Railway Recruitment Cell Engagement for jr. Technical Associate

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess the essential academic/Technical qualifications as given below on or before the date of Application.

Note*

The candidate must have secured minimum marks in Bachelor’s Degree /Diploma as given below:

1) General candidates: 60%

2) OBC–Non-Creamy Layer: 55%

3) SC/ST Candidates: The authorities have kept a 50% preference for the GATE-qualified SC/ST candidates.

In case, the mark sheet of the candidate does not reflect the statement of marks obtained by the candidate then the candidate should attach the supporting documents from the College/University which issued the mark sheet /degree, clearly mentioning the equivalence of CGA/CPA/CGPA to the aggregate marks (in percentage terms) with the application form.

Age Limit

The recruitment authorities have kept lower and upper age limits for these roles concerning 01.07.2022. The respective age limit is as follows:

Application Fee

1) After ensuring the correctness of the particulars in the application form, candidates are required to pay fees through the payment gateway on N.E. Railway’s website. The candidates need to follow the instructions on the computer screen and make payment with the Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking options. Candidates will have to pay the bank transaction charges for online payment.

2) Minorities for claiming waiver of examination fees comprise candidates who are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis). The authorities have announced that minority candidates will have to furnish a “self-declaration” as mentioned in Annexure-A along with the application form. Such candidates will have to furnish a “Minority Community Declaration” affidavit if they claim a waiver of the examination fee. The applicants need to provide this affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper indicating that he/she belongs to one of the above minority communities. If the candidate fails to submit the affidavit with the application form to receive the fee waiver benefit, then he will not receive the refund fee.

3) Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates are those whose annual family income is less than Rs.50, 000/-. Such candidates should have a valid income certificate on the date of application in the prescribed format. This certificate must be issued by the competent authority or on the letterhead of the issuing authority to this effect and submit it at the time of Document Verification (DV) failing which leads to the candidature rejection. Candidates having Railways offered BPL Card and IZZAT MST are also eligible for fee concession under EBC. EBC candidates seeking fee concession must fill in the relevant Certificate/Card Number, issue date, issuing authority, and state in the online application.

4) EWS: Economically Weaker Section (EWS) includes the families who have an annual income below Rs. 8 Lakh. This income includes income from all sources, i.e., salary, agriculture, business, and profession for the financial year. Once the candidate shows the income certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format, he can avail the benefit of reservation under EWS.

Note: Candidates must provide their correct bank details in the application form.

Note: (I) All candidates, irrespective of community may apply against UR vacancies. For vacancies earmarked for specific communities [SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)], only candidates belonging to that community/group will be considered. For this purpose, SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Caste Certificate from competent authorities as per the prescribed formats [for SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates] at the time of personality/intelligence test. Further, OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must issue certificates in the prescribed format from the competent authority. The Certificates must be from the last 1 year from the date of Closing of Notification. These certificates must specifically indicate that the candidate does not belong to the persons (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule of the Government of India Department of Personnel and Training O.M.No.23012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 08.09.93 and its subsequent revisions through O.M.No. 26033/332004-Estt. (Res) dated 09.03.2004, 27.05.2013, 13.09.2017, and further revision, if any received till the closing date of the application. EWS candidates must furnish their income and asset certificate in the prescribed format i.e., Annexure ‘E’.

(II) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer), fulfilling required the educational qualification and age for the UR post can also apply against UR vacancies. Thus, he/she need not submit the caste certificate and will not have any claim for the respective reservation.

Selection Criteria

TOTAL MARKS–100

The marks distribution is as follows:

(A) GATE Percentile /Qualification: 55 Marks

(B) Experience: 30 Marks

(C) Personality/Intelligence/Interview: 15 Marks

The authorities will give preference to the GATE-qualified candidates.

