Railway Employee Transfer Guidelines

According to the guidelines, what detail must be included in a Railway employee's transfer order if the transfer is not permanent?

When a reduction in cadre size necessitates employee transfers in the Railways, what is the general rule that should be followed?

In the event of large-scale Railway employee transfers due to the closure of a Railway establishment, what additional step is mandated to address potential human resources issues?

When a Railway employee applies for a transfer to another unit, which of the following guidelines should be followed regarding the application?

According to the procedure for processing transfer applications, how should the photograph on each copy of the application be attested by the employee's supervisor?

Before forwarding a transfer application to a higher authority, what action must each level/office undertake?

What is the immediate next step after a request for transfer has been officially approved?

When a transferred employee reports to the new unit, what verification process should be followed?

If doubts arise regarding the authenticity of a transferred employee's documents, within what timeframe should verification with the previous unit be completed?

Who is authorized to sign communications pertaining to employee transfers?

How should the Last Pay Certificate (LPC) be handled when transferring an employee to a new unit?

Besides transfers on request, to which other types of transfers does the described procedure apply?

A railway employee in a sensitive post who frequently interacts with contractors is subject to periodical transfer. After how many years should this transfer typically occur?

For Commercial and Operating Department staff subject to periodical transfer, what is the primary consideration to minimize disruption?

Staff in which of the following departments are typically shifted to a different non-sensitive seat in the same location to meet periodical transfer requirements?

Which of the following roles within the Accounts Department is designated as a sensitive post subject to periodical transfer?

In the context of periodical transfers within the Civil Engineering Department, which role, if handling stores, is considered sensitive?

Why are certain posts designated as 'sensitive' subject to periodical transfer?

An employee in the Civil Engineering Department is responsible for sanctioning loans and advances. Which other function would classify their role as sensitive requiring periodical transfer?

An ISA (Internal Security Assessor) is due for a periodical transfer. Which department do they most likely belong to?

A Works Accountant in the Civil Engineering Department is due for periodical transfer. What aspect of their role makes it sensitive?

Which of the following station roles, focused primarily on train passing duties without commercial responsibilities, is typically excluded from sensitive post designations?

Within the context of the J.S & T. Department, which role is LEAST likely to be designated as a sensitive post requiring adherence to transfer guidelines?

Which of the following scenarios best describes the application of rotational shifting for clerical staff?

When a transfer is ordered based on a Vigilance Organization's recommendation, what measure is in place to prevent potential harassment or victimization of the employee?

In cases where a transfer order is issued due to complaints or CBI/Vigilance enquiries, what is the primary underlying reason for the transfer?

An employee working as a Train Clerk and dealing with package work, is being considered for a transfer. Under what condition is this transfer MOST specifically justified according to the directives?

A Station Master at a busy junction also manages commercial activities. What factor might influence the decision to designate this Station Master's posting as sensitive, requiring adherence to specific transfer guidelines?

In the J.S & T Department, an individual is independently in charge of Stores Depots and handles Tenders, Contracts, and Bill Preparation. Why might this role be classified as sensitive, necessitating careful adherence to transfer guidelines?

Why would officer bearers of recognized unions be excluded from the DRM/CPO(A) hearing process when facing transfers due to Vigilance Organization/Special Police Establishment involvement?

Within the Commercial Department, employees handling demurrage cases are distinct from those managing commercial publicity.

An Assistant Superintendent of Works in a Divisional Office would be found in the Mechanical Department.

Within the Mechanical Department, Fuel Inspectors and Time Keepers are both responsible for managing tender processes and store purchases.

In the Medical Department, only pharmacists are involved with managing drug stores.

Staff dealing with advances are part of the Personnel Department.

In the Stores Department, registration clerks and sample clerks operate independently from sectional in-charges.

The designation of Food Safety Officer is assigned to Health and Malaria Inspectors within the Medical Department.

According to regulations, a railway employee's transfer order must specify if the transfer is temporary.

When curtailment in a cadre necessitates employee transfers, the most senior employees are generally transferred first.

If a railway employee's transfer is a result of their promotion, the employee should carry out the transfer as early as possible.

