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Under what condition may study leave be granted to a railway servant?
Under what condition may study leave be granted to a railway servant?
- If the study is related to any academic subject.
- If the study results in a personal advancement.
- If the study has a close connection with the sphere of duty. (correct)
- If the study is approved by fellow employees.
What is required after a railway servant returns from study leave?
What is required after a railway servant returns from study leave?
- A full report on the work done during the leave. (correct)
- A written application for extension of leave.
- An evaluation by the supervisor.
- A review session with peers.
Which of the following types of studies does NOT qualify for study leave?
Which of the following types of studies does NOT qualify for study leave?
- Courses increasing collaboration with other public branches.
- Training courses endorsed by the government.
- Literary studies unrelated to public service. (correct)
- Higher education in technical subjects.
What advantage must be certified for study leave to be granted?
What advantage must be certified for study leave to be granted?
Which statement about the conditions for study leave is correct?
Which statement about the conditions for study leave is correct?
Who is specifically mentioned as being eligible for study leave for post graduate studies?
Who is specifically mentioned as being eligible for study leave for post graduate studies?
What type of course will NOT qualify a railway servant for study leave?
What type of course will NOT qualify a railway servant for study leave?
What happens to the duration of study leave if it coincides with another type of leave?
What happens to the duration of study leave if it coincides with another type of leave?
In what scenario can a Railway servant resume duty before the completion of their study leave?
In what scenario can a Railway servant resume duty before the completion of their study leave?
What is the leave salary a Railway servant receives during study leave outside India?
What is the leave salary a Railway servant receives during study leave outside India?
What is the prerequisite for a Railway servant to receive full leave salary during study leave in India?
What is the prerequisite for a Railway servant to receive full leave salary during study leave in India?
What must a Railway servant do if they receive a stipend during their study leave?
What must a Railway servant do if they receive a stipend during their study leave?
What is the consequence if the leave salary is adjusted due to received stipends?
What is the consequence if the leave salary is adjusted due to received stipends?
Which type of allowance is explicitly stated as admissible in addition to study allowance?
Which type of allowance is explicitly stated as admissible in addition to study allowance?
What must a Railway servant provide to receive full leave salary during study leave in India?
What must a Railway servant provide to receive full leave salary during study leave in India?
If a Railway servant's course of study ends early, what must they do regarding their leave?
If a Railway servant's course of study ends early, what must they do regarding their leave?
What does the term 'currency of bond' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'currency of bond' specifically refer to?
In the bond format, who does the Obligor refer to?
In the bond format, who does the Obligor refer to?
What happens if the payment of the bond is made outside of India?
What happens if the payment of the bond is made outside of India?
Who can be considered as Sureties in the bond?
Who can be considered as Sureties in the bond?
What does the bond stipulate about the sum to be paid?
What does the bond stipulate about the sum to be paid?
What shall be the general rule regarding the payment of traveling allowance during study leave for a Railway servant?
What shall be the general rule regarding the payment of traveling allowance during study leave for a Railway servant?
Under what condition is a Railway servant required to refund costs associated with study leave?
Under what condition is a Railway servant required to refund costs associated with study leave?
Which of the following would NOT lead to a refund of costs for study leave?
Which of the following would NOT lead to a refund of costs for study leave?
What is the condition regarding the payment of fees for study during study leave?
What is the condition regarding the payment of fees for study during study leave?
In which scenario may a Railway servant be exempt from refunding the cost incurred by other agencies for study?
In which scenario may a Railway servant be exempt from refunding the cost incurred by other agencies for study?
What type of leave salary will a Railway servant be asked to refund if they fail to return after study leave?
What type of leave salary will a Railway servant be asked to refund if they fail to return after study leave?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the cost of fees during study leave?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the cost of fees during study leave?
What happens if a Railway servant quits service soon after returning from study leave?
What happens if a Railway servant quits service soon after returning from study leave?
What interest applies to the refund amount if a Railway servant resigns without fulfilling study leave obligations?
What interest applies to the refund amount if a Railway servant resigns without fulfilling study leave obligations?
Which condition regarding the study leave allowance is true?
Which condition regarding the study leave allowance is true?
What governs the Bond in all respects?
What governs the Bond in all respects?
What does the term 'currency of bond' refer to?
What does the term 'currency of bond' refer to?
