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REGISTERED No. D. (D.N.)-72

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 242] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1984/ASADHA 12, 1906

Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate

compilation

(1)

437 GI/84—1

i

437 GI/84—3

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 3rd July. 1984

GSR 491(E)—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the—

(i) Recruitment Rules to the posts of Senior Scientific Officers framed by the Ministry of Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs vide Notification No. 4(23)/58-Estt. dated 26-12- 1958.

(ii) National Committee on Science and Techno- logy (Class I and Class II posts) Recruitment

Rules, 1974,

(iii) Department of Science and Technology (Class I Scientific Posts) Recruitment Rules, 1975.

(iv) Department of Science and Technology (Group A Scientific Posts) Recruitment Rules, 1976.

(v) Department of Science and Technology (Group A Scientific Posts) Recruitment Rules 1978.

The President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to various Group 'A' posts in the Department of Science and Techno- logy, namely:—

1. Short-title and commencement.

(1) These rules may be called the Department of Science and Technology Group 'A' Gazetted posts (Non-ministerial, scientific and technical)

Rules, 1984.

(I) They shall come into force on the date of their

publication in the Official Gazette.

2. 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 columns 2 to 4 of the schedule annexed to these rules.

3. Initial constitution:

(1) All Group-'A'officers working in the Depart- ment of Science and Technology on the date of commsneeraent of these rules shall be deemed to have been appointed to the posts corres- ponding to those which they were holding on regular basis on that date at the initial consti- tution.

(2) The suitability of the Junior Analysts working in the Department of Science and Technology on regular basis on the date of commence- ment of these rules shall be determined by a Selection Committee to be constituted by the Union Public Service Commission with the Chairman or Member of the Union Public Service Commission as President and not more than two representatives of appropriate status to be nominated by the Department of Science and Technology for their appointment to the grade of Senior Scientific Officer Gradc-I. the Self ctioc Com- mittee shall prepare a list of officers con&ideicd suitable for such appointment and submit the same to the Union Public Service Commis- sion. On receipt of the said list, the Commis- sion shall forward its recommendations for appointment of the officers found suitable to the grade of Senior Scientific Officer Grade-I to the Department of Science and Technology.

(3) Such of the Junior Analysts as are not found suitable under sub rule (2) above, their cases will be reviewed by the Selection Committee every year for appointment as Senior Scientific Officer Grade-I at the maintenance stage.

(4) The inter se seniority of officers in each grade who are appointed at the initial constitution shall be determined as per date of regular appointment to the respective grades subject to the condition that their inter se seniority within their respective grades shall not be disturbed.

(5) The regular continuous service of officers mentioned in sub-rules (1) and (2) above prior to their appointment at the initial constitution under these rules, shall count for the purpose of probation period, qualifying service for promotion, confirmation and pension.

4. Future Maintenance:

(1) The-method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as defined in Columns 5 to 13 of the said Schedules.

(2) The Assessment Board as specified in the Schedules to the various posts shall meet at least once a year and shall consider the cases of all departmental officers, who have rendered the requisite qualifying service in the respective grade on 1st January of the year following the year to which the vacancies pertain to assess their suitability for promotion to the next higher grade. In evaluating the suitability of the officers for promotion, the Assessment Board shall take into consideration their

qualifications, performance, merit and senio- rity. The selection shall bo on tho basis of Confidential Reports and interview. However, the Assessment Board may, at their discretion, consider in absentia the candidature of such officer who h unable to present himself for the interview. The Assessment Board shall draw up a list of officers who tire assessed as (it for promotion to the next highci r>rat?c. In so far as persons undergoing training in India or abroad (under F.R. 51) an³ concer- ned, th'.'y shall bf promoted to the next higher g'ad'with effec:. from the date tl,ey would IKLV:- br.n so promoted hrd they not procee- ded on t-CiiHinp S7abj ct to the fol'owiAli (.oiuliUonsb.iii^ fulfilled :—

fa) The period of such training is treated

as duty under F.R. 9(6) (b);

(b) They have been approved for promotion

to the next higher grade;

(c) All their seniors, except those regarded as unfit for promotion to tho particular grade, available have been promoted to that grade.

(3) The system of flexible complementing and in situ promotion shall bo followed in the matter of promotion of departmental officers in the grades of Scientific Officer Grade-II and Scientific Officer Grade-I. If the Assess- ment Board finds officers fit for promotion to the posts of Senior Scientific Officer Gx'adc-1 and Principal Scientific Officer and such posts are not available within tho sanctioned strength at that time, the promotion may be given by upgrading the posts of Senior Scientific Officer Grade-II to Senior Scientific Officer Grade -1 and those of Senior Scientific Officer Grade-I to Principal Scientific Officer, as the case may be. As between Senior Scientific Officer Grade-II and Senior Scientific Officer Grade-I, there will be complete interchange- ability without any restriction except thut the total number of incumbents would not exceed the total number of posts of Senior Scientific Officer Gradc-TJ and Senior Scient¹'- fic Officer Grndc-I put together. The Depart- ment of Science and Technology will be free to vary the individual numbers in the junior and senior scales so as to ensure pro- motion of an Officer from junior scale to senior scale after he has put in the prescribed number of years of service in the former.

(4) Tho upward movement to the level of Principal Scientific Officer (Rs. 1500^-2000) will be, by and large, without reference to the avail ability of vacancies, subject to the condition that at any given point of time, the total number of posts so filled in at Principal Scientific Officer level under this scheme would not exceed 30 % of the total number of posts in Senior Scientific Officer Grade-II, Senior Scientific Officer Grade -I and Principal Scientific Officer put together.

