Syllabus - Financial Rules for Group B Examinations (Except for the post of AFA)

 

RPF - Railway Protection Force - GK for LDCE

 

RPF - Railway Protection Force

GK for LDCE

* RPF as Armed Force of the Union: On June 15, 1985, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) was officially designated as an “Armed Force of the Union” through an amendment to the RPF Act, 1957.

* Establishment: The RPF received statutory recognition by the Parliament of India in 1957.

* Initial Role: Originally created to protect railway property.

* Broadened Scope: Expanded to ensure security of railway passengers and passenger areas over the years.

* Modernization: Uses modern technology with special focus on protecting women, children, and the elderly.

* Motto: “Yasho Labhaswa” (Attain Glory).

* Foundation Day: 20th September is observed as RPF Foundation Day.

* संघ की सशस्त्र सेना का दर्जा: 15 जून 1985 को रेलवे सुरक्षा बल (RPF) को “संघ की सशस्त्र सेना” का दर्जा RPF अधिनियम, 1957 में संशोधन द्वारा दिया गया।

* स्थापना: RPF को 1957 में संसद द्वारा वैधानिक मान्यता प्राप्त हुई।

* प्रारंभिक भूमिका: मूल रूप से केवल रेल संपत्ति की सुरक्षा तक सीमित।

* विस्तृत दायरा: समय के साथ रेल यात्रियों और यात्री क्षेत्रों की सुरक्षा भी शामिल हुई।

* आधुनिकीकरण: आधुनिक तकनीक का उपयोग, साथ ही महिलाओं, बच्चों और बुजुर्गों की विशेष सुरक्षा पहल।

* सूत्र वाक्य (Motto): “यशो लभस्व” (गौरव प्राप्त करो)।

* स्थापना दिवस: 20 सितम्बर को RPF स्थापना दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।

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.

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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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