Railway Servants' Temporary Service Guidelines
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What is required for substitutes to be absorbed into regular railway service after completing four months of continuous service?

  • Automatic appointment due to temporary status
  • Completion of a formal training program
  • Additional three months of service as a substitute
  • Selection from a list or approved manner (correct)

Which of the following scenarios does NOT constitute a break in service for substitutes?

  • Unauthorized absence for more than 20 days (correct)
  • Medical treatment for injuries sustained on duty
  • Journey time for joining a post on transfer
  • Rest days under the Hours of Employment Regulations

What age relaxation is given to substitutes appearing for the Railway Recruitment Board Examination?

  • No relaxation is provided
  • Relaxation equal to their service period, not exceeding 35 years (correct)
  • An automatic permanent age limit of 40 years
  • A maximum of 5 years due to service

What is considered 'authorized absence' for substitutes' employment continuity?

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What type of absence will count against the limit of 15 days' authorized absence for substitutes?

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What is a 'temporary railway servant' defined as?

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Under what circumstances is a temporary railway servant entitled to no notice for termination of service?

<p>Expiry of the sanction of the post or officiating vacancy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What notice period is a temporary railway servant entitled to if engaged on a contract for a definite period?

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Temporary railway servants with more than three years of continuous service are entitled to what notice period upon termination?

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What notice period is usually applicable for apprentices for termination of service?

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Which of the following groups of railway servants may have a specific termination notice according to their roles?

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What is the consequence for a temporary railway servant being dismissed as a disciplinary measure?

<p>No notice period is required (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the termination notice periods is true?

<p>Contractual terms can influence notice periods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required notice period for probationary Officers and Group 'A' Railway servants?

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In the case of Group C and Group D Railway servants on probation, how long is the notice period?

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What happens if a Railway servant entitled to a stipulated notice period has their service terminated forthwith?

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Who has the authority to reduce or waive the stipulated notice period for a Railway servant?

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What is stated about temporary railway servants who have been absent for extra ordinary leave for over five years?

<p>No notice of termination is necessary as they are deemed to have resigned. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of Clause (6) for Railway servants under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?

<p>They are entitled to notice or wage in lieu as per the Act. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which authority is responsible for giving notice of termination of service?

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What is the notice period for Gazetted Railway servants on probation in the Medical Department?

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What is the relationship between the scales of pay and allowances for Railway servants and Permanent railway servants?

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What must be documented if appointing authorities decide to waive the notice period?

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Under what circumstances can substitutes be recruited?

<p>When the leave reserve is inadequate due to high absenteeism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of staff is preferred for substitute recruitment?

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What is a key requirement for substitutes regarding emoluments?

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What is required for substitutes to gain rights and privileges similar to temporary railway servants?

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In which scenario can substitutes be engaged against regular vacancies?

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What condition allows substitutes to be engaged at a wayside station?

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How should the duration of service for substitute school teachers be treated for seniority purposes?

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What type of vacancies allows for the recruitment of substitutes without a leave reserve?

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What is a common misconception about substitutes and their employment conditions?

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Which statement about the conditions for hiring substitutes is incorrect?

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Who is eligible for educational assistance in the Railway system?

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What are the conditions under which a temporary railway servant can receive advances?

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Which group of individuals is not entitled to the same benefits as permanent railway servants regarding medical attendance?

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What is the eligibility criterion for a temporary railway servant regarding residence allotment?

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What distinguishes 'Substitutes' in the Indian Railway Establishment?

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Which of the following does NOT apply to temporary railway servants?

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What is the source of regulation for Provident Fund and gratuity for railway servants?

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Which group is explicitly excluded from educational assistance?

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What chapter of the Indian Railway Establishment Code covers the Leave Rules?

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What happens if a contract does not explicitly state provisions for educational assistance?

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What is the maximum age limit for substitutes to receive age relaxation when appearing for the Railway Recruitment Board Examination?

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Which of the following conditions qualifies as authorized absence for substitutes?

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What should be recorded in the register for substitutes according to their initial engagement?

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What is the effect of unauthorized absence on a substitute's employment continuity?

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What is the significance of maintaining a list of all substitutes according to the unit of recruitment?

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What is the role of the Railway Board concerning temporary railway servants?

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What notice period does a temporary railway servant with less than three years of continuous service receive if not engaged on a contract?

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Under what conditions can a temporary railway servant be dismissed without notice?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a category of temporary railway servants?

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What is the required notice period for an apprentice whose service is to be terminated?

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How should the notice provisions for temporary railway servants be communicated?

<p>Broadly, to all railway servants without exception. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a temporary railway servant expect if their contract does not specify a notice period?

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Who is responsible for reducing or waiving the stipulated notice period for a railway servant?

