Executive Summary:
This notification outlines the Department of Posts Stenographer Grade II Recruitment Rules, 2014, superseding the 1986 rules for Stenographer Grade D. It details the method of recruitment, age limits, qualifications, and other related matters for the post of Stenographer Grade II in the Department of Posts. The rules came into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette (May 2, 2014).
Key Points / Main Content:
General Information:
* These rules are called the Department of Posts Stenographer Grade II Recruitment Rules, 2014.
* The rules supersede the Department of Posts Stenographer Grade D Recruitment Rules, 1986, except for actions already taken.
* The rules came into force on the date of publication in the official Gazette.
Post Details:
* There are 317 posts of Stenographer Grade II.
* The classification is General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial.
* The pay band is Rs. 5200-20200 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 2400.
Recruitment:
* Age Limit: 18-27 years (relaxable for Government servants up to 40 years, and up to 45 years for SC/ST candidates 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.
* Method of Recruitment: Direct recruitment through Staff Selection Commission.
* Probation Period: Two years.
Other Provisions:
* Disqualification: Conditions regarding marriage to a person with a living spouse are specified, with a provision for exemption under certain conditions.
* Power to Relax: The Central Government can relax any provision of these rules.
* Savings: The rules do not affect existing reservations, age relaxations, and other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen, and other special categories.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government retains the power to relax provisions and ensures adherence to reservation policies.
* Action Required: Ensure reservation policies are followed.
Department of Posts:
* Impact: Must implement the new recruitment rules for Stenographer Grade II.
* Action Required: Modify recruitment processes to align with the new rules.
Staff Selection Commission:
* Impact: Responsible for conducting direct recruitment for Stenographer Grade II.
* Action Required: Conduct recruitment according to the updated rules.
Government Employees (General Category):
* Impact: Age limit relaxable up to 40 years.
* Action Required: Apply within the revised age limits and prepare for the recruitment process.
Government Employees (SC/ST Category):
* Impact: Age limit relaxable up to 45 years.
* Action Required: Apply within the revised age limits and prepare for the recruitment process.
Existing Stenographer Grade D Employees:
* Impact: The rules do not affect things already done.
* Action Required: No immediate action required, but they should be aware of the new rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Posts: An organization under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India.
Stenographer Grade II: The post for which recruitment rules are being defined in the notification.
Staff Selection Commission: The commission responsible for conducting direct recruitment for the post of Stenographer Grade II.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities recognized by the Indian Constitution. Mentioned in context of age relaxation.
Scheduled Tribes: A group of indigenous communities recognized by the Indian Constitution. Mentioned in context of age relaxation.
Central Government: The government of India. Mentioned in context of power to relax rules and issue orders.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology: The ministry under which the Department of Posts operates.
New Delhi: The location of publication of the notification.
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Department of Posts)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the7th April, 2014
G.S.R. 307(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution
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), except as respects things
done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating
the method of recruitment 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 Gazette.
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 thereto 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; or
(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 doing, 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-servicemen, and other special
categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this
regards.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
SCHEDULE
Name of post. Number of posts Classification. Pay band and Whether selection Age limit for direct recruits
grade pay or pay post or non-selection
scale post
1 2 3 4 5 6
Stenographer *317 General Central Pay band-1, Not applicable Between 18-27 years
Grade II. (2014) Service, Group Rs. 5200-20200 (Relaxable for Govern-ment
*Subject to ‘C’, Non- with Grade Pay of servants up to 40 years in
variation Gazetted, Rs. 2400/- the case of general
dependent on Ministerial candidates and up to 45
workload years in the case of
candidates 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
determining the age limit
shall be as advertised by the
Staff Selection Commission.
Educational and other Whether age and other Period of probation, if Method of recruitment : whether by direct
qualifications required for direct qualifications prescribed any. recruitment or by promotion or by
recruits for direct recruits will deputation or absorption and percentage
apply in the case of of vacancies to be filled by various
promotees methods
7 8 9 10
(i) 12th pass or equivalent from a Not applicable. Two years Direct recruitment through Staff Selection
recognized Board or University. Commission.
(ii) Skill Test Norms: Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbent
Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 being away on deputation or long illness
words per minute. or study leave or under other
Transcription: 50 circumstances for a duration of one year
minutes.(English), or more may be filled on deputation from
65 minutes (Hindi) the officials of the Central Government
(On computer). holding analogous posts on regular basis
and possessing the qualifications
prescribed for direct recruits in column
‘7’.
In case of recruitment by If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its Circumstances in which Union
promotion or deputation or composition. Public Service Commission is
absorption, grades from which to be consulted in making
promotion or deputation or recruitment.
absorption to be made.
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Not applicable Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering Consultation with Union
confirmation): Public Service Commission not
necessary.
(i) Senior Superintendent of Post Offices or Superintendent
of 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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