Railway Ministry Counts Lockdown as Duty for Trainees | Science-Environment

Staying at home during COVID-19 to be treated as duty for trainees: Rail Ministry

The ministry's circular came after one of the Zonal Railways unit sought to know whether the period spent at home during nationwide lockdown due to pandemic be considered as duty also for the purpose of increments.

Staying at Home During COVID-19 to Be Treated as Duty for Trainees: Rail Ministry

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. The Railway Ministry has clarified that stay-at-home period during COVID-19 lockdown would be counted as duty for trainee railway servants for increments in salaries. Latest News | Staying at Home During COVID-19 to Be Treated as Duty for Trainees: Rail Ministry.

Railway Ministry Counts Lockdown as Duty for Trainees | Science-Environment

Railway Ministry Counts Lockdown as Duty for Trainees The Railway Ministry has officially clarified its stance on the status of trainee railway servants during the nationwide lockdown. The time spent at home due to COVID-19 will now be regarded as 'duty' for calculating salary increments.According to a circular dated July 7, 2025, addressed to all Zonal Railways and production units, the ministry stated that training periods, paid via stipend or…