Instructors: RBE No.49/2003 – Selection Process for Trainers

No.E(MPP)99/19/Pt., dated 11.03.2003

Sub: Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-I) 1998 – Attributes required for trainers – Recommendation No.5.5.

Ref:  Board’s letter of even number dated 23.08.2001 issued under RBE No.169/2001 & Training Manual Correction Slip No.5/2001.

In continuation of Board’s letter dated 23.08.2001 (RBE No.169/2001) referred to above, it has been decided that while implementing the above recommendation the following procedure be followed during the selection process for the post of instructors:-

(a) During the refresher training course, the instructors handling the class may be advised to observe the performance of the trainers on the following aspects:

(i) Presentation skill,

(ii) Inquisitiveness,

(iii) Participative skill,

(iv) Knowledge level.

(b) Observations on the above aspects may be graded on 4 point scale (A to D) in respect of exceptional candidates and with the grading being done at the following scale:

81 and above         –           A

61-80                    –           B

51-60                    –           C

below 50                –           D

Grading to be in whole numbers and not in decimals.

(c) The grading to be done in respect of promising candidates only and submitted to the Principal by the Class Instructors on the last day of training.

(d) The principal may further shortlist such of those employees with A Grade only through wider interaction during the viva-voce with reference to the educational and technical qualifications, aptitude for teaching, work experience, etc. and if found deserving, may circulate the names of such employees to the respective Sr.DPO/DPO. The Sr.DPO/DPO will make entry in the Service Register of the employee to the effect that the employee has aptitude for imparting Training.

During the selection process for the post of Instructors, the Committee shall make this aspect into consideration while evaluating the candidate’s overall performance.

The fitness will only be a positive factor for consideration during selection and will not confer any right to the employee to stake whatsoever claim for selection as Trainer.

Implementation of the above procedure may be confirmed.

This disposes off Southern Railways letter No.T.389/Justice Khanna/Recomm., dated 13.12.2002.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.49/2003

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.07/2021, RBE No.70/2022, RBE No.77/2023,