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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(Department of Biotechnology)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 22nd November, 2001

G.S.R.862(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution

and in supersession of the Department of Biotechnology Group 'A' Gazetted Posts (Non-

Ministerial, Scientific and Technical) Recruitment Rules, 1989, except as respects things done

or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules

for regulating the method of recruitment/ promotion to the Group 'A' scientific posts in the

Department of Biotechnology, namely :-

Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Department of

Biotechnology, Group 'A', Gazetted Posts (Non-Ministerial and Scientific) Recruitment

Rules, 2001.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

(3) They shall apply to the posts specified in Annexure-I to these rules.

Definitions.- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -

(a) "Annexure" means annexures appended with these rules;

(b) "Department" means the Department of Biotechnology;

(d) "candidate" means the person who is eligible for consideration for any of the posts

specified in the annexures;

(e) "age" means the upper age limit as specified in Annexure-II;

(f) "competent authority" means the authority specified by the Central Government as such,

from time to time.

Number of posts, classification and scales of pay.-

The number of posts, their

classification and the scales of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in Annexure-I.

Recruitment norms.-

(1)

The minimum educational qualifications for all the posts shall be as specified in

Annexure-II and the specific area of biotechnology, as may be required, for the posts

concerned shall be decided by the controlling authority before the posts are advertised.

(2)

The experience specified in Annexure-II shall be the experience acquired by the

candidate after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications required for the post.

(3)

The experience for the posts of the level of Scientist F and above, shall be of a senior

level Scientist capable of independently handling science and technology programmes.

(4)

The exact nature of experience in the required area of biotechnology shall be indicated

in the advertisement for the relevant post.

(5)

The requirement as regards experience is relaxable at the discretion of the controlling

authority in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

(6)

The requirement as regards experience is also relaxable at the discretion of the

controlling authority in the case of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes

candidates, if, at any stage of selection, the controlling authority is of the opinion that

sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite

experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

(7)

The recruitment shall be made by either of the following modes that is by direct

recruitment or absorption or deputation or Search-cum-selection and the particular

method of recruitment for each vacancy shall be decided by the controlling authority in

the light of the educational qualifications and the experience required for the post before

advertising the vacancy.

(8)

Any recruitment by the methods specified under this rule, shall be made on the

recommendations of the Committees specified in sub-rules (1) and (2) of rule 11, as the

case may be.

(9)

The Committees shall make their recommendations on the basis of the interview held

and the evaluation of the past performance of the candidates.

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(10)

The recommendations of the Committees as specified in sub-rules (1), (2) and (5) of

rule 11 shall be effective from the date on which the competent authority approves the

recommendations.

Age limit for direct recruits.- (1) The upper age limit for direct recruitment in each

category of posts shall be as specified in Annexure-II:

Provided that there shall be no upper age limit in respect of the scientists already

working on regular basis in the Department.

(2) The upper age limit in respect of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the

Ex-Servicemen, and the other special categories of persons shall be relaxable in

accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this

regard.

(3) The controlling authority may relax the upper age limit for all categories of posts in

case of highly experienced candidates in specialised areas of biotechnology.

Note : The date for determining the upper age limit shall be the closing date for the receipt of

applications.

Direct recruitment.-

(1)

The candidates possessing the educational qualifications and experience as specified in

Annexure-II shall be eligible for direct recruitment and the recruitment shall be made in

the manner specified in sub-rules (8) and (9) of rule 4.

(2)

If a departmental candidate is selected for appointment to any of the posts by direct

recruitment, the post shall be considered to be filled by direct recruitment.

(3)

The selected candidates shall be on probation for a period of two years, extendable

twice by a further period of a maximum of 6 months on each occasion.

(4)

The confirmation of the scientists shall be considered by the Departmental Promotion

Committee specified in sub-rule (5) of rule 11.

(5)

A direct recruit may be given, in a deserving case, to be so recorded by the Expert

Selection Committee, a higher initial start than the minimum of the scale of the post to

which he is appointed:

Provided that, such an initial start shall not exceed five advance increments over the

minimum of the scale.

