## Report on Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorates Stenographer Grade I Group B, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial Post Recruitment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the "Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorates Stenographer Grade I Group B, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial Post Recruitment Rules, 2021," a new policy outlining the method of recruitment for the Stenographer Grade I position within various directorates under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The policy establishes criteria for recruitment, including age limits, qualifications, and method of selection. It also designates the Directorate General of Performance Management, Customs and Central Excise, Delhi as the Cadre Controlling Authority for specific Group B and C posts across various directorates. Key findings include the specific requirements for direct recruitment and promotion to the Stenographer Grade I position and the establishment of a Departmental Promotion Committee.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the "Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorates Stenographer Grade I Group B, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial Post Recruitment Rules, 2021" (hereinafter referred to as "the Rules"), based solely on the provided policy text. The purpose of this report is to inform stakeholders about the provisions and implications of these Rules.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a **New Policy**.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as inferred from the text, is to regulate the method of recruitment to the post of Stenographer Grade I, Group B, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial Posts in the Directorates under the control of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* As a new policy, the Rules likely address the need for a standardized and updated framework for recruiting Stenographer Grade I personnel across various CBIC directorates. The previous recruitment rules were outdated and spread across different directorates. The supersession of earlier rules implies a desire for a unified approach to recruitment and cadre management for this specific role, streamlining the process and potentially ensuring consistent standards.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy, these are the main components, rules, and actions mandated by the provided text:
* **Supersession of Previous Rules:** The Rules explicitly supersede several previous recruitment rules pertaining to Group C and Group D posts within various directorates, including rules related to Directorate of Inspection Customs and Central Excise, Directorate of Logistics, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Directorate of Central Excise Intelligence, Directorate of Publications Customs and Central Excise, Directorate of Data Management, and Central Revenues Subordinate Chemical Service. The supersession is specific to the post of Stenographer Grade II for all directorates.
* **Short Title and Commencement:** The Rules are titled "Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorates Stenographer Grade I Group B, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial Post Recruitment Rules, 2021" and came into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Cadre Controlling Authority:** The Directorate General of Performance Management, Customs and Central Excise, Delhi, is designated as the Cadre Controlling Authority for all Group B and C posts (Gazetted and Non-Gazetted) for a list of directorates. This includes responsibility for Directorate General of Performance Management, Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence, and Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax Intelligence, Directorate General of Logistics, Directorate General of Tax Payer Services, Directorate General of Systems Data Management, Central Revenue Control Laboratory, Directorate General of Vigilance, Directorate General of Safeguards, Directorate General of Export Promotion, Directorate General of Audit, Directorate General of Legal Affairs, Directorate General Human Resource Development, Chief Commissioner AR, Customs, Central Excise Service Tax Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management, Directorate General of Valuation, Directorate of International Customs, Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax.
* **Number of Posts, Classification, and Pay Matrix:** The Schedule outlines that there are 168 Stenographer Grade I posts. The classification is General Central Service, Group B Non-Gazetted, Ministerial. The pay level is Level 6 in the Pay Matrix (35400 - 112400).
* **Age Limit:** The age limit for direct recruits is not exceeding 30 years, relaxable for Government servants up to five years.
* **Educational Qualifications:** Direct recruits must have passed the 12th or equivalent from a recognized Board or Institution. A skill test is also required.
* **Method of Recruitment:** 75% of vacancies are filled by direct recruitment, and 25% by promotion.
* **Probation Period:** The probation period for direct recruits and promotees is two years.
* **Promotion Criteria:** Promotion is from Group B Stenographer Grade II in Level 4 in the Pay Matrix (25500-81100) with ten years of regular service in the grade.
* **Disqualification:** A person with a spouse living is ineligible for appointment if they have contracted a marriage with another person, subject to certain exemptions by the Central Government.
* **Power to Relax:** The Central Government retains the power to relax any provisions of the Rules.
* **Saving Clause:** The Rules do not affect existing reservations, age relaxations, and concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen, and other special categories.
* **Departmental Promotion Committee:** The policy establishes a Departmental Promotion Committee for confirmation and promotion. The committee composition is outlined as Additional Director General (Chairman), Additional Director (Member), and Joint Director (Member).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The direct target audience includes:
* Individuals seeking employment as Stenographer Grade I within the specified CBIC directorates.
* Current Stenographer Grade II employees eligible for promotion.
