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MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the, __________, 2025
G.S.R. _____. — In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution and
in supersession of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Scientists, Group ‘A’ Posts Recruitment
Rules, 2015, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President makes
the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the posts of Scientists in Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement – (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy, Scientists, Group ‘A’ Gazetted Posts Recruitment Rules, 2024.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette.
2. Definitions : In these rules unless the context otherwise requires;
(a) “Central Government” means Government of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy;
(b) “field experience” means and includes the following for the purpose of Flexible Complementing promotions:-
(i) Working experience in Scientific laboratories or institutes (like National Institute for Wind Energy
(NIWE), Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE) {formerly
known as National Institute of Renewable Energy (NIRE), or National Institute of Solar Energy
(NISE) {formerly known as Solar Energy Centre –(SEC)} under the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy or any other such scientific institute including its regional offices), period spent
on doctoral degree in basic or applied research or post doctorate research after joining an
organization;
(ii) working experience in experimental development for application of scientific knowledge directed
towards producing new or subsequently improved materials, devices, products, processes, systems
or services which involves application of scientific knowledge in the field of new and renewable
energy; and
(iii) working experience at research and development laboratories or institutes, scientific projects being
operated in mission mode and also working and assisting research and development projects or
scientific work at national and international level;
(c) “managerial capacity” means ability to manage and co-ordinate science and technology related activities at a senior
level with clear understanding of issues involved in putting together quality science and technology programmes and
ability to provide directions and guidance to subordinates and ability to groom them to take up higher level of
responsibility;
(d) “research and development experience” means and includes the following for the purpose of direct recruitment or
deputation:
i. working experience in scientific laboratories or institutes, period spent on doctoral or post-doctoral
degree in basic research concerning new and renewable energy; (experience to be counted will be capped
at three years from the date of registration for research)
ii. work experience in scientific laboratories or institutes, period spent on doctoral or post-doctoral degree
in applied research; (experience to be counted will be capped at three years from the date of registration
for research)
iii. working experience in experimental development for application of scientific knowledge directed
towards producing new or substantially improved materials, devices, products, processes, systems or
services concerning new and renewable energy provided such work is not of routine use of scientific
knowledge but in application of scientific knowledge for creation of new innovative systems, practices
and models;
iv. working experience in research and development laboratories and institutions, scientific projects being
operated in mission mode, working on international collaboration research and development projects;
v. full time working experience in scientific research and development projects or doing any post-doctoral
research project in any institute or University as evidenced by certification by such institute or University
and publication of research work in journals of repute; (experience to be counted will be capped at three
years from the date of registration for research)
(e) “Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme” (RFCS) means Scheme as notified by the Department of Personnel
and Training vide No. AB-14017/41/2013-PP(RR) dated the 13th March, 2024;
Page 1 of 16(f) “Scientists or Engineer” means persons who:-
(a) Are recruited as such and continue to hold a scientific post as defined below; and
(b) Possess academic qualification of at least Master’s Degree in Physical/ Chemical/ Earth- atmospheric/
Environmental/ Mathematical/ Computational and Information from a recognized University or Institute;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (minimum 4 year degree course) from a recognized University
or Institute
(g) “scientific post” means a post in which the incumbent is a Scientist or Engineer, working in a scientific institution
or organisation declared as Scientific Department or organization and who is engaged in creating new scientific
knowledge or innovative engineering, technological or which is involved predominantly in professional research work
and development;
(h) “scientific activities or services” means and includes the following namely:-
(i) fundamental or basic research, which means original investigation to gain new scientific knowledge, not
necessarily directed towards any specific practical aim or application or working in scientific laboratories
or institute and period spent on doctoral or post-doctoral degree in basic research;
(ii) applied research, which means original investigation to gain new scientific or technical knowledge directed
towards a specific practical aim or objective or working in scientific laboratories or institutes, period spent
on doctoral or post-doctoral degree in applied research;
(iii) experimental development, which means application of scientific knowledge directed towards producing
new or substantially improved materials, devices, products, processes, systems or services or field
experience that depends on the work profile of the Department.
Explanation.- For the purpose of this clause, it is clarified that the work relating to experimental
development shall not be routine use of scientific knowledge but shall involve application of scientific
knowledge for creation of new innovative systems, practices and models;
(iv) scientific and technical activities which are directly linked to research and development in terms of promoting
the scientific activities and services, such as working in research and development laboratories and institutions,
scientific projects being operated in mission mode, working on international collaboration research and
development projects;
(i) “Schedule” means Schedules annexed to these rules.