In cases where a particular railway station is closing down, it is unnecessary to discuss the matter with the labor department, as the transfers are inevitable.

When submitting a transfer application, the immediate supervisor's attestation of the photograph should only appear on the photograph itself and not extend to the paper around it.

If a transfer order is cancelled shortly after being issued, but before the employee moves, approval from any higher authority is sufficient, regardless of the reasons for the change.

Railway Administration should try to avoid assigning employees facing penalties in vigilance cases to positions involving public interaction, especially in corruption-prone areas.

Ticket checking staff suspected of engaging in misconduct should be transferred on an inter-divisional or inter-regional basis as a standard measure.

Delinquent railway staff who were transferred to other Railways/Divisions, if exonerated, can request to be posted back to their parent Railway/Division only after a minimum waiting period of one year.

If a staff member receives a minor penalty, they can request a posting back to their original Railway/Division immediately after completing the period of punishment.

A staff member who receives a major penalty can request a posting back to their original Railway/Division after at least 6 years beyond completing the period of punishment.

When a staff member is transferred back to their original division following a penalty, they are allowed to be posted back to the exact office where the initial offense took place.

An employee who was transferred due to integrity concerns may be immediately transferred back to their original post after one year, regardless of the outcome of any proceedings.

If an employee is transferred due to a vigilance case and receives a major penalty, the General Manager cannot consider their request to return to their original division under any circumstances.

Assistant Station Masters working only at cabin stations and performing solely train passing duties, without commercial responsibilities, are considered Station Superintendents.

Train Clerks exclusively handling parcel work are categorized alongside Station Clerks in the provided list of roles.

Within control rooms, Stock Controllers are included, while Coaching Controllers are excluded from the specified roles.

Assistants handling charge sheets in the COPS's office are included in the J.S & T Department.

Junior Engineers (Signal) in independent charge of Stores Depots and handling Tenders are designated as JES/SES(Signal).

Bill Clerks and Time Keepers are included in the J.S & T Department.

Clerical staff in sensitive positions satisfy periodical transfer requirements if they shift from desk to desk.

When a transfer is ordered due to Vigilance, the DRM for Divisionally controlled staff has the power to overturn the transfer of officer bearers of recognized Unions.

Transfer orders issued based on complaints or Vigilance enquiries are not subject to review, ensuring swift action without potential delays.

When transferring a Railway employee temporarily, the transfer order should explicitly state that the transfer is ______.

Transfers that are not temporary are usually driven by ______ requirements or at the request of the employee.

An employee's transfer due to a ______ should be completed promptly to benefit the employee's career progression.

In the event of a cadre curtailment leading to transfers, generally the ______ employees are transferred first.

When a Railway activity closes at a station and necessitates mass transfers, it is important to discuss the matter with ______ to help manage the resulting human resource issues effectively.

Each level/Office will retain a copy of the application complete in all respects as per details mentioned before forwarding the same to the higher authority or Unit to which the ______ has been sought.

The application should be registered and appropriate ______ number allotted as per extant procedure, and the employee advised of the same.

After the request for transfer has been accepted and necessary orders issued, the Memorandum/Order sparing the employee should have the photograph of the employee pasted on it duly ______.

When the transferred employee presents himself in the new Unit with the original Memo sparing him for transfer, necessary details like his ______, signature etc should be carefully matched before he is allowed to join.

All communications regarding transfer should be signed by a ______ Personnel Officer with his name and designation appearing below the signature.

The LPC should be issued immediately and signed by a Gazetted ______ Officer with his name and designation appearing below the signature.

The Service Book of the employee concerned duly completed should also be sent to the new Unit in the same manner as the LPC, ideally through a special ______ whose identity is verified.

Railway employees in sensitive posts should be transferred after every ______ years to maintain transparency and prevent unethical practices.

Commercial Supervisors and Reservation Clerks fall under the first category of staff requiring periodical transfer, often involving interaction with the ______ or suppliers.

To avoid large-scale dislocation, periodical transfers for some staff may occur within the same station or urban area, as long as the fundamental objectives of such transfers can be ______.

Staff in offices like Pay Bill Sections and Accounts Offices are typically shifted to a different ______ seat within the same place.

