Job Opportunities in Rail Transport – Senior Section Engineer(SSE) and Junior Engineer(JE)
The next RRB-2014 examination of all centers for the post of Senior Section Engineer and Junior Engineers in Railways is announced and on-line application will start on 20th Sept. 2014. The examination for JE and SSE will held on 14th and 21st Dec. 2014. All those possessing Engineering Degree are eligible for SSE and Diploma holder for JE shall start their preparation and be ready. Check the branch eligibility for different types of posts. You may have many quarry about your eligibility, job profile of a category of a post, likely place of posting etc. Be free to write on the comment column and I will reply to the best of knowledge and information.
There are following technical department in Indian Railways recruiting Engineers for supervisory level functions. The technical departments are
- Civil Engineering popularly called in Indian Railways as Engineering Department. It should not be mistaken as the only technical department. The department is responsible for maintenance of track, bridges, buildings, water supply, essential amenities at Railway Station etc.
- Mechanical Engineering responsible for maintenance, operation and production of coaches, wagon, diesel locomotive, etc.
- Electrical Engineering is responsible for maintenance and operation of electric locomotive, electrical multiple unit, Traction distribution, general services, train lighting and air-conditioning etc. The department is also responsible for production of electric locomotive and associative role in production in mechanical shops.
- Signal and Telecommunication is responsible for maintenance of signalling and telecommunication assets.
Minimum Qualification
The minimum qualification for SSE and JE is Graduate and Diploma in respective branch as mentioned in the vacancy notice. There are many equivalents for graduation and diploma in engineering and eligibility shall be checked from the vacancy notice before hand.
Importance of Designation
Calling oneself as an Engineer is a feeling of pride in today’s professional market. Designation plays an important role in defining the job profile of the person. In good olden days, the designations were like Inspector of Works (IOW), Permanent Way Inspector (PWI), Foreman, Signal Inspectors (SI) etc. Designations which are added with ‘Engineer’ have job pride along with associated market and matrimonial value. Therefore, on demand of association, the designations were changed as SSE, SE, JE etc. with job responsibility given in bracket e.g. IOW, PWI or Traction Foreman became SSE(Works), SSE (P Way) or SSE(TRD) etc. However, the earlier designations were so popular, that even today, at many a times, these designations are used during informal chats.
One can find the office of SSE/P way, SSE/Works, SSE/Signal, SSE/TRD very commonly found near a Railway Station.
Importance of the Cadre in the organisation
This cadre is having functions and responsibilities of Supervisory nature. A work force is assigned to him for maintenance, operation or construction works. Construction and part of the maintenance works are done through work contracts and the supervisory cadre ensures execution. This cadre is an interface between Management and staff and plays a vital role. The cadre works in the field and observing all functions related to maintenance and operation of assets under his control.
The most important responsibility is ‘safety’ towards running of trains assigned to each level in this cadre. Therefore, vulnerable to disciplinary action for any wrong doing.
50% of the total vacancies in the (SSE+JE) cadre are filled up through direct recruitment from Railway Recruitment Board. 20% of the posts are filled up directly as SSE with minimum qualification of Degree where and 80% as JE with minimum qualification of diploma in respective branch. The balance 50% is filled through department promotion from artisan cadre.
Future prospects and promotional avenues
Directly recruited SSE or JE are eligible for appearing in Limited Departmental examination (LDCE) for promotion to Junior Scale Assistant Engineer after completion of 5 years of service. There is every possibility of someone getting selected at the first opportunity, if it is so, he can go up in the cadre almost on line with Class I officer cadre. It is generally observed that directly recruited SSE having sincerity, dedication and stamina to prepare for the examination can certainly find an opportunity to qualify in the examination within 10 years of the career.
Read more …http://globalrailelectrica.com/job-opportunities-in-rail-transport/group-b-services/
There is a possibility of graduate engineers joining as SSE and getting frustrated soon as the job profile may not match what they had in their mind while studying engineering. If they have the confidence of clearing LDCE examination within reasonable time, this is also an alternate opportunity for all those who otherwise could not qualify through UPSE to enter officer’s cadre of Indian Railways. Therefore, graduate engineers shall examine all possibilities with pros and cons and decide for their career.
It is important to note that a graduate engineer having strong desire to go only for Govt. job, may also look for option to appear in the written examination of JE as well. This is so because, he is still eligible for appearing in LDCE examiantion, and if hard work associated with luck smiles on him, he succeeds.
As regards, diploma holders, this is one of the best job opportunities and shall prepare with all throttle for the RRB examination.
Opportunity to go to PSUs on deputation
Indian Railways provide good opportunity to join Railway PSU as well on deputation or permanent absorption later on. The PSU organisations are IRCON, RITES, RVNL, DFCIL, MRVC etc. Beside this other PSUs related with Railway Transport such as Metro Railway Corporation also considers such candidates favorably.
