MACPS: RBE No.31/2023 – Counting of Temporary Status Service
No.PC-V/2021/MACP/23/NCR(E), dated 14.02.2023
S.No.PC-VII/203
Sub: Grant of financial up-gradation under MACPS by counting 50% Temporary Status of Casual Labour Service and 100% Temporary Status Service of Substitutes.
1. On receipt of references from some of the Zonal Railways regarding counting or otherwise of 50% Temporary Status Casual Labour Service and 100% Temporary Status Service of Substitutes for the purpose of MACP, the matter has since been examined in consultation with DoPT. Pointing out Para 3 of their OM No. DoPT’s OM No.35034/3/2015-Estt.(D), dated 22.10.2019 (circulated vide Board’s letter dated 04.02.2020 RBE No.16/2020) which stipulates that casual employees, including those granted ‘temporary status’ and employees appointed in the Government on ad-hoc or on contract basis, shall not qualify for the benefit under the Scheme, and Para 9 of Annexure-I to the said OM which provides that ‘regular service’ for the purpose of MACPS shall commence from the date of joining of a post in direct entry grade on a regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on absorption/ re-employment basis. Service rendered on casual, ad hoc/ contract basis before regular appointment on pre-appointment training shall not be taken into reckoning, DoPT has reaffirmed its decision communicated vide Item No.6 of their OM dated 05.04.2021 (circulated vide Board’s letter dated 30.04.2021 RBE No.33/2021) regarding not counting 50% of temporary status casual service for the purpose of MACPS. In light of DoPT’s above clarification the instructions issued vide Board’s letter dated 04.12.2009 RBE No.215/2009 and Board’s letter dated 25.02.2010/ RBE No.36/2010 stands withdrawn. However, the cases already decided need not be re-opened.
2. This has the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
3. Hindi version is enclosed.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.31/2023
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.