RBE No. 149/2007: Sports – Minimum Educational Qualification – Relaxation

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Existing para

Read as

6.3

In case of recruitment through Talent Scouting, if a sportsperson having outstanding sports achievement, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification; he/she may be appointed after the approval of the Railway Board for relaxation in acquiring the minimum educational qualification, subject to acquiring the same within a period of three years from the date of such appointment.

In case of recruitment through Talent Scouting, if a sportsperson having outstanding sports achievement, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification; he/she may be appointed after the approval of the Railway Board for relaxation in acquiring the minimum educational qualification, subject to acquiring the same within a period of four years from the date of such appointment.

9.6(a)

If sportsperson acquires the sports norms for out-of-turn promotion within Group ‘C’ or  promotion from Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification, the Railway Administration may recommend such promotion cases to Railway Board, for relaxation in the minimum educational qualification. Depending upon the merit, such cases shall be considered by the Railway Board with the proviso that sportsperson has to acquire the required minimum educational qualification, within a period of three years, from the date of such promotion.

In Artisan Category, for promotion from Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’ on sports account, if a sportsperson acquires the sports norms but does not possess the minimum educational qualification, he/she may be promoted on provisional basis and allotted a trade and given on job practical training for a period of two years, on the expiry of which sportsperson shall be subjected to trade test subject to their passing the trade test, the provisional promotion of such sportsperson shall be regularized.

If a sportsperson acquires the sports norms for out-of-turn promotion within Group ‘C’ or for promotion from Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification, the Railway Administration may recommend such promotion cases to Railway Board, for relaxation in the minimum educational qualification. Depending upon the merit, such cases shall be considered by the Railway Board with the proviso that sportsperson has to acquire the required minimum educational qualification, within a period of four years, from the date of such promotion.

In Artisan Category, for promotion from Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’ on sports account, if a sportsperson acquires the sports norms but does not possess the minimum educational qualification, he/she may be promoted on provisional basis and allotted a trade and given on job practical training for a period of two years, on the expiry of which sportsperson shall be subjected to trade test subject to their passing the trade test, the provisional promotion of such sportsperson shall be regularized.

9.6(b)

If the sportsperson promoted in accordance with Note (a) above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification or unable to pass the Trade Test; within three years, as the case may be, he/she would be reverted to the original grade. 

However, in exceptional cases, where after such promotion, sportsperson continues to excel in the National Championships and/or participates in the International Championships mentioned under Para 3, case may be referred to the Board after GM’s recommendation for extension in the time limit for acquiring the minimum educational qualification or for passing the Trade Test.

If the sportsperson promoted in accordance with Note (a) above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification or unable to pass the Trade Test; within four years, as the case may be, he/she would be reverted to the original grade. 

However, in exceptional cases, where after such promotion, sportsperson continues to excel in the National Championships and/or participates in the International Championships mentioned under Para 3, case may be referred to the Board after GM’s recommendation for extension in the time limit for acquiring the minimum educational qualification or for passing the Trade Test.