**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Gujarat Government, amending the Chief Officer, Probation Officer and Head Master/Principal of homes for disabled, Class III, (Conditions of service relating to pre-service training and passing of the post-training Examination) Rules, 2016. The notification, issued on October 7th, 2025, and effective upon publication in the Official Gazette, includes changes to the qualifying standards and grace mark provisions for post-training examinations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment Title:** The rules are amended and called the Chief Officer, Probation Officer and Head Master/Principal of homes for disabled, Class III (Conditions of service relating to pre-service Training and passing of post-Training Examination) (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
* **Effective Date:** These amendments come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Amendment to Rule 7:** In the Chief Officer, Probation Officer and Head Master/Principal of homes for disabled, Class III, (Conditions of service relating to pre-service training and passing of post-Training Examination) Rules, 2016, rule 7 is amended as follows:
* **Qualifying Standard Reduction:** The qualifying standard in sub-rule (2) has been reduced from "sixty percent" to "fifty percent".
* **Grace Marks Provision:** A new sub-rule (2A) is added, introducing grace marks:
* If a candidate fails to meet the qualifying standard in only one question paper, they will be given grace marks of up to 5% of the total marks for that paper.
* If the grace marks bring the candidate's score up to or above the qualifying standard, they will be declared as passed.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Chief Officer, Probation Officer, Head Master/Principal of homes for disabled, Class III aspirants
**Impact**
* The reduced qualifying standard and grace marks provision may improve the likelihood of candidates passing the post-training examination, potentially increasing the number of qualified personnel.
**Action Required**
* Candidates should be aware of the changes to the qualifying standard and grace mark provisions for the post-training examination.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution of India: The fundamental law of India, referenced in the notification as providing the basis for the Governor of Gujarat's rule-making power.
Chief Officer, Probation Officer and Head Master/Principal of homes for disabled, Class III, (Conditions of service relating to pre-service training and passing of post-Training Examination) Rules, 2016: The existing rules being amended by the notification.
Chief Officer, Probation Officer and Head Master/Principal of homes for disabled, Class III (Conditions of service relating to pre-service Training and passing of post-Training Examination) (Amendment) Rules, 2025: The new rules that amend the conditions of service, specifically regarding pre-service training and post-training examination.
Social Justice and Empowerment Department: The department responsible for the notification.
Gujarat: The state where the rules apply.