Railway Board Orders

1. Periodical Transfers of Non-Gazetted Railway Employees.

2. Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre and post-1986 pensioners/family pensioners etc. - consideration of application for revision of pension/family pension.

3. Interpretation of dependency criterion for granting two family pensions-clarification regarding.

4. Issue of Special Pass to Retired Railway officers empanelled as inquiry officer.

5. Amendment to Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol.-I regarding study leave rules.

6. Provision of additional set of uniform for Breakdown staff.

7. Provision of Carrying ID Proof during journey on reserved tickets.

8. Trade Union Education Programme for the year-2012.

9. Inclusion of Institutes Societies, updating name of Institution in the list of recognized Institutions, for membership and reimbursement of membership fee.

10. Age limits of staff other than involved in Train passin & operation for Refresher Courses has been revised.

11. Annual Time schedule for Recruitment of Group D staff in Pay Band of Rs. 5200-20200(Grade Pay Rs. 1800).

12. Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Learning Mode for employment purpose in Railways.

13. Railway Board Orders regarding Minimum qualification for Recruitment/Engagement of Persons in Pay Band of Rs. 5200-20200(Grade Pay Rs. 1800).

14. Revision of Honorarium of Part Time Dental Surgeons in Indian Railways.

15. Rates of Night Duty Allowance-Effective Date 01-07-2011.

16. Extra Slots for women employees in PNM of Unions at Zonal and Divisional Level.

17. Modification in the qualification to the post of Radiographer in PB 5200-20200 GP Rs. 2800 in Medical Deptt.

18. Revision of Rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

19. Payment of Road Mileage allowance for staff attending duties in Metro Cities.

20. Merger of Grades-Revised Classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts vacancies after 31.12.2011.

21. Manpower Planning-Rightsizing of Indian Railways.

22. PREM-Provision of facilities extended to PREM Group.

23. Encashment of Leave to be granted to railway servannts on their appointment in central public enterprises.

24. Grant of family pension to the dependent family members of Railway Servants/Pensioners reported missing-clar. reg.

25. Payment of family pension at enhanced rates to the widowed/divorced/unmarried daughters beyond 25 years of age-clarification reg.

26. Revised training modules for supervisors of S&T department.

27. Payment of Ex-gratia lumpsum compensation to the families of Railway Employees who die in harness on duty-withdrawl of ceiling limit.

28. Revised pay limits for entitlement of School Pass & Residential Card Pass-RBE145/2011.

29. Reimbursement of medical expenses-delegation of powers to Divisional Railway Managers.

30. Railway Board's ordres regarding payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees-Revised Rates effective from 01.07.11.

31. Fixation of Pay of medically de-categorized Running staff working on supernumerary posts-Granting benefits of running allowance.

32. Family pension granted to dependent parents of deceased railway employee.

33. Revised Training Modules for Assistant Loco Pilots.

34. Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

35. Second Class/Sleepar Class pass has been allowed in Garib Rath Trains- RBE/131-2011-AIRF PNM item no. 18/209.

36. Delegation of powers in respect of compassionate appointments-clar. reg.

37. Reclassification of Saharanpur City as 'Y' Class city for the purpose of Huse Rent.-Effective Date:01.06.11.

38. Expert Committee for modernization of Indian Railways has been constituted.

39. Dress Regulation 2004-Payment of stitching charges-effective date 01.04.11.

40. Retention of Railway Quarters at the previous place of posting in NF Railways.

41. Target date of disposal of cases received from sports persons for recruitment against sports quota through Talent scouting.

