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The Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has made new recruitment rules for the post of Pollution Level Test Inspector in the Transport Department, superseding previous rules.

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The Transport Department (Administration Branch) of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi issued a notification on February 26, 2026 (F. No. 4(90)/Admn/TPT/2022/8816) to establish the Transport Department, Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Pollution Level Test Inspector Recruitment Rules, 2026. These rules are made in exercise of powers conferred by the provision to article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with the Ministry of Home Affairs' Notification No. F.27/59 Him(i) dated July 13, 1959, and after prior consultation with the Union Public Service Commission. The new rules supersede the Pollution Level Test Inspector Rules notified vide notification no. F.2(35)/86-S.II dated January 2, 1987, except for actions taken before this supersession. The rules specify details for the post of Pollution Level Test Inspector, including 48 posts (subject to workload variation), classification as General Central Service Non Ministerial Non-Gazetted Group B, and Level 6 (35400-112400) in the Pay Matrix. The age limit for direct recruits is not exceeding 30 years (relaxable for government servants up to 5 years). Essential qualifications include a 10th standard pass, a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, and a driving license for motorcycles with gear and light motor vehicles. The method of recruitment is 100% direct recruitment with a probation period of 2 years. Disqualification criteria relate to marriage with a living spouse. The rules also outline a Departmental Confirmation Committee and state that consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is not necessary for making recruitment. The notification was issued by order and in the name of the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi, signed by Dr. ASHUTOSH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Jt. Commissioner (Admn.).

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REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-02032026-270611 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 65] | DELHI, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026/PHALGUNA 7, 1947 | [N. C. T. D. No. 480 PART IV GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI 1451 DG/2026 (1) 2 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 3 4 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT (Administration Branch) NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 26th February, 2026 F. No. 4(90)/Admn/TPT/2022/8816.— In exercise of the powers conferred by the provision to article 309 of the Constitution of India and read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs' Notification No. F.27/59 Him(i) dated 13th July, 1959 and in supersession of the Pollution Level Test Inspector Rules notified vide notification no. F.2(35)/86-S.II dated 02.01.1987 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi after prior consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, is pleased to make following recruitment rules for the post of Pollution Level Test Inspectorin Transport Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement- (1) These rules may be called the Transport Department, Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Pollution Level Test InspectorRecruitment Rules, 2026. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of Posts, Classification and level in the pay matrix- The number of posts, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto, shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualification etc.- The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said schedule. 4. 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 post: [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY 5 Provided that the 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. Powers to relax- Where the 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 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 reservations, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Serviceman and other categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time in this regard. Sl. | Particulars of RR for the post of PLTI No. 1 | Name of the Post | Pollution Level Test Inspector 2 | Number of posts | 48(2026) *Subject to variation dependent on workload 3 | Classification of the post | General Central ServiceNon Ministerial Non-Gazetted Group, B 4 | Level in the Pay | Level 6 (35400-112400) in the Pay Matrix | Matrix 5 | Whether Selection or Non-Selection | Not Applicable | post 6 | Age limit for direct recruits | Not exceeding 30 Years (relaxable for govt servants upto 5yrs in | | accordance with instructions or orders issued by central govt.) | | 6(a)Crucial description: The crucial date for determining the age- | | limit shall be as advertised by the Competent Authority 7 | Educational & other qualifications | Essential Qualification :1) 10th standard pass from any | required for direct recruits | recognized board; and | | 2) A Diploma in Automobile Engineering (three year course). | | Or | | A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (three year course) awarded | | by any institution recognized by the Central Government or State | | Government. | | 3) Holding a driving license authorizing to drive motor cycle with | | gear and light motor vehicles. | | Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the | | competent authority for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of | | candidates otherwise well qualified. | | Essential Experience:NA | | Desirable Qualification:NA | | Desirable Experience : NA | | Qualification Standard Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the | | discretion of the Competent Authority, for reasons to be recorded in | | writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. | | Experience Standard Note :The qualification(s) regarding | | experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent | | Authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of | | candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes if at | | any stage of selection the Competent Authority, is of the opinion | | that sufficient number of candidates from these communities | | possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to | | fill up the vacancies reserved for them. 8 | Whether age and educational | AGE: N/A | qualification prescribed for Direct | Edu.Qual: N/A | Recruitment will apply in the case of | promotees 9 | Period of Probation, if any | 2 years 6 DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] 10 | Method of Recruitment, whether by | Method :Direct Recruitment | direct recruitment or by promotion or | Note : BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT | by deputation / absorption and | Percentage :100 | percentage of the vacancies to be filled | | by various methods. 11 | In case of recruitment by promotion / | Not Applicable. | deputation/ absorptions, grades from | Standard Note: NA | which | | promotion/deputation/absorptions to | | be made | 12 | If a Departmental Promotion | Departmental Promotion Committee | Committee exists, what is its | 1. NA (Chairman) | composition | 2. NA (member) | | 3. NA (member) | | 4. NA (member) | | 5. NA (member) | | Departmental Confirmation Committee | | 1. Additional Chief Secretary Finance/ Secretary (Finance) | | | (Chairman) | | 2. Administrative Secretary of the Department Concerned (member) | | 3. Special/ Additional Secretary | (Services) (member) | | Note:- Senior most member of the Departmental Confirmation | | Committee shall act as chairperson in case the notified Chairperson | | of the Committee happens to be junior to another member of the | | Committee. 13 | Circumstances in which UPSC to be | Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not | consulted in making recruitment | necessary. By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Dr. ASHUTOSH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Jt. Commissioner (Admn.) Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA D2026.03.02 15:50:14+0530 Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Date:

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