Indian Railway Establishment Code Chapter 1
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Which classification includes railway service posts that carry the pay in the Pay Matrix at Group ‘A’?

  • Workshop Staff (Group C)
  • Railway Services Group B
  • Railway Services Group A (correct)
  • Railway services classified as Non-Gazetted

Which pay levels are associated with Railway service posts classified as Group ‘B’?

  • Level 10 to 17
  • Level 11 and above
  • Level 8 and 9 (correct)
  • Level 1 to 7

What classification applies to posts carrying pay in the Pay Matrix at Group ‘C’?

  • Only Workshop Staff
  • Level 8 and 9
  • Level 1 to 7 (correct)
  • Level 10 to 17

Which of the following posts is classified as Group ‘B’ Gazetted?

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What is the effective date for the classification changes mentioned?

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What is the primary focus of the rules in Chapter 1 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code?

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Who holds the authority to interpret the rules outlined in the Indian Railway Establishment Code?

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Which term is defined as costs associated with transporting a railway servant and their belongings?

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What does 'actual travelling expenses' NOT include?

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Which of the following best describes an apprentice as per the Indian Railway Establishment Code?

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Which Act is referenced in the definitions of the Indian Railway Establishment Code?

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When can the terms defined in the Indian Railway Establishment Code be used in a different context?

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What is the purpose of the posts intended for deputation, training, or leave?

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How much of the permanent working posts is included as a leave and deputation reserve at the Additional Divisional Medical Officer’s level?

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What must occur for the number of sanctioned posts in a department to be exceeded?

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If a general post is held by a member of another service, how is it treated?

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What happens when a permanent open line gazetted railway officer goes on leave?

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What is a permissible excess over the permanent cadre of a railway?

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Which condition does not allow for an officer to be treated as reverted to the Railway?

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What forms the basis for fixing the permanent strength of the Medical Department?

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What is necessary when a permanent post in a department is occupied by someone from another department?

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What does Average Pay represent?

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In the context of Average Pay, what substitution is made for railway servants on foreign service out of India?

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What is meant by the term 'Assistant Officer'?

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What does the term 'Cadre' refer to?

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Which of the following describes 'Camp equippage'?

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Which type of allowance is classified as a Compensatory Allowance?

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What defines the 'Competent Authority' in this context?

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How is a 'Day' defined in the context of these rules?

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What does the term 'Divisional Officer' refer to?

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What does 'Department of a railway administration' specifically mean?

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Who has the authority to create temporary posts on the Railways?

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What is required for the introduction of a new category of Group C & D posts?

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What characterizes a supernumerary post?

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What is a primary condition for creating a supernumerary post?

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What stipulation is associated with the duties of a supernumerary post?

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In what condition should a supernumerary post not be created?

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What must be confirmed for a new Revised Scale of Pay for Group C & D posts?

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Who can determine the number and character of Group C & D posts?

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Which of the following is NOT a condition for creating supernumerary posts?

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What do supernumerary posts primarily serve to ensure?

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What is a supernumerary post primarily created to accommodate?

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Which condition must be fulfilled for the creation of a supernumerary post?

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Which authority has the final say in introducing a new category of Group C & D posts?

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What characterizes a supernumerary post regarding its duties?

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Which of the following statements about supernumerary posts is NOT correct?

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Which statement is true regarding the Revised Scales of Pay for Group C & D posts?

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In what scenario should supernumerary posts not be created?

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Which category does not include temporary Assistant Officers?

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Which of the following services is categorized under Group A?

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What is the primary rule regarding altering the pay scales of Group A and B posts?

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Which of the following does Group D include?

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Which statement about Group B is true?

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What is the primary function of a supernumerary post?

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Which of the following statements about supernumerary posts is accurate?

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What happens to a supernumerary post when the officer for whom it was created vacates it?

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What is limited by the creation of supernumerary posts within the cadre?

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Which authority has the power to frame rules applicable to Group C & D railway servants?

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What is the financial implication of creating a supernumerary post?

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Which statement is NOT true regarding the nature of a supernumerary post?

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Under what conditions may the General Managers create rules for Group C & D posts?

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What regulatory factor influences the return of permanent incumbents to the cadre?

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What defines whether a government servant is considered a probationer?

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Which relative is NOT included in the definition of 'family' for a railway servant?

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What is the key characteristic of 'Foreign Service' as defined?

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What is one of the key conditions for treating the period of training as duty for government servants?

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Under what condition must a government servant attend their office before or after an examination?

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What does the term 'Gazetted Post' refer to?

