IREM Rule No.130: COMMERCIAL APPRENTICES – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III: Recruitment and Training

(II) COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
(iv) COMMERCIAL APPRENTICES

130. (1) 25% of the posts in the categories of Commercial Inspectors, Claims Inspectors, Rates Inspectors, Chief Booking/ Parcel/ Goods Clerks in Scale Rs.1600-2660 will be filled by recruitment as Commercial Apprentices as under:-

(i) 15% plus shortfall, if any, against LDCE quota as at (ii) below, by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM1/29, dated 20.04.2000 (RBE No. 69/2000) (ACS No.100)]

(ii) 10% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst serving graduates in Commercial Department (other than Ministerial) upto 40 year of age.

(2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under:-

(i)   Educational: A University Degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable qualification.
(ii)  Age: Between 20-28 years.
(iii) Training & Stipend: Commercial Apprentices will be on training for a period of two years on a stipend of Rs.1400 (first year) and Rs.1440 (second year).

(3) Channel of Promotion/ Higher grades:-

The following higher grades are available to Commercial Apprentices after their absorption in test by way of advancement as per channels of promotion laid down by the Zonal Railways keeping in view the broad policy framework laid down by the Railway Board from time to time:
COMMERCIAL/ RATES/ CLAIMS INSPECTOR/ CHIEF BOOKING/ GOODS/ PARCEL CLERK (2000-3200)
CHIEF COMMERCIAL/ RATES/ CLAIMS INSPECTORS/ BOOKING/ PARCEL/ GOODS SUPDT. (2375-3500)