Sunday 3 June 2018

Shot Firing Tools in a Underground Coal Mine


  1. Shot-Firing Appatatus
  2. Shot-Firing Cable
  3. Electric lamp or torch, a whistle and a stop watch
  4. a tool, made of wood, suitable for charging and stemming shot-holes
  5. Crimpers for crimping detonator
  6. A methanometer for detection of inflammable gas in case of solid blasting
  7. A pricker made of wood

Saturday 2 June 2018

Gas Testing Exam Lamp Handling Certificate (Experience Certificate)

Lamp Handling Certificate to be issued by underground mine Manager or from any VTC. The certificate should not be more than 6 Months old at the time of Application.
Lamp Handling Certificate format is given below.
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Gas Testing Exam Character Certificate


Character Certificate should be issued by underground mine Manager, Principal of Institution or Gadzetted Officer in their respective formats. Charater Certificate formats are given below.







Gas Testing Exam Medical Certificate

Medical Certificate of Fitness can be issued by Mine Medical Officer or any other Doctor holding an MBBS degree. The certificate should not be more than 1 year old.


Gas Testing Exam Application Form

To apply for the Gas Testing Exam, Application Form should be duly filled and photos to be affixed. The form should be signed by Underground Mine Manager or Principal of Institution.
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Friday 1 June 2018

Apply For Gas Testing Exam - Eligibility Criteria

According to Indian Mines Regulation, a person working underground should have passed Gas Testing Exam. A person working underground should have knowledge about different gases available underground and also methods to tackle with gases. DGMS made this mandatory for working in underground mines. A person's eligibility for appearing for gas testing Exam is discussed below:

1. Application Form

A candidate applying for Gas Testing Exam should fill up the form accordingly. The form should be signed by the Underground Mine Manager or Principal of Institution.


2. Lamp Handling Certificate

lamp Handling Certificate should be issued by the Mine Manager or from VTC. This certificate should not exceed more than 6 months at the time of applying for the exam.

3. Character Certificate

This certificate should be issued by the Colliery Manager, Principal of Institution or Gazetted Officers in their respective formats.



4. Medical Certificate of Fitness

Medical Certificate to be issued by Mine Medical Officer or any Medical Officer holding an MBBS degree.



5.Poster Order

A twenty five rupees Indian Postal Order should be sent along with the application form. The IPO should not be more than one week before filling up the application form.

6. Certificate of Age

The candidate should be at least twenty years of age for appearing in Gas Testing Exam. As a proof of age SSC Admit Card can be submitted.