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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 10th June, 2013 S.R.O. 2(E):— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 13 read with clause (e) of sub- section (2) of section 41 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 (55 of 2007), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, regulating the method of recruitment to the Group ‘C’ posts in the Armed Forces Tribunal, Ministry of Defence, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces Tribunal, Group‘C’ posts( Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2013.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Application. — These rules shall apply to the posts specified in the column (1) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.

3. Number of posts, classification, pay band and grade pay or pay scale .— The number of the said posts, their classification, pay band and grade pay or pay scale attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule.

4. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.—The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating to said posts shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.

5. Absorption of employees appointed on deputation. —(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the provisions of these rules, the persons holding the posts of Upper Division Clerk, Stenographer Grade II, Lower Division Clerk cum Hindi Typist, Data Entry Operator, Staff Car Driver, Despatch Rider, Library Attendant and Multi Tasking Staff (Peon-cum-helper) on the date of commencement of these rules on deputation basis and who fulfill the qualifications and experience laid down in these rules and who are considered suitable by the Departmental Promotion Committee, shall be eligible for absorption in the respective grade subject to the condition that such persons exercise their option for the absorption, and that their parent Departments do not have any objection to their being absorbed in the Tribunal.

(2) The seniority of the officers mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall be determined with reference to the dates of their regular appointment to the posts held by them in the parent Department.

(3) The suitability of persons for absorption may be considered by a Departmental Promotion Committee.

6. Conditions of service.—The conditions of service of the said posts of the Tribunal in matter of allowances, leave, provident fund, age of superannuation, pension and retirement benefits, medical facilities and other conditions of service, shall be regulated in accordance with such rules as are for the time being applicable to officers belonging to Group C posts of the Central Government of the corresponding pay band and grade pay or pay scale.

7. Procedure for direct recruitment .— The following procedure shall be followed for making direct recruitment to the posts specified in the said Schedule namely:-

(a) the Tribunal shall invite applications for the said posts through an advertisement on all India basis;

(b) the applications received shall be screened for eligibility by a Screening Committee constituted by the Chairperson of the Tribunal;

(c) if the number of applications received is large, then the Selection Committee may recommend a preliminary writtern examination;

(d) the recruitment shall be done in interview by a Selection Committee comprising of:-

(i) Chairperson or Judicial Member nominated by the Chairperson of the Tribunal -Chairman;

(ii) Administrative Member to be nominated by the Chairperson of the Tribunal - Member;

(iii) Principal Registrar of the Tribunal - Member.

8. Procedure for appointment on deputation . — The following procedure shall be followed for making appointment on deputation to the said posts, namely:—

(a) the Tribunal shall invite applications for the said posts through an advertisement on all India basis;

(b) the applications received thereof shall be screened for eligibility by a Screening Committee constituted by the Chairperson;

(c) interview conducted by the Selection Committee referred to in clause (d) of rule 7.

9. Disqualifications .—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 marriage with any other person, shall be eligible for appointment to any of the said posts.

Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied, that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such persons 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.

10. Power to relax.— Where the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, he may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

11. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxations 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 the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

SCHEDULE

Name of post Number of post Classificatio n Pay band and grade pay or pay scale Whether selection post or non-selection post Age limit for direct recruits Educational and other qualifications 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 Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by orption and percentage of vacancies to be filled by various methods

1. Upper Division Clerk.

Subject to variation dependent on workload General Central Service.

Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Ministerial Pay band-1, Rs. 5200- 20200 plus grade pay of Rs.2400 Selection Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Promotion, failing which by deputation/ absorption In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation/absorption grades from which promotion or deputation/absorption, to be made If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment Promotion: Lower Division Clerks or Data Entry Operators in the pay band-1; Rs. 5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs.1900 with eight years regular service in the grade.

Note: 1:- Where juniors, who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service, are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. Group-‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion and confirmation) consisting of:-

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench)- Chairman

(ii) Joint Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal - Member Not applicable.

Note: 2:- For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission , except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Deputation/ Absorption:- Officers from Central Government or State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts:-

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) holding the post in the pay band-1, Rs.5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs.1900 with eight years regular service.

Note: 1:- The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation and similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note: 2:- Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 3:- The maximum age- limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of the applications.

Note: 4:- For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Member

(iv) Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Department or Office –Member Stenograp her Grade II *Subject to variation dependent on workload General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Ministerial Pay band-1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs. 2400 Not applicable 18-27 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty-five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and also relaxable in case of Ex-servicemen in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Laddakh Division and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

Essential:

(1) 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University.

(2) Skill Test Norms: On computer.

Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute.

Transcription: 50 minutes (English);

65 minutes (Hindi).

(3) Computer training course of at least six months duration.

Note: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

Not applicable.

Two years for direct recruits.

Direct Recruitment failing which by deputation/ absorption or re- employment of ex-servicemen.

Deputation/ absorption: Officers possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct recruitment in column (7) and holding analogous posts on regular basis in the Central Government or State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts.

