New Delhi: Vinod Kumar Gautam, IRSME, has been immediately absorbed in Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) following the Railway Board’s order dated September 7, 2026.
The absorption is effective from August 19, 2026 (FN). The Railway Board has conveyed the President’s sanction for his immediate absorption from Railway service into DFCCIL.
Railway Board Approves Immediate Absorption of Vinod Kumar Gautam
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.
With the move, Gautam will become part of DFCCIL and will be governed by the organisation’s service rules.
Key Details
- Officer: Vinod Kumar Gautam, IRSME
- New Organisation: DFCCIL
- Decision: Immediate absorption
- Effective Date: August 19, 2026
- Railway Board Order: September 7, 2026
- Approval: President’s sanction conveyed by the Railway Board
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Gautam to be Governed by DFCCIL Service Rules
Following his absorption, Vinod Kumar Gautam will be governed by DFCCIL’s service rules and will be treated at par with other employees of the organisation.
He will also be free to negotiate his emoluments with DFCCIL. For the period of his service in DFCCIL from the date of absorption, he will be entitled to benefits applicable to corresponding employees of the organisation.
Pension and Retirement Benefits for Railway Service
The order also specifies provisions related to Gautam’s pension and retirement benefits for the service rendered under the Railways.
For his Railway service, he will receive pension and pro-rata retirement gratuity in accordance with the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026.
He will also be eligible for pension-related benefits, including:
- Pension commutation: Up to 40% of pension
- Leave encashment: Up to 300 days, subject to applicable rules
- Retirement gratuity: Pro-rata retirement gratuity for Railway service
Provident Fund Benefits Also Covered
The service conditions also provide for the possible transfer of Gautam’s State Railway Provident Fund balance along with applicable interest to a DFCCIL Provident Fund account.
Such transfer will be subject to the applicable provisions and the consent of DFCCIL.
Absorption Formalises Move from Railways to DFCCIL
The Railway Board’s order formally completes the process of Vinod Kumar Gautam’s immediate absorption from Railway service into DFCCIL.
His service in DFCCIL will now be governed by the organisation’s rules, while the order safeguards the applicable pension, gratuity, leave encashment and provident fund provisions for his earlier Railway service.
About DFCCIL
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways responsible for planning, developing, operating and maintaining India’s dedicated freight corridors. Its freight corridor network is aimed at improving freight transportation capacity, reducing transit times and supporting more efficient railway logistics.
