Name of the post

Number of Posts

Classification

Pay band and Grade Pay or Pay scale

Whether selection post or non-selection post

Age limit for direct recruits

Educational and other qualifications for direct recruits

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1. Assistant Plant Protection Officer (Weed Science)

68* (2012)

*Subject to variation dependent on workload

General Central Service (Group 'B'), Non- Gazetted, (Non- Ministerial)

Pay band-2 Rs. 9300-34800/- Grade pay of Rs. 4200/-

Selection

Not exceeding 30 years (relaxable for government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

Note.-The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates except the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) with specialisation in Weed science or M.Sc. Degree in Botany with Weed Science as a subject from a recognised University or Institution.

Note.-1. Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise welt qualified.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Period of probation, if any

Method of recruitment: Whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption, grade from which promotion or deputation or absorption to be made

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition?

Circums- tances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment

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Age: No

Qualification: No; but must possess at least B.Sc. degree in Agriculture or B.Sc. with Botany.

Note: The existing incumbents holding the post of Scientific Assistant-I as on the date of this notification who are possessing B.Sc. degree with Zoology, will be exempted from the above requirement.

Two Years for" Direct Recruits and Promotees

33.33% by promotion failing which by deputation (including short-term contract), 66.67% by direct recruitment.

Promotion: Scientific Assistant (Pay Band-1, Rs. 5200-20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/-) having six years' regular service in the grade.

Note.-1. For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to Ist January, 2006, the date from which revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale.

Note.- 2. Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided that 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 their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputation (including short term contract):

Officers under the Central or State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings or Union territory Administrations or Semi-Governments or Autonomous or Statutory Organisation or Agricultural Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Councils:-

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or

(ii) with six years' regular service in the post in the Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5200-20200/- with grade pay of Rs. 2800/-) or equivalent in the parent cadre or

Department; and

(b) Possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct recruits under column (7).

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 officers who are on deputation will not be eligible for promotion.

Note.-2. (The period of deputation (including short term contract) including (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 three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications).

Note.-3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an Officer prior to Ist January, 2006, the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or 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 or pay scale, and there this benefit will be extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation

Departmental Promotion Committee (Group 'B' for considering promotion or confirmation or

Deputation (including short term contract) consisting of :-

1. Plant Protection Adviser to the Government of India - Chairman

2. Joint Director (Weed Science) - Member

3. Chief Administrative

Officer, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage-Member

4. Under Secretary (Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation -Member

Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission necessary while appointing an Officer on Deputation.

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2. Plant Protection Officer (Weed Science)

22* (2012)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General

Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

Pay band-2, Rs. 9300-34800 Grade pay of Rs. 4600/-

Selection

Not applicable

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Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Promotion failing which by deputation (including short term contract).

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Promotion: Assistant Plant Protection Officer (Weed Science) in the pay band-2, (Rs. 9300-34800), grade pay Rs. 4200/- having five years' regular service in the grade and possessing at least B.Sc. degree in Agriculture or B.Sc. with Botany.

Note.-1. For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an Officer prior to Ist January, 2006, the date from which revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale.

Note- 2. Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided that 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 their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Note.-3.A common seniority list of all Assistant Plant Protection Officers as on the date of notification of these recruitment rules would be maintained till all such Assistant Plant Protection Officers are promoted as per eligibility, seniority and preference to different streams of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science depending on the vacancies as and when arise.

Note.- 4: The existing incumbents holding the post of Assistant Plant Protection Officer on the date of notification of these Recruitment Rules and possessing B.Sc. degree in Zoology will be exempted from the requirement of possessing of B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture or B.Sc. with Botany as and when they become eligible for promotion.

Deputation (including short-term contract):

Officers under the Central or State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings or Union territory Administrations or Semi-Governments or Autonomous or Statutory Organisations or Agricultural Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Councils:-

(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or

(ii) with five years regular service in the post in the pay band 2, (Rs. 9300-34800) with grade pay of Rs. 4200/- in the parent cadre or Department; and

(b) possessing the educational qualification and experience as under :-

Essential:

(i) B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. Degree with Botany as one of the subjects from a recognised University or Institution,

(ii) Three years' practical experience in Weed Control or Weed Science.

Desirable:

M.Sc., degree in Agriculture (Agronomy) with specialisation in Weed Science or M.Sc., degree in Botany with Weed Science as a subject from a recognised University or Institution.

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, Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note.-2. Period of deputation (including short term contract) including (including short term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note.-3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an Officer prior to Ist January, 2006 (The date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended) shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or 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 or pay scale, and there this benefit will be extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation

Departmental Promotion Committee Group 'B' (for promotion) consisting of :-

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary while appointing an Officer on Deputation.

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3. Assistant Director (Weed Science)

10* (2012)

*Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group 'A', Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial)

Pay Band-3, Rs. 15600-39100 Grade pay of Rs. 5400/-

Selection

Not exceeding 35 years.

(Relaxable for Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

Note.- 1. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates except the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

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Essential:

(j) M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) with specialisation in Weed Science or M.Sc. Degree in Botany with Weed Science as a subject from a recognised University or Institution.

(ii) Three years practical experience in the field of Weed Science or Weed Control.

Desirable:

Doctorate degree in Agronomy with specialisation in Weed Science from a recognised University or Institution.

Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: Qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of - the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Union Public Service. Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

Age: No

Educational Qualifications: No;

But must possess at least B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture or B.Sc. Degree with Botany as one of the subjects from a recognised University or Institution.

