Railway Board, Recruitment & Pension Regulations
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Which of the following combinations accurately represents a Railway Board Member and their respective area of responsibility?

  • Chairman of Railway Board - Mechanical Engineering
  • Railway Board Member (Traffic) - Electrical Systems
  • Financial Commissioner Railways - Staff Management
  • Railway Board Member (Civil Engineering) - Infrastructure Development (correct)

A new railway line is being planned in a region. Which organization would be primarily responsible for conducting the research and design aspects of this project?

  • Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) (correct)
  • Railway Staff College, Varodara
  • Office of the Railway Liaison Officer
  • Railway Recruitment Board

Given the locations of the Railway Recruitment Boards, which city would NOT be a likely location for individuals seeking railway employment information and application assistance?

  • Chennai
  • Bhopal
  • Chandigarh
  • Lucknow (correct)

A major railway accident occurs within the jurisdiction of Secunderabad. Which zonal railway would be primarily responsible for managing the initial response and investigation?

<p>South Central Railway (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An individual is posted as a General Manager in one of the railway zones mentioned. Based on the information, in how many zones the General Manager is directly in charge of the Administrative function?

<p>9 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can modifications to nominations for life-time arrears of pensions be made?

<p>Both before retirement with the pension application and after retirement with disbursing authorities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance(s) can the government contribution or bonus from a subscriber's provident fund be withheld?

<p>If the subscriber is dismissed from service for grave misconduct. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A railway employee resigns after three years of service. According to the rules, what happens to the government's contribution to their provident fund?

<p>The government contribution is withheld. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in the annual statement of account (PF slip) sent to each subscriber?

<p>Opening balance, total amount credited, total amount debited, interest credited, and closing balance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met before an order is made to withhold or deduct from the government contribution to a railway servant's provident fund?

<p>The railway servant must be given a reasonable opportunity to submit a representation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What interest rate was applied to the State Railway Provident Fund for the financial year beginning on April 1, 1999?

<p>12% per annum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the incentive scheme for the State Railway Provident Fund, what is the condition regarding withdrawals for a subscriber to be eligible for the incentive bonus?

<p>The subscriber must not have withdrawn any amount from their provident fund account during the preceding three years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme provides social security to the families of Railway employees. What condition applies regarding when the employee's death occurred?

<p>Only if death occurred after January 8, 1975. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, what is the maximum insurance cover provided to the family of a deceased subscriber of the State Railway Provident Fund (SRPF)?

<p>Rs. 60,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employee in a pay scale with a maximum of Rs. 10,000 dies while in service. To be eligible for the Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, what is the minimum balance that must have been maintained in their SRPF account at all times during the three years preceding their death?

<p>Rs. 15,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance is a railway servant eligible for extraordinary leave exceeding 3 months without a certificate?

<p>Extraordinary leave exceeding 3 months without a certificate is not permissible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A female railway servant with one serving child applies for maternity leave. What is the maximum duration of maternity leave she can be granted, effective from 7.10.97?

<p>135 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A female railway servant experiences a miscarriage. What is the maximum maternity leave she can avail in this instance, provided she submits a medical certificate?

<p>45 days. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hospital leave is granted under specific conditions to Group C and D staff. Which of the following scenarios best describes an eligible situation?

<p>Illness or injuries directly resulting from risks incurred during official duties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Group C railway employee requires hospital treatment for an injury sustained during official duty. After submitting the necessary medical certificate, what is the maximum duration of hospital leave with average pay that can be initially granted?

<p>120 days of average pay, with the remaining period potentially on half-pay salary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Railway employees proceeding on deportation from India for less than a month can receive two months' salary in advance, repayable over six monthly installments.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A railway servant going on leave for up to one month can be granted one month's advance salary without any deductions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-gazetted railway employees whose property is damaged by a natural disaster may be granted one month's pay in advance, repayable in six installments.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employee with 15 years of service can make a final withdrawal for medical reasons, marriage, education (once every six months), purchasing consumer items, investments, funeral purposes, booking a car, or car repairs.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided information, MCM (Master Craftsman) positions fall under the artisan staff category, and the hours of employment regulation act was implemented in 1956.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During 1985-93, if a railway servant was injured on duty and not granted hospital leave beyond 120 days on full pay, the General Manager can regularize the hospital leave without any further approvals.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a railway servant applies for hospital leave due to amputation and replacement of artificial limbs, the General Manager's power to grant such leave is limited, and the granted leave days are debited against the employee's leave account.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Workman Compensation Act, a railway servant receiving leave salary during hospital leave will have the amount reduced by any compensation received under Section 4(1)(d), but will receive the full leave salary if compensation is payable under causes (b) or (c) of Section 4(2).