3. Number of posts, classification, pay level as per 7th CPC pay matrix. – (1) The number of posts, their classification,
pay level as per 7th CPC pay matrix attached thereto shall be specified as under:
S. No Name of post Classification Number of Pay level as per 7th CPC
posts pay matrix
1 Scientist ‘G’ General Central Service, Group ‘A’ 06 (2024)* Level 14 of the 7th CPC pay
Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial, Scientific and matrix
Technical)
2 Scientist ‘F’ General Central Service, Group ‘A’ 11 (2024)* Level 13A of the 7th CPC
Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial, Scientific and pay matrix
Technical)
3 Scientist ‘E’ General Central Service, Group ‘A’ 15 (2024)* Level 13 of the 7th CPC pay
Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial, Scientific and matrix
Technical)
4 Scientist ‘D’ General Central Service, Group ‘A’ 16 (2024)* Level 12 of the 7th CPC pay
Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial, Scientific and matrix
Technical)
5 Scientist ‘C’ General Central Service, Group ‘A’ 20 (2024)* Level 11 of the 7th CPC pay
Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial, Scientific and matrix
Technical)
6 Scientist ‘B’ General Central Service, Group ‘A’ 20 (2024)* Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay
Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial, Scientific and matrix
Technical)
* Subject to variation dependent on workload.
(2) Total number of sanctioned posts from Scientist ‘G’ to ‘B’ shall be 88:
Page 2 of 16Provided that if the number of Scientists recommended for consideration of promotion to the next grade under the
scheme are more than the number of vacancies available in the promotion grade, then to that extent the number of
posts be automatically upgraded to the promotion grade subject to the condition that the combined sanctioned
strength of all the grades shall remain the same.
(3) Vacancies arising due to attrition shall normally revert to the entry level grade of the respective
Scientific/Technical category.
4. Method of recruitment. –
(1) The posts of Scientist ‘G’ to ‘B’ shall be selection posts.
(2) Recruitment for the post of Scientist ‘B’ shall be made by direct recruitment as specified in Schedule
1.
(3) Recruitment for the post of Scientists ‘C’ to ‘G’ shall be made either by promotion under RFCS
(rule 5) or by direct recruitment or deputation (including short–term contract) or absorption as
specified in Schedule-II.
(4) In case, vacancies in sanctioned posts continue to exist beyond 2 years or even after 2 repeated
unsuccessful/attempt for filling up the post, such vacancies can be filled by the Central Government
through Central Staffing Scheme of DoPT at DS/Director or JS level in a number as required by the
Central Government based on the exigencies to manage the works of the Ministry irrespective of
provisions in Schedule-I or II.
(5) The method of recruitment for each post or each case shall be decided by the Central Government
from time to time.
(6) Particular discipline or field of essential educational qualifications and experience for each post or in each
case shall be decided by the Central Government, keeping in view the availability of Scientists in different
fields and further requirement of Scientists in a particular field.
(7) Ex-serviceman may be recruited on re-employment basis in accordance with the orders issued by
the Central Government from time to time.
5. Promotion. – Promotion of Scientist shall be governed by the provision of the RFCS as specified in Schedule
III.
6. Annual Confidential Reports / Annual Performance Appraisal Reports and Annual Work Reports.- Annual
Confidential Reports or Annual Performance Appraisal Reports along with Annual Work Reports of Scientists shall be recorded
in accordance with the instructions, time schedules and the formats prescribed by the Central Government or the Department of
Personnel and Training from time to time. Both AWR and APAR would be filled mandatorily on an annual basis.
7. Probation.- (1) Every Scientist appointed to the service by direct recruitment shall be on probation for a period
of two years:
Provided that the Cadre Controlling Authority may extend the period of probation in accordance with the instructions
issued by Central Government from time to time in this regard:
Provided further that any decision for extension of a probation period may be taken ordinarily within eight weeks
after the expiry of the previous probation period and communicated in writing to the concerned officer together with
the reasons for doing so within the said period.
(2) On completion of the period of probation or any extension thereof Scientists shall, if considered fit for
permanent appointment, be retained in their appointments on regular basis and be confirmed against the available
substantive vacancies.
(3) If, during the period of probation or any extension thereof, as the case may be, the Central Government is of the
opinion that a Scientist is not fit for permanent appointment, the Central Government may discharge or revert the Scientist
to the post held by him prior to his appointment in the service, as the case may be.
(4) During the period of probation, or any extension thereof, Scientists shall be required by the Government to undergo
such courses of training and instruction and to pass examinations and tests (including examination in Hindi) as Government
may deem fit, as a condition to the satisfactory completion of the probation period.
(5) As regards other matters relating to probation, the members of the services shall be governed by the
instructions issued by the Central Government in this regard from time to time.
