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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-28032025-262035
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 162] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025/CHAITRA 6, 1947
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Department of Science and Technology)
NOTIFICAION
New Delhi, the 27th March, 2025
G.S.R. 199(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and
in supersession of the Department of Science and Technology Group 'A' Gazetted Posts (non-ministerial, scientific
and technical) Rules, 2013, 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 and the conditions of service to the
Group 'A' posts in the Department of Science and Technology, namely:
**1. Short-title and commencement. -** (1) These rules may be called the Department of Science and Technology Group
'A' Gazetted Posts (Non-ministerial, Scientific and Technical) Rules, 2025.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
**2. Definitions.-** In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, —
(a) "controlling authority" means the Government of India in the Department of Science and Technology;
(b) "Schedule" means a Schedule appended to these rules;
(c) "Scheme" means the Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme (RFCS) as issued by the Department of
Personnel and Training vide O.M. No. AB-14017/41/2013-PP(RR), dated the 13th March, 2024, as amended
from time to time; and
(d) "scientific post" means a post as defined in the Scheme.
**3. Name of posts, classification, number of posts and level in pay matrix. -** The name of posts, their
classification, number of posts and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified under:-
+-----+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| Sl. No | Name of post | Classification | Number of posts | Level in pay matrix |
+-----+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
+=====+==============+============================================================+=================+=======================+
| 1. | Scientist 'B'| General Central Service, Group | 46 | Level-10 (Rs. 56100 - |
| 2. | Scientist 'C'| 'A', Gazetted, (Non- Ministerial, | 44 | 177500) |
| | | Scientific and Technical) | | Level-11 (Rs. 67700 - |
| | | | | 208700) |
+-----+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| 3. | Scientist 'D'| | 21 | Level-12 (Rs. 78800- |
| 4. | Scientist 'E'| | Nil | 209200) |
| 5. | Scientist 'F'| | 02 | Level-13 (Rs. |
| 6. | Scientist 'G'| | 01 | 123100-215900) |
| | | | | Level-13A (Rs. |
| | | | | 131100 -216600) |
| | | | | Level-14 (Rs. |
| | | | | 144200- 218200) |
+-----+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| | Total | | 114 | |
+-----+--------------+------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------------+
Note.- The vacancies in each grade shall be first filled from the Scientists in the feeder grade who are recommended
for promotion to the next higher grade under the Scheme. If the number of Scientists recommended for consideration
of promotion to the next grade under the Scheme are more than the number of vacancies available in the promotion
grade, then to that extent the number of posts be automatically upgraded to the promotion grade subject to the
condition that the combined sanctioned strength of all the grades shall remain the same. Vacancies arising due to
attrition shall normally revert to the entry level grade of the respective Scientific or Technical category. However,
based on functional needs and with the approval of competent authority, some of these vacancies may be filled by the
method of recruitment prescribed in these rules, for the posts above entry level, based on the level of the vacancy and
commensurate with the higher qualifications and skills of individual candidates within the overall sanctioned strength.
**4. Method of Recruitment. -** (1) The posts of Scientists 'B' to 'G' shall be selection posts.
(2) The posts shall be exempted from the purview of the Union Public Service Commission for the purpose of
recruitment, except for filling the posts of Scientist ‘B' through promotion.
(3) Recruitment for the posts of Scientist 'B' shall be made either by direct recruitment or promotion or deputation
(including short term contract) as specified in Schedule I.
(4) Particular method of recruitment for each post or each case of Scientist 'B', 'C', 'D', 'F' and 'G' shall be decided
by the Controlling Authority from time to time.
(5) Recruitment for the posts of Scientists 'C', 'D', 'F' and 'G' shall be made either by promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme or direct recruitment or deputation (including short term contract) as specified in Schedule II and as
per Note below rule 3 and recruitment for the posts of Scientist ‘E' shall be made by promotion or upgradation under
the Scheme.
(6) Particular discipline or field of essential educational qualification and experience for each post or in each case of
direct recruitment or deputation (including short-term contract) to the posts of Scientist B, C, D, F and G shall be
decided by the controlling authority, keeping in view the availability of Scientists of different disciplines and further
requirement of Scientist in a particular discipline and the particular discipline shall be chosen from a list of disciplines
mentioned in Schedule IV and Schedule V of these rules.
