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Director of BoilerG.T. Road, Kanpur

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Boiler Section

Boiler is a hazardous equipment which generates steam at high pressure and temperatureand liable to explode under abnormal conditions. In case of accident there are always chances ofloss of life of workmen and property of Industry.

Boiler Directorate, U.P. function within the establishment of Labour Commissioner Organizationsince 1915. It ascertains the safety of Boilers working in different industries by inspection ofBoilers under the provisions of Indian Boilers Act, 1923, Indian Boiler Reguletions, 1950 and therules framed by the State Government under the Act.

Boiler Directorate implements the provisions of following Act, Regulations and rules :-

(1) Indian Boilers Act, 1923(2) Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950(3) Uttar Pradesh Boiler Rules, 1969(4) Uttar Pradesh Economizer Rules, 1959(5) Uttar Pradesh Boiler Operation Engineer Rules, 1964(6) Uttar Pradesh Boiler Attendant Rules, 1956

Boiler Directorate has sanctioned post of One Director, Three Dy. Director and five

Assistant Director of Boilers but against the above sanctioned post at present only three Dy.Director of Boilers are working for the enforcement of Indian Boilers Act, 1923, and various rules& Regulations framed under the Act. There are 2552 ( 276 ) Boilers in number installed in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The classification of the installed Boilers as per Industries, Heating Surface area is illustratedbelow:-

A- CATEGORIZATION ACCORDING TO TYPE OF INDUSTRY

Sugar Paper Rice Power Fertilizer Textile Chemical&Distillery

Misc.(PetroChemical,Vanaspati,Oils,Pharmacuticals,Leather, Dairy, Rubber & Others)

Total

492(202) 185(07) 308(-) 91(-) 76(11) 316(3) 218(23) 866(30) 2552(276)

Note:- Figure given in Brackets relates to Economizers.B- CATEGORIZATION ACCORDING TO HEATING SURFACE

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HeatingSurface

0 to 100Sq.Meter

Above 100 &upto 200Sq.Meter



Above 400 & upto 500Sq.Meter

Above 500Sq.Meter

Total

No. ofBoilers

1001(13) 429(09) 219(05) 117(23) 60(20) 726(206) 2552(276)

Note:- Figure given in Brackets relates to Economizers.

The main functions of Boiler Directorate are as given

below:-

1- Inspection of Installed Boilers/Economizers

Under the provisions of Indian Boiler Act, 1923, it is statutory requirement that everyBoiler owner of installed Boiler should obtain a certificate authorizing the use of the Boiler. Boilerowner applies for renewal of certificate of Boiler in prescribed manner accompanied original copyof treasury chalan for prescribed fee. The fee can be paid in a Government treasury or in thebranch of State Bank of India, authorized to deposit the Government revenue. The schedule ofinspection fee has been revised by State Govt. Notification No. 658/36-3-2001-141(Sa)/98 dated02.05.2001. The Economizer inspection fee has also been revised vide State Govt. NotificationNo. 3503/36-3-2001-142(Sa)/98 dated 22.12.2000.

2- Registration of New Boilers/Economizers

Technical guidance for the registration of boilers and slab of fees for registration areprescribed in the regulations. The details of measurements recorded at the time of registrationconstitute a permanent record in the form of Memorandum of Registration Book for the boiler anddetermine the original pressure at which the boiler is allowed to work. It is accordingly essentialthat the work should be done with the greatest care and precision.

Registration fee has been revised by Central Boilers Board, Ministry of Industry, Govt. of India, New Delhi vide Extract from the Gazette of India : Part II Sec.3. Sub-Sec (i) appearing onpage Nos. 1639-1649 Dated 18-11-2006 Notification dated New Delhi, 08 November, 2006.

3- Inspecting Authority Work

Director of Boilers, U.P. is recognized as an Inspecting Authority by the Central BoilersBoard, Ministry of Industry, Government of India for the State of Uttar Pradesh. Inspection atvarious stages of Manufacturing of Boiler, Boiler Components, Super Heaters, Economizers,Valves, Tubes, Flanges, Forgings and Castings etc. are carried out by Inspecting Officer authorisedby the Inspecting Authority as per the provisions of Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950. Fee for theInspecting Authority work is realized as per the provisions of Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950which has been revised by Government of India New Delhi vide Extract from the Gazette of India: Part II Sec.3. Sub-Sec (i) appearing on page Nos. 1639-1649 Dated 18-11-2006 Notification dated New Delhi, 08 November, 2006.

