Organizational Structure of HODs
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Who assists the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) at the Headquarters?

  • Senior Signal and Telecommunication Engineers (correct)
  • Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (correct)
  • Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
  • Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineers (correct)

    • What is the responsibility of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in terms of policy and procedure?

  • To formulate new policies and procedures
  • To liaise with the Open Line Organisation for policy decisions
  • To follow the general policies and procedures laid down (correct)
  • To consult with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer for policy matters

    • What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in terms of budgetary control?

  • To exercise necessary budgetary control within the allotted funds (correct)
  • To report to the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer for budget approval
  • To coordinate with the Open Line Organisation for budget allocation
  • To exercise financial control over all construction projects

    • Who does the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) coordinate with for personnel placement?

    <p>The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of major joint projects, what is the administrative control of the Signal and Telecommunication Unit?

    <p>The Head of the Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for co-ordination with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in major joint projects?

    <p>The Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) co-ordinating with the Head of Construction Organisation?

    <p>To compile budgets at every budgetary stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consideration of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in personnel placement?

    <p>Overall career development of personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Who is responsible for laying down the duties of each of the Officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?

    <p>The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the expression 'Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' in this Manual?

    <p>HODs as mentioned in Para 1.1.2(c) and Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) unless the contrary is clear from the context</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost effective execution of all works under their charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the expression 'Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)'?

    <p>CSTE/Projects, CSTE/Works, CSTE/CORE or any other post in Indian Railways in equivalent or higher grade (SAG/HAG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To assist the Heads of the Department (HODs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who do the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Headquarters get assisted by?

    <p>A team of Officers of the level of Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers, Senior/Executive Signal and Telecommunication Engineers and Assistant/Assistant Executive Signal and Telecommunication Engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of the installations under their charge?

    <p>The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Divisional Railway Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for all technical matters?

    <p>The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that includes Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Junior Administrative Grade/Selection Grade ?

    <p>Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who lays down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?

    <p>The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assists the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>A team of officers of the same grade or in lower grades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>Incharge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the technical controller of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>SSE/(Workshop)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

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

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

    <p>SSE/(Stores)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the Junior Engineer responsible for the Signal?

    <p>JE/(Signal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Senior Section Engineer (SSE) (Design &amp; Drawing)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the Senior Section Engineer responsible for the Head Quarter?

    <p>SSE/(HQ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for the Signal and Telecommunication Workshop?

    <p>Senior Section Engineer (SSE) (Workshop)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the Senior Section Engineer responsible for the Signal and also incharge of Signal?

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

    What is the purpose of providing trolley/motor trolley/utility vehicle to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?

    <p>To provide transportation to trolley men/helpers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for determining the strength of staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Approved yardstick of the Railway Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the drawing office of Zonal Railway?

    <p>Preparation and checking of designs and documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of officers may assist the JAG/SG officer in the drawing office?

    <p>Jr.Scale officers and SSE's/JE's (D&amp;D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the drawing office of Zonal Railway typically situated?

    <p>At the Zonal HQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the drawing office in terms of design and drawing?

    <p>To prepare and check various designs and documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of documents are prepared and checked in the drawing office?

    <p>Signal Interlocking Plans, Control Tables, and Panel/VDU Diagrams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the drawing office of Zonal Railway?

    <p>To prepare and check various designs and documents for signal installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for determining the strength of staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>The standard of signalling, type of installation, size of yards, density of train services and general importance of the section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assists the JAG/SG officer in the drawing office of Zonal Railway?

    <p>Sr.Scale/Jr.Scale officers and SSE's/JEs D&amp;D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is provided to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) to facilitate their work?

    <p>A trolley/motor trolley/utility vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the drawing office in terms of design and drawing?

    <p>To prepare and check various designs and documents for signal installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the drawing office of Zonal Railway typically situated?

    <p>At the Zonal HQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of documents are prepared and checked in the drawing office?

    <p>Various designs and documents such as Signal Interlocking Plans, Control Tables, Panel/VDU Diagrams, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Senior Section Engineer (Design and Drawing)?

    <p>To prepare and check various designs and documents for signal installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following designations is responsible for planning in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>CSTE/Plg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer responsible for workshops in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>CWM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following officers is responsible for design and drawing in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>CSTE/D&amp;D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer responsible for headquarters in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>CSTE/HQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following officers is responsible for construction in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>CSTE/C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the deputy to the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>Dy.CSTE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following officers is responsible for projects in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>CSTE/P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the senior divisional signal and telecommunication engineer?

    <p>Sr.DSTE/SG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which officer is responsible for supervising the work of one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineers?

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

    What type of staff assists the Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) in their duties?

    <p>Signal Technicians and maintenance gangs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) for attending to maintenance requirements?

    <p>One or more special gang/gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff and Assistants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing trolley/motor trolley/utility vehicle to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?

    <p>For the movement of materials and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which officer is in charge of the staff cadre - Gazetted and non-Gazetted?

    <p>Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of staff assists the SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) in their duties?

    <p>One or more special gang/gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff and Assistants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for determining the strength of staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>The workload of the department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the drawing office in terms of design and drawing?

