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Group C To Group B
Group C To Group B
Disclaimer
This book is a maiden attempt to compile the various rules / policy
instructions regarding promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ in the Railways in
a simple and user-friendly manner and is meant for the Selection Board
Members, Presiding Officer and all personnel dealing with gazetted selections.
However, this is meant for guidance only and nothing in this publication is to be
taken as an authority for supersession of any standing order / rule of the
Government of India / Ministry of Railways and the original circulars, policy
instructions should be referred to for proper appreciation of the issues.
CONTRIBUTORS
Shri Ajay Mohanty, Dy.CPO(Gaz)
Sri R.K. Mohanty, PI-I
Sri B. Panda, Head Clerk
Promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’
CONTENTS
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1. Preliminary
2. Frequency
3. Calendar
4. Composition of Selection Committee
5. Assessment of Vacancy
6. Reservation
7. Condition of Eligibility
8. Zone of Consideration
9. Syllabus
10. Scheme of Examination
11. Viva Voce & Record of Service
12. Notification
13. Training – Pre-Selection Coaching for reserved
community candidates – SC/ST
14. Conduct of Written Examination/ Supplementary
Examination by Presiding Officer
15. Evaluation
16. Medical Fitness
17. DAR/Vigilance/SPE Clearance
18. Relaxation of standard for reserved community
candidate
19. Formation of panel
20. Important letters on Selection and clarifications
including procedure of selection of PS(Gaz) and,
HM(Gaz) – Education Deptt and isolated
categories of Medical Deptt e.g. Asstt. Nursing
Officer, Asstt. Health Officer, Asstt. Pharmacy
Officer
21. Check Points
22. Annexure i
Preliminaries
All vacancies in Group ‘B’ are filled by promotion on the basis of selection of eligible
Group ‘C’ employees and also on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive
Examination (LDCE) wherever the scheme is in force. Where the scheme of LDCE is
in force, selection is held to fill 70% of the vacancies and LDCE is held to fill the
remaining 30% of the vacancies. (Authority : Para 201.1 of IREM Vol.I – 1989
Edition & RB’s letter No.E(GP)92/2/93 dated 3.11.1992 & S.E.Rly.’s letter
No.DCPO(G)/CON/SB/LDE/1/Policy dt.16.11.1992)
Frequency
Selection for appointment to Group ‘B’ posts should be held once in two years.
However in case of panels getting exhausted owing to creation / upgradation etc. and
the biennial selection being away by more than six months fresh selection may be held
even before two years. The need for such selection should however be rare. (Authority :
Para 201.2 of IREM Vol.I – 1989 Edition)
Calendar
A calendar for the Group ‘B’ Selection / LDCE proposed to be undertaken should be
drawn up by the Personnel Branch in consultation with PHOD/CHOD concerned and
should be circulated in advance.
Composition of Selection Committee
Selection Committee will be constituted under the order of the General Manager. It
should consist of 3 (three) HODs – PHOD/CHOD, CPO/Addl.CPO and one SAG
officer of any department representing the reserved community. However, none of the
committee members should be directly subordinate to any other member. If none of the
selection committee members belongs to either Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe, a
SC/ST officer holding the rank not lower than Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) may
be nominated as fourth member.(Authority: Para 202.1 of IREM Vol.I of 1989
edition)
The Sr.DGM or the Additional CVO of the Vigilance Organisation should not be
nominated to serve on the committee. (Authority: Board’s letter No.E(GP)86/1/23 dt
18.06.1987 & E(GP)95/2/75 dated 14.12.1995, SER ES No.11/96)
Authorities for setting up Question Papers and Evaluating Answer Scripts for
Selection/LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’ Post have been laid down in RB’s
No.E(GP)2001/2/32 dated 25.10.2001.
As per this, PHOD of the concerned department will set the question paper and any
other SAG officer of the concerned department will evaluate. In case where more than
one SAG officer may not be available in a particular department, services of an SAG
officer of the same department of the contiguous zonal railway may be utilised for
evaluating the answer sheets. Such nomination shall be made by General Manager of
the Railway / Unit where selection / LDCE is being held, in consultation with General
Manager of the contiguous Railway.
Assessment of Vacancy
Calculation should be made in the format placed at Annexure–‘A’. The parameters
which are to be taken into consideration are
A) Existing Vacancies +
B) Anticipated Vacancies in next 2 years to be assessed with the aid of all known
factors such as –
a) Vacancies due to normal wastage
b) Approved cases of voluntary retirement
c) Chain vacancy against promotion to higher grades
d) Number approved for deputation/ex-cadre post/inter-railway transfer
e) Creation of additional post
f) Posts manned by adhoc promotees +
C) 30% of JS / Group ‘B’ cadre including construction reserve to guard against
unforeseen contingencies.
Note :
(1) In case this addition of 30% leads to inflated size of the panel the panel size may be
restricted to a number meeting the requirement, with the personal approval of
General Manager
(2) In small cadre like Rajbhasha Adhikari, ACMT, AMP&S, ALO, PRO(Gr.B) etc. this
additional 30% should not be added to the anticipated vacancies as the incidence of
vacancies is not regular in this cadre.
Assessment = A + B + C
D) Number of empanelled employees available from previous panel
E) Number of Probationers likely to be allotted to the Railway.
F) Number of Officers likely to return from deputation/inter railway transfer / long
leave.
Final Assessment = [(A + B + C) – (D + E + F)]
(Authority : RB’s letter No. E(GP)/87/2/72 dated 11.1.88 & 22.10.91 and IREM-I Para-202 & 215)
The assessment of vacancy should be certified by the cadre dealer and concerned
Establishment Officer. Before issue of notification, the assessment of vacancy should
be got approved by the concerned PHOD/CHOD. The vacancy so assessed has to be
apportioned for 70% (Selection) and 30% (LDCE) duly indicating the reservation
break-up.
Reservation
In both Selection and LDCE for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ the number
of reserved posts should be arrived at by applying the percentage of 15% of SCs and
7.5% for STs. In arriving at this quota, fractions of 0.5 and above should be rounded of
to 1 and less than 0.5 should be ignored.
The number of posts coming to the share of SC/ST as per the above should be
compared with the number of regular SC/ST employees already holding the Group ‘B’
post. In case any shortfall of SCs/STs reservation may be provided to the extent of
difference between the required number and the available number. This will be further
subject to total reservation not exceeding 50% of the number to be selected and
empanelled. [Authority: Board’s No.89-E(SCT)1/49/5(Pt.) dated 20.12.95/ 01.01.96
(SER ES No.14/96)]
It has been further confirmed that till such time the applicability of post based roster
for promotion from Gr. ‘C’ to Gr. ‘B’ and within Gr. ‘B’ is decided by Railway Board
the existing instruction presently being followed by maintaining prescribed percentage
of reservation (SC-15%, ST-7½%) in the cadre will continue to operate). [Authority:
Board’s letter No.95E(SCT)1/49/5 (Gaz) dated 6.9.2002 (RBE No.154/2002) SER ES
No.161/02, & (RBE No.204/03) SER ES No. /03]
Carry forward for single vacancy in Gr.B and Gr.A
In the case of Gr.B and lowest rung of Gr.A where reservation rules are applicable if
a single vacancy occurs in a recruitment / promotion year against reserved point the
vacancy shall be treated as unreserved and it will be filled by the next senior-most
candidate assessed to be fit for promotion. If that person happens to be a candidate from
other than reserved community, the reservation would be carried forward to the
subsequent recruitment / selection year for SCs/STs as the case may be. In the
subsequent year the first vacancy even though it might be a single vacancy in that year
shall be treated as reserved in favour of SC/ ST as the case may be and shall be filled by
a person of the respective community. If for any reason in the subsequent year the
vacancy is not filled by a person of the community in whose favour it is reserved the
reservation shall be carried forwarded to 3 selections of the recruitment year.
[Authority: RB No.99/E(SCT)1/25/26 dated 16.03.2001 (RBE No.58/2001)
SER ES No.8/02]
Single Post Cadre
There shall be no reservation in a single post cadre. Pending receipt of instructions from
DOP&T, action to be taken to fill a single post in a single cadre without applying
reservation adhoc basis, till further orders. [Authority : RB’s No.97-E(SCT)-I/25/4
dated 11.01.2002, RBE No.6/2002]
Non Permissibility of Exchange of Reservation between SCs/STs
In case of promotion including promotion by selection from Gr.C to Gr.B within Gr.B
and from Gr.B to the lowest rung of Gr.A if sufficient number of SC/ST candidates fit
for promotion against reserved vacancy are not available such vacancies may be
de-reserved as per prescribed procedure and filled by candidates of other communities.
[Authority : DOP’s OM No.36012/17/ 2002 Estt(Res) dated 6.11.2003]
NB : Presently there is a ban on de-reservation of reserved vacancies. However
since the reserved vacancy in safety category cannot be kept vacant due to safety of
train operation achievement of production target etc., the procedure laid down in
Board’s letter No. 99E(SCT)1/25/10 dt.11.5.99, SER ES No.171/99 may be followed.
