TRAINING MODULES OF GR-B & C CADRE OF S & T DEPT.

TRAINING MODULES

FOR GROUP B OFFICERS

& GROUP C SUPERVISORS

OF S&T DEPARTMENT

Indian Railways Institute of

Signal Engineering &
Telecommunications/Secunderabad
 TRAINING MODULES OF GR-B & C CADRE OF S & T DEPT

INDEX
Sl.No Description Code Page No
1 Signalling Courses
A. For (Gr-B Officers)
1.Integration Course for Gr B Officers (Tele to Sig) IBSS 4
B. For JE/SSE (Signal)
2.Initial Course for App JE (Signal) ISJE 9
3.Initial Course for App JE/SSE (Design) IDSJE 15
4.Initial Course for Promoted JE/Signal (Intermediate) ISPE 21
5.Refresher Course for SSE/JE (Signal & Design) RSSJE 27
2 Telecom Courses
A. For (Gr-B Officers)
6.Integration Course for Gr B Officers (Sig to Tele) IBTT 32
B. For JE/SSE (Telecom)
7.Initial Course for App JE (Telecom) ITJE 37
8.Initial Course for Promoted JE/Telecom (Intermediate) ITPE 43
9.Refresher Course For SSE/JE (Telecom) RTSJE 49
3 Annexures- I, II
Codes of Signalling, Telecom, General Subjects of IRISET 54-56
(Annexure- I)
Indicative list of sub-topics under general subjects (Annexure – II) 57-58

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SIGNALLING COURSES

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COURSES FOR Gr B OFFICERS

(Telecom to Signal)

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1.0 INTEGRATION COURSE FOR GR B OFFICERS (TELE TO SIG)

Nature of
Training at Duration
Training
INSTITUTIONAL PHASE I: 03 WEEKS
IRISET
TRAINING PHASE II: 03 WEEKS
TOTAL 06 WEEKS
1.1 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-I - IBSS/01
A. Course Program: 03 Weeks

Sl.No. Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 03
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 49
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 09
4 PRACTICALS 27
5 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 0
6 MISCELLANEOUS (Local Visit) 02
7 CD SPARE 0
Total 90 Hrs
B: Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 S1 Basics of Signal Engineering 05 30
Principles of Interlocking, Selection
2 S2 04 0
Circuits and Control Tables
3 S10 Colour Light and Automatic Signalling 02 0
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Carbon
4 S12 06
Relays (British) 100
5 S13 Circuit Practices - British 04
6 S18 Electronic Interlocking 08 45
7 S19 Signalling Relays and Cables 02 25
Lever lock, Circuit controllers,
8 S20 Electrical Key Transmitter, Principles 02 0
of slotting & Electric Lifting Barriers

9 S21 Electric Point Machine 04 25

10 S22 SGE Double Line Block Instrument 04 25

Token less Block Instrument for Single
11 S23 04 25
Line
Train Detection Systems-I (DC Track
12 S25 04 25
Circuits, Coded AFTC and SSDAC)
Total 49 300
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C: Theory Examinations

Exam Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I S1, S18, S25 03 100
Exam-II S19, S21, S22 & S23 03 100
Exam-III S12, S13 03 100
Total 09 300

D: Practical

Sl.No. Lab Hours Marks

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 06 --
2 Electrical Signalling Lab 10 --
3 Block Signalling Lab 07 --
4 Train Detection Lab 04 --
Total 27

E. Miscellaneous
Sl. No Details Hours
1 Local Visit 02
Total 02

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1.2 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-II – IBSS/02

A. Course Program: 03 Weeks

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 03
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 55
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 04
4 PRACTICALS 18
5 PROJECTS PRESENTATION 02
MISCELLANEOUS [Study Tour (Optional) & Extension
6 06
Lectures]
7 CD SPARE 02
Total 90 Hrs

B. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 S7 Signalling in 25KV AC Electrified Section 04 20
2 S8 Signalling General 04 20
3 S9 Power Supply for Signalling 04 15
4 S11 Datalogger 04 15
5 S16 RRI Siemens 06 35
6 S18A Electronic Interlocking Design 13 35
Intermediate Block Signalling, Block Proving
7 S24 04 30
Axle Counters and UFSBI
8 S26 Train Detection Systems-II (MSDAC) 04 15
9 S28 TPWS, AWS, ETCS and CTC/TMS 04 15
KAVACH: Indian Railway Automatic
10 S28A 04 0
Train Protection
Railway Signalling –Installation and Quality
11 S29 02 0
Practices
12 G8 Quality & Reliability Standards 02 0
Total 55 200

C. Theory Examinations

Exam Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I S7, S9, S16, S24 02 100
Exam-II S8, S18A, S11, S26, S28 02 100
Total 04 200

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D. Practical

Sl.No. Name of Lab Hours

1. Electrical Signalling Lab 06
2. Block Lab 05
3. Train Detection Lab 07
Total 18
E. Miscellaneous

Sl. No Details Hours

1 Project Presentation 02
2 Extension Lecturers (OHE, P-Way and C & W) 06
Total 08

F. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for
1 02
any subject etc

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COURSES FOR JE/SSE

(SIGNAL)

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2.0 INITIAL COURSE FOR APP.JE (SIGNAL)

Nature of
Training at Duration Marks
Training
PHASE I: 14 WEEKS
INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET PHASE II: 14 WEEKS 2000
TRAINING
(Sub-Total): 28 weeks
FIELD
ZONAL RAILWAYS 24 WEEKS 1000
TRAINING
TOTAL 52 WEEKS 3000

2.1 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-I – ISJE/01

A. Course Program: 14 Weeks

Sl.No. Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 03
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 239
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 15
4 PRACTICALS 127
5 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 16
6 MISCELLANEOUS (Project Allotment) 04
7 CD SPARE 16
Total 420 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 15 500
2 PRACTICAL 16 400
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
3 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
4 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 1000

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 G1 Personality Development 09 -
2 S1 Basics of Signal Engineering 22 50
Principles of Interlocking , Selection
3 S2 21 50
Circuits and Control Tables
Mechanical Signalling- Single Wire &
4 S3 04 0
Rodding
5 S10 Colour Light and Automatic Signalling 16 25
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Carbon
6 S12 30 50
Relays (British)
Circuit Practices – British
7 S13 23 50
(Route Setting type only)
8 S18 Electronic Interlocking 24 100

