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Draft rules of the Karnataka Agriculture Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2020-reg

Published 22 December 2020

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Part IVA
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AGD42ANE2018
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ವಿಶೇಷ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮಂಗಳವಾರ,೨೨,ಡಿಸೆಂಬ್ರ, 2020( ಪುಷ್ಯ, 01, ಶಕವರ್ಷ ೧೯೪2)

Bengaluru, TUESDAY,22,DECEMBER,2020(PUSHYA,01, ShakaVarsha 1942)

ಭಾಗ – 4ಎ

Part – IVA

ನಂ. 715 No. 715

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

No. AGD 42 ANE 2018 Karnataka Government Secretariat

M.S Buildings, 4th Floor

Bengaluru, Date: 22.12.2020

NOTIFICATION

The draft of the Karnataka Agriculture Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2020, which the Government of Karnataka proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 read with section 8 of the Karnataka State Civil Services Act, 1978 (Karnataka Act 14 of 1990) is hereby published as required by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the said Act, for the information of all the persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft will be taken into consideration after fifteen days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Any objections or suggestions which may be received by the State Government from any person with respect to the said draft before the expiry of the period specified above will be considered by the State Government. Objections and suggestions may be addressed to the Additional ChiefSecretary to Government, Agriculture Department, M.S. Building, Bengaluru-560 001.

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DRAFT RULES

1. Title and commencement.-(1) These rules may be called the Karnataka Agriculture Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2020.

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

2. Method of recruitment and minimum qualification.-The

Karnataka Agriculture Services shall consist of the categories of posts with scale of pay as specified in column (2) of the schedule below, their number, the method of recruitment and minimum qualifications, shall be as specified in the corresponding entries in columns (3), (4) and (5) thereof.

3. Repeal and savings.-(1) The Karnataka Agriculture Services, (Recruitment) Rules, 1999 are hereby repealed:

Provided that such repeal shall not affect,-

(a) the previous operation of said rules, notifications and orders or anything duly done or any action taken thereunder; or

(b) any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under the said rules.