8. Confirmation: Confirmation of Scientists appointed through direct recruitment shall be done by the Central
Government on the recommendations of Departmental Confirmation Committee, the composition of which shall be as
follows:
Page 3 of 16I. For Scientists ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’and ‘F’
1 Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy - Chairman
2 Joint Secretary (Administration) - Member
3 Group Head /Head of Division in which Scientist concerned is - Member
working or have worked (in case of Scientist ‘E’ and ‘F’ - Joint
Secretary and above level).
II. For Scientist ‘G’
1. Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy - Chairman
2. Two Members of the level of Additional Secretary/Scientist ‘H’
in Government of India or equivalent Professor of Scientific
or technical institution under Ministry of Education - Members
9. Appointing Authority. -
In the case of Scientist ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘F’ and ‘G’, the appointing authority will be Minister-in-Charge. (The
approval of Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) is mandatory in case of
appointment/deputation/absorption/promotion to the post carrying pay in Level 14 or above, as on date).
10. 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 posts:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such a 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 these rules.
11. Liability to serve in the Defence Services. - Any person appointed to any of the said posts shall, if so required,
be liable to serve in any of the Defence Services or posts connected with the defence of India, for a period not more
than four years including the period spent on training, if any:
Provided that services of such person shall not be required;
(a) after the expiry of ten years from the date of appointment;
(b) ordinarily to serve after attaining the age of forty years.
12. Liability of Scientists to serve in India and outside.- Scientists appointed to any of the said posts under these
rules shall be liable to serve anywhere in India and outside.
13. Training courses.- (1) Scientists appointed shall be liable to undergo such training, as be detailed on courses
of instruction in India or abroad as the Central Government may decide from time to time.
(2) The course shall include acquiring working knowledge of Hindi, as per standards prescribed by the Central
Government from time to time.
(3) Successful completion of certain training courses like Induction Course of no less than two weeks for newly
recruited Scientists, as prescribed by Central Government, would be mandatory for completion of probation period
and consideration for RFCS promotions.
(4) An officer detailed for training on course, the duration of which is six months or more or an officer detailed
for training outside India or with private firms or factories in India, irrespective of the duration of the training, shall
be liable to refund in full, the cost of training, if, for any reason, during the training or within a period of three years
after the completion of such training, the officer chooses to discontinue the service.
14. Classification of posts for the purpose of medical standards.- All posts under these rules shall be deemed to
be non-technical posts for purpose of medical standards as specified in the medical regulation and medical report for
the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service and the Central Services.
Page 4 of 1615. Power to relax. - Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, it
may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Department of Personnel and Training
and in matters where consultation with Union Public Service Commission is necessary, relax any of the provision of
these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
16. 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.
SCHEDULE I
[See sub-rule (3) of rule 4]
Recruitment for the post of Scientist ‘B’
1. Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.-
(a) Essential:
Master’s Degree in Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/Environmental/Mathematical/
Computational and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology (minimum 4 year degree course) from
a recognised University or Institute
(b) Desirable:
(i) Specialized experience in research and development or industrial or academic institutions or science
and technology organisations. This experience shall be of a specific nature relevant to the job
requirements of the post;
(ii) Doctorate Degree in Physical/ Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/ Environmental/ Mathematical/
Computational and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Master’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology from a recognised University or Institute
Note 1: The specific educational qualifications and areas of experience according to the requirements of the post shall
be specified at the time of recruitment by the Government.
Note 2: The period spent to acquire essential qualifications including doctorate degree before joining an organisation
shall not be counted as field experience.
2. Age-limit for direct recruits.-
The upper age-limit for direct recruitment shall not exceed thirty-five years.
(Relaxable for Government servants’ upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government).
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, Union Territory of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-
Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).
(In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation (including short-term contract) / absorption, grades from
which deputation (including short-term contract) / absorption to be made. - Not applicable.
3. Screening and selection process for direct recruitment. – The screening and selection process shall be as
prescribed by the Central Government. The composition of the Eligibility Committee, Screening cum Short Listing
Committee and Interview Board shall be similar to as prescribed by Central Government in Schedule-II for the post of
Scientist C or as prescribed by UPSC/recruiting agency, as the case may be. If considered necessary, a member of UPSC
may also be inducted. The screening process may also include a written test to be conducted by the Central Government
directly or through any Central Government agency or organization having experience and expertise in the area.
Page 5 of 164. Departmental Promotion Committee (for consideration of promotion).- Not applicable
5. Consultation with Union Public Service Commission. - Consultation with Union Public Service Commission may
be done for appointments to be made thereto by direct recruitment at different level of Scientists in the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy, if recruitment is done by UPSC.
