Departmental Exam Prep: Railway Services (Conduct) Rules Quiz

Railway Services (Conduct) Rules : Every railway servant is bound by a strict code of ethics and professional standards designed to ensure integrity and public trust. The Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, govern everything from political neutrality and gift reporting to financial investments and workplace behavior.

Whether you are preparing for a departmental promotion exam or simply want to stay updated on your rights and responsibilities, this interactive quiz is designed for you. We have curated 25 high-quality multiple-choice questions covering the most critical aspects of the Conduct Rules.

In this quiz, you will be tested on:

Core principles of integrity and devotion to duty.
Regulations regarding gifts, dowry, and social hospitality.
Restrictions on political activities and media interactions.
Property return requirements and financial speculation rules.

Take the challenge below to see if you are a master of the Railway Conduct Rules!

Establishment Mock Test – Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

Indian Railway Establishment Question Bank – Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 – Mock 3

Total Number of Question : 25

1 / 25

What is the penalty for a government servant acting as a polling agent under the Representation of the People Act?

A simple warning

Compulsory retirement

Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine, or both

Suspension for one year

2 / 25

Which of the following is considered a “Workplace” under the anti-sexual harassment rules?

Hospitals or nursing homes

A stadium or sports complex

Transportation provided by the employer

All of the above

3 / 25

“Dowry” under the Conduct Rules includes property given as consideration for marriage except:

Cash

Ornaments

Mahr (in the case of persons under Muslim Personal Law)

Clothes

4 / 25

Who has the final power to interpret the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966?

The General Manager

The Railway Board

The President

The Chief Justice of India

5 / 25

Can a Group A officer permit their child to accept employment in a firm having official dealings with the Government?

Yes, without any restriction

No, except with prior sanction of the Government

Yes, if the salary is below a certain limit

Only if the child is not a dependent

6 / 25

A railway servant is prohibited from being a member of:

Any sports club

Any political party

A registered co-operative society

A charitable organization

7 / 25

A railway servant in a supervisory post is responsible for ensuring the integrity of:

Only themselves

Their official superiors

All railway servants under their control

Only gazetted officers

8 / 25

A railway servant must report to the Government if their salary is attached by a court for a period exceeding:

Six months

One year

Two years

Five years

9 / 25

For non-gazetted railway servants, who is defined as “Government” for the purpose of rule 12 (Subscription)?

The President

The General Manager

The Railway Board

The Secretary, Railway Board

10 / 25

Demonstrations are prohibited if they are prejudicial to:

The sovereignty and integrity of India

Public order

Decency or morality

All of the above

11 / 25

Previous sanction is required for a railway servant to own or manage:

A personal blog

Any newspaper or periodical publication

A private library

A kitchen garden

12 / 25

“Speculation” in the context of investments means:

Buying a single share for long-term holding

Frequent purchase or sale (or both) of shares

Investing in a fixed deposit

Buying a life insurance policy

13 / 25

Habitual failure to perform assigned tasks within the set time is deemed as:

Insubordination

Lack of devotion to duty

Political bias

Technical incompetence

14 / 25

Under Rule 3C, “Sexual Harassment” includes which of the following?

Physical contact and advances

Showing pornography

Making sexually coloured remarks

All of the above

15 / 25

Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, a railway servant must communicate information:

Only to their superiors

In performance of duties in good faith

Only if paid a bribe

Never, as all information is secret

16 / 25

For a Group C railway servant, what is the value limit for reporting a gift received on a wedding or religious function?

Rs. 5,000

Rs. 7,500

Rs. 15,000

Rs. 25,000

17 / 25

Is a railway servant allowed to vote in an election?

No, it violates political neutrality

Yes, but they must not give any indication of how they voted

Yes, and they can openly support any candidate

Only with the permission of the General Manager

18 / 25

Can a railway servant participate in a peaceful demonstration during their lunch interval?

No, never

Yes, provided it does not obstruct passage to/from the office

Only on Sundays

Only if they are wearing a uniform

19 / 25

The principle of “No work, no pay” applies to absence due to:

Medical leave

Participation in a strike

Public holidays

Training periods

20 / 25

Criticism of the Government is prohibited if it has the effect of:

An adverse criticism of any current policy

Embarrassing relations between Central and State Governments

Embarrassing relations with a foreign State

All of the above

21 / 25

A report of a transaction in movable property is required if the value exceeds:

Rs. 10,000

Rs. 20,000

Two months' basic pay

Six months' basic pay

22 / 25

Which of the following is NOT a core requirement under Rule 3(1)?

Maintain absolute integrity

Maintain political neutrality

Join a political party of choice

Maintain devotion to duty

23 / 25

A gazetted railway servant is NOT permitted to join:

A sports club

An association of non-gazetted railway servants (e.g., a Union)

A scientific society

A literary society

24 / 25

What is the duty of a railway servant who receives an oral direction from a superior?

Ignore it until it is written

Seek confirmation in writing as early as possible

Report it to the police

Record it on a mobile phone

25 / 25

When did the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 come into force?

1st January 1967

At once (1966)

15th August 1947

26th January 1950

Your score is

The average score is 84%

Key Points to Remember (Post Summary)

Rule 22: Prohibits running staff from consuming intoxicants within eight hours of duty.
Rule 3(1): Mandates absolute integrity and devotion to duty.
Rule 13: Specifies gift reporting limits: ₹25,000 for Group A, ₹15,000 for Group B, and ₹7,500 for Group C.
Rule 18: Requires reporting of movable property transactions exceeding two months’ basic pay.

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