Often, disputes arise between Direct Recruit (DR) and Promotees. The Supreme Court and CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) have repeatedly ruled that the IRHS seniority list must maintain the "roster" system as per the R. K. Sabharwal judgment. However, the final list is only valid when approved by the Railway Board.
Officially, once a year. Practically, zonal railways update it every 6 months after the DPC (Departmental Promotion Committee) meetings. irhs railway seniority list
The is an official, gazetted document published periodically by the Railway Board (Ministry of Railways, Government of India). It ranks all regular IRHS officers based on their relative standing in service. Often, disputes arise between Direct Recruit (DR) and