Rule, 2016

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EXTRAORDINARY

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 605] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2016/BHADRA 9, 1938 ᱨ.4200 ᱨ.2400 ᱨ.1900

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(Department of Higher Education)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 26th August, 2016

G.S.R. 839(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 25 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules in supersession of University Grants Commission (Recruitment) Rules, 1983 and University Grants Commission (Recruitment) Rules, 1993 and their amendments regulating the method of recruitment to certain posts in the University Grants Commission, namely Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Junior Statistical Officer, Senior Statistical Assistant, Stenographer, Lower Division Clerk and Multitasking Staff (MTS):-

(1) Short title and commencement- I. These rules may be called the University Grants Commission Recruitment Rules, 2016. II. 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 column 1 of the Schedule annexed to these rules.

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

(4) Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications etc.- The method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in column 5 to 12 of the aforesaid Schedule.

(5) Disqualification-

(i) No person shall be qualified for appointment to the posts mentioned in the schedule unless he is a citizen of India, or belong to such categories of persons as may, from time to time be notified in this behalf by the Central Government.

(ii) 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 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 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.

(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, Ex-Servicemen and other special categories of person in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

(7) Interpretation - If any question arises as to the interpretation of these rules, the same shall be decided by the Central Government.

Recruitment Rules For Joint Secretary in the University Grants Commission

SECHEDULE

Name of post Number of post Classification Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale Whether selection post or non- selection post Age limit for direct recruits Joint Secretary 17 Rs. 37400- 67000 with GP of Rs. 8700/- Selection 50 Years (relaxable upto 5 years for employees of Central Government, State Government, Universities, Autonomous Bodies and candidates belonging to the SC/ST/ OBC/PWD and other special categories of persons specified in the orders/instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time in regard to age relaxation) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits Whether age and educational qualification prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotes.

Period of probation, if any Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various method Essential: 1. Doctorate in any discipline with First or second class Masters Degree;

2. At least 12 years of experience of teaching/research in any University or college or educational administration in higher education;

3(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/ department; or 3(ii) With 5 years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Pay Band-3 (Rs.

15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 7600 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department.

Yes 2 Years (for direct recruitment) 75% by promotion (failing which by deputation) and 25% by direct recruitment.

In case of recruitment by promotion/ deputation/ absorption/ grade from which promotion/deputation/absorption to be made If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists what is its composition Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making recruitment Promotion: Deputy Secretary in the Commission with 5 years continuous regular service in the grade.

Transfer on deputation :

(a) Officers under the Central Government, State Government, Universities and Autonomous bodies:-

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or Composition of DPC or Selection Committee iii) Two Member of Commission nominated by Chairman, UGC;

Not Applicable.

(ii)With 5years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in PB-3 (Rs. 15600- 39100) with GP of Rs. 7600 or equivalent in the parent AND

(b) Possessing the following qualifications 5 Years of experience in educational administration.

NOTE: (i) The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed five years.

(ii) The Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be ‘Not exceeding 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

iv) One representative of the Central Govt.

* Subject to variation dependent on workload. The year in which the indicated number exists should be given with in brackets Recruitment Rules For Deputy Secretary in the University Grants Commission

SECHEDULE

Deputy Secretary 16 Rs.15600- 39100 with GP of Rs.

Selection 45 Years (relaxable upto 5 years for employees of Central Government, State Government, Universities, Autonomous Bodies and candidates belonging to the SC/ST/ OBC/PWD and other special categories of persons specified in the orders/instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time in regard to age relaxation) Essential:

1. First class Masters Degree from a recognized University with a good academic record;

2. At least 7 years of experience of teaching/research in University or college or educational administration in higher education;

3(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or 3(ii) With 5 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600 or equivalent in the parent cadre/ department Desirable Doctorate in any discipline.

Yes 2 Years (for direct recruitment) 75% by promotion (failing which by deputation) and 25% by direct recruitment.

Promotion : Under Secretary or Education Officer in the commission with 5 years continuous regular service in the grade; the inter-se-seniority of the Education Officer/Under Secretary in promotion quota shall be reckoned on the basis of continuous regular service in the respective grade.

i) Chairman, UGC- Chairman;

ii) Two members of the Commission to be nominated by the Chairman, UGC;

iii) One outside expert (to be nominated by the Chairman, UGC);

iv) One representative of the Central Government.

Not Applicable.

Transfer on deputation:

(a) Officers under the Central Government, State Government, Universities and autonomous bodies;-

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or

(ii) With 5 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in PB -3 (Rs.

15600-39100) with GP of Rs. 6600 or equivalent in the parent AND

(b) Possessing the following qualification:

5 years of experience in educational administration.

NOTE: (i) The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed four years.

