IREM Rule No.126-A: SWITCHMEN – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III: Recruitment and Training

(I) TRANSPORTATION (TRAFFIC) DEPARTMENT:-
(vi) SWITCHMEN

126-A (1) The post in the category of Switchmen in Grade Rs.4000-6000 should be filled as under:-

(i) From 01.01.2000, 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 Operation 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 31.12.1999 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 10.06.1999 (RBE No. 136/1999) (ACS No. 80), &
02.09.1999 (RBE No. 223/1999) (ACS No.89)]