1. Award of marks on GATE Percentile / Qualification
2. Candidate receives 50% marks based on the GATE Percentile. For this purpose, the concerned authorities multiply the GATE Percentile by 0.50. The officials consider the GATE Percentile of the last 5 years i.e. Year 2017 onwards only. If a candidate has more than one GATE Percentile, the officials consider the highest percentile for the award of marks. If GATE-qualified candidates are not available in adequate numbers in a particular category, the officials consider other candidates possessing the Minimum Educational Qualification for the Personality Test. For such candidates, the concerned department computes the marks on educational qualification by multiplying the overall percentage of marks obtained for all the years/semesters of the qualifying examination by 0.50.
3. 5 Marks will be awarded to the candidates having graduation (BE/B Tech) or higher qualification in the streams specified in para 2 above.
4. Award of marks on Experience
5. 5 Marks shall be awarded for each completed year of experience in the respective field subject to a maximum of 20 Marks. Only the experience of working in Government/Semi-Government/PSU Projects shall be considered. The candidate should either have been directly employed by the Government/Semi-Government/PSU Organization or should have been employed a as Site Engineer by an Agency working for Government/Semi-Government/PSU Organization. In any case, the Experience Certificate issued by Government/Semi-Government/PSU Organization only shall be considered.
6. 5 Marks shall be awarded for each completed year of experience of working in Railway Projects in the respective field subject to a maximum of 10 Marks.

The field of experience for various categories will be as under:

JTA (Works): Civil Engineering Works

JTA (Electrical TRD): Electrical Engineering Works

JTA (Signal): Electronics/Signal/Telecom Engineering Works.

Personality Test:

In the next round, the authorities call the candidates for the Personality Test. The recruitment team shortlists candidates for appearing in the Personality Test based on the marks obtained for GATE Percentile/Qualification. If GATE-qualified candidates are not available in adequate number in a particular category, other candidates possessing the Minimum Educational Qualification specified in para 3 above shall be considered for appearing in the Personality Test. The recruitment team places the GATE-qualified candidates’ en-block above the non-GATE qualified candidates, irrespective of marks obtained against the GATE Percentile/qualification criterion. For such candidates, the department computes the marks on educational qualifications by multiplying the overall percentage of marks obtained for all the years/Semesters by 0.50.

During the Personality Test, the respective team awards marks based on the following broad guidelines:

1. Technical knowledge in the relevant field (Practical and theoretical knowledge of the work, knowledge of quality tests, specifications, and Codal provisions): 5 Marks
2. Personality, initiative, communication skills, and general awareness: 5 Marks
3. Proficiency in computer working, CAD, CAM, Project Management: 5 Marks

The authorities select candidates purely on merit basis, i.e., based on the total marks obtained. They select the non-GATE qualified candidates only if the vacancy remains unfilled after the selection of GATE-qualified candidates, irrespective of the total marks obtained by them.

Application Process

1. Candidates are required to apply ONLINE by visiting N. E. Railway’s Website www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in. The detailed instructions for filling up ONLINE applications are available on the website.
2. Candidates are required to log on to the website www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in and fill up the personal details/bio-data carefully.

NOTE-I: Candidates must ensure that their name, father’s name, date of birth, and relevant details exactly match as recorded in Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Any deviation found during Document Verification will lead to candidature cancellation with debarment. In case, the candidate has changed his/her name, he/she has to submit Gazette Notification or any other legal document as applicable at the time of Document Verification/Personality test. Such candidates have to mention their changed names in the online application. However, other details should match with the HSC/SSC or equivalent certificate. Candidates must note that the date of such change should be before the date of submission of the application.

NOTE-II: Candidates are advised to indicate their current active mobile number and valid e-mail ID in the ONLINE application and keep them active during the entire engagement process. Once the candidates have submitted the online application, they will be shortlisted based on Marks/Merit and receive a call for the Document Verification/Personality test on the candidate’s email ID.

3. Applicant must submit only one application against the notification as per his eligibility. All the applications of the candidates submitting more than one application with different particulars like Name/Father’s name/Community/Photo (face)/educational and or technical qualification or with different E-mail ID/Mobile number will receive an automatic rejection.
4. During submission of the online application, applicants receive a Registration ID and password through their registered email. Candidates must preserve/note their Registration ID & password for further stages of the recruitment process/correspondence.

