## Policy Analysis Report: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Lower Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Recruitment Rules, 2021, as published in the Gazette of India. This is a new policy that establishes the rules governing the recruitment process for the post of Lower Division Clerk within the DGFT. The policy specifies the number of posts, classification, pay scale, eligibility criteria, age limits, and methods of recruitment, including direct recruitment through the Staff Selection Commission and internal promotions. The key finding is the formalization of the recruitment process and eligibility criteria for LDCs within the DGFT.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Lower Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021, based solely on the text of the official gazette notification. This report aims to clarify the policy's objectives, key provisions, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a **New Policy**.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of this policy is to establish a structured and regulated process for the recruitment of Lower Division Clerks in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This includes defining eligibility criteria, age limits, and the methods of recruitment.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this is a new policy, it suggests the need for a formalized framework for recruiting LDCs within the DGFT. The policy replaces previous rules (2011) and likely aims to standardize the recruitment process, ensuring transparency and efficiency in filling these positions. This addresses potential inconsistencies or ambiguities in the previous recruitment procedures.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Number of Posts, Classification, and Pay Matrix:** The policy establishes that there are 411 Lower Division Clerk positions classified as General Central Service, Group 'C', with a pay level of Level 2 in the pay matrix (Rs. 19900-63200). The number of posts is subject to variation based on workload.
* **Age Limit:** The age limit for direct recruitment is between 18 and 27 years, relaxable for government servants as per central government guidelines. Specific age relaxations are provided for different zones (Western, Southern, Eastern, and Northern).
* **Disqualification:** The policy disqualifies individuals who have married someone with a living spouse, or who have married while still having a living spouse. However, the Central Government can grant exemptions under specific circumstances.
* **Educational Qualifications:** Direct recruits must possess a 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University.
* **Typing Speed:** Direct recruits must demonstrate a typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer.
* **Recruitment Methods:** The policy outlines direct recruitment through the Staff Selection Commission (85% of vacancies). Internal promotions will fill the remaining 15% through Departmental Examination or Seniority cum Fitness.
* **Probation:** Newly recruited LDCs will undergo a probation period of two years.
* **Relaxation Power:** The Central Government retains the power to relax any provision of these rules for any class or category of persons, provided the reasons are recorded in writing.
* **Saving Clause:** The policy explicitly states that it will not affect existing reservations, age relaxations, or other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen, and other special categories.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* Candidates seeking employment as Lower Division Clerks in the DGFT.
* Existing Group 'C' employees within the DGFT seeking promotion to the LDC position.
* The Staff Selection Commission, responsible for conducting direct recruitment.
* The DGFT administration, responsible for implementing the policy.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the primary responsible agency. The Staff Selection Commission is involved in direct recruitment. A Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) is responsible for promotions.
* **Timelines or Procedures:** The policy refers to the Staff Selection Commission's (SSC) procedures for direct recruitment. The crucial date for determining the age limit is determined by the SSC or, in the absence of SSC involvement, is the last date for receipt of applications. Internal promotions will be based on examinations and seniority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this policy are likely to include:
* A more structured and transparent recruitment process for Lower Division Clerks in the DGFT.
* Clear eligibility criteria for both direct recruits and internal candidates.
* Standardized testing and evaluation procedures.
* A consistent approach to recruitment across different DGFT zones.
* Improved efficiency and effectiveness in filling LDC vacancies.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Lower Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021, represent a significant step towards formalizing and standardizing the recruitment process for LDCs within the DGFT. The policy outlines specific requirements and procedures, aiming to ensure a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. The policy's impact will be seen in the consistency and quality of LDC recruitment within the DGFT, ultimately supporting the organization's operational efficiency.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location where the notification was issued.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An organisation referenced in the notification, specifically related to recruitment rules.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Lower Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2011: Existing recruitment rules being superseded.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Lower Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021: The new recruitment rules being established.
Central Government: The governing body with authority to relax provisions and issue orders related to reservations and concessions.
Scheduled Castes: A category of persons for whom reservations and concessions are provided.
Scheduled Tribes: A category of persons for whom reservations and concessions are provided.
Other backward classes: A category of persons for whom reservations and concessions are provided.
Exservicemen: A category of persons for whom reservations and concessions are provided.
Western Zone: Geographical zone with specific age relaxation for government servants.
Southern Zone: Geographical zone with specific age relaxation for government servants.
Eastern Zone: Geographical zone with specific age relaxation for government servants.
Northern Zone: Geographical zone with specific age relaxation for government servants.
