Sr. Instructor (Personnel) Syllabus

The examination will cover the following subjects:

General Conditions of Service of Employees
Cadre Creation, Unsanctioned Posts, Cadre Review & Ban on Creation of Posts
Manpower Planning, Recruitment Rules, Reservation Policy (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), Role of Railway Recruitment Boards
Training & Development of Railway Staff, Apprentices, Safety Staff and Training Institutes
Job Changes, Promotions, Transfers, Selection & Non-Selection Posts, Suitability, Resignation, Dismissal and Termination of Employees
Confidential Reports (APAR)
Railway Service Rules including Pay, Allowances, TA Rules, Leave, Wages and Pay Fixation
Management of Personnel in Loco Sheds, C&W Depots, Stations and Offices
Advances and Employee Eligibility
Casual Labour & Substitute Rules
Leave Rules
Maintenance of Service Records, Personal Files, Pay Bills, TA Bills and Arrear Claims
Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968
Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966
Schedule of Powers in Establishment Matters
Industrial Relations and Negotiation with Trade Unions
Factories Act and Special Rules applicable to Railway Workshops
Employees Compensation (Amendment) Act, 2017
Staff Welfare including Staff Benefit Fund, Co-operative Societies, Medical Assistance, Educational Assistance and Legal Reimbursement
Pass Rules
Retirement Benefits, SRPF and Pension Rules
Personnel Litigation and Court Cases
General Establishment Rules including Seniority, Confidential Reports, Court Cases, Review Petitions and Departmental Administration