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What is the designation of the individual responsible for supervising one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers?
What is the designation of the individual responsible for supervising one or more Sectional Senior Section Engineers?
- Senior Section Engineer/Head Quarter
- Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal (correct)
- Sectional Senior Section Engineer Signal
- Junior Engineer Signal
Which of the following statements is true regarding the duties of a Sectional Senior Section Engineer?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the duties of a Sectional Senior Section Engineer?
- Their duties differ significantly from Junior Engineers.
- They handle only administrative tasks.
- They are responsible for installation and maintenance of their section. (correct)
- They are only responsible for financial management.
In what context would the designation 'Senior' be prefixed to Dy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
In what context would the designation 'Senior' be prefixed to Dy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
- If they have worked in the field for over 10 years.
- If the divisional officer is in Selection grade. (correct)
- If they are new to the role.
- If they are managing a project.
Who does the Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal report to?
Who does the Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal report to?
What roles are directly responsible for assisting Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
What roles are directly responsible for assisting Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
Which of the following positions is not listed as a designation under the Signal supervisors?
Which of the following positions is not listed as a designation under the Signal supervisors?
What is a core responsibility of the Sectional SSE and Junior Engineer according to the content?
What is a core responsibility of the Sectional SSE and Junior Engineer according to the content?
In the Signal and Telecommunication Department, who assists in discharging technical duties in the office?
In the Signal and Telecommunication Department, who assists in discharging technical duties in the office?
What additional support is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) for maintenance requirements?
What additional support is provided to each SSE(Signal)/(Incharge) for maintenance requirements?
What dictates the strength of staff such as SSE/JE and Signal Technicians?
What dictates the strength of staff such as SSE/JE and Signal Technicians?
What is the responsibility of the drawing office organization at the Zonal Railway?
What is the responsibility of the drawing office organization at the Zonal Railway?
Which of the following vehicles may be provided to each Sectional SSE/JE(Signal)?
Which of the following vehicles may be provided to each Sectional SSE/JE(Signal)?
Who is primarily responsible for the drawing and design office at the Zonal HQ?
Who is primarily responsible for the drawing and design office at the Zonal HQ?
What is the abbreviation for the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer for Railways?
What is the abbreviation for the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer for Railways?
Which of the following is NOT an extra divisional organization within the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
Which of the following is NOT an extra divisional organization within the Signal and Telecommunication Department on the Railways?
Which designation corresponds to Chief Workshop Manager?
Which designation corresponds to Chief Workshop Manager?
The designation of Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is abbreviated as:
The designation of Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer is abbreviated as:
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of the extra divisional organizations?
Who is responsible for the efficient functioning of the extra divisional organizations?
Which position is NOT part of the technical staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Which position is NOT part of the technical staff in the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is typically required for the controlling officer of an extra divisional organization?
What is typically required for the controlling officer of an extra divisional organization?
The strength of officers in the extra divisional organizations should comply with which entity's guidelines?
The strength of officers in the extra divisional organizations should comply with which entity's guidelines?
What is the role of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer abbreviated as?
What is the role of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer abbreviated as?
Which of the following designations focuses on Design & Drawing?
Which of the following designations focuses on Design & Drawing?
Which designation is typically associated with officers and staff within the S&T sector?
Which designation is typically associated with officers and staff within the S&T sector?
The position of Chief Signal Engineer is represented by which abbreviation?
The position of Chief Signal Engineer is represented by which abbreviation?
Which unit is classified as an extra divisional organization?
Which unit is classified as an extra divisional organization?
In the context of S&T officers, which abbreviation typically represents the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
In the context of S&T officers, which abbreviation typically represents the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which designation does not include the term 'Telecommunication'?
Which designation does not include the term 'Telecommunication'?
Which of the following is responsible for overseeing the technical staff in the workshop?
Which of the following is responsible for overseeing the technical staff in the workshop?
What type of influence does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer have over the extra divisional organizations?
What type of influence does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer have over the extra divisional organizations?
