SOUTHERN RAILWAY

HeadquartersOffice,
Personnel Department,
Chennai 600 003,
Date: 22.08.2025
No.P(G)532/\/AOMI30%LDCE/CCBT/2025-26
DGM/Co-ord.&Secretaryto GM for kind informationof GM,
PPSto AGM for kind information of AGM
SDGM & CVO, PCOM, PCCM
CCM/PM,CCM/PS&Catg,COM/G
CTPM, CPTM,CFTM, CCM/FM,PCSO
CPRO, PCSC,CAO/CN/MS &ERS,
DRM/MAS,TPJ, TVC, PGT, MDU, SA,
DRM/P/MAS,TPJ, TVC, PGT,MDU, SA,
Principal/MDZTI/TPJ,LO/MMC/MAS
Sr.DOM/DOMsMAS, TPJ, TVC, PGT, MDU, SA,
Sr.DCM/DCMsMAS, TPJ, TVC, PGT, MDU,SA,
Additional Registrar/RCT/MAS, ERS.
Sub: 30% LDCE for the Group "B" post of AOM OperatingDepartmentin Pay Matríx
Level 8- through CCBT - Reg.
Ref: 1) Railway Board's letter No.E(GP)2022/2/4dated 28.06.2022 &06.09.2022
(PBC No.162/2022)and other related circularscirculatedas PBC No.
213/2022, 236/2022 and 241/2022.

2) Railway Board's letter No.E(GP)2024/2/28dated 27.09.2024&08.10.2024

(RBE 93/2024). *t*k*

1. As advised by Railway Board vide references cited above, it has been decided to conduct
30% LDCE and applications are hereby invited for promotion from Group "C" service to
Group "B" service in Operating Department for the post of AOM through Limited
DepartmentalCompetitiveExaminationagainst 30% of the vacanciesfor the vacancycycle
o1.01.2025 to 31.12.2026 including anticipated vacancies up to 30.06.2027 as per the
schedule indicated beloW.

Date andtime of Opening 22.08.2025 17.00 hrs

To apply online Date and time of Closing 12.09.2025-23.59 hrs

Last day for forwarding the online applications received 19.09.2025 - 17.00 hrs
by Personnel Officers concerned to Headquarters
2. i) The number of vacancies to be filled up are as under:

Break up of Vacancies
Against UR SC ST TOTAL PwBD
30% LDCE 4 1 6 01 [Clause-(C)]
earmarked for PwBD which is a
*The total vacancies include 01 (one) vacancy
horizontal reservation.
ii) The PwBD vacancy is earmarkedfor Clause (c)as
per DoP&Ts office Memorandumdated
17.05.2022with functional classificationas Loco motor disability(LD- One Arm (OAY
One Leg (OL),Leprosy Cured, Acid Atack Victims in terms of Railway Board's letter dated
14.11.2022(PBC 242/2022) and any other related instructions, as detailed below.
Functional Classification
Clause(c):
Physical Requirement
Loco motor disability (LD- One Arm S,ST,BN,W,SE,MF,C,RW,PP,H.
(OA)/One Leg(OL),Leprosy
Cured, Acid Attack Victims
3. EligibilityCriteria:
() Non-MinisterialGroup 'C' staff of the Operating departmentand such of
Group 'C staffworking in Operating Departmentwho have opted for furtherthe Ministerial
in the OperatingDepartment itself andare holding the post in level-6 advancement
(Rs.35400-112400)
and above in the Pay Matrix with five years of regular service in level 6
112400) and abOve on non-fortuitousbasis in the pay matrixX as on 01.01.2025(Rs.35400
will be
eligible to apply for the selectionto the post of AssistantOperationsManager
(AOM).
(ü) In terms of Railway Board's letter No.E(GP) 2005/2/87 dated 18.08.2015 (RBE
No.
92/2015, PBC No.123/2015),the Running Staff in Grade Pay Rs.2800 (Level-5) which is
equatedto the stationarypost of Grade Pay Rs.4200 (Level-6)and above, are also eligible
to be considered for promotion to Group "B" service in Operating Department as
extant rules.
per

Note:

i) Staff whose lien and seniority is maintained in the relevant cadres of Southern Railway
are only eligibleto apply.
ii) Eligible staff working in the Construction/ProjectOrganizationon deputation, training &
any Ex-CadreOrganizationand having lien &seniorityin the relevantcadres of Southern
Railway, who desire to volunteerfor the above LDCE may submit their online application
through properchanneli.e. through their respectivePersonnelDepartmentOfficer,where
they hold lien.

