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Duties of SSE / JE (P.Way) & track organisation — questions with answers

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Q1.SSE/P.Way (In-charge) inspects the track and approaches of all bridges, including footpaths, how often?

  1. Once a year before monsoon
  2. Once a quarter
  3. Once a month
  4. Once in two years
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Answer: (A) Once a year before monsoon

As per Para 1101 of IRBM, the track and approaches of all bridges are inspected once a year in the prescribed months before the monsoon.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 491

Q2.Which of the following is NOT one of the four Members of the Railway Board?

  1. Member Infrastructure
  2. Member Finance
  3. Member Operations & Business Development
  4. Member Electrical
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Answer: (D) Member Electrical

The Railway Board consists of the Chairman & CEO and four Members: Infrastructure, Traction & Rolling Stock, Operations & Business Development, and Finance.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 64

Q3.SSE/P.Way (In-charge) shall check the work of SSE/P.Way/USFD at least once in ____ round of testing or as specified by higher authority

  1. Each
  2. 3
  3. 2
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (A) Each

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.8

Q4.Who prepares the date-wise schedule in the Keyman's book showing the Kms/TPs the Keyman must attend each day of the month?

  1. Gang Mate
  2. ADEN
  3. JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional)
  4. DEN
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Answer: (C) JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional)

JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional) makes the date-wise schedule in the Keyman's book and checks and initials the attended locations during inspections.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 467

Q5.On works in progress, SSE/P.Way (In-charge) should check the quality and quantum of work at least ______

  1. once a week
  2. once a fortnight
  3. once a quarter
  4. once a month
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Answer: (D) once a month

SSE/P.Way (In-charge) should exercise as many checks as possible, but at least once a month, on the quality and quantum of work.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 496

Q6.A track machine working in a block section must be under the direct supervision of an engineering official not below the rank of ______

  1. Gang Mate
  2. DEN
  3. ADEN
  4. JE/SSE/P.Way
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Answer: (D) JE/SSE/P.Way

An official not below JE/SSE/P.Way supervises machine working, takes the block, protects the line and certifies the track fit before clearing the block.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 2, page 524

Q7.LWR/SEJ inspection of SSE/P.Way (Incharge) and JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional) Once in _______ during two hottest months by rotation

  1. Fortnight
  2. 3 months
  3. a month
  4. 2 months
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Answer: (A) Fortnight

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.34

Q8.Side drains, Catch water drains, Bridge water ways inspection by SSE/P.Way (Incharge) once in ____________ before _________

  1. a Year, Winter
  2. a Year, prior to Monsoon
  3. a Year, Onset of Monsoon
  4. a Year, Summer
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Answer: (C) a Year, Onset of Monsoon

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.54

Q9.Performance data of 'material under trial' in a section is submitted by SSE/P.Way (In-charge) to ADEN through ______

  1. IRPSM
  2. TMS
  3. the Keyman's diary
  4. the MAS account
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Answer: (B) TMS

SSE/P.Way (In-charge) monitors material under trial and submits the required details to ADEN through TMS.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 498

Q10.JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional) Trolley inspection schedule for routes having 110 kmph and below is once in________.

  1. 3 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 4 months
  4. Fortnight
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Answer: (D) Fortnight

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.21

Q11.JE/SSE/P.Way should examine all the gang tools at least once in a

  1. Fortnight
  2. month
  3. 2 months
  4. 3 months
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Answer: (B) month

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.14

Q12.Defects that are beyond the powers of JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional) to remedy should be brought immediately to the notice of ______

  1. the Gang Mate
  2. the Station Master
  3. DEN
  4. SSE/P.Way (In-charge)
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Answer: (D) SSE/P.Way (In-charge)

JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional) reports such defects to SSE/P.Way (In-charge) and obtains advice; the In-charge in turn reports to ADEN.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 472

Q13.__________ is responsible for Preparation of plans and estimates of various track works and submission of proposals to ADEN for further action.

