Railway Accounts Department Examinations

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Gazetted Officer Vs Non Gazetted Officer


 Gazetted Officer Vs Non Gazetted Officer

Definition

  • Gazetted Officer: A government employee whose appointment is published in the Gazette of India or a State Government Gazette.

  • Non-Gazetted Officer: A government employee whose appointment is not published in the official gazette.

Key Differences

Aspect

Gazetted Officer

Non-Gazetted Officer

Authority & Powers

Can attest documents, verify identity, issue official certificates, perform functions where gazetted status is required.

Usually do not have such powers; perform duties under supervision or support roles.

Publication

Appointment/promotion is officially published in the Gazette.

Not published in the Gazette.

Grade / Recruitment

Generally higher grades (Group A, some Group B non-ministerial posts). Recruited via competitive exams, administrative services.

Lower grades (Group C, erstwhile Group D etc.). Recruitment may be less formal or via different processes.

Responsibilities

Supervision, decision-making, policy implementation, administrative control.

Clerical, operational, assisting roles; execution of assignments rather than policy formulation.

Remuneration & Perks

Higher salary, better benefits,  more privileges.

Lower salary, fewer privileges.


Friday, September 19, 2025

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Mini Rakes - Supplementary charges - Commercial

 

Mini Rake Policy – Indian Railways

Source: CC (Commercial Circular) No. 162 of 2022 (Transportation Product – Block Rake / Mini Rake / Two Point Combination etc.).

Mini Rake & Supplementary Charges


Distance Slab

Supplementary Charge

0 – 1000 km

5%

1001 – 2000 km

7.5%

Beyond 2000 km

10%

Additional Details

• Effective Date: 01 July 2022

• Validity: Up to 30 June 2023 (for supplementary charge provisions)

• Restrictions: Mini Rake / Two‑Point / piecemeal traffic is not permitted from specified congested goods sheds.

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