Armed Forces Tribunal (Group-B
Gazetted and non-Gazetted posts) Recruitment Rules, 2018
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April, 2018]
In
exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 13 read with
clause (e) of sub-section (2) of Section 41 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act,
2007 (55 of 2007), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules,
regulating the method of recruitment to Group ?B? posts in the Armed Forces
Tribunal, Ministry of Defence, namely:?
Rule 1. Short title and commencement.?
(1)
These rules may be called the Armed
Forces Tribunal (Group-B Gazetted and non-Gazetted posts) Recruitment Rules,
2018.
(2)
They shall come into force on the date of
their publication in the Official Gazette.
Rule 2. Number of posts, classification, 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 to these rules.
Rule 3. Methods of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.?
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
aforesaid Scheduled.
Rule 4. Disqualification.?
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 marriage with any other person, shall be eligible for appointment
to the said posts:
Provided
that the Central Government may, if satisfied, that such marriage is
permissible under the personal law applicable to such persons and the other
party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any
person from the operation of this rule.
Rule 5. Power to relax.?
Where
the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so
to do, it 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.
Rule 6. Saving.?
Nothing
in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxations of age-limits and other
concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled
Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, the Ex-servicemen and other special
categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central
Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
Name of the post |
Number of post |
Classification |
Level in the pay matrix |
Whether selection post or
non-selection post |
Age-limit for direct
recruits |
Educational and other
qualifications required for direct recruits |
Whether age and educational
qualification prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promotees |
Period of probation, if any. |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
(6) |
(7) |
(8) |
(9) |
1. Assistant Registrar
(Protocol) |
01* (2018) *subject to
variation depended on workload |
General Central Service,
Group ?B?, Gazetted Non-Ministerial |
Level 9 (Rs. 53100-167800) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Method of recruitment
whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation or absorption
and percentage of vacancies to be filled by various methods |
In case of recruitment by
promotion or deputation or absorption grades from which promotion or
deputation or absorption, to be made |
If a departmental promotion
committee exists what is its composition |
Circumstances in which
U.P.S.C. is to be consulted in making recruitment |
(10) |
(11) |
(12) |
(13) |
By Deputation (Including
Short Term Contract). |
Deputation (Including Short
Term Contract)- Officers working under
Central Government or State Government or Supreme Court or High Court or
Subordinate Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits: (a) holding (i) analogous
post on regular basis in parent cadre or department; or (ii) post in level 8 of the
pay matrix (Rs. 47600-151100) with two years regular service in the grade, or (iii) post in level 7 of the
pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400) with three years regular service in the grade;
and (b) Essential: possessing
the following educational qualifications and experience, namely (i) degree of a recognized
University or equivalent.; and (ii) having 2 years
experience in protocol related work. Desirable: Degree
in Law and having experience in protocol work Note: 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
organisation/department of the Central government shall ordinarily not exceed
three years and the maximum age-limit for deputationist shall not be
exceeding the age of 56 years on the last date of receipt of applications. |
Not
applicable |
Not
applicable |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
(6) |
(7) |
(8) |
(9) |
2. Tribunal Officers/Section
Officers |
48* (2018) *subject to
variation depended on workload |
General Central Service,
Group ?B?, Gazetted Non-Ministerial |
Level 7 (Rs. 44900-142400) |
Selection |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
(10) |
(11) |
(12) |
(13) |
(i) 30% by Promotion,
failing which by deputation (Including Short Term Contract), and (ii) 70% by Deputation
(Including Short Term Contract)/absorption. |
(i) Promotion- Assistant with five years
regular service in level 6 of the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) or equivalent
and having successfully completed 2 weeks training in Administrative or
Judicial or Financial matters, from the institute to be prescribed by the
Ministry. Note: Where
juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being
considered for promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they
are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than
half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is
less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the
next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service. (ii) Deputation (Including
Short Term Contract)/Absorption- Persons working under
Central Government or State Government or Supreme Court or High Court or
Subordinate Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary
benefits. (a) Holding (i) analogous post on
regular basis in parent cadre or department; or (ii) post in the level 5 of
the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) with five years regular service in the
grade, and (b) possessing the following
educational qualifications and experience: (i) Degree of a recognized
University; and (ii) Having 2 years
experience in personnel, administrative or judicial work. Desirable: Degree
in Law Note 1: The
departmental officer in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of
promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on
deputation. Note 2: 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
organisation or department of the Central government shall ordinarily not
exceed 3 years. The maximum age limit for deputationist shall not be
exceeding the age of 56 years on the last date of receipt of applications. |
Group ?B? Departmental
Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:? (i) Judicial/Administrative
Member, Armed Forces Tribunal - Chairperson; (ii) Principal Registrar
(PB) AFT or Registrar AFT - Member; (iii). Under Secretary in
charge of Armed Forces Tribunal in the Ministry of Defence-Member. |
Not
applicable |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
(6) |
(7) |
(8) |
(9) |
(10) |
3. Assistant |
31* (2018) *subject to
variation depended on workload |
General Central Service,
Group-B, Non-Gazetted Ministerial |
Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400) |
Selection |
Not exceeding 30 years
relaxable for Govt. Servant up to 5 years in accordance with the instructions
or Orders issued by the Central Govt. Note: The
crucial date for age-limit shall be as advertised by SSC. |
Bachelor's Degree from a
recognised University |
Not applicable |
Two years for promotees and
Direct Recruitment |
(1) 80 per
cent by promotion failing which by Deputation (Including Short Term
Contract)/absorption (2) 20 per
