The document outlines the guidelines for the deployment of private security personnel and home guards in railway security, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness and proper training. It details the responsibilities of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the process for outsourcing security in non-core areas. Additionally, it discusses the need for a structured approach to security management, including budget considerations and the involvement of various railway departments in the hiring process.
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The document outlines the guidelines for the deployment of private security personnel and home guards in railway security, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness and proper training. It details the responsibilities of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the process for outsourcing security in non-core areas. Additionally, it discusses the need for a structured approach to security management, including budget considerations and the involvement of various railway departments in the hiring process.
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av¢ 2 valid license under Section 4 of the Private Security
ion) Act. 2008
‘003 to undertake the district in which the Railway
to be secured, is located,
> Personnel provided to the Railway should be physically fit,
oe any physical disability,
acy shall b
{have a peoper system of recruitment, C&A verification of their
s ‘sm and proper ID cards.
Sscunty Guards. to be deployed, shall be imparted one week duration
dy RPF betore they are deployed on Railway Security duty. The
svt, not be treated as having performed duty for Railways
of training
wneration ete, of these Guards during the period of
by the concerned Private Security Agency (PSA).
¢ monitoring of the contract for hiring of private security shall
) + Singi deparmentiageney, preferably by the Executive in-charge of the
;ecal Manager of the Railway. Production Unit etc.
Badget for Outsourcing of Security:
Revenue Budget and needful shall be done in time by
+ ovith inputs to Security Department.
ide letter no, 2010/See(Spl)/6/9, dated 16.07.2014, stands
oss with the approval of Board (MS, FC & CRB).
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Director General/RPF
Railway Board
says (including Metro & CORE), Constructions & PUs
& NAIR. Vadodara
)s & PUs and Chief Security Commissioners/RPF, all Indian
Const. RDSO. RPSE, Director, JR RPF Academy, LKO
MT. ME. MRS. MTR. for information of Board Member
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Deployment of Home G
rds
Deployment of Home Guards at station premises and circulating at
may be
considered to meet demand of extra security personnel to handle passenger rush during-
(i) Summers
son
(ii) Festival season
(i) Rallies / Pairs:
(iv) Recruitment Mela / Competitive Examination in nearby urban centers
(4) REBARRE Examination security duties
Deployment of Home Guards will be only for a spe
General Manager concerned,
ie period, as decided by the
Home
ards. when requisitioned and deployed on these duties, shall work under the
command, control and supervision of RPF
Methods for
ment of Private Security Agency (PSA):
responsibi
for engages
1 of Private Security Agency for any of the identified
“non-core areas” which can’t be handled by RPF with existing resources shall be
entrusted upon the department of the Zone/Division. as decided by the GM/DRM
concemed.
Hower
e Lender €
Agency shall comprise of
0 finalise the contract for hiring of Private Security
(i) Olficer of the department under whose administrative control the identified *non-
core area’ (where security is 10 be outsourced) falls,
(ii) Officer from Security Depa
nent
Git) Officer ti
1m Finance Department
The contracts for engagement of Private Security Agen
sof “HR's General Conditions of C
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tender in iting authority,
shall be dealt as per
Jomtract(GCC) for Works Matters” with
mditions of Contract
Few special
provisio
as considered necessary by the
ditions may be -
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2.1 Being importan, ‘6 railway working and intrinsically connected to Protection of railway
Property & security. of Workshops. s ‘curity of following areas shall continue to be
ensured by the RPF and would have sanctioned RPF strength for security of these
installations
Ui) Protection of sensitive installation, like Diesel Fuelling Installations.
UN) Guarding duty at Cash Offices/disbursement of salary through cashiers
(1 Proteetion/witness duty at Scrap Yards,
(i) Workshop security
(vil) DRM/GM Residence
3 Non-Core Areas of Railway Security :
3.1 Following areas have been identified as ‘non-core areas” of Railway Security
(i) Railway Hospital
1H) Cyele/motor eyele stands (at other than railway stations)
(iii) Railway Colony
Civ) Railway Stadium
(8) Other sports / recreational facilities
(6) RRB RRC offices
(sii) Administrative oftie
(it) Deposit of station earning with banks (wherever banks agree to lift the cash from
stations and arrangements are there),
UN) Ans other activity whieh the General Manager ofthe Zonal Railway deems to be
outsourced with the concurrence of FA&CAO concerned,
3.2 The above mentioned activities may be outsourced to Private security agencies,
{tessever, depending upon other scenarios. e.g. threat perception ete. such devision for
‘outsourcing may be reviewed by the General Manager
a3,
ae of outsourcing a these nstalations and estimation of requirement & its cost shall
be deeisied by the in-charge of such establishment in consultation with the Security
Officer concerned,
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
tn exercise of the powers conferred f the RPF Rules, 1987 read with
Pain 8 Of the RPF Act. 1957 nn amended from time to time), Director General, Railway
seacction Force hereby issues the following Directive, j session of Directive 31
issued vide letter of even no, dated 16
under Rule 28 o'
DIRECTIVE 36
1. Background ;
11 With amendments in the RPF Act and ‘The Railways Act 1989. the role and
Tebonsibility of RPF have undergone a paradigm shift In addition to the traditional
Fensbility of sceurity of railway property. RPF is getting increasingly involved in
the security of passengers and passenger areas, In the existing internal security scenario
and vulperability of the railway system, RPF have to evolve itself to be capable enough
{0 discharge the duties entrusted to the Force.
12 There is twemendous burden on the personnel of the Force and it is f
identity “none "of
agencies. so that RPF
“core areas’ of Railway Security, w
agency
13
the issues regarding “core areas’ and “non-core areas’ of Railway Security were further
discussed during the Board meeting, held on 31.12.2012 at Railway Board and the
following decisions were taken
Board decided that primary: responsibility
of security including in the areas 10 be
outsourced shall remain with RPE. The funds needed for out-
urcing security in
‘demified areas shall he arranged from the Security Department's grant in Revenue
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Board decided that there is a need to revisit Standing Order No. 88 issued vide letter
2uns/Seety/P0-2/S, dated 18.03.09 earlier. A Commnitie consisting of EDME(W),
es FE. EDC EDIPM, EDRCIC) and 1G/Admn. (as Convenor) is nominated 1p
eateries above Standing Order and recommend the non-core are
as for outsourcins
The six member committer deliberated upon the issues of Core areas & Non-Core areas
si B 5
“ Railway Security and have revised core/non core areas of railway security
of Railway
accordingly.
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