Date: 2016-01-05Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Ministry of Communications
Executive Summary:
This notification announces amendments to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Electronics and Information Technology Group C posts Recruitment Rules, 2010. These amendments, referred to as the 2015 Amendment Rules, concern typing test exemptions for Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) and took effect upon publication in the Official Gazette on January 2, 2016. The amendments outline specific conditions for exemption based on age, service length, and prior attempts at the typing test.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Overview:
The notification amends the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Information Technology Group C post Recruitment Rules, 2010.
These amendments are called the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Electronics and Information Technology Group C posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2015.
These rules came into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette, January 2, 2016.
Typing Test Exemption for Lower Division Clerks (LDCs):
Note 4 is inserted relating to LDCs who do not belong to Central Secretariat Clerical Service, specifying conditions for exemption from passing the typing test for promotion.
Age-Based Exemptions:
LDCs above 45 years of age on the date of appointment may be exempt from the typing test from the date of their appointment.
LDCs between 35 and 45 years of age at the time of appointment may be granted exemption upon reaching 45 years of age.
Service and Attempt-Based Exemptions:
LDCs below 35 years of age at the time of appointment may be exempt after ten years of service as an LDC, provided they have made two attempts to pass the typing test.
If the two attempts have been made, exemption may be granted after attaining the age of 45 years.
Transitional Provision:
LDCs who made two attempts before the commencement of the 2015 Amendment Rules but have not completed eight years of service may be granted exemption after completing eight years of service or on attaining 45 years, whichever is earlier.
Impact Analysis:
Lower Division Clerks (LDCs):
Impact: LDCs who do not belong to Central Secretariat Clerical Service are directly affected by the revised rules regarding typing test exemptions for promotion. The amendments provide clarity and specific conditions under which exemptions can be granted based on age, service, and prior attempts at the typing test.
Action Required: LDCs should assess their eligibility for typing test exemption based on their age, length of service, and number of attempts made to pass the typing test, as per the new rules.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Electronics and Information Technology:
Impact: The department is responsible for implementing and administering the amended recruitment rules for Group C posts, specifically regarding the typing test exemptions for LDCs.
Action Required: The department should ensure that the updated rules are correctly applied when considering promotions for LDCs and that relevant personnel are informed of the changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution: Refers to the Constitution of India, under which article 309 provides the power to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology: The central government ministry responsible for communications and information technology.
Department of Electronics and Information Technology: A department within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Information Technology Group C posts Recruitment Rules, 2010: The original recruitment rules for Group C posts in the Department of Information Technology.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Electronics and Information Technology Group C posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2015: Amendment rules to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Information Technology Group C posts Recruitment Rules, 2010.
Central Secretariat Clerical Service: A clerical service within the Central Secretariat.
Lower Division Clerk: A specific post mentioned in the recruitment rules being amended.
Staff Selection Commission: A government organisation that conducts examinations for recruitment to various posts in government ministries and departments.
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Department of Electronics and Information Technology)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd January, 2016
G.S.R. 6(E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the
President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Ministry of Communications and Information
Technology, Department of Information Technology (Group ‘C’ posts) Recruitment Rules, 2010, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology, Department of Electronics and Information Technology (Group ‘C’ posts) Recruitment
(Amendment) Rules, 2015.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Schedule to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Information
Technology (Group ‘C’ post) Recruitment Rules, 2010, against serial number 14, relating to the post of Lower Division
Clerk, in column number (12), under the heading Promotion:, after Note 3 and the entries relating thereto, the following
shall be inserted, namely:-
“Note 4: For persons appointed as Lower Division Clerks to posts which do not belong to Central Secretariat
Clerical Service whether such appointment is by promotion from Multi Tasking Staff (erstwhile Group ‘D’) or by
direct recruitment through Staff Selection Commission or otherwise or by any other method including
appointment on compassionate ground or on adhoc basis, the exemption from passing typing test for the
promotion shall be as follows:-
(i) If above 45 years of age on the date of their appointment, may be given exemption from the date of their
appointment;
(ii) If between the age of 35 years and 45 years at the time of appointment, may be given exemption on
attaining the age of 45 years;
(iii) If below 35 years of age on the date of appointment, may be given exemption after ten years of service as
Lower Division Clerk provided they have made two attempts to pass the typing test; otherwise they may be
granted exemption after attaining the age of 45 years;
(iv) Those Lower Division Clerks who have made two attempts for passing the typing test prior to
commencement of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of
Electronics and Information Technology (Group ‘C’ posts), Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2015 but
have not completed eight years’ service as Lower Division Clerk, may be granted exemption from passing
the typing test after completion of eight years of service or on attaining the age of forty five years,
whichever is earlier”.
[F. No.1 (8)/2015-P.III)]
RAJIV KUMAR, Jt. Secy.
Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)
vide number G.S.R. 660 (E), dated the 6th August, 2010 and subsequently amended vide notification number,
G.S.R. 955(E), dated the 7th December, 2010.
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