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Railway Leave Combination & Railway Leave Chart

The Railway Leave Combination system is vital for employees of Indian Railways to ensure proper leave management and compliance with the established rules. This guide provides an overview of the various leave types, their combinations, and a leave chart to assist employees in planning their leaves. The following content is based on the guidelines mentioned in Master Circular No. 15 issued by the Railway Board.

Railway Leave Types (Common Codes)

Code	Leave Type
P	Present
NH	National Holiday
CL	Casual Leave
R	Rest Day
LAP	Leave On Average Pay
SICK	Sick Leave
CR	Compensatory Rest
ML	Maternity Leave
PL	Paternity Leave
EXL	Extraordinary Leave
WRIIL	Work-Related Illness and Injury Leave

Railway Leave Combination Guidelines

Compensatory Rest (CR) can be availed first, followed by other types of leave.
Approved rosters cannot be altered once finalized. Therefore, leave should be requested in advance.
Employees can avail a maximum of 3 days of CR at a time. However, 15 days of leave cannot be taken continuously.
Special Casual Leave (SCL) can combine Casual Leave (CL) and Compensatory Casual Leave (CCL) for specific cases.
Work-Related Illness and Injury Leave (WRIIL) is granted only if the employee falls ill or suffers an injury during duty.

Railway Leave Chart for 2025

Below is a sample Railway Leave Chart, showing various leave combinations and their correctness based on standard railway leave rules & the rules outlined in Master Circular No. 15.

MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON	RESULT
		P	NH	CL	CL	R	LAP	LAP	P				R		INCORRECT
		P	NH	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	P				R		CORRECT
		P	NH	CL	CL	R	SICK	SICK	P				R		INCORRECT
		P	NH	LAP	LAP	LAP	SICK	SICK	P				R		CORRECT
CL	CL	CR	CR	LAP	LAP	R	P*						R		INCORRECT
CR	CR	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	R	P						R		CORRECT
						R	CL	CL	NH	LAP	LAP	LAP	R	P	INCORRECT
						R	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	R	P	CORRECT
P	CL	CL	CL	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	EXL	EXL	EXL	CL	P	R		INCORRECT
P	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	EXL	EXL	EXL	EXL	P	R		CORRECT
ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	CL	CL	CL	CL	P	R		INCORRECT
ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	P	R		CORRECT
PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	CL	INCORRECT
PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	LAP	CORRECT
			P	CL	CL	R	LAP	CL	P				R		INCORRECT
			P	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	P				R		CORRECT
				**	P	R	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	R	P	CORRECT
P	LAP	LAP	NH	P		R							R		CORRECT
P	NH	LAP	LAP	P		R							R		CORRECT
	P	SICK	SICK	SICK	SICK	R	LAP	LAP	LAP	P			R		INCORRECT
	P	SICK	SICK	SICK	SICK	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	P			R		CORRECT
	P	SICK	SICK	SICK	SICK	R	P	P	P				R		CORRECT
	P	CR	NH	CL	CL	R	CL	NH	P				R		CORRECT
	P	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	R	CR	P	P	*			R		INCORRECT
	P	CR	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	P	P				R		CORRECT
		P	NH	LAP	LAP	R	P	P	P				R		CORRECT
		P	P	P	P	R	LAP	LAP	LAP	P			R		CORRECT
*	P	CL	CL	CL	CR	R	CR	LAP	LAP	CR	NH	LAP	R	P	INCORRECT
	P	CR	CR	CR	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	R	P	CORRECT
***CR	CR	CR	CR	CR	CR	R	CR	CR	CR	CR	CR	CR	R	CR	INCORRECT
P	CL	CL	CL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	R	CCL	INCORRECT
P	LAP	LAP	LAP	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CORRECT
	P	CR	SCL	SCL	SCL	SCL	SCL	SCL	SCL	SCL	SCL	CR	P	****	CORRECT
	P	CL	CL	CL	CL	R	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	R	P	INCORRECT
	P	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	CCL	R	P	CORRECT
	P	CL	CL	CL	CL	R	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	R	P	INCORRECT
	P	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	LAP	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	WRIIL	R	P	CORRECT
CL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	INCORRECT
LAP	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	PL	CORRECT
CL	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	INCORRECT
LAP	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	ML	CORRECT

Important Rules for Railway Leave Combinations

Compensatory Rest (CR):
- Employees can avail 3 days of CR at a time.
- CR cannot be availed for more than 15 consecutive days.
- CR can be taken after prior approval from the management based on the workload.
Sick Leave (SICK):
- Sick Leave can be used in combination with other leave types, but medical certificates are required.
- SICK leave cannot be availed during peak roster periods unless verified by a doctor.
Casual Leave (CL):
- Casual Leave (CL) is meant for personal reasons and can be availed in conjunction with Special Casual Leave (EXL) if eligible.
- It is typically allowed for a maximum of 10 days per year.
Work-Related Illness and Injury Leave (WRIIL):
- WRIIL is granted to employees who meet the criteria of an illness or injury sustained during official duties.
- WRIIL can be combined with other leave types as required, but the illness/injury must be documented and verified.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this guide is based on the Master Circular No. 15 issued by the Railway Board. This circular provides the most up-to-date guidelines regarding leave types, leave combinations, and related rules for employees of Indian Railways. For further details and any specific queries, employees are advised to refer to the official Railway Leave Manual or consult with their respective departments for clarification.

Conclusion: Understanding Railway Leave Combinations

Understanding the Railway Leave Combination rules and Leave Chart will help ensure that employees adhere to the proper leave management system as per Master Circular 15. By following the guidelines and planning ahead, railway employees can manage their leaves effectively and comply with organizational policies.

For more detailed information or specific leave applications, always refer to the Railway Leave Manual or consult the concerned authorities within your division.