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Which subject areas are excluded from the type of training that can be treated as duty?

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What stipulates the status of a probationer concerning substantive attributes?

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Which payment is NOT classified as a 'Fee' according to the definitions provided?

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What factor determines whether government servants must report to duty surrounding the time of an examination?

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What is the maximum duration for which government servants can have their training treated as duty?

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Which aspect of the definition of 'family' is incorrect?

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When must a probationary status be applied?

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for training to be treated as duty?

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In the context of fee payments, which option correctly identifies a recurring income type?

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Which statement correctly reflects the responsibilities of the Head of Office regarding examination attendance?

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What aspect of the training must be directly related to the government's expectation for sending government servants?

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In what scenario can government servants forgo attendance before or after an examination?

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What authority is primarily responsible for deciding whether the period of training can be counted as duty?

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Accounts officer

An officer in the Accounts Department, as defined in para 102 of the Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department.

The Act

The Government of India Act, 1935.

Actual travelling expenses

The actual cost of transporting a railway servant, domestic servant, and personal luggage, including transport fees but excluding lodging, meals, or allowances for incidental losses.

Apprentice

A person trained in a trade or business for railway service, receiving government pay during training but not in a permanent position.

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Railway servant

An employee of the Indian Railways.

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Scope of Application

Chapters in the document explaining the general conditions of service for railway employees, with some alignment to rules for other civil servants.

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Interpretation Power

The power to interpret the rules in the document belongs to the President of India.

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Deputation/Training Leave

A type of leave granted to a railway employee for training or temporary work in another department or organization.

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Leave and Deputation Reserve

A pool of vacant positions in a department specifically designated for employees on leave or deputation.

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Sanctioned Number

The authorized number of posts in each grade within a department.

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General Post

A permanent position in a department that can be held by an employee from another service or department.

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Permissible Excess

Temporary additions to the authorized number of positions in a department, allowed for specific reasons like leave or deputation.

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Reversion to Open Line

The process of an employee returning to their original department after a period of leave, deputation, or retirement.

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Leave on Average Pay

A type of leave where the employee receives a fraction of their regular pay, typically for a limited duration.

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Permanent Cadre

The authorized number of positions within a department, excluding temporary or guest positions.

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Actuals

The actual number of positions filled in a department.

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Who can create temporary posts?

The Director General of the Research, Designs and Standards Organisation or any other authority delegated the power by the Railway Board can create temporary posts.

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Who determines Group C & D posts?

The General Managers or the authority delegated the power determine the number and type of Group C & D posts.

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New category of posts

Introducing a new category of Group C & D posts requires prior sanction from the Railway Ministry.

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Revised pay scale

All Group C & D posts are on the Revised Scales of Pay, and introducing a new scale requires prior sanction from the Railway Ministry.

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Supernumerary posts

Permanent posts created for a limited period for administrative convenience, often to accommodate an officer's lien.

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Purpose of supernumerary posts

Supernumerary posts are created to accommodate an officer's lien when a regular permanent position is unavailable.

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Do supernumerary posts have duties?

Supernumerary posts are shadow posts, meaning they have no duties attached. The officer whose lien is maintained performs duties in other vacant positions.

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Condition for creating a supernumerary post

A supernumerary post can only be created if there's another vacant permanent or temporary post for the officer to work.

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Supernumerary post's impact on strength

A supernumerary post shouldn't lead to an excess of the working strength at the time of creation or later.

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What type of post is a supernumerary post?

A supernumerary post is always a permanent post.

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Railway Service Group A

A category of Railway service posts with pay levels in the Pay Matrix from 10 to 17 (excluding certain specified posts).

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Railway Service Group B

A category of Railway service posts with pay levels in the Pay Matrix at Level 8 and 9 (excluding certain specified posts).

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Railway Service Group C

A category of Railway service posts with pay levels in the Pay Matrix from Level 1 to 7.

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What's the difference between Group A and Group B posts?

Group A posts have higher pay levels (10-17) compared to Group B posts which have lower pay levels (8-9). There are also specific posts that are excluded from each group based on their specific roles.

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How are Workshop Staff classified?

Workshop Staff belong to Group C (Non-Gazetted) and are separate from other Group C posts in the Railway Services.

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Average Pay

The average monthly pay earned during the 10 months before a specific event requiring this calculation. Foreign service pay is adjusted to reflect what would have been earned in India.

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Assistant Officer

A Group 'A' officer with a junior scale salary.

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Cadre

The fixed number of positions in a specific service or part of a service.