9 S19 Signalling Relays and Cables 14 35

Lever lock, Circuit controllers,
10 S20 Electrical Key Transmitter, Principles of 10 25
slotting and Electric Lifting Barriers
11 S21 Electric Point Machine 14 25
12 S22 SGE Double Line Block Instrument 20 25
Token less Block Instrument for Single
13 S23 8 30
Line
Train Detection Systems-I (DC Track
14 S25 24 35
Circuits, Coded AFTC and SSDAC)
Total 239 500

D. Theory Examination

Exam Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I S1, S2 03 100
Exam-II S18 03 100
Exam-III S19, S23 & S25 03 100
Exam-IV S10, S20, S21, S22 03 100
Exam-V S12, S13 03 100
Total 15 500

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E. Practicals

Sl.No. Lab Hours Marks

1 Outdoor signalling lab 39 -
2 Electrical Signalling Lab. 42 -
3 Block Lab 28 -
4 Train detection Lab 16 -
5 E- Learning 2 -
Total 127 -

F. Practical Examination

Lab Type Hours Marks

Outdoor signalling lab 04 100
Electrical Signalling Lab Record Sheets (20%) 04 100
Experiment (50%)
Block Lab 04 100
Viva-voce (30%)
Train detection Lab 04 100
Total 16 400

G. Miscellaneous

Sl.No. Description Hours

1 Project Work Assignment 04

H. CD Spare

Sl.No. Description Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra
1 16
hours for any subject etc

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2.2 Overview of Phase-II – ISJE/02

A. Course Program: 14 Weeks

Sl.No. Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 03
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 255
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 15
4 PRACTICALS 104
5 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 16
MISCELLANEOUS [Study Tour (Optional) & Projects
6 14
Presentation]
7 CD-SPARE 13
Total 420 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 15 500
2 PRACTICAL 16 300
3 PROJECT WORK 08 100
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
4 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN
5 -- 50
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 39 1000

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 S7 Signalling in 25KV AC Electrified Section 12 25
2 S8 Signalling General 15 25
3 S9 Power Supply for Signalling 14 25
4 S11 Data Logger 08 15
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Metal Relays
5 S14 16 20
(Siemens)
6 S16 RRI Siemens 32 60
7 S17 Circuit Practice-Siemens 12 20
8 S18A Electronic Interlocking Design 30 50
Intermediate Block Signalling, Block
9 S24 18 50
Proving Axle Counters and UFSBI
10 S26 Train Detection Systems-II (MSDAC) 10 50
11 S27 Signalling Safety 06 10
12 S28 TPWS, AWS, ETCS and CTC/TMS 06 10
KAVACH: Indian Rly Automatic Train
13 S28A 08 15
Protection System
Railway Signalling - Installation and
14 S29 06 25
Quality Practices
6 Quad Cable
04
Optic Fibre Cable
Control communication (Including LC
02
Gate)
15 TS Basic of LTE 02 20
IP MPLS
Data Communication & Networking 04
concepts
16 G2 Rajbhasha 02 0
Disaster Management & Accident
17 G3 04 0
Communication
18 G4 Establishment & DAR 12 25
19 G5 Accounts & Stores 12 25
20 G6 Tenders and Contracts 04 20
21 G7 Vigilance 02 0
22 G8 Quality and Reliability Standards 04 10
Extension Lectures (P-Way, C&W, First
23 EL 10 0
Aid & Fire Fighting, OHE)
Total 255 500

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D. Theory Examination

Exam Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I S24, S26 03 100
Exam-II S14, S16, S17 03 100
Exam-III S18A, S27, S28, S28A, S11 03 100
Exam-IV S7, S8, S9, S29 03 100
Exam-V TS, G4, G5, G6 & G8 03 100
Total 15 500

E. Practical

Sl.No. Lab Hours Marks

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 14 -
2 Electrical Signalling Lab 40 -
3 Block Lab 22 -
4 Train Detection Lab 20 -
5 Optical Fibre Cable Lab 02 -
6 Outdoor Telecom Lab 02 -
7 Control Lab 02 -
8 Computer Lab (AUTO CAD) 02 -
Total 104
F. Practical Examination
Sl.No. Lab Type Hours Marks
1. Outdoor signalling lab 04 75
2. Electrical Signalling Lab. Record Sheets (20%) 04 75
Experiment (50%)
3. Block Lab Viva-voce (30%) 04 75
4. Train detection Lab 04 75
Total 16 300
G. Miscellaneous

Sl .No Details Hours

1 Study Tour (Optional) 06
2 Project Presentation 08
Total 14

H. CD Spare
Sl .No Details Hours
Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours
1 13
for any subject etc
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3.0 INITIAL COURSE FOR APP. JE/SSE (DESIGN)

Nature of
Training at Duration Marks
Training
PHASE I : 9 WEEKS
INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET PHASE II: 9 WEEKS 1750
TRAINING
(Sub-Total): 18 weeks
FIELD
ZONAL RAILWAYS 34 WEEKS 1250
TRAINING
TOTAL 52 WEEKS 3000

3.1 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-I – IDSJE/01

A. Course Program: 9 Weeks

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 03
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 176
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 20
4 PRACTICALS 54
5 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 10
6 MISCELLANEOUS (Project Allotment) 02
7 CD SPARE 05
Total 270 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation :

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 20 600
2 PRACTICAL 08 250
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
3 (50% weightage for writing skills and 50 % -- 50
weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
4 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 28 950

