## Report on Directorate General of Foreign Trade Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021, as published in the Gazette of India. This new policy establishes the rules and procedures for the recruitment of Upper Division Clerks within the DGFT. Key findings include the specification of the number of posts, classification, pay matrix level, recruitment methods (primarily promotion or deputation), required qualifications, and processes for promotion and deputation. The policy aims to regulate the recruitment process for Upper Division Clerks within the DGFT.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021, based solely on the provided policy text. The purpose is to inform stakeholders about the key provisions, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes of this policy.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *New Policy*.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to regulate the method of recruitment to the post of Upper Division Clerk in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy, the DGFT Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021 likely addresses the need for a standardized and transparent recruitment process for Upper Division Clerks. The text indicates that this policy supersedes the 2012 rules, implying a need for updated procedures or a complete overhaul of the existing recruitment framework. The policy aims to streamline recruitment, define eligibility criteria, and establish clear guidelines for promotions and deputations.
**5. Key Provisions:**
As this is a new policy, this section outlines the core provisions of the entire text:
* **Title and Commencement:** The policy is titled "Directorate General of Foreign Trade Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021" and comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Number of Posts, Classification, and Pay:** The policy specifies the number of Upper Division Clerk posts (405), their classification (General Central Service Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial), and level in the pay matrix (Level 4, Rs. 25500-81100). The number of posts is subject to variation depending on the workload.
* **Method of Recruitment, Age Limit, and Qualifications:** The method of recruitment is primarily through promotion, failing which, by deputation/absorption. Specific details regarding the age limit and qualifications are not explicitly defined in the provided text for direct recruits but are implicitly described based on promotion/deputation.
* **Disqualification:** The policy outlines disqualifications for individuals who have married someone with a living spouse or who have married while having a living spouse unless permitted by personal law and approved by the Central Government.
* **Power to Relax:** The Central Government retains the power to relax any provisions of these rules for any class or category of persons, provided the reasons are recorded in writing.
* **Saving Clause:** The policy does not affect existing reservations, age relaxations, and other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen, and other special categories.
* **Schedule:** The schedule includes details of the posts per zone (Western, Southern, Eastern, and Northern)
* **Promotion Criteria:** Promotion is considered for Lower Division Clerks (Level 2, Rs. 19900-63200) with five years of regular service in the grade.
* **Deputation Criteria:** Deputation is open to Central Government officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis or with five years of regular service in the grade of lower division clerk or equivalent. The period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed three years, with a maximum age limit of 56 years on the closing date of application.
* **Departmental Promotion Committee:** The policy establishes a Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for considering promotions, composed of the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade (Chairman), Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade (Member), an officer of the rank of Under Secretary or equivalent (Member), and Deputy/Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade (Member Secretary).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Current Lower Division Clerks within the DGFT.
* Officers of the Central Government seeking deputation opportunities.
* The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) HR department.
* Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) members.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is responsible for implementing this policy. The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) plays a key role in the promotion process.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The policy comes into effect upon publication in the Official Gazette. Specific timelines for recruitment processes are not detailed in the text. The DPC is established to consider cases for promotion.
* **Deputation:** The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact:**
The implementation of the DGFT Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021, is expected to:
* Establish a clear and standardized process for recruiting Upper Division Clerks.
* Provide career advancement opportunities for existing Lower Division Clerks through promotion.
* Attract qualified officers from other Central Government departments through deputation.
* Ensure fair and transparent selection processes through the Departmental Promotion Committee.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021, represents a significant step towards establishing a well-defined and regulated recruitment process for Upper Division Clerks within the DGFT. By outlining the eligibility criteria, methods of recruitment, and responsibilities of various stakeholders, this policy aims to ensure a fair and efficient selection process, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the DGFT. It supersedes the older 2012 rules, suggesting a modernization of the recruitment process within the organization.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: An organization where the Upper Division Clerk recruitment rules are being defined.
Upper Division Clerk: The post for which recruitment rules are being defined in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2012: The recruitment rules being superseded, except for actions already taken.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade Upper Division Clerk Recruitment Rules, 2021: The new recruitment rules being established.