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Camp Equipage

The equipment used for setting up and moving a camp.

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Camp Equipment

Tents and everything needed to set them up, or other specific furniture for traveling officers.

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Compensatory Allowance

An extra payment for expenses due to special work conditions, including travel.

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Competent Authority

The President or a delegated authority who decides on applying the rules.

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Day

A calendar day, but absences under 24 hours are counted as one day.

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Department

A specific branch within a railway administration responsible for a particular function.

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Divisional Officer

A Group 'A' officer with a senior scale salary.

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What needs approval for a new category of posts?

Introducing a new category of Group C & D posts requires prior sanction from the Railway Ministry.

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What is a supernumerary post?

A supernumerary post is a permanent post created under special circumstances for a limited period to accommodate an officer's lien when a regular permanent position is unavailable.

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Are there duties attached to a supernumerary post?

No, supernumerary posts are 'shadow' posts with no duties attached. The officer whose lien is maintained performs duties in other vacant positions.

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What's the condition for creating a supernumerary post?

A supernumerary post can only be created if there's another vacant permanent or temporary post available for the officer to work.

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What impact does a supernumerary post have on working strength?

A supernumerary post shouldn't lead to an excess of working strength at the time of creation or afterward.

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Training as Duty

Government servants can be placed on training for essential duties, treated as official work, and eligible for pay.

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Training Conditions

Training must be in India, connected to the employee's current role, mandated by the government, and not purely professional or technical.

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Training Duration

The maximum duration for training treated as duty is one year.

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Obligatory Examinations

Government servants attending obligatory examinations, like Hindi, may be exempted from regular office duties.

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Examination Attendance

For examinations lasting a full day, employees are exempted from work. For half-day exams, they must attend office during the remaining part.

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Head of Office Exemptions

The head of an office can exempt employees from office attendance during examination days, depending on the exam schedule and distance.

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Government Servant

A railway employee working for the Indian Railways.

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Professional Subjects

Training in professional or technical subjects not connected to current duties is not considered duty, but requires study leave.

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Study Leave

Leave granted for training in professional or technical subjects, separate from regular duty.

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Training in India

Only training conducted within India is considered duty, not overseas programs.

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What is the purpose of a Supernumerary Post?

To maintain an officer's position in the service while they are waiting for a regular permanent post to open up.

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What happens to a Supernumerary Post when the officer leaves?

It is abolished as soon as the officer vacates it for any reason, such as retirement or confirmation in another position.

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Who has the power to make rules for Group C & D railway servants?

The Railway Board has full power to make rules of general application for Group C & D railway servants.

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Who can make rules for Group C & D railway servants under their control?

General Managers of Indian Railways have the power to make rules for Group C & D railway servants, as long as they don't contradict the rules set by the President or the Ministry of Railways.

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What is the impact of a Supernumerary Post on the working strength?

A supernumerary post does not increase the number of working posts in the cadre, as it is not a working post.

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Can another officer be appointed on a Supernumerary Post?

No, a Supernumerary Post is personal to the officer for whom it was created. No other officer can be appointed against such a post.

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What happens to the officer's duties while they are on a Supernumerary Post?

The officer whose lien is maintained on a supernumerary post performs duties in other vacant positions.

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How are supernumerary posts different from regular permanent posts?

Supernumerary posts are created for a definite period, while regular permanent posts are created for an indefinite period.

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What are the two groups of Gazetted posts in Indian Railways?

Group A consists of high-level posts like Directors, Secretaries, and officers in specific railway services. Group B includes all other Gazetted posts not part of Group A.

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What are the categories of posts in Indian Railways?

Indian Railways categorizes its employees into four groups: Group A (high-level), Group B (mid-level), Group C (non-gazetted), and Group D (non-gazetted). Group C and D posts are further divided based on specific roles within workshops.

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What differentiates Group C and D posts in workshops?

Group C and Group D posts in workshops are distinct from regular Group C and D posts, focusing on non-clerical, skilled, or supervisory roles.

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What is a 'temporary Assistant Officer'?

Temporary Assistant Officers don't fall under either Group A or Group B, indicating a temporary role with potential for future classification.

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What is a 'Gazetted' post?

Gazetted posts signify a higher level of responsibility and authority compared to non-gazetted posts. They are generally considered as more senior roles.

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Probationer

A person appointed to a government post on a temporary basis, typically undergoing training and evaluation before permanent appointment. They are considered to have substantive status, except where rules prescribe otherwise.

