The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS), functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, has issued a Vacancy Circular dated 08 April 2025, inviting applications from eligible and experienced government officials for appointment to key positions on a deputation basis. This recruitment drive seeks to fill two important posts — Senior Inspector (Technical) and Office Superintendent — located in New Delhi and Kolkata respectively.
Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 08 April 2025
- Closing Date for Receipt of Application: Within 60 days from the date of issue (i.e., on or before 07 June 2025)
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Not applicable.
There is no application fee for applying to these posts on deputation.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Location | Pay Level | Mode of Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Superintendent | 01 | Kolkata (Eastern Circle) | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Deputation |
| Senior Inspector (Technical) | 01 | New Delhi (CCRS Office) | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | Deputation |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Office Superintendent
- Classification: Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial, General Central Service
- Pay Scale: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Posting Location: Office of the Commissioner of Railway Safety, Eastern Circle, Kolkata
- Eligibility: As per Column 11 of Recruitment Rules under G.S.R. 96 (Annexure I).
- Must be a serving officer in a similar or higher post in a Central/State Government office.
- Experience in administrative and ministerial duties preferred.
2. Senior Inspector (Technical)
- Classification: Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, General Central Service
- Pay Scale: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
- Posting Location: Office of the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety, New Delhi
- Eligibility: As per Column 11 of Recruitment Rules under G.S.R. 37 (Annexure II).
- Preferably from a Mechanical or Technical background with relevant experience in inspection or safety-related work.
Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary Range (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Office Superintendent | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Senior Inspector (Technical) | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
In addition to the basic pay, selected officers will be entitled to all admissible government allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA.
Selection Process
- Mode: Deputation
- Selection Steps:
- Scrutiny of applications received through proper official channel
- Assessment of eligibility as per service records, ACRs/APARs
- Final selection based on cadre approval, experience, and suitability
There will be no written exam or interview. Selection will be based on service profile and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should route their applications properly, including:
- Bio-data (in duplicate) as per the format in Annexure-A
- Certified duplicates of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) spanning the past five years, every sheet properly endorsed.
- Grading summary of ACR/APAR, attested
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Integrity Certificate
- Statement of major/minor penalties (if any) during the last 10 years