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 14.02.1989 (RBE No. 49/1989), and 

E(NG)I-96/PM10/1, dated 26.11.1998 (RBE No. 268/1998) (ACS No.67)]

(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 09.08.1966,

E(NG)II/81/RR1/28, dated 19.03.1982,

E(NG)I/70/PM-1/229, dated 08.09.1971,

E(NG)I-71/PM-1/197, dated 20.10.1971, and

12.10.1972, and E(NG)I/79/PM-1/239, dated 12.09.1979]

IREM Rule No.165: LAB. ASSISTANTS :–

(vi)      LABORATORY STAFF — LAB. ASSISTANTS ETC.   

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-96/PM10/11, dated 26.11.1998 (RBE No. 268/1998) (ACS No.67)]

(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.4000-6000)

By non-selection from amongst Lab Assistant Grade-II with the Qualification of Matriculation with Science plus DMLT.

LAB TECHNICIAN/ ASSTT. CHEMIST (Rs.4500-7000)

By non-selection from amongst Lab Assistant Grade-I with the Qualification of Matriculation with Science plus DMLT.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.PC-V/98/I/11/18 (Pt.), dated 17.08.1998 (RBE No. 187/1998),

PC-V/97/I/11/25(2), dated 13.07.1999 (RBE No. 168/1999) and

PC-V/97/I/11/25(1), dated 13.07.1999 (RBE No. 169/1999)]

Note:- (i)Persons in service as on 01.08.1998 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 grade Rs.4500-7000 in their turn on seniority-cum-suitability basis.

(ii) Persons in service as on 01.08.1998 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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-96/PM10/11, dated 26.11.1998 (RBE No. 268/1998) (ACS No.67),

E(NG)I-2002/PM10/1, dated 02.12.2002 (RBE No. 219/2002) (ACS No.142)]

(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 01.08.1998 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.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.PC-V/97/I/11/25(2), dated 13.07.1999 (RBE No. 168/1999)]

(5)  Channel of promotion/ higher grade posts:- The following higher grade post are available to this category of staff:-

(I) LAB. SUPDT. GRADE-II (Rs.5500-9000)

(i) By non-selection from Lab. Supdt. Gr-III in the pay scale Rs.5000-8000 with five years service in the grade and the qualification of:-

(a) B.Sc. with Bio-Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences or equivalent plus Diploma in Medical in Lab. Technology (DMLT) or equivalent OR

(b) B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Laboratory) OR

(c) Existing staff in service as on 01.08.1998 having qualification of B.Sc. with Chemistry with at least one year’s training in Public Health Laboratory.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.PC-V/97/I/11/25(2), dated 13.07.1999 (RBE No. 168/1999)

PC-V/97/I/11/25(1), dated 13.07.1999 (RBE No. 169/1999)]

Lab. Supdt. Gr.III with qualification of Matriculation with Science plus DMLT and seven years service in the grade may also be considered eligible.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM10/10, dated 06.07.2000 (RBE No. 131/2000)]

(II) LAB. SUPDT. GRADE-I (Rs.6500-10500)

(i) By selection from amongst Lab. Supdt. Gr.II (Rs.5500-9000) who have entered the grade with qualification as at (a) or (b) or (c) of (i) above.

(ii) Lab. Supdt. Gr.II promoted as such with relaxed qualification of Matriculation with Science plus DMLT as at I(ii) above may also be considered eligible after they have completed five years service in the grade.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM10/10, dated 06.07.2000 (RBE No. 131/2000)]

(III) CHIEF LAB. SUPDT. (Rs.7450-11500)

(i) By non-selection from amongst Lab. Supdt. Grade I (Rs.6500-10500) who have entered the grade with qualification as at II(i) above.

(ii) Lab. Supdt. Gr.I promoted as such with relaxed qualification of Matriculation with Science plus DMLT as at II(ii) above may also be considered eligible, after they have completed four years service in the grade and subject to their passing a suitability test comprising a written test and scrutiny of record of service (Service record and Confidential reports).

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.PC-V/98/I/11/18/(Pt), 17.08.1998,

E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29, dated 10.05.1999 (RBE No. 99/1999),

PC-V/97/I/11/25(1), 13.07.1999 (RBE No. 169/1999),

PC-V/97/I/11/25(2), 13.07.1999 (RBE No. 168/1999),

E(NG)I-99/PM10/10, dated 06.07.2000 (RBE No. 131/2000),

E(NG)I-99/PM10/10, dated 04.09.2001 (RBE No. 182/2001),

E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/20,  dated 12.11.2001 (RBE No. 225/2001) (ACS No.128),
and

No.E(NG)I-2006/PM10/2, dated 23.05.2007 (RBE No. 80/2007)]

IREM Rule No.166: DIETICIAN :–

(vii)     DIETICIAN

(1)      Posts in the category of Dietician in the pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 will 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/2004/RR-1/22, dated 17.06.2004 (RBE No. 129/2004) (ACS No.164),

E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/32, dated 19.05.2006 (RBE No. 64/2006) (ACS No.184)]

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

Senior Dietician (Rs.6500-10500) ⇒ By non-selection

(4)  Vacancies in the next higher grade of Senior Dietician in the pay scale of Rs.6500-10500 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 5 (five) years’ regular service in the grade.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/22, dated 17.06.2004 (RBE No. 129/2004) (ACS No.164)]

IREM Rule No.167: MIDWIFE :–

(viii)    MIDWIFE  

DELETED

[Authority: No.E(P&A)I/84/PS-5/MH-1, dated 16.08.1984]

IREM Rule No.167-A: Field Workers: –

(ix)     FAMILY WELFARE ORGANIZATION:

(ix)     Field Workers

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/98, dated 26.12.2002 (RBE No. 228/2002) (ACS No.144)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/98, dated 26.12.2002 (RBE No. 228/2002) (ACS No.144)]

(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:-

Sr. Field Worker (Male/ Female) (Rs.4000-6000)

By non-selection

Compilation Clerk (Rs.4500-7000)

By Non-selection

(4)  The posts in 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:-

District Extension Educator (Rs.6500-10500)

By seniority-cum-suitability

Sr. District Extension Educators (Rs.7450-11500)

By selection

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/83/PO/135, 03.05.1983,

E(NG)I/85/PM-10/7, dated 08.05.1989 (RBE No. 120/1989),

PC-V/98/I/11/18(A), dated 10.05.1998 (RBE No. 100/1998),

E(NG)II/97/RR-1/40, dated 06.06.1997 (RBE No. 79/1997),

E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29, dated 10.05.1999 (RBE No. 99/1999),

PC-V/97/I/11/12, dated 08.04.1999 (RBE No. 71/1999),

PC-V/97/I/11/12, dated 21.02.2000 (RBE No. 30/2000),

E(NG)/II/99/RR-1/99, dated 11.04.2000 (RBE No. 64/2000),

E(NG)II/99/RR-1/98,  dated 10.10.2001 (RBE No. 202/2001) (ACS No.126), and

E(NG)II/99/RR-1/98, dated 26.12.2002 (RBE No. 228/2002) (ACS No.144)]

IREM Rule No.167-B: HEALTH VISITOR :–

(X)      MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-PARA MEDICAL STAFF

(x)      Health Visitor

(1)      The 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:-

Sr. Health Visitor (Multipurpose) (Rs.4500-7000)

By non-selection

Head Health Visitor (Multipurpose) (Rs.5500-9000)

By non-selection

[Authority: Railway Board’s letters No.PC-V/98/I/11/18(A), dated 10.05.1998 (RBE No. 100/1998),

E(NG)/II/99/RR-1/99, dated 11.04.2000 (RBE No. 64/2000), 

E(NG)II/99/RR-1/98,  dated 10.10.2001 (RBE No. 202/2001) (ACS No.126)]

IREM Rule No.167-C: DENTAL HYGIENIST :–

(X)      MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-PARA MEDICAL STAFF

(xi)     DENTAL HYGIENIST:

167-C  (1)      The vacancies in the category of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 will be filled up 100% through direct recruitment through the agency of Railway Recruitment Board.

