Group ‘B’ 30% LDCE Centralized CBT scheduled on 12.04.2026 and 19.04.2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(GP)2024/2/37 (3477173)

New Delhi, dated 26.02.2026

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways & Production Units.

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

Sub.: Group ‘B’ 30% LDCE Centralized CBT scheduled on 12.04.2026 and 19.04.2026.

Ref.: Board’s letters of even number dated 18.02.2026 & 19.02.2026.

Considering the requests from various Zonal Railways for postponement of the cited examination on account of Financial Year closing and operation of Holi Special trains, it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority, to extend the time period for completion of Pre-Selection Training and consequently, re-schedule the 30% LDCE Centralized CBT to a suitable date beyond April, 2026.

Regarding Consideration of representation against APARs

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

No. 2025/CRB&CEO-CC/03/12

New Delhi, Dated 24.02.2026

To,

General Managers

Zonal Railways, PUs

DG/RDSO, Director/CTIs

MDs/CMDs of PSUs etc

(Kind Atten: DS(Conf) /AS(Conf)/Sr.PPS/PPS/Custodian APARs)

Sub: Consideration of representation against APARs- reg.

Ref: Board’s letter no.2017/SCC/03/09 Dated 09.06.2017

In terms of Board’s letter referred to above, representations against APARs from the year 2016-17 onwards are required to be considered by the Competent Authority, i.e., the authority one level above the Accepting Authority, with the remarks of the Reporting, Reviewing, and Accepting Authorities, wherever they are in service. Accordingly, Railways forward representations of officers against APARs to the Board in cases where the Competent Authority is posted in the Railway Board’s office.

RBE 14-2026 - Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार) 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेल मंत्रालय) 

(RAILWAY BOARD/रेलवे बोर्ड)

RBE No. 14/2026

No. E(P&A)1-2005/ALL/RPF-2

New Delhi, dated 13.02.2026

The General Managers, All Indian Railways and Production Units.

Sub: Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel.

In terms of Board's letter of even number dated 05.05.2025, non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel were entitled for Ration Money Allowance at par with Central Para Military Force (CPMF)/Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel i.e. @ Rs. 150.04 per head per day from 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025.

RBE No. 15/2026 Administrative reforms in Departmental Promotions Issue of Model Selection Calendar.

RBE No. 15/2026

भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)I/2025/PM1/3

The General Manager (P), All Zonal Railways only.

New Delhi, dated/3.02.2026

Sub: Administrative reforms in Departmental Administrative reforms in Departmental Promotions Issue of Model Selection Calendar. Issue of Model Selection Calendar.

With a view to streamlining the conduct of promotion examinations through Computer Based Tests (CBT) in a time bound manner a need has been felt to have a Model selection Calendar issued from the Railway Board to assist Zonal Railways/PUs to plan CBT based departmental examinations, the guidelines for which have already been issued vide RBE 47 & 75 of 2025. Accordingly, a model Selection Calendar has been devised and being issued for information and guidance of all concerned.

RBE 18/2026- Format-1 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026-reg.

RBE No. 18/2026.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) 

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. D-43/9/2022-F(E)III

New Delhi, dated: 24.02.2026.

The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisors, 

All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc, 

DGs of RDSO and NAIR.

Subject:- Format-1 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026-reg.

Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026 have been notified in Gazette Notification vide G.S.R. 23 (E) dated 12th January, 2026 and circulated to Railways vide Board's Letter No. D-43/9/2022-F(E)III dated 20.01.2026. It has now been found that a typographic error has occurred in Format-1 of the ibid rules. Therefore, sub-rule (2) of Rule 8 in Format-1 of these rules may be read as sub-rule (3) of Rule 8.

RBE No. 16/2026 Recognition of Commando Training Institute (COTRAINS) at Jagadhari as a Specialized Training Institute.

RBE No. 16/2026

भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड/Railway Board)

2026/E(Trg.)/41/5

New Delhi, Dated: 23.02.2026

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways & PUs.

The Director Generals/Director

All Centralized Training Institutes,

RDSO/Lucknow.

Sub:- Recognition of Commando Training Institute (COTRAINS) at Jagadhari as a Specialized Training Institute.

In continuation of Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2015/3/6 dated 22.05.2015 (RBE No.52/2015), Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)’s approval is hereby communicated to the recognition of Commando Training Institute (COTRAINS) as a Specialized Training Institute/Jagadhari as RPSF/COTRAINS/STC/Jagadhari.

RBE NO.12/2026 General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up of 25% net direct recruitment quota vacancies in Group ‘C: categories- Extension of currency upto 31.03.2028.

