RB OFFICE ORDER No. 79 of 2025: Railway Board Assigns CCA for Miscellaneous & Isolated Cadres
The Railway Board has issued RB OFFICE ORDER No. 79 of 2025, announcing a clear structure of Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCA) for various Miscellaneous and Isolated cadres across Indian Railways. This step aims to streamline administrative control, enhance accountability, and ensure efficient personnel management within specialized departments.
The order covers both gazetted and non-gazetted categories and assigns specific senior officers as CCAs for 17 different cadres.
Key Highlights of Office Order No. 79 of 2025
The Ministry of Railways has officially nominated designated authorities who will oversee cadre-related matters such as promotions, postings, career progression, and administrative approvals.
1. Miscellaneous Cadres and Their Assigned CCA
| S.No. | Miscellaneous Cadre | Cadre Controlling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Relations | ED(IRP) |
| 2 | Psycho Technical Cell | DG(Safety) |
| 3 | Electronic Data Processing (EDP) | PED(Accounts) |
| 4 | Cash & Pay | PED(Accounts) |
| 5 | Statistics & Traffic Costing | PED(Accounts) |
| 6 | Metallurgist & Chemist | AM(ME) |
| 7 | Printing & Stationery | AM(RS) |
| 8 | Mining | AM(LA) |
| 9 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | AM/HR |
| 10 | Schools | AM/HR |
| 11 | Library | AM/HR |
2. Isolated Cadres and Their Assigned CCA
| S.No. | Isolated Cadre | Cadre Controlling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Assistant Nursing Officer | DG/RHS |
| 13 | Assistant Physiotherapy Officer | DG/RHS |
| 14 | Assistant Pharmacy Officer | DG/RHS |
| 15 | Assistant Health Officer | DG/RHS |
| 16 | Assistant Health Education Officer | DG/RHS |
| 17 | Assistant Dietetic Officer | DG/RHS |
Authority and Approval
The order has been issued with the approval of the competent authority, ensuring that all cadre-related responsibilities now fall under the respective officers listed in the notification.
This structured distribution of CCA responsibilities is expected to bring uniformity, transparency, and improved governance within the diverse cadre framework of Indian Railways.