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Who may assist the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) at the Headquarters?
All of the above
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to the Open Line Organisation?
To maintain liaison with the Open Line Organisation
What is the financial responsibility of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)?
To exercise budgetary control within the allotted funds
Who does the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) coordinate with regarding personnel placement?
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What happens in the case of certain major joint projects for Survey or construction?
The Signal and Telecommunication unit is constituted as a self-contained unit
Who is responsible for co-ordination with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
The Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Unit
What is the purpose of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) co-ordinating with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
For the overall career development of personnel
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in budget compilation?
To co-ordinate with the Head of Construction Organisation
Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
A Signal and Telecommunication Engineer of appropriate grade
Who does the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to for all technical matters?
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
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)
Who lays down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
The Divisional Railway Manager
What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Laying down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division
Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to?
The Divisional Railway Manager
Which of the following is an extra Divisional Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
Signal and Telecommunication Workshops
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
An officer of appropriate grade
What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
The Railway Board
What is the purpose of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?
To provide training to signal and telecommunication staff
Who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
A team of officers in various grades
What is the typical designation for S&T officers and staff?
Varies depending on the nature of duty and place of posting
Which of the following is not an extra Divisional Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
Field Units of Operation
To whom is the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation directly responsible?
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who supervises the work of Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals)?
Assistant/Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of SSE (Signal)/Incharge?
Supervises the work of one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals)
What is the role of Technical Supervisors (i.e. SSEs/JEs)?
Assists in discharging technical duties of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge)?
One or more special gang/gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff and Assistants
What is provided to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
One or more maintenance gangs
What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) for management and security of office and stores?
Pick up van, utility vehicle, Material handling machines, Material trolleys etc.
What is the role of the Dy.Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Designated as Dy.Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Project/Work/RE as per executing unit as applicable
What is added to the prefix of the Divisional Officer if they are in Selection grade/JA grade?
Senior
What is the designation of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a Railway, CORE, or Metro?
PCSTE
Which of the following is the designation of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible for projects?
CSTE/P
What is the designation of the Chief Signal Engineer?
CSE
Which of the following is the designation of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Dy.CSTE
What is the designation of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible for headquarters?
CSTE/HQ
Which of the following is the designation of the Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Sr.
What is the designation of the Chief Telecommunication Engineer?
CCE
Which of the following is the designation of the Chief Workshop Manager?
CWM
Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in relation to the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?
They lay down the duties of the various officers
Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to for all technical matters?
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
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)
Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
The Divisional Railway Manager
Who is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who is responsible for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer on each Division?
To be responsible for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under their charge
What is the designation of the officer who is directly responsible for projects?
CSTE/P
Who is responsible for the overall supervision of signaling and telecommunication systems?
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for works?
CSTE/W
Who is responsible for the efficient and economical working of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who may assist the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in his work?
One or more Heads of the Department (HODs)
Which of the following organizations is not under the control of an officer of appropriate grade?
Railway Board
Who is the officer who is responsible for headquarters?
CSTE/HQ
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?
An officer of appropriate grade
What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
They are in charge of their respective areas of control
What is the designation of the officer who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Dy.CSTE
Who is responsible for the upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets of the Railways?
The Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department
According to the extant guidelines of Railway Board, what determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office?
The Railway Board
What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for planning?
CSTE/Plg
Who is the officer who is responsible for design and drawing?
CSTE/D&D
Who does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to?
The General Manager of the Railway
What is the purpose of the Field Units of Construction Organisation?
To construct and maintain signal and telecommunication infrastructure
Who is responsible for coordinating with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
The Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to major construction activities of the Railways?
They are under the administrative control of the General Manager of the Railway
What is the designation of the Senior Divisional officer?
Sr.DSTE
What determines the designation of S&T officers and staff?
All of the above
What is the structure of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
It is headed by the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the relationship between the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer and the Heads of the Department (HODs)?
The Heads of the Department (HODs) report to the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
To ensure the efficient functioning of the organisation
Who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
A team of officers in various grades
What is the designation of an Assistant Divisional/Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
ADSTE/ASTE
What is the term for Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal?
SSE/(Signal)/Incharge
What are the technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Senior Section Engineer (SSE), Junior Engineer (JE), and artisan staff
What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for Stores?
SSE/(Stores)
What is the designation of a Junior Engineer responsible for Headquarter?
JE/(HQ)
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer?
Same, unless specifically mentioned
What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for Signal?
SSE/(Signal)
What are the categories of technical staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Senior Section Engineer (SSE), Junior Engineer (JE), artisan staff, and Section Engineer/(Design & Drawing)
Who is responsible for laying down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who is responsible for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who does the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to for all technical matters?
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?
Both Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in Junior Administrative Grade/Selection Grade and Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Senior Scale)
Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
Divisional Railway Manager
Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to for all administrative matters?
Divisional Railway Manager
Who is responsible for laying down the duties of each of the Officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
To lay down the duties of each of the Officers of the Headquarters and Divisions
What is the designation of the officer who is directly responsible for projects?
Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)
Who provides necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost-effective execution of all works under their charge?
Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)
Who is over all in charge of staff cadre - Gazetted and non-Gazetted?
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to works execution?
To provide necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost-effective execution of all works
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)
What is the term 'Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)' inclusive of?
CSTE/Projects, CSTE/Works, CSTE/CORE or any other post in Indian Railways in equivalent or higher grade (SAG/HAG)
Which officer is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Senior Section Engineer (SSE) Incharge Signal
What is the designation of the officer responsible for the overall supervision of signaling and telecommunication systems?
Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of the SSE/(Signal)/Incharge?
To supervise the work of Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals)
What is the designation of the officer responsible for projects?
Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Projects)
Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of installations under their charge?
Senior Section Engineer (SSE) Incharge Signal
What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for works?
Chief Workshop Manager
Who is responsible for the technical supervision of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the designation of the officer who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
Assistant Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Who is the head of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in relation to the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Responsible for the efficient and economical working of the Department
Who is responsible for the coordination of work in their respective areas of control?
Heads of the Department (HODs)
Who is the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to?
General Manager
What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Responsible for the coordination of work in their respective areas of control
What is the responsibility of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Efficient upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets
Who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in their work?
Heads of the Department (HODs)
What is the hierarchy of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
General Manager > Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer > Heads of the Department (HODs)
Which of the following is not a typical designation of an S&T officer?
Regional Signal Engineer
Who is responsible for the overall technical supervision of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on each Division?
Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Which of the following extra Divisional Organisations is responsible for the maintenance of signaling and telecommunication systems?
Signal and Telecommunication Workshops
Who is responsible for the coordination with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)
What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Extant guidelines of Railway Board
Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
Which of the following is not a function of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Budget compilation
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
Controlling officer of the extra Divisional Organisation
Study Notes
Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department
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The Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) is assisted by a team of officers at the Headquarters, including Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers, Senior Signal and Telecommunication Engineers, and Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineers.
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The Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) maintains liaison with the Open Line Organisation and follows general policies and procedures for executing works.
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In cases where a different policy or procedure is necessary, the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) consults with the Open Line Organisation to adopt an accepted policy or procedure.
Roles and Responsibilities
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The Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) exercises necessary budgetary control and coordinates with the Head of Construction Organisation for budget compilation.
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The Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) coordinates with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer regarding personnel placement for assignments, considering overall career development.
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In certain joint projects, the Signal and Telecommunication unit may be constituted as a self-contained unit under the administrative control of the Project Head.
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The Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Unit is responsible for coordinating with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.
Divisional Officers
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A Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division, responsible to the Divisional Railway Manager for maintenance and correct functioning of installations.
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The officer is under the technical control of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, responsible for technical matters.
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The officer may be assisted by a team of officers in the same grade or lower grades.
Extra Divisional Organisation
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The extra Divisional Organisations of the Signal and Telecommunication Department include Signal and Telecommunication Workshops, Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre, Field Units of Construction Organisation, and other units designated by the Railway.
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Each of these Organisations is under the control of an officer of appropriate grade, responsible for its efficient functioning to the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers (Construction).
Officers
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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.
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The designations and abbreviations of various posts of S&T officers and staff are specified, including Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Chief Signal Engineer, Chief Telecommunication Engineer, and others.
Responsibilities of S&T Officers
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The Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) is directly responsible for installation and maintenance of their section.
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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.
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Some Technical Supervisors (SSEs/JEs) are headquartered in the Office of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) and assist in discharging technical duties.
Staff under SSE/JE Signal
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Each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) is assisted by one or more Signal Technicians and maintenance gangs.
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Each SSE (Signal)/(Incharge) is provided with one or more special gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff, and Assistants for attending to maintenance requirements.
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Each SSE (Signal)/(Incharge) is provided with necessary manpower assistance for management and security of office and stores, including vehicles and material handling machines.
Organisation of Signal and Telecommunication Department
- The efficient upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets is the responsibility of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department.
- The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE) is the administrative and principal head of the Signal and Telecommunication Department and is responsible to the General Manager for the efficient and economical working of the Department.
Structure of Open Line Organisation
- The PCSTE may be assisted by one or more Heads of Departments (HODs) designated as Chief Signal Engineer, Chief Communication Engineer, Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Planning, etc.
- Each HOD is in charge of their respective areas of control, and their work is coordinated by the PCSTE.
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 the installations under their charge.
- They are under the technical control of the PCSTE to whom they are responsible for all technical matters.
Extra Divisional Organisation
- Extra Divisional Organisations include Signal and Telecommunication Workshops, Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre, Field Units of Construction Organisation, and any other unit designated by the Railway.
- Each Organisation is under the control of an officer of appropriate grade who is responsible for its efficient functioning to the PCSTE/Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers (Construction) directly or through an officer of the Headquarters Office.
Officers
- The strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of the PCSTE, 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.
- Typical designations of S&T officers and staff include Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Chief Signal Engineer, Chief Telecommunication Engineer, etc.
Technical Staff
- Technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department include Senior Section Engineer (SSE), Junior Engineer (JE), and artisan staff under their charge.
- SSE/(Design & Drawing), Junior Engineer/(JE/D&D), and staff; and SSE, JE, and artisan staff of Signal and Telecommunication Workshop are also part of the technical staff.
Organisation of the Signal & Telecommunication Department
- The Signal and Telecommunication Department's efficient upkeep is the responsibility of the Open Line Organisation.
- The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE) is the Administrative and Principal Head of the Department and is responsible to the General Manager for the efficient and economical working of the Department.
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.
Construction Organisation/Project Organisation/RE Organisation
- The Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) shall provide necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost-effective execution of all works under their charge.
- 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) created for execution of works.
Technical Staff
- The technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department include:
- 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-Headquarter: SSE/JE (HQ)
- Senior Section Engineer/Stores: SSE (Stores)
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.
This quiz is about the roles and responsibilities of signal and telecommunication engineers in the railway industry. It covers their job descriptions and interactions with other teams.
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