Appointment on Compassionate Grounds – Lower Age Limit

No.E(NG)III/79/RC-1/47, dated 29.11.1979

Sub: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds.
Ref: Board’s letter No.E(NG)III/78/RC 1/1, dated 30.04.1979.

Requests are being received from Railway Administration seeking Board’s permission for relaxation of the lower age limit by a few months in individual cases because of the immediate need for providing employment assistance and waiting till the son or daughter attains the age of 18 will mean considerable hardships to the family. It has been decided that in deserving cases the General Managers with their personal approval may accord relaxation in the lower age limit upto one year. Subject to other conditions applicable as per rules regarding counting of service as minor for retirement benefits, etc.

Download Railway Board Circular dated 29.11.1979

Forward reference⇒RBE No.