GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

HOME DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 28, dated 7th April 2015)

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with the

Notification No. F5/4/65-GP, dated the 11th January 1965 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India,

New Delhi and in supersession of the Home Department's notifications issued in No. 52-25/65-Home, dated

16th March 1967 published as Supplement to Gazette No. 32, dated 8th August 1967, G.O. Ms. No. 19, dated

26th March 1973 published as Supplement to Gazette No. 20, dated 15th May 1973, G.O. Ms. No. 87, dated 30th August 1974

published as Supplement to Gazette No. 41, dated 8th October 1974, G.O. Ms. No. 80, dated 11th August 1975

published as Supplement to Gazette No. 37, dated 16th September 1975, G.O. Ms. No. 81, dated 11th August 1975

published as Supplement to Gazette No. 37, dated 16th September 1975, G.O. Ms. No. 77, dated 5th October 1977 published

as Supplement to Gazette No. 50, dated 13th December 1977, G.O. Ms. No. 58, dated 1st October 1981 published as

Supplement to Gazette No. 41, dated 13th October 1981 and G.O. Ms. No. 53, dated 28th May 1982 published as

Supplement to Gazette No. 23, dated the 8th June 1982, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry hereby makes

the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the Group 'C' posts in the Police Department, Government of

Puducherry, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Puducherry,

Police Department, Group 'C' posts Recruitment Rules, 2015.

(2) They shall come into force on and from the date of their publication in the official gazette.

2. Application.— These rules shall apply for recruitment to the posts in the Police Department, Puducherry as

specified in column (1) of the Schedules hereto annexed.

3. Number of posts, their classification and Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale.— The number of the

said posts, their classification and the Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale attached thereto, shall be as specified

in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedules.

4. Method of recruitment, age-limit and other qualifications.— The method of recruitment to the said

posts, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto, shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) the

said Schedules.

5. Disqualifications.— No person,—

(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or

(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,

shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts:

Provided that the Lieutenant-Governor may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal

law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt

any person from the operation of this rule.

6. Power to relax.— Where the Lieutenant-Governor is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so

to do, he may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with

respect to any class or category of persons.

7. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect–

(a) the reservations, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the scheduled

castes, the scheduled tribes and other special category of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the

Government from time to time in this regard; and

(b) the promotions and appointments already made in accordance with the rules hereby superseded.

SCHEDULE–I

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF FINGER PRINT EXPERT/ASSISTANT SUB-INSPECTOR

1. Name of the post

Finger Print Expert/Assistant Sub-Inspector

2. Number of posts

3 (Three) (2015) Subject to variation dependent on work-load.

3. Classification

General Central Services – Group 'C' – Non-Gazetted–

Non-Ministerial.

4. Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale

Pay Band–1 ` 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ` 2,800

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Non-selection

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Not applicable

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

Not applicable

direct recruits.

8. Whether age and educational qualifications :

Not applicable

prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the

case of promotees.

9. Period of probation, if any

Not applicable

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct :

(i) 66 2/3 % by promotion failing which by deputation

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

(ii) 33 1/3 % by deputation

be filled by various methods.

11. In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/ :

Promotion : Finger Print Searcher in Pay Band-1 ` 5,200-

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

20,200 with Grade Pay ` 2,000 with 10 years service in the

deputation/absorption is to be made.

grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular

basis and passed the All India Board of Examination of

Finger Print Expert conducted by the CFPB/NCRB,

New Delhi.

Note : (1) Where juniors who have completed their

qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for

promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided

they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility

service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility

service or two years, whichever is less, and have

successfully completed their probation period for

promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors

who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility

service.

Note : (2) For the purpose of computing minimum

qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on

a regular basis by an officer prior to 1-1-2006/the date from

which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central

Pay Commission recommendations has been extended,

shall be deemed to be service rendered in the

corresponding Grade Pay/Pay Scale extended based on the

recommendations of the Pay Commission.

Deputation

(ISTC) : Officers

under

Central/State

Governments/Union Territories/Statutory/Autonomous

Organisations/Public Sector undertakings–

(a) (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the

parent cadre/department; or

(ii) with 10 years service in the grade rendered after

appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in

Pay Band-1 ` 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay ` 2,000;

and

(b) Passed the All India Board Examination for Finger

Print Expert conducted by CFPB/NCRB, New Delhi.

Note : (1) The departmental officers in the feeder

category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not

be eligible for consideration for appointment on

deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be

eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

[Period of deputation (ISTC) including the period of

deputation (ISTC) in another ex-cadre post held immediately

preceding this appointment in the same or some other

organisations or departments of the Central/State/

Union territory Governments shall ordinarily not exceed

3 years. The maximum age-limit for appointment by

deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the

closing date of receipt of applications.]

Note : (2) For the purpose of appointment on deputation

basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer

prior to 1-1-2006/the date from which the revised pay

structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission

recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to

be service rendered in the corresponding Grade Pay/Pay

Scale extended based on the recommendations of the Pay

Commission except where there has been merger of more

than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a

common Grade Pay/Pay Scale, and where this benefits will

extend only for the post or posts for which that Grade Pay/

Pay Scale is the normal replacement grade without any

upgradation.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what :

Police Establishment Board constituted by Government of

is its composition?

Puducherry consisting of—

(1) Director/Inspector-General of Police

. . Chairman

(2) Deputy Inspector-General of Police

. . Member

(3) Senior Superintendent of Police (C&I) . . Member

(4) Senior Superintendent of Police (L&O) . . Member

(5) Senior Superintendent of Police (HQ.) . . Member

(6) Superintendent of Police (HQ.)

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

SCHEDULE–II

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF FINGER PRINT SEARCHER

1. Name of the post

Finger Print Searcher

2. Number of posts

2 (Two) (2015) Subject to variation dependent on work-load.

