RBE No. 34/2008: Training – Skilled Artisans – ACS No.200 to Para 159(3) of IREM

No.E(MPP)2004/3/8, dated 11.03.2008

(Training Manual Correction Slip No.1/2008)

Sub: Training period of Skilled Artisans.

1. In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 05.12.2006 (RBE No. 184/2006) Para 159(3) of Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol-I (1989 Edition) was amended and the training period of the skilled Artisan depending on the qualification has been specified as under:-

(i) Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in Railway Establishment – NIL.

(ii) Course Completed Act Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments – 6 months.

(iii) Diploma Holders – 6 months.

(iv) ITI passed candidates – 6 months.

(v) Matriculates – 3 years.

2. The matter relating to training period of the degree holder appointed as a skilled artisans has been discussed and Board has decided that the training period of the degree holders appointed as skilled Articles in their relevant field, either through open market or through compassionate ground, be reduced to 6 months and practical training be undertaken in shop floor and not in classroom or on tour. It has also been decided that the training period of 3 years may be specified for matriculates or any non-technical higher qualification.

3. The Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol-I (1989 Edition) is accordingly amended as in Advance Correction Slip No.200 enclosed.

4. The Ministry of Railways have decided that the Manual on Management of Training may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No.1/2008. 

5. Please acknowledge receipt.

Advance Correction Slip No.200

Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol-I

(1989 Edition)

Amend the following sub-para (v) and also insert sub-para (vi) under Para 159(3) of Sub-section-III of Section ‘B’, Chapter-I of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol-I (1989 Edition):-

“(v)  Matriculate or any non-technical higher qualification.”

(vi)   Degree holders in their relevant field – 6 months.”

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2004/3/8, dated 11.03.2008 (RBE No. 34/2008) (ACS No.200)]

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 34/2008

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No. 61/2008