Filling up of reserved post due to non-availability of SC / ST candidate – Adhoc
promotion
Where the work is of such important / urgent nature that the reserved post cannot be
kept vacant, zonal Railways may consider adhoc promotion for specific periods with
the personal approval of the General Manager subject to (1) the adhoc arrangement is
absolutely necessary and justified on the ground of safety of train operations,
achievements of targets etc. (2) any extension of the period of adhoc arrangement
against reserved post will also require General manager’s personal approval (3) Such
arrangement will be as a stop gap measure and will not be allowed to continue for
unduly long duration. [RB’s No.99E(SCT)1/25/10 dt. 11.5.1999. SER ES No.171/99]
Conditions of Eligibility
For Selection (100% or 70%)
For the For Selection For LDCE Remarks
Post of (100% or 70%) (30% )
APO Gr.‘C’ employees in grade Gr.‘C’ employees in grade 1) All eligible Gr.‘C’ staff of Personnel
Rs.5500-9000/- (5th PC) and minimum of which is Rs.5000/- Dept
above with minimum 3 years (5th PC) and in higher Group ‘C’ 2) Group ‘C’ Ministerial Staff of all
non-fortuitous service in the grade with 5 years regular departments excluding Hindi
grade. service. [Authority : (RB’s Organisation and Accounts Deptt. but
[Authority : (RB’s No. No. E(GP)99/2/ 22 dated including Cash & Pay and Time office
E(GP)99/2/ 22 dated 22.07.04, RBE No. 146/04)] which have no avenue for promotion to
18.11.04, RBE No. 239/04 & The time spent by a Railway Gr.B in their own department.
SER ES No. 255/04)] Servant under training 3) Gr.C ministerial staff of
immediately before appointment Compilation / Statistical Branch /
to service is to be counted as Stores / Traffic & Commercial & Law
service for the purpose of Asst. / Chief Law Asstt. Who have
appearing in LDCE for promotion avenue for promotion to Gr.B in their
to Group ‘B’ (Authority : RB own department also.
No.E(NG)1/93/ PM1/4 dt (Authority : RB’s No.
18.1.1993 E(GP)88/2/54 dated 31.01.1992)
NB : No restriction about the number of applicants. All eligible employees can be called.
higher Gr. ‘C’ grade subject to Group ‘C’ grade with 5 years
rendering not less than 3 of non-fortuitous service
years non-fortuitous service in
the grade. (Authority :
RB’s No.E(GP)99 /2/22
dated 22.07. 2004 (RBE
No.146/04)
NB : Inter-se seniority of Group ‘C’ employees in grades Rs.6500-10,500/- & Rs.7450-11,500/- coming
from different streams for the purposes of selection to Group ‘B’ should be determined on the basis of
total length of non-fortuitous service rendered in any or both these grades or corresponding pre-revised
scales.
(Authority : RB’s No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 22.07. 2004 (RBE No.146/04) & Para 203.5 of IREM
Vol.I )
Zone of Consideration
Selection
The number of employees to be called for the selection will be in accordance with the
sliding scale in the order of inter-se seniority determined on the basis of combined
length of non-fortuitous service rendered in the Grade Rs.2000-3200/- (4th PC) and
above ignoring promotions to the grade Rs.2375-3500/-
Authority : RB’s No.E(GP)81/1/18 dated 09.04.1981 & 26.09.1981 and IREM para 203.4.
Sliding Scale :
Vacancy No. of employees to be called
1 5
2 8
3 10
4 & above
Employees equal to 3 times of number
of vacancies.
When adequate number of SCs/STs not available within normal zone of
consideration.
In selection where certain vacancies are earmarked for SC/ST there will be no
separate zone of consideration. However, if adequate (3x) number of SC/ST candidates
are not available for the vacancies meant for SC/ST as the case may be within the
normal zone, the field of choice may be extended of 5 times the number of total
vacancies and only the SC/ST candidates coming in the extended field should be
considered to the extend of shortfall. (e.g. if the selection is for 2 vacancies, 1 UR & 1
SC, firstly 8 candidates will be called. If minimum 3 SC candidates are available within
1st eight, field need not be extended. However this number is not available then we may
go down below upto 5 x 2 i.e. 10th person in the seniority list. If No.9 is UR he will not
be called but No.10 if SC will be called. If no SC/ST is available even within the
extended field, the field will not be further extended. (Board’s letter E(GP)81/1/18
dated 9.4.81) SC/ST employees who are empanelled against the reserved vacancies
from the extended zone will be placed en-block below those empanelled from the
normal zone. (Authority : RB’s No.E(GP)81/1/18 dated 19.04.1981 )
NB: Calling of additional candidates against those who failed twice earlier.
Authority : RB’s No.E(GP)85/1/78 dated 10.09.1986.
LDCE
All eligible employees are to be called with no restriction to the number.
Syllabus
No specific syllabus has been prescribed for the written examination except the
written examination for the post of Assistant Personnel Officer. (Para 204.2 of IREM).
The syllabus for APO/AWO Gr.B (LDCE) has been circulated vide RB’s
No.E(GP)86/2/61 dated 15.02.1991. (SER ES No.40/91)
Further, in specific categories viz. PS(Gr.B) & ALO, Board have prescribed syllabus
under their letter No. E(GP)2000/2/84 dated 25.07.2001 (RBE No.38/2001) (SER ES
No.106/2001) and RB No.E(GP)2003/2/32 dated 10.12.2003 (SER ES No.01/2004)
respectively.
In case of LDCE model questions have been circulated by Railway Board for the
various departments.
Scheme of Examination :
The procedure to be followed in the written test, viva voce and evaluation of record of
service has been laid down in Board’s letter No.E(GP)88/2/111 dated 20.08.1991
(SER ES No.167/91)
Selection
Total Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks
Written 150 90
Viva Voce 25 30
Record of Service 25 (including at least 15 marks in the
record of service)
Written Test (70% / 100%)
One Paper on 150 90 Out of 150 marks the professional subject will carry at
Professional subject least 100 marks.
and Establishment 10% of the total marks allotted for testing the
and Financial Rules professional ability should set apart for question on
official language policy an official language rules,
however, such question(s) should not be compulsory.
LDCE
Paper-I 150 90
Paper-II 150 90
Viva Voce 25 30
(including at least 15 marks in the record of service)
Record of 25
Service
Written Test (30%)
Minimum Qualifying
Prescribed Paper Maximum Marks Remarks
Marks (60%)
Professional Paper-I (Professional
150 90
Subject and General Knowledge) *
Professional Paper-II (Professional
Subject and Establishment and 150 90
Financial Rules) *
* NB : Combination of subjects must be properly maintained.
Supplementary Selection
Not more than one supplementary selection should be held to cater to the absentees in
the following circumstances.
(1) Late receipt of intimation of selection by the candidates.
(2) Administration’s failure to release the employee in time.
(3) Sickness of the candidate or other reasons over which the employees has no control.
No supplementary examination is permissible in LDCE.
Authority : RB’s No.E(GP)79/2/12 dated 2.3.79
Viva Voce & Record of Service
The nominated 3 members Committee of PHOD/CHOD, CPO and one SAG officer
representing reserved community will hold the viva voce. The Marks for viva voce and
record of service will be awarded by consensus.
Only those candidates who qualify in the medical examination of prescribed standard
should be called for viva voce. [Authority: RB’s No.E(GP)80/2/8 dated 31.10.1991]
Viva voce should be held in two separate batches i.e. (1) Reserved Category
Candidate (2) General Category candidate. Reserved category candidates should be
interviewed first. [Authority : RB’s No.E(SCT)70CM15/15/1 dated 19.11.1970]
No separate viva voce is required if SC/ST candidate called against UR vacancies.
[Authority : RB’s No.83E(SCT)42/1 dated 14.04.1983]
Record of Service
A) Marks for record of service should be allotted as under :
a) Marks corresponding to the grading for the 5(five) attributes of Section-II of each
years CR should be added up and then the average over five years calculated.
b) Marks corresponding to overall grading of each years CR should be allotted as
under:
Outstanding – 5 ; Very Good – 4 ; Good – 3 ;
Average – 2 ; Below Average – 1
Marks for overall grading for 5 years should be added up.
c) Average of (a) and (b) above should be taken as the marks for record of service.
Sample at Annexure-B
B) In order to be classified as fit for promotion an employee must get a minimum of 15
marks from the last 5 years CRs out of 25 marks (for 5 years) in record of service.
No rounding off in the calculated marks for record of service is permissible.
Authority: RB’s No.E(GP)87/2/123 dated 19.09.1988, 20.04.1989 and E(GP)2000/2/95 dated
16.01.2001.