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Special disability leave can be extended for more than 24 months under special circumstances, after getting approval from the competent authority and medical attendents, especially if it is combined with other types of leave.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A retiring Railway servant can encash all types of leave including average pay and half pay leave at the time of retirement as long as the total leave does not exceed 300 days, which is accounted for by the competent authority.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A permanent railway servant declared medically unfit for their current post, but fit for a lower medical category post, is eligible to continue service in the lower category, regardless of the circumstances.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Temporary railway employees, medically decategorized due to circumstances arising from their employment, are guaranteed alternative employment.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an employee refuses an offer of suitable alternative employment after medical invalidation, they should be retired.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Premature retirement and voluntary retirement are the same thing within the railway service context.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Group 'A' railway servant who entered service at age 36 can be prematurely retired after turning 50 with a three-month notice or equivalent pay.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A non-pensionable Group 'C' railway employee can be considered for premature retirement after completing 30 years of service.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All railway servants, regardless of their group (A, B, C, or D), can be prematurely retired after attaining the age of 55.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Railway servants appointed between 1.4.1987 and 1.2.1999 must have a minimum basic pay of Rs. 6500 to qualify for certain pass-related privileges.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Railway employees appointed after 1.2.1999 are eligible for certain benefits if they have a minimum basic pay of Rs. 5500 or draw a basic pay of Rs. 7600 or above.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gazetted staff in Group A and B with more than 25 years of service are entitled to 3 sets of post-retirement passes per year.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Group C railway employees with less than 15 years of service receive one set of passes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Class IV (Group D) railway servants require a minimum of 25 years of service to be eligible for one set of passes per year.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A widow of a railway servant who was in service on or after 12.3.1987 is eligible for a complimentary pass every year.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Special passes are issued on medical grounds, sports account, scouting activities, attending court, and to physically challenged persons but not to staff of Railway Co-operative Societies / Banks.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A physically handicapped railway servant with 30% permanent partial disability of either upper or lower limbs will get Rs100/- Allowance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Indian Railways Act of 1890 was amended in 1930, based on the Geneva & Washington Conventions sponsored by the International Labour Organization, to regulate the hours of employment, period of rest, and payment of ______ to various categories of railway servants.

<p>overtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to HOER, railway servants are classified into four categories including Intensive, Continuous, Essentially Intermittent, and ______ category.

<p>Excluded</p> Signup and view all the answers

If rest is suspended temporarily for employees in the intensive category, it must be granted within ______ days.

<p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Factories Act of 1948, an 'occupier' has obligations to fulfill regarding health, safety, medical care, and welfare of workers; in the context of railways, the occupier is appointed by the Ministry of ______.

<p>Railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the act, a factory is defined as a place where a certain type of activity is carried out and has more than a certain number of workers. To be a valid factory it should be registered with ______ Govt. and Licensee obtained.

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The percentage of Travelling Allowance granted depends on the duration of ______ from headquarters.

<p>absence</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] allowances are typically provided to non-gazetted employees who are directly involved in operating moving trains.

<p>running</p> Signup and view all the answers

Railway staff assigned to breakdown duties are entitled to a ______ Allowance.

<p>breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

Railway doctors receive Non-Practicing Allowance equivalent to 25% of their ______ pay.

<p>basic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Group D staff is/are eligible for ______ Allowance, because they are provided with uniforms.

<p>washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, do NOT apply to casual labour and members of the All India Service, but they DO apply to ______ who are under suspension.

<p>staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules, suspension is NOT a ______, but rather signifies a suspension of official activities.

<p>penalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

A senior supervisor can suspend Group D & C servants, but must inform an assistant officer or Divisional Officer within ______ hours in the case of Group C staff.

<p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Assistant Officer (Junior Scale and Group B) may suspend Group C & D staff drawing pay of ______ or below.

<p>RS.1800/-</p> Signup and view all the answers

Withholding of privilege passes or PTOs, or both, is categorized as one of the ______ penalties under the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules.

<p>minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reduction to a lower stage in the time scale of pay for a specified period is categorized as one of the ______ penalties under the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules.

