Promotions: RBE No.125/2010 – Retention Period of Evaluated Answer Sheets

No.E(GP)2010/2/27, dated 23.08.2010

Sub:     Retention period of evaluated Answer Sheets of written examination conducted for Departmental Promotions – Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts through 70% Selection/ 30% LDCE.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)81/2/69, dated 09.12.1981.

1.     The matter regarding formulation of guidelines for retention period of evaluated answer sheets of written examinations held for promotions to Group ’B’ posts through 70% Selection/ 30% LDCE has been considered by the Board, and it has been decided that the retention period for evaluated answer sheets of these written examinations  should be as under:-

(i) One year from the date of publication of panel;

       OR

(ii) Till panel exhausts;

        OR

(iii) Till finalization of complaints/ investigation/ court cases against the Selection/ Suitability Test, if any;

 whichever of the above three, is later.

2. Further, it may be ensured that vigilance clearance is obtained before the evaluated answer sheets are weeded out.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.125/2010

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.142/2016,