Promotion Policy & Methods

 

 

 

PROMOTION POLICY AND METHODS

 

§  Meaning: Elevation of employee from lower grade to higher grade.

 

§  Shoulders higher responsibilities.

 

§  Subject to availability of clear vacancy and suitability of the employee.

 

§  Suitability is adjudged by conducting departmental test ( Written / oral / Trade Test)

 

§  Generally given as per seniority. But in LDCE and GDCE promotions are given on merit.

 

Differences between
LDCE	GDCE
Stands for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination	Stands for General Departmental Competitive Examination
Vacancies are carved out from either DR Quota or Promotional Quota	Vacancies are carved out DR Quota only
Eligibility: Employees in feeder cadre of concerned Department only	Eligibility: Employees in lower grade of any Department

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

§  For GDCE employee should have same qualification prescribed for DR.

 

Post	Employees from Feeder Cadre Ratio
Selection	1:3
Non Selection	1:1

 

 

 

§   Railway Board is the authority to decide Selection & Non-selection posts.

 

§   Trade Test is conducted for promotion in Technician categories.

 

§   Employees found fit for promotion to the extent of assessed vacancies are:  

 

Posts	Placed on	Currency
Selection posts	Panel	2 Years
Non-selection & Trade Posts	Suitability Test	1 Year

                                         

 

 

 

 

§  For SC / ST candidates:

 

1.     Non Safety Posts  - Relaxation in qualifying Marks 

2.     Safety Posts - No relaxation in qualifying Marks.

Key points for MCQ

 

1.     LDCE stands for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination

2.     GDCE stands for General Departmental Competitive Examination

3.     Feeder cadre Ratio:

·        Selection Posts -  1:3

·        Non Selection Posts  -  1:1

4.     Selection Posts - Panel - Currency is 2 Years

5.     Non Selection Posts - Suitability Test - Currency is 1 Year

 

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Gratuity

 

 Retirement Gratuity

• In addition to the monthly pension, Retirement   Gratuity is also paid to the employee on retirement. 

• This is a one time payment of a lump-sum amount.

• For retirement Gratuity employees should have rendered more than 5 years qualifying service. 

• Retirement Gratuity is equal to:- 

• “¼ th of emoluments for each completed six monthly period of service (or) 16 ½ times of emoluments (or) 20 Lakh rupees, Whichever is less.”    

• Emoluments means Basic Pay + DA .

• For Running staff  55% and for Railway Doctors 20% of pay is added to the Basic pay.

                                                        

Key points for MCQ on Retirement Gratuity 

1. Minimum qualifying Service  - 5 years

2. Equal to 1/4th emoluments for each completed six months qualifying service or 16 ½ times of emoluments or Rs. 20 Lakhs whichever is less

3. Emoluments = Basic Pay + DA

4. Running Staff - 55% of Basic Pay is added to the Basic Pay. 

5. Doctors  - 20% of Basic Pay is added to the Basic Pay. 

Death Gratuity 

• If the employee dies while in service, his spouse is paid Death Gratuity as under:

 

• If the employee dies with service of :

Service	Amount of  Death Gratuity (Rs) _____ of emoluments
Less than 1 year	2 times
1 year to less than 5 years	6 times
6 years to less than 11 years	12 times
11 years to less than 20 years	20 times
20 years and more	Half of emoluments for every completed 6 months service or 33 times or Rs.20 Lakhs whichever is less

• Emoluments = Basic Pay + DA

 

• For Running staff  55% and for Railway Doctors 20% of pay is added to the Basic pay.

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Railway Services Conduct Rules 1966

                            

  Railway Services (Conduct) Rules 1966

Click for Bare act of Railway Services Conduct Rules 1966 with explanations supported by Serial circulars 

1. Every Railway employee should always maintain absolute integrity, show devotion to duty and do not do anything unbecoming of a Railway Servant.

2. Uphold supremacy of the Constitution of India, democratic values, sovereignty of India, Integrity of India, security of India, Public Order, decency and morality.