<p>major</p> Signup and view all the answers

Licensed porters working in Railway stations may be granted one ______ cheque pass for self-only.

<p>complimentary</p> Signup and view all the answers

The competent authority to impose penalty as per the schedule in normal course and in case of imposing major penalties, such authority would be the ______.

<p>Appointing Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reducing a Railway Servant to a lower time-scale of pay is a form of ______, which may or may not include conditions for restoration.

<p>penalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dismissal from service is a major penalty that includes a ______ for future employment.

<p>disqualification</p> Signup and view all the answers

For imposing a major penalty, an authority must institute a ______ proceeding against the Railway Staff, following the scheduled disciplinary powers.

<p>disciplinary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before imposing major penalties, an ______ is mandatory to ensure fairness and adherence to procedural guidelines.

<p>inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

He Disciplinary Authority must provide the Railway Servant with a copy of the charges, statement of misconduct, and a list of documents and witnesses, requiring submission of a written ______ within 10 days.

<p>defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

After receiving the written statement of defense, the Disciplinary Authority can either conduct an inquiry itself or appoint a Board of Inquiry to investigate the ______.

<p>charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Railway Employee can seek assistance from another Railway employee or a retired official for their defense, who is known as the ______.

<p>ARE</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Group C railway employee with 22 years of service is eligible for how many sets of post-retirement passes per year?

<p>One set (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria would NOT qualify a physically handicapped railway servant for a first-class pass with an escort?

<p>Having a permanent partial disability of 30% in one upper limb. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For railway servants appointed between April 1, 1987, and February 1, 1999, what is the minimum basic pay required to be eligible for certain pass-related privileges?

<p>Rs. 7250, provided their minimum pay is Rs. 6500 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a blind Railway servant is traveling alone, what accommodation is to be provided regarding an attendant?

<p>An attendant in the same class should be allowed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A railway employee who is a staff member of the Railway Co-operative Bank with 15 years of service is eligible for how many sets of passes?

<p>One set (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A railway employee, already contributing to the State Railway Provident Fund, decides to additionally subscribe voluntarily. What is the stipulation regarding the amount they can contribute under the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF)?

<p>The voluntary contribution must be a fixed amount in whole rupees and cannot exceed the emoluments after government deductions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A railway employee withdraws a sum from their Provident Fund account on July 15th. According to the guidelines, how will interest be calculated on the withdrawn amount for the purpose of annual crediting?

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An employee's Provident Fund subscription arrears are credited to their account on December 15, 1997. From which date will interest accrue on these arrears?

<p>November 1, 1997 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A railway employee's Provident Fund amount becomes payable in March. Under what circumstances can interest be credited beyond the default period after the amount becomes payable?

<p>Interest can be credited up to one year with the authorization of the FA &amp; CAO or the General Manager, provided the delay was beyond the employee's control. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employee wishes to adjust their voluntary contribution to the State Railway Provident Fund during the financial year. What are the permissible adjustments they can make?

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A railway servant has departmental proceedings initiated against them. According to the given rules, how does this affect the one-year period for commutation of pension?

<p>The one-year period is calculated from the date orders are issued after the conclusion of the proceedings, provided a pension is granted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Railway servant, previously on deputation to a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), is now permanently absorbed by that PSU. How does this absorption affect their eligibility for pension commutation?

<p>They are granted retiring pension but are not entitled to commutation of full pension. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regarding pensioners who had previously commuted their full pension, what benefit are they entitled to concerning restoration, and what condition applies to their eligibility for a lump sum in lieu of pension if absorbed into a Corporation or Company?

<p>They are entitled to restoration of 1/3rd of the commuted pension; they are subject to medical examination regardless of when they apply. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what specific condition can a railway employee submit an application for commutation of pension before their retirement?

<p>If they are retiring on superannuation pension only and submit the application at least three months in advance along with their pension papers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the commutation value if a railway pensioner passes away after the commutation has become absolute but before they have received the payment?

<p>The commutation value is payable to their legal heirs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A permanent railway servant is declared medically unfit for their current role but fit for a role in a lower medical category. Considering the regulations, what is the most likely outcome?

<p>The employee is eligible to continue in service in a post requiring a lower medical standard. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A temporary railway employee becomes medically decategorized due to reasons unrelated to their employment. What happens if alternative employment isn't found during their granted leave period?

<p>They are to be discharged from service. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A railway servant refuses an offer of suitable alternative employment after being medically invalidated. What is the likely consequence?