Who is considered the Obligor in the bond?
Who is considered the Obligor in the bond?
What is the sum to be paid to the Government as defined in the bond?
What is the sum to be paid to the Government as defined in the bond?
What happens if payment is made in a country other than India?
What happens if payment is made in a country other than India?
What additional costs must the Obligor cover according to the bond?
What additional costs must the Obligor cover according to the bond?
What is required from the witnesses during the signing of the bond?
What is required from the witnesses during the signing of the bond?
What does the term 'Sureties' in the bond refer to?
What does the term 'Sureties' in the bond refer to?
What must occur for the liability of the Government servant to be activated?
What must occur for the liability of the Government servant to be activated?
What role does the President of India play in the bond?
What role does the President of India play in the bond?
What determines the period of the bond after the expiry of the study leave?
What determines the period of the bond after the expiry of the study leave?
Which statement about the consequences of failing to return to duty after study leave is correct?
Which statement about the consequences of failing to return to duty after study leave is correct?
What is the meaning of the term 'currency of bond' as it is used in the context of the document?
What is the meaning of the term 'currency of bond' as it is used in the context of the document?
What obligation does the bond stipulate regarding the payment of interest?
What obligation does the bond stipulate regarding the payment of interest?
What must occur for the obligations under the bond to become void?
What must occur for the obligations under the bond to become void?
What is the primary intention behind granting study leave to railway servants?
What is the primary intention behind granting study leave to railway servants?
Which condition must be met for a course of training to qualify for study leave?
Which condition must be met for a course of training to qualify for study leave?
What report must a railway servant submit upon returning from study leave?
What report must a railway servant submit upon returning from study leave?
Why might a Medical Officer receive study leave for postgraduate studies in India?
Why might a Medical Officer receive study leave for postgraduate studies in India?
What kind of studies might be beneficial and still qualify for study leave despite not being closely related to a railway servant's work?
What kind of studies might be beneficial and still qualify for study leave despite not being closely related to a railway servant's work?
Which of the following courses is explicitly mentioned as not qualifying for study leave?
Which of the following courses is explicitly mentioned as not qualifying for study leave?
What is necessary for the proposed course of study to be certified for study leave?
What is necessary for the proposed course of study to be certified for study leave?
What should happen to the balance of the study leave that cannot be converted into regular leave?
What should happen to the balance of the study leave that cannot be converted into regular leave?
Which condition may lead to the reduction of the refund amount required from a railway servant?
Which condition may lead to the reduction of the refund amount required from a railway servant?
What does a railway servant need to refund if they draw excess leave salary during study leave?
What does a railway servant need to refund if they draw excess leave salary during study leave?
Which of the following is required for a railway servant to fulfill their obligations regarding the bond?
Which of the following is required for a railway servant to fulfill their obligations regarding the bond?
In the bond, which type of interest is indicated for amounts demanded by the Government?
In the bond, which type of interest is indicated for amounts demanded by the Government?
What happens to the sum mentioned in the bond if the payment is made in a country other than India?
What happens to the sum mentioned in the bond if the payment is made in a country other than India?
What is a potential consequence for a railway servant who quits service shortly after returning from study leave?
What is a potential consequence for a railway servant who quits service shortly after returning from study leave?
Which of the following obligations relates to the refund of an amount due under the bond?
Which of the following obligations relates to the refund of an amount due under the bond?
In what scenario may a railway servant be exempt from refunding costs incurred by other agencies for study?
In what scenario may a railway servant be exempt from refunding costs incurred by other agencies for study?
What must a Railway servant obtain to extend study leave if the course duration is shorter than the leave granted?
What must a Railway servant obtain to extend study leave if the course duration is shorter than the leave granted?
During study leave in India, what must be proven to receive full leave salary?
During study leave in India, what must be proven to receive full leave salary?
What condition applies to leave salary during study leave outside India?
What condition applies to leave salary during study leave outside India?
Which of the following allowances is explicitly mentioned as admissible in addition to study allowance?
Which of the following allowances is explicitly mentioned as admissible in addition to study allowance?
What happens if a Railway servant receives remuneration during their study leave?
What happens if a Railway servant receives remuneration during their study leave?
If a Railway servant fails to resume duty after study leave, what is the potential financial consequence?
