Railway Servant Seniority Rules

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What happens to surplus employees regarding their past service when redeployed to a new unit?

They retain their seniority based on past service.

They have the same seniority as new recruits.

They are treated as fresh entrants for seniority. (correct)

They can carry over promotions from previous units.

When two surplus employees are selected for absorption on different dates, what determines their seniority in the new unit?

Their date of selection.

Their performance evaluations.

If any direct recruit was appointed between those dates. (correct)

The duration of service in their previous unit.

In the case of simultaneous selection of surplus employees, how is their seniority determined?

By the order of application submission.

By the date of their last promotion.

By the date of selection. (correct)

By performance metrics in their previous department.

If two employees have the same date of appointment, what factor comes next to determine seniority?

Dates of entry into the grade next below. Signup and view all the answers

When determining seniority, what is the final criterion if all other dates are identical?

The employee's date of birth. Signup and view all the answers

How is a change of occupation for staff who voluntarily request it due to health reasons categorized?

As a transfer on own request. Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for surplus employees to retain their previous inter-se seniority during redeployment?

No direct recruit can be selected between certain dates. Signup and view all the answers

What primarily determines seniority among non-gazetted railway servants in initial recruitment grades?

Date of appointment to the grade Signup and view all the answers

What condition is necessary for the seniority of simultaneously selected surplus employees in a new unit?

Their inter-se seniority will follow their previous unit's hierarchy. Signup and view all the answers

In case of a tie in the entry dates of promoted railway servants and direct recruits, how is seniority determined?

Promotees are placed senior to direct recruits Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a medical authority’s recommendation for a change of category due to health reasons?

It is classified as a transfer on own request. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the seniority when employees enter the same grade on different dates?

The entry dates into each subsequent lower grade. Signup and view all the answers

What is stated about the grant of higher pay concerning seniority?

It does not affect the seniority of those already appointed Signup and view all the answers

What applies to the seniority of a direct recruit if their training period is curtailed?

Their seniority is determined as if they completed the training period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals maintains seniority based on their promotion and direct recruitment dates?

Both promotees and direct recruits maintain their inter-se-seniority Signup and view all the answers

What determines the relative seniority of persons transferred to the Diesel Locomotive Works from Railways/Production Units on or after 1-8-1961?

The grade they held in their parent Railway at the time of transfer Signup and view all the answers

For transferred staff from Construction/Projects who have a lien on a post, how is their relative seniority assigned?

Based on the grade held by them in the parent Railway at the time of transfer Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the seniority of railway staff that has already been determined under existing rules?

It shall not be altered Signup and view all the answers

What happens to staff transferred from Construction/Projects without any lien on a post?

They are deemed to have been transferred in the lowest grade in a category for direct recruitment Signup and view all the answers

For partially filled categories that involve both direct recruitment and promotions, what criterion is used to determine seniority?

Date of regular promotion and date of joining the working post Signup and view all the answers

Which staff categories are exempt from the seniority rules laid out in sections 328 to 336?

Medical, Railway Protection Force, Chemists and Metallurgists Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum date for technical and non-ministerial staff transfers to be considered for seniority at the Diesel Locomotive Works?

1-1-1969 Signup and view all the answers

When is the date of appointment to the grade reckoned if confirmation follows a specified probationary period without break?

From the commencement of the probationary period Signup and view all the answers

If an extended probationary period is followed without break, how is the date of appointment calculated?

From a date later than the commencement of the probationary period Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of an extended probationary period, what date is used for the appointment in case of confirmation?

The later of the initial training or joining the post Signup and view all the answers

How is seniority determined for railway servants transferred on mutual exchange?

They retain the seniority based on their promotion date Signup and view all the answers

For railway servants transferred in the interest of administration, how is seniority regulated?

By date of promotion or appointment to the grade Signup and view all the answers

What is true about railway servants transferred on their own request?

They are placed below all confirmed, temporary, and officiating servants in the new establishment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'relevant grade' refer to regarding transfers?