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Which group is specifically excluded from educational assistance in the Railway system?

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What type of employment does NOT qualify a person for the same medical attendance benefits as permanent railway servants?

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Under what conditions may a temporary railway servant be granted advances?

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What determines the allotment of residences for temporary railway servants?

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Which provision applies specifically to substitutes in Indian Railway Establishments?

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What is a key element for regularizing the enquiry into educational assistance claims?

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What chapter of the Indian Railway Establishment Code deals with Leave Rules applicable to railway servants?

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What is true regarding the scales of compensatory and local allowances for temporary railway servants?

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Which authority is primarily responsible for overseeing adherence to notice periods for railway servants?

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What must be provided by the authority if the stipulated notice period is waived or reduced for a Railway servant?

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In which case is no notice of termination required for a temporary railway servant?

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Which group of Railway servants is entitled to a notice period of three months?

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What form of pay does a Railway servant receive if their service is terminated forthwith?

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What is true about the authority giving notice of termination of service?

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Under which condition is a Railway servant covered by the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 entitled to termination notice?

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What is stated about the pay and allowances for the Railway servants in relation to permanent railway servants?

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What type of Railway servants are not entitled to a notice period upon termination?

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What authority is given the discretion to waive or reduce the notice period for Railway servants?

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Under what circumstances can substitutes be engaged against regular vacancies?

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Which category of staff is prioritized for substitute recruitment?

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What condition allows for the recruitment of substitutes in categories without a leave reserve?

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Which of the following describes the pay scale for substitutes?

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How is the service duration of substitute school teachers treated for the purpose of seniority?

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In what situation is a leave reserve deemed ineffective for substitute recruitment?

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What is typically required before substitutes can start receiving rights and privileges similar to temporary railway servants?

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Which of the following best describes chain vacancies for engaging substitutes?

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What distinguishes a substitute from other temporary railway workers?

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Temporary Railway Servant

A railway employee without a permanent position on a railway or any related organization.

Casual Labour

Excluded from the definition of "temporary railway servant," including casual labor with temporary status.

Termination of service (no lien)

No notice required if termination is due to post expiry, officiating vacancy, incapacity, or disciplinary action.

Contract Employee (notice)

Entitled to one month's notice if engaged for a definite period, and 14 days if not.

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Continuous Service (notice)

More than three years of continuous service entitles temporary employees to one month's notice.

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Apprentice Termination

Apprentices are usually given one week's notice period for termination, unless otherwise specified in contracts.

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Other Railway Servant Termination

Notice periods for termination vary based on the specific type of railway servant, as specified in the agreement.

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Notice Period (both sides)

Termination notice period applies to both the employee and the employer.

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Notice Period for Probationary Officers

Probationary officers and Group 'A' and Group B Railway servants on probation are entitled to a 3-month notice period.

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Notice Period for Group C & D Railway Servants

Group C and Group D Railway servants on probation are entitled to a 1-month notice period.

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Notice Period for Gazetted Railway Servants

Gazetted railway servants on probation in the medical department are entitled to a 1-month notice period.

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Disciplinary Dismissal Notice

No notice is required for dismissal as a disciplinary measure that follows Constitutional clause procedures.

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Compulsory Retirement Notice

No notice period is needed when retirement is due to mental or physical incapacity.

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Notice Period Waiver

Appointing authorities can reduce or waive the required notice period, but must document the reason.

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Termination Authority

Termination of service or immediate termination orders must be communicated by a top level authority, at least the appointing authority.

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Industrial Disputes Act

If the rules for the Railway servant comply with this act, then notice or compensation is due based on this legal framework.

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Temporary Railway Servant Resignation

Temporary employees who are deemed to have resigned and are on extraordinary leave for more than 5 years don't need a notice period.

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Pay and Allowances

Temporary workers and established permanent workers receive the same pay and benefits.

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Substitute Service Qualification

To be considered for a permanent railway position, substitutes must complete at least four months of continuous service and be ranked high enough on a selection list.

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Substitute Age Relaxation

Substitutes who take the Railway Recruitment Board exam can get an age reduction equal to their substitute service time, up to a maximum age of 35, if they have at least 3 years of substitute service.

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What are breaks in substitute service?

There are specific types of absences that don't count as breaks in continuous service for a substitute, including medical leave due to work injuries, authorized absences less than 20 days, and rest days.

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Substitute Service Record

A register is kept for all substitutes employed, categorized by recruitment unit (division, workshop, etc.), listing them in order of their initial engagement.

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What is NOT considered a break in substitute service?

Unauthorized absence or stoppage of work are treated as breaks in substitute employment.

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Temporary Railway Servant Compensatory Allowances

Temporary railway servants are eligible for the same compensatory and local allowances as permanent servants in similar situations, unless otherwise specified.