If a Railway servant fails to resume duty after study leave, what is the potential financial consequence?
Which of the following is true regarding the payment of leave salary during study leave in India?
Which of the following is true regarding the payment of leave salary during study leave in India?
What is the minimum period of service required before a Railway servant can be granted study leave?
What is the minimum period of service required before a Railway servant can be granted study leave?
What term describes the condition under which a Railway servant may withdraw from study leave without facing penalties?
What term describes the condition under which a Railway servant may withdraw from study leave without facing penalties?
What is the maximum age limit for a Railway servant to be granted study leave based on their expected return to duty?
What is the maximum age limit for a Railway servant to be granted study leave based on their expected return to duty?
What is the maximum salary amount that can be received as leave salary during study leave?
What is the maximum salary amount that can be received as leave salary during study leave?
What bond period must a Railway servant undertake to serve the Government after returning from study leave?
What bond period must a Railway servant undertake to serve the Government after returning from study leave?
Who is granted an extended study leave period of eight years under specific conditions?
Who is granted an extended study leave period of eight years under specific conditions?
What scenario prevents a Railway servant from being granted study leave?
What scenario prevents a Railway servant from being granted study leave?
What is the primary concern when granting frequent study leave to a Railway servant?
What is the primary concern when granting frequent study leave to a Railway servant?
What is required from a Railway servant before being eligible for study leave regarding the bond?
What is required from a Railway servant before being eligible for study leave regarding the bond?
What happens if a Railway servant opts to retire before fulfilling the service obligation after study leave?
What happens if a Railway servant opts to retire before fulfilling the service obligation after study leave?
What specific limitation applies to the frequency of study leave for Railway servants?
What specific limitation applies to the frequency of study leave for Railway servants?
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Study Leave Conditions
Study Leave Conditions
Railway servants can get study leave to take higher studies or technical courses related to their job, in India or abroad, with public service needs considered.
Training/Study Tour Leave
Training/Study Tour Leave
Study leave can be granted for training or study tours if it's beneficial to the government and the railway servant's job.
Public Administration Studies Leave
Public Administration Studies Leave
Study leave for studying public administration if the tour is approved, and post-leave, a full report is submitted.
Non-Job-Related Studies
Non-Job-Related Studies
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Study Leave Certification
Study Leave Certification
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Non-Academic Study
Non-Academic Study
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Medical Officer Specific Leave
Medical Officer Specific Leave
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Study Leave & Salary
Study Leave & Salary
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Study Leave Travel
Study Leave Travel
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Study Leave & Fees
Study Leave & Fees
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Fee Grant Exception
Fee Grant Exception
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Refund After Study Leave
Refund After Study Leave
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Refund Exception: Medical Grounds
Refund Exception: Medical Grounds
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Refund Exception: Government Deputation
Refund Exception: Government Deputation
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Study Leave Duration
Study Leave Duration
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Study Leave: Public Service Benefit
Study Leave: Public Service Benefit
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Study Leave: Medical Officer Exception
Study Leave: Medical Officer Exception
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Study Leave with Other Leave
Study Leave with Other Leave
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Short Study Leave
Short Study Leave
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Study Leave Salary - Outside India
Study Leave Salary - Outside India
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Study Leave Salary - India
Study Leave Salary - India
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Salary Adjustment During Study Leave
Salary Adjustment During Study Leave
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Allowances During Study Leave
Allowances During Study Leave
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Study Leave: Public Interest?
Study Leave: Public Interest?
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Study Leave: Beyond Academic
Study Leave: Beyond Academic
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Bond Law
Bond Law
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Liability Activation
Liability Activation
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Government's Right
Government's Right
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Bond Execution
Bond Execution
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Bond for Study Leave
Bond for Study Leave
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Joint and Several Liability
Joint and Several Liability
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Payment Demand
Payment Demand
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Country of Payment
Country of Payment
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Costs and Charges
Costs and Charges
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Who are the Sureties?
Who are the Sureties?
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Bond Currency
Bond Currency
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Obligor
Obligor
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Surety
Surety
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Government Rates
Government Rates
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Study Leave Extension
Study Leave Extension
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What is the purpose of study leave for railway servants?
What is the purpose of study leave for railway servants?
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What are the conditions for study leave?
What are the conditions for study leave?