(5) Promotions under the schome will be personal to the officer concerned and would not result in specific vacancy in the lower grade on that account. The post being currently held by the concerned officer will be upgraded for the duration of his stay in the promotion post. The post will revert to the original level once the officer vacates the higher post.

5. Disqualification : No person,

(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriag* 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 ol the said posts..

Provided that the Central Government, may if satisfied that such a 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.

6. Liability to service in the Defences Services for

recruits with engineering degrees :

Any person with a degree in Engineering appointed to any of the said posts before, 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 Service or posts connected with the Defence of India for a period not more than four years includin the period, if any, spent on training :

Provided that such person shall not be required .—

(a) to serve as aforesaid after the expiry of ten

years from the date of appointment;

(b) ordinarily, to serve as after aforesaid

attaining the age of forty years.

7. Liability of officers to serve in Tndia arwl outside :

(1) Officers appointed shall be liable to serve

anywhere in India and outside.

(2) Officers appointed shall be liable to undergo , such training and be detailed on courses of instruction in India or abroad as the

Government, may decide from time to time. An Officer detailed for training or course, the duration of which is six months or more or an officer detailed for training outside India or with private firms or factories in liciia, irrespective of llie du:aiion of the training, sh;"Il be liable to refund in full the cost of training, if, for any reason, during the training or within a period of three years after the completion of such training, he choosos to discontinue his. service.

Retirement benefits :

(1) An officer, who, before the commencement of these rules, was eligible for pension or contributory Provident Fund benefits, shall continue to be governed by the rules applicable to him immediately before such commencement.

(2) An officer recruited on or after the commence- ment of these rules, on pensionable basis, shall be governed by the Central Civil Ser- vice (Pension) Rules 1972 as amended from time to time. An officer of tfle service so recruited, who is on Contributory Provident Fund basis shall be governed by the Contri- butory Provident Fund Rules.

9. All posts shall be deemed to be non-technical posts for purposes of Medical standards as specified in the Medical Regulations and Medical Report for the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service and the Central Services.

10. Power to relax :

Where the Central Government is of the Opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order for reasons to bo recorded in writing aind in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

11. Saving :

Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations and other concession required to be provided for Schduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other special categories of persons in ac- cordance with the order issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

SCHEDULE

Classification

Age Limit for direct recruits

Scale of pay

No. of Posk

Name of post

2

3 1

i

Whether Selec- tion post or Non-Selection post

5

6

4

Rs. 3000 (Fixed)

1 (One) (1984)*

]. Adviser ("Bio-

Tcchnoloey)

General Central Service Group-A Gazetted.

•Subject to variation depending on the requirement for (he promotion of Science and Technology.

437 GT/84—4

Not applicable Not exceeding SO years. (Relaxa- blo for Government Servant upto 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions issued by the Central Govern- ment),

]

Note :—The crucial date for determining the ago limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in tndia. (Other than those in Anda- nin and Nicobcr Islands and n Lakshadweep). I

for direct recruits will appjy in t he case of promotees various methods.

Whether Educational and other qualifications re- Whether age and Period of probation Mtlhod of iceruitment whether benefit of quired for direct recruits. Educational QuaJi- if any by direct lecruilmcnt or by fications prescribed promotion or by deputation/ added years transfer and percentage of ofservlce admissible the vacancies to be filled by under rule 30 of the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972.

7

<*a)

9

10

8

Essential Qualifications,

Yes

(i) One year for direct recruit,

Age : No. Educational Qualifi-

(ii) 2 years for

cation : Yes

promotee officer.

(i) Master's Degree in Science or Bache- lor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or Doctorate in Medicine in subjects related to the area of bio-technology from a recognised University, or equi- valent,

By promotion/transfer on depu- tation (including short-teim contract)/transfer/dirtct re- cruitment; the particular method of recruitment for each vacancy being decided by the Government in the light of qualifications re- quired for the particular post keeping in view the job re- quirements of the same.

(ii) 18 years' of experience in Research and Development/Industrial/Academic In- stitutions and/or Science and Techno- logy organisations out of which five years should be in administering, plan- ning, development or coordination of Science and Technology programmes jn the area related to the modern Biotechnology.

Note : For direct recruitment, the Commission may, at their discretion, consider for selection candidates on the basis of their Bio-data and Scientific attainment.

Note 1. Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates other- wise well qualified.

Note 2. The qualllication(s) regarding ex- perience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opi- nion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to llll up the vacancies reserved for them.

Desirable :

(i) Doctorate degree in a subject related to Bio-technology from a recognised University or equivalent.

(ii) Experience of evolving managing and directing major programmes under different areas of Bio-technology.

(iii) Published research work of high stan-

dard.

Mote : The exact educational qualifications 1 and experience required shall be indi- cated at the time cf recruitment.

In case of recruitment by proniotion/deputation/transfer, If a Departmental Promotion Committee Circumstances in which Union grades from which promotion/deputation/transfer to be exists, what is its composition. Public Service Commission is made.

to be consulted in making re- cruitment.