What might be a reason for different designations of S&T officers and staff?
What might be a reason for different designations of S&T officers and staff?
What is the abbreviation for Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction?
What is the abbreviation for Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction?
Which of the following responsibilities is NOT typically assigned to officers in extra divisional organizations?
Which of the following responsibilities is NOT typically assigned to officers in extra divisional organizations?
What is the primary responsibility of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in charge of a Division?
What is the primary responsibility of the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in charge of a Division?
Who has the technical control over the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a Division?
Who has the technical control over the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in a Division?
In cases of major joint projects, what can the Signal and Telecommunication unit be designated as?
In cases of major joint projects, what can the Signal and Telecommunication unit be designated as?
If multiple highest grade officers are available in a division, who is nominated as the in-charge of the S&T Department?
If multiple highest grade officers are available in a division, who is nominated as the in-charge of the S&T Department?
What role does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer play regarding officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch?
What role does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer play regarding officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Branch?
What is the term for the officer responsible for the S&T Department in a division?
What is the term for the officer responsible for the S&T Department in a division?
What does the role of the Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Unit encompass during projects?
What does the role of the Head of the Signal and Telecommunication Unit encompass during projects?
Under what condition can the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer be assisted by a team of officers?
Under what condition can the Signal and Telecommunication Engineer be assisted by a team of officers?
What aspect is considered when coordinating placement of personnel for assignments?
What aspect is considered when coordinating placement of personnel for assignments?
What may happen if there are no senior officers in the highest grade on a division?
What may happen if there are no senior officers in the highest grade on a division?
What is the role of the Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal?
What is the role of the Senior Section Engineer Incharge Signal?
Which of the following roles supports the Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
Which of the following roles supports the Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
What designation typically assists in the headquarters for technical duties?
What designation typically assists in the headquarters for technical duties?
What is a responsibility of the Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
What is a responsibility of the Sectional SSE/JE (Signal)?
When does the designation 'Senior' get added to Dy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
When does the designation 'Senior' get added to Dy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which of the following would NOT be a responsibility of Technical Supervisors in signal departments?
Which of the following would NOT be a responsibility of Technical Supervisors in signal departments?
What distinguishes the Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer's duties?
What distinguishes the Senior Section Engineer/Sectional and Junior Engineer's duties?
What might the Dy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction be designated as?
What might the Dy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction be designated as?
What condition allows the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer to create a yard stick for staff strength?
What condition allows the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer to create a yard stick for staff strength?
Which of the following is not supported by the Sectional SSE/JE(Signal) for office management and security?
Which of the following is not supported by the Sectional SSE/JE(Signal) for office management and security?
Which role is primarily responsible for handling the Drawing and Design office at the Zonal Railway?
Which role is primarily responsible for handling the Drawing and Design office at the Zonal Railway?
What is the significance of having designated trolley men/helpers for Sectional SSE/JE(Signal)?
What is the significance of having designated trolley men/helpers for Sectional SSE/JE(Signal)?
What is a typical factor considered when framing a suitable yardstick for staff strength by the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is a typical factor considered when framing a suitable yardstick for staff strength by the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which organization is directly responsible for overseeing the Signal and Telecommunication Workshops?
Which organization is directly responsible for overseeing the Signal and Telecommunication Workshops?
What is the main responsibility of the controlling officer of an extra divisional organization?
What is the main responsibility of the controlling officer of an extra divisional organization?
Which of the following roles is typically part of the team assisting the controlling officer?
Which of the following roles is typically part of the team assisting the controlling officer?
According to the current guidelines, the strength of officers in extra divisional organizations should largely conform to which entity?
According to the current guidelines, the strength of officers in extra divisional organizations should largely conform to which entity?
Which position is primarily responsible for handling the technical duties in the headquarters office?
Which position is primarily responsible for handling the technical duties in the headquarters office?
What might influence the variation in designations among S&T officers?
What might influence the variation in designations among S&T officers?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between field units of construction organisations and extra divisional organisations?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between field units of construction organisations and extra divisional organisations?
