Decentralization of process for filing up of unfiled Promotion Quota Vacancies through GDCE Scheme: Railway Board
Decentralization of process for filing up of unfiled Promotion Quota Vacancies through GDCE Scheme: Railway Board Order dated 30.07.2024
भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD)
No. E(NG)/2024/PM1/06
New Delhi, dated 30.07.2024
The General Manager (P),
South East Central Railway,
Bilaspur.
Sub: Decentralization of process for filing up of unfiled Promotion Quota Vacancies through GDCE Scheme.
Ref: i) SECR’s letters no. P-HQ/RUL/105/05/E118009/IB90/ dated15.04.2024 & 09.07.2024.
ii) Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2024/PM7/1e(3454474) dated 08.04.2024 (RBE No/. 32/2024)
Please connect your above referred letter on the above subject. The matter has been examined and the reply to your quarries is as under:-
| Query of SECR | Board’s remarks | |
| 1 | Decentralize the process for filling up of unfilled PQ vacancies through GDCE scheme, duly delegating the process to Divisions, for all categories. | Vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/ 2024/ PM7/ 1 e (3454474) dated 08.04.2024 (RBE No. 32/2024), dispensation has been granted to the divisions. |
| 2 | Boards letter dated 16.01.2024, stipulates that, Computer Based Test (CBT) for all selections to Non-Gazetted posts to be centralized at the level of Zonal Railway, duly adopting common selection calendar. Therefore, procedure for centralized CBT may also be adopted for selection under GDCE scheme | It is for the railway to decide. Selections are held seniority unit wise. |
| 3 | Regarding authority for setting question paper and modalities fer conducting examination etc, in case of divisionally conducted GDCE, as proposed above. | Instruction for conducting selections will apply |
| 4 | Any age relaxation to be given to OBC candidates or otherwise | Instructions applicable to departmental selection will apply. |
| 5 | What should be the qualifying marks for this selection? Whether it should be 60% (including marks on record Service) as applicable for departmental selection or it should be: UR-40%, SC-30%, ST-25% as applicable for GDCE, without any weightage to marks of service record/APAR. | |
| 6 | Only, the employee(s) having lien in respective division(s) are to be considered for the said selection, in that division. |
(Sanjay Kumar)
Deputy Director
Source: Indian Railways

📢 Stay Updated with GConnect
Join our Whatsapp channels for the latest news and job updates:
Join GConnect News Join GConnect JobsGConnect News
GConnect Jobs
You might also like:
CGHS Clarifies One-Time Option Rule for Choosing Parents or Parents-in-Law for Medical Benefits
Cabinet Secretariat Invites Officers to Share Innovative Governance Practices; Entries Open Till May 31
PFRDA Launches ‘NPS Sanchay’ to Expand Pension Coverage for Informal Sector Workers
Deadline Extended for Mandatory iGOT Karmayogi Courses and Assessment Till May 31, 2026
DA Hiked to 60% from January 2026: Finance Ministry Issues Office Memorandum
CPAO Issues Detailed Guidelines for Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to NPS Pensioners