Salary
The pay scales are well defined in the vacancy notice. Beside this you get DA which is presently 90% of the basic. 7th Pay commission has been announced which always brings good news. You are also eligible for
- HRA but there is equal possibility of getting a Railway house if posted in sub-division.
- Free Medical facilities in Railway hospitals
- Maximum of three nos of free privilege passes for you and your family any where India along with 3 nos. of PTO where you pay 30% of the fare.
- You get sufficient leave i.e. 30 day leave on average pay, 15 days on half average pay on medical ground, 8 nos. Casual Leave, paternity leave etc. but the issue is getting sanctioned.
In any case, the salary is much better than any other option that both Degree ( from other than Premier or A grade institute) or and Diploma holder may be looking for.
Why you should not Join?
There are only few reasons that I consider relevant and take be judicious call before joining Indian Railways
Transfer
Now days, there is only one examination for all the RRBs and therefore one should submit his application for that RRB whose jurisdiction falls in that area where you are looking for posting and working during supervisory cadre. Vacancies are assessed by Railway HQ for each division and forwarded to respective RRB in whose jurisdiction the Division falls. This will ensure your very likely posting in the Division of your choice or at least nearby. Once posted in that division, you may be posted in any sub-divisional office in the division and may also undergo transfer whenever required. As per the prevailing trend, there is a stability of 5-8 years at one place.
Don’t join Indian Railways, if you don’t want to move out from your parental house.
Growth
There is no out of turn growth in Indian Railways and therefore, if you want to fly or looking for quick jumps, then Indian Railways is not a good option.
Shirker
If you are a work shirker, you may be ok for few month/years but not sustainable. If you still join, then it will bother you with transfer, frequent firing, promotion and humiliation. Therefore, better avoid it. Shirkers cannot survive in Railways. Yes, you can possibly if you know the art of pleasing your boss or good in works which calls for managing work with other department or liaison work.
Understanding Boss
All along your career in Indian Railways you will have a boss. There is no organised training for management of boss. If you don’t have the skill and understanding of boss management, it may be sometime be very frustrating. The best and simple way to manage your boss are
- Boss is always right
- Never Argue and always be in agreement to his suggestion; you may politely tell him at a later date if his suggestion does not have a value
- Keep you ego away from the profession and 100% percent away while dealing with the boss
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Sir, I have made payment for SSE on 27th Sept through SBI online for modification but till now the payment is not verified. Numbers are always busy and no replies for mails. What to do?
Sir,
I have completed my B.Tech in electronics&communication engg.I chose Chennai RRB and applied.I found that these were my eligible/available posts:
SSE Carriage & Wagon (NER)
SSE/ Dsl Mechanical (NER)
SSE/ Dsl Electrical (NER)
SSE Electrical/ Electrical (GS) (NER)
SSE Electrical Maintenance (RDSO)
SSE (Track Machine) (NER)
All these posts seem to relate to electrical and mechanical engineers.Please can u explain to me the relevance of my applying to these posts and what type of work I would have to deal with from these posts.Please help sir.
Every subject of engineering is sum total of all branches of engineering. Electrical and Mechanical equipment uses electronics items extensively and Railways find it difficult to handle when there are no electronics back ground supervisors. It is for this reasons, electronic engineers have to play a role. Post at serial No. 2 and 3 is having extensive use of electronics whereas in other areas, it is limited. I would like to say that, in case you possess good knowledge of electronics and strong aptitude, Railways will certainly find a job of your satisfaction in long run.
Sir, i am from kerala, and got selected as SSE in C&W trivandrum division, ..i am presently working as J.E in bsnl at my hometown.
the problem with bsnl is that we may not get the pay revision in 2017 bcs the company is in loss.So i enquired about people working in railway about the job.most people are saying its high tension and risk filled job..but i cant understand what causes such tension .they are saying if u have some other job dont come to railways…even they are trying to get out of railways . So i am in huge confusion…is carriage & wagon a very difficult department to work? is it so difficult to survive ?will i have to regret if left the job at bsnl and join railways?pls help…
Are group C employees eligible to go on deputation in various organizations?
Yes, but depending on your experience and job advertised by PSUs. Now-a-days all PSUs are going for their own engagement in group C. Only your worth and connections can take you to PSUs. The upcoming PSUs offer better opportunity and not the old one who are almost saturated.
Sir, please put some article for General Science as well..
Presently working on model question bank on electrical engineering, than study material on measurement and instrumentation and there after it will general science.
sir i completed my b tech in electronics and communication engineering and i applied for both je and se by choosing qualification degree in electronics. some body told that you have choose degree in combination of substream with basic sub stream of elctronics, so sir please tell me that whether my candiature will rejected during document verification.kindly reply me sir…
sir i completed b tech in ece and i applied for je and sse by choosing degree in electronics and some one said that you have to choose degree in combination of any sub stream with basic substream electronics , so kindly reply me sir whether i applied in right mode or not and my worry is about that my candiature may get rejected during document verification so kindly reply me sir..
