Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Supreme Court of India on August 12, 2017, and published on August 17, 2017, amends the Supreme Court Officers and Servants Conditions of Services and Conduct Rules, 1961. The amendment pertains to the qualifications, method of recruitment, and experience required for the post of Branch Officer System Administrator (Category No. 23A). The amendment is made under the powers conferred by clause 2 of Article 146 of the Constitution.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Focus:** Specifies revised qualifications, recruitment methods, and experience requirements for the position of Branch Officer System Administrator (Category No. 23A).
* **Qualifications and Recruitment Methods for Branch Officer System Administrator (Category No. 23A):**
* **On Deputation:**
* Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent.
* Officers under Central/State Govt. or Research Institutes or any High Court holding analogous posts on a regular basis.
* Specialization and suitable experience in computerization.
* **By Promotion:**
* Master's Degree in Computer Application/Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent, OR M.Sc. in Computer Science (First Class or 60%+) OR B.Sc. in Computer Science/BCS (First Class or 60%+) OR Master's Degree (First Class or 60%+) with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (First Class or 60%+) from a government recognized Institution/University.
* 5 years of service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Group 'B' post or equivalent in the parent cadre/department.
* Minimum 3 years experience.
* Degree in Law preferred as an additional qualification.
* **By Direct Recruitment:**
* Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, OR Master's Degree in Computer Application/Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent, OR M.Sc. in Computer Science (First Class or 60%+) OR B.Sc. in Computer Science/BCS (First Class or 60%+) OR Master's Degree (First Class or 60%+) with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (First Class or 60%+) from a government recognized Institution/University.
* Minimum Experience Required: 6 years (for some qualifications), 7 years (for some qualifications), or 8 years (for some qualifications) in the relevant field.
* Degree in Law preferred as an additional qualification.
Impact Analysis:
* **Current Supreme Court Officers and Servants:**
* Impact: Those holding or seeking the position of Branch Officer System Administrator (Category No. 23A) are directly affected by the revised qualification and experience criteria.
* Action Required: Assess their qualifications and experience against the new requirements to determine eligibility for the position via deputation, promotion, or direct recruitment.
* **Central/State Government, Research Institutes, and High Court Officers:**
* Impact: Officers in these organizations who meet the specified qualifications may be eligible for deputation to the post of Branch Officer System Administrator.
* Action Required: Review the notification to assess eligibility for deputation and, if qualified and interested, apply through the appropriate channels.
Key Entities Referenced
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body of India, issuing the notification.
Article 146 of the Constitution: A clause within the Constitution of India, specifically clause 2, granting powers to the Chief Justice.
Chief Justice of India: The head of the Supreme Court of India, responsible for making the amendment.
Supreme Court Officers and Servants Conditions of Services and Conduct Rules, 1961: The set of rules being amended by the notification.
Branch Officer System Administrator: The specific post within the Supreme Court's administration to which the amendment applies. Category No. 23A
CentralState Govt: Referring to the government at the central and state level.
High Court: Referring to the High Court of India.
DEEPAK JAIN: Registrar Admn.I, signatory of the notification.
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No. 702] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017/SRAVANA 26, 1939
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 12th August, 2017
G.S.R. 1025(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 146 of the Constitution, the
Chief Justice of India hereby makes the following amendment to the Supreme Court Officers and Servants
(Conditions of Services and Conduct) Rules, 1961:—
I. The following be substituted against the post of Branch Officer (System Administrator) – Category
No. 23A:—
Category Designation of Qualification Method of Experience, if any,
No. the Post Recruitment prescribed for the post
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
23A Branch Officer Master's Degree in Engineering/Master On deputation Officers under the
(System of Technology in Computer Science or basis Central/State Govt./
Administrator) Information Technology from a Universities/ Recognised
recognised University or equivalent. Research Institutes or any
OR High Court : Holding
OR
analogous posts on regular
By promotion
Master's Degree in Computer basis in the parent
of Senior
Application/Bachelor of cadre/department or with
Court
Engineering/Bachelor of Technology in 5 years service in the grade
Assistant-
Computer Science/ Information rendered after appointment
cum-Senior
Technology from a recognised thereto on a regular basis in
Programmer
University or equivalent. Group 'B' post or equivalent in
the parent cadre/department.
OR
Specialization and suitable
M.Sc. in Computer Science with First
experience in the field of
Class or at least 60% marks in
computerization in case of
aggregate or equivalent.
deputation.
OR
OR
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Minimum 3 years experience
B.Sc. in Computer Science or BCS with
in case of promotion.
First Class or at least 60% marks in
aggregate or equivalent.
OR
Master's Degree with First Class or at
least 60% marks or equivalent with Post
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
(from a government recognised
Institution/University) with First Class
or at least 60% marks or equivalent.
Degree in Law will be preferred and
considered as an additional
qualification.
OR
Master's Degree in Engineering/Master By direct Minimum 6 years experience
of Technology in Computer Science or recruitment in the relevant field.
Information Technology from a
recognised University or equivalent.
OR
Master's Degree in Computer
Application/Bachelor of Engineering/
Bachelor of Technology in Computer
Science/Information Technology from a
recognised University or equivalent.
OR
M.Sc. in Computer Science with First
Class or at least 60% marks in
aggregate or equivalent.
OR
B.Sc in Computer Science or BCS with By direct Minimum 7 years experience
first Class or at least 60% marks in recruitment in the relevant field.
aggregate or equivalent. Degree in law
will be preferred and considered as an
additional qualification.
OR
Master's Degree with First Class or at By direct Minimum 8 years experience
least 60% marks or equivalent with Post recruitment in the relevant field.
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
(from a government recognized
Institution/University) with First Class
or at least 60% marks or equivalent.
Degree in law will be preferred and
considered as an additional
qualification.
[No. F. 34/2017-SCA (I)]
By Order,
DEEPAK JAIN, Registrar (Admn.I)
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