भारत सरकार, रे ल मंत्रालय / Govt.

of India, Ministry of Railways

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INDIAN RAILWAYS, LALBAUG, VADODARA-390004
Email: [email protected]

No.EG/NAIR/CBT/GBS/2023-24 Date: 23.07.2024

The Principal Chief Personnel Officers,
The Principal Financial Advisors,
All Zonal Railways/PUs

Sub: Promotions to Group 'B' posts on Indian Railways - Centralized Computer

Based Test (CBT) against Special Drive of 30 % LDCE quota for the vacancy
cycle 2023-24 - List of Exam Centres, Candidate instructions and Protocol
Document.

Ref: Railway Board's letter No. E(GP)2022/2/4 dated 06.06.2024.

1. Railway Board vide letter under reference has decided that Centralised CBT for Gr.B
selection - Special drive against 30% LDCE quota for the vacancy cycle from
01.01.2023 to 31.12.2024 rescheduled on 04.08.2024. Approximately 18919 eligible
candidates are appearing for the exam. The CBT will be held at 67 centres in 46 cities
(tentatively) in two shifts. In the Morning shift (09.30 to 12.30 hrs) CBT for ACM,
AOM, AEE, ASTE & AMM will be held and in the Afternoon shift (15.30 to 18.30 hrs)
CBT for AME, AFA, APO & AEN will be held. The ZR/PU-wise list of posts for which
CBT will be held and the list of exam centres for the CBT on 04.08.2024 will be issued
in due course.

2. HRMS ID (Six Digits) is being considered as the Unique Employee ID for log-in
purposes. The candidates should be well aware of their 06-digit HRMS ID numbers
before log-in into the NAIR website for various purposes as mentioned in para-6.

3. Zonal Railways/PUs are requested to take following actions urgently:

i. Nomination of one Nodal Officer in HAG/SAG for each Exam city by GM of
concerned Railway/PU.
ii. Nomination of one Town-in-charge (HOD/Dy.HOD) for each city by each Zonal
Railway/PU.
iii. Nomination of one SG/JAG officer as Centre-in-charge for each CBT centre.
iv. Nomination of a JAG/SS/JS officer(s) as Railway Observer (one officer for each 100
(+-20) candidates centre-wise) and senior supervisors as Railway Invigilator (one Gr.
C staff for each 100 (+-20) candidates for each exam centre).
v. Town-in-charge, Centre-in-charge, Railway Observer and Railway Invigilator to be
nominated by Nodal Officer.
vi. Sensitising all the nominated Railway officials about the conduct of the CBT in
accordance with the Exam Protocol Document (Attached).
vii. Co-ordination with Exam Conducting Agency (ECA) for smooth conduct of the CBT
at the assigned exam centres.
viii. Inform the State Police and RPF for providing security at the Centres.
ix. Inform Zonal Railway/PU Vigilance organisation.

The list of nominated officials (Name, Designation, Mobile number, Nominated

City/Centre and Nominated as Nodal officer/ Town-in charge/ Centre-in-charge/ Railway
Observer/ Railway Invigilator) should be intimated to NAIR on or before 29.07.2024 at the
email ID: [email protected].
4. A webinar will be conducted few days before the date of exam (exact date will be
intimated subsequently) to explain the procedure, duties and responsibilities and
clarification of doubts regarding the conduct of examination. Nodal officers, Town-in-
charge, Centre-in-charge, Railway observers and Railway supervisors are requested to
join the webinar.

5. Candidates will be allowed to appear in the examination with E-Call Letter-cum-

relieving letter with recent photograph pasted on it, original Railway Photo Identity
Card/ Aadhaar only. Accordingly, they have to carefully read all the instructions
mentioned therein and ensure compliance. Specimen copies each of E-Call Letter-cum-
relieving letter and E-Call letter instructions are attached as Annexure-A & B
respectively.

6. Instructions for the Candidates -- Concerned Zonal Railways/PUs should intimate the
eligible candidates to refer to NAIR website www.nair.indianrailways.gov.in (under
the caption CBT for Gr. B selection Special drive against 30% LDCE) for
following purposes:
a) Uploading recent passport-size colour photograph. This step should be completed at
the earliest to enable him/her download the E-Call Letter-cum-relieving letter.

b) For Downloading the E-Call Letter-cum-relieving letter / Individual Response sheet

HRMS ID is the User Name and Date of Birth as per HRMS (YYYYMMDD) is the
Password. Candidates can download their E-call letter from 16.00 hrs of 24.07.2024.

c) Recent photo should be pasted at the earmarked space and attested by the Controlling
officer/Supervisor. This letter has to be got signed by the Controlling Officer before
coming to Exam centre.

d) To avoid over-crowding at a time, there will be staggered timing for reporting to the
centre. This will be indicated in the E-call letter.

e) Taking mock-test for familiarisation in CBT environment and understanding the

Candidate Console instructions (to be enabled from 24.07.2024).

f) Raising objections on responses/answer keys after the examination (objection tracker

will be live from 10.00 hrs of 07.08.2024 to 17.00 hrs of 09.08.2024). This is the
only channel of submission of objections. Objections/representations received through
letters, emails etc. will not be entertained and no reply will be sent on these
objections/representations.

g) Objections received through objection tracker window will be evaluated by the paper
setters and final evaluation will be done on the basis of final answer keys. No
representations on the final answer keys and final results will be entertained.

h) Candidates must note that only genuine objections, supported by appropriate

documents, should be filed during objection window. NAIR/Railways/PUs reserves
the right to impose fees on objections on questions/answer keys.

i) Any other updates regarding the examination.

7. Treatment of deleted questions - As per Railway Board’s Guideline.

8. There is no Supplementary Exam.

9. In case of any serious mistakes in database, the candidates should approach the
Dy.CPO/Gaz or Dy.CAO/G (for AFA) of the Zonal Railway/PU. Similarly, if they find
any difficulty in uploading the photographs, downloading the E-Call Letter etc., the
candidate can send an email to [email protected] mentioning their HRMS
ID, IPAS number, Name of Railway/PU, post applied for, name of the candidate and
details of problems faced. He/She can also take the assistance of helpdesk number
7905679106 from 09.30 hrs to 18.00 hrs for technical issues concerning uploading of
photograph and downloading of call letter.

10. Following is the list of documents to be collected Railway/PU-wise and post-wise after
the examination and sent to Dy.CPO/Gaz. and Dy.CAO/G. (for AFA):
i. Attendance Sheet
ii. Railway (upper) portion of call letters
iii. Candidate Feedback/Grievance
iv. Railway Centre In-charge’s report (Form-I)
v. Undertaking by each Railway Officials deputed for Exam duty (Form-II)
vi. Incidence register (Form-III)
vii. Exception report (Form-IV)
viii. Report on Examination (signed jointly by ECA Site Supervisor and Centre-In-
charge) (Form-V)
ix. Certificate of No Close Relative at the centre (Form-VI)
x. Log of using the Washroom during Examination (Form-VII)
xi. De-Mapping & Re-Mapping Format (Form-VIII)
xii. Candidate Feedback (Form-IX)
xiii. Declaration to be obtained from the candidates U1 (Miscellaneous)
xiv. Declaration from Candidates using Unfair Means U4
xv. Any other Miscellaneous documents
xvi. The ECA will provide the storage device. If candidates from more than one
Zone or PU are present at a center, the ECA will give the CCTV footage to the
Zone or PU with the higher candidate count. Other Railways or PUs can obtain
the CCTV footage from that Zone or PU using their own storage device as
needed.

Railway Centre In-charges are required to collect these documents from the exam centre
on 04.08.2024 itself. Some of the documents are to be scanned by the ECA before
handing over to Railway Centre-In-charges. Hence, arrangements may be made in
consultation with the ECA officials for submission of the documents.
DA: Annexure-A, B and Protocol document of 34 pages.
Digitally signed
DEEPAK by DEEPAK
PARMAR
(Deepak Parmar)
PARMAR Date: 2024.07.23
Professor
for Director
(RM)
General
19:28:19 +05'30'
Copy for information to:
DG/HR, Railway Board
Annexure-A
Annexure-B
 Ministry of Railways,
National Academy of Indian Railways,Vadodara – 390004.

DATE OF CBT – 04.08.2024

PROTOCOL DOCUMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COMPUTER BASED TEST

Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

I. DETAILS OF EXAMINATION:
Total no. of provisional Examination shifts and
eligible candidates = 18919 timings
(approx.)
Date of Examination : Milestone Morning Shift Afternoon Shift
04.08.2024 Categories/shift ACM, AOM, AEE, AME, AFA, APO, AEN
ASTE, AMM
No. of Cities = 46 (approx.) Candidate entry 07:30 Hrs. – 08:45 Hrs 13:30 Hrs. – 14:45 Hrs
Duration of CBT 3 hours 3 hours
No. of Exam centers = 67 Test Timings * 09:30 Hrs. - 12:30 Hrs. 15:30 Hrs.– 18:30 Hrs.
(approx.)
*For eligible PwBD candidates, an additional compensatory time 60 minutes is permitted
Note: There will not be any Supplementary Examination for the 30% Special Drive LDCE.

Question Paper Pattern:

• For post of AFA: There will be 175 questions (including professional subject, general
knowledge and 15 optional questions on official language) and out of which 150 questions
to be answered.

• For posts of AOM, ACM, APO, AEE, AEN, AME, AMM and ASTE: There will be 175
questions out of which 150 questions to be answered. There will be three sections as per
following distribution :

Part - A : Professional Subject – 85 questions (To answer any 80)

Part - B : GK including 15 optional questions on official language - 55 questions (To
answer any 40)
Part - C : Establishment and financial rules – 35 questions (To answer any 30)

• Negative Marks: One-third mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Language: Bilingual (Hindi and English). The candidates can view the questions and options in both the
languages. In case of ambiguity/discrepancy, interpretation required, if any, English version shall prevail.
Instructions for E-Call Letter download process:
Candidates can download E-Call Letter w.e.f. 24.07.2024 16.00 hrs. onwards from NAIR website
www.nair.indianrailways.gov.in by using his/her HRMS ID as User Name and Date of Birth as per
HRMS (YYYYMMDD format) as Password.

