Railway Pay and Increment Policies

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What pay adjustment is made for accounts clerks promoted to Junior Accounts Assistants on or after 1-5-61?

Pay is fixed at the stage reached after granting four advance increments (correct)

Pay remains the same as their previous accounts clerk position

No adjustment is made to their pay

Pay is fixed by granting two advance increments

What happens to the pay of Junior Accounts Assistants promoted before 1-5-61?

They are automatically promoted to Section Officer with increased pay

Their pay is refixed according to their previous pay as Accounts Clerks (correct)

They receive a reduction in pay

Their pay remains unchanged

How is the additional increment for staff qualified under Appendix III-A treated upon promotion?

It continues to be added in the lower grade until confirmed (correct)

It is only considered if the promotion is permanent

It can be converted into one-time bonus payment

It is eliminated upon promotion

When will the affected staff’s pay be refixed without paying arrears prior to that date?

From 1-4-61 Signup and view all the answers

In case of promotion to Section Officer (Accounts)/Inspector of Stores, what determines if a higher fixation of pay is allowed?

The pay from the lower grade plus additional increments Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference for restoring the increment once the penalty ceases?

Rly.Bd's No.PC III/74/INC/1 dt. 17-1-74 Signup and view all the answers

When determining the next increment date due after 1-11-73, which date is used?

The first of the month in which it was allowed in previous years Signup and view all the answers

If an increment is postponed by 40 days, when is the new increment date set?

On 29-10-75 or after, but adjusted for delays Signup and view all the answers

What should be included when supplying particulars about increments for transferred railway servants?

The scale, substantive pay, and remarks about the increment Signup and view all the answers

What is the date assigned for the first increment in a scale?

The appointment date to the scale Signup and view all the answers

What do the service records of transferred railway servants cause related to increments?

They delay the notification of increment dates Signup and view all the answers

What date reflects when the increment is actually allowed after being postponed?

1-10-75 Signup and view all the answers

When can a probationary officer receive their first increment after confirmation?

After 5 years of service Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of chances a Stenographer has to qualify for advance increments after entering service?

Three chances Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components of the Efficiency Bar Test for Group 'B' Officers?

A review of work by the Head of the Department and an interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the revised salary scale for directly recruited probationary officers in Group 'A' Service?

Rs. 2200-4000 Signup and view all the answers

What condition must a probationary officer meet before they can be confirmed?

Have a permanent post available Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of passing departmental examinations on a probationary officer's increments?

It makes them eligible for future increments Signup and view all the answers

Which examinations qualify probationary officers for advance increments?

Departmental examinations and Staff College examinations Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do to be eligible for advance increments upon passing the first departmental examination?

Attend a training session at Staff College, Baroda Signup and view all the answers

How often can examinations for Stenographers be held?

Once every 6 months or once a year Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the date of the next increment after the grant of advance increments?

It will remain the same Signup and view all the answers

How much can advance increments increase a probationary officer's salary after passing the first departmental examination?

From Rs. 2200 to Rs. 2275 Signup and view all the answers

What is the pay scale for Stenographers qualifying at 120 w.p.m.?

Rs. 1200 - 2040 Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, when should the second departmental examination typically be passed?

At the end of the second year of training Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Head of the Department play in the Efficiency Bar Test for Group 'B' Officers?

Reviews the officers' work personally for the past three years Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the creation of a supernumerary post for confirming a probationer?

Board's approval Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the advance increments once granted?

They are independent of future increments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the criteria to receive advance increments?

Completing a project assignment successfully Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the changes mentioned in Board's letter regarding the Efficiency Bar Test?

They provide a framework for conducting efficiency evaluations Signup and view all the answers

Which group of Stenographers is also eligible for advance increments?

Both Hindi and English Stenographers Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if only one departmental examination was prescribed after July 1, 1959?

It will be deemed the first departmental examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage required to pass both the written and viva voce tests for the Efficiency Bar in the Junior scale?

50% in each test and 60% in aggregate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Group 'B' officers regarding the first efficiency bar?

Interview by a board of three departments Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a Group 'B' officer who has passed the efficiency bar test in the junior scale if they revert to a Group 'B' post?

They are exempted from the second efficiency bar test Signup and view all the answers

What timing requirement is necessary for announcing results of the efficiency bar tests?

