RBE No.24/2018: Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
No.E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/5Pt., dated 16.02.2018
Sub: Filling up of the post of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) and Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent (CMS) – reg.
1. Pursuant to the merger of pre-revised grades of Rs.5000-8000 and Rs.5500-9000 in a single pay band i.e. PB-2 (Grade Pay Rs.4200) by 6th Pay Commission, instructions were issued vide Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2008/PM1/15, dated 03.09.2009 prescribing qualification and percentage of direct recruitment and promotion in the category of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) and Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent (CMS).
2. The introduction of the element of direct recruitment in the category of CMS was under consideration of this Ministry, pursuant to the issue raised by AIRF in the PNM meeting with Railway Board.
3. The matter has been examined in consultation with RDSO & Mechanical Directorate of this Ministry and it has been decided by the Board to amend Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I, (Revised Edition – 1989) as per Advanced Correction Slip No.240 enclosed.
Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I
(Revised Eedition-1989)
Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III – Recruitment and Training.
(XI) Scientific Staff Mechanical Engineering Department
(Chemical And Metallurgical Wing)
Advanced Correction Slip No.240
1. In para 168(1) words ‘Laboratory Assistant in scale Rs.975-1540’ may be substituted with words ‘Laboratory Assistant, Grade-III in Level-2’
2. Substitute the following for the existing para 168(2)(i) & (ii):
(i) Educational Qualification: 12th (+2 stage) with Science or equivalent from a recognized Board/University.
(ii) Age: Between 18 to 27 years.
[Authority: RBE No.161/2009, No.E(NG)-II/2012/RR-1/15, dated 03.09.2009]
3. Note below para 168(2) stands deleted.
4. A new para 168(2)(iii) may be added as under:
“Para 68(2)(iii): Higher grade posts available to Laboratory Assistant, Grade-III in Level-2 in the normal channel promotion are as under.
Laboratory Assistant, Grade-II (Level-4)
Laboratory Assistant, Grade-I (Level-5)
[Authority: RBE No.21/2015, No.E(NG)-II/2012/RR-1/16/Pt.A, dated 18.03.2015]
5. Substitute the following for the existing para 168(3) & (4)
“Para 168(3): The posts in the next higher grade of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay Matrix will be filled as under:
(i) 66-2/3% by direct recruitment from open market through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and
(ii) 33-1/3% by promotion of Lab. Asstt. Gr-I in Level-5 possessing the qualification for direct recruitment relaxable to 12th (+2 stage) with science or equivalent from a recognized Board/University.
(iii) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the category CMA is as under:
(a) Educational Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks.
(b) Age: Between 18 and 30 years.
(c) Training: One year.
(d) Stipend Rs.35400
[Authority: RBE No.08/2017, No.PC-V/2016/PS/1(Stipend), dated 02.02.2017]
6. Substitute the following for the existing para 168(4)(iv):
“Para 168(4): The posts in the next higher grade of Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent (CMS) Level-7 of the 7th CPC pay Matrix will be filled as under:
(i) 50% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and
(ii) 50% by promotion of CMA in Level-6.
Out of this 33% will be filled through LDCE from the serving employees having educational qualification of Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks and remaining 17% will be filled from the serving employees in the grade of CMA on the basis of seniority come suitability.
(iii) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the category CMS is as under:3
(a) Educational Qualification: Degree in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering or MSc degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry.
(b) Age: Between 22 and 32 years.
(c) Training: One year.
(d) Stipend: Rs.44900.
Note: For promotee CMA (33-1/3% Quota) and CMS (33% and 17% Quota, appropriate orientation training to be decided by the concerned departmental officers.”
[Authority: RBE No.08/2017, No.PC-V/2016/PS/1(Stipend), dated 02.02.2017]
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.24/2018
Forward reference RBE No. 60/2018, RBE No. 80/2019
How to apply cma direct recruitment
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As per IREM Rule No.168(3) – 66-2/3% of the posts in CMA are filled by direct recruitment from open market through the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Accordingly, you may apply on publication of Notification from RRB for the said post.
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Sir this for this exam conduct or not
Query not clear.
Open market means
Recruitment by competitive examinations conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards.
Sir rbe no 24/2018 is recruitment notification or not
Sir this is recruitment notification or not please reply
RBE No.24/2018 is a circular issued by the Railway Board, this not the recruitment notification.
Recruitment notification means Employment Notification issued by Railway Recruitment Boards for the purpose.
Sir this for this exam conduct or not
Sir my relative is take my certificate that person tell apply to cma job but I said not give any notification rrb but that person tells rrb take direct recruitment this possible
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Sir when the CMA vacancy will be out
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Sir in 2015 for CMA post chemical engineers were applicable but now bsc candidates are applicable only. Why not chemical engineers?
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Sir,i have degree certificate in bsc.in degree I have chemistry subject but physics is not subject in my degree please tell me sir if I eligible or not for rrb CMA post
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As per IREM-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III, (XI) SCIENTIFIC STAFF – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – (CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL WING), Para 168(4)(iii) Qualification etc. for direct recruitment to the post of CMA in scale Rs.1400-2300 are as under (a) Educational: Degree in Metallurgy/ Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry. (b) Age: Between 22 and 30 years. (c) Training: One year. (d) Stipend: Rs.1400.
33-1/3% vacancies for the above post are filled by promotion of staff in the lower grade of JCMAs in scale Rs.1320-2040. The non-science graduate JCMAs will be eligible for being considered for promotion subject to their passing a test securing a minimum qualifying marks of 60%, a common question paper for which will be set by RDSO.
66-2/3% vacancies are filled by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards.
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Sir in 2015 for CMA post chemical and metallurgical engineers were applicable but now bsc candidates are applicable only. Why not chemical and metallurgical engineers?
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Iam a B. Sc chemistry garduate with computer science and maths. Can i apply for the CMA post of railway?
Sir, in the recent RRB CEN Notification for the post of CMA the eligibility is mentioned as “Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with 45%”. I’ve studied B.sc.Mathematics with allied Physics and Chemistry. Am I eligible for application? Please clarify sir.
Sir I am B.sc math hons. With subsidiary sub physics and chemistry. Can I aply for CMA post.
sir, I have completed B.Sc in Mathematics honors with physics and chemistry as subsidiary subject am I eligible CMA post.
Sir I completed B. Sc Physics but not chemistry. Can I apply for the CMA post in railway. Please tell me sir.
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Educational Qualification for direct recruitment to the post of CMA is prescribed as “Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks”, hence you do not fulfill the criteria required for direct recruitment.
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Hi, i have degree in bsc biotech. i have subject as biochemistry and biophysics as on of the allied subject, am i eligible for cma post ?
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As per Rule 168(3) of IREM Vol-I –
66-2/3% posts in CMA are filled by Direct Recruitment from open market with candidates having Educational Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks, Age between 18 to 30 years, Training period is 01 year with stipend of Rs.35400 p.m., and
33-1/3% posts in CMA are filled by promotion from Lab. Assts. Gr-I (Level-5).
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what are working days and hours of CMA post,how will be 5he promotions and other yearly increments sir.please kindly reply sir
what are working days and hours of CMA post,how will be the promotions and other yearly increments sir.please kindly reply sir
sir, from any railway direct vacancy are announced for CMS after this latter.
Sir how can one have physic and chemistry degee toghther when dual degree program is not available in india?sir can u elaborate the meaning of physics and chemistry bsc qualification?