(a) whether there is huge shortage of Gangman in Railways;
(b) if so, the details of the total shortfall, zone-wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Railways to fill up these vacancies?
(a) whether there is huge shortage of Gangman in Railways;
(b) if so, the details of the total shortfall, zone-wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Railways to fill up these vacancies?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) :A Statement is attached.
(c): Occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process. While a few vacancies are likely
to exist in this continuous process at any point of time, the policy of Government is to fill up the
vacancies promptly as per procedure. General Managers are empowered to assess the requirement of Group
“D†staff (now enhanced to Pay Band-1 having Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- and get the same filled up from
time to time by placing indents with Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). Also to overcome shortage of
Gangman on the railways, instructions have been issued to fill up the posts from amongst eligible
compassionate and other appointees on priority.