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 Instructions for Post Examination Process:

1. Downloading of Individual Response Sheet & Answer Keys: Zonal Railways / PUs to inform
to the Candidates that they can download their individual Response Sheet and answer keys from
NAIR website www.nair.indianrailways.gov.in by using HRMS ID as user name and Date of
Birth as per HRMS (YYYYMMDD format) as Password from 10.00 hrs of 07.08.2024 to 17.00
hrs of 09.08.2024.

2. Objection Tracker: For raising objections, if any, to the responses / answer keys etc. will be live
from 10.00 hrs of 07.08.2024 to 17.00 hrs of 09.08.2024. Candidates can log-in to NAIR website
(under the caption CBT for Gr. B selection / Special Drive against 30% LDCE) by using
HRMS ID as user name and Date of Birth as per HRMS (YYYYMMDD format) as Password for
the said purpose.

3. Candidates are to be informed that this is the only window period to download their individual
Response Sheet and to raise objections against the questions and given answer keys. No further
extension of time or request in any form will be entertained for individual Response
Sheet/objection tracking. Each and every objections raised by the candidates will be examined by
the Competent Authority and his/her decision will be the final for awarding marks. No
representation/request will be entertained on the final decision of Competent Authority.

4. Candidates are also to be informed that Final Answer Keys with or without changes or
modification will be published on NAIR’s website only after conclusion of the whole selection
process by all Zonal Railways/Production Units.

Note: Any changes / modification in the above schedule / procedure will be notified by the NAIR.

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 II. TIMELINE FOR EXAMINATION:
Morning Shift
S.N. Time Details
1 06:00 am. Site Supervisor, IT Manager, Support Staff of ECA - Report to the examination
center
2 06:30 am Agency Invigilators report to the examination center
3 07:30 am Railway Centre In-charge, Railway Observer, Railway Invigilator (Gr. C staff)
report to examination center
4 07:30 am Candidate enters the examination premises
5 07:30 am – 08:45 am Candidate document verification
6 07:30 am– 09:00 am Candidate biometric and photo capture
7 08:45 am Gate closes for candidates
8 08:45 am - 9:20 am ECA Invigilators take manual attendance from the candidates
9 ECA Invigilators instruct the candidates about the login credentials,
08:45 am - 9:20 am declaration & signature in running handwriting in the exam hall (not in Capital/
Block Letters) and Left Thumb Impression (LTI) to be taken on E-call letter.
10 09:10 am Exam Player launching for assessment/test
11 09:15 am Candidates log in to read the instructions
12 Exam Password to be shared with Site Supervisor for announcement in exam
09:25 am
labs.
13 09:30 am Candidates log in to write the exam
14 09:30 am – 11:00 am Documentation work by ECA and support staff
15 12.30 pm Candidates log out at the end of the exam
16 13.30 pm Eligible PwBD candidates, if any, log out at the end of the exam

Afternoon Shift
1 12:00 Noon Site Supervisor, IT Manager, Support Staff of ECA - Report to the examination
center
2 12:30 pm Agency Invigilators report to the examination center
3 13:00 pm Railway Centre In-charge, Railway Observer, Railway Invigilator (Gr. C staff)
report to examination center
4 13:30 pm Candidate enters the examination premises
5 13:30 – 14:45 pm Candidate document verification
6 13:30 – 15:00 pm Candidate biometric and photo capture
7 14:45 pm Gate closes for candidates

8 14:45 pm – 15:20 pm ECA Invigilators take manual attendance from the candidates
9 ECA Invigilators instruct the candidate about the login credentials, declaration &
14:45 pm – 15:20 pm signature in running handwriting in the exam hall (not in Capital/Block Letters)
and Left Thumb Impression (LTI) to be taken on E-call letter.
10 15:00 pm Exam Player launching for assessment/test
11 15:15 pm Candidates log in to read the instructions
12 Exam Password to be shared with Site Supervisor for announcement in exam
15:25 pm labs.
13 15:30 pm Candidates log in to write the exam
14 15:30 – 17:00 pm Documentation work by ECA and support staff
15 18.30 pm Candidates log out at the end of the exam
16 19.30 pm Eligible PwBD candidates, if any, log out at the end of the exam

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 Key Functionaries

From Railway side:

Pay level to Number of

Sr. To be
Designation be officers to be Roles
No. nominated by
nominated nominated
1 for each
Overall co-ordination.
Railway by
1 Nodal Officers HAG/SAG GM Will see proper deployment of RPF
each Zonal
personnel/state Police.
Railway/PU
Will assist Nodal officer and in-
charge of the control room at the
HQrs.
1 for each city
HOD/ Dy. Will ensure smooth and fair
2 Town-in-charge by each Zonal
HOD conduct of the CBT at the Centres
Railway/PU
in his/her jurisdiction.
Will maintain close liaison with
Nodal Officer during Exam
Responsible for all activities at the
Exam Centre including
1 officer per
3 Centre-in-charge SG/JAG Nodal officer enforcement of the discipline.
CBT center
Collection of reports, documents,
etc. of the Centre.
1 officer for
each 100 (+-20) Strict Supervision from start to end
4 Railway Observer JAG/SS/JS
candidates of the exam at the exam centre.
center-wise
1 for each 100
Railway Senior (+-20)
5 To assist Railway Observer.
Invigilator Supervisors candidates
center-wise
To maintain security and discipline.
Sufficient
Monitoring of frisking, crowd
6 RPF Suitable staff numbers for PCSC
management, close watch on
each centre
unlawful activities, etc.

Important : It must be noted that the primary responsibility of the examination supervision and monitoring lies with the
Zonal Railways under whose jurisdiction the city /centre falls. Any issues related to indiscipline/misbehavior/unfair
means by the candidates are to be handled by the respective Zonal Railways /PUs.

From Exam Conducting Agency: (For information of ZRs /PUs only)

S. No. ECA Official Number of Designation of Duties and Responsibilities

official(s) Official
1. City Head 1 for each city Sr. Executive ECA Exam, City In-charge
2. Site Supervisor 1 for each centre Executive Responsible for Exam Centre
3. IT Manager 1 for server @200 Executive Server Manager
candidates
4. Test Centre 1 for each centre College Admn./ In Charge of the Exam Centre
Administrator Teacher
5. Network 1 for each centre Technical Person from Exam
IT/electrician Centre
6. Invigilator 1 per 25 candidates Graduate above 21 Invigilation and responsible for
centre-wise age lab activities
7. Support Staff (Peon 3 per centre On Examination duty
etc.)
8. Security Guard 1 male and 1 female College security Frisking And Security
(including lady staff) and additional set
for above 200
candidates

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 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Regarding Officials of Examination Conducting Agency (ECA)

a) The Examination Conducting Agency (ECA) should nominate Site Supervisor from among the ECA
officials for each CBT Examination Centre with proper ID Card. The name and details (mobile no. and email
id) of each nominated Site Supervisor from ECA should be advised in advance to Nodal Officer of Zonal
Railways/PUs and NAIR so that Railway’s Centre In-charge should have the details of agency officials.

b) The ECA should nominate Invigilators for each CBT Examination Centre with proper ID Card. ECA should
provide the list of Invigilators with ID No. to Nodal Officer of Zonal Railways/PUs and NAIR, in advance
for further conveying to Railway’s Town In-charge & Centre In-charge.

c) During examination each staff deployed at Examination Centre will have Role Tag Badge displayed
throughout the examination.

d) ECA Invigilators should be imparted sufficient training before their deployment by the agency, to conduct
CBT examination and also in certain basic processes of conduct of examination such as matching of face
from photograph, taking Left Thumb Impression, signature in system generated attendance sheet, writing of
paragraph by candidates in the Railway call letters’ counter foil, prohibiting gadgets/stationery items,
prohibiting the candidates to chit-chat with other candidate(s) during the examination, collection of
half portion of call letters (counter foils) at the end of examination and handing over the candidate’s portion
to the candidate, use of paper for rough work by candidates etc. This necessitates a detailed checklist to be
provided to them, explaining Do’s & Don’ts and this should also be incorporated in “Instructions
Booklet”.

e) The ECA shall provide a briefing for nominated Railway Officers and staff at the Centre before start of the
examination.

f) Provisions for “No Close Relative’s Declaration” to be incorporated in the Instructions Booklet with clear
definition of “Close Relative”, for invigilators of Agency as well for all Railway officials.

g) Chit-chatting, interaction or discussion among the candidates should be strictly prohibited and in case it
happens, the candidate should be warned and the Roll Number, Name & terminal number to be noted lab-
wise and to be informed to the Railway Centre In-charge for further course of action.

h) The candidates may be advised to raise their hands in case they need any help like drinking water, non-
functioning of their computer, etc. and the ECA staff should attend such cases immediately without
disturbing other candidates.

