Vinod Kumar Gautam Gets Immediate Absorption in DFCCIL
New Delhi, September 8, 2026: The Railway Board has conveyed the President’s sanction for the immediate absorption of Shri Vinod Kumar Gautam, IRSME, in Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL).
According to the Railway Board order dated September 7, 2026, the absorption is effective from August 19, 2026 (FN).
Vinod Kumar Gautam is a permanent Railway officer, and his absorption in DFCCIL will be governed by the terms and conditions prescribed by the Ministry of Railways for immediate absorption.
Service Terms After Absorption
Following his absorption, Gautam will be governed by DFCCIL’s service rules and will be at par with other employees of the organisation.
He will be free to negotiate his emoluments with DFCCIL. For his service in DFCCIL from the date of absorption, he will be entitled to the benefits applicable to corresponding employees.
Pension and Other Benefits
For his service rendered under the Railways, Gautam will receive pension and pro-rata retirement gratuity in accordance with the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026.
He will also be eligible to commute up to 40% of his pension. Leave encashment will be permitted up to a maximum of 300 days, subject to applicable rules.
His State Railway Provident Fund balance, along with interest, may also be transferred to a DFCCIL Provident Fund account, subject to applicable provisions and DFCCIL’s consent.
Key Highlights
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Officer: Shri Vinod Kumar Gautam, IRSME
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New organisation: DFCCIL
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Decision: Immediate absorption
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Effective date: August 19, 2026 (FN)
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Approval: President’s sanction conveyed by Railway Board
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Pension: Pension and pro-rata retirement gratuity for Railway service
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Pension commutation: Up to 40%
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Leave encashment: Up to 300 days, subject to rules
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Service after absorption: Governed by DFCCIL rules
The order formalises Vinod Kumar Gautam’s immediate absorption from Railway service into DFCCIL along with the applicable service and retirement benefit provisions.