<p>They should be retired. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates premature retirement from voluntary retirement or compulsory retirement for disciplinary reasons?

<p>Premature retirement involves exiting service before the standard retirement age, either voluntarily or by order, but excludes disciplinary actions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can pensionable railway servants be prematurely retired?

<p>After completing thirty years of qualifying service. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Subscribers to the State Railway Provident Fund for the financial year beginning on 1.4.99, received an interest rate of 12% p.a.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Voluntary PF contributions are excluded when determining the bonus for subscribers to the State Railway Provident Fund governed by SRPF (Count) Rules.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incentive bonus under the scheme is calculated on the subscriber's entire balance on the last day of the year, regardless of any withdrawals made during the preceding three years.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Deposit Link Insurance Scheme provides social security to the families of Railway employees who die in service after January 8, 1975, and it requires the payment of a premium by the subscriber.

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For a railway employee in a pay scale with a maximum of Rs. 4,000, their account balance must not have fallen below Rs. 6,000 at any time during the three years before their death to be eligible for the Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme.

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The Special Contribution of PF is calculated at half a month's salary for each completed year of service, with a maximum of 16 1/2 month’s pay.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a subscriber's service falls short of 15 years, the Special Contribution shall be paid at the specified rates, up to a maximum of 12 month’s pay.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a subscriber dies while in service, the controlling officer can direct a special contribution to their PF account, provided the special contribution is never less than twelve months' pay if the employee has completed five years of service.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a subscriber dies with less than one year of service, the special contribution ensures that the government contribution along with interest equals at least three months' pay.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sons of deceased sons who have attained legal majority are always entitled to a share of the PF dues, irrespective of their marital status.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Railway Board

The chief administrative and executive body assisting the Minister of Railways.

Railway Board Formation

Formed on 18/02/1905, it includes the Chairman, Financial Commissioner, and various Railway Board Members (Traffic, Staff, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering).

Attached Offices of Railway Board

RDSO, Railway Liaison Office, Railway Recruitment Boards, Railway Staff College, and various Railway Institutes.

Railway Zones

15 zones, each with a headquarters, managed by a General Manager. Examples: Southern Railway (Chennai), Central Railway (Mumbai CSTM).

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RDSO Location

Located in Lucknow, it's responsible for research, designs, and standards related to railways.

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Extraordinary Leave

Leave granted to permanent railway staff for specific reasons exceeding normal limits.

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Maternity Leave Duration

135 days of leave for female railway servants with fewer than two living children, applicable to apprentices as well.

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Maternity Leave for Miscarriage

Granted after a medical certificate, not exceeding 45 days in total, for miscarriage including abortion.

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Maternity Leave Characteristics

Can be combined with other types of leave and is not debited against the employee's leave account.

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Hospital Leave Eligibility

Granted to Group C and D staff for injuries/illnesses directly due to official duties, requiring a medical certificate.

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Purpose of Nominations

Enables nominee to receive Provident Fund dues, Death Gratuity, benefits under Central Government Employees Insurance Scheme, and life-time arrears of pensions.

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Nomination for Pension Arrears

Must be completed before retirement with pension application (Form F(E) III PN 1/25). Can be modified later.

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Reasons for Withholding Govt. Contribution

Dismissal from service for grave misconduct, resignation within five years without valid reason.

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Right to Representation

Must provide a reasonable opportunity for representation before withholding or deduction.

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Contents of Annual PF Statement

Contains opening balance, credits, debits, interest, closing balance, and any incentive bonus.

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SRPF Interest Rate (1999)

For the financial year beginning on 1.4.99, subscribers to the State Railway Provident Fund received an interest rate of 12% p.a.

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SRPF Incentive Bonus

An incentive for SRPF subscribers who haven't withdrawn funds in the last three years, based on the balance at the end of the last year of the three-year period.

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Deposit Link Insurance Scheme

A scheme providing social security to families of deceased railway employees (death after 8.1.1975), offering insurance cover without premium payments, irrespective of SRPF or pension option.

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Maximum Benefit under Deposit Link Insurance Scheme

The person entitled receives the amount standing to the credit of the average balance in the account during the three years immediately preceding the death of such subscriber subject to a maximum of Rs.60,000.

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Eligibility for Deposit Link Insurance

To be eligible for the Deposit Link Insurance Scheme, the subscriber must have completed at least 5 years of service at the time of death and maintained minimum balances during the 3 years preceding death, varying by pay scale.