(2)  (i) The qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 shall be as under:-

(a)  Degree in Science (Biology) from a recognized University or equivalent;

(b) Diploma/ Certificate course (2 years) in Dental Hygiene from an Institute recognized by Dental Council of India;

(c) Registered with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist; and

(d) Two years experience as Dental Hygienist.

NOTE:- Qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

(ii) Age limit: Between 18-30 years.

(3)  Channel of Promotion/ Higher Grade:- Persons inducted as Dental Hygienist be made aware at the beginning itself that they will be only given two ACPs (Assured Career Progression) during the course of their entire service.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/60, dated 25.06.2008 (RBE No. 76/2008) (ACS No.202)]

IREM Rule No.167-D: AUDIOLOGIST AND SPEECH THERAPIST :–

(X)      MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-PARA MEDICAL STAFF  

(xii)     AUDIOLOGIST AND SPEECH THERAPIST:

167-D (1)    The post of Audiologist and Speech Therapist in Level-6 (35400-112400, pre-revised GP 4200) of 7th CPC pay matrix will be filled 100% by direct recruitment from open market through the agency of Railway Recruitment Boards.

(2)   (i) The educational qualification for direct recruitment from open market are as under:

Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized University and must be registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

(ii) Age: 21-30 years.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2019/RR-1/11, dated 02.11.2022 (RBE No.142/2022)]

(XI) SCIENTIFIC STAFF – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL WING)

IREM Rule No.168: LABORATORY ASSISTANT :–

(XI)    SCIENTIFIC STAFF-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT- (CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL WING)

(i)        LABORATORY ASSISTANT:

(1)      The posts in the grade of Laboratory Assistant, Grade-III in Level-2 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 Qualification:- 12th (+2 stage) with Science or equivalent from a recognized Board/ University.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2008/PM-1/16/Pt.A, dated 18.03.2015 (RBE No. 21/2015)]

(ii) Age: Between 18 to 27 years.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2012/RR-1/15, dated 03.09.2009  under RBE No.161/2009]

(iii) Higher grade posts available to Laboratory Assistant, Grade III in Level-2 in the normal channel of promotion are as under:-

Laboratory Assistant, Grade-II (Level-4)

Laboratory Assistant, Grade-I (Level-5)

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2008/PM-1/16/Pt.A, dated 18.03.2015 (RBE No. 21/2015)]

(3)  The posts in the next higher grade Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay Matrix will be filled as under:-

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

(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion of Lab.Asstt, Gr1 in possessing the qualification for direct recruitment relaxable to 12th (+2 stage) With Science or equivalent from a recognized Board/University,

(iii) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the Category CMA is as under:-

(a) Educational Qualification:- Bachelors Degree In science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks.

(b) Age:- Between 18and 30 years.

(c) Training:- One year.

(d) Stipend:- Rs.35400.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.PC- V/2016/PS/1(Stipend), dated 02.02.2017 (RBE No. 08/2017), and

E (NG)-II/2004/RR-1/5 Pt. dated 16.02.2018 (RBE No. 24/2018) (ACS No.240)]

(4)  The posts in the next higher grade of Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent (CMS) in Level-7 of the 7th CPC pay Matrix will be filled as under:-

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

(ii) 50% by promotion of CMA in Level-6. Out of this 33% will be filled through LDCE from the serving employees having educational qualification of Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks and remaining 17% will be filled from the serving employees in the grade of CMA on the basis of seniority cum suitability.

(iii) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment the Category CMS is as under:-

(a) Educational Qualification:- Degree in Metallurgy/ Chemical Engineering or MSc degree in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry.

(b) Age:- Between 22 and 32 years.

(c) Training:- One year

(d) Stipend:- Rs.44900.

NOTE:- For promotes CMA (33-1/3% quota) CMS (33% and 17% quota), appropriate orientation training to be decided by the concerned departmental officers.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/5Pt., dated 16.02.2018 (RBE No. 24/2018) (ACS No.240), and

PC-V/2016/PS/1(Stipend), dated 02.02.2017 (RBE No. 08/2017)]

(XIA)  PSYCHO-TECHNICAL STAFF

IREM Rule No.168-A: SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT :–

(XIA) PSYCHO-TECHNICAL STAFF:

(i) SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT

168(A) (1)      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.

Scientific Supervisor, Grade-II (Rs.6500-10500)

By non-selection

Scientific Supervisor, Grade-I (Rs.7450-11500)

By non-selection

(4)  (i) Vacancies in 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) 50% by promotion of CMA in Level-6, out of which 33% will be filled through LDCE from serving employees having the following educational qualifications:-

(i) Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks.

 OR

(ii) B.Tech in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering or an M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry.

The remaining 17% will be filled from the serving employees in the grade of CMA on the basis of seniority cum suitability.

[Authority: Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)II/2004/RR-1/5pt., dated 14.05.2019 (RBE No.  /2019)]

(5)  (I) Vacancies in 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 (RBE No. 128/2004) (ACS No.163)]

(XII)  MINISTERIAL & NON-MINISTERIAL CATEGORIES

(a)  ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT

IREM Rule No.169: SHROFF :–

(I)       CASH & PAY OFFICER-SHROFF: 

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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-82 PM 1-20, dated 11.03.1985 (RBE No. 75/1985),

E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2, dated 22.09.2003 (RBE No. 165/2003) (ACS No.154)]

IREM Rule No.170: CASHIER :–

(II)     CASHIERS (CASH & PAY OFFICE) – JUNIOR CASHIER 

(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

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/98/PM9/1, dated 06.02.2001 (RBE No. 26/2001) (ACS No.114)]

(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, dated 31.01.1964, and 11.04.1969, 

E(NG)1/72/PM1-146, dated 02.03.1974, 

E(NG)I-82/PM1-20, dated 11.07.1984, 

11.03.1985 (RBE No. 75/1985), and

E(NG)I-83/PM/9, dated 30.04.1985]

IREM Rule No.171: ACCOUNTS CLERK :–

(III)   ACCOUNTS CLERK/ JUNIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTS/ ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTS/ SECTION OFFICER (ACCOUNT)/ ISA/ TIA  

(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: Ministry of Railway’s letter No.E(NG)I-2000/PM 9/1, dated 02.06.2004 (RBE No. 112/2004) (ACS No.161)]

(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 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 un-qualified senior suitable quota as per clause 3(ii) above.

(6)  The posts in the next higher grade, PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800), Grade Pay Rs.4800 will be filled as under:-

(i) 1% post of the merged cadre of Sr.SO (A/cs.) and SO (A/cs.) to be designated as Senior Accounts Assistants, in PB-2(Rs.9300-34800), GP Rs.4800 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 Assistant Accounts Officer in PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800), GP Rs.5400.

