APO Group B Service In Indian Railways

APO Group B Service Vacancies  in  Group  'B'  for the post of Assistant Personnel Officer (APO) are  filled  by positive act of selection and promotion  of qualified candidates placed on the panel from amongst the  eligible  Group C employees by General Manager.  Selection Board consists of 3 Principal HODs PHoD/CHoDs  which include PCPO and 2 PHoDs of other department concerned.  70% vacancies are filled through  a process of selection primarily based on seniority and 30% through a selection test known as Limited Departmental Competitive Examination(APO LDCE). Salient features of APO Selection by LDCE (30%) and APO Selection(70%) are given below: Selection LDCE Eligible Grade Grade Pay 4200 (VI CPC) Level 6 in VII CPC Grade Pay 4200 (VI CPC) Level 6 in VII CPC Service requirements Min 3 years in Level 6 in Ministerial Cadre Min 5 years in Level 6 in Ministerial Cadre Who can appear the selection Only those who are volu