Notification
Notification for the selection / LDCE must contain the following details :-
a) Total number of vacancies
b) Break up of UR/SC/ST
c) Terms and conditions of eligibility with cut off date
d) Permissible relaxation, if any
e) Syllabus, if any
f) Scheme of Examination
g) Last date for submission of application / options
h) Format of option, if any
i) List of eligible candidates in case of selection.
j) Pre-Selection coaching for reserved community candidate wherever applicable. (To
be organised by department concerned). In safety categories, 3-4 weeks, in others as
decided by PHOD/CHOD
k) Date, Time and Venue of the Examination
Conduct of Written Examination / Supplementary Examination
An officer of Dy.HOD Rank of the Department concerned will be nominated by the
PHOD/CHOD as Presiding Officer. He will select his group of invigilators (Gazetted
Officers) depending on the number of candidates to ensure smooth conduct of the
examination at the nominated venue, date & time. The Presiding Officer will be
supplied with general guidelines for effective conduct of the examination. However,
such guidelines are meant only for guidance purpose and have been detailed under the
head ‘Check Point.’
Evaluation
The coded answer scripts shall be handed over to the evaluating authority in sealed
packet with a covering letter indicating the number of answer scripts, the name of the
examination, number of vacancy, total marks and qualifying marks. General guidelines
for evaluating authority is detailed under the head ‘Check Point.’
Delay in Evaluation
Any delay beyond 2 months should be brought to the notice of PHOD. Delay beyond
3 months should be brought to the personal notice of General Manager.
Moderation
No moderation of the performance is permissible. [Authority: Para 204.5 of
IREM-I of 1989 Edition]
In Railway Ministry’s letters No.E(GP)70/2/6-Pt dated 14.1.76 and 20.1.76, the Railway
Administrations were advised that scheme of holding LDCE as envisaged in the Recruitment
Rules notified in their letter No.73E(GR)I/15/4 dated 31.7.73 for filling up of 25% of the vacancies
in Class-II in the four Engineering Departments has been scrapped and that the Recruitment
Rules were being amended. The decision to scrap the above scheme was reiterated to the
Railways in Railway Ministry’s letter No.E(GP)70/2/6 dated 23.3.76.
2. This question has been, once again, reviewed by the Ministry of Railways and on further
consideration of various aspects of the matter it has now been decided that the scheme of
holding the LDCE to fill up 25% of the vacancies for which panel is required to be framed at any
one time in Class-II, may be introduced in the following Department:-
2.2 The broad details of the scheme of the LDCE are contained in the Annexure to this
letter. Action is also being taken to amend the relevant Recruitment Rules and the Railway
Administrations will be advised as soon as the amendments are notified.
3. The extant orders governing reservation of vacancies for SC/ST candidates shall also be
applicable in filling up 25% of the vacancies in Class-II through LDCE.
Scheme of Examination :
a) The examination aims at a comprehensive assessment of knowledge of the candidates
and has essentially to be in the nature of a rigorous test of their professional ability. The
examination will consist of (i) a written examination of a substantially higher standard than that
associated with normal selection for promotion to Class-II and (ii) Viva-voce. (b) The subjects for
the written examination, and the marks to be allotted to each of the papers set for the written
examination, viva-voce and record of service will be as under :-
Marks for Record of Service will be given on the basis of the last confidential reports and relevant
service records of the candidate.
iii) Viva-voce
Personality, Address
Leadership and Academic/ 50
c) In order to qualify, a candidate must secure a minimum of 60% marks in each of the
subjects of written examination, in the record of service, and in the viva-voce separately, and
also in the aggregate.
The Examination Board both for the written examination and the viva-voce will be
constituted under the orders of the GM; it will consist of:-
a) On Zonal Railways
b) Production Units
i) Dy.CPO and
ii) Two Heads of Deptt Level I or Level II including the Head of the Deptt for which
examination is being conducted. If and when necessary assistance of the respective contigenous
Zonal Railways may be taken.
V) There will be only one competitive Examination for all Branches of one Deptt, and only
one panel of selected candidates will be drawn up for that Deptt as a whole.
Please refer to this Ministry’s letter No.E(GP)76/2/96 dated 3.6.1977 giving broad details
of the scheme of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. The question of prescribing a
syllabus to facilitate setting of question papers on the professional subjects namely, Paper-II(i)
and Paper-II(ii) for the different departments has been under consideration of this Ministry. The
syllabus on the professional papers for the Transportation (traffic) & Commercial Departments
which has been approved by the Board is sent herewith for guidance.
The syllabus for the examination may be published for the benefit of the employees.
Sd/-
(N.Anantaraman)
Jt. Director, Estt(T)II
1. The written examination on professional subjects will consists of two papers of 100
marks. Each paper will have two separate parts i.e. one part containing questions on operating
subjects and the other on commercial subjects. The candidates will have the option to answer
questions from one or both the parts. Each part will carry equal number of questions for 100
marks, whether the questions are answered exclusively from one part or the questions are
chosen from both the parts, the total marks for which the questions should be answered in each
paper is 100.
2. The examination aims at a comprehensive assessment of knowledge the professional
ability of the candidates. It should be ensured that all important areas in both the disciplines are
covered and the questions set should be such as to test the professional competency of the
candidates fully in keeping with the aim.
3. The suitability of the candidates for promotion to Group-B (Class-II) in the Transportation
Wing or Commercial Wing or both the Wings will be determined by the selection Board
depending on their qualifying in the questions paper of their choice. The list of staff qualifying for
promotion on the basis of LDCE should however be drawn as a common panel.
4. Reservation Rules for SCs/STs will apply.
5. The staff will be empanelled in the order of their merit, irrespective of their suitability for
one or both the wings and will be promoted in the same order. In the event of a vacancy
occurring in the wing for which the officer in the panel due for promotion is not suitable, he shall
not be overlooked and his promotion shall be made by making such adjustment amongst the
existing Group-B (Class-II) officers in the department, as may be necessary for the purpose.
Copy of Board’s letter No.E(GP)88/2/111 dated 15.05.89 to the General Managers, All India
Railways and other.
Sub : Selection / LDCE for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’.
Ref : Board’s letter No.E(GP)88/2/111 dated 15.3.89
It is clarified that the provision contained in the above order to effect that “where the written
test has not been held or the answer sheets have not been evaluated or the result of written
test not declared, this may be done according to the instructions contained herein” relates to
sub para 1(ii) of this order.
In so far as sub-para 1(i) is concerned, the intention is that in the selections initiated from or
after the date of the above orders the minimum pay conditions of Rs.2050/- in the revised pay
scales should not be insisted upon. However, the selections initiated prior to the issue of above
orders on the basis of the minim pay condition of Rs.2050/- may be proceeded with and
finalized on the basis of conditions of eligibility as in vogue at the time of initiation of the
selections and orders contained in this office letter referred to above are not attracted.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)87/2/72 dated 28.5.90 addressed to General
Managers/All India Railways.
Sub: Selection for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’
Ref : Board’s letter No.E(GP)87/2/72 dated 11.01.1988
There should normally be no need to resort to ad hoc arrangements before the next selection
in view of the provision for a liberal assessment of vacancies taking into account 30% of the
cadre of both Group ‘B’ and Junior Scale posts including Construction Reserve. If the panel is
likely to be used up before the next selection becoming due after two years, steps should be
initiated to hold the next selection without waiting for the 2 year period to be over, so that the
next panel becomes available well in time before the previous panel gets exhausted.
In the event of ad hoc arrangements still becoming necessary, due to un-avoidable
contingencies like injunctions from Courts of Law, such appointments should be made on the
basis of seniority-cum-suitability from amongst all eligible candidates who appeared in the
earlier selection irrespective of whether they passed the written examination or not in earlier
selections and they became eligible for empanelment or not. At the same time, it should be
ensured that those ad hoc promotees whose working as judged from their record of
performance, is not satisfactory are reverted as early as possible.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)88/2/111 dated 20.08.91 to the General Managers,
All India Railways and others.
Sub : Selection / LDCE for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’.
Ref: Board’s letters No:
i) E(GP)74/2/44 dt.22/23.6.74 & 8.5.91
ii) E(GP)76/2/96 dt.3.6.77, 3.8.77 & 31.8.78
iii) E(GP)/79/2/25 dt.4.5.79
iv) E(GP)87/2/61 dt.23.6.88, 27.6.90 & 13.11.90
v) E(GP)87/2/123 dt.19.9.88 and 29.9.88
vi) E(GP)86/2/61 dt.10.1.90
vii) E(GP)88/2/111 dt.15.3.89
In their letters quoted above, the Board have, issued orders from time to time laying down
procedure for selection to Group ‘B’ both in the Selection against 75% and LDCE.
2. The matter has been reviewed with a view to rationalizing the procedure and in partial
modification of the instructions contained therein, the Board have decided that the following
procedure should be followed in the written test, viva-voce and evaluation of record of service.
(A) WRITTEN TEST
I. L.D.C.E.
Prescribed Papers Max.Marks Qualifying Marks
Professional Paper-I (Professional
150 90
Subjects and Genl. Knowledge
Professional Paper-II (Professional
150 90
subjects and Estt. & Financial Rules
Note :
(i) Out of 150 marks, the questions relating to professional subject will carry at least 100
marks in each paper.