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Educational Assistance Eligibility

Railway servants, including those on deputation, whose pay is covered by railway revenue, are eligible for educational assistance, but not civil servants, casual/daily rate employees, or those paid from contingencies.

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Medical Attendance Applicability

The medical attendance concession applies to all railway servants, regardless of their permanent or temporary status.

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Leave Rules Reference

Leave rules are detailed in Chapter V of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume I (1985 Edition).

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Temporary Servant Housing

Temporary railway servants have the same housing rights as permanent servants if accommodation is available, including rent payments.

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Temporary Servant Passes

Temporary railway servants receive the same pass allowances as permanent servants of equivalent position.

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Temporary Servant Advances

Temporary railway servants may be granted advances under the conditions outlined in Chapter X of the Indian Railway Administration & Finance.

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Provident Fund and Gratuity

Provident Fund and gratuity rules are governed by Chapter 9 and 10 of the Indian Railway Estt. Code Vol. I (1985 Edition)

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Substitutes Definition

Substitutes are persons employed on regular pay/allowances for railway jobs.

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Exclusions from Educational Assistance

Civil servants, casual labourers, those paid from contingencies and contract workers (except those specified in the contract), are not eligible for educational assistance.

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When are Substitutes Needed?

Substitutes are needed when the regular leave reserve is inadequate due to high absenteeism, like during sickness outbreaks, or when the leave reserve cannot be used, like at remote stations.

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Who Can be a Substitute?

Substitutes are typically chosen from a panel of qualified candidates with Group 'C' and 'D' posts, fulfilling specific conditions.

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What are the Conditions for Engaging Substitutes?

Substitutes are engaged only when the regular leave reserve is insufficient, against regular vacancies, chain vacancies due to leave, or when no leave reserve exists.

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What about Unskilled and Group 'D' Staff?

Substitutes can be engaged against vacant positions in unskilled and Group 'D' categories when the leave reserve cannot cover them.

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What is a Chain Vacancy in Group 'D'?

A chain vacancy occurs when a higher-level employee in Group 'D' is on leave, resulting in vacancies in lower Group 'D' positions.

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What are the Pay and Benefits of Substitutes?

Substitutes receive the regular pay and allowances for the position they fill, regardless of the vacancy's nature or duration.

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What are the Rights of Substitutes?

After four months of continuous service, substitutes gain most rights and privileges of temporary railway servants.

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What about Substitute School Teachers?

Substitute school teachers become temporary after three months of continuous service, but their seniority is not counted towards permanent positions.

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What if a Substitute Position Ends?

Substitute positions are temporary and can end due to reasons like expiry, officiating vacancy, incapacity, or disciplinary action.

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What is the Notice Period for Substitutes?

Substitutes are usually given one month's notice if their contract ends, but the exact period can vary depending on the contract or type of substitute role.

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What is a temporary railway servant?

A railway employee who lacks a permanent position on a railway or any related organization and is not considered casual labor, contract, part-time, or an apprentice.

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When is no notice needed for termination?

If a temporary railway servant's termination is due to the expiration of their post or officiating vacancy, their mental/physical incapacity, or disciplinary action after Constitutional procedures.

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What is the notice period for temporary railway servants?

Temporary railway servants generally get one month's notice if their contract is for a definite period, 14 days otherwise, with three years of continuous service also requiring one month's notice.

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What about apprentice termination?

Apprentices typically get one week's notice unless their service agreement specifies otherwise.

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What about other railway servant terminations?

The notice period for other railway servants varies depending on their specific type of employment, as specified in their contracts.

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What is a substitute railway servant?

A person employed on regular pay and allowances to fill a temporary vacancy in a railway position.

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How long does a substitute need to work to gain temporary rights?

After four months of continuous service, substitutes gain most of the rights and privileges of temporary railway servants.

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What happens if a substitute's position ends?

Substitute positions are temporary and can end for reasons like post expiry, officiating vacancy, incapacity, or disciplinary action, with a notice period usually one month, but potentially varying by contract.

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Termination Notice Period

The amount of time an employer must give an employee before ending their employment. This period is typically stipulated in employment contracts or by law.

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Temporary Railway Servant Pay and Allowances

Temporary railway servants receive the same pay and allowances as permanent employees in similar roles.

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What is a Notice Period?

The time period an employer must notify an employee of their termination. This notice period may vary depending on the employee's position, length of service, or legal regulations.

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Who Determines the Notice Period?

The notice period is usually determined by a combination of employment contracts, company policies, and relevant laws.

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What are compensatory allowances?

These are extra payments made to railway servants to compensate for specific expenses like high living costs in certain areas.

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Who gets the same allowances as permanent servants?

Temporary railway servants get the same compensatory and local allowances as permanent servants in similar situations, unless there are specific exceptions.

