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CHAPTER I RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, CONFIRMATION AND RE-EMPLOYMENT SECTION 'A' TRAINING OF OFFICERS PART I PROBATIONERS 101. General The Probationers...

CHAPTER I RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, CONFIRMATION AND RE-EMPLOYMENT SECTION 'A' TRAINING OF OFFICERS PART I PROBATIONERS 101. General The Probationers recruited to the 9 organized Railway services, viz. (1) Indian Railway Service of Engineers, (IRSE), (ii) Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers, (iii) Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), (iv) Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS), (v) Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), (vi) Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), (vii) Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), (viii) Indian Railway Accounts Services (IRAS), (ix) Indian Railway Medical Service and to the Department of Railway Protection Force shall undergo sandwich type of training on line and at the various Railway Institutes and Institute of repute outside the Railways (as applicable) for the first two years, except in the case of probationers of Medical Service where the period of training shall be 3 months only. 3(three) days Central Hospital of the zone for 3 days under Chief Hospital Supdt. / Central Hospital. 45 (forty five) days In the Headquarters Hospital or in a large Divisional Hospital in Clinical Ward/OT duties. The probationer, officers must be encouraged to deal with the cases individually under the supervision of a Senior Medical Officer. The trainee must also attend to regular O.P.D. sessions to gain competence in dealing with cases of a large variety. Administrative training should also be imparted properly. 10 (ten) days On completion of the period of training in a hospital as above, the trainees shall be deputed to work in a Health Unit, outside the headquarters (Zonal or divisional) and should participate in all the curative, preventive and promotional aspects of health care. As far as possible during this period, the probationary officers shall work on their own under the advice and guidance as required from the Medical Officer incharge of the Health Unit. Administrative training also to be imparted by Incharge. Training should be imparted properly under proper guidance. 2 (two) days Final assessment CAOs office. Suitability should be assessed before being put on a working post and if need be the period of training can be further extended. During these two days, the probationary officers shall be subjected to a detailed assessment of their adequacy to hold independent charge. One month At the Railway Staff College, Vadodara for orientation course whenever the same is arranged. (Authority: Ministry of Railways letter No. 91/E(GR)II/7/19 dated 18-12-91  The Probationers of all the services other than Indian Railway Medical Service shall undergo 8 weeks Foundational Course at Railway Staff College, Vadodara, at the first available opportunity after joining the Railways, in which they will be introduced to various facets of Railway working. The Foundational Course will be common to probationers of all services. After attending the Foundational Course, the probationers shall undergo field training in sheds, Depots, Yards, Workshops, Divisional Office, Headquarters Office, Production Units, etc. and specialize training in other Railway Training Institutions und Institutes of repute outside the Railways (as applicable). After adequate field training, probationers of all services excepting Indian Railway Medical Service shall undergo 6 weeks Induction Course at Railway Staff College, Vadodara. This induction course shall be different for probationers of different services. In the Induction Course they shall be given detailed knowledge regarding the working of their own Department, interaction with allied Department and financial rules, procedures etc. While probationers of Indian Railway Service of Engineers(IRSE), Indian Railway Traffic Service, (IRTS) Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS), Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) and Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) shall undergo Induction Course during two years probationary training, the probationers of Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineering (IRSEE) shall undergo Induction Course from working post in the 3rd year of their probation. 102. Monitoring/Co-ordination of Probationary Training. Two years probationary training of following services be centrally co-ordinated/monitored by the Institute/Railway as indicated against each : Service Institution/Railway for centrally coordination/monitoring of probationary training Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering, Pune. Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) Railway Staff College, Vadodara. Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) Do. Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Do. Indian Railway Stores Services (IRSS). Do. Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineer South Eastern Railway, Kharagpur. (IRSME) (both Engineering Graduates recruited as probationers and Special Class Railway Apprentices). Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers Indian Railways Institute of Engineering & Tele- (IRSSE) Communications, Secunderabad. Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineering Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering, Nasik. (IRSEE). 103. Schedule of Probationary Training Probationers of all services excepting Indian Railway Medical Services (IRMS) shall undergo two years Probationary training as per schedules of training laid down by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) from time to time. 104. Maintenance of Dairy etc. by Probationers During the two years period of probationary training probationers shall maintain a Diary to indicate their day-to-day activity which shall be checked periodically by the Training Director; during probation. 105. Confirmation after Probationary Training No Probationer shall be confirmed in junior scale unless he/she has successfully passed all the examinations prescribed after completion of institutional training as well as all the departmental examinations prescribed. 106. Determination of Seniority of Group 'A' Probationers of Different Services in Junior Scale after their Confirmation The performance of Group 'A' probationers during the probationary training and during their posting against working post will be evaluated and marks will be awarded for each item of probationary training and for the performance while working against working posts. The maximum marks for different items of probationary training and of their performance against working posts will be laid down by the Ministry of Railways, Railway Board from time to time. The inter-se-seniority of Group 'A' probationers of particular examination batch and of a particular service on their confirmation to junior scale, will be decided on the basis of marks obtained by them during the probationary period as indicated above and marks obtained by them in U.P.S.C. Competition for during the apprenticeship training for Special Class Railway Apprentices. 107. Departmental Examinations All the Departmental Examinations will be conducted by the Institutes where the probationary training has been centralised. Following Departmental Examinations of the Gorup 'A' probationers of different services will be conducted by the different Institutes/Railways as under : Service Departmental Examinations To be conducted by 1 2 3 I.R. I.R.S.E. I, II & III IRICEN/Pune I.R.S.M.E I, II & III South Eastern Railway (Engg. graduates & SCRAS) IIRSEE Do IRIEEN/Nasik IRSSE Do IRISET/ Secunderabad. IRSS Do R.S.C./Vadodara. IRTS Do Do IRAS Do Do IRPS I & II Do The Departmental Examinations will consist of written test and viva voce examination. 108. Number of chances of Passing Institutional or Departmental Examinations No probationer shall be allowed to re-appear in any institutional or departmental examination except for the following reasons : (a) If a probationer is prevented from appearing in any examination either because of his/her sickness or any other reason beyond' his/her control, he/she may be allowed to appear in a special examination within three months. (b) In case of probationer does not pass any Institutional or Departmental Examination in the first attempt, he/she may be allowed to sit for re-examination in the papers in which he/she has failed. But in that case, the marks awarded to probationer in such re-examination shall not be taken into account in determining the seniority (his/her score in the original examination only shall be counted). The exemption in (b) above shall also apply to the probationer who have been permitted to take special examination in the circumstances mentioned in (a) above. If a probationer fails to pass second examination (b) above his/her services are likely to be terminated. 109. Minimum Percentage of Pass Marks in the Examination Prescribed after Completion of Institutional Extension of Probationer Period The minimum marks to pass in Examination after completion of Institutional training (Foundational Course, Induction Courses Phase I, Phase II etc.) and Departmental Examinations will be 60% in aggregate as well as in each individual paper. 110 Extension of Probationary Period The Ministry of Railways may, if it is so, deem fit in any case extend the period of probation for a maximum period of one year. However, if during the period of probation, a probationer is placed under suspension, pending investigation, enquiry or trial relating to criminal charge against him/her for pending disciplinary proceedings which are contemplated or started against him/her, in such circumstances the period of his/her probation may be extended for such period as Ministry of Railway may think fit in the circumstances of the case. CHAPTER I Section B RULES FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF GROUP 'C AND GROUP 'D' AND WORKSHOP STAFF Sub-Section I General 101. Extent of application. The rules in sub-sections I to III apply to Group 'C and workshop and artisan staff of Indian Railways including Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Diesel Locomotive works, Integral Coach Factory, Wheel & Axle Plant, Diesel Component Works, Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala) and other railway establishments. The categories and rules for recruitment of Group 'D' staff on Railways are dealt with in sub-section IV The branches and groups dealt with in this section are detailed below : (I) (i)Transportation (Traffic) Department, Station Masters, (ii) Traffic Signallers, (iii) Guards, (iv) Traffic Apprentices, (v) Train Clerks, (II) Commercial Department. (i) Ticket Collectors, (ii) Commercial Clerks (for coaching and goods works), (iii) Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks, (iv) Commercial Apprentices, (v) Law Assistants, (vi) Catering Manager Gr. III, (vii) Catering Manager Gr. I/Inspector, (viii) Assistant Cook and (ix) Senior Cook. (III) Transportation (Power) Department. (i) First Fireman, (ii) Diesel Assistant, (iii) Electric Assistant, (iv) Steam Shunters, (v) Drivers and Loco Running Supervisors. (IV) Mechanical Engineering Department. (i) Apprentice Mechanics, (ii) Deputy Shop Supervisor, (iii) Train Examiners. (V) Civil Engineering Department. Permanent Way staff, (ii) Works staff, (iii) Bridge Inspectors. (VI) Signal and Tele-Communication Department. (i) Signal Inspectors, (ii) Telecommunication Inspectors, (iii) Signal Maintainers (Electrical), (iv) Signal Maintainers (Mechanical), (v) Tele-communication Maintainers, (vi) Wireless Maintainers, (vii) Telecommunication Maintainers (Line), (viii) Telephone Operators.  (VII) Drawing Office Cadre in Civil, Mechanical/Electrical and S&T Departments. (VIII) Stores Department. (i) Depot Store Keepers, (ii) Staff in the Printing Press. (IX) Skilled Artisans. (X) Medical Department. (i) Staff Nurses, (ii) Physiotherapist, (iii) Pharmacists, (iv) Health & Malaria Inspectors, (v) Radiographer, (vi) Laboratory Staff, (vii) Dieticians. (viii) Midwives. (XI) Scientific Staff Chemical & Metallurgical Asstts. (XII) Ministerial & Non-Ministerial Staff (a) Accounts Department. (i) Shroffs, (ii) Cashiers, (iii) Accounts Clerks/Assts. etc., (iv) Finger Print Expert, (v) Electronic Data Processing Centre. (b) Other than Accounts Department (i) Office Clerks, (ii) Typists, (iii) Stenographers. (XIII) Official Language Department. (XIV) Railway Schools Staff. 102. Recruitment. (i)Subject to what has been specifically provided in the relevant rules, recruitment on Railways will be to the lowest grade of the category concerned. Direct recruitment to intermediate grades will be made where specifically provided for and in other cases as and when considered necessary by the Railway administrations with the approval of the Railway Board. The qualifications for recruitment to grades higher than the lowest will be those as approved by the Railway Board. "(ii) The quota for direct recruitment, wherever prescribed, will be relevant only at the recruitment stage and will have no relevance for fixation of seniority which will be assigned by application of normal rules. Where quota fixed for direct recruitment in a particular year is not fulfilled due to un-avoidable reasons, the shortfall may be made good in the following year without giving retrospective benefit for purpose of seniority. [Authority: ACS No. 121 forwarded under Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-80/ SR-6- 9 dated 4-2-81]" 102-A Notwithstanding the provisions contained in this chapter, transfers on request on bottom seniority in the grades having an element of direct recruitment will be permissible against the quota prescribed for direct recruitment, provided that the employee seeking transfer possesses the qualification prescribed for direct recruitment to the post to which transfer is sought for." (Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I-99/TR/15 dated 8-2-2000) 103. Definitions. For the purpose of these rules, unless there be anything repugnant in the subject or context. (i) A "Group" means a series of classes, which form a normal channel of promotion. (ii) A "Class" comprises all appointments in the same branch or department bearing the same designation. Illustration. All station masters form a class by themselves, similarly, all assistant station masters are in one class : guards, section controllers, firemen, drivers are other instances of classes. (iii) "Grades" are sub-divisions of a class, each bearing a different scale of pay. An intermediate grade is any grade in a class, higher than the lowest. (iv) An "apprentice" or a "trainee" means a person undergoing training with a view to  employment in railway service, who draws pay, leave salary, subsistence allowance or stipend during such training but is not employed in or against a substantive vacancy in the cadre of a branch of deptt. On satisfactory completion of his training he is eligible for appointment of probation in a substantive vacancy but no guarantee of such appointment is given. (v) "Direct recruitment" means the recruitment to the Group 'C service of any person not already in the service of the railways or any person in railway service who may be permitted to apply for appointment subject to possession of requisite qualifications along with outsiders according to the procedure laid down for recruitment. 104. Period of Probation. All appointments will be made on probation for two years. For trainees or apprentices appointed to a working post after the conclusion of their training, the probationary period commences on the date of such appointment. 105. Health Certificates. No person may be appointed to railway service or sent to training school without the production of a health certificate. The rules for the medical examination of candidates for employment and for the periodical examination of railway servants are prescribed separately. 106. Special representation of certain communities In filling permanent as well as temporary vacancies by direct recruitment or by promotion, the instructions contained in Section E in regard to the special representations shall be strictly followed. 107. Persons having more than one wife or husband. (i) No person who has more than one wife living or who having a spouse living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the lifetime of such spouse, shall be eligible for appointment to service; and (ii) No woman whose marriage is void by reason of the husband having a wife living at the time of such marriage, or who has married a person who has a wife living at the time of such marriage, shall be eligible for appointment to service; Provided that the General Manager may, if satisfied, that there are special grounds for so ordering, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 108. Knowledge of Hindi. It is obligatory for all trainees to acquire an elementary knowledge of Hindi Trainees whose stay at the Training School is for over six months are required to pass Prabodh Grade Hindi examination before completion of their training in all railway training schools, Trainees who qualify in all other subjects but fail to qualify in Hindi test should not be debarred from entering railway service. Such staff should be required to pass the same Hindi test within a year of leaving the training school. If they fail to pass the test they will be given a second chance to pass the test in another year failing which they will not be retained in service. Sub-Section II - Procedure 109. Method of making appointments. (a) Direct recruitment to fill Group 'C posts on the Indian Railways will be made through Railway Recruitment Boards formerly Railway Service Commissions set up at various places in the country as per relevant orders of the Railway Board or by Railway Administrations where specially authorized by the Railway Board. The Railways or the areas for which Recruitment Boards make recruitment are also as specified in the relevant orders of the Board. "(b) Recruitment may also be made by the Zonal Railways and Production Units etc. without going through the agency of the Railway Recruitment Board of sons/daughters/ wives/wards etc. of railway servants who die while in service or retire after medical incapacitation in accordance with the general orders which may be issued by the Ministry of Railways from time to time. Similarly appointments may also be made of outstanding sportsmen and of persons having qualifications in the field of culture and Scouting/ Guiding against the respective annual quotas prescribed for  these purposes and on the conditions laid down from time to time in the general orders issued by the Ministry of Railways. [Authority: ACS No. 133 forwarded in Railway Board's letter No. (NG)II/82/ RR-1/32 dated 24-2-83 and Railway Board's letters No. E(NG)III/77/RR-l/50 dated 7-4-80 and E(NG)II/88/RR-2/1 dated 15-6- 89]". 110. Advertisements. All vacancies in posts and services whose authorised scale of pay rises above Rs. 375/-AS/-425 (RS)/1400 (RPS) per month, recruitment for which is made through the Railway Recruitment Board or by the Railway Administrations and are treated as "by open competition and on all India basis" will be advertised in the list of newspapers approved by the Department of Personnel for advertisements issued by the Union Public Service Commission. All the other posts in the Lower grades will be advertised at the discretion of the Railway Recruitment Boards or Railway Administrations in the English, Hindi and regional language newspapers, commonly read in the area where such vacancies exist. The employment notices will also be supplied to the nearby employment exchanges for exhibition. Such advertisements will indicate the category of the posts and the division/Unit/region of the railway where vacancies exist and also other general conditions for appointment to the posts. It should also be clearly indicated in the advertisement for categories like Stenographers, typists, draftsmen etc. which do not involve outdoor work or work at inconvenient hours in the night that women are equally eligible and are invited to apply. With a view to give wider publicity to the recruitment of nurses, copies of the employment notices should also be sent to the relevant nursing training schools in the areas concerned. (b) With regard to the recruitment in the artisan categories a copy of the Employment Notice will be supplied to the Resettlement Directorate of the Ministry of Defence and the Rajya and Zila Sainik Boards for the purpose of employment of ex-servicemen by the Railway Administrations. The ex-servicemen nominated by the Resettlement Directorate will be considered for employment on Railways along with other candidates. As regards recruitment by Railway Recruitment Boards they should comply with the instructions issued by the Railway Board from time to time regulating recruitment of ex-servicemen to Railway services in Group 'C' & Group 'D'. 111. Applications for employment. "Candidates will be required to apply with reference to the specific employment notice of the Recruitment Boards or the Railways on prescribed application forms with requisite examination fee, if any, prescribed. [Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/81/REC/2 dt. 13-5-81 and E(NG)II/85/RRB/71 dated 5-5-86]". 1 12. The Committee for conducting interviews, where prescribed, for direct recruitment to Group 'C' posts by the Railway Recruitment Boards, will have a minimum of three members and must include Officers representing SC/ST, Minority and OBC communities. The composition of the Interview Committee shall be:- (i) Chairman, RRB or Member Secretary, RRB as the Chairman of the Interview Committee; and (ii) Serving Railway officers of JA Grade, including an officer of the Department for which the recruitment is being made. In case of difficulty in finding OBC officers of JA Grade for nomination in Interview Committees, there is no bar to nomination of Senior Scale OBC officers. The senior scale OBC officer so nominated will nevertheless be an equal member of the committee. In case serving Railway officers of appropriate rank belonging to SC/ST, Minority and OBC communities are not available; officers of Central Government/State Government/PSUs/Banks belonging to these communities may be co-opted. In case of further difficulty, retired Railway officers of proven integrity belonging to these communities may be co-opted in the Interview Committees. While nominating/co-opting members of the Interview Committee, it is to be ensured that no member should be directly subordinate to any other member of the Committee.  