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Hospital Leave (Unlimited)

Hospital leave regularized by GM; unlimited, not debited against leave account.

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Hospital Leave (Artificial Limbs)

Granted for amputation/replacement of artificial limbs or obtaining spare limbs.

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Special Disability Leave

Special leave for injury on duty; certified by medical authority; up to 24 months counted as duty for this leave.

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Leave Preparatory to Retirement

Railway servant can take leave before retirement and get his total average which should not exceed of 240 days together with Half Pay leave.

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Leave Encashment

Provision to receive cash in exchange for unused leave days at retirement according to government rules.

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Advance Salary for Deportation

Railway employees facing deportation for less than a month can receive one month's salary in advance, repayable in three monthly installments.

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Advance of Leave Salary

Railway servants going on leave up to one month may get one month's salary in advance after deductions.

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Advance for Natural Calamity

Non-gazetted railway employees whose property is damaged by natural calamities may receive one month's pay, to be repaid in three installments.

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Hours of Employment Regulation Act

This act regulates work hours, and was implemented in 1956.

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Final PF Withdrawal Purposes

Final withdrawal is permitted after 15 years of service for medical, marriage, education, consumer items, house building, funeral, car booking/repair (conditions apply).

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Post Retirement Pass (Gazetted Staff)

Gazetted staff (Group A & B) with 20-25 years of service get 2 sets of passes per year, while those with over 25 years get 3 sets.

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Post Retirement Pass (Group C)

Group C staff with less than 20 years of service get 1 set of passes, and those with more than 25 years get 2 sets.

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Post Retirement Pass (Group D)

Class IV (Group D) staff with at least 25 years of service are entitled to 1 set of passes per year.

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Widow's Complimentary Pass

Widows of railway servants in service on or after 12.3.1987 are eligible for a complimentary pass every two years.

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Special Passes

Passes issued for specific reasons, including medical grounds, sports, scouting, court attendance, and physically handicapped persons.

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Attendant for Blind Employee

Blind railway servants traveling alone are allowed one attendant in the same class.

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Mobility Aid on Passes

Wheelchairs and tricycles are allowed on privilege passes for physically handicapped employees.

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First Class Pass for Handicapped

Physically handicapped servants with specific conditions (loss of limbs) are eligible for a first-class pass and an escort, recommended by DMO.

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Medical Invalidation

When a railway servant is deemed unfit for their current role but fit for a role with lower medical requirements.

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Premature Retirement

Retirement before the standard superannuation age, either voluntarily or by the employer's decision in the public interest.

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Appointing Authority's Right

The authority that can prematurely retire a railway servant by providing a written notice of at least three months or paying them in lieu of the notice period.

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Premature Retirement (Age 50)

Group A or B railway servants who entered government service prior to the age of thirty-five, after reaching fifty years of age.

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Premature Retirement (Age 55)

Group A & B railway servants who entered service after the age of fifty-five years, after attaining the age of fifty five years.

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Premature Retirement (Group C/D)

Railway servants in Group C and D after reaching fifty-five years of age.

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Premature Retirement (30 Years Service)

Pensionable railway servants after completing thirty years of qualifying service.

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Dearness Allowance

Provided to compensate for the higher cost of living in certain areas.

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Non-Practicing Allowance

Granted to employees who do not practice privatly to compensate.

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Running Allowance

Allowance given to staff who work with the movement of trains.

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Washing Allowance

Payment provided to Group D staff to maintain the cleanliness of their provided uniforms.

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Break Down Allowance

Paid to railway staff who are called out to repair trains after an incident. The amount depends on what pay scale the employee is on.

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HOER Act

Regulates work hours, rest periods, and overtime for railway servants, amended in 1956 for better employee satisfaction.

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HOER Categories

Intensive, Continuous, Essentially Intermittent, and Excluded. These define duty hour regulations.

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Factories Act of 1948

Regulates health, safety, welfare, working hours, and other aspects related to workers' conditions.

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Definition of a Factory

A place with a certain number of employees doing manufacturing that must be registered with the State Government.

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Employer's responsibilities (Factory Act)

Ensuring cleanliness, ventilation, temperature, lighting, safe machinery, and welfare facilities.

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Censure (Penalty)

Formal censure recorded, affecting promotion prospects.

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Withholding Benefits

Withholding of promotions, increments, or privileges.

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Recovery from Pay

Recovering financial loss to the Railway from pay/allowances.