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Who is eligible for educational assistance?

Railway servants, including those on deputation, whose pay is covered by railway revenue, are eligible for educational assistance, but not civil servants, casual/daily rate employees, or those paid from contingencies.

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What are substitutes?

Substitutes are people hired to fill temporary vacancies on Indian Railways, receiving regular pay and allowances for the position.

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What are the requirements for becoming a substitute?

Substitutes are typically chosen from a panel of qualifying candidates with Group 'C' and 'D' posts, fulfilling specific conditions.

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How long does a substitute work to gain temporary rights?

After four months of continuous service, substitutes gain most of the rights and privileges of temporary railway servants.

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What happens when a substitute position ends?

Substitute positions are temporary and can end for reasons like post expiry, officiating vacancy, incapacity, or disciplinary action. Substitutes usually get one month's notice, though this can vary based on their specific situation.

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What is a chain vacancy?

A chain vacancy occurs when a higher-level Group 'D' employee is on leave, resulting in vacancies in lower Group 'D' positions.

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What rights do substitutes have?

After four months of continuous service, substitutes gain most rights and privileges of temporary railway servants.

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What are the conditions for becoming a permanent railway employee?

To become a permanent railway employee, substitutes need to complete at least four months of continuous service and be ranked high enough on a selection list.

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Study Notes

Railway Servants and Substitutes in Temporary Service

  • Temporary Railway Servants (Non-Gazetted Staff): A temporary servant is a railway employee without a permanent post. This excludes casual laborers, contract employees, part-time employees, and apprentices.

  • Termination of Service:

    • If termination is due to the expiry of a temporary post, officiating vacancy, compulsory retirement (mental/physical incapacity), or dismissal, no notice is required.
    • Otherwise, a one-month notice period applies if the employment was for a definite period and the contract doesn't specify a different period. A 14-day notice is required if there was no contract.
    • Servants with over three years of continuous service are entitled to a month's notice.
    • Apprentices are entitled to one week's notice.

  • Notice Periods for Other Railway Servants:

    • Probationary officers (Group A & B) are subject to a three-month notice period.
    • Group C & D probationary servants are subject to a one-month notice period.
    • Gazetted Railway servants on probation in the medical department are subject to a one-month notice period.

  • Compensation for Notice Period: If a servant is terminated without the stipulated notice, they are eligible for compensation equivalent to their pay and allowances for the duration of the notice.

  • Authority to Reduce/Waive Notice: Appointing authorities can reduce or waive the notice period, but must document the reason. This power cannot be delegated.

  • Notice of Termination Authority: The notice or order of termination must be issued by an authority equal to or higher than the appointing authority.

  • Exception for Industrial Disputes Act: If a railway servant or apprentice is covered by the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947, they are entitled to notice or wages in lieu of notice.

  • Absence Exceeding 5 Years: A temporary railway servant who is absent on extraordinary leave for more than 5 years will not require a show-cause notice as with permanent railway servants.

  • Pay and Allowances: The pay and allowances of a temporary servant are the same as permanent servants with equivalent status.

  • Educational Assistance: Education assistance from Railway Revenues is granted to temporary railway staff only if their salary comes from Railway funds.

  • Medical Attendance: The applicability of medical benefits does not differ for temporary and permanent railway staff.

  • Leave, Residences, Allotment of Rent and Passes: Temporary employees are eligible for leave benefits, residences, and passes similar to permanent staff, based on availability.

  • Advances: Temporary staff may be eligible for advances in accordance with the Indian Railway Administration and Finance rules.

  • Provident Funds and Gratuity: These adhere to rules in relevant chapters of the Indian Railway Establishment Code.

  • Substitutes: Substitutes are persons on the payroll of Indian Railways with regular pay and allowances for particular positions. They may be recruited on an as-needed basis.
    - Substitute hires ideally come from personnel already in the C & D ranks - Appointments are made especially if the regular ranks cannot fill openings.

  • Substitute Emoluments: Substitutes are paid standard pay and allowances applicable to the recruited position.

  • Substitute Rights & Privileges: Substitutes receive the same rights and privileges as temporary employees after four months of continuous service.

    • Substitute school teachers receive temporary status after three continuous months of employment.
    • Temporary employees do not automatically gain a regular position for completing the minimum service time.
    • Employees can be eligible for a position only through a specific list or selection process.

  • Breaks in Service: Certain absences (medical treatment, authorized absence) do not count as breaks in service if within a specified timeframe (e.g., 20 days in the preceding six months).

Other

  • Record Keeping for Substitutes: There should be a register maintaining the names of all employed substitutes, organized by the unit of recruitment.
  • Transferring Between Stations: Traveling for station transfers is considered service time .

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