Training of Indian Railway Accounts Service

The typical training period for probationary Accounts Officers is two years.

Probationers must submit a monthly report summarizing their training progress to the Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer.

The specific training curriculum is decided by the Railway Staff College in collaboration with the Railway Board, following general guidelines.

Probationary Officers receive introductory lessons on the overall structure and divisions of Indian Railways.

Probationers get hands-on experience in different railway accounting departments (e.g., Traffic, Headquarters).

Duration of training at the Lai Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration (16 weeks).

Duration of training at the Railway Staff College in Vadodara (34 weeks).

Training period for fieldwork, visits and attachments to IRAS officers (13 weeks).

The complete training program lasts for 104 weeks.

Training involves practical work in various accounting branches including Traffic, Headquarters, Divisional Accounts, Workshop & Stores, Production Units, R&D, and Railway Electrification.

New officers are on probation for 2 years, until passing the Departmental Examination and Railway Staff College test, and satisfactory completion of training.

Exams held by the Railway Staff College, Vadodara to assess officer's skills, following theoretical training.

Departmental Examinations are divided into three parts, held roughly six months apart following theoretical training.

Exam questions test understanding of data, not just knowledge of rules; practical, interpretation, objective-type questions.

Requires auditing actual vouchers (photocopy provided).

Understanding and analysis of financial/statistical information presented using graphs/diagrams.

Short answer, True/False, Matching, Multiple Choice, Assertion/Reason.

The authorized number of staff positions in an office.

Successful completion of all training parts is mandatory and is required to satisfy probation conditions.

A college, location, for training and examinations.

Practical training in Railway Accounts Offices, studying relevant codes, rules, and regulations.

Training period varies based on individual progress and industry standards; flexible, not rigid.

Held semiannually by Railway Staff College, assess subject knowledge.

Pass required before moving to next exam, based on training schedule.

40% in each subject, 50% overall; failed exams not completely lost due to partial success.

Probationary officers must pass exams within 3 years of joining.

First exam within 6 months of joining not counted toward 3-year limit; extra chance.

If a probationary account officer fails in any exam and earns at least 60%, it is considered pass and they are exempted from re-exam.

Supervising roles ensuring probationary officers have adequate training.

Training in railway accounts offices involves hands-on experience learning code rules and regulations.

The key books for the Departmental Examination No. II - Traffic Accounts are: (a) The Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department Part II, (b) The Indian Railway Code for the Traffic Department, (c) annual of Statistical Instructions issued by the Railway Board, (d) Statistical Manuals issued by the Railway Administrations, (e) Manual of Traffic costing issued by Railway Board.

The key books for the Departmental Examination No. II - Service Regulations are: The Indian Railway Establishment Codes, Fundamental and Supplementary Rules of the Central Govt. and Civil Service Regulations, Pension Chapters, Workmen Compensation Act, Payment of Wages Act, Indian Railway Financial Codes Vol.I & II, Indian Railway Administration and Finance, Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department Vol.I, Indian Railway Establishment Manual of Pension Rules.

The following chapters are excluded from the prescribed book by Carter: Chapter XIX Foreign Exchange Procedure, Chapter XX Bankruptcy Statement of affairs Deficit Account, Chapter XX Insurance Accounts, Chapter XXV Bank Book-keeping and Accounts, Chapter XXV-Income Tax, Chapter XXVII Executorship Accounts.

The key books for the Departmental Examination No. II - Expenditure Accounts are: The Indian Railway Financial Code Vol.I and II and Indian Railway Administration and Finance.

The recommended books for the Principals and Practice of Auditing are: Auditing by Batiliboi or the first 400 pages of Dickse 'Auditing'.

The chapters included in the Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department are: Chapters I, VIII, X to XIV.

The key books for General Principles of Government Audit are: Introduction to Indian Railway Account and Audits revised from time to time, Railways.

