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Haryana Group D Employee Recruitment & Service Rules [Updated]

The Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018, is a legislative framework designed to regulate the recruitment procedures and define the terms of service for Group D employees in the State of Haryana. It aims to ensure uniformity, transparency, and fairness in the employment practices and conditions for this category of workers.

हरियाणा ग्रुप डी कर्मचारी भर्ती एवं सेवा नियम [Updated]

Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018 Overview

Sr. No. Section Summary of Provisions
1. Short Title, Commencement, and Application Title of the Act, commencement date, and its applicability to Group D posts in Haryana State or Subordinate Services.
2. Definitions Definitions of key terms like Appointing Authority, Appointment, Approved Probationer, etc.
3. Authorities Empowered to Make Appointment Designation of authorities (Head of Department, Head of Office) empowered to make appointments within the Service.
4. Pay, Allowances, Leave, Pension, and Other Conditions of Service Applicable rules for pay, allowances, leave, pension, and other conditions governed by existing Service rules.
5. Cadre Establishment and determination of permanent cadre, category, and grade pay by the State Government.
6. Age Age requirements for direct recruits (18 to 42 years) with specific relaxations for SCs, BCs, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities.
7. Recruitment to Posts All posts in the Service filled by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission or equivalent recruiting agency, with exceptions for specified posts.
8. Appointment by Agreement Allows government to make appointments not in accordance with Act/rules if special provisions are required; excludes certain matters from Act/rules if covered by agreement. Appointees not considered Service members.
9. Qualifications Specifies qualifications and experience required for appointment; citizenship requirements and marital status regulations outlined.
10. Selection Criteria No interview requirement for Group D posts; selection based on written exam criteria from Second Schedule.
11. Probation Two-year probation for direct recruits; one-year for others. Extensions possible; total probation not to exceed three years.
12. Appeal against Discharge Discharged probationers can appeal against discharge orders.
13. Confirmation of Service Approved probationers considered for confirmation in entry-level post.
14. Fixation of Seniority Seniority based on continuous service; different rules for direct recruits, promotions, and transfers.
15. Promotion Eligibility based on satisfactory completion of probation in current category; specific rules for promotion within Service.
16. Appointment by recruitment on transfer basis Based on merit and ability; seniority considered only if merit and ability are approximately equal.
17. Promotion/recruitment during extension of service No consideration for promotion or recruitment during the period of extension of service after superannuation.
18. Consequence of resignation Resignation forfeits service on the particular post and all previous service under the Government. Re-appointment treated as first appointment with no previous service benefits unless exceptions apply.
19. Resignation Three-month notice required for resignation; conditions for acceptance include no pending disciplinary proceedings, dues, or contractual obligations.
20. Appeals and Reviews Appeals/reviews allowed where no specific provision exists; timeframe and disposal period specified.
21. Special Terms and Conditions The appointing authority can impose special terms and conditions in the appointment order if deemed necessary.
22. Reservation Ensures reservations and concessions for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, Physically Handicapped persons, or other specified categories as per government orders.
23. Overriding Effect of Service Rules In case of inconsistency between this Act and service rules of a specific service, the service rules prevail for that service.
24. Application of Certain Rules Rules under Article 313 or Article 309 of the Constitution apply to all persons in posts intended for members of a service or category, subject to specific conditions.
25. Power to Remove Difficulties Government can issue orders to address difficulties arising in implementing the Act, not inconsistent with the Act’s provisions, for up to three years from its commencement.
26. Amendment of Schedule Government can amend or cancel the Schedule through notification, which must be laid before the State Legislature.

Definition 

Here is a concise presentation of the definitions provided in the Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018:

Term Definition
Appointing Authority The authority specified in Service rules under Article 309 of the Constitution of India for any Service or post.
Appointment The assignment of duties to a member of Service for the first time, including probation, instruction, or training as prescribed.
Approved Probationer A member of Service who has completed probation satisfactorily and awaits full appointment.
Direct Appointment An appointment made without promotion or transfer from another government service.
Discharged Probationer A full member or approved probationer whose services have been terminated or reverted to another service or category.
Full Member A member confirmed in the Service in which they were initially appointed.
Government The Government of the State of Haryana in the General Administration Department.
Head of Department As defined in the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016, and includes any specially appointed authority exercising these powers.
Head of Office As defined in the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016.
Member of Service A person appointed to Service, excluding those appointed under Section 8(1).
Recruiting Agency The Haryana Staff Selection Commission or another body constituted by the Government for selecting candidates for Service appointments.
Recognized University or Institution Any university or institution incorporated by Indian law or declared as recognized by the Government for this Act’s purposes.
Schedule The appended Schedule to the Act.
Service Any Group D Service within the State of Haryana.
Service Rules Rules under Article 309 of the Constitution of India, governing the recruitment and conditions of Group D posts in the State.
State The State of Haryana.

These definitions are crucial for interpreting the provisions and operations specified in the Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018.

Educational Qualifications for Group D Posts

Sr. No. Name of Post Academic Qualifications (Direct Recruitment) Academic Qualifications (Other than Direct Recruitment)
1 All Group D posts
  • Matriculation from recognized Board.
  • Hindi/Sanskrit up to matriculation.
  • Matriculation from recognized Board.
  • Hindi/Sanskrit up to matriculation.
  • 2 years in relevant post.
2 Sweeper, Chowkidar, Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar
  • Ability to read and write Hindi.
  • Ability to read and write Hindi.
  • 2 years in relevant post.

