Indian Railways Recommends Premature Retirement Of 5 Senior Officers Over Corruption, Performance Issues
Indian Railways Recommends Premature Retirement Of 5 Senior Officers Over Corruption, Performance Issues Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: August 01, 2026, 21:01 IST The
Indian Railways Recommends Premature Retirement Of 5 Senior Officers Over Corruption, Performance Issues Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: August 01, 2026, 21:01 IST The Ministry of Railways has recommended the premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers, citing a review of service records under Rule 1802(a) in the public interest. Rapid Read The Railway Ministry has recommended premature retirement for five Group 'A' officers. The Ministry of Railways has recommended the premature retirement of five Group ‘A’ officers in the public interest following a detailed review of their service records. The move, officials said, is part of the ministry’s policy of maintaining accountability and enforcing zero tolerance towards corruption, inefficiency and lack of integrity in public service.
The decision was taken by review committees of the Railway Board under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code (IREC), Volume II, which is equivalent to Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules. Review Based On Performance, Integrity And Vigilance Records According to the ministry, the recommendation followed a comprehensive assessment of multiple aspects of the officers’ service records. These included Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs), integrity records, vigilance inputs and disciplinary histories before the committees arrived at their decision. The officers recommended for premature retirement comprise two Senior Administrative Grade officers of the Indian Railway Health Service, one Junior Administrative Grade officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers in Northern Railway, one officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers in Northern Railway, and one Junior Administrative Grade officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service in Western Railway.
Move Reinforces Zero-Tolerance Policy Officials said the action is in line with the Railways’ policy of zero tolerance towards corruption, inefficiency and lack of integrity. They added that the decision reinforces the government’s commitment to ensuring accountability and discipline in public service, describing both as non-negotiable standards for government officials. The ministry said the review process was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Railway Establishment Code after evaluating the officers’ overall service records and related inputs before recommending their premature retirement in the public interest. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Akash Sharma Akash Sharma, Defence Correspondent, CNN-News 18, covers the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways.
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