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Who may assist the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) at the Headquarters?
Who may assist the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) at the Headquarters?
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to the Open Line Organisation?
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to the Open Line Organisation?
What is the financial responsibility of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)?
What is the financial responsibility of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)?
Who does the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) coordinate with regarding personnel placement?
Who does the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) coordinate with regarding personnel placement?
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What happens in the case of certain major joint projects for Survey or construction?
What happens in the case of certain major joint projects for Survey or construction?
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Who is responsible for co-ordination with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
Who is responsible for co-ordination with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
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What is the purpose of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) co-ordinating with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the purpose of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) co-ordinating with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in budget compilation?
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in budget compilation?
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Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
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Who does the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to for all technical matters?
Who does the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to for all technical matters?
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What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?
What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?
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Who lays down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?
Who lays down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?
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Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
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What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to?
Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to?
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Which of the following is an extra Divisional Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
Which of the following is an extra Divisional Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
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Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
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What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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What is the purpose of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?
What is the purpose of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?
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Who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
Who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
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What is the typical designation for S&T officers and staff?
What is the typical designation for S&T officers and staff?
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Which of the following is not an extra Divisional Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
Which of the following is not an extra Divisional Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
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To whom is the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation directly responsible?
To whom is the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation directly responsible?
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Who supervises the work of Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals)?
Who supervises the work of Sectional Senior Section Engineers and Junior Engineer (Signals)?
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What is the role of SSE (Signal)/Incharge?
What is the role of SSE (Signal)/Incharge?
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What is the role of Technical Supervisors (i.e. SSEs/JEs)?
What is the role of Technical Supervisors (i.e. SSEs/JEs)?
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What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge)?
What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge)?
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What is provided to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
What is provided to each Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
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What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) for management and security of office and stores?
What is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) for management and security of office and stores?
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What is the role of the Dy.Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the role of the Dy.Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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What is added to the prefix of the Divisional Officer if they are in Selection grade/JA grade?
What is added to the prefix of the Divisional Officer if they are in Selection grade/JA grade?
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What is the designation of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a Railway, CORE, or Metro?
What is the designation of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a Railway, CORE, or Metro?
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Which of the following is the designation of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible for projects?
Which of the following is the designation of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible for projects?
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What is the designation of the Chief Signal Engineer?
What is the designation of the Chief Signal Engineer?
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Which of the following is the designation of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which of the following is the designation of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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What is the designation of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible for headquarters?
What is the designation of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible for headquarters?
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Which of the following is the designation of the Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which of the following is the designation of the Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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What is the designation of the Chief Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the designation of the Chief Telecommunication Engineer?
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Which of the following is the designation of the Chief Workshop Manager?
Which of the following is the designation of the Chief Workshop Manager?
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Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
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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?
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?
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Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to for all technical matters?
Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to for all technical matters?
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What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?
What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?
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Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
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Who is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Who is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
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Who is responsible for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
Who is responsible for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
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What is the role of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer on each Division?
What is the role of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer on each Division?
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What is the designation of the officer who is directly responsible for projects?
What is the designation of the officer who is directly responsible for projects?
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Who is responsible for the overall supervision of signaling and telecommunication systems?
Who is responsible for the overall supervision of signaling and telecommunication systems?
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What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for works?
What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for works?
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Who is responsible for the efficient and economical working of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Who is responsible for the efficient and economical working of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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Who may assist the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in his work?
Who may assist the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in his work?
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Which of the following organizations is not under the control of an officer of appropriate grade?
Which of the following organizations is not under the control of an officer of appropriate grade?
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Who is the officer who is responsible for headquarters?
Who is the officer who is responsible for headquarters?
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Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of the Signal and Telecommunication Training School/Centre?
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What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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What is the designation of the officer who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the designation of the officer who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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Who is responsible for the upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets of the Railways?
Who is responsible for the upkeep of Signal and Telecommunication assets of the Railways?
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According to the extant guidelines of Railway Board, what determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office?
According to the extant guidelines of Railway Board, what determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office?
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What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for planning?
What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for planning?
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Who is the officer who is responsible for design and drawing?
Who is the officer who is responsible for design and drawing?
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Who does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to?
Who does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to?
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What is the purpose of the Field Units of Construction Organisation?
What is the purpose of the Field Units of Construction Organisation?