4- Boiler Operation Engineers Examination

Under the Provisions of U.P.Boiler Operation Engneers Rules, 1964, No person who doesnot possess a certificate of Proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineers, shall be deemed fit andproper to hold charge of a boiler or boilers of total Heating Surface Exceeding 697 Sq.Meter situated within a radious of 23 meters. The State Government has constituted a Board of Examiners for the State of Uttar Pradesh to conduct Examination for the grant of certificate of


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proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer.

ELEGIBILITY:-A candidate for certificate of Proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall not be less

than 23 years of age and shall not be admitted to the examination unless he proves to thesatisfaction of the Chairman that he has successfully completed ;

(a) a full time Aapprentice Engineers course in a recognised workshop engaged in making orrepairing of boilers and accessories, or a degree or a diploma in Mechanical or ElectricalEngineering recognised by the Institution of Engineers (India) and,

(ii) Served not less than 2 years as an Engineer or Assistant Engineer in the running and Maintenance of abattary of not less than two boilers in number each of not less than 92.90 square meter heatingsurface.

APPLICATION FORM:-Every application for Examination shall be in Form-A appended to the rules. The

applicant shall fill in such parts of the Form as are to be filled in by a candidate and shall sign theform in the presence of a Gazetted Officer or a Honorary Magistrate who shall attest his signature. The application so filled in shall beforwarded to the Secretary at least 30 days before the date fixed for the examination and shall beaccompanied with ---

· Copies of the original duly attested by a Gazetted Officer and one copy of each of all testimonials in respect of practical experience and thetheoritical qualifications of the candidate;

· testimonials of good character from his employers with a certificate ofage;

· a treasury receipt or Chalan showing that the amount of the fee prescribed hereunderfor the examination at which the applicant wishes to appear has been paid;

· five copies of recent bust photographs (Size 51 mm x 64 mm) one of which shall bearthe signature and the thumb impression of the applicant on the back, duly attested bya Gazetted officer or employer. There should not be any mark or signature on front ofthe photographs.

Note:- Candidates are required to bring the originals at the time of their interview. 5- Boiler Attendant Examination

Under the provisions of U.P. Boiler Attendant Rules, 1956, No person who does notpossess a certificate of competency as a Boiler Attendant, shall be deemed fit and proper person tohold charge of boiler. The State Government constitutes a Board of Examiners for the State ofUttar Pradesh to conduct examination of the candidates for the grant of certificate of competencyas a Boiler Attendant.

(I) Classes of Certificates and Capabilities of holder thereof :-(a) A certificate of competency granted under U.P. Board Attendant Rules, 1956 shall be twoclasses. The certificate of the First Class shall qualify a holder there of to be in charge of a singleboiler of any type or capacity or two or more boilers in a battery or of so many separate individualboilers the total heating surface of which does not exceed 7500 sq.ft. Provided that such boilersshall be situtated within a radius of 75 ft. in the same premises and belong to one owner. (b) A certificate of second class shall qualify the holder thereof to be in charge of a single boiler ofany kind, the heating surface of which does not exceed 1500 sq.ft. A second class BoilerAttendant may however, attend to a battery of boiler (not consisting of more than three connectedboiler and not exceeding 1500 sq.ft. in aggregate of total heating surface).


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(c) Eligibility - (a) Second Class- A candidate for a certificate of competency as Boiler Attendantof the second class must have passed High School or Matriculation Examination recognized by theState Government. Candidate for a certificate of compentancy as a Boiler Attendant of secondclass must have attained the age of twenty years and must have not attained the age of more thanforty five years and shall not be admitted to the examination unless he proves to the satisfaction ofthe Board of Examiners that he—

· has served for not less than two years in the capacity of a boiler attendant, donkey-man or a fire man on a steam boiler or on a combined steam engine and boiler; or

· has served not less than two years as an engine fitter where boilers and engine arerepaired or made and worked under steam, one year at-least of which he should haveworked as an assistant fire man; or

· has produces from the head of an industrial or technical institution a certificatestating that he has completed a three years course of training, one year of which musthave been as an apprentice in a steam Power Plant of a mill or factory or anEngineering workshop for the maintenance of Boilers.

· No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the Examination for granting certificate ofcompetency as a Second class BoilerAttendant more than five times.