**5. Promotion or upgradation. -** (1) Promotion or upgradation of Scientists to the grade of Scientist 'C' upto
Scientist 'G' shall be as specified under the Scheme.
(2) Promotion or upgradation of Scientists to the grade of Scientist 'C' upto Scientist ‘G' shall be as per the minimum
residency period indicated below and compliance with other provisions specified in the Scheme.
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| Level in pay | Designation | Minimum Residency Period linked to Performance|
| matrix | | |
+===============+===============+==============================================+
| Level-10 | Scientist B | Nil |
+---------------+---------------+----------------------------------------------+
| Level-11 | Scientist C | Three years as Scientist-B |
+---------------+---------------+----------------------------------------------+
| Level-12 | Scientist D | Four years as Scientist -C |
+---------------+---------------+----------------------------------------------+
| Level-13 | Scientist E | Four years as Scientist -D |
+---------------+---------------+----------------------------------------------+
| Level-13A | Scientist F | Five years as Scientist -E |
+---------------+---------------+----------------------------------------------+
| Level 14 | Scientist G | Five years as Scientist -F |
+---------------+---------------+----------------------------------------------+
(3) There shall be two level of assessment under the Scheme, namely, Level-1 Screening (Internal Screening
Committee) and Level-2 Screening (Assessment Board or Departmental Peer Review Committee), as specified in
Schedule III.
(4) The assessment shall be done twice in a year and cases of those Scientists who have completed or will complete
the minimum residency period as on the cut-off dates of assessment viz., 1st January or 1st July, as the case may be,
and have earned or will earn number of Annual Confidential Reports or Annual Performance Appraisal Reports equal
to or more than the number of years of minimum residency period for the period preceding the cut off dates of
assessment, shall be considered for assessment under the Scheme.
(5) Scientist who does not qualify either in Level-1 Screening or Level-2 Screening shall be re-assessed only after one
year when they earn at least one more Annual Performance Appraisal Report and Annual Work Report and such re-
assessment would again entail Level-1 and Level-2 Screening and not commence from the stage where the Scientist
failed to qualify.
(6) The assessment process under the Scheme for promotion or upgradation to the next grade shall be conducted only
thrice, and thereafter, the scientist shall be covered under Modified Assured Career Progress guidelines as approved
for Central Government civilian employees and the scientist who has been granted any grade under Modified Assured
Career Progress may be considered for next grade as provided for in the Scheme.
(7) The period of service of Scientists or Technical experts doing management or administrative work shall not be
counted for promotion or upgradation under the Scheme and Scientists or Technical experts doing exclusively
management or administrative work shall not be considered for promotion or upgradation under the Scheme and they
shall only be given benefit of upgradation under Modified Assured Career Progress.
(8) The date of promotion or upgradation of Scientists recommended for promotion or upgradation to the next higher
grade under the Scheme shall be the date on which the competent authority approved the promotion or upgradation
and officers on leave or deputation outside the organisation shall be given promotion or upgradation only with effect
from the date they rejoin or return to the parent cadre.
(9) There shall be no retrospective promotion or upgradation.
(10) The field experience, in research and development or experience in implementation of scientific projects, of
atleast two years for promotion or upgradation to Scientist ‘F' and five years for promotion or upgradation to Scientist
'G' shall be essential.
(11) Treatment of period of leave, period spent on deputation or foreign service etc., towards counting of minimum
residency period shall be as specified in the Scheme.
(12) Anything not mentioned in these rules shall be governed by provisions of the Scheme.
**6. Annual Performance and Appraisal Reports and Annual Work Reports. -** The Scientists shall fill up the
Annual Work Report and Annual Performance Appraisal Report, in the format provided for the Scheme,
mandatorily on an annual basis.
**7. Probation. -** (1) The period of probation for Scientists appointed to the grade of Scientist 'B', either by direct
recruitment or by promotion from Group 'B' scale, shall be two years and the period of probation shall be two years
for Scientists appointed to the grade of Scientist 'C' by direct recruitment and one year for Scientists appointed to the
grade of Scientist 'D', 'F' and 'G' by direct recruitment:
Provided that the controlling authority may extend the period of probation in accordance with the instructions
issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard:
Provided further that any decision for extension of a probation period shall be taken ordinarily within eight weeks
after the expiry of the previous probationary period and communicated in writing to the concerned officer together
with the reasons for so doing within the said period.
