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What is the definition of an Apprentice according to the rules?
What is the definition of an Apprentice according to the rules?
- A person employed in a substantive vacancy in a department.
- A person working temporarily while undergoing training.
- A person drawing a stipend during training for potential government employment. (correct)
- A person who has completed all necessary examinations.
How are Special Class Apprentices recruited on the railways?
How are Special Class Apprentices recruited on the railways?
- Through local railway divisions.
- Through the Railway Recruitment Board.
- By open competitive examinations.
- Via the Union Public Service Commission. (correct)
What is required for apprentices to be eligible for appointment to working posts?
What is required for apprentices to be eligible for appointment to working posts?
- A degree in engineering.
- Permanent employment in the railways.
- Experience in government service.
- Completion of a training course and passing examinations. (correct)
What allowances are apprentices entitled to during their training?
What allowances are apprentices entitled to during their training?
What is the maximum age limit extension for permanent railway servants applying for apprenticeships?
What is the maximum age limit extension for permanent railway servants applying for apprenticeships?
What must be noted about educational qualifications for permanent railway servants competing for apprenticeships?
What must be noted about educational qualifications for permanent railway servants competing for apprenticeships?
Which of the following accurately describes the training process for apprentices?
Which of the following accurately describes the training process for apprentices?
Which statement about the connection with the railway before taking up apprenticeships is accurate?
Which statement about the connection with the railway before taking up apprenticeships is accurate?
What benefits are Special Class Apprentices entitled to concerning medical treatment?
What benefits are Special Class Apprentices entitled to concerning medical treatment?
What governs the subscription to the State Railway Provident Fund for apprentices?
What governs the subscription to the State Railway Provident Fund for apprentices?
What is required of directly recruited apprentices regarding their apprenticeship?
What is required of directly recruited apprentices regarding their apprenticeship?
What should be avoided when absorbing apprentices into working posts?
What should be avoided when absorbing apprentices into working posts?
What happens if there is a delay in examinations or administrative processes after the apprenticeship ends?
What happens if there is a delay in examinations or administrative processes after the apprenticeship ends?
What pay may a permanent railway servant receive upon appointment as an apprentice?
What pay may a permanent railway servant receive upon appointment as an apprentice?
How is house rent allowance (HRA) treated for apprentices during their training?
How is house rent allowance (HRA) treated for apprentices during their training?
What happens if a permanent railway servant appointed as an apprentice is suspended?
What happens if a permanent railway servant appointed as an apprentice is suspended?
What type of allowance are apprentices entitled to during their apprenticeship?
What type of allowance are apprentices entitled to during their apprenticeship?
In what scenario is a dearness allowance calculated for Apprentice Mechanics and Apprentice Train Examiners?
In what scenario is a dearness allowance calculated for Apprentice Mechanics and Apprentice Train Examiners?
What type of accommodation affects the processing of house rent allowance?
What type of accommodation affects the processing of house rent allowance?
Which group of employees retains their railway servant status during apprenticeship?
Which group of employees retains their railway servant status during apprenticeship?
What defines the rate at which dearness allowance is given to apprentices?
What defines the rate at which dearness allowance is given to apprentices?
Regarding lodging, which of the following statements is true for apprentices receiving free board?
Regarding lodging, which of the following statements is true for apprentices receiving free board?
What is the primary condition for a Special Class Apprentice to be considered on tour and eligible for daily allowance?
What is the primary condition for a Special Class Apprentice to be considered on tour and eligible for daily allowance?
What daily allowance arrangement is made for Special Class Apprentices at the Railway Staff College, Baroda?
What daily allowance arrangement is made for Special Class Apprentices at the Railway Staff College, Baroda?
Under what circumstance may Apprentice Mechanics receive travelling allowance?
Under what circumstance may Apprentice Mechanics receive travelling allowance?
What is the maximum leave allowance for Special Class Apprentices under normal circumstances?
What is the maximum leave allowance for Special Class Apprentices under normal circumstances?