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SHEDULE (See rule 2)
Sl. No. Category of Post and the Scale of Pay Number of Posts Method of Recruitment Minimum Qualification
Perman ent Temporary Deputatio n Tota l
1 2 3 4 5
1 Commissioner for Agriculture 1 0 0 1 En-cadred to I.A.S.
2 Joint Director (Admin) (Rs.74400-109600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the cadre of Karnataka Administrative Service (Senior Scale)
3 Accounts Chief Officer – Cum- Financial Adviser (Rs.67550-104600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the State Audit and Accounts Department.
4 Law Officer (Rs.67550-104600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Directorate of Prosecutions and Government Litigation.
5 Engineer Executive (Civil Engineering)(Rs.675 50-104600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Department of Public Works.
6 Deputy Director of Statistics (Rs.52650-97100) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Economics and Statistics Department.
7 Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil Engineering) (Rs.52650-97100) 0 0 2 2 By deputation of an Officers in the equivalent cadre from the Department of Public Works.
8 Senior Programmer (Rs.43100-83900) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalentpay scale from e- Governance Department.
9 Assistant Director (Statistics) (Rs.43100-83900) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Economics and Statistics Department.
10 Assistant Engineer (Civil) (40900- 78200) 0 0 2 2 By deputation of Officers in the equivalent cadre from the Department of Public Works.
11 Assistant Statistical Officer (Rs.37900-70850) 0 0 14 14 By deputation of an Officers in the equivalent cadre from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
12 Statistical Inspector (Rs.27650-52650) 0 0 2 2 By deputation of Officers in the cadre of Statistical Inspector from the Department of Economics and Statistics.
Part-2 (TECHNICAL CADRE)
1 Director of Agriculture (Rs.97100-141300) 1 0 0 1 By Promotionby selection from the cadre of Additional Director of Agriculture. Must have put in a service of not less than three years in the cadre of Additional Director of Agriculture.
2 Additional Director of Agriculture (Rs.90500-123300) 0 8 0 8 By Promotion from the cadre of Joint Director of Agriculture. Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Joint Director of Agriculture.
3 Joint Director of Agriculture (Rs.74400-109600) 0 46 6 52 By Promotion from the cadre of Deputy Director of Agriculture. Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Deputy Director of Agriculture.
4 Deputy Director of Agriculture (Rs.67550-104600) 5 81 0 86 By Promotion from the cadre of Assistant Director of Agriculture. Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Assistant Director of Agriculture.
5 Assistant Director of Agriculture (Rs.52650-97100) 19 397 0 416 (1) Twenty percent by direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) (General) Rules, 2006; and (2) Eighty percent by promotion from the cadre of Agricultural Officer; For Direct Recruitment: Must be holder of Master degree in agriculture from an University established by law and accredited by the Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR) or holding equivalent qualification notified by Government from time to time. For Promotion: (1)Must have put in a service of not less thanfive years in the cadre of Agricultural Officer; and
6 Assistant Director of Agriculture (Farm Women)Rs.52650- 97100) 0 51 0 51 Bypromotion from the cadre of Agricultural Officer (Farm Women). These posts stand abolished as and when the post, becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent. Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Agricultural Officer (Farm Women).
7 Agricultural Officer (Rs.43100-83900) 13 1788 0 1801 1)Fiftypercentby direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) (General) Rules, 2006; and 2)Fifty percent by promotion from the cadre of Assistant Agricultural Officer. For Direct Recruitment: Out of direct recruitment posts, eighty five percent of posts shall be filled by holders of Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or equivalent qualification notified by Government from time to time and remaining fifteen percent of posts shall be filled by holders of
8 Agricultural Officer (Farm Women) (Rs.43100-83900) 0 141 0 141 These posts stand abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
9 Assistant Agricultural Officer (Rs.40900-78200) 152 1947 0 2099 By direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) (General) Rules, 2006. For Direct Recruitment: Eighty five percent of posts shall be filled by holders of Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or equivalent qualification notified by Government from time to time; and remaining fifteen
10 Assistant Agricultural Officer (Farm women) (Rs.40900-78200) 0 3 0 3 These posts stand abolished as and when the post, becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
11 Agriculture Assistants (Rs.23500-47350) 0 49 0 49 These posts stand abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
