Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) invites applications from regular and eligible employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) under the GDCE quota to fill the following posts—against the vacancies mentioned below: Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering), DMS, and School Teacher (Post-Graduate).
| Name of the Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Prescribed Qualification |
| Junior Engineer/Works | 6 | Three Engineering, or B.Sc.in Civil Engineering of three years duration, or (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic years Diploma in Civil streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute |
| Junior Engineer/P-Way | 6 | |
| Depot Materials Superintendent (DMS) | 6 | Three years Diploma in any Engineering Discipline, including BSc in Civil Engg of 3 years duration, or combination of any sub stream of basic Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering from a University/Institute streams of ог Civil recognized |
| School Teacher (PGT) | 8 | Masters Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the relevant subject, OR 2 years integrated Post Graduate course from a Regional College of Education of NCERT in the relevant subject AND B.Ed from a recognized University |
2. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS-
i. The applicant candidate should be a regular employee of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), including Dankuni Locomotive Works (DLW), 1HWH Stores Office and Inspections Cells at Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi and any other unit under the administrative control of CLW.
ii. RPF/RPSF staff are NOT eligible to apply against GDCE vacancies in terms of Master Circular 69/2024. Accounts Department staff are, however, eligible to apply against the posts notified against GDCE.
The applicant must be working substantively in a grade below the notified grade, in which he/she wishes to apply. For example, staff willing to apply for the post of JE (Works) should be working substantively upto and including Pay Level-5.
However, for the post of JE(P-Way), being a safety post, staff working regularly upto and including Pay Level-6, are eligible to apply. (Ref- para 19 of Master Circular 69/2024)
iv. Age Limit-
The maximum upper age limit, as on the date of notification, shall be as under: –
| UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| 42 years | 45 years | 47 years | 47 years |
Application Fees- NIL
Syllabus for Civil Engineering (Exam Group-JE (Engg)/DMS)
Subject
1. Engineering Mechanics-Force (resolution of force, moment of force, force system, composition of forces), Equilibrium, Friction, Centroid and Center of gravity, Simple machines.
2. Building Construction-Building components (substructure, superstructure), type of structure (load bearing, framed and composite structures).
3. Building materials- Masonry materials (stones, bricks, and mortars), Timber and miscellaneous materials (glass, plastic, fiber, aluminum steel, galvanized iron, bitumen, PVC, CPVC, and PPF).
4. Construction of substructure-job lay out, earthwork, foundation (types, dewatering, cofferdams, bearing capacity).
5. Construction of superstructure- stone masonry, brick masonry, Hollow concrete block masonry, composite masonry, cavity wall, doors and windows, vertical communication (stairs, lifts, escalators), scaffolding and shoring.
6. Building finishes-Floors (finishes, process of laying), walls (plastering, pointing, painting) and roofs (roofing materials including RCC).
7. Building maintenance- Cracks (causes, type, repairs- grouting, geniting, epoxy etc.), settlement (causes and remedial measures), and re-baring techniques.
8. Building drawing-Conventions (type of lines, symbols), planning of building (principles of planning for residential and public buildings, rules and bye laws), drawings (plan, elevation, section, site plan, location plan, foundation plan, working drawing), perspective drawing.
9. Concrete Technology- Properties of various types/grades of cement, properties of coarse and fine aggregates, properties of concrete (water cement ratio, properties of fresh and hardened concrete), Concrete mix design, testing of concrete,
quality control of concrete (batching, formwork, transportation, placing, compaction, curing, waterproofing), extreme weather concreting and chemical admixtures, properties of special concrete (ready mix, RCC, pre-stressed, fiber reinforced, precast, high performance).