ii) Employeesworking in Level-6on ad-hoc basis are not eligibleto apply. Employeeswho
have been granted financial upgradationin Level -6 under MACPs are also not eliaible
to apply.
iv) For assessingthe period of regularservice, the following may be kept in view.
a As per RBE 55/1997dated 17.04.1997,regardingcountingof service rendered in the old
unit on "own request transfer",the service rendered in the absorbing unit alone will
count for eligibilitywherever a minimum length of service is specified as a condition for
considerationfor promotion including promotionto general selectionposts.
b) The above instructionswere partially modified vide RBE 34/2006 dated 21.03.2006.,In
terms of RBE 34/2006,on counting of service rendered in the old unit on "own request
transfer" for the purpose of qualifying service for promotion in new unit, the service
renderedby them in the old unit may be reckonedfor determiningtheir eligibilitywherever
 a minimumlengthof serviceis prescribedas a conditionfor promotionincludingpromotion
to general post in the new unit subjectto the conditionsthat the serviceso alowed to be
counteddoes not exceedthe length of serviceof the immediateseniorin the new unit and
the benefitof countingof service willbe applicableonly if those caseswhere the staffjoin
the new unit on requesttransferin the sanme categoryof posts.
c) In terms of RBE 40/2008dated 13.03.2008,those instructionswere made applicablefor
reckoningthe minimumqualifyingserviceof Group "C" employees,in case of own request
transferto a new unit in the same category of posts, for determiningtheir eligibilityfor
promotionto Group "B' posts also.
d) Regarding counting of service rendered in the old unit before mutual transfer of the
employeefor the purposeof determiningeligibilityfor promotionto Group "B° post, Board
has clarifiedthat instructionscontainedin Para 310 of IREM Vol.! governingthe seniority
of Railwayservanttransferredon mutual transfer willprevail.
e) As advised in RBE No.102/2019dated 25.06.2019the time spent by a Railway servant
under training immediatelybefore appointmentto service is to be countedas service for
the purposeof appearingin DepartmentalExaminationincluding LDCE for promotionto
Group "B*.

) The Volunteerswho have completed5 years of regularserviceon non-fortuitousbasis in

the current seniority unit of the cadre as on 01.01.2025are only eligible to apply. The
same may be verifiedand ensured by the PersonnelOfficerconcerned while forwarding
the applications.
g) The instructionscontainedin RBE No. 40/2023 regardingMedicallyDe-categorised
are not applicable while determiningeligibilityfor promotions from Group "C" to
Group "B" posts, as clarified by Railway Board and circulated vide PBC No.
108/2024 & 235/2024. Accordingly,employee should have rendered the requisite
eligibilityservice in the relevantgrade(s)after absorptionin the alternate post for
being eligibleto apply for the post of AOM.
v) Eligible volunteers should apply online in the link
https:l/southernrailway.gov.in/srhapbhomel
and submit their application.
vi) As vacancies are eamarked for "SC" and "ST", Pre Selection Training (PST) for
employees belonging to reserved community will be organized before CCBT. The
Reservedcommunity employeeswho are willing to appearfor CCBT without undergoing
PST may do so by exercising their option in the online application form. Employees
belongingto ReservedCommunity who have expressedtheir willingnessto attend PST
and if they failto attend the PST on the specified dates, will have to appear for CCBT
withoutsuch PST being imparted.
4. How to apply:
i) Detailed instructionsfor filling up the online applicationis available in the web portal and
also enclosed herewith as Annexure "B".
ii) Volunteers should apply for the post ONLINE by visiting the official website
https://southernrailway.gov.in/srhapb/homel
ii) Volunteersare advisedto carefullyread the entireinstructionsand informationavailableon
the official websites of sr.railnet.gov.in, sr.indianrailways.gOv.in,
 https:l/southernrailway.gov.in/srhapb/homel
and rrbajmer.gov.in before filling up the
application online.
iv) The applicationsreceived will be treated as "Invalid/Ineligible"on the
following grounds:
(a) Unsigned application.
(b) Applicationwithoutaffixing latest photograph.
(c) Applicationwithoutverificationand certificationby Supervisory/Controlling
official.
v) Applicantmust note that, if any informationfurnished by him/her is false or
misleading,the
application/candidatureis liable for rejection and action will be initiated under the Railway
Servant (D&A) Rules 1968.
5. Instructionsto the forwardingCadre Controlling Officials:
i) The respectivecadre dealer/ControllingPersonnelOfficer of Division/Unit
to verify the correctnessof the particulars of the application with the
concerned has
Seniority Lists and other available relevant records. Note (iv) underService Register,
Para 3 of this
Notification must be strictly adhered to. The applicationof the employeeswho have been
transferred on or after 01.01.2020 on IRMTIDMT or IRTIDT may be thoroughly
scrutinizedregardingtheir eligibilityduly verifyingthe seniorityassigned in the newly joined
unit. The details regardingthe date of seniorityassigned in the new unit,
to the immediate senior in the new unit etc., may also be indicated seniorityassigned
while forwarding the
application,if found eligible. After due verification,only applicationsof the employees who
have completed 5 years in the present seniority unit as on 01.01.2025 should only be
forwarded online.