* The Directorate General of Performance Management, Customs and Central Excise, Delhi (as the Cadre Controlling Authority).
* The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
* Directorates under the control of CBIC.
* Staff Selection Commission.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency:** The Directorate General of Performance Management, Customs and Central Excise, Delhi, is the key agency responsible for cadre control. The Staff Selection Commission is responsible for conducting recruitment.
* **Procedures:** The Rules outline the method of recruitment, qualifications, and age limits, providing a framework for implementation. A Departmental Promotion Committee is established for promotions.
* **Timelines:** The Rules came into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Specific recruitment timelines would likely be advertised by the Staff Selection Commission, as noted in the Schedule.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these Rules include:
* Standardized recruitment procedures for Stenographer Grade I positions across CBIC directorates.
* A clearly defined career path for Stenographer Grade II employees.
* Improved cadre management and administration under the designated Cadre Controlling Authority.
* Increased efficiency and transparency in the recruitment process.
* A streamlined and modernized approach to filling Stenographer Grade I positions.
**9. Conclusion:**
The "Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorates Stenographer Grade I Group B, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial Post Recruitment Rules, 2021" establishes a new framework for recruiting and managing Stenographer Grade I personnel within the CBIC directorates. The policy supersedes previous rules and centralizes cadre control under the Directorate General of Performance Management, Customs and Central Excise, Delhi. The Rules detail specific requirements for direct recruitment and promotion, likely leading to a more efficient and standardized approach to staffing these positions. The policy is significant as it provides a clear framework for the recruitment process and promotes transparency and consistency within the organization.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Finance: The government ministry responsible for financial matters.
Department of Revenue: A department within the Ministry of Finance.
Constitution: Refers to the Constitution of India, which provides the legal framework for the government.
Directorate of the Inspection Customs and Central Excise: An organization within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responsible for inspection of Customs and Central Excise.
Directorate of Logistics: An organization within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responsible for logistics.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence: An organization within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responsible for revenue intelligence.
Directorate of Central Excise Intelligence: An organization within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responsible for central excise intelligence.
Directorate of Publications Customs and Central Excise: An organization within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responsible for publications related to Customs and Central Excise.
Directorate of Data Management: An organization within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responsible for data management.
Central Revenues Subordinate Chemical Service: A group within the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs: A governing body under the Ministry of Finance responsible for indirect taxes and customs.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorates Stenographer GradeI Group B, Non Gazetted, Ministerial Post Recruitment Rules, 2021: The full title of the set of rules being established/amended.
Directorate General of Performance Management, Customs and Central Excise, Delhi: A directorate responsible for performance management related to Customs and Central Excise, located in Delhi.
Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence: A directorate responsible for revenue intelligence.
Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax Intelligence: A directorate responsible for intelligence related to Goods and Services Tax.
Directorate General of Logistics: A directorate responsible for logistics.
Directorate General of Tax Payer Services: A directorate responsible for tax payer services.
Directorate General of Systems Data Management: A directorate responsible for systems and data management.
Central Revenue Control Laboratory: A central laboratory for revenue control.
Directorate General of Vigilance: A directorate responsible for vigilance.
Directorate General of Safeguards: A directorate responsible for safeguards.
Directorate General of Export Promotion: A directorate responsible for export promotion.
Directorate General of Audit: A directorate responsible for audit.
Directorate General of Legal Affairs: A directorate responsible for legal affairs.
Directorate General Human Resource Development: A directorate responsible for human resource development.
Chief Commissioner AR, Customs, Central Excise Service Tax Appellate Tribunal CESTAT: An appellate tribunal related to customs, central excise, and service tax.
Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management: A directorate responsible for analytics and risk management.
Directorate General of Valuation: A directorate responsible for valuation.
Directorate of International Customs: A directorate responsible for international customs.
Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax: A directorate responsible for Goods and Services Tax.
Government of India: The government of India.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities in India recognized by the government.
Scheduled Tribes: A group of indigenous communities in India recognized by the government.
Union Public Service Commission: A constitutional body in India that conducts examinations for appointments to the civil services.
