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6846 GI/202 3 (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. 622] NEW DEL HI, FRIDAY , OCTOBER 2 7, 2023/ KARTIKA 5, 1945
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1. महाजनिेिक , - अध्यक्ष
MINISTRY OF HOME AF FAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2 0th October, 2023
G.S.R. 800(E). —In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (b) and (c) of sub - section (2) of section 141
of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 (47 of 1968), and in supersession of the Border Secur ity Force, Air Wing
Officers (Group ‘A’ Combatised posts) Recruitment Rules, 2011, insofar as it relates to the posts of Senior Captain
(Inspector General), Senior Operations Officer (Deputy Inspector General), Chief Engineer (Deputy Inspector
General), De puty Chief Engineer (Commandant), Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer/ Senior Aircraft Radio
Maintenance Engineer (Second -in-Command), Commandant (Chief Logistic Officer) , Equipment Officer/ Senior
Stores Provisioning Officer (Second -in-Command), Logistic s Officer (Deputy Commandant) and Assistant
Commandant (Logistics), 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 Group ‘A’ pos ts in the Border
Security Force (Air Wing) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, namely : -
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Border Security Force, Air Wing
Officers (Group ‘A’ Combatised posts) Cadre, Recruitment Rules, 2023.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Application. - These rules shall apply to the posts specified in column (1) of the Schedule annexed to these
rules.
3. Number of Posts, classification and level in the Pay Matrix. - The number of said posts, their classification
and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule.
4. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications etc. - The method of recr uitment, age limit, qualifications
and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the aforesaid Schedule.
5. Superannuation. - (1) The officers appointed under these rules shall retire from service on the afternoon of
the last day of the month in which he or she attains the age of sixty years or as notified by the Central Government
from time to time:
Provided that an officer whose date of birth is the first of a month shall retire from service on the afternoon of
the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of sixty years.
(2) No person shall be granted extension in service beyond the age of retirement of sixty years.
6. Seniority. - The inter -se-seniority of officers appointed to the posts in different cat egories or grades of the
cadre shall be determined in accordance with the general orders or instructions issued by the Central Government
from time to time.
7. Disqualification. -No person, -
(a) who, has entered into or contracted a marriage with a per son 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 posts:
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.
8. Medical fitness. - (i) Medical standard for pro motion: - Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, only
those persons who are in medical category SHAPE -I and for those who are flying Aircrafts shall also have the flying
fitness as per norms of the relevant regulatory authority issued from time to time, shall be eligible for promotion to the
posts specified in the column (1) of the Schedule.
(ii) Medical and physical standard for direct recruits: - Only those persons who are medically and physically
fit as specified in the Ministry of Home A ffairs guidelines dated 20.05.2015 on recruitment of medical examinations
in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles and as per the scheme prescribed by the Central Government and
subsequent amendments thereon from time to time shall be eligible for a ppointment to the posts specified in the
column (1) of the Schedule. In addition, the persons to be recruited for induction in the flying branch shall also have
the flying fitness as per norms of the relevant regulatory authority as amended from time to ti me:
Provided that , for induction in the flying branch, medical examination shall be done at the medical centers
nominated or approved by the relevant regulatory authority.
9. Appointment. - Officers who have completed their qualifying or eligibility criter ia as contained in the
Schedule annexed to these rules, shall be considered for appointment to the grades:
Provided that nothing contained in this rule shall apply to the officers holding the post on regular basis before
the publication of these rules:
Provided further that the officers so appointed shall have to qualify the requisite qualifications within a
period of two years from the date of their appointment to the grades and the depar tment shall provide necessary
opportunity for obtaining endorsement for conversion training and to complete the required Flying Hours:
Provided also that the requirement of total group ‘A’ service for promotion to subsequent higher grades in hierarchy
shall stand reduced by five years in respect of direct recruited Deputy Commandant (Pilot/Junior Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer) for their future promotions.
10. Power to relax. - Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedien t to do so,
it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing , 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 reservations, relaxation of age limit and o ther concessions required to
be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, ex -servicemen, Government
servants and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from
time to time in this regard.
12. Interpretation. - If any question relating to the interpretation of these rules arises, it shall be decided by the
Central Government.
SCHEDULE
Name of the post. Number of posts. Classification. Level in the pay matrix
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. Senior Captain
(Inspector General)
02* (2023)
* Subject to
variation
depending on
workload. General Central Service, Group ‘A’
Gazetted,
Non-Ministerial (Combatised). Level -14
(Rs.144200 -218200)
Whether selection post or
non- selection post. Age limit for direct recruits. Educational and other qualifications
required for direct recruits.
(5) (6) (7)
Selection Not applicable Not applicable
Whether age and educational
qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of promotees. Period of
probation, if
any. Metho d of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by
promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of posts
to be filled by various methods.