In order to ensure that enough OBC officers in the appropriate rank are available for nomination on the Interview Committees and nomination of Senior Scale OBC officers is not resorted to routinely, CPOs should draw up lists of OBC officers available on the Railway by making extensive enquiries. The Chairman, RRBs should also draw up list of willing OBC officers of Central/State Governments/PSUs/Banks for being nominated in the Interview Committees. (Authority; Railway Board's letter No. E (NG) II/96/RR-l/40 dated 27.4.98 and 98/E(RRB)9/3 dated 25. 8. 98 & 30. 11. 98). 113. The names of successful candidates who are recommended by the Railway Recruitment Boards or selected by the Railway Admn. themselves for appointment on Indian Railways will be exhibited on notice boards, in the Recruitment Board's office, Employment Exchange concerned and published as "news item" in the newspapers free of cost as also by the Railway Administrations in their Divisional and Headquarters offices. Selection of a candidate by a Board or a Railway administration is, however, no guarantee of employment on the railway which is subject to his qualifying in the prescribed medical examination and to his being otherwise suitable for service under Government. 114. DELETED. (Authority Board s letter No. E (NG) II/92/RC 3/5 date 4.11.93) 115. Relaxation of the age limit. The following relaxations of age limit are permissible : (i) By five years in the case of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. (ii) Upto three years (including apprentice categories) in respect of serving Railway employees applying for direct recruitment to initial categories and upto five years for posts in the intermediate categories. (iii) Group 'D' employees applying for recruitment to Group 'C posts or as apprentices being allowed relaxation to the extent of service in Group 'D' but in any case not exceeding 10 years and also subject to a ceiling limit of 30 years for apprentice categories. (iv) For direct recruitment to all Group 'C' & 'D' vacancies, serving employees who have put in three years continuous service on the Railways Will be given age relaxation upto the upper age limit of 40 years, in the case of general category candidates, 43 years in the case of OBC candidates and 45 years in the case of ST/SC candidates. Same age concession will be applicable to such of the substitutes as have put in three years service continuous or in broken spells." ((Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I/95/PM1/ 1 dated 11/1/1999 and 1-6-99) (v) For direct recruitment to all Group 'C and Group D posts, the Upper age limit in the case of widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who are not remarried, shall be relaxed Upto the age 35 years. In such cases, there will be further relaxation upto the age of 38 years for other Backward Community (OBC) candidates, and upto 40 years for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) candidates. ((Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/37 dated 10/8/2001) (vi) Existing age concessions allowed by specific instructions of the Railway Board for specified category/categories of posts will continue to apply. (vii) A candidate who is within the minimum and maximum age limits on a particular date mentioned in the employment notice issued by a Railway Recruitment Board may be treated as eligible for appointment against a post on the Railway concerned eyen though the person concerned may have exceeded the maximum age limit on the date of actually joining an appointment. "(viii) The upper age limit may be relaxed to the extent warranted and justified while making appointment on compassionate grounds of sons," daughters, wives, wards etc. of Railway servants who die while in service or are medically incapacitated. The General Managers may also relax the age limit while making recruitment of outstanding sportsmen against the sports quota and against cultural/scouts/guides quota.  [Authority : Railway Board's letters No. E- (NG)II/82/RR/l/32 dated 24-2- 83 and 13-3-84]". 116. Employment of physically handicapped persons. Recruitment of physically handicapped persons in identified Group 'C and Group D post will be regulated in terms of separate instructions issued by the Railway Board from time to time. TheRe will be a reservation of vacancies @ 3% (1% each for the Blind, the Deaf and the Orthopaedically handicapped )for recruitment of physically handicapped persons the actual employment of selected candidate being in identified Group 'C and Group 'D' posts in the Railway services. Sub-Section III Recruitment and Training 117. The position indicated regarding normalchannels of promotion in the following paragraphs in this sub- section are illustrative and not exhaustive and they should not be taken to exclude classes not specifically mentioned which it may be the recognized practice for a particular administration to admit to any of the Groups shown. It shall, moreover, be open to the administration to transfer staff from one group to another for which they may be fully qualified, but care must be taken to avoid hardship to staff already in the latter group. 118. Refresher and promotion courses. (a) Periodical refresher courses at stated intervals and promotion courses as necessary may be prescribed by the General Manager according to the need of each case, taking into account the guidelines and orders, issued from time to time by the Board. (b) Procedure for Trade Tests An employee failing in a trade test should be allowed to re- appear for further trade tests after an interval of six months with the provision that no relaxation in the standard of trade test is to be allowed. 119. Security deposits by Apprentices/Trainees. Persons recruited as Apprentices or Trainees shall be required to make security deposits during their period of training/apprenticeship as required by the individual railway administrations. Conditions applicable to Apprentices other than those governed by Apprentices Act, 1961 120. Stipend. (i) The rates of stipend are indicated against the various categories. Free medical aid is admissible. The rate of stipend in all cases will be fixed by the Railway Board. (ii) Medical Examination. An apprentice will be required to pass such medical examination as regards his physical fitness as may be prescribed by the General Manager. (iii) Agreement. He will have to enter into an agreement which should inter alia embody the following important conditions. The parent or guardian of the candidate should also be one of the parties to the agreement. (a)   The period of apprenticeship. (b)   The amount of the security deposit, if any. (c)   The trade or trades in which he will be required to undergo trainings (d)   Circumstances in which agreement can be terminated by the administration, e.g., physical unfitness, misconduct or failure to qualify in any prescribed test, etc. (e)   The forfeiture of the security deposit, if any, and recovery of the cost of training at the discretion of the administration in the event of violation of the terms of the agreement by the apprentice.  (f)    No guarantee or promise of employment on completion of apprenticeship. (iv) Trade Apprentices in designated trades appointed in Railway workshops will be governed by the provisions of Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules and administrative instructions issued there under from time to time. 121. Recognised Educational and other Qualifications for technical and non-technical categories are indicated against each category. I. TRANSPORTATION (TRAFFIC) DEPARTMENT (i) STATION MASTERS 122. (1) The Posts in the category of Assistant Station Master in scale Rs. 4500 7000 shall be filled as under : (i) 60% by direct recruitment from amongst persons having the qualification of Graduation, through RRB s; (ii) 15% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination(LDCE) from amongst group C & D staff of Operating and Commercial departments in grades Rs. 4500 7000 with an upper age limit of 45 years (50 years in the case of SC/ST) and qualification of Graduation subject to the condition that Group D staff have rendered a minimum of 5 years regular Railway Service; shortfall , if any, against the quota being made good by direct recruitment; and (iii) 25% by general selection from amongst employees possessing the qualification of Matriculation and working as Shunting Jamadars, Shunting Masters, Cabinmen Grade I, Switchmen, Sr. Signallers and Sr. Train Clerks in grade Rs.4000-6000 and Leverman Gr.I, Pointsman Gr.I, Shuntman Gr.I Cabinman Gr.II and Train Clerks all in grade Rs.3050-4590 with an upper age limit of 45 years (50 years in the case of SC/ST),shortfall, if any, against the quota being made good by LDCE at (ii) above. ((Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I/97/PM2/8 dated 22/2/2001 and 25/7/2002) (2) Qualifications etc. for direct; recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : A University degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable qualification. (ii) Age : Between 18 25 years. "(iii) Training & Stipend: Training period is to be decided by Zonal Railways, (training upto one year is considered sufficient). Stipend Rs. 1200 per month." (No. PCIV/86/Imp/50 dated 19-2-87). (3) Upper age limit for promotion of Switchmen (and Levermen and Cabinmen, wherever they are considered in lieu of Switchmen) as ASM against 25% Quota set apart for them will be 50 years. [E(NG)I- 86PM2-20(PNM) dt. 15-4-87J. (4) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available in this category in the normal channel of promotion : ASSTT. STATION MASTERS/STATION MASTERS (Rs. 1400 2300) STATION MASTER(Rs. 1600 2660) DEPUTY STATION SUPDT. (Rs. 2000 3200) STATION SUPDT. (Rs. 2375 3500) NOTE :  (1) The channel of promotion to higher grades beyond the grade Rs. 1400 2300 will be as laid down by the individual Railway Administrations keeping in view the guidelines and orders, if any, issued by the Board. (2) The higher grade posts upto and inclusively the grade Rs. 1400 2300 will be exclusively reserved for ASMs in the lower grade Rs. 1200 2040[E(NG)I-63/PMl/40 dt. 6-4-72]. (3) 25% of the post in the category of Station Masters grade Rs. 1600 2660 will be filled by induction of Traffic Apprentices of which 15% will be from the open market through the Railway Recruitment Boards and 10% from amongst the serving (non-Ministerial) graduates through limited Departmental Competitive Examinations. (ii) TRAFFIC SIGNALLERS 123. (1) The post in the category of Traffic Signallers in scale Rs. 975 1540 will be filled as under : (i) 75% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; and (ii) 25% by promotion by selection of specified Group 'D' categories of staff having qualification of Matriculation or its equivalent. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Matriculation or its Equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. (ii) Age : Between 18- 25 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : Training period (up-to one year) to be decided by the Zonal Railway Administrations. The rate of stipend Rs. 975. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grades are available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion : SENIOR SIGNALLER (1200 2040) HEAD SIGNALLER (1400 2300) INSPECTOR WIRELESS (TRAFFIC) GR. II (1600 2660) INSPECTOR WIRELESS (TRAFFIC) GR. I (2000 3200) (iii) GUARDS 124. (1) The posts in the category of Goods Guards in the pay scale of Rs.4500-7000(RSRP) will be filled as under: (i) 60% by general selection from amongst serving regular employees with a minimum of three years service working in grade(s) Rs.3050-4590/3200-4900/4000-6000 in the categories of Train clerks/Sr. Train Clerks, Commercial Clerks/Sr. Commercial Clerks, Ticket Collecters/Sr. Ticket Collectors, Switchmen, Asst. Guards/Sr.Asst. Guards and Yard Staff individual quotas for each of these categories being fixed by the Zonal Railways. (ii) 15% by LDCE plus shortfall, if any, against (i) above, from amongst serving regular non-ministerial Group 'C' employees in the Operating and Commercial Deptts. with a minimum of three years service, working in grade(s) Rs.3050-4590/3200-4900/4000-6000 upto 40 years of age (45 years in the case of SCS/ST) and having the qualification of Graduation; and (iii) 25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards plus shortfall, if any, against (ii) above. (2) Qualification etc for direct recruitment are as under: (i) Educational : A university degree or its equivalent. (ii) Age : Between 18-28 years (iii) Training & Stipend: Period of training will be for a duration (upto one year) as decided by the  Railway Administration on a stipend of Rs.4500/- (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-96/PM2/3 dated 5-6-98 ,13-08-98 and 4-2-99) (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades ; The following higher grades are available in this category : PASSENGER GUARD (ALL PASSENGER TRAINS & EMUs) (1350 2200) MAIL GUARD (SUPER FAST), MAIL & EXPRESS TRAINS) (1400-2600) NOTE : (1) Guards upto 48 years of age arc eligible for promotion by selection as Section Controllers in scale Rs. 1400 2600 against 30% of the vacancies in that grade. [(EN)G 1-68PM/4 dt. 3-6-70 and E(NG) 1-73-PM 1-80 dt. 17-7-73]. (2) Their (Guards) channel of promotion to other Traffic categories such as Station Masters, Yard Masters, Traffic Inspectors will be as laid down by individual Railway Administrations within the Broad policy frame work/guidelines, if any, issued by the Board. (iv) TRAFFIC APPRENTICES 125. (1) 25 % of the post in the categories of Section Controllers, Station Masters, Yard Masters and Traffic Inspectors in scale Rs. 1400 2600/- 1600 2660 will be filled by recruitment as Traffic Apprentices as under : (i) 15% plus shortfall , if any, against LDCE quota as at (ii) below, by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000) (ii) 10%through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst serving staff (other than Ministerial) in the Traffic (Transportation) Department who are graduates and are upto 40 years of age. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational: A University degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable Qualification. (ii) Age: Between 20 28 years. (iii) Training & Stipend: Period of training will be two years. Stipend: First year Rs. 1400. Second year Rs. 1440. NOTE : Period of training for those inducted against 15% will also be two years but they will continue to receive the pay and allowances of the post from which they were selected during the period of the training. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades The following higher grades are available to Traffic Apprentices after their observations in a waiting post for their advancement as per the channel of promotion laid down by the Zonal Railway Administrations keeping the broad policy framework laid down by the Railway Board. Dy. Chief Controller/Dy. Station Supdt. Dy. Yard Master/Traffic Inspector (2000- 3200) Chief Controller Station Supdt. Yard Master/Chief Traffic Inspector (2375-3500) (Authority Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II 84- RC-3/15 (AWRF) dated 15-5-87).  (v) TRAINS CLERKS 126. (1)The posts in the category of Train Clerks in the pay scale Rs. 3050-4590 will be filled as under:               (i)50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board; (ii)33- ⅓% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D' categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure prescribed in para 189; and (iii)16- ⅔% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D' employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks respectively.              [Authority : Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003] (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational: Matriculation or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. (ii) Age : Between 18 25 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : Period of training will be as fixed by Zonal Railway Administrations. (A short duration of about "one month" will normally be adequate). Stipend will be Rs. 950. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher Grades : (i) The following higher grades are available in the normal channel of promotion : SENIOR TRAIN CLERKS (1200 2040) HEAD TRAIN CLERKS (1400 2300) CHIEF TRAIN CLERKS (1600 2660) (ii) Train. Clerks/Senior Trains Clerks are also eligible for consideration for promotion by selection as Goods Guards in scale Rs. 1200 2040 against the post in that category as per orders in force from time to time. (iii) They are also considered for promotion to supervisory posts on the Yard Masters category and other categories as per avenue of promotion laid down by the Zonal Railway Administrations keeping in view the broad policy frame work laid down by the Board. VI..    SWITCHMEN 126-A(1) : The post in the category of Switchmen in Grade Rs.4000-6000 should be filled as under: (i) From 1.1.2000 , 50% by Staff having qualification of Matriculation from amongst the normal promotion categories of Cabinman/Leverman/Pointsmen, through selection based on written examination and viva voce designed to test the professional ability and knowledge of safe working rules required in the discharge of duties of Switchmen; (ii) 50% or such higher number of post as could not be filled by (i) above from amongst Group 'C' and 'D' staff of Operating Department,with Matriculation qualification and minimum five years service (relaxable to two years by the General Managers for want of staff with five years service) through a written examination and viva voice ; and  (iii) The shortfall against (ii) above to be made good by direct recruitment from open market through Railway Recruitment Boards from amongst candidates with minimum educational qualification of matriculation. Note : For selections to be notified upto 31-12-99 for promotion against the quota of post of (1) (i) above, the minimum educational qualification will continue to be standard VI passed. (2) Qualifications for direct recruitment are as under:- (i) Educational : Matriculation or equivalent (ii) Age : 18 to 27 years. (iii) Training : 2 months (50 working days) (iv) Stipend during training: Rs.4000/- p.m. (3) Channel of promotion:- Switchmen are eligible for promotion as Assistant Station Masters and Goods Guards in Grade Rs.4500-7000 against the prescribed quotas in force. (Authority Board's letter No. E(NG)I-95/PM2/25 dated 10-6-99 & 2-9-99 ) II. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT (i) TICKET COLLECTORS 127. (1) The posts in the category of Ticket Collectors in the pay scale Rs. 3050-4590 will be filled as under (i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board; (ii) 33- ⅓% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D' categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure prescribed in para 189; and (iii) 16- ⅔% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D' employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks respectively. (Authority : Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003] (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational: Matriculation or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. (ii) Age :Between 18-25 years (iii) Training & Stipend : To be laid down by Zonal Railways. A short training of about one month should normally be adequate. Stipend will be Rs. 950 per month. (Authority : Board's letter No. PC-IV/86/ Imp/50 dated 19-2-1987)". (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades. The following higher grade posts are available in the normal channel of promotion : SENIOR TICKET COLLECTOR/TRAVELLING TICKET EXAMINER (TTE) (1200 2040) HEAD TICKET COLLECTOR/SENIOR TRAVELLING TICKET EXAMINER/CONDUCTOR (1400 2300) TRAVELLING TICKET INSPECTOR (TTI)/ CONDUCTOR (1600 2660) CHIEF TICKET INSPECTOR (CTI) (2000 3200) Note : (1) The post of conductor in grade Rs. 1400 2300 even though classified as non-selection should be filled by persons duly selected either for posting as Head Ticket Collector or Sr. TTE [E(NG)I-84/PM3-15 dt. 31-1-86]. (2) Ticket Collectors are also eligible for being considered for promotion as Goods Guards and Enquiry- cum-Reservation Clerks as per procedure laid down for filling up post in these categories. (ii) COMMERCIAL CLERKS (FOR COACHING AND GOODS WORK) 128. (1) The posts in the category of Commercial Clerks in the pay scale Rs. 3200-4900 will be filled as under: (i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board; (ii) 33- ⅓% by promotion by a process of selection from eligible Group 'D' categories of staff as specified by the Zonal Railways as per procedure prescribed in para 189; and (iii) 16- ⅔% by promotion entirely on merit of Matriculate Group 'D' employees from eligible categories, as specified by the Zonal Railways for (ii) above, with a minimum of 2 years regular service in the concerned seniority unit on the basis of a competitive examination consisting of Written Test and Record of Service of 85 and 15 marks respectively. (Authority : Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(NG)I-2003/CFP/2 dated 22.9.2003] (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Matriculation or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. (iii) Training & Stipend: Period of training will be 3 to 4 months on a stipend of Rs. 975/p.m. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available in the normal channel of promotion : SENIOR COMMERCIAL CLERK (1200-2040) HEAD COMMERCIAL CLERK (1400-2300) CHIEF COMMERCIAL CLERK (GOODS/PARCEL LUGGEGE/BOOKING) (1600 2660) COMMERCIAL SUPDT. (GOODS/PARCEL/LUGGAGE/BOOKING) (2000 3200) Note : (1) Commercial Clerks have channel of promotion to the categories of Commercial Inspectors/other Supervisory posts in the Commercial Departments and Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks as per procedure laid down for filling up to vacancies in the respective categories. (2) 25% of the post in grade Rs. 1600-2660 of Chief Booking/Parcel/Goods & Luggage Clerks will be filled by recruitment of Commercial Apprentices of which 15% will be by direct recruitment from open market through the Railway Recruitment Boards and 10% from amongst serving Graduate upto the age of 40 years in the Commercial Department (others than Ministerial) through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. E(NG)ll-84/RC3-15- (HPF) dt. 15-5-87. ) (iii) ENQUIRY - CUM - RESERVATION CLERK (ECRC) 129. (1) The posts in the category of Enquiry-cum-Reservation Clerks (ECRC) in scale Rs. 4500-7000 w.e.f 1.1.96 will be filled as under : (i) 25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Board : and (ii) 75% by promotion by selection from amongst Sr. Commercial Clerks and Sr. Ticket Collectors in the scale of pay Rs. 4000-6000 (RSRP) and Commercial Clerks and Ticket Collectors in the scale of pay Rs. 3200-4900 (RSRP) and Rs. 3050-4590 (RSRP) respectively who are suitable for posting as ECRC involving direct contact with general public. Commercial Clerks and Ticket Collectors in grades Rs. 3050-4590 and 3200-4900 respectively should have completed a minimum of three years service in the respective grade." [Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-92/PM3/5 Dated 25.06.1998 (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment age as under : (i) Educational : A university degree or its equivalent. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years: (iii) Training & Stipend : Three months on a stipend of Rs. 1200/-p.m. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grades are available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion by non-selection or selection as the case may be : E(NG)III 76CD/40/dt.5-8-76 and E(NG)III 76RR1/23 dt. 2-7-77. ENQUIRY - CUM - RESERVATION CLERK GRADE-I (1400-2300) RESERVATION SUPERVISOR GRADE-II (1600-2660) RESERVATION SUPERVISOR GRADE-I (2000-3200) (iv) COMMERCIAL APPRENTICES 130. (1) 25% of the posts in the categories of Commercial Inspectors, Claims Inspectors, Rates Inspectors, Chief Booking/Parcel/Goods Clerks in Scale Rs. 1600-2660 will be filled by recruitment as Commercial Apprentices as under : (i)15% plus shortfall , if any, against LDCE quota as at (ii) below, by direct recruitment through the RRB; and (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000) (ii) 10% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst serving graduates in Commercial Department (other than Ministerial) upto 40 year of age. (2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational: A University Degree or its equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport will be an additional desirable qualification. (ii) Age : Between 20-28 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : Commercial Apprentices will be on training for a period of two years on a stipend of Rs. 1400 (first year) and Rs. 1440 (second year) (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades: The following higher grades are available to Commercial Apprentices after their absorption in test by way of advancement as per channels of promotion laid down by the.Zonal Railways keeping in view the broad policy framework laid down by the Railway Board from time to time COMMERCIAL/RATES/CLAIMS INSPECTOR/ CHIEF BOOKING/GOODS/PARCEL CLERK (2000-3200) CHIEF COMMERCIAL/RATES/CLAIMS 1NSPECTORS/BOOKING/PARCEL/GOODS SUPDT. (2375-3500) (v) LAW ASSISTANTS 131. (1)The posts in the category of Law Assistants in the pay scale Rs. 6,500-10,500 will be filled as under:- (i) 40% by direct recruitment from open market; and (ii) 60% by promotion by general selection from amongst eligible serving employees, shortfall, if any, being added to direct recruitment. (Authority Board s letter NO. E(NG)II/2003/RR-I/17 dated 21-01-04) (2)      Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under: (i) Educational: A University Degree in Law with 3 years standing as a pleader at Bar. Serving employees who are Law Graduates may also be allowed to apply for these posts provided they have served for at least 5 years in any Branch of the Railway Administration. Vacancies earmarked for direct recruitment should also be available to the Railway Magistrates who are desirous of applying for such posts and who also fulfil the prescribed qualifications for the direct recruits. (ii) Age: Up to 37 years. (iii) Qualifications for Promotees: The remaining quota of 66 2/3% of posts should be filled by promotion, on the basis of selection, of serving employees in grades lower than the grade of Rs. 6,500-10,500, having 5 years regular service in Group 'C' and possessing a Degree in Law, irrespective of the Department in which the eligible employee may be working. The shortfall against promotion quota, if any, will be filled by direct recruitment. (iv) The benefit of added years of service under Rule 45 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 will be admissible to those recruited directly as Law Assistants (Rs. 6,500-10,500) subject to fulfilment of the conditions stipulated therein. (3)Channel of Promotion/Higher grades:- The next higher grade post available for Law Assistant is that of Chief Law Assistant in scale Rs.7,450-11,500, which will be filled by promotion as per procedure in vogue from time to time. (Authority: Railway Board's letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-I/43 dated 10.11.2000) (vi) CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE-III 132. (I.) The post in the category of Catering Supervisor Grade III in scale Rs. 975 1540 will be filled as under :- (i) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment. On some of the Railways the percentage of direct recruitment is 66- 2/3%. (ii)66-2/3% or 33-1/3%, as the case may be by promotion by selection of specified Group 'D' categories of Staff. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under: (i) Educational: Matriculation or its equivalent. Diploma in Catering preferable. (ii) Age : Between 18 to 25 years. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grades are available for this category of Staff in the normal channel of promotion : [Authority: Rly. Bd's letter No. PCIII-81/JCM/ DC/1 dt. 17-7-84 & E(NG)III-77RC1-21 dt. 16-8-84]. CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE II (1200 2040) CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE I (1400 2300) (vii) CATERING SUPERVISOR GRADE I / CATERING INSPECTOR GRADE III 133. (1) The post in the category of Catering supervisor Grade I/Catering Inspector Grade-II in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled as under : (i) 20% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and (ii) 80% by promotion from amongst Staff in lower grade in scale Rs. 1200-2040 by selection or non selection as the case may be. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under: (i) Educational/Professional: (a) Higher secondary (10+2) or equivalent. (b) Diploma in catering from a recognized Institute. (c) Two years experience in an established hotel will be desirable qualification. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available for this category in the normal channel of promotion : [Authority : Railway Board's letter No. PC-III-81/JCM/DC/1 dt. 17-7-84 and , E(NG)II-77 RC1-21 dt. 16-8-84]. CATERING INSPECTOR GRADE-II(1600-2660) CATERING INSPECTOR (Gr. I )(2000-3200) (viii) ASSISTANT COOK 134.(1) Direct recruitment of suitable hands in the category of Assistant Cooks in scale Rs. 800 1150 may be made by Railway Administrations without the agency of the Railway Recruitment Boards. [E(NG) 65/RC-1/45 dated 27-3-1965]. (2) The higher grade posts in this category are as under : COOK (Rs. 950 1500) SR. COOK (Rs. 1200 1800) HEAD/MASTER COOK (Rs. 1320 2040) (3) 33-1/3% of the post in the category of Sr. Cook in scale Rs. 1200 1800 will be filled by direct recruitment as per Para 135. (ix) SENIOR COOK 135. (1) The post in the category of Senior Cook in scale Rs. 1200-1800 will be filled as under :     (i) 33- ⅓% by direct recruitment without the agency of the Railway Recruitment Boards, and     (ii) 66- ⅔% by promotion from the lower grade. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational: Matriculation with craftship in Cookery from a recognized Institute Institutes for this purpose to be determined by each Zonal Railway Administration.. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. E(NG)II-85 RC3/66 dt. 28-10-85. III. TRANSPORTATION (POWER) DEPARTMENT (i) FIRST FIREMAN :- DELETED 136. DELETED ((Authority: Railway Board's letter No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/47 dated 03.8.2001) (ii) DIESEL ASSISTANT/ELECTRIC ASSISTANT: 137. (1) The posts in the category of Diesel Assistant /Electric Assistant in pay scale Rs. 3050-4590 will be filled as under :- (i) 50% from amongst the volunteering Diesel/ Electric Loco Fitters of Diesel/ Electric loco sheds with three years service failing which Diesel/ Electric Loco Fitters with less than three years service but total service of six years and Diesel/ Electric Loco Group 'D' staff of Diesel/ Electric Loco sheds with a total service of six years in Diesel/ Electric Loco Sheds having the qualification of course completed Act Apprenticeship in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics Engineering trade or Matriculation with ITI as an additional preferable qualification with upper age limit of 35 years (40 years in the case of SC/ST). (ii) 50% plus the shortfall, if any, against (i) above by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards. (2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment will be as under:- (i) Educational: Matriculation pass plus (a) ITI in specified trades/Act Apprenticeship, OR (b) Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/Automobile Engineering in lieu of ITI Note: Specified trades for the purpose of (a) above are as follows:- A.                 Fitter                              B.                 Electrician C.                 Instrument Mechanic D.                 Mill wright/ Maintenance Mechanic E.                 Mechanic (Radio & TV) F.                          Electronics Mechanic G.                 Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) H.                Wireman I.                   Tractor Mechanic  J.                  Armature & Coil Winder K.                 Mechanic (Diesel) L.                  