42. Travelling Allowance rules-journey on Transfer/Retirement.

43. Stepping up Pay of Senior Employee as compared to Junior-Clarification reg.

44. Clarification regarding use of Organisational card pass.

45. Report of training centers of Indian Railways-Calculation of capacity utilization.

46. Revised training module for supervisors of Mechanical Department-Training reduced from 78 weeks to 52 weeks.

47. Railway Board's Order regarding month of Ramzan.

48. Grant of Pay Scale Rs. 5000-8000 to mistry/supervisors works w.e.f 01.01.96.

49. Grant Transport allowance to Ghaziabad Staff, case referred to MOF-AIRF PNM item no. 17/2010.

50. ACP Scheme-Motormen for BCT Division-Clar. reg.

51. ACP Scheme for Railwaymen-Clarification in respect of selection posts.

52. Railway Board has constituted committeet to make recommendations on Budget Pronouncements.

53. Committee has been constituted to decide pay parity amongst Lab Assistants, Librarians & TGTs.

54. Promotion of Group `D’ staff(Helpers Grade-I and II) in Workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Electrical/EMU Loco Sheds and Production Units against Direct Recruitment Quota.

55. Retention of Railway Quarters by Railway officers/staff posted to ECR & NWR.

56. Earmarking of posts for promotion of non-Appedix 3 qualified Accounts Assistants in the merged cadre of Sr. SO(A/cs) and SO(A/C)s

57. Safety Related Categories covering safety categories with Grade Pay Rs 1900.

58. Issue of Schoo pass- railway employee can get School Pass four months in advance.

59. Revision of Rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

60. Proposal to take options from Railway Catering Staff absorbed in IRCTC

61. Medical Decategorization of staff issuance of proper certificate.

62. Increase in the rates of stipend paid to Engineering Graduates/Diploma Holders doing trade apprenticship.

63. Harrasment of AC staff working in superfast trains.

64. Reservation while engaging Act Apprentice in Indian Railways.

65. Reservation while engaging Act Apprentice in Indian Railways.

66. Periodical transfers of Assistant Stock Verifires.

67. Recrutiment of sports person against sports quota through talent scouting.

68. Surrendering of Higher Grade Posts-Railway Board agreed with the view point of AIRF.

69. Placement of Pharmacist in entry grade Rs. 4200 on completion of 2 years service in GP Rs. 2800.

70. Minutes of 44th meeting of PREM held on 28.04.11.

71. Grant of Fixed medical Allowance to pensioners from Rs. 100 to Rs. 300-Clarification reg.

72. Commercial Circular No. 29 of 2011- Unreserved ticketing system Prevention of probable fraud.

73. Enhancement in the rate of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.11..

74. Ad-hoc promotion of staff in construction & other projects.

75. With the efforts of AIRF High Power Committee has been constituted to review duty hours of running staff and other safety related staff.

76. Issue of Privilege Pass/PTO & Post Retirement complimentary Pass in the next year's account.

77. Grant of Medical Facilities to dependent relatives-raising income limits.

78. Delegation of Powers to General Managers of Zonal Railways in respect of CG Appointments.

79. Clarification regarding increase in certain allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of DA-Effective Date:01.01.11

80. Extension of scheme for "Honorary Visiting Specialist" in Railway Hospital.

81. Yardstick for opening of Additional Passenger Reservation counters.

82. Railway Board referred MACP benefits on promotional posts having same grade pay to DOPT.

83. Laying down of cooling down period for two years between two postings on sensitive seats.

84. With the efforts of AIRF High Power Committee has been constituted to review duty hours of running staff and other safety related staff.

85. Payment of Composite Transfer Grant/ RBE76/2011 -Clar. reg.

86. Extension of scope of family pension to widowed/divorced unmarried daughter and dependent disabled siblings of Central Government employee-Clar. reg.

87. Amendment of provision related to Railway Staff Benefit Fund-Ch. 8 of IREC-Vol.-I.

88. Corrigendum 20.05.11-Relaxation for Loco Pilots declared with type II Diabetes-Para 509, 512 of IRMM has been amended.