2. Entry Point Protocols (to be verified and ensured by ECA and nominated Railway officials)
a) The timeline for each shift should strictly be maintained by ECA. Any deviation from the same should be
recorded and reported immediately, duly giving reasons for deviation.

b) No candidate should be allowed inside the Test Centre before / after the scheduled time of each shift.

c) ECA officials should be sensitized and instructed to handle the PwBD and Women candidates as per
prevalent norms.
d) The candidates with cough/fever etc. should be made to give examination in isolation under strict vigil.
e) No candidate should be allowed to enter into the examination centre with electronic devices like mobile
phone, calculator, tab, iPad, Bluetooth devices, Ear plug, Smart Glasses, Smart wrist watch, etc.
f) Family members / relatives / friend / guardian(s) of candidates are not allowed inside the examination
centre premises.
g) At the entry point the Biometric attendance system should be provided with standby arrangements, to take
care of any failure. In case the machines are not working, then clear guidelines/instructions should be
incorporated in the ‘Instructions Booklet’ regarding the standby action should be taken and there should not

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 be any ambiguity in conducting examination in case the Biometric System fails.

h) COVID Protocol, if any, prevails in the respective localities, the same to be followed.

i) E-Call Letter-cum-Relieving letter has to be duly signed by controlling officer of the candidate and recent photo
duly pasted and attested by controlling officer/supervisor. This is valid with Railway Employee’s official ID
Card/Aadhaar Card in original (Mandatory).

j) The E-Call letter-cum-Relieving letter and prescribed valid photo ID are to be submitted for verification at
the time of the entry to the examination centre. Nominated ECA official should be present to check them.
The valid photo ID proof should be in original.

k) Candidates who are unable to produce these documents should not be allowed to enter in the examination
centre. The candidate of another examination centre should not be allowed to any other examination centre.

l) Separate E-Call letter-cum-Relieving letter will be required for the candidates for appearing for more
than one post.

m) Candidates must also bring two colour photographs (of size 35mm x 35 mm) with clear front view of the
candidate without cap and sunglasses. The photo should be checked against the actual identity of the
candidate and only on finding the same as correct he/she should be allowed inside the Centre premises.

n) Only the documents mentioned as above (i.e. E-Call letter-cum-Relieving letter, Employee official ID
Card/Aadhaar Card and Photo in original) along with pen/pencil and transparent water bottle are
allowed to carry by the candidates, inside the Examination Hall.

o) If any candidate is carrying belongings / baggage, its custody will be the personal responsibility of the
candidates and the same will not be allowed to take inside the Exam Centre.

p) Nominated ECA official to advise to the candidates to proceed to their respective lab, post biometric
attendance, documents verification and photo capture.

q) Regarding seating arrangements of the candidates: The designated ECA officials should ask the candidates to
check the notice board for seating arrangements and guide them towards the building / floor / lab, they are
allocated to.

r) PwBD candidates are to be preferably allotted seats in PwBD friendly centers and floors, preferably
ground floor of the examination hall / Lab, if there are no lift/escalator facilities.

s) Assistance of Scribe - Candidates who have the benchmark disability and suffering from Visually
Impairment and those candidates whose writing speed is affected by Cerebral Palsy and having one arm can
avail the assistance of Scribe for writing answers on their behalf during CBT. The candidate has to submit
necessary documents about the scribe, such as Identity proof, Educational Qualification certificates at the
centre. These documents should be handed over to the nominated Railway Centre In-charge for further
forwarding the same to the Nodal Officer of the concerned Railway/PU after the CBT.
One to one vigil needs to be ensured by ECA to avoid malpractices by the Scribe and the
candidate. Any such malpractices noticed will be strictly looked into and to be brought to the notice of
Railway Centre In-charge.
NOTE: In case of exceptions/deviations, ECA official should refer to Exception Handling Document
and obtain appropriate undertakings from the candidates.

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 1. ACTIVITIES IN TEST LAB : (A, B & C)

A. CHECKING THE IDENTITY AND DOCUMENTS

a) Guide the candidate to the pre-assigned node. It should be ensured that candidates shall sit only in the node
assigned for them.
b) Invigilator of ECA and Railway to check the identity of the candidate by checking the ID proof. This is the
second check that is done and in case a candidate is not carrying the original documents as mentioned below,
he / she should not be allowed inside the lab.
c) E-Call letter-cum-Relieving letter is valid only with Employee ID Card/ Aadhaar (Mandatory) and the
photo of the candidate should be affixed at earmarked place and duly attested by controlling
officer/Supervisor). The E-Call Letter is to be submitted for verification at the time of the test. ECA official
will be present to check the E-Call Letter and prescribed photo ID proof.

d) Railway foil of E-Call letter-cum-Relieving letter should be submitted in the exam Center and
Candidate Counter Foil to be given to the candidate for future reference.

B. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES & DOCUMENT WORK

a) The candidates have to sit only in the assigned/ allotted node/terminal and shall not occupy the nodes which
are lying vacant or allotted to other candidates.
b) Candidates once occupied the seat shall not indulge in any kind of conversations/ chit-chat with other
candidates in the hall. In case they need any help, they can raise their hand so that the ECA staff can attend
to their requirement.
c) The photograph of candidate shall appear on the exam screen throughout the test.

d) Invigilator to read out instructions before the exam (15 minutes before the start).

e) The invigilator to ask the candidates to write the declaration on the E-Call Letter in his presence. It is to be
ensured that the declaration is not prefilled. At this time the declaration text should appear on the
Computer Screen of candidates. The declaration is also available at sl.no.2 of E-call letter instructions.
Candidate has to write the Self-Declaration in running handwriting and not in BLOCK/CAPITAL
letter. Then, candidate and invigilator should sign in their respective fields.

f) In case the candidate has already written the Self-Declaration, but not in the presence of the
invigilator, then, the invigilator should ask the candidate to write the same Self-Declaration on the back of
Railway Foil portion of the E-Call Letter, and sign just below it. Thereafter, the invigilator should write the
following declaration and then provide own signature: “I certify that the candidate has written the declaration
in my presence and I certify the resemblance of the candidate with the photo on call letter”.
In such cases, both, candidate and invigilator should sign below both the Self-Declarations. Entry
should be made in the Exception Report.

g) In case a candidate asks for rough sheets the same should be provided. Rough sheets provided to candidates
should have name and Roll number of candidate using it, signature of invigilator and date of examination.
(At the end of exam, collect all rough sheets).

h) Invigilator to collect the E-Call Letter of the appearing candidate. Invigilator to get the attendance sheet
signed and obtain LTI thereon within the first one hour of the start of the examination.

i) Ensure that the candidate has pasted passport - size photograph at the earmarked space on the E-Call Letter
both in the Railway foil and the candidate’s foil.

j) Thereafter, the invigilator should tear the “Candidate Counter Foil” of the E-Call Letter and return it to the
candidate. Retain only the “Railway Foil” of the E-Call Letter. Arrange all of them in the Roll Number
sequence Railway/PU wise. Also, attach Undertakings given by candidate, if any.
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 k) No candidate to be allowed to move out of the examination lab once he/she enters the lab.

l) Invigilator to ensure that E-Call Letters and other submitted documents match with the number of candidates
appearing.

m) Any Exceptions will be mentioned in the Exceptions Report.

n) In case a candidate gets logged-out or there is any system problem, the IT Manager shall take necessary
initiative at once to restart the system.
o) In case of a network problem or a LAN issue the invigilator / IT manager needs to contact the Centre Head
and the same to be at once brought to notice of Railway official of the centre.

p) If Railway observer does not turn up, examination proceedings will keep going on with ECA officials as per
the schedule/protocol.

q) Vigilance & RPF team will be visiting Centers. Their IDs are to be noted by ECA. The information asked for
should be provided in consultation with the Centre In-charge of Zonal Railways/PUs.

r) Any untoward incident requiring Police intervention, will have to liaise with the police authorities and lodge
FIR, if required.
NOTE: In case of exceptions/deviations, ECA official should refer to Exception Handling Document
(Form -I V) and obtain appropriate undertakings from the candidates.

C. POST EXAM PROCESS BY ECA AND NOMINATED RAILWAY OFFICIALS:

a) The nominated ECA Invigilator to handover i) lab-wise attendance sheets, ii) Railway portion of E-Call
Letter duly collected, tallied and signed by nominated Railway Officials and has to hand over to the Railway
Centre In-charge for further forwarding the same to Nodal Officer of Zonal Railways / PUs through ECA.

b) The ECA Site Supervisor to ascertain the total number of candidates who are taking the exam and
accordingly check and match the E-Call Letter and other collected documents count against the number of
candidates present.

c) The ECA Site Supervisor to prepare the envelopes for Nodal officer of Zonal Railways / PUs.

d) The ECA Site Supervisor should make copies of Exception Report, Incidence Report, Railway Centre In-
charge’s Report, Examination Report and CCTV footage of examination (storage device to be provided by
ECA), etc. The ECA Site Supervisor and the Railway Centre In-charge should sign these reports before
packing & sealing them in envelopes.

e) The attendance sheets, counterfoils of E-Call Letters along with undertakings of the candidate and other
submitted documents, if any, and the reports mentioned shall then be handed over to the Railway Centre In-
charge for further forwarding the same to the Nodal Officer of Zonal Railways / PUs in the envelope covers
which are duly filled up.

f) Complaints/grievance/feedback, if any, from the candidates need to be collected and handed over to the
Railway Centre In-charge for further examination.

g) Once this is done and documents in the envelope are complete as per the check list printed on the envelope,
the envelopes should be sealed, with signatures of ECA Site Supervisor and Railway Centre In-charge across the
flap and secure with the cellophane tape.

h) ECA Site Supervisor to count and collect such envelopes. These envelopes should be kept in safe custody by
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 the ECA site Supervisor to hand over the same to the Railway Centre In-charge for further forwarding the same
to the Nodal Officer of Zonal Railways / PUs and take the acknowledgement.

i) CCTV Footage: The ECA will provide the storage device. If candidates from more than one Zone or PU are
present at a center, the ECA will give the CCTV footage to the Zone or PU with the higher candidate count.
Other Railways or PUs can obtain the CCTV footage from that Zone or PU using their own storage device as
needed.

2. EXCEPTIONS DURING THE EXAM:

a) Candidates are not allowed to leave the Examination Centre in between the exam. Please have him/her
placed in a separate room. In case of an emergency, please check with the Railway Center In-charge and also
inform the ECA Command Centre.

The candidate system should be locked in case the candidate is moved to another room due to an emergency or
due to ill health.

