INTEGRAL COACH FACTORY, CHENNAI - 600 038

   (Ministry of Railways)

WEBSITE: www.icf.indianrailways.gov.in

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Employment Notification No. 04/2011

Recruitment against Scouts & Guides and Cultural Quota

Date & Time of Closing:       29 .02.2012 @ 17:00 hrs.

(For candidates residing at Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep,

the last date is  05.03.2012 @ 17:00 hrs)

 

            Applications are invited in the prescribed format from Indian citizens for recruitment in ICF against Scouts&Guides Quota and Cultural Quota satisfying the eligibility criteria as specified below:

Category

Post  &  Pay

No of Posts

Scouts&Guides

Technician Gr.III in Grade Pay Rs. 1900 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

1

Scouts&Guides

Peon, Mali, Trackman, Asst.Cook, Vendor, Sanitary Cleaner in Grade Pay Rs. 1800 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

2

Cultural

Technician Gr.III in Grade Pay Rs. 1900 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

2

 

2.Age Limits

            Age as on 01/01/2012 should be

 

For Posts in Grade Pay Rs. 1900 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

-  UR->18-30; OBC->18-33; SC/ST->18-35 years.

For Posts in Grade Pay Rs. 1800 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

-  UR->18-33; OBC->18-36; SC/ST->18-38 years.

 

3.Scouts Norms:

(a)        Candidates should be a President's Scout/Guide/Ranger/Rover

(OR)

            Himalayan Wood Badge Holder

(OR)

      A Pre-HWB trained Scout Leader / Advanced Trained Guide / Leader /Captain

 

(b)        Should have been an active member of a Scouts organization for at least 3 (Three) years in the recent past and should continue to be active;

 

(c)        Should have attended at least one event at National level and one or two events at State level;

(OR)

 Should have a good record on participation in Scouts/Guides activities at Unit/District level;

 

4.Cultural Norms:

a)  Possession of degree/diploma/ in music/dance/drama etc. from Govt. recognized institute. 

b) Experience in the field and performance given on AIR/Doordarshan etc and prizes won at National level are desirable.

 

 

 

 

5.Educational Qualifications:

 

For Posts in Grade Pay Rs. 1900 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

ITI / Act Apprenticeship in Fitter, Welder, Painter, Electrician, Carpenter trades

 

For Posts in Grade Pay Rs. 1800 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

Matriculation or its equivalent.

 

6.Fees

 

Fees of Rs.40/-must be paid through crossed Indian Postal Order drawn in favour of Asst.Personnel Officer/G payable at Chennai. SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from paying examination fee.

 

7.Mode of Selection

 

The selection process will consist of Written test and Personality test/interview.  For the written test, questions will be of objective type relating to Scouts & Guides Organization and its activities as per syllabus. Distribution of marks will be as under:

 

Written test                                         :           50

Scouts & Guides qualification            :            35

Personality test/interview                    :           15    

Total                                                    :           100 

 

The selection process will consist of a) written test, which will be of objective type questions on General Knowledge and b) practical demonstration in the relevant Cultural field.  The distribution of marks will be as under:

 

            Written Test                                        :            50

            Practical Demonstration                      :            35

            Testimonials/Prizes                              :            15

Total                                                                100

 

8.Medical Examination

           

The selected candidates will have to be medically found fit for appointment to the selected categories as specified in the Indian Railway Medical Manual.

 

9.Syllabus:

 

i) For Posts in Grade Pay Rs. 1900 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

 

General Awareness, Matriculation Syllabus , Knowledge in relevant trade and

 

(For Scouts & Guides only ) - History of Scouting / Guiding ; Law & Promise; Organisation - 'Distt & State Level'; Training Centre – District & State Level ; Knowledge of Books ; Scouting for Boys / Guiding for Girls in India ; Motto left hand shake ; Salute; Prayer ; Flag song ; National Anthem ; Know the National & Scouting flags ; Social Services at various occasions ; Hiking ; Proficiency Badges ; How these are earned? ; Stages in Scouting / Guiding. Thinking Day; Progressive Training of Scouts / Guides / Rovers / Rangers; Pioneering; Handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamboree; National Jamboree; Jamboree on the Air.

 

Organisation at National level; National Training Centres, WAGGGS/ WOSM-Uprashtrapati Award Competition; Prime Minister Shield Competition; Community Development Programs: Aims and Methods of Scouting: How Scouting is useful in producing better Citizens?

 

ii) For Posts in Grade Pay Rs. 1800 in Pay Band Rs. 5200-20200

 

General Awareness, Matriculation Syllabus  and

 

(For Scouts & Guides only) - History of Scouting / Guiding; Law & Promise; Organisation - 'Distt & State Level'; Training Centre -Distt. & State Level; Knowledge of Books ; Scouting for Boys / Guiding for Girls in India ; Motto left hand shake ; Salute; Prayer ; Flag song ; National Anthem ; Know the National & Scouting flags ; Social Services at various occasions ; Hiking ; Proficiency Badges ; How these are earned? ; Stages in Scouting / Guiding. Thinking Day; Progressive Training of Scouts / Guides / Rovers / Rangers; Pioneering; Handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamboree; National Jamboree; Jamboree on the Air.

 

10.Copies of certificates to be enclosed:

 

        i.            Necessary testimonials concerning the Scouts and Guides activities

      ii.            Proof of Age

    iii.            educational qualifications

    iv.            transfer certificate

 

11.Training

 

In case, the candidates are found suitable and are appointed in the Railways they have to undergo training for the period prescribed for the particular post in which they will be offered appointment, in case training is necessary for the particular post.

 

12.How to Apply`

 

Applications

-          in an envelope superscribed "Application for Scouts&Guides Quota” or “Application for Cultural Quota” in Block letters.

-          addressed to the ASSISTANT PERSONNEL OFFICER/G, INTEGRAL COACH FACTORY, CHENNAI - 600 038 and sent by ordinary post.

 

Mere calling for written test/interview will not be a guarantee for appointment.

Canvassing in any form will entail disqualification.

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Assistant Personnel Officer/G

for General Manager (P)