Promation/transfer on deputation (including short-term Group-'A' Selection on each occasion shall contracO/transfcr: Departmental Promotion Cornmittce (for be made in consultation with the Union Public Service (1) Scientists or Technologists working in the Central/ considering confirmation)

State Govornmcnis/Unlversitics/Recognised Research (i) Secretary, Department ot' Science and Commission. Institutions/Semi-Government, Statutory or Auto- Technology—Chairman nomus Organisations in Tndia or abroad: (ii) Secretary, Department of Environment (a) (i) holding analogous posts ; Department of Electronics Department

or

of Ocean Development—Member

(ii) with 2 years' service in posts in the scale of Rs. The proccedirgs of the Departmental pro- 2500-3000/2500-2750 or equivalent; and motion Committee relating to confirma-

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and ex- tion shall be sent to the Union Public Ser-

pcrience laid down for direct recruits under Column vice Commission for approval. If, how- ever, these are not approved by the Com- 7. mission a fresh meeting of th; D;pa' linen-

(2) The Departmental Joint Advisers who have Access- tal Promotion Committee to be presided fully completed the probation period will also be over by the Chairman or a member of considered and in case any one of them is selected for the Union Public Service Commission appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed shall be held. to have been filled by promotion. "

(The departmental Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for-appointment on deputation. Simi- larly, deputationists shall not be eligible for considera- tion for appointment by promotion. Period of depu- tation including the period of deputation in another ex- cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same organisation/department shall not exceed five years).

3

2

1

1.

General Centra] Service, Group 5

4

6

Not applicable Not exceeding 50 years.

Rs. 2500-125/2-

3000

Adviser (Technology Utilisation Division).

'A' Gazetted.

1 (One)* (1984) < •Subject to variation depending on the requirement for the promotion of Science and Technology

8

7

6(a)

Essential Qualifications:

Yes

(Relaxable for Government Ser- vants upto 5 years in accor- dance with the orders or ins- tructions issued by the Central Government).

Note : The crucial date for deter- mining the a e limit shall be the closing date for receipt of appli- cations from candidates in India. (Other than those in Anadman and Nicobar Islands and Lak- shadweep).

10

9

(i) One year for direct recruits

Age : No Educational Quali-

By promotion/transfer on de- putation (Including short- term cociti'dcO/traivilb.'/ ,lii'c;l

fication : Yet

(i) Master's Degree in basic/Applied Sci- ence or Bachelor's Degree in Engineer- ing/Technology from a recognised Uni- versity or equivalent.

(ii) 2 y&irs for pro- motco officers

recruitment; the particular method of recruitment for

each vacancy being Joci.Je.1 by tho Government in the light of qualifications re- quired for the particular post keeping in view tile job re- quirements of tho same.

(ii) 15 years¹ of experience in Research and Development/Industrial/ academic institutions and/or Science and Tech- nology organisations out of which five years* should be in administering plan- ning, development or co-orOination of Science and Technology programmes in the areas related to industrial/intel- lectual property rights and/or develop- ment and promotion of industrial Re- search and Development.

Note : For direct recruitment, the Commission may, at their discretion, consider for selection candidates on tho basis of their Bio-Jata auJ •Scientific attainment.

Note 1. Qualifications are velaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates other- wise well qualified.

Nate 2. The qualification^) regarding ex- perience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of ca/ididates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opi- nion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing tho requisite experience arc not likely to be available to fill up tho vacancies reserved for them.

Desirable:

(i) Doctorate degree in the relevant sub- joct or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology of a recognised Univer- sity or equivalent,

(ii) Industrial and Research and Develop-

ment cxpeiiencc.

(pii) Experience of evolving managing and directing programmes related to utili- sation, adaptation, transfer or develop- ment of technology, industrial or intel- lectual property rights or development and promotion of industrial manage- ment.

(iv) Published work of high standard.

Note : The exact educational qualifications and experience required shall be indica- ted at the time of recruitment.

11

12

13

Promotion/transfer on deputation (including short-term

contract)/transfer:—

Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for

(1) Scientists or Technologists working in the Central/ condsidoring confirmation) (i) Secretary, Department of Scionco and

Selection on each occasion shall be made in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission.

Technology—Chairrnan

State Governments/Universities/Recognised Research institutions/Scmi-Government, Statutory or Auto- nomous Organisations in India or abroad :

(ii) Secretary, Department of Environment

(a) (i) holding analogous posts; or posts in the scale of

Rs. 2500—2750 or equivalent, or

(ii) with 2 years service in post in the scalo of Rs.

Department of Electronics Department of Ocean Development—Members. The proceedings of the Departmental Pro-

2250—2500 or equivalent; and

motion Committee relating to conrirma-

2$11 12 13 (b) possessing the educational qualifications and expe- rience laid down for direct recruits .under Column 7, (2) The departmental Joint Advisers who have success- fully completed the probation period will ulso be considered and in case any one of them is selected for appointment to Ihe post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

tion shall be sent to the Union Public Ser- vice Commission for approval. If, how- ever, these are not approved by the Union Public Service Commission a fresh meet- ing of the Departmental Promotion Com- mittee to be presided over by the Chair- man or a member of the Union Public Service Commission shall bo hsld.

(The departmental Officers in the feeder category who arc in tlie direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Si- milarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for conside- ration for appointment by promotion. Period of de- putation including the period of deputation in another e\-cadrc post held immediately preceding this appoint- ment in the same organisation/department shall not exceed five years).

2

1

5

4

3

6

1 (One)* (1984)

1. Adviser (Earth

Rs. 2500-125/2- Not applicable

3000

Sciences)

General Central Service Group •A' Gazetted.

