GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

HOME DEPARTMENT

(G.O. Ms. No. 35, dated 29th 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 notification issued in G.O. Ms. No. 52, dated

the 22nd September 2004 published as Supplement to Gazette No. 1, dated 4th January 2005, the

Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry hereby makes the following rules further to amend the rules regulating the method

of recruitment to Group 'C' posts in the India Reserve Battalion, Government of Puducherry, namely:—

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

India Reserve Battalion (Group 'C' posts) Recruitment Rules, 2015.

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

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

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

columns (2) to (4) of the Schedules annexed hereto.

3. 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) of the

said Schedules.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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, ex-servicemen and other special categories 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 ASSISTANT SUB-INSPECTOR (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (Male)

2. Number of posts

18 (Eighteen) [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 ^:

By promotion failing which by deputation

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/ :

Promotion: Head Constable (Male) in India Reserve

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

Battalion in Pay Band-1 ` 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay

deputation/absorption is to be made.

` 2,400 with 5 years service in the grade rendered after

appointment thereto on a regular basis.

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: Officers of Puducherry Union Territory Police/

Central Para Military Forces/India Reserve Battalion of

States/Other Union Territories—

(i)

Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the

parent cadre/department; or

(ii) With 5 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 ` 2,400.

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. Similary, 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

organization or department 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, :

Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for

what is its composition?

considering promotion)—

(1) The Director/Inspector-General of Police . . Chairman

(2) The Commandant, India Reserve . . Member

Battalion.

(3) Deputy Commandant, India Reserve . . Member

Battalion/Officer of the same rank

nominated by DGP/IGP.

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 NURSING ASSISTANT (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Nursing Assistant (Male)

2. Number of posts

1 (One) [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 ` 1,900

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

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 deputation

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/ ^:

Deputation:

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

Officials of the Department of Health and Family Welfare

deputation/absorption is to be made.

Services, Puducherry—

(A) (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) with 3 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 ` 1,800; and

(B) Possessing experience in the line.

[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 organization 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: 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, :

Group 'C' Recruitment Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Director/Inspector-General of Police

. . Chairman

(2) Co mmand ant,

Ind ia Reserve

. . Member

Battalion.

(3) Deputy Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion/Officer of the same rank

nominated by DGP/IGP.

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 HEAD CONSTABLE (WIRELESS OPERATOR) (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Head Constable (Wireless Operator) (Male)

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 failing which by deputation

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/ ^:

Promotion:

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

Constable (Wireless) (Male) in Pay Band-1 ` 5,200-20,200

deputation/absorption is to be made.

with Grade Pay ` 2,000 with 5 years of service in the grade

rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis and

passed Grade-II of the Wireless Proficiency Test conducted

by CPRTI/other Police Radio Organizations.

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:

Officers of the Puducherry Police Radio Branch/Central

Para Military Forces/India Reserve Battalion of States/

Other Union Territories—

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

parent cadre/department; or

(ii) with 5 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 Grade-II of the Wireless Proficiency Test

conducted by CPRTI/other Police Radio Organizations.

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

organization 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, :

Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee

what is its composition?

(for considering promotion)—

(1) Director/Inspector-General of Police

. . Chairman

(2) Commandant, India Reserve Battalion

. . Member

(3) Superintendent of Police (Wireless)

. . Member

Puducherry Police.

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 WATER CARRIER (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Water Carrier (Male)

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 ` 1,800

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 22 (upper age relaxation as per Government

of India's Orders.)

Note : The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall

be the closing date for receipt of applications.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i)

A pass in 10th Standard.

direct recruits.

(ii) Physical standard, trade test etc. as prescribed in the

Annexure.

(iii) Should be a domicile of Union territory of Puducherry

(should produce the certificate issued by Revenue

Authority.)

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

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct ^:

By direct recruitment

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

Note : Vacancies caused by the incumbents being away

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other

be filled by various methods.

circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be

filled on deputation basis from officials of Puducherry

Administration—

(a) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed

for direct recruits under column (7).

