GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

CHIEF SECRETARIAT (ENVIRONMENT)

(G.O. Ms. No. 08/2022-Envt., Puducherry, dated 23rd September 2022)

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by rule 10 of Renewable Energy Agency Puducherry (REAP) Rules and

Regulations, the Governing Body hereby makes the following rules relating the method of recruitment to the Group 'A',

Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts of the Renewable Energy Agency Puducherry.

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Renewable Energy Agency

Puducherry Group 'A', 'B' and 'C' posts Recruitment Rules, 2022.

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

2. Number of post, their classification, Level in the Pay Matrix.— The number of the said post, their

classification and the Level in the Pay Matrix attached thereto shall be as classified in columns (2) to (4) of the said

Schedule.

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

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

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 Governing Body 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 Governing Body is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to

do, he may, by order for reasons to be recorded in writing with the approval of Hon'ble Lieutenant-Governor, relax

any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

6. Savings.— Nothing in these rules shall affect the reservations, relaxations in upper age-limit and other

concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and other special categories

of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government of Puducherry from time to time in this regard.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

P. EJOUMALE,

Under Secretary to Government (Environment).

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF MANAGING DIRECTOR

1. Name of the post

Managing Director

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'A'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 11 in the Pay Matrix

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 from Officers of Puducherry Civil Service –

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

(i) holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or

(ii) with 6 years service in posts in Level-8 of the Pay

Matrix.

Note : 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 4 years. The maximum age-limit for appointment by

deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the

closing date of receipt of applications.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Not applicable

what is its composition?

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF ACCOUNTS OFFICER

1. Name of the post

Accounts Officer

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'B'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 8 in the Pay Matrix

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/ :

Officers of Puducherry Administration –

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

(i) holding analogous post of Senior Accounts Officer

on regular basis; or

(ii) with 2 years regular service in the post of Junior

Accounts Officer in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix.

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Administrative Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER

1. Name of the post

Assistant Engineer

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'B'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 7 in the Pay Matrix

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants

up to 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions

issued by the Central Government).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

Essential

direct recruits.

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics/

Civil Engineering of a recognised University.

Desirable

Two years experience in the field of Renewable Energy.

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 only)

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

From Officers of Puducherry Administration -

(a) (i) holding analogous posts of Assistant Engineer on

regular basis; or

(ii) with 5 years service in posts in Level-6 of the Pay

Matrix; and

(b) Possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct

recruits under column (7).

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Administrative Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

(4) Superintending Engineer-I,

. . Co-opted

Electricity Department, Puducherry.

Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF SUPERINTENDENT

1. Name of the post

Superintendent

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'B'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 7 in the Pay Matrix

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/ :

Officers of Puducherry Administration –

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

(i) holding analogous post of Superintendent on

regular basis; or

(ii) with 5 years regular service in the post of

Assistant in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix. Should

have passed Accounts Test Higher (Part I & II)

conducted by the Government of Puducherry.

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Administrative Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF PLANNING OFFICER

1. Name of the post

Planning Officer

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'B'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 6 in the Pay Matrix

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants

up to 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions

issued by the Central Government).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

Essential

direct recruits.

(i) Bachelors

Degree

Economics/Econometrics/

Statistics/ Mathematics/Regional Planning/Commerce/

Rural Development/Community Development from a

recognised University.

(ii) Two years experience in formulation of Annual Plan/

Five Year Plan (or) in conducting Socio-economic surveys

(or) Field Research relating to Development Planning in

any sector.

Desirable

(i) Master's Degree in any of the above.

(ii) Experience in organizing training programmes in

Development Training.

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 only)

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

(a) Officers of Puducherry Administration –

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) with 6 years regular service in posts in Level-5 of

the Pay Matrix; or

(iii) with 10 years regular service in posts in Level-4

of the Pay Matrix; and

(b) Possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed

for direct recruits under column (7).

Note: 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Administrative Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

1. Name of the post

Technical Assistant

2. Number of posts

4 (Four) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'B'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 6 in the Pay Matrix

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants

up to 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions

issued by the Central Government).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

Essential

direct recruits.

Diploma

Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Civil

Engineering.

Desirable

(i) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/

Civil Engineering.

(ii) Two years experience in the relevant field.

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 only)

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

From Officers of Puducherry Administration -

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(ii) Possessing the qualifications and experience

prescribed for direct recruits under column (7).

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Administrative Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

(4) Superintending Engineer-I,

. . Co-opted

Electricity Department,

Member

Government of Puducherry.

