Subject NOT available

10

1 General President

Selection 30—40 years

post.

Deputy Phyiiciar to the President

Rs. 1100—50— i6oo(No Non- Pracri.sirg Allowance)

Central Services Group lA' (Gazetted)

II

D o.

D o.

Do.

Not below 40 years Superintendent, President's Gardens

Rs. 1100—50— 1600 as for Deputy Direc- tors in the Horticultural Department of the Central Government.

NOTB.—Appointments to posts in the Secretariat arc exempted from the purview of the Union Public Service Commission vide item 12 of the Schedule to the Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958.

PART II—

Selection

'resident

12 Section Officers General I

Central Services— Group B Ministerial (Gazetted)

Rs. 650 (710) 30—740—35— 8 io—EB—35— 880^40—1000 EB—40—1200 oiiora Section Officer in the Central Secre- tariat Service.

Do.

Do.

D o,

13

Person al Assistant to the President

Rs. 650(775)— 35—810—EB— 35—880—40— iooo—EB—40 1200 as for Se- lection Grade in the Central Sccrctriat Stenographer's Service.

Do.

Do.

Do.

14

Do. •• Private Secretary to the Secretary

r If by deputation, selection Ircumbent will* : Two years By deputation 0: direct recruit- ment.

1

M.D. in medicine or equivalent with 2 years ex- perience in the speciality in a r e c o g n i s ec hospitalor insti- tution.

fiom officers of Group hold post dur- Aofthc CentralGoverr- ing the pleasure ment Health Scheme of the President, of similar grades in the He will be cli- State or Army Medical gible for the Service. benefit of added years of service admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pen- sion) Rules, 1972, subject to fulfilment of the conditions men-- tionedtherem.

By promotion, transfer or direct recruit- ment.

Two years for direct recruitment one yrarfor promotce.

B _\ (Agt.) with "5 years experi- ence in Horti- cultuial Opera- tions.

If by promotion, sek ction from Garden Over- Beers ir the Preridert's Secretariat possessing the prescribed quali- fications, on the basis or recommendation by the Departmental Pro- motion Committee in accordance with the , procedure set out in Schedule IV.

If by transfer, selection from officers of the Horticultural Depart- in the Central Govern- ment of the grade of Deputy Directors or equivalent grades in a Government or Semi- Government agency.

OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT

One year IJy promotion By promotion of Assis- tants with at least 5 years service listed in this Schedule on the basis of recommenda- tion by the Departmen- tal Promotion Com- mittee in accordarcc with the procedure set out in Schedule IV.

*•*

Do.

-

By promotion of Senior ForSonal Assistants with at least 3 years service listed in this Schedule on the basis ofrecommendation by the Departmental Pro- motion Committee in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule IV.

Do.

Do.

President

Selection

15 Senior Personal Assistant

General Central Services— Group B Ministerial (Gazetted)

Rs. 650 (710)—30 —740—35—880 —BB—40—1040 as for Grade I in the Central Secretariat Stenographer's Set vice.

"Ion-Selection

Do.

^ 6 Personal Assistant

General Central Services GroLip C Ministerial (Nor-- Gazettcd)

Rs. 425—15— 1 500—EB—15— 560—zo—70c— EB—25—800 as for Grade II in the Central Secretariat Stenographer's Service.

Do.

Do.

Do.

•if

Rs. 425—15

Assistants

500—EB—15— 560—20—700— EB—25—800 as for an Assis- tant in the Cen- tral Secretariat Service.

Do.

it

Rs. 425—15—

Deputy Secretary

Incharge Telephone Exchange

560— EB—20— 640 as in the Posts and Tele- graphs Depart- ment.

G .-neral '. Ccitral Services Group C Non- Ministerial (Non- Gazetted)

By promotion

One year

By promotion from Per- sonal Assistarts with at least 5 years srrvice listed in this Schedule on the basis of recom- mendation by the De- partmental Promotion Cjtnmittce in accord- ance with the procedure Set out in Schedule IV.

If by promotion pro-

Two years foi direct recruits; one y^arfor Promotee.

By promotion, failing which by transfer or direct recruit- ment.

motion from Steno- graphers Grade III with at least 3 years service listed in this Schedule on the basis ofattstbythe Depart- mental Promotion Committee in accord- an ce with the procedure set out in Schedule IV.

If by transfer, selection from amongst persors of Grade II of the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service.

