IREM Rule No.156: DRAFTSMEN (S&T) – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III: Recruitment and Training

(VII)   DRAWING OFFICE CADRE

(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 16.03.2004 (RBE No. 61/2004) (ACS No.158)]

(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.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)III-78/RRI/3, dated 20.08.1978, 20.04.1979, and

E(NG)II-84 RC2/48, 02.03.1985 (RBE No. 67/1985)]