## Policy Analysis Report: Department of Delhi Archives Preservation Supervisor Recruitment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi's notification regarding the recruitment rules for the post of Preservation Supervisor in the Department of Delhi Archives. This is a *new policy*, establishing the qualifications, age limits, and method of recruitment for this position. Key findings indicate that the post falls under General Central Service Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Pay Level 5. Recruitment can occur through deputation (ISTC failing which) or direct recruitment. The policy aims to standardize and regulate the recruitment process for Preservation Supervisors.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of the notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, pertaining to the recruitment rules for the post of Preservation Supervisor in the Department of Delhi Archives. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy* establishing recruitment rules for the post of Preservation Supervisor in the Department of Delhi Archives, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to regulate the method of recruitment for the Preservation Supervisor post in the Department of Delhi Archives, ensuring a standardized and transparent process based on defined qualifications and procedures. This includes specifying the number of posts, classification, pay level, age limits, qualifications, and recruitment methods.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy, this notification likely addresses the need for a formalized and updated recruitment process for Preservation Supervisors within the Department of Delhi Archives. The previous recruitment rules were notified on 28th August, 1975 and is being superseded by this new policy. It suggests that the existing framework may have been outdated or lacked the necessary clarity and structure for effective recruitment in the current context. The new rules aim to establish clear guidelines and standards for selecting qualified individuals for this crucial role.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy and establishes these new requirements for the position. The policy establishes several key provisions:
* **Post Details:** The policy specifies that there is currently one (01) Preservation Supervisor post, classified as General Central Service Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The pay level is Level 5 (Rs. 29200-92300). The number of posts is subject to variation dependent on workload.
* **Age Limit:** The age limit for direct recruits is between 18 and 27 years, with relaxations for departmental candidates up to forty years, according to central government guidelines.
* **Educational Qualifications (Essential):**
* Graduate degree from a recognized University.
* Certificate course in care and conservation of Books, Manuscripts and Archives from National Archives of India.
* **Method of Recruitment:** Recruitment will be primarily through Deputation (including Short Term Contract). In the event that a suitable candidate cannot be found through Deputation, direct recruitment will be considered. The policy outlines the requirements for Deputation ISTC.
* **Deputation ISTC Requirements:**
* Officers from Central/State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory or Autonomous Bodies, Recognized Universities or Research Institutions:
* Holding analogous posts on regular basis.
* OR, with five years of service in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix (or equivalent) in the parent cadre.
* Must possess the essential educational qualifications (graduate degree and certificate course).
* The period of deputation should not exceed 3 years.
* The maximum age limit for deputation applicants is 56 years.
* **Probation:** Direct recruits will be subject to a probation period of two years.
* **Disqualifications:** Individuals who have married someone with a living spouse, or who marry while having a living spouse, are ineligible for the post, unless exempted by the government under specific circumstances outlined in the policy.
* **Power to Relax:** The government reserves the right to relax any provision of these rules for specific classes or categories of individuals, with reasons recorded in writing and after consultation with the Competent Authority.
* **Saving Clause:** The policy explicitly states that it does not affect existing reservations, age relaxations, or concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, and other special categories, as per Government of India orders.
* **Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC):** A DPC exists for considering confirmation. Its composition includes:
* Principal Secretary Secretary Power, Government of NCT of Delhi (Chairman)
* Secretary ACL Archives, Government of NCT of Delhi (Member)
* Deputy Secretary Finance, Government of NCT of Delhi (Member)
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience includes:
* Individuals seeking employment as Preservation Supervisors in the Department of Delhi Archives.
* Current employees of the Department of Delhi Archives who may be eligible for deputation or impacted by the recruitment process.
* Government agencies and institutions involved in the recruitment and personnel management process.
* Central/State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory or Autonomous Bodies, Recognized Universities or Research Institutions whose employees might be considered for deputation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Department of Delhi Archives, Government of NCT of Delhi, is the primary responsible agency. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) and the Departmental Promotion Committee are also involved in the recruitment and confirmation processes.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The crucial date for determining the age limit will be advertised by the DSSSB Competent Authority. Application processes will be in line with standard government recruitment procedures.
* The policy indicates that recruitment can occur through deputation, and direct recruitment can only occur if no one qualifies under deputation.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy are:
* A more transparent and standardized recruitment process for Preservation Supervisors.
* Attraction of qualified candidates with the necessary educational background and experience.
* Efficient filling of the Preservation Supervisor post, ensuring the proper management and preservation of archival materials.
* Improved workforce planning and personnel management within the Department of Delhi Archives.
