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Notification under the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 promulgating new recruitment rules for the Animal Transport Cadre (Group B and C posts), superseding the 2018 rules.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs issued Notification G.S.R. 582(E) dated 2nd August 2023, under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 156 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 (35 of 1992), superseding the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Animal Transport Cadre, Group 'A' (Gazetted) and Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) Posts, Recruitment Rules, 2018 (in respect of Inspector and Sub-Inspector, Animal Transport) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Head Constable and Constable Animal Transport Cadre (Group 'C' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2018. It promulgates the new Animal Transport Cadre (Group 'B' and 'C' posts) Recruitment Rules, 2023, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, governing recruitment to the posts of Inspector (Animal Transport) (18 posts, Level-7, Rs. 44,900-142,400), Sub-Inspector (Animal Transport) (63 posts, Level-6, Rs. 35,400-112,400), Head Constable (Animal Transport) (320 posts, Level-4, Rs. 25,500-81,100), and Constable (Animal Transport) (790 posts, Level-3, Rs. 21,700-69,100) in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force. The rules specify recruitment methods (mainly promotion, with deputation as a fallback), a disqualification for bigamy, a medical fitness requirement of category SHAPE-I under the Health Care System in Central Armed Police Forces, a citizenship restriction requiring prior Central Government permission for non-citizens (with an exception for subjects of Nepal or Bhutan), a superannuation retirement age of sixty years with no extension beyond that age, a general power for the Central Government to relax the rules for any class or category of persons, and a savings clause preserving existing reservation and age-relaxation benefits for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Ex-servicemen.

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EXTRAORDINARY PART II —Section 3 —Sub-section ( i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 455] NEW DELHI, WEDNES DAY, AUGUST 2, 2023/ SHRAVANA 11, 1945 CG-DL-E-03082023-247807 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (44900– (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (35400 – 112400 /- (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (25500 – (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (21700 – 69100 /-रू.) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 2nd August, 2023 G.S.R. 582(E). —In exercise of the powe rs conferred by clause (b) of sub -section (2) of section 156 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 (35 of 1992) and in s upersession of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indo - Tibetan Border Police Force, Animal Transport Cadre, Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) and Group ‘B’ (Non -Gazetted) Posts, Recruitment Rules, 2018, in so far as they relate to the posts of Inspector (Animal Transport) a nd Sub -Inspector (Animal Transport) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force, Head Constable and Constable Animal Transport Cadre (Group ‘C’ Post) Recruitment Rules, 2018, except as respects things done or omitted to be done befor e such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the pos ts of Inspector (Animal Transport), Sub -Inspector(Animal Transport), Head Constable(Animal Transport) and Constable(Animal Transport ) in the Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, namely : - 1. Short title and commencement. — (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Home Affairs, Indo - Tibetan Border Police Force, Animal Transport Cadre (Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts) Recruitment Rules, 2023. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Offic ial Gazette. 2. Number of post, classification and level in the pay matrix. — The number of posts, their classification and the level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule. 3. Method of recruitment, age-limit and other qualifications, etc.. — The method of recruitment, age -limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto, shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule. 4. Disqualification. — No person, — shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts: (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, Provided that the Central Governmen t 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. 5. Medical Fitness. —Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, only those persons who are in medical category SHAPE -I, as specified in the Health Care System in Central Armed Police Forces, shall be eligible for appointment and promotion including appointment by depu tation or re -employment under the provisions of these rules. 6. Ineligibility of non -citizens of India. -No person, who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the prior permission of the Central Government in writing, be appointed under these rules: Provided that nothing contained in this rule shall debar the appointment or employment of a subject of Nepal or Bhutan in the Force. 7. Superannuation. - (1) Every person appointed under these rules shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of month in which he or she attains the age of sixty years or as prescribed by the Central Government from time to time: Provided that the person whose date of birth is the first day of a month shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of superannuation. (2) No person shall be granted extension in service beyond the prescribed age of retirement on superannuation. 8. Power to relax. - Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons. 9. Saving. —Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation , the relaxation of age -limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes, Ex -servicemen and other special categories of persons, in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Gover nment fr om time to time in this regard. SCHEDULE Name of post Number of posts Classification Level in the pay matrix Whether Selection or non - selection post. Age- limit for direct recruits. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1. Inspector (Animal Transport) 18*(2023) *Subject to variation dependent on work load. General Central Service Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted, Non - Ministerial. Level -7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900 - 142400). Selection post. Not applicable Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. Whether age and educational qualification 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/a bsorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. (7) (8) (9) (10) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable By promotion In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputati on/absorption to be made. (11) Promotion: From amongst Sub -Inspectors (Animal Transport) of the Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force in level -6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400 -112400) with five years regular service in the said level and having successfully completed the specified pre -promotional course. 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 qualify ing 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 level in the pay matrix along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. If a departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. Circumstances in which the Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment. (12) (13) Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:- 1. Deputy Inspector General, Indo -Tibetan Bor der Police Force - Chairman; 2. Commandant, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Member; and 3. Chief Veterinary Officer (Selection Grade) or Chief Vet erinary Officer, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Member Not applicable. