RRB invites application for Recruitment of Asstt. Loco Pilot & Technician Categories in Railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARDS

CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE No.01/2014

Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Categories

Date of publication :18.01.2014 Date &Time of Closing: 17.02.2014 up to 17.30 Hrs.

Date of Written Examination: 15.06.2014(Refer to para 16)

Applications are invited in prescribed format on 44 size bond paper of 80 GSM using one side only from eligible Indian Nationals for the following posts of ALP & TECHNICIANS. Applications complete in all respects should be sent by Ordinary Post to the Railway Recruitment Boards concerned as mentioned in para 15 of this notification, so as to reach on or before 17.02.2014 up to 17.30 Hrs. Applications can also be dropped in the box kept at the premises of RRB offices

concerned, till the closing date and time. For candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti districts and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands and for candidates residing abroad, the closing date for receipt of applications by Ordinary Post will be 04.03.2014 up to 17.30 Hrs.

Candidates Please Note: 1) Common Written Examination for ALP & Technician Categories will be held on the same day by all participating RRBs. 2) In addition to English, Hindi and Urdu, choice of Local Languages for each RRB is indicated at Para 15. 3) No examination fee for SC/ST/Ex. Servicemen/Women/Minorities/ Persons with Disability/ Economically backward candidates having annual family income less than Rs. 50,000/-. (Refer para 3)4) Their candidature is provisional at all stages of recruitment and is liable to be cancelled at any stage in case it is found that they are not fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions. The onus for proving that the candidate fulfills the eligibility conditions will solely lie with the candidate himself/herself.

(1) Scale of Pay with GP: For ALP and all other Technician Gr.III Categories - Rs.5,200 - 20,200 (GP Rs.1,900).

(2)Age (as on 01.07.2014): 18-30 years (please refer para 2 forage relaxations). 

(3) Exam Fee (for Male UR/OBC candidates only): For ALP and all other Technician Gr.III Categories -Rs.40/-

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Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-l of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: Rs. l800) on Indian Railways - Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 06/2014

No.E (NG)-II/2008/RR-1/33.

 New Delhi, dated: 10/01/2014

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units

Sub: Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-l of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: Rs. l800) on Indian Railways - Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding.

In partial modification to instructions contained in Board's letter of even number dated 29/5/2013 (RBE No. 53/2013) and 19/8/2013 (RBE No. 85/2013), it is directed that henceforth, 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.

2. It is also directed that no replacement panels are to be given against non-joining of selected candidates, as recruitment in Pay Band-1 (Grade Pay: Rs.1800) is now done annually in terms of instructions contained in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/58 dated 08/12/2011.

Please acknowledge receipt.
(Hindi version will follow)

Sd/-

(Harsha Dass)

Director Estt.(N)-II

Railway Board.

Source: AIRF

Qualification for recruitment of staff from open market in Pay Band-l (Grade Pay: Rs.1800).

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR )
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 129/2013.

No. E (NG)-II/2009/RR-1/10Pt.

New Delhi, Dated: 09/12/2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
(As per mailing list)

Sub: Qualification for recruitment of staff from open market in Pay Band-l (Grade Pay: `1800).

   Attention is invited to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 09/12/2010 wherein minimum educational qualification for all recruitments against direct recruitment quota through all modes has been prescribed as 10th pass or ITI or equivalent.

   2. The issue whether candidates with 8th pass qualification and in possession of qualification of Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, who are granted National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) can be considered for appointment/engagement to posts in Pay Band-l (Grade Pay: `1800).

   3. The issue has been examined in consultation with Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET), M/o Labour & Employment, Man Power Planning Directorate & Pay Commission Directorate of this Ministry and it has been decided that para 2 of Board's letter of even number dated 09/12/2010 may be read as under:-

   2. The Ministry of Railways have decided that henceforth minimum educational qualification for recruitment in Pay Band-1 of ` 5200-20200 having Grade Pay of ` 1800/- will be 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. These instructions will be applicable for all future recruitment henceforth against direct recruitment quota through a modes.

   4. Cases decided in the past need not be re-opened.

   Please acknowledge receipt.

   (Hindi version will follow).

   {This disposes off Western Railway's letter No. E(R&T) 891/21 (Act.App.)Vol.II dated 02/1/2013, 12/3/2013, 26/4/2013 & 20/7/2013 and Northern Railway's letter No. 844-E/149/Act App/JUDW /Rectt/2012/Loose dated 19/9/2013} .

Sd/-
(Harsha Dass)
Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board

Source: www.indianrailways.gov.in

Recruitment/engagement of persons in Pay Band -1 (Grade Pay: Rs.1800) - Minimum educational qualification - regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR )
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.128/2013.

