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31.6
COMPETENCY TEST
31.6.1 In some trades the safety of workmen as well as machine is of vital concern. It is essential that
only properly trained and competent workmen work in these trades. These trades are
1.
Wireman
2.
Electrician
3.
Switch Board Attendant
4.
Boiler Attendant.
In order to ensure that only competent and properly trained workmen are authorized for this work, the
system of competency test/certificate has been devised. This competency test in respect of electrical
trades is conducted by Ordnance Factory Board. Tests for Boiler Attendants are conducted by
authorities appointed by the State Govt.
31.6.2 COMPETENCY TEST FOR WIREMAN
31.6.2.1
The Wireman Semi-Skilled grade has been upgraded to Skilled grade as a result of
E.C.C. and Guha Committee recommendations. Induction to the skilled grade of Wireman shall be
through Semi Skilled grades.
31.6.2.2
31.6.2.3
Industrial Employees who has worked as helper to an Electrician/Wireman for a
minimum period of one year would alone be eligible for appearing in the competency test for Wireman
Semi Skilled.
31.6.2.4
Departmental employees who have obtained Wireman Competency
Certificate/License from State Govt. which is regarded as equivalent to DGOF Wireman Competency
Test may be directly absorbed as Wireman Semi Skilled, provided date of issue of competency
certificate/license by the State Govt. is within six months of promotion. If the duration is more than 6
months than they will have to appear in the trade test of Wireman Semi Skilled grade to assess the
suitability a fresh to be conducted by Ordnance Factory Board.
31.6.2.5
Ex-Trade Apprentices who have successfully completed their training in the trade of
Wireman/ Electrician can be directly appointed as Wireman Semi Skilled without insisting on their
passing DGOFs Competency test for Wireman provided their absorb within a period of six months from
the date of their successful completion of training. If the gap is more than six months than they should
be subjected to trade test for Wireman Semi Skilled before actual absorption.
31.6.2.6
31.6.2.7
Wireman Semi Skilled are eligible for promotion to Skilled grade after passing the
prescribed trade test on completion of three years service in Wireman Semi Skilled Grade for nonNCTVT Holder and two years in case of NCTVT holders. However, they should have possession of
DGOFs Competency Certificate of Wireman Skilled. This certificate is different from what is required at
Semi Skilled level.
31.6.2.8
31.6.2.9
31.6.3
31.6.3.1