Modification of guidelines for deputation of Group ‘C’ employees of Central Government to State Government/UTs Admn. : RBE No. 85/2026 dated 16.10.2026
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
F.No.2025/F(E)II/1(1)/1
RBE No. 85/2026
New Delhi, dtd. 16.10.2026
The General Managers/Pr. Financial Advisors,
All Indian Railways & Production Units incl. RDSO,
(As per Standard Mailing List)
Sub:- Deputation of Group ‘C’ employees of Central Government to State Government/UTs Admn. -Modification of guidelines-Regarding.
Consolidated guidelines on ‘Deputation’ have been issued by DOP&T vide their O.M.No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 which have been adopted/circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter No.2010/F(E)II/I(I)/I dated 28.07.2010. These guidelines of DOP&T have been amended from time to time and also adopted/circulated to all Railways accordingly.
2. After issuance of DOP&T’s O.M. No. 6/8/2023-Pers.Policy (Deputation/Re-employment) Pt. XV(i) dated 24.09.2024, the matter regarding deputation of Group ‘C’ Railway employees to ex-cadre posts under a State Govt./UT Administration including PSUs/ABs/Statutory Bodies/Universities/Local Bodies under the States/UT Administration was under consideration in consultation with various establishment Directorates of Railway Board. Now it has been decided by Board (CRB&CEO) that Group ‘C’ Railway employees are not permitted for deputation to ex-cadre posts under a State Govt./UT Administration including PSUs/ABs/Statutory Bodies/Universities/Local Bodies under the States/UT Administration. All Railways may take necessary measures for strict compliance.
3. Please acknowledge receipt.
Sd/-
(Manish Sehrawat)
Director, Finance (Estt.)
Railway Board
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