(ii) In case of Accounts Department Paper-I will cover General Knowledge & English and
subjects of Paper II (A) circulated under Board’s orders dated 3.8.77 and Paper-II will cover
the subject of papers II(B) & III of this office letter dated 3.8.77 as clarified in Board’s letter
No.78-AC III/20/49 dt.9.9.78.
(iii) The main examination mentioned above shall be preceded by a pre-qualifying test in all
subjects in terms of orders contained in Board’s letter No.E(GP)88/2/111 dated 15.3.89.
[Deleted vide RB’s No.E(GP)91/2/10 Dated 19.11.1993]
(iv) Apart from the minimum qualifying marks stated above there will be no separate minimum
qualifying marks for any subject.
II. SELECTION
Prescribed Papers Max. Qualifying Remarks
Marks Marks
One Paper on (Out of 150 marks, the
professional subject and 150 90 professional subject will
Estt. and Financial Rules carry at least 100 marks.)
Note:
(i) In the case of S&T Department, the portion relating to professional subject shall be
equally divided between (i) Mechanical, Signalling and Land the communications and (ii)
Electrical Signalling and Wireless communications as per the instructions contained in
Board’s letter No.E(GP)79/2/25 dated 4.5.79 and the syllabus circulated therewith shall
be followed.
(B) RECORD OF SERVICE AND VIVA-VOCE
(both for selection and LDCE)
Max.Marks Qualifying Marks
i) Viva Voce 25 30
ii) Record of Service 25 (including at least 15 marks in
the record of service)
The record of service will be evaluated in terms of the instructions contained in Board’s letter
No.E(GP)87/2/123 dated 19.9.88 and 29.9.88.
3. The Board have also decided that the papers on non-professional portions i.e. Establishment
and Financial Rules, General Knowledge and General English etc. shall also be set and
evaluated by the PHODs/HODs of the concerned department and not necessarily by FA&CAO
and Chief Personnel Officer.
4. These instruction come into force after 15 days from the issue thereof and the examinations
and the viva voce conducted and record of service evaluated before that date as per the earlier
instructions will not be affected.
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Copy of S.E.Rly.’s letter No.DCPO(G)/CON/SB/LDE/1/Policy dated 6.9.91 circulated under
ES No.167/91.
A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)88/2/111 dated 20.8.91, containing revised
procedure to be followed for the written test, Viva Voce Test and evaluation of record of service
in respect of Selection / LDCE for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ is published for
information and guidance.
2. The earlier reference quoted in Board’s aforesaid letter was circulated under letter
No.DCPO(G)/CON/SB/Pt.II dt.24.8.78, letter No.DCPO(G)/CON/SB/LDE/1(Policy) dated
01.07.88, Estt. Srl. No. 116/ 89 and Esstt. Srl. No.215/89.
3. The salient points of the revised procedure indicated in Railway Board’s letter dated
20.08.91 are as under:
I. Written Test
ii) For LDCE against 25% vacancies – Instead of the existing system of setting 5 Question
Papers (one each for Professional paper-I, Professional Paper-II, General Knowledge,
Establishment Rules and Financial Rules), there will now be only 2 Question Papers,
viz. professional Paper-I (including General Knowledge) and Professional Paper-II
(including Estt. Rules and Financial Rules). Each paper will consist of 150 marks and
the candidates has to secure 60% qualifying marks in each of the two papers
separately.
iii) For Selection against 75% vacancies – There will be only one paper of 150 marks on
Professional subjects, Estt. Rules and Financial Rules. The candidates have to secure
60% minimum qualifying marks.
iv) Out of 150 marks for each paper in respect of LDCE/Selection, the question relating to
Professional subject will carry at least 100 marks.
v) The question paper of non-professional portion i.e. General Knowledge, General
English, Estt. Rules and Financial Rules will be evaluated by the PHODs/HODs of the
concerned department.
vi) For LDCE, the main examination shall be proceeded by pre-qualifying test in all
subject. For this pre-qualifying test, the minimum qualifying marks will be 40%.
[Deleted vide RB’s No.E(GP)91/2/10 Dated 19.11.1993]
II. Record of Service and Viva Voce Test
vii) Both for selection (75% vacancies) and LDCE (25% vacancies), the allocation of
maximum marks is 25 for record of service and 25 for viva voce test.
viii) To qualify in the selection, the candidate has to secure 30 marks in viva voce and
record of service together, including at least 15 marks in the record of service.
4. These instructions come into force from 04.09.1991.
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)80/2/8 dated 31.10.91 addressed to General
Managers/All India Railways.
Sub: Appointment to Group ‘B’ Post – Medical Examination – relaxation in prescribed standard.
Ref : This office letter of even number dated 16.12.1983
The Board have been according approval to the ad hoc promotion of Group‘C’ employees
empanelled for Group ‘B’ posts who do not pass prescribed medical examination, in a few
cases recommended by the GM, in terms of the instructions/ procedure contained in their letter
referred to above. The matter has been reconsidered in the light of the need to maintain a high
standard of efficiency and fitness of the officers at gazetted levels. In supersession of the
instructions contained in their letter dated 16.12.1983, the Board have decided that the Group
‘C’ employees qualifying in the selections for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts but not passing the
prescribed medical standard should not be promoted to Group ‘B’; even on ad hoc basis.
Accordingly, the proposals for such ad hoc promotions need not be sent to this office
henceforth.
2. It has also been decided that the names of the candidates who do not pass the prescribed
medical standard should not be included in the panel. Accordingly, only those who qualify in the
medical examination of prescribed standard should be called for viva voce.
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.88-E(SCT)1/23/1 dated 28.06.95 & SER ES No.163/95.
Sub : Promotion of SC/ST employees against reserved vacancies – In service Training to the
candidates who are below standard.
Ref : Board’s letter Nos. –
(i) E(SCT)74-CM15/34 dated 31.8.1974
(ii) E(SCT)74-CM15/34 dated 29.04.1977
(iii) 88-E(SCT)1/23/1 dated 08.5.1989.
In Board’s letter dated 31.8.1974 quoted above, as amended from time to time, instructions
have been issued that in respect of promotion to and within Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ and from
Group ‘C’ to ‘B’ in non-safety category, if during selection proceedings, the requisite number of
SC/ST employees are not available for being placed on the panel in spite of various relaxation
and concessions already granted to them, the best among the failed SC/ST employees who
secure a minimum of 20% marks separately under each heading i.e. in the written test, viva-
voce, record of service, etc, and also in the aggregate, should be earmarked for being placed
on the panel to the extent the vacancies have been reserved in their favour. The panel
excluding the names of such persons may also be declared provisionally. Thereafter the SC/ST
candidates who have been so earmarked may be promoted ad hoc for a period of six months
against the vacancies reserved from them. During the said six months period, the
administration should give them all facilities for improving their knowledge and coming up to the
requisite standard if necessary by organising special coaching classes. At the end of six
months period, a special report should be obtained on the working of these candidates and the
case put up buy the Department concerned to the General manager through SPO(RP) for a
review. The continuance of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates in the higher
grades would depend upon this review, If the candidates are found to have come upto the
requisite standard, their names are to be included in the panel and the same finalised;
otherwise their names should not be included in the panel and the vacancies de-reserved and
filled in the usual manner by candidates from other communities. this procedure is also
applicable to promotion to posts filled on the basis of seniority-cum-suitability, with the only
difference that the review at the end of the six month’s period should be carried out by the
authority competent to approve the select list.
2. A few cases have come to the notice of Board in which the General Manager/ Panel
Approving Authorities have extended the period of review from six months to one year but
finally at the end of one year’s period, the SC/ST candidate concerned was not found suitable
for promotion and therefore not included in the panel, thereby depriving the opportunity to the
next available SC/ST candidates of their ad hoc promotion for a period of six months under the
scheme.
3. In this connection, Board desire to clarify that the scheme of promoting the best among the
failed SC/ST candidates on ad hoc basis for a period of six months does not envisage the
extension of the review period beyond six months. In case the review undertaken at the end of
six months period reveals that the SC/ST candidates concerned have not come upto the
requisite standard for being placed on the panel, their names need not be included in the panel
and the vacancies should be de reserved/exchanged with Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe or
vice versa as case may be/and filled up by the candidates from other communicates in the
usual manner provided that no other SC/ST candidates eligible for ad hoc promotion under the
scheme are available.
4. Board also desire that in cases where General Manager/Panel Approving Authority
considers that the extension of the period of review beyond six months would be appropriate
Railways may approach the Board for approval to such extension of the review period.
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)99/2/22 dated 18.05.99 to the General Managers,
All India Railways and other circulated under SER ES No.146/99.
Sub : Promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ – Conditions of eligibility.
In terms of Board’s letter No.E(GP)86/2/97 dated 14.4.87 amended vide letter
No.E(GP)88/2/111 dated 15.3.89 Group ‘C’ employees working in grade the minimum of which
is Rs.1400/- and in higher Group ‘C’ grades are eligible to appear for Group ‘B’ selection/LDCE
provided they have rendered the prescribed period of non-fortuitous service in the grade.