Absorption.- The candidates from other Ministries or Departments of the Central

Government, State Governments, Universities, Public sector undertakings and Government-

funded research organisations or institutions may be recruited on absorption basis in the

manner specified in sub rules (8) and (9) of rule 4, and subject to fulfilment of the following

conditions namely:-

(i)

the candidate possesses minimum educational qualifications and experience as

specified in Annexure-II, and

(ii)

the candidate holds a post analogous to the post applied for.

Deputation.-

(1)

The candidates from other Ministries or Departments of the Central Government, State

Governments, Universities, Public sector undertakings and

Government-funded

research organisations or institutions may be taken on deputation basis in the manner

specified in sub-rules (8) and (9) of rule 4 and subject to fulfilment of the following

conditions, namely :-

(i)

the candidate possesses minimum educational qualifications and experience as

specified in Annexure-II, and

(ii)

the candidate holds a post analogous to the post applied for or has worked for at

least five years on the immediate lower post.

(2)

The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post

held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or

Department of the Central Government, shall ordinarily be three years which may be

extended further with the approval of the competent authority.

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(3)

The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of

promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation except

for the ex-cadre posts for which they are not the feeder grade officers.

(4)

The vacancies caused on account of the incumbents being away on deputation or on

long illness or on study leave or due to any other reason for a duration of one year or

more may be filled on deputation basis from the officers of the Central Government.

Search-cum-Selection. -

(1)

The following categories of candidates shall be eligible for recruitment to the posts of

the level of Scientist E and above by the Search-cum-Selection in the manner specified

in the sub-rules (8) and (9) of rule 4:-

(i)

Indian scientists working abroad in the area of biotechnology; and

(ii)

eminent scientists in the area of biotechnology.

(2)

The candidates selected through the Search-cum-Selection shall be appointed initially

for a period not exceeding two years and may be considered for appointment on a

regular basis on the recommendations of the Search-cum-Selection Committee as

specified in sub-rule (2) of rule 11.

(3)

In case of scientists so recruited and later absorbed, the continuous service rendered by

them, shall count for the purpose of promotion to the next higher grade.

(4)

The minimum educational qualifications and experience for candidates recruited

through this process shall be the same as specified in Annexure-II, but the minimum

period of experience may be relaxed upto three years in the case of candidates

possessing expertise in highly specialised disciplines relating to biotechnology,

provided it is so recorded in writing by the Search-cum-Selection Committee.

10.

Promotion through Flexible Complementing Scheme (in situ promotion).-

(1)

The Flexible Complementing Scheme shall be followed in the matter of in situ

promotions of the scientists in the Department, in the grades of Scientist B, Scientist C,

Scientist D, Scientist E and Scientist F. The promotion under this scheme shall be

personal to the scientist concerned.

(2)

If the Departmental Assessment Committee as specified in sub-rule (4) of rule 11, finds

the scientists fit for promotion to the posts of Scientist C, Scientist D, Scientist E,

Scientist F and Scientist G and such posts are not available within the sanctioned

strength at that time, promotions may be given by upgrading the posts of Scientist B to

Scientist C, Scientist C to Scientist D, Scientist D to Scientist E, Scientist E to

Scientist F and Scientist F to Scientist G.

(3)

There shall be complete inter-changeability without any restriction except that the total

number of incumbents shall not exceed the total number of posts of Scientist B,

Scientist C, Scientist D, Scientist E, Scientist F and Scientist G put together.

(4)

The minimum residency period, i.e. the qualifying service as specified in Annexure-III,

for each grade shall be required for promotion under the Flexible Complementing

Scheme.

(5)

On retirement, resignation, death etc. of a scientist, the post shall revert to the lowest

level vat which clear vacancy exists at that time.

(6)

The assessment norms for promotion under the Flexible Complementing Scheme shall

have emphasis on evaluation of scientific and technical knowledge so that only the

scientists who have to their credit demonstrable achievements or higher level of

technical merit are recommended for promotion.

(7)

As a one time measure, the Scientists D previously known as the Principal Scientific

Officers, who were in position as such on 9.11.1998, shall continue to be considered for

promotion direct to the grade of Scientist F after completion of the eligibility service of

5 years in the grade of Scientist 'D\

(8)

The review for promotion through the Flexible Complementing Scheme shall be done

twice a year, in the months of January and July every year.