New Delhi: The capital of India
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 452] नई दिल्ली, बुधिार, अगस्ट्त 11, 2021/श्रािण 20, 1943
No. 452] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2021/SRAVANA 20, 1943
जित्त मत्रं ालय
(रािस्ट्ि जिभाग )
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 2 अगस्ट्त , 2021
सा.का.जन. 552(अ).-राष्ट्रपजत, संजिधान के अनुच्छेि 309 के परन्तुक द्वारा प्रित्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए और जित्त
मंत्रालय, रािस्ट्ि जिभाग में जनरीक्षण (सीमा िुल्क और केंद्रीय उत्पाि िुल्क) के पययिेक्षण में आबकारी) और इसकी काडर इकाइयााँ
जनििे ालय, समूह 'ग’ और समूह 'घ’ पि भती जनयम,2004,संभारतंत्र जनििे ालय, जित्त मंत्रालय, रािस्ट्ि जिभाग, समूह ’ग’ और समूह
'घ’ पि भती जनयम,2004, रािस्ट्ि आसूचना जनििे ालय और केंद्रीय उत्पाि िुल्क आसूचना जनििे ालय, जित्त मंत्रालय, रािस्ट्ि जिभाग,
समूह 'ग' और समूह 'घ' पि भती जनयम 2004, प्रकािन जनििे ालय (सीमा िुल्क और केंद्रीय उत्पाि िुल्क) (समूह’ग’ और समूह 'घ'
पि), भती जनयम 1988, डाटा प्रबंधन जनििे ालय, जित्त मंत्रालय (रािस्ट्ि जिभाग), समूह 'ग' और समूह 'घ' पि भती जनयम 2004 और
केंद्रीय रािस्ट्ि अधीनस्ट्थ रासायजनक सेिा (समूह 'ग' और समूह 'घ' पि) भती जनयम, 2004 का अजधक्ांत करते हुए, िहां तक उनका
संबंध सभी जनििे ालय के जलए स्ट्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड- II के पि से संबंजधत ह ैंउन बातों के जसिाय जिन्ह ेंऐसे अजधक्मण से पहले दकया गया ह ै
या करने का लोप दकया गया है, केंद्रीय अप्रत्यक्ष कर और सीमा िुल्क के जनयंत्रण के अधीन जनििे ालय, जित्त मंत्रालय, रािस्ट्ि जिभाग,
में आिुजलजपक ग्रेड-I (समूह ‘ख’अरािपजत्रत, अनुसजचिीय पि) के पि की भती की पद्धजत का जिजनयमन करने के जलए जनम् नजलजखत
जनयम बनाते ह,ैं अथायत्:-
1. सजं क्षप्त नाम और प्रारंभ: (1) इन जनयमों का संजक्षप्त नाम केंद्रीय अप्रत्यक्ष कर और सीमा िुल्क बोडय जनििे ालय, आिुजलजपक ग्रेड-I
(समूह ‘ख’ अरािपजत्रत, अनुसजचिीय पि) भती जनयम, 2021 ह।ै
4440 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
(2) ये रािपत्र में उनके प्रकािन की तारीख को प्रिृत्त होंगे।
2. जििेष उपबंध: (1) जनष्पािन प्रबंधन महाजनििे ालय, सीमा िल्ु क और केंद्रीय उत्पाि िुल्क, दिल्ली बोडय द्वारा यथाअनुमोदित
जनम्नजलजखत जनििे ालयों के जलए सभी समूह-ख और समूह-ग पिों के जलए काडर जनयंत्रण प्राजधकरण होगा अथायत्: -
(i) प्रिियन प्रबंधन महाजनििे ालय
(ii) रािस्ट्ि आसूचना महाजनििे ालय
(iii) माल और सेिा कर आसूचना महाजनििे ालय
(iv) संभारतंत्र महाजनििे ालय
(v) करिाता सेिा महाजनििे ालय
(vi) साधारण प्रणाली और डाटा प्रबंधन महाजनििे ालय
(vii) केंद्रीय रािस्ट्ि जनयंत्रण प्रयोगिाला
(viii) सतकयता महाजनििे ालय
(ix) सुरक्षा महाजनििे ालय
(x) जनयायत संिधयन महाजनििे ालय
(xi) लेखा महाजनििे ालय
(xii) जिजध कायय महाजनििे ालय
(xiii) साधारण मानि संसाधन जिकास जनििे ालय
(xiv) मुख्य आयुि (एआर), सीमा िुल्क, केंद्रीय उत्पाि िुल्क और सेिा कर अपीलीय न्यायाजधकरण (सेसटेट)
(xv) जिश्लेजषकी और िोजखम प्रबंधन महाजनििे ालय
(xvi) मूल्यांकन महाजनििे ालय
(xvii) अंतरायष्ट्रीय सीमा िुल्क जनििे ालय
(xviii) माल और सेिा कर महाजनििे ालय
(2) समूह -ख और समूह -ग की श्रेणी में सभी आमजे लत दकए गए जनििे ालयों के पिों की अंतर-सह-िररष्ठता इस संबंध में समय-समय
पर भारत सरकार द्वारा िारी जनििे ों /दििाजनििे ों के अनुसार एकीकृत होगी।
3. पि सख्ं या, िगीकरण और िते न मरै रक्स का स्ट्तर: उक् त पि की संख्या, उनका िगीकरण और िेतन मैररक्स में स्ट्तर िह होगा, िो इन
जनयमों से उपाबद्ध अनुसूची के स्ट्तभं (2) से स्ट्तंभ (4) में जिजनर्िष्टय ह।ैं
4. भती की पद्धजत, आय-ु सीमा, अहतय ाएं आदि: भती की पद्धजत, आयु-सीमा, अहतय ाएं और उससे सबं ंजधत अन्य बातें िे होंगी िो उि
अनुसूची के स्ट्तंभ ( ) से (13) में जिजनर्िष्टय हैं।
5. जनरहतय ा - िह व्यजि-
