7th PAY COMMISSION NEWS - CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

Filling up of vacancies of Sr.SO(A/cs) Sr.ISA and Sr.TIA Grade Rs.9300-34800/ Grade Pay Rs.4800/-through direct recruitment.   Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No.2008/AC-II/20/5 GeneraI Secretary, AIRF 3, Chelmsford Road New Delhi General Secretary NFIR 4, State Entry Road New Delhi   Sub:- Filling up of vacancies of Sr.SO(A/cs) Sr.ISA and Sr.TIA Grade Rs.9300-34800 / Grade Pay Rs.4800/-through direct recruitment.   There are large number of vacancies of supervisory staff (Sr.SO/A/cs, Sr.TIA and Sr.ISA), of Accounts department on Railways. Shortage of the supervisory staff has resulted in accumulation of arrears, internal checks in Accounts Offices, Stations and Stores depots which is hampering the mandatory internai check mechanism and efficiency of Accounts department.

Railways constitute a committee for Productivity Linked Bonus Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to constitute a Committee for evolving a new formula for Productivity Linked Bonus on Indian Railways. The Committee will consist of the following :-

Railway DA Order - Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees - Revised rates effective from 01.01.2014. Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) S.No.PC-VI/333 RBE No. 3 2/2014 No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 New Delhi, dated 28.03.2014 The GMs/CAO(R), All Zonal Railways & Production Units, (as per mailing list) Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2014. Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 25.09.2013 (S.No. PC-VI/325, RBE No. 98/2013) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 90%to 100% with effect from 1st January, 2014. 2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S.No. PC-VI/3, RBE No. 106/2008) shall Continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders. 3. The...

Recruitment of staff in Indian Railways - Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-1 of Rs. 5200-20200 (grade Pay : Rs. 1800) on Indian Railways- Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding... Instructions are given by Railway Board for the recruitment of staff in Pay band 1 of GP 1800, call letter be issued to successful candidates in written examination for appearing in PET (Physical Efficiency Test), three weeks prior to date of commencement of PET under Business post instead of earlier instructions of one months prior to date of conduct of examination. Click to know more….

Grant of full sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) after 20 years of railway service. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD RBE No.132/2013 E(W)2013/PS5-1/7 Dated-16.12.2013 Sub: Grant of full sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) after 20 years of railway service. A clarification was sought by one of the railway/unit as to whether weightage  of 5 years in qualifying service in PRCP on voluntary retirement is to be continued or not. 2.  After careful examination, President is pleased to decide that the weightage of 05 years in qualifying service for PRCP on voluntary retirement shall be discontinued.  Further, it has been decided that railway employee having railway service of 20 years or more shall be allowed to get full sets of PRCP.  Accordingly columns 1, 2 and item (viii) under column 3 of Schedule IV (Post Retirement Complimentary Passes) of Railway Servants (Pass Rules, 1986 (revised edition-1993) shall be ame...

Cabinet Committee approved 78 days wages as Bonus for Railway Employees Yesterday the Cabinet Committee approved the proposal on Bonus issue to Railway employees… The Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 78 days wages will be paid to all the non-gazetted Railway employees for the financial year 2012-13. PLB equivalent to 78 days wages will be paid as a special case considering the good financial performances which is expected to motivate employees. The wage calculation ceiling prescribed for payment of PLB to eligible non-gazetted railway employees is Rs. 3500/- per month. The payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Dusshera / Puja holidays. About 12.37 lakh non-gazetted railway employees all over the country are likely to benefit. 

Railway Employees may get 78 days Bonus As per the media news, the Railway Board is likely declare 78 days bonus for this year. 78 days wages as productivity linked bonus will be considered by the Cabinet in the meeting expected to be held on 2nd or 3rd October 2013. All Railway employees may get 78 days bonus with the ceiling of Rs.3500 per month before puja.

