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Job Profile of Traffic Apprentice(TA)

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  • Traffic Apprentices are trained as a sort of multi skilled supervisors in the Transportation(Operations) branch.
  • They will be given 2 year training in different categories of working of Traffic branch - training as Station Master, Guard, Section Controller, Yard Masters, Traffic inspectors.  
  • They will work short periods as  Station Master, Yard Master and Guard independently during training  also.
  • Job profile: After 2 years training they will be posted either as Station Master, Yard Master(Now both has been combined) or Section Controller. Their further promotion will be in that cadre to which he will be posted only.

Career path :

  • Station Master /   Section Controller >>
  • Station Supt. /Chief Controller >>
  • Future promotions to managerial (Gazetted) posts are based on departmental examinations.
  • Assistant Opertions Manager >>   Divisional  Operations Manager
  • Qualification : Degree from recognized university or equivalent. Diploma in Rail Transport & Management, Transport Economics, Multimodal Transport (Containerization) awarded by Institute of Rail Transport, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi will be additional desirable qualification
  • Selection Process : Written Examination and Document Verification.

Salary and other perks

(i)

Pay Scale

9300-34800

(ii)

Grade Pay

4200

(iii)

Initial Pay

9300

(iv)

Total Pay (i) + (ii )

13500

Other Allowances depend on various conditions and hence cant be stated uniformly. Other major allowances include :

DA on Total Pay above

Transport Allowance

House Rent Allowance(if not provided with quarters)

Deductions from salary include 10% of total Pay towards New Pension scheme.

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sir is this is necessary to

sir is this is necessary to do Diploma in Rail Transport & Management, Transport Economics, Multimodal Transport (Containerization) awarded by Institute of Rail Transport, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi will be additional desirable qualification...
i did only bca...so for what posts i am applicable in RAILWAY....help
me ...pls...

It is not necessary to do any

It is not necessary to do any of these courses to join IR. They are just complimentary.

You can apply for all graduate level posts like Asst Station Master, Goods Guard, Traffic Apprentice etc.

dear sir, i have completed my

dear sir,

i have completed my honours degree frm english(BA Eng Honrs)...........can i apply for ca/ta in railway

YEs you are eligible.

YEs you are eligible.

When are the results of

When are the results of Traffic Apprentice of RRB Mumbai???????

sir is this is necessary to

sir is this is necessary to do Diploma in Rail Transport & Management, Transport Economics, Multimodal Transport (Containerization) awarded by Institute of Rail Transport, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi will be additional desirable qualification...

i did only bca...so for what posts i am applicable in RAILWAY....help me ...pls...

Diploma in Rail Transport is

Diploma in Rail Transport is not compulsory . You can apply for all Graduate posts - ASM, ECRC, Goods Guard.....

sir is this is necessary to

sir is this is necessary to do Diploma in Rail Transport & Management, Transport Economics, Multimodal Transport (Containerization) awarded by Institute of Rail Transport, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi will be additional desirable qualification...

i did only bca...so for what posts i am applicable in RAILWAY....help me ...pls...

hello sir plzzz tell how I

hello sir plzzz tell how I can fill the job in RRB through Online..

Is Any Procedure to follow plzz tell me?????????

Also for A 2 medical

Also for A 2 medical standards is required for goods guard post please let me know the type of test will be there in this A 2 cadre I Just checked with vision and I am perfectly meeting the criteria. please reply thanks

from where to purchase rrb

from where to purchase rrb non technical cadre exam online

See

See here: http://indianrailwayemployee.com/node/4752

There is a link to Download the form on the bottom of the article.

Hello Sir,  My Name is

Hello Sir, 

My Name is Praveen. I have completed M.Tech. in Transportation Engg. & Management. So can you please let me know is there any vacancy related to my qualification 
 
Thanks & Regards,

Praveen Mugalkhod

M. Tech Transportation? No

M. Tech Transportation? No chance in Railways. Look elsewhere.

sir,   rrb mai selection fair

sir,

  rrb mai selection fair hota hai ya nahi mainai suna hai rrb mai fair selection nahi hota .

    ssc ki tarah ismai marks bhi nahi batate na cut off show ketai .this is right?

yaar tumne Jis  city se rrb

yaar tumne Jis  city se rrb ka paper bhra hai unki apni website hoti hai..

wha ja ka result ka option hoga agar tumhara test clear ho jayega toh

tumhara roll no. result me show hoga..

agar nai clear hua toh nai show hoga.

RRB selects candidates

RRB selects candidates strictly as per marks obtained in the selection test.

Hi dear, I am a Master in

Hi dear,

I am a Master in Computer Applications (MCA) passout and working in a reputated MNC from last 3 years in gurgaon. Is there is any officer cadre entry in Railways which suits my profile.

Please tell me how good is Trafffic apprentice is for me and how to prepare for it's first stage exam.

With thanks & Regards,

Deepak

 

sir, for the post of junior

sir,

for the post of junior account assistant ba and bcom degree are equal or bcom candidates get preference. reply me

No preference is given to

No preference is given to B.Com graduates for Accounts Assistant.

sir please reply my another

sir please reply my another query,

i have apply for account assistant post i have done mca but i have mention only graduation

and in the notification for this post is preference given to the post graduation candidates whats is mean.if i qualify in pre and main with good rank then how preference will be given to pg condidates, i am not understand please sir clarify .thanks a lot.

