Grant of Third Chance to Junior Accounts Assistants (JAA) for Appendix II (IREM) Examination – RBA No. 31/2025

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The Railway Board has issued an important clarification and relaxation for Junior Accounts Assistants (JAA) regarding the Appendix II (IREM) Examination. As per RBA No. 31/2025 dated 15 December 2025, eligible JAAs can now be allowed a third chance to appear in the examination even beyond the prescribed four-year service period, subject to specific conditions. … Read more

Inspection of Training Institutes in Indian Railways: Latest Railway Board Guidelines Explained

Inspection of Training Institutes

Introduction The Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has issued fresh instructions regarding the inspection of Training Institutes, Training Centers, and Training Schools functioning under Zonal Railways. These inspections are aimed at ensuring proper infrastructure, teaching facilities, safety standards, and overall quality of training being imparted to railway staff. The latest communication reiterates … Read more

Railway Board Allows Engagement of Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman on Contract Basis – RBE No. 123/2025

Engagement of Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman

The Ministry of Railways has issued RBE No. 123/2025, dated 10 December 2025, granting permission to engage Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman on a contract basis to meet urgent operational requirements in Indian Railways. This decision has been taken as a temporary and interim measure until regularly appointed candidates become available through Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). This … Read more

RBE No. 122/2025: New Guidelines for Group ‘B’ Promotion to Senior Public Prosecutor in Indian Railways

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RBE No. 122/2025: New Guidelines for Group ‘B’ Promotion to Senior Public Prosecutor in Indian Railways The Railway Board has issued a new office memorandum under RBE No. 122/2025, introducing an important change in how selections are conducted for promotion to the Group ‘B’ post of Senior Public Prosecutor (Sr. PP). This update simplifies the … Read more

Railway Board Reservation Roster Guidelines 2025: Uniform Rules for PSUs & Autonomous Bodies

Railway Board Reservation Roster Guidelines 2025

Railway Board Reservation Roster Guidelines 2025: Uniform Rules for PSUs & Autonomous Bodies The Railway Board has issued fresh directions on the maintenance of Post Based Reservation Rosters across all Railway Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Autonomous Bodies. These instructions aim to ensure uniformity, compliance with DoPT norms, and proper implementation of reservation policies, including … Read more

Railway Contractual Vacancies 2025: Latest Updates from Lok Sabha Reply

Railway Contractual Vacancies 2025

Railway Contractual Vacancies 2025: Latest Updates from Lok Sabha Reply The Ministry of Railways recently responded to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 590 on 3 December 2025, providing detailed information on vacancies, recruitment progress, safety category posts, and the status of contractual workers. This official update gives a clear picture of how Indian Railways is … Read more

Post Retirement Complimentary Passes Rules 2025: Latest Railway Board Update Explained

Post Retirement Complimentary Passes Rules 2025

Post Retirement Complimentary Passes Rules 2025: Latest Railway Board Update Explained The Railway Board has issued an important clarification regarding the Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) and Widow Passes (WP) following several complaints of non-compliance across Zonal Railways and Production Units. This update, dated 04 December 2025, aims to ensure uniformity and fairness in issuing … Read more

Railway Instructor Post Selection Procedure: Clarification Issued by Railway Board (OM dated 27.11.2025)

Railway Instructor Post Selection Procedure Clarified

Railway Instructor Post Selection Procedure: Clarification Issued by Railway Board (OM dated 27.11.2025) The Railway Board has issued a fresh clarification regarding the procedure for filling up the posts of Instructors in recognized Railway Training Institutes, particularly in light of the changes introduced through RBE 155/2022. The clarification aims to address confusion related to eligibility … Read more

Reservation Rules for Isolated Posts in Railways: Updated Guidelines Explained

Reservation Rules for Isolated Posts in Railways Explained

Reservation Rules for Isolated Posts in Railways: Updated Guidelines Explained The Railway Board has issued a new communication dated 12 November 2025 to all major Railway Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Autonomous Bodies regarding the grouping of isolated posts and small cadres for applying reservation rules. This update connects the discussions held on 16 September … Read more

How to Use RESS on iPhone: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Railway Employees

How to Use RESS on iPhone Step-by-Step iOS Guide

How to Use RESS on iPhone: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Railway Employees The Railway Employee Self Service (RESS) portal is an essential platform for Indian Railways staff, offering easy access to salary details, attendance, leave records, and more. While the official RESS mobile application developed by CRIS is available only for Android users, iPhone users … Read more