IREM Rule No.123: TRAFFIC SIGNALLERS – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III: Recruitment and Training

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