ii) In addition, an excel file containingall the relevantdetails of all applications

should
downloaded.The downloaded exceldata file should also be verified and corrections,also if
be
any,
has to be carried out duly indicatingthe same in the remarks column. The
uploaded in the website and also forwarded in e-office to the undersignedsame has to be
as e-receipt on
or before 17.00 hrs of 19.09.2025.

iii) It may be strictly ensured that only the applications found eligible are to
forwarded to Headquarters.
be

iv)The relevantdata in Excel sheet receivedwithoutsuch certificationwilI be

summarily
reiected and the responsibility will be fixed for such incorrect or incomplete
certification.

V) The Genuinenessof the communitycertificateof the reserved

he verified and certified by the cadre controlling communityemployeesmay
Personnel Officer duly enclosing the
attested copies of the community certificate failing which the candidature will
summarilyrejected. be
vi) The details of court cases, if any, against the seniority or
emploveeswho have submitted their applicationfor the above substantive status of the
selection may be advised
separately to this Ofice by the controlling Office drawing the attention of
APO/Gaz/CBT/HQ/MASon or before 19.09.2025through e-office.
vü) If volunteersare undergoing penaltyof reductionto lower grade etc.,
or any departmentalproceedingshave been initiatedfor major penaltyororunder suspension
any RPUP cases
 are pending,the particulars of such employees
Dy.CPO/Gaz/HQin a sealed cover. should also be advised with details to

viü) It is observed from the applicationsreceived

from volunteersin the past that the date of
entry into Grade Rs.5000-8000in V PCI
in VIl PCand abOve on regular basis has notRs.9300-34800+GPRs.4200 in VI PC/Level-6
been
it becomes difficutt to decide their eligibility or indicated in severalcases due to which
otherwise at this end. This aspect may
specificallybe scrutinizedand specified before forwarding the applicationto this office by
the forwarding Officer of the unit concerned.

ix) When an employee is holding an Ex-cadre post, details

the grade and date of entry as a regular measure shouldofbehis post in regular cadre with
broughtto the notice of all concerned. furnished. This may also be

x) It is the responsibilityof the Personnel Officer of Division/Unit

correctnessof the eligibility of candidates for appearing for the concerned to certify the
examination as per the
Service Register, Seniority List and other relevantdocuments maintained
per the conditionslaid down in the Notification. by them and as

6. Method of Selection:
i) CCBT - In terms of Raiway Board's letter No.E(GP)2022/214 dated
28.06.2022
(PBC 162/2022),Board had introduced Centralized Computer Based Objective Type
Examination.

ii) The selection will be on the basis of written exam (Objective Type),
Viva-Voce and
assessment of record of service.

ii) The examinationfor LDCE will be one stage only and will compriseof only 1paper with the
following set up:
Single paper of 150 marks comprising100% Objectivetype Multiple Choice Questionswith
followingdistributionof marks:

Topic Questions Marks

Technical (Professional)85 Questions (Including 5 80 Marks
subject optional questions)
General Knowledge & Official | 55 Questions (Includes 1540 marks
Language Policy &Rules optional questions on official
language policy &Rules)
Establishment Financial 35 Questions (Includes 5 30 marks
Rules optional questions)
Qualifying marks 90 marks
iv) Duration of the CCBT examination will be 3 hours.