Staff Selection Commission: Recruiting agency.
Union Public Service Commission: Entity to be consulted for promotion/deputation/absorption matters (circumstances unspecified).
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Parent ministry of Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th September, 2021
G.S.R. 673(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in
supersession of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, (Lower Division Clerk) Recruitment Rules, 2011, except as
respects 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 Lower Division Clerk in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade,
namely:-
1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Directorate General of Foreign Trade,
(Lower Division Clerk) Recruitment Rules, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number of posts, classification and level in the pay matrix. – The number of the said posts, its
classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule
annexed to these rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc. – The method of recruitment to the said post, age-
limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualification. – No person,-
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,
Shall not 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.
5. Power to relax. – Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do,
it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, 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, the Other backward classes, 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
Name of Number of Post. Classi- Level in the Whether Age-limit for direct recruitment
the Post. fication pay matrix selection
post or non-
selection
post
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Lower 411* (2021) General Level - 2 Non- Between 18 and 27 years.
Division *Subject to variation Central (Rs. 19900 – selection. (Relaxable for Government
Clerk. dependent on workload. Service, 63200/-) servants up to forty years in
Group 'C', accordance with the
Western Zone : 179 Non- instructions or order issued by
Southern Zone: 80 gazetted/ the Central Government).
Eastern Zone : 65 Non-
Northern Zone: 87 ministerial Note : The crucial date for
Total : 411* determining the age- limit shall
be as fixed by the Staff
Selection Commission. (Where
recruitment is not through Staff
Selection Commi-ssion, crucial
date for determining the age-
limit shall be the last date for
receipt of applications).
Educational and other Whether age and Period of Method of recruitment Whether by direct
qualifications required for educational probation, if recruitment or by promotion or by
direct recruits. qualifications any deputation/ absorption and percentage of
prescribed for direct vacancies to be filled by various method
recruitment will apply
in the case of
promotees
(7) (8) (9) (10)
(i) 12th Class or equivalent Yes, to the extent Two years. (i) 85% by direct recruitment through
qualifications from a indicated in Col. (10). Staff Selection Commission.
recognised Board or (ii) 10% of the vacancies shall be filled
University. from amongst the Group 'C' Staff in
level-1(Rs.18000-56900/-) in the
pay matrix and who possess 12th
class pass or equivalent qualification
(ii) A typing speed of 35 and have rendered three years
w.p.m. in English or 30 regular service in level-1 (Rs.18000-
w.p.m. in Hindi on 56900/-), on the basis of
computer (35 w.p.m. and departmental qualifying
30 w.p.m. correspond to examination. The maximum age-
10500 KDPH/ 9000 limit for eligibility is 45 years. (50
KDPH on an average of 5 years for the Scheduled
key depressions for each Castes/Scheduled Tribes).
word) Note: If more of such employees6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
than the number of vacancies
available under clause (ii) qualified
Provided that a physically at the examination, such excess
handicapped person who is number of employees shall be
otherwise qualified to hold a considered for filling the vacancies
clerical post but does not arising in the subsequent years so
possess the said qualification in that the employees qualifying at an
typing may be appointed earlier examination are considered
subject to the condition that the before those who qualify at a later
Medical Board attached to the examination.
Special Employment Exchange (iii) 5% of the vacancies shall be filled on
for handicapped, or where there seniority-cum- fitness basis from
is no such Board, the Civil Group 'C' employees who have three
Surgeon certifies that the said years regular service in posts in
handicapped person is not in fit level-1 (Rs.18000-56900/-).
condition to be able to type.
In case of If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition? Circumstances
recruitment by in which Union
promotion or Public Service
deputation/ Commission is
absorption grades to be consulted
from which in making
promotion or recruitment
deputation/
absorption to be
made
(11) (12) (13)
As stated in column Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee Not applicable.
10. (for considering promotion / confirmation) consisting
of :-
1. Joint Director General of Foreign Trade of the Zone - Chairman;
concerned
2. Deputy Director General (Administration) of the - Member;
Headquarters
3. Deputy Director General (Administration) of the - Member;
Zone concerned.
4. An officer of the rank of Under Secretary or - Member;
equivalent from any of the Central Government
Office situated at Zonal Headquarters location
5. Assistant Director General or Foreign Trade
Development Officer (Administration) of the Zone - Member.
concerned
[F.No. A-12018/4/2018/HRD-II]
SUHRUT KUMAR MOHAPATRA, Dy. Dir. General of Foreign Trade
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