RBE No.18/2018: Recruitment to the post of Technicians in S&T

No.E(NG)II/2007/RR1/34, dated 02.02.2018

Sub: Minimum educational qualification for recruitment to the post of Technicians in S&T department in Level-2 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC on the Railways.
Ref: Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/34, 24.06.2009 (RBE No.117/2009)

Attention is invited to instructions issued vide this Ministry’s letter under reference, inter-alia laying down minimum educational qualification for recruitment of staff from open market to the post of Technician (Signal)-III and Technician (Telecommunication)-III in Level-2 of the pay matrix of 7th CPC (earlier Grade Pay 1900) against direct recruitment quota in S&T departments.

The matter has been reviewed and after detailed deliberation with the concerned technical Directorates, it has been decided by the Board that in supersession of the instructions under reference, concerning technicians of S&T departments, direct recruitment qualification for the above post will be as under:-
“10th pass + ITI Electronics Mechanic/Electrical Fitter/Wireman trade;

                                                    Or

12th (+2 stage) with Physics and Maths in Higher Secondary or equivalent.”
These instructions will be effective from the date of its issue and ongoing recruitment for the above said categories, where notification has been published will be governed by past instructions on the subject.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.18/2018

Forward reference⇒RBE No.