RBE No. 48/2026 Switching over from National Pension System (NPS) to Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) in respect of employees retired on or after 01.04.2025.

RBE No. 48/2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. F(E)III/2024/UPS/1

New Delhi, Dated: 18.06.2026

All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., DGs of RDSO and NAIR.

New Delhi, Dated: 18 .06.2026

Subject: Switching over from National Pension System (NPS) to Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) in respect of employees retired on or after 01.04.2025.

Reiteration of instructions regarding immediate discontinuation of physical correspondence/Speed Post letters addressed to Railway Board and other Units

 भारत सरकार Government of India

रेल मंत्रालय Ministry of Railways

रेलवे बोर्ड Railway Board

New Delhi, Dated: 04.06.2026

No. 2022/O&M/2/7

General Managers,

All Indian Railways/PUs

DG/NAIR & DG/RDSO

CAO/PLW, Patiala, CAO/WPO, Patna & CAO/RWP, Bela

Sub: Reiteration of instructions regarding immediate discontinuation of physical correspondence/Speed Post letters addressed to Railway Board and other Units.

Ref: (i) Railway Board's Letter No. 2022/O&M/2/7 dated 21.10.2022

(ii) Railway Board's Letter No. CR/2023/Misc/03 dated 24.05.2023

Kindly refer to the Board's communications cited above, wherein explicit directions were issued for switching over entirely to a paperless mode of working across the Railway Board, Zonal Railways, PUs, and Other Units to minimise procedural delays and enhance efficiency. It was instructed that all official correspondence must take place solely via the e-office platform, routed through official, mapped email IDs.

Maintenance of Lift/Elevator over Indian Railways (IR).

भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड) (RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2013/Elect(G)/150/13/Pt.III

New Delhi, dated 08.06.2026

General Manager

All Zonal Railways & Production Units

Sub: Maintenance of Lift/Elevator over Indian Railways (IR).

Ref: i) Railway Board letter No. 2013/Elect(G)/ 7150/13/Pt.III dated 23.07.2025.

i) RDSO Specification no. RDSO/2013/ EM/SPEC/ 0016 (Rev'2') -2025 dated 25.09.2025.

ii iii) RDSO's letter no. RDSO-EEMOLKO (SPEC)/1/2024 dated 30.03.2026.

RDSO has issued revised specification for Lift/elevator to incorporate enhanced safety features vide reference (ii) above. All Zonal Railways (ZRs) and Production Units (PUs) are advised to strictly adhere to the revised specification (or latest) for all future procurements. In addition to RDSO specification, the following guidelines to be followed in procurement processes of Lift/elevator including Stores, Works and EPC contracts:

i. The of meet procurement Lift/elevator shall RDSO RDSO/2013/EM/SPEC/0016 (Rev'2')-2025 dated 25.09.2025 or latest. Specification no.

ii. The maintenance activities of lift/elevator shall be carried out in accordance with the SMI issued by RDSO vide letter dated 30.03.2026 or latest. The check list given in SMI to be signed jointly by the OEM and Railway representative.

iii. Lift/elevator procurement must be with warranty period as per Indian Railway Standard conditions of contract followed by comprehensive maintenance for a suitable period, but not less than 10 years.

iv. One-time repair may be undertaken through OEM for lift/elevator not maintained by OEM, followed by comprehensive maintenance through OEM for a period not less than 5 years.

v. Comprehensive maintenance shall be through OEM, any deviation should be with the personal approval of PCEE recording reasons thereof.

vi. The contractor shall retain sufficient spares for prompt replacement, installation or reinstallation of any defective part of the lift/elevator. The spares for the purpose of this clause shall be separate from any spares supplied within the scope of the Contract.

vii. The Contractor shall repair or rectify any Defect or deficiency and any failure on this behalf shall constitute non-fulfillment of the Maintenance obligations by the Contractor. Upon occurrence of any breach hereunder, the Authority shall be entitled to effect a suitable penalty as deemed fit.

viii. The contractor shall be responsible for correcting all defects/deficiencies including regular maintenance or any repairs, restoration including usual wear & tear of lift or any part thereof. These shall form a part of the maintenance obligations of the contract, during the contract period as well as the warranty period.

ix. The OEM to impart periodic training to the Railway Staff as and when requested by Railways on regular basis for scheduled as well as breakdown maintenance of the lift.

x. For the critical/sensitive locations, the provision of manning of lift/elevator on as-need basis should be incorporated in the AMC agreement.

The above instructions will supersede earlier or similar instructions issued on the subject matter.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate and approval of Board (M/T&RS & MF).

Digitally signed by Nisha Manohar Patil

Date: 08-06-2026

(Nisha 

Director Electrical Engg.