(8) (9) (10)
Not applicable Not applica ble Fifty per cent. by promotion.
Fifty per cent. by deputation (including Short - term contract) /
absorption, for Ex -servicemen−Deputation and Re -employment.
In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation or absorption or re -employment, grades fr om which promotion or
deputation or absorption or re -employment to be made.
(11)
(I) Promotion. - Captain Pilot (Deputy Inspector General) and Senior Operations Officer (Deputy Inspector General)
with two years’ regular service in Level -13A (Rs.131100 -216600) in the pay matrix with total twenty four years’ of
Group ‘A’ service or Commissioned service or Cumulative Group ‘A’ and Commissioned Service and having
following qualifications -
(A) (i) Current Airlines Transport Pilot’s License for Aeroplane or C ommercial Pilot License for Aeroplane
with current Flight Radio Tel ephone Oper ator’s License with current instrument rating on Aircraft; and
(ii) experience to fly aircraft as Pilot -in-Command with Very Important Persons as per Directorate General
of Civ il Aviation Norms; and
(iii) minimum 2500 hours as Pilot -in-Comma nd on Aircraft with 1500 hours as Pilot -in-Command on the
type (any variant) of Aircra ft operated by Border Security Force; or
(B) (i) Current Airlines Transport Pilot’s License for Helicopter or Commercial Helicopter Pilot’s License
with current Flight Radio Tel ephone Operator’s License with current Instrument rating on Helicopters (Th e
current instrument Rating is applicable for the helicopter cleared for Instrument Flight Rules flying); and
(ii) experience to fly helicopter as Pilot -in-Command with Very Important Persons as per Directorate
General of Civil Aviation Norms; and
(iii) minimum 2500 hours as Pilot -in-Command on Helicopter with 1000 hours Pilot -in-Command on the
type (any variant) of Helicopter operated by Border Security Force; or
(C) (i) Current military flying Category with Instrument Rating of “A/B” Master Green on the type (any
variant) of Helicopter or Aircraft operated by Border Security Force; and
(ii) experience to fly helicopter or aircraft as Pilot -in-Command with Very Important Persons as per
Military Norms; and
(iii) minimum 2500 hours as Pilot in -Command on He licopter or aircraft with 1000 hours Pilot -in-Command
on the type (any variant) of Heli copter or Aircraft operated by Border Security Force.
Note -1.- The eligibility list for promotion shall be prepared with reference to the date of completion of the prescribed
qualifying service by the officers in the respective grade or post.
Note -2: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility ser vice are considered for promotion, their
seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more
than half of such qualifyin g or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and hav e successfully completed
their probation period for promotion to the next grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
(II) Deputation (including short -term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of the Centra l Government or State
Governments or Union territories or the Public Sector undertakings:
(a) holding analogous posts in Level -14 (Rs.144200 -218200) in the pay matrix with twenty four years’ of Group
‘A’ service or Commissioned service or Cumulative Group ‘A’ and Commissioned Service and possessing
the qualifications and experience as specified for promotion; or
(b) Officers in the rank of Air Vice Marshal from Indian Air Force (Flying Br anch -Transport or Helicopter
Pilot) holding analogous posts with tw enty four years’ Group -A service or Commissioned service.
(III) For Ex -Servicemen: -
(i) Deputation and Re -employment: - The Armed Forces Personnel due to retire or who are to be transferre d to reserve
within a period of one year and having the requisite e xperience and qualifications prescribed for deputation in para
(II) above and held equivalent post in Level -14 (Rs.144200 -218200) in the pay matrix shall also be considered and
such persons shall be given deputation terms upto the date on which they are du e for release from the Armed Forces;
thereafter they may be continued on re -employment.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel possessing qualifications and experience as specified for
deputation in para (II) above and held equivalent pos t in Level -14 (Rs.144200 -218200) in the pay matrix in the
Armed Forces of the Union and the break in service should not be more than two years.
Note -1: The period of deputation includin g period of deputation in another ex -cadre post held immediately pr eceding
this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department shall ordinarily not exceed five years.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty -eight years on the date of
receipt of application.
Note-3: The Departmental Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for
appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligib le for consideration for appointment by
promotion.
Note -4: Absorpt ion can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State
Governments or the Union territories.
If a Departmental Committee exists what is its composition . Circumstances in which Union Public
Service Commission to be cons ulted
in making recruitment.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee for considering
promotion, consisting of : -
1. Secretary, - Chairman
Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. Director General , - Member
Border Security Force.
3. One Director General, - Member
from other Central Armed Police Forces
(to be nominated by the Chairman).
4. Joint Secretary, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs
5. Officer above the rank of Joint - Co-opted
Secretary or equivalent from Ministry Technical
of Civil Aviation (DGCA) or Ministry of Member
Defence (Indian Air Force).