Results must be announced before the due date Signup and view all the answers

In exceptional cases, what is the condition for certifying a gazetted railway servant as having crossed the bar without conducting the examination in time?

Pass the test at the first opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What is true regarding the efficiency bar test for Group 'C' railway servants officiating in the senior scale?

They must pass the junior scale efficiency bar test Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is assessed in the viva voce test for Group 'B' officers?

Practical application of railway skills Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase accurately describes the efficiency bar test?

A one-time comprehensive test Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a Group 'B' officer to increase their pay in the senior scale?

Passing the efficiency bar test for junior scale officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration of service required before a probationary officer can receive an increment raising pay to Rs. 2350 after confirmation?

5 years of service Signup and view all the answers

What must be obtained if no permanent post is available for confirming a probationer?

Sanction to create a supernumerary post Signup and view all the answers

How many chances are provided to Stenographers to qualify for the higher speeds of advance increments after entering the service?

Three chances Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum speed Stenographers must achieve at recruitment stage to be eligible for advance increments?

80 w.p.m. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the initial pay fixation for a person appointed afresh to a railway post?

The minimum of the time-scale for the post Signup and view all the answers

How is the pay of retrenched employees regulated upon re-appointment in railway posts?

Using the pay last drawn in identical scales from their previous employment Signup and view all the answers

In the case of transfers from a higher to a lower post, what may be used to determine advance increments?

Completed years of service in the higher post Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for fixing the pay of an employee transferring from a government department to a railway position?

The similarity of pay scales between the government position and railway position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of pay when an employee is transferred to a lower post?

Pay from the higher post may influence increment calculations for the lower post Signup and view all the answers

Which rule governs the pay fixation for retrenched persons re-appointed within identical pay scales?

Rule 1313 (a) (ii) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Signup and view all the answers

What condition is essential for an authority to fix pay at a higher stage in exceptional cases?

Discretion of the competent authority in consultation with the Financial Adviser Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid conflict with the pay of other railway servants when appointing to a lower post?

Fix pay at the minimum of the time-scale and grant personal pay. Signup and view all the answers

Which category of Government servants can count their previous officiating service for increments in railway posts?

Permanent Government servants officiating in higher posts. Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met for temporary Government servants to receive higher fixation of pay after transfer?

There must be a reasonable prospect for their former posts to continue. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical procedure for drawing annual increments according to the established code?

Ineligibility statements must only be prepared for those without increments. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition might personal pay be granted instead of a higher start for a railway servant?

If immediate confirmation prospects exist with a regular post. Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether an increment is withheld under rule 1318?

It is automatically withheld unless a case is made for it. Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when calculating personal pay for newly appointed railway servants?

The duration of their service in the previous post. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the increment procedures to be timely and efficient?

Ineligibility statements should primarily be prepared for those facing disciplinary actions. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to personal pay once it has been granted?

It is absorbed in future increments. Signup and view all the answers

What must be included as a part of the Efficiency Bar Test for Group 'B' Officers?

A review of the officers' performance over the past 3 years Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel are involved in the interview component of the Efficiency Bar Test?

The Head of the Department and two other Heads of Departments Signup and view all the answers

How many advance increments may a probationary officer receive after passing the second departmental examination?

One increment only Signup and view all the answers

What is required of probationary officers in terms of the timing of departmental exams?

Both departmental examinations must occur within the first two years of training. Signup and view all the answers

What salary scale applies to directly recruited probationary officers in Group 'A' Service?

Rs. 2200 to 4000 Signup and view all the answers

When must a probationary officer take their first departmental examination according to the guidelines?

By the end of the first year of training Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT contribute to a probationary officer's eligibility for advance increments?

Completing additional language courses Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a probationary officer passes the efficiency bar test in the junior scale?

The officer retains their current designation but receives a pay rise. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if a Group 'B' officer does not pass the efficiency bar test?

The officer remains in the current position without pay increase. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the changes mentioned in the Board's letter regarding the Efficiency Bar Test?

To standardize the criteria for performance evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a railway servant is on leave preparatory to retirement when an increment above the efficiency bar falls due?

The increment will be sanctioned if they would have passed the efficiency bar test. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if an efficiency bar test cannot be held on time due to a railway servant's illness?

The increment may be granted retroactively after passing the test. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following categories of railway servants is exempt from efficiency bar tests?

Those who have completed a refresher course within five years. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is NOT followed in the efficiency bar test procedure?