If by direct recruitment, on the basis of a test by the Departmental Pro- motion Committee in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule IV.

By promotion

One year

By promotion of Upper Division Clerks with at least 3 years service listed in this Schedule on the basis of seniority cum-fitness as assessed by the Departmental Promotion Committee in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule IV.

One year

By promotion or transfer

Matriculation with

certificate in

Telephone Opera-

ting from

Post* and Tele-

graphs Department

If by promotion, pro- motion of Senior Telephone Operator subject to fitness as assessed by the Dc- partmental Promotion Committee in accord- ance wittatKe procedure set out in Schedule IV.

If by transfer, selection

from persons with the

prescribed qualifies -

tions in Government

or Semi-Government

agency.

Non-selection ..

19. Upper Division Clerk

General Central Deputy Rs. 330—10—380 Services Group Secretary —EB—12—500 C (Non-gazetted) —KB—15—560 (Ministerial) asforan Upper Division grade of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service.

2 0.

Do. Do.

Do.

Stenographer Grade III

18—25 Years

Rs. 330—10—380 —EB—12—500 —.EB—15—560 as for Grade I II ofihe Centra] Secretariat Stenographer* Service,

3 1.

Do.

Do.

Senior Telephone Do. Do. Operator (Non-

Ministerial)

Rs. 330—8—370 —10—400—EB —10—480 as in the Posts and Telegraphs Department.

3 2.

Do. Do.

D o.

D o. Telephone Operator

Rs. 260—6—290— EB—6—326—8 366—EB—18— 390—10—400. As in the Posts and Tele- graphs Depart- ment,

Rs. 260-6—290

23-

Non- Selection

Lower Division Clerk

18—25 ycajj General Deputy Central Secretary Services Group C (Ministerial)

—EB—6— 326 _ 8_ 366—EB —8—390—10 —400 as for lower grade of the Central Sec- retariat Clerical Service.

By promotion..

One year

By promotion of Lower Division Clerks with at kait 5 y^ars LSLTVICC list-d in this Schedule on the basisof senior ty- cum-fitness as assessed by the Departmental Promotion Committee in acoordar ce with the procedure set out in Schedule IV.

Two Years Direct

(a) Matriculation or equivalent;

recruitment.

(*) Speed of 80

Selection on the basis of a test; preference being given to the stuff ol the President's Secretariat possessing the pres- cribed qualification s.

words prrrninutf in English short- hand and 40 word's per min- ute in English typing ;

(c) Desirable

>

knowledge of Hindi shorthand with a s p ^d of 80 words pt:r minute and type- writing 30 word! per minute.

One Year By promotion.

Mitricalation wuh certificate in Telephone Ope* rating from Posts and Telegraphs Department.

By promotion from Tcle- p.'ioiie Operators listed in this Schedule on the baiis of seniority-cum- fitness as assessed by the Departmental Pro- motion Committee in accordance with the procedure Set out in Schedule IV.

Do.

Two Years By direct recruitment on the basis of a

test.

Matriculation or Two years

equivalent.

Desirable knowledge of tyting jn Eng- lien and Hindi.

By dirtct rec- ruitment or by promotion. Every 10th vacancy being reserved for recruitment by promotion.

If by promotion, selec- tion from Group D and Household staff of the President's Secretariat on the basie of recommen- dation by the Depart- mental Promotion Committee in accor- dance with the pro- cedure set out in Schedule IV.

1

Non-seli clioi 24- Gistctncr Operator

D:puiy S crctary

Rs. 260—326— EB—8—350

General Central Services Group C (No^-minisl rial)

Library

Do.

35-

--

Attendant

U' der Secretary

Gercral Central Services Group D

Rs. 210—4—226 —EB—.4—250— E.B—5—290 as in the G.-rtral Gov^rrmet t.

Rs. 210—4—

26.

Do.

D o.

Record Sorter Do.

250—EB—5— 270 as in the Central Go- vernment.

Duftary

Do.

Do.

Do.

27.

Rs. 200—3— 206—4—234— EB—4—250 as jn the Central Go- vernment.

28.

Do.

Jamadars

Do.

Do.

Do.

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[8—2;

Peon

Do.

Do :

Do.

29.

Years

Rs. 196—3- 220—E.B 3—232 as in the Central Government.

d ie year By promotion

Middle Schools standard pass with knowledge of Operating Duplicating Machines.

If by promotion) selection from Group D and House- hold staff of the President's Secretariat on the basis of recommendation by the Departmental Promotion Committee in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule IV.