2. Consequent upon the revision of Pay Scales, in implementation of the recommendations of
Fifth Pay Commission, the matter in regard to revision of the pay scale prescribed for eligibility
for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ is under consideration of the Board.
3. In the meantime, the eligibility condition referred to in para 1 above may continue to be
th
applied, on the basis of the notional IV Commission Pay Scales.
This disposes of Southern Railways letter No.P(G)/353/KR/11/98 dated 5.3.99).
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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.99/11/5/3 dated 21.05.99.
Sub : Medical fitness for Railway Employees with Intra Ocular Lens (IOL) for promotion from
Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ Posts – Amendment in respect of posts covered by Para 531(a) of
IRMM 1981.
In view of the many technological advances and sophistications in cataract surgery with IOL
implantation, Board have reviewed the medical standards laid down in Para 531 A of IRMM-
1981, applicable to staff on promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts. It has been decided
that employees in Group ‘C’ after cataract operation with posterior chamber IOL implants will
henceforth be considered fit for promotion to Group ‘B’ posts including those listed in Para
531A of IRMM 1981, subject to the following stipulations:
(a) An employee with posterior chamber IOL implants may be declared fit for gazetted
technical category post provided the corrected or uncorrected visual acuity complies with
the medical standards laid down for gazetted technical posts.
(b) In case of freshly operated cases of IOL of less than 6 weeks duration, employees may be
declared fit for gazetted technical posts provided their visual acuity is stable for 2
consecutive check ups at the interval of 2 weeks.
(c) All cases declared fit with IOL, in gazetted technical posts should report to the
ophthalmologists for periodical check up upto one year, at intervals of 6 months, from date
of fitness or at any time whenever they notice diminution of vision or any other problem in
the operated eye.
The above amendment will be applicable from the date of issue of this letter and old cases
shall not be reopened.
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Authorities for Setting up Question Papers and Evaluating Answer Sheets for Selection (70%) & LDCE(30%)
for promotion to Group B posts.
(Annexure to Board’s letter No.E(GP)2001/2/32 dt.25.10.2001)
S.N Description Authority for Setting Authority for Evaluation of Answer Sheets
Question Papers
1. SELECTION(70%)
A Departmental PHOD of concerned Any other SAG officer of the concerned Department
Portion Department
B1 Financial Rules for PHOD of Personnel Any other SAG officer of Personnel or Accounts
Personnel Department Department.
Department
B2 Estt. & Financial PHOD of concerned Any other SAG officer of concerned Department (for
Rules for Department (for both both Establishment Rules & Financial Rules) or of
Departments other Establishment Rules & Personnel Department (for Establishment Rules)
than Personnel Financial Rules) and of Accounts Department (for Financial rules).
S.N. Description Authority for Setting Authority for Evaluation of Answer Sheets
Question Papers
1. LDCE(30%)
2.1 DEPARTMENTS OTHER THAN ACCOUNTS
A General Knowledge PHOD of concerned Any other SAG officer of the concerned Department
Department
B Professional Subject PHOD of concerned Any other SAG officer of the concerned Department
– Paper I & II Department
C Establishment & PHOD of concerned Any other SAG officer of the concerned Department (for
Financial Rules Department (for both both Establishment Rules & Financial Rules) or any SAG
Establishment Rules & officer of Personnel Department (for Establishment Rules)
Financial Rules) and of Accounts Department (for Financial Rules).
2.2 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
A General Knowledge & PHOD of Accounts Any other SAG officer of the Accounts Department
English Department
B Professional Subject – PHOD of Accounts Any other SAG officer of the Accounts Department
Paper I & II Department
Clarificatory Notes for Setting up Question Papers and Evaluating Answer Sheets for Selection (70%) &
LDCE(30%) for promotion to Group B Posts. (Annexure to Board letter No.E(GP)2001/2/32 dated 25.10.2001)
1. The nomination of officers as indicated in the table above for both setting up the question
paper as well as for evaluation of answer sheets, shall be approved by GM. In case, there are
compelling circumstances like the proposed officer’s name being borne on the Agreed list etc.
the GM shall exercise his discretion for nominating another HAG/SAG officers.
2. The officer/s nominated for evaluation of the answer sheets, need not necessarily be
member/s of the Selection Committee.
3. The officers setting up the question paper and evaluating the answer sheets, shall be
necessarily different.
4. For selection (70%) as well as LDCE(30%), if more than one officer are to evaluate different
portions of the same paper, either separate or detachable answer sheets should be provided
for each of these portions, so that it can be given to evaluating officers separately, to maintain
the secrecy of marks allotted.
5. In the case of Units where more than one SAG officer may not be available in a particular
Department (e.g. in Production Units in certain Departments), services of an SAG officer of
the same Department of the contiguous Zonal Railway may be utilised for evaluating the
Answer sheets set by the PHOD/HOD of the particular Unit.
The nomination of the officer of the contiguous Railway shall be made by the GM of the
particular Unit, where Selection/LDCE is being held, in consultation with the GM of the
contiguous Railway.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.97-E(SCT)-I/25/4 dated 11.01.2002. (RBE No.6/2002)
Sub : Providing of Reservation in a single post cadre.
Some of the Zonal Railway/Production Units have sought clarification as to how to fill a single
vacancy in a single post cadre falling at a reserved point in promotion category.
2. The matter has been under consideration in consultation with DOP&T, who have advised that
DOP&T is considering to make an amendment to their O.M. dated 2.7.1997 to provide that
there shall be no reservation in a single post cadre. Accordingly, pending receipt of
instructions from the nodal Ministry, action may be taken to fill a single post in single post
cadre without applying reservation on ad-hoc basis, till further orders.
Copy of Railway Board’s letter E(G)2001 HO1-7 dated 03.05.2002.
RBE No.60/2002
Sub : Grant of honorarium to the Railway Officer/Staff for setting question papers in connection
with Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held for promotion from Group ‘C’ to
Group ‘B’.
Ministry of Railways have considered increase in the rate of honorarium for setting of
Question papers in connection with the examinations held for promotion from Group ‘C’ to
Group ‘B’ as prescribed in Board’s letter No.E(G)77 HO1-27 dated 7-12-78 and E(G)88 HO1-22
dated 28-8-99. In continuation of Board’s letter of even number dated 15-10-2001, it has been
decided in modification of the instructions dated 7-12-78 and 28-8-89, that an honorarium of
Rs.500/- shall be payable for setting up Question papers in connection with the examinations
held for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’.
2. The above has the sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of the
Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
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Railway Board’s letter No.99-E(SCT)I/25/13 dated 7.8.2002 (RBE No.128/2002)
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and
Training vide their O.M.no.36028/17/ 2001-Estt.(Res.) dated 11.7.2002 has considered the
references from various Ministries regarding adjustment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their
own merit in post based reservation rosters and clarified as under :-
(i) The SC/ST candidates appointed by promotion on their own merit and not owing to
reservation or relaxation of qualifications will not be adjusted against the reserved points of
the reservation roster. They will be adjusted against unreserved points.
(ii) If an unreserved vacancy arises in a cadre and there is any SC/ST candidate within the
normal zone of consideration in the feeder grade, such SC/ST candidate will be considered
for promotion alongwith other candidates treating him as if he belongs to general category.
In case he is selected, he will be appointed to the post and will be adjusted against the
unreserved point.
(iii) SC/ST candidates appointed on their own merit (by direct recruitment or promotion) and
adjusted against unreserved points will retain their status of SC/ST and will be eligible to
get benefit of reservation in future/further promotions, if any.
(iv) 50% limit on reservation will be computed by excluding such reserved category candidates
who are appointed/promoted on their own merit.
All the zonal Railways/Production Units may bring the contents of DOP&T’s O.M. dated
11.7.2002 to the notice of all concerned for information and strict compliance.
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Total Cadre in Group ‘B’ = _____ (Open Line ___ Construction _____)
(A) (1) Number of posts lying unmanned …. ____
(2) Number of posts manned by adhoc promotees …. ____
(3) Number of vacancies likely to occur due to
…. ____
Retirement/Promotion
(4) Number of officers to be on leave/training/
…. ____
requirement of RE
(5) 30% of Group ‘B’ cadre including construction
…. ____
reserve, toward unforeseen contingencies.
