4 years of regular service (total 13 years).
IRHS officers range from Junior Scale (entry-level) to Senior Administrative Grade (top management), including posts like Chief Medical Director (CMD) at the Railway Board. irhs railway seniority list
In recent years, there has been a significant push for transparency. Officers previously had to file Right to Information (RTI) requests to know their exact standing. However, the Ministry of Railways has moved toward digitization, often hosting these lists on internal railway portals (like E-Service) or the official Railway Board website. This allows officers to verify their position and plan their retirement or future postings accordingly. 4 years of regular service (total 13 years)
In disciplinary cases, the seniority list establishes the "benchmark" officer for parity. If a junior officer is promoted ahead of a senior without valid grounds, the senior can challenge it in CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal). Officers previously had to file Right to Information