Heat Engine (ii) Age: Between 18 to 27 years (iii) Training: 39 weeks (3)Diesel/ Electric Assistants have avenue of promotion to the posts of Shunters/ Engine Turners, Goods Drivers and so on as per procedure in force for filling up posts in these categories. (iii) ELECTRIC ASSISTANT:- DELETED 138. DELETED          (iv) STEAM SHUNTERS:- DELETED 139. DELETED ((Authority: Railway Board's letter No.E(NG)II/2000/RR-I/47 dated 03.8.2001)            (v) DRIVERS & LOCO RUNNING SUPERVISORS 140. The classes included in this group and their channel of promotion are as given below : GOODS DRIVERS (ALL GOODS TRAINS) (1350-2200) PASSENGER DRIVERS (ALL PASSENGER TRAINS) (Rs. 1600-2660 and EMU services) MAIL DRIVERS (SUPER FAST MAIL & EXPRESS TRAINS) (1640-2900) Note : The post in the category of Goods Drivers are filled by selection from Shunters. (2) Asstt. loco forman (R)/Traction Loco Controller/Driving Inspector/Power Controller/Loco Inspector 'B' Fuel Inspector 'B'/Loco Forman 'B' (2000-3200) Chief Power Controller/Chief Traction Loco Controller/Chief Loco Inspectors/Loco Formen 'A'/Fuel Inspector/ A Driving Inspector. (2375-3500) Note : The post in grade Rs. 2000-3200 are filled by selection as per avenue of promotion laid down by Zonal Railway Administration keeping in view the 'Note' below Item (vi) of Annexure 'B' of Schedule notifying the scales of Pay recommended by the 4th Central Pay Commission vide Railway Board's letter No. PC-IV/Imp/Schedule/1 dated 24-9-86, provided that for post of Fuel Inspector an employee must have rendered a minimum of 5 years service as Driver. (vi) MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS (i) APPRENTICE MECHANICS 141. (1) 75% of the posts in the category of Chargeman 'B' in scale Rs. 1400-2300 in Mech. & Elec. Eng., Deptts. & in the cadre of Draftsmen in these Departments will be filled by induction of Apprentice Mechanics as under: (i) 50% plus shortfall, if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (ii) below, from open market through Railway Recruitment Boards : and (ii) 25% from serving   employees fulfiling the following qualification:- (a) Must have passed ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in science stream. Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to appear in the selection of intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003. (b) Must have done 3 years satisfactory service as Technician Grade III (Trade) and above. (c) Must have satisfactory service record with respect to application of work, attendance and general conduct. (d) Must be below 45 years of age. Note:- Service for the purpose of (b) and (c) above will not include the training of three years imparted to Matriculates recruited for appointment as Technician Grade III (Trade) in terms of para159. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under: (i) Educational: Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Elec. Engineering. Note :- The indenting railway shall have the discretion to specify the number of candidates required from each discipline, subject to a rider that at least 50% of the intake shall be from Electrical Engineering alone in the case of Electrical Department and from Mechanical Engineering alone in the case of Mechanical Electrical Department. All Candidates selected will, however ,   be borne on a common cadre.    (Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/47 Dated 3-8-2001) (ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 yrs. (iii) Training & Stipend: They will be on training for a period of 18 months. Stipend Rs.1320-30-1350. Note: The period of training for Intermediate Apprentices will also be 18 months but they will continue to draw the pay and allowances of the post from which they were selected during the period of training. (Authority Railway Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/PT./RE-CONST dated 13/14-8-96) (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades: The higher grade posts available for this category are as under : CHARGEMAN 'A' (1600-2600) DEPUTY SHOP SUPDT. (2000-3200) SHOP SUPDT. (2375-3500) (4) (1) 20% of the post in the grade of Deputy Supdt., grade. Rs. 2000-3200 will be filled by direct recruitment of Engineering Degree holders in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering through the Railway Recruitment Boards. Age : between 20 and 30 years and period of training one year on stipend of Rs. 2000. (2) Those absorbed in the Cadre of Draftsman will progress as Head Draftsmen (1600-2660) in which grade there will also be direct recruitment of Engineering Graduates to the extent of 25% of the vacancies and as Chief Draftsman (2000-3200) by selection or nons election, as the case may be. Age for direct recruitment will be between 20 and 30 years and period of training one year on Stipend of Rs. 1600. [Authority : Rly. Bd's letters No. E(NG) III-71 RR1/67 dt. 25-11-71, 29-3-72, E(NG) III1-71RR1/51 dt. 11-8-72, E(NG) III-73 RR2/39 dt. 16-7-75, E(NG)I-78PM 1/2Q dt. 9-7-79, E(NG) 1-82 PM 1/241 (JCM) dt. 16-10-87, E(NG) I-86PM7/8 3-6-87 and E(NG) II84/RC2/26 dt. 19-4-85]. (ii) TRAIN EXAMINERS 142. (1) The posts in the category of Train Examiners in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled as under : (i) 50% plus shorfall, if any, against inter Apprentice quota as at (ii) below, from open market   through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and  (ii) 25% of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst serving employees having the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass in the relevant trade or 10+2 in science stream with three years service in skilled grades and below 45 years of age; and Note:- Existing eligible staff and service as on 12-08-2002 will be eligible to appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two consecutive selection held after 23-06-2003. (iii) 25%by promotion by selection. If the selection/supplementary selected from amongst Mistries/Skilled Grade I & II fails to provide enough candidates, another supplementary selection from amongst skilled grades (with 5 years service in skilled grades and 8th class qualification or with 3 years service and Matriculation) will be held the condition regarding qualification applying to staff in skilled grade III. Note: For selections to be notified on or after 1.1.2000 against clause (iii) above, the staff should possess the minimum educational qualification of or equivalent to Matriculation." (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi will be an additional desirable qualification. (E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dated 5-2-81) Note: The indenting Railway shall have the discretion to specify the number of candidates required from each discipline, subject to a rider that at least 50% of the intake shall be from Mechanical Engineering alone. All candidates selected will, however, be borne on a common cadre. [Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/47 dated 3.8.2001] (ii) Age : Between 18 28 years. (iii) Training & Stipend: Training 18 months. Stipend Rs.1320-30-1350. Note: Those inducted as Inter-Apprentice Train Examiners will also be on training for 18 months but they will continue to draw pay and allowances of the post from which they were selected during the period of training. (Authority Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/PT./RE-CONST dated 13/14-8-96) (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The higher grade posts available in the category are as under : HEAD TRAIN EXAMINER GRADE II (1600 2660) HEAD TRAIN EXAMINER GRADE I (2000 3200) CHIEF TRAIN EXAMINER/C&W FOREMAN (2375 3500) (4) 20% of the posts in the grade of Head Train Examiner (2000 3200) will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as under : (i) Qualification : Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : One year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000. [Authority : Rly. Bd. letters No. PC-69/PS-5/T-Pt. dt. 30-10-72 E(NG)III-73/RR-l/39 dt. 19-11-77, E(NG)II- 84/RC2/31 dt. 20-3-85, E(NG)I-85/PM7/51 dt. 6-11-85]. V. CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (i) PERMANENT WAY MISTRY 143. (1) The posts in the category of Supervisor (Permanent Way) in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 shall be filled as under:-                                  i.             25% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards. ii.            25% by a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from amongst                                Gangmen/ Keymen/ Mates with the qualification of 10+2 with Science and Mathematics and having put in a minimum of three years regular service. Shortfall, if any, should be made good from amongst Gangmen/ Keymen/ Mates having the qualification of Matriculation/HSLC with three years regular service. Further shortfall, if any, shall be added to the direct recruitment quota. iii.             50% by promotion of Departmental staff having the qualification of Class X                               Board Examination. Shortfall, if any, should be made good by LDCE. Note: Departmental staff already in service as on date of issue of this Advance Correction Slip not possessing the qualification of Class X Board Examination but otherwise eligible for promotion against para 143 (1) (iii) above may be allowed two chances to appear in the two consecutive suitability tests conducted after the said date for promotion as Supervisor (P.Way). (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : B.Sc with Physics and Maths; Engineering Diploma holders will also be eligible." (ii) Age : Between 18 and 20 Years. (iii) Training & Stipend : They will be on training for a period upto one year on a stipend of Rs. 1400/- (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : They are eligible for promotion by selection to the post of PWI scale Rs. 1400 2300/- and further as per para 143. (Railway Board's letter No. ENG)I/99/PM5/7 dated 01-01-2003) (ii) PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR(PWI) 144. (1) The post in the category of Permanent Way Inspector Grade III in scale Rs. 1400 2300 will be filled as under : (i) 66-2/3% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; and (ii) 33- ⅓% by promotion by selection of Supervisor (Permanent Way) in the pay scale of Rs. 4500- 7000, with educational qualification of Class X Board examination. (Railway Board's letter No. ENG)I/99/PM5/7 dated 01-01-2003) Note:- Department staff already in service as on 1.1.2003 not possessing the qualification of class X Board Examination but otherwise eligible for promotion against para 144(1)(ii) above may be allowed two chances to appear in the two consecutive selections conducted after 1.1.2003 for promotion as Junior Engineer (P.Way) Gr.II. (Authority : Railway Board's letter No.E(NG)I/99/PM5/7 dt. 1.1.2003 & 23.02.2007) ----      acs no.192 (2) Qualification etc. direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational: Diploma in Civil Engineering (Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dt. 5-2-81 ,ENG)II/2001/RR-1/6 dated 18-05- 2001)   (ii) Age : Between 18 28 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : Training one year, Stipend Rs. 1400. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to the category in the normal channel of promotion by selection or non-selection, as the case may be. PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR GR. II (1600 2660) PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR GR. I (2000 3200) CHIEF PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR (2375 3500) E(NG)II-84 RC 2/39 dt. 20-3-85 & PC-III-84WP 4/3 dt. 1-5-84. (4) 20% of the post in the grade of PWI Grade I (2000 3200) will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as under : (i) Educational Qualification : Degree in Civil Engineering. (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : Upto one year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000. (iii) INSPECTOR OF WORKS (IOW) 145. (1) The post in the category of Inspector of Works Grade III in scale Rs. 1400 2300 will be filled as under : (i)    65% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; (ii)   10% by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) from amongst Skilled Artisans with three years service in Skilled grades and having the minimum educational qualification prescribed for direct recruitment as JE (Works) II; the short fall, if any, being added to (i) above; and (iii) 25% by promotion by selection of Sr. Technicians in grade Rs. 5000-8000. (Authority: Railway Board s letters No. E(NG)I-96/PM7/26 dt. 5.06.98 and E(NG)I/2004/PM5/8 dt. 14.07.2005) (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Diploma in Civil Engineering. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi will be an additional qualification. [No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dt. 5-2-81]" (ii) Age : Between 18 to 28 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : Period of training one year. Stipend : Rs. 1400. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available in one of the normal channel of promotion by selection or non-selection, as the case may be : INSPECTOR OF WORKS GR. II (1600 2600)  INSPECTOR OF WORKS GR. I (2000 3200) PC-III-84UPG/3/dt. 1-5-84 and E(NG)II. 84RC2/39 dt. 20-3-85. (4) 20% of the posts in the grade of inspector of Works Grade I (2000 3200) will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as under : (i) Educational Qualification : Degree in Civil Engineering. (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : Upto one year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000. IV. BRIDGE INSPECTOR (B.R.I.) 146. (1) The posts in the category of Bridge Inspector Grade III in scale Rs. 1400 2300 will be filled as under : (i) 75% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards, and (ii) 25% by promotion by selection from Bridge Mistries. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from the Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi will be an additional qualification. [No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22 dt. 5-2-81]" Note : The Railways while placing indents may specify how many candidates with Diploma in Civil Engineering and how many with Mechanical Engineering are required. After recruitment, both these groups will continue to be borne on a common cadre. [Authority : Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001.] (ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : 2 years. Stipend Rs. 1320-30-1350. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion : BRIDGE INSPECTOR GRADE II (1600 2600) BRIDGE INSPECTOR GRADE I (2000 3200) CHIEF BRIDGE INSPECTOR (2375 3500) PC-III-84 UPG-3 dt. 1-5-84 and E(NG)II-84 RC 2/39 dt. 20-3-85. (4) 20% of the posts in the grade Rs. 2000-3200 (Bridge Inspector Gr. I) will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as per qualifications given below : (i) Educational: Degree in Civil Engineering. (Authority : Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001) (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : One year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000. 146A(1)The posts in the category of Jr. Engineer (Track Machines) Gr. II in the-pay scale of Rs. 5,000- 8,000(RSRP) will be filled as under : i. 50% plus shortfall , if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (iii) below, from open market through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000) ii. 25% by promotions by usual selection procedure; and iii. 25% by induction as Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled staff (Technicians-TM) having qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in Science stream; three years service in skilled (Technicians-TM) grade III and above, satisfactory service record with respect to application of work, attendance and general conduct and below 45 years of age, through a process of selection. Service for the purpose of this clause will not include the training of three years imparted to Matriculates recruited for appointment in the skilled (Technician -TM) grade III." Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003. 2. Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational qualification Diploma in Mechanical / Electronics/ Production / Automobile/ Instrumentation Engineering. (ii) Age Between 18 and 30 years. (iii) Training One year (iv) Stipend Rs. 5,000 3.Channel of promotion/Higher grades: The higher-grade posts available for this category is as under: Junior Engineer (TM) Gr. I    (Rs. 5,500-9,000) Section Engineer (TM)      (Rs. 6,500-10,500) Senior Section Engineer (TM) (Rs. 7,450-11,500) 4.      20% of the vacancies in the grade of Section Engineer (TM) in grade Rs. 6,500-10,500 will be filled by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards as under: (i) Educational qualification Degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Electronics/ Production / Instrumentation Engineering. (ii) Age Between 18 and 32 years. (iii) Training Up to One year (iv) Stipend Rs. 6,500 (Authority : Railways Board's letter No. E(NG)II/99/RR-1/26 Dated 22.10.1999) VI. SIGNAL AND TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT (i) SIGNAL INSPECTORS 147. (1) The posts in the category of Signal Inspectors Grade III in scale Rs. 1400 2300 will be filled as under : (i) 40% plus shortfall , if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (ii) below, by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000) (ii) 20% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst Maintainers possessing the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in Science stream with three years service and below 45 years of age;and Note: -Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003. (Authority Board's letter NO.E(NG)I/99/PM7/17   dated 23/06/2003) (iii) 40% by promotion by selection from Maintainers in the immediate lower grade. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational: "Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent recognised by AICTE" (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II-97/RR-1/78 dated 06.04.98) (ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years. (iii) Training : 18 months Note : The period of training for intermediate apprentices will be 8 months. (Authority Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/Pt./RE-CONST. dated 3-7-98 ) (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion by selection or Non selection, as the case may be, and subject to passing of such tests and promotion courses as may be in force : SIGNAL INSPECTOR GRADE II (1600 2600) SIGNAL INSPECTOR GRADE I (2000 3200) CHIEF SIGNAL INSPECTOR (2375 3500) (4) 20% of the posts in the grade Rs. 2000-3200 (Signal Inspector Grade I) will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Board as per qualifications given below : (i) Educational: BE (Electrical)/BE (Electronics)/ BE (Telecommunication) [Authority:- Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/4 Dated 07.02.2001 ] (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years. (iii) Training : Upto one year as per Schedule laid down in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/ 80/RR-1/39 dated 31-1-1981. (iv) Stipend Rs. 2000. (ii) TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR 148. (1) The posts in the category of Telecommunication Inspector Grade III in scale Rs. 1400 2300 will be filled as under : (i) 50% plus shortfall , if any, against inter apprentice quota as at (ii) below, by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards;; and " (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)I-99/PM1/29 dated 20-4-2000) (ii) 20% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst Maintainers possessing the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in Science stream with three years service and below 45 years of age; and" Note:- Existing eligible staff in service as on 12.08.2002 will be eligible to appear in the selection of Intermediate Apprentice with pre-revised qualification for two consecutive selections held after 23.06.2003. (Authority Board's letter NO.E(NG)I/99/PM7/17   dated 23/06/2003) (iii) 30% by promotion by selection from Maintainers in the immediate lower grade. (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent recognised by AICTE" (Authority Board's letter NO. E(NG)II-97/RR-1/78 dated 06-04-98) (ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years. (iii) Training : 18 months Note : The period of training for intermediate apprentices will be 8 months. (Authority Board's letter NO. E(MPP)94/3/17/Pt./RE-CONST. dated 3-7-98 ) (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion by selection or Non-selection, as the case may be : TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR GRADE II (1600 2660) TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR GRADE I (2000 3200) CHIEF TELECOMMUNICATION INSPECTOR (2375 3500) (4) 20% of the posts in the grade Rs. 2000-3200 (Telecommunication Inspector Grade I) will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as per Qualifications given below: (i) Educational: BE (Electrical)/BE (Electronics)/ BE (Telecommunication)/M.Sc. (Electronics)." [Authority:- Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/4 Dated 07.02.2001 ] (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years. (iii) Training : Uupto one year as per schedule, laid down in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/ 80/RR1/39 dated 31-1-1981. (iv) Stipend : Rs. 2000. (iii) ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (ESM) 149. (1) The posts in the category of Electrical Signaller Maintainer Grade III in scale Rs. 950 1500 will be filled as under : (i) 50% by direct recruitment; and (ii) 50% by promotion of Departmental staff as under: a.     50% plus shortfall against (b) below from amongst staff having the 'qualification of Class X Board Examination; and b.     50% from amongst existing Group 'D' staff in service as on 22.5.2002, not having the qualification of Class X Board Examination. (Railway Board's letter NO.E(NG)I-99/PM 8/2   dated 29/04/2005 (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Matriculation (i.e. 10 th class) and (a) ITI certificate in Electrician/Electrical Fitter/Wireman Trade and one year's experience as casual ESM in the S&T Department; or (b) Must be a casual ESM/Electrical Fitter for 3 years in S&T Department; or (c) a pass in plus two stage with Physics and Maths in Higher Secondary or equivalent. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : Training one year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 950. Training will be as per Annexure II to Board's letter No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/39 dt. 31-1-1981. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion : ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER GR. II (1200 1800) ELECTRICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER GRADE I (1320 2040) Note : They are also eligible for being considered for further promotion to Supervisory cadre of Signal Inspectors as per procedure in force for filling the vacancies in the grade. (4) 33-1/3% of the posts in the grade of Electrical Signal Maintainer Grade II scale Rs. 1200 1800/- will be filled by direct recruitment as per qualification etc., given below : (i) Educational : (a) A pass in 1st year of B. Sc. (Physics); or (b) a pass in 10 + 2 stage in Higher Secondary in Science i.e. Maths or Physics or equivalent and as casual ESM for two years in S&T Department. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. (iii) Training : 18 (iv) Stipend : Rs. 3050-75-3125 Railway Board's letter NO. E(MPP)98/3/14 dated 25-07-98 and 23-09-98) (iv) MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINER (MSM) 150. (1) The posts in the Category of Mechanical Signal Maintainer Grade III in scale Rs. 950-1500/- will be filled as under : (i) 50% by direct recruitment; and (ii) "50% by promotion of Departmental staff as under: a.     50% plus shortfall against (b) below from amongst staff having the qualification of Class X Board Examination; and b.     50% from amongst existing Group 'D' staff in service as on 22.5.2002 not having the qualification of Class X Board Examination. (Railway Board's letter NO.E(NG)I-99/PM 8/2   dated 29/04/2005) (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Matriculation (i.e. 10 th Class) and either 1TI certificate in Mechanical Fitter's Trade or experience as casual Mechanical Signal Maintainer/Fitter for 3 years in S&T Chief Telephone [Railway Board's letter No. E(NG) II/85/RR-1/23 dated 7-10-88] " (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. (iii) Training & Stipend : Training : one year, Stipend : Rs. 950 Training will be as per schedule laid down in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/80/RR-1/39 dated 31-1-1981. (3) Channel of Promotion/Higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion : MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINERS GRADE II (1200 1800) MECHANICAL SIGNAL MAINTAINERS GRADE I (1320 2040) NOTE : They are also eligible for further promotion to Supervisory Cadre of Signal Inspectors as per procedure in force for filling up the vacancies in the Signal Inspectors grade. V. TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER GRADE III; AND WIRELESS MAINTAINER GRADE III; AND TELECOMMUNICATION MAINTAINER (LINE) 151. (1) The posts in these categories in scale Rs. 950 1500 will be filled as under : (i) 50% by direct recruitment; and (ii) 50% by promotion of Departmental staff as under: a.     50% plus shortfall against (b) below from amongst staff having the qualification of Class X Board Examination; and b.     50% from amongst existing Group 'D' staff in service as on 22.5.2002 not having the qualification of Class X Board Examination. (Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-99/PM8/2 dated 29.4.2005) (2) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Matriculation, and (a) I.T.I. Certificate in Electrical/Radio/Wireless/ Telecommunication/TV Trade and one years experience as casual TCM/WM in the S&T Department; or (b) Must be casual TCM/WM for three years in S&T Department; or (c) a pass in plus two stage in Higher Secondary i.e. with Maths and Physics or equivalent. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. (iii) Training : One year as per schedule laid down in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/80/ RR-1/39 dated 31-1- 1981. (iv) Stipend : Rs. 950. (3) Channel of Promotion/higher grades : Following higher grade posts are available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion in the Maintainers grade in the respective line : MAINTAINERS GRADE-II (1200 1800) MAINTAINERS GRADE-I (1320 2040) NOTE : They will also be eligible for being considered for promotion to Supervisory cadre of Telecommunication Inspectors cadre as per procedure in force for filling up the vacancies in the TCI's grade. VI. TELEPHONE OPERATORS 152. (1) The posts in the category of Telephone Operators in scale Rs. 950 1500 will be filled as under : (i) 40% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Board's; and (ii) 60% by promotion of Group 'D' staff in the Telecommunication Wing of the S&T Department by a process of selection as prescribed for promotion of Group 'D' staff to Group 'C posts. (2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Matriculation or its equivalent, (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. (iii) Training and Stipend : Training for a period less than one year on a stipend of Rs. 950. (3) Channel of Promotion/higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion : TELEPHONE OPERATOR GR.-I (1200 2040) SR. TELEPHONE OPERATOR (1400 2300) HEAD TELEPHONE OPERATOR (1600 2660) SUPDT. (TELEPHONE OPERATOR) (2000 3200) (Rly. Bd's letter No. PC-III-73/S&T/4 dt. 13-10-77 , PC-III-80-UPG/19 dt. 29-7-83 and 29.07.84). VII. DRAWING OFFICE CADRE (i) ASSISTANT DRAFTSMAN IN CIVIL/MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/S&T DEPARTMENTS 153. (1) the posts in the category of Assistant Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1200 2040 in all the Engineering Departments will filled cent percent by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards. (2) The qualification etc. will be as under : (i) Educational : Minimum ITI certificate in draftsmenship (National Trade certificate by Government of India NCVT) in the respective disciplines from recognised institutes or equivalent, the course being of two years duration. Engineering diploma holders in respective discipline and holders of diploma in draftsmenship from recognised institutes will also be eligible. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 25 years. (iii) Training : One year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 1200. (3) Channel of Promotion/higher grades: The higher grade posts starting from posts in scale Rs. 1400-2300 in the cadre in the respective Department will be available to this category in the normal channel of promotion as per procedure in force. [Authority Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II- 85 RC2/45 dt. 24-3-86] (ii) DRAFTSMEN IN CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 154. (1) The posts in the category of Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled as under : (i) 20% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and (ii) 80% by promotion of Assistant Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1200-2040. (2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Diploma of a recognized Engineering School or College. (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : 18 months, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 1200-30-1230. (3) Channel of promotion/higher grades : The following higher grades posts are available to this category of staff in the normal channel of promotion : HEAD DRAFTSMEN (1600 2660) CHIEF DRAFTSMAN (2000 3200) (4) 25% of the posts in the grade of Head Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1600-2600 will be filled by direct recruitment as per qualification etc., given below : (i) Educational : Degree in Civil Engineering of a recognised University. (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : One year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 1600. (iii) DRAFTSMEN IN MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS 155. (1) The posts in the category of Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled as under: (i) 50% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; (ii) 25% by induction of Inter-Apprentices from amongst Assistant Draftsmen; and (iii) 25% by promotion by selection from amongst Assistant Draftsmen. (2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 28 years, (iii) Training : 18 months (iv) Stipend,: Rs. 4000-100-4100 (Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(MPP)2003/3/36 dated 16.3.2004) (3) Channel of promotion/higher grades : The following higher grade posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion : HEAD DRAFTSMEN/SR. JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (1600 2660) CHIEF DRAFTSMEN/CHIEF JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (2000 3200) (4) 25% of the posts in the grade of Head Draftsmen/Sr. Jig and Tool Designers in scale Rs. 1600- 2660 will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as per qualifications etc. given below : (i) Educational : Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years, (iii) Training : One year, (iv) Stipend : Rs. 1600. [E(NG)III-7/RRI/67 dt. 25-11-71 and 29-3-72 and E(NG)II-84 RC-2/48 dt 2-3-85] (iv) DRAFTSMEN IN SIGNAL & TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT      156. (1) The posts in the grade of Draftsmen in scale Rs. 1400-2300 in the S&T Department will be filled as under: (i) 50% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; (ii) 25% by induction of Inter-Apprentices from amongst Assistant Draftsmen; and (iii) 25% by promotion by selection from amongst Assistant Draftsmen. (2) Qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication Engineering. (ii) Age : Between 18 and 30 years, (iii) Training : 18 months (iv) Stipend,: Rs. 4000-100-4100 (Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(MPP)2003/3/36 dated 16.3.2004) (3) Channel of promotion/higher grades: The following higher grades posts will be available to this category in the normal channel of promotion : HEAD DRAFTSMEN/SR. JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (1600 2660) CHIEF DRAFTSMEN/JIG & TOOL DESIGNER (2000 3200) (4) 25% of the posts in the grade of Head Draftsmen/Sr. Jig & Tool Designer in scale Rs. 1600-2660 will be filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards as per qualifications etc. as given below : (i) Educational : Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering. (ii) Age : Between 20 and 30 years.  (iii) Training : One year. (iv) Stipend : Rs. 1600/-. [E(NG)III-78/RRI/3 dt. 20-8-78 and 20-4-79 and E(NG)II-84 RC2/48 dt 2-3-85] VIII. STORES DEPARTMENT (i) DEPOT STORE KEEPERS 157. (1) The posts in the grade of Depot Store Keeper Gr. III in scale Rs. 1400-2300 will be filled as under : (i) 33-1/3% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and (ii) 66-2/3% by promotion from amongst optee Senior Clerks in scale Rs. 1200-2040 in the Stores Department in the Depots and also in the purchase cadre as provided in the AVC by the Zonal Railway's/Production Units. (2) The qualifications etc. for direct recruitment are as under : (i) Educational : Diploma in