IREM Rule No.146: BRIDGE INSPECTOR (BRI) – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III: Recruitment and Training
(V) CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
(vi) BRIDGE INSPECTOR (BRI):
146. (1) The posts in the category of Bridge Inspector Grade III in scale Rs.1400-2300 will be filled as under:-
(i) 60% plus any shortfall of Intermediate Apprentice Quota as at (iii) below by Direct Recruitment through the RRBs with Educational Qualification of Diploma/ Degree in Civil Engineering from Institute recognized/ affiliated to AICTE;
(ii) 25% by promotion through normal selection; and
(iii) 15% by induction as Intermediate Apprentice from amongst the Technicians below 45 years of age, having qualification of ITI/ Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade or 10+2 in Science stream with a minimum 3 years service in skilled Technician-Ill and above as well as satisfactory service report with respect to application of work, attendance and general conduct, through the process of selection (on application basis). Service for the purpose for this clause will not include the training of 3 years imparted to Matriculates recruited for appointment in the Skilled Technician-Ill.
[Authority: Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2012/PM 5/2, dated 10.09.2015 (RBE No. 102/2015) (ACS No. 229)]
(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.
[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/80/RR-1/22, dated 05.02.1981]
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: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001 (RBE No. 97/2001) (ACS No. 118)]
(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)
[Authority: PC-III-84/UPG-3, dated 01.05.1984, and
E(NG)II-84 RC 2/39, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985)]
(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: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6, dated 18.5.2001 (RBE No. 97/2001) (ACS No. 118)]
(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., dated 30.10.1972,
E(NG)III-73/RR-I/39, dated 19.11.1977,
E(NG)II-84/RC2/31, dated 20.03.1985 (RBE No. 85/1985),
E(NG)I-85/PM7/51, dated 06.11.1985 (RBE No. 305/1985),
E(NG)I-2008/PM 1/15, 03.09.2009 (RBE No. 70/2009),