v) QuestionPaper willhave 175 Questions.Out of which,150 Questionsare to be attempted.

vi) One mark will be allotted for every correct answer. There shall
be
incorrectanswers and 1/3rd of marks allottedfor each question willbenegative marking for
deductedfor every
WTong answer.

vii) Record of Service and Viva-Voce:

Description Max Marks QualifyingMarks

3. Viva Voce 25 30 (including at least 15 marks in
4. Record of Service 25 the record of service)

viii)Medical Examination:Those who qualify in the written examination

will be
Medical Examination as per Para 530(a) of IRMM. Those qualified in subjected to
the written
examinationand declared medically FIT for Group "B" service will only be called for Viva
Voce as per Railway Board's letter No.E(GP)80/2/8dated 31/10/1991.
ix) There will be no supplementaryExamination.

7. Syllabus - Enclosedas "AnnexureA".

8. General Instructions:

i) All the eligible volunteersshould be in readinessto appear for the

CCBT at short notice as
per the scheduleadvised by RRBIAjmer.
ii) The volunteers who have responded to this Notification are also
equally responsible to
attend the CCBT on the scheduled date and time. They shall be in touch with their
Headquartersoffice at frequent intervals for any updates. For inquires, they may contact
the following Railway Phone numbers.

APO/Gaz/CBT :23215 Ch.OSIGaz :22710

i) Since,this LpCE is being conducted by CCBT by RRB/Ajmer,the candidateswho are
applying in respoÀseto the Notificationare required to check the following websites for
latest updates:

(a) SR Railnet- sr.railnet.gov.in

(b) SR Internet -sr.indianrailways.gov.
in
(c) SR HQ PB- https:/southernrailway.gov.in/srhapb/home!
(d) RRBIAjmer -rbajmer.gov.in

In addition to the above, candidates are instructed to check their email provided in the
applicationfor any updates.
iv) For any assistancewith regard to the above - the under mentioned
HelplineNumber may be contactedduring office hours:
Name Designation Helpline Number
Shri M.Karthick CSWITraffic 9003160626
9. The tentative selection calendar:

Particulars Date
To apply online - Date and time of 22.08.2025-17.00 hrs
Opening
To apply online-Date and time of Closing 12.09.2025-23.59 hrs.
Last datefor receipt of onlineapplications 19.09.2025 -17.00hrs.
at Headquartersfrom respectiveunit
Publicationof eligibilitylist 24.10.2025
Pre SelectionTraining commence From 27.10.2025
Date of CCBT Will be intimated in due course.

10. Important instruction to the ControllingOfficer/ Personnel Officer:

The Original updated SRs and APARs for the last five years (along with the
acknowiedgementof the employeefor having receivedthe copiesof APAR for eachyear)
may be kept ready by concerned ControllingOfficer for immediatetransmissionto this
office whenevercalled for.
11.This Selectionis subjectto the provisioncontainedin IREC, IREM &any other instructions
issued by Railway Board from time to time.

12.Wide Publicityof this notificationshould be given to all staff includingthose who

are on Deputation, Ex-cadre, training, leave/sick et., so as to enable them to
submit their applicationthrough properchannel in time and staff may contact their
Headquarter Office at frequent intervals.

The last date for applyingthrough online by employeesis 12.09.2025at 23.59 hrs.
Encl.: Annexure "A" &"B"

(R. Raieshr Ku
Assistant Personnel Officer/Gaz/CBT
For General Manager

Copy to: PCPO, CPOIAdmin.,CPO/G, CPONR-for kind informationplease

Dy.CPOIGaz,Trg & Chairman/RRC,IR &W, HQ,Co-ord
Secy to PCOM &SPO/Co-Ord.,APO/SM0, APO/Gaz
Ch.OS/NGS/Operating,
GS/SRMU, DREU, NFIR,SROA, SRPOA, AISCSTREA,AIOBCREA
 Annexure-A'

AOM in
Syllabus for 3o% LDOCE for Promotion to Group B Post of
Operating Department (Circulated as PBC No. 236/2022)
B. TRAFFIC (TRANSPORTATION)

I. GENERAL Hierarchical set up and line of control of Operating

Departmentat the Divisional,Zonal and RailwayBoard level.

I. IRAFFIC, TRAIN AND POWER CONTROL ORGANIZATION

Objectiveand set up of Control Offices.