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF STENOGRAPHER GRADE-I

1. Name of the post

Stenographer Grade-I

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'B'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 6

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants

up to 5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions

issued by the Central Government).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(i) Degree of a recognized University.

direct recruits.

(ii) A pass in Stenography Lower/Junior Grade Examination

in English, conducted by State Board of Examination/

Board of Technical Examination/Board of Technical

Education and Training.

(iii) A pass in Typewriting Lower/Junior Grade Examination

in Tamil or Malayalam or Telugu, conducted by State Board

of Examination/Board of Technical Examination/Board of

Technical Education and Training.

(iv) A pass in Typewriting Higher/Senior Grade

Examination in English, conducted by State Board of

Examination/Board of Technical Examination/Board of

Technical Education and Training.

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 only)

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

Officers of Puducherry Administration -

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) with 10 years service in the grade of Stenographer

Grade-II ; and

(b) Possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct

recruits under column (7).

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Administrative Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF DATA ENTRY OPERATOR

1. Name of the post

Data Entry Operator

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'C'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 5

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants

up to 40 years in accordance with the orders or instructions

issued by the Central Government).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

A Degree in Computer Science of a recognised University

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

Two years (for direct recruits only)

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation from officials of Puducherry Administration –

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(ii) Possessing the qualifications prescribed for

direct recruits under column (7).

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

what is its composition?

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

(4) Director, Information Technology,

. . Co-opted

Puducherry.

Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF UPPER DIVISION CLERK

1. Name of the post

Upper Division Clerk

2. Number of post

1 (One) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'C'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 4

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 30 years (Relaxable for Government

servants up to 40 years in accordance with the orders or

instructions 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 posts for which

selection is made).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

Essential

direct recruits.

A Degree of a recognized University.

Desirable

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications.

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 only)

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

Officers of Puducherry Administration –

(a)

(i) holding analogous posts of UDC on regular basis; or

(ii) with 8 years service in the post of LDC; and

(b) Possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct

recruits under column (7).

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Administrative Committee—

what is its composition?

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF LOWER DIVISION CLERK

1. Name of the post

Lower Division Clerk

2. Number of posts

2 (Two) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'C'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 2

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 30 years (Relaxable for Government

servants up to 40 years in accordance with the orders or

instructions 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 posts for which

selection is made).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

(a) A pass in H.S.C (12th class) or its equivalent from a

direct recruits.

recognised Board/University.

(b) A pass in Typewriting Lower Grade in English or Tamil

or Malayalam or Telugu, conducted by the Government/

Board of Technical Education.

(or)

A typing speed of 35 wpm. in English or 30 wpm. in Tamil/

Malayalam/Telugu on computer (35 wpm. and 30 wpm.

correspond to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of

5 key depressions for each word).

Note : Candidates who have passed the written examination

shall also pass the typing speed test on computer for final

selection for appointment to the post. However, those who

have passed the Typewriting Lower Grade Examination in

English/Tamil/Malayalam/Telugu conducted by Government/

Board of Technical Education need not undergo the typing

speed test.

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 only)

Note : The direct recruits should pass the prescribed

Departmental Test within the period of probation.

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

Officers of Puducherry Administration –

(a)

(i) holding analogous posts of LDC on regular basis; or

(ii) with 3 years regular service in the posts of MTS (G)/

MTS (S)/MTS (HK) in Level-1 of the Pay Matrix;

and

(b) Possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct

recruits under column (7).

Note : 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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

(1) Secretary to Government (Power),

. .

Chairman

what is its composition?

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF MULTI-TASKING STAFF (GENERAL)

1. Name of the post

Multi-Tasking Staff (General)

2. Number of posts

2 (Two) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

Group - 'C'

4. Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 1

5. Whether selection post or non-selection post

Not applicable

6. Age-limit for direct recruits

Between 18 and 30 years (Relaxable for Government

servants up to 40 years in accordance with the orders or

instructions 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 posts for which

selection is made).

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

be as advertised by the Competent Authority.

7. Educational and other qualifications required for :

A pass in S.S.L.C. (10th class) or its equivalent from

direct recruits.

a recognised Board/University.

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 only)

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

By deputation, 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/ :

Deputation from officials of Puducherry Administration –

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(ii) possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct

recruits under column (7).

Note : 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/

Stat/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.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

(1) Secretary to Government (Power)

. .

Chairman

what is its composition?

Puducherry.

(2) Director, Department of Science,

. . Member

Technology and Environment,

Puducherry.

