RBE No. 172/2008: Fixation of Pay – In upgraded Posts
No.PC-VI/2008/1/RSRP/1, dated 11.11.2008
S.No.PC-VI/45
Sub: Fixation of pay in the pay bands where posts have been upgraded as a result of recommendations of Sixth CPC – Clarification regarding.
1. Note 2 A below Rule 7 of the RS(RP) Rules, 2008 states as under:-
Note 2 A:–
Where a post has been upgraded as a result of the recommendations of the Sixth CPC as indicated in the Schedule to these Rules, the fixation of pay in the applicable pay band will be done in the manner prescribed in accordance with Clause (A)(i) and (ii) of Rule 7 by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 01.01.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding the resultant figure to the next multiple of ten. The grade pay corresponding to the upgraded scale will be payable in addition. Illustration 4/A in this regard is in the Explanatory Memorandum to these Rules.
2. Accordingly, in cases of up-gradation of posts as a result of recommendations of Sixth CPC, the fitment table attached with the letter of even number dated 11.09.2008 corresponding to the pre-revised scale shall be used for the purpose of determination of pay in the pay band. To the pay in the pay band so determined, the grade pay corresponding to the upgraded post is to be added. This will be the revised pay of the Railway Servant who has been upgraded as a Result of Sixth CPC recommendation.
3. To illustrate, RPF/RPSF Constables (Combatised) have been upgraded from pre-revised scale of Rs.3050-4590 to the pay scale of Rs.3200-4900 corresponding to the grade pay of Rs.2000 in PB-1. In the case of a RPF/RPSF Combatised Constable drawing the basic pay of Rs.3575 as on 01.01.2006, his pay in the pay band will be fixed in accordance with the fitment table of the pre-revised scale of Rs.3050-4590. Hence, his revised pay in the pay band will be Rs.6650 as per the table corresponding to the pre-revised scale of Rs.3050-4590. To this, the Grade Pay of Rs.2000 corresponding to the upgraded pay scale Rs.3200-4900 will be added. Consequently, his revised basic pay would be Rs.8650 as on 01.01.2006.
4. The above procedure is to be adopted in all cases where pay scales have been upgraded by the Pay Commission, including Constabulary and other Combatised ranks in the RPF/RPSF, Assistants and Section Officers in the Railway Board, Accounts staff and the common category cadres of Teachers and Nurses etc. This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. Similar procedure is to be adopted for Running Staff subject to the condition that in their case fitment tables circulated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 12.09.2008 will be used for determination of pay in the pay band.
5. All Zonal Railways/ Production Units are directed to ensure that in no case is there any deviation from the above (subject to other provisions of RS(RP) Rules, 2008. Pay fixed in the case of up-gradations in any manner other than the above, will be rectified.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 172/2008
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.