RBE No. 176/2018: Stenographers – GP Rs.4800/5400 – Apex Promotional Grade

No.PC-VI/2018/Misc/05, 13.11.2018

Sub: Reiteration of GP 4800/5400 (Level 8/ Level 9) as Apex Promotional Grade in Stenographers cadre in Field offices (including Zonal Railways) as per extant provisions.

1. Proposals are being received from Railway Production Units for up-gradation of Stenographers cadre by granting GP 6600 in PB-3 (6th CPC scales) to Senior PSs-I in the Railway/ unit.
2. In the above context, it is hereby clarified that in terms of the extant rules/ position such a grade in GP Rs.6600 is not available/ sanctioned in the category of Stenographers on Zonal Railway (Field Offices). Further, based on the recommendations of the Pay Commissions and decisions of the Government/ Railway Board, there is no provision for a grade in pay structure higher than GP Rs.4800/5400 (Level 8/ Level 9) in field offices including Zonal Railways. Any local Office Order wherever issued by any Railway contrary to this established position is irregular and is to be withdrawn immediately under information to this office.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.176/2018

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