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 G1 Personality Development 04 0
2 S1 Basics of Signalling Engineering 16 70
Principles of Interlocking, Selection Circuits
3 S2 20 60
and Control Tables
4 S10 Colour Light and Automatic Signalling 08 20
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Carbon Relays
5 S12 24 100
(British)
6 S13 Circuit Practices – British (Route Setting) 22 50
7 S18 Electronic Interlocking
40 80
8 S18A Electronic Interlocking Design
9 S19 Signalling Relays and Cables 06 30
Lever lock, Circuit controllers, Electrical
10 S20 key transmitter, Principles of slotting and 04 25
Electric lifting barriers
11 S21 Electric Point Machine 04 25
12 S22 SGE Double Line Block Instrument 10 50
13 S23 Token less Block Instrument for Single Line 08 50
Train Detection Systems-I (DC Track
14 S25 10 40
Circuits, Coded AFTC and SSDAC)
Total 176 600
D. Theory Examination

Sl.No Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I S1, S19 03 100
Exam-II S25, S2 03 100
Exam-III S18, S18A, S10 04 100
Exam-IV S12, S13 04 150
Exam-V S20, S21 03 50
Exam-VI S22, S23 03 100
Total 20 600

E. Practicals

Sl.No. Name of Lab Hours

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 16
2 Electrical Signalling Lab 16
3 Block Signalling Lab 07
4 Train Detection Lab 07
5 Design Lab 08
Total 54

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F. Practical Examination

Sl.No. Lab Type Hours Marks

1 Outdoor signalling lab 02 50
Electrical Signalling Record Sheets (20%)
2 02 50
Lab Experiment (50%)
3 Block Lab Viva-voce (30%) 02 25
4 Train Detection Lab 02 25
5 Design Lab 02 100
Total 100 250

G. Miscellaneous

Sl .No Details Hours

1. Project Work Allotment 02

H. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for any
1. 05
subject etc

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3.2 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-II – IDSJE/02

A. Course Program: 9 Weeks

Sl.No. Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN
1 03
HOUSE DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 170
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 12
4 PRACTICALS 56
5 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 10
MISCELLANEOUS [Study Tour (Optional) &
6 14
Project Presentation]
7 CD SPARE 05
Total 270 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 12 400
2 PRACTICAL 08 200
3 PROJECT WORK 08 100
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
3 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50% weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN
4 -- 50
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 28 800

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 S7 Signalling in 25KV AC Electrified Section 06 30
2 S8 Signalling General 08 40
3 S9 Power Supply for Signalling 04 30
4 S11 Data Logger 04 05
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Metal Relays
5 S14 12 30
(Siemens)
6 S16 RRI Siemens 22 40
7 S17 Circuit Practice-Siemens 10 30
8 S18A Electronic Interlocking Design 40 100
Intermediate Block Signalling, Block Proving
9 S24 08 25
Axle Counters and UFSBI
10 S26 Train Detection Systems-II (MSDAC) 08 40
11 S27 Signalling Safety & accident case study 02 0
12 S28 TPWS, AWS, ETCS and CTC/TMS 02 10
13 KAVACH: Indian Railway Automatic Train
S28A 06 20
Protection System
Train Traffic Control 02 0
14 TS
Optical Fibre Cables & Systems 02 0
15 G2 Rajbhasha 02 0
Disaster Management & Accident
16 G3 04 0
Communication
17 G4 Establishment & DAR 06 0
18 G5 Accounts & Stores 06 0
19 G6 Tenders and Contracts 04 0
20 G7 Vigilance 02 0
21 G8 Quality and Reliability Standards 04 0
Extension Lecture (P-Way, C&W, Fire
22 EL 06 0
Fighting, First Aid)
Total 170 400

D. Theory Examinations

Sl .No. Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I S7, S8, S9 03 100
Exam-II S24, S26, S28, S28A, S11 03 100
Exam-III S14, S16, S17 03 100
Exam-IV S18A 03 100
Total 12 400

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E. Practical

Sl.No. Name of Lab Hours

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 04
2 Electrical Signalling Lab 18
3 Block Lab 04
4 Train Detection Lab 10
5 Control Lab 02
6 Design Lab (Including Auto CAD) 18
Total 56

F. Practical Examination

Sl.No. Lab Type Hours Marks

1 Outdoor signalling lab 02 20
2 Electrical Signalling Lab. 02 40
Record Sheets (20%)
3 Block Lab 02 30
Experiment (50%)
4 Train Detection Lab Viva-voce (30%) 02 30
Design Lab
5 02 80
(Including Auto CAD)
Total 10 200
G. Miscellaneous

Sl. No Details Hours

1. Study Tour (Optional) 6
2. Project Work 8
Total 14
H. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours
1. 05
for any subject etc

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4.0 INITIAL COURSE FOR PROMOTED JE/SIGNAL (INTERMEDIATE)

Nature of Training Training at Duration Marks

PHASE I : 08 WEEKS
INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET PHASE II: 09 WEEKS 1900
TRAINING
(Sub-Total): 17 weeks
FIELD TRAINING ZONAL RAILWAYS 17 WEEKS 600
TOTAL 34 WEEKS 2500

4.1 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-I – ISPE/01

A. Course Program: 8 Weeks

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN
1. 03
HOUSE DISCUSSION
2. THEORY 126
3. THEORY EXAMINATION 15
4. PRACTICALS 64
5. PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 12
6. MISCELLANEOUS (Project Allotment) 04
7. CD SPARE 16
Total 240 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 15 500
2 PRACTICAL 12 300
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
3 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50% weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
4 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 27 900

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 S1 Basics of Signal Engineering 12 40
Principle of Interlocking, Selection Circuits
2 S2 18 20
and Control Tables
3 S10 Colour Light and Automatic Signalling 10 30
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Carbon Relays
4 S12 14 40
(British)
5 S13 Circuit Practices – British (Route Setting) 06 40
6 S19 Signalling Relays and Cables 03 30
Lever lock, Circuit controllers, Electrical
7 S20 Key Transmitter, Principles of slotting and 03 30
Electric Lifting Barriers
8 S21 Electric Point Machine 02 25
9 S22 SGE Double Line Block Instrument 06 25
10 S23 Token less Block Instrument for Single Line 10 50
Train Detection Systems -I (DC Track
11 S25 12 70
Circuits, Coded AFTC and SSDAC)
12 S18 Electronic Interlocking 30 100
Total 126 500