(2) On completion of the period of probation or any extension thereof, Scientists shall, if considered fit for permanent
appointment, be retained in their appointments on regular basis and be confirmed against the available substantive
vacancies.
(3) If, during the period of probation or any extension thereof, as the case may be, the Central Government is of the
opinion that a Scientist is not fit for permanent appointment, the Central Government may discharge or revert the
Scientist to the post held by him prior to his appointment in the service, as the case may be.
(4) During the period of probation, or any extension thereof, Scientists may be required by Government to undergo
such courses of training and instructions and to pass examinations and tests (including examination in Hindi) as
Government may deem fit, as a condition to satisfactory completion of the probation.
(5) As regards other matters relating to probation, the members of the service shall be governed by the instructions
issued by the Central Government in this regard from time to time.
**8. Confirmation. -** Confirmation of scientific posts appointed through direct recruitment shall be done by the
controlling authority on the recommendations of Departmental Confirmation Committee and the composition of
Departmental Confirmation Committee shall be as follows:-
(1) For Scientist 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'F':
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| 1. | Secretary, Department of Science and Technology | Chairperson; |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 2. | Joint Secretary (Administration) | Member; |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 3. | Head of Division in which Scientist concerned is working or have worked | Member. |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
(2) For Scientist 'G':
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 1. | Secretary, Department of Science and Technology | Chairperson; |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 2. | Additional Secretary or equivalent from any Scientific Central Government | Member; |
| | Department including Department of Science and Technology. | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 3. | Senior Scientist (level 15 or above) from any Scientific Central Government | Member. |
| | Department including Department of Science and Technology. | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
**9. 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 scientific posts:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such a 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.
**10. 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 Department of Personnel and Training
and in matters where consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is necessary, in consultation with
Department of Personnel and Training and Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these
rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
**11. Saving. -** Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation and other concession required to be provided for the
Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes and other special categories of persons in
accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
[F. No. A-12018/01/2024-Estt.III]
DHANALAKSHMI, Jt. Secy.
SCHEDULE I
[See rule 4(3)]
Recruitment for the post of Scientist 'B'
A. Direct Recruitment:
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits: -
(a) Essential:
Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or Mathematical or
Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent as specified in Schedule IV from a recognised
University or Institute;
or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four year degree course) or equivalent as specified in Schedule V from a
recognised University or Institute.
(b) Desirable:
(i) Doctorate degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule IV;
or
Master's Degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V.
(ii) One year experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and Technology
Organisation.
Note. - The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Period spent on obtaining doctorate degree (in the field of Essential Qualification) from a recognised University or
institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree
and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree
shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases
of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on
obtaining doctorate degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for
the doctorate degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed thirty-five years.
(Relaxable for Government servants upto five 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 application from
candidates in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e.
Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar
Islands and Lakshadweep.
B. Promotion: In case of recruitment by promotion, grades from which the promotion is to be made.—
Junior Analyst in the level-7 (Rs. 44900- 142400/-) with five years' regular service in the parent cadre or department.
Note 1. - Eligibility service shall continue to be three years in respect of existing Junior Analyst holding the post on
regular basis as on the date of notification of these rules.
Note 2. - 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 probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their junior who has already
completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
C. Deputation (including short-term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short-term contract),
grades from which the deputation (including short-term contract) to be made:-
(a.) Scientists or Technologists of the Central Government, State Governments, Union territories, statutory or
autonomous organisations, Universities or recognised research Institutions in India or abroad,-
(i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with two years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in the level-9 (Rs. 53100-
167800/-) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or
(iii) with four years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in the level-8 (Rs. 47600-
151100/-) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruit in para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short-
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years.
Note 2: 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 (including short-term contract) except for the ex-cadre post for which
they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those appointed on short-term contract) shall
not be eligible for consideration for promotions.
Note 3: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed 56
years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
I. Screening and selection process – For deputation (including short term contract), the screening and selection process
shall be as specified by the controlling authority. For direct recruitment, if considered necessary, the screening process
shall include written test, to be conducted by the Central Government directly or through any agency or organisation
having experience and expertise in the area.
