Railway Services Recruitment Overview

<p>Group A officers except certain categories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When recruitment rules include such a provision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Holding competitive examinations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Railway Establishment Manual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eight years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A sanctioned post must exist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subject to conditions they may impose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>30 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remaining vacancies may be filled according to recruitment rules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By promotion in order of seniority, subject to rejection of the unfit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occurrence of vacancies in the sanctioned establishment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Departmental Promotion Committee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5 years in the senior scale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It should not exceed the permanent duty strength sanctioned for that department. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When any Group B officer is on leave or deputation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Officiating promotions to Group B Service are prohibited. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There should be sufficient leave reserve without excess leave. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refer the matter to the Railway Ministry for a review. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can still be eligible for officiating promotions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Group B officer takes leave preparatory to retirement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The General Manager decides based on departmental needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the leave taken is less than the total reserve. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher management must be notified to review the situation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If there's an excess of officers in Group B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No senior officer is available (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>46 days for two vacancies (B), 90 days for one vacancy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The officer must have prior experience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there are no Group A officers available with three years of service in Junior Scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If there is no officer who has passed the efficiency bar and the vacancy is not expected to exceed three months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temporary assignment to a higher post due to vacancies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only first-time appointments require approval (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires approval from the Ministry of Railways (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Male candidates with more than one living wife or female candidates married to men with a living wife are ineligible unless exempted. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They risk losing their appointment or facing a stoppage of increments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rules provide for a specific proportion of vacancies for direct recruitment and promotions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All new entrants must take an oath or make a solemn affirmation of allegiance to India. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vacancies are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as specified by the government. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Completion of probationary period satisfactorily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sanctioned strength of a service or department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By selection according to the President's decision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recruitment should be adjusted to meet sanctioned strength (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Avoiding shortages and excesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eligibility of Group A officers from all services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appointment as Special Class Apprentices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prescribing the period of training for probationers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filling in for a Group A or B officer on leave (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the recruitment rules allow for such a transfer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotions in Group B can be made by the General Manager for appointed staff (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To undergo a specific training program (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The leave of the deputed officer must not exceed four months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Via a competitive examination administered by the Union Public Service Commission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Special Class Railway Apprentices in specific departments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>If an officer who has passed the efficiency bar is not available (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circumstances warranting such course (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Up to two vacancies for 46 days each (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There must be a vacancy in the Divisional Railway Manager post (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Officiating promotion may be made to Group B Service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To appoint Group C railway servants to officiate in Group B cadre (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approval from the Ministry of Railways is required (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 years in Senior Administrative Grade (Level-II) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Departmental Promotion Committee for Junior Administrative Grade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chairman/Railway Board (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotions must be made in the strict order of placement on the panel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are responsible for all substantive promotions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>03.11.92 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To recommend candidates based on merit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passing the departmental examination for promotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Railway Group A Service recruits through competitive exams (Union Public Service Commission - UPSC), promotions from Group B, special class apprentice programs (UPSC exams), officer transfers, and occasional qualified candidate admissions (with UPSC consultation).

Newly hired Group A railway employees (except special class apprentices in certain departments) must complete a training program defined by the President.

Group B Service positions on the railway can be filled by staff promotions, managed by the General Manager.

Temporarily filling railway positions by allowing officers to remain in a role to ensure project continuation (even if on leave). This includes leave allowance limits.

Railway officers can take leave but must return to their positions within limitations (no over 4 months) and with a confirmation from their department.

Chapter I in the 'Indian Railway Establishment Manual' contains details for a training program, relevant to various railway services.

Recruitment of Special Class Apprentices follows specific rules determined in reference to Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers.

Promotions to Group A Railway Services are made by the President, ensuring the promoted officer is suitable for the role.

Officers in Group B can be promoted to the Junior Scale of Group A after at least 3 years of service, through a selection process.

If Group B promotions don't fill all Junior Scale positions, the remaining spots are filled by the Government, in consultation with the UPSC.

The committee for Group B to Junior Scale promotions has a UPSC representative as Chairman, and two Railway Ministry representatives.

Promotion from Junior Scale to Senior Scale happens through seniority, after at least 4 years of service in the Junior Scale.

Promotion to Administrative Grade is based on selection, not seniority, and depends on available vacancies.

Selection based on merit is required for promotions to the Junior Administrative Grade, with at least 5 years of service in the Senior Scale.

Temporary arrangements in Group A or B officer's leave vacancies are allowed for a minimum duration depending on the position.

Leave vacancies for Group A/B officers on Zonal Railways require 30 days or more, while Railway Board and Research organizations require 46 days.

A temporary promotion given to a lower-ranking officer to fill a vacant position, usually when the regular officer is on leave or unavailable.

The number of Group A and B officers on duty in a department can't exceed the sanctioned permanent duty strength.

A designated number of officers allowed to be on leave at any time within a department.

If a department frequently has more officers on leave than the leave reserve, the Railway Ministry might review the leave reserve allocation.

An officiating promotion to Group B cannot occur if the number of officers in higher grades exceeds the sanctioned number of permanent working posts.

An officiating promotion to Group B can be given when a Group B officer is absent on leave, deputation, foreign service, or filling a Group A (Senior Scale) position.