(ii) 99% posts of the merged cadre of Sr. SO (A/cs.) and SO (A/cs.) and all the posts of Sr. Inspectors of Store Accounts (ISA) and Sr. 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 of App III qualified staff for promotion as Sr. Section Officers (A/cs), Sr. Inspectors of Stores Accounts (ISA) and Sr. 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-lll Accounts Staff become available and eligible for promotion.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/98/PM 9/7, dated 31.05.2000 (RBE No. 105/2000) (ACS No.108),

E(NG)I/2004/PM9/6, dated 16.08.2005 (RBE No. 136/2005) (ACS No. 175),

PC-V/98/I/11/23(Pt.), 05.04.2007 (RBE No. 54/2007) (ACS No.194),

PC-V/98/I/11/23(Pt), dated 14.7. 2011 (RBE No. 106/2011) (ACS No.217)]

(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, dated 10.05.1965,

PC-III/78/UPG/8, dated 16.05.1980,

E(NG)I-84/ICI-1, dated 19.11.1984,

PC-IV/86/Imp./Schedule/1, dated 24.09.1986 (RBE No. 170/1986),

PC-IV/86-Imp./30, dated 18.06.1987 (RBE No. 158/1987),

E(NG)I-87/PM 9/1, dated 03.07.1987 (RBE No. 176/1987),

E(NG)I-86/PM-9/4, dated 27.08.1987 (RBE No. 222/1987), and

E(NG)I-86/PM-9/8, dated 24.11.1987 (RBE No. 285/1987)]

IREM Rule No.172: FINGER PRINT EXAMINERS:–

(IV)    FINGER PRINT EXAMINERS

(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.PC-III/80/UPG/19, dated 29.07.1983,

E(NG)II/86/RRB/145, dated 24.03.1987 (RBE No. 64/1987), and

E(NG)I/87/PM-20/2, dated 02.02.1989 (RBE No. 34/1989)]

IREM Rule No.173: DATA ENTRY OPERATOR:–

(V)      ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING CENTRE – DATA ENTRY OPERATOR

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-87/PM 16/3, dated 15.02.1993 (RBE No. 29/1993),

E(NG)I/93/PM 16/5, dated 24.01.1994 (RBE No. 04/1994),

E(NG)I/93/PM 16/3, dated 31.01.1995 (RBE No. 11/1995),

E(NG)I/93/PM 16/3, dated 25.08.1995 (RBE No. 93/1995),

E(NG)I-98/PM 16/2, dated 02.11.1998 (RBE No. 252/1998) (ACS No.63)]

(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/PM1/23, dated 26/28.03.1970,

E(NG)I-75/PM 1/230, dated 25.04.1978,

PC-II/84/UPG/9, dated 16.11.1984,

E(NG)I-85/PM-1/16/2, dated 19.02.1986 (RBE No. 38/1986),

Notes below Item II of Annexure ‘B’ to Railway Board’s letter No.PC.IV/86/Imp/schedule/1, dated 24.09.1986 (RBE No. 170/1986),  

E(NG)II/85/RR1-30, dated 03.06.1987 (RBE No. 143/1987), and

E(NG)I-86/PM 16/5, dated 07.04.1989 (RBE No. 98/1989)]

(b)  Other than Accounts Department

IREM Rule No. 174: OFFICE CLERK :–

(I)       OFFICE CLERKS  

(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) 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 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 (RBE No. 165/2003) (ACS No.154)]

(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)

[Railway Board’s letter No.PC-III/2003/CRC/6, dated 09.10.2003 (RBE No. 177/2003),

E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20, dated 17.06.2005 (RBE No. 102/2005),

E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20, dated 08.03.2007 (RBE No. 34/2007)]

(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) 13-1/3% 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 03.02.1997 (RBE No. 23/1997),

E(NG)I-96/CFP/19, dated 11.12.1997 (RBE No. 176/1997) (ACS No.31),

E(NG)I-93/CFP/41, dated 07.04.1994 (RBE No. 28/1994),

E(NG)II-92/CD/1, dated 17.07.1992 (RBE No. 118/1992),

(NG)II-92/CD/1, dated 07.04.1993 (RBE No. 58/1993)]

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, dated 04.06.2004 (RBE No. 115/2004) (ACS No.160),

E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20, dated 08.03.2007 (RBE No. 34/2007),

PC-60/RTP-3/1, dated 06.07.1961,

PC-III-80/UPG 21, dated 10.11.1980,

PC-III-81/UPG/7, dated 18.06.1981, 31.07.1981, 05.01.1982,

E(NG)II-84/RRB/62, dated 08.09.1986 (RBE No. 160/1986)]

IREM Rule No. 175: TYPIST :–

(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 qualification 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, dated 08.08.1978,

E(NG)II/86/RR-1/3, dated 18.04.1986 (RBE No. 70/1986), and

PC-III/80 UPG/19, dated 29.07.83, and 09.03.1984]

IREM Rule No. 176(A): Stenographers (DR) :–

(iii)      Stenographers (DR):-

Para 176(A): The posts in the category of Stenographers (Hindi/ English) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 will be filled by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards as under:-

(I) (a) 50% plus shortfall, if any, against (b) and (c) below by direct recruitment through the agency of RRBs.

(b) 25% by promotion by selection of Shorthand knowing clerks/ Typists.

(c) 25% by general selection from serving Group ‘C’ in grade pay Rs.1800 and above with knowledge of shorthand.

(II) For direct recruitment, qualification etc. are as under:-

(i) Educational qualification: 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/ University.

(ii) Age: Between 18 and 27 years.

(iii) Professional: The following standards have been prescribed for the posts in shorthand:-

Stenographer (English):-

Speed	Duration	Transcription time
80 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	50 MINUTES
100 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	40 MINUTES
120 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	35 MINUTES

Note: Direct Recruit Stenographer (English) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 to pass written examination (General Awareness and Language Test in English) and skill test at the speed of 80 w.p.m. and 50 minutes in shorthand on computer. Those Stenographers who pass the examination in English and dictation in shorthand and transcription at 100 w.p.m. and 120 w.p.m. will be granted one or two advance increments respectively at the recruitment stage and while in service.

Stenographer (Hindi):-

Speed	Duration	Transcription time
80 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	65 MINUTES
100 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	55 MINUTES
120 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	45 MINUTES

Note: Direct Recruit Stenographer (Hindi) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 to pass skill test at the speed of 80 w.p.m. in 65 minutes on computer. Those Stenographers who pass the examination in Hindi and dictation in shorthand and transcription at 100 w.p.m. and 120 w.p.m. will be granted one and two advance increments respectively at the recruitment stage and while in service.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2010/PM4/3, dated 10.11.2015, (RBE No. 141/2015)]

IREM Rule No. 176(B): Stenographers (Pr) :–

(iv)      Stenographers (Pr):-

Para 176(B): The posts in the category of Stenographers (English) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 will be filled by promotion/ general selection as under:-

(I) (a)  25% promotion by selection of shorthand knowing Clerks/ Typists.

(b)  25% by general selection from serving Group ‘C’ employees in grade pay Rs.1800 and above with knowledge of shorthand; and

(c)  50% plus shortfall, if any, against (a) and (b) above by direct recruitment through the agency of RRBs.

Stenographer (English):-

Speed	Duration	Transcription time
80 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	50 MINUTES
100 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	40 MINUTES
120 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	35 MINUTES

(II) 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 Gr-I

(PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4200

Private Secretary-II

(PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4600)

Note: (i) Stenographers (English) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 to pass written examination (General Awareness and Language Test in English) and skill test at the speed of 80 w.p.m. in 50 minutes on computer. Those Stenographers who pass the examination in English and dictation in shorthand and transcription at 100 w.p.m. and 120 w.p.m. will be granted one and two advance increments respectively at the promotion stage and while in service.

