[19th
February 2025] In exercise of the powers conferred by
the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, and in supersession of
all rules made in this behalf, the Governor of Gujarat hereby makes the
following rules to provide for regulating the conditions of service of the
persons appointed to the post of Horticulture Assistant, Class III, in the
subordinate service of the Directorate of the Horticulture, in so far as they
relate to their passing of the departmental examination to be eligible for
promotion to the post of Horticulture Supervisor Class III, in the subordinate
service of the Directorate of the Horticulture, namely:- (1)
These rules may be called the Horticulture
Supervisor, Class III, (Departmental Examination) Rules, 2025. (2)
They shall come into force from the date of
their publication in the Official Gazette. (3) They
shall apply to the persons appointed to the post of Horticulture Assistant
Class III, in the subordinate service of the Directorate of the Horticulture by
direct selection. In these rules, unless the context
otherwise requires,- (a)
"Appendix" means Appendix an appended
to these rules; (b)
"Appointed Date" means the date on
which these rules shall come into force; (c)
"Board" means the Gujarat
Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) Gandhinagar; (d)
"examination" means the
departmental examination for promotion to the post of Horticulture Supervisor,
Class III, in the subordinate service of the Directorate of the Horticulture; (e)
"Government" means the Government
of Gujarat; (f)
"Old rules" means the rules in
force immediately before the appointed date; (g)
"Specified chances" means the
number of chances specified in these rules within which a person is required to
pass the departmental examination; (h) "Specified
period" means the period specified in these rules within which a person is
required to pass the examination. (1)
The person appointed to the post of
Horticulture Assistant shall be required to pass the examination to be eligible
for promotion to the post of Horticulture Supervisor, Class III, in the
subordinate service of the Directorate of the Horticulture. (2) Notwithstanding
anything contained in sub-rule (1), where any such person who has been exempted
under the old rules before the appointed date from passing the relevant
departmental examination, shall not be required to pass the departmental
examination under these rules. (1)
No person shall be eligible to appear in the
examination unless he has completed two years of service after his appointment
on the existing post. (2) No
person shall be eligible to appear in the examination unless he has passed the
post-training examination for the existing post or he has been exempted from
the post-training examination by the competent authority, if any. (1) To
be eligible for promotion to the post of Horticulture Supervisor, Class III, a
person shall be required to pass the examination within a period of three years
and within three chances from the date of his completing two years of
continuous service after his appointment to the post of Horticulture assistant,
Class III: Provided that a person belonging to the
Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes may be given one additional chance without
payment of prescribed fees which shall have to be availed of within a period of
one year from the date of declaration of the result of the examination of his
third chance. (2) If
a person fails to pass the examination referred to in these rules within the
specified period and within the specified chances, he shall notwithstanding
such failure, be eligible to appear at any time in the examination on payment
of an examination fee as may be determined by the Government from time to time
and if he passes the said examination, he shall be eligible for promotion: Provided that a person shall not be
entitled to claim seniority over those persons who have passed the examination
earlier than him and have been promoted to the post of Horticulture Supervisor
under these rules before he became eligible for such promotion on passing the
examination. (3)
None appearance in the examination, shall be
considered as a chance. (4) A
person who has been provided any chance under the old rules shall be allowed
the remaining chances under these rules. (1)
The syllabus for examination shall be as
specified in the Appendix A. (2)
The examination shall consist of five papers
each of 100 (one hundred) marks. The examination shall consist of Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQs) except PAPER IV, which shall be descriptive. (3) The
candidate shall be allowed to answer the questions of papers with the help of
books except PAPER IV, which shall be required to answer without books. Explanation: "with books"
means the original book of the subjects approved by the Government or the
Institute having bare Acts and/or rules without any commentaries or case laws
and includes manuals issued under the Act published or approved by the
Government. The medium of the examination shall be
Gujarati or English as per the instructions given in the question paper. (1)
The Board shall hold the examination at least
twice in a year. (2)
The Board shall communicate the tentative
program of examination to the concerned office of the Director of Horticulture
