IREM Rule No.108: IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-I: General

108. Knowledge of Hindi:-

It is obligatory for all trainees to acquire an elementary knowledge of Hindi. Trainees whose stay at the Training School is for over six months are required to pass Prabodh Grade Hindi examination before completion of their training in all railway training schools, Trainees who qualify in all other subjects but fail to qualify in Hindi test should not be debarred from entering railway service. Such staff should be required to pass the same Hindi test within a year of leaving the training school. If they fail to pass the test they will be given a second chance to pass the test in another year failing which they will not be retained in service.