(ii) Stenographers (English) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 have to appear in selection and pass the test for promotion to next higher grade viz., Stenographer Gr-I in PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4200, at the speed of 100 w.p.m. in 40 minutes.

(iii) Those Stenographers, who have appeared for selection for promotion to next higher grade viz., Stenographer Gr-I in PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4200, and passed test in shorthand at the speed of 100 w.p.m. in 40 minutes, need not be subjected to professional test again when they are considered in subsequent selection PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4600.

Stenographer (Hindi):-

Speed	Duration	Transcription time
80 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	65 MINUTES
100 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	55 MINUTES
120 W.P.M.	10 MINUTES	45 MINUTES

(II) 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 Gr-I

(PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4200

Private Secretary-II

(PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4600)

Note: Stenographers (Hindi) in scale Rs.4000-6000/ PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 to pass written examination (General Awareness and Language Test in Hindi) and skill test at the speed of 80 w.p.m. in 65 minutes on computer. Those Stenographers, who pass the examination in Hindi and dictation in shorthand and transcription at 100 w.p.m. and 120 w.p.m. will be granted one and two advance increments respectively at the promotion stage and while in service.

(ii)  Stenographers (Hindi) in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.2400 have to appear in selection and pass the test for promotion to next higher grade viz., Stenographer Gr-I in PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4200, at the speed of 100 w.p.m. in 55 minutes.

(iii) Those Stenographers, who have appeared for selection for promotion to next higher grade viz., Stenographer Gr-I in PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4200, and passed test in shorthand at the speed of 100 w.p.m. in 55 minutes, need not be subjected to professional test again when they are considered in subsequent selection for PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 GP Rs.4600.

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2010/PM4/3, dated 10.11.2015, (RBE No. 141/2015) (ACS No.230)]

(XIII) OFFICIAL LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT – HINDI ASSISTANTS

IREM Rule No.177: Translator :–

(i)       HINDI ASSISTANTS

177 (1)  The posts in the category of Junior Translator in Pay Band 2 of Rs.9300-34800 (Grade Pay Rs.4200) will be filled by 100% by direct recruitment through the agency of Railway Recruitment Boards.

(2)  (a)   The educational qualification for direct recruitment from open market are as under:-

(i)  Master’s degree of a recognized University or equivalent in Hindi or English with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at degree level;

or

(ii) Master’s degree of a recognized University or equivalent in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English medium and English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at degree level;

or

(iii) Master’s degree of a recognized University or equivalent in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subjects of either of the two as medium of examination and other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level.

and

(iv)  Recognized Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa or two years experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India Undertaking.

(b) Age: 18-30 year.

(3)  Higher grade posts/ channel of promotion:

The following higher grade post is available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion by selection non-selection as the case may be:-

Senior Translator

Pay Band-2, Rs.9300-34800, Grade Pay Rs.4600

[Authority: Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) letter No.E(NG)-II/2000/RR-1/77, dated 03.01.2013 (RBE No.149/2012) (ACS No.223)]

 

(XIV)  RAILWAY SCHOOL STAFF

IREM Rule No.178: TEACHERS :–

(XIV) RAILWAY SCHOOLS STAFF  – Teachers

(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 Master/Head Mistress of Middle School.	Rs.1640-2900	Rs.2000-3500 (after 12 yrs. in basic grade)	Rs.2200-4000 (after 12 yrs. in Senior Gr.)
(ii)	Trained Graduate Teacher, Headmasters of Primary School/ Domestic Science Teachers Gr-I/ Drawing Teacher Gr-I/ Language Teacher (TGT)/ Physical Training Instructor Gr-I/ Craft Teacher/ Dance Teacher/ Demonstrator.	Rs.1400-2600	Rs.1640-2900 (after 12 yrs. in basic Gr)	Rs.2000-3500 (after 12 yrs. Service in the senior Gr. and on attainment of qualifications prescribed for TGTs)
(iii)	Primary School Teachers	Rs.1200-2040	Rs.1400-2600 (after 12 yrs. in basic Gr.)	Rs.1640-2900 (after 12 yrs. of service in senior Gr. and on attainment of qualifications laid down for TGTs)
(iv)	Instructor Teach. Group, Manual Instructor Asstt. Instructor, Instructor for Workshop	Rs.1400-2600	Rs.1640-2900 (after 12 yrs. in basic Gr.)	Rs.2000-3500 (after 12 yrs. of service in the senior Gr. and on attainment of qualifications prescribed for PGTs)
(v)	Commercial Instructor	Rs.1200-2040	Rs.1400-2600 (after 12 yrs. in basic Gr.)	Rs.1640-2900 (after 12 yrs. Service in senior Gr. and on attainment of qualification laid down for TGTs)
(vi)	Librarians	(a) Rs.440-750/ 1400-2600
		(b) Rs.425-640/1400-2300
		(c) Rs.330-560/1200-2040
(vii)	Lab. Asstts.	Rs.330-530/1200-2040