Complete exemption for any railway servant using medical leave. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis for determining the increment for railway servants who fail the efficiency bar test?

Retrospective application of increments after passing the test. Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a railway servant be considered to have crossed the efficiency bar without testing?

In exceptional cases, with appropriate certification. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Group 'B' officers regarding the efficiency bar test?

Both written and viva voce tests. Signup and view all the answers

When should results of the efficiency bar tests ideally be announced?

Within three months of conducting the tests. Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is specifically mandated for categories where confidential reports are maintained?

Oral tests and performance reviews. Signup and view all the answers

What are railway servants who officiated in higher posts for over two years exempt from?

Efficiency bar tests for lower posts. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pay, Increments, and Efficiency Bars

Government servants appointed to railway posts are paid the minimum of the applicable pay scale.
Pay for newly appointed individuals can be higher if appropriate to certain exceptional circumstances.
Railway authorities should consult the Financial Adviser for pay adjustments.
Retrenched workers with comparable previous government roles will be paid according to their last salary from said previous government role.
Transfers from one railway department to another are subject to specific principles.
Temporary employees transferring to a lower post will have prior service in the higher post considered for advance payments, provided it doesn't exceed the previous higher pay.
Permanent government employees transferring to a lower railway position will have their previous officiating service in the upper post/role considered for incremental pay adjustments.
Temporary staff transferring to an equivalent position will have their previous service history in similar positions considered for pay adjustments.
Personal pay can be given to offset differences in salary, and this will be included in future increments, depending on the circumstances.

Drawl of Increment in Timescale of Pay

Increment payment is typically automatic, excluding increments withheld for disciplinary action or other specific reasons.
Increment payment procedures need to be streamlined and delays minimized.
Annual increments are applied beginning the first of the month they fall due.
Increments during leave are paid at the date of return.
Temporary increments will be deferred until the completion of a leave period and will be paid from the first day of the following month.
Staff leave without pay will not affect increment calculation.
Increments that fall after the first of the month are counted from the date of the relevant month.
Penalty durations will follow normal increment procedures.
Advance or enhanced incremental payments will follow distinct procedures from standard cases.

Efficiency Bar

Gazetted railway servants must pass an examination to receive increments beyond the efficiency bar, where applicable.
Efficiency bars exist at specific pay levels.
Efficiency bar examinations are required, and may be a single unit examination.
Efficiency bar examinations need to be taken at the same time.
Particular procedures may be followed when a gazetted servant is required to cross an efficiency bar.
Specific tests are applicable depending on employment seniority, type of work, and department.
Gazetted railway servants' examinations should be reviewed, and possibly assessed by a board, to determine whether they should cross an efficiency bar.
Procedure for crossing efficiency bars for different staff types and levels may be followed and reviewed.
The stoppage of an increment at an efficiency bar is not considered a disciplinary action.
Gazetted staff may be allowed to take incremental steps despite having an efficiency bar, but not automatically.
Pay will be determined by the length of service, following efficiency bar removal, not the seniority before disciplinary action.
In exceptional cases, gazetted staff may be granted higher pay in accordance with service length following efficiency bar removal.

Advance Increments

Probationary officers in specific roles/ranks may receive advance increments if they meet certain requirements.
Directly recruited officers in certain revised scales might receive advance increments, based on examination or service length.
Stenographers with specified educational qualifications may be granted advance increments for certain qualifications.
Staff members reaching a certain level in their careers may be given advance increments for their work.
If staff are serving in a position that's above their permanent classification they won't lose their pay.
Staff can only gain the advance increments for their current position.
Advance increments are not guaranteed and must adhere to related service guidelines.
Gaining incentives doesn't confer any other rights.
Advance increments might not be available for certain seniority levels or staff types

Dual Charge Allowance

Dual charge allowance will be granted under certain circumstances for staff undertaking additional duties, subject to limits and conditions.
Dual charge allowance should usually not be paid for current charges or concurrent duties.
Authorities need to consider if a dual charge allowance is applicable in relevant situations.
Staff must meet defined requirements to be eligible for pay or allowances relating to additional work.

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This quiz focuses on the pay structure and increment policies for government servants in railway posts. It covers guidelines for newly appointed employees, pay adjustments, and principles regarding transfers and temporary staff. Test your understanding of these essential regulations.