D. Theory Examinations

Exam Subjects Hrs Marks

Exam-I S1, S19, S20 03 100
Exam-II S10, S25 03 100
Exam-III S2, S12, S13 03 100
Exam-IV S21, S22 & S23 03 100
Exam-V S18 03 100
Total 15 500

E. Practical

Sl.No. Lab Hours

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 21
2 Electrical Signalling Lab 22
3 Block Signalling Lab 11
4 Train Detection Lab 08
5 E-Learning 02
Total 64

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F. Practical Examination

Sl.No. Lab Type Hours Marks

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 03 75
Record Sheets (20%)
2 Electrical Signalling Lab 03 75
Experiment (50%)
3 Block Signalling Lab Viva-voce (30%) 03 75
4 Train Detection Lab 03 75
Total 12 300

G. Miscellaneous
.
Sl.No Item Hours
1 Project Allotment 04

H. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for

1. 16
any subject etc

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4.2 Overview of Phase-II – ISPE/02

A. Course Program : 9 Weeks

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN
1. 03
HOUSE DISCUSSION
2. THEORY 180
3. THEORY EXAMINATION 15
4. PRACTICALS 43
5. PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 12
6. MISCELLANEOUS (Project Presentation) 06
7. CD SPARE 11
Total 270 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 15 500
2 PRACTICAL 12 300
3 PROJECT WORK 06 100
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
4 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
5 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 33 1000

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 S7 Signalling in 25KV AC Electrified Section 06 25
2 S8 Signalling General 08 25
3 S9 Power Supply for Signalling 06 25
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Metal Relays
4 S14 08 50
(Siemens)
5 S11 Data Logger 06 20
6 S16 RRI Siemens 22 50
7 S18A Electronic Interlocking Design 26 40
Intermediate Block Signalling, Block Proving
8 S24 16 40
Axle Counters and UFSBI
9 S26 Train Detection Systems-II (MSDAC) 10 40
10 S27 Signalling Safety 04 20
11 S28 TPWS, AWS , ETCS and CTC/TMS 05 20
KAVACH - Indian Rly Automatic Train
12 S28A 08 20
Protection System
Railway Signalling - Installation and Quality
13 S29 06 25
Practice
Control Communication 02
Optic Fibre Cables 02
14 TS LTE 02 20
Data Communication & Networking 02
15 G2 Rajbhasha 02 0
Disaster Management & Accident
16 G3 04 0
Communication
17 G4 Establishment & DAR 06 25
18 G5 Accounts & Stores 06 25
19 G6 Tenders and Contracts 04 30
20 G7 Vigilance 02 0
21 G1 Personality Development 05 0
22 G8 Quality and Reliability Standards 04 0
Extension Lecture (P-way, C & W, Fire
23 EL 08 0
Fighting, First Aid)
Total 180 500

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D. Theory Examinations

Exam Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I S7, S8, S9, S29 03 100
Exam-II S11, S24, S26 03 100
Exam-III S14 & S16 03 100
S18A, S27, S28
Exam-IV 03 100
& S28A
Exam-V TS, G4, G5, G6 03 100
Total 15 500

E. Practical

Sl.No Lab Hours Marks

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 04 --
2 Electrical Signalling Lab 18 --
3 Block Signalling Lab 05 --
4 Train Detection Lab 16 --
Total 43 --

F. Practical Examination

Sl.No. Lab Type Hours Marks

1 Outdoor Signalling Lab 03 75
2 Electrical Signalling Lab Record Sheets (20%) 03 75
Experiment (50%)
3 Block Signalling Lab Viva-voce (30%) 03 75
4 Train Detection Lab 03 75
Total 12 300

G. Miscellaneous

Sl.No Item Hours

1 Projects Evaluation 06

H. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for any
1 11
subject etc

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5.0 REFRESHER COURSE FOR SSE/JE (SIGNAL & DESIGN)

Name of Training Training at Duration Marks

INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET 04 Weeks 200
TRAINING

A. Course Program - RSSJE

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN
1. 03
HOUSE DISCUSSION
2. THEORY 80
3. THEORY EXAMINATION 02
4. PRACTICALS 29
5. CD SPARE 06
Total 120

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl. No. Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 03 100
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
2 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50% weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
3 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 200

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 S7 Signalling in 25KV AC Electrified Section 04 04
2 S8 Signalling General 04 06
3 S9 Power Supply for Signalling 03 06
4 S10 Colour Light and Automatic Signalling 02 06
5 S11 Data logger 03 06
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Carbon
6* S12 07 18
Relays (British)
Relay Interlocking - Metal to Metal Relays
7* S14 07 18
(Siemens)
8 S18 Electronic Interlocking 08
12
9 S18A Electronic Interlocking Design 09
Lever Lock, Circuit controllers, Electrical
10 S20 key Transmitter, Principles of slotting and 02 0
Electric Lifting Barriers
11 S21 Electric Point Machine 02 06
Intermediate Block Signalling, Block
12 S24 04 10
Proving Axle Counters and UFSBI
Train Detection Systems-I (DC Track
13 S25 Circuits, Coded AFTC and SSDAC) 02 05

14 S26 Train Detection Systems-II (MSDAC) 04 10

15 S27 Signalling Safety 02 0
16 S28 TPWS, AWS, ETCS & CTC/TMS 04 08
KAVACH- Indian Rly Automatic Train
17 S28A 02 03
protection
Disaster Management & Accident
18 G3 02 0
communication
19 G4 Establishment & DAR 03 0
20 G5 Stores & Accounts 04 0
21 G6 Tenders & Contracts 03 0
22 G7 Vigilance 02 0
23 G8 Quality & Reliability Standards 02 0
24 EL Extension Lecture (P-Way) 02 0
Total 80 100
*Option to be taken from trainees

D. Theory Examination

Sl.No Exam Marks Hours

1 Exam-1 (Subjective) 30 01
2 Exam-2 (Objective) 70 01
TOTAL 100 02

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E. Practical

Sl.No. Lab Hours

1 Electrical Signalling Lab. 08
2 Block Signalling Lab 07
3 Outdoor Signalling Lab 04
4 Train Detection Lab 10
Total 29

F. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for
1 06
any subject etc

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TELECOM COURSES

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COURSES FOR Gr B OFFICERS

(Signal to Tele)