II. The Departmental Promotion Committee (for consideration of promotion) consisting of:
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| 1. | Chairman or Member, Union Public Service Commission | Chairman; |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+----------+
| 2. | Joint Secretary (Admn), Department of Science and Technology | Member; |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+----------+
| 3. | Scientist 'F' or Scientist' G; Department of Science and Technology (to be nominated by | Member. |
| | Secretary, Department of Science and Technology) | |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+----------+
III. Consultation with Union Public Service Commission- Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is
necessary for recruitment by promotion.
SCHEDULE II
[See rule 4(5)]
Recruitment for the posts of Scientist 'C' to Scientist 'G'
I. For the posts of Scientist ‘C':
A. Direct Recruitment:-
(1.) Educational and other qualification required for direct recruits,-
(a) Essential:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or Mathematical or
Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent as specified in Schedule IV from a recognised
University or institute;
Or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four year degree course) or equivalent as specified in Schedule V from a
recognised University or institute.
(ii) Four years experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organisation.
(b) Desirable:
Doctorate degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule IV;
or
Master's Degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Period spent on obtaining doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised University or
institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree
and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree
shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases
of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on
obtaining doctorate degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for
the doctorate degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: -
The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed thirty-five years.
(Relaxable for Government servants upto five 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 application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short term contract):- In case of recruitment by deputation (including short-term
contract), grades from which deputation (including short-term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or
Technologists of the Central Government, State Governments, Union territories, statutory or autonomous
organisations, Universities or recognised research institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with three years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in the level- 10 (Rs. 56100-
177500/-) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed four years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or
upgradation under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short-
term contract) except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist
(including those appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or
upgradations under the Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
II. For the posts of Scientist 'D':
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits,-
(a) Essential:
(i) Master's Degree in Physical or Chemical or Biological or Earth-atmospheric or Environmental or Mathematical or
Computational and Information or Agricultural Sciences or equivalent as specified in Schedule IV from a recognised
University or institute;
or
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or
Pharmaceutical Sciences (minimum four year degree course) or equivalent as specified in Schedule V from a
recognised University or institute.
(ii) eight years experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organisation.
(b) Desirable:
Doctorate degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule IV;
or
Master's Degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Period spent on obtaining doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised University or
institute, as evidenced by certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree
and subject to a maximum of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree
shall not count towards experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases
of full-time employment (regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on
obtaining doctorate degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for
the doctorate degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: -
The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed forty years.
(Relaxable for Government servants upto five 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 application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short term contract),
grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or Technologists of
the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, Universities or
recognised research Institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with four years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level- 11 (Rs.67700-208700/-)
or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed four years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
III. For the posts of Scientist 'F':
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits: -
(a) Essential:
(i) Doctorate degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule IV;
or
Master's Degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V.
(ii) Sixteen years experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organisation.
(b) Desirable:
Post Doctorate degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule IV;
or
Doctorate Degree from a recognised University or Institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Only in cases where Master's degree is the minimum essential educational qualification - Period spent on obtaining
doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised University or institute, as evidenced by
certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree and subject to a maximum
of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree shall not count towards
experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases of full-time employment
(regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on obtaining doctorate
degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for the doctorate
degree.
(2) Age-limit for direct recruits: - The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed fifty years.
(Relaxable for Government servants upto five 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 application from
candidates in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e.
Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar
Islands and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short-term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short term contract),
grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or Technologists of
the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, Universities or
recognised research Institutions in India or abroad,-
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level- 13 (Rs. 123100-
215900/-) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed five years.
Note 2: Departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation under
the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short-term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
IV. For the posts of Scientist 'G':
A. Direct Recruitment: -
(1.) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits: -
(a) Essential:
(i) Doctorate degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule IV;
or
Master's Degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V.
(ii) twenty one years experience in Research and Development in Industry or Academic Institution or Science and
Technology Organisation.
(iii) two years of experience in evolving, managing and directing science and technology programme; and
(iv) published research work.