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Who is responsible for coordinating with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
Who is responsible for coordinating with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
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What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to major construction activities of the Railways?
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to major construction activities of the Railways?
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What is the designation of the Senior Divisional officer?
What is the designation of the Senior Divisional officer?
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What determines the designation of S&T officers and staff?
What determines the designation of S&T officers and staff?
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What is the structure of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is the structure of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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What is the relationship between the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer and the Heads of the Department (HODs)?
What is the relationship between the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer and the Heads of the Department (HODs)?
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What is the role of the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
What is the role of the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
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Who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
Who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
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What is the designation of an Assistant Divisional/Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the designation of an Assistant Divisional/Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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What is the term for Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal?
What is the term for Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal?
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What are the technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What are the technical staff of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for Stores?
What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for Stores?
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What is the designation of a Junior Engineer responsible for Headquarter?
What is the designation of a Junior Engineer responsible for Headquarter?
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What are the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer?
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer?
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What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for Signal?
What is the designation of a Senior Section Engineer responsible for Signal?
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What are the categories of technical staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What are the categories of technical staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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Who is responsible for laying down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?
Who is responsible for laying down the duties of the various officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on the Division?
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Who is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Who is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
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Who is responsible for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
Who is responsible for the maintenance as well as correct functioning of the installations under their charge?
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Who does the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to for all technical matters?
Who does the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer report to for all technical matters?
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What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?
What is the term 'Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer' inclusive of?
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Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
Who nominates the senior most officer as Incharge of S&T Department in the Division?
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Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
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Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to for all administrative matters?
Who is the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to for all administrative matters?
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Who is responsible for laying down the duties of each of the Officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?
Who is responsible for laying down the duties of each of the Officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?
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What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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What is the designation of the officer who is directly responsible for projects?
What is the designation of the officer who is directly responsible for projects?
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Who provides necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost-effective execution of all works under their charge?
Who provides necessary direction and control for the efficient and cost-effective execution of all works under their charge?
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Who is over all in charge of staff cadre - Gazetted and non-Gazetted?
Who is over all in charge of staff cadre - Gazetted and non-Gazetted?
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What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to works execution?
What is the role of the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) in relation to works execution?
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Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
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What is the term 'Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)' inclusive of?
What is the term 'Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction)' inclusive of?
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Which officer is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Which officer is in charge of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
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What is the designation of the officer responsible for the overall supervision of signaling and telecommunication systems?
What is the designation of the officer responsible for the overall supervision of signaling and telecommunication systems?
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What is the role of the SSE/(Signal)/Incharge?
What is the role of the SSE/(Signal)/Incharge?
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What is the designation of the officer responsible for projects?
What is the designation of the officer responsible for projects?
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Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of installations under their charge?
Who is responsible for the maintenance and correct functioning of installations under their charge?
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What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for works?
What is the designation of the officer who is responsible for works?
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Who is responsible for the technical supervision of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Who is responsible for the technical supervision of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
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What is the designation of the officer who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
What is the designation of the officer who assists the controlling officer of an extra Divisional Organisation?
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Who is the head of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Who is the head of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in relation to the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is the role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in relation to the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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Who is responsible for the coordination of work in their respective areas of control?
Who is responsible for the coordination of work in their respective areas of control?
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Who is the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to?
Who is the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer responsible to?
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What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is the role of the Heads of the Department (HODs) in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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What is the responsibility of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is the responsibility of the Open Line Organisation of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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Who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in their work?
Who assists the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in their work?
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What is the hierarchy of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is the hierarchy of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
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Which of the following is not a typical designation of an S&T officer?
Which of the following is not a typical designation of an S&T officer?
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Who is responsible for the overall technical supervision of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on each Division?
Who is responsible for the overall technical supervision of the Signal and Telecommunication Department on each Division?
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Which of the following extra Divisional Organisations is responsible for the maintenance of signaling and telecommunication systems?
Which of the following extra Divisional Organisations is responsible for the maintenance of signaling and telecommunication systems?
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Who is responsible for the coordination with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
Who is responsible for the coordination with the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in certain major joint projects?
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What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What determines the strength of officers in the Headquarters Office of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
Who is responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch on each Division?
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Which of the following is not a function of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which of the following is not a function of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
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Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of each extra Divisional Organisation?
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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.
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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.