I may not be able to comment on this.
sir i am also completed in BE(ECE) I am eligble for je but i return the exam for je some body told your not eligble for je my mind confused sir plz help me
You are eligible for both SSE and JE, as the examination was conducted on two different dates. Don’t get confused and wait for the result.
You have written excellent article and provided useful information, can you please guide us which study material we should used for SSE exam preparation ? is it common question papers for all engineering branch? I am a BE-mechanical engineer.
Thanks in advance
Rakesh, You have failed to read the article carefully. This article is to guide the syllabus one should prepare for the examination which covers many branches of engineering not all. There is a common questions paper for the categories as specified there in the advertisement.
Sir I am studying diploma final year I am very interested for junior engineer post so please tell me if any vacancies will be annnounced in the notification
Santosh exams for the requirement of 2015 is over. There is no time table for conducting JE/SSE examination as if now. the vacancies are generally advertised once in two years. So I don’t think there will not be any advertisement in 2015 and also in the first half of 2016. Use this time for preparation.
Hi,
I have done my B. Tech in mechanical engg but while filling up form i did applied for degree in combination of any stream of mechanical.
I did notice this thing later on. will it create any issue while document verification ? as all seats eligible for degree in combination of any stream of mechanical is eligible for degree in mechanical as well. Please let me know your view….
Sir, how far are women working as senior section engineers in telecommunication and electronics department? what will be the typical work timings for this job?
I am not clear with your question ‘how far’ means what? Being lady, you will certainly be accommodated during day working hours.
I am satisfied with the information that being a lady, i certainly will be accommodated for day working hours. Are really women working as senior section engineer in telecommunication division? If so, in an average how many in ratio or percentage on a relative scale?
Yes, women are working as senior section engineer. I am unable to say how many in ratio or percentage. SSE is a supervisory post.
Sir, I have been called for document verification for the post of SSE. But the result says 30% extra candidates have been called for DV so what if more candidates turn up than the vacancies given? Will the criteria be merit then because no category-wise merit list has been published.
Yes criteria will be merit and the vacancies advertised for different category such SC, ST, OBC and UR etc. I am of the opinion that drop outs in SSE is more as compared to JE. Rest depends on situation to situation.
Sir, is it true that it takes over a year before getting the actual posting ? Also sir there have been cases of candidates getting no communication from railways even after DV is completed , for as long as one year . If this is true the panel must have expired for such candidates hence what will be the fate of such candidates.
With the completion of DV, the panel is formed and advised to respective Railways. The respective Railways assess the vacancy again the direct recruitment quota in the Divisions falling in the zone of that RRB, and after the said exercise is completed, the call letters are send. It so happens that many candidates don’t join when the call letters are sent. After some time, Railways ask the RRB for supplementary panel. The left over candidates are advised at that stage. Therefore, this continues and may take about a year for the entire exercise to be completed. The process is fare and hoping for the best is best option that you have.
Surely sir, one can only hope for sooner joining after DV. Is there a minimum time gap between DV and joining date ( 6 months as told by some previous candidates ) for all the departmental processes involved throughout.
yes, it will not be less than 6 months for all the formalities to be completed at railway end.
Sir, Is there any chance to change the category(like from track machine to electrical TRS,TRD) in SSE after document verification.Since i am selected for SSE(Track Machine) in RRB Secenderabad and am from electrical engineering background
Ramu I doubt if you can change the category at this stage. You have to accept the cadre of track machine, which certainly be very different as compared if you had been in Electrical cadre.
ramu i also selected for sse track machine…….secunderabad………call me at 8297698007
Sir,
I have been called for document verification for SSE at Chennai RRB. I want to know what will be the gross and in hand salary for a SSE?
Respected sir
Is the document verification lenient or somewhat strict?
I have misplaced my application form(the one generated during filling up of the form).
I have rest of the documents in order.
I don’t think it should cause any problem becuase the same is considered to available with them. The verification of douments are required in support of what you have stated in your application.
Thank you very much sir for your reply.
Sir,
After completion of DV for SSE at RRB, final list is published and i could not find my roll number on that list. On enquiry at RRB, I was told that the roll nos. not published in final list are kept in waiting. I am from UR category. Is it sensible to be hopeful about waiting list clearance ?
respected sir, i am in the 30% waitlisted candidate in RRB kolkat , what are my possible chances?
Very difficult to say. My understanding is that shortfall in SSE may be more than that of JE. If this shortfall is known before making the final panel you may get the call now itself otherwise it is a long waiting and also not sure. This depends only if the Railways ask for replacement of short panel of the candidates does not join. This happens very rarely. Better start preparing for other options.
Can u please tell me the next advertisement in railway when come? another question railway je (upcoming recruitment 2016 ) only diploma holder can apply ? Please reply
Generally RRB examination cycle is once in 2 to three years. You can certainly expect ALP before middle off 2016 and JE by end of 2016.