(b) Desirable:
Post Doctorate degree from a recognised University or institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule IV;
or
Doctorate Degree from a recognised University or Institute in any of the disciplines specified in Schedule V.
Note: The period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.
Only in cases where Master's degree is the minimum essential educational qualification - Period spent on obtaining
doctorate degree (in the field of essential qualification) from a recognised University or institute, as evidenced by
certification by such University or institute, subject to completion of the doctorate degree and subject to a maximum
of two years shall count towards experience. The period spent on pursuing doctorate degree shall not count towards
experience for any purpose, if the doctorate degree has not been awarded. However, in cases of full-time employment
(regular or contractual) of more than two years during the same period as the period spent on obtaining doctorate
degree (degree awarded), experience shall be counted only for the employment period and not for the doctorate
degree.
(2.) Age-limit for direct recruits: - The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed fifty years.
(Relaxable for Government servants upto five 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 application from candidates
in non-remote areas of India and not the closing date prescribed for the candidates in remote areas i.e. Assam,
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi
Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Union territory of Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and Lakshadweep.
B. Deputation (including short-term contract): In case of recruitment by deputation (including short term contract),
grades from which deputation (including short term contract) to be made, shall be the Scientists or Technologists of
the Central Government, State Government, Union territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, Universities or
recognised research Institutions in India or abroad,-
(a.) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the present cadre or department, or
(ii) with five years' service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level- 13A (Rs.131100-
216600/-) or equivalent in the present cadre or department; and
(b.) possessing the educational qualification and experience prescribed for direct recruits under para 1(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract), including the period of deputation (including short
term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed five years.
Note 2: The departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion or upgradation
under the Scheme, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation (including short term contract)
except for the ex-cadre post for which they are not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationist (including those
appointed on short term contract) shall not be eligible for consideration for promotions or upgradations under the
Scheme.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
eight years as on the closing date of receipt of application for the candidates in non-remote areas of India.
Schedule III
[See rule 5(3)]
Assessment process under the Scheme
Level-1 Screening: Composition of Internal Screening Committee shall be as under:-
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 1. | A Senior Scientist from Department of Science and Technology or from | Chairperson; |
| | any Scientific Department or Scientific organisation under Government | |
| | of India. | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 2. | Two Scientists from Department of Science and Technology or from | Members; |
| | any Scientific Department or Scientific organisation under Government | |
| | of India. | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 3. | A Scientist from Department of Atomic Energy, Space or Defence | Member. |
| | Research and Development Organisation. | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
Note 1: Chairperson and members at serial numbers 1 to 3 above shall be as nominated by the Secretary, Department
of Science and Technology.
Note 2: Generally, the Chairperson would be at least two levels above the post to which the promotion or upgradation
is to be done and members at serial numbers 2 and 3 above would be at least one level above the post to
which the promotion or upgradation is to be done.
Note 3: Absence of any member from the proceedings of the Internal Screening Committee shall not invalidate the
recommendations of the said Committee.
Note 4: The quorum for any meeting of the Internal Screening Committee shall be three, including the Chairperson.
Note 5: The recommendations of Internal Screening Committee shall be subject to acceptance of the Secretary,
Department of Science and Technology.