10. Surveying- Types of survey, chain and cross staff survey (principle, ranging, triangulation, chaining, errors, finding area), compass survey (principle, bearing of line, prismatic compass, traversing, local attraction, calculation of bearings, angles and local attraction) leveling (dumpy level, recording in level book, temporary adjustment, methods of reduction of levels, classification of leveling, tilting level, auto level, sources of errors, precautions and difficulties in leveling),
contouring (contour interval, characteristics, method of locating, interpolation, establishing grade contours, uses of contour maps), area and volume measurements, plane table survey (principles, setting,
method), theodolite survey (components, adjustments, measurements, traversing), Tacheometric survey, curves (types, setting out), Advanced survey equipment, aerial survey and remote sensing.
11. Computer Aided Design- CAD Software (Auto-CAD, Auto Civil, 3DMaxetc.), CAD commands, generation of plan, elevation, section, site plan, area statement, 3D view.
12. Geo-Technical Engineering-Application of Geo-Technical Engineering in design of foundation, pavement, earth retaining structures, earth edams etc., physical properties of soil, permeability of the soil and seepage analysis, shear strength of soil, bearing capacity of soil, compaction and stabilization of soil, site investigation and sub soil exploration.
13. Hydraulics- properties of fluid, hydrostatic pressure, measurement of liquid pressure in pipes, fundamentals of fluid flow, flow of liquid through pipes, flow through open channel, flow measuring devices, hydraulic machines.
14. Irrigation Engineering- Hydrology, investigation and reservoir planning, percolation tanks, diversion head works.
15. Mechanics of Structures-Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment, moment of inertia, stresses in beams, analysis of trusses, strain energy.
16. Theory of structures- Direct and bending stresses, slope and deflection, fixed beam, continuous beam, moment distribution method, columns.
17. Design of Concrete Structures-Working Stress method, Limit State method, analysis and design of sing lyre in forced and doubly reinforced sections, shear, bond and development length, analysis and Design of T-Beam, slab, axially loaded column and footings.
18. Design of Steel Structures-Types of sections, grades of steel, strength characteristics, IS Code, Connections, Design of tension and compression members, steel roof truss, beams, column bases.
19. Transportation Engineering-Railway Engineering (alignment and gauges, permanent way, railway track geometrics, branching of tracks, stations and yards, track maintenance), Bridge engineering (site selection, investigation, componentpartsofbridge, permanentandtemporarybridges,
inspectionand maintenance), Tunnel engineering (classification, shape and sizes, tunnel investigation and surveying, method of tunneling in various strata, precautions, equipment, explosives, lining and ventilation).
20. Highway Engineering- Road Engineering, investigation for road project, geometric design of highways, construction of road pavements and materials, traffic engineering, hill roads, drainage of roads, maintenance and repair of roads.
21. Environmental Engineering- Environmental pollution and control, public water supply, domestic sewage, solid waste management, environmental sanitation, and plumbing.
22. Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment- Fibers and plastics, artificial timber, advanced concreting methods (under water concreting, ready mix concrete, trimix concreting, special concretes), form work, pre-fabricated construction, soil reinforcing techniques,
hoisting and conveying equipment, earth moving machinery (exaction and compaction equipment), concrete mixers, stone crushers, pile driving equipment, working of hot mix bitumen plant, bitumen paver, floor polishing machines.
23. Estimating and Costing-Types of estimates (approximate, detailed), mode of measurements and rate analysis.
24. Contracts and Accounts-Types of engineering contracts, Tender and tender documents, payment, specifications.
Syllabus for Electrical & Allied Engineering (Exam Group-DMS)
Subject
1. Basic Concepts: Concepts related to resistance, inductance, capacitance, and the various factors influencing them. Concepts regarding electric current, potential, power, energy, and their respective units.
2. Circuit Laws: Kirchhoff’s laws; solution of simple circuits using network theorems.
3. Magnetic Circuits: Concepts related to flux, MMF (Magnetomotive Force), and reluctance; various types of magnetic materials; magnetic calculations for conductors of various geometric configurations (e.g., linear, circular, solenoid-shaped, etc.). Electromagnetic induction, self-induction, and mutual induction.
