What are train driver called in India?

What are train driver called in India?

LOCO Pilot is the person who drives a train in India.

Why are train drivers called pilots?

If a train driver is referred to as a ‘pilot’, it is like when a ship arrives at a harbour and a local seaman called a ‘pilot’ comes aboard to guide the ship through the local geography.

Who conducts a train?

The more common use is a Railroad engineer. Which is an engineer (in America and Canada), engine driver, loco pilot, motorman, train driver (in Britain), is a person who operates a train.

What is a train pilot?

In railroading, the pilot (also known as a cowcatcher) is the device mounted at the front of a locomotive to deflect obstacles on the track that might otherwise damage or derail it or the train. Instead of a pilot, trams use a device called a fender.

Is SSC Je Group B or C?

The SSC JE post falls under the Group B, non-gazetted post in 6th level.

What are Group B posts?

Posts carrying a pay or scale of pay with a maximum of not less than Rs. 9000/- but less than 13500/- are known as Group `B’ posts. Civil posts with a maximum pay (or a scale of pay) over Rs. 4000/- but less than Rs 9000./- are in Group `C’.

What is the work of Railway Group B?

(c) The Assistants of Railway Board Sectt. Service & Personal Assistants of Railway Board Sectt. Stenographers Service will continue to be classified as Group ‘B’ (Non-gazetted) as laid down in respective service rules.

What is the qualification of Railway Group B?

Selection to Group B Services

	Selection
Eligible Grade	GP 4200
Service requirements	Min 3 years in the 4200
Who can appear the selection	Only those who are called as per seniority and vacancy available
Method of selection	Primarily seniority. Written test and viva-voce has to be passed.

What is Group A and Group B in railway?

Railways divides it service in Group A, B, C, D service group. Group A officers are the officers in the topmost level in Railways.