SCHEDULE II
[See sub-rule (4) of rule 4]
Recruitment for the posts of Scientists ‘C’ to Scientist ‘G’
1. (A) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits (Scientist C)
(a) Essential:
(i) Master’s Degree in Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/Environmental/Mathematical/ Computational
and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology (minimum 4 year degree course) from a
recognised University or Institute
(ii) four years’ specialised experience in research and development or Industrial or academic institutions or science
and technology organisations. The experience shall be of a specific nature relevant to the job requirements
of the post.
(b) Desirable:
(i) Doctorate Degree in Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/Environmental/Mathematical/ Computational
and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Master’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology from a recognised University or Institute
(ii) experience in coordination, policy planning and project development in the area of new and renewable
sources of energy.
Note 1: The educational qualifications and areas of experience according to the requirements of the post shall
be specified at the time of recruitment by the Government.
Note 2: The period spent to acquire essential qualifications including doctorate degree before joining an organisation
shall not be counted as field experience.
(B) Grades from which deputation (including short-term contract)/ absorption to be made (Scientist ‘C’)
Scientists or Engineer working in the Central Government or State Governments or universities or recognised research
institutions or semi-Government or statutory or autonomous organisations in India or abroad:
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis; OR
(ii) With five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 10 of the 7th
CPC pay matrix or equivalent; AND
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under serial number 1(A)(a)
above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term
contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years, which may be
extended further on year to year basis, subject to a maximum of seven years with the approval of the
competent authority and in terms of extant guidelines
Note 2: Departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion under RFCS shall not
be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation except for the ex-cadre post for which they are
not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for promotion
under RFCS.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years or as prescribed by Government from time to time, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Page 6 of 16Note 4: The Scientists or Engineer on deputation/short term contract shall be eligible for absorption only after three
years of service with full satisfaction of the Central Government and No Objection from their parent organization.
2. (A) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits (Scientist ‘D’)
(a) Essential:
(i) Master’s Degree in Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/Environmental/Mathematical/ Computational
and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology (minimum 4 year degree course) from a
recognised University or Institute.
(ii) eight years’ specialised experience in research and development or industrial or academic institutions and or science
and technology organizations out of which four years should be in science and technology programmes, planning
development and coordination. The experience shall be of a specific nature relevant to the job requirements of the
post.
(b) Desirable:
(i) Doctorate Degree in Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/Environmental/ Mathematical/ Computational
and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Master’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology from a recognised University or Institute.
(ii) experience in coordination, policy planning, project development in the area of new and renewable sources
of energy including field assignment of original nature in the field of new and renewable energy at scientific
or technical laboratories, institutes, industry, university or associations.
Note 1: The educational qualifications and areas of experience according to the requirements of the post shall
be specified at the time of recruitment by the Government.
Note 2: The period spent to acquire essential qualifications including doctorate degree before joining an organisation
shall not be counted as field experience.
(B) Grades from which deputation (including short-term contract) / absorption to be made (Scientist ‘D’)
Scientists or Engineer working in the Central Government or State Governments or universities or recognised research
institutions or semi-Government or statutory or autonomous organisations in India or abroad:
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis; OR
(ii) With five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 11 of the
7th CPC pay matrix or equivalent; AND
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under serial number 2(A)(a)
above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term
contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years, which may be
extended further on year to year basis, subject to a maximum of seven years with the approval of the
competent authority and in terms of extant guidelines
Note 2: Departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion under RFCS shall not
be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation except for the ex-cadre post for which they are
not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for promotion
under RFCS.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years or as prescribed by Government from time to time, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Note 4: The Scientists or Engineer on deputation/short term contract shall be eligible for absorption only after three
years of service with full satisfaction of the Central Government and No Objection from their parent organization.
3 (A) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits (Scientist ‘E’)
Page 7 of 16(a) Essential:
(i) Doctorate Degree in any discipline of Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/ Environmental/ Mathematical/
Computational and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Master’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology from a recognised University or Institute.
(ii) ten years’ specialised experience in research or development or design or construction in industrial or academic
or Government institutions or organisations (the experience shall be of a special nature relevant to the job
requirement of the post).
(b) Desirable:
(i) Experience of handling national and international programmes, with special reference to new and
renewable sources of energy. The experience should cover innovation or research and development or
management or assessment or application or extension or research and development including field
assignment of original nature in the field of new and renewable energy at scientific or technical
laboratories, institutes, industry, university or associations
(ii) knowledge about overall perspective of national energy problems and policies and ability to direct large
integrated programmes.
Note 1: The educational qualifications and areas of experience according to the requirements of the post shall
be specified at the time of recruitment by the Government.
Note 2: The period spent to acquire essential qualifications including doctorate degree before joining an organisation
shall not be counted as field experience.