One year By promotion

Do.

Middle School standard pass with knowledge of Library Record.

One year By promotion

Dd.

Middle School standard pass.

Do.

Do.

t>0.

Doi

Do.

Do. By promotion

Do.

Two yearB by transfer, If by transfer, transfer 45 percent of from the Household the vacancies Establishment. rererved for Middle School standard rJass with knowledge of Cycling

failing which by direct recruitment.

appointment On transfer of sWeepcrSi chowkidaiB who do not pos- sess the qualifi- cation for direct recruitment, but who posses* ele- mentary li- terary and give proof of ability to read in Hindi and have rendered 5 years ser- vice. Cabinet Secretariat O. M. No. 43015/3/ 75/Estt. (0 dated the 16th January, *97<>.

President Fhotographic

Officer.

General Central Services Group-B (Gazetted) (Non-minis- terial).

Do.

31 Junior Photo- grapher-

Do. (Non-gaze- tted).

32 Production Assistant.

PART III—

Selection

Rs. 650—30— 740—35—810— EB—35—880— 40—1000—EB— 40—I3oo as fox a Photographic Officer in the Ministry of In- formation and Broadcasting of the Central Government,

Rs. 350—25— Non-Selec- tion.

BcloW 40 years. 750—EB—30— 900 as for a Ju- nior Photogra¹- pher in the Mi- nistry of Infor- mation and Broadcasting of the Central Go* vcrnment.

Do. 18-35 years.

Deputy Se- cretary.

General Central Services Group-C (Non-minis' texial).

Rs. 425—15— 500—EB—15— 560—20—700 aS for a Produc- tion Assistant in the Ministry of Information and Broadcast- ing of the Cent- ral Government

Two years f Jr dinxt recruitj ore y -ar for promotces.

By promotion, loihi g which by deputation or direct recruit- ment.

In case of dirf ct r t c n i i m i r t, tl c ir ci mbcr t will hold post durirg the pleasure of the President.

PHOTO CELL Essential : 3 years experience in various bran- ches of Photo- graphy and Ci- nematography, including Press Photography In a News or Pub- licity Organisa- tion with good theoretical and practicalk low- ledge of dark- room work.

By promotion of Jurior Ph.01ogrs.ph1r posusii) g the prescribed qualifica- tions on the basis of re- commendation by the Departmental Ptomo- tion Committee in ac- cordan ce with the pro- cedure set out in Sche- dule IV. If by deputa- tioiijSelcction from amo- ngst the officers of the grade of Photographic Officers in the Photo Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting or equiva- lent grades in a Govern- ment or Semi-Govern- mtnt agency.

Desirable : Diplo- ma in Photo- graphy, expe- rience of write- ups of photo- graphic features,

Do. By Promotion, failire which by transfcT or dircctrecruit- raeut.

Essential: 2 yeaTS experience in various bran ches ofphotographyj Including Press Photographyin a News or Pub- licity Organisa- tion with good theoretical and practical know- ledge of dark- room work.

By promotion of Pi oduc-In case of d m ct tion Assistart or Bro- reciuiinurt) the midc Printer in the Pre- Inct nibcrt will sident's Secretariat po- hold post dvi- ssessing the prescribed ing the pleasure qualifications on the ofthe President, basis of recommendation by the DepaitmentaJ Promotion Committee in accordance with the procedure set out in Sche- dule IV , failing which by transfer of persons of equivalent grade in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,

Desirafh : Diplo- ma in Photogra- phy, experience of Write-ups of photogrEphic feamres.

Do.

Essential :j years

By promotion, By promotion of Bromide failing which by Printi rin the President's transfer or dj- Secretariat on the basis rectrecruitment. of recommendution by the Departmental Pro- motion Committee i 1 at> cordance with the pro- cedur' set out in Sche- dule IV. If by transfer, selection from persons workingin similar grades in Govern mentor Semi- Government agency.

experience in composing, enlarging,retou- ching, finishing dry-mounting, bromide print- ing OT develop- in gin aflrSt- class Studio. Full knowledge of all types of equip- ments used in dark-room.

Desirable : EXP.TI- encc in Pho- tography.

I

2

7

3

4

5 6

18—35 years 33 Bromide Printer.

Deputy

Secretary

Rs. 330—io— Non- 380—EB—12— selection. 500—EB—15— 560.

