Organisation of Signal & Telecom Department

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Who is the Principal Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

Chief Signal Engineer

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (correct)

Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)

General Manager of the Railway

Who is responsible for the efficient upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets of the Railways?

General Manager of the Railway

Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer

Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department (correct)

Who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in their work?

Technical Supervisors

Junior Engineers

Senior Section Engineers

Heads of the Department (HODs) (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a designation of a Head of the Department (HOD)?

Senior Section Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible to the General Manager for the efficient and economical working of the Department?

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who coordinates the work of Heads of the Department (HODs)?

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Under whose administrative control may major construction activities of the Railways be?

Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the efficient upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets in a specific area?

Head of the Department (HOD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Railway/CORE/Metro?

PCSTE Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a designation of a Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

CSE Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Chief Workshop Manager?

CWM Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a designation of a Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

Dy.CSTE Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Headquarters?

CSTE/HQ Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Works?

CSTE/W Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Chief Telecommunication Engineer?

CCE Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of Signal and Telecommunication installations in a division?

Signal and Telecommunication Engineer of appropriate grade Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for laying down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on a division?

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?

Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Junior Administrative Grade and Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Senior Scale) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the technical supervisor of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a division?

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a division?

To maintain and ensure correct functioning of Signal and Telecommunication installations Signup and view all the answers

Who may assist the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a division?

Officers of the same grade or lower grades Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer and the Divisional Railway Manager?

The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is responsible to the Divisional Railway Manager for administrative matters Signup and view all the answers

Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in a division?

The Divisional Railway Manager Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of the extra Divisional Organisations?

An officer of appropriate grade Signup and view all the answers

What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office?

Railway Board guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What type of units are Field Units of Construction Organisation?

Extra Divisional Organisations including Project/Works/CORE Signup and view all the answers

Who assists the controlling officer in extra Divisional Organisations?

A team of officers in various grades Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

Responsible for the efficient functioning of the extra Divisional Organisations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?

To train Signal and Telecommunication staff Signup and view all the answers

What determines the designations and abbreviations of S&T officers and staff?

The nature of duty/place of posting Signup and view all the answers

What are the extra Divisional Organisations of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?

Signal and Telecommunication Workshops, Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre, Field Units of Construction Organisation including Project/Works/CORE, and any other unit designated by the Railway Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) at the Headquarters?

To provide necessary direction and control for the efficient discharge of their duties Signup and view all the answers

Who lays down the duties of each of the Officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?

The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)?

To provide necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost effective execution of all works Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the Heads of the Department (HODs) as mentioned in Para 1.1.2(c)?

Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who is in charge of the staff cadre, including Gazetted and non-Gazetted staff?

The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers?

To assist the Heads of the Department (HODs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the post of CSTE/Projects, CSTE/Works, CSTE/CORE or any other post in Indian Railways in equivalent or higher grade?

Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) Signup and view all the answers

Who provides necessary direction and control for the efficient discharge of their duties at the Headquarters?

The Heads of the Department (HODs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for the Signal and Telecommunication Workshop?

SSE (Workshop) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technical staff is not mentioned in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

Assistant Engineer (AE) Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Junior Engineer in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

JE (Signal) Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for Stores?

SSE (Stores) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Sectional Senior Section Engineer in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

Sectional Senior Section Engineer Signal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a designation of a Signal supervisor?

Assistant Engineer (Signal) Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for the Headquarters?

SSE (HQ) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technical staff is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of Signal and Telecommunication installations in a division?

Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who supervises the work of one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals)?

Assistant/Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What kind of gangs do Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) have to assist them in maintenance?

Special gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff and Assistants Signup and view all the answers

What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) for management and security of office and stores?

Necessary manpower assistance Signup and view all the answers

Who are Technical Supervisors headquartered in the Office of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)?

SSEs/JEs Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of the officer responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of Signal and Telecommunication installations in a division?

Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who assists the Assistant/Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) Signup and view all the answers

What type of staff does each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) have to assist them?

One or more Signal Technicians and maintenance gangs Signup and view all the answers

Who has a special gang consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff and Assistants?

SSE(Signal)/Incharge Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for laying down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on a division?

The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

To oversee the efficient functioning of extra Divisional Organisations Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?

Both Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Junior Administrative Grade and Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Senior Scale) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of Signal and Telecommunication installations in a division?

The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an extra Divisional Organisation under the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

Signal and Telecommunication Workshops Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of a specific extra Divisional Organisation?