(3) Managing Director, REAP.

. . Member

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Not applicable

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY

(G.O. Ms. No. 04, Puducherry, dated 28th September 2022)

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 11th January, 1965 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India,

New Delhi and in supersession of the Notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 3, dated 20th September, 1995 and

published in the Supplement to the Gazette No. 41, dated 10th October, 1995 of the General Administration (Information

and Publicity) Department, Government of Puducherry, save as respects things done or omitted to be done before

such supersession, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, hereby makes the following rules, regulating the method

of recruitment to the post of Assistant Director in the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of

Puducherry, namely:-

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

Department of Information and Publicity, (Assistant Director) Recruitment Rules, 2022.

(b) They shall come into force on and from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Application.— These rules shall apply to the post specified in column-1 of the Schedule annexed to

these rules.

3. Number of post, its classification and Level in the Pay Matrix.— The number of the said post, its

classification and the Level in the Pay Matrix attached thereto, shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said

Schedule annexed hereto.

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

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

Schedule.

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 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.

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

to do, he/she may, by order for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with Union Public Service

Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

7. Savings.— Nothing in these rules shall affect the reservations, relaxations in upper 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 of Puducherry from time to time in

this regard.

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

1. Name of the post

Assistant Director

2. Number of posts

5 (Five) [2022] Subject to variation dependent on workload

3. Classification

General Central Service – Non-Ministerial – Gazetted –

Group - 'B'

4. Pay Level in the Pay Matrix

Level - 7 (` 44,900 - 1,42,400)

5. Whether selection post/non-selection post

Selection post

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

Two years

10. Method of recruitment, whether by direct

100% Promotion, failing which deputation (including short-

recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/

term contract).

absorption and percentage of the vacancies to

be filled by various methods.

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

Promotion

absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/

absorption is to be made.

Public Relations Assistant and Sub-Editor in Level-5 of the

Pay Matrix with 11 years of regular service in the grade

rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis and

have successfully completed the training of 2-4 weeks in

Public Relations and Sub-Editing.

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 : The eligibility service shall continue to be seven

years for persons holding the feeder posts on regular

basis on the date of Notification of these rules.

Note 3 : For the existing incumbents holding the feeder

posts on regular basis on the date of notification of these

rules, the requirement of successful completion of training

of 2-4 weeks in Public Relations and Sub-Editing for

promotion shall be either before promotion or within a

period of one year from the date or promotion.

Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)

Officers of the Central Government/State Government/

Union Territory or Autonomous or Statutory Organization

or Public Sector Undertaking or recognized University or

research Institution :-

(a)

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the

parent cadre or Department: or

(ii) With 5 (five) years service rendered after

appointment to the post on regular basis in

Level-6 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the

parent cadre or Department: and

(b) Possessing the following educational qualification and

experience.

Essential

(i) A Bachelor Degree of a recognized University/

Institution.

(ii) 3 (three) years experience in the field of Protocol work/

Dissemination of Publicity Materials/Public Relations

Work/Journalism/Organization of Exhibitions and Fairs/

Advertising in Central Government/State Government/

Union Territory or Statutory or Autonomous Organization

or Public Sector Undertaking or recognized University or

research Institution.

Desirable

(i) Diploma in Mass Communication/Public Relations/

Advertising/Journalism from a recognized University or

Institute.

(ii) Should have studied Tamil or Malayalam or Telugu

or French and English as a subject at Secondary level

(10th class) or above.

(iii) At least 6 (six) months Certificate or Diploma course

in Computer Application from a recognized University or

Institute.

Note : (1) Where, Juniors who have completed their

qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for

promotion, their senior 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 2 (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) 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.

Note : (3) The period of deputation including the period

of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately

preceding this appointment in the same or some other

Organization/Department of the Central Government shall

ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age-limit

for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding

56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

12. If, a Departmental Promotion Committee exists,

Departmental Promotion Committee —

what is its composition?

(1) Chief Secretary,

. .

Chairman

Government of Puducherry.

(2) Secretary (Information and Publicity), . . Member

Government of Puducherry.

(3) Director of Information and Publicity, . . Member

Government of Puducherry.

Departmental Confirmation Committee —

(1) Chief Secretary,

. .

Chairman

Government of Puducherry.

(2) Secretary (Information and Publicity), . . Member

Government of Puducherry.

(3) Director of Information and Publicity, . . Member

Government of Puducherry.

13. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service :

Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission

Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

is not necessary.

N. TAMILSELVAN,

Under Secretary to Government

(Information and Publicity).

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