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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
EXTRAORDINARY
PART III—Section 4
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 98] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026/MAGHA 21, 1947
CG-TN-E-17022026-270216
INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY
NOTIFICATION
Chennai, the 6th February, 2026
No. IMU/HQ/ADM/Notification/2026/03.— in exercise of the powers conferred by Section
47 (1) of the Indian Maritime University Act, 2008 (22 of 2008), the following Notification is
published for general information:
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| # | Ordinance/Notification| Description | Executive Council Resolution |
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| 1. | Ordinance 06 of 2020 | Recruitment Rule for the post of Finance Officer | [EC 2020-57-06 dated 18-12-2020 amended vide EC |
| | | | 2025-87-01 dated 21.11.2025] |
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| 2. | Ordinance 01 of 2026 | ‘IMU HR Manual 2025’ Non-Teaching Employees’. | [EC 2025-87-04 dated 21.11.2025] |
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Note: In case of discrepancy between English and Hindi version of this document, the English
version shall prevail.
Amended Ordinance 06 of 2020 [Para 7 & 10]
[EC 2020-57-06 dated 18.12.2020 amended vide EC 2025-87-01 dated 21.11.2025]
Recruitment Rules for the post of Finance Officer
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| | | a) Educational Qualifications |
| 07 | Ordinance 06 of 2020 | Essential: Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or an |
| | Recruitment Rules for the | equivalent grade in point scales where grading system is followed. |
| | post of Finance Officer - | Desirable: Bachelor’s degree with CA/ICWA [or] at least 55% |
| | [Para 07- Educational and | marks or its equivalent grade in Master of Commerce Degree. |
| | other qualifications required | [AND] |
| | for Direct Recruitment ]. | b) Experience |
| | | At least 15 years of experience as Assistant Professor in the |
| | | Academic Level 11 and above or with 8 years of service in the |
| | | Academic Level 12 and above including as Associate Professor, |
| | | along with at least 3 years’ experience in Finance / Accounting / |
| | | Budgeting |
| | | [OR] |
| | | Comparable experience in research establishment and/or other |
| | | institutions of higher education, with at least 3 years’ experience in |
| | | Finance / Accounting / Budgeting. |
| | | [OR] |
| | | 15 years of administrative experience, of which 8 years shall be as |
| | | Deputy Registrar or an equivalent post with at least 3 years’ |
| | | experience in Finance / Accounting / Budgeting |
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| 10 | Ordinance 06 of 2020 | Direct Recruitment / Deputation |
| | Recruitment Rules for the | For Deputation: |
| | post of Finance Officer - | Appointment preferably by drawing officers not below the |
| | [Para 10- Method of | Level 12 belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts services |
| | recruitment ]. | or other similar organized Services in central/ State Govt. |
| | | [OR] |
| | | University System/ Other organizations subject to fulfilment of |
| | | qualification as indicated under col. 7 on Deputation for a tenure of |
| | | 5 years or till attaining the age superannuation in the parent |
| | | department or till attaining the age of 62 years, whichever is |
| | | earlier. |
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Note: The text of existing Ordinance 06 of 2020 [Para 07 & 10] shall be replaced as above.
INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY
IMU - HR MANUAL
INDEX
Particulars
Index
Chapter-I:
Recruitment & Promotion Rules, 2025 [Non-Teaching Posts Other than Statutory Posts]
Part-I: Introduction
Part-II: Career Advancement
Part-III: Recruitment and Promotion Rules
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| Post Code| Recruitment Rules for the posts |
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| NT/01 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Technical Officer|
| NT/02 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Senior Instructor|
| NT/03 | Combined Recruitment Rules for the post of Instructor|
| | Appendix to Combined Recruitment Rules for the post of Instructor|
| NT/04 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Deputy Librarian|
| NT/05 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Librarian|
| NT/06 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Senior Library Assistant|
| NT/07 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Library Assistant|
| NT/08 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Deputy Registrar|
| NT/09 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Registrar|
| NT/10 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Section Officer|
| NT/11 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Senior Assistant|
| NT/12 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant |
| NT/13 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Deputy Finance Officer|
| NT/14 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Registrar (Finance)|
| NT/15 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Section Officer (Finance)|
| NT/16 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Senior Assistant (Finance)|
| NT/17 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant (Finance)|
| NT/18 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Senior Private Secretary|
| NT/19 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Private Secretary|
| NT/20 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Personal Assistant|
| NT/21 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Chief Hostel warden|
| NT/22 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Senior Hostel warden|
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| Post Code| Recruitment Rules for the posts |
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| NT/23 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Hostel warden |
| NT/24 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Superintending Engineer (Civil/Electrical)|
| NT/25 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Executive Engineer (Civil)|
| NT/26 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil)|
| NT/27 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Executive Engineer (Electrical)|
| NT/28 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)|
| NT/29 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Medical Officer |
| NT/30 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff Nurse (Grade III) |
| NT/31 | Recruitment Rules for the post of System Manager |
| NT/32 | Recruitment Rules for the post of System Engineer |
| NT/33 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Senior Technical Officer (Hardware /Software)|
| NT/34 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Technical Officer (Hardware//Software)|
| NT/35 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) (OG)|
| NT/36 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Legal Officer |
| NT/37 | Recruitment Rules for the post of Communications Manager |
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Ordinances Repealed - Annexure to Part-III ‘Recruitment and Promotion Rules’
Chapter-II: Recruitment Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Chapter-III: Mentoring Policy
CHAPTER - I
RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION
RULES, 2025
[NON-TEACHING POSTS
OTHER THAN STATUTORY POSTS]
PART-I
INTRODUCTION
Ordinance prescribing IMU-HR Manual
Rules
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 5(xv) of the IMU Act, 2008 and Statute 12(2)(iii),
the Executive Council hereby promulgates ‘Ordinance IMU - HR Manual [prescribing the
recruitment rules and promotion norms for the non-teaching other than statutory posts, Recruitment
SOP and Mentoring Policy]’. It supersedes all the existing relevant recruitment rules, relevant
Ordinances/Regulations brought out in Annexure of Chapter-I.
1. Introduction
a. IMU is a Teaching-cum-Affiliating University established by an Act of Parliament (No.22 of
2008) on 14th November 2008 to provide quality maritime education, training and research.
b. The Non-Teaching employees, other than Statutory posts of Indian Maritime University are
integral to achieving the University’s objectives of excellence in Academics & Research. They
perform multiple roles across different sections and Campuses and therefore have to be competent
and up-to-date in their knowledge and skill set.
c. Comprehensive review of Recruitment, Promotional rules by realigning the positions within the
sanctioned strength to cater the growing needs of the University and the career advancement of
Non-Teaching.
2. Objective
a. To appoint the best-suitable candidate for a post by identifying appropriate eligibility norms and following
a proper Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation / absorption
and percentage of the vacancies to be filled
b. To strike a healthy balance between the functional requirements of the University and the career progression
of the non-teaching employees.
c. To ensure a fair process of selection in accordance with Act and Statutes of the Indian Maritime University
along with the guidelines/directions issued by the Government of India from time to time.
d. To provide a career path to non-teaching employees that will encourage consistent high performance and
motivate employees to achieve excellence in their work, thereby attaining their career goals.
3. Short