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Reduction in Pay Scale

Pay reduction for a specified duration, impacting future pay.

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Reduction in Rank

Lowering position/grade/service seniority/pay upon restoration.

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Compulsory Retirement

Forced retirement, a major penalty.

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Authority to institute Proceedings

Authority to start disciplinary action based on scheduled powers.

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Discipline and Appeal Rules

Rules governing conduct, discipline, and appeals for railway employees.

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Appointing Authority

Authority that can appoint a railway servant to their position.

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Disciplinary Authority

Authority competent to impose penalties on railway servants.

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Suspension (Railway)

Temporary removal from official duties, not a penalty.

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Withholding Promotion

Delaying an employee's advancement.

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Reduction to Lower Stage

Reducing an employee's pay scale for a set timeframe.

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Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF)

SRPF subscribers can voluntarily contribute at fixed rates in whole rupees, in addition to their compulsory contributions.

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VPF Rate Limit

Voluntary contributions are capped by your net emoluments after deductions.

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VPF Adjustment Frequency

Fixed voluntary contributions can be adjusted once during the year.

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SRPF Interest Crediting

Interest is added to your account annually (March 31st) based on balances and withdrawals of your account

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Maximum interest accrual period

Interest accrues until the payment tender date or for six months after the amount becomes payable, whichever is earlier.

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Pass for Blind Rly. Servant

Eligible for one attendant in the same class if traveling alone.

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First Class Pass (Handicapped Employees)

Physically handicapped servants in specific conditions can get a first-class pass and an escort, with DMO recommendation.

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Eligibility Post 1.2.1999

Staff with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 6500 and who draw a basic pay of Rs. 7600 and above are eligible post 1.2.1999

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Special Pass Reasons

For medical reasons, sports, scouting, court attendance, and for physically handicapped persons etc

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Medical Invalidation (Railway)

A situation where a railway servant is medically unfit for their current post but fit for a lower-level position.

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Premature Retirement (Railway)

Retirement of an employee before reaching the standard retirement age, either voluntarily or by employer's decision in the public interest.

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Premature Retirement (Age 50, Group A/B)

Group A or B railway servants, entered govt. service before age 35, after reaching 50 years of age.

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Commutation Period Start (with Proceedings)

If departmental/judicial proceedings are ongoing, the one-year commutation period starts when orders are issued after the proceedings, granting a pension (partially or fully).

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Pension for Absorbed Employees (PSU)

Railway servants permanently absorbed into a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) are granted Retiring Pension, but cannot commute the full pension.

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Restoration of Commuted Pension (1/3rd)

Pensioners who commuted their pension can have 1/3rd of the commuted portion restored, as per specified procedures.

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Medical Exam for Lump Sum Option

Those who opt for DCRG (Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity) and a lump sum will undergo a medical examination, even if applying within one year of retirement/absorption.

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Pre-Retirement Commutation Application

Applications can be made before retirement, with pension papers for authorisation along with pension payment order for employees retiring on superannuation pension only.

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SRPF Incentive Bonus Calculation

The balance at the end of the last year of the three-year period is the balance on which calculation of incentive bonus occurs.

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Special PF Contribution

A contribution to an employee's PF account upon retirement or death, based on service length and salary.

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Special PF Contribution Calculation

Half a month's salary for each completed year of service, up to 16.5 months' pay.

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Special PF Contribution (<15 Years)

If service is under 15 years, special contribution is calculated as above, with a maximum of six months' pay.

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PF Payment Distribution (Nomination)

Payments are made to nominees. If no nomination exists, it's divided equally among surviving wife/wives and member children.

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PF Payment - Sons/Daughters

Major sons and unmarried daughters are entitled for any share, a share of the pre-deceased son is paid in equal shares to his wife and children.

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Study Notes

  • O.T. should be paid twice his ording rate of wages and not more there 60 Hrs. in a Quarter.
  • If a worker works continuously for 6 days that worker wil be entitled Rest for one day.
  • If Rest Day cannot be given then 11th Day must be granted Rest.
  • Rest can be granted 3 days in advance or
  • Normally rest is on Sunday.
  • Schedule IV- Shows the amount of compensation payable to workman, if death; total disablement; or half monthly payment on monthly wages.
  • Railway Doctor would point percentage of payment for permanent disablement.
  • The trade union act was passed in 1926 and implemented from 1.6.1927.
  • Any seven or more people can form an association.
  • It's now possivel union to raise fund to promote social activity

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