Time Keepers: RBE No.27/2000 – Pay scales
No.PC-V/98/1/11/22, dated 18.02.2000
S.No.PC-V/252
Sub: Pay scales of Time Keepers.
1. The matter relating to allotment of appropriate pay scales to Time Keeping Staff working in Eastern Railway, where Time Keeping Staff form a separate cadre distinct from the Ministerial Cadre has been under consideration of the Ministry of Railways for some time past. The Ministry have noted that the pattern of recruitment of Time Keepers in Eastern Railway differs from the pattern prevalent elsewhere. Time Keepers being a common category existing in various Railways and Production Units, it has been decided that the recruitment pattern, including recruitment qualifications etc. for induction as Time Keepers at various levels in Eastern Railway should fall in line with the practice prevailing in other Railways and Production Units.
2. The Ministry of Railways, with the approval of the President, have accordingly decided as under:
(i) Induction at the level of Junior Time Keepers should continue in accordance with the existing pattern, which includes direct recruitment through RRBs to the extent of 66-2/3% from amongst candidates possessing qualification of matriculation;
(ii) Induction at the level of Senior Time Keepers should henceforth take place in accordance with the existing pattern for Senior Clerks, which would include direct recruitment through RRBs to the extent of 20% from amongst candidates possessing qualification of graduation and 13-1/3% through Limited Departmental Competitive examination held by RRBs from amongst serving staff in the grade Rs.3050-4590; and
(iii) The following pay scales should be allotted to the Time Keeping Staff of Eastern Railway:
| Designation | Existing Pay Scales (Rs.) | Improved Pay Scales (Rs.) |
| Junior Time Keepers | 3050-4590 | 3050-4590 |
| Senior Time Keepers | 4000-6000 | 4500-7000 |
| Head Time Keepers | 4500-7000 | 5000-8000 |
| Chief Time Keepers | 5000-8000 | 5500-9000 |
| Superintendent (Time Keeping) | 6500-10500 | 6500-10500 (No change) |
3. These orders will be effective from the date of issue of modified Recruitment Rules in line with para 2 above.
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.27/2000
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.