Boiler Attendant Examination 2021
An official notification has been released by the Office of the Chief Inspector of Boilers, Assam. It's an exam notification for Boiler Attendant Examination of Class I and Class II to be held as per the Boiler Attendant’s Rules, 2011. Candidates who are interested and eligible for these jobs in Assam may apply by following the steps given in this article.About Boiler Attendant Examination
The State Government constitutes an Examining Board to carry out the examination for the granting of the Certificate of Competence as a Boiler Assistant under the provision of the Boiler Assistant Rules, 2011.
No person who does not hold a certificate of competence as a boiler attendant shall be deemed fit and proper to hold the load of a boiler or boilers with total heating surfaces in excess of 1000 square feet. meters located within a radius of 50 meters.
Boiler Attendant Examination Summery
| Exam Name | Boiler Attendant Examination |
| Class of Exam | Class I and Class II |
| Year | 2021 |
| Last date of submission | 12/11/2021 |
Eligibility Criteria of Boiler Attendant Examination
Class I Exam Qualification(s)
Educational Qualification: At least Matriculation or equivalent exam.
Other Qualification(s):
A candidate for a certificate of competency as Boiler Attendant of the first class shall not be less than twenty (20) years of age as on 01.01.2021 and he possesses a certificate of the second class and shall not be admitted to the examination unless he,
a) Has served for not less than 2 (Two) years, as boiler attendant with second class certificate of competency as sole working charge of a boiler whose rated heating surface is not less than 50 (fifty) square meters.
OR
b) Produces from the head of an industrial or technical institution, a certificate stating that he has completed a 3 (three) years course of training, one year of which must have been as an apprentice in a steam power plant or a mill or a factory or an engineering workshop where engines and boilers are repaired or made and in addition has served for not less than one year as sole working charge of a Boiler of not less than 50 (fifty) square meters of heating surface with second class Boiler Attendant certificate of competency;
OR
c) Has worked for not less than 2 (two) years as Fireman or Assistant Fireman with Second Class Boiler Attendant certificate of competency under the charge of first class Boiler Attendant on boiler having heating surface of more than 50 (fifty) square meters.
Class II Exam Qualification
Educational Qualification: At least Matriculation or equivalent exam.
Other Qualification(s):
A candidate for a certificate of competency as Boiler Attendant of the second class shall not be less than 18 (Eighteen) years of
age as on 01.01.2021 and shall not be admitted to the examination unless he
a) Has passed matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized institution or board
AND
b) Has served for not less than 2 (Two) years, in the capacity of a Fireman or Operator or an Assistant Fireman or
Assistant Operator on a steam boiler;
c) Has served for not less than 3 (three) years as a fitter where boilers are manufactured or erected, operated or
repaired. Out of this he should have served as Assistant Fireman for a least one year.
OR
d) Must have served for not less than 2 (Two) years on small industrial boilers, in case of Industrial Training institutes
certificate holder.
Note - For detail eligibility criteria, candidates are requested to check official notification.
Examination Fee:
Class I Exam: Rs 500/- (Five Hundred) is to be deposited into Treasury under the Head of Account “0230- Labour and Employment, 103-Fees for inspection of Steam Boiler “or pay online through eGras portal www.assamegras.gov.in .
Class II Exam: Rs 300/- (Three hundred) is to be deposited into Treasury under the Head of Account “0230- Labour and Employment, 103-Fees for inspection of Steam Boiler ”or pay online through eGras portal www.assamegras.gov.in .
How to Apply for Boiler Attendant Examination ?
Necessary application form and instruction to candidates etc., may be collected from the office as mentioned below during office hours upto 03/11/2021 or may be downloaded from the official website (Links at thee bottom). Applications duly filled in (the envelope containing the application and other documents should be superscribed as “Application for Boiler Attendant exam”) should reach the following address on or before 12/11/2021.
Secretary,
Board of Examiners, for Boiler Attendant Examination Office of the Chief Inspector of Boilers, Assam,
Lalmati, NH-37, Guwahati-29, Assam.
Important Documents
1. Enclose Treasury Challan in original regarding payment of fee.
3. Enclose proof of age.
4. Enclose proof of qualification.
5. Enclose experience certificate.
6. Enclose NOC in original(for candidates outside of Assam).
7.Self addressed envelope with postal stamp of Rs.5/- only duly fixed.