4. Fundamentals of Alternating Current (AC): Instantaneous, peak, RMS, and average values of alternating waves; representation of sinusoidal waveforms; simple series and parallel AC circuits comprising R, L, and C components; resonance and tank circuits. Poly-phase systems—Star and Delta connections; 3-phase power; DC and sinusoidal responses of R-L and R-C circuits.
5. Measurements and Measuring Instruments: Measurement of power (both 1-phase and 3-phase—covering both active and reactive power) and energy; the ‘Two-Wattmeter Method’ for 3-phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle.
Ammeters (Moving Iron and Moving Coil types), voltmeters, wattmeter’s, multimeters, Meggers, energy meters, AC bridges. Usage and applications of CRO, signal generators, CT, and PT. Earth fault detection. Extension of measurement ranges.
6. Electrical Machines: (a) D.C. Machine construction; fundamental principles of D.C. motors and generators; their characteristics; methods for speed control and starting of D.C. motors. Methods for braking or stopping motors; losses and efficiency of D.C. machines.
(b) 1-phase and 3-phase transformers—construction, working principles, equivalent circuits, voltage regulation, O.C. (Open Circuit) and S.C. (Short Circuit) tests, losses, and efficiency. The influence of voltage, frequency, and waveform on losses.
Parallel operation of 1-phase / 3-phase transformers. Auto-transformers. (c) 3-phase induction motors; rotating magnetic fields; working principles; equivalent circuits; torque-speed characteristics;
methods for starting and speed control of 3-phase induction motors. Methods for braking or stopping; the influence of variations in voltage and frequency on torque-speed characteristics. Fractional kilowatt motors and single-phase induction motors: characteristics and applications.
7. Synchronous Machines: Generation of 3-phase e.m.f. (electromotive force); armature reaction; voltage regulation; parallel operation of two alternators; synchronizing; control of active and reactive power. Starting methods and applications of synchronous motors.
8. Generation, Transmission, and Distribution: Various types of power plants; load factor; diversity factor; demand factor; cost of power generation; interconnection of power plants. Power factor improvement; various types of tariffs or rates; various types of faults; short-circuit current in the case of symmetrical faults.
Switchgear and Protection Systems: Circuit breaker ratings; principles of arc extinction using oil and air media; H.R.C. fuses; protection against earth leakage and overcurrent’s, etc.
Buchholz relays; the Merz-Price scheme for generator and transformer protection; protection of feeders and busbars. Lightning arresters; various types of transmission and distribution systems; comparison of conductor materials; efficiency of different systems. Cables—various types of cables, cable ratings, and de-rating factors.
9. Estimation and Costing: Estimation for lighting schemes; electrical installation of machinery and associated IE (Indian Electricity) Rules. Methods of earthing/grounding and relevant IE Rules.
10. Utilization of Electrical Energy: Illumination; electric heating; electric welding; electroplating; electric drives and motors.
11. Basic Electronics: Working principles of various electronic components—such as P-N junction diodes, transistors (NPN and PNP types), BJT, and JFET. Simple circuits constructed using these components.
Syllabus for Electronics & Allied Engineering (Exam Group-DMS)
Subject
1. Electronic Components and Materials: Conductors, Semiconductors, and Insulators; Magnetic Materials; Splicing and Cleaning Materials for Underground Copper Cables (U/G) and Optical Fiber Cables (OFC); Cells and Batteries (Rechargeable and Non-rechargeable); Relays, Switches, MCBs, and Connectors.
2. Electronic Devices and Circuits: PN Junction Diodes, Thyristors; Diode and Triode Circuits; Junction Transistors; Amplifiers; Oscillators; Multivibrators, Counters; Rectifiers; Inverters and UPS.
3. Digital Electronics: Number Systems and Binary Codes; Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates; Combinational and Sequential Logic Circuits; A/D and D/A Converters, Counters; Memory.