at least ninety days before the provisional date decided by the Board. (3)
A person who desires to appear in the
examination shall be required to send his application in the Form as specified
in the Appendix B to the Board through the office of the Director of
Horticulture for enlisting his name as a candidate for such examination at
least sixty days prior to the date of examination. (4)
The office of the Director of Horticulture
shall scrutinise the application of such person with regard to his eligibility
for appearing in the examination and forward the same to the Board with the
Certificate of Eligibility as specified in the Appendix C. (5)
If the applicant subsequently decides not to
appear in the examination, he shall give intimation thereof to the Board
through the office of the Director of Horticulture at least thirty days before
the date ofcommencement of the examination. (6) If
any person fails to appear in the examination after having enlisted his name as
a candidate without giving intimation referred in sub-rule (5), he shall be
deemed to have lost one chance to pass the examination: Provided that the office of the
Director of Horticulture may condone the failure on the part of the person to
give intimation referred to in sub-rule (5) and the consequences arising
therefrom, if it is satisfied that the person has failed to give intimation
within the time limit for the reasons beyond his control. (7)
The Board shall admit the candidate to the
examination on the strength of the certificate issued by the office of the
Director of Horticulture that he is eligible to appear in the examination. (8) The
place, date and time for holding the examination shall be communicated by the
Board to the Director of Horticulture and the same shall be communicated to the
candidates by the office of the Director of Horticulture. (1)
The standard for passing the examination
shall be fifty per cent (50%) of the total marks assigned to each paper. (2)
An unsuccessful candidate who secures fifty
per cent (50%) or marks in any one or more papers shall be exempted from
appearing in those papers in the subsequent examination. (3) In
case a candidate is not able to obtain the qualifying standard in only one
question paper in the examination, such candidate shall be given grace marks up
to 5% of the total marks for that question paper and thereafter, if he obtains
the marks equal or more than qualifying standard, he shall be declared pass. The Board shall publish the result of
the examination on its official website/notice board and shall forward the same
to the office of the Director of Horticulture. The office of the Director of
Horticulture shall intimate the result to the candidates. The candidate who secures eighty per
cent (80%) or more aggregate marks in the examination in the first chance shall
be paid such cash amount as an incentive as determined by the Government. No candidate shall be allowed to carry
with him any electronic communication devices like a cellular phone,
calculator, pager, lap-top, i- pad, etc. in the examination hall. The old rules made for the promotion to
the post of Horticulture Supervisor, Class III, in the sub-ordinate service of
the Directorate of the Horticulture and any other rules corresponding thereto
in force immediately before the coming into force of these rules are hereby
repealed: Provided that such repeal shall not
affect anything done or actions taken under any of the rules, so repealed. Appendix-A (See rule 6(1)) Syllabus
for the departmental examination for promotion to the post of Horticulture
Supervisor Class III, in the subordinate service of the Directorate of the
Horticulture. Paper- I Constitution of India and Service
matters. (MCQs) (With Books). Duration: Two hours. Marks: 100. (1)
The Constitution of India (Articles, -32,226,
309,310,311, and 20, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles). (2)
The Gujarat Civil Services (Conduct) Rules,
1971, and Gujarat Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1971. (3)
Panchayati Raj and structure of Panchayati
Raj in Gujarat. (4)
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. (5)
The Gujarat Civil Services Classification and
Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Paper-II Financial Matters (MCQs) (With
Books) Duration- Two hours. Marks: 100. (1)
The Gujarat Budget Manual, Part I and II. (2)
The Gujarat Financial Rules, 1971. (3)
The Bombay Contingent Expenditure Rules,
1959. (4)
The Gujarat Treasury Rules, 2000. (5)
Delegation of Financial Power, 1998. Paper-III Office Procedure, (MCQs) (With
Books) Duration: Two hours. Marks: 100. (1)
Manual of Office Procedure ( Non-Secretariat
). (2)
The Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 2002 Vol.-1
to 8. (3)
Purchase policy of the Government of Gujarat
and updates till date. (4)
Performance Appraisal Report Rules and
Guidelines. (5)
Right to Information Act, 2005. Paper lV GUJARATI LANGUAGE: (without Books) Duration: Three hours. Marks: 100. (1)
Essay. 25 marks (2)
Translation from English to Gujarati. 30
Marks (3)
Noting and Drafting in Gujarati. 25 Marks (4)
Gujarati Grammar. 10 Marks (5)
Administrative Vocabulary. 10 Marks Paper-V, Pertaining to Acts, Rules of the
Horticulture department, and other activities relating to the Department.
