RBE No. 100/1998: Additional Pay Scales – Introduction
No.PC-V/98/I/11/18(A), dated 10.05.1998
S.No.PC-V/75
Sub: Introduction of additional pay scales – Recommendations of V CPC.
1. Consequent upon the implementation of V CPC’s recommendations the issue of introduction of new scales for certain categories as recommended by the V CPC has been under consideration of the Board.
2. Introduction of the new pay scales in accordance with the recommendations of the Pay Commission for certain categories of staff was to be effected on functional considerations. The matter has been considered and the Ministry of Railways, with the approval of the President, have decided to introduce new scales in certain categories as indicated in the Annexure to this latter. With a view to simplify the procedure in this regard, it has also been decided to introduce the new scales of pay in accordance with the percentages/ numbers indicated in the Annexure. While, implementing these orders the following detailed instructions should be strictly and carefully adhered to:
Date of effect
(a) The number of posts to be operated in these scales will be with reference to the sanctioned cadre strength as on the date of issue of these orders. Staff who are placed in the higher grades as a result of implementation of these orders will draw pay in the respective higher grade with effect from the date of issue of these orders.
Applicability of various Cadres
(b) (i) These orders will be applicable to regular cadres on Open Line Establishment including Workshops and Production Units and will include posts of rest givers and leave reserves.
(ii) These orders will not be applicable to ex-cadre and work charged posts which will continue to be based on worth of charge.
(iii) These instructions will also not be applicable to Construction Units and Projects.
Pay Fixation
(c) Staff selected and posted against the higher grade posts as a result of introduction of the new scales will have their pay fixed under Rule 1313 (R-II) [FR-22-I(a)1] with the usual option for pay fixation as per extant instructions.
Classification and filling up of the vacancies
(d) The classification of the posts and other related issues have been mentioned in the Annexure attached.
Minimum years of service for promotion to new grade
(e) The normal minimum eligibility condition of 2 years/ 3 years service in the immediate lower grade, as appropriate will apply as usual.
Basic functions, duties and responsibilities
(f) Since the posts are being created on functional consideration, such posts should be pin-pointed and should include duties of higher importance. The benefit will become admissible only to the duly selected staff, and that too after they moved to the pin-pointed posts.
Specific instructions given in the foot note of annexure
(g) While implementing these orders, specific instructions given as foot note, if any, against any category in the enclosed annexure should be strictly and carefully adhered to.
Provision of reservation
(h) The existing instructions with regard to reservation of SC/ST will continue to apply while filling up posts in the new grades.
3. Kindly acknowledge receipt. Hindi version will follow.
Annexure
Designation |
Pay Scale |
%age Existing |
%age Revised |
Remarks |
Classification and procedure for filling up post being introduced now |
Department: Medical |
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Category: Hospital & Conservancy Staff |
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Hospital Safaiwala |
2550-3200 |
35% |
35% |
Existing |
– |
Conservancy Safaiwala |
2610-3540 |
45% |
45% |
Existing |
– |
Safaiwala Jamadar |
2650-4000 |
20% |
15% |
Existing |
– |
Sr. Safaiwala Jamadar |
2750-4400 |
– |
5% |
New Scale |
Non-selection with 3 years of service in the lower grade |
Category: Cook |
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Astt. Cook |
2650-4000 |
40% |
40% |
Existing |
|
Cook |
3050-4590 |
35% |
35% |
Existing |
|
Sr. Cook |
4000-6000 |
25% |
20% |
Existing |
|
Master Cook |
4500-7000 |
– |
5% |
New Scale |
Non-selection |
Category: Dresser/ OT Assistant |
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Dresser-III/ OTA-III |
3050-4590 |
40% |
40% |
Existing |
Selection from eligible candidates with Matric qualification |
Dresser-II/ OTA-II |
4000-6000 |
55% |
55% |
Existing |
Non-selection |
Dresser-I/ OTA-I |
4500-7000 |
– |
5% |
New Scale |
Non-selection |
Category: Lady Health Visitor |
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Lady Health Visitor |
4000-6000 |
– |
50% |
Existing |
|
Sr. Lady Health Visitor |
4500-7000 |
– |
50% |
Existing |
|
Head Lady Health Visitor |
5500-9000 |
– |
10* posts (for all Rlys. Put together)** |
New Scale |
Non-selection (element transferable among Railways) |
* With corresponding Reduction in the immediate lower grade. |
