RBE No. 76/2019: Promotion – Pointsmen

No.E(NG)I/2010/PM 2/6, dated 09.05.2019

Sub: Promotional prospects of Pointsmen category.

The issue regarding promotional prospects of Pointsmen category of the Traffic Department has been under consideration of the Railway Board.
The matter having been taken up by both the recognized Federations i.e. NFIR and AIRF has been examined, in consultation with the Traffic Directorate.
With a view to improve the promotional prospects of the Pointsman category, it has been decided that Pointsman ‘A’ in Pay Level-2 may also be considered for selection to the post of Jr. Trains Clerk in Pay Level-2 along with the other eligible categories in Pay Level-1. As such placement of Pointsman ‘A’, if selected to Jr. Train Clerk, will however be a moment from Level-2 post to the same level of post, it is clarified that fixation of pay with promotional increment under Rule 13(i) of RSRP Rules, will not be done in such cases.
Para 126(1)(ii) of IREM, Vol-I, 2009 Reprint Edition stands amended accordingly, as per ACS No.263 enclosed herewith.
Please acknowledge receipt.

Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I
(1989 Edition, First Reprint Edition, 2009)
Advance Correction Slip No.263

Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-Section-III
Substitute the following for the existing para 126(1)(ii)

33-1/3% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible categories of staff in Level-1 as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure prescribed in Para 189; and Pointsmen ‘A’ in Level-2.

[Authority: RBE No. 76/2019, No.E(NG)I/2010/PM 2/6, 09.05.2019]

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