Regional Languages: Use in Departmental Tests and Examinations

No.E(NG)I-90/PM1/41, dated 08.07.1992

Sub: Optional use of Regional languages for answers in Departmental tests and examinations – Incorporation in Master Circular No.31.                                                          

The following para may be added as item No.6-A of para III of Master Circular No.31, circulated under Board’s letter of even number dated 21.08.1991:-

“Use of Regional languages in lieu of English may be permitted in all selections and suitability tests subject to the condition that where necessary, knowledge of English may be separately tested to ensure that the person would understand the instruction relating to the requirements of the job. The competent authority, may, however, insist upon such tests being conducted in English in these special cases, which should be few in number, where it is considered that knowledge of English would be essential.

The term “Regional language” as used here means official language of the State in which the office where the employees concerned are working is located.”

Download Railway Board Circular dated 08.07.1992                                             

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.