Functions of Control Organization pertaining to Train Ordering,
Punctuality, Maintenance of Operating Statistics, Wagon & Loco
Stock Management, Blocks Management and Management during
Accident & Unusual Situations/ Circumstances & Disaster
Management.
Dutiesand responsibilitiesof ChiefControllers,Dy. Chief Controllers,
Sections Controllers,TNCS, Recorders and their Coordination with
Lobbies,Station &Yards.
Freight Train Operations(FTO) & Freight Train Ordering Principles
with or withoutcoordinationwith Crew Lobbies.
SpecialInstructionsduringabnormalconditionsof working&during
emergencieslike Cyclone,Civil Disturbances,and Accidentsetc.
Daily PerformancesReporting from Stations/Yards/Shedsto Area
Sub-control,Area Sub-controlto DivisionalControl Office and from
Divisional Control Office to Zonal Control Office and from Zonal
ControlOffice to RailwayBoard.
Basic and important Documents/Registersmaintained in Control
Officeand their basis.
Periodial Performance Reporting and Analysis of Operating
Performancealong with compilationof StatisticalData.
Power ControlOrganization- Engineand Crew Scheduling.
FactorsaffectingWagon &Engineutilizationand methodsof improvements.
Working pertaining to issue of Caution Orders from
Nominated and Notice Stations.
Liaison / Co-ordination with Control Establishments of other
Departmentslike Engineering,Traction Control, Signaling Control,
Mechanical etc.

FREIGHT TRAIN OPERATIONS

Functioningof Crew &Guard Lobbies.
IntegratedLobbies.
Crew Management:Assessmentof Crew Requirement
RunningRoom and its Management.
"EngineUtilizationaspects requiringspecialattention:-.
EngineCrew and Train Crew Schedule.
Rules regarding Outstation,Home Station Rest etc. to ensure
observationof 10 Hour Rule or Rules applicablefrom time to

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 time, Role of LI and Crew Control.
Power Plan:Assessmentof Loco Requirement.
Movement of Dead Locomotives.
Managementof MaintenanceSchedule of Locomotives.
Shed and Traffic Outage of Locomotives.
$ SpecificFuel Consumptionand Assessmentof Fuel
ShuntingOperationsin Yards or Road side Stations. Requirement.
Working of MarshallingYards &Tran shipmentPoints.
Causes of Yard and Section Congestionand remedialstrategies.
All India Marshalling Order and Railway-wise Marshalling Orders
Principlesand Procedures.
" Rules regardingCarriageof Explosiveand other GeneralGoods.
" PreferentialTrafficSchedule,Prioritywithin same class and ODR.
" Indent Allotment and Supply of Freight Stock at Stations, Premium
Indents and procedureto place Premium Indents,Allotmentof Rakes in
case of Quota Restrictions.
" NotifiedStations.
Wagon Stock Managementfor Loading and UnloadingOperations.
Impositionof OperatingRestrictionson Wagon Loading and Acceptanceof
Wagon Indents,Cancellationand Withdrawalof Indents.
Observanceof Civil ban and Carriageof ContrabandGoods etc,
ImportantDocuments/Registersmaintainedin Yards &at Stations.
Familiarity with G&SR, Accident Manual, Operating Manual, Block
WorkingManual, Red Tariff, IR Act, 1989 etc.
Wagon Turn Round Time (WTR) &Factors affectingOptimum Utilization
of the Wagon Fleet and methodsof improvement.
Runningof Unit Trains and formationof CaptiveRakes.
> Block Train Operations.
>Nominated Day Loading.
> Rationalization Scheme of movement of Freight Traffic for avoiding
congestionby specificroutes.
> Merry-Go-Round(MGR) System.
> Engine on Load (EOL) System.
> Mini/Two Point/MultiPoint Rake System.
> ContainerTrain Operation,Hub and Spoke system.
Supervisionand controlover movementof Specialtype of Stock, ODC
Consignments.
" MaximumMoving Dimensions.Wagon Census.
" IT applications:-
Freight Operations InformationSystem (FOIS): Rake
Management System(RMS), Terminal Management
System(TMS)
! ICMS andCoachingOperationsInformationSystem(CoIS)
/ COA
/ CMS
4 SATSANG
RTIS

RelevantRules and important Policyguidelines.

