Railway Board Extends Ruchira Chatterjee Deputation in RailTel up to 7th Year

The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has approved the extension of deputation tenure of senior Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPFS) officer Ruchira Chatterjee with RailTel Corporation of India Limited.

The order was issued from New Delhi on 19 May 2026, extending her tenure in a key senior management role under revised terms and conditions.

Extended Tenure Up to 7th Year

As per the official order, the officer’s deputation has been extended:

• Up to the 7th year of deputation tenure

• Till 14 May 2027, or until RailTel is exempted from immediate absorption rules

• Whichever is earlier

She continues to serve as General Manager (Administration & Security / Corporate Office) at RailTel.

Revised Terms of Deputation

The extension includes a key revision in service conditions:

• The officer will not be eligible for deputation (duty) allowance beyond the 5th year

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

• Approval has been issued with Finance Directorate vetting

Compliance and Service Conditions

The order reiterates standard deputation compliance provisions, including:

• Requirement to return to parent railway cadre after completion

• Deemed resignation clause if the officer does not return within one month after tenure completion

• Mandatory vigilance clearance documentation at the time of repatriation

• Adherence to Central Public Sector Undertaking deputation rules

Strengthening RailTel’s Administrative Leadership

The extension reflects continued reliance on experienced railway cadre officers in strategic roles within RailTel, which plays a key role in India’s railway telecom, digital infrastructure, and enterprise connectivity ecosystem.