General Central Services Group-C (Non-mi- nisterial),

PART IV—

Sanitary Officer

President Rs. 650—30-^ Selection

34

Not below 40 years.

—740—35- 810— EB—35 —880— 40— 1000—EB—40 .^1200,

General Central Services Group-B Gazetted (Non-mi- p^stenap,

Nursing Sister

Rs 455—ii— Non-

35

I&- 25 ycarj

Physician to the President.

General Central Services Group-C (Non-mi- nisterial).

560—EB—20 selection t — 700 as m the Miristry of HeBlth of the Central Go- verp inert,

Do.

Do, Rs 425—ij— Do.

Do.

Technical Assistant

500—EB—15 _ 560—20— 700 as in the Ministry of Health of the Central Go- vernment.

12

II

10

8

9

By direct recruit- ment or trans- fer.

If by transfer, selection from persons workir g in similar grades in Go- vernment or Semi-Go- vernment agency.

Two years for direct recruits : one year for promo- tecs.

Id

% yearsexp^rience of photographic work in a first class Studio. Ex- perience in De- veloping sensi- tive film, Bro- mide printing, enlargement, re- touching, fini- shing and dry- mounting. Shou know prepara- tion of develo- pers both paper and film.

MEDICAL AND PARA MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT

By promotion

By promotion of Daro- ' gali (Malaria Inspec-

In case of direct recruitment the terms. of con-

failing which by direct recruit- ment or transfer.

Two years for direct recruit and one yoaT for prorno-

tract will be Settled in each case separately. tees.

First grade Sani- tary Insp.-ctor's Certificate with 5 y^arS ex- perience in Sa- nitary Ins- pector's post.

tor) if possessing the prescribed qualifica- tion, on the basis of recommendation by the Departmental Promotion Commit- tee in accordance with the procedure Set out in Schedule IV. If by transfer, selection from Sanitfcry Ins- pectors with the re- quisite experience from a Government or Semj- Govcrnment agency, failing which by di- rect recruitment on contract basis.

* * Do.

Matriculation

By promotion failing which by direct re- cruitment or transfer.

with Grade 'A' certificate in Nursing and ex- perience as Staff Nurse in a rccog njsed hospital.

By promotion from Staff Nurse on the basis of recommendation by the Departmental Pro- motion Committee in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule IV. If by transfer, selection from persons with the prescribed qualifica- tions from a Govern- ment or Semi-Go- vernment agency.

M articulation Two years By direct re- cruitment or transfer.

If by transfer, selection from persons with the prescribed qualifica- tions in equivalent grades in a Govern- ment or Semi-Go- vernment agency.

with certificate in Laboratory Technical Assis- tants course and 2 ycais experience in a Laboratory in a recognised Me- dical Institute.

I

2

6

5

7

3

4

Staff Nurse

18—25 years.

Rs 425—15—

37

Physician to the

Non- eekction-

President.

General Central Services Group-C (Non-mi- nisterial).

560— EB--20 —640 as in the Ministry of Health of the Central Government,

Do.

Rs 330—10—

Do.

Do.

Oo.

Dispenser

33

380—EB- 12 - 500- E B- I^— 560 as in the Minis- try of Health of the Central Govern ment,

39

Rs. 330—iQ-^

Do.

D.i.

bo,

Do.

Darogah (Mala- ria Inspector).

3 8 0 — E B- 12 — 500—EB— 15—560 as in the Mi- nistry of Health of the Central Govcrr ment.

Do.

Do.

Rs. 2 t f — 5-

Do.

Do.

Sanitary Fitter

40

260— S—290— EB— 6— 308,

TV

Rs.2oo—3—206

Da 4i

Under Sec- retary.

Anti-Malaria Jamadar.

General Central Services Group-D.

—4—2^4- EB—4—250 as in the Mi- nistry of Health in the Central Government.

Rs. 200—3—

Do.

Do.

Do.

Nurse (Midwife;

Do.

206— 4— 234 - E B — 4 —2 50 as in the Ministry of Health In the Central Go- vert ment.

Matriculation Ttyo years By direct re- cruitment or transfer.

with Grade 'A' certificate in Nursing and ex- perience as Staff NUTSC in a re- cognised hos- pital.

Do.

Do.

Matriculation With

diploma in Pharmacy.

By direct re- Matriculation

Do.

If bf transfer, selection from. peiSbns with the prescribed qualifica- tions in equivalent grades in a Govern- ment or Scmi-Govein-

ment agency.