Revision of fee payable to various categories of Central Government Counsel and Railway Panel Counsel-reg

Revision of fee payable to various categories of Central Government Counsel and Railway Panel Counsel-reg

भारत सरकार (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)

रेल मंत्रालय(MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS)

रेलवे बोर्ड(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2026/LC/17/01

New Delhi, dated: 01.06.2026

The General Managers

All Zonal Railways, PUs.

Sub: Revision of fee payable to various categories of Central Government Counsel and Railway Panel Counsel-reg.

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority for revision of the fee structure applicable to Central Government Counsels and Railway Panel Counsels of all categories as per the details given below:-Government Job Alerts

RBE 44/2026 Revised Training Modules for officials of the Personnel Department and Ministerial Cadre staff

 RBE NO.44/2026

भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड /Railway Board)

2026/E(Trg)/41/14

New Delhi, Dated: As signed

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways & PUS. New

The Director Generals/Director

All Centralized Training Institutes,

RDSO/Lucknow.

Sub: Revised Training Modules for officials of the Personnel Department and Ministerial Cadre staff.

Ref: Board’s letter nos. E(MPP)/2017/3/30 dated 01.11.2021 (RBE 78/2021).

Training modules for Non-Gazetted Staff of Personnel Department were circulated to all Zonal Railways/ PUs vide above referred Board letters. Railway Employee Resources

RBENo. 43/2026 Interest Rate on Computer Advance for Railway employees for FY 2026-27.

Government of India (भारत सरकार)

Ministry of Railways (रेल मंत्रालय)

Railway Board (रेलवे बोर्ड)

RBENo. 43/2026

No.2020/F(E)SPL./Computer Advance/1(7thCPC)

New Delhi, Dated: 3/05/2026

The General Managers and PFAS

All Zonal Railways/ Production Units etc., DG, RDSO.

Sub: Interest Rate on Computer Advance for Railway employees for FY 2026-27.

RBE 10-2025 Promotions from Group 'C' to Group 'B' posts through 70% Selection Centralized CBT.

 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.10/2025

No. E(GP)2024/2/28 (Ε.Νο.3466256)

New Delhi, dated: 03.02,2025

The General Managers, All Indian Railways & Production Units.

[Kind attn.: PCPOS / PFAs / Dy. CPO(G)s / Dy. CAO(G)s]

Sub.: Promotions from Group 'C' to Group 'B' posts through 70% Selection Centralized CBT.

Ref.: Board's letter of even number dated 08.10.2024.

Master Circular - 69 Consolidated instructions in respect of GDCE examination

Master Circular - 69 Consolidated instructions in respect of GDCE examination

Master Circular No. 69/2024

भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)I/2023/PM1/19

New Delhi, dated 07.10.2024

The General Manager (P),

All Zonal Railways, Production Units & others

(as per standard mailing list)

Sub: Master Circular- Consolidated instructions in respect of GDCE examination

A number of Orders/Circulars on the above subject have been issued by the board from time to time which are scattered in a number of circulars/orders. It has been decided to consolidate all such instructions issued till date for the information and guidance of all concerned. While referring to this Circular, the original letter referred to therein should be read for proper appreciation and in case of doubt, the original letter should be relied upon as authority.

2. Since only the important instructions on the subject have been included in this Master Circular, some instructions might not have found place herein. Instruction contained in circulars not included in the Master Circular, should not be deemed to have been superseded simply because of their non-inclusion.

3. The number and date of the relevant Letter has been mentioned under each instruction, which can be accessed from this Ministry's website https://indianrailways.gov.in

4. Hindi version will follow.

Sanjay

(Sanjay Kumar) 

Deputy Director Estt. (N)

Railway Board.

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Submission of returns of immovable property by specified categories of non-gazetted Railway employees for the year 2025- extension of deadline reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेल मंत्रालय)

RAILWAY BOARD (रेलवे बोर्ड)

No. E(D&A) 2026 GS1-1

New Delhi, Dated: 01.06.2026

The General Manager (P)

All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.

(As per Standard list)

Sub: Submission of returns of immovable property by specified categories of non-gazetted Railway employees for the year 2025- extension of deadline reg.

Guidelines for e-Pass/PTO Module of HRMS

भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

रेलवे बोर्ड / RAILWAY BOARD

No PC-VII/2020/HRMS/6

New Delhi, dated. 29.05.2026

All General Managers. Zonal Railways.PSU, CTIS (As per Standard Mailing List)

Chairman & Managing Director,

IRCTC, 11th Floor, Statesman House, New Delhi

Managing Director, CRIS, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Sub: Guidelines for e-Pass/PTO Module of HRMS

E-Pass/PTO Module of HRMS has been launched on 10.08.2020 and the same has been operationalised across all Indian Railways. The facility was subsequently extended to Post Retirement Complementary (PRCP) and post-death passes. All serving employees have been availing Privilege Passes, PTOs and Duty Cheque Passes through HRMS only. As an exception, options are provided to Divyang and retired employees to avail the Privilege Pass/PRCP in physical mode, if they so require.