Executive Summary:
This document outlines the recruitment rules for the position of Chairman of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). It details the qualifications, method of recruitment (deputation), and other relevant conditions for appointment. These rules are effective from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette, September 25, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Post Details:**
* The post is for one Chairman of the National Institute of Open Schooling.
* The post is classified as "Not Applicable" for selection or non-selection criteria.
* The pay level is Level 14 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 1,44,200 as per 7th CPC).
* **Recruitment Method:**
* Recruitment will be through deputation (including short-term contract).
* **Eligibility Criteria for Deputation:**
* Officers from Central or State Governments, Universities, Central Educational Institutions, Central autonomous bodies, recognized Research Institutions, or Public Sector Undertakings are eligible.
* Applicants must hold analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department OR have three years of service in Pay Band IV (Rs. 37400-67000) with Grade Pay Rs. 8700 (or equivalent).
* **Educational Qualifications and Experience:**
* Essential: Postgraduate degree and fifteen years of experience in educational administration at a senior level (Deputy Secretary in Pay Band III of Rs. 15600-39100 + Rs. 7600 Grade Pay, or equivalent).
* Desirable: Seven years of experience in education, educational administration, policy planning, academic work concerning school education (including planning, implementation, and research in open and distance learning).
* **Age Limit:**
* The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation/short-term contract is 56 years as of the closing date for applications.
* **Deputation Period:**
* The deputation period, including prior deputation in another ex-cadre post, should not exceed five years or until superannuation (60 years), whichever is earlier.
* **Selection Process:**
* Selection will be made by the Central Government through a Search-cum-Selection Committee.
* Committee Composition:
* Chairman: Secretary, School Education & Literacy, MHRD.
* Two Heads of Central Educational Institutions/Universities (nominated by the Minister of Human Resource Development).
* Two Experts in Open and Distance Learning and School Education (nominated by the Minister of Human Resource Development).
* **Relaxation Clause:** The Central Government reserves the right to relax any provision of these rules.
* **Saving Clause:** Reservations, age relaxation, and other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories will be provided as per Central Government orders.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* *Impact:* The Central Government is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process, making final selections, and has the power to relax provisions of the rules if necessary.
* *Action Required:* The Central Government must establish the Search-cum-Selection Committee and ensure the recruitment process adheres to the established rules and guidelines.
* **Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD):**
* *Impact:* The MHRD, particularly the Department of School Education and Literacy, is directly involved in the recruitment process through the Secretary of School Education & Literacy, who chairs the Selection Committee.
* *Action Required:* The MHRD needs to nominate members to the Search-cum-Selection Committee and facilitate the selection process.
* **Search-cum-Selection Committee:**
* *Impact:* This committee is responsible for identifying and recommending suitable candidates for the Chairman position.
* *Action Required:* The committee must convene, review applications, conduct interviews, and recommend a candidate to the Central Government.
* **Potential Applicants (Officers from Central/State Governments, Universities, etc.):**
* *Impact:* These rules define the eligibility criteria, qualifications, and experience required for applying for the Chairman position.
* *Action Required:* Potential applicants should review the rules to determine their eligibility and prepare their applications accordingly.
* **National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS):**
* *Impact:* The NIOS will be led by the newly appointed Chairman, whose recruitment is governed by these rules.
* *Action Required:* The NIOS may need to provide support during the recruitment process and prepare for the transition of leadership.
Key Entities Referenced
National Institute of Open Schooling: An educational organization for which recruitment rules are being defined.
National Open School Society: The governing body whose rules and regulations provide the basis for the current notification.
Chairman of the National Institute of Open Schooling: The post for which the method of recruitment is being regulated by these rules.
Central Government: The authority with the power to relax provisions and issue orders related to the rules.
Department of Personnel and Training: The department that the Central Government consults with regarding rule relaxation.
Scheduled Castes: A category for which reservations and other concessions are provided.
Scheduled Tribes: A category for which reservations and other concessions are provided.
Other Backward Classes: A category for which reservations and other concessions are provided.
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लाग ूनहV।
[फा. स.ं 15-39/2014 ) कूल 3]
डी. के. गोयल, उप-सिचव
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(Department of School Education and Literacy)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th September, 2017
G.S.R. 1207(E)— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule 10 of the Rules and Regulations of the
National Open School Society, the President hereby makes the following rules, regulating the method of recruitment to
the post of Chairman of the National Institute of Open Schooling namely:—
1. Short Title and Commencement – (1) These rules may be called National Institute of Open Schooling (Chairman),
Recruitment Rules, 2017.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number of post, classification and Pay level in the Pay Matrix :- The number of post, its classification and the
scale of pay at attached thereto, shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age-limit and other qualifications, etc. – The method of recruitment, age-limit,
qualification and other matter relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the Schedule
aforesaid.
4. Disqualifications – No person, —
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) who, have a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for
appointment to the said post :4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
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, for reasons to be recorded in writing, and in consultation with the Department of Personnel and Training, 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 categories
or persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
Name of Number Classification Pay level in the Pay Matrix Whether Age-limit for direct
Post of Posts Selection post or recruits
Non-Selection
Post
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Chairman 1 Not Applicable Pay Level-14 in the Pay Not Applicable Not Applicable
Matrix of Column-4
Rs. 1,44,200/-
(As per 7th CPC)
Educational and other qualifications Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for Period of
required for direct recruits direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees Probation, if any
(7) (8) (9)
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
.
Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or
or by promotion or by deputation or absorption and absorption, grades from which promotion, deputation or
percentage of vacancies to be filled by various absorption to be made
methods
(10) (11)
By deputation including short term contract Officers from Central or State Governments, Universities,
Central Educational Institutions, Central autonomous bodies,
recognised Research Institutions or Public Sector
Undertakings:-
(a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent
cadre or department; or (ii) with three years’ service in the
grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the
Pay Band IV in scale of pay of Rs.37400-67000/- plus Grade
Pay Rs.8700/- or equivalent in the parent cadre or department,
and
(b) Possessing the following educational qualifications and
experience
i. Essential
(i) Post Graduate degree,
(ii) Fifteen years experience in the field of educational
administration, at senior level (of the grade of Deputy Secretary
in the Pay Band III Rs.15600-39100 plus Rs.7600/- Grade Pay
the Government of India or equivalent above).¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(i)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 5
(ii) Desirable
Seven years experience in the field of education, educational
administration, policy planning, academic work concerning
school education including planning, implementation and
research in an institution of open and distance learning.
Note 1. – Period of deputation including 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 five years or till the date of superannuation (60 years)
whichever is earlier.
Note 2 –The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation
including short term contract shall be not exceeding fifty six
years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition
(12)
Selection to be made by Central Government through a Search-cum-Selection Committee consisting of following:
(Members mentioned should be one level above the post of Chairman, NIOS i.e. at least HAG level)
1. Chairman –Secretary (School Education & Literacy), MHRD.
2. Two Heads of Central Educational Institutions/Universities, to be nominated by the Minister of Human Resource
Development.
3. Two Experts in the field of Open and Distance Learning and School Education from outside the Ministry of Human
Resource Development and its subordinate offices and to be nominated by the Minister of Human Resource
Development.
Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
(13)
Not Applicable
[F. No. 15-39/2014 Sch.3]
D. K. GOEL, Dy. Secy.
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