Ministry Of Textiles, Office Of The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), National Handicrafts And Handlooms Museum, Technician, Lettering Artist And Block-Cum-Screen Printer (Group C Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2023

Name of posts

Number of posts

Classification

Level in pay matrix

Whether selection post or nonselection post

Age-limit for direct recruits

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

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1. Technician.

01 (2023) *Subject to variation dependent on work load.

General Central Service, Group C, Non Gazetted, NonMinisterial.

Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs.25500- 81100).

Non selection.

Between 18 and 27 years of age.

(Relaxable for the departmental candidates up to the age of forty 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 the candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh and the Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

(a) Essential:

(i) 10th class pass with science subjects from a recognised Board;

(ii)three years experience in laboratory of a science laboratory or technical institution or University or a museum.

(b) Desirable:

Knowledge of book binding and mounting of painting and techniques for conservation of craft objects.

Note 1: The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the Staff Selection 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 vacancy reserved for them.

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/ absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods

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

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(9)

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Not applicable

Two years for direct recruitment.

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.

By promotion failing which by deputation (including shortterm contract)/ absorption failing both by direct recruit-ment.

Promotion: Departmental Laboratory Attendant in level-1 in pay matrix (Rs.18000-56900) with eleven years of regular service in the grade rendered after appointment.

Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall 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)/ absorption:

Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territories or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or University or recognised research institutes,-

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

(ii) with eight years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level-2 in the pay matrix (Rs. 19900-63200) or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department;

(iii) with eleven years regular service in post in level-1 in pay matrix (Rs. 18000-56900); and;

(b) possessing the educational 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 will 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 period of deputation (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.

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

Note 4: Only officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territories shall be eligible to be considered for appointment in absorption basis.

If a 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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Group C Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-

1. Senior Director (Museum)- Chairman;

2. Director(Handicrafts) Member;

3. Assistant Director from Headquarter or Administrative Officer from Museum Member.

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

1. Senior Director (Museum)- Chairman;

2. Director(Handicrafts) Member;

3. Assistant Director from Headquarter or Administrative Officer from Museum Member.

Not applicable.

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2. Lettering Artist.

*01 (2023) *Subject to variation dependent on work load.

General Central Service, Group C, NonGazetted, NonMinisterial

Level-4 in pay matrix (Rs.25500 81100)

Not applicable.

Between 18 and 27 years of age.

(Relaxable for the departmental candidates up to the age of forty 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 the candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi SubDivision of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh and the Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

(a) Essential:

(i) 12th class pass from a recognised Board;

(ii) one year certificate or diploma course in Commercial or Fine Arts from a recognised institution; and

(ii) three years experience of working as a Painter or Polisher in a recognised museum or art gallery or Archaeological Survey of India or an institution.

(b) Desirable:

One years experience in graphic or lettering works in a recognised museum or Art Gallery or Archaeological Survey of India or an institution.

Note 1: The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the Staff Selection 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 vacancy reserved for them.

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(9)

(10)

(11)

Not applicable

Two years for direct recruitment.

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.

By deputation (including shortterm contract)/ absorption failing both by direct recruitment.

Deputation (including short-term contract)/ absorption:

Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territories or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or University or recognised research institutes,-

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

(ii) with eight years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level-2 in the pay matrix (Rs. 19900-63200) or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department;

(iii) with eleven years regular service in post in the level-1 in pay matrix (Rs. 18000-56900); and

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

Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (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.

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

Note 3: Only officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territories shall be eligible to be considered for appointment in absorption basis.

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(13)

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

1. Senior Director (Museum)- Chairman;

2. Director (Handicrafts) Member;

3. Assistant Director from Headquarter or Administrative Officer from Museum Member.

Not applicable.

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3. Block cum Screen Printer

01 (2023) *Subject to variation dependent on work load.

General Central Service, Group C, Non Gazetted, Non Ministerial

Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs.25500- 81100)

Not applicable.

Between 18 and 27 years of age.

(Relaxable for the departmental candidates up to the age of forty 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 the candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi SubDivision of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh and the Union territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

Essential:

(i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board; or Industrial Training Institutes Diploma holder with Textile Printing or Screen Printing or Fabric Printing or Block Printing trade; and

(ii) the candidate shall have five years experience in block and screen printing of various textile fabrics in a dyeing or processing house or printing unit or museum or in a recognised institution.

Note 1: The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the Staff Selection 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 vacancy reserved for them.

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(9)

(10)

(11)

Not applicable

Two years for direct recruitment.

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.

By deputation (including short-term contract)/ absorption or failing both by direct recruitment.

Deputation (including short-term contract)/ absorption:

Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territories or autonomous or statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or University or recognised research institutes,-

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

(ii) with eight years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level-2 in the pay matrix (Rs. 19900-63200) or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department;

(iii) with eleven years regular service in post in the level-1 in pay matrix (Rs. 18000-56900); and

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

Note 1: The period of deputation (including short term contract) including period of deputation (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.

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

Note 3: Only officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territories shall be eligible to be considered for appointment in absorption basis.

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(13)

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

1. Senior Director (Museum)- Chairman;

2. Director(Handicrafts) Member;

3. Assistant Director from Headquarter or Administrative Officer from Museum Member.

Not applicable.