(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)	(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 Middle School		As for Post Graduate Teachers.
			[Authority: Rly. Bd’s letter No.E(P&A)I-87/PS-5/P E-5, dated 11.04.1988 (RBE No. 73/1988)]
(iii)	Trained Graduate Teachers	(1)	IInd Class Bachelor’s degree with one of the following 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 NCERT.
		(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 promote 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 Mistress of Primary Schools	As for Trained Graduate Teachers
		[Authority: Rly. Bd’s letter No.E(P&A)I-87/PS-5/P E-5, dated 11.04.1988 (RBE No. 73/1988)]
(v)	Craft Teacher for Works experience	For all trades except Agriculture & Horticulture.
		(1)	Higher Secondary from Recognised University/ Board.
		(2)	Two years diploma certificate of training in the trade concerned from ITI or any other recognized Institution.
		(3)	Two years professional experience in any Govt. Institution or a concern of repute.
		For Agriculture & Horticulture.
		(1)	B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a recognized University.
		(2)	Degree in teaching from a recognized University.
(vi)	Sr.P.E.T.	Graduate from a recognised University with Diploma in Physical Training from a recognised Institution.
		OR
		B.P.Ed. from a recognised University and Hr. Secondary.
(vii)	Sr. Domestic Science Teacher	(a)	Graduate from a recognised University with diploma in Home Science from a recognized Institute.
		OR
		(b)	B.Sc. (Home Science) with degree/ diploma in training/ education.
(viii)	Music Teacher Grade-I	B.A. Degree with Music, as one of the subject from a recognized University.
		OR
		Higher Secondary with any one of the following:-
		(1)	Sangeet Visharad Examination of the Gandharava Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay.
		(2)	Sangeet  Vid Examination of the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidhyala, Khairabad (M.P.)
		(3)	The Sangeet Prabhakar Examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Academy of Music) Allahabad.
		(4)	Sangeet Visharad Examination of Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow (Previously, Morris College of Hindustani Music, Lucknow).
		(5)	Final Examination of the Madhav Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Laishkar, Gwalior.
		(6)	The Final Examination of Shanker Gandharya Vidyalaya, Gwalior.
		(7)	Sangeet Ratan Diploma Awarded by the Director, Department of Education, M.P.
(ix)	Dance Teacher	(1)	Degree in Dance from a recognised University (4 years Course)
		OR
		(2)	Diploma in Dance, from a recognised institution (5 years).
(x)	TGT(Skt)	(1)	B.A. with Sanskrit as one of the elective subject.
		OR
			Its equivalent oriental Degree in Sanskrit, and
		(2)	Degree/ Diploma  in teaching
		OR
			S.A.V. Certificate.
(xi)	TGT(MIL)	(1)	B.A. with Modern Indian Language concerned as one of the elective subject.
		OR
			Its equivalent Oriental Degree in the Modern Indian Language concern.
		OR
			Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Paryag with Matriculation in English only.
		(2)	Degree/ Diploma in teaching
		OR
			S.A.V. Certificate
		(3)	Knowledge of Hindi essential.
(xii)	Drawing Teacher (Rs.1400-2600/5500-9000)	(1)	M.A. Degree in Drawing & painting/ Fine Arts from a recognized University
			OR
			B.A.(Hons.) in Art and Art Education.
			OR
			II class Bachlor’s Degree with Drawing & Painting/ Fine Art with minimum 2 years full time Diploma from a recognized institution.
			OR
			Higher Secondary/ Intermediate with minimum 4 years full time Diploma in Painting/ Fine Arts or part time Diploma of not less than 5 years duration.
		(2)	Competence to teach through the medium/media as required.
		(3)	Desirable:- At least 2 years Teachers Training Course from a recognized institution.
			OR
			2 years’ teaching experience in a recognized institution.
		Note:- The condition of II class in Bachelor’s Degree can be relaxed in respect of promotee candidates who have at least 5 years experience as Primary Teachers.
		[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2001/PS-5/PE-1, dated 20.08.2001 (RBE No. 157/2001),  07.09.2001 (RBE No. 183/2001) &  E(P&A)I-2001/PS-5/PE-1, dated 04.09.2002 (RBE No. 152/2002) (ACS No.139), and  E(P&A)I-85/PS-5/PE-6, dated 28.09.1993 (RBE No. 140/1993)]
(xiii)	Demonstrator (Rs.1400-2600)	B.Sc. (Authority Para 177 of IREM 2nd Edition 1968)
(xiv)	Primary School Teachers (Rs.1200-2040)	Higher Sec. with JBT (2 years) or quivalent.
		OR
		Intermediate with JBT (1 year) or its equivalent.
		OR
		Senior Sec. (plus 2) examination with JBT (1yr.) or its equivalent.
		[Authority: No.E(P&A)87/PS-5/PE-9, dated 04.10.1989 (RBE No. 252/1989)]
(xv)	Librarians
(a)	Librarian (Rs.440-750/ 1400-2600)	(a)	Graduate plus Diploma in Librarianship.
(b)	Librarian (Rs.330-560/ 1200-2040)	(b)	Matric plus certificate for library training from recognised Institutions.
			[Authority: Rly. Bd.’s letter No.E(P&A)I-71-PS-5/PE-9, dated 18.07.1979,  No.E(P&A)I-2001/PS-5/PE-1, dated 04.09.2002 (RBE No. 152/2002) (ACS No.139)]
(xvi)	Laboratory Assistants (Rs. 1200-2040)	Senior Secondary/ intermediate with Science. However, the Group ‘D’ employees – Laboratory Attendants who are Matriculates with Science would be eligible for promotion as Laboratory Assistants.
		[Authority: Rly. Board’s Letter No.E(P&A)I-84 PS-5/PE-1, dated 21.01.1984,  18.10.1985 (RBE No. 290/1985),  E(P&A)I/ 87/PS-5/PE-9, dated 04.10.1989 (RBE No. 252/1989)]

(XV) PASSENGER RESERVATION SYSTEM (PRS)/ STORES DEPOT COMPUTERS

IREM Rule No.178-A: DATA ENTRY OPERATOR :–

XV:      Passenger Reservation System (PRS)/ Divisional/ Workshop/ Stores Depot Computers:-

(1)      Data Entry Operators:-  The vacancies in the category of Data Entry Operator in all grades in the PRS/ Divisional/ Workshops/ Stores Depot computers will be filled up on ex-cadre basis by selection of volunteering graduate employees of concerned user department with Grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ in the aptitude test conducted by CRIS and working in the same grade or with a minimum of 2 years service in the immediate lower grade.

Note: Such of the staff as have worked satisfactorily for two years as Data Entry Operators need not be subjected to Aptitude Test, if they are otherwise eligible for consideration for posting, promotion on ex-cadre basis, as Sr. Data Entry Operator.

[Authority: Ministry of Railway’s letter No.E(NG)I/98/PM16/2, dated 28.05.1999 (RBE No. 125/1999) (ACS No.79)]

2.  Console Operators:-  The vacancies in the stream of Console Operators in all grades in the PRS/ Divisional/ Workshops/ Stores/ computers will be filled by selection on ex-cadre basis from amongst volunteering graduate employees of concerned user departments e.g. ECRCS for PRS, with Grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Aptitude tests conducted amongst volunteering by CRIS and working in the same grade or with a minimum of two years service in the immediate lower grade in their parent cadre.

Note: Such of the staff as have worked satisfactorily for the two years as console operators need not be subjected to fresh Aptitude Test, if they are otherwise eligible for consideration for posting/ promotion on ex-cadre basis as Sr.console operators.

[Authority: Ministry of Railway’s letter No.E(NG)I/98/PM16/2, dated 28.07.1999 (RBE No. 186/1999) (ACS No.86), and

17.09.1999 (RBE No. 241/1999) & 28.09.1999]

3. Assistant Programmers: The vacancies in the category of Assistant Programmers in the PRS/ Divisional/ Workshops/ Stores Depot computers will be filled up on ex-cadre basis by selection from amongst volunteering graduate staff with Grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ in the aptitude test conducted by CRIS and working in the same grade or with a minimum of 2 years service  in the immediate lower grade in their parent cadre.

Note: Such of the staff as had worked satisfactorily in the computer centre in these units for a period of three years prior to 15.02.1993 the qualification of graduation need not be insisted upon for reinduction into the streams covered by sub-paras (1), (2) and (3) of this para.

[Authority:  Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/98/PM16/2, dated 02.11.1998 (RBE No. 252/1998) (ACS No.63),

28.05.1999 (RBE No. 125/1999) (ACS No.79), 

28.07.1999 (RBE No. 186/1999) (ACS No.86),

17.09.1999 (RBE No. 241/1999) & 28.09.1999]

 

(XVI) PROSECUTION CADRE

(XVI) PROSECUTION CADRE

(1) The post of Public Prosecutor in level-7 (Rs.44900-142400, pre-revised GP Rs.4600) of 7th CPC pay matrix will be filled 100% by direct recruitment through the agency of Railway Recruitment Boards.

(2)(a) The educational qualification for direct recruitment from open market are as under:

Graduate with Bechlor degree in Law from a recognized University and with  five years standing as an advocate at Bar.

(b) Age: 18-32 years.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2021/RR-1/2, dated 06.08.2021 (RBE No. 60/2021)]

Sub-section-IV: IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B: Recruitment Of Group ‘D’ Railway Servants

IREM Rule No.179: PROCEDURE :– 

The following procedure shall apply in respect of recruitment of Group ‘D’ railway servants other than Rakshaks (Sainiks) employed in the Railway Protection Force who are governed by the provisions of Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 and the Rules framed there under.

(i) Periodicity of Recruitment:- Recruitment should be made at interval of one year to two years.

(ii) Recuitment Units:- The unit for recruitment shall normally be the Division, major workshops, Locosheds, C&W Sick lines P.W.I. lengths, etc. Recruitment for each category will be made separately. If necessary, there may be more than one unit for recruitment in a Division.

