RBE No. 80/2010: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds – Delegation of Power

No.E(NG)II/2009/RC-1/SCR/39, dated 04.06.2010

Sub: Appointment on Compassionate Grounds – Delegation of power – regarding.

Consequent upon merger of a number of grades/ category of posts and up-gradation of scales of pay of various posts, in light of acceptance of recommendation of 6th Central Pay Commission, references have been received from Railway seeking clarification regarding powers vested with Railway Administration to consider appointment on compassionate grounds. Accordingly, the matter has been examined and it has been decided by the Board that General Managers may consider, requests of compassionate appointment in respect of posts, where Grade Pay is up to Rs.4200 and direct recruitment quota is more than 25%. Further, in cases having merit, where request is for considering appointment in posts having Grade Pay of more than Rs.4200 or Grade Pay of Rs.4200 but where direct recruitment quota is 25% or lesser, such cases may be referred to Board’s consideration, in the prescribed proforma, with due justification and personal recommendation of the General Manager.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 80/2010

Forward reference⇒RBE No.