A candidate is not allowed to take a bio-break. If he/she still wants to do so due to a medical problem, an
exception report to be signed and he/she should be informed that the exam clock timer would continue and
he/she will lose time. Form-VII has to be filled by the ECA Invigilator recording the time in which the candidate
goes out and comes in from the allotted lab. The candidate has to keep his/her belongings (ID card, other
document, etc.) with the Invigilator. An ECA staff has to escort with the candidate to the washroom and back to
lab. The belongings should be returned only after the candidate returns back to the exam lab. Invigilator to ensure
that such occurrences are immediately communicated to the Site Supervisor.

Types of malpractice cases are as follows:

- Found using a mobile phone or Bluetooth etc. or any other electronic gadgets such as MP3 player,
Palmtop, Tablet PC, Smart Glasses, wristwatch, calculator, etc. during the exam
- Copying answers written on Chits, Handkerchief or clothes, hand, palm or any body parts.
- Using books or any other study material
- Accessing internet or any other program on the exam PC
- Indiscipline, Chatting/Conversations with other candidates during the exam
- Manhandling or misbehavior with Site Supervisor or any other venue staff nominated for exam
- Not following the instructions given in the E-Call letter and the instructions uploaded in the NAIR
website
- Any other malpractices, as decided by officials and not covered in these guidelines.

Any candidate found indulging in the above listed malpractices are to be brought to the notice of the Railway
Centre In-charge and the ECA Command Centre, and have an incident signed by the candidate as per Form U4.
Any untoward incident requiring Police intervention, Site Supervisor of ECA will have to liaison with the
Railway Centre In-charge and police authorities and lodge an FIR, if required. In all such cases, switch off the
screen of the candidate of the allotted PC and ask the candidate to come out of the test room. Ask the candidate
to sign the Candidate Declaration Form U4. (No force to be used. In case the candidate does not agree to sign, let
him/her allowed to go. The system should be locked and exam will get auto submitted). If any copying material
has been recovered, it has to be attached to the Declaration Form as evidence.

Any complaints / grievance / feedback related to CBT test is to be brought to the notice of the Railway
Centre-in-charge / ECA Site supervisor during the exam or immediately or within 30 minutes of the
conclusion of exam at the centre itself. Complaints / grievance / feedback submitted on later date shall not
be entertained.

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 The details of the incident are to be entered in the Exception Report. If a candidate asks for water, he/she may be
allowed from his/her own transparent drinking water bottle. No extra time shall be permissible.

Infrastructure Issues:

In the event of Power failure the examination will run on UPS/Generator. If LAN connection in the test Centre
breaks down, additional LAN switch available at all the test Centre (to be provided by ECA) will be used. The
examination will be re-started and candidates will re-login and start appearing for the examination. There will be
no loss of exam time for the candidates. In such instances, Site Supervisor of ECA to ask Railway Centre In-
charge to take the permission from the Nodal Officer of Railway/PU for extension of the time. Also log the
details in incident register.

If ECA primary server goes down, the secondary server configured by ECA before the examination will be used
and the examination can be restarted. One of the LISP machines will be used as a backup server.
If a Candidate Machine gets locked then unlock it. Log the details in incident register about machine lock.

In case of any failure of server/LAN which leads railway to cancel the examination, in one of the assigned centre
of CBT, Exam Conducting Agency will remain solely responsible and has to re-schedule and re-conduct the
same CBT without any additional charge.

Invigilators:
If the nominated ECA Invigilator / Railway Invigilator does not report at the test Centre at the stipulated time on
the day of CBT Exam, the stand by Invigilator would be asked to take charge instead of nominated Invigilator.

If the nominated Invigilator fails to bring the photo identity proof required for issuing the Invigilator ID card, in
that case Invigilator ID card will not be issued. In such case stand by Invigilators who is having the proper photo
identity card would be asked to take charge instead of the nominated Invigilator.

The nominated Invigilators may ensure that the declaration by the candidates on counterfoil of E-Call Letter are
filled in the presence of nominated Invigilator in the examination lab only and the same should not be pre-written
by the candidates.

The ECA may have a strict vigil to ensure that the candidates should maintain all COVID-19 protocols, if
mandated, like wearing mask, frequent hand sanitization and maintain social distancing. The same protocols are
to be followed by all Invigilators, Railway officers and nominated staff too.

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 Duties of Nodal Officer (HAG/SAG) nominated for Exam city

1. Overall In-Charge of the cities, will ensure that Town In-charge, Railway Centre In-charge, Railway
Observers as well as Supervisors are performing their duties as per the directives given by the Nodal
Officer.
2. If more than one Railway or PU has candidates assigned to a single center, both Railways or PUs can
either appoint a joint city in charge for that CBT center or, after consulting with the other Zone or PU,
nominate a single Centre in charge from the Zone or PU with the higher candidate count. This requires
proper coordination among the concerned Zonal Railways or PUs.
3. Will ensure smooth and fair conduct of the CBT at the centres in his/her jurisdiction (City).
4. Will act as representative of Zonal Railway/PU/NAIR to see the examination conducted by the ECA
Site Supervisor efficiently, properly and smoothly according to the prescribed procedures.
5. Will see proper deployment of RPF personnel/state Police.
6. Will ensure lodging of FIR by ECA Site Supervisor in case of malpractice/untoward event(s).
7. Will submit report to GM/PCPO and DG/NAIR mentioning in detail the unusual occurrence, if any.
8. Responsible for nomination and sparing of required Railway Officers / Senior Supervisor Staff for exam
duties.
9. Will ensure and take undertaking from Railway Town In-charge, Railway Centre In-charge, Railway
Observers and Senior Supervisor staff nominated for the centres that they have read and understood all
the instructions related to smooth conduct of CBT. He/She will ensure compliance of the same and if any
violation done by ECA, it will be brought to the notice of the PCPO and DG/NAIR.
10. Will ensure that all nominated Railway officials have reached exam centers well in time.
11. Will maintain close liaison with NAIR / Railway officials during Exam.
12. Any irregularity should be personally brought to notice of PCPO and NAIR with detailed report within
six hours of concluding of examination.
13. Setting up of Control Room at Zonal Headquarters.

Duties of Town In-Charge (HOD/Dy.HOD)

1. Will assist Nodal officer and In-charge of the control room at the HQrs./Divisional HQ.
2. Will ensure that Railway Centre In-charge, Railway Observers as well as Supervisors are performing their
duties as per the directives given.
3. Will ensure smooth and fair conduct of the CBT at the centres in his/her jurisdiction.
4. Will act as representative of Zonal Railway/PU/NAIR to see the examination conducted by the
ECA/Center Head efficiently, properly and smoothly according to the prescribed procedures.
5. Will see proper deployment and ensuring proper performing of RPF personnel/state Police.
6. Will ensure lodging of FIR by ECA site Supervisor in case of malpractice/untoward incident(s) happened.
7. Will submit report to the Nodal Officer/PCPO and DG/NAIR mentioning in detail the unusual occurrence,
if any.
8. Will take undertaking from Railway Centre In-charge, Railway Observers and Railway Officer and
Senior Supervisor staff nominated for the centres that they have read and understood all the instructions
related to conduct of CBT. He/She will ensure compliance of the same and if any violation done by
ECA, it will be brought to the notice of Nodal Officer.
9. Will ensure that all nominated Railway officials have reached exam centers well in time
10. Will maintain close liasioning with Nodal Officer during Exam
11. Any irregularity should be personally brought to notice of Nodal Officer with detailed report immediately.
12. Collection of sealed envelopes of post exam from ECA Site Supervisor / Railway Center In-charge.
13. Assist for setting up of Control Room at Zonal Headquarters.
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 Duties of Railway Centre In-charge (SG/JAG)

1 He/she should reach the Exam Centre two hours before the start of examination.
1.1 He/She nominated shall visit the centre one/two days in advance of the examination to have an overall
view of the exam centres and lab.
2 He/she and his/her assisting Railway officers / Senior Supervisor staff shall carry the official identity card
as well as letter of nomination with them. Should be available at the centre throughout the conduct of the
examination and shall be available in the Centre for another 40 minutes after conclusion of each shift to
receive complaints/grievance, feedback, if any, from the candidates.
3 The Railway Centre In-charge and assisting Railway Observers / Senior Supervisors (Group C staff) will
have to give declaration before the exam that none of their close relatives are appearing in the exam at
that centre.
4 He/she shall oversee the processes related to the following: -
(a) Verification of E-Call Letter-cum-Relieving letter and original photo ID of candidate. Candidate’s
portion of the E-Call letter should be handed over to the candidate.
(b) Checking by ECA to ensure no candidate is allowed to enter the exam hall with prohibited gadgets /
stationery items.
(c) Biometric registration by ECA.
(d) Marking of attendance and left thumb impression by candidates on the attendance sheet and paragraph
writing on the E-Call Letter in coordination with Site Supervisor of ECA.
(e) Smooth conduct of CBT
(f) Candidate reporting time and exam timings for MORNING shift are as under:
Reporting Time Gate Closing Time Exam Starting Time
07.30 hrs. 08.45 hrs. 09.30 hrs.
Candidate reporting time and exam timings for AFTERNOON shift are as under:
Reporting Time Gate Closing Time Exam Starting Time
13.30 hrs. 14.45 hrs. 15.30 hrs.
(g) No candidate is allowed to enter the test centre after gate closing time. No candidate is allowed to leave
the Exam Hall/Centre till completion of the exam.
(h) Exam is of 180 minutes duration. Compensatory time of 60 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates.
5 Get himself conversant with the detailed instructions on the admit card (copy attached).
6 He/she shall carry out checks him/herself as well as with the help of assisting Railway Observers /
Senior Supervisors (Group C staff) about the candidates sitting on the allotted computer terminals.
7 He/she shall ensure that call letters and attendance sheets are packed and sealed separately by ECA and
the envelope cover mentions details as per given format.
8 At the end of each shift, he/she shall prepare a report about conduct of CBT on a prescribed proforma
(Format attached).
9 Completed Attendance sheets, Railway portion of E-Call Letters and Reports (Incidence Report,
Exception Report, and Railway Centre In-charge’s Report, etc.) so collected shall be kept in an envelope
and sealed jointly with Site Supervisor of ECA. Summary of attendance in a particular session shall be
written on sealed envelope and jointly signed as per Format provided. The envelopes will be sealed after
signing by Site Supervisor of ECA and Railway Centre In-charge across the flap and covering the same
by cellophane tape.
10 Handing over of Attendance sheets & other documents: At the end of each session, the site Supervisor of
ECA shall keep with him these sealed envelopes with other records of session and hand over to Nodal
Officer/Town In charge of Railway/PU within 2 days after the exam.
11 All envelopes shall be collected at a Centralized location by ECA. These envelopes shall be got
segregated Railway/PU wise sent to them within 2 days of examination by ECA.
12 Any untoward incident requiring Police intervention, Railway Centre In-charge will liaise with the Site
Supervisor of ECA, police authorities and lodge FIR, if required. Any unusual incident should be
brought to the notice of Nodal Officer, Railway Town In-charge of Exam city/Dy.CPO/Gaz with
intimation to NAIR.
13 Grievance /Complaints, if any from the candidates during the conduct of examination is to be attended
and appropriate action to be taken at the spot after consultation with ECA representative, Nodal Officer,
Town In-charge and NAIR. Written complaint /feedback, if any to be collected from the candidate soon
after the test and to be handed over to the Town In-charge / Nodal officer.

