Medical Examination & Facilities

PERSONNEL TRAINING CENTRE, JODHPUR

Medical Examination & Facilities

Q. No. 1. / In which rule book provisions of medical classification for different categories of railway employees and Medical examination before induction in specific railway service has been laid down?
Ans. / Indian Railway Medical Manual Vol. -I
Q. No. 2 / What is medical classification for the post of Staff & Welfare Inspectors in Railway ?
Ans. / C-1 (Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 3 / What is medical classification for the post of Junior Engineers (P. Way) in Railway ?
Ans. / C-1 (Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 4 / What is medical classification for the post of Traffic Apprentices in Railway?
Ans. / A-2 (Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 5 / What is medical classification for the inspectorial staff of Signal and Telecommunication?
Ans. / A-3 (Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 6 / What is medical classification for the post of Ticket collector ?
Ans. / B-2 (Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 7 / What is medical classification for the post of Train Ticket Examiner ?
Ans. / B-2 (Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 8 / What is medical classification for the post of RPF Staff in railway ?
Ans. / B-1 (Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 9 / What is medical classification for the post of J.E. ( C&W) /TXR ?
Ans. / B-1 Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 10 / When does periodical medical examination become due for the staff posted in such categories for which medical classification ‘A/1’, A/2 & A/3 vision has been prescribed?
Ans. / After every 4 years up to the age of 45 years and after every 2 years until attaining age of 55 years then there after annually, until the conclusion of their service.
(Authority: Para 514 Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.11 / In how many classes, group ‘A’ of the vision test of railway staff has been subdivided?
Ans. / Three ( A/1, A/2, & A/3)
Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 12 / When does periodical medical examination become due for the staff posted in such categories for which medical classification ‘B/1’ & ‘B/2’ vision has been prescribed?
Ans. / On attaining the age of 45 years and 55 years
Authority: Para 510 ( Annex IV) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 13 / R.E.L.H.S. stands for ………………?
Ans. / Retried Employee Liberalized Health Scheme Authority: ( Sub section II) Para 612 A Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) & RBE 27/97
Q. No. 14 / In which year Retired Employee Liberalized Health Scheme has been introduced ?
Ans. / 1997, RB No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.1997
(Authority: ( Para 612 A Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 15 / How much minimum qualifying service is necessary for joining Railway Employee Liberalized Health Scheme ?
Ans. / 20 years. (Authority: ( Para 612 A (2) Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
RB No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.1997
Q. No. 16 / Who is eligible for joining Railway Employee Liberalized Health Scheme?
Ans. / All serving Railway employee desirous of joining the scheme having 20 years qualifying service and Spouse of Railway employee who dies in harness or on superannuating are eligible to join the scheme
(Authority: ( Para 612 A (2) Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
RB No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.1997
Q. No. 17 / How much amount of contribution has been prescribed for serving employee to join Railway Employee Liberalized Health Scheme -1997 ?
Ans. / One time contribution equal to the last month’s basic pay
(Authority: ( Para 612 A (4) Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000))
RB No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.1997
Q. No. 18 / How much amount of contribution has been prescribed for family pensioners to join Railway Employee Liberalized Health Scheme -1997 ?
Ans. / A sum of equivalent to double the amount of their revised basic pension/family pension as on 01.01.96 (Authority: ( Para 612 A (4) (ii) Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
RB No. L/No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 16.3.2009
