Review of Policy on creation of railway posts Surrendering 50% of existing vacancies and Freezing new posts creation

Review of Policy on creation of railway posts – Freezing new posts creation except safety, till further orders;
b. Reviewing of posts created in last two years and if, recruitment has not been done against these posts, reviewing the same for surrendering; and
c. Surrendering 50% of existing vacancies, in other than Safety category.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. E(MPP) 2018/1/1

Dated. 24/11/2020

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways, including Production Units and
Others

Sub: Review of Policy on creation of Railway posts.

Ref: Railway Board letter no. E(MPP)2018/1/1 dated 02/07/2020 (RBE No. 48/2020).

In terms of this office letter under reference, Board’s decision on following items was conveyed for compliance:

a. Freezing new posts creation except safety, till further orders;
b. Reviewing of posts created in last two years and if, recruitment has not been done against these posts, reviewing the same for surrendering; and
c. Surrendering 50% of existing vacancies, in other than Safety category.

2. In continuation to the above letter, it is advised that Zonal Railways in the meetings held with Railway Unions from time to time, v.i.z. PNM and other forums, should inform and discuss the action taken on para 1 above.
3. Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-
(Ajay Jha)
Joint Director (MPP)
Railway Board

Source: ECR