Scheduled castes: A category of persons for whom reservations, age relaxation, and other concessions are required.
Scheduled tribes: A category of persons for whom reservations, age relaxation, and other concessions are required.
Other backward classes: A category of persons for whom reservations, age relaxation, and other concessions are required.
Exservicemen: A category of persons for whom reservations, age relaxation, and other concessions are required.
Western Zone: One of the zones with 154 Upper Division Clerk posts.
Southern Zone: One of the zones with 69 Upper Division Clerk posts.
Eastern Zone: One of the zones with 88 Upper Division Clerk posts.
Northern Zone: One of the zones with 94 Upper Division Clerk posts.
Central Government: The entity that may relax provisions of the rules or provide exemptions.
Suhur Kumar Mohapatra: Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade
New Delhi: Place of Notification
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भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
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lqâr dqekj egkik=] mi egkfuns”kd fons”k O;kikj4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th September, 2021
G.S.R. 674(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 (Upper Division Clerk),
Recruitment Rules, 2012, 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 Upper
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 (Upper 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 post, its
classification and level in the 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, qualifications, etc. – The method of recruitment to the said
post, age-limit, qualifications and other matter relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13)
of the said schedule.
4. Disqualification. – No person, ─
(i) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or
(ii) who are 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, 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 Post. Number of Posts. Classification. Level in the Pay Whether selection post
Matrix. or non-selection post
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Upper Division 405* (2021) General Central Level- 4 Non-selection.
Clerk *subject to variation Service Group ‘C’, (Rs. 25500-
depending on workload. (Non-gazetted) Non- 81100/-)
ministerial
Western Zone : 154
Southern Zone: 69
Eastern Zone : 88
Northern Zone : 94
Total : 405*[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Age-limit Educational and Whether age and Period of Method of recruitment whether by
for direct other educational probation, if any. direct recruitment or by promotion or
recruits. qualifications qualifications by deputation/absorption and
required for prescribed for percentage of vacancies to be filled by
direct recruits. direct recruitment various methods
will apply in the
case of promotees.
(6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
Not Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. By promotion failing which by
applicable. deputation.
In case of recruitment by promotion or If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, Circumstances in
deputation/absorption, level in the pay what is its composition? which the Union
matrix from which promotion or Public Service
deputation / absorption to be made Commission is to be
consulted in making
recruitment.
(11) (12) (13)
Promotion : Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Not applicable.
(for considering promotion) consisting of:
Lower Division Clerks level -
2(Rs.19900-63200/-) in the pay matrix 1. Joint Director General of Foreign Trade
with five years regular service in the (Admn) of the Zone concerned. –
grade. Chairman;
2. Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
Note: Where juniors who have (Administration) of the Zone concerned. –
completed their qualifying or eligibility Member;
service are being considered for 3. An officer of the rank of Under Secretary or
promotion, their senior would also be equivalent from any of the Central
considered provided they are not short Government Office located at Zonal
of the requisite qualifying or eligibility Headquarters location to represent SC/ST. –
service by more than half of such Member;
qualifying /eligibility service or two 4. Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade/or
years, whichever is less, and have Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade
successfully completed their probation (Administration of the Headquarters). –
period for promotion to the next higher Member Secretary.
grade along with their juniors who have
already completed such qualifying or
eligibility service.
Deputation :
Officers of the Central Government :
(i) holding analogous post on regular
basis; or
(ii) with five years regular service in
the grade of lower division clerk or
equivalent.
Note 1: The departmental officers in the
feeder category who are in the direct
line of promotion shall not be eligible
for consideration for appointment on
deputation. Similarly, the deputationists
shall not be eligible for consideration
for appointment by promotion.6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
Note 2: Period of deputation including
the period of deputation in another ex-
cadre post held immediately preceding
this appointment in the same or some
other organisation or department of the
Central Government shall ordinarily not
exceed three years.
Note 3: The maximum age-limit for
appointment by deputation shall be Not
exceeding fifty six years as on the
closing date of receipt of applications.
[F. No. A-12018/4/2018/HRD-II]
SUHRUT KUMAR MOHAPATRA, Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade
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