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6.0 INTEGRATION COURSE FOR GROUP B OFFICERS

(SIG TO TELE)

Nature of
Training at Duration
Training
PHASE I: 2 WEEKS
INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET PHASE II: 2 WEEKS
TRAINING
(Sub-Total): 04 weeks

6.1 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-I - IBTT/01

A. Course Program: 02 Weeks

Sl. No. Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 02
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 27
3 PRACTICALS 18
4 LOCAL VISIT 02
5 THEORY EXAMINATION+ONLINE EXAM 04
LIBRARY/HOLIDAYS/EXTRA CLASSES/CD
6 07
SPARE
Total 60 Hrs

B:Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 TC1 Telecom Cables (Copper) 03 25
2 TC4 Power Supply arrangements for Telecom 04 25
3 TCS4 ISDN Exchange and Advancements 04 25
4 TCS6 IP Telephony and NGN 04 25
5 TC6 Train Traffic Control 04 25
6 TCT4 OFC Systems 04 25
Programmable Digital Drop-Insert E1
7 TCT3 02 25
Multiplexers
8 TB1 Telecom General 02 25
Total 27 200

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C. Practical

Sl.No. Lab Hours Marks

1 Transmission Systems Lab 04 --
2 Telephony Lab 06 --
3 Train Traffic Control Lab 04 ---
4 Out Door Telecom Lab (Cables ) 04 --
Total 18

D: LOCAL VISIT

SUBJECT
Sl.No. Hours
(Name of Firm/Premises)
1 Visit to Railnet SDH Installation, Seceunderabad 02
Total 02

E: Theory Examination

Types of
Exam Subjects Marks Hours
Exam
Exam-I TC4, TB1, TCS4, TCS6 25 Marks Each Sub. Objective-70% 02
&
Exam-II TC1, TC6, TCT3, TCT4 25 Marks Each Sub Subjective-30% 02
Total 200 Marks 04

G. CD Spare

Sl.No. Item Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours
1 07
for any subject etc

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6.2 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-II – IBTT/02

A. Course Program : 02 Weeks

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1. 02
DISCUSSION
2. THEORY 27
3. PRACTICALS 18
4. LOCAL VISIT/STUDY TOUR 02
5. PROJECT PRESENTATION 04
THEORY EXAMINATION +ONLINE OBJECTIVE
6. 04
EXAM
7. CD SPARE 03
Total 60 Hrs

B:Theory

Subject
Sl.No. Subject Hours Marks
Code
1 TC2 Public Address system 01 25
2 TC3 Passenger Information System & ISS 02 25
3 TA1 VHF + Mobile Communications 02 25
4 TA2 Data communication & Networking 06 25
5 TA3 Data Networks of IR 02 25
6 TCT6 SDH Equipments 02 25
7 TA5 LTE 04 25
8 TA6 IP-MPLS 04 25
Disaster Management & Accident
9 G3 02 0
Communication
10 G8 Quality and Reliability Standards 02 0
Total 27 200

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C. Practical

Name of
Sl.No. Name of Lab Hours
Lab
1 Tx Lab SDH Equipment, NMS, Hierarchy 04

2 Tx Lab VHF Programming, GSM-R Introduction 04

PIS, PA System- Introduction and General
3 PIS Lab 04
Familiarization
IP addresses, Simple Network checking,
4 NW Lab 06
demonstration for UTS and other equipment
Total 18

D: LOCAL VISIT /STUDY TOUR

SUBJECT
Sl.No. Hours
(Name of Firm/Premises)
1 Passenger Amenities at SC Station 02
Total 02

E: PROJECT PRESENTATION

Sl.No. Description Marks Hours

1 Project Presentation 100 04
Total 100 04

F: Theory Examination

Sl No Exam Subjects Marks Types of Exam Hours

25 Marks Each
1 Exam-I TC2, TC3, TA5, TCT6 Objective-70% 02
Subject
&
25 Marks Each
2 Exam-II TA1, TA2, TA3 & TA6 Subjective-30% 02
Subject
Total 04

F: CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for
1 03
any subject etc

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COURSES FOR JE/SSE

TELECOM

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7.0 INITIAL COURSE FOR APP.JE (TELECOM)

Nature of
Training at Duration Marks
Training
PHASE I: 14 WEEKS
INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET PHASE II: 14 WEEKS 2000
TRAINING
(Sub-Total): 28 weeks
FIELD
ZONAL RAILWAYS 24 WEEKS 1000
TRAINING
TOTAL 52 WEEKS 3000

7.1 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-I – ITJE/01

A. Course Program: 14 Weeks

Sl.No. Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 03
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 198
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 15
4 PRACTICALS 152
5 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 20
6 MISCELLANEOUS (Project Allotment) 10
7 CD SPARE 22
Total 420 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 15 500
2 PRACTICAL 20 400
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
3 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
4 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 1000

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C. Theory

Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 G1 Personality Development 10 0
2 TB1 Telecom General Part-I 08 50
3 TB4 Modulation Techniques (Digital) 04 25
4 TB5 Radio Propagation 04 25
5 TC1 Telecom Cables (Copper) 14 50
6 TC2 Public Address System 07 25
7 TC4 Power Supply Arrangement 12 50
8 TC6 Train Traffic Control 19 50
9 TCS4 ISDN Exchange and Advancements 18 50
10 TCS6 IP Telephony and NGN 10 25
11 TCT2 PCM-TDM Principles 06 25
Programmable Digital Drop-Insert E1
12 TCT3 10 25
Multiplexers
13 TA2 Data communication & Networking 28 50
14 Basic concepts of Signalling 24 25
ST
15 Block signalling /BPAC/Dataloggers 10 25
16 G2 Official Language 02 0
17 G8 Quality & Reliability standards 04 0
18 EL Extension Lectures 08 0
Total 198 500

D. Theory Examination

Exam Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I TB1(Part-1), TB4, TB5 03 100
Exam-II TC2, TCS4 & TCS6 03 100
Exam-III TC6, TCT2, TCT3 03 100
Exam-IV TC1, TA2 03 100
Exam-V TC4, ST 03 100
Total 15 500

