Notification of Recruitment Rules 2024 of Explosive Expert Post National Investigation Agency

5568 GI/202 4 (1) रजिस्ट्री सं. डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No . D. L. -33004/99 EXTRAORDINARY PART II —Section 3 —Sub-section ( i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 489] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY , AUGUST 30, 2024 / BHADRA 8, 1946 CG-DL-E-31082024-256817 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (56,100 - (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 21st August, 2024 . G.S.R. 529(E).–In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 read with clause (a) of sub section (2) of section 25 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of 2008) and in supersession of the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Investigation Agency, Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ posts Recruitment Rules, 2012 in so far as they relate to the post of Explosive Expert except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Explosive Expert the National Investigation Agency, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, namely: 1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Investigation Agency, Explosive Expert 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 the pay matrix. – The number of the said posts, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in the Columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age -limit and other 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 Schedule. 4. Disqualification. –No person, — (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with 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 to be 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, 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. SCHEDUL E Name of post. Number of posts. Classification Level in pay matrix. Whether selection post or non - selection post. Age-limit for direct recruits. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Explosive Expert. *04 (2024) * Subject to variation dependent of workload. General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Level -10 in the pay matrix (Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500) Not applicable Not exceeding thirty -five years of age. (Relaxable for the Government servant up to age of five years in accordance with the instructions or order issued by the Central Government ) Note: - The crucial date for determining the age -limit shall be as advertised by the Union Public Service Commission. Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruit. 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 / by deputation or absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. (7) (8) (9) (10) Essential - (i) Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry or M. Sc. in Forensic Science with Chemistry as one of the subject at B. Sc. level from a recognised University. (ii) Experience: Five years’ experience in examination of Explosives and Fire -Arms from an institute recognised by the Central Government or State Government or Union territory or public sector undertaking or autonomous body or statutory organisation or University. Desirable: Doctorate degree in Chemistry. Note -I: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of Union Public Service Commissionfor reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. Note -II: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commissionfor reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe if, at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commissionis of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite qualifications are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them. Not applicable. Two years for direct recruits. Note: There shall be mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for successful completion of probation as specified by the Central Government. Deputation (Including Short term contract) failing which by direct recruitment. In case of recruitment by promotion/ deputation or absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation / absorption to be made. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making recruitment. (11) (12) (13) Deputation (Including Short term contract): Officers under the Central Government or State Group “A” Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation ) consisting of: - Necessary. Government or Universities or recognised research institutions or Union territory or public sector undertakings or statutory or autonomous organisations: - (a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with two years’ regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in level -9 (Rs 53,100 – 1,67,800) in pay matrix or level -8(Rs 47,600 -1,51,100) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or (iii) with three years’ regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the posts in level -7 (Rs. 44,900 -1,42,400) in pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experiences: - (i) Bachelor of Science with Chemistry as a subject from a recognised university / institute. (ii) five years’ experience in examination of Explosives and Fire Arms from an institute recognised by the Central Government or State Government or Union territory administration or Public Sector Undertaking or autonomous or statutory organization or Universities. Note 1: Period of deputation (including short term contract) including 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 maximum age -limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding fifty -six years’ as on closing date of receipt of application. 1. Inspector General, National Investigation Agency - Chairman; 2. DeputyInspector General (Administration), National Investigation Agency – Member; 3. Director or Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs - Member; 4. Director,Central Forensic Science Laboratory – Member; 5. Senior Scientific Officer (Grade -I), Central Forensic Science Laboratory - Member. [F. No. 45021/20/2022 -NIA] ABHIJIT SINHA , Jt. Secy . Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring R oad, Mayapuri, New Delhi -110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi -110054.