Acceptance of Diploma/Degree in Engineering prescribed for open market recruitment to posts on the Railways

Railway Board clarifies Duration of course in Acceptance of Diploma/Degree in Engineering prescribed for open market recruitment to posts on the railways

Ministry of Railways has issued clarification on the duration of Course while Acceptance of Diploma/Degree in Engineering prescribed for open market recruitment to posts on the railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.138/2015

No.E(NG)II-2013/RR-1/11

New Delhi, Dated 02/11/2015

The General Manager (P),

All Indian Railways & Production Units,

Chairman/Railway Recruitment Boards.

Subject: Acceptance of Diploma/Degree in Engineering prescribed for open market recruitment to posts on the railways — Duration of course regarding

Instances have come to notice of this Ministry, wherein, candidates the written examination conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards are producing Diploma/Degree in Engineering of varied duration conducted by various institutions.

The matter has been looked into and it has been decided that henceforth a minimum of three year Diploma course in Engineering and a minimum of  four year course in Engineering done after +2 shall only be accepted in addition to Diploma in Engineering obtained from Polytechnics. Instructions contained in Board’s letter No. dated 08.12.2011 still hold good.

Please acknowledge receipt.

(Neeraj Kumar)

Director Estt. (N)-II

Railway Board.

Download Railway Board letter No.RBE No.138/2015 No.E(NG)II-2013/RR-1/11 dated 02.11.2015