NOTE-I To avoid a last-minute rush, authorities advise candidates to submit their online applications much before the closing date to avoid possible inability/failure to log on to the website on account of heavy load on the internet or website jam during the last few days.

NOTE-II This office does not accept any responsibility for the candidates unsuccessful application submission.

5. Candidate need not send any application printouts, certificates, or copies to RRC or anywhere by post. The officials send the information to the candidate’s login ID.

Remuneration

The candidate’s engagement is a full-time contract, and the monthly remuneration is as mentioned below. The officials do not pay allowances/perks except the daily allowance for the outstation duties.

1. The number of vacancies indicated in this notification is provisional and may decrease or even become NIL at a later stage, depending upon the actual needs of the Railway administration. The railway administration also reserves the right to cancel the notified vacancies at its discretion, and such a decision will be final and binding on all. The candidates receive a refund of the processing fees, in case of notified vacancies cancellation.
2. The appointment of selected candidates depends on their performance in the Railway Administration conducted Medical Fitness Test. The respective department conducts the final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. The candidates will have to undergo Medical Examination (As applicable for direct recruitment for JE/Works, Electrical TRD, and Signal, as the case may be). The officials consider the candidates for contract engagement only if found medically fit in the appropriate Medical Category. The nominated Railway Hospital examines candidates’ medical fitness.
3. Candidates who are already in service of PSU/Government Organizations and are eligible for the above should produce a “No Objection Certificate” for the same from their employer.
4. The candidate’s admission for the contractual engagement will be purely Temporary subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. The mere issue of a Call Letter/e-admit card via Email to the candidates will NOT imply their candidature acceptance.
5. The concerned authorities will terminate the service of the candidates selected against contractual engagement if they find the information and documents furnished by him/her for engagement incorrect/fake at any stage.
6. The decision of the election committee/administration in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance, or rejection of the application, will be final and binding on the candidates and no inquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection.
7. Candidates who have been debarred for a lifetime by any RRB/RRC examinations or candidates who have been debarred for a specific period that is not yet completed need not apply in response to this notification. Their candidature will be rejected during any stage as and when detected.
8. The scanned signature of the candidate, either in English or Hindi, must be in running hand and not in block/capital or disjointed letter. Signatures in different styles or languages at the time of the Personality Test may result in the cancellation of candidature.
9. Candidates are required to obtain caste certificates in prescribed proforma from the appropriate authority and produce the original certificate at the time of verification, failing which he/she will be treated as disqualified. This is strictly required as per Chapter 13 of the Brochure (published by Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions Department of personnel Training, New Delhi) on verification of the claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Duration

The engagement will be purely on a contract basis up to 19.11.2022 from the date of the contract. There is a possibility of renewing the contract period based on the Railway Board’s permission and the Railway Administration’s requirement. However, any renewal is solely at the discretion of the Railways as per Railway’s requirements and in no way confers any right to the candidate for renewal.

Medical Examination

(I) Candidates will have to undergo medical examination (as applicable for direct recruitment for JE (Works /Electrical/TRD / Signal). The respective department chooses the candidate for contract appointment only if they meet the required medical fitness parameters. The nominated Railway hospitals examine the medical fitness of the respective candidates.

(II) The candidates should fulfill the requirements of Medical Standard A-3 as given in Chapter 5 of Indian Railway Medical Manual Volume-1 accessible at www.indianrailways.gov.in

Training

1. The training department trains the candidates engaged on a contract basis. The training takes place for a prescribed period and includes orientation in rules, regulations, and practices related to safety, technical and other areas before commencing their core work responsibilities.
2. The minimum period of training shall be 10 days. After completion of training/orientation, the officials assess the suitability/competency of the candidate before deputing him/her for a field job. If required, the candidates engaged on a contract basis, need to undergo another round of training.

Other Facilities

(i) Duty Pass: II Class ‘A’ Duty pass will be provided for a stretch of the journey involved on duty.

