A

BUNCH OF HUNDRED QUESTIONS

ON
MAN POWER PLANNING,

SENIORITY,

RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING

PREPARED DURING STUDY TOUR

FROM 21.03.2011 TO 26.03.2011

BY :-

MULAKH RAJ

STAFF & WELFARE INSPECTOR

DIESEL LOCO MODERNISATION WORKS
PATIALA.
 MAN POWER PLANNING

Que. No.-1 Name the fields covered under Man Power Planning?
Ans. Creation of posts, right sizing and re-deployment of surplus staff.
Que. No.-2 Name the authority competent to create posts with matching surrender?
Ans. General Manager has full powers for non gazetted posts. (RBE-172/98).
Que. No.-3 Who is competent to create group C & D posts with matching surrender
in safety and operational categories on 1:1 basis?
Ans. Divisional Railway Manager. (RBE-45/2006).
Que. No.-4 What is the purpose of operating the vacancy bank?
Ans. For dealing the matters of matching surrenders. (RBE-61/2009).
Que. No.-5 Where the vacancy bank is operated?
Ans. At Zonal level and Divisional level. (RBE-61/2009).
Que. No.-6 What are the basis of calculating monetary value of a surrendered post?
Ans. Mean of Pay Band plus Grade Pay plus DA as on date. (RBE-61/2009).
Que. No.-7 How much monetary value of a surrendered post is credited in divisional
vacancy bank?
Ans. 75%. (RBE-61/2009).
Que. No.-8 For creation of posts of Ticket Checking Staff, 50% matching surrender
from………… and 50% matching surrender …………….
Ans. Zonal vacancy bank, Railway Board’s vacancy bank. (RBE-124/05).
Que. No.-9 Whether recruitment against compassionate ground is covered under the
orders of “Ban on creation of posts”?
Ans. No , such appointments are exempted. (RBE-82/2000).
Que. No.-10 Name the other categories exempted from the orders of “Ban on creation
of posts”?
Ans. Scout & guides/ cultural activities, physically handicapped quota and ex-
serviceman quota. (RBE-82/2000).
Que. No.-11 What is the limit fixed for fresh recruitment?
Ans. One third of the total retirements ( both normal and voluntary) in Group
C & D. (RBE-16/2003).
Que. No.-12 Which categories are not covered under the limit fixed for fresh
recruitment?
Ans. Safety categories and security personnel. (RBE-160/2003).
Que. No.-13 On which issue the special meeting of GMs was held on 24.06.2000?
Ans. Rightsizing of Railways. (RBE-98/2000)
Que. No.-14 What are the reasons for rendering the staff surplus?
Ans. Total/partial closure of activities, change in work process/methods,
induction of modern technology and outsourcing of some activities.
(RBE-206/2000).
Que. No.-15 Data on Manpower as on Ist April should be submitted to ………..
Ans. Railway Board. (RBE-101/2001)
Que. No.-16 Inter departmental re-deployment of surplus staff shall be insured by……
Ans. Concerned DRMs and GMs. (RBE-98/2000).
Que. No.-17 The department where surplus staff are to be redeployed is called………
Ans. Accepting department. (RBE-98/2000).
Que. No.-18 Whether the service rendered by a surplus staff prior to re-deployment
will be counted for seniority and promotion in the absorbing unit ?
Ans. No. (RBE-105/2004).
Que. No.-19 Whether the surplus staff can be absorbed in RPF deptt. ?
Ans. Yes, subject to criteria of physical fitness etc. (RBE-139/2001).
Que. No.-20 Surplus staff when transferred to new station will be permitted to retain
quarter at previous place for a max. period of ……….
Ans. 03 years. (RBE-197/2004).
Que. No.-21 Surplus staff can be posted against new activity giving him ………….
Ans. Adhoc promotion. (RBE-137/2001).
Que. No.-22 What is the time limit for Re-deployment of surplus staff in alternative
areas?
Ans. In shortest possible time. GMs to review position fortnightly.
(RBE-129/2002).
Que. No.-23 The pockets should be declared surplus only after making…………..
Ans. Blue-print of their redeployment. (RBE-204/2004)
Que. No.-24 Surplus staff should be booked with in …….. for training who need be
re-trained before re-deployment.
Ans. One month. (Bd. Letter no.- E(NG)11/84/RE/1/10 dated 21.04.1989).
Que. No.-25 In cases of surrenders of large %age of posts, likely to infringe the
promotional prospects, …………..should be explained its reasons.
Ans. Recognised unions. (RBE-212/98)
 SENIORITY

Que. No.-1 What do you mean by seniority?

