RBE No. 32/2007: Rightsizing – Indian Railways

No.E(MPP)2005/I/54/Vol-III, dated 06.03.2007

Sub: Rightsizing the Indian Railways.

It has been observed that some of the Railways are resorting to surrender of higher grade/ promotional quota vacancies. The matter was discussed during the PNM/AIRF meeting held on 18th and 19th January, 2007 and it is clarified that higher grade posts, cannot be surrendered, in case the promotional prospects of staff are affected.

It is further clarified that normally posts in Safety categories should not be surrendered. However, the same may be done, subject to a review having been undertaken that the number of posts have reduced, or in case where due to application of benchmarking norms, technological up-gradation, change in working system, etc., those posts are superfluous. In brief, the railway should review the strength of all categories of staff critically and rightsize accordingly.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 32/2007

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.