Railway topics
Curated material for examinations and service reference — Chief Controller, IT apps, establishment rules, pensions, housing, and more.
32 topic pages
All topics (A–Z)
Study systems, establishment, rolling stock — sorted alphabetically by title.
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APAR
Performance appraisal
Annual Performance Appraisal Report — process, timelines, and railway norms.
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CAT
Central Administrative Tribunal
CAT jurisdiction, procedures, and railway-related references for appeals.
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Chief Controller
AOM study material
Speed restrictions, timings, distances, G&SR, rules, SWR, whistle and bell codes — full reference for aspirants.
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Coaches data
Coach types & specs
Coach categories, capacities, and reference figures for examination prep.
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Container rail terminals
CRT & freight hubs
Container rail terminals — facilities, handling, and examination-oriented reference.
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Engine on load
Locomotive operation
Engine on load — operating reference for examination and field use.
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Establishment rules
Rules & procedures
Railway establishment rules — reference, compilations, and study material in one place.
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Financial rules
Budget & accounts
Railway financial rules — reference material for exam prep and day-to-day queries.
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Gati Shakti terminals
Rail terminals under Gati Shakti
Gati Shakti terminals — multimodal connectivity and examination-oriented reference.
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Government e-market
GeM & public procurement
Government e-Market (GeM) — procurement portal overview and examination-oriented reference.
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Government pension
OPS & pension rules
Government / old pension scheme concepts and railway pension references.
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HRMS
Human resource system
AIMS HRMS portal, self-service, manuals, and settlement-related overview for employees.
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Information technology apps
FOIS, ICMS, PRS & more
Railway IT systems: booking, freight, control, safety and employee-facing applications explained in one place.
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IREC
Indian Railway Establishment Code
IREC references and code provisions for establishment matters.
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IREM
Indian Railway Establishment Manual
IREM chapters and establishment procedures for railway servants.
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Joint consultative machinery
JCM & staff–government dialogue
Joint Consultative Machinery — levels, councils, and examination-oriented reference for central services.
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Leave travel concession
LTC rules
LTC entitlement, blocks, family, and journey rules for railway employees.
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MACP
Assured career progression
Modified Assured Career Progression — grades, benchmarks, and MACP cycles.
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Master circulars
Board & policy compilations
Key master circulars and consolidated instructions for railway administration.
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Merry go round
Study topic
Merry go round — reference page for this topic.
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Mission 3000 MT
Freight & logistics
Mission 3000 MT — reference summary for the freight capacity mission.
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National logistics policy
Policy framework
National Logistics Policy — framework, PM Gati Shakti links, and exam-focused notes.
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National pension scheme
NPS
NPS for railway employees — Tier I & II, contributions, and withdrawal overview.
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National rail plan
Network vision & projects
National Rail Plan — policy context, corridors, and examination-oriented summary.
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Permanent negotiating machinery
PNM & joint consultations
Permanent Negotiating Machinery — forums, union–management dialogue, and examination-oriented reference.
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PREM
Establishment reference
PREM — examination-oriented reference for railway establishment.
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Public complaints
Grievance handling
Public complaint mechanisms, channels, and railway citizen-facing norms.
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Quarters
Railway housing
Allotment, types of quarters, and related establishment notes.
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Service rules
Conduct & conditions
Railway service conditions, classifications, and linked establishment concepts.
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Staff benefit fund
Welfare schemes
Staff Benefit Fund — membership, advances, and welfare benefits.
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Transfers
Posting & mutual transfer
Transfer policy, inter-railway moves, and procedural highlights.
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Wagons data
Wagon types & loads
Wagon classifications, axle loads, and operational data summaries.
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