No. E (NG)-II/2011/RR-l/11.

New Delhi, Dated: 09/12/2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
(As per mailing list)

Sub: Recruitment/engagement of persons in Pay Band -1 (Grade Pay:`1800) - Minimum educational qualification - regarding.

   References have been received from various railway establishments seeking clarification whether relaxation in prescribed qualification permissible vide Board's letter of even number dated 09/12/2011 (RBE No. 166/2011) is applicable or otherwise to engagement of Substitute Bungalow Peons/Telephone Attendant cum Dak Khalasi (TADK) on the railways.

Employment News - Latest vacancy position in Railways - Report on Zonal wise as on 1.4.2013 - Total vacancies 1,311,959.

   The Minister of State for Railways Shri.Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said in a statement in the Parliament on 13th December 2013 that the filling up of vacancies is a continuous process and there is always a lag between occurrence of vacancies and processing the same for filling up which involves issue of notification, holding examination, finalization of select panels and issue of appointment letters.

   The total number of employees as on 1.4.2013 is 1311959*, of which SC employees is 219682*, ST employees is 94,879* and Persons with disability is 8814*.

(*Provisional)

Open market recruitment against Cultural Quota on the railways - Videography of field-trials regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL, MANTRALA YA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 124/2013.

No. E (NG)-II/2013/RR-2/2.

New Delhi, dated: 22/11/2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub: Open market recruitment against Cultural Quota on the railways - Videography of field-trials regarding.

Ref: Letters No. E(NG)II/99/RR-2/3 dated 04/5/2000 and E(NG)II/2003/RR-2/4 dated 19/11/2003.

   The issue of introduction of system of videography of assessment of talents in the relevant field on the basis of practical demonstration in open market recruitment against Cultural Quota on the railways on the lines of existing practice in Physical Efficiency Test (PET) of open market recruitment to posts in Pay Band-l having Grade Pay: ` 1800 (erstwhile Group 'D') posts on the railways has been under consideration of this Ministry.

Induction of Trackmen into other departments- Revision of age limit- Regarding.

RBE No. 121/2013

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)I-99/CFP/23(Vol.II)

New Delhi, dated 14.11.2013

The General Managers (P)
AU Indian Railways and
Production Units
(As per standard list).

Sub: - Induction of Trackmen into other departments- Revision of age limit- Regarding.

   Reference this Ministrys letter of even number dated 02.08.2012 reducing the lower age limit for induction of Trackmen in PB-1 Rs.5200.20200 GP Rs. 1800 to Workshops. Traffic and Commercial departments against 10% quota with 50% seniority and against 40% quota on bottom seniority from 45 years to 40 years. It was also decided that the matter will be revieved after 06 months.

Appointment of STBS (Station Ticket Booking Sewaks) at ‘E’ category Stations.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( RAILWAY MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2011/TG-I/20/P/JTBS

New Delhi, dated: 24.10.2013

General Managers,
All Zonal Railways.

(COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR NO. 66 OF 2013)

Sub: Appointment of STBS (Station Ticket Booking Sewaks) at ‘E’ category Stations.

   At present at ‘E’ Category stations, Booking Clerks have not been posted at most of the stations and ticket activities are performed by Station Masters (SMs) / Assistant Station Masters (ASMs) who are also performing operational duties. With a view to facilitate Station Managers/ Assistant Station Managers to concentrate better on train operations and also to facilitate passengers to get tickets it has been decided to appoint Station Ticket Booking Sewaks (STBS) at ‘ E’ Category stations as a pilot project for one year only at those stations where power and connectivity are available. Detailed features of the scheme are enclosed.

Clarification regarding acceptance of educational qualification obtained through distance education mode from Open University without undergoing formal education for the purpose of employment on the railways – reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No 116/2013

No. E (NG)-11/2013/RR-1/8  

                                                           New delhi Dated: 30/10/2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub: Clarification regarding acceptance of educational qualification obtained through distance education mode from Open University without undergoing formal education for the purpose of employment on the railways – reg.

   The issue whether qualification of PG Degree without prosecuting 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 and Under Graduate Degree without prosecuting 10+2 or 11+1 stream of studies obtained by candidates/serving employees for employment/promotion through Open Universities (non-formal/distance education) can be accepted or otherwise has been under consideration of this Ministry.

Recruitment of Persons with disabilities from open market – qualification of scribes – regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/13

New Delhi, dated 18.10.2013

The General Manager(p),
All Zonal Railways/PUs,
Chairman/RRBs & RRCs.