E. Practicals

Sl.No. Name of Lab Hours Marks

1 Signalling Labs 12 ---
Train Traffic Control Lab
2 20 ---
(Control)
Out door Telecom Lab
3 20 ---
(Cables)
4 Telephony Lab 30 ---
5 Transmission Systems Lab 40 ---
6 Networking Lab 30 ---
Total 152 ---
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F. Practical Examinations

Sl.No Name of the Lab Type Hours Marks

Train Traffic Control Lab
1 04 50
(Control)
2 Outdoor Telecom Lab (Cables) 04 50
Record Sheets (20%)
3 Telephony Lab Experiment (50%) 04 100
Viva-voce (30%)
4 Transmission Systems Lab 04 100

5 Networking Lab 04 100

Total 20 400

G. Miscellaneous

Sl.No. Description Hours

1 Project Allotment, Study Tour etc 10

H. CD Spare

Sl.No. Description Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for
1 22
any subject etc

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7.1 Overview of Phase-II – ITJE/02

A. Course Program: 14 Weeks

Sl.No. Details Hours
BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1 03
DISCUSSION
2 THEORY 230
3 THEORY EXAMINATION 15
4 PRACTICALS 98
5 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 20
MISCELLANEOUS [STUDY TOUR (OPTIONAL)
6 24
& PROJECTS EVALUATION]
7 CD-SPARE 30
Total 420 Hrs

B. Summary Of Evaluation

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 15 500
2 PRACTICAL 20 300
3 PROJECT WORK 12 100
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
4 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
5 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 1000

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C. Theory

Sl. No. Code Subject Hours Marks

1 TB1 Telecom General Part II 06 25
2 TC3 Passenger Information System & ISS 14 50
3 TCT5 SDH Principles 10 25
4 TCT6 SDH Equipment 20 50
5 TA1 Mobile Communication 20 50
6 TA3 Data Networks of IR 10 25
7 TCT4 OFC Systems 14 50
Earthing & surge protection for
8 TC5 08 25
Telecom. Installations
9 TA5 LTE 24 50
10 TA6 IP-MPLS 24 50
11 G3 Disaster Management Communications 08 20
12 G4 Establishment & DAR 12 20
13 G5 Accounts & Stores 12 20
14 G6 Tenders & Contracts 04 20
15 G7 Vigilance 02 0
SACFA Clearances/RCIL/PTCC/
16 EL 10 0
IRPMU/CRIS etc
17 EL Recent Circulars 08 20
18 VL Visiting Lecturers 24 0
Total 230 500

D. Theory Examination

Sl. No Exam Subjects Hours Marks

1 Exam-I TB1(Part-II), TC3, TC5 03 100
2 Exam-II TCT4, TCT6 03 100
3 Exam-III TA3, TA6 & TCT5 03 100
4 Exam-IV TA1 & TA5 03 100
5 Exam-V G3, G4, G5, G6 & EL 03 100
Total 15 500

E. Practicals

Sl.No. Experiments Hours Marks

1 Passenger Information System Lab. 12 ---
2 Outdoor Telecom Lab 08 ---
3 Transmission Systems Lab (OFC) 20
4 Transmission Systems Lab (SDH) 34 ---
5 Transmission Systems Lab (NMS) 12
6 Networking Lab 12 ---
Total 98 ---

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F. Practical Examinations

Sl.No. Name of the Lab Type Hours Marks

Passenger Information
1 04 50
System Lab.
2 Outdoor Telecom Lab 04 50
3 Record Sheets (20%)
Transmission Systems Experiment (50%)
4 Lab (OFC), (SDH), 08 100
Viva-voce (30%)
(NMS)
5

6 Networking Lab 04 100

Total 20 300

G. Miscellaneous

Sl .No Details Hours

1 Study Tour (Optional) 12
2 Project Presentation 12
Total 24

H. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for
1 30
any subject etc

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8.0 INITIAL COURSE FOR PROMOTED JE/TELE (INTERMEDIATE)

Nature of Training Training at Duration Marks
PHASE I: 06 WEEKS
INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET PHASE II: 06 WEEKS 1600
TRAINING
(Sub-Total): 12 weeks
FIELD TRAINING ZONAL RAILWAYS 22 WEEKS 600
TOTAL 34 WEEKS 2200

8.1 OVERVIEW OF PHASE-I – ITIN/01

A. Course Program: 6 Weeks

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1. 03
DISCUSSION
2. THEORY 65
3. THEORY EXAMINATIONs 12
4. PRACTICALS 76
5. PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONs 10
6. MISCELLANEOUS (Project Allotment, Study Tour etc) 08
7. CD SPARE 06
Total 180 Hrs

B. Summary Of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 12 400
2 PRACTICAL 10 250
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
3 (50% weightage for writing Skill and -- 50
50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
4 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 750

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C. Theory
Sl. No. Code Subject Hours Marks
1 TC1 Telecom Cables (Copper) 06 50
2 TB1 Telecom General 04 25
3 TCS4 ISDN Exchange and Advancements 08 50
4 TCS6 IP Telephony & NGN 06 50
5 TCT2 PCM-TDM Principles 04 25
Programmable Digital Drop-Insert EI
6 TCT3 08 50
Multiplexers
7 TC6 Train Traffic Control 08 50
8 TA2 Data communication & Networking 16 100
9 G1 Personality Development 05 0
Total 65 400

D. Theory Examination
Sl. No. Subjects Hours Marks
Exam-I TB1, TCT2 & TCT3 03 100
Exam-II TCS4 & TCS6 03 100
Exam-III TC1 & TC6 03 100
Exam-IV TA2 03 100
Total 12 400

E. Practical

Sl.No. Lab Hours Marks

1 Train Traffic Control Lab 16 ---
2 Out Door Telecom Lab 12 ---
3 Telephony Lab 18 ---
4 Transmission Systems Lab (MUX) 16 ---
5 Network Lab 14 ---
Total 76 ---

