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Which method is NOT used for recruitment to Group A Service in Railways?
Which method is NOT used for recruitment to Group A Service in Railways?
Who is responsible for the promotion of staff to Group B Service?
Who is responsible for the promotion of staff to Group B Service?
What is the maximum duration for which leave is permissible for an officer temporarily filling a post?
What is the maximum duration for which leave is permissible for an officer temporarily filling a post?
Which group of officers are required to undergo training as prescribed by the President?
Which group of officers are required to undergo training as prescribed by the President?
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Under which condition can a transfer of an officer from a government service occur for Group A Service?
Under which condition can a transfer of an officer from a government service occur for Group A Service?
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What is the role of the Union Public Service Commission in the recruitment process for Group A Service?
What is the role of the Union Public Service Commission in the recruitment process for Group A Service?
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What determines the detailed training program for various Railway services?
What determines the detailed training program for various Railway services?
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What is the minimum total service required for an officer to be promoted to a divisional grade?
What is the minimum total service required for an officer to be promoted to a divisional grade?
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Who is competent to make first appointments for Group ‘C’ non-gazetted posts in the Railway Board?
Who is competent to make first appointments for Group ‘C’ non-gazetted posts in the Railway Board?
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What must be true for a first appointment in non-gazetted posts to be valid?
What must be true for a first appointment in non-gazetted posts to be valid?
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Under what conditions can the authorities competent to make first appointments re-delegate their power?
Under what conditions can the authorities competent to make first appointments re-delegate their power?
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Which authority is responsible for appointing Group ‘D’ non-gazetted posts under the Railway Board?
Which authority is responsible for appointing Group ‘D’ non-gazetted posts under the Railway Board?
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What is the minimum duration for which officiating arrangements in leave vacancies of Group 'A' or Group 'B' officers are allowed on Zonal Railways?
What is the minimum duration for which officiating arrangements in leave vacancies of Group 'A' or Group 'B' officers are allowed on Zonal Railways?
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Who is responsible for all substantive promotions to Railway Services Group 'A'?
Who is responsible for all substantive promotions to Railway Services Group 'A'?
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What is the minimum service required for a Group 'B' officer to be eligible for promotion to the junior scale?
What is the minimum service required for a Group 'B' officer to be eligible for promotion to the junior scale?
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What happens if the quota for Group 'B' officers for promotion to junior scale is not fully utilized?
What happens if the quota for Group 'B' officers for promotion to junior scale is not fully utilized?
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How are appointments to the posts in the senior scale made?
How are appointments to the posts in the senior scale made?
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What is necessary for promotions to the Administrative Grade?
What is necessary for promotions to the Administrative Grade?
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What committee is responsible for overseeing promotions from Group 'B' to junior scale?
What committee is responsible for overseeing promotions from Group 'B' to junior scale?
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What is the minimum service required for eligibility for promotion to the Junior Administrative Grade?
What is the minimum service required for eligibility for promotion to the Junior Administrative Grade?
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What is one condition that does not grant a claim for promotion to the Administrative Grade?
What is one condition that does not grant a claim for promotion to the Administrative Grade?
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What condition must be met regarding the number of Groups A & B officers on duty?
What condition must be met regarding the number of Groups A & B officers on duty?
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When can officiating promotion be made for Group B posts?
When can officiating promotion be made for Group B posts?
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What happens if the number of officers on duty exceeds the sanctioned number of permanent working posts in higher grades?
What happens if the number of officers on duty exceeds the sanctioned number of permanent working posts in higher grades?
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What condition must be true for deficiency in Group A & B officers to not impact promotions?
What condition must be true for deficiency in Group A & B officers to not impact promotions?
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What should be done if the excess of officers on duty becomes frequent?
What should be done if the excess of officers on duty becomes frequent?
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What is indicated when a Group A & B officer is under orders of transfer?
What is indicated when a Group A & B officer is under orders of transfer?
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Which of the following is a permissible reason for officiating promotions in Group B?
Which of the following is a permissible reason for officiating promotions in Group B?
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What is the role of the General Manager regarding officiating promotions in Group B?
What is the role of the General Manager regarding officiating promotions in Group B?
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Under which condition are Group A & B officers permitted to exceed the number of working posts?
Under which condition are Group A & B officers permitted to exceed the number of working posts?
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What should happen if the absence of Group A & B officers affects the operational capacity?
What should happen if the absence of Group A & B officers affects the operational capacity?
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Under what condition can a Group C railway servant be appointed to officiate in the Group B cadre?
Under what condition can a Group C railway servant be appointed to officiate in the Group B cadre?
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What is the maximum continuous period a Group B officer can officiate in Group A Senior Scale on an ad-hoc basis?
What is the maximum continuous period a Group B officer can officiate in Group A Senior Scale on an ad-hoc basis?