Controlling officer of the Organisation Signup and view all the answers

Who is under the technical control of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office?

Railway Board guidelines Signup and view all the answers

Who may be assisted by a team of officers of the same grade or in lower grades?

The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in a division?

The Divisional Railway Manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?

To provide training to signal and telecommunication staff Signup and view all the answers

What type of units are Field Units of Construction Organisation?

Project/Works/CORE units Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible to the Divisional Railway Manager for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under his charge?

The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who is the technical supervisor of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a division?

The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who assists the controlling officer in an extra Divisional Organisation?

A team of officers in various grades Signup and view all the answers

What determines the designations and abbreviations of S&T officers and staff?

Equivalent level and nature of duty/place of posting Signup and view all the answers

Which designation is responsible for the overall management of signal and telecommunication assets in a railway, CORE, or metro?

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of the officer responsible for the efficient upkeep of signal and telecommunication assets in a specific area?

Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following designations is NOT a type of Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

Chief Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in their work?

Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of the officer responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of signal and telecommunication installations in a division?

Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a designation of a Head of the Department (HOD)?

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of the officer responsible for the efficient upkeep of signal and telecommunication assets of the Railways?

Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

CSTE/Projects Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department

The Signal and Telecommunication Department is responsible for the efficient upkeep of signal and telecommunication assets of the Railways.

Divisional Officers

A Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division.
They are responsible to the Divisional Railway Manager for the maintenance and correct functioning of installations under their charge.
They are under the technical control of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer lays down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division.

Structure of Open Line Organisation

The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is the Administrative and Principal Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Department.
They are responsible to the General Manager for the efficient and economical working of the Department.
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer may be assisted in their work by one or more Heads of the Department (HODs).

Heads of Department (HODs)

HODs are designated as per their area of work, such as Chief Signal Engineer, Chief Communication Engineer, Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Planning, etc.
They are in charge of their respective areas of control and their work is coordinated by the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.

Posts and Designations

The various posts and designations in the Signal and Telecommunication Department include:
- Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE)
- Chief Signal Engineer (CSE)
- Chief Telecommunication Engineer (CCE)
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction (CSTE/C)
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Projects (CSTE/P)
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Planning (CSTE/Plg)
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Design & Drawing (CSTE/D&D)
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Works (CSTE/W)
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Headquarters (CSTE/HQ)
- Chief Workshop Manager (CWM)
- Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Dy.CSTE)
- Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Sr.DSTE)

Extra Divisional Organisation

The extra Divisional Organisations of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways include:
- Signal and Telecommunication Workshops
- Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre
- Field Units of Construction Organisation including Project/Works/CORE
- Any other unit designated by the Railway
Each of these Organisations is under the control of an officer of appropriate grade who is responsible for its efficient functioning to the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers (Construction) directly or through an officer of the Headquarters Office in the appropriate grade.

Officers

The strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction), Divisional offices and in extra Divisional organisations shall generally be in accordance with the extant guidelines of the Railway Board.
The typical designations along with their abbreviations of various posts of S&T officers and staff are given.

Organisation Structure

The Signal and Telecommunication Department has several technical staff, including:
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE)
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Artisan staff
The department has different designations, including:
- Divisional/Executive/Senior Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (DSTE/ESTE/SSTE)
- Assistant Divisional/Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (ADSTE/ASTE)

Duties and Responsibilities

Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer have similar duties and responsibilities, unless specified otherwise
Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) is responsible for installation and maintenance of their section
SSE (Signal)/Incharge supervises work of one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineers

Staff Under SSE/JE Signal

Each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) is assisted by one or more Signal Technicians and maintenance gangs
Each SSE (Signal)/(Incharge) is provided with one or more special gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff, and Assistants for maintenance requirements

Divisional Officers

A Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division
He/She is responsible to the Divisional Railway Manager for maintenance and correct functioning of installations under their charge

Extra Divisional Organisation

Extra Divisional Organisations include:
- Signal and Telecommunication Workshops
- Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre
- Field Units of Construction Organisation, including Project/Works/CORE
- Any other unit designated by the Railway

Officers

Strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction), Divisional offices, and extra divisional organisations is according to extant guidelines of Railway Board
Officer designations and abbreviations include:
- Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE)
- Chief Signal Engineer (CSE)
- Chief Telecommunication Engineer (CCE)
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction (CSTE/C)
- And others...

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This quiz covers the organization and structure of the Signal and Telecommunication Department, including roles and responsibilities of officers.