Probation
in Indian Railways
- What
is Probation ? A process of testing or observing the character or
abilities of a person who is new to a role or job.
- A
person appointed in Railways will be on probation till he is assessed
suitable for Railway service.
- Probationers
who are assessed un-suitable for Railway service should be discharged from
service immediately.
- If
Recruitment rules do not prescribe any probation period, such a person
should be confirmed in service with immediate effect.
- Probation
period on Direct Recruitment and promotion from one Group to other Group
is as under:
|
SN |
Posts |
Period |
|
1 |
Direct Recruitment to the post in Level 12 and above and to the
posts for which maximum age limit is 35 years and no initial training
is required |
1
year |
|
2 |
Direct Recruitment to other posts |
2
years |
|
3 |
Promotion from one Group to other Group |
2
years |
- Probationers
will be given the opportunity to work in different fields under different
officers to gain practical experience during the probation period.
- Field
officers should carefully assess the performance of the probationer, his
outlook, character and aptitude towards learning etc and give their
individual reports.
- Field
officers reports are in addition to Annual Confidential Reports (APAR -
Annual Performance Appraisal Report)
- The probation report will be reviewed by a committee of
senior officers and give their recommendations to the Appointing
Authority.
- Apart
from passing the confirmation test at the end of probation, confirmation
will also depend on the Probation Report.
- Probation
period should not be extended for more than one year and in no case it
should exceed the total period of probation.
- Probationer,
whose performance is not satisfactory, should be notified of his defects
and he should be discharged from service if he is a direct recruiter or
reverted to lower Group if he is promoted from lower Group.
- On
discharge he is not eligible for compensation.
- In
all cases of Direct Recruitment, there must be at least two weeks of
induction training.
Key Points for MCQ on Probation:
1. Direct recruitment in Level 12 - Probation period is 1 year
2.
Posts other than Level 12 - Probation
period is 2 years
3.
Promotion from one Group to another
Group - Probation period is 2 years
4.
Confirmation depends on 1. Passing
the Confirmation test & Probation Report
5.
All cases of Direct Recruitment
- Minimum induction period is 2 weeks
6.
If performance is not satisfactory
during Probation period
A.
Direct recruiter - Discharged from
Service
B. Promotee - Reverted to lower group
****