(क) जिसने ऐसे व्यजि से जिसका पजत या जिसकी पत्नी िीजित है, जििाह दकया ह ैया जििाह की संजििा की है;
(ख) जिसने अपने पजत या अपनी पत्नी के िीजित रहते हुए दकसी व्यजि से जििाह दकया ह ैया जििाह की संजििा की है!
उि पि पर जनयुजि का पात्र नहीं होगा:
परन्तु यदि केन्द्रीय सरकार का यह समाधान हो िाता है दक ऐसा जििाह ऐसे व्यजि और जििाह के अन्य पक्षकार को लागू
स्ट्िीय जिजध के अधीन अनुज्ञेय ह ैऔर ऐसा करने के जलए अन्य आधार ह ैंतो िह दकसी व्यजि को इस जनयम के प्रितयन से छूट िे सकेगी।[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
6. जिजथल करन े की िजि - िहां केन्द्रीय सरकार की यह राय ह ै दक ऐसा करना आिश्यक या समीचीन है, िहां िह उसके जलए िो
कारण हैं, उन्ह ें लेखबद्ध करके, इन जनयमों के दकसी उपबंध को दकसी िगय या प्रिगय के व्यजियों की बाबत, आििे द्वारा जिजथल कर
सकेगी।
7. व्यािजृ त्त - इन जनयमों की कोई बात, ऐसे आरक्षण, आयु-सीमा में छूट और अन्य ररयायतों पर प्रभाि नहीं डालेगी, जिनका केन्द्रीय
सरकार द्वारा इस संबंध में समय-समय पर िारी दकए गए आििे ों के अनुसार अनुसूजचत िाजतयों, अनुसूजचत िनिाजतयों, भूतपूिय
सैजनकों और अन्य जििेष प्रिगय के व्यजियों के जलए उपबंध करना अपेजक्षत ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
पि का नाम पिों की सख्ं या िगीकरण िते न मरै रक्स चयन पि सीध े भती दकए िान े िाले व्य जक्त यों के
का स्ट्तर अथिा जलए आय-ु सीमा
अचयन पि
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
आिुजलजपक 168 (2021) * साधारण केंद्रीय िेतन मैररक्स चयन 30 िषय से अजधक नहीं (केन्द्रीय सरकार
ग्रेड -1 सेिा, समूह ‘ख’ 3 400रु. – द्वारा िारी दकए गए अनुििे ों या आििे ों
काययभार
(जनििे ालय ) 112400
अरािपजत्रत के अनुसार सरकारी सेिको के जलए पााँच
जभन्नता के
रु.) में स्ट्तर-6
(अनुसजचिीय) िष यतक जिजथलनीय ।)
अधीन
रटप्प ण :- आय-ु सीमा अिधाररत करने के
जलए जनणाययक तारीख कमयचारी चयन
आयोग द्वारा जिज्ञाजपत की िाएगी ।
सीध े भती दकए िान े िाल े व्य जक्त यों के सीध े भती दकए िान े िाल े पररिीक्षा अिजध, यदि भती की पद्धजत : भती सीध े
जलए अपजे क्षत िजै क्षक और अन्य अहतय ाएं व् यजियों के जलए जिजहत आय ु होगी या प्रोन्न जत द्वारा या
कोई हो
और िजै क्षक अहतय ाएं प्रोन्न त प्रजतजनयजु ि/आमले न द्वारा तथा
व् यजियों की ििा म ें लाग ू जिजभन्न पद्धजतयों द्वारा भरी
होंगी या नहीं िान े िाली ररजियों की
प्रजतितता
(7) (8) (9) (10)
(1 )दकसी मान्यता प्राप्त बोडय या संस्ट्थान नहीं सीधी भती और प्रोन्नत (i) पचहत्तर % सीधी भती
से 12िीं या समतुल्य उत्तीणय दकए िाने िाले
द्वारा
व्यजियों के जलए िो
(II)कौिल परीक्षण मानक
िषय (ii) पच्चीस % प्रोन्नजत द्वारा
(क) जनििे : प्रजत जमनट 100 िब्ि -10
जमनट
(ख)
जलप्यांतरण : कंप्यूटर पर 40 जमनट
(अंग्रेिी) या जमनट (जहन्िी)
रटप्पण: अहतय ाएं, अन्यथा सुअर्हतय
अभ्यर्थययों की ििा में जलजखत में ररकॉडय
करने के कारणों के जलए कमयचारी चयन
आयोग या सक्षम प्राजधकारी के
जििेकानुसार जिजथल की िा सकती ह ै।4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
प्रोन्न जत या प्रजतजनयजुि/आमेलन द्वारा भती की ििा म ें यदि जिभागीय प्रोन्न जत सजमजत ह ै तो उसकी भती करन े म ें दकन
ि े श्रजे णया ं जिनस े प्रोन्न जत या प्रजतजनयजु ि/ अमले न सरं चना? पररजस्ट्थजतयों म ें सघं लोक
दकया िाएगा सिे ा आयोग स े परामि य दकया
िाएगा।
(11) (12) (13)
प्रोन्नजत : समहू ‘ख’ जिभागीय प्रोन्नजत सजमजत (प्रोन्नजत संघ लोक सेिा आयोग से
िेतन मैररक्स(2 00-81100) के स्ट्तर 4 में ऐसे परामिय करना आिश्यक
और पजु ष्ट पर जिचार करन े िाली)
आिुजलजपक ग्रेड II जिसनें उस श्रेणी में िस िषय जनम्नजलजखत स ेजमल कर बनगे ी :- नहीं ह।ै
जनयजमत सेिा की हो। (1) अपर महा जनििे क -अध्यक्ष ;
रटप्पण : िहां ऐसे कजनष्ठ व्यजियों के संबंध में
(2) अपर जनििे क -सिस्ट्य;
जिन्होंने अपनी अहकय / पात्रता सेिा पूरी कर ली है, (3)संयुि जनििे क -सिस्ट्य
प्रोन्नजत के जलए जिचार दकया िा रहा हो िहां उनसे
ज्येष्ठ व्यजियों के संबंध में भी जिचार दकया िाएगा
