MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT RULES, 2011
PREAMBLE
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Ministry of Science and Technology (India Meteorological Department) Scientific Assistant Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2003 and Senior Observer Recruitment Rules, 2003 except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Scientific Assistant in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, (India Meteorological Department), namely,--
Rule 1 - Short title and commencement
(1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Scientific Assistant Recruitment Rules, 2011.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Rule 2 - Number of Posts, Classification and Scales of Pay (Pay Band and Grade Pay)
The number of posts, its classification and the scales of pay (Pay Band and Grade Pay) attached thereto shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
Rule 3 - Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc
The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters related to the said post shall be as specified in columns 5 to 14 of the said Schedule.
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 a marriage with any 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 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.
Rule 5 - Power to relax
Where the Central 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, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect of any class or category of persons.
Rule 6 - Saving
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 the orders issued by The Central Government from time to time in this regard.
Schedule - SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
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Name of Post |
Number of Post |
Classification |
Pay Band and Grade Pay / Pay Scale |
Whether Selection or non-selection post |
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
|
Scientific Assistant |
3082* (2011) (Subject to variation dependent on work load) |
General Central Services, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. |
Pay Band-2 ` 9300-34800) Grade Pay `4200 |
Not applicable |
|
Age limit for direct recruits |
Educational and other qualifications required for Direct Recruits |
|
(6) |
(7) |
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Not exceeding 30 years. (Relaxable for "Government servants upto 5 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 in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, 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 the Union Territory of Lakshadweep). |
Bachelor's Degree in Science (with Physics as one of the subject) / Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications or Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from a recognised Institution / University or equivalent. Note 1: The qualifying Degree or Diploma referred above should be in First Class (60% marks) or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 point scale. Note 2: The qualifying Degree or Diploma referred above must be of three (3) years duration. Note 3:The applicant must have passed 10+2 examination from a Recognised Board or equivalent in Science with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects. |
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Whether age reeruits will apply in case of Promotees. |
Period of probation, if any |
Method of recruitment. Whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods |
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(8) |
(9) |
(10) |
|
Not applicable- |
2 years for direct recruits and promotees appointed through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from group 'C' posts. Nil Probation for promotees appointed through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination from group 'B' posts. |
90% by Direct Recruitment. 10% by promotion through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination failing which by direct recruitment. |
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In case of recruitment by promotion / deputation / absorption, grades from which promotion/ deputation/absorption to be made |
If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, What is its composition |
Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment |
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(11) |
(12) |
(13) |
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Eligibility condition for appearing in limited Departmental Competitive Examination. Any employee of the Department with five years regular service in a group 'C post not below the level of PB-1 and Possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruitment under column 7 shall be eligible for appearing in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination |
Group-B Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering Confirmation) 1. Deputy Director General of Meteorology / Director, IMD -Chairman. 2. Director/Meteorologist Grade-I, (Scientist 'C'), IMD -Member. 3. An officer not below the level of Scientist 'C', Ministry of Earth Sciences - Member. |
Consultation with Union Public Service Commission not necessary. |