Ans. Seniority means the relative position of an employee in his cadre.
Que. No.-2 Direct recruits on joining a post get seniority as per……………in penel.

Ans. Their merit. (Rule 303(b) of IREM Vol.-I)

Que. No.-3 What is the criteria for of seniority where the candidates under go
training in Trg. Schools before joining to working post?
Ans. The merit figure obtained in Trg. School will determine their seniority.
(Rule 303(a) of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-4 ……….get seniority from the date of their recruitment.
Ans. Sport persons.
Que. No.-5 Where the 2 or more persons same selection gets equal merit, the……..
will rank senior.
Ans. Earlier born. (Rule 304 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-6 Where the date of joining of 2 or more persons is same and date of entry
in lower grade also same, the…….. will rank senior.
Ans. Older person. (Rule 314 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-7 Among direct recruits and departmental promotees, seniority will be as
per ………….
Ans. Date of joining without disturbing their inter se seniority.
(Rule 302 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-8 What will be the seniority on promotion against a selection post?
Ans. The merit position in the penel will determine seniority.
(Rule 306 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-9 What will be the seniority on promotion against a suitability post?

Ans. Original seniority in lower post will be maintained among promotees.

(Rule 319 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-10 In case of transfer in exigencies of service, the seniority is affected. True/
 false.
Ans. False. (Rule 311 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-11 Whether the seniority will be affected on transfer on one’s request to a
new seniority unit?
Ans. Yes, he will get lowest position in the new unit.
                    Rule 312 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-12 What will be the seniority in case of mutual transfer?

Ans. Junior retains his seniority whereas the senior loses his seniority to the
extent of junior. (Rule 310 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-13 The imposition of penalty of withholding of increaments does not affect
the seniority. True/ False.
Ans. True. (Rule 321 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-14 Change of category of medically decategorised employee on
administrative ground, one may carry his seniority. True /False.
Ans. True. (Rule 313(a)(i) of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-15 In case of absorption on medical decategorisation the seniority will be
determined on the basis of…………………
Ans. Length of service in equivalent or higher grade.
(Rule 313(a)(ii) of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-16 What will be the seniority in case of change of category on request?
Ans. He will be placed at the bottom. (Rule 313(e) of IREM Vol.-I)

Que. No.-17 Whether Rly. Servant may be permitted to persue his seniority position in
the list.
Ans. Yes. (Rule 321(a) of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-18 Rly. Servant may be allowed to represent against his seniority position in
the list. True/False
Ans. True, with in one year of publishing of seniority list.
(Rule 321(b) of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-19 When confirmation follows a specified probationary period without break,
the date of appointment is reckoned from the date of…………….
Ans. Commencement of probationary period. (Rule 307 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-20 A railway servant unable to appear in examination/trade test due to
reasons beyond his control and attend such exam/test immediately he is
available and passes, he will not lose his seniority in promotion.
True/false.
Ans. True. (Rule 316 of IREM Vol.-I)
 Recruitment

Que. No.-1 How many groups are there in railway services?

