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Recruitment rules issued under Article 309 of the Constitution prescribing the method of recruitment, qualifications, and service conditions for the post of Stenographer Grade 'D' in the Department of Atomic Energy.

Detailed Summary

Department of Atomic Energy notification G.S.R. 237(E) dated 2 April 2024, made under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, promulgates the Department of Atomic Energy (Stenographer Grade 'D') Recruitment Rules, 2024, effective from publication; covers 179 sanctioned posts (as of 2024, subject to workload-based variation) classified as General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Ministerial, at Level-4 of the pay matrix (Rs. 25,500-81,100); prescribes an age limit of 18-27 years for direct recruits (relaxable up to 40 years for government servants), a minimum qualification of pass in 12th standard, and a shorthand speed of 80 words per minute (ten-minute dictation transcribed in fifty minutes on computer, in English); sets the recruitment method at 10% by promotion through departmental qualifying examination (failing which by direct recruitment) and 90% by direct recruitment, with one year of probation; bars candidates who have contracted a bigamous marriage, empowers the Central Government to relax the rules, and preserves reservation and age-relaxation benefits for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen, and other special categories.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-MH-E-03042024-253525 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 223] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024/CHAITRA 13, 1946 DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 2nd April, 2024 G.S.R. 237(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade 'D' in the Department of Atomic Energy, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Department of Atomic Energy (Stenographer Grade 'D') Recruitment Rules, 2024. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of posts, classification and level in pay matrix. - The number of the said post, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto, shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule. 3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc. - The method of recruitment to the said post, age- limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the aforesaid Schedule. 4. Initial constitution - The incumbents holding the posts of Stenographer Grade 'D' on regular basis prior to the commencement of these rules shall be deemed to have been appointed in accordance with the provisions of these rules and their regular and continuous service in their respective grades immediately before the commencement of these rules shall be counted for the purpose of probation, qualifying service for promotion, confirmation and pension. 5. Disqualification. - No person,- (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or (b) who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said 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. 6. Power to relax. - Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, it may, by order and, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons. 7. 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, ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard. SCHEDULE +---------------------+-------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------------+ | Name of the post. | Number of posts. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix.| Whether selection post or | | | | | | non-selection post. | +=====================+=======================================================+=================================================+=====================+===============================+ | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | +---------------------+-------------------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------+---------------------+-------------------------------+ | Stenographer Grade 'D'.| 179*(2024) *subject to variation dependent on workload.| General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Ministerial.| Level-4 (Rs.25500- 81100). | Not applicable. | 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| Age limit for direct recruits. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. | 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| (6) | (7) | 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| Between 18 years and 27 years (relaxable for Government servants upto forty years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government) | Pass in 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University. | | Note 1.- The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates in India and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti Division of Himachal Pradesh, Union Territories of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep. | Note:- Eighty words per minute of ten minutes duration to be transcribed in fifty minutes in English on computer. | 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+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Whether age and educational qualifications 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 or by deputation or absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods.| +===================================================================================================+=============================+==================================================================================================================================================+ | (8) | (9) | (10) | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Age- No. | One year. | i. ten per cent. by promotion through departmental qualifying examination, failing which by direct recruitment; and | | Qualification-Yes. | | ii. ninety per cent. by direct recruitment. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ 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