(B) Grades from which deputation (including short-term contract) / absorption to be made (Scientist ‘E’)
Scientists or Engineer working in the Central Government or State Governments or universities or recognised
research institutions or semi-Government or statutory or autonomous organisation in India or abroad:
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis; OR
(ii) With five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 12 of the
7th CPC pay matrix or equivalent; AND
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under serial number 3(A)(a)
above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term
contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years, which may be
extended further on year to year basis, subject to a maximum of seven years with the approval of the
competent authority and in terms of extant guidelines
Note 2: Departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion under RFCS shall not
be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation except for the ex-cadre post for which they are
not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for promotion
under RFCS.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years or as prescribed by Government from time to time, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Note 4: The Scientists or Engineer on deputation/short term contract shall be eligible for absorption only after three
years of service with full satisfaction of the Central Government and No Objection from their parent organization.
4. (A) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits (Scientist ‘F’)
Page 8 of 16(a) Essential:
(i) Doctorate Degree in Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/ Environmental/ Mathematical/ Computational
and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Master’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology from a recognised University or Institute.
(ii) twelve years’ specialised experience in research or development or design or construction in industrial or
academic or Government institutions or organisations (the experience shall be of a special nature relevant to
the job requirement of the post).
(b) Desirable:
(i) Experience of handling national and international programmes, with special reference to new and
renewable sources of energy. The experience should cover innovation or research and development or
management or assessment or application or extension or research and development including field
assignment of original nature in the field of new and renewable energy at scientific or technical
laboratories, institutes, industry, university or associations
(ii) knowledge about overall perspective of national energy problems and policies and ability to direct large
integrated programmes.
Note 1: The educational qualifications and areas of experience according to the requirements of the post shall
be specified at the time of recruitment by the Government.
Note 2: The period spent to acquire essential qualifications including doctorate degree before joining an organisation
shall not be counted as field experience.
(B) Grades from which deputation (including short-term contract) to be made (Scientist ‘F’)
Scientists or Engineer working in the Central Government or State Governments or universities or recognised
research institutions or semi-Government or statutory or autonomous organisation in India or abroad:
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis; OR
(ii) With five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 13 of the
7th CPC pay matrix or equivalent; AND
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under serial number
4(A)(a) above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term
contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years, which may be
extended further on year to year basis, subject to a maximum of seven years with the approval of the
competent authority and in terms of extant guidelines
Note 2: Departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion under RFCS shall not
be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation except for the ex-cadre post for which they are
not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for promotion
under RFCS.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
six years or as prescribed by Government from time to time, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Note 4: The Scientists or Engineer on deputation/short term contract shall be eligible for absorption only after three
years of service with full satisfaction of the Central Government and No Objection from their parent organization.
5. (A) Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruit (Scientist ‘G’)
(a) Essential:
(i) Doctorate Degree in Physical/ Chemical/ Earth-atmospheric/ Environmental/ Mathematical/ Computational
and Information from a recognised University or Institute
OR
Master’s Degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology from a recognised University or Institute.
Page 9 of 16(ii) fifteen years’ specialised experience in research or development or design or construction in industrial or
academic or Government institutions or organisations (the experience shall be of a special nature relevant to
the job requirement of the post).
(b) Desirable:
(i) Experience of handling national and international programmes, with special reference to new and
renewable sources of energy. The experience should cover innovation or research and development or
management or assessment or application or extension or research and development including field
assignment of original nature in the field of new and renewable energy at scientific or technical
laboratories, institutes, industry, university or associations
(ii) knowledge about overall perspective of national energy problems and policies and ability to direct large
integrated programmes.
Note 1: The educational qualifications and areas of experience according to the requirements of the post shall
be specified at the time of recruitment by the Government.
Note 2: The period spent to acquire essential qualifications including doctorate degree before joining an organisation
shall not be counted as field experience.
(B) Grades from which deputation (including short-term contract) to be made (Scientist ‘G’)
Scientists or Engineer working in the Central Government or State Governments or universities or recognised
research institutions or semi-Government or statutory or autonomous organisation in India or abroad:
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis; OR
(ii) With two years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 13A of the
7th CPC pay matrix or equivalent; and
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under serial number 5(A)(a)
above.
Note 1: The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term
contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other
organisation or department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years, which may be
extended further on year to year basis, subject to a maximum of seven years with the approval of the
competent authority and in terms of extant guidelines
Note 2: Departmental candidates in the feeder category, who are in the direct line of promotion under RFCS shall not
be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation except for the ex-cadre post for which they are
not the feeder grade officers. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for promotion
under RFCS.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed fifty-
eight years or as prescribed by Government from time to time, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Note 4 : The Scientists or Engineer on deputation/short term contract shall be eligible for absorption only after three years
of service with full satisfaction of the Central Government, approval of ACC and No Objection from their parent
organization.
