Indian Railway Leave Rules Quiz

A type of leave that replaces leave on half-average pay, allowing a railway servant to return to duty earlier.

A required document from a doctor to justify the need for leave, needed for both types of leaves (commuted and not due).

A type of leave where the employee receives half their average pay.

A type of leave granted when a railway servant is not due to receive any leave.

There's no limit on total commuted leave days across a servant's entire service, except for the 180-day limit associated with study.

If a railway servant resigns or retires without returning to duty after commuted/not due leave, the leave salary may be recovered.

Leave not due is limited by the expected future leave on half-average pay and capped at 360 days for their entire service.

If a railway employee has a disability preventing them from submitting an application or medical certificate, a designated individual can submit it on their behalf.

Spouse, parents (for unmarried), children/adopted children/siblings (of legal age), or individuals with limited guardianship can act as proxies for disability leave applications/medical certificates.

In cases involving medical leave and disability, the rule regarding a specified period of leave does not apply.

General Managers (GMs) can grant leave beyond 5 years for Group 'C' employees (including former Group 'D'), but this power must be used in rare cases and only with concurrence from specific officials.

Leave extensions beyond the permitted 5-year limit must demonstrate exceptional circumstances justifying the extension, explicitly stated in the official order.

Existing leave policies remain in place for employees in groups other than Group 'C' (erstwhile Group 'D').

Leave applications should be made to the relevant authority using the prescribed form in Annexure I.

For the purposes of disability leave, the term includes 'specified disability', 'benchmark disability' and 'disability having high support needs' as defined by the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Formal written authorization for leave extension containing details that clearly justify the exceptional circumstances of the leave request.

A doctor in a Central Government Health Scheme, Government Hospital, or specialist in a Government Hospital, or a Medical Board in a Government Hospital for multiple disabilities.

A document issued by the Medical Authority that certifies the nature and extent of the disability, the date it occurred, and whether the Railway servant can return to work.

The certificate is used to determine if a Railway servant is eligible for benefits when they have a disability.

A Railway servant who has acquired a disability must get a disability certificate.

No, references from the Head of Office are not required for issuing a disability certificate.

A record maintained for each railway servant, detailing their leave entitlement and usage.

The process of verifying if a railway servant is eligible for leave based on their leave account balance and other factors.

Leave will not be granted if the railway servant is facing disciplinary action, such as dismissal or compulsory retirement.

Bringing a railway servant back to work before their leave ends, considered compulsory.

If recalled from leave within India, the railway servant is considered on duty from the moment they start their journey back to their station.

When recalled from leave in India, the railway servant is entitled to travel allowance for the journey and leave salary until rejoining their post.

If recalled from leave outside India, the time spent traveling back is counted as duty time for leave calculation.

When recalled from leave outside India, the railway servant receives leave salary for the voyage, a free passage to India, and possible passage refunds.

Railway servants recalled from leave are eligible for a duty pass and travel allowance for the journey from their place of duty.

Leave is calculated based on factors like the type of leave, duration, and whether the railway servant is recalled before the expiry of leave.

When not all leave requests can be granted, prioritize those who can be best spared, have more leave due, or have a strong service record.

The amount of leave a railway servant is entitled to based on their service time.

Evaluates the quality and quantity of work a railway servant has done. It includes factors like time on the job and performance.

When a railway servant is forced to return early from leave due to unexpected needs in the railway service.

When a leave request is denied, usually in the interest of the public service.

A single document listing leave approvals for a group of railway servants, simplifying the approval process.

The immediate supervisor's approval for a railway servant's leave request, a key step before final approval.

The person or department responsible for ultimately approving or denying a railway servant's leave request.

Before a consolidated leave order is issued, a railway servant can inquire about their leave status.

After the immediate supervisor recommends leave, it's automatically approved unless the railway servant receives a notification to the contrary.

Leave granted to a Railway servant who has acquired a disability that prevents them from performing their duties.

A Railway servant with a disability may be granted up to 12 months of leave at a time, but it may not be extended without further medical evaluation.

If a Medical Authority determines that a Railway servant's disability will permanently prevent them from working, leave or an extension may be granted after receiving a certificate.

A document issued by a Medical Authority certifying the nature and extent of the disability, the date it occurred, and whether the Railway servant can return to work.

Any leave used for disability under 12 months (temporary disability) is returned to the Railway servant's leave account when a disability certificate is received.

Leave granted for permanent disability is not debited to the leave account.

This Act's provisions automatically apply to a Railway servant who is granted leave due to disability.

Strikes that are not authorized or recognized by the relevant authorities, leading to a break in service for employees.

When the President approves a break in service due to an illegal strike, effectively erasing the strike period and restoring service continuity.

A legal term meaning "non-day", referring to a period deleted from service for purposes of calculation.

Requesting to change a type of leave already taken to a different type that was eligible at the time.

The process of calculating and settling any financial differences due to leave conversion.

Leave officially begins on the day the railway employee hands over their work responsibilities.

Leave ends on the day before the railway employee resumes their work responsibilities.

Extending the period of approved leave beyond the initial duration, usually granted under exceptional circumstances.

Leave granted to a railway servant when they cannot be placed in an alternative job after regular leave ends. This leave is limited to a total of 6 months.

A railway employee, medically deemed unfit for their current post and awaiting a new role, can 'commute' their leave to return to duty earlier. This is allowed until an alternative post is offered.

A railway servant (permanent or temporary) is entitled to 30 days of LAP per year. This leave is credited in two installments of 15 days each on January 1st and July 1st.

Any LAP left unused at the end of a half-year can be carried over to the next half-year. However, the total LAP cannot exceed 300 days.

For railway employees with less than 285 days of LAP on January 1st/July 1st, they receive 15 days or proportionally less LAP in advance. This applies even to those leaving service during the upcoming half-year.

Periods spent in foreign service count towards LAP eligibility if contributions for leave salary are paid during that period.

A railway servant recalled within India receives travel allowance for their journey and leave salary until they rejoin their post.

A railway servant can accumulate a maximum of 300 days of Leave on Average Pay (LAP).

The maximum LAP that can be taken at once is 180 days.

If a railway servant took extraordinary leave or was absent without leave in the previous half-year, their LAP credit for the next half-year will be reduced.

A Railway Medical Officer's responsibility covers Railway employees residing within a 2.5 km radius of the Railway Hospital and within 1 km of their assigned railway station.

Railway employees on medical leave for 3 days or less can return to work with a fitness certificate from any medical practitioner, provided they declare no eye disease.

Employees on leave longer than 3 days need a fitness certificate from a private practitioner and must be cleared by a Railway Medical Officer within 24 hours.

Railway administration can temporarily stop accepting medical certificates from private practitioners for Group C and D employees during specified periods.

To prevent misuse of medical certificates by employees, especially during periods like summer, Diwali, or when mass sickness is suspected.

Special rules apply to medical leave for employees with disabilities, overriding the normal limitations on leave duration.

General Managers can grant leave beyond 5 years for Group 'C' employees under exceptional circumstances, requiring approvals from specific officials.

Leave extensions beyond the permitted 5-year limit must be justified by exceptional circumstances, clearly documented in an official order.