F. Practical Examinations
Sl.No. Lab Type Hours Marks
1 Train Traffic Control Lab 02 50
2 Out Door Telecom Lab 02 50
Record Sheets (20%) 02
3 Telephony Lab 50
Experiment (50%)
4 Transmission Systems Lab (MUX) Viva-voce (30%) 02 50
5 Network Lab 02 50
Total 10 250

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G. Miscellaneous

Sl .No Details Hours

1 Project Allotment, Study Tour etc 08
Total 08

H. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Library, Group
1 06
Discussion, Extra hours for any subject etc

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8.2 Overview of Phase-II – ITIN/02

A. Course Program: 6 Weeks

Sl.No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN
1. 03
HOUSE DISCUSSION
2. THEORY 104
3. THEORY EXAMINATION 14
4. PRACTICALS 40
5. PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS 08
MISCELLANEOUS (Project Evaluation,
6. 08
Study Tour etc)
7. CD SPARE 03
Total 180 Hrs

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 14 450
2 PRACTICAL 08 200
3 PROJECT WORK 08 100
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
4 (50% weightage for writing skills and -- 50
50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA
5 -- 50
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total 850

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C. Theory
Sl.No. Code Subject Hours Marks
1 TB1 Telecom General –Part-II 04 0
2 TC2 Public Address System 04 25
3 TC3 Passenger Information System 06 25
4 TC4 Power Plant practice 06 25
5 TCT5 SDH Principles 06 25
6 TCT6 SDH Equipment 08 50
7 TA1 Mobile Communications 06 50
8 TA3 Data Networks of IR 04 25
9 TCT4 OFC Systems 06 25
10 TC5 Earthing & Surge Protection for Telecom. 06 50
11 TA5 Installations
LTE 06 25
12 TA6 IP-MPLS 06 25
13 ST Basic concepts of signalling 04 25
14 G2 Official Language 02 0
15 G3 Disaster management communication 04 0
16 G4 Establishment Matters 06 25
17 G5 Accounts & Stores 06 25
18 G6 Tenders & Contracts 04 25
19 G7 Vigilance 02 0
20 G8 Quality & Reliability Standards 04 0
21 EL Recent Circulars 04 0
Total 104 450

D. Theory Examination

Sl. No. Subjects Hours Marks

Exam-I TC3, TC4 & TC5 03 100
Exam-II TCT4, TCT5 & TCT6 03 100
Exam-III S1, G4, G5 & G6 03 100
Exam-IV TA1, TA5 & TA6 03 100
Exam-V TC2 & TA3 02 50
Total 14 450

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E. Practical

Sl.No. Lab Hours Marks

1 Transmission Systems Lab (MUX) 20 --
2 Network Lab 14 --
3 Passenger Information System 04 --
4 Computer Lab 02 --
Total 40

F. Practical Examination

Sl.No. Lab Type Hours Marks

1 Transmission Systems Lab (MUX) Record Sheets (20%) 04 100
2 Network Lab Experiment (50%) 03 75
3 Passenger Information System Viva-voce (30%) 01 25
Total 08 200

G. Miscellaneous

Sl .No Details Hours

1 Project Presentation 08
Total 08

H. CD Spare

Sl .No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Library, Group
1 03
Discussion, Extra hours for any subject etc

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9: REFRESHER COURSE FOR SSE/JE (TELECOM)

Nature of Training Training at Duration Marks
INSTITUTIONAL
IRISET 04 WEEKS 200
TRAINING

A. Course Program – RTSJE

Sl. No Details Hours

BRIEFING, REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
1. 02
DISCUSSION
2. THEORY 71
3. PRACTICALS 30
4. THEORY EXAMINATION 03
5. CD SPARE 06
MISCELLENEOUS (Project/Case Studies /
6. 08
Experience Sharing)
Total 120

B. Summary of Evaluation:

Sl.No Topic Hours Marks

1 THEORY 03 100
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
2 (50% weightage for writing skills -- 50
and 50 % weightage for oral skills)
TRAINEE’S PARTICIPATION IN
3 EXTRA CURRICULAR -- 50
ACTIVITIES
Total 200

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C. Theory

Sl. Subject
Subject Hours Marks
No. Code
1 TB1 Telecom General 02 05
2 TC1 Telecom Cables (Copper) 02 0
3 TC3 Passenger Information System 02 05
4 TC4 Power Supply Arrangement 04 10
Earthing & surge protection for Telecom.
5 TC5 02 05
Installations
6 TC6 Train Traffic Control 02 05
ISDN Exchange, IP telephony and
7 TCS4 04 10
Advancements
Programmable Digital Drop-Insert E1 PDH
8 TCT3 02 05
Equipments
9 TCT4 OFC Systems 03 05
10 TCT6 SDH Equipments 04 10
11 TA1 Mobile Communication 04 10
Data communication &
12 TA2 06 10
Networking/security/NGN
13 TA5 LTE 04 10
14 TA6 IP-MPLS 04 10
15 ST Basic Concepts of Signaling 02 0
16 G3 Disaster Management Communications 04 0
17 G4 Establishment & DAR 06 0
18 G5 Accounts & Stores 06 0
19 G6 Tenders & Contracts 04 0
20 G7 Vigilance 02 0
21 G8 Quality & Reliability Standards 02 0
Total 71 100

D. Theory Examination

Exam Type Hours Marks

Exam-I Subjective 01 30
Exam-II Objective 01 70
Total 02 100

E. Practicals

Sl.No. Name of Lab Hours

1 TRAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL 02
2 OUT DOOR TELECOM (Cables) 02
3 PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM 02
4 TELEPHONY 06
5 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (OFC) 10
6 NETWORKING 08
Total 30
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F: Miscellaneous

Sl. No Details Hours

1 Project/Case Studies/Experience Sharing 08
Total 08

G: CD Spare

Sl..No Details Hours

Holidays, Local Visit, Shramdaan, Social service, Extra hours for any
1 06
subject etc

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ANNEXURES

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INDEX OF SUBJECTS

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ANNEXURE-I
INDEX OF SUBJECTS-IRISET

