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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-18112024-258722
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 653]
NEW DELHI, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024/KARTIKA 27, 1946
7422 GI/2024
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY
[PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Department of Science and Technology)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th November, 2024
G.S.R. 712(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the
President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Estate Officer in the
Department of Science and Technology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, namely: –
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Science and Technology,
Department of Science and Technology, Estate Officer (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 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 aforesaid 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, 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, 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 post | Number of post | Classification |
+===================+===================================+===================================+
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
+-------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Estate Officer | 1* (2024) | General Central Service, Group 'B', |
| | *Subject to variation dependent on| Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. |
| | workload. | |
+-------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
+-----------------------+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Level in pay matrix. | Whether selection post or non-selection | Age-limit for direct recruits. |
| | post. | |
+=======================+===========================================+===================================+
| (4) | (5) | (6) |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Level 8 (Rs. 47600 – 151100)| Non-selection post. | Not applicable. |
| in the pay matrix. | | |
+-----------------------+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. |
+=====================================================================================================+
| (7) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Not applicable |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Whether age and educational | Period of probation, if | Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment |
| qualifications prescribed for | any. | or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and |
| direct recruits will apply in the | | percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various |
| case of promotees. | | methods. |
+===================================+===================================+===================================================================+
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Not applicable | Not applicable | By deputation (including short-term contract) |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/
absorption to be made.
(11)
Deputation (including short-term contract): Officers under the Central Government or State Governments or
Union territories or Universities or recognised research institute or public sector undertakings or statutory or
autonomous organisations,-
(a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with two years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in level 7
(Rs. 44900-142400) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:-
(i) Bachelor degree in Civil or Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics or Public Health Engineering from a
recognised University or Institute; and
(ii) two years' experience in the upkeep and maintenance of office buildings.
Note 1: The existing incumbent in the feeder grade shall be considered for promotion on completion of six years of
regular service in the post of Estate Supervisor in level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400) in the pay matrix. Upon vacation of
the post subsequent to his superannuation from the post of the Estate Officer, the post of Estate Officer shall be filled
by deputation (including short-term contract).
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 be not
exceeding fifty-six years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.
(12)
Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of :-
1. Joint Secretary (In charge of Administration), Department of Science and Technology – Chairman;
2. Director or Deputy Secretary (In charge of General Administration),
Department of Science and Technology – Member;
3. Director or Deputy Secretary (In charge of any other Branch or Division),
Department of Science and Technology – Member.
Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making recruitment.
(13)
Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.
[F. No. A-12018/02/2024-Estt.III]
A. DHANALAKSHMI, Jt. Secy.
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Date: 2004.11.18 230916-
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