**Executive Summary:**
This document outlines the Department of Delhi Archives, Preservation Assistant Recruitment Rules, 2023, which regulate the method of recruitment for the post of Preservation Assistant in the Department of Delhi Archives, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. These rules come into force on the date of their publication in the Delhi Gazette (April 18, 2023). It specifies the number of posts, classification, pay level, recruitment methods, age limits, qualifications, and other related matters.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Short Title and Commencement:**
* These rules are called the "Department of Delhi Archives, Preservation Assistant Recruitment Rules, 2023."
* They come into effect on the date of their publication in the Delhi Gazette.
* **Post Details:**
* Number of posts: 01 (subject to change based on workload).
* Classification: General Central Service, Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted, Group C.
* Pay Level: Level 2 (Rs. 19900-63200).
* **Recruitment Method:**
* Recruitment is done by promotion, failing which by Deputation/ISTC (Immediate Absorption Failing Which Short Term Contract).
* Age limit for appointment by deputation/ISTC: Maximum 56 years (as of the closing date for application receipt).
* **Disqualifications:**
* A person with a living spouse, entering or contracting another marriage, is ineligible unless permitted by personal law and with government exemption.
* **Power to Relax:**
* The Government may relax any rule provision with recorded reasons and in consultation with Competent Authority.
* **Saving Clause:**
* The rules do not affect existing reservations, age relaxations, and concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, and other special categories.
* **Promotion/Deputation/Absorption Eligibility:**
* Book Binder in Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900) with three years of regular service.
* Officers from Central Government/State Governments/Union Territory Administrations/Public Sector Undertakings/Statutory or Autonomous Bodies/Recognized Universities/Recognized Research Institutes with 3 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in Level-1.
* ITI in Book Binding or equivalent pass from a recognized Board/Institution.
* **Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC):**
* Composition:
* Principal Secretary/Secretary Power, Government of NCT of Delhi: Chairperson.
* Secretary ACL/Archives, Government of NCT of Delhi: Member.
* Deputy Secretary Finance, Government of NCT of Delhi: Member.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Department of Delhi Archives:**
* *Impact:* The department gains a formalised structure and a defined process for recruiting Preservation Assistants, ensuring consistency and fairness.
* *Action Required:* Implement the rules for future recruitment processes.
* **Existing Employees (Book Binders in Pay Level-1):**
* *Impact:* Eligible employees are provided with an opportunity for promotion to Preservation Assistant.
* *Action Required:* Those meeting the eligibility criteria may apply for the promotion.
* **Candidates for Deputation/ISTC:**
* *Impact:* Potential candidates from Central Government, State Governments, etc., are now eligible for consideration based on the specified criteria.
* *Action Required:* Assess eligibility against the criteria and apply if qualified.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: Union Territory in India, also known as Delhi.
Delhi Archives Department: A department of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, responsible for archives.
Preservation Assistant: The post for which recruitment rules are being defined in the notification.
Department of Delhi Archives, Preservation Assistant Recruitment Rules, 2023: The name of the recruitment rules being established in the notification.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, which provides the basis for the powers exercised in this notification through Article 309.
Ministry of Home Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India, whose notification F.2759 Himi dated the 13th July, 1959 is referenced in the policy text.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities in India, for whom reservations and relaxations are provided.
Scheduled Tribes: A group of historically disadvantaged indigenous communities in India, for whom reservations and relaxations are provided.