Staff dealing with claims, refunds and wharfage, as well as demurrage for the general public fall under the ______ department.

Within the Accounts Department, those who deal with post audit of paid vouchers and release of ______ are considered sensitive staff.

In the Civil Engineering Department, Junior Engineers (JE) or Senior Section Engineers (SSE) in charge of stores or dealing with ______ are considered sensitive.

In the civil engineering department, staff that are in charge of stores account such as assisitant superintendents or superintendents, are considered ______.

In Divisional Drawing Offices, draftsmen and estimators who are checking contractors bills' are considered ______.

______ Superintendents are included in sensitive posts that require rotational shifting.

Station Masters/ Asstt.Station Masters are included in sensitive posts that require rotational shifting, except those working/posted as ______ Station Masters and Way Side stations.

A ______ Clerk dealing with package work is considered to hold a sensitive post.

______ Controllers or Coaching Controllers in Control Rooms are considered to be in sensitive roles.

The desks dealing with ______ bills or operating restrictions are considered to be in sensitive roles.

Desks dealing with the Commodity Section and Stores Section in the COPS's office are considered sensitive in the ______ Department.

______/SES(Signal) and JEs/SEs (Telecom) independent in-charge of Stores Depots, handling Tender and Contracts and Preparation of Bills are considered to be in sensitive roles.

______ dealing with tenders and contracts, verification of bills and indents for purchase of store, are considered to be in sensitive roles.

The DRM or CPO(A) may hear representations of genuine grievance, if any made before a final decision is taken to effect the transfer, but this procedure will not apply to the cases of transfer of ______ of the recognized Unions.

Temporary Transfer Orders

Reasons for Transfers

Promotion Transfer Timing

Cadre Curtailment Transfers

En Masse Transfer Protocol

Application Copy

Application Registration

Sparing Order Contents

Verification at New Unit

Transfer Communication Signatory

LPC Issuance

LPC Delivery

Periodical Transfer

Category 'A' Staff

Localized Periodical Transfer

Category 'B' Staff

Accounts: Bills Staff

Accounts: Claims/Refund Staff

Accounts: Cheque Writers

Accounts: Cashiers

Accounts: Pension/PF Staff

Station Superintendents

Station Masters/Assistant Station Masters

Station Clerk

Train Clerk

Stock/Coaching Controller

Stores Depots Tender/Contracts

Office Clerks/Superintendents

Rotational Shifting

Grievance Hearing (Vigilance Transfers)

Transfer application copies

Photo Requirement

Extra Photo

Photo Attestation

Rubber Stamp Details

Goods/Parcels/Luggage Clerks

Reservation/Booking Clerks

Ticket Collector/TTEs/Conductors

Reservation/Goods Supervisors

Staff dealing with claims

Pharmacists (drug stores)

Personnel Dept Staff

DOS/DCS Office Assistants

COPS Office Desk

JES/SES & JEs/SEs (Signal/Telecom)

Bill Clerk/Time Keeper

Stores Clerk/Stores Issuer

Office Clerks/Superintendents (J.S & T)

Desk Rotation Purpose

Vigilance-Ordered Transfers

Grievance Hearings Exceptions

Transfer Cancellation Approval

Penalty Posting Restriction

Ticket Checker Transfer Policy

Exonerated Staff Return

Minor Penalty Return Time

Major Penalty Return Time

Prohibited Return Location

Return Request Authority

D&AR Meaning

Juniority-Based Transfers

Closure Transfer Consultation

Application Copies and Photos

Photo Attestation Requirement

Attesting Officer ID

Service Book Transfer

Universal Transfer Protocol

Joining Verification

LPC Signatory

LPC Delivery Method

Sparing Order ID

Transfer Order Elements

Train Clerk Duties

Stock/Coaching Controller Role

J.S & T Department Responsibilities

Bill Clerk/Time Keeper Function

Complaints initiate transfers

Vigilance Basis

Pre-transfer Grievance Hearing

Purpose of Grievance Hearing

Union Leader Transfer Exception

Sensitive Posts: Category A

Localized Transfer

Sensitive Posts: Category B

Accounts: Contractors Bills

Accounts: Public Refunds