 RBE NO.12/2026

भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)I/2020/PM1/9

New Delhi, dated 10.02.2026

The General Manager (P), The Chairman:
All Zonal Railways & PUs (a) Railway Recruitment Boards
(As per standard List) (b) Railway Recruitment Cell

Sub: General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up of 25% net direct recruitment quota vacancies in Group ‘C: categories- Extension of currency upto 31.03.2028.

Since the introduction of the scheme of General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/92/PM2/16 dated 20.08.1993 for a period of one year, the currency of the same, is being extended from time to time, and the same was last extended upto 31.03.2026 vide this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-2020/PM1/9 dated 04.03.2024.

RBE No. 10/2026 - Grant of benefit of one increment under Rule 13 of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 on promotion from Sr. Goods Guard to Sr. Passenger Guard - Further clarification.

Railway Board Circular RBE 10/2026 regarding increment on promotion from Sr Goods Guard to Sr Passenger Guard.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

 (RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 10/2026

New Delhi, dated: 02/02/2026

No. PC-VI/2025/CC/05

The General Managers/ Principal Financial Advisors, 

All Zonal Railways & Production Units

Sub: Grant of benefit of one increment under Rule 13 of RS (RP) Rules, 2008 on promotion from Sr. Goods Guard to Sr. Passenger Guard - Further clarification.

Consequent upon implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC, instructions regarding fixation of pay under Rule 13 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 in the situations of promotions in identical revised pay structure (viz. same Grade Pay and Pay Band) were issued vide Board's letter No. PC-VI/2011/IC/1 dated 12.09.2013 (RBE No. 95/2013). Subsequently, further clarification regarding methodology of pay fixation to be followed in various functional and non-functional situations in respect of running staff were issued vide Board's letter dated 22.05.2014 (RBE No. 54/2014).

RBE No. 09/2026 -Eligibility for taking membership of Professional Institutes/Societies and reimbursement of membership fee on pro-rata basis for officials in the last year of service.

RBE No. 09/2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/ भारत सरकार

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/रेल मंत्रालय

 (RAILWAY BOARD/रेलवे बोर्ड)

No. E(G)2025/FE1/1

New Delhi, dated: 30.01.2026

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways/Production Units.

(As per standard list)

Sub: Eligibility for taking membership of Professional Institutes/Societies and reimbursement of membership fee on pro-rata basis for officials in the last year of service.

Ref: Board's letter No. E(G) 2017 FE-1/2 dated 06.01.2018 (RBE No. 01/18).

The issue of whether officers and supervisors could avail of the reimbursement facility when taking membership at the fag end of their career was previously considered by the Board in 2018, and it was decided that no claim for reimbursement of membership whether for new or renewal shall be allowed if the claim pertains to the last year of the service of the official. Accordingly, instructions were issued vide Board's letter under reference.

Regarding - Railway Board Guidelines for 30% LDCE (CBT) for Promotion to Group ‘B’ Posts – Vacancy Cycle 2025-2026

 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(GP)2024/2/37 (3477173)

New Delhi, dated 19.02.2026

The General Managers, All Indian Railways & Production Units.

(Kind Attn.: PCPOs/PFAs/Dy. CPO(G)/ Dy. CAO(G))

Sub.: Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts on Indian Railways through Centralized Computer Based Objective Type examination (CBT) – Conduct of 30% LDCE for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026 (including anticipated vacancies upto 30.06.2027).

Ref.: Board’s letter of even no. dated 18.02.2026.

In continuation to Board’s above mentioned letter, it is further advised that the 30% LDCE CBT shall be conducted on 12.04.2026 and 19.04.2026, with 50% of the candidates from each Department appearing on each date. Therefore, all zones/PUs are advised to bifurcate the candidates to appear in the Examination on the said two dates and intimate their details to RRB/Ajmer within 15 days of the issue of this letter so that centers/logistics can be arranged accordingly.

Verification of proof of identity during the journey

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेल मंत्रालय)

 RAILWAY BOARD (रेलवे बोर्ड)

No.2026/TG-V/1/1

New Delhi, dated.04.02.2026

The Principal Chief Commercial Managers, All Zonal Railways.

Sub: Verification of proof of identity during the journey. 

Ref: This office letter no. 2011/TG-I/20/P/ID-efile dated 16.11.2021 (CC No. 13 of 2021).