(iii) Eligibility for Recruitment:- No direct recruitment shall be made to higher grades in Group ‘D’ except – 

(a) in certain categories where serving employees in lower grades do not offer; and

(b) where they cannot be trained in time in case of expansion or for embarking on new projects.

(iv) Academic/ Technical Qualification:- Will be inserted later as the question is under review.

(v) Age limits and physical fitness:-

(a) The age for recruitment to Group ‘D’ categories will be 18 to 28 years.

(b) Will be inserted later as the question is under review; and

(c)(i) The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years in the case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.

(ii) Relaxation in age limits for other categories of candidates like the physically handicapped, ex-servicemen etc. will be governed by orders issued by the Board from time to time.

(vi) Procedure of Recruitment:- An Employment Notice indicating the total number of vacancies, the number of vacancies reserved for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and ex-servicemen, scale of pay, qualifications prescribed etc. as well as the last date for receipt of applications, should be prepared in due time and issued to Employment Exchanges within the recruitment unit and to the recognized Associations of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes so that adequate publicity is given with a view to attracting the maximum number of local residents. The notices should also be sent to Special Employment Exchanges and the Vocational Rehabilitation Centres in the case of vacancies reserved for physically handicapped and to the Director General (Resettlement) and the Rajya and the Zila Sanik Boards in the case of vacancies reserved for ex-servicemen. Copies of these notices should also be exhibited on notice boards outside railway offices etc. situated in the area of recruitment.

Note:- Notification of vacancies to the Employment Exchanges should conform to provisions of Compulsory Notification of Vacancies Act, 1959 and Rules made thereunder.

(vii) The employment notice should prescribe a simple application form to be filled up in Hindi or in the regional language of the area.

(viii) (a) Where literacy is an essential qualification applications from the candidates nominated by Employment Exchanges or registered by Employment Exchanges in terms of clause (b) below only will be eligible for consideration. These may be limited in proportion to the total vacancies available in the recruitment unit concerned. In other cases, where literacy is not required for competence in the job and is not prescribed, applicants applying directly to the Railway Administration should also be considered and registration at an Employment Exchange should not be made obligatory.

(b) For the convenience of serving railway employees applications from their sons/ immediate dependents may be received by the Railway Administration direct. They should be got registered in an Employment Exchange by deputing a Welfare Inspector, if necessary, for this purpose and will thereafter be eligible for consideration along with others. It is not necessary that their names should be nominated by the Employment Exchange concerned. In cases where the Employment Exchanges do not accept applications from such candidates and they require the candidate concerned to appear before them in person for registration of his application such applicants may be considered without their getting registered at the Employment Exchange. At the time of selection no discrimination can be made between a candidate applying direct to the administration and the one nominated by the Employment Exchange and only the most suitable ones will be selected for appointment. Applicants belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes even though they are not sons/ immediate dependants of serving railway employees may also be given the benefit of getting their applications registered at the Employment Exchanges through a Welfare Inspector as indicated above

(ix) The number of applicants to be called for trade test/ interview should be generally 3 to 5 times of the number of vacancies to be filled.

(x) As Group ‘D’ vacancies generally attract local residents, the applications of such candidates received by the administrations should be given full consideration at the time of selection.  

(xi)(a) The selection Board for recruitment of Group ‘D’ posts including screening of Casual labour/ substitutes shall consist at least three members, one of whom should belong to the SC/ST communities and another to minority communities. No member of the Committee shall be directly subordinate to any of the other members. If such a Committee cannot be constituted from amongst the offices of the Zonal Railway or any Division or Workshop, a person of SC/ST and minority communities from an adjacent Railway or another Department; either of the Central Government or State Governments or persons from outside the Railway, like retired Railway or Army Officers or Principals of Educational Institutions or eminent persons belonging to SC/ST and minority communities may be coopted to serve on the Committees. The Railway Officers will be an Assistant Personnel Officer and an officer of the Branch concerned. The application will be screened by a Personnel Officer or any other Officer or a committee of officers nominated for this purpose and not by the selection board. Interviews and/or tests shall be conducted by the Selection Board.  

(b) Nomination of outsiders co-opted as members of the Selection Board should be from a panel of names that may be formed by the Government. Non-Officials whenever co-opted as members of the Interview Board should not be repeated in every Board. They should also be furnished with a detailed brief indicating the reservation for SC/ST according to rules, the procedure to be followed in the Selection and other allied information as may be of help to him in conducting the interviews. The non-official member may be issued a free first class railway return journey pass and also permitted the free use of railway rest house, if available.  

Note:- All inclusive remuneration of Rs.20 per day may be given to an outsider, whether co-opted locally or from outside.    

[Authority:  No.E(NG)III/77/RC-1/90, dated 16.03.1978]

(xii) Panels:- The list of selected candidates will be pasted on important Notice Boards throughout the area of recruitment after each selection. The list will contain as many names as are likely to be needed against the bare anticipated vacancies in the course of six months or one year following the selection, depending on the frequency of recruitment. No allowance should be made for medically unfit candidates etc. The currency of the panels should be normally one year. In exceptional circumstances it can be extended by one year with the personal approval of the Chief Personnel Officer.

[No.E(NG)II/84/RC-2/21, dated 16.11.1984]

(xiii) Casual Labour, Substitutes and Temporary hands:-

(a) Substitutes, casual and temporary workmen will have prior claim over others to permanent recruitment. The percentages of reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes should be observed in recruitment to temporary or permanent vacancies.  

(b) Substitutes, casual and temporary workmen who acquire temporary status as a result of having worked on other than projects for more than 120 days and for 360 days on projects or other casual labour with more than 120 days or 360 days service, as the case may be should be considered for regular employment without having to go through Employment Exchanges. Such of the workmen as join service before attaining the age of 28 years may be allowed relaxation of maximum age limit prescribed for Group ‘D’ posts to the extent of their total service, which may be either continuous or broken periods.  

(c) A register should be maintained by all Divisions concerned to indicate the names of casual labour, substitutes and temporary workmen who have rendered 120 days in open line or 360 days in projects either continuous or in broken periods, for the purpose of future employment as casual workmen and also as regular employees, provided they are eligible for regular employment. The names should be recorded strictly in the order of their taking up casual appointment at the initial stage and for the purpose of empanelment for regular Group ‘D’ posts, they should as far as possible, be selected in the order maintained in the aforesaid registers. In showing preference to casual labour over other outsiders due consideration and weightage should be given to the knowledge and experience gained by them. Other conditions being equal, total length of service as casual labour, either continuous or in broken periods, irrespective of whether they have attained the temporary status or not, should be taken into account so as to ensure that casual labour who are senior by virtue of longer service are not left out.  

Note: Absorption of casual labour/ substitutes in regular vacancies will be subject to each casual labour/ substitutes being found eligible and suitable for such absorption. Special instructions issued in this regard from time to time will also apply.