Not applicable.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
2. Senior Operations
Officer (Deputy
Inspector General) 01* (2023)
* Subject to variation
depending on workload. General Centra l Service,
Group ‘A’ Gazetted,
Non-Ministerial
(Combatised). Level -13A
(Rs. 131100 -216600)
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Selection Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
(10) (11)
By promotion failing which
by deputation (including
short -term contract)/
absorption, for ex -
servicemen− Deputation/Re -
employ ment.
(I)Promotion: - Commandant (Pilot) with two years’ regular service as Commandant
(Pilot) in the Level -13 (Rs.123100 -215900) in the pay matrix with twenty years’ of
Group ‘A’ Servic e or Commissioned service or Cumulative of Group A Service and
Comm issioned Service (including Short Service Commissioned service) and
possessing qualification and experience as prescribed under: -
(A) (i) Current Airlines Transport Pilot’s License for Aero plane with current
Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s License with c urrent instrument rating on
the type (any variant) of aircraft operated by Border Security Force (as
prescribed from time to time as per requirement); and
(ii) experience to fly aircraft as Pilot -in-Command with Very Important Persons
as per Directorate Ge neral of Civil Aviation Norms; and
(iii) minimum 2000 hours as Pilot in command on Aircraft with 1000 hours
Pilot in command on the type (any variant) of Aircraft operated by Border
Secu rity Force; or
(B) (i) Current Airline Transport Pilot License fo r Helicopter or Current
Helicopter Commercial Pilot’s License with current Flight Radio Telephone
Operator’s License with current Instrument Rating (the Current Instrument
Rating is applica ble for the helicopters cleared for Instrument Flight Rules
flying) on the type (any variant) of Aircraft or Helicopters operated by Border
Security Force (as prescribed from time to time as per requirement); and
(ii) experience to fly helicopter as Pilot -in-Command with Very Important
Persons as per Directorate General of Civil Aviation Norms; and
(iii) minimum 2000 hours as Pilot in Command on helicopter with 500 hours
Pilot in command on the type (any variant) of Helicopter operated by Border
Security Force; or
(C) (i) Current military Flying Category with Instrument Rating of ‘A/B’
Master Green/‘B’ Green on the type (any variant) of Aircraft or Helicopter
operated by Border Security Force; and
(ii) experience to fly aircraft or helicopter as Pilot -in-Command with Very
Important Persons as per Military Norms.
(iii) minimum flying experience of 2000 hours as Pilot in Command on aircraft
or helicopter with 500 hours Pilot in command on the type (any variant) of
Aircraft or Helicopter operated by Border Security Force.
Note. - Where juniors who have completed their qu alifying or eligibility service are
considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are
not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such
qualifying or eligibility service or two years, w hichever is lesser, and have
successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next grade along
with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
(II) Deputation (including short -term contract)/Absorpti on:- Officers of the Central
Government or State Governments or Union territories or the Public Sector
undertakings, -
(A) (i) holding analogous posts or equivalent post in Level -13A (Rs. 131100 -
216600) in the pay matrix, or
(ii) with two years’ regular s ervice in Level - 13 (Rs.123100 -215900) in the
pay matrix or Level - 13 (Rs.130600 -215900) (Defense Force Personnel) in
the pay matrix with twenty years’ of Group ‘A’ Service or Commissioned
Service or Short Service Commissioned service; and
(B) possessing qualifications and experience as specified in paragraphs (A) or
(B) for promotion or as specified below: -
(a) Current/held military flying Category with Instrument Rating ‘A’/‘B’
Master Green/ ‘B’ Green on the type (any variant) of Aircraft or
Helicopters oper ated by Border Security Force with flying fit medical
category; and
(b) flying experience of having flown aircraft or helicopter as Pilot -in-
Command with Very Important Persons as per Milit ary Norms; and
(c) minimum flying experience of 2000 hours as Pilot in Command with 500
hours Pilot in command on the type (any variant) of Aircraft or Helicopter
operated by Border Security Force:
Provided that the officer so appointed is able to get h is military flying category
renewed or current within a period of s ix months from the date of appointment and if
the officer is not able to get his military flying category renewed or current, he may
be repatriated or his service may be terminated on the d ate of completion of six
months.
(III) For Ex -Servicemen: -
(i) D eputation and Re -employment: - The Armed Forces Personnel, holding
equivalent post in Level -13A (Rs.131100 - 216600) in the pay matrix, 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 for deputation under para (II)
above shall also be considered and such persons shall be given deputation terms upto
the date on which they are due for release fro m the Armed Forces; thereafter they
may be continued on re -employme nt.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel, holding equivalent post in
Level -13A (Rs.131100 -216600) in the pay matrix, possessing qualifications and
experience as prescri bed for Deputation under para (II) above, and the break in
service should not be more than two years.