Not exceeding 50 years. (Relaxa- ble for Government Servants upto 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions is- sued by the Central Govern- ment).

'Subject to variation depending on the re- quirement for (he promotion of Science and Technology.

Note : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be- the closing date for receipt of appli- cations from candidates in India. (Other than those in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lak- shadweep).

7

8

9

6(a)

10

Yes

Essential Qualifications :

Age : No

Educational Qualifi-

cation : Yes '

(i) One yea- fjr direct recruit, (ii) 2 years for pro- rnotee officer.

(i) Master's Degree in basic or Applied Physical Sciences relevant to earth science; or Bachelor's degree in Engi- neering/Technology in a branch rele- vant to earth science from a recognised University or equivalent,

N

(ii) 15 years' of experience in Research and Dcvelopment/lndustrial/academic ins- titutions and/or Science and Techno- logy organisation out of which five yeai s should be in administering plan- ning, development or coordination of Science and Technology programmes in the area of earth science or related jireas.

By p'oniotion/ti-ansfar on deputation (including short- term contract)/transfer/dircct rccruitmont; The particular method of recruitment for each vacancy bding decided by the Government in the light of qualilications re- quired for the particular post keeping in View the job requirements of the same, lote : For direct recruitment the Commission may, at their discretion, consider for selec- tion candidates on the basis of their Bio-data and Scien- tific attainment.

Note : 1. Qualifications arc rclaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates other- wise well qualified.

Note 2. The qualification(s) regarding ex- perience is/arc relaxablc at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

if, at any stage, of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opi- nion that sufficient number of candidates from there communities possessing the re- quisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies resorvod for them.

Desirable :

(i) Doctorate decree in a subject related to earth science such as Geology, Geo- physics, Geo-chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences of a recognised University of equivalent.

(ii) Experience of evolving, managing and directing major programmes under any branch of earth sciences.

(iii) Published Research work of high stan-

dard.

Note : The exact educational qualifications and experience required shall be indicated at the time of recruitment.

13

12

11

Group'A'

Promotion/transfer on deputation (including short-term

contract)/transfer:—

Selection on each occasion shall be made in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission.

Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) (i) Secretary, Department of Science and

Technology-Chairman

0) Scientists or Technologists working in the Central/ State Governmonts/Universities/Recogniseci Re- search Institutions/Semi-Government Statutory or Aulonomus Organisations in India or abroad : ( a) (i) holding analogous posts or posts in the scale of

Rs. 2500-2750 or equivalent, or

(iiV with 2 years' service ,in posts in the scale of Rs.

2250-2500 or, equivalent; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications and expe- rience laid down for direct recruits under Column 7. (2) The Departmental Joint Advisers who have success- fully completed the probation period will also be considered and in case any one of them is selected for appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

(ii) Secretary, Department of Environment, Department of Electronics, Department of Ocean Development—Member The proceedings of the Departmental Pro- motion Committee relating to confirma- tion shall be sent to the Union Public Service Commission for approval. If, however, these are not approved by the Union Public Service Commission a fresh meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee to be presided over by the Chairman or a member of the Union Public Service Commission shall be held.

(The departmental Officers in the feeder category who are i n the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Simi- larly, deputationists shall not be eligible for considera- ti on for appointment by promot ion. Period of depu- tation/contract including the period of deputationin another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same organisation/department shall not exceed five years').

1. Adviser (Science and

Rs. 2500-125/2-

3000 Technology Promotion).

General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted.

I (One)*(l9S4) 'Subject to variation depending on the re- quirement for the promotion of Science and Technology.

6(a) 7

8

Yes Essential Qualifications:—

Not applicable Nqt exceeding 50 years. (Relaxablc for Government Ser. vants upto 5 years in accor- dance with the orders or ins- tructions issued by the Central Government).

Note : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in Tndia. (Other than those in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

10

9

Age :No

Educational

Qualifications : Yes

(i) Masters' Degree in Seience/Mathe- maiictySCatislics/or in any other subject or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology from a recognised university or equivalent,

(ii) 15 years' of experience in Research and Development/fndust rial/academic insti- tutions and/or Science and Technology organisations out of which five years should be in administering, planning, development or coordination of Science and Technology programmes in the re- quired arca(s).

Note 1 : Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates other- wise well qualified.

Note 2 : The qualjficalion(s) regarding ex- perience is/are relaxablo at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candi- dates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reser- ved for them.

Desirable: — (i) Doctorate degree in relevant subject oc Master's degree in Engineering or Tech- nology of a recognised University or equivalent,

(ii) Published research work of high stan- dard.

(lii) Ability to evolve, managing new research programmes of [ntcr-disciplinary nature.

Note:—Th/j exact educational qualifications and ar:a of experience shall be indicated at the time of recruitment.

(1) One year for direct recruit, (ii) 2 years for promotes officer.

By promotion/transfer on depu- tation (including short-term contfact)/transfer/direct re- cruitment; the particular me thod of recruitment for each vacancy being decided by the Government in the light of qualifications required "for the particular post keeping in view the job requirements of the same.

Note :—For direct recruitment the Commission may, at their discretion, consider for se- lection candidates on th^ basis of their Bio-data and Scientific attainment.

Promotion/transfer on deputation (including short-term

contracO/transfer.