(B) (1) Number of man still available from previous panel …. ____
(2) Number of probationers likely to be absorbed in
…. ____
regular posts
(3) Number of officers likely to return from
deputation from Abroad/India/Long Leave/ …. ____
working on other Railways
Grand Total : (A) – (B) = ____ (UR: ___, SC:____, ST:____)
Signature of Officer
Note : (1) 30% of the Group ‘B’ cadre refers to additional vacancies arising due to
upgradation of posts, due to more numbers of officers going abroad on deputation
than anticipated and any other unforeseen development. (Board’s letter
No.E(GP)/79/2/74 dated 05-2-1980)
(2) If for unforeseen development such as creation of new posts, upgradation etc., the
panel drawn get exhausted and the biennial selection is away by more than six
months a fresh selection can be held. (Board’s letter No. E(GP)/79/2/101 dated
23.01.1979)
GAZETTED/GROUP-B QUESTION BANK
Q.3 What are the objectives of HOER and classification of workers under it? For a’
‘Continuous’ worker, calculate the restored and statutory hours, on a 2 weekly
averaging period if
i) P&C time = ½ hr daily
ii) P&C time = 1 hr daily
OR
Explain the process of ‘Factual Job Analysis’ to ascertain the necessity of change of
classification under the HOER. Under what circumstances, duty roster of staff under
and ‘Essentially Intermittent’ classification will be upgraded to ‘C’?
Q.4 Write short notes on any five : [each note will be of 3 marks]
(a) Benchmarking
(b) Leave not due
(c) Joining time
(d) Cadre restructuring
(e) Transport allowance
(f) Assured Career Progression (ACP)
(g) Family Pension
(h) Commutation of Pension
Q.5 What is ‘Staff Benefit Fund’? What is the per staff share from the revenue budget for
this fund? What are the major purposes on which money is spent from the SBP?
OR
What are the salient features of the new pension scheme introduced for new entrants
w.e.f. 1.1.2004?
Q.6 Calculate pension, retirement gratuity, commuted value of pension (CVP) on 40% of
Pension, leave salary and family pension for Mr. ‘a’ who retired on 31.01.2005 on attaining 60
years of age
Qualifying service : 31 years 9 months; Date of last increment: 01.10.2004
Rate of increment : Rs.500/-, Last Pay Drawn : Rs.20,400/-; LAP: 280 days
Rate of DA= 14%, DP- 50%, CVP factor = 9.81
OR
Large scale deaths and damage have been caused by cyclone in a division. You have been
deputed as Officer-in-Charge to coordinate relief work. What steps will you take? Your answer
should be practically implementable.
Q.8 What are the major steps in the Selection Process? What is the minimum time gap
between two selections and can it be waived. Give details.
PART-B (Finance)
Q.10 Write short note any six [each note will carry 5 marks; total marks-30]
i) Demand for grants, ii) Budget Estimates, iii) Primary units of expenditure, iv)
Works Programme, v) August Revenue, vi) Revised Estimates, vii) Re-appropriation of funds,
viii) Internal check, ix) Draft para
Formation of Group-B panel for post of APO/AWO against 30% vacancies – LDCE
Paper-I
(Professional subject & General Knowledge)
Note- Answer all questions in Part-A, any 8 questions in Part-B, all questions in Part-C)
Q.1 a) When one is deemed to be under Suspension and what are the allowances
paid to him during the period? [10 marks]
b) Write in short on the procedure of finalizing a major penalty charge-sheet [10 ]
c) Discuss difference between revision and review under D&AR [5 marks]
Q.2 a) How vacancies are calculated for a selection post ? [10 marks]
b) Elaborate the procedure of placing indents on RRB by the zonal Railways [10]
c) Write short note on restructuring - [5 marks]
Q.3 a) How surplus staff are determined and redeployed in Railways? What is the
current instructions on determining their seniority on redeployed? [10 marks]
PART-A
Q.1 a) Which types of court cases are fought on Estt. Matter at the divisional level?
Suggest methods of prompt disposal of court cases [10 marks]
b) What conditions are to be fulfilled for entitlement of a worker for workman’s
compensation/ Write in short the procedure of finalized. [10 marks]
c) Elaborate the procedure of change of classification under HOER of a post in
Railways. [10 marks]
Q.2 a) Write in detail on the functioning of PREM in the divisional as well as zonal
level [10 marks]
b) How cordial Industrial Relation is maintained in Railways? Elaborate different
tires of negotiation. [29 marks]
Q.3 a) What is the role of a PI/WI in handling the grievances of staff? Are they
effective? [10 marks]
b) What is the objective behind writing of confidential report? Elaborate the
procedure. [10 marks]
c) What is SBF? Give list of welfare activities undertaken for the SBF. [10 marks]
Q.2 a) What is operating ratio? Which zonal Railways has the lowest operating ratio
and what was the position of ECoR for the year 2004-05. How can personnel
Department contribute to the improvement of operating ratio? [20 marks]
b) Write short note on House Building Advance [10 marks]
Q.3 a) Accounts department is a cog in the wheel of Railways or a nail in the path of
the wheel” – Discuss in the context of Indian Railways. [15 marks]
QUESTION PAPER FOR WRITTEN TEST FOR FORMATION OF PANEL OF AENs (GROUP-
B) AGAINST 70% VACANCIES
Answer any five questions from Part-A. All the questions in Part-A carry equal marks.
Q.5 Write the full form of the following abbreviations with a short note against each(not
exceeding 10 words) [20x1=20]
i) GCC ii) RRI iii) SEJ iv) ERC
v) TRT vi) USFD vii) SMB viii) GMT
ix) SOD x) G&SR xi) TRD xii) DMT
xiii) RAT xiv) RAW xv) ZMF xvi) CRS
xvii) SI PLAN xviii) DBM xisx) HFL xx)
IRICEN
Q.6 a) What are the duties and responsibilities of an Assistant Engineer in charge of
an open line sub-division? [10]
b) You are the first officer to arrive at the site of serious accident involving
causalities. Describe the various actions that will be taken by you, and in what order?
Q.7 A 6m span single line girder bridge is required to be rebuilt as a RCC Box culvert. The
height of embankment is 4 meters. Describe with sketch the methodology to be adopted
including the temporary arrangements for execution of the work under traffic. [20]
Q.8 a) What do you understand by yielding formation? What are the types of [10]
embankment failures? What remedial measures will you suggest for improving
a yielding formation?
b) Based upon the track recording car results, the track is classified into A, B, C &
D categories. Bring out the limits of defects for various categories. What
measures will you take to improve TRC results on your track? [10]
PART-B-FINANCE
MAX MARKS-15
Q.9 Chose the correct answer to the following questions (attempt all) (5x2=10)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
6m 2m
l) Write short note on ‘Numerical Rating System (NRS)’ for bridge inspection.
Q.15 Chose the correct answer to any 10(ten) of the following questions
a) The earnest money to be deposited with the tender for works costing 5 lakhs is
:
i) Rs.5000/-
ii) Rs.10000/-
iii) Rs.20000/-
iv) Rs.50000/-
PART-B FINANCE
Max. Marks-15
16 Answer any three of the following questions (all questions carry equal marks) :
a) What are the various types of estimates? Write short notes against each
indicating the stage at which these are framed.
b) How is a ‘Material at site account’ maintained? Mention the daily records that
are required to be maintained, and the returns that are required to be submitted.
c) What is a labour pay sheet? How is it prepared and what the checks that are
required to be exercised by the supervisor in charge?
d) What are the checks required to be exercised by an AEN on a contractor’s bill.
e) What is the difference between Earnest Money and Security Deposit? In what
form can security deposit be accepted from a contractor?
PART-C (ESTABLISHMENT & RAJBHASA)
Answer all questions in Part-c
Q.17 Write short notes on any three of the following:
a) Payment of wages Act
b) Workmen’s Compensation Act
c) Distinctions between Substitute and Casual Labour
d) Section 3(3) of Official Language Act
e) Facilities available in Railway to learn Rajbhasa
Q.18 Answer any three of the following:
a) What is the meaning of ‘Family’ and ‘Dependent relatives’ for the purpose of
Pass Rules? What is the period of availability of privilege pass?
b) What is meant by suspension? When and under what circumstances a Railway
servant may be placed under suspension?
c) What are the rules for grant of commuted leave?
d) When an employee of a railway is classified as an Intensive Worker and when
as an Essentially Intermittent Worker?
e) What are the rules for appointments on compassionate ground?
Q.19 Write short notes on any two of the following
a) Muster sheet
b) Service Sheet
c) Wage Period
d) Master Craftsman
Q.20 a) What do you understand by distressing of LWR? When does it become
necessary to distress a LWR panel and how is the operation carried out?
b) Define “Mean temperature” and “Destressing temperature” in the context of
LWER track. Indicate the approximate values for the same in the area you are working.
Q.21 a) You are the first officer to arrive at the site of a passenger train accident
involving causalities. List the various actions you would be taking in order of priorities.
b) At what GMT carried 60kg 90 UTS and 52kg 90UTS rails are planned for
renewal? What are the GMT prescribed for planning rail renewals on bridge proper and on
100m approaches of important bridges?
Q.22 a) What do you understand “Catch Siding” and “Slip Siding”? Comment as to
whey and when are they considered necessary?
b) what is a transition curve and why is it necessary? What are the various factors
based on which transition curves are designed for BG Railway track?
Q.23 a) What do you understand by (a) Thin Flange, (b) sharp Flange and (c) Deep
Flange? Differentiate with sketches of each type of three defects.
b) What is buckling of track? What are the precautions required to be taken to
avoid buckling of track? What action would you take to restore traffic once a buckling has taken
place?