Ans. Four – group-A, B, C and D.
Que. No.-2 Name the agency for recruitment to group A posts in Railways.
Ans. Union Public Service Commission. (Rule 201 of IREC Vol.-I)
Que. No.-3 What is the method adopted by UPSC for recruitment to group A posts in
Railways.
Ans. Competitive examination. (Rule 205 of IREC Vol.-I)
Que. No.-4 What is other mode for filling up the group A posts?
Ans. By promotion of serving group B officers. (Rule 205(b) of IREC Vol.-I)
Que. No.-5 What do you mean by Direct Recruitment?
Ans. Direct Recruitment means the recruitment of a person not already in
railway service or any person in railway service permitted to apply for
appointment. (Rule-103(v) of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-6 How group B posts are filled?
Ans. Through different modes of selections amongst eligible group C
employees. (Rule 211 of IREC Vol.-I)
Que. No.-7 No appointment shall be made unless a sanctioned post exists. True/false.
Ans. True. (Rule 215(i) of IREC Vol.-I)
Que. No.-8 What are the different modes for recruitment of group C employees?
Ans. Direct recruitment, by promotion and by transfer of suitable staff from
other Govt. office. (Rule 216(1) of IREC Vol.-I)
Que. No.-9 Name the agency for recruitment of group C posts?
Ans. Railway Recruitment Boards. (Rule 216(2) of IREC Vol.-I)
Que. No.-10 How many RRBs have been established in Railways?
Ans. 21
Que. No.-11 Can a recruitee be posted or sent for training without medical health
certificate?
Ans. No. (Rule-222 (1) of IREC vol-I)
Que. No.-12 A person entering railway service required to declare his date of birth.
True / False.
Ans. True. (Rule-225 (1) of IREC vol-I)
Que. No.-13 Any person unable to declare his age can be appointed in railway service.
 True/False.
Ans. False. (Rule-225 (2) of IREC vol-I)
Que. No.-14 Persons having more than one wife or husband are……………. for
appointment to railway service.
Ans. Not eligible. (Rule-107 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-15 How the vacancies are advertised?
Ans. The vacancies are advertised in approved leading newspapers of Hindi,
English and Regional languages and in Employment news. Other modes
of vide publicity are also adopted. (Rule-110 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-16 What is the fee for the posts carrying pay scale up to 3050-4590(pre-
revised)?
Ans. Rs.40/- (RBE-67/99)
Que. No.-17 What is the fee for the posts carrying pay scale beyond 3050-4590(pre-
revised)?
Ans. Rs.60/- (RBE-67/99)
Que. No.-18 Which categories are exempted from examination fee?
Ans. SC/ST/Ex service men, handicapped, minorities and economically
backward classes. (RBE-67/99)
Que. No.-19 Name the agency for direct recruitment of group D posts from open
market?
Ans. By Zonal Railway through Railway Recruitment Cell. Established at
HQ. (RBE-121/05, 164/06, 37/07)
Que. No.-20 How many vacancies are reserved for Physically Handicapped persons?
Ans. 3% (RBE-113/2001)
Que. No.-21 How many vacancies are reserved for ex service men in Direct
recruitment of group C posts?
Ans. 10% (RBE-101/2006)
Que. No.-22 How many vacancies are reserved for ex service men in Direct
recruitment of group D posts?
Ans. 20% (RBE-101/2006)
Que. No.-23 How many vacancies are reserved for SC/ST categories in Direct
recruitment ?
Ans. SC-15% and ST-7.5%.
Que. No.-24 SC/STs are given 05 year relaxation in age limit. True/ False.
Ans. True. (Rule-115 of IREM vol-I)
Que. No.-25 Serving employees having 3 years service are eligible for age relaxation
up to……… and …….. .
Ans. 40 years in case of general and 45 years in case of SC/ST. (RBE-5/99)
Que. No.-26 Age relaxation for widows/ divorced and judicially separated women is
up to……….
Ans. 35 years. (RBE-154/2001)
Que. No.-27 All the RRBs should fix same date to hold exam for a particular post.
True / False.
Ans. True. (RRCB-04/2009)
Que. No.-28 In addition to Hindi, English and Urdu the question papers should be set
in……………..
Ans. Local languages. (RRCB-04/2009)
Que. No.-29 Since when the interview has been eliminated in RRB recruitments?
Ans. 18.03.1999. (RBE-56/1999)
Que. No.-30 …… posts of the total sports quota are filled through Talent Scouting.
Ans. 60% (RBE-48/2007)
Que. No.-31 Quota for recruitment against sports has been fixed amongst Zonal Rlys/
Pus and RSPB and Workshop having strength of ………….
Ans. 4000 or more. (RBE-48/2007)
Que. No.-32 If any age relaxation or reservation is available for SC/ST/OBC in
recruitment against sports quota. True/ False.
Ans. False. (RBE-85/2008)
Que. No.-33 Each Zonal railway/ PU have quota of 2 posts in group C for recruitment
against cultural quota. True / False.
Ans. True.   (RBE-37/1999)
Que. No.-34 What is fix quota for each Zonal railway/ PU in group C for recruitment
against Scout and Guide quota?
Ans. Zonal Rly.-2, PU-1 per year. (RBE-37/1999)
Que. No.-35 What is fix quota for each Zonal railway/ PU in group D for recruitment
against Scout and Guide quota?
Ans. Each Division.-2, PU-2 per year. (RBE-37/1999)
Que. No.-36 Whether representation of reserved/minority communities is necessary in
selection committees constituted for DR through RRBs?
Ans. Yes. (Rule-112 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-37 Whether the candidates recruited through RRBs and found medically
unfit for that post will be considered for appointment to alternative post?
Ans. No. (RBE-90/09)
Que. No.-38 Recruitment to Group D posts shall be done at interval of 2 years. True/
False
Ans. True.
Que. No.-39 Percentage for recruitment to various categories against each quota has
been fixed by…..….
Ans. Railway Board. (RBE-161/09)
Que. No.-40 The persons recruited against sports quota have to fill a bond of service
in Railways for...............
Ans. 05 years. (RBE-94/09)
 TRAINING

