Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Education Mode - Acceptance for purpose of employment on the railways.

Government of India (Bharat Sarkar)

Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)

(Railway Board)

RBE No.165/2011

No. E (NG)-II/2010/RR-1/17.

New Delhi, dated: 08.12.2011

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units.

Sub:- Recognition of Engineering Diploma/Degrees obtained through Distance Education Mode - Acceptance for purpose of employment on the railways.

   References have been received from various railway establishments seeking clarification regarding status of diploma/degree in Engineering obtained from various institutions in India through Open & Distance Learning mode. The issue has been examined in consultation with Distance Education Council, New Dethi.

   Accordingly, Railway Board have decided not to accept diploma/degree in Engineering obtained through distance mode except AMIETE (recognition for which has been permitted vide RBE No. 230/1990) for the purpose of employment in railways with immediate effect and till further orders.

Please acknowledge receipt.
(Hindi version will follow)

sd/-

(Harsha Dass)

Joint Director Estt. (N)-II

Railway Board.

Source: AIRF