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What must be true for a Junior Scale Group A officer to officiate in Senior Scale?
What must be true for a Junior Scale Group A officer to officiate in Senior Scale?
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What is the maximum duration for an officer to officiate in a Junior Administrative post?
What is the maximum duration for an officer to officiate in a Junior Administrative post?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition for the appointment of a Senior Scale officer to officiate in Junior Administrative post?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for the appointment of a Senior Scale officer to officiate in Junior Administrative post?
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When can Group 'B' Officers be considered for ad-hoc promotion to Senior Scale?
When can Group 'B' Officers be considered for ad-hoc promotion to Senior Scale?
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Under what circumstance may an officer who has not passed the efficiency bar be appointed in Senior Scale?
Under what circumstance may an officer who has not passed the efficiency bar be appointed in Senior Scale?
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What does 'officiating promotion' refer to in this context?
What does 'officiating promotion' refer to in this context?
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What is required for a Group A officer to officiate as Divisional Railway Manager?
What is required for a Group A officer to officiate as Divisional Railway Manager?
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What happens if a senior officer is promoted to a new grade for the first time?
What happens if a senior officer is promoted to a new grade for the first time?
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Which statement accurately reflects the eligibility criteria for male and female candidates regarding marital status in railway service recruitment?
Which statement accurately reflects the eligibility criteria for male and female candidates regarding marital status in railway service recruitment?
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In the context of railway service recruitment, what consequence may probationers face if they fail to pass mandatory departmental examinations?
In the context of railway service recruitment, what consequence may probationers face if they fail to pass mandatory departmental examinations?
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How are vacancies in railway services divided between direct recruitment and promotions from subordinate services?
How are vacancies in railway services divided between direct recruitment and promotions from subordinate services?
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What is a requirement for all new entrants to railway service regarding the oath they must take?
What is a requirement for all new entrants to railway service regarding the oath they must take?
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What specific reservation policy is outlined for recruitment to Railway Services?
What specific reservation policy is outlined for recruitment to Railway Services?
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What is required for confirming an officer in Group A on probation?
What is required for confirming an officer in Group A on probation?
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What determines the rate of normal recruitment for Railway Services?
What determines the rate of normal recruitment for Railway Services?
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How are Group A posts in the Railway Board typically filled?
How are Group A posts in the Railway Board typically filled?
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What should happen when the actual strength of a service is below the sanctioned strength?
What should happen when the actual strength of a service is below the sanctioned strength?
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Which authority has a primary role in filling Group A Administrative posts?
Which authority has a primary role in filling Group A Administrative posts?
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What is a critical condition for the adjustment of recruitment rates?
What is a critical condition for the adjustment of recruitment rates?
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What is a primary factor influencing the selection process for Group A posts in a service or department?
What is a primary factor influencing the selection process for Group A posts in a service or department?
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Which of the following methods can directly lead to recruitment in Group A Service?
Which of the following methods can directly lead to recruitment in Group A Service?
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What role does the President have regarding training in Railway Services?
What role does the President have regarding training in Railway Services?
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Which of the following describes a situation in which officiating promotions are allowed?
Which of the following describes a situation in which officiating promotions are allowed?
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Under which condition can an officer from a government service transfer to Group A Service?
Under which condition can an officer from a government service transfer to Group A Service?
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the eligibility for promotion in Group B Service?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the eligibility for promotion in Group B Service?
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What is one of the requirements for officers serving in Group A Service during their probationary period?
What is one of the requirements for officers serving in Group A Service during their probationary period?
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What must be true for an officer on temporary deputation to continue his officiating role?
What must be true for an officer on temporary deputation to continue his officiating role?
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How can an officer in Group B Service be promoted to Group A Service?
How can an officer in Group B Service be promoted to Group A Service?
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Which option reflects an exception in the training requirements for Group A officers?
Which option reflects an exception in the training requirements for Group A officers?
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What is the maximum duration a Group B officer can officiate in Group A, Senior Scale on an ad-hoc basis?
What is the maximum duration a Group B officer can officiate in Group A, Senior Scale on an ad-hoc basis?
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Under what condition can a Junior Scale Group A officer officiate in Senior Scale?
Under what condition can a Junior Scale Group A officer officiate in Senior Scale?
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What is required for the appointment of a Group C railway servant to officiate in the Group B cadre?
What is required for the appointment of a Group C railway servant to officiate in the Group B cadre?
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What limit is imposed on the period for which a Senior Scale officer can officiate in a Junior Administrative post?
What limit is imposed on the period for which a Senior Scale officer can officiate in a Junior Administrative post?
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What must be true for a Group A officer to officiate as Divisional Railway Manager?
What must be true for a Group A officer to officiate as Divisional Railway Manager?
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What occurs if a Group A or B officer is absent on leave from their department?
What occurs if a Group A or B officer is absent on leave from their department?
