Uniform Criteria Urged for Railways' Staff Promotions

The Railway Board has instructed its zones to apply consistent criteria for determining the seniority of loco running and stationary staff in promotion lists from Group 'C' to 'B'. Inconsistencies in zonal practices have resulted in court cases, urging the need for uniformity across railway zones.

The Railway Board has taken a stride towards ensuring fairness in staff promotions by mandating uniform criteria for determining seniority of loco running and stationary staff across its zones.

The directive comes after inconsistencies were reported, leading to court cases over promotion lists from Group 'C' to 'B'. Zonal railways had adopted varied practices, resulting in disparities in seniority lists.

Officials highlighted the lack of uniformity in criteria such as service entry date, length, and grade appointments causing unfair advantages. The Board urged zonal units to uniformly prepare integrated seniority lists for future promotions, without reopening finalized cases.

(With inputs from agencies.)