LatestCorporate Compliance 24 September 2026
Railways Introduces EWS Reservation Policy
The Ministry of Railways has announced a reservation policy for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under the latest 7th CPC notification, aligning with the central government's wage code reforms. The order updates the pay matrix, incorporates APAR recommendations, and extends EWS quotas to railway recruitment and service cadres.
Railways rolls out EWS reservation
- New order applies the 7th CPC notification to include Economically Weaker Sections across railway jobs.
- Pay matrix revised and APAR recommendations integrated to ensure parity.
- EWS quotas now cover recruitment, promotions, and service cadres.
For full details, see the original announcement here.
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