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 14 To collect report if any, from Vigilance Official/Officer visiting the Exam Centre and if any
malpractice(s) noticed by Vigilance Official may be immediately communicated to the concerned Nodal
Officer and to NAIR.
15 Railway Centre In-charge will have to ensure preparation and signature on the following forms/report:
Forms/Report Action to be taken by Railway Centre In-charge
Report of the Railway Centre In- Preparation, signature and sealing all covers meant for Railways/PUs
charge
Exception Report prepared by ECA Jointly sign with Site Supervisor of ECA
Incident Register of ECA Ensure that this report is jointly signed by the Site Supervisor of ECA
and Head of the Institute or his representative and put in the covers
being sent to Nodal Officer of Railway/PUs

Duties of Railway Observers (JAG/SS/JS) and Senior Supervisors (as Railway Invigilator)
nominated for assisting the Railway Centre In-charge

1. They shall carry their official identity card as well as letter of nomination with them.
2. They should reach the Exam Centre before the reporting time of each shift.
3. They shall give declaration in the prescribed format before the exam that none of their close relatives is
appearing in the exam at that Centre.
4. They shall undertake the following activities along with the ECA officials: -
• Verification of E-Call letters and original photo ID of candidate
• To ensure no candidate is allowed to enter the exam hall with prohibited gadgets/stationery
items.
• Biometric registration of the candidate as well as scribe
• Paragraph writing and taking LTI of candidates on the physical form of E-call letter in
coordination with Site Supervisor of ECA
• Collection of Railway portions of E-Call letter
• Smooth conduct of CBT in every session
• Candidate reporting time and exam timings
• No candidate is allowed to enter the test centre after gate closure time. No candidate is allowed
to leave the Exam Hall/Centre till completion of exam
• Candidates availing assistance of Scribe are entitled for additional time as prescribed in Protocol
document of the Exam
• The quality of frisking should be kept under close watch
• Ensure that candidates are not discussing / chit-chatting among themselves. Incident to be
brought to the notice of Railway Centre In-charge immediately.
5. They shall get conversant with the detailed instructions on the e-Call letter
6. They shall check about candidates sitting on allotted computer terminals only
7. Ensuring that the candidate has written his/her Roll No. on the Rough paper
8. Collection of Rough paper from the candidates before the candidates leave.
9. Shall oversee the invigilators posted by the ECA and ensure that the process of invigilation is being done
correctly
10. Anything unusual should be brought to the notice of Railway Center In-charge
11. Assist the Railway Center In-charge in all matters related to the process of Computer Based Test (CBT).
12. In case the Railway Observer fails to report at the venue by prescribed time, senior-most
railway supervisor available at the venue will act as Railway Observer.
13. Overall discipline, decency and smooth conduct of the examination.
14. Ensure CCTVs are working properly.

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 Duties of RPF staff deployed at the Examination Centre

1. They shall be present in uniform showing their name badge and with official ID Card.
2. They should monitor complete frisking activity of candidates. Quality of frisking should be kept under
close observation.
3. They should maintain proper queue and crowd management of candidates at test centre.
4. They should keep a close watch on any unusual and unlawful activity at test centre. They should
maintain complete law and order inside the exam Centre throughout exam.
5. They should ensure smooth entrance and exit of candidates at exam centre.
6. If any impersonation activity is noticed by them, they should immediately bring to the notice of
Railway Center In-charge.
7. They should ensure that belongings / baggage of candidates are not allowed inside the Exam Centre.
If anyone carrying belongings / baggage their custody will be the personal responsibility of the
candidates.
8. They should ensure that candidate should not carry mobile phone or any communication device inside
the exam centre.
9. They should ensure that if exam is being held in COVID scenario all COVID protocols to be followed
by candidates while entering into exam centre.

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 Form-I
Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

RAILWAY CENTRE IN-CHARGE REPORT ON THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION

DATE : 04.08.2024 SHIFT: -

NAME OF CENTER :

SN ACTIVITIES OBSERVATION
1 Whether the Site Supervisor of ECA was alert and
informed about the detailed instruction to conduct
the examination.
2. Whether the genuine candidates only were allowed to
enter the exam hall after verification of E - call letter,
Identity card, Bio-metric impression & proper frisking.
3. Whether the right candidates were sitting on the allotted
computer terminal.
4. Whether all the activities were started and conducted as
per the prescribed time schedule, if no, give details.
5. Whether any person was found helping the candidates in
solving the questions. If yes, action taken.
6. Whether any malpractice is noticed for PwBD candidate
appearing with scribe. If yes, action taken.
7. Whether the Attendance Sheet (Signature, LTI etc.) were
filled in correctly.
8. Whether the paragraph writing on the E-call letter was
done by the candidate in the Exam Hall before
commencement of the examination in his/her running
handwriting.
9. Whether all the entries of the E-call letter were
completed by the candidate & invigilator properly.
10. Whether any candidate was found using unfair means or
found in possession of prohibited items in the
examination hall? If yes, Roll number & name of the
candidate. What action was taken?
11. Whether the examinees were maintaining discipline while
keeping calm & quiet during the exam.
12. Whether COVID – 19 protocols, if any, are being strictly
adhered to by officials and appearing candidates.
13. Whether RPF personnel were present in the centre On
Duty
14. Whether mobile phones of all Invigilators were kept on
silent mode during examination period.
15. Whether all invigilator/officials gave declaration that none
of their relative is appearing in the examination centre.

Signature :

Name of the Railway Centre In-charge :

Designation of the Railway Centre In-charge :

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 Form-II

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

Undertaking by each Railway Official deputed for Exam duty

I, __________________________________ (Name) _______________ (Designation) deputed as

_______________ for conducting ____________________________________ (Name of CBT) at
_______________________________________________ (Venue of CBT) on __________ (Date)
______________ (Shift) have read and understood all the instructions related to conduct of CBT and
will ensure compliance of these instructions and bring it to notice of Railways any violation done by
ECA. I also certify that none of my close relative is appearing in the above mentioned CBT at this
centre.

(Signature of Railway Official)

Name: _________________________

Date: __________________________

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 Form-III

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for
the vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

INCIDENCE REGISTER

Test Centre Name:

Exam City:

Exam Date: 04.08.2024 Exam Shift: Morning / Afternoon

Signature of
Signature of
Railway Centre
Signature of Site
SN Nature of Incident In-charge or
the candidate Supervisor of
his/her
ECA
representative

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 Form-IV

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for
the vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

EXCEPTION REGISTER

Test Centre Name:

Exam City:

Exam Date: 04.08.2024 Exam Shift: Morning /Afternoon

SN Exception Whether Exception ECA Site Railway Centre

Approved by ECA Supervisor In-charge
Command Signature Signature
Centre

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 Form-V

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

REPORT ON EXAMINATION

(To be filled in separately for EACH shift for EACH venue jointly by Railway Centre In-charge and
ECA Site Supervisor)

Test Centre Name:

Exam City:

Exam Date: 04.08.2024 Exam Shift: Morning /Afternoon

Total No. of candidates Allotted Present Absent

IRREGULARITY REPORT, IF ANY:

[Obtain a signed statement from the candidates and attach]

Emergency:

Item error:

Illness:

Cheating:

Call Letter Discrepancy:

Candidate Photo Discrepancy:

Candidate Name Discrepancy:

I- PAS / HRMS ID number Discrepancy:

Any other discrepancy:

(If there was no irregularity of any kind write NIL in the box.)

I certify that the test was administered as per instructions.

Name & Signature of Railway Centre In-charge:

Name & Signature of ECA Site Supervisor:

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 Form-VI

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

CERTIFICATE OF NO CLOSE RELATIVE APPEARING IN THE EXAMINATION

AT THE CENTRE

Date of Examination: 04.08.2024

Name of the Centre: ___________________________________________
Exam City/Town: ____________________________________________

Certified that in the CBT examination for promotion to Gr. B posts against
Special Drive of 30% LDCE quota in Zonal Railways/PUs, no close relative
of mine is appearing at this centre.
ECA Officials (Example: Site Supervisor, IT Manager, Invigilator, etc.)

SN Designation in Name Signature

Examination
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Signature of Exam Site Supervisor Signature & Stamp of TCA

(Agency Representative)

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 Form-VII

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

Log of using the Washroom during Examination

To be filled in the lab on return
Name of the Examination:

Exam Date - 04.08.2024 Shift: Morning / Afternoon

Centre Name: _________________________ Centre Code: ________________________

Note: The candidate must be accompanied to and from the washroom and not left alone.

