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.

RBE 33/2026 - Grant of Training allowance to the Instructors of Commando Training Institute (COTRAINS) at Jagadhari, Haryana.

RBE NO.33/2026

भारत सरकार/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय/ MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(रेलवे बोर्ड/Railway Board)

2026/E(Trg)/41/5

New Delhi, Dated: As signed

The General Manager(P)

Northern Railway

Baroda House, New Delhi-110001

Sub: Grant of Training allowance to the Instructors of Commando Training Institute (COTRAINS) at Jagadhari, Haryana.

The sanction of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) is hereby communicated to grant of Training Allowance @12% of Basic Pay with effect from the date of issue of this letter to 31 Instructors posted in Specialized Commando Training Centre(STI) as RPSF/COTRAINS/STC/Jagadhari as per Board’s instructions on the subject matter issued from time to time.

GDCE NOTIFICATION For the Post of Junior Engineer (Track Machine) CORRIGENDUM

 

RBE No. 029 / 2026 - Retention of railway accommodation - Common General Provisions

RBE No. 029 / 2026  Retention of railway accommodation - Common General Provisions

The full Board, in the exercise of the powers vested in it to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class / group of employees in all or any of the provisions regarding house allotment / retention, have approved the following common general provisions on retention of railway accommodation: 

1. Only one railway accommodation/quarter can be retained by a railway staff/ officer - either at the first station of retention or at the current place of posting - Illustration box is as below:

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RBE 23-2026 Retention of railway accommodation - on transfer/posting to Zonal Railways.

RBE No. 023/2026

भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD

No. E(G) 2026/Awas Niti/QR/1

New Delhi, Date: 18/03/2026

The General Manager

PHODS, CAO/C DG, CTIS DG, RDSO

All Indian Railways

Subject: Retention of railway accommodation - on transfer/posting to Zonal Railways.

Extant instructions issued by the Railway Board permit retention of quarters at previous place of posting in the following cases:

RBA : 11 /2026 -Amendment to the scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs- Authorization of PFA/SCOR for issue of Pension Payment orders(PPOs)

भारत सरकार Government of India

रेल मंत्रालय Ministry of Railways

रेलवे बोर्ड (Railway Board)

RBA : 11 /2026

No. 2026/AC–II/9/1/Pt 2/e3533304

New Delhi, dated 15.05.2026

1. General Managers/FA&CAOs etc(As per standard List I )

2. All attached offices/Subordinate Offices ( As per standard List II)

Sub: Amendment to the scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs- Authorization of PFA/SCOR for issue of Pension Payment orders(PPOs)

Merger of cadre of Yard Master and Traffic Inspector with unified cadre of Station Master

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार)

Ministry of Railways (रेल मंत्रालय)

Railway Board (रेलवे बोर्ड)

File No. PC-VII/2026/1/7/5/2

New Delhi, Dated: 12.05.2026

The Principal Chief Personnel Officer, All Indian Railways and Production Units, (As per mailing list)

Sub: Merger of cadre of Yard Master and Traffic Inspector with unified cadre of Station Master

Ref: Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 (RBE 177/2003)

RBE No: 39./2026 Restructuring of Pointsmen Cadre-regarding.

 

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

PC-VII No.- 235

File No. PCIII/2019/CRC/1

RBE No: 39./2026

New Delhi, dated: 14/05/2026

The General Manager/CAOs(R),

All Indian Railways & Production Units, (As Per mailing list)

Sub: Restructuring of Pointsmen Cadre-regarding.

The issue of cadre restructuring of Pointsmen Cadre was examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance. Keeping in view of functional, operational and administrative requirements, the following cadre structure as mentioned in table below has been approved by Ministry of Finance and approval for the same has also been accorded by the Hon'ble President:

2. Above structure shall be effective from the date of approval granted by the President i.e. w.e.f. 03.04.2026. Detailed instructions for implementing above structure shall follow.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

(Sundeep Pal)

Executive Director (Pay Commission)

Railway Board Tele: 011-47845117

Email: sundeep.p@gov.in

RBE 35-2026 -Clarification on filling up of 75% posts in Level-6 of merged Cadre of CCTS.

 Clarification on filling up of 75% posts in Level-6 of merged Cadre of CCTS.

RBE No. 35/2026

भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

 रेलमंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS 

(रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)1/2026/PM1/8

New Delhi, dated 27.04.2026

The General Manager (P), All Zonal Railways & Production Units, etc. (As per standard list)

Sub: Clarification on filling up of 75% posts in Level-6 of merged Cadre of CCTS.