The specific grade that includes elements of direct recruitment Signup and view all the answers

When calculating seniority after a transfer, which factor is NOT considered?

Current staffing needs of the organization Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the seniority of railway servants on mutual exchange if they have different promotion dates?

They retain their respective seniority based on the earlier of their promotion dates Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by non-fortuitous service?

Service rendered after a regular promotion following due process. Signup and view all the answers

How can railway servants access their seniority position?

By being permitted to see the seniority lists or being informed upon request. Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for railway servants to contest their seniority position after a seniority list is published?

One year. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a railway servant's seniority if they are reduced to a lower stage in the time-scale?

Their seniority on the list remains unaffected. Signup and view all the answers

If no period is specified for a reduction, how is the situation regarded?

The individual is deemed reduced for an indefinite period. Signup and view all the answers

What determines a railway servant’s seniority upon repromotion after a reduction?

The date of their repromotion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication if a railway servant is declared permanently unfit for promotion?

There are no further considerations for their seniority. Signup and view all the answers

When does a railway servant lose their original seniority in a higher service, grade, or post?

Immediately after a reduction in service grade or post. Signup and view all the answers

If a rail worker is reduced in pay but not in grade, what is affected?

Their position on the seniority list. Signup and view all the answers

What is one requirement for the authority ordering a pay reduction?

To specify the duration for which the reduction is effective. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary determinant of seniority among railway servants in initial recruitment grades?

Date of appointment to the grade Signup and view all the answers

How is seniority arranged when the dates of entry into a grade for promoted railway servants and direct recruits are the same?

Both groups alternate positions, with promotees being senior Signup and view all the answers

What condition does NOT affect the seniority of a direct recruit whose training period is curtailed?

Their seniority is reassessed after training Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately reflects the treatment of seniority for railway staff already established under extant rules?

Existing seniorities remain unaltered Signup and view all the answers

In the context of partially filled posts through direct recruitment and promotion, what is a key factor in determining seniority?

Date of regular promotion for promotees Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a railway servant is reduced in pay but not in grade?

Their higher grade seniority is unaffected Signup and view all the answers

Which situation applies to an employee's seniority when they are permanently declared unfit for promotion?

They lose their seniority in higher service Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the inter-se seniority of officers in each service recruited as probationers in a particular year?

Their place in the order of merit Signup and view all the answers

Which base values are used to adjust the marks obtained in the competitive examination and probationary training?

2050 and 1250 Signup and view all the answers

For officers appointed after 1986, what additional factor determines their order of merit if two or more probationers have equal marks?

Their dates of birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the earliest date from which service for seniority is counted for Group 'A' officers appointed based on competitive examinations before 1985?

From the date they start earning increments Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred for SCRAs after the 1983 batch regarding the counting of service for seniority?

Service is counted from the date of earning increments as Junior Scale Officers Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a railway servant still be entitled to promotion despite not appearing for the examination in their turn?

If they had a medical certificate for family sickness Signup and view all the answers

How is seniority determined for promotion to the rank of Section Officer (Accounts) after passing the examination?

Based purely on the date of passing the qualifying examination Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reasons beyond his control' include when a railway servant cannot appear for the test?

Non-receipt of intimation due to unforeseen travel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding candidates who pass the qualifying examination in different years?

Those who pass earlier are senior to those who qualify later Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT considered a valid reason for a railway servant's absence during the departmental examination?

Personal leave granted to vacation Signup and view all the answers

In the event of passing the examination, when will the railway servant who missed it due to valid reasons be considered for promotion?

As if they had passed it concurrently with others Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following factors is not relevant when determining seniority after passing the examination?

Duration of service in current position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT apply to departmental examinations prescribed in Appendices 2 & 3?

Immediate promotion is guaranteed on passing Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the interpretation of 'sickness' when it comes to a railway servant missing an examination?

It must be documented by an authorized medical attendant Signup and view all the answers

How is the date of appointment to the grade determined when confirmation follows a probationary period without interruption?

