Shortage of running staff is a real bottleneck railways is facing since two decades now. Overworking hours aren't the only issue in contrast to general perception. Any running staff is pre-informed about their overtime and can't be assigned without their consent. They can't be forced except during emergency situations where negative performances are too omitted. For every hour of overtime, running staffs get a healthy incentive(more than regular slab).
The actual problem lies in upgrade chapter. There has been a sharp decline in promotion of LPs/ALPs inspite of increasing passenger staff...
more... demand. Maximum candidates are failing to clear the standards set for passenger train overhaul. 7th pay commission has put the final nail. The "Chalta Hain" atitude among railway employees have rapidly increased post the recent exaggerated salaries and added benefits.
Thanks to how government jobs are overhyped in our nation! Adjacently, the mentality of job seekers too are no less settling post recruitment.
please wait...Translate to EnglishYo, the railways be dealin' with a major shortage of running staff for like two decades now. It ain't just about workin' too many hours like people think. The running staff is informed in advance 'bout their overtime and they can't be assigned without their consent. They can only be forced in emergencies where performin' poorly ain't an option. And they get a fat bonus for every extra hour they put in, more than their regular pay.
But the real issue is with promotions. The number of LPs/ALPs gettin' promoted has been droppin' while the demand for passenger staff keeps goin' up. Most candidates ain't able to meet the standards for passenger train overhaul. And the final blow came with the 7th pay commission. Ever since the salaries and perks got jacked up, railway employees have developed this "Chalta Hain" attitude.
And yeah, government jobs in our country are so hyped up! It's messin' with the mentality of job seekers too after they get hired.