(MCQs) (With Books) Duration: Two hours. Marks: 100. (1)
Vegetative Propagation. 10 Marks 1.1 Definition and importance of Plant
Propagation. 1.2 Classification
of Propagation methods (Seed/Sexual, non-seed/Asexual and tissue culture). 1.3 Types
of Asexual Propagation Methods (Cutting, grafting, Layering suckers
propagation, and bulb production). (2)
Nursery Management 15 Marks 2.1. What is a nursery? and its importance. 2.2. Nursery planning. 2.3. Use of net house, green house in
nursery. 2.4. Numerous benefits of nursery. (3)
Important works to be done in nursery 15
Marks 3.1. Soil solarization, selection of seeds or
seedlings. 3.2. Filling of Poly bags/Pots in nursery. 3.3. Planning of mother plant, selection of
seedlings and their plant parts for Planting. 3.4. Stepping (front part), disbudding
(removing bud), desuckering (removing suckers), Defoliation (removing leaves),
stacking (providing support to plant), pruning (topiary). (4)
Study of irrigation system in fruit crop. 10
Marks 4.1. Efficient use of irrigation water in
fruit crops. 4.2. Study of various irrigation methods used
in horticultural crops. 4.3. Ideal thrifty irrigation systems and its
benefits. 4.3.1. Drip irrigation. 4.3.2. Sprinkler irrigation. 4.4. Analyze irrigation water. 4.5. Collection and efficient use of
rainwater. (5)
Use of technology and its importance in
horticulture. 15 Marks 5.1. Introduction and importance greenhouse
technology. 5.2. Benefits of using greenhouse in
agriculture. 5.3. Types of greenhouses. 5.4. Use of tissue culture in fruit and
flower crops. (6)
Promotional Schemes of Directorate of
Horticulture. 15 Marks 6.1. Details of State and Centrally sponsored
Schemes for the Horticulture promotion. 6.2. Activities and importance of different
centers executed by Directorate of Horticulture, viz., canning center, nursery
and Centre of Excellence. 6.3. Understanding of different portals like,
i-khedut, HORTNET, etc. 6.4. Hierarchy of different posts under
Directorate of Horticulture and its work allocation. (7)
Use of Hormones in fruit, flower and seedling
propagation 10 Marks. 7.1. Importance, definition, meaning,
understanding of hormones. 7.2. Types of growth regulators and hormones,
its various uses and its effects on plants i.e. advantages and disadvantages. 7.3. How to use hormones, points to keep in
mind while using. 7.4. Use and understanding of Organic
additives in the horticulture. (8)
Study of new approaches in horticulture. 10
Marks 8.1. Meaning of organic farming and their
advantages and disadvantages. 8.2. Types and principles of organic farming. 8.3. Increase the sustainability of organic
farmland. 8.4. Importance of mulching in horticulture. Appendix B (See rule 8(3)) Form of Application Application
for appearing in the departmental examination for promotion to the post of
Horticulture Supervisor Class III, in the subordinate service under the
Directorate of Horticulture, 1. Applicant’s name in full: (Surname first) (In English and Gujarati). 2. Designation (in English and Gujarati) 3. Name of the Office in which at present
serving: 4. Birth date and age at the time of this
examination: 5. Date of Appointment and total years of
service: 6 Whether the applicant had appeared at the
Examination previously? if so:- (a) Month and year of examination at which
he had appeared: (b) Whether any exemption is earned? If so,
Provide details of marks, year of examination and subject ; (c) Whether the applicant intends to avail
of exemptions earned? State “Yes” or “No” (The choice shall be treated as
final and no change shall be allowed) 7 Authority or the rules under which the
applicant has to appear for the examination: 8 Number of the chances and time limit within which the
applicant is required to pass the examination; (date of eligibility and date of expiry for appearing
at the examination should be mentioned): 9 Number of chances exhausted: 10. Whether additional chances have been
granted? (Number and date of orders) under which the additional chance has
been granted to the applicant should be specified and a copy thereof should
be attached. 11. Purpose of passing the examination (i.e. confirmation,
retention in Government Service, promotion etc.) 12. Whether the applicant is eligible to appear
at the examination according to the rule of the departmental examination: 13. Remarks, if any: Place: Date: (Signature
of Applicant) Appendix C (See rule 8(4)) CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY Certified
that,- (1)
The particulars specified in Appendix -B are
verified and found correct. shri/smt./kum ................. is eligible to appear at the
departmental examination for promotion to the post of Horticulture Supervisor,
Class III, in the subordinate service of the Directorate of Horticulture to be
held in ................. (2)
Necessary fee is paid: a copy of challan is attached
herewith. (3)
Candidate is granted an additional chance: a
copy of the order is attached. Place:
................. Date:
................. (Signature
and designation of the Head of Department /Office) Strike
out whichever is not applicable.Horticulture Supervisor, Class Iii,
(Departmental Examination) Rules, 2025
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