Qualifying Marks: RBE No.43/2000 – Relaxation SC/ST Employees Appendix-IIA & IIIA Examination

No.97-E(SCT)-1-25/25, dated 13.3.2000

Sub: Relaxation of 10% marks in the minimum qualifying marks in Appendix- IIA & Appendix-IIIA examinations to SC/ST employees.

Ref: Railway Board’s letters

(i) No.E(SCT) 72 CM 15/5, dated 11.01.1973,

(ii) No.97-E(SCT)-I/25/25, dated 08.09.1998.

One of the Zonal Railways has sought Board’s guidance, as to how 10% relaxation in qualifying marks is to be allowed to SC/ST candidates in Appendix-IIA and Appendix-IIIA examinations; i.e. whether 10% relaxation will be provided with reference to the total marks or with reference to the standard qualifying marks (In the former case, the relaxation in an examination of 100 marks will consist of 10 marks; whereas in the latter case, the relaxation in reference to standard qualifying marks of 40 will consist of 4 marks).

It is herewith clarified that the extent of 10% relaxation is to be allowed to SC/ST candidates on the total marks, and not on the minimum passing marks. In other words, in an examination of 100 marks, if the general candidates have to secure minimum 40 marks to pass, the SC/ST candidates will have to secure 30 marks.

It may happen that certain Railways/ Production Units may be following a different practice. Therefore, this clarification will have prospective effect. The cases which have been decided and settled earlier otherwise need not be re-opened.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.43/2000

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.