89. Overtime allowance has been Granted consequent upon implementation of 6th CPC-effective date-01.01.2006.

90. New Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f 01.01.2011.

91. Relaxation for Loco Pilots declared with type II Diabetes-Para 509, 512 of IRMM has been amended.

92. Incentive for acquiring higher education for Group C employees.

93. Questionaire on strengthening the training environment.

94. Cut-off date for minimum educational qualification for recruitment in GP 1800 has been extended uptill 31-07-2011..

95. Grant of advance increments to Stenographers for acquiring higher shorthand speed.

96. Incentive limit increased to 70% in CLW.

97. Grant of family pension to the childless widow of deceased rly. employee after marriage-Clar. regarding.

98. Conducting of Selection suitability test in Regional Language.

99. State Railway Provident Fund ROI during 2010-2011.

100. Minimum Educational Qualification for sportspersons for recruitment against sports quota.

101. Comparison of grades of running staff with those of stationary staff for the purpose of Group B selection.

102. Retention of Railway Accomodation on educational grounds will cover current academic session plus fifteen days in case of permanent transfer.

103. AIRF gets two extra slots for Women in Railway Board PNM.

104. Works under PH-51 and PH-52 will be finalized after consultations with staff side.

105. Haj 2010-Deputation of Haj Assistant to Consulate General of India - Jeddah.

106. Maintenance of Staff quarters/colonies-ensuring "basic facilities" and activation of colony committee.

107. Implementation of recommendation of 6th CPC-Merger of grades Revised classification and mode of filling of posts of catering.

108. Recruitment Process under LARSGEES will be processed twice in a year.

109. Deduction of income tax on arrrears of Pay.

110. Payement of Dearness Allowance to Railway Employees revised rates effective from 01.01.2011.

111. Constitution of selection committee while selecting non-gazetted staff.

112. Promotion to the post of Lab Supdt.- Gr. III-Medical Deptt.

113. Selection for promotion to Group B post of Assistant Nursing Officer with Grade Pay Rs. 5400.

114. Counting of period spent on Extraordinary Leave as qualifying service-Clarification regarding.

115. Honorarium to PREM staff to be decided by Railway concerned.

116. Extension to the arrangement relating to provision of reimbursement of expenditure incurred on Dental Treatment.

117. Year Ending Pass for 2010 will be given as per revised entitlements.

118. Increase in the rates of Stipend Paid to Trade Apprentice.

119. Minimum service period for sportsperson's inter railway transfer reduced to 5 years from 10 years.

120. Out of turn promotions to sports persons on sports account - Clar. regarding.

121. Staff Benefit Funds will continue to staff getting MACP.

122. Revised Rules of Entitlement on Privilege Pass/Duty Pass/Complimentary Pass for Gazetted Officers in Railways.

123. Clarification regarding-Child Care to female Railway employees.

124. Rates of Dearness Relief for Railwaay employees who continuing to draw pay in pre-revised scales.

125. AIRF gets one more chance for staff with pre-revised qualifications for Selection of JE against intermediate quota.

126. Guidelines for Conducting typewriting test on computer for promotion of Cleark to Sr. Clerk against LDCE quota.

127. CGEGIS-Tables of Benefits for savings fund for the period from 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011.

128. Payment of Ex-Gratia lump sum compensation to the families of employees, who die in harness on duty.

129. AIRF PNM Feedback: Refund of Security Deposit procedure eased.

130. Conditions for reengagement of retired staff on daily remuneration basis.

131. Minimum Educational Qualification for Recruitment in Group D GP Rs. 1800.

132. Railway Board Orders on the Entitlement of Passes/PTOs on the basis of Pay drawn after sixth pay commission.

133. Delegation of powers to the General Managers and withdrawal of 3 and 5 year service condition for inter-railway transfer.

134. Revised Rates of Travelling Allowance for Journey on Trasfer-recommendation of. 6th CPC.

135. Commercial Circular No. 61 of 2010- Instructions issued on Unreserved Ticketing System.

136. Restoration of Catering posts transferred to IRCTC-New Catering Policy 2010.

137. With the Efforts of AIRF, Railway Board has issued orders for reckoning of Running Allowance as pay for the purpose of deduction of Income Tax.