Deputation/re-employment - The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered, who shall, if selected, be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter they may be continued on re-employment.

Note:1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note: 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation):—

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench)— Chairman Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal — Member

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence — Member or Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Member Not applicable.

3. Lower Division Clerk- cum- Hindi Typist Subject to variation dependent on workload General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Ministerial Pay band- Rs.

plus grade pay of Rs.

Select ion 18-27 years.

(Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty- five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and also relaxable in case of Ex-servicemen in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Laddakh Division and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Essential:

(i) 12th Class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or University;

(ii) A typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (35 words per minute and 30 words per minute correspond to 10500 Key Depression Per Hour/9000 Key Depression Per Hour on an average of 05 key depressions for each minutes)

(iii) Computer training course of at least six Age: No Educational Qualification Yes.

Two years for direct recruits.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

months duration.

Desirable: Graduate from a recognised university.

Note: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, is of the opinion that the sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

A. (i) 85% by direct recruitment through open advertisement failing which by deputation /absorption.

(ii) 10 % of the vacancies shall be filled from amongst the Group ’C’ staff in grade pay of Rs. 1800 and who possess 12th Class pass or equivalent qualification and have rendered 3 years regular service in the grade on the basis of departmental qualifying examination.

(iii) 5% of the vacancies shall be filled on seniority-cum-fitness basis from Group ‘C’ employees who have three years regular service in posts with the Grade Pay of Rs.1800.

Note: 1: For the first three years the vacancies under A (ii) shall be filled as per A above.

Note 2: Unfilled vacancies under clauses (iii) above pertaining to a particular year shall not be carried over.

Deputation: Officers possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct recruitment in column (7) and holding analogous posts on regular basis in the Central Government or State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts.

For Ex-servicemen: Deputation/re-employment— The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered, who shall , if selected, be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter they may be continued on re-employment.

Note:1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note: 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation):—

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench)- Chairman

(ii) Joint Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal - Member

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Member

(iv) The Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Department or Office –Member Not applicable

4. Data Entry Operator.

Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service.

Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Non- Ministerial.

Pay band-1;

Rs. 5200- 20200 plus grade pay of Rs.

Not applicable 18-27 years.

(Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty-five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and also relaxable in Essential:

(a) 12th class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution or board or equivalent; and

(b) Diploma or Certificate in Information Technology Not applicable.

Two years for direct recruits.

case of Ex-servicemen in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Laddakh Division and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

or Computer field; and.

(c) Knowledge of data entry or computer operation (should possess a speed of not less than 8000 Key Depressions per hour for data entry work).

Desirable: Graduate from a recognised university.

Note: The speed of 8000 Key Depressions per hour for data entry works is to be judged by conducting a speed test on the Electronic Data of Processing(EDP) Competent Authority.

Note: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

Direct Recruitment, failing which by deputation/ absorption or re-employment (For Ex- servicemen).

Deputation/Absorption : Officers from the Central Government or State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts;(i) holding analogous post on regular basis or (ii) holding post(s) in the pay band-I, Rs.5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs.1900, with two years regular service in the grade and possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct recruitment in column For Ex-servicemen: Deputation/re-employment - The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered, who shall, if selected, be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter they may be continued on re-employment.

Note:1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note: 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre- revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation. Group-‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation):-

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench)- Chairman

(ii) Joint Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal - Member

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Member

(iv) The Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Department or Office –Member Not applicable.

Staff Car Driver Subject to variation dependent on workload General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Non- Ministerial Pay band-1, Rs.5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs.1900 Not appli- cable 18-27 years.

(Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty-five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and also relaxable in case of Ex-servicemen in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Laddakh Division and Pangi Sub division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

standard pass from a Experience of driving a motorcar for at least three years, (iii) Possessing a valid driving licence for motorcars;

(iv) Knowledge of motor mechanism (should be able to remove minor-defects in vehicle).

Desirable: Three years service as Home Guard or Civil Volunteers.

Note: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

Not applicable Two years for direct recruits Direct recruitment, failing which by deputation/ absorption or re- employment (For Ex- servicemen).

Deputation/Absorption: On the results of a test in driving, designed to adjudge suitability for the post with reference to the standards of competence considered essential in drivers of staff cars from amongst;

(a) persons holding analogous posts of staff car drivers in Ministries or Departments of the Central Government or State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts on regular basis and possessing qualifications prescribed in column (7): or

(b) regular Despatch Riders (Group ‘C’) in the pay band -1 Rs. 5200-20200 with grade pay of Rs.1900, who possess qualification prescribed in column (7) and possessing a valid Driving License for Motor Cars; or

(c) regular Group ‘C’ employees in the pay band-1 Rs.5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs.1800, with three years experience of the Central Government or State Government or Tribunals or Commissions or statutory bodies or courts located where the concerned Bench of the Tribunal is functioning and possess the qualification prescribed in column (7).

