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.

INDIAN RAILWAY MASTER CIRCULARS

 

INDIAN RAILWAY MASTER CIRCULARS

 

 

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MASTER CIRCULARS GENERAL
MC No.	Updated on	SUBJECT	For Hindi
0	07.01.2026	Master Circular on 'Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT)' - 2026
1	18.05 2019	Scout Activities on the Indian Railways   -  (New)	Hindi - Click Here
2	06.09.1990	Holiday Homes
3	27-08-19	Railway Institutes/Clubs  (New)
4	30.09.2019	Staff Benefit Fund (English & Hindi) (New)
5		Service Book /Records
6	21.08.2019	Joining Time (New)
7	13.12.2019	Recruitment Against Cultural/ Scouts and Guides Quota (New)
8		Apprentices Act , 1961 - Training of Apprentices In Railway
9	21.08.2019	Irregul Retention in Service Beyond the Age of Superannuation (New)
10		Special Casual Leave (Re Developed by WCR )
11	05.09.2019	Grant of Honorarium  (New)
12	12/06/2019	Procedure for Recording Date of Birth on Entering Railway Service (Eng & Hindi) (New)
13		Reservation of Recruitment for Physically Handicapped
14		Recruitment of Sports Persons under Sports Quota
15	With 2002 Update	Casual Leave
16	22.02.2024	Appointment on compassionate grounds (New)
17	22.08.2019	Children Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy  (English & Hindi) (New)
18 (Part I)		Provision of Schools in Railway Colonies for the Children of Railway Employees
18 (Part II)		Provision of Schools in Railway Colonies for the children of Railway Employee
19	4.06.2019	Confirmation of Non-gazetted Railway Servants-  (New)
20		Substitutes
21  (New)		Master Circular 21 - Resignation from Railway Service (हिन्दी / Eng)  (New)
22		Absorption and Utilization of Surplus Staff on the railways
23		Factories Act, 1948
24	17.08.2023	Transfer of Non-gazetted Railway Servants (New)	Hindi - Click Here
25		Absorption of Medically De-categorised Non-gazetted Staff
26		Contract Labour under Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970.
27	19.08.2019	Legal and Financial Assistance to Railway Servants
28		Confidential Reports on Non-gazetted Railway servants
29		Training of Non-gazetted Direct Recruits.
30		Forwarding of Application for Posts Outside Railways.
31 (New)	19.12.2019	Promotion of Non-gazetted Staff to selection posts  (New) MC 31 - VIDEO
32		Recruitment Rules and Recruitment of Non-gazetted Staff
33		Extension in Service/ Re-Employment of Railway Servants after Superannuation.
34 (New)	26.08.2019	Seniority of Non-Gazetted staff (New)	Hindi - Click Here
35	09.09.2019	Retirement  (New)	Hindi - Click Here
36		Arrear Claims and Investigation thereof.
37 (New)	23.09.2019	Promotion of Non-gazetted staff' to Non-selection postsPolicy & Procedure (Master Circular) (New)	Hindi - Click Here
38		Canteens on Indian Railways
39		Advances and Their Recovery
40		Deputation/ Secondment of Non-gazetted Railway Employees outside the Railways
41		Leave reserve - provision of in non-gazetted categories.
42		Cultural Activities on Railways
43	24.07. 2019	Trade Test for Promotion in Artisan Categories (New)	Hindi - Click Here
44		In-service Training to Non-gazetted Railway Staff.
45		Indigenous system of medicine - Homeopathic /Ayurvedic dispensaries
46		Drawal of Increments of Non-gazetted Staff - Consolidation of Instructions
47	13.09.2019	Holidays Including National Holidays And Restricted Holidays (New)	Hindi - Click Here
48		Casual Labour
49	20.08. 2019	Allotment of Quarters and Retention thereof on Transfer etc (New)
50		House Building Advance.
51		Reservation for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes in Railway Services.
52		Re- employment Including Employment of Consultants.
53		Pension Scheme and Retirement Benefits on Absorption in Public Sector
54	14.10.2019	Qualifying Service for Pensionary Purposes	Hindi - Click Here
55		Emoluments /Average Emolument for Pensionary Benefits.
56		Fixation of Pay - consolidation of instructions
57		Deputation
58		Increments - Consolidation
59	1.03.2000	Payment of Wages Act
60		Pension and Retirement/ Death Gratuity
61		Commutation of Pension
62		State Railway Provident Fund Rules for railway servants.
63	20.08.2019	Conduct of Pension Adalats on Railways. (New)
64		Suspension of Railway employees - Master Circular.
65		Facilities granted to All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association
66	19.10.2001	Penalties And Disciplinary Authorities	Hindi - Click Here
67	23.12.2019	Important points to be kept in view while handling disciplinary case New
68		Instructions Governing Promotion from Group ‘C’ To Group ‘B’	Hindi - Click Here
69	07.10.2024	Consolidated instructions in respect of GDCE examination
-		Railway Claims Tribunal
		Policy guidelines on occupation of Railway Rest Houses /Rest Rooms (Master Circular).

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.

Original PDF - Click Here