Vide instructions dated 16.11.2021 referred to above, it was advised that:-

i. While undertaking journey in reserved class of the train, one of the passengers has to produce one of the prescribed proofs of identity (in original) failing which all the passengers will be treated as travelling without ticket.

ii. Any passenger availing concessions or booking ticket under the quota earmarked for specific category of passengers will be required to produce a valid proof to establish his/her genuineness and the claim for the facility of concession/ reservation quota availed.

2. It is desired that these instructions may be reiterated to all concerned for strict compliance especially in the areas serving the international borders e.g. Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bangladesh, etc.

(Sanjay Manocha)

Director Passenger Marketing-II 

Ph. No.:011-23047367

Email id: manocha.421sanjay@gov.in 

4th Floor, Room No: 415-A

Railway Board

Rail Bhawan, Raisina Road, New Delhi-110001

New Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026.

RAILWAY MANUAL & CODES: New Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026.:  

 Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026

Starting of Indian Railway Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (IRPGIMSR) at NRCH, New Delhi.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA भारत सरकार

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS रेल मंत्रालय

(RAILWAY BOARD रेलवे बोर्ड)

No. 2024/H-1/20/2/Medical College

New Delhi, Dated 22.12.2025

The General Manager, 

Northern Railway, New Delhi.

Sub: Starting of Indian Railway Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (IRPGIMSR) at NRCH, New Delhi.

Approval of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) is hereby accorded to start a Post Graduate Medical Institute by the name of Indian Railway Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (IRPGIMSR), New Delhi at Northern Railway Central Hospital (NRCH), New Delhi in pursuance to permission granted by National Medical Commission (NMC) vide their letter no. N-23011/208/2025-AssessmentCell/MARB (FTS:8344797).

RBE No.04-2026 Committee for selection of Instructors/Trainers in Training Institutions

RBE No. 04/2026

भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

रल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रलव बोड/Railway Board)

2025/E(Trg.)/41/39

New Delhi, Dated: As signed

The Director General, 

All Centralized Training Institute.

CORRIGENDUM

Sub:- Committee for selection of Instructors/Trainers in Training Institutions.

Kindly refer to Board's letter of even number dated 02.01.2026 (RBE.No.01/2026) wherein following has been replaced:

(i) For Centralized Training Institutes (CTIs)- Selection Committee for 3 JAG-level officers may be constituted by DG/ADG of the institute, and DG/ADG will approve the recommendation of the selection committee.

(iii) For Divisional Training Institutes level - Selection Committee for 3 Sr.Scale Officers will be constituted with the approval of DRM/ADRM, concerned. Head of the Training Centre will also be co-opted as fourth member.

may be read as

(i) For Centralized Training Institutes (CTIs)- Selection Committee of 3 JAG-level officers may be constituted by DG/ADG of the institute, and DG/ADG will approve the recommendation of the selection committee.

(iii) For Divisional Training Institutes level - Selection Committee of 3 Sr. Scale Officers will be constituted with the approval of DRM/ADRM, concerned. Head of the Training Centre will also be co-opted as fourth member.

2. Accordingly, Ministry of Railways have decided that the Manual on Management of Training may be amended as per attached Advance Correction Slip No. 02/2026 (copy enclosed).

Kindly acknowledge receipt.

Digitally signed by Neelam Sharma 

Date: 13-01-2026 16:21:28

D.A.: As Above.

(Neelam Sharma)

 Dy.Director-ll, Estt. (Training)

Railway Board.

Ph No. 011-23047105

Email: ngtraining2024@gmail.com

Training Branch, Room No. 359-C, 3 Floor, 

Rail Bhawan, Ministry of Railways, 

Raisina Road, New Delhi-110 001

RBE No.06-2026 - Recruitment to non-gazetted posts - equivalence on the minimum educational qualification.

RBE No.06/2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)II/2025/RR-1/67

New Delhi, dated 19.01.2026

The General Manager (P),

All Zonal Railways

All Zonal RRBs/RRCS

Sub: Recruitment to non-gazetted posts - equivalence on the minimum educational qualification. 

Attention is invited to instructions issued vide this this Ministry's letter No.E(NG)II/2005/RR-1/8 dated 28/8/2014 and 30.09.2015 (copies enclosed) regarding the adherence to prescribed qualifications in recruitments from open market for non-gazetted posts in Railways through RRBs/RRCS

RBE No.01-2026 - Committee for selection of Instructors/Trainers in Training Institutions.

 2025/E(Trg)/41/39

RBE No.01/2026

भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड/Railway Board)

2025/E(Trg.)/41/39

New Delhi, Dated: As signed

The Director General, All Centralized Training Institute.

Sub:- Committee for selection of Instructors/Trainers in Training Institutions.