Railway Bonus likely to be decided on cabinet meeting on 03.10.13 The union cabinet likely to consider productivity linked bonus for Railway employees for the financial year 2012-13 on 3rd October 2013. It is also know from union sources that Hon'ble Minister For Railways has approved the case of Cadre Restructuring for Railway Employees. Railway Minister has also approved the Upgradation of 3000 posts of Apex Grade in Group C to Group B. Case has been sent to Ministry of Finance. Source : www.paycommissionupdate.blogspot.in [http://paycommissionupdate.blogspot.in/2013/10/railway-bonus-likely-to-be-decided-on.html]

Instructions issued regarding ‘Recruitment of Persons with disabilities from open market’ by Railway Board… Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/13 New Delhi, dated 25.09.2013 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways & Production Units, Chairman/RRBs & RRCs. Sub: Recruitment of Persons with disabilities from open market - regarding. Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letters of even number dated 17/9/2007, 18/2/2011 and 27/4/2012, regarding guidelines for providing concessions/facilities including scribes to persons with disabilities (PWDs), while conducting examination for their recruitment from open-market. It has come to the notice of this Ministry that the said guidelines are not being followed properly, resulting in undue hardship to PWDs. The matter has been viewed seriously by this Ministry. Accordingly, it is directed that instructions ibid are strictly adhered to while conducting open market recruitment. Further, s...

Railway Board issued orders to issue payment of DA to Railway employees at revised rates from 1.7.2013… Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) S.No.PC-VI/ 325 No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 RBE No.98 /2013 New Delhi, dated 25.09.2013 The GMs/CAO(R), All Indian Railways & Production Units (as per mailing list) Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.07.2013. Please refer to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 26.04.2013 (S.No PC-VI/315, RBE No.38/2013) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 80% to 90% with effect from 1st July, 2013. 2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry's letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S.No.PC-VI/3, RBE No.106/2008) shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders. 3. The addition...

Railway Staff Welfare Points are highlighted in the Railway Budget 2013-14 Railway Staff Welfare – Points are highlighted in the Railway  Budget 2013-14 to be implemented to ensure in the current financial year by the Ministry of Railways… Staff Welfare Fund allocation for staff quarters enhanced to Rs 300 cr. Provision of hostel facilities for single women railway employees at all divisional headquarters. Extending treatment facility in case of medical emergency to RELHS beneficiaries to all cities in hospitals empanelled with CGHS and Railways. Condition of barracks to be improved for RPF personnel. Provision of water closets and air conditioners in the locomotive cabs to avoid stress being faced by loco pilots.

Serious Anomaly in Accounts Department-Stepping up of Pay of Senior incumbents at par with Junior incumbents in Accounts Department- item discussed in Joint Committee on MACP held on 27/07/2012 at North Block, New Delhi - Matter Forwarded by Railway Board to DOPT for Favourable Consideration. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (Railway Board) Sub: Recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). The undersigned is directed to refer to item-8 of summary record of discussion of the meeting of Joint Committee on MACPS held on 27/07/2012 wherein the issue relating to stepping up of pay of senior incumbents at par with junior incumbents getting more pay than the senior on account of pay fixation under MACP Scheme has been considered. In the meeting, it was agreed to consider the special dispensation regarding stepping up of pay in such situations separately and this Ministry was advised to send proposal in question. 2.  In...

Railway Board issued orders on Children Education Allowance regarding reimbursement of Examination Fee RBE No. 93/2013 PC-VI No. 324 Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No.E(W)2008/ED-2/4 New Delhi, Dated: 12-09-2013 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways & Production Units. Sub : Children Education Allowance —Reimbursement of Examination Fee. Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by subsequent letters regarding revised policy instructions / clarifications on Children Education Allowance admissible to Railway Servants, based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission. 2. Now, DOP&T has issued further clarification thereby including ‘examination fee’ as part of reimbursable item under Children Education Allowance with effect from the current financial year in terms of their Office Memorandum No. 12011/01/2012-Estt.(AL) dated 31-07-2013. The same is being circulated herewith for guidance of ...

S.No. Feeder Category Promotional category Revised Pay structure (Pay Band /Grade Pay) 1. Chief Matron Assistant Nursing Officer PB3 GP Rs.5400 2. Sr. Technician Jr. Engineer PB2 GP Rs.4200 3. (i) Loco Pilots (Goods) (i) Loco Pilots (Passenger) PB-2 GP Rs 4200 Railway Board Orders : Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Clarification regarding fixation of pay under rule 13 on functional promotions in various situations where feeder and promotional posts have been placed in the same Pay Band and Grade Pay and where merger is not feasible. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (Railway Board) S.No. PC-VI/317 No. PC Vl/2011/IC/1 New Delhi, dated 12.09.2013 The GMs/CAOs(R), All Indian Railways & Production Units (As per mailing list) Subject: Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Clarification regarding fixation of pay under rule 13 on functional promotions in various situations where feeder and promotional posts have been placed in the same P...