4. Linear Integrated Circuits: Introduction to Operational Amplifiers; Linear Applications; Non-linear Applications; Voltage Regulators; Timers; Phase-Locked Loops (PLL).
5. Microprocessors and Microcontrollers: Introduction to Microprocessors; Working Principles of the 8085 Microprocessor; Assembly Language Programming; Peripherals and Other Microprocessors; Microcontrollers.
6. Electronic Measurements: Measurement Systems; Fundamental Principles of Measurement; Range Extension Techniques; Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO), LCD, and LED Panels; Transducers.
7. Communication Engineering: Introduction to Communication; Modulation Techniques; Multiplexing Techniques; Wave Propagation, Transmission Line Characteristics, OFC. Fundamentals of Public Address Systems, Electronic Exchanges, Radar, Cellular and Satellite Communications.
8. Data Communications and Networking: Introduction to Data Communications; Hardware and Interfaces; Introduction to Networks and Networking Devices; Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN); Internetworking.
9. Computer Programming: Programming Concepts; Fundamentals of ‘C’ and C++; Operators in ‘C’ and C++; Control Statements; Functions, Arrays, Strings and Pointers, File Structures; Data Structures and DBMS.
10. Basic Electrical Engineering: DC Circuits; Fundamentals of AC; Magnetic, Thermal, and Chemical Effects of Electric Current; Earthing: Installation, Maintenance, and Testing.
Syllabus for Mechanical & Allied Engineering (Exam Group-DMS)
Subject
1. Engineering Mechanics:
Resolution of forces, equilibrium and the equilibrant, Parallelogram Law of Forces, Triangle Law of Forces, Polygon Law of Forces, and Lami’s Theorem; Couples and the Moment of a Couple; Conditions for the equilibrium of rigid bodies under the influence of multiple forces that are coplanar but non-concurrent;
Definitions of static friction and kinetic friction; Derivation of the Limiting Angle of Friction and the Angle of Repose; Resolution of forces considering friction in the motion of objects on horizontal and inclined planes;
Determination of the Moment of Inertia and Radius of Gyration for the following sections: (a) I-section (b) Channel section (c) T-section (d) L-section (with equal and unequal legs) (e) Z-section (f) Built-up sections (involving only simple areas); Newton’s Laws of Motion (excluding derivations); Projectile motion; D’Alembert’s Principle; Definitions of the Law of Conservation of Energy and the Law of Conservation of Momentum.
2. Material Science:
Mechanical properties of engineering materials—Tensile strength, Compressive strength, Ductility, Malleability, Hardness, Toughness, Brittleness, Impact strength, Fatigue, and Creep resistance.
Classification of Steel—Mild Steel and Alloy Steel.
Importance of Heat Treatment. Heat treatment processes—Annealing, Normalizing, Hardening, Tempering, Carburizing, Nitriding, and Cyaniding. 3. Strength of Materials:
Stress, Strain, Stress-Strain Diagram, Factor of Safety, Thermal Stress, Strain Energy, Proof Resilience, and Modulus of Elasticity. Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams—Cantilever Beams, Simply Supported Beams, Continuous Beams, and Fixed Beams. Torsion in Shafts and Springs; Thin Cylindrical Shells.
4. Machining:
Working Principles of Lathe Machines. Classification of Lathe Machines—Engine Lathe: Construction and Technical Specifications.
Nomenclature, Geometry, Tool Signature, and Functional Significance of Cutting Angles for Single-Point Cutting Tools. Common and Special Operations (Turning, Facing, Taper Turning,
Thread Cutting, Knurling, Forming, Drilling, Boring, Reaming, Keyway Cutting); Cutting Fluids, Coolants, and Lubricants. Introduction to Shaper, Slotter, Planer, Broaching, and Milling Machines; Manufacturing Methods for Gears, and Heat Treatment Processes Applied to Gears.