As a result of implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC Railway Board had decided to merge the cadres of Ticket Checking staff, Commercial Staff and ECRC. Accordingly, instructions were issued to Railways for merger of these cadres in phased manner vide Board's letters No.E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12(Pt.) dt.20.02.2018(RBE No.28/2018), dt.05.14.2019(RBE No.59/2019) and No. E(NG)I-2019/PM1/14 dated 28.06.2023 (RBE No. 85/2023). Vide letter dt.28.06.2023 revised AVC of the merged cadre of TC, CC, and ECRC has been issued. It has been stipulated in abovementioned instructions that the posts of Chief Commercial-cum-Ticket Supervisor(CCTS) in Level-6, will be filled by 15% by Direct Recruitment, 10% by LDCE, and 75% by promotion.

RBE 31/2026: Disciplinary Proceedings under Railway Servants (D&A) Rules 1968 – Procedure & Guidelines Explained

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

RBE No. 31/2026

New Delhi, Dated: 06.04.2026

No. E(D&A) 2025 RG6-4

The General Manager (P)

All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.

(As per Standard list).

Sub: Disciplinary proceedings under Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968-Observance of procedure reg.

A case has come to the notice of Ministry of Railways where immediately after the closure of the case on behalf of the Disciplinary Authority and submission of statement of defence by the charged official, the Inquiry Officer concluded the inquiry and submitted his report in the case. The Hon'ble Central Administrative Tribunal in the said case have commented adversely on the procedure adopted by the Inquiry Officer observing that the inquiry authority has held the inquiry only on behalf of the prosecution. In an another case, Hon'ble Tribunal has quashed the penalty order on the ground of noncompliance of mandatory requirement of serving a copy of the inquiry report to the charged official by the disciplinary authority before passing final orders in the case in violation of principles of natural justice.

RBE No: 32/2026 - Revision of Designation of Station Master’s Cadre of Indian Railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

RBE No: 32/2026

File No. PC-II/CRC/Misc/2023/2/8

New Delhi, dated:22.04.2026

The General Manager

All India Railways,

(As per mailing list)

Sub: – Revision of Designation of Station Master’s Cadre of Indian Railways.

The issue of re-designation of ‘Group ‘C’ Station Superintendent’ has been under deliberation in Board’s Office and after thorough examination, it has been decided to revise the designation as under:

S. No.	Present Designation	GP and Level	Re-designated as
1.	Station Superintendent	Rs. 4600/-&Level-7	Deputy Station Manager
2.	Station Superintendent	Rs. 4800/- & Level-8	Station Manager

2. The revised designation will not entail any change in their classification, pay levels, method of recruitment, existing duties and responsibilities, seniority and avenues of promotion.

केंद्रीय कर्मचारियों के लिए मेडिकल रिम्बर्समेंट सीमा ₹5 लाख से बढ़ाकर ₹10 लाख

File No. S.11030/4/2026-EHS(8385264)

1/3840089/2026

Government of India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

(EHS Section)

Kartavya Bhawan-1,

 New Delhi Dated the 16-02-2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Delegation of Powers to Heads of Departments in various Ministries/Departments for Settling Permission cases and Post Facto Approval Approval relating to Referral System and Medical Reimbursement under CGHS or CS(MA) Rules, 1944 Enhancement of Ceiling Rate from Rs. 5 Lakhs to Rs. 10 Lakhs without Consultation of IFD of concerned Ministry. - reg.

Comparison of pay levels of Loco Pilots with those of Stationary Staff for the purpose of preparing integrated seniority list for promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B' posts against 70% Selection quota.

 
Comparison of pay levels of Loco Pilots with those of Stationary Staff for the purpose of preparing integrated seniority list for promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B' posts against 70% Selection quota.

Referral for Transplant cases standard instructions in HMIS based digital referral protocol

 सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY 

New Delhi, Date: 12.11.2025

No.2022/H/8/HMIS/Pt-committee

The General Managers
PCMD, PCPO

All PHODS

All Indian Railways

Subject: Referral for Transplant cases standard instructions in HMIS based digital referral protocol

An instance regarding referral for a transplant case given by a Railway Hospital was found to have been issued mentioning "Referred procedure/ treatment:. ..workup..." and "Type of Service: treatment /procedure (outdoor) (approved session: 1 no.)". The ambiguity /incongruity caused considerable confusion and inconvenience to the patient and the empanelled hospital.

