Part IV-A Extra Road & Building Department

**Executive Summary** This document outlines the recruitment rules for the post of Chief Engineer (Civil) Class I in the Gujarat Engineering Service. It details the eligibility criteria for promotion and temporary transfer/deputation. These rules come into effect upon their publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Recruitment Rules Title:** The rules are named the Chief Engineer (Civil), Class I, in the Gujarat Engineering Service, Recruitment Rules, 2026. * **Effective Date:** The rules are effective from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. * **Appointment Methods:** Appointment to the post of Chief Engineer (Civil) Class I can be made through two methods: * **Promotion:** * Candidates must achieve a "Very Good" benchmark within the Zone of Consideration as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. * Required experience for promotion includes: * At least five years in the cadre of Superintending Engineer (Civil), Class I, under the Roads and Buildings Department. * **Relaxation Clause 1:** The appointing authority may, for reasons recorded in writing and in public interest, promote individuals with less than five years of experience, but not less than two-thirds of the specified period. * **Relaxation Clause 2:** If a suitable candidate with the experience specified above (including Clause 1) is not available, an additional one-year relaxation in experience may be granted for promotion for a period of one year from the notification's publication date. * Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination for computer knowledge as per the Gujarat Civil Services Computer Competency Training and Examination Rules, 2006. * Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) / Technology (Civil) from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. * **Temporary Transfer on Deputation:** * This method applies to individuals holding the post of Chief Engineer or equivalent in the National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Railways, or Public Sector Undertakings involved in Buildings and Bridge Design. * This method is used until a suitable candidate is available for promotion. * **Training and Examination for Promoted Candidates:** Candidates appointed by promotion must undergo prescribed training and pass examinations as specified by the Government. **Impact Analysis** * **Aspiring Candidates for Chief Engineer (Civil) Class I:** * **Impact:** They will be subject to new and potentially more stringent eligibility criteria for promotion, including a "Very Good" benchmark and specific educational and experience requirements. The possibility of temporary deputation also impacts their chances for promotion. * **Action Required:** Ensure they meet the specified educational qualifications, gain the required experience in the Superintending Engineer (Civil) cadre, achieve the "Very Good" benchmark, and pass the computer competency examination. They should also be aware of the training and examination requirements upon promotion. * **Appointing Authority (Roads and Buildings Department, Gujarat State):** * **Impact:** The authority will be responsible for implementing these new recruitment rules, assessing candidates' eligibility, and making promotion and deputation decisions. They will also have the discretion to grant relaxations under specific conditions. * **Action Required:** Adhere to the outlined recruitment procedures, evaluate candidates based on the provided criteria, record reasons for any granted relaxations, and ensure compliance with training and examination requirements for promoted individuals. * **National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Railways, Public Sector Undertakings (Buildings and Bridge Design):** * **Impact:** Personnel within these organizations may be eligible for temporary transfer on deputation to the Chief Engineer (Civil) Class I post in Gujarat Engineering Service. * **Action Required:** Identify suitable personnel within their respective cadres who meet the deputation criteria and are willing to be considered for such postings.

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