Note: The existing incumbents holding the post of Plant Protection Officer (Weed Science), Assistant Plant Protection Officer or Scientific Assistant-I (re-designated as Scientific Assistant) on the date of notification of these Recruitment Rules possessing B.Sc. Degree in Zoology as on the date of notification of these Recruitment Rules, shall be exempted from above requirement as and when they are eligible for promotion.

Two years

80% by promotion failing which by deputation (including short term contract).

20% by direct recruitment.

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Promotion: Plant Protection Officer (Weed Science) in Pay Band-2, (Rs. 9300-34800) with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- having three years' regular service in the grade.

Note.-1. For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to Ist January, 2006, the date from which revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale.

Note.- 2. Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors 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 their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputation (including short term contract):

Officers under the Central or State Governments or Union Territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Governments or Autonomous or Statutory 

Organisations or Agricultural Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Councils:

(a)(i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or (ii) with three 'years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Pay band-2, with Grade pay of Rs. 4600/- or equivalent pay scale in the parent cadre or department; and

(a) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column (7).

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, Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Note.-2. Period of deputation (including short term contract) including (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 three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note.-3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an Officer prior to Ist January, 2006, the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or 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 or pay scale, and where this benefit will be extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for Promotion) consisting of :-

Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission necessary.

1. Chairman or Member

Union Public Service Commission

- Chairman

2. Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

3. Joint Secretary (Administration) Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

4. Plant Protection Adviser to the Government of India.

- Member

5. Director or Deputy Secretary, (Plant Protection)

Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for confirmation) consisting of :-

1 Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

-Chairman

2. Joint Secretary (Administration), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

3. Plant Protection Adviser to the Government of India.

- Member

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4. Deputy Director (Weed Science)

5* (2012)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload.

'A', Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial)

Pay band-3 Rs. 15600-39100 Grade pay of Rs. 6600/-

Selection

Not applicable

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Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

By promotion failing which by deputation (including short term contract).

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Promotion: Assistant Director (Weed Science) in the Pay Band 3, (Rs. 15600-39400/-) with Grade pay of Rs. 5400/- with five years' regular service in the grade.

Note.-1. Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors 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 their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or 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 Ist January, 2006, the date from which revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the said Pay Commission.

Deputation (including short term contract):

Officers under the Central or State Governments or Union Territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Governments or Autonomous or Statutory 

Organizations or Agricultural Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Councils:

(a)(i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or

(ii) with five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in the pay band 3 (Rs. 15600-39400) with Grade pay of Rs. 5400/- or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience as under:

Essential :

(i) M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) with specialisation in Weed Science or M.Sc. Degree in Botany with Weed Science as a subject, from a recognised University or Institution and

(ii) Five years practical experience in the field of Weed Science or Weed Control under the Central or State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings or Union territory Administrations or Semi-Governments or Autonomous or Statutory Organizations or Agricultural Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Councils.

Desirable:

Doctorate degree in Agronomy with specialisation in Weed Science from a recognised University or Institution.

Note 1: The Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note.-2. Period of deputation (including short term contract) including (including short term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note.-3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an Officer prior to Ist January, 2006 (The date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended) shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or 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 or pay scale, and there, this benefit will be extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for Promotion) consisting of :-

Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission necessary while appointing an Officer on deputation.

1. Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

Chairman

2. Joint Secretary (Administration), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

3. Plant Protection Adviser to the Government of India

- Member

4. Director or Deputy Secretary (Plant Protection Division), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

5. Joint Director (Weed Science)

2* (2012)

* Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group 'A' Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial)

Pay band-3 Rs. 15600-39100/- Grade pay of Rs. 7600/-

Selection

Not applicable

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9.

10.

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

By Promotion failing which by deputation (including short term contract).

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13.

promotion: Deputy Director (Weed Science) in the pay band-3, (Rs. 15600-39100) with grade pay of Rs. 6600/- with five years' regular service in the grade.

Note.- 1. Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors 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 their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or 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 Ist January, 2006, the date from which revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the re commendations of the Pay Commission.

Deputation (including short term contract):

Officers under the Central or State Governments or Union territory or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Governments or Autonomous or Statutory 

Organisations or Agricultural Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Councils:

(a)(i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or

(ii) with five years' regular service in the posts in the pay band 3, (Rs. 15600-39100) with Grade pay of Rs. 6600/- or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience as under :

Essential:

(i) M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) with specialisation in Weed Science or M.Sc. Degree in Botany with Weed Science as a subject, from a recognised University or Institution; and

(ii) Ten years practical experience in the field of Weed Science or Weed Control.

Desirable:

Doctorate degree in Agronomy with specialisation in Weed Science from a recognised University or Institution under the Central or State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings or Union Territories Administration or Semi-Governments or Autonomous or Statutory Organisations or Agricultural Universities or Recognized Research Institutions or Councils.

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, Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note.-2. Period of deputation (including short term contract) including (including short term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note.- 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an Officer prior to Ist January, 2006 (The date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations have been extended) shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or 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 or pay scale, and there this benefit will be extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Departmental Promotion Committee Group 'A' (for Promotion) consisting of :-

Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission necessary while appointing an Officer on deputation.

1. Chairman or Member

Union Public Service Commission

-Chairman

2. Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

3. Joint Secretary (Administration), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member

4. Plant Protection Adviser to the Government of India.

- Member

5. Director or Deputy Secretary (Plant Protection Division), Department of Agriculture and Co-operation

- Member