Q. No. 19 / How much amount is required to paid for joining Railway Employee Liberalized Health Scheme -1997 by SRPF Optees to whom ex gratia has been approved on the basis of the recommendations of Vth CPC?
Ans. / One time contribution at twice the ex gratia monthly payment.
(Authority: ( Para 612 A (4) (iii) Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
RB No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 16.3.2009, SE SL No. 62/09
Q. No. 20 / What is the full form of PRECHS?
Ans. / Retired Railway Employee Contributory Health Scheme .
Q. No. 21 / In which class of vision test, Points men and shunting staff are medically tested for fitness of vision ?.
Ans. / A/2 (Authority: IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2005 Chapter -V)
Q. No. 22 / In which class of vision test, Gate men and yard supervisory staff are medically tested for fitness of vision ?.
Ans. / A/3 (Authority: Para 510 (Annex IV) Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2005)
Q. No. 23 / For the purpose of visual acuity standards, in how many categories gazetted services on railway have been divided?
Ans. / Two (Authority: Para 503 ( a) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 24 / For the purpose of visual acuity standards, in which two categories gazetted services on railway have been divided?
Ans. / (a)Technical services (b) Non- technical Services.
Authority: Para 503 ( a) Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 25 / Who is competent to examine a candidate for appointment to the gazetted Railway service ?
Ans. / A medical board constituted for this purpose.
Authority: Para 505 Chapter –V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 26 / Whether medical attendance and treatment facilities free of charge will be admissible to an Apprentice governed by Apprentice Act 1961?
Ans. / No. Authority: Para 611 Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 27 / Whether medical attendance and treatment facilities free of charge will be admissible to an Apprentice except those governed by Apprentice Act 1961?
Ans. / Yes. Admissible only to the extent facilities as available in the railwayHospitals and Health units. (Authority: Para 611 Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 28 / Whether medical attendance and treatment facilities free of charge will be admissible to family of an Apprentice?
Ans. / No. (Authority: Para 611 ( Annex IV) Chapter –VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q.No. 29 / What is the amount limit of reimbursement claim at the General Manager’s level in emergent circumstances in non-referral case for treatment in recognized Hospital?
Ans. / Rs. 1,00,000/- in each case (Authority : RB No. 92/H/4/8 dated 23.8.1996)
Q.No. 30 / What is amount limit of reiumbrsement claim at the General Manager’s level in emergent circumstances in non-referral case for treatment in PrivateHospital?
Ans. / Rs. 50,000/- in each case (Authority : RB No. 92/H/4/8 dated 23.8.1996)
Q.No. 31 / What is amount limit of reiumbrsement claim at the DRM’s level in emergent circumstances in non-referral case for treatment in recognized Hospital?
Ans. / Rs. 10,000/- per case with a ceiling limit of Rs. 50,000 per year only
Q.No. 32 / Whether dependent children are eligible for availing of medical facilities after the death of both the parents under RELHS?
Ans. / No. (Authority : RB No. 1/No.2008/H-1/2/15 dated 22.9.08)
Q.No. 33 / Whether retired voluntary staff will be eligible for availing of Medical facilties under RELHS-97 ?
Ans. / Yes (Authority : RB No. 80/H/6-2/14 dated 6.2.81)
Q.No.34 / Whether the Railway Servant who quit service by resignation is eligible for availing medical facilities under RELHS?
Ans. / No. (Authority : RB No. 1/No.2008/H-1/2/15 pt of 22.9.08, SE SNo. 141/08)
Q.No. 35 / How much amount as fixed medical allowance may be granted to Railway personers/family pensioners, subject to fulfillment of the prescribed condition?
Ans. / Rs. 300 PM/- wef 1.9.2008 (Authority RB No. 1/No-PC-V/2010/A/Med/1 dated 29.6.2010
RBE No. 92/2010)
Q.No.36 / What types of Medical test are included for medical examination of candidates for appointment to non gazetted railway service and periodical medical examination of serving employee.
Ans. / 1.General Physical Examination 2. Vision Test
Authority : IRMM Vol-1 3rd Edition year 2000