Que. No.-1 How many organized services are in railways?

Ans. 9 (IRSE, IRTS, IRAS, IRPS, IRSS, IRSME, IRSSE, IRSEE and IRMS)
(Rule-101 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-2 What is the period of probationary training for the recruits of organized
services?
Ans. 2 years. (Rule-101 and 102 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-3 The foundation course of recruits of all the organized services is
organized at…………….
Ans. Railway Staff College, Varodra. (Rule-101 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-4 What is the duration of foundation course?
Ans. 8 weeks. (Rule-101 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-5 Name the institute monitoring the probationary training of IRTS.
Ans. Indian Railway Institute of Transport Management, Lucknow..
Que. No.-6 Name the institute monitoring the probationary training of IRPS, IRAS,
and IRSS.
Ans. Railway Staff College, Varodra. (Rule-101 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-7 Where the probationary training of IRSME is held?
Ans. Indian Railway Institute of Mech. &Elect. Engg./Jamalpur.
  (Rule-102 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-8 Where the probationary training of IRSEE is held?
Ans. Indian Railway Institute of Elect. Engg./Nasik(Rule-102 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-9 Where the probationary training of IRSE is held?
Ans. Indian Railway Institute of Civil Engg./Pune (Rule-102 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-10 Where the probationary training of IRSSE is held?
Ans. Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engg. & Telecommunication /
Secunderabad. (Rule-102 of IREM Vol.-I)
Que. No.-11 Group B officers on promotion undergo an orientation course at………...
Ans. Railway Staff College, Varodra.
Que. No.-12 Group C employees undergo initial recruitment training at…………….
Ans. Zonal Training Centres , Systems Tech. Trg. Centres and Technical
Training Centres.
Que. No.-13 Passing of initial training course where prescribed is compulsory for
getting appointment to the post. True/ False.
Ans. True.
Que. No.-14 What are the minimum pass marks for safety categories for trainees
undergoing initial/ promotional/ refresher course in training centres?
Ans. 60% (RBE-113/04)
Que. No.-15 What are the minimum pass marks for non safety categories for trainees
undergoing initial/ promotional/ refresher course in training centres?
Ans. 50% (RBE-113/04)
Que. No.-16 Question papers for initial/ promotional courses exam should content ….
objective type questions.
Ans. 40% (RBE-113/04)
Que. No.-17 Question papers in refresher courses exam should have …. objective type
questions.
Ans. 70% (RBE-113/04)
Que. No.-18 The cost of training is required to be refunded if the employee resigns
before completion of prescribed period of service. True/ False.
Ans. True.
Que. No.-19 Whether Yoga and meditation lessons are imparted to trainees in training
centres?
Ans. Yes. (RBE-31/07, 64/08)
Que. No.-20 The amount payable to a person during initial training is called –
pay/stipend.
Ans. Stipend.
Que. No.-21 Training period is considered qualifying service for which purposes?
Ans. Increment and pensionery benefits if training period is followed by
permanent absorption without break.