Employee Absorption Policies for Disabled Staff

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What should happen to a railway servant who becomes physically incapable of performing their duties due to a disability acquired during service?

They should be terminated from service.

They should be demoted to a lower rank.

They should be shifted to another post with the same pay scale. (correct)

They can continue in their current position until retirement.

How are railway servants classified after being declared medically unfit?

They are classified into groups based on years of service.

They are classified into groups based on the nature of their disability.

They are classified into groups based on their age.

They are classified into two groups: completely disabled and those fit for lower posts. (correct)

What occurs when a railway servant is declared medically unfit for their position?

They can appeal for continued service for one year.

They may perform their duties for an additional 90 days.

They cease to perform the duties of their post immediately. (correct)

Their duties can continue until a replacement is found.

What special provision is made for railway servants who cannot be immediately absorbed in alternative employment?

They are assigned to a temporary position until suitable employment is found. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the special supernumerary post once suitable alternative employment is located?

It stands abolished. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the adjustment of railway servants declared medically unfit?

No officer is authorized to let them work beyond the declaration date. Signup and view all the answers

When is an employee reclassified as disabled for alternative service?

When they are deemed completely disabled according to medical standards. Signup and view all the answers

What must happen before filling a post or ordering a promotion regarding disabled medically incapacitated Railway servants?

Officers must verify that no suitable candidate is available. Signup and view all the answers

How is the pay fixation determined for disabled medically decategorised running staff?

By adding a percentage of the running allowance to the previous basic pay. Signup and view all the answers

If the calculated basic pay for a disabled Railway servant exceeds the maximum of the absorbing grade, what is the next step taken?

Their pay is fixed at the minimum of the absorbing grade, and the difference is given as personal pay. Signup and view all the answers

What additional allowances are provided on the pay plus personal pay in the absorbing grade?

Dearness Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and House Rent Allowance. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the scale of pay for an alternative employment is not identical to the current one for running staff?

The existing scale may be replaced by an equivalent one. Signup and view all the answers

What should railway administrations ensure when offering alternative employment to disabled staff?

Employment is in posts they are qualified for Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration to ensure the absorption of disabled staff does not negatively impact others?

Ensuring no reversion of officiating staff occurs Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a suitable post in the appropriate scale is not available for a disabled employee?

A supernumerary post may be created Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken for the Railway servants declared unfit for any medical category?

They may be absorbed in posts identified for the physically handicapped Signup and view all the answers

What does the committee need to examine to find suitable absorption for disabled staff?

The categories in which the staff is suitable Signup and view all the answers

When is a supernumerary post abolished?

When a suitable post is found or vacated for other reasons Signup and view all the answers

Which category of posts can disabled employees be absorbed into?

Posts identified for physically handicapped persons Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority in finding new posts for medically decategorised staff?

To find posts in other units or departments Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when absorbing medically decategorised staff?

Displacing other staff members Signup and view all the answers

Who must be one of the members of the committee examining the Railway servant's suitability?

The Railway servant's immediate officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the officer under whom the Railway servant was working?

To find suitable alternative employment for the Railway servant Signup and view all the answers

What must the officer prepare to assist the Railway servant after determining suitability?

A list of vacancies within his jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What scale of pay will be offered to the Railway servant when a suitable post is found?

The same scale as the previous post held Signup and view all the answers

If immediate employment is not available, what should be done with the Railway servant's name?

It must be circulated to other offices for potential opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What must the Railway servant do if he wishes to apply for a vacant post?

Address the application through his immediate officer Signup and view all the answers

What type of register must be maintained by the officer seeking alternative employment for the Railway servant?

A detailed register with particulars of the Railway servant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a step that is NOT mentioned regarding finding employment for a Railway servant?

Seeking employment through external job fairs Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the application for a vacant post from the Railway servant?

Full particulars of his service Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the committee that examines the Railway servant?

Assessing the Railway servant's suitability for certain job categories Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following details is NOT required to be maintained in the registers for medically unfit Railway servants?

Date from which the employee was incapacitated Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the remarks section of the registers?

General remarks regarding knowledge of languages Signup and view all the answers

What action is required when a Railway servant is absorbed in an alternative post?

Delete their name from the registers after notification Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the registers maintained by the Headquarters and Divisional offices?

To document medically unfit Railway servants and their alternative employment Signup and view all the answers

Which information is NOT sent by the officer under whom the Railway servant was last working?

The date from which the employee was incapacitated Signup and view all the answers

How is the medical category of an employee determined?

By the recommendations from the medical board Signup and view all the answers

What detail regarding pay must be documented for an alternative appointment?

The scale of Pay and the pay fixed at the alternative position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the absorption in an alternative appointment?

Intimation is required to notify other officers about the absorption. Signup and view all the answers

The register maintained must include which of the following?

Date absorbed in alternative post Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of maintaining these registers across different offices?

To maintain updated records of disabled employees for employment opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is the pay fixation method for disabled Railway servants when they are absorbed in an alternative post?

Corresponding to the pay previously drawn in their last held post Signup and view all the answers

When determining the alternative post for a disabled medically decategorised running staff, which factor is considered?

The percentage of running allowance as may be in force Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the basic pay of a disabled Railway servant exceeds the maximum of the absorbing grade?

It is fixed at the minimum of the absorbing grade with the excess as personal pay Signup and view all the answers

Which allowances are included on the pay plus personal pay in the absorbing grade for disabled Railway servants?

Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and any personal pay Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do before a post is filled or a promotion is ordered regarding disabled medically incapacitated Railway servants?

Refer to their registers to determine the availability of suitable disabled staff Signup and view all the answers

What must happen to railway servants declared unfit in both groups as per the classification outlined?