SIGNALLING SUBJECTS

Sl No CODE NAME OF SUBJECT

1 S1 Basics of Signal Engineering
2 S2 Principles of Interlocking, Selection Circuits and Control Tables
3 S3 Mechanical Signalling - Single Wire & Rodding
4 S7 Signalling in 25KV AC Electrified Section
5 S8 Signalling General
6 S9 Power Supply for Signalling
7 S10 Colour Light and Automatic Signalling
8 S11 Data Loggers
9 S12 Relay Interlocking - Metal to Carbon Relays (British)
10 S13 Circuit Practices - British (Route Setting)
11 S14 Relay Interlocking - Metal to Metal Relays (Siemens)
12 S16 RRI Siemens
13 S17 Circuit Practice - Siemens
14 S18 Electronic Interlocking
15 S18A Electronic Interlocking Design
16 S19 Signalling Relays and Cables
Lever Lock, Circuit controllers, Electrical key Transmitter, Principles
17 S20
of slotting and Electric Lifting Barriers
18 S21 Electric Point Machine
19 S22 SGE Double Line Block Instrument
20 S23 Tokenless Block Instrument for Single Line
Intermediate Block Signalling, Block Proving Axle Counters and
21 S24
UFSBI
Train Detection Systems-I (DC Track Circuits, Coded AFTC and
22 S25
SSDAC)
23 S26 Train Detection Systems – II (MSDAC)
24 S27 Signalling Safety
25 S28 TPWS, AWS, ETCS and CTC/TMS
26 S28A KAVACH - Indian Rly Automatic Train Protection System
27 S29 Railway Signalling - Installation and Quality Practices
28 S30 Signalling Data Handbook
Telecom for Signal Engineers [6 Quad Cable, OFC, Control
29 TS communication (including LC Gate communication), Basics of
LTE, IP MPLS, Data communication & Networking Concepts]

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TELECOM SUBJECTS

Sl No CODE NAME OF SUBJECT

1 THB Telecom Hand Book
2 TA1 Mobile Communication
3 TA2 Data Networks
4 TA3 Data networks of IR
5 TA4 Cyber Security
6 TA5 LTE
7 TA6 IP MPLS
8 TB1 Telecom General
9 TB4 Digital Modulation Technique
10 TB5 Radio propagation
11 TC1 Telecom Cables (Copper)
12 TC2 Public Address System
13 TC3 Passenger Information System
14 TC4 Power Supply Arrangements
15 TC5 Earthing and Surge Protection
16 TC6 Train Traffic Control
17 TCS4 ISDN Exchange and Advancements
18 TCS6 IP Telephony and NGN
19 TCT1 Digital Radio Equipment
20 TCT2 PCM-TDM Principles
21 TCT3 Programmable Digital Drop- Insert E1 Multiplexers
22 TCT4 OFC Systems
23 TCT5 SDH Principles
24 TCT6 SDH Equipment
Railway Signal for Telecom Engineers [Basic concepts of
25 ST
Signalling, Block Signalling, BPAC, Dataloggers]

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GENERAL SUBJECTS

Sl No CODE NAME OF SUBJECT

1 G1 Personality Development
2 G2 Official Language
3 G3 Disaster Management & Accident Communication
4 G4 Establishment & DAR
5 G5 Accounts & Stores
6 G6 Tenders & Contracts
7 G7 Vigilance
8 G8 Quality and Reliability Standards

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ANNEXURE-II

INDICATIVE LIST OF SUB-TOPICS UNDER GENERAL SUBJECTS

Sl No Code Name of Sub-Topics

 Etiquette & Conduct
 Team Work & Interpersonal skills
 Gender Sensitisation
 Personal Safety
Personality  Ethics in working
G1
Development  Development of Leadership skills & Motivation
 Decision making
 Communication & Effective Technical Writing Skills
 Stress Management
 Inter-departmental coordination
● Constitutional Provisions of official language Hindi
● The Official languages Act, 1963 (as amended, 1967)
● The Official language (use for official purpose of the union)
Rules, 1976 (as amended 1987, 2007 & 2011)
● Annual Programme issued by Dept of Official Language,
MHA
● Incentive Schemes for progressive use and propagation of
Official
G2 Hindi
Language
● Questions and answers about Official language Rules for
Departmental Examinations
● Sequence of events with reference to official language of the
union
● Hindi in computers – UNICODE
● Hindi equivalents of some important words commonly used
in S&T department
● Disasters & Accidents
● Management of Disasters
● Accident Medical Relief Van
● Accident Relief Trains
Disaster ● Communication Arrangement during Disaster (in greater
Management detail to Telecom supervisors)
G3
and Accident ● Dos & Don’ts
Communication ● Important Circulars
● Inputs on Permanent Way and C&W matters (only for Signal
Supervisors, through visiting lectures)
● First Aid
● Fire Safety
● Pay & Allowances Advances
● NPS & Retirement benefits
Establishment ● Conduct Rules
G4
& DAR ● D&A Rules
● Leave & Pass Rules
● Medical Attendance Rules
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● Selections and Promotions

● Railway Servants (Hours of Work and Period of Rest) Rules,
2005
● Employees’ Compensation Act
● Introduction to basics of HRMS including UMID and ePass
● Introduction to basics of e-Office
● Introduction to basics of RTI
● Brief introduction to the concepts - APARs, Immovable
Property Returns and Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Accounts
● Canons of financial propriety
● Interaction with Finance dept
● Basics of Budgeting
Accounts and ● Work proposals & Allocations
G5
Stores Stores
● Classification of Stores
● GeM and Procurement methods
● Introduction to basics of iMMIS and IREPS
● Inventory Control, Surplus Stores & Scrap disposal
● Survey and Estimates
● Stages of tendering
Tenders and
G6 ● Contract Management
Contracts
● Differences between Works & Service Contracts
● Introduction to basics of IRPSM & IREPS
● Vigilance organisation
G7 Vigilance ● Preventive vigilance
● Case Studies
● Introduction to Reliability Parameters (MTBF, MTTR,
MTBWSF etc.)
Quality and
● Introduction to CENELEC Standards
G8 Reliability
● Introduction to ISO & RDSO Standards/Specifications
Standards
● Any other standards relevant to target trainees

Note: If some of the topics are covered in external lectures, they may be excluded from the
purview of the concerned subject’s instruction hours indicated.

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