Date: 2014-04-22Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The President herby makes the following rules regulating the method of revruitment to the posts of Stenographer Grade II in the Department of Posts, These rules may be called the department of Posts (Stenographer Grade II) Recruitment Rules, 2014.
Executive Summary:
This document outlines the Department of Posts Stenographer Grade II Recruitment Rules, 2014, effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette. It specifies regulations for recruitment, including the number of posts, classification, pay scales, eligibility criteria, and methods of recruitment. It also includes provisions for disqualification, relaxation of rules, and savings for reserved categories.
Key Points / Main Content:
General Information:
* These rules are called the Department of Posts Stenographer Grade II Recruitment Rules, 2014.
* The rules take effect upon publication in the official Gazette.
* These rules supersede the Department of Posts Stenographer Grade 'D' Recruitment Rules, 1986.
Post Details:
* The number of Stenographer Grade II posts, their classification (General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial), Pay Band (Rs. 5200-20200) and Grade Pay (Rs. 2400) are specified in the Schedule.
* The number of posts is subject to change based on workload.
* The total number of posts in 2014 was 317.
Recruitment Criteria:
* Age limit for direct recruits is 18-27 years, with relaxations for government servants and reserved categories as per Central Government instructions.
* Educational qualification: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
* Skill Test Norms: Dictation at 80 words per minute for 10 minutes; Transcription: 50 minutes (English), 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer.
Recruitment Process:
* Recruitment is done through the Staff Selection Commission.
* Vacancies due to deputation, illness, or study leave may be filled by deputation of Central Government officials holding analogous posts.
Other Provisions:
* Disqualifications: Having a spouse living and marrying another person, or marrying someone already married, unless permissible by personal law and other grounds.
* The Central Government may relax any provision of these rules.
* Existing reservations and concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen, and other categories remain unaffected.
* Probation period is two years.
* Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is not necessary for confirmation.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government (Department of Posts):
* Impact: Must adhere to the new recruitment rules for Stenographer Grade II positions.
* Action Required: Implement the rules, update recruitment processes, and ensure compliance.
Applicants for Stenographer Grade II Posts:
* Impact: Subject to the new eligibility criteria, age limits, and skill test requirements.
* Action Required: Meet the specified qualifications, prepare for the skill test, and apply through the Staff Selection Commission.
Serving Government Employees:
* Impact: May be considered for deputation to fill vacancies caused by long-term absences, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
* Action Required: Ensure they meet the qualifications and apply if interested in deputation opportunities.
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen, and Other Special Categories:
* Impact: Continued eligibility for reservations, age relaxations, and other concessions.
* Action Required: Be aware of the applicable concessions and claim them during the recruitment process.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Posts: The organization under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology responsible for postal services in India. This notification pertains to recruitment rules within this department.
Stenographer Grade II: The specific post within the Department of Posts that is the subject of the recruitment rules outlined in the notification. Formerly known as Stenographer Grade 'D'.
Department of Posts Stenographer Grade II Recruitment Rules, 2014: The official name of the set of rules being established by this notification, governing the recruitment process for Stenographer Grade II positions within the Department of Posts.
Article 309 of the Constitution: The constitutional article that grants the President of India the power to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union or any State.
Staff Selection Commission: The agency through which direct recruitment for the post of Stenographer Grade II will be conducted.
Central Government: The executive authority in India, responsible for various decisions and relaxations related to the recruitment process as outlined in the document.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities in India who are provided reservations and concessions in government jobs and educational institutions.
Scheduled Tribes: A group of indigenous communities in India who are provided reservations and concessions in government jobs and educational institutions.
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Department Of Posts)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th April, 2014
G.S.R. 288(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Contitution and in
supersession of the Department of Posts (Stenographer Grade 'D') Recruitment Rules, 1986, regulating the method of
Recruitment to the post of Stenographer Grade 'D' , (now Grade-II), expects as respects things done or omitted to be done
before such supersession, the President herby makes the following rules regulating the method of revruitment to the posts
of Stenographer Grade II in the Department of Posts, namely:-
(1). Short title and Commencement.-
(i) These rules may be called the department of Posts (Stenographer Grade II) Recruitment Rules, 2014
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazete.
2. Number of posts, their classification and Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Pay Scale.-
The number of posts, their classification, Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale attached there to shall be as
specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to the rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.-
The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as
specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualification.- No person,-
(a) who, has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for
appointment to the said post:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal
law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so
doning, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
5. Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by
order, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect of any class
or category of persons.
6. Savings.- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required
to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Ex-serviceman, and other special categories of persons
inaccordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regards.
SCHEDULE
Name of Number Classification Pay Band and Whether Age limit for direct recruits
post of post Grade Pay or selection
Pay Scale post or non-
selection post
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Stenographer 317 (2014) General Central Pay Band-1, Not applicable Between 18-27 years (Relaxable
Grade II. *Subject to Service, Group ‘C’, Rs. 5200— for Government servants up to
variation Non-Gazetted, 20200 with 40 years in the case of general
dependent Ministerial Grade Pay candidates and up to 45 years
on workload. of Rs. 2400/-. in the case of cndidates
belonging to the Scheduled
Castes or the Scheduled Tribes
in accordance with the
instructions or orders issued
by the Central Government
from time to time).
Note: The crucial date for
determinig the age limit shall be
as advertised by the Staff
Selection Commission.
Educational and other qualifications required Whether age and educational Period of probation,
for direct recruits qualifications prescribed for if any
direct recruits will apply
in the case of promotees
(7) (8) (9)
(i) 12th pass or equivalent from Not applicable Two years
a recognized Board or University.
(ii) Skill Test Norms:
Directions: 10 minutes @ 80
words per minute.
Transcription:
50 minutes. (English), 65 minutes
(Hindi) (On computer).¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(i)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 5
Method of recruitment : Whether by direct In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorp-
recruitment or by promotion or by deputation or tion, grades from which the promotion or deputation or
absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be absorption to be made
filled by various methods
(10) (11)
Direct recruitment through Staff Selection Commision. Not applicable
Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away
on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other
circumstances for a duration of year or more may be filled on
deputation from the officials of the Central Government holding
analogous posts on regular basis and possesing the qualification
prescribed for direct recruits in column '7'.
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is Circumstances in which Union Public Service
its composition Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment
(12) (13)
Department Promotion Committee (for considering Consultation with the Union Public Service Commision
confirmation): not necessary.
(i) Senior Superintendent of Post offices or Superindent
Post Offices-Chairman
(ii) One Group 'B' (Gazetted ) officer-Member.
(iii) One Group 'B' (Gazetted ) officer-Member.
[F. No. 49-04/2010-SPB-I]
RAJ KUMAR, Director (Staff)
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