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Family (Railway)

A railway servant's wife/husband, legitimate children and stepchildren residing with and wholly dependent upon him/her, along with parents, sisters, and minor brothers who meet the same criteria. It also includes dependent relatives eligible for passes under the Pass Rules.

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Fee (Railway)

A recurring or non-recurring payment to a railway servant, except from the Consolidated Fund of India, State, or Union Territory. Excludes unearned income and income from certain efforts.

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Foreign Service (Railway)

Service where a railway servant receives pay from a source other than the Consolidated Fund of India, State, or Union Territory, with government sanction.

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Gazetted Post

A government position whose appointment is formally announced in the Gazette of India, indicating its significance and authority.

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Head of a Department (Railway)

An authority designated by the President as the head of a department for the purpose of Railway Rules. This authority has administrative oversight within the department.

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Substantive Post

A permanent position in a cadre, held by a government servant with full rights and responsibilities.

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Conditions of Service

The rules and regulations governing working conditions, pay, benefits, and leave for employees of a specific organization, like the Indian Railways.

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Study Notes

Indian Railway Establishment Code (Vol - I), Chapter 1

  • Scope and Extent of Application: This chapter outlines general service conditions for railway servants, mirroring Fundamental and Supplementary Rules for other civil servants.
  • Power to Interpret Rules: The President holds the power to interpret the rules.
  • Definitions:
    • Accounts Officer: An officer of the Accounts Department, as defined in para 102 of the Indian Railway Code.
    • Act: Refers to the Government of India Act, 1935.
    • Actual Travelling Expenses: Covers the actual cost of transport, including domestic servant and luggage, but excludes hotel charges, refreshments, and incidental losses.
    • Apprentice: A person undergoing training for railway employment, receiving monthly pay from the government.
    • Average Pay: An average of monthly pay earned in the 10 months preceding the period. If abroad, the pay is calculated as if in India, considering running allowances.
    • Assistant Officer: Officer in Group 'A', drawing pay on a scale applicable to junior scale officers.
    • Cadre: The sanctioned strength of a service or a part of a service.
    • Camp Equipage/Equipment: Necessary apparatus and items for a camp, including tents, furnishings, and camp furniture.
    • Compensatory Allowance: An allowance to cover costs incurred by specific service circumstances, including travel allowances.
    • Competent Authority: President or a delegated authority.
    • Constitution: The Constitution of India.
    • Day: A calendar day, starting and ending at midnight; absences up to 24 hours do not affect the count.
    • Department of a Railway Administration: A branch conducting railway business.
    • Divisional Officer: Officer in Group 'A', drawing pay on a scale applicable to senior scale officers.
    • Duty: Includes probationary service (followed by confirmation), time of joining, and service during courses or training in India.
    • Family: The railway servant's wife/husband and eligible children, including stepchildren, parents, and dependent siblings who reside with them.

Government of India Orders

  • Obligatory Departmental Examinations: Time spent attending obligatory departmental examinations, and reasonable travel time, is considered duty time.
  • Delay in Taking Charge: Period of waiting for Government posting is considered duty.
  • Treating Period of Training as Duty: Training related to a held post, occurring within India, permitted under specified conditions.
  • Attending Examinations: Attendance requirements for examinations during the day (or portion of the day) are defined, differentiating between examinations in the forenoon and afternoon.
  • Audit Instructions: Methods for calculating periods expressed in terms of months and days.
  • Officiating: Meaning of the term with details for when railway servants will officiate in positions.
  • Overseas Pay: Pay granted for working outside the country.
  • Pay: The monthly amount received, excluding special/personal pay, qualifications, and sanctioned position.
  • Permanent Post: A post with a fixed pay rate, sanctioned indefinitely.
  • Personal Pay: Additional pay granted in specific cases, such as to offset pay loss or for additional responsibility.
  • Post in the Railway Board: Refers to a Member of the Railway Board, including their Chairman, and Financial Commissioner positions.
  • Presumptive Pay: The pay the railway employee would receive if they formally filled the role full-time.
  • Probationer: A railway employee employed under probationary status.
  • Post: Description and specification for different types of posts in the Railway.

Classification of Services

  • Gazetted/Non-Gazetted: Classification of railway services based on the official designation.
  • Special Pay: Pay for additional work burden or challenging responsibilities.
  • Scales of Pay: The established pay rates for different groups of railway employees, including those who work in specific positions for which their pay is determined in other rules.
  • Subsistence Grant: Monthly allowance provided to eligible railway personnel.
  • Titles and Definitions: A collection of specific terms in relation to services, such as substantive pay, temporary posts, and tenure posts and related definitions.

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