* Compliance with existing reservation policies and guidelines for specific categories of individuals.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Department of Delhi Archives Preservation Supervisor Recruitment Rules, 2021, represents a comprehensive framework for the recruitment and selection of qualified individuals for this important role. By establishing clear eligibility criteria, recruitment methods, and operational guidelines, the policy aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Department of Delhi Archives in preserving and managing valuable archival resources. The policy is significant because it establishes for the first time a standardized, modern process for filling a critical role in archival preservation within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: Union Territory in India, mentioned as the governing body issuing the notification and defining the area of effect for the rules.
Delhi Archives: The Department of Delhi Archives, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, which the recruitment rules pertain to.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, cited as the legal basis for the notification.
Ministry of Home Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India, whose notification is referenced in the document.
Preservation Supervisor: The post for which the recruitment rules are being defined.
Delhi Gazette: The official gazette of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, where the notification is published.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities recognized by the Government of India.
Scheduled Tribes: A group of indigenous communities recognized by the Government of India.
Other Backward Classes: A group of castes recognized by the Government of India as socially and educationally backward.
Central Government: The government of India.
Union Territory Administrations: Administrations of Union Territories of India
Swati Sharma: Secretary ACL Archives, signatory of the notification.
DSSSB: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
National Archives of India: Referenced as the institution providing certificate course in care and conservation of Books, Manuscripts and Archives
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DEPARTMENT OF DELHI ARCHIVES
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 22nd September, 2021
No.F. 1(14)/Archives/2015/1319.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the provision to article 309 of the
Constitution of India, read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affair’s Notification number F.27/59-Him(i)
dated the 13th July, 1959 and in supersession of the recruitment rules for the post of Preservation Supervisor notified
vide notification No. F.2(42)/75-S.II dated 28th August, 1975, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi is pleased to make the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of
Preservation Supervisor in the Department of Delhi Archives, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
namely:-
1. Short Title and Commencement. - (1)These rules may called the Department of Delhi Archives
Preservation Supervisor, Recruitment Rules, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Delhi Gazette.
2. Number of Posts, its classification and level in pay matrix. - The number of the said post, its classification
and level in pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in column (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these
rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualification etc. - The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications
and other matters relating to the said post, shall be as specified in the columns (5) to (11) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualifications. - No persons, -
(a) Whohas entered into or contracted 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 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.
5. Power to relax. - Where the 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 Competent Authority, relax any of the
provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
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, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen and
other special categories of persons in accordance with orders issued by Government of India from time to time, in this
regard.
SCHEDULE
Name of the Post Number of Posts Classification Pay Level
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Preservation 01* (2021) General Central Service Level – 5
Supervisor. *subject to variation Group – ‘C’ Non- (Rs. 29200 -92300).
dependent on workload. Gazette, Non-
Ministerial.
Whether Age limit for direct recruits Educational and other
Selection Post or qualifications required for
Non-Selection direct recruits
Post
(5) (6) (7)
Not Applicable Between 18 and 27 years. Essential:
1. Graduate degree from a
Note 1 : The Upper age-limit is relaxable for recognized University.
departmental candidate uptoforty years in accordance
with the instructions or orders issued by the Central 2. Certificate course in care and
Government. conservation of Books,
Manuscripts and Archives from
Note 2 : The crucial date for determining the age limit National Archives of India.
shall be as advertised by the DSSSB/ Competent
Authority.[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
Whether age and Educational Period of Probations, if any. Method of Recruitment.
Qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the
case of the promotees.
(8) (9) (10)
Not Applicable Two years for direct recruits By Deputation (ISTC) failing which by
Direct Recruitment.
In case of recruitment, by If a DPC exists, what is its composition Circumstances in
promotion/deputation/ transfer grade from which UPSC is to
which promotion/ deputation/ transfer to be be consulted in
made making
recruitment
(11) (12) (13)
Deputation (ISTC) : Group-C Departmental Promotion Not Applicable.
Committee for considering
Officers from the Central Government/State
confirmation :
Governments/Union Territory
Administrations/Public Sector
Undertakings/Statutory or Autonomous
1. Principal Secretary/
Bodies/Recognized Universities/Recognized
Secretary (Power),
Research Institutes:
Government of
(a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in NCT of Delhi –Chairman.
the parent cadre/department; or
(ii) with fiveyears service in the grade rendered
2. Secretary (ACL/ Archives),
after appointment thereto on a regular basis in
Government
posts in Level-4 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent
of NCT of Delhi –Member.
in the parent cadre/department;
AND
3. Deputy Secretary (Finance),
(b) possessing the following educational
Government
qualifications :
of NCT of Delhi –Member.
Essential:
1. Graduate degree from a recognized
University.
2. Certificate course in Care and Conservation
of Books, Manuscripts and Archives from
National Archives of India.
Note : (Period of deputation including 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 to
exceed 3 years. The maximum age limit for
appointment by transfer on deputation (including
short-term contract)/transfer shall be not
exceeding fifty six years, as on the closing date
of receipt of applications).
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
SWATI SHARMA, Secy. (ACL/Archives)
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