5. Welding – Introduction; Classification of Welding Processes; Advantages and Limitations of Welding; Principles of Arc Welding; Arc Welding Equipment; Electrode Selection for Various Metals; Principles of Gas (Oxy-acetylene) Welding; Gas Welding Equipment; Welding Methods (Arc and Gas); Soldering and Brazing Techniques;
Types and Applications of Solders and Fluxes; Various Flame Cutting Processes; Advantages and Limitations of Flame Cutting; Welding Defects; Testing and Inspection; Modern Welding Methods (Submerged, CO2, Atomic-Hydrogen, Ultrasonic Welding); Brief Overview of MIG and TIG Welding.
6. Grinding and Finishing Processes:
Principles of Metal Removal by Grinding; Natural and Artificial Abrasives; Bonding and Binding Processes; Vitrified, Silicate, Shellac, and Rubber Bonds; Grinding Machines; Classification: Cylindrical, Surface, Tool, and Cutter Grinding Machines; Constructional Details; Relative Advantages; Principles of Centerless Grinding; Advantages and Limitations of Centerless Grinding
Operations; Holding Devices; Wheel Maintenance; Wheel Balancing; Coolants Used; Finishing by Grinding; Honing; Lapping; Superfinishing; Electroplating – Basic Principles of Metal Plating and Applications; Hot Dipping; Galvanizing; Tin Coating; Parkerizing; Anodizing; Metal Spraying – Wire Process and Powder Process (with Applications); Organic Coatings; Oil-based Paints; Lacquer-based Enamels; Bituminous Paints; Rubber-based Coatings.
7. Metrology:
Linear Measurement – Slip gauges and dial indicators; Angular measurement – Bevel protractors, sine bars, angle slip gauges; Comparators – (a) Mechanical, (b) Electrical, (c) Optical, (d) Pneumatic. Measurement of surface roughness; Measurement methods via comparison, tracer instruments, and interferometry; Collimators; Measuring microscopes; Interferometers; Inspection of components using the concepts of shadow projection and profile projection.
8. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery:
Fluid properties – Density, specific weight, specific gravity, viscosity, surface tension, compressibility, capillarity; Pascal’s Law; Pressure measurement; Concept of buoyancy.
Concept of Reynolds Number; Pressure; Potential and kinetic energy of fluids; Total energy; Law of conservation of energy; Mass, energy, and momentum; Fluid velocity and discharge; Bernoulli’s equation and its assumptions; Venturi meters; Pitot tubes; Current meters.
Working principles and constructional details of centrifugal pumps; Efficiency – Manometric efficiency, volumetric efficiency, mechanical efficiency, and overall efficiency; Cavitation and its effects; Working principles of jet pumps and submersible pumps (illustrated with diagrams).
9. Industrial Management:
Job analysis, Motivation, Various theories, Job satisfaction, Performance-based reward systems, Production, Planning and control, Inter-departmental relations, Routing, Scheduling, Dispatching, PERT and CPM, Basic mathematical problems. Materials used in industry, Inventory control models, ABC analysis,
Safety stock, Re-order level, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Break-even analysis, Warehouse layout, Warehouse equipment, Warehouse documentation, Purchasing procedures, Purchasing records, Bin cards, Cardex systems, Material handling, Manual lifting, Hoists, Cranes, Conveyors, Trucks, Forklifts.
10. Thermal Engineering:
Laws of Thermodynamics, Conversion of heat into work and work into heat, Ideal gas laws, Thermodynamic processes—Isochoric, Isobaric, Isothermal, Hyperbolic, Isentropic, Polytropic, and Throttling; Modes of heat transfer, Thermal conductivity, Convective heat transfer coefficient, Stefan-Boltzmann law of radiation, and Overall heat transfer coefficient.
Air-standard cycles—Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle; Construction and working principles of Internal Combustion (IC) engines, Comparison between Diesel and Petrol engines. Various systems of IC engines, Efficiency of IC engines. Air compressors and their cycles, Refrigeration cycles, Principles of refrigeration plants.
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