Sports: RBE No.12/1989 – Probation Period for Recruitment against Sports Quota

No.E(NG)II/88/PR-3/41, dated 05.01.1989

Sub:   Probation period for persons recruited against sports quota.                                              

1. The question of prescribing a probation period for all persons recruited in future against sports quota has been under consideration of the Ministry of Railways for some time. After careful consideration of the matter, the Ministry of Railways have decided that a two year probation period may be prescribed for all persons recruited against the sports quota. This is considered necessary to ensure that consistent effort is put in by each and every person recruited on the strength of his proficiency in sports. This stipulation should invariably be incorporated in the offer of appointment.

2. In addition to the criteria followed for deciding confirmation of any temporary employee in regular employment, the continued retention of and confirmation of an employee appointed against the sports quota will thus be subject to their performance as sportsman also being satisfactory. A stipulation in this respect too must be incorporated in the offer of appointment.

3. On completion of the two year probation, the performance of the sports person will be reviewed at the Zonal Railway level by a Committee comprising President and Hony. General Secretary of the Zonal Railway Sports Association and the Captain/ Coach of the particular discipline. If the performance of the persons recruited on sports account is considered to be unsatisfactory, he will be given a show cause notice and if the reply is not considered satisfactory his services will be terminated by notice observing requisite procedure for such termination.

4. For review of cases involving sportsmen recruited in intermediate grades, with Board’s approval, one nominee of the Railway Sports Control Board, will also be associated with the aforesaid Committee.

5. Board desire that the above instructions may be noted for strict compliance.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.12/1989                                             

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.