Group-'A" Departmental Promotion Committee (for

considering confirmation) ;

Selection on cadi occasion shall be made in consultation with the U.P.S.C

(j) Secretary, Dcpaitmcnt of Science and

Technology—Chairman,

(1) Scientists or Technologists working in Ihe Central/ Slate Gove'nmsnts/LFnive.'sitics/Recognised Research Institutions/Semi-Government, Statutory or Autono- mus Organisations in India or abroad.

(a)(i) holding analogous post or posts in the scale of

t

R.s. 2500-2750 or equivalent , or

(ii) Secretary, Department of Environment Department ol Electronics and Departmcn of Ocean Bevelopmcnl—Members.

(ii) with 2 years service in posts in the

2500 or equivalent : and

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and expe- rience laid down for direct recruits under column. 7. (2) The departmental Joint Advisers who have success- fully completed the probation period will also be consi- dered and in case any one of them is selected for ap- pointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

The proceedings of the Departmental Pro- motion Committee relating to confirmation shall be sent to the Union Public Service commission for approvul.lf, however, thest are not approved by the Crmmission a fresh meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee t'o be presided over by the Chairman or member of the Union Public Service Commission shall be held,

The departmental Officers in the feeder category who arc in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation . Simi- larly, deputations! s shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Period of deputation/ contract including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding thin appointment in the same organisation/department shall not exceed five years).

2

3

4

1

5

6

Not applicable

1. Joint Adviser

Not exceeding 50 years.

Rs. 2500-125/2-

' 2750

General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted.

1(One)*0984) •Subject to variation depen- dent on thercquire- ment for the promo- tion of Science and

Technology.

(Relaxable for Government Ser- vants upto 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions issued by the Centra] Govt.) Note : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt ot applications from candidates in India. (Other than those in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

8

9

7

10 6(a)

Yes

Age : No

Educational

Qualifications : Yes

(i) 2 years for pro- motee Officer, (ii) 1 year for direct

recruit.

By promotion/transfer • on deputation (including short- term contract)/transfer/direct recruitment; the particular method of recruitment for each vacancy being decided by the Government in the light of qualifications requir- ed for the particular post keeping in view the job re- quirements of the same.

Essential : (i) Master's Degree in Science or Mathe- matics or Statistics or in any other re- quired subject or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university or equivalent, (ii) 12 years' experience in Research and Development/Industrial/acadetnic in- stitutions and/or Science and Techno- logy organisations out of which five years should be in administering, plan- ning, development or coordination of Science and Technology programmes.

Note: 1. Qualifications are relajcablc at the discretion of the Union Public

;3

Ca

7 •

8 9 10

Service Commisson in case of candidates otherwise well quali- fied. •

Note: 2. The qualification(s) regarding

experience is/are rclaxablu at the disci ctk'n 01 ttv. Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates be- longing to Schoduled Gistes and Scheduled Tribes if at any stage of selection, the Union Public Servico Commission is of the opinion (hat sufficient number of candidates from these communi- ties possessing tho requisite ex- pcrienceare not likely lo beavail- ablc to fill up the vacancies reser- ved for them.

Desirable : (i) Doctorate degree in the relevant subject or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised Univer- sity or equivJlent.

(ii) Exp.'ricnci of wvking with financial institutions, enlreprenmrship deve ljpmsnt and adaption, development and transfer of technology.

(iii) Published work of high standard.

Note : The exact educational qualifications

and area of experience shall be indi- cated at the time of recruitment.

11

12

13

Pronution/transfer on deputation (including shirt-term

contract)/transfer:—

Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committeo (for confirmation) ;

(i) Secretary, Department of Science and

Selection on each occasion shall be made in consultation with ths Union Public Ssrvice Commission.

Technology —Chairman

(ii) Adviser, Department of Science and ,

(1) Scientists/or Technologists working in tlw Central/ State Governmcitts/Universities/Recogniscd Re- search Institution.s/Semi-Government Statutory or Autonomus Organisations in India or abroad : (a) (i) holding analogous posts; or (ii) with 2 ye'irs' service in posts in the scale of

Rs. 2250-2500 or equivalent; or

(iii) with 5 years' service in posts in the scale of Rs. 2000-2250/2500 or equivafcut; and

Technology ' —Member Tlie proceedings of the Departmental Pro- motion Committee relating to confirma- tion shall be sent to the Union Public Ser- vice Commission for approval. If, how- ever, these arc not approved by the Union Public Service Commission a fresh meet- ing of the Departmental Promotion Com- mittee to be presided over by the Chair- ' "man or a member of the Union Public

Service Commission shall bo held.

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and expe- rience laid down for direct recruits under Column 7. (2) The departmental Directors with 5 ye&rs regular ser- vice in the grade will also be considered and in case any of themis selected for appointment to the post the same shall bo deemed to have been filled by promo- tion. (The departmental Officers in the feeder category who arc in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputa- tion. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Period of deputation/contract including the period of depu- tation in another ex-cadre post held immediately pre- ceding this appointment in the same organisation/ dr.nartmnnt shall not exceed five years.)

437 Gl/84—5

Not exceeding 50 years.

1. Director

- 2500

Service, Group- 'A' Gazetted.

12* (1984) * Subject to Varia- tion dependent on the requirement for ths promotion of Science and Technology.

(Relaxable for Government Ser- vants upto* 5 years in accord" ance with the orders or instruc- tions issued by the Central Government).