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

Not applicable

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

deputation/absorption is to be made.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, :

Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for

what is its composition?

considering confirmation)/Recruitment Committee—

(1) The Commandant, India Reserve

. . Chairman

Battalion.

(2) Deputy Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion (nominated by DGP/IGP).

(3) Assistant Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion/Officer of same rank (nominated

by DGP/IGP).

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

SCHEDULE-V

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF SWEEPER (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Sweeper (Male)

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 ` 1,800

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 22 (upper age relaxation as per Government

of India's Orders.)

Note : The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall

be the closing date for receipt of applications.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i) A pass in 10th Standard

direct recruits.

(ii) Physical standard, trade test etc. as prescribed in the

Annexure.

(iii) Should be a domicile of Union territory of Puducherry

(should produce the certificate issued by Revenue

Authority.)

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

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct ^:

By direct recruitment

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbents being away

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

on deputation or long illness or study leave or under

be filled by various methods.

other circumstances for a duration of one year or more

may be filled on deputation basis from officials of

Puducherry Administration—

(a) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed

for direct recruits under column (7).

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

Not applicable

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

deputation/absorption is to be made.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, :

Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for

what is its composition?

considering confirmation)/Recruitment Committee—

(1) The Commandant, India Reserve

. . Chairman

Battalion.

(2) Deputy Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion (nominated by DGP/IGP).

(3) Assistant Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion/Officer of same rank (nominated

by DGP/IGP).

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

SCHEDULE-VI

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF BARBER (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Barber (Male)

2. Number of posts

7 (Seven) [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 ` 1,800

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 22 (upper age relaxation as per Government

of India's Orders.)

Note : The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall

be the closing date for receipt of applications.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i) A pass in 10th Standard

direct recruits.

(ii) Physical standard, trade test etc. as prescribed in the

Annexure.

(iii) Should be a domicile of Union territory of Puducherry

(should produce the certificate issued by Revenue

Authority.)

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

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct ^:

By direct recruitment

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbents being away

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

on deputation or long illness or study leave or under

be filled by various methods.

other circumstances for a duration of one year or more

may be filled on deputation basis from officials of

Puducherry Administration—

(a) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed

for direct recruits under column (7).

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

Not applicable

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

deputation/absorption is to be made.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, :

Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for

what is its composition?

considering confirmation)/Recruitment Committee—

(1) The Commandant, India Reserve

. . Chairman

Battalion.

(2) Deputy Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion (nominated by DGP/IGP).

(3) Assistant Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion/Officer of same rank (nominated

by DGP/IGP).

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

SCHEDULE-VII

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF DHOBI (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Dhobi (Male)

2. Number of posts

8 (Eight) [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 ` 1,800

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 22 (upper age relaxation as per Government

of India's Orders.)

Note : The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall

be the closing date for receipt of applications.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i) A pass in 10th Standard

direct recruits.

(ii) Physical standard, trade test etc. as prescribed in the

Annexure.

(iii) Should be a domicile of Union territory of Puducherry

(should produce the certificate issued by Revenue

Authority.)

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

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By direct recruitment

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbents being away

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

on deputation or long illness or study leave or under

be filled by various methods.

other circumstances for a duration of one year or more

may be filled on deputation basis from officials of

Puducherry Administration—

(a) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed

for direct recruits under column (7).

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

Not applicable

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

deputation/absorption is to be made.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, :

Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for

what is its composition?

considering confirmation)/Recruitment Committee—

(1) The Commandant, India Reserve

. . Chairman

Battalion.

(2) Deputy Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion (nominated by DGP/IGP).

(3) Assistant Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion/Officer of same rank (nominated

by DGP/IGP).

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

SCHEDULE-VIII

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF COOK (MALE)

1. Name of the post

Cook (Male)

2. Number of posts

24 (Twenty-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 ` 1,800

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 22 (upper age relaxation as per Government

of India's Orders.)

Note : The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall

be the closing date for receipt of applications.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i) A pass in 10th Standard

direct recruits.

(ii) Physical standard, trade test etc. as prescribed in the

Annexure.

(iii) Should be a domicile of Union territory of Puducherry

(should produce the certificate issued by Revenue

Authority.)