C&W examination for STR Intensive, Round Trips, Premium and
 Close Circuit Rakes.
Sicklinesand TXR Repair Depots
their functions. includingPOH &ROH Depots and
Supply of Coaches/Wagons to C&W
shops for POH and special
repairs, Cycle period of different Stocks
Management. and Workshop Feed
Working of Travelling Traffic Cranes
Consignmentsat IntermediateStations. for handling heavy
Detachingof Sick Wagons at enroute Stationsand
their repair and clearance.
Interchange transactions - Junction returns of Inter
Traffic. Railway Inter change
Weighment of Rakes, ElectronicIn-MotionWeighbridge,
Pre Weigh bin System, Nominated and Automatic
Load Adjustment, Exempted Commodities, Alternative Weighbridges,
Weighbridges and Role of Weights and Measures Maintenance of
Metrological Department and other Railway Department,
Integrationof Weighbridgewith FOIS. Departments,
MIL RAIL.
Permissible Axle Loads, Heavy
factors affecting Axle Load, RulesHaul and Long Haul Operations,
regarding Heavy Haul and Long
Haul Operations.
'Payload' to Tare' Ratio of Wagons; Factors affecting
Weight. Payload and Tare
Concept of ConvoyTrains.
ForeignTraffic and its components/pattern.
Operating Statistics
Definition, meaning and methods of compilation of the Primary,
Fundamentaland Derived units.
Engine Tickets and maintenanceof Engine Tickets
Analysisof the OperatingStatistics.
Important Operating Efficiency Indices, their meaning and uses,
WTR, NTKM, GTKM, Average Speed etc.
Operating Ratio: Different types of Expenditures and Plan Heads,
Revenue Earningsand Non-RevenueEarnings.

IV. PASSENGER TRAINS OPERATIONS

General Principles and Methodologyof Time Tabling of Passenger

Trains.Zero Based Time Tabling.
Platformand Pit OccupancyPlanningand PreparingCharts.
Consultative Machinery for revision of Time Table at Divisional,
Zonal and RailwayBoard levels.

Publicationof WorkingTime Table, Public Time Table &Sheet Time

Table, Componentsof WTT and PTT.
Punctualityof PassengerCarryingTrains.
Factors affecting Punctuality of Passenger carrying Trains and
methods of improving the Punctuality,Monitoringof Asset Failures
and Planning of blocks for Track, Signal and OHE maintenance.
 CorridorBlocks, IntegratedMaintenanceBlocks.
Augmentationof Train Loads for meetingTraffie requirements,Rules of
Marshallingand Slip Coachesetc.
Runningof TouristsCoaches,SpecialCarriagesand SpecialTrains.
Planning&Runningof HolidaySpecials,Mela Specials,TouristSpecials,etc.
Introductionof new Trains, extension of Train runs, introductionof
Through and SectionalCoaches.
Preparationof Engine Links, Driver/GuardsLinks &Rake Links.
CommuterService Operations.
Vande Bharat Trains
High Speed Corridorsand Trains.

V. WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY AND GENERAL AND

SUBSIDIARY RULES
Responsibilityand Functionof Engine Crew before startingand while
on run and during abnormal/unusualsituations.
Responsibilityand function of Guard before starting and while on
run and duringabnormal/unusualsituations.
Role &Responsibilityof StationStaffin Workingof Trains.
VariousSystemsof Workingof Trainsand Conditionsfor GrantingLC.
Classification of Stations, Standards of Interlocking, Signaling
Systems,Equipment&their working.
StationWorking Rules and Block Working.
Level Crossings.
Line Capacity, Method of Calculating Line Capacity, Measures for
augmenting it, Tokenless working, Centralized Trafñic Control,
Doubling, AutomaticBlock, IBS / TBH, Advanced Signaling and
Interlocking.
Combined Train Report, Guard's Rough Journal Book, Vehicle
Guidance,Driver'sTicket, Brake Power Certificateetc.
Rules regarding Marshalling of vehicles on Passenger, Mixed and Freight
Trains.
Air Brake Systemsalong with ContinuityTest.
Precautions to be taken on Ghat Sections.