परंतु यह तब िब दक उसके द्वारा की गई ऐसी अहकय /
पात्रता सेिा, अपेजक्षत अहकय / पात्रता सेिा के आध े से
अजधक से या िो िषय से, इनमें से िो भी कम हो, कम
न हो और उन्होंने अपन े ऐस े कजनष्ठ व्यजियों सजहत
जिन्होंने ऐसी अहकय या पात्रता सेिा पहले ही पूरी कर
ली ह ै अगली उच्चतर श्रेणी में प्रोन्नजत के जलए अपनी
पररिीक्षा की अिजध सफलतापूियक पूरी कर ली हो ।
[फा.सं.ए-12018/7/2016-प्रिा.III.ख]
मोहम्मि आजिफ, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd August, 2021
G.S.R. 552 (E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution and in
supersession of the Directorate of the Inspection (Customs and Central Excise) and its Cadre Units in the Ministry of
Finance, Department of Revenue, Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts Recruitment Rules, 2004, the Directorate of
Logistics, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts Recruitment Rules, 2004, the
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Directorate of Central Excise Intelligence, Ministry of Finance,
Department of Revenue, Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts Recruitment Rules 2004, the Directorate of Publications
(Customs and Central Excise) (Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts) RRs, 1988, the Directorate of Data Management,
Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts Recruitment Rules 2004 and the
Central Revenues Subordinate Chemical Service (Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ posts) Recruitment Rules, 2004 in so far
as they relate to the post of Stenographer Grade-II for all Directorates except as respect things done or omitted to be
done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to
the post of Stenographer Grade-I (Group ‘B’, Non Gazetted, Ministerial Posts) in the Directorates under the control of
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement. — (1) These rules may be called the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Directorates Stenographer Grade-I (Group ‘B’, Non Gazetted, Ministerial Post) Recruitment Rules, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
2. Special Provision. - (1) Directorate General of Performance Management, Customs and Central Excise, Delhi will
be the Cadre Controlling Authority for all Group-B and C posts (Gazetted and Non Gazetted) for the following
Directorates as approved by the Board, namely: -
(i) Directorate General of Performance Management
(ii) Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence
(iii) Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax Intelligence
(iv) Directorate General of Logistics
(v) Directorate General of Tax Payer Services
(vi) Directorate General of Systems & Data Management
(vii) Central Revenue Control Laboratory
(viii) Directorate General of Vigilance
(ix) Directorate General of Safeguards
(x) Directorate General of Export Promotion
(xi) Directorate General of Audit
(xii) Directorate General of Legal Affairs
(xiii) Directorate General Human Resource Development
(xiv) Chief Commissioner (AR), Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
(xv) Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management
(xvi) Directorate General of Valuation
(xvii) Directorate of International Customs
(xviii) Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax
(2) Inter-se-seniority of all merged Directorates posts in the grade of Group-B and C shall be integrated as per the
instructions / guidelines issued by the Government of India from time to time in this regard.