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 2 . Sub - Inspector (Animal Transport) 63*(2023) *Subject to variation dependent on work load. General Central Service Group ‘B’ Non-Gazett ed, Non-Ministerial. Level 6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400 - 112400) Selection post. (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Two years. By promotion failing which by deputation. For ex-servicemen deputation or re -employment (11) Promotion: From amongst Assistant Sub -Inspector(Animal Transport) of Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force in level -5 in the pay matrix (Rs.29200 -92300) with six years regular service in the said level and having successfully completed the pres cribed pre -promotional training or course. 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 level in the pay matrix along with their juniors who ha ve already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. By deputation : Officers of the Central Government or; Union territories/administration : (a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department. or (ii) with six ye ars regular service in level -5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200 -93300) in the pay matrix, in parent cadre or department; and (b) having the following educational qualification and experience: (i) matriculation or equivalent pass from recognize d board; and (ii) six years of experience in Animal Transport field. 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 the period of deputation in another ex -cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or s ome other Organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age -limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. For ex -servicemen deputation or re -employment: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered. Such persons wo uld be given deputation terms upto the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces, thereafter they may be continued on re -employment. (12) (13) Group ‘B ’Departmental Promotion and Confirmation Committee (for considering Promotion and confirmation) consisting of: 1. Deputy Inspector General, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Chairman; 2. Chief Veterinary Officer (Selection Grade) or - Member; and Chief Veterinary Officer, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force 3. Senior Veterinary Officer, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Member. Not applicable. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 3. Head Constable (Animal Transport). 320* (2023) *Subject to variation dependent on work load. General Central Service G roup ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Level -4 in the pay matrix (Rs.25500 - 81100). Selection post. Not applicable. (7) (8) (9) (10) Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. By promotion failing which by deputation. For Armed Forces person nel: Deputation or re -employment. (11) By promotion: - From amongst Constable (Animal Transport) in the Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force in level -3 of the pay matrix (Rs.21700 -69100) with five years regular service in the said level and having succes sfully completed the prescribed pre -promotional training course. 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 r equisite 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 level in the pay matrix along wi th their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. By deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory administration holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or d epartment. 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 the period of deputation in another ex -cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordina rily not exceed three years. The maximum age -limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Deputation or re -employment by Armed Forces personnel: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered. Such persons would be given deputation terms upto the date on which they are due f or release from the Armed Forces, thereafter they may be continued on re -employment. (12) (13) Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: - (1) Commandant, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Chairman; (2) Chief Veterinary Officer (Selection Grade) or Chief Veterinary Officer, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Member; and (3) Senior Veterinary Officer, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Member. Not appl icable. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 4. Constable (Animal Transport). 790*(2023) *Subject to variation dependent on work load. General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Level -3 in the pay matrix (Rs.21700 - 69100). Not applica ble. (6) Between 18 years and 25 years. (Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and forty - five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes in accor dance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.) Note: The crucial date for determining the age -limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those residing in Assam, Meghlaya, 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 Andman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh and Lakshadweep. (7) 1. Matriculation or equivalent pass from recognised Board. 1. Physical Standard: Height Male Female Chest (only for male) All other States and Union territories administration: 170 centimeters. 157 centimeters. 80-85 centimeters. Minimum height for all candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghala ya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. 165 centimeters. centimeters. 78-83 centimeters. For candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes . 162.5 centimeters. 150 centimeters. 76-81 centimeters. Chest for female . – There shall be no minimum requirement of chest measurement for female candidates. Weight: Corresponding to height and age as per medical standards (for males and females). Note: The Director General, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax the physical standards as a special dispensation in deserving cases. 3. Medical Standard: (a) Vision - Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction (that is without wear ing glass). (b) Candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, squint in eyes or varicose veins and they should possess high colour vision. They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the eff icient performance of the duties. 4. Must qualify the physical efficiency test and written test. (8) (9) (10) Not applicable. Two years. By direct recruitment failing which by deputation. For Armed Forces personnel: Deputation or re -employment. (11) By deputation: From amongst persons holding analogous posts in level -3 in the pay matrix (Rs. 21700 -69100/ -) and possessing the qualification prescribed for direct recruitment under column (7) on functional requirement basis. Note 1: The pe riod of deputation including the period of deputation 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 2: The max imum age -limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty -six years as on the closing date of receipt of application. Deputation or re -employment of Armed Forces personnel: The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be tran sferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered. Such persons would be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces, thereafter they may be continued on re -employment. (12) (13) Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of: (1) Commandant, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Chairman; (2) Chief Ve terinary Officer (Selection Grade) or Chief Veterinary Officer, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Member; and (3) Senior Veterinary Officer, Indo -Tibetan Border Police Force - Member. Not applicable. [F. No. ITBP.I.12022/16/2019.Org.] P. S. DANGWAL, Dy. Secy . Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi -110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi -110054.

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