(ii) The Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be ‘Not exceeding 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

* Subject to variation dependent on workload. The year in which the indicated number exists should be given with in brackets Recruitment Rules For Junior Statistical Officer in the University Grants Commission

SECHEDULE

Junior Statistical Officer Rs. 9300-34800 with GP of Rs. 5400/- Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable By promotion, failing which by deputation By promotion:5 years continuous regular service as Senior Statistical Assistant By Deputation:

(a) Officers under the Central Government:

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or

(ii) With 8 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in PB-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) with GP of Rs. 4200 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department (or

(i) Secretary, UGC – Chairman;

UGC(To be nominated by Chairman, UGC);

(iii) Two outside experts(To be nominated by Chairman, UGC);

(iv) One representative of the Not Applicable.

with 3 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in PB-2 (Rs. 9300-34800) with GP of Rs. 4600 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department);

AND

(b) Possessing the following qualifications:

First or Second class Masters Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics/Commerce (with Statistics as a subject) from a recognized University, with knowledge of Desirable: Two years experience in data analysis and interpretation or in relevant field in a Central Government/Universities/PSU/Autonomous bodies.

Note:(i) The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

(ii)The Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be ‘Not exceeding 56 years’ as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Central Government.

* Subject to variation dependent on workload. The year in which the indicated number exists should be given with in brackets Recruitment Rules For Senior Statistical Assistant in the University Grants Commission

SECHEDULE

Senior Statistical Assistant Rs.9300-34800 with GP of Rs.

Not Applicable 35 years (relaxable upto 5 years for employees of Central Government, State Government, Universities, Autonomous Bodies and candidates belonging to the other special categories of persons specified in the the Central Government from time to time in regard to age relaxation) First or Second class Masters Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics/ Commerce (with Statistics as a subject) from a recognized University, with knowledge of computer applications/ statistical packages.

Desirable:

Two years experience in data analysis and interpretation or in relevant field in a Central Government/State Government /PSU/ Autonomous bodies/Universities.

Not Applicable Two years By direct recruitment (Written and Skill Test), failing which by deputation By Deputation

(a) Officers under the Central Government

(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or

(ii) With 6 years service in the grade rendered after appointment therto on regular basis in PB-I (Rs. 5200-20200) with GP of Rs. 2800 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; and

(b) Possessing the qualifications and experience as per column(7) Note: i) The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/ department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

ii) The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be ‘Not exceeding 56 years’ as on the last date of receipt of applications. Not Applicable Not Applicable.

* Subject to variation dependent on workload. The year in which the indicated number exists should be given with in brackets Recruitment Rules For Stenograpeher in the University Grants Commission

SECHEDULE

Stenographer 13 (Year 2014) Rs.5200-20200 with GP of Rs.

Not Applicable 30 years (relaxable upto 5 years for employees of Central Government, State Government, Universities, Autonomous Bodies and candidates belonging to the SC/ST/ OBC/PWD and other special categories of persons specified in the orders/instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time in regard to age relaxation)

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

Transcription: 50 mts (Eng), 65 mts (Hindi) on computer)

(c) Knowledge of computer applications Not Applicable Two years Direct recruitment (Written and Skill Test) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable.

Recruitment Rules For Lower Division Clerk in the University Grants Commission

SECHEDULE

Lower Division Clerk (Year 2014) Rs.5200-20200 with GP of Rs.

Not Applicable 30 years (relaxable upto 5 years for employees of Central Government, State Government, Universities, Autonomous Bodies and candidates belonging to the SC/ST/ OBC/PWD and other special categories of persons specified in the orders/instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time in regard to age relaxation) Essential

(a) 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University

(b) A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer.

(c) Knowledge of computer applications Desirable:

Graduate from any recognized university Not Applicable Two years Direct recruitment (Written and Skill Test)

(i) 85% by direct recruitment;

(ii) 10% of the vacancies shall be filled from amongst the Group C staff in the 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. The maximum age limit for eligibility for examination is 45 years. (50 years of age for SC/ST);

Note: If more of such employees than the no. of vacancies available under clause

(ii) qualified at the examination, such excess no. of employees shall be considered for filling the vacancies arising in the subsequent years so that employees qualifying at an earlier examination are considered before those who qualify at a later examination.

(iii) 5% of the vacancies shall be filled on seniority-cum-fitness basis from Group ‘C’ employees who have 3 years regular service in posts with the Grade Pay of Rs. Not Applicable Not Applicable.

Recruitment Rules For Multi Tasking Staff in the University Grants Commission

SECHEDULE

Multi Tasking Staff (Year Rs.5200-20200 with GP of Rs.

Not Applicable 30 years (relaxable upto 5 years for employees of Central Government, State Government, Universities, Autonomous Bodies and candidates belonging to the SC/ST/ OBC/PWD and other special categories of persons specified in the orders/instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time in regard to age relaxation) Matriculation or its equivalent examination.

Not Applicable Two years Direct Recruitment (Written and Skill Test) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable.

and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

HARINDRA KUMAR

Provisions this rule answers to

Read out of the instrument itself: an enabling provision is one it says it was made under, which is the power it rests on. The rest it names without resting on.

Other instruments under the same Act

All of the The University Grants Commission Act, 1956