(b) First Class :- A candidate for certificate of competency as a boiler attendant of first class musthave attained the age of twenty one years and must not have attained the age of forty five yearsand shall not be admitted to the examination unless he possess a certificate of second class and inaddition there to—

· has served for not less than two years as a boiler attendant with a second classcertificate of competency on a boiler whose rated heating surface is not less than 500sq.ft.; or

· produces from the head of an industrial or technical institution a certificate statingthat he has completed a three years course of training, one year of which must havebeen as an apprentice in a steam power plant of a mill or factory or an engineeringworkshop where engines and boilers are repaired or made and in addition has servedfor not less than one year on a boiler of not less than 500sq.ft.of heating surface witha Second Class Boiler Attendant’s certificate.

· No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the examination for granting certificate ofcompetency as a first class Boiler Attendant more than five times.

APPLICATION FORM :-Every application for examination shall be in Form A appended to these rules. The

applicant shall fill in such parts of the form as are to be filled in by a candidate and shall sign theForm in the presence of a Gazetted Officer or an Honrary Magistrate who shall attest his signature.The application so filled and shall be forwarded to the office of the Chairman of the board of examiners not later than one month before the date fixed for examination.

Checklist for filling Form-A

C H E C K L I S T

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR FILLING UP APPLICATION FORM OFU.P. BOILER ATTENDANT EXAMINATION.

1- Prescribed application Form-A should be filled with neat & clean letters andshould be attested by a Gazetted Officer along with his seal.


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2- Applicant’s name & his father’s name should be clearly written.3- Applicant’s address should be written in details with Pin Code number to avoidany postal delay.4- The minimum & maximum age for IInd class Boiler Attendant Examination is 20years & 45 years respectively & shall be calculated with respect to the date ofcommencement of the examination.5- Similarly the minimum & maximum age of Ist Class Boiler AttendantExamination is 21 years & 45 years respectively & shall be calculated with respect to thedate of commencement of the examination.6- The minimum educational qualification for IInd class Boiler Attendant Examinationis High School Examination or its equivalent examination recognized by U.P. Government.7- As a proof of age the attested copy of High School Certificate must be enclosedalong with application form. No other document shall be accepted as proof of age.8- The applicant must clearly mention the examination he intends to appear viz. Istclass or IInd class.9- The applicant must mention the type of Boiler for which he is applying for thecertificate:

· All Type;· Water Tube Type;· Fire Tube Type; and· Waste Heat Recovery Boilers.

10- A passport size photograph of applicant should be affixed at marked place inForm –A & should be attested by the same Gazetted Officer who is attestinghis Form –A . Two identical extra photographs duly signed by candidate on theback of photograph, shall also be annexed along-with Form-A. Nothing shouldbe written on front of the photographs as to deface it.

11- The prescribed examination fee should be deposited by Treasury Chalan withappropriate Head. It should bear clearly the name of applicant, Chalan number, Bank’sname, branch, place & date of deposit. The original copy of Chalan should be enclosedwith application form. The fee deposited in a Bank/Treasury out side the state of UttarPradesh is not acceptable.12- The Minimum experience period required for Ist class examination is two years &it shall be calculated from the date of passing of the IInd class examination or from thedate of employment as IInd class Boiler Attendant which ever is later.13- The applicants from out side Uttar Pradesh must enclose No Objection Certificateissued by Boiler Inspectorate of State in which applicant is working.14 Experience Certificate: The experience certificate issued on letter pad of theorganization with following information must be enclosed in original along-with Form-A;

· Date of Issue of Certificate;

· Applicant’s name, his father’s name & applicant’s designation with nature ofwork;

· Period of employment with date;· Details of boiler on which worked, with Type of boiler, Registration no. of

boiler, Heating Surface, Working Pressure etc.;· Experience Certificate must be signed by Two Officers of Organization viz.

Engineer/ Chief Engineer/ Manager/ General Manager/ Director/ ManagingDirector/ Owner/ Partner etc.

15- If the applicant has appeared in any previous examination prior to this


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examination, he must mention its details.

16- Applicant for for Ist Class Examination must enclose in originalhis IInd Class Certificate or NCVT Certificate along-withapplication form.

17- A candidate furnishing any false information or forge documentsshall be subjected to action as per rule-33 of Uttar Pradesh BoilerAttendant Rules, 1956.

18- The applicant’s are advised to consult Uttar Pradesh BoilerAttendant’s Rules, 1956 for any further clarification.

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