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) E(W)2012/PS 5-2/5 Date 23-07-2013. The General Manger, All Indian Railways and PUs. Sub :- Issue of complimentary passes to the regular staff of NZRE CTC Society. Ref :- This office letter of even no. dated 27/9/2012. The issue was raised by AIRF in the PNM Meeting held in Jan, 2013. Subsequently, in the second meeting between the Federation and the official side on 14.6.2013, it was decided to re-examine the matter. “ Accordingly, the matter has been re-examined in consultation with Finance Directorate. After taking into account Boards letters No.463-TG dated 19/9/51 and 1000TG/53/17 dated 13.1.1954, it is now clarified that only family members and not their dependant relatives or attendant may be included in complimentary passes/PTO facility for rail travel for regular staff of Co-operative credit and Consumer Societies/Banks etc ”. sd/- (Debasis Mazumdar) Director Estt.(Welfare) Railway Board Source : AIRF

Railway Board's Order regarding dispensation of written test for recruitment of wards under LARSGESS - RBE 72/2013. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) RBE No. 72 /2013 No. E(P&A)I-2010/RT-2 New Delhi dated 23-07-2013. The General Mangers, All Indian Rai1ways. Sub : Dispensation of Written Test for recruitment of wards rider LARSGESS. The employees Federations have been demanding dispensation of Written Examination for recruitment of wards under LARSGESS for quite some time. The mater has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to dispense with Written Examination for recruitment of wards of Gangmen and the specified Safety categories ¡n GP Rs.1800/- as notified ¡n Board’s letters of even number dated 11/09/2010 and 03/01/2012 under LARSGESS. However, they will have to qualify the medical tests for the relevant category/posts, after verification of educational certificates etc. by a Committee of three JAG level officers at Divisional le...

Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01-01-2013 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RMLWAYS (Railway Board) S.No.PC-VI/ 323 No.PC-V/2009/A/DA/1 RBE No.70/2013 New Delhi, dated 16/07/2013 The General Managers/CAO(R), All Indian Railways & PUs (As per standard mailing list) Sub :- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01-01-2013 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC. In continuation of Ministry of Railways letter of even Number dated 22-11-2012, (PC-VI/305, RBE No.131/2012) revising rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01/07/2012 in respect of Railway Servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay (5th CPC Scales), the rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to these categories of employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 151% to 166% w.e.f. 01/01/2013. All other cond...

Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) S.No.PC-VI/ 315 No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 RBE No.-38 /2013 New Delhi, dated 26.04.2013 The GMs/CAO(R), All Indian Railways & Production Units (as per mailing list) Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2013 . Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 03.10.2012 (S.No PC-VI/303, RBE No.112/2012) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80% with effect from 1st January, 2013.   2.    The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S.No.PC-VI/3, RBE No 106/2008) shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders. 3.    The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these order...

Feedback of MACP Meeting held on 27.7.2012 for Railway Employees. Sub: _ Meeting of the Joint Committee on MACPs Anomalies. As decided in the National Anomaly Committee Meeting held on 17/07/2012, the DOPT held separate meeting with the Leaders of Staff Side at North Block, New Delhi, Room No. 190 on 27/07/2012. Discussions were held on following issues:- 1. Grant or MACP in the promotional hierarchy:- The staff side insisted that option be given to individual employees in this regard to facilitate  him/her to opt for availing benefit of financial upgradation. After discussion it was agreed to examine in depth for finding solution. 2. Date of effect of MACP Scheme: The desirability of giving effect to the MACP Scheme w.e. f.01.01.2006 will be examined. 3. Counting of total temporary status Casual Labour Service reckoning 10/20/30 years under MACP Scheme: Official Side stated that this will be processed separately. 4. Treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE Schem...