What stipulation affects the leave of Apprentice Mechanics who are not governed by the Apprentices Act 1961?
What stipulation affects the leave of Apprentice Mechanics who are not governed by the Apprentices Act 1961?
What happens to the daily allowance of Special Class Apprentices concerning mess charges at the Railway Staff College?
What happens to the daily allowance of Special Class Apprentices concerning mess charges at the Railway Staff College?
What is a condition under which an apprentice may be granted leave in excess of one month?
What is a condition under which an apprentice may be granted leave in excess of one month?
Who is not eligible for travelling allowance during their training?
Who is not eligible for travelling allowance during their training?
What is the status of stipends during excess leave for Special Class Apprentices?
What is the status of stipends during excess leave for Special Class Apprentices?
What is the maximum period an Apprentice Mechanic can be granted leave on full stipend during their apprenticeship?
What is the maximum period an Apprentice Mechanic can be granted leave on full stipend during their apprenticeship?
What is the maximum duration of leave on half stipend that can be granted on medical certificate for Apprentices Mechanics?
What is the maximum duration of leave on half stipend that can be granted on medical certificate for Apprentices Mechanics?
Which category of apprentices may be granted leave like Apprentice Mechanics?
Which category of apprentices may be granted leave like Apprentice Mechanics?
How many days of leave on full stipend can a Trade Apprentice be granted in a year?
How many days of leave on full stipend can a Trade Apprentice be granted in a year?
Under what conditions may extraordinary leave be granted to apprentices?
Under what conditions may extraordinary leave be granted to apprentices?
What happens to leave calculation upon absorption of apprentices into service?
What happens to leave calculation upon absorption of apprentices into service?
When do apprentices mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) start to benefit from recalculation of leave?
When do apprentices mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) start to benefit from recalculation of leave?
What type of leave are apprentices injured on duty entitled to?
What type of leave are apprentices injured on duty entitled to?
What is the impact of an apprenticeship on the leave eligibility of permanent railway servants?
What is the impact of an apprenticeship on the leave eligibility of permanent railway servants?
What type of stipend is provided for leave granted on medical certificate to trade apprentices?
What type of stipend is provided for leave granted on medical certificate to trade apprentices?
What distinguishes an apprentice from a regular government employee during the training period?
What distinguishes an apprentice from a regular government employee during the training period?
Which criteria must be met for a permanent railway servant to apply for an apprenticeship?
Which criteria must be met for a permanent railway servant to apply for an apprenticeship?
What is the requirement for apprentices to achieve employment upon completion of their training?
What is the requirement for apprentices to achieve employment upon completion of their training?
Which of the following statements about stipend eligibility during training is correct?
Which of the following statements about stipend eligibility during training is correct?
What happens to the educational qualification requirement for permanent railway servants who apply for apprenticeships?
What happens to the educational qualification requirement for permanent railway servants who apply for apprenticeships?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the recruitment of special class apprentices?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the recruitment of special class apprentices?
What is the minimum requirement for apprentices regarding their training course?
What is the minimum requirement for apprentices regarding their training course?
Under what condition can apprentices typically retain their railway servant status during training?
Under what condition can apprentices typically retain their railway servant status during training?
What is the primary condition regarding the absorption of apprentices into working posts after their training period?
What is the primary condition regarding the absorption of apprentices into working posts after their training period?
Which of the following is true about the medical attendance benefits for Special Class Apprentices?
Which of the following is true about the medical attendance benefits for Special Class Apprentices?
What governs the subscription to the State Railway Provident Fund for apprentices appointed after a specific date?
What governs the subscription to the State Railway Provident Fund for apprentices appointed after a specific date?
Which statement regarding the agreement signed by directly recruited apprentices is correct?
Which statement regarding the agreement signed by directly recruited apprentices is correct?
What happens if there is delay due to administrative reasons after the training period of apprentices is completed?
What happens if there is delay due to administrative reasons after the training period of apprentices is completed?