2. Transplant cases, being highly complex, constitute a unique category of referrals. Unlike other referrals, all transplant cases essentially undergo four broad steps/processes viz. Workup tests Medico-legal/NOTTO compliance Transplant procedure Follow-up. Workup tests are a complex battery of tests on the patient/donor spread over several sessions over a period of time. The transplant procedure is dependent on and decided based on the workup tests. Hence, the locus of workup or transplant procedure cannot be at different empanelled HCOs and must necessarily be covered under a single comprehensive referral.

3. In order to preclude repeat of such instances or error in issuing such referrals, the following has been incorporated as standard/dropdown auto-select menu in the HMIS referral /doctors' desk (from where digital. referral is generated in HMIS) and should be ensured/ rechecked in all transplant referral cases:

L Specialty: (to be picked from drop down menu in HMIS e.g., kidney/liver/lungs etc.)

IL Referred procedure/treatment: "Transplant with workup" (drop down menu in HMIS)

iii. Referring doctor's remarks: (clinical remarks to be recorded).

iv. Type of service:(auto select in HMIS, if referred procedure/treatment is as per ii. above) -"OPD/IPD for comprehensive treatment including follow up". [note: Kidney transplant cases would be inclusive of the dialysis required during the entire treatment period.)

Footnote in all transplant cases: Applicable CGHS package and due compliance with medico-legal /NOTTO requirements to be ensured by the empanelled HCO. Dialysis for kidney transplant cases may be billed separately as per CGHS rates (if not a part of the transplant package rate) or the patient may claim reimbursement for such dialysis.

This issues with the approval of DG(RHS).

Kindly acknowledge receipt and ensure compliance.

(Pranav Kumar Mallick)

Executive Director (Transformation)

Railway Board

email: pranav.mallick@nic.in

Timeline for recording of APAR for the reporting year 2025-26.

Timeline for recording of APAR for the reporting year 2025-26.

 Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

No. 2025/CRB &CEO-CC/03/04

New Delhi, Dated 02.04.2026

General Managers

Zonal Railways, PUs

DG/RDSO, Director/CTIs

MDs/CMDs of PSUs etc.

Sub: Timeline for recording of APAR for the reporting year 2025-26.

Ref: Board’s letter No.2025/CRB&CEO-CC/03/04 dated 11.04.2025

Attention is invited to Board’s letter mentioned above stipulating therein the schedule for completion of APARs.

2. It has been decided that the timeline for completion of APAR from the reporting year 2025-26 and onwards may be followed as mentioned below:

Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts on Indian Railways through Centralized Computer Based Objective Type Examination — 30% LDCE for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026.

Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts on Indian Railways through Centralized Computer Based Objective Type Examination — 30% LDCE for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

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

New Delhi, dated 02.04.2026

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways & Production Units.

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

Sub.: Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts on Indian Railways through Centralized Computer Based Objective Type Examination — 30% LDCE for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026.

Ref.: Board’s letters of even number dated 18.02.2026, 19.02.2026 and 26.02.2026.

The Centralized Computer Based Test (CBT) for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group ‘‘B’ posts in departments having Organized Services for the vacancy cycle 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2026 shall be conducted on 24.05.2026 and 31.05.2026, with 50% of the candidates from each Department appearing on each date. As already advised, it may be ensured that the bifurcation of candidates to appear in the Examination on the said two dates is intimated to RRB/Ajmer well in time. In view of the necessity that has arisen due to operational requirements to conduct the exam on two dates, it has been decided to follow normalization process to ensure parity between both sets of candidates. This may be duly indicated while notifying the fresh exam dates.

Use of GPS devices for monitoring of Keymen/Patrolmen - regarding

  *Monitoring Of Keymen / Petrolmen - RB.*

भारत सरकार (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)

रेल मंत्रालय (MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS)

रेलवे बोर्ड (RAILWAY BOARD)

No 2017/CE-II/TK/Policy

New Delhi Dated: 23.03.2026

Principal Chief Engineers,

All Zonal Railways.

Sub: Use of GPS devices for monitoring of Keymen/Patrolmen - reg.

The provisions of the Indian Railways Permanent Way Manual (IRPWM) stipulate that GPS-based monitoring of Keymen and Patrolmen shall be ensured for effective track patrolling

RBE 22/2026 - Deputation of Group 'B' officers of Central Government to State Government/UTs Admn. Modification of guidelines-Regarding..