VI. ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY ORGANIZATION

Accidents,Types and their Classification,Causesand their Prevention.
Functioningof RailwaySafetyOrganization.
ChiefCommissionerof RailwaySafetyOrganizationand his Functions.
Rules for reportingAccidents.
Accident Relief Medical Equipmént (ARMES) & Accident Relief Trains
(ARTS).
Role & Responsibilities of various Officials and Departments during
Accidents.
Responsibility of the Control Organization Station Masters and
TrafficStaffon the affectedSection.
Accidents Enquiries and DAR action against Staff held responsible
for the Accidents, minimum recommended penalties in case of
various Accidents.
Reviewand AnalysisofAccidentsfor taking CorrectiveMeasures.
Disaster Management on Indian Railways, Disaster Management
Act, 2005, DisasterManagementPlan, Role of NDMA and NDRF.
VII. ACCIDENTS PREVENTION
Aptitude Testing of Station Masters, Loco Pilots and Motor Men,
Componentsof Aptitude Testing.
Psycho-TechnicalAnalysisin case of Accidentsattributedto Human Failures.
SPAD and its Prevention.
Train Operationduring Fog, Fog PASS.
ImprovedTechnologicalAids to preventHuman Errorslike:
o ImprovedSignalingand Inter-lockingarrangement
o SM's central and inter cabin control over route
Track circuit and Axle counters
Route Relay Inter-locking
o Solid State Interlocking/Electronic
Interlocking
o Automatic Train Protection (ATP), KAVACH (TCAS - Train
CollisionAvoidanceSystem)
o Wheel ImpactLoad Detector(WILD)
End of Train Telemetry(EOTT) and its functions.
o CentralisedTraffic Control (CTC)
On Board Monitoringof RollingStock (0MRS).
Refresher Courses, Safety Camps, Safety Campaigns and
Safety Drives.
Planning of PME and Refresher of Safety
CategoryStaff.
VIII. PLANNING ON THE RAILWAYS
Set up &Functionsof PlanningWing on IR.
Corporate Plan and Annual Plan, National Rail
Plan, Mission3000MT,NationalLogisticsPolicy.
TrafficSurvey.
Calculationof Line Capacity.
TraficPlanningand Augmentationof Line CapacityWorks.
StationRedevelopment.
Doubling,Bypass &FlyoverPlanningWorks.
ESP,SIP, DPR, ROR etc
Container Rail Terminals.
" Gati Shakti Terminals.
Minimum Essential Facilities at Goods Sheds and Stations.