Q.24 a) What is Need Based concept for USFD testing of rails? What are the stipulated
frequencies for A, B & D routes of BG for various traffic densities?
b) List the various actions you would consider necessary to reduce rail fractures
and weld failures.
Q.25 a) What do you understand by TGI value? What would you consider an excellent
TGI value? List the attentions that are required to be rendered to improve TGI value of a track.
b) A curve of 600m radius has a limited transition of 40m length. Calculate the
maximum permissible speed and super elevation.
Q.28 a) Make out a scheme for relieving a 10 ft clear span Arch Bridge having a
surcharge of 2m. The bank height is 6m.
b) What are the approved painting schemes for steel girders? What are the laid
down painting schedules for coastal and non-coastal areas? List a few checks that you would
exercise to ensure proper quality of painting.
Q.30 a) List the names of all the Railway Zones with their Zonal headquarters
b) Name the present incumbents of the following posts in East Coast Railway.
a) General Manager
b) Chief Operations Manager
c) Chief Engineer
d) Chief Track Engineer
e) Chief Bridge Engineer
Q.31 Write short notes on any three of the following:
a) Section 3(3) of Official Language Act
b) Facilities available in Railway to learn Rajbhasa
c) Rajbhasa Karyanyan Samiti
d) Duties of an Assistant Divisional Engineer
e) Inspector schedule of ADEN
Q.32 a) What do you understand by a weak formation? Describe in brief the various
methods available for rehabilitation of a weak formation.
b) How would you assess the requirement of water supply in a Railway settlement
following provisions of the IRWM?
Q.33 a) What are the various types of filters commonly used in water supply of a
Railway colony? Mention the salient features of each type in a tabular form.
b) What are the various Basic Passenger Amenities required to be provided in
different categories of stations?
Q.34 a) List out a few tips to achieve economy of building construction without
sacrificing quality.
b) What are Preliminary and Final Works Programme?
Q.35 a) What are the different types of surveys and at what stage each is carried out?
b) What is ‘Critical Path Method’ and how is it helpful in planning and monitoring
progress of a project?
Q.36 a) Mention the laid down frequency for periodic inspections of structural steel
works by AEN and IOW for buildings and structures others than bridges? What points are to be
noted during these detailed inspections?
b) What is the theory of a septic tank? What are its design aspects? Draw a neat
sketch of a septic tank and indicate its component parts.
Q.37 a) Name the different types of foundations you recommend under different site
conditions and type of soil. Describe briefly with sketch of each type.
b) Draw neat sketches showing minimum/recommended formation width for
banks and cuttings for concrete sleeper track on BG as per latest guidelines of Railway Board
for new lines.
Q.39 What is a Muster Sheet and how is it prepared? What are the various points to be
examined in its internal check?
Q.40 Describe the main provisions of Hours of Employment Regulations. Briefly describe the
various classifications governed by it.
Q.41 What are the procedures for imposing of a minor penalty on a railway servant?
Q.42 At what rate overtime(OT) is allowed to a continuous worker employed as a
gatekeeper?
Q.43 What are the various purposes for which permanent withdrawals are admissible from
Provident Fund?
Q.44 What are the various kinds of estimates? Mention briefly at what stage each is framed.
Q.45 List the circumstances in which station earnings could be utilized to meet railway
expenditure.
Q.46 What are the various types of tenders, and at what stage each is resorted to?
Q.47 What is a zonal contract? What are the nature of works that can be got executed
through the agency of the zonal contract?
Q.48 What are the surplus stores? What steps would you take to prevent such
accumulations on the Railways? How are they disposed of?
4. What is the function of Q118 in a WAG5 loco. Explain in detail with sketch/diagram.
OR
What is ATD and what is its function in OHE system? Which type of ATD’s are used in
Indian Railways?
OR
Draw a typical schematic layout of a 11KV/440V substation with two transformers of 1000 KVA
each and one 500 KVA DG set. Show various protection devices and explain their purpose.
5. What do you understand by HOER? What are the different classes under HOER.
Explain them & give one example of each class.
OR
a) When and why do we celebrate Hindi-day?
b) As per official language act, Orissa comes under which category.
c) How many documents are included in section 3(3) of official language act?
d) What will be the sequence of a signboard has to be made in Tri language in Orissa
area
6. Write short notes on the following.
a) Zero based Budget
b) Liability Register
c) Material Modification
d) Budget Estimate
e) Relays & give any two example of use in Railway
7. a) To ensure use of Hindi as per laid down targets in official work, at what
different places check points have been established.
b) Why do we celebrate Hindi Week?
c) What do you understand by an employee with fluency in Hindi.
d) What are the three main Hindi exams conducted for Railway staff for
proficiency in Hindi?
12. A) Which International Agency has been elected for Nobel Peace Prize 2005?
B) Sonia Mirza is from which city?
C) Who is the Chairman Railway Board?
D) Indian Railway carried how much originating revenue loading during 04-05?
E) Between which stations & under what zones Indian Railway has planned to run
trains at 150 kmph shortly.
F) Which plant is used for making Bio-Diesel
G) Which other Asian country along with India is bidding for permanent seat in UN
Security council?
H) Write full term of IRCON, CRIS, COFMOW & DMRC
I) Recently in what connection word Katrina was in the news?
J) ECoR’s jurisdiction covers how many states of India?
K) Which station is having longest platform on Indian Railways?
L) What is IRWO? What are its objectives?
M) Name any four public sector undertaking of Ministry of Railways.
N) “Indian Railway is spending adequately on Human Resource Development
(HRD)”. Give your views in favour and against.
13. a) what are the different classification of Insulation? Give max. temp. permissible
for each class. Give the 4 names of insulating materials for each class.
b) An electric ckt has a resistance of 20 , inductive reactance of 35 and
capactive reactance of 20 . Find the impedance of the circuit.
c) In the circuit find out I.
d) An induction motor has 6 poles and operates on 60Hz supply. If the speed of
the rotor at full load is 1190 rpm what is the slip?
14. a) What is meant by power factor? What is the harm if power factor is low? What
are the causes of low power factor? How would you calculate the capacity of the
condenser required to improve the power factor. One load consist of 50KVA lighting
load & a 300HP induction motor load working at 75% average load at 0.8 P.F. I f power
factor is to be improved to 0.95, calculate the requirements of condenser in terms of
KVA.
b) What do you understand by low, medium, high and extra high voltages? What
is the maximum permissible limit of variation of the voltages and frequency of
electric supply as per IE rules.
c) The current in an AC circuit is given by i=100 Sin 314t amperes. What is the
maximum value of current & frequency of the current.
15. a) What are the desirable characteristics of a traction motor? Explain with the help
of speed tarque curve of a AC series motor as to how does it fulfill these requirements.
What developments has made induction Motor popular for traction purposes now.
Explain.
b) What are the common causes of ball bearing failures? Given the list of Do’s &
Don’ts preventing ball bearing failures.
c) “Electric short circuit is a common cause of fire” – Give your comments in f
avour & against the above.
d) Give steps you will take to investage the cause of fire in a room having electric
s upply.
19. Give step by step procedure for imposing major penalty. Mention time limit for each
stage.
a) Revised Estimate
b) Preliminary Works Programme
c) SRSF
d) Operating Ratio
e) Zero based Budget
23. What is the demand No. & Minor head for the following
1. a) Why the official language Act -1963 was framed and how it is helpful in national
integration?
b) What items are to be complied under Section 3(3) under this Act?
c) How our country is divided into different regional category for implementation of
this Act and how the correspondence is made as per the provision of this Act between
different region as per category?
i) Paternity Leave
ii) Procurement of non-stock items
iii) Special Casual Leave
iv) ISO 9001-2000
v) Workmen’s Compensation Act
vi) Staff Benefit Fund
5. a) Why Discipline and Appeal rule has been framed? What are minor and major
penalties?
b) Describe various procedures to be followed for imposing major penalty to a
Group-C Railway employee who has been charged with misappropriation of Railway
property.
i) COFMOW
ii) RCF
iii) DLW
iv) WWW
v) CBC
vi) UNESCO
vii) RITES
viii) IRCA
ix) IPO
x) RVNL
xi) CORE
xii) DMU
xiii) CLW
xiv) ECoRSA
xv) ROB
7. a) What preventive maintenance schedules for coaching rake are followed for
primary and secondary rake? What are the periodicity and time allowance permitted for
over due schedules?
9. a) What are the advantages of Bogie Mounted brake system over conventional air
brake system?
b) Draw a schematic diagram of a standard all coil ICF bogie and indicate
important items of bogie. Explain its salient features regarding its construction,
suspension arrangement, vibration isolation/riding comfort, transmission of vertical
load, tractive and braking force.