Want to knoow In alp psycho test minimum qualifying marks ! And mahesh ji i am a mechanical(DIPLOMA) candidate if post some combine question came in rrb je(2014) then it will be help for me and others who follow ur post to prepare in next upcoming exam ! thank u
Sir
I short listed for the post of SSE in mechanical work shop.But my medical is not gone yet.I have short sight of power -4
.Sir please tell , it will affect my selection ?
Sir. I have completed my diploma(3 yrs)
In computer hardware and maintenance.
At government polytechnic college, Palakkad,Kerala.which is accepted by Kerala government as equivalent to electronics engineering diploma.
I have the equivalent certificate for the same.
Sir,my doubt is am I eligible to apply for the post of junior engineer ( electrical)??
I cannot say. You may check up the college or if you apply and the same in not admissible, it will certainly pop up for not admissible.
Sir,
I am a mechanical engineering graduate.. I am eligible for electrical posts as well in Railway but will a mechanical graduate be able to work in electrical Department. I don’t have any knowledge of electrical.
Plz suggest whether i should apply for electrical posts or not..
Thank you.
Yes, you will be able to work in electrical department as well. Say in TRS, the electrical locomotive consists of large many parts requiring knowledge of electrical engineering and fit in very well. In other fields also, the technical knowledge of electrical can be gained during on job working. You should not be afraid of this.
Thank you Sir.
Sir,
I have applied in RRB Secunderabad.There was no option in application form for choosing examination centre.
I belong to bulandshahr, U.P. In the advertisement, it was given that bulandshahr was one of the tentative exam centres.Will i get my hometown as exam center.
From the advertisement, Bulandshahar is clearly mentioned. Tentative means that if there is some unavoidable reason, it can be removed from the list by giving the nearby center. You should be confident of getting your hometown.
Sir, the recent recruitment notification for SSE and JE on sept 2015 was an unpredictable one as the previous recruitment for the posts were done just some few months back. So can it be expected on next year 2016 too? And I am starting my final year of B.E this july 2015 and will be completing B.E ECE by 2016. So am i eligible to apply for this 2015 SSE recruitment notification for the exam on sept?
No I don.t think
Sir
I already asked a question to you about my eye problem ( short sight power-4) but you did not reply yet . In the advertisement medical standard is a3( maximum power -2) I don’t fell this category .but my friends who are already working in railway told me that it may not be become a problem .I short listed in work shop and they told work shop medical is c3 ( advertisement all category a3 )
This is not a solid clarification. So if you have any information about it please share.
I am not sure about it. Delay is because I want to confirm from someone. Nevertheless, you proceed with the medical examination, if there is any issue, they will let you know.
Thank you very much
I don’t have any other problems ( glaucoma , colour blindness e t c. ) Only shortsight
Sir without LDCE exam.we can not get promotion.
Yes you can, than it will be as per your seniority position and it will take around 25 years for your turn to come.
Sir,
Can u please send me previous years question papers of SSE (Mechanical) at
syed faaique@gmail. com
I have no idea about the pattern and level of questions asked in this exam.
I could not find previous papers on other websites.
Please help me in this.
Thank You.
There is a combined examination and check the syllabus in the advertisement or on this post. I have posted the mock drill examination of previous year exams on this website and you will get it.
Dear sir,
I am E&C graduate and applying for sse from rrb Bangalore. Could you pls suggest me which one is gud post for my branch?
Senior engineer carriage and wagon
Senior engineer electrical/electrical (GS)
Senior engineer electrical (TRD)
Chief depot material superintendent
Thank you,
Manjunath
None of the branches you have mentioned has any technological related preference with E&C.
Hi Mahesh Kumar,
Thank you very much for your reply. Since i am from E&C background I am confused in choosing priority for the post given below. Could you please suggest me the priority which i need to choose?
Senior section engineer carriage and wagon
Senior section engineer electrical/electrical (GS)
Senior section engineer electrical (TRD)
Chief depot material superintendent
Senior section engineer/DSL Mechanical
Senior section engineer(Mechanical) (workshop)
Thank you sir,
Manjunath H
All post are almost equal. You may give the priority for which you had the maximum vacancies so that chances of selection is better.
Hi Mahesh Kumar,
Thank you very much for your suggestions.
Best Regards,
Manjunath H
Hello Sir
I am Btech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering & I am having confusion related to Posts Preference with a view of future GATE Exam Preparations. I am Having Following Options, Please Suggest Priority with view of Studying in Free Time
SSE Chief material Depot
SSE CLW Drawing & Design Electrical
SSE Electrical Workshop
SSE Telecommunication
SSE Signal
SSE CLE Design Mechanical
SSE Mechanical
Sir Please Tell me Right Posts which has free time after going home for studies as i am only 22 years old and will be getting GATE/IES opportunities till age 30
Your options are OK
sir,is it true,initial package of SSE starts with 12540 instead of 9300 and the stipend will be 33k(basic +grade pay+DA) on hand
How does it matters to your even if it is 25K. Will you not prepare if it is 25K? The most important requirement today is to prepare for the examination if you have decided for Government job, and not capable of ESE or will prepare atleast having some job in hand. So concentrate for preparation.
sir, is SSE WORKS dept is only for civil engineers? in SSE WORKS dept what is the work actually the engineers having? how colour blindness can effect in WORKS dept while duty? why it is A-3 medical?
