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Notification under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution promulgating the Ministry of Home Affairs, Secretariat Security Force, Secretariat Security Organisation, Inspector (Group 'B' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2024, in supersession of the 1978 Recruitment Rules for the post of Subedar/Inspector.

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By G.S.R. 307(E) dated 27 May 2024, the President, exercising powers under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, supersedes the Ministry of Home Affairs (Secretariat Security Organisation) (Groups 'C' and 'D' Posts) Recruitment Rules, 1978 insofar as they relate to the post of Subedar/Inspector, and promulgates the Ministry of Home Affairs, Secretariat Security Force, Secretariat Security Organisation, Inspector (Group 'B' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2024, effective from the date of publication. The Schedule specifies 11 sanctioned posts (2024, subject to workload variation) of Inspector, classified as General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, at Level-6 of the pay matrix (Rs. 35,400-112,400), filled by selection through promotion, failing which by deputation. Promotion is from Sub-Inspector (Level-5, Rs. 29,200-92,300) with six years' regular service and completion of 2-4 weeks' departmental training; deputation is open to officers of the Central Armed Police Forces, Central Para Military Forces, or Central Police Organisation with six years' service at Level-5 or equivalent, a Bachelor's degree, and two years' general administration experience, for a period ordinarily not exceeding three years and up to a maximum age of 56 years. Promotions are considered by a Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee chaired by the Joint Secretary (Administration), MHA, with the Chief Security Officer and a Deputy Secretary/Director (Administration) as members. The rules include a disqualification bar on bigamous marriages (Rule 4, with exemption power), a general power to relax provisions in consultation with the UPSC (Rule 5), and savings for reservation and age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen categories (Rule 6). Issued under F. No. A.12018/01/2022/SSO-II, signed by Shri Prakash, Joint Secretary.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-04062024-254542 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 286] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024/JYAISHTHA 14, 1946 3363 GI/2024 MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 27th May, 2024 G. S. R. 307(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Secretariat Security Organisation) (Groups 'C' and 'D' posts) Recruitment Rules, 1978, in so far as they relate to the post of Subedar/Inspector, except as respects 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 Inspector in the Secretariat Security Force, Secretariat Security Organisation, Ministry of Home Affairs, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Home Affairs, Secretariat Security Force, Secretariat Security Organisation, Inspector (Group 'B' Post) Recruitment Rules, 2024. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of post,classification and level in pay matrix. - The number of the said post, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule. 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 post: 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. 5.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 and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons. 6.Saving. - Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, the 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 +------------+---------------+-------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+----------------------+--------------------------------------------------+ | Name of | Number of | Classification. | Level in pay | Whether | Age-limit | Educational | | post. | post. | | matrix. | selection | for direct | and other | | | | | | post or | recruits. | qualifications | | | | | | non- | | required for | | | | | | selection | | direct | | | | | | post. | | recruits. | +============+===============+===================+=====================+=========================+======================+==================================================+ | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | +------------+---------------+-------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+----------------------+--------------------------------------------------+ | Inspector. | 11*(2024) | General Central | Level- 6 in the | Selection. | Not | Not applicable. | | | *Subject | Service, | pay matrix | | applicable. | | | | to variation | Group 'B', | (Rs. | | | | | | dependent on | Non-Gazetted, | 35400-112400). | | | | | | workload. | Non-Ministerial. | | | | | +------------+---------------+-------------------+---------------------+-------------------------+----------------------+--------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Whether age and educational | Period of probation, | Method of recruitment whether by direct | | qualifications prescribed for | if any. | recruitment or by promotion or by | | direct recruits will apply in the | | deputation/absorption and percentage of the | | case of promotees. | | vacancies to be filled by various methods. | +=====================================================================================================+=================================+================================================================================================================================+ | (8) | (9) | (10) | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Not applicable. | Two years | By promotion, failing which by deputation. | | | for promotees. | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/ absorption to be made. (11) Promotion: (a) Sub-Inspector in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) with six years' regular service in the grade and have completed 2-4 weeks of training as decided by the department from time to time; and (b) medical fitness from authorised medical officer; 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: Officers of the Central Armed Police Forces or Central Para Military Forces or Central Police Organisation, - (a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with six year service rendered after appointment to the posts on a regular basis in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, - (i) Bachelor degree from a recognised University or institute; (ii) Two years experience in General Administration. 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 shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 3. - The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. 12 Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for Group 'B' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of :- considering confirmation) consisting of :- 1. Joint Secretary in-charge, Administration, 1. Joint Secretary in-charge, Administration, Ministry of Home Affairs - Chairman; Ministry of Home Affairs - Chairman; 2. Chief Security Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs 2. Chief Security Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs - Member; - Member; 3. Deputy Secretary or Director in-charge of Administration, Ministry of Home Affairs -Member. 3. Deputy Secretary or Director in-charge of Administration, Ministry of Home Affairs - Member Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment. 13 Not applicable. [F. No A. 12018/01/2022/SSO-II] SHRI PRAKASH, Jt. 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. MANOJ Digitally signed by MANOJ KUMAR VERMA KUMAR Date: 2024.06.04 VERMA 22:16:59 +05'30'

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