Which entity is likely to designate any other unit besides the ones listed in the extra divisional organizations?
Which entity is likely to designate any other unit besides the ones listed in the extra divisional organizations?
What is a common feature of the team that assists the controlling officer in extra divisional organizations?
What is a common feature of the team that assists the controlling officer in extra divisional organizations?
Which of the following could potentially be included in the signal and telecommunication training centre?
Which of the following could potentially be included in the signal and telecommunication training centre?
Which designation is primarily responsible for the construction aspects within the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Which designation is primarily responsible for the construction aspects within the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What does the abbreviation CSTE/Plg represent in the context of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What does the abbreviation CSTE/Plg represent in the context of the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Who would likely oversee the technical staff assigned to the Signal and Telecommunication Workshop?
Who would likely oversee the technical staff assigned to the Signal and Telecommunication Workshop?
Which designation specifically deals with the design and drawing functions within the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Which designation specifically deals with the design and drawing functions within the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
Which role is responsible for supervising multiple Senior Section Engineers within a division?
Which role is responsible for supervising multiple Senior Section Engineers within a division?
Which of the following abbreviations corresponds to the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer headquarter?
Which of the following abbreviations corresponds to the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer headquarter?
What is the main function of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in the organizational structure?
What is the main function of the Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer in the organizational structure?
In terms of hierarchy, who is positioned directly below the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
In terms of hierarchy, who is positioned directly below the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which position is responsible for overseeing Junior Engineers and their respective artisan staff?
Which position is responsible for overseeing Junior Engineers and their respective artisan staff?
What is the abbreviation for the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Projects?
What is the abbreviation for the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Projects?
What is the primary administrative role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
What is the primary administrative role of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which group of professionals does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer primarily coordinate?
Which group of professionals does the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer primarily coordinate?
Which officer is typically responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication unit in a division?
Which officer is typically responsible for the technical control of the Signal and Telecommunication unit in a division?
What type of support may the Heads of Departments (HODs) receive at headquarters?
What type of support may the Heads of Departments (HODs) receive at headquarters?
Which role does the Chief Signal Engineer play within the Open Line Organisation?
Which role does the Chief Signal Engineer play within the Open Line Organisation?
What is the function of the Heads of Departments (HODs) in relation to their teams at headquarters?
What is the function of the Heads of Departments (HODs) in relation to their teams at headquarters?
Which of the following does NOT directly assist the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Which of the following does NOT directly assist the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer?
Who is ultimately responsible for laying down the duties for officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?
Who is ultimately responsible for laying down the duties for officers of the Headquarters and Divisions?
What is a common focus of the various heads of departments (HODs) within the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What is a common focus of the various heads of departments (HODs) within the Signal and Telecommunication Department?
What distinguishes the roles of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer from the heads of departments (HODs)?
What distinguishes the roles of the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer from the heads of departments (HODs)?
Study Notes
Signal & Telecommunication Department Organisation
- Signal Department Hierarchy: The department is structured with a clear chain of command, starting with the Principal Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE) at the top, followed by Chief Signal Engineers (CSE), Dy. Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineers (Dy.CSTE), Sr. Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineers (Sr.DSTE) and Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineers (DSTE).
- Technical Staff: Technical staff includes Senior Section Engineers (SSE), Junior Engineers (JE) and Artisans.
- Signal Supervisor Roles & Responsibilities:
- SSE(Signal)/Incharge: Oversees the work of multiple Sectional SSE/JE(Signal) and reports to the Assistant/Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer.
- Sectional SSE/JE (Signal): Directly responsible for installation and maintenance within their designated sector or section.
- Staff Support:
- Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) have support teams including Signal Technicians, maintenance gangs and Assistant staff.
- SSE(Signal)/Incharge receives additional staff support for office management, stores security and operation of vehicles like pick-up vans, utility vehicles, and material handling equipment.
- Extra Divisional Organizations: These include Signal & Telecommunication workshops, Training Schools/Centres, field construction units, and other units designated by the Railway.