6. Age-limit for direct recruits.-
The upper age-limit for direct recruits in each category of posts shall be as under:-
Serial Name of the post Age limit
number
1. Scientist ‘C’ 35 years
2. Scientist ‘D’ 40 years
3. Scientist ‘E’ 45 years
4. Scientist ‘F’ 50 years
5. Scientist ‘G’ 50 years
(Relaxable for Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central
Government from time to time.)
Page 10 of 16Note 1: 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, Union Territory of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti District and
Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or
Lakshadweep).
7. Screening and selection process (applicable for direct recruitment and deputation/Short Term
Contract/Absorption) – The screening and selection process shall be as prescribed by Central Government. If considered
necessary, the screening process shall include a written test to be conducted to by the Central Government directly or
through any other Central Government agency or organization having experience and expertise in the area.
8. Composition of various Committees: The Composition of Screening Committee and Assessment Boards and
Approving Authorities of their recommendations for considering promotions under RFCS, Screening/Interview Board for
direct recruitment and deputation/short term contract including absorption shall be as specified in the corresponding entries
in the Table given below:-
S. Grade to Composition Approving Composition of Level II Approving
No which of Screening Authority for Committee /Assessment Authority for
promotions Committee Screening Board/ DPRC for promotions Assessment of
shall be Committee’s under Revised Flexible Board’s
made recommendations
recommendations Complementing Scheme and
Interview Board for Direct
Recruitment/deputation/short
term contract including
absorption
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Scientist ‘G’ Screening The approving 1. Secretary, Minister-in-charge,
Committee, authority for the, Ministry of New
Ministry of New and
shall consist of recommendations and Renewable
Renewable Energy
of the Screening Energy*
a Chairman and
Committee shall be - Chairman;
at least three
the Secretary,
expert 2.two Secretaries/Additional
Ministry of New
members to be Secretaries/Joint Secretaries or
and Renewable
nominated by equivalent officers of
Energy. The
other Scientific Ministries or
the Secretary, Screening
Departments
Ministry of Committee will
New and also act as Internal - Members;
Renewable Peer Review Group / 3.one eminent
Energy. Committee. Scientist or Professor atleast
Provided that one level above Scientist ‘G’
at least one specialising in the field of
Member shall scientific activity.
be from - Member;
Department of
4. the nominee of the
Science and
Department of Personnel and
Technology or
Training
Department of
Space or - Member
Defence
Research and
5. Joint Secretary, MNRE
Development
Organisation or - Member Secretary
DBT or Note- In case of direct
MoEFCC or recruitment through UPSC, the
MoES or M/o composition of Board shall be
Power as decided by UPSC.
Note- In case
of direct
recruitment
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UPSC, the
composition of The Level II Committee
Committee /Assessment Board/ DPRC
shall be as shall also function as Special
decided by Peer Review Committee and
UPSC. shall specifically certify that the
Scientists recommended, meet
all the criteria for promotion
under RFCS.
Note: * The approval of Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) is mandatory in case of appointment /
promotion to the post carrying Level 14 of the 7th CPC pay matrix or above, as on date.
2 Scientist ‘F’ Screening The approving Minister-in-charge,
Committee, authority for the, 1. Secretary, Ministry of New
shall consist of a recommendations and Renewable
Chairman and at of the Screening Ministry of New and Energy
least three Committee shall be Renewable Energy
expert members the Secretary, - Chairman;
to be nominated Ministry of New
and Renewable 2. two Secretaries/Additional
by the
Energy. The Secretaries/Joint Secretaries or
Secretary,
Screening equivalent officers
Ministry of
Committee will - Members;
New and
also act as Internal
Renewable Peer Review Group / 3. one eminent
Energy. Committee. Scientist or Professor atleast
one level above Scientist ‘G’
Provided that at specialising in the field of
least one scientific activity.
Member shall
- Member;
be from
Department of 4. the nominee of the
Science and Department of Personnel and
Training
Technology or
Department of - Member
Space or
5. Joint Secretary, MNRE
Defence
Research and - Member Secretary
Development
Organisation or
DBT or Note- In case of direct
MoEFCC or recruitment through UPSC, the
composition of Board shall be
MoES or M/o
as decided by UPSC.
Power
The Level II Committee
Note- In case /Assessment Board/ DPRC
of direct shall also function as Special
recruitment Peer Review Committee and
through shall specifically certify that the
UPSC, the Scientists recommended, meet
composition of all the criteria for promotion
Committee under RFCS.
shall be as
decided by
UPSC.