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(9)

The cases maturing for promotion under the Flexible Complementing Scheme during

January-June of a particular year shall be taken up for review in the month of July of

that year, whereas, the cases maturing for promotion under the Flexible Complementing

Scheme during July-December of a particular year shall be taken up for review in the

month of January of the next year and the date of promotion for those found suitable for

promotion shall be the 1^st January or the 1^st July, as the case may be.

(10)

All scientists eligible for promotion under the Flexible Complementing Scheme shall be

first screened by a Screening Committee as specified in sub-rule (3) of rule 11 on the

basis of the gradings in the Annual Confidential Reports.

(11)

The Annual Confidential Reports shall be assessed on a 10-point scale giving 10 marks

for "outstanding", 8 marks for "very good", 6 marks for "good", 4 marks for "average",

and Zero marks for "poor" and only those scientists who secure the required percentage

of marks linked to the number of years in the grade and possess the field experience as

specified in Annexure-lV shall be 'screened in'.

(12)

The exceptionally meritorious candidates with all outstanding gradings may be granted

relaxation in the residency period (i.e. qualifying service), the relaxation being not more

than one year on any single occasion and such a relaxation shall be limited to a

maximum of two occasions in their entire career.

(13)

All scientists who are 'screened in' by the Screening Committee shall be called for

interview by the Departmental Assessment Committee as specified in sub-rule (4) of

rule 11. to assess and recommend their suitability for promotion to the higher grades

under the Flexible Complementing Scheme, and the performance in the interview shall

also be graded similarly on a 10-point scale and the eligibility for promotion shall be

based on the same norms as specified in Annexure-IV,

(14)

There shall be no retrospective promotion.

(15)

Where an eligible scientist is not physically available for review due to his deputation or

foreign service anywhere in India or abroad, his case shall be considered in the

immediate review falling due on his return.

(16)

A scientist not found fit for promotion after a review by the Departmental Assessment

Committee shall become eligible for the next review only after a lapse of one year from

the date of such review.

(17)

The regular services rendered, excluding ad-hoc service, in a post shall count for the

purpose of review for promotion to the next higher grade under the Flexible

Complementing Scheme.

11.

Composition of the Committees.

(1)

The Expert Selection Committee, for recruitment to the posts specified in Annexure-I

by direct recruitment or absorption or deputation, shall consist of the following persons,

namely:-

Posts

Scientist B

Scientist C

Scientist D

Scientist E

Scientist F

Scientist G

Scientist H

Composition of the Expert Selection Committee

1. The Secretary of the Department

-Chairman

2. Two experts from outside the Department to be nominated by the

Secretary of the Department

- Members

3. Director, Institute of Secretariat Training and Management. (Nominee

of the Department of Personnel and Training)

- Member

4. Joint Secretary in-charge of Administration in the Department

- Member

1. The Secretary of the Department

- Chairman

2. Three experts from outside the Department to be nominated by the

Secretary of the Department

- Members

3. An officer not below the rank of Secretary from outside the

Department having administrative background to be nominated by the

Department of Personnel and Training

- Member

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(2)

The Search-cum-Selection Committee, for recruitment to the posts of the level of

Scientists E and above by Search-cum-Selection, shall consist of the following persons,

namely:-

Posts

Scientist E

Scientist F

Scientist G

Scientist H

Composition of the Search-cum- Selection Committee

1. The Secretary of the Department

Chairman

2. Two experts from outside the Department to be nominated by the

Secretary of the Department

Members

3. Director, Institute of Secretariat Training and Management.

(Nominee of the Department of Personnel and Training)

Member

4. Joint Secretary in-charge of Administration in the Department

- Member

1. The Secretary of the Department

Chairman

2. Three experts from outside the Department to be nominated by

the Secretary of the Department

Members

3. An officer not below the rank of Secretary from outside the

Department having administrative background to be nominated

by the Department of Personnel and Training

Member

(3)

The Screening Committee shall consist of the following persons, namely:-

Posts

For promotion of

Scientist B to

Scientist C

For promotion of

Scientist C to

Scientist D

For promotion of

Scientist D to

Scientist E

For promotion of

Scientist E to

Scientist F

Composition of the Screening Committee

1. The Secretary of the Department or his nominee who shall not be

below the rank of Joint Secretary

- Chairman

2. A nominee of the Department of Atomic Energy or Department

of Space or Defence Research and Development Organisation of

atleast one level above the post to which promotion is being

made.