3. Maintain ethical standards, honesty, Political neutrality, merit, fairness, impartiality, accountability, transparency.

4. Be responsive to the public (mainly weaker sections).

5. Show courtesy and good behavior towards the public. 

6. Take good decisions in the interest of the public.

7. Use public resources effectively, efficiently and economically.

8. Do not misuse official position for personal gains. 

9. Do not act against Rules, Regulations & procedures.

10. Maintain discipline.

11. Maintain confidentiality in official matters.

12. Show professionalism in working.

13. Ensure integrity and devotion to duty by subordinates.

14. Do not have financial and other obligations to any individual      or organization.

15. Do not give or take oral instructions in official work except in an emergency situation. Take or give confirmation in writing     thereafter immediately.

16. Do not indulge in sexual harassment.

17. Do not bring influence for appointment of near relatives in      Railway Service.

18. Do not take part in politics and elections.

19. Do not do un-authorized demonstrations. 

20. Do not have connections with the press and media.

21. Do not criticize the Government and its policies.

22. Do not refuse to give evidence before any inquiry,     Commission and any authority.

23. Do not collect subscriptions from anybody.

24. Do not take gifts except in family functions such as Wedding, Anniversary, funeral etc and give intimation to the Railway Administration if the value of the gift exceeds Rs 25,000/- in case of Group-A Officer, Rs 15,000/- in case of Group-B Officer and Rs 7,500/- in case of Group-C employee.

25. On other occasions Rs 5000/- in case of Group- A & B Officers   

     and Rs 2000/- in case of Group- C employees.

26. Do not give/ take / encourage dowry.

27. Do not do private employment/Trade.

28. Do not sublet Quarters allotted to you.

29. Intimate Railway Administration within one month about           Acquiring or disposing of movable property if it’s value is          more than 3 months basic pay. 

30. Give prior intimation to the Railway Administration about      Proposed acquisition/disposal of immovable property in      Prescribed form and give final intimation within one month      after acquiring or disposing of that property in prescribed form.

31. Do not invest, lend or borrow money frequently. Give intimation to Rly Admin if the  investment exceeds- Rs 50,000/- in a year by Group-A & B Officers & Rs 25,000/- in a year by Group-C employees. 

32. Give intimation to Railway Administration if total      Investments exceed Six months basic pay in a year. (Year means calendar year.)

33. Do not enter into plural marriage or marriage with a person already having a spouse.

34. Do not consume or be under the influence of  intoxicating     Drinks or drugs while on duty.

35. Running Staff and staff connected with the train passing      Duties should not consume such drinks or drugs 8 hrs before      Commencing duty.

36. Do not employ  children below 14 years as household      assistants.

NOTE: Violation of above Conduct Rules attracts Disciplinary action and imposition of penalty under Discipline & Appeal Rules. 

Key points for MCQ on Railway Services Conduct Rules, 1966

1. With Effect from the year 1966 

2.  Violation of the same attracts action under DA&R

3. DA&R stands for Disciplinary & Appeal Rules

4. Gifts & Limit

Officers/Staff	Limit (Rs)
Group	Family functions	Other than Family functions
A	25,000	5,000
B	15,000	2,000
C	7,500	2,000

 

5. Movable Property -Acquisition or disposal- value is more than 3 months Basic Pay  - intimate within one month 

 

6. Immovable Property - Prior Intimation for proposed acquisition or disposal 

 

7. Immovable Property - Acquisition or Disposable  - Final intimation within one month.  

 

8. Investments  - Group A & B Officers  - Rs. 50,000 in a calendar year- Intimation 

9. Investments  - Group C staff  - Rs. 25,000 in a calendar year - Intimation 

 

10. Investments exceeds 6 months Basic Pay in a Calendar year - Intimation 

 

11. Running staff and staff connected with train operations - should  not consume liquor or drugs - 8 hours before commencement of Duty. 

 

12. Do not employ the children below 14 years as household assistants

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