Note -1: The period of deputation including 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 five y ears.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed
fifty-six years on the date of receipt of application.
Note -3: The Departmental Officers who are in th e direct line of promotion shall not
be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note -4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of office rs from the Central
Government or the State Governments or the Unio n territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee for considering promotion,
consisting of : -
1. Secretary or Special Secretary, - Chairman
Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Director General, - Member
Border Security Force.
3. One Director General, - Member
from other Central Armed Police Forces.
4. Joint S ecretary, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs
5. Officer in the rank of Joint - Co-opted Technical
Secretary or equivalent from Ministry Member
of Civil Aviation (D GCA) or
Ministry of Defence (Indian Air Force). Not applicable.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
3. Chief Engineer
(Deputy Inspector
General) 02* (2023)
* Subject to variation
depending on workload. General Central Service,
Group ‘A’ Gazetted,
Non-Ministerial
(Com batised). Level - 13A
(Rs. 131100 -216600)
(5) (6) (7)
Selection. Not applicable. Not applicable.
(8) (9) (10)
Not applicable Not applicable By promotion failing which by deputation (including short -term
contract)/absorption, for ex -servicemen− Deputat ion/ Re -employment.
(11)
(I) Promotion: Deputy Chief Engineer ( Commandant) in the Level -13 (Rs.123100 -215900) in the pay matrix with two
years’ regular service in the grade with twenty years’ of Group ‘A’ service or Commissioned Service or Cumulative
of Group ‘A’ Service and Commissioned Service (including Short Servi ce Commissioned service).
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for promotion, their
seniors would also be considered provided the y are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more
than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and have successfully completed
their probation period for promotion to the next grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or el igibility service.
(II) Deputation (including short term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of the Central Government or State Governments
or Union territories or the Public Sector undertakin gs:
(A) (i) holding analogous posts in parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with two years’ regular service in the Level -13 (Rs.123100 -215900) in the pay matrix with twenty years’
of Group ‘A’ service or Commissioned service or Short Service Com missioned service; and
(B) possessing qualifications and e xperience as under: -
(i) holder of current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License in Category B -I Mechanical -Aeroplane
Turbine/Helicopter Turbine or B -2 (Avionics) (as prescribed from tim e to time as per requirement) on
Aircraft or Helicopters operated b y Border Security Force; or
holder of Engineering Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics and Telecommunications
or Aeronautical stream and Type Trained/T ettra/ Maintenance Conversion Flight Qualified (as prescribed from
time to time as per requirement) on Aircraft or Helicopter operated by Border Security Force; and
(ii) total Aircraft or Helicopter maintenance experience/ Airworthiness management experi ence of twenty
years including fifteen years on aircraft or helicop ter operated by Border Security Force (as prescribed from
time to time as per requirement).
(III) For Ex -Servicemen: -
(i) Deputation and Re -employment: - The Armed Forces Personnel due to r etire or who are to be transferred to
reserve within a period of on e year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed for
deputation and held equivalent post in Level -13A (Rs.131100 -216600) in the pay matrix, shall also be
considered and such persons shall 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.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel holding equivalent post in Level -13A (Rs.131100 -
216600) in the pay matrix, possessing qualif ications and experience as specified for deputation and the break in
service should not be more than two years.
Note -1: The period of deputation including 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 five years.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty -six years on the date of receipt
of application.
Note -3: The Departmental Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for
appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by
promotion.
Note -4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State
Governments or the Union territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee for consi dering promotion, consisting
of:-
1. Secretary or Special Secretary, - Chairman
Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Director General, - Member
Border Security Force.
3. One Director General, - Member
from other Cent ral Armed Police Forces.
4. Joint Secretary, - Member
From Ministry of Home Affairs
5. Officer in the rank of Joint - Co-opted Technical
Secretary or equivalent from Ministry Member
of Civil Aviation (DGCA) or
Minist ry of Defence(Indian Air Force).
Not applicable.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
4. Deputy Chief
Engineer
(Commandant) 08*(2023)
* Subject to variation
depending on
worklo ad. General Central Service,
Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non -
Ministerial (Combatised). Level -13
(Rs. 123100 -215900)
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Selection Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
(10) (11)
By promotion, failing which
by deputati on (including short
term contract)/absorption, for
Ex-servicemen –
Deputation/Re -employment.
(I) Promotion: - Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Senior Aircraft Radio
Maintenance Engineer (Second -in-Command) in the Level -12 (Rs.78800 -209200) in
the pay matrix with five years’ regular service in the grade with fifteen years’ of
Group ‘A’ ser vice or Commissioned Service or Cumulative of Group ‘A’ Service
and Commissioned Service (including Short Service Commissioned service).
