Senior Clerk Cum Typist

Senior Clerk cum Typist Job Description

The role is at a senior clerical level and requires both administrative experience and certified typing proficiency.1. Core Administrative & Clerical Duties The primary function is to ensure the smooth flow of documentation and communication within the assigned office or department.

• ✓ Office Administration: Handling day-to-day office tasks, including managing official correspondence (receiving and dispatching mail), coordinating activities with other departments, and assisting higher officials.Record Keeping & Data Management: Maintaining, organizing, and managing vital office records, files, registers, and official documents, ensuring everything is properly filed and stored for reference.
• ✓ Documentation: Preparing, drafting, and typing official letters, reports, statements, and summaries. This includes using office software like MS Word and Excel for efficient documentation.
• ✓ Data Entry: Performing data entry and record updates related to office operations, employee details, and general administration.2. Supervisory Responsibilities As a Senior Clerk, the role includes supervising and guiding junior staff.
• ✓ Supervision: Overseeing and supervising the work of Junior Clerks and other junior staff in the department, and ensuring that daily clerical tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• ✓ Workflow Management: Allocating tasks to the junior staff and ensuring a systematic and organized flow of clerical work.3. Typing Proficiency A core requirement for the role is to possess fast and accurate typing skills.
• ✓ Typing Speed: Candidates must qualify for a mandatory typing test, typically requiring a minimum speed of 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) in Hindi or 35 WPM in English on a computer.Work Environment and Career Growth The Senior Clerk cum Typist post is considered a desirable government job for its work-life balance and promotion prospects. Aspect Details Work Profile Indoor, office-based job with fixed working hours (generally day-shift). The job involves minimal physical work.Posting Location Could be posted in any of the administrative offices within various railway departments (e.g., Personnel, Commercial, Mechanical, Engineering).Career Path Promotions are available through experience and departmental exams.
• ✓ The hierarchy includes: Senior Clerk cum Typist → Chief Clerk/Chief Trains Clerk → Assistant Station Master/Assistant Commercial Manager (depending on the department)