SUB TOTAL (2) 190 4511 6 4707
Part-3(MINISTERIAL STAFF CADRE)
1 Administrative Officer (Rs.52650-97100) 0 32 0 32 ByPromotion from the cadre of Assistant Administrative Officer. Must have put in a service of not less thanfive years in the cadre of Assistant Administrative Officer.
2 Assistant Administrative Officer (Rs.40900-83900) 0 44 0 44 By Promotion from the cadre of Superintendent. Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Superintendent.
3 Superintendent (Rs.37900-70850) 33 329 0 362 By Promotion from the cadre of First Division Assistant and Stenographer in the ratio of 12:1, every 13th vacancy being filled by Promotion of Stenographer. (1) Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of First Division Assistant. (2) In case of Stenographer -Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Stenographer and must have put in a service of not less than one year in the cadre of First Division Assistant. Note: Unless they exercise an option in writing to consider for promotion for the post of superintendent they cannot be considered for promotion.
4 First Division Assistant (Rs.27650-52650) 98 467 0 565 (1) Fifty percent by direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to ministerial posts) Rules, 1978; and (2) Fifty percentby promotion from the cadre of Second Division Assistant. N ote:A Stenographer shall be Posted to work as First Division Assistant for a period of one year on the basis of Seniority. For Direct Recruitment:By direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to ministerial posts) Rules, 1978. For Promotion: Must have put in a service of not less thanfive years in the cadre of Second Division Assistant.
5 Second Division Assistant (Rs.21400-42000) 148 482 0 630 1) Sixty Seven percent by direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to ministerial posts) Rules, 1978; and (2) Thirty three percentby transfer from the cadre of Driver: P rovided that if no suitable official is available by transfer then by promotion from the cadre of group 'D' on the basis of combined seniority. seniority being determined by treating a person holding a post carrying higher scale of pay as senior to a person holding a post carrying lower scale of pay the seniority among For Direct Recruitment: Direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to ministerial posts) Rules, 1978. For Promotion and transfer- Must have put in a service of not less than TEN years in the post of Driver/Group 'D'.
Part-4 (SUPPORTING STAFF CADRE)
1 Chief Artist cum Audio Visual Specialist (Rs.43100- 83900) 0 1 0 1 Bypromotion from the cadre of Senior Artist cum Photographer. Note: This post stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of present incumbent.
2 Librarian (Rs.37900- 70850) 0 1 0 1 By promotion from the cadre of Library Assistant.
3 Draftsmen (Rs.33450- 62600) 2 37 0 39 By promotion from the cadre of Tracer.These posts shall stand abolished as and when this post become vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise incumbent.
4 Mechanical Foreman (Rs.33450- 62600) 0 3 0 3 Supervisor cadre to the Mechanical Foreman cadre is complete. Note:As and when these posts become vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of present incumbent these posts shall stand abolished. By promotion from the cadre of Agriculture Implement Supervisor. After the promotion from the Agriculture Implement Implement Supervisor.
5 Senior Artist cum Photographer (Rs.33450- 62600) 0 1 0 1 This post stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
6 Library Assistant (Rs.27650- 52650) 0 0 1 1 By promotionfromthe cadre of Second Division Assistant or by transfer from First Division Assistant cadre after obtaining irrevocable option before such Promotion. Provided that, if no suitable person is available for promotion or transfer then by direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Service (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) Rules, 2006. For Promotion or Transfer: (1) Must possess a Diploma in Library Science. (2) Must have put in a service of at least five years in the cadre of First Division Assistant and in case of Second Division Assistant, seven years.
7 Stenographer (Rs.27650- 52650) 6 74 0 80 (1)Fifty percentby direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to the Posts of Stenographers and Typists) Rules, 1983; and ( 2) Fifty percent by promotion from the cadre of typists: Provided that, if no suitable official is available for promotion from the cadre of Typist then by promotion from the cadre of Second Division Assistant. For direct recruitment.- In accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to the Posts of Stenographers and Typists) Rules, 1983. For promotion: (1) Must have passed Senior Typewriting and Senior Short hand Examination in Kannada conducted by the Department of Public Instruction or is a holder of a Diploma in Secretarial or Commercial Practice with Kannada Shorthand as optional (elective) subject by the Board of Technical Education in Karnataka or must possess an equivalent qualification; and ( 2) Must have put in a service of not less than fiveyears in the cadre of Typist or Second Division Assistant.