- Member

3. Joint Secretary in-charge of Administration in the Department

Member

For promotion of

Scientist F to

Scientist G

1. The Secretary of the Department

- Chairman

2. A nominee of the Department of Atomic Energy or Department

of Space or Defence Research and Development Organisation of

atleast one level above the post to which promotion is being

made.

- Member

3. An officer who shall not be below the rank of Additional

Secretary to be nominated by the Secretary of the Department

- Member

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(4)

The Departmental Assessment Committee shall consist of the following persons,

namely:-

Posts

For promotion of

Scientist B to

Scientist C

For promotion of

Scientist C to

Scientist D

For promotion of

Scientist D to

Scientist E

For promotion of

Scientist E to

Scientist F

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For promotion of

Scientist F to

Scientist G

Composition of the Departmental Assessment Committee

1. The Secretary of the Department

- Chairman

2. Two experts from outside the Department to be nominated by the

Secretary of the Department

Members

3. Director, Institute of Secretariat Training and Management,

(Nominee of the Department of Personnel and Training)

Member

4. Joint Secretary in-charge of Administration in the Department

- Member

1. The Secretary of the Department

- Chairman

2. Three experts from outside the Department to be nominated by

the Secretary of the Department

Members

3. An officer not below the rank of Secretary from outside the

Department having Administrative background to be nominated

by the Department of Personnel and Training

Member

(5)

The Departmental Promotion Committee (for confirmation) shall consist of the

following persons, namely:-

Posts

Scientist B

Scientist C

Scientist D

Scientist E

Scientist F

Scientist G

Scientist H

Composition of the Departmental Promotion Committee (for

confirmation)

1. The Secretary of the Department or his nominee who shall not be

below the rank of Joint Secretary

- Chairman

2. One Scientist of the Department of atleast one level above the

post to which confirmation is being made, to be nominated by

the Secretary of the Department

- Member

3. Joint Secretary in-charge of Administration in the Department

Member

1. The Secretary of the Department

-Chairman

2. Two Scientists working in the Government Departments of

atleast one level above the post to which confirmation is being

made, to be nominated by the Secretary of the Department

- Members

Note :

(i)

No person who is a recipient of grants or fiinding from the Department or who is closely

related to such a recipient shall be invited to join the Committees.

(ii)

Where officers of the Government, autonomous bodies and Public sector undertakings

are nominated as members of the Committees, they shall be at least one level above the

post to which the recruitment or promotion or confirmation is being made.

(iii)

The composition of the Search-cum-Selection Committee for posts of the level of

Scientist G and above shall be decided with the prior approval of the Department of

Personnel and Training.

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12.

Disqualifications.- No person, -

(a)

who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse

living, or

(b)

who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any

person,

shall be eligible for appointment to any of the said posts:

Provided that the Central Government may if satisfied that such marriage is

permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the

marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the

operation of this rule.

13.

Liability to serve in the Defence Services for recruits with engineering degree. -

Any person with a degree in engineering appointed to any of the aforesaid posts on or

after the date of publication of these rules in the Official Gazette, shall, if so required,

be liable to serve in any Defence Services or posts connected with the Defence of India

for a period of not more than four years including the period, if any, spent on training:

Provided that such person shall not be required -

(a) to serve as aforesaid after the expiry often years from the date of appointment, and

(b) ordinarily, to serve as aforesaid after attaining the age of forty years.

14.

Liability to serve in India and outside. -

(1)

The Scientists appointed shall be liable to serve anywhere in India and outside.

(2)

The Scientists appointed shall be liable to undergo such training and be detailed on such

courses of instruction in India or abroad as the controlling authority may decide from

time to time.

