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Indian Railway: Revised Model Schedule of Power<\/strong><\/p>\n

Latest Schedule of Powers Indian Railways 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Model Schedule of Power (SOP) was issued first time from the Railway Board on October 26, 2025. Subsequently, a need was felt to bring out its revised version, incorporating the correction slips, Railways\u2019 best practices and enhanced delegation of power introduced by Railway Board.<\/p>\n

A revised Model SOP \u201cModel SOP 2025\u201d is therefore being issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revised Model Schedule of Power-2025 indicating Corrections shows in Red Color, Italic & Bold font with underline including Railway Board\u2019s Correction Slips from time to time in blue color as on 25.02.2025<\/strong><\/td>\nClick Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

It looks like you’re asking about the Revised Model Schedule of Power (Model SOP)<\/strong>\u2014a key administrative document issued by the Ministry of Railways in India. Here’s a clear summary:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcd8 What Is “Model Schedule of Power” (Model SOP)?<\/h2>\n
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  • The Model SOP<\/strong> is a standardized framework issued by the Railway Board.<\/li>\n
  • It delegates financial and administrative authority<\/strong> across railway zones\u2014empowering General Managers, PHODs, DRMs, Department Heads, etc., for decisions related to works, procurement, stores, commercial and security matters.<\/li>\n
  • It was first introduced via a Board circular on 26 October 2025<\/strong>, later revised as Model SOP 2025 <\/strong>with multiple correction slips incorporated. The Rail Board’s letter No.\u202f2025\/Trans\/01\/Policy dated 24 July 2025<\/strong>\u00a0formalized this update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udd04 Key Updates to the Model SOP<\/h2>\n
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    • Updated editions<\/strong> have been released through 2025 and 2025, incorporating multiple amendment slips. These corrections cover additions, delegations, and updated powers approved up to those dates.<\/li>\n
    • In early 2025,<\/strong>\u00a0an updated version titled \u201cModel SOP 2025\u201d<\/strong> was published, implementing further amendments and aligning delegations more closely with evolving administrative needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \u2696\ufe0f What Does the SOP Cover?<\/h2>\n
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      • Major sections include:\n
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        • Procurement of works and materials,<\/li>\n
        • Medical and establishment issues,<\/li>\n
        • Commercial matters (e.g. claims, refunds),<\/li>\n
        • Contracts, tender committees,<\/li>\n
        • Powers delegated to RPF and production units.<\/li>\n
        • It defines specific financial and operational limits up to which designated officials can sanction orders or initiate actions\u2014promoting administrative uniformity across zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udd0d How to Access the SOP<\/h2>\n
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          • PDFs of versions like Revised Model SOP 2025<\/strong> (with correction slips up to Feb 2025) are available online.<\/li>\n
          • The Model SOP 2025<\/strong> edition is likewise accessible via official Railway Board or IRCTC portals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Version<\/th>\nKey Update Until<\/th>\nWhat It Covers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Model SOP 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nOct 2017\u2013mid\u20112025<\/td>\nBase delegation document with major fix-ups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Updated SOP 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nIncorporates amendments till Feb 2025<\/td>\nExtended powers and corrections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Model SOP 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nUpdated to Aug 2025<\/td>\nBroader delegated authority across zones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \ud83e\udded Practical Importance for Railway Operations<\/h2>\n
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            • Streamlines decision-making<\/strong> at zonal and divisional levels without requiring central approval.<\/li>\n
            • Enables efficient responses<\/strong> for works contracts, refunds, security clearances, establishment decisions, etc.<\/li>\n
            • Facilitates uniformity and accountability<\/strong> across all 18 railway zones and production units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like help locating the exact PDF download, understanding specific delegated limits (e.g. claims vs. works), or viewing SOP details for a particular zone or function?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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