cent by Direct Recruitment. |
(11) |
(12) |
(13) |
Promotion from
amongst the Upper Division Clerks in level 4 in pay matrix (25500-81100) who
have rendered not less than 10 years regular service in the grade and having
successfully completed 2 weeks training in Administrative or Judicial or
Financial matters from the institute to be prescribed by the Ministry. Note: Where juniors who have
completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for
promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they are not short
of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such
qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have
successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade
along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service. Deputation (Including Short
Term Contract): Officials working under Central Government or
State Government or Supreme Court or High Court or Subordinate Courts or
Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits (a)(i) holding analogous
post on regular basis in parent cadre or department; or (ii) Upper Division Clerks
in level 4 of the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) with 10 years regular
service in the grade in Central Government or State Government or Supreme
Court or High Court or Subordinate Courts. (b).(i) Possessing Degree
from recognised University; and (ii) having 2 years'
experience in establishment, administration or Accounts. Note: The
period of deputation including the period of Deputation (Including Short Term
Contract) in another ex cadre post held immediately preceding this
appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the
Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years. The maximum age limit
for deputationist shall not be exceeding the age of 56 years on the last date
of receipt of applications. |
Group ?B? Departmental
Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:? (i) Judicial/Administrative
Member, Armed Forces Tribunal - Chairperson; (ii) Principal Registrar
(PB) AFT/Registrar AFT-Member; (iii) Under Secretary in
charge of Armed Forces Tribunal in the Ministry of Defence - Member. Group ?B? Departmental
Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:? (i) Judicial/Administrative
Member, Armed Forces Tribunal - Chairperson; (ii) Principal Registrar
(PB) AFT/Registrar AFT-Member; (iii) Under Secretary in
charge of Armed Forces Tribunal in the Ministry of Defence - Member. |
Not applicable |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
(6) |
(7) |
(8) |
(9) |
(10) |
4. Private Secretary |
12* (2018) *Subject to
variation dependent on workload |
General Central Service,
Group ?B?, Gazetted, Ministerial. |
Level 7 (Rs. 44900-142400) |
Selection |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
By Promotion, failing
which by Deputation (Including Short Term Contract)/absorption |
(11) |
(12) |
(13) |
Promotion: Stenographers/Tribunal
Masters in the Armed Forces Tribunal who have rendered five years regular
service in the level 6 of the pay matrix (35400-112400) and having
successfully completed 2 weeks training in administrative/secretarial matters
from the institute to be prescribed by the Ministry. Note: Where
juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being
considered for promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they
are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than
half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is
less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the
next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service. Deputation (Including Short
Term Contract)/Absorption: Stenographer in
Central Government or State Government or Supreme Court or High Court or
Subordinate Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary
benefits, holding (i) analogous posts on
regular basis in parent cadre or department; or (ii) a post in the level 6
of the pay matrix (35400-112400) with five years regular service in the
grade. Note 1: The
departmental officer in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of
promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on
deputation. Note 2: The
period of deputation including the period of deputation (Including Short Term
Contract) in another ex cadre post held immediately preceding the appointment
in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central
government shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years. The maximum age limit for
appointment by deputation or absorption shall not exceed 56 years as on the
closing date of receipt of application. |
Group ?B? Departmental
Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:? (i) Judicial/Administrative
Member, Armed Forces Tribunal - Chairperson; (ii) Principal Registrar
(PB) AFT or Registrar AFT to be nominated by Chairperson, AFT - Member; (iii) Under Secretary in
charge of Armed Forces Tribunal in the Ministry of Defence - Member. |
Not
applicable |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
(6) |
(7) |
(8) |
(9) |
(10) |
5. Tribunal Master
(Stenographer Grade ?I?) |
31* (2018)* Subject to
variation dependent on work load |
General Central Services,
Group ?B?, Non-Gazette Ministerial |
Level 6 (Rs. 35400112400) |
Selection |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Two years for promotees |
Promotion, failing which by
deputation (Including Short Term Contract)/absorption |
(11) |
(12) |
(13) |
Promotion: Stenographers
Grade ?II? in the Armed Force Tribunal who have rendered not less than 10
years regular service in level 4 in the pay matrix (25500-81100) and having
successfully completed 2 weeks training in administrative/secretarial matters
from the institution to be prescribed by the Ministry. Note: Where juniors who have
completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for
promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they are not short
of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such
qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have
successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher
grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service. Deputation (Including Short Term
Contract): Stenographers of the Central Government or Armed
Forces or State Government or Supreme Court or High Court or District
Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits holding (i) the analogous post on
regular basis in parent cadre or department; or (ii) post in the level 4 of
the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) with 10 years regular service in the grade. Note 1: The
departmental officer in the feeder grade who are in the direct line of
promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on
Deputation (Including Short Term Contract) Note 2: The
period of deputation including the period of Deputation (Including Short Term
Contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding the appointment
in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Armed Forces
Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age
limit for recruitment by Deputation (Including Short Term
Contract)/absorption shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of
receipt of application. |
Group ?B? Departmental
Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:? (i) Judicial/Administrative
Member, Armed Forces Tribunal - Chairperson; (ii) Principal Registrar
(PB) AFT or Registrar AFT to be nominated by Chairperson, AFT - Member; (iii) Under Secretary in
charge of Armed Forces Tribunal in the Ministry of Defence - Member. |
Not
applicable. |
[F. No. 4(1)/2010-D(AFTC)]
M SUBBARAYAN, Jt. Secy.