Sub: Recruitment of Persons with disabilities from open market – qualification of scribes – regarding.

   Attention is invited to Para 2 (ii) (b) of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 17/09/2007 regarding guidelines for providing concessions/facilities including scribes to persons with disabilities (PWDs), while conducting examination for their recruitment from open market.

Recruitment of Persons with disabilities from open market — regarding.

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 Zonal Railways/PUs,
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.

Norms/Procedure for future Promotion in the Unified Cadre of Track Maintainers.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)I-2012/PM5/1

                                                   New Delhi, dated 13.08.2013.

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & Pus.
(As per standard list).

Sub:    Norms/Procedure for future Promotion in the Unified Cadre of Track Maintainers.

      Railway Board vide letter No.2010/CE-I(Spl)/GNS/15(Pt.), dated 17.08.2012 have issued instructions for restructuring/reorganizing staffing pattern of Trackmen on Indian Railways. In para 2 of the letter ibid it was indicated that instructions regarding norms/procedure for future promotion in the Unified Cadre of Track Maintainers will be issued by the Establishment Directorate separately.

Railway Recruitment Board: Vacancies in Clerical Cadre - Direct Recruitment quota.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.74/2013.

No. E (NG)-ll/91/RR-1/20

New Delhi, Dated 29.7.2013

The General Manager (P),.
All Zonal Railways/Production Units, CORE/Allahabad,
MTP/Kollkata, Chennai, Mumbai, CÁO (R), DMW/Patiala, COFMOW/New Delhi,
Director General, RDSO/Lucknow, RSC/Vadodra,
Director, IRISE/Secundrabad, IRJCEN/Pune, IRIEEN/Nasik &
IRIM&EE/Jamalpur and Chairmen/Railway Recruitment Boards.
Managing Director/Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.

Sub: Vacancies in Clerical Cadre - Direct Recruitment quota.

   Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 15.6.2010 (RBE No.88/2010) on the above subject, wherein instructions had been issued for extending the currency of instructions contained in RBE No. 210/1991 pertaining to freezing of 25% of the vacancies falling within the direct recruitment quota in the category of Clerks in Pay Band-I of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: ` 1900) and in Senior Clerks in Pay Band-I of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: ` 2800) and 20% in the category of Junior Accounts Assistant in Pay Band-I of ` 5200-2020O (Grade pay: ` 2800) and Accounts Clerk in Pay Band-I of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay : ` 1900). The question of continuance of the above freeze orders has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to extend the currency of the instructions mentioned for a further period up to 31.12.2013. Rest of the vacancies may be filled up after reviewing the requirement of clerical staff.

Clarification regarding qualification prescribed for direct recruitment to the post of Lab. Supdt., Gr.III in Pay Band of Rs.9300-34800 (Grade Pay: Rs.4200).

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 79/2013

No.E (NG)-II/2001/RR-1/20

New Delhi, dated 05/08/2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units, CORE/Allahabad,
MTP/Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, CAO (R), DMW/Patiala, COFMOW/New Delhi,
Director General, RDSO/Lcuknow, RSC/Vadodra,
Director, IRISE/Secundrabad, IRICEN/Pune, IRIEEN/Nasik and
IRIM/EE/Jamalpur and Chairman/Railway Recruitment Boards,
Managing Director/Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.

Sub: Clarification regarding qualification prescribed for direct recruitment to the post of Lab. Supdt., Gr.III in Pay Band of ` 9300-34800 (Grade Pay: ` 4200).

   Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 12.11.2001 (RBE No.225/2001) wherein qualification for direct recruitment to post of Lab. Supdt., Gr.III in Pay Band of ` 9300-34800 (Grade Pay: ` 4200) has been prescribed as under:-

Railway Board Order: Dispensation of Written Test for recruitment of wards under LARSGESS.

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 Managers,
All Indian Railways.

Sub:- Dispensation of Written Test for recruitment of wards under LARSGESS.

   The employees Federations have been demanding dispensation of Written Examination for recruitment of wards under LARSGESS for quite some time The matter 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 in GP ` 1800/- as notified in 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 level.

Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-I of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay:Rs. 1800) on Indian Railways - Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 53 /2013

No. E (NG)-II/2008/RR-1/33.

New Delhi, dated: 29.05.2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units

Sub: Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-I of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: ` 1800) on Indian Railways - Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding.

   Ref: This office letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-l/62 dated 18.7.2005 (RBE No. 121/2005) and E(NG)II/96/RR-I/62/Vol.II dated 12.03.2007 (RBE No. 37/2007).

