Implementation of MACP Scheme for the teaching staff in railway schools

The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has issued new guidelines for the implementation of the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme for teaching staff in railway schools, effective from April 29, 2025. This new scheme replaces the existing Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).

Under the new directives, any placements already earned in Senior and Selection Grades under CAS will be adjusted against financial upgradations under the MACP Scheme. Further financial upgradations will only be granted if they are due after this adjustment and all prescribed conditions of the MACP Scheme are met.

To facilitate a smooth transition, the Railway Board has provided Annexures 1 and 2 for guidance.

Annexure 1: Scenarios for Existing Railway School Teachers

Annexure 1 outlines various possible scenarios for railway school teachers who were in service as of April 29, 2025, and will now transition from CAS to MACPS, These scenarios are illustrative and not exhaustive, and any additional scenarios or discrepancies should be reported to the Railway Board.

Some of the key scenarios detailed for Primary Teachers (PRTs) include:

• MACP before 1st NF upgradation under CAS (less than 12 years of regular service): The 1st MACP will be granted in Pay Level L-7 upon completion of 10 years of regular service or on April 29, 2025, whichever is later. Subsequent MACPs (2nd and 3rd) will follow existing provisions.
• MACP after promotion to TGT but before 1st NF upgradation under CAS: The PRT’s promotion to the Basic Grade of TGT in L-7 will count as the 1st MACP. The 2nd MACP in L-8 will be granted on completion of 20 years of regular service or 10 years from the promotion date. If the 2nd MACP was due before April 29, 2025, it will be granted effective April 29, 2025. If due after, it will be given upon completion of 20 years of regular service or 10 years from the 1st MACP.
• MACP after 1st NF upgradation under CAS to Sr. Grade: The 1st NF upgradation under CAS to Sr. Grade in L-7 will count as the 1st MACP. The 2nd MACP in L-8 will be granted on completion of 20 years of regular service or 10 years from the date of the 1st NF upgradation counted towards the 1st MACP. Similar to the above, specific dates apply if the 2nd MACP was due before or after April 29, 2025.
• MACP after 2nd NF upgradation under CAS to Selection Grade in L-8: The 1st NF upgradation to Sr. Grade in L-7 and the 2nd NF upgradation to Selection Grade in L-8 under CAS will count as the 1st and 2nd MACPs, respectively. The 3rd MACP in L-9 will be granted on completion of 30 years of total service or 10 years from the 2nd NF upgradation counted towards the 2nd MACP, whichever is earlier.

Similar detailed scenarios are provided for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) / Headmasters in Primary Schools and Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) / Headmasters in Middle Schools.

Annexure 2: 7th CPC Pay Levels for New Entrants

Annexure 2 specifies the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay levels for MACPS for teachers joining railway schools on or after April 29, 2025.

The entry pay levels and subsequent MACP pay levels are as follows:

• Primary Teacher: Entry Pay Level L-6; 1st MACP L-7; 2nd MACP L-8; 3rd MACP L-9.
• TGT: Entry Pay Level L-7; 1st MACP L-8; 2nd MACP L-9; 3rd MACP L-10.
• PGT: Entry Pay Level L-8; 1st MACP L-9; 2nd MACP L-10; 3rd MACP L-11
• Headmasters in Primary Schools: Entry Pay Level L-8; 1st MACP L-9; 2nd MACP L-10; 3rd MACP L-11.
• Headmasters in Middle Schools: Entry Pay Level L-9; 1st MACP L-10; 2nd MACP L-11; 3rd MACP L-12.
• Principal/Headmaster (Secondary/High School and equivalent) Gr. ‘B’ Gazetted: Entry Pay Level L-10; 1st MACP L-11; 2nd MACP L-12; 3rd MACP L-13.
• Principal/Headmasters/Headmistress of Intermediate College/Higher Secondary Schools/Higher Secondary Multipurpose Schools (Gr. ‘A’ Gazetted): Entry Pay Level L-12; 1st MACP L-13; 2nd MACP L-13A; 3rd MACP L-14.

Railway Board Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(P&A)I-2024/PS-5/PE-3

New Delhi, dated: 12.06.2025

The General Managers and PFAs,
All Indian Railways and Production Units etc.

Sub: Implementation of Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme for the teaching staff in railway schools – reg.

Ref: Board’s letter of even No. dt 05.05.25.

Approval of the Railway Board was communicated for implementing the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme and withdrawing the existing Career Advancement Scheme for teaching staff in railway schools w.e.f. 29.04.2025 vide Board’s letter of even number dated 05.05.2025. Vide pars 3 of the ibid letter it has been clarified that the placements in Senior Grades and Selection Grades already earned under CAS will be first adjusted against the financial upgradation(s) under MACP Scheme and any financial upgradation(s) due thereafter only will be granted subject to the fulfillment of all prescribed conditions for grant of financial upgradation(s) under the MACP Scheme.

2. In continuation of the said communication and with a view to ensuring a smooth transition from the existing CAS to the MACP Scheme, Annexures 1 and 2 may please be referred to for guidance.

i. Annexure I indicates certain scenarios which may be applicable in case of railway school teachers in service as on 29.04.2025 who would now be getting MACPS over CAS.

ii. Annexure 2 indicates the 7th CPC pay levels for the purpose of MACPS which the teachers joining in railway schools on and after 29.04.2025 would get.

2.1. The various possible scenarios in Annexure 1 are illustrative in nature but not exhaustive and any additional scenarios or discrepancies observed in the same may be brought to the notice of Railway Board.

DA: As above.

(Gaurav Puri)
Joint Director/ E(P&A)
Railway Board

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