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

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct ^:

By direct recruitment

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbents being away

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

on deputation or long illness or study leave or under

be filled by various methods.

other circumstances for a duration of one year or more

may be filled on deputation basis from officials of

Puducherry Administration—

(a) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed

for direct recruits under column (7).

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

Not applicable

absorption, grades fro m which promotion/

deputation/absorption is to be made.

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, :

Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for

what is its composition?

considering confirmation)/Recruitment Committee—

(1) The Commandant, India Reserve

. . Chairman

Battalion.

(2) Deputy Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion (nominated by DGP/IGP).

(3) Assistant Commandant, India Reserve

. . Member

Battalion/Officer of same rank (nominated

by DGP/IGP).

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public :

Not applicable

Service Commission is to be consulted in making

recruitment.

ANNEXURE

STANDING ORDER PRESCRIBING PROCEDURE/STANDARDS FOR CONDUCTING PHYSICAL

MEASUREMENT, PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST AND TRADE TEST FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF WATER

CARRIER, SWEEPER, COOK, DHOBI AND BARBER FOR INDIA RESERVE BATTALION,

PUDUCHERRY

1. Physical measurements:

Physical standards : eligibility conditions.

Men

Height

Not less than 165 cms.

Chest

81-86 cms. with minimum expansion of 5 cms.

Weight

Body Mass Index (BMI) should be 18.50 to 29.9 Kg./M²

BMI = Weight of person in Kg.

Height of the person in M²

Physical measurements as prescribed in the eligibility conditions of the candidates will be done by the

experts from the Education Department under the overall supervision of Commandant/IRBn or of an officer nominated

by the Director/Inspector-General of Police, Puducherry.

Entries regarding physical measurement and physical efficiency test would be made in bound register

(and not on loose sheets) and also in columns, provided for the purpose in the application forms, on the spot,

at the time of measurements/test by the officer who takes the measurement in his own hand. No overwriting/erasing

would be done under any circumstances and all legitimate corrections would be personally attested by the officer

concerned and handed over to the Commandant, India Reserve Battalion who will scrutinize the records for their

correct preparation and ensure their safe custody.

2. Appeal:

The appeal made by any candidate on the same day of the physical test will be examined and the decision

of the Commandant, India Reserve Battalion, in respect of the appeal shall be final.

Candidates who qualify the physical measurements would be subjected to physical endurance test as per

details given below:-

3. Physical effienciency test:

For male candidates

Events

Minimum standard to acquire

Stage–I

100 metres run

15.00 seconds

Stage–II

Long jump

3.80 metres

Stage–III

High jump

1.20 metres

Note : 1. All the above events are compulsory.

2. Each stage is a qualifying stage by itself for the next stage i.e., only the candidates who qualify in the

Stage-I, will be eligible for the Stage-II, and so on.

*Ex-servicemen will not be required to pass physical efficiency test. They will be eligible to appear for the

written test if they possess the minimum physical measurements and pass the medical examination.

Note : Candidates who disqualify in physical measurement/physical endurance test will be rejected. In case of

any doubt about the physical measurement, the candidates should request in writing to the Commandant,

India Reserve Battalion, Puducherry whose decision in this matter will be final.

4. Medical examination: The candidates who pass the physical efficiency test shall be medically examined

by various Specialists in Government General Hospital/Maternity Hospital, Puducherry and finally certified by the

Assistant Director (RMO) under the supervision of Medical Superintendent, Government General Hospital,

Puducherry.

MEDICAL STANDARDS TO BE MET

(a)

Eyesight

Distant vision—

I. Normal - Both eyes should be 6/6

(1) Better eye with correction 6/6

(2) Worse eye vision 6/12

(without correction)

Both eyes should be 6/9

Near vision—

Normal - Both eyes should be JI

Better eye with correction JI and worse

eye without correction JII

II. Free from colour blindness

(b)

Hearing

Free from any disability

(c)

Defects or deformity

Free from any defect or deformity of limbs.