10. a) What are the classifications of wagon maintenance depot for examination of
freight trains? Which category Depot is specified for Premium CC rake for PME to run
6000 KM distance of 30 days whichever is earlier before its next PME.
b) Draw a layout diagram of a PME Depot for maintenance of 5 premium CC
rake/day with 8 hours examination time for each rake. Indicate the facilities, M&P and
manpower required for the PME of 5 rake/day. What is the percentage of brake power
specified for premium CC rake?
11. a) What is the use of type detect gauge? Explain with sketch. What is the
permissible limit for flat tyres for coaching wheel?
b) Explain the following defects of wheels
i) Shattered rim
ii) Shelled tread
iii) Thermal crack
13. a) Why POH of coaches is done and what is periodicity of POH of PCB’s? What
time allowance is permitted for marking return date after POH of PCV’s?
b) Describe with schematic layout diagram for various POH activities undertaken
starting from incoming examination for POH till outgoing examination after POH and
final dispatch.
c) What quality control measures are taken at various stages to ensure safety and
reliability of off POH coaches?
14. a) What is the speed potential of high speed coaches used in Rajdhani Express?
How riding comfort is achieved in coaches carrying passengers?
b) Draw a schematic layout diagram of a standard bogie shop. Describe various
stages of repair and stage inspection/testing of bogie components to ensure quality and
reliability. Describe the bogie frame alignment procedure/checks before assembly.
15. a) What are the advantages of Bogie mounted brake system over conventional air
brake system?
b) Describe the conversion process of vacuum brake system to bogie mounted air
brake system. What check/stage inspection are done to ensure quality and reliability of
brake system?
17. a) Why ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 14000 required to be introduced in Workshop
and open lines?
b) Describe the following as used in ISO 9001-2000 system
i) Quality policy and objectives of MCSW
ii) Internal Audit
iii) Surveillance audit
iv) Controlled Document
v) Quality Manual
20. a) Why load box test is required in a Diesel loco-shed and when it is done?
b) Describe the method for conducting load box test. Calculate the Horsepower
developed and improvement needed to achieve specified horsepower if load box result
shows less.
21. a) What is golden hour rule concept for disaster manager in Indian Railways?
b) What is the composition of A-class ART and Break down Crane.
c) Describe the various modern equipment/tools provided for rescue and relief
operation in a 3 coach SPART comprising of a medical van, a tool van and
supervisor/staff van.
22. a) Why crew review for goods and coaching train operation is conducted? What
10 points criteria of Railway Board is followed for categorization of Crew into A, B & C?
Who is responsible for monitoring performance and categorization of crew?
b) What is stalling? What steps should be taken to prevent stalling?
c) How the calculation of Kilometers to be paid to the crew is made for
passengers train for the following-
i) Duty hours upto 4 hours
ii) 4 hours and above but less than 5 hrs
iii) 5 hours and above
23 a) Explain with sketch the working principle of 4 stroke Diesel cycle engine for the
following stroke.
i) Suction, ii) Compression, iii) Expansion, iv) Exhaust
b) Draw the theoretical pressure volume (p-v) diagram of a four stroke Diesel
cycle
c) The following data is given. Derive the formula to be used for calculation of (i)
work done and (ii) indicated Horse Power (IHP) of a 4 stroke Diesel Engine with one
cylinder
pm=Indicated mean effective pressure in bar
A= Area of the pistone (meter)2
L= Length of stroke, meter
N= Speed of engine, RPM
K=1/2 for four stroke engine
25. a) Why the official language of our country and how it is helping our country’s
integration?
b) What items are to be complied under Section 3(3) under this Act?
c) East Coast Railway HQ comes under which region as per classification under
official language act and what are various incentives provided for more and more use
of official language in our official work?
27. a) What are the classification of penalties under D&A rules and indicate the
various penalties under these classifications?
b) Who is the appointing Authority? Is appointing Authority constant or variable?
c) Under which classification of penalty, dismissal from service can be imposed?
Can an employee be qualified for future employment under the Government or
Railway Administration after dismissal? Describe the various steps to be
followed under D&A rules for imposing the penalty of dismissal.
28. a) Is Diesel Loco shed coming under the provision of Factory Act or HOER?
b) Accordingly indicate how the duty hours of Railway employees, their provision
of rest period, overtime and welfare measures are regulated for Diesel Loco
Shed employees?
29. Write shorts notes on any three
i) Right to Information Act
ii) PNM
iii) Staff Benefit Fund
iv) PTO under Pass rules
v) ISO 9001-2000
vi) Commuted Leave
31.a) Describe various revised preventive maintenance schedules followed now for
maintenance of Diesel Locomotive in maintenance Shed. What is the revised
periodicity of POH of WDG3 Locomotive? How revised periodicity of locomotive
maintenance schedule is helping for better utilization of Diesel Locomotive?
32. a) What is load factor of a Diesel hauled train? What different methods are
adopted for load factor calculation? What is the permissible load factor for a diesel
hauled train? If the load factor exceeds the prescribed limit, what effect it would have
on performance of a Diesel Locomotive?
33. a) What is the difference between a petrol engine and diesel engine? Explain with
sketch the working principle of a 4-stroke diesel cycle engine and draw the pressure
volume (P-V) diagram of a 4-stroke Diesel cycle.
b) Describe the various maintenance and testing done to the governor of WDG3
locomotive during M24 & M48 schedules.
34. a) What is 10 hour duty rules for running staff under HOER? What are goods and
coaching crew review? Why it is conducted and what are the periods prescribed for
such review?
b) What is 3 coach SPART as based at Divisional HQ of ECoR? For what
purposes 3 coach SPART are used? What are the various equipments/facilities
provided in 3 coach SPART for attending disasters in case of a coaching train
accident? How it helps in complying Golden Hours Rule concept?
36. a) What is running room? Who are supposed to use the facilities of a running
room? Describe various improvements as suggested by Running Room
improvement committee for improving the condition of running rooms.
b) What is crew lobby/crew booking point? What checks are conducted before the
running staff (Loco Pilot & Asstt. Loco Pilot) are allowed for running duty? What
registers are maintained at crew booking point and what are their uses?
39. a) What for bar charts and pie charts are used. Explain with examples.
b) Calculate volume of a cone with diameter of base as 1 meter and height of 2
meters.
40. What is Section 3(3) of the Rajbhasa Adhiniyam? What are mandatory and non-
mandatory provisions in the adhiniyam?
45. Give the layout of diesel shed to maintain 100 locos. Indicate the facilities required and
staff required as per yardstick.
a) Lathe machines
b) Milling machines
c) Cutting fluids
d) at treatment of steel
e) Hardness of materials and how is it checked
f) Types of roller bearing failures
g) Preventive maintenance of M&P
48. Make layout of a ROH depot for BOXN for 250 wagons/month. Indicate the facilities
and staff required.
50. a) Explain in detail the procedure to be adopted for imposition of a Major penalty.
b) How are workers classified in different categories under HOER? Explain in
detail.
52. How is control over expenditure exercised on the Indian Railways? What are the
different stages of budget formulations? Give time schedule for each stage.
i) Maintenance of DVs
ii) High tensile CBC Coupler
iii) Riding index of passenger coach
iv) USFD for wagon axles
v) Auto switching ON, Flasher Light
vi) Stalling of Trains
vii) Electronic Governor
viii) Explosive Power Groun
54. You are called upon to attend a serious passenger train accident in which a number of
coaches have got derailed/capsized. There seems to be some causalities as well. You
are the first officer to reach the sight of accident. Please detail out in chronological
order the actions that will be taken by you on reaching the site of accident.
55. Explain the working of air brakes on a passenger coach with schematic sketches
describing the functions of each component.
56. What are the causes for train parting and how would you remedy them?
57. Describe with neat sketch the functioning of a slack adjuster for BOXN Wagon and the
critical dimensions that are to be ensure for its proper functioning.
58. Describe the features of closed circuit rakes for freight trains. What are the advantages
and disadvantages? How is the correctness of brake power certificate checked?
59. Describe the procedure for overhauling of roller bearing and axle box of ICF coaches
and precautions taken for assembly.
60. How are crew requirements worked out? Illustrate with examples.
61. What are the causes of drivers passing signal at danger? What remedies do you
suggest?
62. Name the important areas that have to be attended to in order to minimize lube oil
consumption on WDM2 Locmotives.
64. What is T034 HF statement? List some important statistics that are derived from this
statement and their effect on the performance of Railways.
65. What are the components required to be replaced 100% during POH of WDM2
locomotives? Name the components which are replaced on condition basis.
66. How are the causes of diesel loco failures classified? What is meant by ‘Statistical
Failure’? How will you bring down failures on account of Bad Workmanship in Shed?
67. Describe the procedure for testing air brake system of a full rake, a single coach and
individual assembly.
68. Write notes on any four
i) Mandatory Training Courses for Running Staff
ii) Engine Links and Crew Links
iii) Calculating Running staff requirement
iv) Principles of Crew Booking
v) Testing of springs in shops
vi) Testing of paints
vii) Treatments for inhibiting corrosion
viii) Types of electrical insulation
ix) Dye penetrant test
x) Workshop Manufacturing Suspense