8 Senior Typist (Rs.27650- 52650) 0 29 0 29 By promotionfrom the cadre of Typist. Must have put in a service of not less than ten years in the cadre of Typist.
9 Senior Driver (Rs.27650- 52650) 0 40 0 40 By promotionfrom the cadre of Driver. Must have put in a service of not less than ten years in the cadre of Driver.
10 Senior Computerist (Rs.27650- 52650) 0 6 0 6 These posts shall stand abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
11 Tracer (Rs.23500- 47350) 33 128 0 161 These posts shall stand abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
12 Project operator (Rs.23500- 47350) 0 1 0 1 This post shall stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
13 Agriculture Implement Supervisor (Rs.23500- 47350) 0 47 0 47 These posts shall stand abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
14 Typists (Rs.21400- 42000) 70 274 0 344 By direct recruitmentin accordance with Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to the posts of Stenographers and Typist) Rules, 1983. In accordance with Karnataka State Civil Services (Recruitment to the posts of Stenographers and Typist) Rules, 1983.
15 Laboratory Assistants (Rs.21400- 42000) 0 96 0 96 By direct recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) (General) Rules, 2006. Must have passed PUC with chemistry as one of the subjects with second class or equivalent qualification.
16 Driver (Rs.21400- 42000) 0 277 0 277 1) Ninety percentby Direct Recruitment in accordance with the Karnataka State Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) (General) Rules, 2006. 2) Ten percentby promotion from the cadre of Group 'D' services on the basis of combined seniority. Seniority to be determined by treating a person holding a post carrying higher scale of pay as Senior to a person holding a post carrying lower For Direct Recruitment: Must have passed PUC Examination or equivalent qualification and mustpossess valid driving license of Heavy Motor Vehicle. For Promotion: (1) Must have passed SSLC Examination or equivalent Examination and; ( 2) Must possess valid driving license of Heavy Motor Vehicle.
17 Telephone Operator(Rs.214 00-42000) 0 1 0 1 This post shall stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
18 Compositor (Rs.21400- 42000) 0 1 0 1 This post shall stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
19 Printer (Rs.21400- 42000) 0 1 0 1 This post shall stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
20 Binder (Rs.21400- 42000) 0 1 0 1 This post shall stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
21 Attender (Rs.19950- 37900) 9 132 0 141 By promotionfrom the cadre of Group-D in lower Scale service on the basis of combined Seniority. Seniority being determined by treating a person holding a post carrying higher scale of pay as senior to a person holding a post carrying lower scale of pay. The seniority among persons holding post carrying same scale of pay shall be determined on the basis of length of service. Seniority interse among the respective cadre being maintained. Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Group-D service.
22 Carpenter cum smith (Rs.18600- 32600) 0 1 0 1 This post shall stands abolished as and when the post becomes vacant by promotion or retirement or death or otherwise of the present incumbent.
23 Cooks (Rs.18600- 32600) 0 65 0 65 1) (1) Fifty percent byDirect Recruitment; in accordance with the Karnataka Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selections) (General) Rules, 2006;and For Direct Recruitment: Must have passed SSLC examination or equivalent qualification with Kannada as a subject; and must have experience in cooking. For Promotion:
2) Fifty percentby promotionfrom the cadre of Group-D service on the basis of combined Seniority. Seniority being determined by treating a person holding a post carrying higher scale of pay as senior to a person holding a post carrying lower scale of pay. The seniority among persons holding post carrying same scale of pay shall be determined on the basis of length of service. Seniority interse among the respective cadre being maintained. 2 ) The direct recruitment of candidates shall be made by the selection Authority, Selection Authority shall consist of the following members: (a) XX XXXX (b) XX XXXX (c) XX XXXX Trade Test: Candidates shall undergo trade test to be conducted by the committee for trade test carrying 50 Must have three years' experience in Group D.
marks under the supervision of the committee. Those who qualify shall be considered for the Selection on the basis of marks secured in the practical trade test in respect of trade test. Candidates merit shall also be assessed with respect to their aptitude for taking up the job and their willingness to continue. The Trade test shall be conducted as under: W ork experience certificate shall be obtained from the Licensed Employer. The certificate shall contain a valid Trade License, GST Tin Number and PAN Number of the employer.
Sl N o Activity particulars Ma x Ma rks
i Trade Test a) Practica l demons tration 40
