RECRUITMENT RULES
Supplement to the Gazette No. 11
of the 17th March 2020
Published by Authority of Government of Puducherry
Price : ` 6.003
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
(PERSONNEL WING)
(G.O. Ms. No. 20/DP&AR(PW)/GC/U.I, Puducherry, dated 12th March 2020)
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with the Notification No. F.5/4/65-GP, dated the 11th January, 1965 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi and in supersession of the Notification issued in G.O. Ms. No.42/DP&AR (PW)/GC/U.I, dated 8th July 2014 of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Personnel Wing), Puducherry and the Schedule annexed thereto and published in the Supplement to the Gazette No. 29, dated 22nd July 2014, save as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, which is necessitated consequent on the implementation of the Central Civil Service (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the Group 'C' posts of Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-I, Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-II and Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-III in various Departments of the Government of Puducherry, namely:–
1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Puducherry, Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-I, Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-II and Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-III (Group 'C' posts) Recruitment Rules, 2020.
(2) They shall come into force on and from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number of post, their classification and Level in the Pay Matrix.— The number of the said posts, their classification and the Level in the Pay Matrix 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 post:
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 the reservations, relaxation in upper age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time in this regard.
4SCHEDULE
RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST-CUM-TELEPHONE OPERATOR GRADE-III
1. Name of the post
: Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-III 2. Number of posts
: 37 (Thirty-seven) [2020] Subject to variation depending on
work-load.
3. Classification
: General Central Services – Group 'C' (Non-Gazetted –
Non-Ministerial).
4. Level in the Pay Matrix : Level-2 in the Pay Matrix
5. Whether selection post or non-selection post : Non-selection
6. Age-limit for direct recruits
: Between 18 and 30 years of age (Relaxable for Government Servants up to 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, provided such Government Servants are working for not less than 3 years in posts which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship can be established that the services rendered by them in the Department will be useful for efficient discharge of duties in the post for which selection is made).
Note (1) : In the case of recruitment made through the 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.
Note (2) : In the case of the recruitment made through advertisement, the crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date of receipt of application.
7. Educational and other qualifications required for : (i) A pass in H.S.C. (12th class) or its equivalent from a direct recruits.
recognized Board.
(ii) A pass in Certificate Course in Telephone Operator conducted by any Institution recognized by the State/Central Government.
(iii) Knowledge in Computer Application
8. Whether age and educational qualifications : Age : No
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotion. Educational Qualification:
(i) A pass in SSLC (10th class) or its equivalent from a
recognized Board
(ii) A pass in Certificate Course in Telephone Operator conducted by any Institution recognized by the State/Central Government.
(iii) Knowledge in Computer Application5 9. Period of probation, if any : Two years for direct recruits.
10. M e t h o d o f r e c r u i t m e n t , w h e t h e r b y d i r e c t : By promotion, 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/ : Promotion from the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/ (General), MTS (Security) and MTS (Housekeeping) with absorption is to be made. 3 years of service rendered in the grade after appointment
t h e r e t o o n r e g u l a r b a s i s a n d w h o h a v e e x e r c i s e d
unconditional option for promotion to the post of Office
Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-III and
possessing educational qualification prescribed at column (8).
Note: 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.
12. If, Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what : G r o u p ' C' D e p a r t m e n t a l P r o m o t i o n C o m m i t t e e
(for considering promotion)/Departmental Confirmation
is its composition?
Committee (for considering confirmation)/Recruitment
Committee:-
(1) Secretary to Government . . Chairman
(Personnel).
(2) Joint/Deputy/Under Secretary to . . Member
Government (DP&AR).
(3) Joint/Deputy/Under Secretary to . . Member
Government (Finance).
13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service : Not applicable
C o m m i s s i o n i s t o b e c o n s u l t e d i n m a k i n g
recruitment.
6SCHEDULE
RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST-CUM-TELEPHONE OPERATOR GRADE-II
1. Name of the post
: Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-II 2. Number of posts
: 12 (Twelve) [2020] Subject to variation depending on
work-load.
3. Classification
: General Central Services – Group 'C' (Non-Gazetted –
Non-Ministerial).
4. Level in the Pay Matrix : Level-4 in the Pay Matrix.
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 promotion.
9. Period of probation, if any : Not applicable.
10. M e t h o d o f r e c r u i t m e n t , w h e t h e r b y d i r e c t : 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/ : Promotion from the post of Office Receptionist-cum- absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/ Telephone Operator Grade-III who have completed 8 years absorption is to be made. of service rendered in the grade after appointment thereto
on 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 regular
basis in the erstwhile post of Telephone Operator shall be
counted as qualifying service.
712. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, : G r o u p ' C' D e p a r t m e n t a l P r o m o t i o n C o m m i t t e e
(for considering promotion):-
what is its composition?
(1) Secretary to Government . . Chairman
(Personnel).
(2) Joint/Deputy/Under Secretary to . . Member
Government (DP&AR).
(3) Joint/Deputy/Under Secretary to . . Member
Government (Finance).
13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service : Not applicable
C o m m i s s i o n i s t o b e c o n s u l t e d i n m a k i n g
recruitment.
SCHEDULE
RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST-CUM-TELEPHONE OPERATOR GRADE-I
1. Name of the post
: Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-I 2. Number of posts
: 4 ( F o u r ) [ 2 0 2 0 ] S u b j e c t t o v a r i a t i o n d e p e n d i n g o n
work-load.
3. Classification
: General Central Services – Group 'C' (Non-Gazetted –
Non-Ministerial).
4. Level in the Pay Matrix : Level-5 in the Pay Matrix.
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 promotion.
9. Period of probation, if any : Not applicable.
10. M e t h o d o f r e c r u i t m e n t , w h e t h e r b y d i r e c t : 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/ : Promotion from the post of Office Receptionist-cum- absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/ Telephone Operator Grade-II who have completed 5 years absorption is to be made. of service rendered in the grade after appointment thereto
on regular basis.
8Failing which –
Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-II with 13 years of combined service in the grade of Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-III in Level-2 of Pay Matrix and Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-II, out of which minimum 2 years of regular service in the grade of Office Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator Grade-II.
Note-1: At the initial constitution of these rules, promotion from the post of erstwhile Telephone Operator who have completed 13 years of service rendered in the grade after appointment thereto on regular basis.
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 regular basis in the erstwhile post of Telephone Operator shall be counted as qualifying service.
12. If, Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what : G r o u p ' C' D e p a r t m e n t a l P r o m o t i o n C o m m i t t e e
(for considering promotion):-
is its composition?
(1) Secretary to Government . . Chairman
(Personnel).
(2) Joint/Deputy/Under Secretary to . . Member
Government (DP&AR).
(3) Joint/Deputy/Under Secretary to . . Member
Government (Finance).
13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service : Not applicable
C o m m i s s i o n i s t o b e c o n s u l t e d i n m a k i n g recruitment.
(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)
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