[26th February 2024] In exercise of the powers
conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with
Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs notification number F.27/59-
Him(i) dated the 13th July, 1959 and in supersession of the notification of
this Government, published vide notification No. F.1(39)/2011-Archives/1139
dated 19/09/2013 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before
such supersession, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of
Delhi is pleased to make the following rules regulating the method of
recruitment to the post of 'Assistant Archivist Grade-I' in the Department of
Delhi Archives, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, namely. (1)
These rules may called the Department of
Delhi Archives, Assistant Archivist Grade-I Recruitment Rules, 2024. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Delhi
Gazette. The number of the said post, its
classification and level in pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified
in column (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. The method of recruitment, age
limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post, shall be as
specified in the columns (5) to (11) of the said Schedule. (a)
Who has entered into or contracted
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 Government may,
if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law
applicable to such person 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. Where the Government is of the
opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, it may, by order, for
reasons to be recorded in writing, and in consultation with the Competent
Authority, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class
or category of persons. Nothing in these rules shall
affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to
be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward
Classes, Ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance
with orders issued by Government of India from time to time, in this regard. SCHEDULE 1. Name
of Post Assistant
Archivist Grade-I. 2. Number
of Posts. 08*
(2024). *Subject to variation dependent on workload. 3. Classification. General
Central Service Non Ministerial, Non-Gazetted, Group, B 4. Pay
Level in the Pay Matrix. Level-6
(Rs. 35400-112400). 5. Whether
Selection Post / Non-Selection Post. Not
applicable. 6. Age
limits for Direct Recruits. Not
Exceeding 30 Years (relaxable
for Government Servants up to five years in accordance with instructions or
orders issued by the Central Government.) Note 1:
The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by the
Competent Authority. 7. Educational
and other qualification required for direct recruits. Essential
: 1.
Master’s Degree in History with a paper in Modern Indian History from a
recognized University. 2.
Diploma in Archives and Record Management from a recognized University or
Institute. Desirable
: Certificate
course in Microsoft Office from recognized Institution. Note :
Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the DSSSB/Competent
Authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates
otherwise well qualified. 8. Whether
age and educational qualification prescribed for Direct Recruitment will
apply in the case of promotees. Age :
Not applicable EQ :
Not Applicable 9. Period
of Probation if any. Two
years for direct recruits. 10. Method
of Recruitment. By
Direct Recruitment. Note :
Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or
study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more
may be filled on deputation basis from officers of Central Government/State
Government/UTs holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/
department and possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits under Column 7. (The
maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on
the closing date of receipt of the applications.) 11. In
case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/ absorption grades from which
promotion/ deputation/ absorption to be made. Not
applicable. 12. If
a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. Departmental
Confirmation Committee : 1.
Financial Commissioner, Government of NCT of Delhi : Chairperson 2.
Administrative Secretary of the Department of Art, Culture & Languages,
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : Member 3.
Special/Additional Secretary (GAD), Government of National Capital Territory
of Delhi: Member Note :
Senior most member of the Departmental Confirmation Committee shall act as
Chairperson in case the notified Chairman of the Departmental Confirmation Committee
happens to be junior to another member of the Departmental Confirmation
Committee. 13. Circumstances
in which UPSC to be consulted in making recruitment. Consultation
with the Union Public Service Commission not necessary.Department
Of Delhi Archives, Assistant Archivist Grade-I Recruitment Rules, 2024
Rule 1. Short Title and Commencement .
Rule 2. Number of Posts, its classification and level in pay matrix .
Rule 3. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualification etc .
No persons, -
Rule 5. Power to relax .
Rule 6. Saving.