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REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Delhi Gazette
Satyamev Jayate
SG-DL-E-10072026-274350
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 171] | DELHI, FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026/ASHADHA 12, 1948 | [N. C. T. D. No. 89
PART IV
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 3rd July, 2026
No. F. 44(52)/2022/DSW/Admn-II/RRs/washermen/washerwomen.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the provison to Article 309 of the Constitution read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, notification number G.S.R. 840 dated 13th July, 1959,the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment for the post of Washer Person in the Department of Social Welfare, Government of National Territory of Delhi, namely: -
1. Short title and commencement: - (i) These rules may be called the Washer Person Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of its publication in official gazette.
2. Number of Posts, Classification and level in the pay matrix: - The number of the said posts, their 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 to the said post, age limit, qualification and other matters connected therewith, shall 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 a person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said post;
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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 so to do, it may by an order and for reasons to be recorded in wiring, 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 and other special categories of persons in accordance with the order issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
1. Name of the Post | : Washer Person
2. Number of the Post | : 21 | *(2026) | *Subject to variation dependent on workload
3. Classification | : General Central Service, Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial,
4. Pay Level in the Pay Matrix | : Level-1, (Rs. 18000-56900) in the Pay Matrix
5. Whether Selection post / Non-Selection post | : Not Applicable
6. Age-limit for direct recruits | : Between 18-25* years | (The upper age limit is relaxable for departmental candidate up to 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). | Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be as advertised by Competent Authority. | *In case of post being filled up by all India Open Competition, the age limit would be between 18 year and 27 years.
7. Educational and other Qualification required for Direct Recruits | : Essential: - | 10th Standard pass or its equivalent qualification from recognized Board. | Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent Authority in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
8. Whether age and Educational Qualification prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees | : Not applicable
9. Period of probation, if any | : Two years for direct recruits | Note: Direct recruits would be required to successfully complete a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration, as prescribed by the Competent Authority for completion of probation.
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10. Method of Recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by Deputation/absorption & percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods | : By Direct recruitment.
11. In case of Recruitment by Promotion/ deputation/transfer, grades from which Promotion/ deputation/transfer to be made | : Not Applicable
12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition | : Composition of Group-'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for confirmation): | 1. Pr. Secretary/Secretary (AR)- Chairman | 2. Head of Department concerned- Member | 3. Dy. Secretary (GAD)- Member | Note:-Senior most member of the Departmental Confirmation Committee shall act as Chairperson in case the notified Chairman of the Departmental Confirmation Committee happens to be junior to another member of the Departmental Confirmation Committee.
13. Circumstances in which UPSC is to be consulted in making recruitment | : Consultation with UPSC is not necessary.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
NIRAJ KUMAR, Director (Social Welfare)
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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 so to do, it may by an order and for reasons to be recorded in wiring, 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 and other special categories of persons in accordance with the order issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
Name of the Post | Number of the Post | Classification | Pay Level in the Pay Matrix | Whether Selection post / Non-Selection post | Age-limit for direct recruits
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6)
Washer Person | 21 | General Central Service, Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, | Level-1, (Rs. 18000-56900) in the Pay Matrix | Not Applicable | Between 18-25* years (The upper age limit is relaxable for departmental candidate up to 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be as advertised by Competent Authority. *In case of post being filled up by all India Open Competition, the age limit would be between 18 year and 27 years.
Educational and other Qualification required for Direct Recruits | Whether age and Educational Qualification prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees | Period of probation, if any
(7) | (8) | (9)
Essential: - | Not applicable | Two years for direct recruits
10th Standard pass or its equivalent qualification from recognized Board. Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent Authority in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. | | Note: Direct recruits would be required to successfully complete a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration, as prescribed by the Competent Authority for completion of probation.
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Method of Recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by Deputation/absorption & percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods | In case of Recruitment by Promotion/ deputation/transfer, grades from which Promotion/ deputation/transfer to be made
(10) | (11)
By Direct recruitment. | Not Applicable
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition | Circumstances in which UPSC is to be consulted in making recruitment
(12) | (13)
Composition of Group-'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for confirmation): | Consultation with UPSC is not necessary.
1. Pr. Secretary/Secretary (AR)- Chairman
2. Head of Department concerned- Member
3. Dy. Secretary (GAD)- Member
Note:-Senior most member of the Departmental Confirmation Committee shall act as Chairperson in case the notified Chairman of the Departmental Confirmation Committee happens to be junior to another member of the Departmental Confirmation Committee.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
NIRAJ KUMAR, Director (Social Welfare)
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. SARVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA Date: 2026.07.10 23:30:00 +05'30
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