Ministry Of Defence, Defence Research And Development Organisation, Senior Store Officer Grade II, Store officer And Senior Store Assistant (Group A And B Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2023

Name of post

Number of posts

Classification

Level in the pay matrix

Whether Selection post or nonSelection post

Age-limitfor Direct Recruitment

Educational and other qualifications required fordirect recruits

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1. Senior Store Officer Grade II.

58* (2023)* Subject to variation dependent on work load.

General Central Service, Group A, Gazetted, Ministerial.

Level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs.56100- 177500).

Selection.

Not exceeding thirty-five years of age.

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

Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by the Union Public Service Commission.

Essential:

(i) Masters Degree with Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or institute, and

(ii) Two years experience in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in the Central Government or State Government or statutory or autonomous organisation or public sector undertaking or University or any recognised instituton or Banks or in a private sector organisation listed on the Stock Exchanges of India; or

(iii) Bachelors Degree in Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or Public Administration as a subject from a recognised University or institute;

(iv) Diploma in Materials Management or Warehousing Management or Purchasing or Logistics or public procurement from recognised University or institute.

(v) Four years experience in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in the Central Government or State Governments or statutory or autonomous organisation or public sector undertaking or University or any recognised institution or Banks or in a private sector organisation listed on the Stock Exchanges of India.

Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the 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 vacancies reserved for them.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in caseof promotees

Period of probation,

Method of recruitment whetherby direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage ofvacancies to be filled by various methods

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

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Not applicable

Two year for promotees and direct recruits.

Note: There shall be a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for successful completion of probation as prescribed by the Central Government.

(i) seventy-five per cent. by promotion.

(iii) twenty-five per cent. by direct recruitment.

Promotion: Stores Officer in level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs.44900-142400) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis, and having successfully completed two to four weeks mandatory training in the relevant area from Centre for Personnel Talent and Management or any other recognised training institute.

Note 1: The eligibility service shall continue to be three years for persons holding the post of Stores Officer in level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 49900- 142400) on regular basis on the date of notification of these rules.

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 or qualifying 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 along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exist, what isits composition

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commissionis to be Consulted in making recruitment

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

1. Chairman or Member of Union Public Service Commission Chairman;

2. Director General (Human Resource), Defence Research and Development Organisation - Member;

3. Director Directorate of Personnel or Director Human Resource Development, Defence Research and Development Organisation Member;

4. Director or Deputy Secretary (Research and Development), Ministry of Defence or Director or Joint Director, Armed Force Headquarters Civil Service, Ministry of Defence or Director or Deputy Financial Advisor, Integrated Finance (Research and Development) Member.

Group A Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:-

1. Director General (Human Resource), Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman;

2. Director Directorate of Personnel or Director Human Resource Development, Defence Research and Development organisation - Member;

3. Director or Deputy Secretary (Research and Development), Ministry of Defence or Director or Joint Director, Armed Force Headquarters Civil Service, Ministry of Defence or Director or Deputy Financial Advisor, Integrated Finance (Research and Development) - Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is necessary on each occasion.

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2. Store Officer

215* (2023) Subject to variation dependent on work load.

General Central Service, Group B, Gazetted, Ministerial.

Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs.44900- 142400).

Selection.

Not applicable

Not applicable

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(9)

(10)

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Not applicable

Not applicable.

(i) sixty per cent. by promotion failing which by deputation (including short-term contract); and

(ii) forty per cent. by deputation (including short-term contract).

Promotion: Senior Store Assistant in level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis, and having successfully completed training of two to four weeks in the relevant area from Centre for Personnel Talent and Management or any other recognised training institute.

Note : 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 along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputation (including short-term contract):

Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations or public sector undertaking or Universities or recognised research institutions or autonomous bodies or statutory organisations.

(a) (i) holding analogous posts 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 level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400- 112400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department ; and

(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience,-

(i) Bachelor degree from a recognised University;

(ii) Three years experience in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in the Central Government or State Governments or statutory or autonomous organisation or public sector undertaking or University or any recognised institution or Banks or in a private sector organisation listed on the Stock Exchanges of India.

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 deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note 2: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including the period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

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GroupB Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-

(1) Director General (Human Resource) Defence Research and Development Organisation - Chairman;

(2) Director, Directorate of Personnel, or Director, Directorate of Human Resource Development, Defence Research and Development Organisation Member;

(3) Under Secretary, (Defence Research and Development), Ministry of Defence or Assistant Financial Advisor, Integrated Finance (Research and Development), Ministry of Defence or Deputy Director of Armed Force Headquarters Civil Services, Ministry of Defence - Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.

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3. Senior Store Assistant.

240*(2023) * Subject to variation dependent on work load.

General Central Service, Group B, NonGazetted, Ministerial,

Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs.35400- 112400).

Selection.

Not exceeding thirty years of age.

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

Note: The crucial date for determining the agelimit shall be as advertised by the Staff Selection Commission.

Essential qualifications:

(i) Masters Degree with Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or institute; and

(ii) One year experience in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in the Central Government or State Governments or statutory or autonomous organisation or public sector undertaking or University or any recognised institute or Banks or in a private sector organisation listed on the Stock Exchanges of India; or

(iii) Bachelors Degree in Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or public Administration from a recognised University or institute; and

(iv) Two years experience in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in the Central Government or State Governments or statutory or autonomous organisation or public sector undertaking or University or any recognised institute or Banks or in a private sector organisations listed on the Stock Exchanges of India.

Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Staff Selection Commission or competent authority, is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidate from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

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Not applicable

Two year for direct recruits and promotees.

Note: There shall be a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for successful completion of probation as prescribed by the Central Government.

(i) sixty per cent. by direct recruitment.

(ii) forty per cent. by promotion failing which by deputation.

Promotion: Store Assistant B in level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) with ten years regular service in the grade, and having successfully completed two to four weeks training in the relevant area from Centre for Personnel Talent and Management or any other recognised training institute.

Note : 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 along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputation (including short-term comtract):

Officers under the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administration or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertaking or recognised University or research institution,-

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre of department; or

(ii) with six years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or

(iii) with ten years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and

(b) possessing the 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: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including the period of deputation (including shortterm 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 to exceed three years.

Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

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

1. Director of Defence Research and Development Laboratories, Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman;

2. Two officers not below the rank of Senior Administrative Officer Grade II or Senior Store Officer Grade II or equivalent Officer from any of the participating Laboratories or Establishments Member;

3. An officer not below the rank of Senior Administrative Officer Grade I or Scientist C who does not belong to any of the constituent Establishment or Laboratory or Officer of equivalent level from Defence Research and Development Organisation Headquarter Member.

Group B Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:-

1. Director of Defence Research and Development Laboratories, Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman;

2. Two officer not below the rank of Senior Administrative Officer Grade II or Senior Store Officer Grade II or equivalent Officer from any of the participating Laboratories or Establishments Member;

3. An officer not below the rank of Senior Administrative Officer Grade I or Scientist C who does not belong to any of the constituent Establishment or Laboratory or Officer of equivalent level from Defence Research Development Organisation headquarters - Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.