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are
considered for promotion, their se niors would also be considered provided they are
not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such
qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and have
successfully completed their probation pe riod for promotion to the next grade along
with their Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
(II) Deputation (including short term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of Central
Government or State Governments or Union terr itories or the Public Sector
undertakings:
(A) (i) holding analogous posts in parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years’ regular service in the Level -12 (Rs .78800 -209200) or
Level -12A (Rs.121200 -212400) (Defence Force Personnel) in the pay matrix
with fifteen years’ of Group ‘A’ service or Commissioned Service or short
service commissioned service; and
(B) Possessing qualifications and experience as under: -
(i) holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license in category B -2 (Avionics
stream) on airc raft or helicopter operated by Border Security Force (as
prescribed from time to time); or
holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in category B-I (Me chanical
Aeroplane Turbine/Helicopter Turbine) in Mechanical stream on aircraft or
helicopter operated by Border Security Force; or
holder of Engineering Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical or
Electronics and Tele -communications or Aeronautic al stream and type
Trained/Tettra/Maintenance Conversion Flight qualified on Aircraft or
Helic opter operated by Border Security Force (as prescribed from time to time
as per requirement); and
(ii) total Aircraft or Helicopter maintenance experience/ airw orthiness
management experience of fifteen years’ including ten years’ experience on
maintenan ce of Aircraft or Helicopters operated by the Border Security Force
(as prescribed from time to time as per requirement).
(III) For Ex -Servicemen : -
(i) Deputat ion and Re -employment: - The Armed Forces Personnel, holding
equivalent post in Level -13 (Rs.1 23100 -215900) in the pay matrix, due to retire or
who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the
requisite experience and qualifi cations as prescribed for deputation shall also be
considered and such persons shall 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.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel holding equivalent post in
Level - 13 (Rs.123100 -215900) of pay matrix, possessing qualifications and
experience as specified for deputation and the break in service should not be more
than two years.
Note -1: The period of deputation including 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 five years.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by de putation shall not exceed
fifty-six years on the date of receipt of application.
Note -3: The Departmental Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not
be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists
shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note -4: Absorption can b e effected only in the case of officers from the Central
Government or the State Governments or Union territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee for considering promotion,
consisting of : -
1. Director General, - Chairman
Border Security Force.
2. Joint Secretary, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Inspector General, - Member
Border Security Force ,
(as may nominated by Chairman).
Not applicable.
4. Chief Engineer (Deputy Inspector General), - Member
Border Security Force.
5. Officer of the rank of Director - Co-opted Technical
or equivalent f rom Directorate General Member
Civil Aviation or Ministry of De fence
(Indian Air Force)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
5. Senior Aircraft
Maintenance Engineer/
Senior Aircraft Radio
Maintenance Engineer
(Second -in-Comma nd)
20*(2023)
* Subject to variation
depending on workload General Central Service,
Group ‘ A’ Gazetted,
Non-Ministerial
(Combatised). Level -12
(Rs. 78800 -209200)
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Selection Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicab le
(10) (11)
60 per cent. by promotion
failing which by deputation
(including short term
contract) and 40 per cent.
by deputation (including
short term contract)/
absorption, for Ex -
Servicemen Deputation/
Re-employment
(I) Promotion: Junior Aircr aft Maintenance Engineer (Deputy Commandant) or Junior
Aircraft Radio Maintenance Engineer (De puty Commandant) in Level -11 (Rs.67700 -
208700) in the pay matrix and having five years’ regular service in the grade with ten
years’ of Group ‘A’ service or commi ssioned service or Cumulative Group ‘A’ Service
and Commissioned Service (including short serv ice commissioned service).
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are
considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not
short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more than half of such
qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and have successfully
completed their probation period for promoti on to the next grade along with their
Juniors who have already completed such qualifying or el igibility service.
(II) Deputation (including short term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of Central
Government or State Governments or Union territories or the P ublic Sector
undertakings:
(a) (i) holding analogous posts in Level -12 (Rs.78800 -209200) or L evel-12A
(Rs.121200 -212400) (Defence Force Personnel) in the pay matrix of the parent
cadre or department; or
(ii) with five years’ regular service in the Level -11 (Rs. 67700 - 208700) in the pay
matrix with total ten years’ of group ‘A’ service or Commiss ioned service or short
service commission service; and
(b) possessing qualifications and experience as under: -
(I) (i) holder of current Aircraft Maintenanc e Engineers License in category of B -I
(Mechanical Aeroplane Turbine/Helicopter Turbine) in Me chanical stream or B -2
in Avionics streams on Aircraft or Helicopter operated by Border Security Force
(as prescribed from time to time as per requirement); or
(ii) holder of Engineering Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical or
Electronics and Telecommunications or Aeronautical stream and Type
Trained/Tettra/Maintenance Conversion Flight qualified on Aircraft or Helicopter
operated by Border Security Fo rce; and
(iii) total ten years experience in the field of aircraft maintenance/ airworthine ss
management.