• • If by transfer, selection from persons with the prescribed quali- fications in equivalent grades in a Govern- ment or Semi-Go- vernment agency.

The terms of contract will be settled in each case Separately.

cruitment pre- ferably from Government or Semi-Govern- ment agency.

with diploma in Sanitation and Malariology from a recog- nised insti- tution.

By promotion

Do.

5 years expe- rience in Fit- ter's Work.

failing which by direct recruit- ment.

By promotion.

By direct recruit-

Two years

ment.

Middle School standard pass with certificate in mjd-wifery.

If by promotion, selec- tion irom persons with the requisite know- ledge and experience on the basis of recom- mendation by the Departmental Pro" motion Committee in accordance with the procedure Set out in Schedule IV.

Promotion from Anti'- Malaria Gangmen on the basis of recom- mendation by the De- partmental Promotion Committee in accor- dance with the pro- cedure set out in Schedule IV.

I

'7 2 3 4

5 6

43 Peon-cum-Nur- General Central Under sing Orderly Services Group-D Secretary

18—25 years

Rs, 196—3— Non-selec- 220— EB—3— tlon —232 as in the Ministry of Health in the Central Government.

Do. Do.

Do.

Do.

Do.

44 Antl Malaria Ganfjman

PART V—

Rs. 42<"—15— Non-selection 45

18^25 years Horticulture Section Officer

Garden Superin- tendent

500—EB—15 580—20— 700 as In the caso of Horticulture

General Central Services Group G ^ (Non-mi- nisterial)

Department

Do.

Do.

Do.

Rs. 2 6 0 — ^- Do.

Chowdhary

46

-1-./: TJtJ 0

350 as in the c?8e of Horti- culture De- partment-

Rs 196^ 3- 220— Do.

Do.

Chaukidar

47

18- 25 years

General Central Services Group-D

E B- 3- 232 as in the case of Horticulture Department

Two year: s By direct

p. cruitment

Middle School standard pass, with experience of Nursing and Nursing Or- derly work, pre- ferably Ex- Serviccmen.

D o.

Middle School

Do.

Standard pass, with experience in Anti-Malaria work.

HORTICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENT

Two years By transfer or direct recruit- ment

Graduate in Ag- riculture or Bo- tany with expe- rience in Horti- cultural Opera- j tions.

If by transfer, selection from, persons with the prescribed qualifica- tions from the Hor- ticultural Department ol a Government or a Semi-Government agency.

By promotion

One year

By promotion from skilled Malifl on the basis of a test.

By direct recruit-

Two years

• •

••

ment

Middle School standard pass. Preferenpc for Ex-Servicemen

SCHBDULB

Temporary posts in the President's Secretariat as on

St* R;Ule

Name of Post

Classification

Scale of pay SI. No.

Appointing Authority

i

z

3

5

4

i

President

As may be de-

Pr t7st? Secretary to the

President

cided by the

President

As may be decided on a personal basis with the concUrrer.cr of the Ministry of Fi- nance.

2

Do:

Do.

Do.

Additional Private Secre- tary to the Presi- dent

Do.

Do. i

Do.

3 Assistant Privatfr Secre- tary to the President

Personal Assistant to

Do.

Do. '

Do.

4

the President

NoiB:—The designation number, classification, scale of pay and other particulars of

StHBfitfLB

Posts in the President's Secretariat

Set Rule

President

I Military Secretary to the Class I

President

As for a Mnjor-Gencral in the Indian Army.

Do.

Deputy Military Secre- Do.

2

As for a Lieutenant- Colonel in the Indian tary to the President

Army.

Do.

3 As. D.C (Commissioned Do, Officer*).

As for a Captain in the Indian Army or Lieutenant in the Indian Navy or Flight-Lieutenant in the Indian Air Force.

Do.

4 As D.C. (Junior Com- Class II missioned Officers)

As for officers of the correspondig ranks in the Defence Cadre

—II

.1-4-1976—TenabU for the duration of each President's term

.2(c)(ii) and 4.

Remarks Qualifications

Source of Recruitment

Method of Recruitment

8

6

9

7

At the discretion of

President

At the discretion the President

the Selection at the dis- cretion of the President.

of Incumbent will hold post during the pleasure of the President, The post will be co-tcrnii- nous with the term ofeach President.

Do.

Do.

Do.

Do.