What is the maximum duration of leave on full stipend that an Apprentice Mechanic can be granted in a year?
What is the maximum duration of leave on full stipend that an Apprentice Mechanic can be granted in a year?
Which of the following is true regarding the leave granted to trade apprentices?
Which of the following is true regarding the leave granted to trade apprentices?
What authority can grant extraordinary leave to apprentices?
What authority can grant extraordinary leave to apprentices?
When is the recalculation of leave required for apprentices upon absorption into service?
When is the recalculation of leave required for apprentices upon absorption into service?
What happens to the leave taken by apprentices during their apprenticeship upon absorption?
What happens to the leave taken by apprentices during their apprenticeship upon absorption?
How does the leave salary for permanent railway servants who take up apprenticeship get regulated?
How does the leave salary for permanent railway servants who take up apprenticeship get regulated?
From when is the recalculation of leave for apprentices indicated in sub-paragraph (i) allowed?
From when is the recalculation of leave for apprentices indicated in sub-paragraph (i) allowed?
Which of the following groups of apprentices may be granted leave like Apprentice Mechanics?
Which of the following groups of apprentices may be granted leave like Apprentice Mechanics?
What is the leave allowance for apprentices under training for non-gazetted posts who are injured on duty?
What is the leave allowance for apprentices under training for non-gazetted posts who are injured on duty?
What is the maximum duration for which Special Class Apprentices can receive leave on full stipend in any year?
What is the maximum duration for which Special Class Apprentices can receive leave on full stipend in any year?
Under what condition can Apprentice Mechanics receive travelling allowance during training?
Under what condition can Apprentice Mechanics receive travelling allowance during training?
What is a condition that affects the grant of excess leave for Special Class Apprentices?
What is a condition that affects the grant of excess leave for Special Class Apprentices?
What stipulation is mentioned regarding the daily allowance of Special Class Apprentices while at the Railway Staff College, Baroda?
What stipulation is mentioned regarding the daily allowance of Special Class Apprentices while at the Railway Staff College, Baroda?
What is the status of stipends for Apprentice Mechanics during any excess leave taken due to ill-health?
What is the status of stipends for Apprentice Mechanics during any excess leave taken due to ill-health?
Which category of apprentices is entitled to casual leave in addition to paid holidays?
Which category of apprentices is entitled to casual leave in addition to paid holidays?
What is a key requirement for Special Class Apprentices moving between headquarters regarding allowances?
What is a key requirement for Special Class Apprentices moving between headquarters regarding allowances?
Which of the following statements is true about the leave rights of apprentice mechanics under training?
Which of the following statements is true about the leave rights of apprentice mechanics under training?
Which of these conditions must apply for apprentice mechanics to be eligible for travel allowances?
Which of these conditions must apply for apprentice mechanics to be eligible for travel allowances?
What happens to the daily allowance of Special Class Apprentices in relation to mess charges?
What happens to the daily allowance of Special Class Apprentices in relation to mess charges?
What is the determining factor for the pay of temporary railway servants appointed as apprentices?
What is the determining factor for the pay of temporary railway servants appointed as apprentices?
Which condition is true regarding house rent allowance (HRA) for apprentices in training?
Which condition is true regarding house rent allowance (HRA) for apprentices in training?
How is dearness allowance calculated for Apprentice Mechanics who receive free board and lodging?
How is dearness allowance calculated for Apprentice Mechanics who receive free board and lodging?
What impact does suspension during apprenticeship have on a railway apprentice's status?
What impact does suspension during apprenticeship have on a railway apprentice's status?
For apprentices selected among working railway employees, what must they maintain during their apprenticeship?
For apprentices selected among working railway employees, what must they maintain during their apprenticeship?
What happens to an apprentice's stipend during a period of extended leave without pay?
What happens to an apprentice's stipend during a period of extended leave without pay?
If an apprentice chooses to rent accommodation for their family during training, which conditions apply for HRA?
