IRSS officers are responsible for making procurement Of stock and non-stock items required for safe running of trains. These trained professionals ensure the proper upkeep/maintenance of rolling stock (locomotives, coaches, wagons etc), infrastructure (track, signalling systems, buildings etc), operation Of assets (lubricating oils etc) and production and repairs in workshops
Personal Competencies
• You are a careful and organized person
• You can make people work under your directions
• You like to lead
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor's in any Engineering course
OR
Complete Bachelor's in any Engineering course and follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied subject
OR
Pursue Diploma in any Engineering course
3. Qualify Engineering Services Examination held by UPSC
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Any recognised college in India
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 68,000-2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with Iow interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Indian Railways and other government departments/ ministries
Work Environment: Your job role will need you to work both indoor and outdoor. You will be visiting warehouses and loco sheds. You will handle a team of officials. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Mukul Mohan is the Deputy Chief Materials Manager with the Indian Railways, Mohan has done his B, Tech, from National Institute of Technology, Warangal. His responsibilities involve supply chain management, warehousing and transportation. Between 2005 and 2007 Mohan was the Assistant Director with the Central Water Commission.*
INDIAN RAILWAY STORES SERVICE (IRSS)
NCS Code: NA | GS023• You are a careful and organized person
• You can make people work under your directions
• You like to lead
1. Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor's in any Engineering course
OR
Complete Bachelor's in any Engineering course and follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied subject
OR
Pursue Diploma in any Engineering course
3. Qualify Engineering Services Examination held by UPSC
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Any recognised college in India
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 68,000-2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with Iow interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Indian Railways and other government departments/ ministries
Work Environment: Your job role will need you to work both indoor and outdoor. You will be visiting warehouses and loco sheds. You will handle a team of officials. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Assistant Materials Manager → Divisional Materials Manager → Senior Divisional Materials Manager/Deputy Chief Materials Manager → Chief Materials Manager → Principal Materials Manager → General
The approx. salary of an IRSS gazetted officer ranges between INR 15,600 - 90,000* or more per month
Source: https://cr.indianrailwaysgov.in/up-loads/fi1es/1305795206553-Stores.pdf
Experts from the field
Mukul Mohan is the Deputy Chief Materials Manager with the Indian Railways, Mohan has done his B, Tech, from National Institute of Technology, Warangal. His responsibilities involve supply chain management, warehousing and transportation. Between 2005 and 2007 Mohan was the Assistant Director with the Central Water Commission.*
Source: https://coffeemug.aVcontact/mukuJ—mohan-543b597/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
UPSC, civil service, Indian railways management service exam