Time Accompanied by
Sl.No Name Roll No Time in Signature
Out

Signature of Exam Site Signature of Railway Centre

Supervisor Signature & Stamp of TCA In-charge
(Agency Representative)

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 Form-VIII

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

De-Mapping & Re-Mapping Format

Name of the Examination:

Exam Date - 04.08.2024 Shift: Morning / Afternoon

Centre Name: _________________________ Centre Code: ________________________

The following candidates were shifted from their own seat to other seat due to unavoidable reasons. Reason and
necessary permission is recorded below. It is further certified that there was no time loss in allocated examination time
due to this shifting.

Remarks, if any: _______________________________________________________________________________________

S. Roll No. Name of the Initially New Allotted Time (when Reason of Signature of Signature of
No. Candidate allotted Seat Seat No./ new seat was Shifting ECA Candidate
No./Lab No. Lab No. allotted) Invigilator

Signature of Exam Site

Supervisor Signature & Stamp of TCA Signature of Railway Centre
(Agency Representative) In-charge

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 Form-IX

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

OPTIONAL

Feedback is to be obtained regarding the examination from the candidates on following parameters:

Feedback Met Exceeded Improvement Failed to

expectations expectations needed meet
expectations
How was your experience with the
overall exam, support provided
including usefulness of the mock test
and access to exam related
information, etc.
How was your experience in giving a
digital exam on aspects such as
navigating on the candidate console
and ease of using the candidate
console, etc.
Ease of Locating the Test Centre

Seating arrangement
Availability of basic facilities like
water dispenser and rest rooms etc.
Exam node / desktop quality

Behavior of staff and their

knowledge and competency of
conducting the exam.
How was your overall experience of
taking up a digital exam?

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 EXCEPTION HANDLING DOCUMENT / MATRIX

Scenario E-Call Letter Photo ID Matching Action

Status
1 E-Call Letter available Valid Photo ID Photo and data Allowed to appear for the test
matching
2 E-Call Letter not Valid Photo ID and Photo and data Candidate may be asked to
available with the candidate also has a matching download the E-Call Letter and
candidate Hardcopy of the photo come withthe same.
3 E-Call Letter available Valid Photo ID Photo and data Candidate will be allowed to
but candidate is not matching appear for the test after verifying
carrying hard copy of the candidate’s details and
photograph or the candidate filling & signing the
photograph is not “Undertaking Form” U1. To be
clear/stamp sized reflected in Exception Report by
ECA Site Supervisor.
4 E-Call Letter No Valid Photo Photo and data Employee ID/Aadhar Card is
available and photo ID proof matching valid along with Relieving letter
affixed with photo affixed.
Photo copy of other IDs is not
valid. Candidate shall not be
allowed.
5 E-Call Letter Valid Photo ID No Data Not to be permitted at another
available but came Available at location. Candidate is to be
to another location that centre directed to his/her allotted venue.
6 Photo not pasted on Valid Photo ID Photo Candidate to paste photo during
E-Call Letter available in registration and allowed on
database Undertaking Form U1. To be
reflected inexception report of the
ECA Site Supervisor.
7 Candidate reports No entry after gate closure time
after gate closure except with specific permissions
time of Railway Centre In-charge
present at the Venue.
8 Minor Spelling Candidate to be admitted after
Errors/variations in getting an Undertaking Form-U1.
the Name, surname,
DoB, vis-a-vis E-Call
Letter
9 Any other exigency Decision will be taken in
consultation with Nodal Officer /
Railway Town In-charge of
Railway / PU on case to case
basis.

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 Form: U-1

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota
for the vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs
Declaration to be obtained from the candidates

U1 (Miscellaneous)

I have come for the computer-based test for the post of .

Following discrepancies have been noticed in my documents (Please tick appropriate):

Passport Size Photograph not available with the candidate

Candidate Photograph not pasted on the E-Call Letter

Mismatch in the Photograph pasted on the E-Call Letter

Minor spelling error/variation in the Name, surname, DoB etc. in ID proof vis-à-vis E-Call Letter

Other ___________________________________________________________

I hereby declare that I am the genuine candidate appearing for this exam. I understand that if any
information/document submitted by me is found to be incorrect at any stage of the selection process, my
candidature may be rejected by the Zonal Railway/PU/NAIR.

Date : Signature of the candidate :

Shift : Name of the Candidate :

City : I-PAS Number :

HRMS ID : ___________________

Roll Number : ___________________

Designation :

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 Form: U-4

Exam name: Selection for promotion to Gr. B posts against 30% LDCE quota for the
vacancy cycle 2023-24 - Special Drive for Zonal Railways & PUs

U4 Declaration from Candidates using Unfair Means

Candidate Declaration Form

Centre Name

Designation

Post applied for

Date Shift

Candidate Roll No. Candidate Name

I hereby declare that I was found using unfair means during examination.
I accept that my behaviour was against the rules and regulations of the examination which I was aware of.
I also accept that the final decision regarding my candidature will rest with Zonal Railway/PU/NAIR.

Signature of the Candidate

LTI of the Candidate

Remarks of the ECA Site Supervisor (To mention the actual unfair means adopted by the candidate
and action taken thereon)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Name of the ECA Invigilator

Signature of the ECA Invigilator

Name of the ECA Site Supervisor

Signature of the ECA Site

Supervisor

Name of the Railway Centre In-

charge

Signature of the Railway Centre

In-charge

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Envelope Cover
(Separate cover for each Railway / PU)

Name of the Centre : ___________________________________________

Exam City/Town : ___________________________________________

Date of Exam: 04.08.2024 Shift: _________________

Total No. of Allotted Present Absent

Candidates

Put √ mark in the

Checklist of the documents in this envelop No. of pages check box

Attendance Sheet

Railway/PU Counter foil of E-Call Letter

Railway Centre In-charge’s Report (Form-I)

Undertaking by each Railway Officials deputed for
exam duty (Form-II)
Incidence Reregister (Form-III)

Exception Register (Form-IV)

Report on Examination (Form-V)

No Close Relative Certificates (Form-VI)

Log of using Washroom during exam by candidates
(Form-VII)
De-Mapping & Re-Mapping Format (Form-VIII)

Candidate Feedback (optional) ((Form-IX)

Declaration by Candidates (Form U-1 Misc.)

Declaration by Candidates (Form U-4 unfair means)

Any other certificate or documents

Name & Signature of the ECA Site Supervisor

Name & Signature of the Railway Centre In-charge

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 Summary of Documents to be collected after the Examination

Following is the list of documents to be collected Railway/PU-wise and post-wise after the examination
and sent to Dy.CPO/Gaz. and Dy.CAO/G. (for AFA):

i. Attendance Sheet
ii. Railway (upper) portion of E-call letters
iii. Railway Centre In-charge’s report (Form-I)
iv. Undertaking by each Railway Officials deputed for Exam duty (Form-II)
v. Incidence register (Form-III)
vi. Exception report (Form-IV)
vii. Report on Examination (signed jointly by ECA Site Supervisor and Centre In-charge) (Form-V)
viii. Certificate of No Close Relative at the centre (Form-VI)
ix. Log of using the Washroom during Examination (Form-VII)
x. De-Mapping & Re-Mapping Format (Form-VIII)
xi. Candidate Feedback (Form-IX)
xii. Declaration to be obtained from the candidates (Form-U1 Miscellaneous)
xiii. Declaration from Candidates using Unfair Means (Form-U4)
xiv. Any other Miscellaneous documents
xv. CCTV Footage: The ECA will provide the storage device. If candidates from more than one Zone
or PU are present at a center, the ECA will give the CCTV footage to the Zone or PU with the
higher candidate count. Other Railways or PUs can obtain the CCTV footage from that Zone or
PU using their own storage device as needed.

Railway Centre In-charges are required to collect these documents from the exam centre on
04.08.2024 itself .The CCTV footage are also preferably to be collected on same day however
due to any technical reason it is not possible to take CCTV footage on same day the ECA will
provide the CCTV footage to the concerned Centre In-Charge/Nodal Officer within 24 hours after
conclusion of the of the 2nd shift of CBT.

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INFORMATION OF CBT DATE & INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

उम्मीदवारों को सीबीटी तिति और तिदेश की जािकारी

उम्मीदवार िीचे ददए गए तिदेशों को ध्याि से पढ़ें और उिका ईमािदारी से पालि कऱें। तिदेशों का पालि ि करिे पर उिकी
उम्मीदवारी रद्द की जा सकिी है।
Candidate shall carefully read the instructions given below, and follow them scrupulously. Failure to comply
with the instructions may lead to cancellation of the candidature.
उम्मीदवारों को िवीििम अपडेट के तलए NAIR/Vadodara वेबसाइट की जाांच करिे रहिा चातहए और अपिा पांजीकृ ि मेल
आईडी / मोबाइल िांबर काम करिे की तथिति म़ें रखिा चातहए।
Candidates should also keep checking the NAIR/Vadodara website (www.nair.indianrailways.gov.in) for latest
updates and keep their registered mail id/mobile no. in working condition.
पात्रिा सूची और अन्य तववरण Railway / PUs द्वारा उपलब्ध कराए गए आांकडों पर आधाररि हैं। इसतलए, उम्मीदवारों को
सीबीटी के तलए तवशुद्ध रूप से अथिायी आधार पर अिुमति दी जािी है। Selection के अन्य चरणों म़ें, पात्रिा का तवथिृि
सत्यापि दकया जाएगा और इससे सीबीटी पास करिे के बावजूद उम्मीदवारी रद्द हो सकिी है।
The eligibility list and other details are based on the data provided by Zonal Railways/ PUs. Hence, candidates
are allowed for CBT purely on a provisional basis. At other stages of selection, detailed verification of
eligibility will be done and that may lead to candidature cancellation, in spite of clearing the CBT.