Yes, it is for Civil Engineers only. The job responsibility is for construction and maintenance of all buildings like station, hospital, houses etc. He is also responsible for water supply, plumbing, horticulture etc. The color blindness and medical standard is the prescribed norm and cannot be questioned.
Thank you so much for your reply sir. i have another doubt sir, transfrs is more in WORKS dept? sir it’s a personal question( pls dnt min) any work is there in construction related to clur blindns?
SSE/Works is posted in a Division. There are 5-6 sub-divisions. You will be posted in any of the subdivision. You will continue to work in this division till such time promoted to the post of Assistant Engineer. During this period you may expect about 2-3 transfer from one sub-division to another. The requirement is maximum in Divisional HQ. The color important of color blindness in Indian Railways is for safety purpose where one has to recognize the signal and signage correctly. Signage are provided for passenger amenities at Station, and many other places and the responsibility for the same lies with Engineering Department. You may find difficulty in this area.
Thank you so much for your valuable reply sir, this information is very useful to peoples who are don’t have so much knowledge about medical test (like me). sir if any one have been selected for SSE (WORKS, P-WAY, TRACK MACHINE, DRAWING, BRIDGE, WORKSHOP..etc) like A-3 medical stand, after document verification he is having medical test and if they found he is having eye sight more than -2 or colour blind or night vision problem in medical test then he will be 100% rejected or he will have any chance to get ‘Chief Depot Material Superindent’ i.e c1 medical stand (if he selected job priority for CDMS while filling the application).
I don’t think it will happen because already someone is already given offer letter based on his option. It will better to take care of this aspect at the time of filling up the option.
Ok sir thank you.
Sir, I have applied for RRB Secunderabad as mechanical engineer under General category.
How much marks will be required( out of 150) in written Exam to qualify for SSE ?
You should target minimum 70%. Rest is on many other factors
is indian railway good option for girls??
Why you should have a doubt about it?
Sir,I got selected as sse in Dsl/Mech in Southern Central Railway through RRB Chennai.But till now I did’nt receive any call letter for medical/character certificate verification.Can you say roughly when will i get posting?
As per my understanding, the panel is advised to SCR. The advise for medical will be issued after the character certificate verification is over. It may take from three to six months depending on the efficiency of the department.
Thanks Sir
Apart from salary , what are the allowances will a senior section engineer get?
Not only SSE, but all group C staff are entitled. These are house rent allowance ( if not provided with govt. accommodation), Transport allowance, reimbursement of Children tuition fee, medical facility from Railway hospital, three sets of privilege pass for family for free travel, Night duty allowance if working in shift, Overtime if working in shift, travelling allowance if required to work at outstation located 8 Km away. The total of all allowances is not much in the total salary.
today i received the letter for character certificate and medical in that they have mentioned that i have to stay in secunderabad for atleast one week for medical.i got posted as sse dsl/mech in SCR through rrb chennai.
I am presently woking as PO in a bank here they won’t give leave for one week.
Don’t know what to do…
Really medical will take one week?
It does not take a week, but on the safer side. The number of candidates involved, administrative delays, shortage of Doctors etc. are generally the reason for taking so long. You may be lucky if it is completed within 2 or 3 days.
Sir, after medical test how much time will one get posting ?
I understand that the medical examination is done after you have received the call from the respectively Railway in which you will get the appointment. It should not take much time, and at the most 2-3 months.
Sir will public sector bank come under Quasi Government Services?
yes u r right
Please help
In medical call leter they have mentioned :
“If you are already in govt/quasi govt service, you have to bring a certificate duly attested by the First Class Executive Magistrate to the effect that you have severed connections with your employer only after completion of all formalities for appointment and successfully completed the medical examination”
I am currently working in public sector bank , can you please explain this?
Sir,
I have applied for mechanical engineering posts.
how much weIghtage of electrical based questions are asked in this exam.
where can i get the online study material of electrical for mechanical engineering posts.
Please help.
If you look at the syllabus of technical, it contains civil, elect, mech, electronics, it, drawing, measurement and instrumentation, environment. I think that electrical will have questions of 8 to 10. Whatever you have studied of electrical engineering in four year course of BE shall be sufficient. The content sufficient for the RRB examination is also covered in my post at https://globalrailelectrica.com/electrical-engineering-sseje-study-material/study-material-for-sseje-examination-by-rrb-on-electrical-engineering-part-i/. You will also find questions for mock drill on this website
Respected Sir…
I’m currently pursuing diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication engineering…..getting a job as an engineer in Indian Railways is life long dream for me….i’m working hard and next year i will appear in RRB exam for JE……But i want to know which cadres will be available to me ( ECE stream )and what will be the best cadre in terms of workings hours , work-pressure , promotion prospects and stability…. ???…
# Thank you very much in advance , Sir
Don’t expect RRB advertisement for JE in 2016 and at the most it may come in 2017 and certainly in 2018 because there was recruitment in 2014 and again after 10 months in 2015. Cadre for Electronic and communication in Indian Railways is Signal and Telecommunication. There are other streams in Diesel and Electric Locomotive where E&C qualified persons are taken. The situation changes from time to time and it will be clear when the vacancies are advertised. During 2015-16 there is hopefully vacancies advertised for Assistant Loco pilot for which you will be eligible and many candidates prefer for it if you qualify high standard medical examination.