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Who are 'Sureties' in study leave bonds?
Who are 'Sureties' in study leave bonds?
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What happens if a railway servant doesn't fulfill their study leave obligations?
What happens if a railway servant doesn't fulfill their study leave obligations?
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What is the 'Currency' of a study leave bond?
What is the 'Currency' of a study leave bond?
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What are the typical allowances granted during study leave?
What are the typical allowances granted during study leave?
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Why do railway servants need to sign a bond?
Why do railway servants need to sign a bond?
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Who is eligible for study leave?
Who is eligible for study leave?
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Study leave limits
Study leave limits
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Deputation & study leave
Deputation & study leave
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Study leave bond
Study leave bond
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Bond duration for study leave
Bond duration for study leave
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What happens if a servant wants to retire?
What happens if a servant wants to retire?
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Study leave for Medical officers
Study leave for Medical officers
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What happens to salary during study leave?
What happens to salary during study leave?
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Bond Obligation
Bond Obligation
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Study Leave Bond Duration
Study Leave Bond Duration
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Government Loan Rates
Government Loan Rates
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Currency of Bond
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Study Leave Conversion
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Study Leave Refund
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Study Leave Refund Exception
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Study Leave Bond Purpose
Study Leave Bond Purpose
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Study Leave Bond Details
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Study Leave Bond Liability
Study Leave Bond Liability
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Study Leave Bond Payment
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Study Leave Bond Costs
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Study Leave Sureties
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Study Notes
Study Leave Rules
- Study leave may be granted to enable railway servants to attend higher studies or technical courses directly related to their duties, in or out of India.
- Study leave can also be granted for training or study tours if they benefit the government and are related to the servant's duties.
- The study tour must be approved by the competent authority and the servant must submit a full report on the work done during the leave.
- Study leave may be granted for studies not directly connected to the servant's work, but that could improve their abilities and collaboration skills.
- Study leave will not be granted unless the course of study is beneficial to public interest.
- Study leave is not granted for academic or literary subjects unless it's a post-graduate study in medical sciences in India for medical officers.
- Railway servants must complete their probation period, have a minimum of five years service.
- Specific rules apply if the servant is due to retire in three years or eight years (for medical staff).
- Study leave outside India requires approval for foreign exchange release from the Department of Economic Affairs.
- Study leave shall not be granted if sufficient facilities for the study exist in India.
- Any application for study leave must be submitted through the proper channel to the competent authority.
- The proposed course of study must be clearly specified
Maximum Amount of Study Leave
- Twelve months at a time, and 24 months total throughout a servant's career.
- Thirty-six months for Railway Medical Service Officers, with a bond to serve the Railways for eight years after completing the post-graduate course.
Accounting of Study Leave
- Study leave is not debited to the servant's leave account.
- Study leave can be combined with other leave types, but the total duration, excluding extraordinary leave, cannot exceed 28 months (generally) or 36 months (for Ph.D. or P.G. medicine courses).
Leave Salary During Study Leave
- Railway employees can apply for leave salary during study leave outside India at an equal pay as their current income plus any house or dearness allowance.
- The same applies in India, with the added requirement of a certificate of not receiving outside financial assistance during the leave period.
- If there's any financial assistance, it will be subtracted from the leave salary.
Sanction of Study Leave
- A report regarding the admissibility of the study leave must be obtained from the Accounts Officer.
- If a servant is temporarily employed in a different department from their permanent one, the concurrence of their permanent department is required.
- If the study is overseas, the concerned mission head needs to be informed.
- Every servant who is granted study leave must execute a bond.
- A certificate demonstrating the course's completion, along with the dates.
- Certifications must be submitted through the head of mission if the study is conducted outside India.
Other Important Rules and Regulations
- Study leave extending beyond the course duration needs prior approval to resume duty as ordinary leave.
- No study leave payment for courses that are shorter than the leave period requested.
- Resignations or retirement after study leave must refund leave salary, fees, and other incurred charges.
- Other allowances are not paid during study leave, except for House Rent Allowance and Dearness Allowance.
- Travelling allowance will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
- Fees for study are the servant's responsibility, unless a scholarship is availed.
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This quiz covers the policies surrounding study leave for railway servants, including eligibility requirements and the approval process for higher studies or training. Understand how these rules can impact career development and public service in the railway sector.