If an apprentice chooses to rent accommodation for their family during training, which conditions apply for HRA?
What is the role of a permanent railway servant when appointed as an apprentice in terms of pay?
What is the role of a permanent railway servant when appointed as an apprentice in terms of pay?
Which allowance is specifically mentioned for apprentices alongside house rent allowance?
Which allowance is specifically mentioned for apprentices alongside house rent allowance?
In the context of permanent staff transitioning to apprentices, what is critical regarding their original post?
In the context of permanent staff transitioning to apprentices, what is critical regarding their original post?
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Apprentice Definition
Apprentice Definition
A person trained in a trade or business for government service, receiving a stipend, but not employed in a permanent position.
Apprentice Recruitment (Special Class)
Apprentice Recruitment (Special Class)
Special type of apprentices recruited through the Union Public Service Commission.
Apprentice Recruitment (General)
Apprentice Recruitment (General)
General/other apprentices recruited by the Railway Recruitment Board
Apprenticeship Training
Apprenticeship Training
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Apprentice Stipend
Apprentice Stipend
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Railway Employees as Apprentices
Railway Employees as Apprentices
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Age Relaxation (Apprenticeships)
Age Relaxation (Apprenticeships)
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Apprentice Employment Eligibility
Apprentice Employment Eligibility
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Apprentice pay for permanent servants
Apprentice pay for permanent servants
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Apprentice pay for temporary servants
Apprentice pay for temporary servants
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Apprenticeship allowances
Apprenticeship allowances
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Apprentice headquarter
Apprentice headquarter
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House rent allowance (HRA)
House rent allowance (HRA)
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Apprentice status of employees
Apprentice status of employees
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Apprentice suspension
Apprentice suspension
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Apprentice dearness allowance
Apprentice dearness allowance
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Special allowance for mechanics and train examiners
Special allowance for mechanics and train examiners
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Railway Employee Lien
Railway Employee Lien
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Travelling Allowance for Special Class Apprentices
Travelling Allowance for Special Class Apprentices
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Daily Allowance and Mess Charges (Special Class Apprentice)
Daily Allowance and Mess Charges (Special Class Apprentice)
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Travelling Allowance for Apprentice Mechanics
Travelling Allowance for Apprentice Mechanics
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Travelling Allowance for Apprentice Mechanics (Conditions)
Travelling Allowance for Apprentice Mechanics (Conditions)
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Leave for Special Class Apprentices
Leave for Special Class Apprentices
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Leave for Apprentice Mechanics
Leave for Apprentice Mechanics
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Apprentice Medical Care
Apprentice Medical Care
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Apprentice Provident Fund (Permanent)
Apprentice Provident Fund (Permanent)
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Apprentice Provident Fund (New)
Apprentice Provident Fund (New)
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Apprentice Agreement
Apprentice Agreement
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Apprentice Absorption Date
Apprentice Absorption Date
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Apprentice Leave - Mechanics
Apprentice Leave - Mechanics
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Apprentice Leave - Other Departments
Apprentice Leave - Other Departments
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Apprentice Leave - Extraordinary Leave
Apprentice Leave - Extraordinary Leave
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Apprentice
Apprentice
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Apprenticeship status of employees
Apprenticeship status of employees
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What allowance do Special Class Apprentices receive during training journeys?
What allowance do Special Class Apprentices receive during training journeys?
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When are Special Class Apprentices treated as 'on tour'?
When are Special Class Apprentices treated as 'on tour'?
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How are mess charges handled for Special Class Apprentices at the Railway Staff College?
How are mess charges handled for Special Class Apprentices at the Railway Staff College?
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When are Apprentice Mechanics eligible for traveling allowance?
When are Apprentice Mechanics eligible for traveling allowance?
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What special condition must Apprentice Mechanics meet for traveling allowance?
What special condition must Apprentice Mechanics meet for traveling allowance?
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How much leave can Special Class Apprentices take with full stipend?