From the date of commencement of the probationary period. Signup and view all the answers

When a probationary period is extended, what impacts the reckoning of the appointment date to the grade?

The extent of the probationary period extension. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the seniority of railway servants who are transferred on mutual exchange?

They choose either to retain their seniority or take that of the exchanged servant, depending on which is lower. Signup and view all the answers

In instances where railway servants are transferred in the interest of administration, what governs their seniority?

The promotion date or appointment date to the grade. Signup and view all the answers

When railway servants transfer at their own request, how is their seniority determined?

They are assigned seniority below existing confirmed and temporary staff in the new establishment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication for an employee's appointment date if they are confirmed at the end of a probationary period that is not extended?

It is the date they joined the training school or started working, whichever is earlier. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the term 'relevant grade' regarding railway servant transfers?

The grade pertaining to direct recruitment that includes specific job descriptions. Signup and view all the answers

When determining seniority after a transfer, which factor must be ignored?

The performance ratings of the transferred employee. Signup and view all the answers

Upon being reduced to a lower stage in the time-scale of seniority, what happens to a railway servant's seniority?

They lose their original seniority in the higher grade or post. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a railway servant whose pay is reduced but not their grade?

They retain their original seniority on the list. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration allowed for a railway servant to contest their assigned seniority position after a seniority list is published?

One year Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a railway servant's seniority after they have been reduced to a lower service or grade without a specified period?

They are deemed to be reduced indefinitely. Signup and view all the answers

In the case of repromotion after a reduction, how is a railway servant's seniority determined?

According to the date of repromotion. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if a railway servant is declared permanently unfit for promotion after a reduction event?

The question of repromotion or determination of seniority will not arise. Signup and view all the answers

If a railway servant's pay is reduced but they remain in the same grade, how does this affect their seniority?

Their seniority position remains unaffected. Signup and view all the answers

Under which condition is a railway servant's original seniority lost in the higher service, grade, or post?

After being repromoted following a reduction. Signup and view all the answers

What implication arises if a railway servant does not have a specified period for their reduction?

They are considered reduced indefinitely. Signup and view all the answers

When reducing a railway servant, what is required from the authority ordering the reduction?

The period for which the reduction will be effective is required. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for determining the seniority of officers appointed to the Indian Railway Services Group 'A'?

The date for increment on the time scale (DITS) Signup and view all the answers

From which date do officers appointed to the Indian Railway Services from the 1986 examination batch start counting their seniority?

From the date they commence earning increments Signup and view all the answers

What conditions govern the inter-se seniority of officers recruited as probationers in a particular year?

The order of merit based on competitive examination scores Signup and view all the answers

What requirement must be fulfilled for transfers from railway employees working in specific grades to be accepted?

They should meet the educational qualifications for direct recruitment. Signup and view all the answers

For officers from the 1986 batch, how are the marks from competitive exams adjusted for seniority determination?

Increased to the base of 2050 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the absorption of medically decategorised staff?

Their seniority is based on total service in equivalent grades. Signup and view all the answers

When two probationers have equal marks, what factor determines their order of merit?

Their dates of birth, with the older ranking senior Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can medically decategorised staff be absorbed into different posts?

When their background and experience are relevant to the new position. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a medically decategorised employee who is absorbed in the cadre they were originally promoted from?

Their seniority will not exceed that of their erstwhile seniors. Signup and view all the answers

How is the minimum and maximum pay of the new grade affected for medically decategorised staff?

A percentage of basic pay from Running Allowance is added. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary condition regarding the transfer of railway employees in intermediates grades?

Transfers are not permitted as all positions are promoted from lower grades. Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered when determining the seniority of medically decategorised staff absorbed into a new role?

The length of service in the original grade. Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of surplus employees regarding their past service when redeployed?

They are considered as new employees for seniority purposes. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can two surplus employees maintain their inter-se seniority when redeployed?