Note : The crucial date for

determining the ago limit shall be the closing da,te for receipt of applications from candi- dates in India. (Other than those in, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

10

8

9

7

6(a)

By promotion/transfer on de- Essential:

Yes

(i) 2 years for pro- mo tee officer* (ii) 1 year for direct

Age : No Educational Qualifications : Yes

recruits.

(i) Master's Degree in Science or Mathe- matics or Statistics or in any other re- quired subject or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised university or equivalent.

putation (including short- term contract)/ transfer/ direct recruitment; the particular method of recruit- ment for each vacancy being decided by the Government in the light of qualifications required for the particular post keeping in view the j ob requirements of the same • (li) 10 yeTs' experience in Research and Dovelopment/Industrial/academic ins- titutions and/or Science and Techno- logy organisations out of which five years should be in a managerial capa- city for Science and Technology pro- gramme, planning, development and Coordination.

Note: 1. Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates otherwise well quali- fied.

Note: 2. The qualiflcation(s) regarding expe-

rience is/are relaxable at the discre- tion of the U.P.S,C. in the case of candidates b longing to Sche- duled Castes and Scheduled Trib- es if at any stage of seleotion, the Union Public Service Commis- sion is-of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requi- site experience are not likely to bo available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

Desirable :

(1) Doctorate degree in the relevant subject

or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognised Univer- sity or equivalent.

(ii) Experience of handling Science and. Technology programme under different environments.

Note : The exact educational qualifications and area of experience s^all be indi- cated at the time of recruitment.

S511 12 13. 1. Assessment Board (for considering pro- i

Promotion: Principal Scientific Officers with 5 years regular service in motion)

the grade.

Transfer on deputation (including short-term contract)/

transfer:—

(i) Chairman or member of the Union Pub'it. Service Commission or a nominee of thcUnion Public Service Commission—ChPiiman

Selection shall be made in con sultation with the Union Pub lie Service Commission or each occasion except fo appointment on deputation OJ a Central Government Grouj

'A' Officer. ' Scientists or Technologists working in the Central/State Governments/Universities/Recognised Research Insti- tutions/Semi-Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organisations in India or abroad: (a) (i) holding analogous posts; or

(ii) Two in three c'epartnvntal officers of appropriate status nomi- nated by th; Secretary, Department of Scionce and Technology—Members,

(ii) with 2 years' service in posts in tho scale of R^.

1800-2000 or equivalent; or

(iii) with 5 years' service in posts in the scale of Rs.

(iii) Two or more experts to be nominated by the Union Public Service Commis- sion—Members.

1500-2000 or equivalent; and

Note :

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and expori- encclaiddownfordircctrecruitsundor Column 7.

(i) The officers mentioned at (ii) above should normally be at least one level above the level for which the persons are to be considered for promotion,

(ii) The absence of a member of the Board other than the Chairman shall not inva- lidate the proceedings of the Assessment Board,

(iii) The proceedings of the Assessment

Board will be subject to approval by tho Commission,

(The departmental Officers in the feoder category who are in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputatlonists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Period ,of deputation/con- tract including the period of deputation in another ex- cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in tho satm organisation/department shall not exceed five years).

(iv) The date from which the recommenda- tions of the Asscssmsnt Baard will be effective shall be decided in consultation with the Commission.

2. Group 'A' Departmental Promotion

Committee

(for considering confirmation)

(i) Secretary, Department of Science and

Technology—Chairman

(ii) Adviser, Department of Science and

Technology—Member.

(iii) Joint Secretary (Administration), Sci- ence and Technology—Member. The proceedings of the Departmental Pro- motion Committee- relating confirmation shall be sent to the Union Public Service Commission for approval. If, however, those are not approved by the Union Pub- lic Service Commission a fresh meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee to be P .csided over by tho Chairman or a member of the Union Public Service Com- mission shall be held.

3

2

1

4

5

6

28* (1984)

I. Principal Scientific

Selection

Officer

Rs. 1500-60-

1800-100-2000

Not exceeding 45 years. (Reiax- able for Government Servants upto 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions issued by the Centra] Govern- ment).

General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial, Scientific ai.d Technical)

*Subjectto variation dependent on the requirement for the promotion of Science and Technology

Note— The crucial date for de- termining the age limit shall be th.e closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India. (Other than those in Andaman and Nigoharjlslandi. and Lakshadweep).

Essential :

(i) 2 years for

Y ei

promotee

Age : No Educational Qualifications: Yes - officers (ii) 1 year for

direct recruits.

(i) Master's Degree in Science or Mathe- matics or in any other required subject or Bachelor's degree in EnginerrrE or Technology from a recognised Univer- sity or equivalent,

By promotion/transfer on dcpli- tatirn Cinclvd'ng shmt-tuTn ccniractVtransfei.'d'iect ic cruilment; the particular method of recruilrrcnt for each vacEncy being decided by the Government in the light of qualifications required for the particular post keep- ing in view the job require- mjnts of the sOmo.

(ii) 8 years' experience in Research and Development / Industrial / academic initiations and/or Science and Tech- nology organisation out of which four years should be in Science and Tech- nology programme, planning, deve- lopment and co-ordination.

Note 1—Qualifications arc reiaxablc at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates other- wise well qualified.

Note 2—The qualifkation(s) regarding cx- perisnee is/are relnxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Comnvss;on in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Cnslcs and Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage o£ selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient nurnbpr of candi- dates from these communities possessing the requisite experience arc not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies re- served for them.

