RBE No. 163/2002: Exemption from Periodical Transfer – SMs/ASMs

No.E(NG)I-2002/TR/19, dated 13.09.2002
(Supplementary Circular No.18 to MC No.24)

Sub: Exemption from periodical transfer s of SMs/ ASMs posted at wayside stations involved only in train passing duties.

1. As the Railways etc. are aware, a comprehensive list of sensitive posts for the purposes of periodical transfer s every four years was drawn by the Ministry of Railways and circulated under their letter No.E(NG)I/87/TR/34 (JCM/DC), dated 27.09.1989 (RBE No. 244/1989).

2. The staff side in the DC/JCM meeting held on 26/27.08.2002 have demanded that SMs/ ASMs posted at wayside stations involved only in train passing duties may be exempted from the purview of periodical transfers.

3. The matter has been considered by the Ministry of Railways and it has been decided that SMs/ ASMs posted at wayside stations and involved only in train passing duties may be exempted from the purview of periodical transfers. Accordingly, S. No.2 in item “J. Operating Department” in the Annexure to this Ministry’s letter dated 27.09.1989 (RBE No. 244/1989) may be read as under:-

“2. Station Masters/ Assistant Station Masters except those working/ posted as Cabin Station Masters and at wayside/ Crossing Stations involved only in train passing duties and not doing any commercial duties.”

4. In the meeting, the staff side also pointed out that in the list of sensitive posts the Railways themselves make changes without any authority. It is clarified that the changes in the list of sensitive post can be made only by the Ministry of Railways. It should be ensured that this is strictly complied with.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.163/2002

Forward reference⇒RBE No. 55/2005, RBE No. 24/2006, RBE No. 67/2020