Page 12 of 163 Scientist ‘C’, Screening The approving 1. Additional Secretary/Joint Minister-in-charge,
‘D’ and ‘E’ Committee, authority for the, Secretary, Ministry of New
shall consist of a recommendations Ministry of New and and Renewable
Renewable Energy
Chairman and at of the Screening Energy
least three Committee shall be - Chairman;
expert members the Secretary,
to be nominated Ministry of New
by the and Renewable 2. one Group Head in Ministry of
Secretary, Energy. The New and Renewable Energy.
Screening
Ministry of - Member;
Committee will
New and
also act as Internal
Renewable 3. two experts not below the
Peer Review Group /
Energy. level of Scientist ‘G’ from
Committee.
outside the Department
Provided that including at least one
At least one from Department of
Member shall Science and Technology or
Be from
Department of Space or
Department of
Defence Research
Science and
Development
Technology or
Organisations or DBT or
Department of
MoEFCC or MoES or M/o
Space or
Power
Defence
Research and
-Members;
Development
Organisation or
DBT or 4. the nominee of the
MoEFCC or Department of Personnel and
MoES or M/o Training
Power
- Member
5. Deputy Secretary/Director,
Note- In case MNRE
of direct
- Member Secretary
recruitment
through
UPSC, the
composition of Note- In case of direct
Committee recruitment through UPSC, the
shall be as composition of Board shall be
decided by as decided by UPSC.
UPSC.
SCHEDULE III
[See rule 5]
(Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme)
1. The Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme (RFCS) is a promotion scheme for Scientists for which criteria
shall be proven merit and records of research. The assessment norms for promotion under RFCS shall be rigorous. Due
emphasis shall be laid on evaluation of professional contribution and technical knowledge to ensure that only Scientist
having to their credit, demonstrable achievements, higher level of technical merit are recommended. Scientists
recommended shall not only possess the requisite qualifications, but, should also be engaged in scientific and innovative
activities as distinct from mere application to technical knowledge and further, the function discharged by them are relatable
or identifiable to their academic specialization.
Page 13 of 162. Scientists or technical experts doing management or administrative work in the Ministries shall not be
considered for promotion under RFCS. However, they shall be given benefit of upgradation under the Modified
Assured Career Progression Scheme.
3. Scientific Activities and Services would be as defined in Annexure I of the RFCS.
4. The Scientists appointed on deputation (including short-term contract) shall not be eligible for promotions
under Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme (RFCS). Only regular Scientists of the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy shall be eligible for RFCS promotion.
5. There shall be no retrospective promotion/upgradation under RFCS. The promotion/upgradation under RFCS
shall be effective from the date these are approved by the Competent Authority. Officers on leave or on deputation
outside the organisation can be given promotion only with effect from the date they rejoin or return to the parent
cadre.
6. The promotions under RFCS shall be limited for making promotions to scientific posts in Level 11 to Level 14 in the
Pay Matrix.
7. The promotion under RFCS shall be applicable only to those Scientists and Technologists who hold scientific posts
and are engaged in scientific and technical activities as defined by RFCS. For promotions under RFCS, the Scientists
shall possess the following academic qualification; namely:-
Master’s Degree in Physical/Chemical/Earth-atmospheric/Environmental/Mathematical/ Computational and
Information from a recognised University or Institute;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (minimum 4 year degree course) from a recognised University
or Institute.
8. All the posts covered under RFCS shall carry the following uniform levels in the pay matrix, designation and
the minimum residency period linked to performance as follows:—
Serial Level in pay matrix Designation Minimum residency period
number linked to performance
1. Level 10 Scientist ‘B’ -
2. Level 11 Scientist ‘C’ 3 years as Scientist - B
3. Level 12 Scientist ‘D’ 4 years as Scientist - C
4. Level 13 Scientist ‘E’ 4 years as Scientist - D
5. Level 13A Scientist ‘F’ 5 years as Scientist - E
6. Level 14 Scientist ‘G’ 5 years as Scientist - F
9. The following types of leave availed by an eligible scientist/period spent on deputation shall be counted towards
minimum residency period required to be put in by the Scientists in the lower grade for consideration of
promotion/upgradation under the Scheme:
(a)The period spent on deputation/Foreign Service to another scientific post, which helps a Scientist to acquire
scientific experience in a diverse set up.
(b) Period of Study Leave/any other Leave taken for academic accomplishments to improve scientific
knowledge.
(c) Maternity Leave sanctioned as per Leave Rules.
(d) Leave of a maximum period of one year sanctioned in continuation of maternity leave as per Leave Rules.