How much leave can Special Class Apprentices take with full stipend?
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What happens to the stipend for Special Class Apprentices' leave exceeding one month?
What happens to the stipend for Special Class Apprentices' leave exceeding one month?
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What additional leave are Apprentice Mechanics entitled to?
What additional leave are Apprentice Mechanics entitled to?
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What are the key aspects of Apprentice Mechanics' leave policy?
What are the key aspects of Apprentice Mechanics' leave policy?
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What is the central concept regarding Apprentice leave benefits?
What is the central concept regarding Apprentice leave benefits?
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Apprentice Extraordinary Leave
Apprentice Extraordinary Leave
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Apprentice Leave Recalculation
Apprentice Leave Recalculation
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Apprentice Leave Recalculation (Permanent)
Apprentice Leave Recalculation (Permanent)
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Apprentice Leave for Permanent Employees
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Apprentice Hospital Leave
Apprentice Hospital Leave
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Apprentice Leave for Trade Apprentices
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Apprentice Leave Rules for Special Class Apprentices
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Apprentice Leave for Mechanics (Conditions)
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Study Notes
Apprentices
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Definition: An apprentice is a person trained for a trade or business, receiving a stipend, aiming for government employment but not filling a permanent position.
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Recruitment (Special Class): Recruited through the Union Public Service Commission. Other apprentices are selected by the Railway Recruitment Board.
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Recruitment (General): Rules for recruitment (excluding special class) are detailed in Chapter I, Section B.
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Training: Includes a prescribed course and necessary examinations to complete training. A successful completion is a prerequisite for a job.
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Stipend: Apprentices receive a prescribed stipend and allowances throughout training.
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Permanent/Temporary Railway Employees: They can apply for apprenticeship roles. Age relaxations may apply, especially for engineering positions. They retain their current employment status during training. Salary is either the applicable apprentice stipend, which whichever is greater.
- House and city allowances, depending on their location, are given during this time.
- Even with hostel placement, the HRA and allowance is provided.
- Allowance is determined from their original place of training or 3/4 of their normal allowance.
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Working Employees: Apprentices who are already employed by the railways retain their employment during the training period. They are still considered railway employees if a suspension occurs during the training.
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Dearness Allowance: Apprentices receive dearness allowance at rates corresponding to their stipend amount. Apprentices with free boarding/lodging receive allowances based on full stipend, even if their stipend is lower.
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Travelling Allowance (Special Class): Daily allowances are applicable for movement between training locations. Travelling between stations for training for a period less than 6 weeks will be considered as part of the training.
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Travelling Allowance (Apprentices in other trades): Travel allowances relate to the category of the apprenticeship.
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Leave: Special class apprentices are granted leave up to a month in a given year, if not already in violation with training. Leave is granted at full stipend. An excess leave exceeding 1 month, is granted only on medical grounds. Apprentice Mechanics have leave entitlements of 16 days full pay, medical allowance of 20 days for half pay on medical certificate. Similar rules exist for other apprentice categories.
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Medical Attendance: Apprentices are eligible for free medical treatment at railway facilities on the same basis as railway employees.
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State Railway Provident Fund: Existing railway employees continue their contribution to the fund. New apprentices who are appointed after a specific date are governed by the rules regarding non-contributing State Railway Provident Fund.
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Agreement: Apprentices must sign an agreement committing to the full duration of the apprenticeship, especially needed if the apprentice is a minor.
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Posting: Apprentices are to be absorbed into working positions following completion of the training period.
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Termination: Railway administration can terminate based on one-week notice, as per industrial rules, or under special circumstance.
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Employment: No guaranteed employment is provided after training.
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Other Acts: Apprentices are subject to other employment acts, including workmen's compensation, factories, and industrial disputes acts.
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This quiz covers the essentials of apprenticeships in railway employment, including definitions, recruitment processes, training requirements, and stipend details. Learn about the special and general class recruitment methods and what qualifications are essential for successful completion of apprenticeship training.