ii b) Oral assessm ent 10
TOTAL 50
T he parameters for each test in respective trade shall be Vegetarian and Non – Vegetarian food item to be prepared at the discretion of committee.
24 Group-D/ Mukadam/ Kamgar/Bullock man/ Scavanger/Sarve yLaskar / Watchman/Coun ters (Rs.17000- 28950) 147 1159 0 1306 By Direct Recruitment – In accordance with the State Civil Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examinations and Selection) (General) Rules, 2006 (1) The direct recruitment of candidates shall be made by the selection Authority, Selection Authority shall consist of the following members: (a) XX XXXX (b) XX XXXX (c) XX XXXX Must have passed SSLC Examination or Possess Equivalent Qualification with Kannada as a Subject.
SUB TOTAL (4) 267 2376 1 2644
1 Commissioner for Watershed 0 1 0 1 En-cadred to I.A.S -
2 Chief Conservator of Forest 0 1 0 1 By deputation of an officer in the equivalent cadre from the Forest department
3 Director of Watershed (Rs.97100- 141300) 1 0 0 1 By Promotion by selection from the cadre of Additional Director of Agriculture Must have put in a service of not less than three years in the cadre of Additional Director of Agriculture.
4 Managing Director Karnataka Antaragange Micro irrigation Corporation (Rs.97100- 141300) 0 1 0 1 By deputation of an officer in the equivalent cadre from the Agriculture Department.
5 Joint Director (Veterinary) (Watershed) (Rs.74400- 109600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an officer in the cadre of Joint Director (veterinary) from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.
6 Joint Director (Horticulture) (Rs.74400- 109600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an officer in the equivalent cadre from the Horticulture Department.
7 Chief accounts officer cum Financial Adviser (Rs.67550- 104600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the State Audit and Accounts Department.
8 Administrative Officer (KAS. Junior Scale) (Watershed) (Rs.56800-99600) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an officer from the cadre of Karnataka Administrative Service (Junior scale)
9 Deputy Director of Statistics (Rs.52650-97100) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an officer in the equivalent cadre from the Economics and Statistics Department.
10 Assistant Conservator of Forest (Rs.52650-97100) 0 0 17 17 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Forest Department.
11 Assistant Director (Veterinary) (Rs.52650-97100) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the cadre of Assistant Director (veterinary) from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.
12 Accounts Officer (Rs.52650-97100) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the cadre of Accounts officer from the State Audit and Accounts Department.
13 Senior Assistant Director of Horticulture (Head Office-2 (ADH-1, SADH-1), at District-15) (Rs.52650-97100) 0 0 17 17 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Department of Horticulture.
14 Hydro Geologist (Rs.43100-83900) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Department Mines and Geology.
15 Assistant Director (Statistics) (Rs.43100-83900) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an officer in the equivalent cadre from the Economics and Statistics Department.
16 Range Forest Officer (Rs.40900- 78200) 0 0 29 29 By deputation of Range Forest Officer from the Forest Department.
17 Assistant Horticulture Officer (watershed) (Rs.40900-78200) 0 0 30 30 By deputation of an officer in the cadre of Assistant Horticulture Officer from the Horticulture Department.
18 Assistant Geologist (Rs.40900-78200) 0 0 2 2 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Mines and Geology Department.
19 Environment Specialist (Rs.40900-78200) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Forest Department.
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20 Project Sociologist (Rs.40900-78200) 0 0 1 1 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from any civil services of the State.
21 Assistant Statistical Officer (Rs.37900-70850) 0 0 2 2 By deputation of an Officer in the equivalent cadre from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
22 First Division Assistant (Horticulture-12, Forest-12) (Rs.27650-52650) 0 0 24 24 By deputation of an official in the equivalent cadre from the department of Horticulture and Forest.
23 Horticulture Assistants (Rs.23500-47650) 0 0 58 58 By deputation of an official in the equivalent cadre from Horticulture Department.
24 Sub Range Forest Officer (Rs.23500-47650) 0 0 58 58 By deputation of an official in the equivalent cadre from the Forest Department.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Karnataka

(JOHN PRAKASH RODRIGUES) Under Secretary to Government, Department of Agriculture (Services and Co-ordination).

ಮುದ್ರಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರಕಾಶಕರು:- ಸಂಕಲನಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯಪತ್ರ, ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಮುದ್ರಣಾಲಯ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು.

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