[Authority: No.E(NG)II/73/CL/41, dated 23.08.1973, and 78 E(SCT)15/18, dated 04.10.1978]

(xiv)  – Vacancies in Level-1 in Workshops/ notified categories in Divisions should be filled in the manner indicated below:-

(i) 90% by recruitment from open market including Apprentices trained under Apprentices Act;

(ii) 10% of vacancies in workshops and in S&T, Electrical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering, Traffic & Commercial Department and Works side of Engineering Department in Divisions by transfer from amongst regular Track Maintainers, Assistant Depot (Stores) of the Stores Department and House Keeping Assistants of various departments with a minimum of 8 years service which will be further subject to following conditions:-

(A)   10% of the proposed vacancies for recruitment in Level-1 (erstwhile Group ‘D’) of workshops and Signal & Telecom, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Traffic & Commercial Department and Works side of Engineering bepartment in the Divisions, will be clubbed to recruit equivalent number of Track Maintainer in addition to the intake of Track Maintainer decided for the Engineering Department. The lateral transfer will be undertaken as & when direct recruitment exercise is completed and stipulation of para (A) above have been adhered to.

(B)   Trackmen in regular employment in Engineering Department should be laterally transferred to those Departments, whose 10% vacancies have been clubbed and utilized for recruitment of Trackmen. Other Departments will be allowed to induct fresh personnel for the residual 90% of vacancies, and also to the extent of deficiency not met through lateral transfer.

(C)   A Track Maintainer in Level-2 possessing the required eligibility conditions, if desirous of moving to other Departments through lateral induction, will be allowed to do so, if he accepts reversion to Level-1.

(D)   Applications for lateral transfer of Track Maintainers, Assistant of the Stores Department and House Keeping Assistants of various departments should be called for and applicants shortlisted on the basis of seniority, based on the length of the service.

(E)   For transfer to other Departments Track Maintainers, Assistant Depot (Stores) and House Keeping Assistant of various Departments should be suitable in all respects i.e.

(a) Be literate;

(b) Possess physical standards prescribed for recruitment to that Department/ Workshop;

(c) Have aptitude for work to which they are to be transferred; and

(d) Must have put in at least 8 years regular service as Track Maintainer or other categories as specified in para D above.

(F)    The suitable candidate would be considered as per their inter-se seniority after Screening of applications invited solely for the purpose of lateral intake.

(iii)   In the event of non-availability of volunteers seeking lateral transfer under 10% quota, vacancies may be transferred to open market.

(iv)   Seniority: Staff who are transferred to other Departments against 10% quota [para 179(xiv)(ii) above] will count half the length of continuous service for seniority in the new cadre in which they are absorbed.

E(NG)I-2020/CFP/2, dated 14.12.2023 (RBE No.137/2023) ACS No.285,

E(NG)I-2020/CFP/2, dated 13.12.2023 (RBE No.138/2023)]

[Authority: Railway Boards letter No.E(NG)56/PM1/27, dated 27.09.1956,

E58-CFP/13, dated 19.02.1959,

E(NG)I/74/CFP/51Pt., dated 10.02.1975,

E(NG)I-97/CFP/10, dated 18.06.1998 (RBE No. 137/1998) (ACS No.48), and

E(NG)1-99/CFP/23, dated 08.04.2002 (RBE No. 42/2002) (ACS No.132)

Para 179 (xv) is to be deleted.

[E(NG)I-2020/CFP/2, dated 14.12.2023 (RBE No.137/2023) ACS No.285,]

IREM Rule No.180: Transportation (Traffic) and Commercial Deptt:–

All railway servants in the lowest grade should be eligible for consideration for promotion to higher grades in both the Transportation and Commercial branches. Applications should be invited from amongst categories eligible for promotion from both the branches. All Railway servants who apply will be considered. An adhoc seniority list will be prepared on the basis of length of Continuous service in the grade and suitable men selected and placed on a panel for training. Systematic and adequate training and examinations or tests must precede actual promotions.

IREM Rule No.181: Civil Engineering Deptt :–

Trolly men, gatemen and chowkidars should be grouped with gangmen and be eligible for promotion as keymen and mates. These persons should be required to render a minimum of three years service as gangmen but it is not necessary that they should work as gangmen in rotation. Gangmen who are disabled and cannot work as Gangmen will, of course, not be eligible for promotion.

IREM Rule No.182: Medical Deptt :– 

All, Railway servants employed in the hospitals like hospital attendants, orderlies, dispensary peons, stretcher bearers, watchmen, safaiwalas or sanitary cleaners etc. should be eligible for promotion as dressers and laboratory attendants. For this purpose the eligible railway servants should be screened by holding a suitability test to determine whether they are educationally up to the required standard and have the necessary aptitude. The Railway servants considered suitable should be given training as may be necessary which they should successfully complete before they are finally promoted.

IREM Rule No.182-A: MEDICAL DEPARTMENT :–

50%  of vacancies in the category of Dresser Gr III/ OTA Gr III in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs 1900/ Level 2 (Rs.19900-63200) may be filled on the basis of seniority cum suitability from existing staff in service as on 10.05.1998 who are otherwise eligible without insisting upon the condition of educational qualification of Matriculation pass. The remaining 50% vacancies may be filled on the basis of selection from amongst those Hospital Attendants who are having the qualification of Matriculation (10th). This provision will continue to remain in force till there are no non-matriculate Hospital Attendants (Level-1) on Zonal Railways. The Railway servants considered suitable should be given training as may be necessary which they they should successfully complete before they are finally promoted.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2000/PM10/2, dated 03.05.2016 (RBE No. 45/2016),

E(NG)I-2000/PM10/2, dated 15.12.2016 (RBE No. 152/2016) (ACS No.234),

E(NG)I-2000/PM10/2, dated 17.02.2017 (RBE No. 13/2017)]

IREM Rule No.183: SIGNAL AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING DEPTT :–

50% of vacancies in skilled grades should be open for promotion of semi-skilled artisans/ Basic Tradesmen provided they attain the standards prescribed in the relevant trade test. The Railway administrations should give systematic training to unskilled men for promotion to semi-skilled posts. Systematic training should also be given to semiskilled artisans for promotion to skilled categories. The period of training may be prescribed by the individual railway administrations. In individual cases the period of training may be reduced.

IREM Rule No.184: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPTT :–

(i) Every unskilled staff in running sheds and carriage and wagon depots should be made eligible for promotion to higher grade like Khalasi Helpers/ Basic Tradesmen in their respective branches, i.e. running sheds or carriage and wagon depots, as the case may be, subject to his acquiring the necessary qualification. No category shall be excluded from such consideration and there need to be no sub grouping within the respective branches. Unskilled staff in running sheds should also be eligible for consideration for transfer to posts of cleaners upto the age of 30 years, relaxable upto 35 years in the case of persons belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, subject to their being otherwise eligible for such consideration but on two occasions only and their having the necessary aptitude and satisfying the medical and educational qualifications.  

(ii) The vacancies of First Firemen should be a selection basis as per Para 136.

IREM Rule No.185: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT :–

(II)     PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES IN GROUP ‘D’ AND GROUP ‘C’ POSTS

For promotion of semi-skilled staff to skilled grades and further on to the posts of Mistries and Chargemen in this department, the procedure prescribed for the staff of Mechanical Engineering Department may be applied.

IREM Rule No.186: SAFAIWALAS :–

(II)     PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES IN GROUP ‘D’ AND GROUP ‘C’ POSTS

Promotion of Safaiwalas or Sanitary cleaners in other Departments:-

In departments like Mechanical Engineering Transportation etc., where the cadre of Safaiwalas or Sanitary cleaners is comparatively small, such staff may be promoted to higher grades like semi-skilled grades pointsmen etc. along with other railway servants in the department. Resultant vacancies of Safaiwalas or Sanitary Cleaners in these Departments should be filled by drawing men from their cadre from the Medical/ Civil Engg. Deptt. as the case may be.