Desirable

(i) Doctorate degree in the relevant sub-

ject or Master's degtee in Engineering/ Technology from a recognised Univer- sity or equivalent,

(ii) Co-ordination policy an.l planning

project development.

Note—The exact educational qualifications and area -of experience shall be indicated at the time of recruitment.

11

12

13

1. Assessment Board (For considering

Promotion : Senior Scientific Officer Grade I with 5 year's regular promotion) :

service in th|e grade.

(i) Chairman or member of the Union

Transfer on deputation (inc'uding short-teira contract)/

Public Service Commission or a

transfer :- - .

ruminic of the Union ! W ic Service Comm' s s ion—Cha irm an.

(ii) Two or three departmental officers of

Selection shall be made in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission en each occasion except for appointment on deputation of a Cent raj Government Group 'A' Officer.

Scientists or Technologists working in the Centrnl/Stalc Government/Uiiversities/Recognised Research Insti- tutions/Semi-Government, Statutory or Autonomous organisations in India or abroal : (a) (i) holding analogous posts; or

appropriate "status nominated by the Secretaiy, Depaitment of Science and Techno logy—Members,

(ji) with 5 years' service in posts in the scale of (iii) Two or more experts to be nominated

Rs. 1100-1600 or equivalent; and

by the Union Public Service Commis- sion—Members.

Note:

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and expe- rience laid down for direct recruits un'fer Column 7, (The departmental Officers in the feeder categor who are in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible

(ij The officers rrcnt:oned at (ii) above should normally be at least one lev cl

above the level for which the person are to bo considered for promotion, (ii) The absence of a member 6f the Heard other than the Chairman shall not

; invalidate (he proccedirgs of the

Assessment Board,

(iii) The proceedings of the Assessment

for consideration for appointment on deputation, S;m;larly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Perk d of deputation including the period of deputation in another ox-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same organisation/department shall not exceed four years).

Board will be subject to approval by the Commission.

(iv) Thcdat.; Iran which Ihericommi nda.- tjons of the Assessment Board will be effective shall be decided in consulta- tion wilh I he Commission,

2. Group 'A" Departmental promotion Committee (for considering conflima- tion) :

i) Secretary, Department of Science and

(

Technology-Chairman.

(ii) Adviser, Department of Scieni_c and

Technology—Member.

(iii) Joint Secretary (Administration), De- partment of Science and Tcchnology- —•Member.

The proceedings of the Departmental Pro- motion Committee relating to confirma- tion shall be sent to the Un-on Public Service Commission for iflppre val. If, however, the^e are not approved by the Commission a fresh meeting of the De- partmental Promotipn Committee to be presided over by the Chairman or a member of the Union Public Service Commission shall be held.

3

6

4

5

1 2

Selection Not exceeding 40 years, 1, Senior Scientific 32* 1984

Ks. 1100-50- JtOO.

Officer Grad=-T *Subjectto variation dependent on the requirement for the promo loin of

Science and Technology.

(Rclaxable for Government Ser- vants upto 5 years in accordance with the ordBrs or instructions issued by the Cential Govern- ment^.

General Cetiirni Service, Group 'A' Garetted (] on- Ministcrial. Scientific urd Technical).

Note :—The crucial date for de- termining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications frum candidates in India. (Other than those in Aidaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep).

8

6(a;

7

y

10

Essential :

Age : No

No

Educational

Qualifications : Yes

(i) 2 years for prtnijtce officers,

(ii 1 year for

direct recruits

(i) Master's Degree in Science or Mathe- matics or Statiitii s or in any required subject or Bachelor's degree in Engi- neering or Technology from a rccos- nised University or cqaivalcnt.

By promoilon/translcr ^.n de- putation (including short tcim contract;/transfer/direct recruitment; the particular rrtithod of recruitment for • each vacancy being decided

6a 7

8 9 10

(u 4 year's experience in Research and Development / Industrial / academic institutions nnd/or Science and Tech- nology organisations.

by the Government in the light of qualifications required for the particular post keep- ing in view the job require- ments of the same.

Note 1—Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Cammi'sion in ca'c of candidates other- wise well qualified.

Note 1—The qualification^) regarding ex- perience is/arc relaxable at ihe discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the caso of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage of seleclnn, (he Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of can- didates from these Communities possess- ing the requisite experience flic not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

Desirable : Doctorate degree in the re'evant subject or Maacis degree in Enginecring/Tei-hno- logy from a recognised university or equivalent.

Note:—Tne exact educational qualifications and area, of experience shall be indicated at the time of recruitment.

11

12

13

1 Assessment Board (for considering

promotion):

Promotion : Senior Scientific Officer Grade II with 5 years' roguiar

(i) Chairman of member of the Union

service in the grade.

Transfer on deputation (including sh,ort-term contract)/

Public Service Commission or a nominee of the Union Public Service Commission -Chairman,

transfer :—

Selection shall be made ia consultation with the Union Publio Service Commission • on each decasion except for appoinment on deputation of a Central Government group

" 'A'Officer.

(ii) Two ov three departmental officers ol appropriate status nominated by the Secretary, Department, of Science and

Technology—Members,

Scientists or Technologists working in tbe Central/stare Gover.imiUs/Universities/Recognisod Research Insti- tutioni/Sc/ni-Governnient, Statutory or Autonomous organisations in India or abroad : (a) (i) holding analogous posts; or

(iii) Two or more exports to be nominated by the Commission-Members.

