Indian Railways Recommends Premature Retirement of Five Group ‘A’ Officers, Reiterates Zero Tolerance Towards Corruption
The Ministry reiterated that Indian Railways follows a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, lack of integrity and inefficiency
In a significant move reinforcing its commitment to clean governance and administrative accountability, the Ministry of Railways has recommended the premature retirement of five Group ‘A’ officers in public interest under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code (IREC), Volume II, which is equivalent to Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules.
The decision was taken following recommendations made by the Review Committees of the Railway Board after conducting a comprehensive assessment of the officers’ service records in accordance with the prescribed procedure.
The five officers recommended for premature retirement include:
- Two Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) officers of the Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS).
- One Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) serving in Northern Railway.
- One officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) in Northern Railway.
- One JAG officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) in Western Railway.
According to the Ministry of Railways, the Review Committees examined multiple aspects of each officer’s service record before arriving at their recommendations. These included Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs), integrity records, vigilance inputs, disciplinary history and other relevant service documents. After a detailed evaluation, the committees unanimously recommended the officers’ premature retirement in public interest.
The Ministry reiterated that Indian Railways follows a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, lack of integrity and inefficiency. It emphasized that integrity, discipline and accountability remain non-negotiable principles in public service.
The action taken under the provisions of the Indian Railway Establishment Code is intended to strengthen institutional integrity and ensure that only officers meeting the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct continue to serve in the organisation.
The latest decision reflects the Railway Board’s continued focus on enhancing transparency, improving governance and maintaining efficiency across one of the world’s largest railway networks.