Instructions issued vide Railway Board's letter No. E(MPP)/2018/3/5 dated 19.06.2018(RBE 93/2018) lays down the guidelines on constitution of committee for selection of instructors at ZRTI and DTI. Some of the CTIs have made a reference for laying down the guidelines for selection of Chief Instructors on the CTIs. It has been decided that

RBE No. 03/2026 - Engagement of Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman on contract basis against vacancies until availability of regularly appointed candidates.

RBE No. 03/2026

भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

रेलवे बोर्ड (RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)11/2021/RC-4/1

New Delhi, Dated:-09.01.2026

The General Manager (P),

All Zonal Railways (As per standard mail list)

Sub:- Engagement of Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman on contract basis against vacancies until availability of regularly appointed candidates.

Ref.:- (i) Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2021/RC-4/1 dated 06.11.2024 (RBE No. 104/2024).

(ii) Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2021/RC-4/1 dated 10.12.2025 (RBE No. 123/2025)

In continuation of Board's letter under reference (ii), Competent Authority has decided that the validity of the instructions issued vide RBE 123/2025 is extended up to 31.12.2028. Other terms & conditions of RBE 123/2025 would remain unchanged.

(Lalitha R. Menon)

Dy. Director-II/Estt.(N)

Railway Board

No. E(NG)II/2021/RC-4/1

New Delhi, dated:-09.01.2026

RBE No. 122 - 2025 Selections for promotion to Group 'B' post of Senior Public Prosecutor Authorities for setting up of Question Papers and evaluation of Answer Sheets.

RBE No. 122/2025

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(GP)2001/2/32

New Delhi, dated 05.12.2025

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways & Production Units.

[Kind Attn.: PCPOs/Dy. CPO(G)s

Sub: Selections for promotion to Group 'B' post of Senior Public Prosecutor Authorities for setting up of Question Papers and evaluation of Answer Sheets.

Ref: Board's letters no. E(GP)2018/2/31 dated 19.03.2019, 20.07.2020 and 13.12.2021 and Board's letter of even number dated 12.04.2024.

Please refer to the instructions contained in Board's above-mentioned letters regarding authorities for setting up the question papers and evaluation of answer sheets for Written Examinations held as part of Selections/LDCEs for promotion to Group 'B' posts. It has now been decided by the Board that for holding Selections for promotion to Group 'B' post of Senior Public Prosecutor, an HAG/SAG officer of any department with law background on the Railway/PU or any other Railway/PU, if considered desirable by the General Manager in consultation with the General Manager of the concerned Railway/PU, may be nominated for setting up the question paper as well as for carrying out the evaluation work.

RBE No.126- 2025 Amendment in provisions related to Holiday Homes - Chapter XXII of IREM Vol.ll (Revised Edition-1990).

भारतसरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेलमंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवेबोर्ड) (RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.126/2025

ACS No. 12

No.2025/E(W)/24/1

The General Managers/DGs/CAOS(P)

New Delhi, dated 22.12.2025

All Indian Railways, PUs & CTIs.

Sub: Amendment in provisions related to Holiday Homes- Chapter XXII of IREM Vol.ll (Revised Edition-1990).

Ref:Board's letter No. E(W)/2000/WE-2/2dated 07.12.2000 (RBE No. 212/2000).

The annual outlay limit of 10 Lakh prescribed under Para 2220 of Chapter-XXII (Staff Welfare), Section C of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual Volume II (Revised Edition-1990) was circulated vide Board's letter cited under reference. It has now been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to revise the existing limit of annual outlay from 10 Lakh to 35 Lakh.

RBE No. 128 - 2025 General Department Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up 25% of the Direct Recruitment Quota Vacancies- reg.

RBE No. 128/2025

भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)I/2025/PM1/3

New Delhi, dated 23.12.2025

The General Manager (P), All Zonal Railways only.

Sub: General Department Competitive Examination (GDCE) for filling up 25% of the Direct Recruitment Quota Vacancies- reg.

Attention is invited to Board's letter no. E(NG)1/2023/PM1/19 dated 08.10.2024 (Master Circular No. 69/2024) on GDCE, wherein consolidated instructions on the subject of conduct of GDCE are issued for ease of understanding and clarity. Attention is also drawn to Railway Board's instructions issued by the letter of even number dated: 26/05/2025 (RBE 47/2025 as amended from time to time) wherein, it was advised to hold examinations in CBT/TBT mode for departmental selections. In this regard, it has been informed to Board that some more clarity is required in the field units regarding holding of GDCE examinations on CBT mode.