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JTO Examination |
Last Update 24 Nov 2004 |
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I was informed by my Father about the JTO Examination when I was doing
my B.Sc. At that time there was no much attraction to this post. But my
father asked me to write this exam and advised me to get and keep the job
as Life Line. Since I had ideas to do Master Degree, I didn't worry much
about it but I assured my father to do the exam well with serious preparation.
We applied during 1995 when I was doing my Final Year B.Sc. Then I joined
Anna University for M.Sc. When I complete I year, I was called for the Exam.
There were four tests of 3 hours each. Mathematics, General Physics, Electrical
and Electronics & English and GK. are the papers I faced and did with
full confidence. I informed my father, "I will get through".
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| Appointment |
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I was informed by my Father that I had been appointed as JTO in DOT
when I was getting ready for the final examinations of II year M.Sc. The
pay scale revise satisfied my father and he felt happy. I was worried about
the overlap between the PG. Degree and Job, but I was blessed to get the
order for joining the training on the next day when I completed my Degree.
Yes, I completed M.Sc on 24 May 1997 and reported for training on 26 May 1997
with Sunday as a break.
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| JTO Training |
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I was given Training at RGMCTTC, Meenambakkam, Chennai. The training
was of two Phases with 16 weeks duration each and a Field training of 4
four weeks to some work spot. I completed Phase I on 13 Sep 1997 and reported
for field training on 15 Sep at Usilampatti near Madurai. After completing
Field Training I joined for Phase II on 13 OCT '97, which ended on 31 Jan
'97. Then I reported for duty on 2nd Feb '98 at O/O DE, New Tech Installation,
#4, Bharathi Park 4th Cross Street, Saibaba colony, Coimbatore - 11, since
I had opted for the Head Quarters as Coimbatore.
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As per my father's instruction I had opted for New Tech Installation
Branch and got it. I was given the Designation JTO(NTI). The First Officer
I met in the DOT is Sri. Shanmugaiya SDE. The New Tech Installation unit
is the one which is doing all the major installation of New Technology Switches
in Tamil Nadu. There were experts for different switches and were very co-operative.
Since that time when I joined was peak time, I was debuted to CDOT Installation
for two months till march.
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| My First Work Spot |
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I was requested to take the work at Jallipatti near Udumalaipettai.
Being new, I was given training by the senior staff there, and I also took
active participation. It was interesting but not comfortable. Since the
DA and Lodge rent given to the Staff are insufficient, and also the work
spots were in rural areas, I felt uneasy to stay in some places. I had to
roam around Coimbatore for many purposes like getting official clearance
letters, for purchases and or many other works. After having some idea about
the installation I was given the independent work at Goodalur near Ooty.
It was an interesting experience to travel very frequently to hill stations
and to work there. ,Luckily My batch mate Lingan was JTO indoor there and
hence a good company. After completion of that work, I was released back
to New Tech Unit.
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The places I have Worked for Installation |
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I Think I have almost covered the entire Tamil Nadu. Being in Installation
I have to cover complete Tamil Nadu Circle and have worked in all SSAs (Secondary
Switching Area). I just list out the places I have worked so far which I
remember now.
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Being in installation, It was very difficult to get Inservice training.
Since we are given excellent Field training in every installation we were
not encouraged to opt for training. But after good efforts I was able to
go for the following .Training
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| Specialization |
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Out of the four New Tech Switches [EWSD, OCB-283, AXE-10, 5ESS]
in Tamil Nadu, I am given chances to do more in OCB only. Hence I am specialized
in that switch, but I like the Switch EWSD very much because the first new
tech switch I faced was that one and also it is simple in installation and
maintenance with smart look. There are many specialists for OCB but a very
few for EWSD. Hence I have decided to reserve a place for me in the row
of EWSD since I also have done enough work in that switch. If I a lucky
, before I get relieved of that unit I may get chances to do two more main
exchanges and hence I can stabilize my position. Though I am trained in
AXE, so far I am not given a chance to do an AXE exchange independently
and hence I cant say anything about that. I am not even exposed to 5ESS
since only two exchanges of that switch is available in Tamil Nadu and no
more switch is expected to come further.
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| Nature of My Work
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Depending upon the Waiting List in a area the amount of new connections
to be released is decided by the Development wing of DOT/BSNL. From GM Development
office, the purchase order for the required Switch type and capacity are sent
to the manufacturers. Once the Head of an SSA receives the Materials, he
contacts GM Installation for the installation work. Depending upon the urgency
of the work GMI allocates the man power for that work. We receive information
from our DE(Installation) and reach the Site. We consult the Planning wing
of the SSA about the execution of the work and the required specification
and layouts. Once we get clearance from our DE, the execution starts. The
Execution sequence as follows
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At present I take care of the IUCIT Software installation work throughout TamilNadu. IUCIT is developed by me and being used in many places throughout India. There is very good response for the software because of the features available and I do support the users online. Using this Software BSNL staff decides what is the amount to be paid to Private Operators and the bill to be raised towards them. Since the bills are in lakhs and Crores, the software has been tuned very finely and getting further tuned. The problems in the bills generated by POs have been clearly found out and informed which has reduced the complications and delay in the settlements.
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