An officiating promotion to Group B can be given when the number of available Group A and B officers falls below the sanctioned duty posts, unless the deficiency is due to excess leave over the sanctioned leave reserve.

An officiating promotion can be given to a Group B officer if an officer in a higher cadre is on leave preparatory to retirement or is under orders of transfer.

The General Manager of the railway can order officiating promotions to Group B positions, subject to the provision of Rule 212.

An officer from Group C can be promoted to fill a Group B position temporarily.

A Group B officer can be promoted to Senior Scale Group A for a maximum of one year.

A Junior Scale Group A officer can be promoted to Senior Scale, with conditions.

A Junior Scale Group A officer can be promoted to Senior Scale only if a qualified officer is unavailable or the vacancy is short-term (less than 3 months).

A Senior Scale officer can be temporarily placed in a Junior Administrative post, with limitations.

A Group A officer can temporarily fill the role of a Divisional Railway Manager or similar positions.

The first time an officer is promoted to a higher grade, approval from the Ministry of Railways is required.

The authorized number of officers for a specific department or position.

The authority to make first appointments to non-gazetted posts in different Railway departments varies. The Railway Board handles appointments for its own offices, while the Head of the Office/Project/Organization manages appointments for other entities directly under the Railway Board. For Indian Railways and other Railway Administrations, like Chittaranjan Locomotive Works or Integral Coach Factory, the General Manager or a designated lower authority makes the appointments.

To be appointed to a non-gazetted Railway position, there must be a sanctioned post available. The authorities making appointments can also re-delegate the power to appoint Grade D railway servants to a lower authority, subject to certain conditions.

Promotions to Assistant Officer (Divisional Grade) are based on seniority and require at least 8 years of total service (including training for direct recruits). Officers must also be declared fit to cross the efficiency bar in the junior scale.

Group 'B' (non-gazetted) officers in the Railway Board are appointed by the Joint Secretary. They hold a position below gazetted officers, signifying a level of authority.

Group 'C' officers in the Railway Board are appointed by the Joint Secretary. They hold a position below gazetted officers and Group 'B' officers, signifying a lower level of authority.

All new Group A Railway officers are appointed by the President, based on the recommendation of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Newly appointed Group A officers must complete a probationary period, where their performance is evaluated to confirm their appointment.

Administrative positions in Group A are filled by promotions within the service or department, with the Railway Board making the final choices.

The number of Group A and B officers on duty in a department can't exceed the sanctioned permanent duty strength.

A Group C officer can temporarily fill a Group B position, but this can only happen in certain circumstances.

Appointments to this grade are filled by merit-based selection from among officers with at least 3 years of service in the Junior Administrative Grade.

Appointments to this grade are filled by merit-based selection from among officers with at least 2 years of service in Level-II.

Promotions to Group B posts are typically handled by General Managers, except in the Security Department. The order of promotion is based on a Selection Board's panel, and any deviations must be approved by the Railway Ministry.

These positions are usually filled through selection from Group C railway servants who have passed a departmental exam or are exempt from it.

This examination is used to fill 30% of Group B vacancies in specific departments, providing a competitive path for departmental candidates.

30% of Group B vacancies are reserved for departmental candidates through a competitive examination.

This board recommends a panel for promotions to Group B positions. The General Manager follows their recommendation unless there's a reason for a supersession, which requires Railway Ministry approval.

Promotions to Group B positions are typically made in the strict order of placement on the panel recommended by the Selection Board. Any deviations require approval from the Railway Ministry.

Candidates for this role must have passed the departmental examination qualifying for promotion as Section Officer (Accounts), Inspector of Stores Accounts/Inspector of Station Accounts, or be exempt from the examination.

Getting a job in Railway Group A involves several methods: competitive exams held by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), promotions from Group B, special class apprentice programs (also with UPSC exams), transferring officers from other government services, and occasionally accepting qualified candidates in consultation with the UPSC.

New Railway Group A employees (except special class apprentices in transportation and mechanical engineering) must undergo a training period defined by the President. This training prepares them for their roles.

Positions in Railway Group B can be filled by promoting staff already working on the railway. The General Manager makes the final decisions on these promotions.

An officiating promotion to Group B cannot happen if the number of officers in higher grades already exceeds the sanctioned number of permanent working posts. The railway must maintain its approved staffing levels.

A Junior Scale Group A officer can be temporarily promoted to Senior Scale with certain conditions.

Candidates must meet specific qualifications, age requirements, and salary scales outlined in the recruitment rules. These rules also outline conditions of service including leave, pensions, and non-contributory Provident Fund benefits.

Generally, no. Male candidates with more than one wife and female candidates married to someone with a living wife are ineligible unless granted an exemption by the competent authority.

Vacancies can be filled through direct recruitment, promotions from subordinate services, or a combination of both. The specific proportion of vacancies filled by each method is determined by the recruitment rules.

Failure in departmental examinations can lead to consequences like loss of appointment or stoppage of increments. The specific consequences are outlined in the recruitment regulations for each service.

New entrants to the Railway service must take an oath of allegiance to India and its Constitution, affirming their commitment to loyal, honest, and impartial service. Those with religious objections may make a solemn affirmation instead.