Section 29 in Bihar Boiler Operation Engineer's Rules, 1960
29. Candidate to produce satisfactory testimonials.
(1)No candidate shall be admitted to an examination who cannot produce a satisfactory testimonial certifying his experience, ability, sobriety and general good conduct for the whole period of his qualifying service, as specified in Rule 33. Any break in the period of qualifying service shall be accounted for. Such testimonials shall clearly state the capacity in which the candidate was employed, whether as an Apprentice Engineer, Supervisor, Assistant Engineer, or Engineer and the periods of such employment stating the dates between which the candidate was so employed.(2)The testimonials shall be signed by a responsible officer under whom the candidate has directly served and be countersigned by the employer, agent, or Manager of the workshop or factory and clearly state the capacity in which the candidate was employed giving details of his work and degree of responsibility with relation to steam generation, in preparation and maintenance of boilers and show dates between which candidate was employed.(3)Candidates who have undergone a course of training at an engineering college or technical institution must produce either the diploma of the institution or a certificate from the Principal or Superintendent of the Institution giving the period devoted in completing the course.(4)The testimonial in respect of service on a steamship may be signed by the Chief Engineer and countersigned by the Master of the vessel or may be in the form of a seamen's discharge certificate issued by a Shipping Master.(5)The testimonial or service rendered on Railway boilers or boiler belonging to a Government Department or local bodies, shall be signed by a responsible officer under whom the candidate has directly served and countersigned by the head of the department concerned.