138. Honorarium given to Stenopraphers and Peons connected with PREM has been revised.

139. Recruitment of Staff from Open Market in Pay Band-I of Rs. 5200-20200 having grade pay Rs. 1800.

140. Special Allowance to Gateman increased from Rs. 150 to Rs. 300, rates effective from 01.09.08.

141. Engagement of Substitutes in the Railways in Grade Pay Rs. 1800.

142. Withdrawl of Stiff/Severe major penalty.

143. Appointment to the ward/wife/legel heir in case of death of Commission Vendors/Bearers.

144. Engagement of Act Apprentices who have completed course as substitutes.

145. Clarification reg: Training Period of skilled artisan staff.

146. GM's Power for providing legal assistance has been increased from Rs. 10000 to Rs. 50000.

147. Placement of Pharmacists in the Entry Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 after completion of 2 years of service in GP Rs. 2800.

148. Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f 01-07-10.

149. Leasing/hiring of private houses for residential use of Officers.

150. Clarification regarding pay fixation of existing Group D employees in the revised pay structure.

151. Mode of filling up of posts in the pre-revised scales of 6500-10500 & were alloted G.P Rs. 4200 during sixth cpc: RBE 160.

152. Risk allowance to continue till 31.12.2010.

153. Additional Allowance to Running Staff has been granted, DA is Payable on additional allowance & effective from 01.01.2006.

154. Apprentice Act 1961-Upper Age limit for selecting candidates for training has been raised by 2 years.

155. Upgradation of educational qualification for the post of Radiographer in Grade Pay Rs. 2400 against 50% promotional quota.

156. Provision of Companian in same class for post retirement complimentary First Class pass holders

157. Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway Employees posted to new zones.

158. Recognition of Hospitals in and around chandigarh.

159. Payment of Ex-Gratia lumpsum compensation to the families of Railway Employees who die in harness in performance of bonafide duties not taxable-Clar. reg.

160. Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners on completion of 80 years of age.

161. Review of implementation of Risk Insurance Scheme.

162. Subscription towards CGEGIS & insurance coverage for employees working in G.P Rs. 1800 has been increased to Rs. 30 p.m.

163. Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners-rates effective from 01.07.10.

164. MACP For Rly. Employees -Clarifications reg.

165. PLB-Corrigendum - Para 5 withdrawn - PLB to be paid as was done last year RBE 148-2010

166. Working Instructions for Manned Level Crossing Gates.

167. Railway Board orders on Productivity Linked Bonus for year 2009-10.

168. Child Care Leave in respect of female employees as a result of 6th CPC-Clarification reg.

169. Safety related retirement scheme: Gangman/Trackman can seek retirement under this scheme.

170. Fixation of Pay in merged grades for working on ad-hoc basis on ex-cadre posts in Construction Organisations.

171. Education Allowance for disabled child increased to Rs. 24000.

172. Railway Board's order on Dearness Allowance rates effective from 01-07-10.

173. Filling Up of Vacancies in GP 1800 with Ex-Servicemen.

174. Appointment of Substitutes in Railway.

175. Recognition of Educational Qualification from State Madrasas for employment purpose.

176. Employee can represent below benchmark ACPs before promotion.

177. Railway Board's Order regarding change in designations after Sixth CPC.

178. Draft Tripartite Agreement to be signed by Zonal Railways-IRCTC and concerned Licencee.

179. Repatriation of deputationists staff of IRCTC Staff to their respective Railways.

180. Grant of advance increment to stenographers in sub-ordinates offices for acquiring higher short hand speed.

181. MACP Scheme extended to staff car drivers-Clar. reg.

182. Deputation of Railway Staff to the Recognized Federations/Unions for full time.

183. Railway Board sought views on Perfromance Related Incentive Scheme.

184. Railway Employee after completing qualifying service of 10 years is entitled to full pension: Cut Off Date is 01-01-2006.

