Merger of cadre of Yard Master and Traffic Inspector with unified cadre of Station Master: Railway Board Order dated 12.05.2026
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार)
Ministry of Railways (रेल मंत्रालय)
Railway Board (रेलवे बोर्ड)
File No. PC-VII/2026/I/7/5/2
New Delhi, Dated: 12.05.2026
The Principal Chief Personnel Officer,
All Indian Railways and Production Units,
(As per mailing list)
Sub: Merger of cadre of Yard Master and Traffic Inspector with unified cadre of Station Master
Ref: Board’s letter No. PC-III /2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 (RBE 177/2003)
Kindly refer to Board’s letter bearing RBE 177/2003 wherein it was decided that the category of Station Masters/Asst. Station Masters, Yard Masters and Traffic Inspectors should be merged with one unified cadre of Station Masters/Asst. Station Masters.
2. In this context, it has been observed in the office of Railway Board that the designations of Yard Master and Traffic Inspector are still being used in the field and in the HRMS system despite their merger with the cadre of Station Master. This is resulting in administrative problems regarding classification of these cadres and grant of allowances like Dress Allowance.
3. In view of the provisions of RBE 177/2003, it is advised to immediately stop using the older designations of Yard Master and Traffic Inspectors and replace the same with that of unified cadre of Station Master so that no further confusion is created. Necessary changes may also be made in HRMS system for these personnel.
4. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(Jaya Kumar G)
Joint Director, Pay Commission & HRMS
Railway Board
(Ph. No: 011-47845125)
(e-mail: Jaya.kumarg[at]gov.in)
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