(III) For Ex -Servicemen: -
(i) Deputation and Re -employment : - The Armed Forces Personnel, holding equivalent
post in Level -12A (Rs.121200 -21240 0) (Defense Force personnel) in the pay matrix,
due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and
having the requisite experience and qualifications as prescribed for deputation shall
also be considered and such persons shall 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.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel holding equivalent post in
Level -12A (Rs.12 1200 -212400) (Defense Force personnel) in the pay matrix,
possessing qualifications and experi ence as specified for deputation and the break in
service should not be more than two years.
Note -1: The period of deputation including period of deputation in a nother ex -cadre
post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other
organisation or department shall ordinarily not exceed Four years.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty -
six years on the date of receipt of application.
Note -3: The Departmental Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be
eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall
not be eligible for consideration for app ointment by promotion.
Note -4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central
Government or the State Governments or Union territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee for considering promotion,
consis ting of : -
1. Director General, - Chairman
Border Security Force.
2. Inspector Gene ral, - Member
Border Security Force,
(as may be nominated by the Chairman).
3. Chief Engineer (Depu ty Inspector General), - Member
Border Security Force.
4. Dir ector, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs
5. Officer of the rank of Dire ctor, - Co-opted Technical
or equivalent from Director General Member
Civil Aviation or Ministry of Defence
(Indian Air Force) Not applicable.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
6.Commandant (Chief
Logistic Offi cer) 01* (2023)
* Subject to variation
depending on workload General Central Service, Group
‘A’ Gazetted, Non -Ministerial
(Combatised). Level -13
(Rs. 123100 -215900)
(5) (6) (7)
Selection Not applicable Not applicable
(8) (9) (10)
Not applicable Not a pplicable By promotion failing which by Deputation (including short -
term contract)/ absorption , for Ex -servicemen – Deputation/Re -
employment.
(11)
I. Promotion: Equipment Officer/ Senior Stores Provisioning Officer (Second -in-Command) in Level -12 (Rs.78 800-
209200) in the Pay Matrix with five years’ regular service in the grade with fifteen years of Group ‘A’ service or
Commissioned Service or Cumulative of Group ‘A’ Service and Commissioned Service (including short service
commission service).
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for prom otion, their
seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more
than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and have successfully completed
their probation period for promotion to the next grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
(II) Deputation ( including short term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of Central Government or State Government s or
Union territories or the Public Sector undertakings:
(a) (i) holding analogous or equivalent posts in Level -13 (Rs.123100 -215900) in the pay matrix; or
(ii) with five years’ regular service in the Level -12 (Rs.78800 -209200) in the pay matrix or Level -12A
(Rs.121200 -212400) (Defence Force Personnel) in the pay matrix with fifteen years, of Group ‘A’ service or
Commissioned service or short service commission service, and
(b) possessing qualifications and experience as under: -
(i) Degree from a recognised University;
(ii) One year Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Business Administration in material management
from a recognised Institute or Universi ty; and
(iii) fifteen years’ experience in logistic management, Stores Provisioning and knowledge o f procedure
relating to purchase and imports of aviation goods and modern method of inventory control and in
Stores Accounting and its Administration.
(III) For Ex-Servicemen : -
(i) Deputation and 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 as prescribed for deputation and
held equivalent posts in Level -13 (Rs.123100 -215900) in the pay matrix shall also be considered an d such persons
shall 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 -emplo yment.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel holding equivalent post in Le vel- 13 (Rs.123100 -215900)
in the pay matrix, possessing qualifications and experience as specified for deputation and the break in service should
not be more tha n two years.
Note -1: The period of deputation including 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 five years.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty -six years on the date of receipt
of application.
Note -3: The Departmental Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for
appointment on d eputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment b y
promotion.
Note -4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State
Governments or Union territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee for considering promotion,
consisting of : -
1. Director General, - Chairman
Border Security Force.
2. Joint Secretary, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs
Not applicable.
3. Inspector General, - Member
Border Security Force
4. Deputy Inspector General, - Member
Border Security Force.
(as nominated by Chairman)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
7. Equipment Officer
/Senior Stores
Provisioning Officer
(Second-in-Command) 03*(2023)
* Subject to variation
depending on workload General Central Service,
Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non -
Ministerial (Combatised). Level -12
(Rs. 78800 -209200)
(5) (6) (7)
Selection Not ap plicable Not applicable
(8) (9) (10)
Not appl icable. Not applicable. Fifty per cent. by Promotion failing which by Deputation
(including short term contract)/ absorption;
Fifty per cent. by deputation (incl uding short term contract)/
absorption, for Ex -servicemen – Deputation/Re -employment.