(d)

Disease

Free from hernia, piles, respiratory disease, diabetes or any

other disease, which will adversely affect the work of

Water Carrier, Sweeper, Cook, Dhobi and Barber.

(e)

Other

(i) Should not be flat-footed or suffering from knocked

knees and bow legs; and

(ii) Should not be obese. BMI more than 29.9 Kg./M²

will be discarded.

5. Procedure: (1) The testing procedure, time and venue would be decided and subject to change by the

Commandant, India Reserve Battalion, Puducherry as and when the necessity arises.

(2) Start of the running events would be only by movement of flag.

(3) Standardized digital height and weight devices with digital display monitors would be used for measuring

height and weight.

(4) CCTV technology to videograph the various stages of recruitment would be used.

(5) Optical Mask Recognition (OMR)/Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology would be used for

all application forms as well as for all examinations.

(6) Biometric devices would be used to eliminate duplication and impersonation.

(7) e-recruitment application software for entire process from application to final merit list generation would

be used to facilitate accuracy, minimize cumbersome manual documentation and negate tampering.

(8) Bar code reader would be used to scan admit cards.

(9) The physical efficiency tests would be administered and performance recorded by the Physical Education

Experts of the Education Department under the overall supervision of the Commandant, India Reserve Battalion,

Puducherry.

(10) The physical measurement, physical efficiency test, medical examination and written test will be

conducted at Puducherry.

(11) The candidate should be informed about his eligibility/status at all stages and issue of rejection slips

stage-wise.

6. Trade test: Candidates who qualify in the physical endurance test will be tested for their aptitude and

efficiency in the respective trade and marks would be allotted in accordance with their performance, subject to

maximum marks indicated in each case.

Water Carrier:

Drawing water from well, using iron

. .

25 marks

bucket and rope and filling containers.

Carrying water in containers using

. .

25 marks

"Sanghah" from one point to another

Total

. .

50 marks

Sweeper:

Brooming/Sweeping

. .

20 marks

Cleaning

. .

20 marks

Use of Cleaning aids/ Chemicals

. .

10 marks

Total

. .

50 marks

Cook:

Roti making

. .

05 marks

Preparation of veg. item

. .

10 marks

Preparation of non-veg. item

. .

10 marks

Service

. .

05 marks

Tea/Coffee making

. .

10 marks

Preparation of breakfast

. .

10 marks

Total

. .

50 marks

Dhobi:

Washing of cloth

. .

15 marks

Ironing of cloth

. .

15 marks

Removal of stains

. .

10 marks

Drawing water from well, using iron bucket

. .

10 marks

and rope and filling containers.

Total

. .

50 marks

Barber:

Hair cutting

. .

20 marks

Shaving

. .

10 marks

Hair dressing

. .

10 marks

Use of Electronic aids/Equipments

. .

10 marks

Total

. .

50 marks

The entry of the above-mentioned posts shall be restricted to make candidates only and the selected

candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India.

7. Final list of selected candidates: The final list will be declared separately for general candidates/SC/ ST/

OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC and BT. The candidates of general category securing 40% of marks and SC/ST/OBC/MBC/

BCM/EBC/BT candidates securing 35% marks in aggregate, in the above test held may be considered to have qualified

in the test finally and would be eligible for consideration for recruitment as Water Carrier, Sweeper, Cook, Dhobi

and Barber in India Reserve Battalion, subject to availability of vacancy in various categories. Wherever, suitable

candidates are not available, then criterion in aggregate marks may be lowered with the prior approval of Director/

Inspector-General of Police. The result of successful candidates will be hosted on the Government/Departmental

website at the end of test/recruitment.

8. Relaxation of standard for candidates belonging to SC/ST/MBC/OBC: In case of requisite number of

SC/ST/MBC/OBC/BCM/EBC/BT candidates do not qualify in the select list up to the seats reserved for them, the

Recruitment Committee will have full discretion to recommend SC/ST/MBC/OBC/BCM/EBC/BT candidates who get

next lower place in the examination except where such authority considers that the minimum standard necessary for

the maintenance of efficiency of the administration, has not been reached.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

P. RAJALAKSHMI,

Under Secretary to Government.

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