My AL-AMEEN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE,KARAUNDEVAN PALAYAM ERODE: MY COURCE:AUTO MOBILE ENGINEERING.2017-DIPLOMA FINISHED SO, 2017 MY JOINT TO Railway job. THANKING YOU
Dear Sir,
I require your advise on joining as JE signal, for which I have been selected, I’m B.E E.C.E grad and I have 5yrs experience in IT with 8 lacs p.a package in a reputed MNC.
1. Is it a correct thing to join as JE after 5 yrs of exp in software,
Will that experience be of any use in my career.
2. Which one is better being in IT or to join JE signal.
3. If I were to join what will be the nature of work,
4. How long will it take to get promoted to next level,
And get to gazetted post.
5. Please give me a guidance on allowances..
what will be the total pay of je signal as per 6th cpc and wat to expect from 7th cpc
Please help me in deciding and please give me some guidance..
Thanks in advance for your help..
I don’t think it will be better off to join JE/signal when you are already having a job with reasonable salary package and a white collar job.
JE signal is a supervisory job of lowest grade and except it is a Govt. job, does not compare with an engineers job in a private company. The nature of work is look after the signalling gear of station, yard etc. with the help of artisan staff. With experience of IT, you may considered for giving an important task but your experience or educational qualification will not bring you any advantage in promotion or salary in any way. There are two ways to rise to the level of Gazetted officer i.e. Group B officer namely Limited departmental examination for which you will be entitled after 5 years after confirmation and if you succeed in first attempt, it is total about 8-9 years. Another one is through normal turn as per seniority, which will come after 20-25 years of service and if you succeed in first attempt, than it will be 25 years. Another most important factor which you will be missing is the place of posting which may be a smaller place with restricted educational facility for your children. With the present job, at least, you have the pleasure of living in a big city. You are free to seek any more question because I can understand your dilemma.
Thank you Sir, for your kind reply,
I am able to see the difference now.
One more clarifications Sir,
I believe that the post is of open line, will there be any possibility of getting into office kind of work environment after joining, i.e in workshop . if so how can we request of transferring job from open line to workshop.. In how many years can I expect to get in workshop.
Thank you again sir for your help
What workshop you are talking about? As soon as you join in a cadre, change of cadre is generally not admissible. It is possible through either mutual transfer or transfer with loss of seniority and requiring follow up efforts within the department.
Thank you for clarifications..
I’m glad I posted the queries here,, I hope this will help those who have the same dilemma as me..
Thank you once again..
dear sir, I am selected in RRB kolkata notification no cen 02/2014 as JE as a Wait listed candidate. My DV was complete on 04th May, 2015. So my question to you is that if there is any possibility of being finally selected.. I have also observed a reality that 20 no of candidate’s roll number was published less in the final result for DV (total vacancy for electrical branch in rrb Kol. was notified to be 257 (all categories+ExSM) whereas 237 no of roll nos was published in the main list of the result and 71 no of candidates in the wait list). Considering this, the probability of selection for Wait Listed candidates should increase…I request you to clear my doubt please….Thank You very much..
Please elaborate how you have counted 257 posts advertised by RRB/Kolkata. I am doubtful if anyone getting an opportunity from the waiting list. The reason is simple. The panel of successful candidates has been sent to Railways who will arrange for character certificate verification and medical examination. It will take about two months period. There after the candidates will join. It will take another three-four months to know, how many have not joined. There is no standard procedure to know or to find out the numbers which have not joined.The field unit will be happy to receive what ever number made available. In the mean time, the panel of the examination conducted in the year 2015 will also be published. The waiting list candidates are considered only when the respective Railways asked for supplementary panel against the shortfall which generally does not take place. One should be hopeful, but not be over dependent and I suggest you start preparing for the alternate job option.
Sir, actually I calculated the no of vacancy from the notice itself and there I found a requirement of total 259 jes from all the four categories (ur.sc.st.obc) along with 18 no of ex servicemen for the posts for which electrical students can apply.. So in total it gives 257.. And that no should be covered in the main list of the result.. But in main list there are only 237 candidates for electrical (along other branches like me ece etc)only… Here is my doubt sir!! But I have a confusion too.i.e. I am not sure whether exsm candidates are included or excluded in all the four categories (total)…
You cannot assess the number of posts branch wise because mechanical engineers are also eligible for some of the posts in TRS group and electrical engineer eligible in SSE/Diesel. Therefore, it is not a straight forward. But, as I said, the chances calling candidate from the waiting less is very remote.
ok sir, I got your point..Thank you very much for considering my queries and replying each of those..Thanks a lot sir..