If no new hires or promotions occur between their selection dates. Signup and view all the answers

When two surplus employees are selected simultaneously for redeployment, how is their seniority determined?

By maintaining the same seniority as in the previous unit. Signup and view all the answers

What factor is considered next when employees have the same appointment date to a grade?

The lowest grade entry dates in their promotion channel. Signup and view all the answers

If the entry dates into lower grades are also identical, what is the final determinant of seniority?

The relative date of birth. Signup and view all the answers

How is a medical authority's recommendation for a change of occupation categorized for staff who request it?

As a transfer on health grounds treated as a request. Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for determining seniority in a scenario with partially filled categories involving both direct recruitment and promotions?

The order of appointment to that post. Signup and view all the answers

How is the date of appointment reckoned if a confirmation occurs after a specified probationary period without break?

From the date of permanent appointment. Signup and view all the answers

How long do railway servants have to contest their seniority position after a seniority list is published?

One year Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a railway servant's position on the seniority list when reduced to a lower stage in the time-scale?

Their position is unaffected Signup and view all the answers

What determines the seniority of a railway servant upon repromotion after a reduction?

The date of repromotion Signup and view all the answers

What should the authority ordering a pay reduction specify?

The duration for which the reduction will be in effect Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a railway servant is declared permanently unfit for promotion?

They lose their opportunity for repromotion Signup and view all the answers

When a railway servant loses their original seniority in a higher service, grade, or post?

When reduced to a lower grade permanently Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of being reduced in pay but not in grade?

The railway servant's seniority is unaffected Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of a railway servant filling the role of a lower-grade position indefinitely?

They are ineligible for promotions until deemed fit Signup and view all the answers

What determines the relative seniority of persons transferred to the Diesel Locomotive Works on 1-8-1961?

The grade held in their parent Railway Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition are staff transferred from a Construction/Project to the lowest grade?

If they do not hold any lien on a post Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for technical and non-ministerial staff transfers to be considered for seniority?

From 1-8-1961 to 1-1-1969 Signup and view all the answers

What affects the seniority of persons transferred from Railways or Production Units?

The length of non-fortuitous service in their grade Signup and view all the answers

Which categories of employees are exempt from the seniority rules in sections 328 to 336?

Medical Officers Signup and view all the answers

When are staff transferred from Construction/Project assigned seniority?

Based on the position held on the date of transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is the seniority determination rule for staff transferred before 1-8-1961?

They retain the grade held before transfer Signup and view all the answers

In the case of transfers from Railways/Production Units after 1-8-1961, what defines the date for determining seniority?

The date of transfer to the Diesel Locomotive Works Signup and view all the answers

What happens to individuals who are transferred from a Construction/Project without a lien on any post?

They are assigned to the lowest possible grade. Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for determining a railway servant's seniority if they are repromoted after a reduction?

They maintain a seniority based on the latest position before reduction Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rules Regulating Railway Servant Seniority

General Principles: Rules in this chapter determine non-gazetted railway employee seniority, excluding Diesel Locomotive Works employees (paragraphs 324-328 apply to them). Existing seniority based on prior rules/orders remains unchanged.

Initial Recruitment Grades

Seniority: Determined by appointment date to the grade. Higher pay doesn't override seniority of those already in the grade.
Combination of Recruitment Methods: In partially filled positions (direct recruitment & promotion), seniority is determined by promotion date for promotees and joining date for direct recruits, maintaining relative promotion and recruitment seniority respectively. The same date of entry into a grade for promotees and direct recruits is handled alternately.
Training Period Adjustments: If a direct recruit's training is shortened, the date they actually joined the work position is used, not the original expected date. This rule applies to inter-apprentices and departmentally selected candidates in limited competitive exams.

Recruitment by Railway Recruitment Board

Seniority: Determining factor based on merit order at training school examinations, with age as a tiebreaker between candidates with equal merit.
Batching for Training: If candidates are in the same RRB panel and are sent to training in different batches due to administrative reasons, then inter-se seniority within those batches is maintained as if the trainees hadn't been separated.
No Training: Candidates who bypass training school determination based on merit assigned by Railway Recruitment Board or similar recruiting authority.

