Civil Dress Code for RPF/RPSF – Railway Latest amendments: Railway Board Order dated 16.03.2023
Earlier Provision:
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) have specific dress codes for their officers while on duty. The uniform for male officers includes a khaki shirt with a navy blue tie, navy blue trousers, black leather shoes, and a navy blue beret with the RPF/RPSF badge. Female officers wear a khaki shirt with a navy blue scarf, navy blue trousers/skirt, black leather shoes, and a navy blue beret with the RPF/RPSF badge.
However, when off duty or in non-operational areas, RPF/RPSF officers are required to dress in civil clothing as per their own discretion. It is important to note that even in civil clothing, officers are expected to maintain a professional and presentable appearance.
The RPF/RPSF also has guidelines for their officers regarding the types of clothing that are appropriate to wear while on duty or in uniform. Officers are not allowed to wear anything that may be deemed offensive, such as clothing with profanity, gang-related symbols, or other inappropriate imagery. Additionally, officers are required to wear their uniforms properly and maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times.
It is important for RPF/RPSF officers to adhere to these dress code guidelines to maintain a professional and respectable image while carrying out their duties.
Latest Order :-
THROUGH RSMS
भारत सरकार/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2022/ Sec(Spl) /6/76 (E-3394083)
New Delhi dated: 16.03.2023
The Principal Chief Security Commissioners/ RPF,
All Zonal Railways, PUs, CORE and Kolkata Metro,
The Principal Chief Security Commissioner/ RPSF,
IG/ Const.-ECoR/NR,
Director/ JJR RPF Academy/ LKO, TC-KGP & TC-MLY,
CSCs-KRCL and RDSO.
Sub: Civil Dress Code for RPF/RPSF.
Ref:-This office letter of even no dated: 13.03.2023.
In supersession to this office letter under reference on the above mentioned subject, in exercise of powers conferred under the provisions laid down in rule 121.1 of the RPF Rules, 1987, competent authority has decided that the RPF/RPSF personnel may wear the following dress while turning out in mufti during official functions viz Sports function, cultural functions, formal dinners, Ceremonial functions of the force where the turn out is in mufti, Barakhana etc.
It shall consist of:-
- White formal Shirt, Navy Blue blazer with grey trousers.
- Foot wear: Plain black leather oxford shoes.
- Black leather belt.
- GOs and NGOs will wear ties approved for them respectively.
2. Women RPF/RPSF personnel will wear saree, business suit or any other appropriate formal dress.
3. The GOs and other ranks will dress appropriately while attending office. No jeans, sports shoes or open shoes or sandals/slippers, t-shirts, low waist trousers etc shall be permitted.
Necessary action may be done accordingly.
This has the approval of DG/RPF
Signed by Jyoti Kumar Satija
Date: 16-03-2023 17:50:07
(Jyoti Kumar Satija)
DIG/Projects/NR
Railway Board
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