(3)

Any scientist detailed for training or course, the duration of which is six months or more

or any Scientist detailed for training outside India or with private firms or factories in

India, irrespective of the duration of the training, shall be required to execute a Bond to

serve the Central Government for a minimum period of three years and shall be liable to

refund in full the cost of the training, if, for any reason, during the training or within a

period of three years after the completion of such training, he choses to discontinue his

service from the Department.

15.

Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or

expedient so to do, it may, by Order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any

of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

16.

Saving.- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and

other concessions required to be provided for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled

Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Ex-Servicemen and the other special categories of

persons in accordance with the Orders issued by the Central Government from time to

time in this regard.

17.

Benefit of added years of service.- The benefit of added years of service admissible

under rule 30 of the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972, as amended from time

to time, shall be applicable to all the posts covered under these rules.

[F. No. A-11011 /03/99-Estt. II]

S. L. BHAT, Jt. Secy.

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ANNEXURE-I

(see rules 1(3), 3 and 11(1))

Designation

Scientist B

Scientist C

Scientist D

Scientist E

Scientist F

Scientist G

Scientist H

Classification

General Central Service

(Group 'A' Gazetted)

General Central Service

(Group 'A' Gazetted)

General Central Service

(Group 'A' Gazetted)

General Central Service

(Group 'A' Gazetted)

General Central Service

(Group 'A' Gazetted)

General Central Service

(Group^lA' Gazetted)

General Central Service

(Group 'A' Gazetted)

Total

Number of Posts

Scale of Pay

(Rs)

8000-275-13500/-

10000-325-15200/-

12000-375-16500/-

14300-400-18300/-

16400-450-20000/-

18400-500-22400/-

22400-525-24500/-

The grade of Scientist E has been introduced as per the modified Flexible

Complementing Scheme issued by the Department of Personnel and Training vide their

Office Memorandum No. 2/41/97-PIC dated 9.11.1998.

ANNEXURE-11

(see rule 2(e), 4(1), (2), 5(1), 6(1), 7,8(1) and 9(4))

Minimum Educational Qualifications :

(i)

M.Sc. or B. V.Sc. or M.B.B.S. or B.Tech or B.E.

or its equivalent degree from a recognised University.

(ii)

Ph.D. or M. V.Sc. or M.Tech. or its equivalent degree fron

recognised University.

Serial.

Number

Name of Post

Scientist B

Scientist C

Scientist D

Scientist E

Scientist F

Scientist G

Scientist H

Minimum experience required

for

recruitment

for

those

possessing

minimum

educational qualifications at (i)

above

Nil

5 years

8 years

10 years

12 years

15 years

20 years

Minimum

experience

required for recruitment

for

those

possessing

minimum

educational

qualifications at (ii) above

Nil

6 years

8 years

10 years

15 years

20 years

Upper Age limit for

Direct Recruitment

(Except

for

departmental

candidates)

35 years

40 years

45 years

Below 50 years

ANNEXLRE-III

(see rule 10 (5))

Designation

Scientist B

Scientist C

Scientist D

Scientist E

Scientist F

Scale of Pay

8000-275-13500/-

10000-325-15200/-

12000-375-16500/-

14300-400-18300/-

16400-450-20000/-

Minimum Residency Period in the

grade (i.e. the Qualifying service)

3 years

4 years

5 years

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ANNEXURE-IV

(see rule 10(12) and (14))

For promotion of Scientist B to

Scientist C

For promotion of Scientist C to

Scientist D

For promotion of Scientist D to

Scientist E

For promotion of Scientist E to

Scientist F

For promotion of Scientist F to

Scientist G

85%

80%

85%

Number of Years in the g

;rade

Minimum percentage for eligibility

70%

80%

80%

85%

65%

75%

80%

60%

70%

75%

60%

70%

Note .

(i)

Field experience in research and development or experience in implementation of the

scientific projects is compulsory for the promotion of scientists to the higher grades

under the FCS.

(ii)

Field experience of atleast 2 years and 5 years shall be essential for promotion to

Scientist F and Scientist G grades respectively,

(iii)

During the transitional period, the Committee may relax this requirement in case of.

meritorious candidates.

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