(11)
(I) Promotion: Logistics Officer (Deputy Commandant) in Level -11 (Rs.67700 -208700) in the pay matrix with five
years’ regular service in the grade with ten years’ of Group ‘A’ service or Commissioned Service or Cumulative of
Group A service and Commissione d Service (including short service commission service) .
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for promot ion, their
seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite quali fying or eligibility service for more
than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and have successfully completed
their probation period for promotion to the next grade along with their Juniors who have already co mpleted such
qualifying or eligibility service.
(II) Deputation (including short term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of Central Government or State Governments or
Union territories or the Public Sector undertakings :
(a) (i) holding analogous or equiva lent posts in Level -12 (Rs.78800 -209200) in the pay matrix or Level 12A
(Rs.121200 –212400) (Defen ce Force personnel) in the pay matrix or with five years regu lar service in the Level -11
(Rs.67700 -208700) in the pay matrix; and
(ii) with ten years’ of Group ‘A’ service or Commissioned service (including short service commission
service); and
(b) possessing qualifications and experience as under: -
(i) Degree from recognized university;
(ii) One year Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Business Adminis tration in material management from
recognized Institute or University; and
(iii) ten years’ experience in Logistics Manag ement, Stores Provisioning and knowledg e of procedure relating
to purchase and imports of aviation goods and modern method of invento ry control and in Stores Accounting
and Administration.
(III) For Ex -Servicemen : -
(i) Deputation and 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 exp erience and qualifications prescribed for deputation and
holding equivalent post in Level -12A (Rs.121200 -212400) (Defence Force personnel) in the pay matrix, shal l also be
considered and such persons shall be given deputation terms upto the date on which t hey are due for release from the
Armed Forces; thereafter they may be continued on re -employment.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel holding equivalent post in Level -12A (Rs.121200 -212400)
(Defence Force personnel) in the pay matrix, possessing qualifications and experience as specified for deputation and
the break in service shoul d not be more than two years.
Note -1: The period of deputati on including period of deputation in another ex -cadre post held immediately preceding
this app ointment in the same or some other organisation or department shall ordi narily not exceed four years.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputatio n shall not exceed fifty -six years on the date of receipt
of application.
Note -3: The Departme ntal Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for
appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not b e eligible for consideration for appointment by
promotion.
Note -4: Absorption can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State
Governments or the Union territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committe e for considering
promotion, consisting of : -
1. Director General, - Chairman
Border Security Force.
2. Inspector General, - Member
Border Security Force.
3. Deputy Inspector General, - Member
Border Security Force.
(as nominated by Chairman)
4. Director, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs Not applicable.
(1) (2) (3)
8. Logistics Officer (Deputy
Commandant)
*03 (2023)
* Subject to vari ation dependent on
workload. General Central Service, Group ‘A’
Gazetted, Non Ministerial (Com batised)
(4) (5) (6)
Level - 11
(Rs.67700 -208700) Selection Not applicable
(7) (8) (9) (10)
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable By promotion failing which by
deputation (including short term
contract)/absorption, for Ex -servicemen –
Deputation/ Re-employment.
(11)
(I) By Promotion: Assistant Commandant (Logistics) in Level -10 (Rs.56100 -177500) in the pay matrix with five
years’ regular service in the grade.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are co nsidered for promotion, their
seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more
than half o f such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and have successfu lly completed
their probation period for promotion to the next grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
(II) Deputation (including short term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of Central Government or State Governments or
Union territories or the Public Sector undertakings :
(a) (i) holding analogous posts or equivalent posts in Level -11 (Rs. 67700 -208700) in the pay matrix; or
(ii) with five years’ regular service in the Level - 10 (R s. 56100 - 1775 00) in the pay matrix, and
(b) possessing qualifications and experience as under: -
(i) Degree from a recognized University;
(ii) One year Postgraduate Di ploma or Master of Bus iness Administration in material management from
recognized Institute or University; and
(iii) possessing five years’ experience in Logistic Management Stores Provisioning and knowledge of
procedure relating to purchase and imports of aviation goods and modern method of inventory control,
Stores, Acc ounting and its Administ ration.
(III) For Ex -Servicemen : -
(i) Deputation and Re -employment: - The Armed Forces Personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve
within a p eriod of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed for deputa tion and
holding equivalent post in Level -11 (Rs . 67700 -208700) in the pay matrix, shall also be considered and such persons
shall be given deputation terms up t o the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces; thereafter
they may be con tinued on re -employment.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces personnel holding equivalent post in Level -11(Rs.67700 -208700) in
the pay matrix, possess ing qualifications and experience as specified for deputation and the break in service sho uld not
be more than two years.