(ii) Daily allowance: The daily allowance rate, when on tour as admissible is Rs.500/- per day (0-6 hours–30%,6-12  hours–70% & more than 12 hours-100%) shall be paid. This is similar to the pattern of TA admissible to the regular Railway employees except for the rate of TA.

(iii) Leave entitlement: Jr. Technical Associates, engaged on a contract basis shall be permitted off on Sundays and National Holidays. However, the authorities may call the candidates for duty on any day including Sundays and National Holidays for which they receive Compensatory Rest later. In addition, they will receive 2 days’ leave for each completed month of engagement. The accumulated leave lapses as soon as the contractual period is over. One cannot carry over to the next contract (if any).

General Information

(i) Candidates must read all the instructions of this notification carefully and ensure eligibility to apply before filling out the online application form.

(ii) The recruitment department advises candidates to submit the online application much before the closing date to avoid the possibility of any failure to apply due to heavy load/jam on the website.

(iii) In case the candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her e-mail ID before applying online application and must maintain that email ID until the end of the recruitment process.

(iv) The above posts are for projects in the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway/Construction for a limited period and are not for the regular establishment of the Railway department. Candidates do not receive any other benefits except those mentioned in the notification.

(v) The engagement on a contract basis will not confer any rights to the candidate to claim for regular Employment/Absorption/Extension in the Railway department.

(vi) The applicants working in Government/PSU will have to submit NOC at the time of application and they will have to resign from their organization on their engagement.

(vii)The concerned officials or the candidate may terminate the contract by giving one month’s notice. The concerned officials monitor the performance of contractual appointees regularly, and if required, give 30 days’ notice, and terminate the contract of those who are unable to discharge the duties or who fail to perform as per the expectations of the administration.

(viii) However, in case of gross negligence/misconduct/irregularities, the officials terminate the engagement with immediate effect.

Important Instructions

(i) Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must submit their application form online according to the released notification duly completed in all respects with scanned copies of all necessary enclosures (e.g. Certificate of Age, Education, Professional Experience, Caste/Community).

(ii) Candidate should write his/her name, father’s name/husband’s name in capital letters as given in Educational Certificate. The candidate should also indicate other particulars as have been asked in the online application form.

(iii) Candidate must submit one scanned recent passport size color photograph with the online application form without fail.

(iv) Signature of the applicant must be full and in running hand, not in block/capital letters or disjointed letters. Candidates are required to sign in English or Hindi in the prescribed places provided in the online application form.

(v) Applicant should possess requisite educational qualification on or before the closing date of notification.

(vi) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minorities/Economically Backward Class / EWS, claiming for less fee as mentioned in para 5(ii), must attach a self-attested photocopy of requisite Caste Certificate/Minority Certificate or self-declaration/Income Certificate.

(vii) Candidates serving in any Centre/State Government Department including Railways or Public Sector Undertaking should apply through proper channel or should apply directly with NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE from the employer to avoid delay.

(viii) The concerned department rejects the applications not fulfilling any of the terms and conditions given in this notification.

(ix) Candidates should be in readiness to appear for the Personality test at short notice after the closing date of the online application.

(x) The recruitment department publishes the list of candidates shortlisted for the Professional/Personality test, venue, and time on the N.E. Railway’s official website (https://ner.indianrailways.gov.in) only. The officials will issue all letters to the shortlisted applicants to their correspondence address for the Personality test.

(xi) Candidates should bring all documents uploaded with the original application form along with one set of self-attested on the day of the Personality test, without which the candidates cannot appear in the Professional Personality test. They must accompany Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi with a self-attested translation in English/Hindi.

(xii) Candidate’s admission at all stages of the Personality test will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of Login ID to the candidate will not imply clearance of candidature.

(xiii) If the officials find the information and documents furnished by him/her for selection incorrect/fake at any stage, they will terminate the selected candidates. The railway department will file FIR against the candidate and take further legal action.

(xiv) The decision of the Railway Administration/Screening Committee in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the application, final selection, appointment offer, and suitability for North Eastern Railway (Construction) and assigning of Post and Pay will be final and binding on the candidates. In addition, the concerned department will not entertain any inquiry or correspondence in this connection.

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