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What is the role of the General Manager regarding officiating promotions?
What is the role of the General Manager regarding officiating promotions?
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What happens if a Group A officer is promoted to a new grade for the first time?
What happens if a Group A officer is promoted to a new grade for the first time?
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What is the minimum service requirement for an officer to be promoted to Senior Administrative Grade (Level-I)?
What is the minimum service requirement for an officer to be promoted to Senior Administrative Grade (Level-I)?
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Which committee is responsible for overseeing promotions in the Junior Administrative Grade?
Which committee is responsible for overseeing promotions in the Junior Administrative Grade?
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What is the required percentage of vacancies in Group B posts that are reserved for promotions through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination?
What is the required percentage of vacancies in Group B posts that are reserved for promotions through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination?
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Who may appoint another Board Member to the Departmental Promotion Committee if the Chairman/Railway Board is also the member-in-charge of services?
Who may appoint another Board Member to the Departmental Promotion Committee if the Chairman/Railway Board is also the member-in-charge of services?
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Promotion to Group B posts in the Security Department is an exception to what rule?
Promotion to Group B posts in the Security Department is an exception to what rule?
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What is the role of the General Managers regarding promotions in the Railway Services Group B?
What is the role of the General Managers regarding promotions in the Railway Services Group B?
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From what date did the change in percentage for reservations for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination come into effect?
From what date did the change in percentage for reservations for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination come into effect?
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What is the minimum service requirement in the Junior Administrative Grade for eligibility for promotion to Senior Administrative Grade (Level-II)?
What is the minimum service requirement in the Junior Administrative Grade for eligibility for promotion to Senior Administrative Grade (Level-II)?
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What is the role of the Department Promotion Committee in relation to the Senior Administrative Grade?
What is the role of the Department Promotion Committee in relation to the Senior Administrative Grade?
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What serves as a prerequisite for the appointment of Assistant Accounts Officers?
What serves as a prerequisite for the appointment of Assistant Accounts Officers?
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Flashcards
Railway Group A Recruitment Methods
Railway Group A Recruitment Methods
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).
Railway Group A Service Probationers
Railway Group A Service Probationers
Newly hired Group A railway employees (except special class apprentices in certain departments) must complete a training program defined by the President.
Group B Railway Recruitment
Group B Railway Recruitment
Group B Service positions on the railway can be filled by staff promotions, managed by the General Manager.
Officiating Promotions (Railway)
Officiating Promotions (Railway)
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Railway Officer Leave
Railway Officer Leave
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Railway Training Detail
Railway Training Detail
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Special Class Apprentices Recruitment
Special Class Apprentices Recruitment
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Group A Railway Promotions
Group A Railway Promotions
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Group B to Group A Promotion
Group B to Group A Promotion
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Filling Group A Vacancies
Filling Group A Vacancies
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Departmental Promotion Committee
Departmental Promotion Committee
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Senior Scale Promotion
Senior Scale Promotion
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Higher Grade Promotions
Higher Grade Promotions
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Junior Administrative Grade Promotion
Junior Administrative Grade Promotion
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Officiating Arrangement
Officiating Arrangement
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Leave Vacancy Duration
Leave Vacancy Duration
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Officiating Promotion
Officiating Promotion
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Group A & B Officer Limits
Group A & B Officer Limits
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Leave Reserve
Leave Reserve
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Frequent Leave Reserve Exceedance
Frequent Leave Reserve Exceedance
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Officiating Promotion Restrictions
Officiating Promotion Restrictions
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Officiating Promotion Circumstances 1
Officiating Promotion Circumstances 1
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Officiating Promotion Circumstances 2
Officiating Promotion Circumstances 2
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Officiating Promotion Circumstances 3
Officiating Promotion Circumstances 3
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Who Decides Officiating Promotions?
Who Decides Officiating Promotions?
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Group B Officiating Promotion
Group B Officiating Promotion
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Group A Ad-hoc Promotion
Group A Ad-hoc Promotion
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Group A Senior Scale Officiating Promotion
Group A Senior Scale Officiating Promotion
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Officiating Senior Scale Promotion Eligibility
Officiating Senior Scale Promotion Eligibility
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Officiating Junior Administrative Post
Officiating Junior Administrative Post
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Officiating Divisional Railway Manager
Officiating Divisional Railway Manager
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Officiating Promotion Approval
Officiating Promotion Approval
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Sanctioned Cadre
Sanctioned Cadre
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Who appoints non-gazetted Railway personnel?
Who appoints non-gazetted Railway personnel?
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What are the appointment requirements for non-gazetted Railway personnel?
What are the appointment requirements for non-gazetted Railway personnel?
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How are promotions to Assistant Officer (Divisional Grade) handled?
How are promotions to Assistant Officer (Divisional Grade) handled?
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What is the role of a Group 'B' (non-gazetted) officer?