  1. JE/SSE/P.way
  2. SSE/P.Way (Incharge)
  3. Gangmen
  4. Gangmate
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Answer: (B) SSE/P.Way (Incharge)

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.1

Q14.Undergrowth in station yards should be cleared every year, preferably ______

  1. after the monsoon
  2. during winter
  3. before the seeds have ripened
  4. just before the AEN's inspection
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Answer: (C) before the seeds have ripened

Under the upkeep of station yards, undergrowth is cleared every year, usually before the seeds have ripened.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 508

Q15.SSE/P.Way (In-charge) is NOT held responsible for an avoidable rail fracture if USFD testing found the rail good within how long before the fracture?

  1. One month
  2. Three months
  3. Six months
  4. One year
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Answer: (B) Three months

Responsibility for avoidable fractures rests with SSE/P.Way (In-charge) except where USFD testing was done and found good up to three months before the fracture.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 496

Q16.Joint inspection of Insulated steel channel sleepers with S&T department by SSE/P.Way (Incharge) and JE /SSE/P.Way (Sectional) is once in ____by rotation.

  1. 3 months
  2. a month
  3. 6 months
  4. a year
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Answer: (C) 6 months

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.61

Q17.At the divisional level, the Stores department is headed by the ______

  1. Sr. DMM
  2. Sr. DFM
  3. Sr. DME
  4. Sr. DCM
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Answer: (A) Sr. DMM

Under the DRM, Stores is headed by the Sr. DMM; Sr. DFM heads Accounts, Sr. DME Mechanical and Sr. DCM Commercial.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 73

Q18.Before the onset of which season must SSE/P.Way (In-charge) recoup the ballast to the standard profile on LWR/CWR?

  1. Summer
  2. Winter
  3. Monsoon
  4. Spring
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Answer: (A) Summer

SSE/P.Way (In-charge) must ensure proper ballast section and recoup ballast to the standard profile before the onset of summer.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 489

Q19.Night Foot plate inspection by JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional) once in ___________, preferably be done between__________ hrs.

  1. 2 months, 00:00 to 04:00
  2. a month, 22:00 to 02:00
  3. a month, 02:00 to 06:00
  4. a month, 00:00 to 04:00
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Answer: (D) a month, 00:00 to 04:00

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.41

Q20.SEJ inspection by JE/SSE/P.Way (other than in-charge or sectional) is once in _____

  1. 6 months
  2. 3 months
  3. a Month
  4. Fortnight
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Answer: (D) Fortnight

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.74

Q21.For curves > 2 degree, JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional) shall inspect once in ______ on Rotation with SSE/P.Way (In-charge)

  1. 3 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 2 months
  4. a month
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Answer: (B) 6 months

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.28

Q22.The direct responsibility for the quality of AT welding done in a section rests with ______

  1. the welding contractor
  2. SSE/P.Way/USFD
  3. SSE/P.Way (In-charge)
  4. ADEN
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Answer: (C) SSE/P.Way (In-charge)

SSE/P.Way (In-charge) bears direct responsibility for AT weld quality and must ensure the welding team's equipment is complete and in good condition.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 496

Q23.The headquarters of South East Central Railway is at ______

  1. Raipur
  2. Bilaspur
  3. Jabalpur
  4. Nagpur
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Answer: (B) Bilaspur

South East Central Railway (SECR) has its headquarters at Bilaspur.

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 79

Q24.All Tunnels inspection by SSE/P.Way (Incharge) once in ______ after________

  1. a Year, Summer
  2. a Year, any season
  3. a Year, Winter
  4. a Year, Monsoon
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Answer: (D) a Year, Monsoon

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.47

Q25.In the P.Way hierarchy below the JE, the Keyman is designated as ______

  1. Track Maintainer grade 1 (TM1)
  2. Track Maintainer grade 3 (TM3)
  3. Track Maintainer grade 2 (TM2)
  4. Track Maintainer grade 4 (TM4)
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Answer: (C) Track Maintainer grade 2 (TM2)

Below the JE/P.Way the order is Mate (TM1), Keyman (TM2), Track Maintainer 3 (TM3) and Track Maintainer 4 (TM4).

Source: RailPro e-book Vol 1, page 76

Q26.Foot inspection of JE/SSE/P.Way (other than in-charge or sectional) may be done with concerned ________

  1. Gangmate
  2. Keyman
  3. Patrolman
  4. Trackman
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Answer: (B) Keyman

Source: JE (P.Way) Question Bank 2025, Q.67

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