IREM Rule No.187: PROMOTION TO SKILLED CATEGORIES :– 

(II)     PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES IN GROUP ‘D’ AND GROUP ‘C’ POSTS

Promotion to skilled categories:-

Semiskilled artisans and basic tradesmen are eligible for promotion to skilled grades if they pass the prescribed trade test against 50% quota set apart for promotion as provided in para 159.

IREM Rule No.188: PROMOTION TO LOWER GRADES IN GROUP ‘C’ :–

(II)     PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES IN GROUP ‘D’ AND GROUP ‘C’ POSTS

Promotion to lower grades in Group ‘C’:-

Lower grades in Group ‘C like Junior Clerks, Material Checkers, etc. in scales such as Rs.825-1200 should be wholly filled by promotion from Group ‘D’ railway servants who have put in 3 years service. In the case of posts which are in the normal avenue of promotion to Group ‘D’ railway servants, promotion should be made from amongst the railways servants of the Deptt. concerned in each  promotion unit on the basis of seniority-cum-suitability after holding such written and/or practical tests as may be considered necessary. In the case of posts which are not in the normal avenue of promotion, promotion should be made on the basis of selection after holding such written  and/or practical test as may be considered necessary and from panel drawn and according to prevailing rules in respect of selection posts.      

[Authority: No.E(NG)I/71/CFP/22, dated 28.07.1971]

IREM Rule No.189: PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES IN GROUP ‘C’ :– 

(II)     PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES IN GROUP ‘D’ AND GROUP ‘C’ POSTS

189.    Promotion to higher grades in Group ‘C’:-

Railway servants in Group ‘D’ categories for whom no regular avenue of promotion exists 33-1/3% of the posts in the lowest grade of Commercial Clerks, Ticket Collectors, Trains Clerks, Office Clerks, Stores Clerks, etc. should be earmarked for promotion. The quota for promotion of Group ‘D’ staff in the Accounts Deptts. to Group ‘C’ post of Accounts Clerks will be 25%. Promotion to Group ‘C’ will be subject to the following conditions:-

(i) All promotions should be made on the basis of selection. There should be written tests to assess the educational attainments of candidates. Group ‘C’ categories referred to above should be suitably linked with specified categories in the lower grades on broad affinity of work to form groups for promotion but it should be ensured that the prospects are made equal in the different groups. The test should be correlated to the standards of proficiency that can reasonably be expected from railway servants who are generally non-matriculates. The aim of the examiners should be to assess the general suitability of the Group ‘D’ railway servants offering themselves for promotion to Group ‘C’ posts from the point of view of their knowledge of English and their general standard of intelligence. The factors of selection and their relative weight will be as indicated below:-

Notes:- 

(1)Written test should consist of one paper of 3 hours duration divided into two parts – Part ‘A’ to test the working knowledge of the Railway servant of the English language and Part ‘B’ his general standard of intelligence and proficiency through questions in Arithmetic, General Knowledge mainly pertaining to Railway matters and matters immediately pertaining to the work he has been acquainted with during his Railway service. In drawing up the questions it must be ensured that they are not set as such a standard as to make it impracticable for a Group ‘D’ railway servant of average intelligence and normal standards of efficiency to qualify in the test.

(2)  Assessment under the heading Record of Service will be based on entries in the Service Book/ personal file regarding academic/ technical qualifications, awards/ punishments, etc.

(3) Selections should not be restricted to three times the number of posts to be filled but kept open to all eligible candidates who would like to be considered for such selections.

(4)  All those who qualify on the basis of written test and Record of Service, the  qualifying percentage of marks being prescribed by the General Manager, should be included in the panel in the order of their seniority for promotion against the yearly vacancies available  for them in Group ‘C’ categories.

(i)(a) The posts of Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk (Pay Level-3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix) under the 33-1/3% quota shall be filled by the process of General Selection based on merit (not seniority).

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2018/CFP/5, dated 20.12.2023 (RBE No.146/2023) (ACS No.286)]

(ii) All Railway servants in Level-1, to be eligible for promotion to Level-2 posts in all Departments should have put in a minimum of 2 years regular service and have successfully completed their probation period in the recruitment grade.

However, in cases where incumbency of more than 3 years is prescribed, the same shall continue.

[Authority: Railway Board’s No.E(NG)I/2015/PM1/20, dated 08.01.2019 (RBE No. 03/2019) (ACS No.260), and

E(NG)I/2015/PM1/20, dated 05.02.2019 (RBE No. 20/2019) (ACS No.261)]

(iii) For promotions to Group ‘C’ posts in the Ministerial cadre, Group ‘D’ staff 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 year’s time from the date of promotion, to qualify the prescribed typewriting test; and if they fail to qualify the typewriting test within the said period, they will be liable to be reverted.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/93/CFP/41, dated 07.04.1994 (RBE No.28/1994),

28.11.1996 (RBE No.116/1996),

E(NG)I-96/CFP/19, dated 16.12.1996 (RBE No.126/1996)

E(NG)I-96/CFP/19, dated 03.02.1997 (RBE No. 23/1997),

11.12.1997 (RBE No.176/1997) (ACS No.31),

E(NG)I-96/CFP/19, dated 07.04.2000 (RBE No. 66/2000)]

(iv) Training:-

(a) The standard of training imparted to the Group ‘D’ railway servants selected for Group ‘C’ posts should be the same as for direct recruits for the same Group ‘C’ categories and in the case of failures in the first attempt such employees may be given second – chance to qualify.

(b) Group ‘D’ railway servants when promoted to Group ‘C’ posts in the Accounts Deptt. shall go through the same training and test and shall be subject to the same conditions of service as are in force for the new recruits. During the period of their training they would get as stipend the pay that they would have normally drawn on promotion to Group ‘C’. All allowances like Dearness, Compensatory and House Rent Allowances will be allowed to them at the scales applicable, had the stipend been treated as pay.

Note: Employees in lower Group ‘C’ scale of Rs.825-1200 (RPS)/ 2750-4400 (RSRP) and Rs.950-1400(RPS)/ 3050-4590 (RSRP) for whom no regular avenue of promotion exists will also be eligible to appear in the selection held for promotion of Group ‘D’ employees to Group ‘C’ against the prescribed quota.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/91/CFP/26, dated 30.04.1992 (RBE No. 69/1992),

10.03.1993 (RBE No.43/1993) (ACS No.8),

E(Ng)I/93/CFP/41, dated 07.04.1994 (RBE No.28/1994),

28.11.1996 (RBE No.116/1996),

E(NG)I/96/CFP/19, dated 03.02.1997 (RBE No.23/1997),

11.12.1997 (RBE No.176/1997) (ACS No.31),

E(NG)I/2003/CFP/2 dated 22.09.2003 (RBE No.165/2003) (ACS No.155)]

IREM Rule No.189-A: PROMOTIONS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY :– 

(II)     PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES IN GROUP ‘D’ AND GROUP ‘C’ POSTS

189-A  Promotions of Persons with Disability:-

There shall be no discrimination in the matter of promotion merely on ground of physical disability. This will apply to the categories of staff who have been recruited from the open market against the vacancies reserved for recruitment of physically handicapped and the staff who acquire disability during service and are absorbed in suitable alternative employment as per provisions contained in Chapter-XIII. Such staff will be considered for promotion in their turn based on their eligibility and suitability along with others in the selection/ suitability/ trade test, for promotion to higher grade post.

[Authority: Section 47(2) of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, and

Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/90/PM1/2, dated 29.04.1999 (RBE No. 86/1999) (ACS No.75)]