What is the role of a Group 'B' (non-gazetted) officer?
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What is the role of a Group 'C' officer?
What is the role of a Group 'C' officer?
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Group A Service Recruitment
Group A Service Recruitment
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Group A Probation
Group A Probation
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Group A Administrative Posts
Group A Administrative Posts
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Group A Officer Limits
Group A Officer Limits
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Officiating Promotion to Group B
Officiating Promotion to Group B
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Senior Administrative Grade (Level-II) Appointments
Senior Administrative Grade (Level-II) Appointments
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Senior Administrative Grade (Level-I) Appointments
Senior Administrative Grade (Level-I) Appointments
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Group B Promotions
Group B Promotions
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Assistant Accounts Officer Promotions
Assistant Accounts Officer Promotions
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Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
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Group B Vacancies
Group B Vacancies
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Selection Board
Selection Board
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Group B Promotion Order
Group B Promotion Order
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Assistant Accounts Officer Qualifications
Assistant Accounts Officer Qualifications
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Railway Group A Recruitment
Railway Group A Recruitment
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Railway Group A Probation
Railway Group A Probation
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Railway Group B Recruitment
Railway Group B Recruitment
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Officiating Promotion Limits
Officiating Promotion Limits
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Officiating Senior Scale Promotion
Officiating Senior Scale Promotion
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What are the eligibility criteria for Railway Group A?
What are the eligibility criteria for Railway Group A?
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Can a candidate with multiple spouses be appointed to the Railway service?
Can a candidate with multiple spouses be appointed to the Railway service?
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How are vacancies filled in Railway Services?
How are vacancies filled in Railway Services?
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What happens if a probationer fails prescribed departmental examinations?
What happens if a probationer fails prescribed departmental examinations?
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What is the oath required for new Railway employees?
What is the oath required for new Railway employees?
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Study Notes
Recruitment to Railway Services
- Group A Appointments: Made by the President, based on the Union Public Service Commission's recommendation.
- General Managers' Role: Can confirm officers in Group A posts if they successfully complete probation.
- Railway Board Posts: Filled as determined by the President.
- Administrative Posts: Filled by selection from the concerned service or department members.
- Recruitment Rate: Adjusted to match the sanctioned strength of the service or department.
- Recruitment Methods:
- Competitive examination by the Union Public Service Commission.
- Promotion of Group B officers or those serving temporarily as Group B officers.
- Recruitment of candidates as Special Class Apprentices (e.g., Mechanical Engineers).
- Transfer from other government services.
- Recruitment of other qualified individuals with Union Public Service Commission consultation.
- Training: Essential for probationers in Group A services, especially for those not recruited as Special Class Apprentices. Details in the Indian Railway Establishment Manual.
Group B Appointments
- Promotion Method: General Managers make appointments based on staff promotion, except in security. Priority strictly by selection board placement.
- Exceptions: If a promotion panel recommendation is superseded, then the matter will be referred to the Railway Ministry. Assistant Accounts Officers are primarily filled by Group C staff.
- Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations: 30% of Group B posts in specific departments (Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) are reserved for filling by limited departmental competitive examination.
Officiating Promotions
- Group A & B Officers: The number of officers on duty in a department cannot exceed the sanctioned strength.
- Leave Reserve: Departments with a leave reserve are allowed excess officers on duty, when leave requests reduce the leave reserve, if the number of excess officers on duty becomes frequent, the matter is referred to the Ministry.
- Higher Grade Posts: Promotions to administrative grades are based on vacancies and are made through merit-based selections, not seniority alone.
- Other Officiating Situations: Promotions may be made for temporary absences for leave, deputation, foreign service, or filling Group A posts. Promotions are made in special cases where absences or vacancies in a department force an excess of officers' duty positions.
Recruitment of Non-Gazetted Staff
- Authorities: Specific officers make initial appointments to non-gazetted positions, based on the office/department (e.g., Railway Board or other relevant Railway departments)
- Methods for Filling Group C and D Posts: Direct recruitment, promotion, or transfer from other government offices. Railway Recruitment Board will handle direct recruitment unless other authorization is obtained.
Nationality and Other Conditions
- Citizenship: Candidates must be Indian citizens, Nepalese citizens, Bhutanese citizens, Tibetan refugees (pre-1962 arrival), or descendants with Indian origin from certain regions, with eligibility certificates.
- Oath Requirements: New recruits must take an oath of allegiance.
- Medical Examinations: Required for substantive appointments to permanent posts; exceptions and alternative procedures exist.
- First Aid Training: Essential for railway employees in prescribed categories and is a continuing requirement throughout their service.
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Explore the recruitment process for Group A appointments in the railway services. This quiz covers key roles, methods of selection, and training requirements necessary for efficient operations. Understand the dynamics of appointments made through the Union Public Service Commission and other recruitment avenues.