Sir, can i get the question paper of the SSE entrance exam 2015? When can i expect the next notification for the same positively?
I don’t think the Next notification will be before 2017-18. 2015 examination was on line and has been made available the candidate for review. 2014 examination papers are available on this website as test paper.
Sir, I have undergone Lasiks treatment my eyes are perfect now. I have written je as well as sse exams and I think they haven’t mentioned about lasiks anywhere in notification cen 01/2015… will they reject me??I consulted others doctors and they said that my eyes are good and have vision of 6/6 and no colour blindness please tell me whether they reject me
As per Indian Railway medical manual
(9) Radial Keratotomy:
Candidates: having undergone Radial Keratotomy may not be considered for recruitment to A-1, A-2, A-3
and B-1 categories. However candidates with such operation may be considered for recruitment in B-2
categories and below, if other wise medically fit.
In view of this, i don’t think you can qualify. There are many court cases you may search on the web and the court judgement to console you.
sir i have been selctd for sse allahabad and cpwd junior engineer mechanical branch..keeping prepartion for civil service in mind what should i choose….cpwd je post is too far from my home ..plz suggest sir thankyou..
I think SSE post will be better if you are posted in a workshop, where you are completely free beyond office hours. In SSE/ALD, shift working is also there if you are posted in C&W depot, but your free working hours remains the same. The minimum educational qualification for JE/CPWD is Diploma or Engg., if it is diploma, better to go for sse.
Sir can I apply RRB JE (mech)- l complet diploma in plastics mould technology(DPMT) under tool room. Plz reply
Wait for the next advertisement of RRB for JE. The eligibility keeps on changing from one advertisement to another.
Respected sir, I first of all thank you for ur efforts maintaining this website in a very guided manner.
I have few queries, I am selected in CEN 02/2014 RRB Chn as JE/Workshop/SR. I came to know about LCDE.
I think I am eligible for it only 5 years after my service , is this 5 years inclusive of training ?
I am deeply aspired to serve railways from an admistrative level, my sole aim was to prepare IES thru UPSC and get into IRSME. I am having few doubts, will I get time to prepare for the exam which needs sincere dedicated efforts , am little afraid to this huge exam and time factor ., self study will help ?? also am in merit list of 7 out of 62 candidates in JE/Wrshp . So will I get preference in allocation in location ? CPO office details ? during training some final exams are there, what way its score is helpful rather than passing criteria ? because I want to fully concentrate on ESE (UPSC) .Thanks in advance sir
The work pressure in workshop posting is less as compared to open line posting. You should have sufficient time to prepare for the ESE. In case selected, ok, otherwise go for LDCE. The most important issues one shall consider while preparing for Group B are detailed by me at post https://globalrailelectrica.com/job-opportunities-in-rail-transport/group-b-services/. In any case, your preparation for ESE itself will help. Most important factor is to obtain 60% marks in both the paper to qualify for interview.
Thanks for your prompt reply sir, yes am aware of it sir. Thanks a lot sir
Sir , I am in the waiting list of TRD JE in RRB gorakhpur. 3 candidate are selected and i m only one in the waiting list. My 1st choice was TRD.
Sir what are my chances to get the job. Please sir Do reply.
Thank
Sir if i failed for the DV then railway will give me the second chance for dv?
Sir, I got selected in sse. I am having asthama. In medical, will I be disqualified? Do they give some time for cure? Please respond. Thank you.
Sir i am a b tech graduate in mechanical engineering my sse form was rejected i wrote for je only. If i will shortlisted how wuch time required to become sse. Is there any special chance for b tech holders.
There is no benefit attached in any promotion with higher educational standard. However, you stand equal chance with other SSEs for LDCE examination even with JE position.
Sir, I have written my query, please reply.
I have sought answer from the person aware on the subject. Pl wait
Sir, i am from kerala, and got selected as SSE in C&W trivandrum division, ..i am presently working as J.E in bsnl at my hometown.
the problem with bsnl is that we may not get the pay revision in 2017 bcs the company is in loss.So i enquired about people working in railway about the job.most people are saying its high tension and risk filled job..but i cant understand what causes such tension .they are saying if u have some other job dont come to railways…even they are trying to get out of railways . So i am in huge confusion…is carriage & wagon a very difficult department to work? is it so difficult to survive ?will i have to regret if left the job at bsnl and join railways?pls help…
You will be posted in a Division for the maintenance of coaches and wagon. Maintenance plays an important role in the safe running of these assets. Tension arises when you have to ensure timely maintenance of these assets without any delay. The fear of delay results in tension. Similarly risk arises if there is a derailment and the responsibility is fixed on the maintenance done by you. But these are more of a fear than the reality. There are about a lakh of SSE engaged in such functions in civil, mechanical, electrical and signal. The job satisfaction is achieved through mental attitude. Those who don’t have a job will join immediately with celebration in the house that he h as got a job but if you have a job, problem arises of leaving it. You have to write down your priorities which other than job such as family, housing, children education, spouse working etc. after discussion with family members. I am not aware of salary profile of JE/bsnl, but no one knows what is there in store for you. But once decision is taken, never regret it.Remember, even if you don’t joint Railways, feeling of regret will still be there, if you find better avenues surfaced out in Railways after pay revision, upgradation etc.