    <p>To design and draw signal installations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the Senior Section Engineer responsible for Signal and also in charge of Signal?

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

    What type of staff is responsible for the Signal and Telecommunication Workshop?

    <p>Senior Section Engineer (SSE) and Junior Engineer (JE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>SSE (Stores)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the Junior Engineer responsible for the Signal?

    <p>JE (Signal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of staff is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of the installations under their charge?

    <p>Senior Section Engineer (SSE) and Junior Engineer (JE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the Senior Section Engineer responsible for the Head Quarter?

    <p>SSE/JE (HQ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Assistant Divisional Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>General Manager (Construction)/Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the efficient and economical working of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>They are in charge of their respective areas of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coordinates the work of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>The efficient upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets of the Railways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for laying down the duties of each of the Officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Drawing Office in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>To design and draw Signal and Telecommunication installations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of the installations under their charge?

    <p>Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Laying down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may assist the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>Team of officers of the same grade or in lower grades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' include?

    <p>Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Junior Administrative Grade/Selection Grade and Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Senior Scale)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the technical controller of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Divisional Railway Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>Maintaining and correct functioning of the installations under their charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the technical matters of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch?

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Administrative and Principal Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?

    <p>One or more Heads of the Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In charge of their respective areas of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coordinates the work of the Heads of the Department?

    <p>Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the administrative control of major construction activities of the Railways?

    <p>Under the General Manager of an Open Line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer responsible for planning in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Workshop?

    <p>SSE (Workshop)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer responsible for stores in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>SSE (Stores)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer responsible for the Head Quarter in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>SSE (Head Quarter)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Senior Section Engineer (Signal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer responsible for planning in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>DSTE</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assistant Divisional Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation of the officer responsible for design and drawing in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>SSE (Design and Drawing)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>SSE (Design and Drawing)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the drawing office of Zonal Railway?

    <p>To prepare and check various designs and documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is provided to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) to facilitate their work?

    <p>Adequate number of trolley men/Helpers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the drawing office of Zonal Railway typically situated?

    <p>At the Zonal HQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assists the JAG/SG officer in the drawing office of Zonal Railway?

    <p>Sr.Scale/Jr.Scale officers &amp; SSE's/JEs D&amp;D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for determining the strength of staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?

    <p>Approved yard stick of the Railway Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of documents are prepared and checked in the drawing office?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Senior Section Engineer (Design and Drawing)?

    <p>To prepare and check various designs and documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing trolley/motor trolley/utility vehicle to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?

    <p>To facilitate their work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is directly responsible for installation and maintenance of their section?

    <p>SSE/JE (Signal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What assistance is provided to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?

    <p>One or more special gang/gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff and Assistants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Necessary manpower assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vehicles are provided to stores as per requirement?

    <p>Pick up van, utility vehicle, Material handling machines, Material trolleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the SSE/JE (Signal)?

    <p>To install and maintain their section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the technical controller of the SSE/JE (Signal)?

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

    What is the purpose of providing special gang/gangs to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge)?

    <p>To attend to maintenance requirements that may be considered normally beyond the scope of maintenance by Technician of particular station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organisation of the Signal & Telecommunication Department

    • The department is headed by Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.
    • Heads of the Department (HODs) are assisted by a team of officers, including Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers, Senior/Executive Signal and Telecommunication Engineers, and Assistant/Assistant Executive Signal and Telecommunication Engineers.

    Construction Organisation/Project Organisation/RE Organisation

    • The expression "Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)" includes CSTE/Projects, CSTE/Works, CSTE/CORE, or any other post in Indian Railways in equivalent or higher grade (SAG/HAG).
    • The Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) provides necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost-effective execution of all works under their charge.
    • They shall maintain liaison with the Open Line Organisation and follow general policies and procedures laid down for the execution of works.

    Divisional Officers

    • A Signal and Telecommunication Engineer of appropriate grade 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 the installations under their charge.
    • They are under the technical control of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.

    Technical Staff

    • Technical staff includes Senior Section Engineers (SSE), Junior Engineers (JE), and artisan staff under their charge.
    • It also includes Senior Section Engineers (Design and Drawing) (SSE/D&D), Junior Engineers (Design and Drawing) (JE/D&D), and staff.

    Signal Supervisors

    • Signal supervisors are designated as:
      • Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal (SSE/Signal/Incharge)
      • Sectional Senior Section Engineer Signal (Sectional SSE/Signal)
      • Junior Engineer Signal (JE/Signal)
      • Senior Section Engineer/Junior Engineer-Headquarter (SSE/JE/HQ)
      • Senior Section Engineer/Stores (SSE/Stores)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • The duties and responsibilities of Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer are the same, unless specifically mentioned.
    • Each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) may be provided with a trolley/motor trolley/utility vehicle, and adequate number of trolley men/helpers shall also be provided.
    • Each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) shall be assisted by appropriate staff as provided for a SSE (Signal)/Incharge.

    Strength of Staff

    • The strength of SSE/JE, Signal Technicians, Sectional gangs, and office staff shall be generally in accordance with an approved yardstick of the Railway Board.
    • Where such a yardstick is not available, the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer shall frame a suitable one.

