Notification on Recruitment Regulations, 2017

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No. ICWA/Admn/551/24/2012.—In exercise of the Powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 26 of the Indian Council of World Affairs Act, 2001 (29 of 2001), the Council hereby makes the following regulations, regulating the method of recruitment to various posts in the Indian Council of World Affairs, namely :— 1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These regulations may be called the Indian Council of World Affairs, Recruitment Regulations, 2017. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of Posts, Classification and Level in the Pay Matrix.—The number of the said posts, their classifications and the Level in the Pay Matrix shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the schedule. 3. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.—(1) The method of recruitment, age limit, qualification and other matters to the said posts, 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 said posts in the Council : Provided that the Council 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 regulation. 5. Power to relax.—Where the Director General is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, he may, with the approval of the Financial Advisor, by order for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of its provisions of these regulations with respect to any post. 6. Saving.—Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, Ex- Servicemen and other specified categories of persons, in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard. SCHEDULE Name of Post Number of post Classification Level in pay Matrix Whether Selection post or non- Selection post Age limit for direct recruits Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in case of promotees Officer * Subject to variation dependent on workload General Central Service, Group 'B' Gazetted, Non Ministerial Level 8 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Period of probation, if any Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods In case of recruitment by promotion/ deputation/ absorption grades from which promotion/ deputation/ absorption to be made If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists what is its composition Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment Not applicable By promotion, failing which, by transfer on deputation from Organised By promotion: Accounts Assistant in Level 6 in the Pay Matrix with six years regular service in the grade. Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering selection or confirmation) consisting of :- Not Applicable Accounting Service of Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance. Note : Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their senior shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. By deputation – officers of the Central Government; (a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department or (ii) with five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 6 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; (with six years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 6 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department); and (b) possessing any one of the following qualifications:- (i) A pass in the subordinate accounts service or equivalent Exam conducted by any of the Organised Accounts Departments of the Central Government; (ii) Successful training in the Cash and Accounts Work in the ISTM or equivalent training course or minimum of three years of experience (four years, if the post is in Level 8 in the Pay Matrix) in Cash, Accounts and Budget work. Note 1: The Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion,. Note2: The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organisation/Department of the Central Government shall not exceed three years). (i). Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Chairman, General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Member, (iii). Director, Ministry of External Affairs – Member. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of application. Assistant * Subject to variation dependent on workload Group 'B' Level Not applicable Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto 5 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.) Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). Essential: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from a recognised University or Institute Desirable: (i) Certificate course in Computer Applications; (ii) Certificate course in Accounting software (Tally, etc). Not applicable Two years for direct recruits Deputation failing which, by direct recruitment Deputation: Officers under the Central Government:- (a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department ; or (ii) With six years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Level 5 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; or (iii) with eight years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto in Level 4 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the educational qualification prescribed for direct recruits in column (7) Note 1: Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organisation or department of the Central Government shall not exceed three years. Note 2: The maximum age limit for appointment by Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering selection or confirmation) consisting of (i). Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Chairman, (ii). Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Member, (iii). Director, Ministry of External Affairs – Member. Not Applicable deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the last date of receipt of application. 3. Assistant (Information Technology) to variation dependent on workload Group 'B' Level Not applicable Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto 5 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.) Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). Essential: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications or Information Technology or Computer Science of a recognised University or Institute Not applicable Two years for direct recruits Deputation failing which by direct recruitment Deputation: Officers under the Central Government:- (a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department ; or (ii) With six years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Level 5 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the educational qualification prescribed for direct recruits under column Note 1: Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex- cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organisation or department of the Central Government Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering selection or confirmation) consisting of:- (i). Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs- Chairman, General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Member, (iii). Director, Ministry of External Affairs – Member. Not Applicable shall not exceed three years. Note 2: The maximum age- limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the last date of receipt of application. 4. Upper Division Clerk * Subject to variation dependent on workload Group 'C' Level 4 Non-selection Between 18 and 27 years (relaxable for Government servants up to 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.) Not applicable Not applicable Nil Promotion failing which by deputation Promotion: Lower Division Clerk in Level 2 in the Pay Matrix with eight years service in the grade Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. Deputation: Officers under the Central Government:- (a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department ; or (ii) with eight years regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk or equivalent. Note 1: The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Note 2: Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held Departmental Promotion Committee: i. Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs - Chairman Indian Council of World Affairs – Member iii. Director, Ministry of External Affairs – Member Not Applicable immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organization or department of the Central Government shall not exceed three years. Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the last date of receipt of application. 5. Lower Division Clerk * Subject to variation dependent on workload Group 'C' Level 2 Non - selection Between 18 and 27 years (relaxable for Government servants up to 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.) Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). Essential: th class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or University Desirable: Certificate course in Computer Applications Age: No Educational Qualifications : Yes Two years (i) 50% by direct recruitment; and promotion Promotion: Multi Tasking Staff in Level 1 in the Pay Matrix with three years service in the grade who possess the educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits under column (7) Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their senior would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering selection or confirmation) consisting of :- i. Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Chairman, ii. Joint Secretary, Indian Council of World Affairs – Member, iii. Director, Not Applicable grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. Ministry of External Affairs – Member. 6. Multi Tasking Staff * Subject to variation dependent on workload Group 'C' Level 1 Not applicable Between 18 and 25 years Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognised Board Not applicable Two years By direct recruitment. Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from officers of Central Government - (a) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and (b) possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct recruits under column Not applicable Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering selections or Confirmation) consisting of :- (i) Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Chairman, Indian Council of World Affairs – Member, (iii) Director, Ministry of External Affairs – Member. Not Applicable 7. Library Assistant * Subject to variation dependent on workload Group 'B' Level 6 Not applicable Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note: The crucial date for determining the age- limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Essential: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Library or Library and Information Science of a recognised University or Institute (ii) Two years’ professional experience in a Library under Central or State Government or Autonomous or Statutory Organisation or Public Sector Undertaking or University or Recognised Research or Educational Institution. Desirable: (i) Diploma in Computer Applications from a recognised University or Institute. Age: No Educational Qualifications: Yes Two years for direct recruits (i) 50% by promotion; and direct recruitment Promotion: Semi-professional Library Information Assistant in Level 4 in the Pay Matrix with ten years service in the grade who possess the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column (7) Deputation: Officers under the Central Government:- (a) (i) holding analagous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department ; or (ii) With six years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Level 5 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column (7) Note 1: Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organisation or department of the Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering selection or confirmation) consisting of :- (i). Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Chairman, General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Member, (iii). Director, Ministry of External Affairs – Member. Not Applicable Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). Central Government shall not exceed three years. Note 2: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the last date of receipt of application. AJANEESH KUMAR, Dy. Director General and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. 8. Semi- professional Assistant (Library Information ) * Subject to variation dependent on workload Group 'C' Level 4 Not applicable Not applicable Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a recognised University or Institute. Desirable: (i) Three years experience in the field of Library and Information Science; and (ii) Knowledge of computer and library software. Not applicable Two years By direct recruitment Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from officers of Central Government - (a) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and (b) possessing the qualifications prescribed for direct recruits under column Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of (i) Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs – Chairman, (ii) Joint Secretary, Indian Council of World Affairs – Member, (iii) Director, Ministry of External Affairs – Member. Not Applicable ALOK KUMAR