**Executive Summary**
This document, published in the Gujarat Government Gazette on January 22, 2026, contains notifications from the Home Department regarding recruitment rules and amendments to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Specifically, it establishes recruitment rules for the post of Office Superintendent, Class II, in the Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat State, and modifies the jurisdiction of certain police stations in the Navsari District. The recruitment rules come into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Office Superintendent Recruitment Rules:**
* These rules are called the "Office Superintendent, Class II, under the Directorate of Forensic Science, Recruitment Rules, 2026."
* Appointments can be made by promotion or direct selection.
* **Promotion:**
* Requires a "Good" benchmark and meeting criteria from the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
* Candidates must have at least seven years of service as Head Clerk, Class III, in the subordinate services of the Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat State.
* Candidates must pass a departmental examination and a qualifying examination for computer knowledge.
* Experience requirement may be relaxed if a qualified candidate is unavailable.
* **Direct Selection:**
* The maximum age limit is 38 years, subject to relaxations as per existing rules.
* Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
* Applicants must have three years of experience as a Senior Clerk, Class III, in the Directorate of Forensic Science, or equivalent experience in administrative work.
* Applicants must possess basic computer application knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
* Selected candidates undergo a two-year probation period.
* Selected candidates will have to undergo pre-service training and to pass the post-training examination.
* Selected candidates during probation will have to pass the computer competency exam.
* Selected candidates will have to pass a departmental exam and an exam in Hindi or Gujarati or both.
* All candidates shall be required to undergo such training and pass such examination as may be prescribed by the Government.
* Selected candidates will be required to furnish security and surety bond.
* **Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Amendment:**
* Amends the Government Notification relating to police stations in Navsari District.
* Revises and substitutes the schedule for existing entries regarding police stations and jurisdictions in Chikhali Division.
* Provides updated details regarding police station jurisdictions, beats, outposts, and corresponding local areas/villages.
**Impact Analysis**
**Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat State:**
* **Impact:** The recruitment rules directly affect the Directorate's ability to hire and promote qualified personnel to the position of Office Superintendent, Class II.
* **Action Required:** Implement the recruitment process according to the specified rules.
**Current Employees of the Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat State:**
* **Impact:** The rules define the requirements for promotion to Office Superintendent, affecting career advancement opportunities for eligible employees.
* **Action Required:** Head Clerks seeking promotion should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including experience, departmental examination, and computer knowledge requirements.
**Potential Candidates for Direct Selection:**
* **Impact:** The rules outline the eligibility criteria for those seeking direct appointment to the Office Superintendent position.
* **Action Required:** Candidates should assess their qualifications against the specified requirements (age, education, experience, computer knowledge, language proficiency) and apply if eligible.
**Residents of Navsari District, Specifically Chikhali Division:**
* **Impact:** The amendment to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita alters the boundaries and jurisdiction of local police stations.
* **Action Required:** Residents should be aware of the updated police station jurisdictions for reporting incidents and seeking assistance.
Key Entities Referenced
Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967: Rules governing civil service classification and recruitment in Gujarat.
Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat State: The state-level department overseeing forensic science operations for which the recruitment rules are being defined.
Office Superintendent, Class II, under the Directorate of Forensic Science, Recruitment Rules, 2026: The set of rules specifically addressing the recruitment to the position of Office Superintendent in the Directorate of Forensic Science.
Gujarat Civil Services Computer Competency Training and Examination Rules, 2006: Rules related to computer competency training and examination within Gujarat's civil services.
THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANΗΙΤΑ, 2023: A central law (46 of 2023) that this gazette is amending, specifically related to defining the state's interpretation for policing