2. Level-2 Screening:
2.1 Composition of Assessment Board (for consideration of promotion or upgradation under the Scheme to the post of
Scientist 'C' up to Scientist 'E' otherwise than under Exceptionally Meritorious Category):
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 1. | An eminent Scientist of repute from outside Department of | Chairperson; |
| | Science and Technology (whether in service or retired) | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 2. | Two or three external experts | Members; |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 3. | One or two Scientists of Department of Science and | Members. |
| | Technology of appropriate status | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
2.2 Composition of Departmental Peer Review Committee (for consideration of promotion or upgradation under the
Scheme to the post of Scientist 'F' or Scientist 'G'):
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 1. | Secretary, Department of Science and Technology | Chairperson; |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 2. | Two Secretaries from other Scientific Ministries or | Members; |
| | Departments | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 3. | Two to Three eminent Scientists or Experts in the relevant | Members; |
| | field, not below the rank of Additional Secretary or | |
| | equivalent | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 4. | Representative of Department of Personnel and Training | Member. |
| | at the rank of Additional Secretary for Scientist 'G' and | |
| | Joint Secretary for Scientist 'F' | |
+-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------+
Schedule IV
[see rule 4(6), Schedule I and II]
Science disciplines
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Sr. No. | Discipline | Equivalent |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
+=========+==========================+=======================================================================+
| 1. | Physical Sciences | 1. Physics |
| | | 2. Physics (Electronics) |
| | | 3. Applied Physics |
| | | 4. Solid State Physics |
| | | 5. Computational Physics |
| | | 6. Engineering Physics |
| | | 7. Physics and Electronics |
| | | 8. Basic Sciences with specialisation in Physics |
| | | 9. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Physics' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. | Chemical Sciences | 1. Chemistry |
| | | 2. Organic Chemistry |
| | | 3. Inorganic Chemistry |
| | | 4. Analytical Chemistry |
| | | 5. Physical Chemistry |
| | | 6. Applied Chemistry |
| | | 7. Chemical Sciences |
| | | 8. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Chemistry' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. | Biological Sciences | 1. Biology |
| | | 2. Life Sciences |
| | | 3. Biotechnology Sciences |
| | | 4. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Biology or Biotechnology' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 4. | Earth-atmospheric Sciences | 1. Geology and Geophysics |
| | | 2. Geology |
| | | 3. Applied Geology |
| | | 4. Marine Sciences |
| | | 5. Meteorology |
| | | 6. Oceanography and Coastal area studies |
| | | 7. Physical oceanography |
| | | 8. Geo-informatics |
| | | 9. Marine Geophysics |
| | | 10. Geology and Mineralogy |
| | | 11. Earth Sciences |
| | | 12. Geophysics |
| | | 13. Applied Geophysics |
| | | 14. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Geology and/or Geophysics' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 5. | Environmental Sciences | 1. Environment and Ecology |
| | | 2. Environment |
| | | 3. Ecology |
| | | 4. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Environment and/or Ecology' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 6. | Mathematical Sciences | 1. Mathematics |
| | | 2. Applied Mathematics |
| | | 3. Mathematics and Computing |
| | | 4. Mathematical Sciences |
| | | 5. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Mathematics' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 7. | Computational and Information | 1. Computational Science |
| | Sciences | 2. Data Science |
| | | 3. Statistics |
| | | 4. Computational Statistics |
| | | 5. Information Science |
| | | 6. Applied Statistics |
| | | 7. Cryptography |
| | | 8. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Computational and/or Information' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 8. | Agricultural Sciences | 1. Agriculture |
| | | 2. Agricultural Physics |
| | | 3. Agricultural Chemistry |
| | | 4. Agricultural Engineering |
| | | 5. Agricultural Microbiology |
| | | 6. Vegetable Science |
| | | 7. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree with |
| | | 'Agriculture' as the main discipline |
+---------+--------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
Schedule V
Engineering or Technology or Biotechnology or Medicine or Veterinary Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences
(minimum four year degree course)
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| Field | Discipline | Equivalent |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
+=================================================+===================================+=======================================+
| Engineering or Technology or | 1. Electronics and | 1. Electronics and Communication |
| Biotechnology or Medicine or | Communication | Engineering |
| Veterinary Sciences or | Engineering | 2. Electronics Engineering |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | | 3. Electronics and Computer Engineering |
| | | 4. Electronics and Control Engineering|
| | | 5. Electronics and Communication System |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 6. Electronics and Instrumentation |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 7. Electronics and Tele- Communication|
| | | Engineering |
| | | 8. Electronics and Telematics Engineering|
| | | 9. Industrial Electronics Engineering |
| | | 10. Tele Communication Engineering |