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ipostsin this Schedule will be decided in consultation with the Ministry of Finance for the

duration of the term of each President.

—Ill

tpaidfrom Defence Estimates

3. (c)(iii) and 5

Major-General.

By transfer

Selection by the President

Incumbent will hold post during the pleasure of the President

.Lieutenant-Colonel

Do.

Do.

Do.

Do.

Do.

Do.

Captain of Indian Army/ Lieutenant of Indian Navy/ Flight-Lieute- nant of Indian Air Force

Do.

Do.

Do.

As for officers of the corresponding ranks in the Defence Cadre

SCHEDULE

(See rules 8 and 9)

CONSTITUTION OF THE DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION COMMITTEE AND ITS FUNCTIONS

The Secretary to the President may set up a Departmental Promotion Committee- for recommending suitable candidates for promotion, confirmation, retention or for such other purposes, as he may deem fit, The Departmental Promotion Committee will consist of 3 members to be nominated by the Secretary to the President; with due regard to the general instructions issued by the Central Government—Cabinet. Secretariat O.M. No. 140/1/75-Estt.(D) Cell dated the 27th November, 1975.

2. Function of the Committee,—The Departmental Promotion Committee will deal with all cases of—

(i) promotion of Government servants to selection as well as non-selection posts;

(ii) confirmation of Government servants in their respective grades of posts; (iii) assessment of the work and conduct of the probationers, for dnt -running their, suitability for retention in service or their discharge from it, or for curtailing or extending the prescribed period of their probation;

(iv) assessment of the work and conduct of Government servants for the purpose of determining whether they are fit for retention, in service, beyond the age of 50/55 years under FR SO, or after completing SO years of qualifling service under rule 48 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.

(v) assessment of merit ol candidates for direct recruitment to any post or: assessment of the work and conduct of Governmesnt .servants for anjr other purposes as may be decided by the Secretary to the President (e.g.) Crossing of efficiency bar,

3. Procedure to be observed:

(i) For promotion to selection posts.—The Departmental Promotion Committee will first decide the field of selection. In view of the limited number of posts in the Secretariat, the field of selection for promotion to a post may be extended to cover all those possessing the prescribed qualification including those on deputation. All the candidates will be considered together and not in the order In which they are shown in the seniority list. The officers in the field of selection, excluding those considered as unfit for promotion by the Committee will be classified as "Outstand- ing" "Very Good" "Good" on the basis of "merit¹, as determined by their respec- tive record of service,

^

The panel will then be drawn up to the extent necessary by placing the names- of outstanding officers in the order of their seniority, followed by officers of the other two categories in the same way. The inter-se seniority of officers within each category will remain intact.

NOTE; "Merit" shall include—

(a) the candidates performance at a test whether oral or written or both, if

such a test is ordered to be held for the purpose of such selection;

(b) the report by superior officers on his work and conduct, '(c) hig academic qualifications; (d) his previous experience of the particular type of work which he will be-

required to perform, if selected;

(e) any other requirements as may be specified by the appointine authority; (ii) For promotion to non-aelection posts.—The Departmental Promotion Com- mittee will eateRorjie the candidate F>

(Ii!) For confirmation.—The Departmental Promotion Committee will assess the candidates as "fit"; "not vet fit"; "or not fit" for confirmation as the basis of their performance. It will not attempt to determine their relative merit.

•s (iv) For dealing with review under FR 56 or Rule 48 of the Central Civil Ser- vice* (Pension) Rules. 1972.—The Departmental Committee will be guided toy such instructions as the Secretary to the President may issue,

4. The findings of the Departmental Promotion Committee will be kept in seal- ed cover for all candidates who are under suspension or whose conduct is under investigation or against whom disciplinary proceedings have been initiated or are about to be initiated. Further action may be taken as laid down in the general instruction issued by the Central Government [Home Ministry's O.M No. 3t>/3/59- Ests(A)J dated the 31st August, 1960.

5. The Departmental Promotion Committee will meet at annual intervals or as may be directed by the Secretary to the President and draw panels which will be used for making promotions against vacancies arising during tne course of a year. The panel drawn up on the recommendation of the Committee, as approved by the Secretary to the President, will normally be valid for one year In any case, It will cease to be in force on the expiry of the period of one year and sin months or when a fresh panel is prepared, whichever is earlier. Promotions will be made in the order in which the condidates are placed in the panel,

[No. A-35022/]/7fi-Admn.]

K. BALACHANDRAN, Secy.

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