Why didnt you mention PG when

Why didnt you mention PG when you have PG? The main criteria for selection will be RRB test. Preference is given only when the the test marks are same.

sir please reply me , mainai

sir please reply me ,

mainai graduation ka final exam 2007 november mai diya tha aur result 2008 mai aaya tha

aur meri final year marksheet aur degree pr 2007 exam likha hai but issue date 2008 hai.

aur mainai rrb k liya apply kiya hai aur usmai passing year 2008 likha hai .this is right?

please reply sir thanks a lot

Apka passing year 2007 hai.

Apka passing year 2007 hai. Lekin ye to bada problem nahi hain or apke application accept kar dega.

dear sir/mam i can undestand

dear sir/mam

i can undestand the preliminary exam(stage I). What is the second stage main exam for a  TRAFFIC APPERENTICE. What sort of paper will it be? From where can i get the previous exam papers? What will be the first total (= Rs.         )salary during training? And what will be the first initial salary after completing training?? Waiting for reply.

hussain

j&K

Second stage exam also i

Second stage exam also i objective type somewhat the same type as first. RRB doesnt distribute previous question papers. See here for some preparation books: http://indianrailwayemployee.com/flipkart_books

For salary see following:  

http://indianrailwayemployee.com/content/gross-and-net-salary-some-popular-categories-railway-jobs

 

I want to apply online for

I want to apply online for rrb Allahabad and RRB Bilaspur  for the Common Preliminary Examination CEN No. 03/2012 but i did not find any link on both RRB website so plz tell me that is their any other website on which online application is possible

The facility is not provided

The facility is not provided for RRB Allahabad and RRB Bilaspur. Even though there is a link for online form on RRB Bliaspur website, it is not working for the present.

sir i have completed master

sir

i have completed master of science from geology and i would like to apply for traffic apprentice post. Am i eligble for this post. waiting for ur reply

thanking you sir

Yes, you can apply.

Yes, you can apply.

Hello! sir i am karthik, i

Hello! sir i am karthik, i completed my B.Tech in Mechanical engineering.  I saw an advertisement of  commerical appertice. will my profile suits for it ..

If your question is whether

If your question is whether you can apply to the post, answer is YES. But if you ask whether it suits your profile, understand that it is for a non technical graduate. The post that better suits your profile is Engineering position.

 sir i completed my btech and

 sir

i completed my btech and  i would like to  writ rrb  exams , what is the position in railway department that  suits an engineer and  Is there  any notifications for mechanical engineers 

 waiting for ur reply 

                                                                 thanking you sir 

                                                                                            

You can apply for SSE

You can apply for SSE Mechanical when RRB call for it. The qualification required is is B.Tech.

Sir Im electronics and

Sir Im electronics and communication engineer, willing to fill-up form for TA,CA,ASM - Total 6829 . what r the suitable profile for me to fillup and is there any other suitable notifications in Indian railways 4 me??????????

The suitable post for you

The suitable post for you based on your qualification is Section Engineer (Signal/Telecom). Wait for the advertisement for these posts. But you can also apply for TA/CA/ASM - any of these categories. 

sir please told me the

sir please told me the difference between A4 paper and Bond paper..

i submitted form at RRB in A4 paper.but someone told it will be rejected. here required bond paper.

A4 is the  correct size to

A4 is the  correct size to submit RRB form. The bond paper just is an indication of quality. If you submitted the form in A4 it will be accepted.

i m anil, i am filled up for

i m anil, i am filled up for ass. station master. my exam on octobar. if i will pass the exam when will join my post. how many time.

 

Count 12-36 months from after

Count 12-36 months from after the exam depending on various factors.

Hello Sir,  My Name is JAyesh

Hello Sir, 

My Name is JAyesh Joshi . I have completed BCA in 2011. So can You please let me know is there any vacancy related to my qualification 

 

Thanks & Regards,

Jayesh Joshi

You can apply general

You can apply general graduate posts like ASM, Traffic / Commercial Apprentice. 

Sir,        In one of your

Sir, 

      In one of your previous comments , you have said that this job is not preferred for engineering graduates. 

I want to ask that why is it so as I am an Engineer to ????

Because this is a

Because this is a non-technical post where the eligibility is any Degree. For an Engineer it is better to work as an Engineer.

sir i completed BE in

sir i completed BE in ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIO in 2010 can i elgibility  for the post of   Traffic Apprentice job 

Yes you can. But this is a

Yes you can. But this is a non-technical post where the eligibility is any Degree. Generally an Engineer after joining in non-technical cadre feels he is working in a post below his status. This is not good both for yourself and for the Railways.

Sir, I am currently pursuing 

Sir,

I am currently pursuing  B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering and it will be completed during mid on 2013 and I want to know if I have any future in Traffic Apprentice job. If yes can I apply for the post now or should I wait until I have completed my engineering.

regards

Shadaab khan

Only after you complete

Only after you complete Degree you can apply for RRB job. Traffic Apprentice is a good post for Graduates, but not recommended for Engineering Graduates.

Sir, I have done a Diploma in

Sir, I have done a Diploma in Rail Transport and Management from Rail Bhavan, Institute of Rail Transport and Management, what would be level of weightage given to the qualification and After becoming a commerical or traffic apprentice how much time will it take to jump to gazetted rank like Managers and what is the frequency of departmental examinations held for these ranks.?

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