    Drawing Office Organisation

    • The drawing office is headed by Senior Section Engineer (Design and Drawing) (SSE/D&D) and assisted by Junior Engineer (Design and Drawing) (JE/D&D).
    • The drawing office is responsible for preparation and checking of various designs and documents.

    Organisation of the Signal & Telecommunication Department

    • The Signal and Telecommunication Department is responsible for the efficient upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets of the Railways.
    • The department is headed by the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE), who is responsible to the General Manager for the efficient and economical working of the department.

    Structure of Open Line Organisation

    • The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer may be assisted in his work by one or more heads of the 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.
    • The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is responsible to the General Manager of the Railway and coordinates the work of the HODs.

    Technical Staff

    • The technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department includes Senior Section Engineer (SSE) (Signal), Junior Engineer (JE) (Signal), and artisan staff under their charge.
    • The department also includes Senior Section Engineer/(Design & Drawing) (SSE/D&D), Junior Engineer/(JE/D&D), and staff.
    • Additionally, the department includes Senior Section Engineer (SSE), Junior Engineer (JE), and artisan staff of Signal and Telecommunication Workshop.

    Responsibilities of Technical Staff

    • The Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) is directly responsible for installation and maintenance of his section.
    • The SSE (Signal)/Incharge supervises the work of one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals) and is responsible to the Assistant/Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in the appropriate grade.

    Drawing Office Organisation

    • The Senior Section Engineer (Design and Drawing): SSE(D&D) and Junior Engineer (Design and Drawing): JE(D&D) are responsible for preparation and checking of various designs and documents.

    Responsibility of Drawing Office

    • The drawing office is primarily responsible for preparation and checking of various designs and documents, such as Signal Interlocking Plan, Control Table, Panel/VDU Diagram, Wiring Diagrams, Application logic Circuits, Interface circuits, Installation drawings, Earthing diagrams, etc.

    Staff under SSE/JE Signal

    • Each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) shall be assisted by one or more Signal Technicians and maintenance gangs.
    • Each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge), Sectional SSE/JE(Signal) shall be provided with one or more special gang/gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff, and Assistants for attending to maintenance requirements that may be considered normally beyond the scope of maintenance by Technician of particular station.

    Signal and Telecommunication Department - An Overview

    • The efficient upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets of the Railways is the responsibility of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department.

    Structure of Open Line Organisation

    • The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE) is the Administrative and Principal Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Department, responsible to the General Manager for the efficient and economical working of the Department.
    • The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer may be assisted by one or more heads of the department (HODs), designated as Chief Signal Engineer, Chief Communication Engineer, Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Planning, etc.
    • HODs are incharge of their respective areas of control, with their work coordinated by the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.

    Divisional Officers

    • A Signal and Telecommunication Engineer of appropriate grade is incharge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division.
    • The Divisional Officer is responsible to the Divisional Railway Manager for the maintenance and correct functioning of the installations under their charge.
    • The Divisional Officer is under the technical control of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, to whom they are responsible for all technical matters.

    Technical Staff

    • The technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department includes:
      • Senior Section Engineer (SSE) (Signal), Junior Engineer (JE) (Signal), and artisan staff under their charge.
      • Senior Section Engineer/(Design & Drawing) (SSE/D&D), Junior Engineer/(JE/D&D), and staff.
      • Senior Section Engineer (SSE), Junior Engineer (JE), and artisan staff of Signal and Telecommunication Workshop.

    Signal Supervisors

    • The Signal supervisors are designated as:
      • Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal: SSE/(Signal)/Incharge
      • Sectional Senior Section Engineer Signal: Sectional SSE(Signal)
      • Junior Engineer Signal: JE (Signal)
      • Senior Section Engineer/Junior Engineer-Head quarter: SSE/JE (HQ)
      • Senior Section Engineer/Stores: SSE (Stores)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • The duties and responsibilities of Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer would be the same, unless specifically mentioned.
    • The Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) is directly responsible for installation and maintenance of their section.
    • The SSE (Signal)/Incharge supervises the work of one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals) and are responsible to the Assistant/Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in appropriate grade.

    Staff under SSE/JE Signal

    • Each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) shall be assisted by one or more Signal Technicians and maintenance gangs.
    • Each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) shall be provided with one or more special gang/gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff, and Assistants for attending to maintenance requirements.

    Strength of Staff

    • The strength of SSE/JE, Signal Technicians, Sectional gangs, and office staff shall be generally in accordance with an approved yard stick of the Railway Board.

    Drawing Office Organisation

    • The Drawing Office Organisation consists of:
      • Senior Section Engineer (Design and Drawing): SSE(D&D)
      • Junior Engineer (Design and Drawing ): JE(D&D)
    • The Drawing Office Organisation is primarily responsible for preparation and checking of various designs and documents, such as Signal Interlocking Plan, Control Table, Panel/VDU Diagram, Wiring Diagrams, Application logic Circuits, Interface circuits, Installation drawings, Earthing diagrams, etc.

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