Respected Sir,
I have done B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from NIT Agartala. I have been selected as Junior Section Engineer (Research)Engineering at RDSO by RRB Gorakhpur. So,can you brief about the job profile & workload pertaining this post as i want to further keep preparing for the coveted Engineering Services Examination.
Thanks & Regards
Raunak kumar
You will attached to one of the lab in civil directorate. The job profile will not be very tough and can certainly have sufficient time to prepare for any other examination.
Sir i got both SSE (track machine) and JE (telecommunication).i attended document verefication for the both post.now i happened to get the medical call letter for both the post.so sir,i m confused which one to join.can u tell me the pros and cons of both department.is the salary difference is huge between JE and SSE(as some says initial pay of SSE is 12540)
Which branch of engineering you studied?
degree in electronics engineering
and i got selected for both the post in SWR
sir plz help me to differentiate between sse(track machine) and je(telecom) in terms of work environment,work pressure,salary,holidays permitted,risk involved,extra allowances like stress allowances etc.i m graduate in electronics engineering.plz reply me sir.i will be obliged for your any help in this regard.thanking u sir
Sorry for the delay das as I was checking with my friends. Working environment is tough in the sense that you will away from your family for weeks together. You will undergo one year training at Allahabad and than field training in safety and other features. Once posted, you will be travelling along with track machine for undertaking maintenance work. You will have a nominated HQ but most of the time you will be away from the HQ. The machine works for about 2-3 hours a day on track and balance either waiting or idle. You will also be idle or waiting. You have this time available for studying for better job option. There is no extra allowance except that you will be away from your HQ and will be eligible for daily allowance.
The Track machine organisation of Civil engineering department is expanding and career prospects are better. During training and course of working you should acquire knowledge of civil engineering necessary for competing LDCE examination so that you can get through in Group B service after about 5-6 years of service.
As regards comparing JE/Tele, it is one rank lower than the SSE/Track. Life as JE/Tele is more comfortable as compared to SSE/Track. As JE/track your eligibility to appear in LDCE examination for group B service in Signal and Telecommunication cadre is same as that of SSE/Tele; and therefore, if you prepare hard and have the competency, Je/Tele is better. You will not have any advantage for promotion to SSE/Tele as compared to your counterpart who is only diploma as compared to you being degree holder.
All the best and whatever you choose, don’t look back and regret your decision. Take your decision in consultation of family members.
thank you sir.your advice is a great help to me
Sir i have been selected as sse ( works) , rrb ranchi. Also i have qualified for JE , Jharkhand Govt. Which one would be a better option considering working environment, future prospects, etc ??
It is a choice between Central and State Govt. I am not aware of the pay perks of JE/Jhrkhand Govt. and career. RRB Ranchi makes panel for the requirement of ECR and SER. You are likely to be considered for posting in Dhanbad, Ranchi and Chakradhapur Division. I have explained the job profile of SSE/Works. https://globalrailelectrica.com/job-opportunities-in-rail-transport/de-mystifying-designations-of-posts-advertised-for-sse-and-je-in-civil-by-rrb/. I don’t think the place of posting in both the cases may be OK with you, but promotional prospects may be same unless Jharkhand Govt. is going for vast expansions.
My btech degree is compleated on 20 sept 2014 and CEN 02/2014 NOTIFICATION also comes on 20 september.i m eligible or not….please..reply
Are you finding any problem at the time of document verification?
sir i arun kumar selected as je drawing /designing/ drawing & designing…in rrb chennai..i want to knw the job profile of tis post ..training n posting…as well as about je design ldce xam
Respected sir
I have been finalised for Sse/pway.
The power of my eyes is -2D, -2.25D.
The requirement is -2D.
Will it create any difficulty in the medical test?
SIR I AM CURRENTLY WORKING IN NMDC LTD AS EXECUTIVE TRAINEE PAY SCALE 20600-46500 E1 CURRENTLY POSTED AT VERY REMOTE LOCATION IN DANTEWADA CHATTISGARH. I AM SELECTED AS SSE TRD IN NR.PREPARING FOR IAS FROM PAST 1 YEAR.PROBLEM IS THAT I CAN STUDY ONLY AT MY HOME, GHAZIABAD. KINDLY INFORM ME LOCATION FOR TRAINING OF SSE TRD FOR NORTHERN RAILWAYS.
The training institute is located at GZB only but the training at training school may only be for three months and balance in the field.