   Attention is invited to para 6.10 of Annexure I of Board’s letter issued under RBE No. 121/05 and para 2 (xi) of Board’s letter issued under RBE No. 37/2007, wherein, mode for dispatch of call letters has been prescribed as under certificate of posting (UCP).

   In light of the fact that the service of UCP has been discontinued by Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication & Information and Technology, the matter has been reviewed and it has been decided by the Board that henceforth, the call letters for written test, physical efficiency test and others steps connected with the recruitment exercise shall be dispatched under “Business Post”, at least one month prior to the date of conduct of examination.

   3. Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-
(Harsha Dass)
Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board.

Source: NFIR

Recruitment to posts in Pay Band -1 of Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- from Ex-servicemen regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.47/2013.

No. E (NG)II/2009/RR-1/10.

New Delhi, Dated: 10.05.2013.

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railway & Production Units
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub: Recruitment to posts in Pay Band -1 of ` 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of ` 1800/- from Ex-servicemen regarding.

   Attention is invited to instructions issued vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10/Pt. dated 27.6.2012 (RBE No. 76/2012) wherein while directing to issue notification in July, 2012 for vacancies occurring in Pay Band -1 of ` 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of ` 1800/-, it was communicated that modalities for filling up of 20% ex-servicemen quota will be communicated separately.

   2. The issue has been deliberated upon and it has been decided that zonal railways shall take immediate action for filling up of vacancies exclusively against ex-servicemen quota in terms of conditions mentioned in Board’s letter of even number dated 10.9.2010 (RBE No. 130/2010) taking into account 20% vacancies of ex-servicemen for which general notifications were issued in July, 2012 and also the other vacancies against the said quota which has remained unfilled before 01.1.2013.

   3. Immediate action be taken for issuance of notification and the whole process should be completed by 15th October, 2013. Further, the panel may be drawn in such a manner that it adequately takes care of eventualities like non-turning up of candidates, failing in medical etc., after selection. Therefore, panels may be drawn large enough so that all the posts are eventually filled up.

   Please acknowledge receipt.

   (Hindi version will follow.)

Sd/-
(Harsha Dass)
Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board.

Source: AIRF

Recognized National Sports Federation for the game of Hockey - clarification regarding.

RBE No. 43/2013

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2013/E(Spoxts)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications

New Delhi, 1st May 2013

The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways including
CLW, DLW, ICF, RCF, RWF, Metro Rafiway/Kolkata,
The CAO(R), DMW/Patiala,
The DG, RDSO/Lucknow.

Sub: - Recognized National Sports Federation for the game of Hockey – clarification regarding.

   Ref. :- Railway Board’s policy letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4/(1)/1(Policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No.189B/2010) and clarifications/corrigendum issued thereto.

   The issue, of recognized National Sports Federation for the game of Hockey has been considered in this office in consultation with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

   2. In this connection it is stated that the International Federation of Hockey recognizes Hockey India as the National Body of India to field its team in the international events and Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its interim orders, have also ordered that Hockey India will field the men’s and women’s Hockey teams in future games and Hockey India is required to hold the National Championships in various categories for this purpose. Government is also providing the requisite support to this federation. It is accordingly decided that till further orders, Hockey India may be treated as the recognized National Sports Federation for the game of Hockey for the purposes of recruitment, incentive, out-of-turn promotions and all other establishment matters of Hockey players and also for the purpose of participation in domestic Hockey tournaments.

   Zonal Railways/Production Units may accordingly take necessary action at their end to decide the aforesaid matters of sportspersons, relzted to the game of Hockey.

Sd/-
[RAKESH RAWAT]
Dy. Director, Estt. (Sports)

Source: AIRF

Employment News Weekly Updates From 29th December 2012 - 04th January 2013.

Job Highlights (29 Dec - 04 Jan 2013)

   1. Ordnance Equipment Factory, Kanpur requires 100 Tailor, Painter, Welder, Electrician and Fitter Gen. Last Date : 21 days after publication.
 
   2. Public Service Commission Uttar Pradesh invites applications for various posts. Last Date : 29.01.2013.

   3. Life Insurance Corporation of India, Chennai requires 84 Assistants against Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST. Last Date : 17.01.2013.

Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-I of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay:Rs. 1800) on Indian Railways - Criteria for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.126/2012
New Delhi, dated 12.11.2012

No. E (NG)-II/2012/RR-1/14

The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways & Production Units

Sub:- Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-I of ` 5200-20200 (Grade Pay:` 1800) on Indian Railways - Criteria for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) regarding.

Ref: This office letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-I/62/Vol.II dated 12.03.2007 (RBE No.37/2007).

   Attention is invited to para 2 (iv) of Board’s letter under reference wherein criteria for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) has been prescribed as under:-