1. उम्मीदवार तिम्नतलतखि समय िोट कऱें । Candidates to note the following timings.
EXAM DATE / परीक्षा तिति 04.08.2024
CALL LETTER DOWNLOAD/ कॉल लेटर 24.07.2024 (from 16.00 hrs)
डाउिलोड For candidate login: User ID is HRMS ID
Password is DoB as per HRMS (YYYYMMDD)
Corrections will be allowed only up to 31.07.2024 (15.00 hrs)
through HELPDESK
सुधार की अिुमति, हेल्पडेथक के माध्यम से के वल 31.07.2024 (15.00 बजे) िक होगी
Shift/ पारी Morning Shift Afternoon Shift
POST/ पद ACM, AOM, AEE, ASTE, AME, AFA, APO, AEN
AMM
REPORTING TIME/ हातजरी का समय 07:30 hrs 13.30 hrs
GATE CLOSING TIME/ गेट बांद होिे का समय 08:45 hrs 14.45 hrs

EXAM START TIME/ परीक्षा प्रारां भ समय 09:30 hrs 15.30 hrs

EXAM END TIME (GENERAL)/ परीक्षा 12:30 hrs 18.30 hrs

समाति समय (सामान्य)
EXAM END TIME (Eligible PwBD)/ परीक्षा 13:30 hrs 19.30 hrs
समाति समय
* Any changes in the above schedule will be notified in NAIR website.

1. ई-कॉल लेटर म़ें इांतगि तिति और तशफ्ट के तलए गेट बांद होिे के समय के बाद दकसी भी उम्मीदवार को परीक्षा क़ें द्र म़ें प्रवेश करिे
की अिुमति िहीं दी जाएगी। No candidate will be allowed to enter the test center after gate closing time.

2. कां प्यूटर आधाररि परीक्षा (सीबीटी) for each post एक पाली म़ें आयोतजि की जाएगी। सीबीटी की अवतध 150 प्रश्नों के तलए 180
तमिट की होगी। Computer Based Test (CBT) for each post will be held in single shift. The duration of
CBT will be 180 minutes for 150 questions.

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 3. उम्मीदवार हहांदी और अांग्रेजी भाषाओं म़ें प्रश्न पत्र देख सकिे हैं और सवालों के जवाब दे सकिे हैं। गलि उत्तरों के तलए िकारात्मक
अांकि होगा। The candidate can view the question paper in Hindi & English languages and answer the
questions.

4. प्रत्येक गलि उत्तर के तलए 1/3 अांक काटे जाएांगे। उम्मीदवार को रफ वकक के तलए उपलब्ध कराई गई रफ शीट पर अपिा िाम और
रोल िांबर भी तलखिा होगा। रफ शीट को परीक्षण के बाद तिरीक्षक को लौटािा होगा। There will be negative marking
for wrong answers. For every wrong answer, 1/3rd mark will be deducted. Candidate should also write
his/her name and Roll Number on the Rough sheet(s) provided for rough work. The Rough sheet(s) will
have to be returned to invigilator after the test.

5. उम्मीदवार को कॉल लेटर के पहले पृष्ठ के अिुसार आवांरटि ररपोर्टिंग तिति और समय पर तबिा दकसी असफलिा के आवांरटि
सीबीटी क़ें द्र / थिाि पर ररपोटक करिा आवश्यक है। Candidate is required to report on the allotted CBT
Centre/Venue, on the allotted Reporting Date & Time as mentioned on the front page of his/her E-call
letter.

6. उम्मीदवारों को अल्प अवतध सूचिा पर आवांरटि सीबीटी परीक्षा क़ें द्र म़ें जािे के तलए िैयार रहिा चातहए।
Candidates should be ready to move to CBT test centre at a short notice.

7. दकसी भी पररतथिति म़ें परीक्षा की तिति/क़ें द्र म़ें पररविकि की अिुमति िहीं है। NAIR दकसी भी या सभी उम्मीदवारों के तलए पुि:
परीक्षा का आदेश देिे का अतधकार सुरतक्षि रखिा है। सभी मामलों म़ें NAIR का तिणकय अांतिम होगा। Change of date/centre
of examination is not permitted under any circumstances. NAIR reserves the right to order re-
examination for any or all the candidates. Decision of NAIR in all the matters will be final.

8. उम्मीदवार को बिना टोपी और बिना धूप का चश्मा(सनग्लास) वाला, सामने का स्पष्ट दृश्य वाला फोटो अपलोड
करना होगा। फोटोग्राफ का साइज़ 250 KB तक होना चाहहए। Candidate must upload the photograph with
clear front view of the candidate without cap and sunglasses. The size of Photograph should be up to
250 KB.

9. उम्मीदवार को सीबीटी म़ें उपतथिि होिे के तलए दो रांगीि फोटोग्राफ (साइज़ 35 तममी X 35 तममी) जो दक तबिा टोपी और धूप के
चश्मे के उम्मीदवार के थपष्ट सामिे के दृश्य के साि लािा होगा। Candidate must also bring two color photographs
(size 35 mm x 35 mm), with clear front view of the candidate without cap and sunglasses, for appearing
in the CBT.

10. उम्मीदवार को तिदेश ददया जािा है दक वेबसाइट से ई-कॉल लेटर का थपष्ट हप्रांट आउट (आगे और पीछे के पेज) डाउिलोड करके
ल़ें। उम्मीदवार को सीबीटी कॉल लेटर डाक द्वारा िहीं भेजा जाएगा। Candidate is instructed to download AND take
clear print out (front and back pages) of E-call letter from the website. CBT call letter will not be sent
to candidate by post.

11. सुधार या डु प्लीके ट कॉल लेटर जारी करिे का कायक िभी दकया जाएगा जब Railway/PUs को यह तवश्वास हो जाए दक यह
आवेदि पत्र म़ें जमा दकए गए तववरण से एक महत्वपूणक तवसांगति/तभन्निा है। कॉल लेटर के वल सीबीटी के तलए उपतथिि होिे की
अिुमति है और दकसी भी िरह से रे लवे म़ें उम्मीदवार की तसलेक्शि की गारां टी िहीं देिा है। दकसी भी गलि व्याख्या/अिजािे म़ें
हुई त्रुरट के तलए Railway/PU/NAIR तजम्मेदार िहीं है। व्याख्या के बारे म़ें दकसी भी तववाद की तथिति म़ें, कॉल लेटर के अांग्रज
े ी
सांथकरण को अांतिम मािा जाएगा। Correction or issue of duplicate call letter would be done, only after the
concerned Railways/PUs are convinced of it being a critical discrepancy/variation from the details
submitted in the Application form. E-Call letter is only a permission to appear for the CBT and in no
way guarantees selection of the candidate on the Railway. Railway/PU/NAIR are not responsible for
any misinterpretation / inadvertent error. In the event of any dispute about interpretation, the
English version of the E-call letter will be treated as final.

12. ई-कॉल लेटर अथिायी है, यह के वल सीबीटी परीक्षा म़ें बैठिे की अिुमति है। इस ई-कॉल लेटर को जारी करिा दकसी भी िरह से
यह िहीं दशाकिा है दक Railway/Pus/NAIR आवेदि पत्र, तववरण और दथिावेजों से सांिष्टु है। ई-कॉल लेटर पद के तलए पात्र होिे
का कोई अतधकार प्रदाि िहीं करिा है। उम्मीदवारी पूरी िरह से अिांतिम है और तसलेक्शि के दकसी भी थिर पर या उसके बाद रद्द

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 की जा सकिी है। The E-Call Letter is provisional, it is only a permission to appear in the CBT
examination. Issuing this E-Call Letter does not in any way indicate that Railway/PU/NAIR is
otherwise satisfied with application form, details and documents. The E-Call Letter does not confer any
right to be eligible for the post. The candidature is purely provisional and is liable to be cancelled at
any stage of selection or thereafter.

13. उम्मीदवार को एिह॒वारा सूतचि दकया जािा है दक सीबीटी के तलए बुलाए जािे वाले उम्मीदवारों की सांख्या इकाइयों द्वारा योग्य
घोतषि उम्मीदवारों की कु ल सांख्या है। इसतलए, के वल सीबीटी म़ें अहकिा प्राि करिे से कोई उम्मीदवार चयि प्रदिया के अगले
चरण म़ें शातमल होिे का हकदार िहीं हो जािा है। Candidate is hereby informed that the number of candidates
being called for CBT is the total candidates declared eligible by the units. Hence, merely qualifying in
CBT does not entitle a candidate, for inclusion in the next stage of selection process.

14. सीबीटी का पररणाम यिा समय Railway/PU द्वारा दकया जाएगा। The result of CBT would be declared by the
respective Railways/PUs in due course.

15. Railway/PU/NAIR िे अपिी ओर से कोई एज़ेंट/कोहचांग स़ेंटर तियुक्त िहीं दकया है। सीबीटी आचरण/पररणाम को प्रभातवि
करिे के तलए उम्मीदवार का कोई भी अिुतचि प्रयास उम्मीदवार को अयोग्य घोतषि कर देगा। उम्मीदवारों का चयि तवशुद्ध रूप
से योग्यिा के अिुसार दकया जािा है। Railway/PU/NAIR has not appointed any Agent/Coaching Centre on its
behalf. Any unwarranted attempt of candidate to influence the CBT conduct/result will disqualify the
candidate. Candidates are selected purely as per merit.

16. सीबीटी के पररणाम और/या सीबीटी से सांबांतधि सभी मामलों के सांबांध म़ें Railway/PU/NAIR का तिणकय अांतिम है और उस पर
तववाद िहीं दकया जा सकिा है। आगे कोई पूछिाछ या पत्राचार पर तवचार िहीं दकया जाएगा। The decision of the
Railway/PU/NAIR regarding the outcome of the CBT and/or all matters relating to CBT is final and the
same cannot be disputed. No further enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.