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Q. No.37 / The Employees in RPF will be re-examined for physical fitness at the termination of every period of …………years, calculated from date of appointment until the conclusion of their service. (A) Three (B) Five
Ans / (A) (Authority: Para 514 of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000 Chapter -V) & RB No. E(N)
1/82 R E ¾ dated 31.12.1982, NR PS 8259
Q. No.38 / The Inspectorial staff of RPF is to be re-examined for physical fitness and visual acuity on attaining the age of ……….and there after at the termination of every period of ………….
(A)55 years , five years (B) 45 years , five years
Ans / (B) (Authority: Para 514 of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000 Chapter -V)

Write True/False against each question

Q. No. 39 / Group ‘A’ of the vision test of railway staff is in the interest of public safety.
(Authority: Para 510 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No. 40 / Group ‘A’ of the vision test of railway staff has been subdivided in two classes A-1 & A-2. (Authority: Para 510 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / False
Q. No. 41 / Foot plate staff are medically tested for fitness in A/1 class of vision.
(Authority: Para 510 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No. 42 / Station Masters are medically tested for fitness in A/2 class of vision.
(Authority: Para 510 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No.43 / Inspectorial staffs of loco, traffic and signal departments are medically tested for fitness in A/1 class of vision.
(Authority: Para 510 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / False
Q. No. 44 / Group ‘B’ of the vision test of railway staff is in the interest of employee himself and fellow workers. (Authority: Para 510 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No.45 / Group ‘C’ of the vision test is in the interest of administration
(Authority: Para 510 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No.46 / Periodical medical examination of the staff posted in such categories for which medical classification ‘C/1’ & ‘C/2’ vision becomes due for at the age of 45 years and 55 years. (Authority: Para 514 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / False
Q. No.47 / In case of footplate staff of high speed trains Periodical medical examination of the staff posted in such categories for which medical classification ‘A/1’ , A/2& ‘A/3’ vision becomes due once in 2 years up to the age of 45 years and every year after age of 45 years. (Authority: Para 514 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No.48 / When a Railway employee , whether gazetted or non- gazetted , is reemployed after his retirement , he will have to undergo a fresh medical examination prior to his reemployment if his duties concern with public safety.
(Authority: Para 501 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No. 49 / For the purpose of medical attendance and facilities, like wise regular Railway servant a medical card is issued to a Casual labour.
(Authority: Para 616 Chapter VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / False
Q. No. 50 / The service card of the casual labour can be utilized as the identification card for the purpose of medical attendance and facilities.
(Authority: Para 616 Chapter VI of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True
Q. No. 51 / Licensed Porters are eligible for free outdoor medical treatment for self, wife and dependant children only at railwayHospitals and health units.
(Authority: Para 618 Chapter V of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000) / True

MULTIPLE CHOICES

Q. No. 52 / What is the Medical classification for the post of Commercial Clerk in railway ?
(A) B-2 / (B)C-1
(C)C-2 / (D)None of these
Ans / (B) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 53 / The Medical classification for the post of Enquiry and Reservation Clerk in railway is…. ?
(A) A-2 / ( B) B-2
(C)C-1 / (D) B-1
Ans / (C) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 54 / Which of the following Medical classification has been prescribed for Commercial Apprentices in Railway services?
(A)C-1 / (B)B-1
(C)C-2 / (D)B-2
Ans / (A (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.55 / What is the Medical classification for the post of Assistant Station Master/Station Masters in Railway ?
(A) A-1 / (B) A-2
(C)B-1 / (D) B-2
Ans / (B) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 56 / What is the Medical classification for the post of Goods Guard in Railway ?
(A) A-1 / (B) A-2
(C)B-2 / (D) None of these
Ans / (B) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No. 57 / What is the Medical classification for the post of Cabin Master in Railway ?
(A) B-1 / (B)B-2
(C)A-1 / (D) A-2
Ans / (D) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.58 / The Medical classification for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot in Railway ?
(A) A-1 / (B)A-2
(C)A-1 Spl / (D) None of these
Ans / (A) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.59 / What is the Medical classification for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot ( Electric Traction) in Railway after 6th Central Pay Commission?
(A) A-1 Spl / (B)A-1
(C)A-2 / (D) A-3
Ans / (B) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.60 / For which post in railway medical classification ‘A-3’ is essential?
(A) Loco Inspector / (B) Commercial Inspector
(C)Vigilance Inspector / (D) Health Inspector
Ans / (A) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.61 / The Medical classification for the inspectorial Staff of Signal and Telecommunication is…. ?
(A) A-1 / (B) A-2
(C) A-3 / (D) None of these
Ans / (C) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.62 / The Medical classification for the post of Trains Clerk is….. ?
(A) A-1 / (B) A-2
(C) A-3 / (D) None of these
Ans / (C) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.63 / The Medical classification for the post of Traffic Inspector is….. ?
(A) B-1 / (B)B-2
(C) C-2 / (D) A-3
Ans / (D) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.64 / Which of the following statements is true?
(A) Group ‘A’ of the vision test is in the interest of public safety. / (B) Group ‘B’ of the vision test is in the interest of employee himself and fellow workers
(C) Group ‘C’ of the vision test is in the interest of administration / (D) All of these
Ans / (D) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.65 / Group ‘B’ of the vision test required in the interest of employee himself and fellow workers has been subdivided in….
(A) Three / (B) Two.
(C) One / (D) None of these
Ans / (B) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)
Q. No.66 / Under what circumstances, the staff in vision category of A/1, A/2 & A/3 required to be undergone Special Medical Examination unless they have been under Treatment of Rly. Medical Officer?
(A) Having under gone any treatment operation of eye / (B) Absence from duty for a period in excess of 90 days.
(C) both A & B / (D) None of these
Ans / (C) (Authority: Para 510 (Annex –IV) Chapter of IRMM Vo.-1 (3rd edition) 2000)

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