185. Grant of Dearness Relief to Pensioners recieving provisional pension or pension in pre revised scale of 5th CPC.

186. Clarification regarding-Quantum of debits to be raised in case of lost PRS tickes/rolls.

187. Honorarium to practitiones working in Homoepathic/ Ayurvadic dispensaries has been revised.

188. Member Mechanical Sh. Sanjeev Handa to look after the work of Member Staff till further orders.

189. Committee for standardization of infrastructure at Railway Stations has been constituted.

190. Revision of Pay Scales for Railway School Teachers working in misc. categories on the recommendations of Sixth CPC.

191. Clarification reg.-LAP, LAHP and Casual Leave grant to Para-medical staff working in Railway hospitals.

192. Clarification regarding revised pay structure of posts of common category of Pharamacists Cadre.

193. Allotment of berths out of emergency quota for Railway servants and their family members suffering from cancer & travelling medical passes.

194. Recruitment of Asstt. Loco Piolet-Extending second chance for aptitude test

195. Revision of option excercised under Rule 6 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

196. Clarification regarding Incentive Bonus to SSEs/SEs/JEs in workshops/PUs.

197. Recognition of Jaslok hospital Mumbai for neuro surgery cases of Railway Patients of Central Railway.

198. DC/JCM Item No. 7/2006: Promotion against vacant posts in diminishing cadre.

199. Issue of School Passes during vacations AIRF PNM item no. 10/10.

200. Procedure for holding selection of Gangmate in Civil Engineering Department.

201. Revised classification and mode of filling of non-gazzeted posts after implementation of sixth pay commission.

202. New Catering Policy has been formulated by Railway Board. Genereal Secy. Com. S.G. Mishra has asked for comments on this policy..

203. Messing Facilities for trainees of Group C & D Staff in Railway Training Center .

204. Grant of Honorarium for Railway officers for setting up of question papers-Clarification reg.

205. Extension of the facility of semi-private room in favour of patients of Kidney Transplantation, Liver and Critical renal failure. Reg.-DC-JCM item no. 19-2009.

206. Agenda of DC/JCM meeting to be held on 01-07-10 & 02-07-10 at New Delhi.

207. Forwarding Letter of Rly. Board to MOF about the anomalies arisen due ot 6th Pay Commision.

208. Delegation of Power Regarding appointment on compassionate grounds due to merger of grades after 6th CPC.

209. Extension of the period of retention of Railway Accomodation for staff posted at ECR/NWR.

210. Filling up of post in Para Medical Category in Group C- Date Extended

211. Procedures of coding and decoding of Roll Numbers in case of selections for promotions.

212. Admissibility of Composite Tranfert Grant in case of short distance transfers/relocation after retirements.

213. Upper Age Limit for Selection of J.E.-II against intermediate quota has been increased from 45 years to 47 Years.

214. Implementation of recommendations 6th CPC regarding filling up of non gazzeted posts in Grade Pay Rs. 4200 & Grade Pay Rs. 4600.

215. Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules 2008 - Clarification Regarding Schedule for Revised Pay Scales of Section Officers.

216. Compassionate Ground Appointment - Extending second chance for Aptitude Test.

217. Typing Skill tests to be conducted on Personal Computers.

218. Transport Allowance to blind & orthopeadically handicapped Railways employees - Clarification Reg.

219. Rates of Night Duty Allowance effective from 01-01-2010.

220. Special Allowance admissible to certain categories revised as per recommendations of Sixth CPC, rates effective from 01.09.2008.

221. A May Day gift to Asstt. Loco Pilots in the form of their Cadre Restructuring.

222. Clarification regarding fixation of pay and increments after implementaion of sixth cpc.

223. Staff Benefit funds for 2010-11 and its distribution thereafter.

224. Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners and Family Pensioners - Rates effective from 01.01.2010.

