NFIR-1024x254
No. II/6/Part 7                                                                                               Dated: 01/05/2017

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Change in staffing pattern of Assistant Station Master, GP Rs. 2800/- consequent to upgradation of post with that of Station Master, GP Rs. 4200/- in view of  7th CPC recommendations-reg.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2016/PM1/12 dated 24/01/2017 addressed to GS/NFIR.

 **********

With reference to Railway Board’s proposal, the Federation conveys its views as under:-

Railway Board’s proposal:

Station Master (erstwhile PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800, GP Rs. 4200)

60% + shortfall against LDCE by DR (Selection).

15% + shortfall against General Selection by LDCE from amongst serving regular non-ministerial Group ‘C’ employees of Operating and Commercial Departments with a minimum of three years of aggregate regular service, working in (GP Rs. 1900 to GP Rs. 2800), i.e. Rs. 19900-Rs. 63200 (Level 2) to Rs. 29200-Rs. 92300 (Level 5), upto 45 years of age (50 years in case of SC/ST) and having the qualification of graduation (Selection).

25% by General Selection from amongst employees possessing the qualification of Matriculation and working as Shunting Jamadars, Shunting Masters, Cabinmen-I, Switchmen, Sr. Signallers and Train Clerks all (GP Rs. 1900), i.e. Rs. 19900-Rs. 63200 (Level 2) with age limit of 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) (General Selection).

NFIR ‘s Views:

  • The DR Quota should be not more than 50% + shortfall against LDCE if any.
  • LDCE Quota should be 15% + Shortfall if any from out of Promotion Quota to be filled from amongst serving regular non-ministerial Group ‘C’ employees of Operating and Commercial Departments with a minimum of two years of aggregate regular service (RBE No. 38/2017) working in (GP Rs. 1900 to GP Rs. 2800), i.e. Rs. 19900-Rs. 63200 (Level 2) to Rs. 29200-Rs. 92300 (Level 5), upto 52 years of age and having the qualification of graduation. In case of non-availability of adequate number of candidates from 6th CPC GP 1900/- to 2800/-, opportunity be thrown open to those Operating/Commercial Staff in GP 1800/Level 1. The LDCE should be conducted regularly (atleast annually) in view of age limit being imposed.

img10