The Ministry of Railways has issued RBE No. 10/2026 dated February 4, 2026, clarifying the pay fixation rules for Train Managers (Guards). The Board has ruled that the movement from Sr. Goods Train Manager (Level-6) to Sr. Passenger Train Manager (Level-6) is a Functional Promotion involving higher duties. Therefore, employees are eligible for a 3% Promotional Increment even though the Pay Level remains the same.
Why this matters: Previously, Accounts Departments often rejected this increment, treating it as a “Lateral Transfer” because both posts are in Level-6. This order confirms it is a “Promotion” under Rule 13.
1. The New Pay Fixation Rule (RBE 10/2026)
The General Secretary of AIRF/NFIR had raised this issue in the PNM meeting. The Board has now accepted that the duties of a Passenger Guard are more critical than a Goods Guard.
| Parameter | Old Interpretation | New Rule (RBE 10/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Sr. Goods (L-6) → Sr. Passenger (L-6) | Sr. Goods (L-6) → Sr. Passenger (L-6) |
| Nature | Lateral Transfer (Same Level) | Functional Promotion |
| Benefit | Nil (Same Pay) | One Increment (3%) |
| Fixation Rule | N/A | Rule 13 of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 |
2. Financial Benefit Calculation (Example)
How much will your salary increase? Let’s assume a Sr. Goods Train Manager drawing a Basic Pay of ₹50,500.
- Current Basic Pay: ₹50,500 (Level 6).
- On Promotion (Old Rule): ₹50,500 (No Change).
- On Promotion (New Rule): Pay fixed at next cell = ₹52,000.
- Gain: ₹1,500 Basic + DA (60%) = ₹2,400 per month.
Arrears: Since this is a clarification of existing rules, employees denied this benefit in the past can claim Arrears from the date of their actual promotion.
3. Rajya Sabha Update: 8th Pay Commission
In a separate update from Parliament (Feb 3, 2026), the Minister of State for Finance replied to a query regarding the “Distinction among Pensioners”.
- Govt Stance: The Ministry stated that pension revision is strictly governed by the recommendations of the Central Pay Commission.
- 8th CPC Status: To the question “Has 8th CPC started functioning?”, the written reply was “No proposal is under consideration at present.”
Is Sr. Passenger Guard a promotion post?
Yes. As per RBE 10/2026, the post of Senior Passenger Train Manager involves higher responsibilities compared to Senior Goods Train Manager. Hence, it is treated as a promotion for pay fixation purposes.
Can I claim arrears for past promotion?
Yes. If you were promoted from Sr. Goods to Sr. Passenger Guard in the last few years and were denied the increment, you should submit a representation to your Sr. DPO citing RBE No. 10/2026 for re-fixation and payment of arrears.
हिंदी सारांश: रेलवे प्रमोशन इंक्रीमेंट (RBE 10/2026)
रेलवे बोर्ड ने आदेश जारी किया है कि ‘सीनियर गुड्स ट्रेन मैनेजर’ से ‘सीनियर पैसेंजर ट्रेन मैनेजर’ के पद पर जाने को अब प्रमोशन माना जाएगा। भले ही दोनों पद लेवल-6 में हैं, लेकिन जिम्मेदारी बढ़ने के कारण कर्मचारी को एक इंक्रीमेंट (3%) का लाभ मिलेगा। जिन कर्मचारियों को पहले यह लाभ नहीं मिला, वे एरियर (Arrears) का दावा कर सकते हैं।
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