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** Railway wise distribution of number of post is being advised separately |
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Category: Pharmacists |
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Pharmacists Gr-III |
4500-7000 |
30% |
30% |
Existing |
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Pharmacists Gr-II |
5000-8000 |
30% |
30% |
Existing |
|
Pharmacists- Gr-I |
5500-9000 |
40% |
30% |
Existing |
|
Chief Pharmacists-II |
6500-10500 |
– |
5% |
New scale |
Non-selection (Residency period 2 years) |
Chief Pharmacists-I |
7450-11500 |
– |
5% |
New scale |
Non-selection (Residency period 2 years) |
Asstt. Pharmacy Officer |
7500-12000 |
– |
23* posts (For all Rlys. Put together) |
New scale |
** |
* (i) Railway wise distribution will be as under:- CR-2, ER-3, NR-3, NER-2, NFR-2, SR-2, SER-2, SCR-3, WR-3. (ii) One posts for each Zonal Headquarters & one each for Central Hospital. The third post in Zones wherever applicable may be operated based on local requirements (iii) The Production Units be clubbed with the contiguous Zones. (iv) Posts will be created with corresponding reduction in the posts in the existing grade of Rs.5500-9000. |
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** Recruitment Rules & other conditions including the date of effect of this scale are being issued separately. |
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Category: Nursing Staff |
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Staff Nurse |
5000-8000 |
30% |
30% |
Existing |
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Nursing Sister |
5500-9000 |
35% |
35% |
Existing |
|
Matron |
6500-10500 |
35% |
30% |
Existing |
|
Chief Matron |
7450-11500 |
– |
5% |
New scale |
Non-selection |
Assistant Nursing Officer |
7500-12000 |
– |
– |
Existing Group ‘B’ |
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Department: Commercial |
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Category: Cooks |
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Asstt. Cook |
2650-4000 |
30% |
30% |
Existing |
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Cook |
3050-4590 |
30% |
30% |
Existing |
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Head cock |
4000-6000 |
40% |
35% |
Existing |
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Master cook |
4500-7000 |
– |
5% |
New scale |
Non-selection |
Department: Personnel |
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Category: Personal/ Welfare/ HOER Inspectors |
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PI Gr-III/ HOER Inspector Gr-III/ WLI Gr-III |
5000-8000 |
25% |
25% |
Existing |
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PI Gr-II/ HOER Inspector Gr-II/ WLI Gr-II |
5500-9000 |
40% |
40% |
Existing |
|
PI Gr-I/ HOER Inspector Gr-I/ WLI Gr-I |
6500-10500 |
35% |
30% |
Existing |
|
CPI/ Chief HOER Inspector/ CWLI |
7450-11500 |
– |
5% |
New scale |
Non-selection |
Department: Stores |
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Category: Depot Store Keeper |
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DSK-III |
5000-8000 |
40% |
40% |
Existing |
|
DSK-II |
5500-9000 |
35% |
35% |
Existing |
|
DSK-I |
6500-10500 |
25% |
20% |
Existing |
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Depot Stores Supdt. |
7450-11500 |
– |
5% |
New scale |
Selection |
* With corresponding reduction from the immediate lower grade. |
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Category: Shipping Inspector |
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Shipping Inspector |
5000-8000 |
– |
– |
Existing |
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Sr. Shipping Inspector |
5500-9000 |
– |
– |
Existing |
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Chief Shipping Inspector |
6500-10500 |
– |
– |
Existing |
|
Head Shipping Inspector |
7450-11500 |
– |
2 (ER)* 1 (CLW) |
New scale |
Non-selection |
* With corresponding reduction from the immediate lower grade of respective cadres. |
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All departments (other than Accounts) |
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Category: Ministerial Staff |
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Junior Clerk |
3050-4590 |
20% |
20% |
Existing |
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Sr. Clerk |
4500-7000 |
35% |
35% |
Existing |
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Head Clerk |
5000-8000 |
25% |
25% |
Existing |
|
Office Supdt. Gr-II |
5500-9000 |
12% |
12% |
Existing |
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Office Supdt. Gr-I |
6500-10500 |
8% |
6% |
Existing |
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Chief Office Supdt. |
7450-11500 |
– |
2% |
New Scale |
Selection |
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 100/1998
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No. 71/1999, 30.11.1999, RBE No.