The key books for Indian Railway Administration and Finance are: (a) Introduction to Indian Railway Account and Audits revised from time to time, Railways. (b) (i) Indian Railway Administration and Finance Chapter I, II, VII.(ii) Indian Railway Financial Code Chapter III.

The key books for Compilation of the General Financial Rules are: Vol. I & II.

The key books for the Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department are: Vol. I.

You need a minimum of 40% in each subject and 50% overall to pass the departmental examinations.

The Railway Staff College conducts the departmental examinations and sets the training syllabus.

New Accounts Officers are on probation for 2 years, undergoing training and exams.

Training in Railway Accounts Offices, involving hands-on experience with real work and learning policies.

Training includes classes at the Lai Bahadur Shastri Academy, Railway Staff College, and field work in various departments.

Exams are not just about memorizing rules, but about understanding data, interpreting information, and applying knowledge.

The first exam within 6 months of joining is not counted toward the 3-year limit, giving you an extra chance.

Failing an exam can be salvaged. If you score at least 60% in any exam subject, you're considered a pass and exempt from retaking it.

The recommended books are 'Auditing by Batiliboi' or the first 400 pages of 'Dickse "Auditing"'.

Newly recruited Accounts Officers are on probation for two years, during which they must pass departmental exams, complete Railway Staff College training, and demonstrate satisfactory performance.

The chapters excluded are: Chapter XIX Foreign Exchange Procedure, Chapter XX Bankruptcy Statement of affairs Deficit Account, Chapter XX Insurance Accounts, Chapter XXV Bank Book-keeping and Accounts, Chapter XXV-Income Tax, Chapter XXVII Executorship Accounts.

Departmental exams include practical questions (auditing vouchers), data interpretation, and objective questions (short answer, true/false etc.).

The key books are 'Introduction to Indian Railway Account and Audits revised from time to time, Railways'.

The books are: (a) 'Introduction to Indian Railway Account and Audits revised from time to time, Railways.', (b) 'Indian Railway Administration and Finance Chapter I, II, VII.' and (ii) 'Indian Railway Financial Code Chapter III'.

They can be given more than one chance to pass the training course, but they won't be confirmed until they pass all the exams. This extends their probation.

The books are 'Vol. I & II'.

The books are 'Vol. I'.

The key books are: (a) The Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department Part II, (b) The Indian Railway Code for the Traffic Department, (c) annual of Statistical Instructions issued by the Railway Board, (d) Statistical Manuals issued by the Railway Administrations, (e) Manual of Traffic costing issued by Railway Board.

The chapters included are: Chapters I, VIII, X to XIV.

The key books are: The Indian Railway Establishment Codes, Fundamental and Supplementary Rules of the Central Govt. and Civil Service Regulations, Pension Chapters, Workmen Compensation Act, Payment of Wages Act, Indian Railway Financial Codes Vol.I & II, Indian Railway Administration and Finance, Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department Vol.I, Indian Railway Establishment Manual of Pension Rules.

The key books are: The Indian Railway Financial Code Vol.I and II and Indian Railway Administration and Finance.

The key books are: (a) 'The Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department Part II', (b) 'The Indian Railway Code for the Traffic Department', (c) 'annual of Statistical Instructions issued by the Railway Board', (d) 'Statistical Manuals issued by the Railway Administrations', (e) 'Manual of Traffic costing issued by Railway Board'.

The recommended books are: Auditing by Batiliboi or the first 400 pages of Dickse 'Auditing'.

The key books are: 'The Indian Railway Establishment Codes, Fundamental and Supplementary Rules of the Central Govt. and Civil Service Regulations, Pension Chapters, Workmen Compensation Act, Payment of Wages Act, Indian Railway Financial Codes Vol.I & II, Indian Railway Administration and Finance, Indian Railway Code for the Accounts Department Vol.I, Indian Railway Establishment Manual of Pension Rules'.

The key books are: 'The Indian Railway Financial Code Vol.I and II and Indian Railway Administration and Finance'.