17. उम्मीदवार सीबीटी थिल पर रेलवे अतधकाररयों द्वारा जारी तिदेशों का पालि करेगा। सीबीटी के सुचारू सांचालि के तलए
उम्मीदवार को सीबीटी के दौराि अिुशासि बिाए रखिे की भी सलाह दी जािी है। सीबीटी म़ें प्रतिरूपण / कदाचार /
अिुशासिहीििा उम्मीदवार को अयोग्य घोतषि कर देगी और उसे भतवष्य की सभी रे लवे तसलेक्शि से वांतचि कर ददया जाएगा।
उम्मीदवार पर कािूि के िहि मुकदमा भी चलाया जा सकिा है। The candidate shall obey the instructions issued by
the railway officials at the CBT venue. The candidate is also advised to maintain discipline during
CBT, for smooth conduct of the CBT. Impersonation/malpractice/indiscipline in the CBT will
disqualify the Candidate and he/she will be debarred from all future railway selections. Candidate is
also liable to be prosecuted under law/DAR and liable to be taken under disciplinary proceedings.

18. सीबीटी परीक्षा से सांबांतधि दकसी भी तशकायि/ फीडबैक को परीक्षा के दौराि िुरांि या क़ें द्र पर परीक्षा समाि होिे के 30 तमिट
के भीिर रेलवे क़ें द्र प्रभारी / ईसीए साइट पयकवेक्षक के ध्याि म़ें लाया जािा चातहए। बाद की िारीख / समय प्रथिुि तशकायिों/
फीडबैक पर तवचार िहीं दकया जाएगा। Any complaints / grievance / feedback related to CBT is to be brought
to the notice of the Railway Centre-in-charge / ECA Site supervisor immediately during the exam or
within 30 minutes of the conclusion of exam at the centre itself. Complaints / grievance / feedback
submitted on later date and time shall not be entertained.

19. सीबीटी थिल के अांदर बैकपैक्स/सामाि/ खाद्य पदािक /मोबाइल फोि/ ब्लू टूि सक्षम तडवाइस/कै लकु लेटर/इलेक्रॉतिक या थटॉप
वॉच/टाइम ररकॉडकर जैसे अन्य गैजेट्स की अिुमति िहीं है। Backpacks/Luggage/food items/Mobile phone/ blue
tooth enabled devices/calculators/electronic or other gadgets like stop watches/time recorders are not
allowed inside the CBT venue.

20. परीक्षा हॉल के अांदर के वल ई-कॉल लेटर, फोटो आईडी काडक की अिुमति होगी। उम्मीदवारों को अपिा पेि, पीिे का पािी पारदशी
बोिल म़ें लािा होगा। Only E-Call Letter and Photo ID card, will be allowed inside the test hall/lab.
Candidates to bring their own pen, drinking water in transparent bottle.

21. परीक्षा हॉल के बाहर आपके व्यतक्तगि सामाि को सुरतक्षि रखिे की कोई सुतवधा िहीं है और इसके िुकसाि के तलए
Railway/PU/NAIR/ मूल्याांकि सेवा प्रदािा तजम्मेदार िहीं हैं। There is no facility for safe-keeping of personal
belongings outside the examination hall and Railway/PU/NAIR/Assessment Service Providers are not
responsible for its loss.
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 22. उम्मीदवारों की िलाशी ली जाएगी और आभूषण पहििे से बचिा चातहए। Frisking of the candidates will be done and
wearing of jewellery should be avoided.

23. सीबीटी थिल पर पुरुष और मतहला दोिों उम्मीदवारों के तलए दकसी सािी की अिुमति िहीं है। एक बार उम्मीदवार सीबीटी थिल
म़ें प्रवेश कर जािा है िो उसे िब िक बाहर िहीं जािे ददया जाएगा जब िक दक वह कायकिम पूरा िहीं कर लेिा। No
companions are permitted, both for male and female candidates, at the CBT venue. Once candidate
enters the CBT venue then he/she will not be allowed out till he/she completes the event.

24. पीडब्ल्यूबीडी के तलए थिाइब की सहायिा - के वल उन्हीं उम्मीदवारों को तजन्होंिे यूतिट की अिुमति के साि थिाइब का तवकल्प
चुिा है, उन्ह़ें सीबीटी म़ें थिाइब के साि उपतथिि होिे की अिुमति दी जाएगी। ऐसे उम्मीदवार तजन्होंिे ब़ेंचमाकक तवकलाांगिा और
दृतष्ट हाति से पीतडि हैं और वे उम्मीदवार तजिकी लेखि गति सैरेब्रल पाल्सी से प्रभातवि है और एक हाि वाले हैं, वे सीबीटी के
दौराि अपिी ओर से उत्तर तलखिे के तलए थिाइब की सहायिा ले सकिे हैं।
सीबीटी म़ें कडी चौकसी बरिी जाएगी और यदद कोई भी उम्मीदवार जो अपिी पसांद के लेखक के साि उपतथिि होिा है, यदद
दकसी भी प्रकार के कदाचार म़ें तलि पाया जािा है, िो उसके साि सख्िी से तिपटा जाएगा और ऐसे उम्मीदवार की उम्मीदवारी
तबिा दकसी सूचिा के रद्द कर दी जाएगी।
तििःशक्िजि उम्मीदवार जो थिाइब की सुतवधा का लाभ ले रहे हैं या िहीं ले रहे हैं, उन्ह़ें सीबीटी के 180 तमिट के सत्र के तलए 60
तमिट का प्रतिपूरक समय ददया जाएगा। पात्र पीडब्ल्यूबीडी उम्मीदवारों के तलए परीक्षा की अवतध 180 तमिट के बजाय 240
तमिट होगी।
Assistance of Scribe for PWBD - Only those candidates who have opted for scribe with
permission of units will be given permission to appear in CBT with Scribe. Candidates who have
benchmarked disability and suffering from Visually Impairment and those candidates whose writing
speed is affected by Cerebral Palsy and having One Arm can avail the assistance of Scribe for writing
answers on their behalf during CBT.
Strict vigil will be enforced in the CBT and if any candidate who is appearing with scribe of their own
choice, if found involved in any kind of malpractice, will be strictly dealt with and candidature of such
candidate will be cancelled without any notice. PWBD candidates who are availing/not availing the
facility of scribe will be allowed 60 minutes compensatory time for 180 minutes session of CBT. The
examination duration will be 240 minutes for eligible PWBD candidates instead of 180 minutes.

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 Instructions to Candidates - Subject Specific Instructions on candidate console

Name of the Maximum Time Marking

Test Sections number of (Minutes)
questions to be
attempted
Professional subject:
AFA 175 Questions (including
GK and 15 optional
150
questions on official
language)
Professional subject: 85
180
APO, ACM, Questions 80 (+) 1 for each correct
AOM, answer
(Compensatory
ASTE, AEE, &
60 extra for
AME, AEN, GK: 55 Questions (-) 1/3 for each wrong
eligible PwBD
AMM (including 15 optional answer
40 candidates)
questions on official
language)
Establishment and
Finance rules : 35 30
questions

Total Marks: 150, Qualifying marks: 60%, relaxation as applicable for the relevant post & category

About Question Paper - Subject Specific Instructions on candidate console

1. There is negative marking for wrong answers as shown above.

2. Only one question will be displayed on the computer screen at a time.

3. Each question will have 4 alternatives/options. Candidate is to select the correct alternative/option.

4. The questions can be answered in any order.

5. The exam screen will continuously display the remaining time at the right hand top of the
question paper.

6. The candidate may ask the Invigilator their doubts or questions before the commencement of
test. No queries shall be entertained after the commencement of the examination.

7. Rough sheet shall be provided to the candidates for rough work. During the test rough
work needs to be done only on these Rough Sheets. Candidate should write his/her Roll Number
on the Rough Sheet, and return it to the Invigilator before leaving the test venue.

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 Candidates can be debarred / disqualified and taken up under disciplinary action
for any of the following reasons:

1. Creating a disturbance.

2. Impersonation - Attempting to take the examination for someone else.

3. Chit-chatting/indulging in conversation / Giving or receiving assistance of any kind during the

examination & communication in any form to/from other candidates or outsiders.

4. Smoking or eating in the Examination Hall

5. Attempting to tamper with the operation of the computer or meddling with system.

6. Attempting to use the calculator on the PC

7. Exchanging any papers, documents or any other material with other candidates

8. Leaving the test center without the permission from the invigilator.

9. Using prohibited aids, items not allowed, such as: Mobile phones, Blue Tooth, Pagers, Pieces of
Paper (except his/her E-Call Letter, Identity Card), Digital diaries, any other electronic gadgets/
devices, smart glasses, smart watch, alarm watch, listening devices and recording or
photographic devices.

10. Attempting to copy examination questions and / or examination responses (in any format) from
the examination centre.

11. Attempting to access any unauthorized software/program during the examination.

12. Failing to follow directions given by invigilators.

13. Manhandling of invigilators or test centre staff.

14. Resorting to unfair means or trying to influence in any way the examination results shall be
considered as a serious offence and any candidate found guilty of such offence on the report of
any person duly authorized to conduct the examination, shall be liable for rejection of
candidature.

15. Candidates shall maintain silence while appearing for the exam. Any conversation or
gesticulation or disturbance or attempt to change seats in the Examination Hall shall be deemed
as unfair means.

16. If a candidate is found indulging in unfair means or impersonating, the candidature of such
candidate shall be rejected.

17. The Site Supervisor of ECA in consultation with Railway Centre In-charge is authorized to debar
the candidate(s) from the examination centre for any misconduct by the candidates.

18. Complaints /grievances /feedback, if any, to be pointed out at the time of the test or within 30
minutes after the conclusion of the test.

******* DEEPAK Digitally signed by

DEEPAK PARMAR

PARMAR Date: 2024.07.23

19:48:44 +05'30'

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