3. Number of posts, classification, level in 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 said Schedule.
4. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.— The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and
other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the aforesaid Schedule.
5. 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:
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. Power to relax. — Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it
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.
7. Saving. — Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, 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 persons in
accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
SCHEDULE
Name of post Number of Classification Level in the Whether Age Iimit for direct
Post Pay Matrix selection post or recruits
non-selection
post
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Stenographer 168* (2021) General Central Level – 6 in Selection. Not exceeding 30 years
Grade – I *Subject to Service, Group the Pay (Relaxable for
(Directorates). variation ‘B’ (Non- Matrix Government servants upto
depending on Gazetted, (35400- five years in accordance
workload. Ministerial). 112400). with instructions and
orders issued by the
Central Government).
Note. - The crucial date for
determining the age limit
shall be as advertised by
the Staff Selection
Commission.
Educational and other Whether age and Period of probation, if Method of recruitment,
qualifications required for educational any whether by direct
direct recruits qualifications recruitment or by
prescribed for direct promotion or by
recruits will apply in deputation/absorption
case of promotees and percentage of
vacancies to be filled by
various methods
(7) (8) (9) (10)
(I)12th or equivalent pass from a No. Two Years for direct (i) 75 % by direct
recognized Board or Institution. recruits and promotees. recruitment;
(II)Skill test norms (ii) 25% by promotion.
(A)Dictation:10 minutes @100
words per minute and
(B)Transcription: 40
minutes (English) or 55
minutes (Hindi) only on
Computer.
Note. - Qualifications are
relaxable at the discretion of
the Staff Selection Commission
or the Competent Authority, for
reason to be recorded in writing
in the case of candidates
otherwise well qualified.
In case of recruitment by If Departmental Promotion Committee Circumstances in which
promotion/deputation/ absorption, exist, what is its composition Union Public Service
grades from which promotion/ Commission is to be
deputation/ absorption to be made consulted in making
recruitment.
(11) (12) (13)
Promotion: Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Consultation with Union
Stenographer Grade-II in Level-4 in Committee (for confirmation and Public Service Commission is
the Pay Matrix (25500-81100) with promotion) consisting of: - not necessary.
ten years regular service in the grade. 1. Additional Director General – Chairman;
Note. - Where juniors who have
2. Additional Director – Member;
completed their qualifying or
eligibility service are being 3. Joint Director – Member.
considered for promotion, their
seniors would also be considered[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
provided they are not short of
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.
[F.No.A-12018/7/2016-Ad.III.B]
MOHAMMAD ASHIF, Under Secy.
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