(e) Earned Leave for a total period not exceeding 180 days (for 3 year residency period), 210 days (for 4 year
residency period), 240 days (for 5 year residency period) sanctioned as per Leave Rules.
(f) Child Care Leave sanctioned as per Rules.
Page 14 of 1610. The period spent on deputation/foreign service to a non-scientific post and the period of leave including leave on
medical grounds, EOL etc. availed on personal grounds shall not count towards the minimum residency period.
11. Exceptionally Meritorious Category- Based on assessment parameters and the recommendation by the Internal
Screening Committee [refer to point ix(A) of RFCS], not more than 10 per cent of the Scientists may be granted
relaxation in the residency period by the Departmental Peer Review Committee [refer to point ix(B) of RFCS] for all
levels, the relaxation being not more than one year on any single occasion, limited to a maximum of two occasions in
their entire career
12. The assessment process under the Scheme for promotion/ Upgradation to the next grade would be conducted only
thrice and thereafter, the scientist would be covered under Modified ACP scheme (MACP) as approved for Central
government civilian employees. The Scientist who has been granted any grade under MACP can be Considered for
next grade according to the eligibility and other provisions of the Scheme. This is expected to provide an alternate
channel for development for development for scientist and I s expected to maintain the rigors of assessment required
for assessment under the Scheme.
13. The Revised Annual Work Report (AWR) format to capture scientific content of work performed has been
designed and enclosed as Annexure III to the RFCS. The revised AWR (part A) would be filled up by the officer
reported upon along with the revised Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) format enclosed as Annexure
IV to the RFCS. Both AWR and APAR would be filled mandatorily on an annual basis.
14. The assessment process of the Board shall be as under:
The assessment would be done twice in a year. Cases of those Scientists who have completed or will
complete the minimum residency period as on the cut-off dates of assessment viz. 1st January or 1st July,
as the case may be and have earned or will earn number of annual ACRs/APARs equal to or more than
the number of years of minimum residency period for the period preceding the cut off dates of
assessment, shall be considered for assessment under the Scheme.
15. There shall be two level of assessment for RFCS. The assessment procedure shall be as under:
(A) Level I Screening (Internal Screening Committee)
(a) An internal Screening Committee shall be constituted by the Central Government for evaluation of annual work
report vis a vis the criteria for promotion/upgradation under RFCS. An external member, from the Departments of
Atomic Energy, Space or DRDO, shall be co-opted in the selection process. The Internal Screening Committee
would report on the scientific content of work done by the scientists/engineers who meet the benchmark of ‘Good’
for Scientist C and ‘Very Good’ for Sci. ‘D’ and above. The Internal Screening Committee would submit their
recommendation in Part C of the Revised AWR reporting format, alongwith comparable parameters for
consideration in Level 2 Screening.
(B) Level 2 Screening (Assessment Board / Departmental Peer Review Committee).-
(a) The assessment boards constituted in each scientific Ministry/Department shall undertake Level-2 screening for
assessment of scientists and furnish their recommendation for promotion/upgradation from Scientist ‘C’ upto
Scientist E. The assessment board would also have a majority of external members possessing expertise in the field.
The assessment board would have the characteristic of independent peer group for the assessment of the scientific
content of the work. Greater emphasis is to be placed on achievement as evaluated by an independent peer group
rather than on seniority only. The assessment board shall document specifically through one page summary, the
specific content of the work done.
(b) The Departmental Peer Review Committee (DPRC) constituted in each scientific Department/ Ministry shall
undertake level 2 screening for assessment of scientists and furnish their recommendation for promotion/upgradation
for Scientist ‘F’/ Scientist ‘G’. The proposals involving relaxation/assessment in residency period in respect of
Page 15 of 16exceptionally meritorious Scientists for consideration of promotion/upgradation from Scientist C upto Scientist G
shall also be considered by DPRC. The DPRC shall document specifically through one page summary, the specific
content of the work done.
(c) The Assessment Board/DPRC should specifically certify that the Scientists recommended met with all the criteria
for promotion/upgradation under the Scheme.
(d) Field experience in research and development and/or experience in implementation of such scientific projects is
compulsory for promotion/upgradation of scientists recruited to the posts in the Secretariat of the Scientific
Ministries/Departments to higher grades under the Scheme. Field experience of at least two years and five years
respectively will be essential for promotion/upgradation to Scientist F and Scientist G grades respectively.
(e) The criteria for field experience for different scientific activities have been elaborated under Scientific Activities and
Services in Annexure I of RFCS.
16. Candidates who do not qualify either in Level-I screening or Level-2 screening shall be re-assessed only after one
year when they earn at least one more APAR and AWR. Such re-assessment would again entail Level-I and Level-2
Screening and not commence from the stage where the Scientist failed to qualify.
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