3. Classification

General Central Services – Group 'C' – Non-Gazetted–

Non-Ministerial.

4. Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale

Pay Band–1 ` 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ` 2,000

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxation of age as per rules in

force).

Note : (1) The crucial date for determining the age-limit

shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

Note : (2) In the case of recruitment made through

Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the

age-limit shall, in each case, be the last date up to which

the Employment Exchanges are asked to submit the names.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i)

Should have passed H.S.C. or its equivalent;

direct recruits.

(ii) Should possess the following Physical standard –

For men : Height not less than 165 cms. Chest not

less than 81 cms. with expansion of 5 cms. in full inhalation.

For women : Height not less than 154 cms.

Weight 45 kgs.

8. Whether age and educational qualifications :

Not applicable

prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the

case of promotees.

9. Period of probation, if any

Two years for direct recruits

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct :

By absorption failing which by direct recruitment

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

be filled by various methods.

11. In case of recruitment by promotion /deputation/ :

Absorption of Police Constable possessing the educational

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

qualification prescribed for direct recruits and completed

deputation/absorption is to be made.

probation in the post.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what :

Police Establishment Board constituted by Government of

is its composition?

Puducherry consisting of—

(1) Director/Inspector-General of Police

. . Chairman

(2) Deputy Inspector-General of Police

. . Member

(3) Senior Superintendent of Police (C&I) . . Member

(4) Senior Superintendent of Police (L&O) . . Member

(5) Senior Superintendent of Police (HQ.) . . Member

(6) Superintendent of Police (HQ.)

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

SCHEDULE–III

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF BAND HEAD CONSTABLE

1. Name of the post

Band Head Constable

2. Number of posts

4 (Four) (2015) Subject to variation dependent on work-load.

3. Classification

General Central Services – Group 'C' – Non-Gazetted–

Non-Ministerial.

4. Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale

Pay Band–1 ` 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ` 2,400

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Non-selection

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Not applicable

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

Not applicable

direct recruits.

8. Whether age and educational qualifications :

Not applicable

prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the

case of promotees.

9. Period of probation, if any

Not applicable

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct :

By promotion

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

be filled by various methods.

11. In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/ :

Band Constable/Bugler Police Constable in Pay Band-1 :

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

` 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay ` 2,000 with 5 years service

deputation/absorption is to be made.

in the respective grade rendered after appointment thereto

on a regular basis and having knowledge in operation of

musical instruments.

Note : (1) The eligibility list for promotion shall be

prepared with reference to the date of completion by the

officers of the prescribed qualifying service in the

respective grade/post.

Note : (2) Where juniors who have completed their

qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for

promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided

they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility

service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility

service or two years, whichever is less, and have

successfully completed their probation period for

promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors

who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility

service.

Note : (3) For the purpose of computing minimum

qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on

a regular basis by an officer prior to 1-1-2006/the date from

which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central

Pay Commission recommendations has been extended,

shall be deemed to be service rendered in the

corresponding Grade Pay/Pay Scale extended based on the

recommendations of the Pay Commission.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what :

Police Establishment Board constituted by Government of

is its composition?

Puducherry consisting of—

(1) Director/Inspector-General of Police

. . Chairman

(2) Deputy Inspector-General of Police

. . Member

(3) Senior Superintendent of Police (C&I) . . Member

(4) Senior Superintendent of Police (L&O) . . Member

(5) Senior Superintendent of Police (HQ.) . . Member

(6) Superintendent of Police (HQ.)

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

SCHEDULE–IV

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF BAND CONSTABLE

1. Name of the post

Band Constable

2. Number of posts

15 (Fifteen) (2015) Subject to variation dependent on

work-load.

3. Classification

General Central Services – Group 'C' – Non-Gazetted–

Non-Ministerial.

4. Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale

Pay Band–1 ` 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay ` 2,000

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 25 years (Relaxation of age as per rules in

force).

Note : (1) The crucial date for determining the age-limit

shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

Note : (2) In the case of recruitment made through

Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the

age-limit shall, in each case, be the last date up to which

the Employment Exchanges are asked to submit the names.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i)

Should have passed H.S.C. (+2) or its equivalent.

direct recruits.

(ii) Physical standard :

For men : Height not less than 165 cms. Chest not

less than 81 cms. with expansion of 5 cms. in full inhalation.

For women : Height not less than 154 cms.

Weight 45 kgs.

For both men and women : Must be certified to

possess visual standard specified below without glass.

Right eye

Left eye

Distant vision –

6/6

6/6 (Snellen)

Near vision

–

0.5

0.5 (Snellen)

Each eye must have full field of vision. Colour blindness,

squint or any morbid condition of eyes or lids of either

eye shall be deemed to be a disqualification.

8. Whether age and educational qualifications :

Not applicable

prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the

case of promotees.

9. Period of probation, if any

Two years for direct recruits

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct :

By absorption failing which by direct recruitment

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

be filled by various methods.

11. In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/ :

Absorption from Bugler/Police Constable possessing the

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

educational qualification prescribed for direct recruits and

deputation/absorption is to be made.

completed probation in the respective post.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what :

Police Establishment Board constituted by Government of

is its composition?

Puducherry consisting of—

(1) Director/Inspector-General of Police

. . Chairman

(2) Deputy Inspector-General of Police

. . Member

(3) Senior Superintendent of Police (C&I) . . Member

(4) Senior Superintendent of Police (L&O) . . Member

(5) Senior Superintendent of Police (HQ.) . . Member

(6) Superintendent of Police (HQ.)

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission to be consulted in making

recruitment.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

B. PRABAGARAN,

Under Secretary to Government.

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