| | | 11. Telecommunication and Information |
| | | Technology |
| | | 12. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 13. Electronics and Electrical |
| | | Communication Engineering |
| | | 14. Electrical with Communication |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 15. Radio Physics and Electronics |
| | | 16. Electrical Engineering |
| | | 17. Electrical and Electronics Engineering|
| | | 18. Electronics and Communication |
| | | Engineering (Avionic s) |
| | | 19. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Electronics' as the main |
| | | discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 2. Electrical Engineering | 1. Electrical Engineering |
| | | 2. Electrical Power System Engineering|
| | | 3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering|
| | | 4. Electrical and Renewable Energy |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 5. Power Engineering |
| | | 6. Power Electronics Engineering |
| | | 7. Electronics and Electrical |
| | | Communications Engineering |
| | | 8. Electrical with Communication |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 9. Control System |
| | | 10. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Electrical' as the main|
| | | discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 3. Mechanical Engineering | 1. Mechanical Engineering |
| | | 2. Mechanical and Automation Engineering|
| | | 3. Mechanical and Production Engineering|
| | | 4. Mechatronics Engineering |
| | | 5. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Mechanical' as the main|
| | | discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 4. Production and Industrial | 1. Production Engineering |
| | Engineering | 2. Industrial Production Engineering |
| | | 3. Production and Industrial Engineering|
| | | 4. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Production and Industrial'|
| | | as the main discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 5. Computer Science and | 1. Computer Science or Engineering or |
| | Engineering | Technology |
| | | 2. Computer Science and Engineering or|
| | | Technology |
| | | 3. Computer Science or Engineering and|
| | | Information Technology |
| | | 4. Computer Science and System |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 5. Software Engineering or Technology |
| | | 6. Computer Science and Automation |
| | | Engineering or Technology |
| | | 7. Information Technology |
| | | 8. Computer Science or Technology and |
| | | Informatics Engineering or Technology |
| | | 9. Information Science and Engineering or|
| | | Technology |
| | | 10. Computer and Communication |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 11. Computer Networking |
| | | 12. Information Technology and |
| | | Mathematical Innovations |
| | | 13. Artificial Intelligence |
| | | 14. Quantum Technology |
| | | 15. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Computer' as the main |
| | | discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 6. Material Engineering or | 1. Metallurgy and Material Technology |
| | Material Science and | 2. Metallurgy or Metallurgical Engineering|
| | Engineering or | 3. Materials Engineering |
| | Metallurgical Engineering | 4. Material Science and Engineering |
| | | 5. Material Science and Metallurgical |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 6. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Material Engineering' or|
| | | 'Material Science' or 'Metallurgy' as the|
| | | main discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 7. Environmental Science | 1. Environmental Science and Engineering|
| | and Engineering | 2. Energy and Environmental Engineering |
| | | 3. Environmental Engineering |
| | | 4. Civil and Environmental Engineering|
| | | 5. Civil Environmental Engineering |
| | | 6. Energy Environment and Climate |
| | | 7. Environmental Science and Technology|
| | | 8. Renewable Energy and Environmental |
| | | Engineering Environmental and water |
| | | resources Engineering |
| | | 9. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Environmental Science' as|
| | | the main discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 8. Civil Engineering | 1. Civil Engineering |
| | | 2. Civil and Structural Engineering |
| | | 3. Civil and Environmental Engineering|
| | | 4. Civil and Rural Engineering |
| | | 5. Civil and Water Management |
| | | Engineering |
| | | 6. Civil and Infrastructure Engineering|
| | | 7. Construction Engineering and |
| | | Management |
| | | 8. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Civil' as the main discipline|
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 9. Chemical Engineering | 1. Chemical Technology |
| | | 2. Chemical Plant Engineering |
| | | 3. Applied Chemical and Polymer |
| | | Technology |
| | | 4. Polymer Science and Chemical |
| | | Technology |
| | | 5. Chemical Science and Technology |
| | | 6. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Chemical' as the main |
| | | discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| | 10. Biotechnology | 1. Biotechnology |
| | | 2. Biochemical Technology |
| | | 3. Bioinformatics |
| | | 4. Any other relevant Engineering or |
| | | Technology discipline with qualifying |
| | | degree with 'Biotechnology' as the main|
| | | discipline |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| 11. Pharmaceutical | 1. Pharmacology | |
| Sciences | 2. Pharmacy | |
| | 3. Medicinal Chemistry | |
| | 4.Pharmaceutical Chemistry | |
| | 5. Any other relevant discipline with | |
| | qualifying degree with 'Pharmacy' as| |
| | the main discipline | |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| 12. Medicine | Any relevant discipline with qualifying | |
| | degree in 'Medicine' | |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| 13. Veterinary Sciences | Any relevant discipline with qualifying | |
| | degree in 'Veterinary Sciences' | |
+-------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
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