OFFICI L L NGUAGE POLICY & RULES

B. Financial Rules:

1. Parliamentary Control over Railway Finance, Public Accountability,Cannons of

FinancialPropriety.
2. RailwayBudget - Budgetaryterms, Types of Budgets, Budget cycle, Demandof Grants,
Budgetaryand FinancialReviews.
3. Rules of Allocation - Classification of expenditure - Control of expenditure
ResponsibilityAccounting - Performance Budgeting Exchequer Control - Financial
Resultsof Workinglines.
4. Works Programme - Financial justification of Works - Surveys - Preparation of
Estimates -Capital Budget - Control over Capital Expenditure - Re-appropriationof
Funds.
5. Financialcontrol over Stores Expenditure- Purchase and Stores Keeping Procedure-
InventoryControland ABC Analysis.
6.Financial&Cost Controlin RailwayWorkshops/Sheds/Units.
7. Rules and procedure relating to Tenders and contracts for execution of works and
Procurementof Stores,M&P Programmeand RSP.
8. Procedurefor Possessingand finalizingAudit Objectionsand Draft Paras.
9. Delegationof Powers.
10.Losses, Frauds and Embezzlements.
11. General Financial Rules
12. Government e-Market (GeM)
13. Classificationof Railway Revenue (Earnings)
14. InformationTechnologyin generalwith specificreferenceto Railway'sIT Applications
15. Taxationmatterswith specialfocus on GST & Income Tax
16. Organizationof CGA and C&AG
17. Any other topic felt necessaryfrom time to time
C. Establishment Rules
1Organization of thePersonnelDepartmentin Railways objectivesfunctions and policies
of Personnel Department.
2. Recruitmentand Training,Classificationof Services,Recruitmentin Different
Railway Recruitment Boards & Railway Recruitment Cells Compassionateservices, Ground
Appointments, Initial & n Service Training, Refresher Courses, Central Training
Institutes, Training Centers in Zones, Divisions & Workshops, Training Modules for
differentposts, Trainingunder ApprenticesAct, OnlineTraining,APARS.
3. General conditions of service in Railways, Seniority, Lien, Inter Railway & Inter
Division transfers,Deputation,PromotionPolicy & methods. Selection,Suitability, Trade
Tests, Leave Rules, Pass Rules, Joining Time Reservation policy, HOER, Overtime,
Payment of wages, currentCPC Pay Rules, Advancesin Railways.
4. Manpower planmning, Rightsizing8& Benchmarking,creation, extension and surrender
of posts, creationof posts against new assets, differenttypes of posts
chargedposts. including work
5. The RailwayServants(Discipline&Appeal) Rules, 1968 and related
6. The Railway Services (Conduct)Rules, 1966 and relatedinstructions. instructions.
7. Retirementbenefits,qualifyingservice, pension,family pension,
new pension scheme. commutationgratuity,
8. Staff welfare, SBF, Railway institutes,Railway schools, Ex-gratia
Bonus Scheme,Staff GrievancesRedressalMechanisms. payment, Incentive
9. Industrial relations in Railways, recognized trade unions,
industrial disputes. The
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The Trade Unions
Act, 1926, PNM, PREM, JCM, Various Associations& Informal
10. The FactoriesAct, 1948. The workmen'sCompensation Meetings.
Act, 1923. Functionsof Labour
EnforcementOfficers,Right to InformationAct.
11. The scope of nformation Technology in Railway e - office. HRMS, IPAS , LIMBS,
ARPAN, CPGRAMS, ANUBHAV etc.
 INSTRUCTIONSFOR ONLINE APPLICATION Annexure-"B"
Link for applying online
-https:llsouthernrailway.gov.in/srhgpb/homel
i) The willing employees will have to click on the link. The link
which the candidateneeds to fill up the required particulars. will lead to the application format in
i) The applicationformat has to be filled up carefully and after
particularshave been correctly filled up, he/she should register.theOnce
employee is satisfied that all the
not be able to make any change in the application. registered,the employee will
ii) After registration,a unique application number will be allotted to
should download and take a print of the filled in application the employee and the employee
from the portal in PDF format.
iv) In the print out, latest photograph of the employee should be
his/her signatureshould be affixed in the space provided. affixed in the space provided and
v) In the above application,the photograph should be attested by the
controllingsupervisor/ official
and the application should be forwarded by the controlling supervisor/official
mentioningthe name, designationalong with the seal of the forwardingsupervisor affixing signature duly
/ official.
vi) The applicationcompleted in all respect duly forwarded by the Controlling
official, community certificate (for SC/ST),DisabilityCertificate issued by thesupervisorI
Authority & any other relevant documents,should be scanned as a single PDF andCompetent
in the portal after obtainingthe approval of CompetentAuthority. uploaded
vi) Employee can thereafter login either by using "IPAS number &
number & date of birth" for uploading above scanned copies by usingdate of birth" or "Application
the "Upload the application"
option in the portal.
vii) Employee can also download acknowledgementfor the submissionof his/her
application. The
employee may use the unique application number to check the status of his application/
later on. instructions

ix) The employee is liable for Disciplinaryaction under the Railway Servant (D&A) Rules,1968
uploading any data, which may be detected as incorrect/falseata later date. for

x) For any assistance required with regard to the above Shri M.Karthick, CSWUTraffic may be
contactedin the mobile number9003160626during office hours

Instructionsto Personnel Department Officer:

() The access to the online application at the stage of scrutiny and further forwarding will be
restrictedto the officials granted user rights at the level of Dealer(s), Personnel Officer/ Divisional
Officer etc.
(i) The user rights and passwordsalready provided may be utilized.
(ii) The respectivecadre dealer/ controllingPersonnel Officer should verify the corectnessof the
particularsof each applicationwith the Service Register and other available relevant records.After
due verification,each online application has to be certified and forwarded online with remarks, if
any. In addition an excelfile containing all the relevant details of allapplication should also be
downloaded. The downloadedexcel data file also has to be verified and corrections,if any, has to
be carried out duly indicating the same in the remarks column without fail. The same has to be
uploaded inthe website along with the covering letter, the same should be forwarded in e-office to
the undersignedas e-receipton or before 17.00 hrs of 19.09.2025.
(iv) The Personnel Officer concerned should reject the ineligible application duly specifying the
reason for rejections.
(v) Divisions and units may set up suitable helpline and give wide publicityto the same along
with details including mobile number of the person who can be contactedfor any assistance.