For Ex-servicemen: Deputation/re-employment - The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered, who shall, if selected, be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces, and thereafter they may be continued on re- employment.

Group-‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation):-

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) —Chairman

(ii) Joint Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal - Member

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Member

(iv) The Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Department or Office –Member Not appli- cable Note:1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note: 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

6. Despatch Rider.

(Subject to variation dependent on workload) General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Non- Ministerial Pay band-1 Rs. 5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs. - 1900 Not appli- cable 18-27 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty-five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and also relaxable in case of Ex-servicemen in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: 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, Laddakh Division and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep) Essential: (i) 10th standard pass from any recognised Board or equivalent with ability to read English and Hindi or Regional Language of the area in which the Tribunal is situated;

(ii) Possessing a valid driving licence for motor cycle or Scooter or auto-rickshaw and experience of driving such vehicle for at least three years. (iii) Having knowledge of mechanism of motor cycle or Scooter or auto-rickshaw and should be able to remove minor-defects in such vehicle.

Note: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, in the case of candidates belonging to the the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stages of selection he is of the opinion that the sufficient numbers of candidates with requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them Not appli- cable Two years for direct recruit Direct recruit- ment, failing which by deputation or absorption or re- employ- Deputation/Absorption: (i) On the results of a test in driving, designed to adjudge suitability for the post with reference to the standards of competence considered essential in drivers of motor cycles or scooters, from amongst the regular Group ‘C’ employees in the pay band-1 Rs.5200- 20200 with grade pay of Rs.1800, with three years experience of driving in Central Government or Armed Forces or Group-‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation):-

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) —Chairman

(ii) Joint Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal - Member

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Member

(iv) The Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Department or Office –Member Not appli- cable.

ment (For Ex- service- men).

State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or statutory bodies or courts and possessing the qualification mentioned in column (7); or (ii) Persons possessing the qualifications prescribed in column (7) and holding analogous posts in the Central Government or Armed Forces or State Government or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts.

For Ex-servicemen: Deputation/re- employment – The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered, who shall, if selected, be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces, and thereafter they may be continued on re-employment.

Note:1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note: 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre- revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

7. Library Attendant Subject to variation dependent on work load General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted, Non- Ministerial Pay band- 1 Rs.5200- 20200 plus grade pay of Rs.1800 Not applicable 18-27 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty-five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and also relaxable in case of Ex-servicemen in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date Essential:

(i) 10th standard pass or equivalent of any recognised Board; and

(ii) Experience of working at least one year in a recognized or registered Library.

Note: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stages of selection he is of the opinion that the sufficient numbers of candidates with requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

Not applicable for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Laddakh Division and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

Two years for direct recruits Direct recruitment, failing which by deputation or absorption or re- employment (For Ex- servicemen) By deputation/absorption from amongst the Group ‘C’ staff in the pay band-I Rs.5200-20200 plus grade pay of Rs.1800, with one year regular service in the grade in the Central Government , Armed Forces, State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts or Armed Forces Tribunal and who possess the qualifications and experience prescribed in column (7) and have rendered three years regular service in the capacity.

For Ex-servicemen: Deputation/re-employment - The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered, who shall, if selected, be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter they may be continued on re- employment.

Note:1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note: 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.

Committee (for considering confirmation):-

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) - Chairman

(ii) Joint Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal - Member

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence - Member

(iv) The Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Department or Office –Member Not applicable

8. Multi Tasking Staff (Peon- cum- helper).

Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non- Gazetted;

Non- Ministerial.

Pay Rs plus grade pay of Rs.1800.

Not applicable.

18-27 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty-five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, and also relaxable in case of Ex-servicemen in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Laddakh Division and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

pass or equivalent from any recognised Board.

Desirable: Training in ‘Basic’ and ‘Refresher’ Courses in Home Guards and Civil Defence.

Note: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes if at any stages of selection he is of the opinion that the sufficient numbers of candidates with requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

Not applicable.

Two years for direct recruits.

(i) 75% by direct recruitment failing which by deputation/ absorption or reemployment (For Ex-servicemen).

employment (For Ex- servicemen), failing which by direct recruitment.

In case of deputation/absorbtion: Persons holding analogous posts in Central Government or State Governments or Tribunals or Commissions or Statutory Bodies or Courts possessing qualifications specified in column (7).

For Ex-servicemen: Deputation/re-employment - The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered, who shall, if selected, be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces and thereafter they may be continued on re- employment.

Note:1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post, held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note: 2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

Note: 3. For the purpose of appointment on deputation or absorption, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January,2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission, except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the posts for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation. Group-‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:-

(i) Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench)- Chairman

(ii) Joint Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) or Registrar of any Regional Bench to be nominated by the Chairperson Armed Forces Tribunal — Member

(iii) Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence — Member

(iv) The Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes officer from another Government Department or Office — Member Not appli- cable SAMEER KUMAR KHARE, Jt. Secy.

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Provisions this rule answers to

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Other instruments under the same Act

All of the The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007