RBE No.12/2018: Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs.4200

No.PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/10, dated 23.01.2018

Sub: Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs.4200 (non-functional) to staff working in the cadre of Pharmacist in case of transfer on own request.

1. Pharmacist who join in the entry grade of GP Rs.2800 (presently Level-5) are eligible for non-functional upgradation to GP Rs.4200 presently (Level-6) after 2 years of regular service in the Grade, in terms of RBE No.47/2010, dated 30.03.2010 as further clarified by RBE No.165/2010, dated 19.11.2010.

2. The case of a Pharmacist who opts for an own request transfer to a different Railway/Seniority/Unit on bottom seniority, a query has been raised by North Western Railway as to whether the benefit of counting service in the old seniority will apply for the grant of Non-functional Up-gradation to GP Rs.4200 (Level-6) for the said Pharmacists, in the new Seniority unit.

3. It is pointed out that the specific issue raised in para 2 above is already covered by circular No.E(NG)I-2006/PN1/5, dated 21.03.2006 (circulated as RBE No.34/2006), and may be dealt in accordance with the terms of the said circular.

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