Notification for National Disaster Management Authority Group A Post Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021

## Report on National Disaster Management Authority Group A Posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Group A Posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021, as published in the Gazette of India on September 15, 2021. This amendment modifies the existing National Disaster Management Authority Group A Posts Recruitment Rules, 2009, primarily focusing on the experience requirements for the post of Advisor Operations and Communications and the composition of the Selection Committee. The amendment also impacts the tenure of Joint Advisors and aims to refine the recruitment and selection process for key positions within the NDMA. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative overview of the National Disaster Management Authority Group A Posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and aims to clarify the changes introduced by the amendment and their potential impact. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document is an **amendment** to the National Disaster Management Authority Group A Posts Recruitment Rules, 2009. * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objectives are to refine the recruitment criteria, update the selection process, and potentially retain experienced personnel within the NDMA's Group A positions. **4. Background and Rationale:** * This is an amendment. The likely reason for this specific amendment, based on the text, is to update the experience requirements to reflect current needs in disaster management, information technology and security, and to adjust the selection process and tenure rules for specific positions, presumably to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the NDMA. The changes to experience suggest a need for broader expertise, encompassing not only disaster management but also IT and telecommunications. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the key changes introduced by the amendment: * **Advisor Operations and Communications (Serial Number 1):** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** Column 11, subheading "Essential" under "Experience." * **New Rule/Provision:** The experience requirements are revised. The previous requirements (stated as "i, ii iii") are replaced with: * "fifteen years of experience in operational plan or policy formulation or disaster management or conceptualisation, preparation, coordination and management of plans or projects or Senior level management of Defence Forces or Central Police Organisations or Police or Telecommunications; and" * "knowledge of latest trends and developments in next generation networks or information security or data based management control." * **Difference/Effect:** This change broadens the acceptable experience for the Advisor position, including backgrounds in Defence Forces, Central Police Organisations, Police, and Telecommunications, and adding a requirement for knowledge in IT and cybersecurity. This suggests a desire for an Advisor with a more diverse and technically adept background. * **Advisor Operations and Communications (Serial Number 1):** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** Column 11, subheading "Desirable", in Note 1 * **New Rule/Provision:** The words "not exceed five years" are substituted by the words "be initially for five years which may be extended upto seven years on basis of performance" * **Difference/Effect:** This change is in relation to the tenure of the position. It is initially for five years which may be extended upto seven years on basis of performance. * **Selection Committee Composition (Column 12):** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** Column 12, Note 1, after the words "Selection Committee consisting:," the serial numbers 1, 2, and 3 are changed. * **New Rule/Provision:** The Selection Committee composition is changed to: * "1. Vice Chairperson Member Secretary, Chairman; National Disaster Management Authority" * "2. Director General, National Disaster Response Member; Force" * "3. Additional Secretary, MHA Member.; to be nominated by Home Secretary" * **Difference/Effect:** The composition of the selection committee is revised with the Vice Chairperson of the NDMA as the Chairman, the Director General of the NDRF as a member and the Additional Secretary, MHA to be nominated by Home Secretary as member. * **Joint Advisor Positions (Serial Numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5):** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** Column 11, Note 1 for Joint Advisor Rehabilitation and Recovery, Joint Advisor Capacity Building and Training, Joint Advisor Operations Centre and Joint Advisor Communications and Information Technology. * **New Rule/Provision:** The words "Not exceed five years" are substituted by the words "be initially for five years which may be extended upto seven years on basis of performance" * **Difference/Effect:** Similar to the Advisor Operations and Communications position, the tenure of the Joint Advisor positions will initially be for five years and may be extended upto seven years on basis of performance. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders are: * Individuals applying for the position of Advisor Operations and Communications within the NDMA. * Individuals applying for the positions of Joint Advisors within the NDMA. * The NDMA itself, including the selection committee members and the administrative staff involved in the recruitment process. * The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), particularly regarding the nomination of a member to the Selection Committee. * The Director General of the National Disaster Response Force **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) are the primary responsible bodies. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The rules came into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (September 15, 2021). The implementation involves revising the recruitment and selection procedures to align with the new requirements. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these changes are: * **Enhanced Recruitment Pool:** Broadening the experience requirements for the Advisor position should increase the pool of qualified candidates. * **Improved Technical Expertise:** The new experience requirements for the Advisor Operations and Communications position likely aim to bring in individuals with expertise in next-generation networks, information security, and data-based management. * **Streamlined Selection Process:** Modifying the selection committee's composition could lead to a more efficient and effective selection process. * **Retention of Experienced Personnel:** Changing the tenure rules is expected to retain experienced personnel. **9. Conclusion:** The National Disaster Management Authority Group A Posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021, represents an effort to modernize and refine the recruitment and selection process for key positions within the NDMA. The changes to the experience requirements for the Advisor Operations and Communications position, modifications to the selection committee's composition, and the change in tenure rules are the key components of this amendment. This will likely improve the NDMA's ability to attract, select, and retain qualified professionals in the field of disaster management.

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