 RBE 22/2026

Deputation of Group 'B' officers of Central Government to State Government/UTs Admn. Modification of guidelines-Regarding.

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रेल कर्मचारियों पर लागू छुट्टी के सबंध में निरंतर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (FAQ)

 

NIGHT DUTY CALCULATION FORMULA - रात्रि कालीन भत्ता की गणना संबंधी फॉर्मूला

Night Duty Allowance Calculation

Night Duty allowance will be calculated as per following method, the following 4 values required to calculate NDA

1. Weightage Hours

Weightage of 10 minutes for every hour of duty performed between 22:00 Hrs and 06:00 Hrs will be taken for calculation of payment of NDA, which means In the Night Duty every one hour is considered as 10 minutes to calculate NDA

Example, an employee worked 8 hours in Night Duty, then weightage hours will be 80 minutes (10 Mins x 8 hours)

RBE No. 19-2026 Submission of returns of immovable property by non- gazetted Railway employees.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेल मंत्रालय)

RAILWAY BOARD (रेलवे बोर्ड)

RBE No. 19/2026

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

New Delhi, Dated: 02.03.2026

The General Manager (P)
All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.
(As per Standard list).

Sub: Submission of returns of immovable property by non- gazetted Railway employees.

Attention of the Railways is drawn to Railway Ministry’s Decision No. 11 below rule 18 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 read with clarification issued vide Board’s letters No. E(D&A)2007 GS1- 1 dated 28.3.2008 and 17.6.2009, providing that Supervisory Staff of Group ‘C’ on Railways working in scales of pay the maximum of which is Grade pay of Rs. 4600 and above are required to submit an annual return regarding the immovable property inherited by him, or owned or acquired by him, or held by him on lease or mortgage, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or in the name of any other person. The return should be submitted within three months of his first appointment in the grade and thereafter in the month of January every year.

RBE 21 / 2025 Regarding Regulation of MACPS in case of promotion

 Sub:- Regulation of MACPS in case of promotion taking place in the pre- revised pay structure between 01.01.2006 and the date of notification of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 and the subsequent merger of the pre-revised pay scales of the promotional and the feeder posts in a common Grade.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/भारत सरकार

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/रेल मंत्रालय

(Railway Board) रेलवे बोर्ड

S.No. PC-VII/224

RBE No. 21/2025

No. PC-V/2020/M/1(NFIR)(E)

New Delhi, Dated - 11-03.2025

The General Manager All Zonal Railways & PUs

Sub:- Regulation of MACPS in case of promotion taking place in the pre- revised pay structure between 01.01.2006 and the date of notification of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 and the subsequent merger of the pre-revised pay scales of the promotional and the feeder posts in a common Grade.

Provisioning of Legacy Training Data on HRMS.

भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

रेलवे बोर्ड / RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2025/E(Trg)/30/18

New Delhi, dt: 10.03.2026

The General Managers, All Indian Railways.

Sub: Provisioning of Legacy Training Data on HRMS. 

Ref.: Railway Board's letter of even no. dtd 24.12.2025.

As part of the HRMS, Training Module has recently been launched as a dedicated digital platform designed to plan, process, monitor, and manage training activities in a systematic and transparent manner. It is intended to serve as a centralized repository of training information and facilitate effective monitoring, planning and analysis of training requirements across Indian Railways.

2. Vide Railway Board's letter dtd 24.12.2025 under reference, instructions were Issued to ensure all training courses and nominations thereto are processed through HRMS only. Training programmes processed through the Training Module automatically capture the training profile data of the concerned employees. However, legacy training data in respect of individual employees is also required to be entered on the portal to enable comprehensive tracking of their skills, competencies, certifications and learning history.

2.1. To facilitate the same, a provision has been made in HRMS enabling individual employees to enter details of training programmes undertaken by them in the past. A step-wise procedure for entering the requisite information is enclosed as Annexure.

3. All railway units are requested to create adequate awareness among officials so that they may update details of various training programmes undertaken by them in the past on the portal, following the procedure indicated in the Annexure.

Digitally signed by Jitendra Kumar Date: 10-03-2026 18:54:42 (Jitendra Kumar) wy. Director (Training) Railway Board.

Ph No. 011-23047251

Copy to:

All Officers and Staff in Railway Board.

Training Branch, Room No. 359-C, 3 Floor, Rail Bhawan, Ministry of Railways, Raisina Road, New Delhi-110001

e-mail: trainingbranch.rb@gmail.com

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.