Note -1: Preference will be given to the Para -military or Armed Force personnel who are fulfi lling the eligibility
criteria.
Note -2: The period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex -cadre post held immediatel y preceding
this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department shall ordi narily not exceed four years.
Note -3: The maximum age limit for appo intment by deputation shall not exceed fifty -six years on the date of receipt
of application.
Note -4: The Departmental Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for
appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputa tionists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by
promotion
Note -5: Absorpti on can be effected only in the case of officers from the Central Government or the State
Governments or the Union territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmenta l Promotion Committee for considering
promotion, consisting of : -
1. Director General, - Chairman
Border Security Force.
2. Inspector General, - Member
Border Security Force.
3. Dep uty Inspector General , - Member
Border Security Force.
4. Direc tor or Deputy Secretary, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs.
Not applicable.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
9. Assistant Commandant
(Logistics) 07* ( 2023)
* Subject to variation depending
on workload General Central
Service, Group ‘A’
Gazetted , Non -
Ministerial
(Combatised). Level -10
(Rs. 56100 -177500)
(5) (6)
Selection Not exceeding thirty five years.
(relaxable for Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or
orders issued by Central Governments from time to time)
Note : The crucial date for determining the age -limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
applications from candidates residing in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those
residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Ma nipur, Nagaland, Tripura,
Sikkim, Union territory of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub - Division of
Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).
(7) (8) (9) (10)
Essential Qualification:
(i) Degree fr om a recognised University or
Institution alongwith Master of Business
Administration or Postgraduate Diploma
from a recognised university or institution in
Mater ial Management.
(ii) Desirable Qualification: -
One year experience in Logistics or Aviation
related field from a recognised organisation.
(iii) Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written
examination and Interview: - As per the
scheme prescribed and approve d by
competent authority. Not
applicable. Two years for
direct recruits. 90 per cent. by dep utation
(including short term contract)/
Absorption failing which by
Direct Recruitment (For Ex
Servicemen -Deputation/Re -
employment) and 10 per cent. by
Promotion
(11)
(I) Promotion: Inspector (Storeman) in the Level -7 (Rs.44900 -142400) in the pay m atrix with five years’ regular
service as Inspector (Storeman) in the grade and having five years’ experience in Logistic Management or Aviation
stores.
Note -1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are considered for pr omotion, their
seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service for more
than half of such qualifyi ng or eligibility service or two years, whichever is lesser, and have successfully completed
their probation period for promotion to the next grade along with their Juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.
Note -2: The eli gibility service shall continue to be the same for persons holding the feeder posts on regular basis on
the date of issue of amendment to the pri ncipal Recruitment Rules, 2011.
(II) Deputation (including short term contract)/Absorption: - Officers of Centra l Government or State Governments or
Union territories or t he Public Sector undertakings, -
(a) holding analogous posts in the Level -10 (Rs.56100 -177500) in the pay matrix on regular basis; or
having five years’ regular service in the Level -7 (Rs.44900 -142400) in the pay mat rix; and
(b) possessing qualifications and experience as specified for direct recru itment under column (7).
(III) For Ex -Servicemen: -
(i) Deputation and Re -employment: - The Armed Forces Personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to res erve
within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescr ibed for direct recruitment and
holding equivalent post in the Level - 10 (Rs.56100 -177500) in the pay matrix shall also be considered and such
persons shall be gi ven deputation terms upto the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces;
thereafter they may be continued on re -employment.
(ii) Re -employment: - The retired Armed Forces/Coast Guard/Central Government/State Government personnel
holding equivalent post in the Level -10 (Rs.56100 -177500) in the pay matrix, possessing qualification s and
experience as specified for direct Recruitment and the break in service should not be more than two years.
Note -1: The period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex -cadre post held immediately preceding
this appointment in the sam e or some other organisation or department shall ordin arily not exceed three years.
Note -2: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years on the date of receipt
of application.
Note -3: The Departmental Officers who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for
appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for con sideratio n for appointment by
promotion.
Note -4: Absorption can be effected only in the case o f officers from the Central Government or the State
Governments or the Union territories.
(12) (13)
Group ‘A’ Departmental Promotion Committee for considering promotion and
confirmation, consisting of : -
1. Director General, - Chairman
Border Security Force
2. Inspector General, - Member
Border Security Force
(to be nominated by the Chairman)
3. Commandant (Chief Logistic Officer) or - Mem ber
Equipment Officer /Senior Stores Provisioning Officer
(Second -in-Command),
Border Security Force
4. Deputy Secretary, - Member
Ministry of Home Affairs Not ap plicable.
[F. No. C-17/03/2020/Pers -Confdl/BSF]
SHIV LAHRI MEENA , Under Secy . (Pers)
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