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Recruitment rules notified under Article 309 of the Constitution of India governing the method of recruitment to the post of 'Punjabi Officer' in the Department of Art, Culture & Languages, Government of NCT of Delhi.

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The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, vide notification No. F.13(168)/2022/ACL/3913 dated 10th January 2024, issued by the Department of Art, Culture and Languages, made the "Department of Art, Culture & Languages, Punjabi Officer Recruitment Rules, 2024" in exercise of powers under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with Ministry of Home Affairs notification number F.27/59-Him(i) dated 13th July 1959, in supersession of earlier notification No. F.2(71)/73-S.II dated 18th July 1974. The rules govern recruitment to the single post of Punjabi Officer, classified as General Central Service, Non-Ministerial, Gazetted, Group B, at Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-142,400), filled entirely by direct recruitment with a two-year probation period. Eligibility requires candidates not exceeding 30 years of age (relaxable up to five years for government servants) and a Master's degree in Punjabi with English or Hindi as an elective, or a Master's degree in Hindi/English with Punjabi as an elective, plus three years' experience in terminological or translation work between English/Hindi and Punjabi, with one year of technical/scientific translation experience being desirable; age and qualification relaxations are available at UPSC/competent authority discretion, including for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. The rules bar appointment of persons who have contracted a bigamous marriage, subject to exemption where permissible under applicable personal law. The Group-B Departmental Confirmation Committee comprises the Financial Commissioner, Government of NCT of Delhi (Chairperson), the Administrative Secretary of the Department of Art, Culture & Languages (Member), and the Special/Additional Secretary (GAD) (Member); consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is mandatory for recruitment. The notification is signed by Chokha Ram Garg, Secretary (ACL).

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-16012024-251361 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 19] DELHI, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024/PAUSHA 25, 1945 [N. C. T. D. No. 386 PART IV GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE: EXTRAORDINARY DEPARTMENT OF ART, CULTURE AND LANGUAGES NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 10th January, 2024 No. F. 13(168)/2022/ACL/3913. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification number F.27/59-Him(i) dated the 13th July, 1959 and in supersession of the notification of this Government, published vide notification No. F.2(71)/73-S.II dated 18th July, 1974 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to make the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of 'Punjabi Officer' in the Department of Art, Culture & Languages, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, namely:- 1. Short Title and Commencement. (1) These rules may called the Department of Art, Culture & Languages, Punjabi Officer Recruitment Rules, 2024. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Delhi Gazette. 2. Number of Posts, its classification and level in pay matrix. The number of the said post, its classification and level in pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in column (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 to the said post, shall be as specified in the columns (5) to (11) of the said Schedule. 4. Disqualifications. No persons, (a) Who has entered into or contracted 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: 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. Power to relax. Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, and in consultation with the Competent Authority, 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-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with orders issued by Government of India from time to time, in this regard. SCHEDULE +-----+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1. | Name of Post | Punjabi Officer | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2. | Number of Posts | 01* (2024) | | | | * Subject to variation dependent on workload. | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 3. | Classification. | General Central Service Non Ministerial, Gazetted, | | | | Group, B | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4. | Pay Level in the Pay Matrix | Level - 7 | | | | (Rs. 44900 - 142400) | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 5. | Whether Selection Post / Non-Selection Post | Not Applicable | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 6. | Age limits for Direct Recruit. | Not Exceeding 30 Years. | | | | Note 1: Relaxable for Government Servant up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ issued by the Central Government. Note 2: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by the UPSC. 7. Educational and other qualification required for direct recruits. Essential: 1. Masters Degree in Punjabi with English or Hindi as an elective subject at Degree level from a recognized University or Institute. OR Masters Degree in Hindi/ English with Punjabi as an elective subject at Degree level from a recognized University or Institute. 2. 3 years' experience of terminological work in Punjabi and/or translation work from English/Hindi to Punjabi or vice-versa preferably of technical scientific literature in Government/ PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies/ Corporations/Universities or Research Institutions. Desirable: One year experience of translation work from English/Hindi to Punjabi or vice-versa of technical scientific literature. Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the UPSC/ Competent Authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. Note 2: The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the UPSC in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage of selection, the UPSC 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 qualification prescribed for Direct Recruitment will apply in the case of promotees. Age - Not Applicable. EQ - Not Applicable. 9. Period of Probation if any. Two years for direct recruits 10. Method of Recruitment. By Direct Recruitment. Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from officers of Central Government. (a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under Col.7. 11. In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/ absorption grades from which promotion/ deputation/absorption to be made. Not Applicable. 12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. Group-'B' Departmental Confirmation Committee consisting of : 1. Financial Commissioner, Government of NCT of Delhi : Chairperson 2. Administrative Secretary of the Department of Art Culture & Languages, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi : Member 3. Special/Additional Secretary (GAD), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: Member Note:- Senior most Member of the Departmental Promotion Committee shall act as Chairperson in case notified Chairperson happens to be junior to another member of the Departmental Promotion Committee. 13. Circumstances in which UPSC to be consulted in making recruitment. Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is necessary. By Order and in the Name of Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, CHOKHA RAM GARG, Secy. (ACL)

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