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NFIR

National Federation of IndianRailwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD,NEWDELHI- 110055 Afflliatedfo: Indian NationalTrade Union Congress(INTUC) International Transport Workers' Federation(lTF) No.W26lPartI

Dated:09102/2016

The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub:

Aptitude Test - review of extantinstructions-reg.

Ref:

Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2O02/PM^ll3l dated29103/2005. ******{<*

On SouthernRailway (ChennaiDivision) large number of Loco Pilot (Goods)have been declaredfailed in the Aptitude Test (held in December 2015) althoughthey are fit for promotion to the pgst of Loco Pilot (Passenger)ilVlotor Man. The Railway Board is awarethat Aptitude Test has been made part of selection, consequentlywhen the staff failed to clear the Aptitude Test, they are denied empanelmentfor promotion. A report receivedat this, revealsthat out of 69 Loco Pilots appearedin the Aptitude Test on Chennai Division, 30 have been declaredfailed on the plea that they did not securequalifying marks in accordancewith the multiple cut-off system.In this connection,Boardosletter No. 2007lSafety-l/2813dated03/07/2015 may be connected. There is strong resentmentamongLoco Pilots on SouthernRailway againstlarge number of failures in the Aptitude Test. They complain that although they are fit to perform duties of Loco Pilot (Passenger)Avlotor Man, they being deniedpromotion on accountof multiple cut-off marks. NFIR is of the view that the time is opportune to review the decade old policy (instructionsdated 29103/2005)to prevent demoralizationamongtoco Pilots; In this connection, the Federationproposesthe following:(a) More number of days training should be imparted to the Loco Pilots before subjecting them to Aptitude Test, (b) When they fail in first attempt,they be given repeattraining and allowed secondchance to face Aptitude Test after a duration of atleastone month, (c) T}-reAptitude Test should not be continuedas part of selection.Extant instructionsneed fresh look. It is also suggestedthat after drawal of panel, they may be subjectedto Aptitude Test and in caseof non-clearance,they shouldbe given more chances. Contd.Page...2

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t/2t/ (d) As the systemshave been improved with new technologiesand working trains by LPg made simpler as contendedby the Railway Ministry before 7ft CPC (Para 11.40.63of 7^ CPC report), whether the continuanceof Aptitude Test is really necessaryshould be reviewed for the purposeof dispensation. NFIR, therefore urges upon the Railway Board to considerabovepoints and review the so-calledAptitude Test policy de-novo in view of prevailing discontentmentamongLoco Pilots who are technically qualified, efficient and capableto shoulderthe responsibilitiesas Loco Pilot (Passenger)/MotorMan successfully. Yours faithfullv. ^-^

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@r.M.Raghavaiah)- p General Secretary Copy td the General Manager, Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai. He is requestedto revisit the entire matter for ascertaining why such large failures in Aptitude Test are taking place on ChennaiDivision of SouthernRailway and initiate remedialmeasures. Copy to the Advisor (Safety),Railway Board,New Delhi for necessaryactionplease. Copy to the Executive Director E(N), Railway Board,New Delhi for necessaryactionplease. Copy to the Executive Director (T&MPP), Railway Board, New Delhi for information and necessaryaction please. Copy to the GeneralSecretariesof ZonalUnions of NFIR. File No. IA34lPartXIU Media CentreA{FIR.