Recognition of Engineering Distance Education Diploma/Degrees for employment on railways

References have been received from various railway establishments seeking clarifications regarding status of diploma/degree in Engineering obtained from various institutions in India through Open & Distance Learning mode. The issue has been examined in consultation with Distance Education Council, New Delhi.

Accordingly, Railway Board have decided not to accept diploma/degree in Engineering obtained through distance mode except AMIETE (recognition for which has been permitted vide RBE No. 230/1990) for the purpose of employment in railways with immediate effect and till further orders.