They cease to perform their current duties starting from the declaration date. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the special supernumerary post established for railway servants?

To hold the position until suitable alternative employment is located. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the classification of railway servants who have acquired disability?

The classification includes those completely disabled and those fit for lower posts. Signup and view all the answers

What does not occur with the creation of a special supernumerary post for medically unfit railway servants?

It guarantees the railway servant a permanent position in the same pay scale. Signup and view all the answers

What condition must a railway servant meet to be considered for retention in a lower medical category post?

They must be declared medically unfit for their current position. Signup and view all the answers

What is an immediate action required for a railway servant who cannot be absorbed into another post?

Their name is maintained in a special register. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect must be avoided in the absorption of medically decategorised staff?

Discrimination based on previous duties. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the absorption process of disabled/medically decategorised staff?

Attempts should be made to utilize their background in suitable alternative posts. Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured to prevent adverse effects on other staff during the absorption of disabled employees?

No reversion of current officials should occur for absorption purposes. Signup and view all the answers

Which committee action is necessary for determining suitable posts for disabled Railway servants?

Examining the individual to assess suitable categories for absorption. Signup and view all the answers

How should alternative posts for disabled staff ideally be classified?

In allied categories related to their previous posts. Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if a disabled Railway servant cannot be placed in an alternative post immediately?

Their names should remain in the register until a position becomes available. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a supernumerary post created for a disabled employee once a suitable post is found?

It is abolished immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What is a priority when absorbing disabled Railway servants into alternative posts?

To use their skills in the most fitting roles available. Signup and view all the answers

What must be documented regarding the pay for an alternative appointment?

The pay scale of the absorbing post. Signup and view all the answers

Which approach should be avoided when absorbing medically decategorised staff?

Ignoring the interests of existing staff. Signup and view all the answers

What information must be documented regarding the educational qualifications of a medically unfit Railway servant?

Educational qualifications or general remarks about language proficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which details are included in the register maintained for Railway servants declared medically unfit?

Name of the Railway servant and the date incapacitated Signup and view all the answers

When a Railway servant is absorbed into an alternative post, what happens to their name in the register?

It is deleted following intimation sent to other offices Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT required to be maintained in the register for a medically unfit Railway servant?

The details of any ongoing legal cases Signup and view all the answers

What must the officer under whom the Railway servant was last working continue to do?

Continue efforts to find suitable employment for the Railway servant Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of maintaining registers across different offices?

To ensure all officers are informed about medically unfit Railway servants Signup and view all the answers

What information regarding alternative appointments is included in the register?

The pay scale of the alternative position held Signup and view all the answers

What is required if a Railway servant is not immediately absorbed into an alternative post?

It must be mentioned in the remarks section Signup and view all the answers

Which category of information is essential to maintain regarding any supernumerary posts after absorption?

The details of supernumerary posts, if any Signup and view all the answers

What type of information would be included under 'Remarks' in the registers?

General observations or additional notes about the employee Signup and view all the answers

Which course of action is not typically followed if suitable employment is not found within the officer's own unit?

Creating a task force to address the employment issue. Signup and view all the answers

What detail must the officer prepare after determining the Railway servant's suitability for employment?

A list of vacancies within his jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers

What type of committee is formed to assess the Railway servant's suitability for alternative employment?

A committee that includes the Railway servant's immediate officer as a member. Signup and view all the answers

If the Railway servant's name is circulated to other offices for employment, what details must it contain?

Full particulars of his service and particulars as specified. Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected pay scale for the alternative post offered to the Railway servant?

It must match the previous regular pay scale. Signup and view all the answers

What must be maintained by the officer while seeking alternative employment for the Railway servant?

A register with details of the Railway servant's condition and available posts. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if immediate alternative employment is not available for the Railway servant?

The Railway servant's details will be circulated to other establishments. Signup and view all the answers

What necessary information should be included in the application for a vacant post by the Railway servant?

Full particulars of his service and qualifications. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Absorption of Disabled/Medically Decategorised Staff

Railway servants who fail vision tests or are otherwise disabled during service are not dismissed or demoted. They are reassigned to another position with the same pay and benefits.
Railway servants are categorized into two groups based on their disability: completely disabled (incapable of any railway work), and partially disabled (able to perform some jobs).
Staff in both groups are relieved of their previous duties after being declared unfit.
If suitable alternative positions aren't immediately available, temporary supernumerary positions are created. These positions cease to exist after compatible jobs are found.
Suitable alternative positions should ideally be within related fields, considering past work experience.
Disabled staff absorption should not negatively affect current staff members. Avoid forcing transitions.
Absorption should ideally happen within the same department, or another unit/division if needed.
New positions can be created for disabled individuals in a similar pay grade if needed, but this position will be dissolved once a suitable non-supernumerary position is available in the correct pay scale.
Committees assess disabled staff to identify suitable positions. Immediate supervisors play a crucial role in locating alternative employment.
Individual employee files will be updated and shared with other relevant departments/offices with the appropriate details.
The staff member's medical condition, date of incapacity, and previous role/pay will need to be documented.
Disabled staff absorption considerations include previous service, educational background, specific skills, and any applicable allowances (like Dearness Allowance, City Compensatory, or House Rent).
Disabled employees maintain continuous service records in new positions.
Seniority is determined based on past work experience in the same or an equivalent position within the current rank before the disablement.
Staff determined to be malingerers are excluded from these considerations by provisions in the Railway Medical Manual.

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This quiz explores the policies regarding the absorption of disabled or medically decategorized railway staff. It covers the reassignment procedures, classification of disabilities, and considerations for maintaining pay and benefits. Understand how suitable jobs are found and the importance of minimizing disruption to existing staff.