A tenure post in the Railways is a permanent position that has a limited term. The maximum tenure for a post may vary depending on the position and the organization
Tenure posts (IREC I - 118 ) –
1) The President may declare any posts outside the cadre of a regular service as tenure.
(2) No officer in Group A shall in the normal course hold any of the posts noted below for more than the periods shown against each:-
Posts in Railway Board - 5 years
Directors, Additional Directors, Joint Directors, Railway Board. - 4 years
