RBE No. 44/2009: Honorarium – Setting of Question Papers

No.E(G)2001/HO-1/7, dated 03.03.2009

Sub: Grant of honorarium to the Railway Officers/ Staff for setting of question papers & evaluation of answer sheets for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held for promotion from Group-C to Group B. 

Please refer to Board’s letters of even number dated 15.10.2001 (RBE No. 205/2001) & 03.05.2002 (RBE No. 60/2002) vide which the amount of honorarium for evaluation of answer books and setting of question paper in connection with Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ were last revised. The matter regarding enhancement of these rates has been under consideration of the Board and it has been decided that the rates of honorarium for the same shall be as indicated below:

(i) For setting of question paper             : Rs.1000 per question paper

(ii)    For evaluation of answer sheet         : Rs.50 per answer sheet.

Honorarium shall be paid for evaluation of Answer Books only if they are evaluated and returned within one month.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railway.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 44/2009

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No. 63/2009, RBE No. 227/2009, RBE No.01/2024,