Seniority Rules on Promotion

General Principles: Promotion seniority is equivalent. Delays in joining new positions must be factored.
Mutual Exchange (Transfer): Transferred staff keep the seniority of the grade or post from the original office or the grade of the transferring staff, whichever is lower.
Transfer in Administration's Interest: Seniority is established based on the original promotion date or appointment date.
Transfer at Request: Transferred employees are ranked at the bottom of the seniority list of the new establishment.

Medically Unfit Railway Servants

Alternative Positions: Medically decategorised staff should be absorbed into alternative posts in related fields if possible.
Seniority in Absorption: Seniority is determined by the service length in equivalent or corresponding grades, considering their previous grade(s).
Exception for Original Promotion Cadre: Staff absorbed into the cadre from which they were originally promoted will not rank ahead of original seniors in the new cadre.
Running Allowance Incorporation: A percentage of basic pay (Running allowance) is added to the pay scale of Running Staff for calculating equivalent positions and seniority.
Reconsideration after Restoration: In the case of staff restored to original positions, seniority is determined according to the original grade category.

Seniority for Promotion to Section Officer (Accountants)

Seniority on Exam Results: Seniority is determined by the date of passing the qualifying exam for the desired promotion, with candidates in later years being junior.

Seniority When Dates of Appointment Coincide

Lower Grade/Level Seniority: When appointment dates coincide, seniority is determined by the entry date into the next lower grade or level down the promotional ladder.
Relatively Older: When all prior factors coincide, seniority is then determined by the older date of birth.

Effect of Reduction in Grade/Pay

Reduction to Lower Grade/Pay: Reduction in pay grade doesn't change seniority list position. Factors associated with reduction in pay and grade may affect future increments.
Indefinite Reduction: With indefinite reduction in pay/rank, seniority issues related to promotion and other factors are not applicable.

Permission to Railway Servants to Peruse Seniority List

Access: Railway servants can inspect their seniority lists or be given their position on the list upon inquiry.
Revision Period: Staff may inquire/file for a review of their seniority list placement within one year of initial release.

Seniority on Re-employment after Medical Unfitness

Adjusted Placement: Reemployed staff (who were previously medically unfit), are positioned below all permanently employed employees during their re-employment date.

Staff Directly Recruited in Diesel Locomotive Works

Relative Seniority: Trainees and apprentices are ranked according to merit lists from their training/apprenticeship periods; Non-trainee/apprentice rank in the order of their respective position in the panel.

Staff Transferred from Other Railways/Units

Seniority Determination: Seniority is based on the position held (and service length) on their former company or unit of assignment on the transfer date.

Staff Transferred from Construction/Project

Seniority from Previous Positions: Transferred staff from construction or project retain their original seniority position at their previous company or unit on the transfer date.

Gazetted Staff Seniority

Seniority Determination: Seniority is based on the date of increment on a specific time-scale as determined in each particular case according to principles established in subsequent paragraphs.

Inter-se Seniority for Promotions

Different Seniority Units: Seniority is determined by the total service length in a certain grade or equivalent grade. For similar employment, a certain seniority ranking is taken into account.
DITS Method: Seniority determined considering "Date of increment on Time Scale".
Group B Officers Seniority is determined by the panel position and the initial pay date.
Specific Cases: Rules for special circumstances (like temporary promotion/transfer) are outlined to prevent ambiguity in seniority order.

Other Miscellaneous Rules

Exception Cases: Rules exist to address specific scenarios not covered by the general principles for cases not addressed or ambiguities.

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This quiz covers the regulations governing seniority among non-gazetted railway employees, focusing on initial recruitment grades and determination principles. It discusses the impact of appointment dates, recruitment methods, and training period adjustments on seniority rankings.