📘 Detailed Notes (Exam-Oriented) 1. Background

• Before 2018, examination fees for competency certificates under CMR 2017 & MMR 1961 were paid offline (manual challans/drafts).
• To ensure transparency, efficiency, and digital governance, DGMS introduced online payment system through this circular.

2. Key Provisions

1. Exams Covered
   • Competency examinations under:
     • Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 (CMR 2017)
     • Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 (MMR 1961)
2. Mode of Payment
   • Fees to be paid online only through DGMS portal.
   • Net banking, debit/credit cards, UPI accepted.
3. No Offline Payments
   • Bank drafts, cash deposits, or manual challans not accepted.
4. Confirmation of Payment
   • Electronic receipt generated.
   • Candidates required to keep a copy for records.
5. Implementation
   • Effective from 2018 examination cycle onwards.
   • Applicable to all candidates appearing for First Class, Second Class, Overman, Sirdar, Managerial exams, etc.

3. Benefits of Online Payment

• Transparency & accountability.
• Eliminates delays in challan verification.
• Saves time & travel for candidates.
• Digital record for easy verification.

4. Exam-Oriented Key Points

• Circular 01 of 2018 = Online exam fee payment.
• Covers CMR 2017 & MMR 1961 exams.
• No offline challans or drafts.
• Payment receipt = proof of fee submission.
• Applicable for all DGMS competency exams.

📝 25 MCQs – Circular 01 of 2018
Q1. Circular 01 of 2018 deals with:
A) Online examination system
B) Online payment of examination fee under CMR 2017 & MMR 1961
C) Digital attendance in exams
D) Online viva examination
E) None

 ✅ Answer: B

Explanation: It introduced online payment of exam fees.
Q2. Examinations covered under this circular include:
A) Only CMR 2017
B) Only MMR 1961
C) Both CMR 2017 & MMR 1961
D) Mines Act exams only
E) None 

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: It covers exams under both coal & metalliferous regulations.
Q3. Mode of fee payment after this circular is:
 A) Bank draft
B) Cash at DGMS office
C) Online only (portal/net banking/cards)
D) Manual challan
E) None

 ✅ Answer: C

Explanation: Fees must be paid online only.
Q4. Which payment methods are accepted?
 A) Net banking
B) Debit/credit cards
C) UPI
D) All of the above 

✅ Answer: D

Explanation: All digital modes accepted.
Q5. Offline challan submission is now:
A) Compulsory
B) Prohibited
C) Optional
D) Allowed only for Sirdar exam
E) None 

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: Offline/manual payments are not accepted.
Q6. Electronic receipt after payment serves as:
A) Fee waiver certificate
B) Proof of payment
C) Admit card
D) Exam result
E) None
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Receipt is proof of fee submission.
Q7. This circular was issued in:
A) 2016
B) 2017
C) 2018
D) 2019
E) 2020
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Issued in 2018.
Q8. Online payment system improves:
A) Transparency
B) Time efficiency
C) Record keeping
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: It provides all these benefits.
Q9. Candidates must keep a copy of:
A) Admit card only
B) Payment receipt
C) Exam syllabus
D) None
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Payment receipt is required for verification.
Q10. Exams like First Class, Second Class Manager fall under:
 A) CMR 2017 & MMR 1961
B) Mines Act
C) Explosives Rules
D) Factory Act
✅ Answer: A
Explanation: These exams are covered under CMR & MMR.
Q11. Online fee system helps avoid:
A) Delays in challan verification
B) Loss of physical challans
C) Human errors
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: All issues eliminated by digital payment.
Q12. Which regulatory body issues this circular?
 A) Ministry of Coal
B) DGMS
C) Coal India Ltd
D) IBM
E) None
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Issued by DGMS.
Q13. First exam cycle affected by this circular was:
 A) 2017
B) 2018
C) 2019
D) 2020
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Applicable from 2018 cycle.
Q14. Online payment ensures:
A) Fake receipt generation
B) Transparency & accountability
C) Wastage of time
D) None
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Digital system ensures accountability.
Q15. MMR 1961 competency exams include:
A) Metalliferous Manager’s Exam
B) Overman Exam (metal)
C) Foreman Exam
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: All covered under MMR.
Q16. CMR 2017 competency exams include:
 A) First Class Manager (Coal)
B) Second Class Manager (Coal)
C) Sirdar & Overman exams
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: All coal competency exams covered.
Q17. Candidates failing to pay fees online will:
 A) Still be allowed in exam
B) Not be considered for exam
C) Get exemption
D) None
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Online fee payment is compulsory.
Q18. DGMS exam fee payment portal provides:
 A) Payment options
B) Electronic receipt
C) Record for DGMS verification
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Portal covers all.
Q19. Offline fee methods (draft/challan) are now:
 A) Completely discontinued
B) Optional for old candidates
C) Still used for MMR only
D) None
✅ Answer: A
Explanation: Fully discontinued.
Q20. The Mines Act, 1952 allows DGMS to:
A) Conduct competency exams
B) Approve exam fee system
C) Issue exam rules
D) All of the above
 ✅ Answer: D
Explanation: DGMS empowered for exam-related matters.
Q21. The circular aligns with India’s:
A) Digital India initiative
B) Labour reforms
C) Banking reforms
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Digital payment supports all reforms.
Q22. What must candidates check after online payment?
A) Bank balance only
B) Payment confirmation & receipt download
C) Exam result
D) None
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Confirmation receipt is compulsory.
Q23. This circular applies to:
A) Students only
B) All candidates of DGMS exams (coal & metal)
C) Workers only
D) Supervisors only
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Covers all DGMS exam candidates.
Q24. Key benefit for DGMS in online fee system is:
A) Less manpower
B) Better accountability
C) Digital records
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: DGMS benefits by automation.
Q25. Aim of Circular 01 of 2018 is:
 A) Stop DGMS exams
B) Introduce online payment of exam fees under CMR & MMR
C) Increase exam difficulty
D) Reduce candidate number
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Main objective = shift to online fee payment. ✅ Memory Hack:
👉 “01 = First Digital Step” → Circular 01 of 2018 = Online exam fee payment.