(ii) with 5 years' service in posts in the scale of

Rs. 700-1300 or equivalent; ai.a

Note : :

(i) The officers mentiorcd at (ii) above should normally b; at least one level above the level for which the persons are to bo considered for promotior.

(ii) The absence of a member of the Board other th.m the Cruirmiii of shall njt invalidate the proceedings of the Assessment Board,

(iii) The proceedings of thC ^Assessment Board will bj subject to approval by the Commission.'

(b) posscising the educational qua-liftoationstavid expe- rience laid down for direct recruits under Column 7. (The departmental Officers in the feeder category who are In the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointmert ort deputation. Similarly, deputationisis shall njt b; eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Pe.ricd of deputatior/contiact including tha pedod of depu- tation in another ex-cadre post held immedi t.ly preceding.this appointment in the same organisation/ department shall ordinarily not exceed three years).

[iv) The date from which the recommeda- i tions of the Assessment Board will be effective shall be decided in consults r tion with the Commission.

2. Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirma-

tion) :

(i) Secretary, Department of Science and

Techno lo gy— Chairman.

(ii) Adviser, Department of Science and

Technology —Member

(iii) Joint Secretary (Administration), De- partment of Science and Technology —Member.

The proceedings of the Departmental Promotion Committee relating to confir- mation shall be sent to the Union Public Service Commission for approval. If, however, these are not approved by the Commission a fresh meeting if the Departmental Promotion Committee to be presided ever by the Chairman or a member of the Union Public Service Co- mmission shall be held.

1

2

3

4

5

6

1J* (1984)

Selection

1, Senior Soiontific Officer Grade-n

Rs. 70>40-900- EB-40-1100-50 1300.

Not exceeding 28 years. (Relaxable for Government Ser- vants upto 5 years in accordance with the orders or ifstructions issued bytlte Central Govern- ment).

•Subject to variation dependent on the requirement for the promotion of Science and Technology.

General Central Service, Group 'A' ' Gazetted (Non- Ministerial, Scientific and Technical).

Note : The crucial date for dete- rmining the age limit shall be the closing tlatc for receipt of applications from candidates in India, (Other than those in Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep).

6(a)

7

8

9

10

Essential :

No

Age : No

(i) 2 years for

Educational

Qualifications : Yes

promotee officers

(ii) 1 year for

(i) Master's Degree in Science or Mathe- matics or Statistics or in any other required subject or .Bachelor's degree in Engireering or Technology from a recognised University.

direct recruits.

Note 1--Qualifications are relaxalle at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates otlier- wise well qualified.

By promotion/transfer on depu- tation (including short-term contract)/transfer/direct re- cruitment; the particular method, of recruitment for each vacancy being decided by the Goverrmont in the light of qualifications re- quired for the particular post keeping in view the job requirement of the same.

Note 2—The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the dis- cretion of the Union Public Service Com- missioD in the case of candidates belong- ing to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities pos- sessing, the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacan- cies reserved for them.

8 9 10 6a 7

Desirable : Specialised experience in Research and

Development/Industrial/acaacmlc institutions and/or Science and Tech- nology organisations.

Note : The exact educational qualifications and area of experience shall be indicated at the time of recruitment.

12

13 11.

1. Assessment Board (for considering

1

promotion). .

Promotion : Junior Analyst with 3 years' regular service in the grade Transfer on deputation (including shirt-term contract)/

Selection on each occasion shall be made in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission.

transfer:- -

(i) Chairman oi member of the Union Public Service Commission or a nominee of the Union Public Service Commission--Chairman,

(ii) Two or three departmental officers of

Scientists or Technologists working in the Central/State Governments/Uiuversities/Recognised Research Insti- tutions/Semi-Governmeit. Statutory or Autonomous organisations in Inaia or abroad : (a) (i) hjlding analogous p s l s; or

appropriate status nominated by the Secretary* Department of Science and

(ii) with > years' service in pisti in the scale of Technology—Members,

Rs. 650-1200 or •quivalent; and

(iii) Two or more experts to be nominated

by the Commission— Members.

(b) possessing *Vf educational qualifications and expe- rience laid lovn for 1'irect recruits under Column 7. (Tho departmental Officers in (he feeder category who are it the direct line of pronntion will not b; eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible foi consideration for appointment by promotion. Periou of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same organisation/department shall ordinarily rot exceed three years).

Note : (i) The Officers mentioned at (ii) above shiuld normally be at least one level above the level for which tho persons are to be considered for promotion, (ii) The absence of a member of the Board other than the Chairman shall not invalidate the proceedings of the Assessment BoartfT

(iii) The proceedings of the Assessment Board will be subject to approval by th^ Commission,

(iv) The date from which the recommenda-

tions of tho Assessment Board will be effective shall be docided in consulta-

tion with the Commission.

2. Group 'A' Departmental Promotion

Committee (for considering confirma- tion),

(i) .Secretary, Department of Science and

Technology—Chairman,

(ii) Adviser, Department of Science and

Technology— Member,

(iii) Joint Secretary (Administration), De- partment of Science and Technology

—Member.

The proceedings of the Departmental Pro- motion Committee relating to confir- mation shell be sont to the Union Public Service Commission for approval. If, however, these are not approved by tho Commission a fresh meeting of the De- partmental Promotion Committee to be presided over by the Chairman or a member of the Unijn Public Service Commission shall be held.

[F. No A-l 2018/1/81 -Adm.I]

R.N. CHOPRA. Director (Admn.)

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