225. Grant of Washing allowance to Safaiwalas working in Raiwlay Colonies.

226. PREM - Constitution of Sub Groups on PREM.

227. Training slots for Apprentices under the Apprentice Act 1961, conducting fresh joint surveys.

228. Grant of 100 % Concession to Cancer Patients in 3rd AC and Sleeper Class.

229. Revision of Pre-1996 pensioners, Representations Settled by DOPT.

230. Quantum of debits to be raised in case of missing PRS tickets/rolls.

231. Eligibility Condition for promotion from Group C to Group B.

232. Clarification regarding-Encashment of LAP while availing Pass/PTOs for re-employed pensioners.

233. Clarification : Penalty of Witholding of Increments imposed under V CPC and operated as per VI CPC.

234. Clarification regarding-Revision of Pension for Pre-1996 pensioners.

235. Revised Pay Structure of Pharmacist Cadre.

236. Suspension of Annual Review for Gradewise percentage of distribution of posts in Group C.

237. Staff Eligible for normal promotions, is also eligible for MACP benefits.

238. Post of Haj Assistant on deputation for Consulate General of India -Jeddah.

239. Revision of Rates under SBF for 2010-11.

240. Provision of reservation for PTO holders in Jan Shatabdi and Shatabdi trains.

241. Periodical Transfers of Railway Employees holding sensitive posts.

242. Extension of the benefits of MACP Scheme for Temporary Service Period given to substitues.

243. Review of System of Construction Reserve Posts for the non-gaz staff. AIRF's PNM Item No. 43/2002

244. Revision of Diet Charges for Patients admitted in Railway Hospitals.

245. Grant of family pension to Physically/Mentally disabled of childeren of Railway Employee.-PNM/AIRF Item No. 1/2009

246. Stepping up of Pay of Seniors at par with junior Direct Recruits in same cadre.- Clarification

247. Revision of Hourly Rates of Incentive Bonus and Bonus Factor-Clarification.

248. First meeting of Anomaly Committee to be held on 19-03-10.

249. Revision in the Rates of GIS with corresponding increase in the amount of Risk Policy.

250. Minutes of the 4th meeting of Expert Committee on Railways.

251. Entitlement of Transport Allowance to Railway employees employed at Cities Classfied as A-1 & A.

252. Fast Track Committee to look into the issues of Loco Running Staff has been Constituted.

253. Committee to review Air Conditioning Facilities is constituted.

254. Clarification on the Stepping up of Pay of Seniors.

255. Overtime Allowance Granted Consequent Upon the implementation of Sixth Pay Commission.

256. Revision of Pension of Pre 1996 & Pre 2006 retirees.

257. Revision of 1/3rd Commuted Portion of Pension.

258. Upper Age limit for direct recruitment to Group C & C posts in Railways.

259. Employees with Average CR will get MACP benefits.

260. Fedback on Revision of Desgnations of  Gr. 'C' Posts after 6th Pay Comm.

261. Designations Proposed by AIRF and Rly. Board for Gr. 'C' Posts.

262. Transfer of Staff on Deemed Deputation to IRCTC.

263. NDA to Contiue for all Non Gaz. Gr. 'C' Staff.

264. Rly. Board seeks more data from Zonal Railways for Cadre Re-Structuring.

265. Latest on Revision of Grades after Sixth Pay Commision.

266. General Manager Conference held on 11-12, Jan 2010.

267. New Instructions-Classification & Mode of filling up Non-Gaz. Posts

268. Classification of Railway Service Posts after Sixth Pay Commission

269. Patient Care Allowance and Risk Allowance to Continue.

270. Grant of Grade Pay 4600 to posts existed as on 01-01-2006

271. Clarification on Modified Assured Career Progress Scheme

272. Delegation of Powers to AGM for Medical Reimbursement

273. House Rent Allowance to Railway Employees posted to new zones.

274. Grant of Family Pension to Disable Persons.

275. Re-Employment Allowance for Retired Employees.

276. Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 to Stenos

277. Full Pension for service less than 33 Yrs. - Date Revised

278. Amendment to Pass Rules of Trainees