- Each extra divisional unit is managed by a designated officer responsible to the PCSTE or Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) directly or via a HQ officer.
- Staff Strength:
- The overall strength of officers and staff is based on Railway Board guidelines.
- The PCSTE is responsible for setting the strength when Railway board guidelines are unavailable, taking into account signaling standards, installation types, yard size, train frequency, and overall section importance.
Drawing Office Structure
- Drawing Office Personnel:
- SSE(D&D): Senior Section Engineer (Design & Drawing)
- JE(D&D): Junior Engineer (Design & Drawing)
- Office Location: The drawing office of Zonal Railways for open line and construction work is usually situated at Zonal HQ.
- Office Management: The office is overseen by a JAG/SG officer and assisted by Sr. Scale/Jr. Scale officers and SSE's/JEs D&D.
Signal & Telecommunication Department Organization
- The Signal and Telecommunication Department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of signaling assets.
- Major construction activities are led by a Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) who reports to the Open Line General Manager.
- The Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE) is the administrative head of the department and reports to the General Manager.
Organizational Structure
- The PCSTE may be assisted by Heads of Department (HODs) in areas like Chief Signal Engineer, Chief Communications Engineer, and Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Planning.
- HODs coordinate their work through the PCSTE.
- HODs have a team of Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineers, Senior/Executive Signal and Telecommunication Engineers, and Assistant/Assistant Executive Signal and Telecommunication Engineers to support them.
- The PCSTE defines the duties of all headquarters and divisional officers.
Extra Divisional Organizations
- Extra Divisional Organizations include:
- Signal & Telecommunication Workshops
- Signal & Telecommunication Training Schools/Centers
- Field units of Construction organizations, such as projects, works, and CORE.
- Any other unit designated by the Railway
- Each organization has an officer responsible for its efficient functioning and reports to the PCSTE or Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer(Construction).
Officer Designations and Abbreviations
- Key Officer Designations with abbreviations:
- Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer: PCSTE
- Chief Signal Engineer: CSE
- Chief Telecommunication Engineer: CCE
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Construction: CSTE/C
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Projects: CSTE/P
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Planning: CSTE/Plg
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Design & Drawing: CSTE/D&D
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Works: CSTE/W
- Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/Headquarters: CSTE/HQ
- Chief Workshop Manager: CWM
- Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer: Dy.CSTE
- Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer: Sr.DSTE
- Divisional/Executive/Senior Signal and Telecommunication Engineer: DSTE/ESTE/SSTE
- Assistant Divisional/Assistant Signal and Telecommunication Engineer: ADSTE/ASTE
Technical Staff
- Technical staff includes:
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE) (Signal)
- Junior Engineer (JE) (Signal)
- Senior Section Engineer (Design & Drawing) (SSE/D&D)
- Junior Engineer (Design & Drawing): JE/D&D
- Senior Section Engineer (SSE) and Junior Engineer (JE) of the Signal and Telecommunication Workshop
- Each SSE (Signal)/Incharge, Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) is provided with special gangs consisting of Signal Technicians, Artisan staff and Assistants for maintenance work.
- SSE (Signal)/Incharge receive necessary manpower for office and store management and security.
- Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) may have utility vehicles/trolleys.
- Sectional SSE/JE (Signal) receive staff support similar to what the SSE (Signal)/Incharge receives.
Staff Strength
- SSE/JE, Signal Technicians, Sectional gangs, and office staff numbers are generally based on Railway Board guidelines.
- Where guidelines are not present, the PCSTE creates a suitable yard stick based on signaling standards, installation type, yard size, train density, and section importance.
Drawing Office Organization
- The Drawing Office is generally located at the Zonal HQ.
- It's managed by a JAG/SG officer and assisted by Sr.Scale/Jr.Scale officers and SSE’s/JEs D&D.
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Explore the organization of the Signal & Telecommunication Department, including the hierarchy and roles of various engineers and technical staff. Understand the responsibilities of signal supervisors and how they contribute to the department's operations.
