Section 12 in West Bengal Electrical Licensing Rules, 2017
12. Examinations, qualification of examiners for Workmen's Permit (W.P) or Certificate of Competency of Supervisors (S.C.C). or National Certificate of Supervisors (N.C.S.) examination and honorarium or remuneration of examiners.
(1)Examinations either conventional or on-line shall be held by the Board at such places and on such dates as may be notified from time to time in the Kolkata Gazette or in leading newspapers or website of the Department www.wbpower.gov.in.(2)Every examination shall be of such a nature as to test the skill and practical knowledge of the candidate for ascertaining his competency and the adequacy of his practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board with the purpose of granting certificates of competency and permits under the regulations.(3)Every examination shall be conducted in a place having infrastructure where the candidate's knowledge may be practically tested for skills. Each candidate shall be tested through viva voce also. Also, online method of examination may be adopted once it is implemented by the State Government.(4)A Board of Examiners shall be constituted by the Secretary of the Board with concurrence of the President.(5)Every examiner for the Workman's Permit, Supervisory Certificate of Competency and National Certificate of Supervisors shall possess a degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or its equivalent examination from the institution recognized by the State or Central Government or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the institution recognized by the State Government and/or have passed National Certificate of Supervisor's Examination in Part I and II for general or in Part I and III for Mine Installation.(6)The Board shall pay honorarium or remuneration to the examiners for oral and practical tests for the examination of Supervisor Certificate of Competency and Electrical Workman's Permit as per the rate as mentioned in Annexure V.