Selection Criteria 

 Scheme of Marks

Criteria Marks Allocated Description
Written Exam 90 marks Based on performance in the written examination.
Socio-Economic Criteria 10 marks Based on specific socio-economic conditions and experience.

Socio-Economic Criteria and Experience Breakdown

Criteria Marks Allocated Description
Family Employment 5 marks No immediate family member as a regular employee in specified governmental bodies.
Orphan/Widow 5 marks Applicant is a widow or meets specific criteria related to father’s death.
Denotified/Nomadic Tribe 5 marks Belongs to specified tribes in Haryana not classified as Scheduled Caste or Backward Class.
Experience Up to 8 marks 0.5 marks for each year or part thereof exceeding six months in relevant government service, max 16 years. No marks for periods less than six months.

Additional Selection Criteria Details:

  • Maximum Marks: No applicant shall receive more than 10 marks under any circumstances from socio-economic criteria and experience combined.

  • Waiting List Formation:

    • For vacancies up to 25, a waiting list is prepared with 25% of candidates.
    • For vacancies between 26 to 50, a waiting list is prepared with 15% of candidates.
    • For vacancies above 50, a waiting list is prepared with 10% of candidates.
    • A minimum of two candidates must be included in each waiting list.

  • Validity: Both the main list and the waiting list remain valid for a period of one year from the date of recommendation by the recruiting agency.

  • Recommendations: The recruiting agency is required to clearly indicate the main list and the waiting list while making recommendations. The main list should include the exact number of candidates requested by the department.

Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018 

Overview

  • The Act was enacted to regulate the recruitment processes and establish conditions of service specifically for Group D employees within the State of Haryana.
  • Its primary goal is to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency in the employment practices and terms for this category of workers.

Short Title, Commencement, and Application

  • Short Title: Officially known as the Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018.
  • Commencement: The Act comes into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
  • Application: It applies to all individuals appointed to Group D posts, both temporary and permanent, within the State or Subordinate Services of Haryana. Exceptions apply where overridden by existing laws or contractual agreements.

Definitions

  • Appointing Authority: Refers to the authority designated under Service rules, responsible for making appointments to Group D posts.
  • Appointment: Describes the formal process of placing a member into a Service post, including probationary periods.
  • Approved Probationer: Indicates a member who has successfully completed probation and is awaiting formal appointment as a full member of the Service.
  • Direct Appointment: Refers to appointments made without involving promotion or transfer processes.
  • Full Member: Denotes a confirmed member within their respective Service post.
  • Government: Represents the State Government of Haryana.
  • Head of Department: Defined as per the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016, with specific administrative responsibilities.
  • Head of Office: Also defined under the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016, with administrative duties pertaining to office-level operations.
  • Member of Service: Refers to an individual officially appointed to a Group D post within Haryana.
  • Recruiting Agency: The designated body responsible for conducting selection processes for candidates seeking appointment to Group D posts.
  • Recognized University or Institution: Institutions or universities recognized by the Government for meeting educational qualifications.
  • Schedule: Refers to additional details appended to the Act, providing supplementary information or rules.
  • Service: Refers collectively to all Group D Services within the administrative framework of Haryana.
  • Service Rules: Rules framed under Article 309 of the Constitution of India, regulating recruitment and service conditions for Group D posts.
  • State: Refers to the geographical and administrative jurisdiction of Haryana.

Authorities Empowered to Make Appointment

Appointments to Group D posts are made by the Head of Department or Head of Office as per their respective jurisdictions and responsibilities.

Pay, Allowances, Leave, Pension, and Other Conditions of Service

Rules Applicable to Members of Service

  1. Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016: These rules provide general guidelines regarding the administration, recruitment, and other administrative aspects of civil services in Haryana.

  2. Haryana Civil Services (Pay) Rules, 2016: These rules govern the pay structure of civil servants in Haryana, detailing their salary, allowances, and related matters.

  3. Haryana Civil Services (Travelling Allowance) Rules, 2016: These rules define the provisions related to the payment of travelling allowances to civil servants for official travel purposes.

  4. Haryana Civil Services (Allowances) Rules, 2016: These rules cover various allowances beyond basic pay that civil servants are entitled to, such as house rent allowance, medical allowance, etc.

  5. Haryana Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2016: These rules specify the types of leave (e.g., casual leave, earned leave, medical leave) and the conditions under which they can be availed by civil servants.

  6. Haryana Civil Services (General Provident Fund) Rules, 2016: These rules govern the management and operation of the General Provident Fund (GPF) for civil servants, detailing how contributions, withdrawals, and interest accrual are managed.

  7. Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016: These rules outline the pension benefits available to civil servants upon retirement, covering eligibility criteria, calculation of pension, and related matters.

  8. Haryana Civil Services (Government Employees’ Conduct) Rules, 2016: These rules define the standards of conduct expected from civil servants, covering aspects such as integrity, discipline, and ethics.

  9. Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016: These rules establish the procedures for disciplinary actions against civil servants, including provisions for appeals against such actions.

Application and Scope

  • General Applicability: These rules apply to members of the Haryana Civil Services in matters related to their pay, allowances, leave, pension, conduct, and disciplinary proceedings.
  • Exceptions: The rules specified in this Act (presumably referring to the Act under discussion) may provide specific provisions that override or modify certain aspects of these rules. Such modifications would be expressly provided for in the Act itself.

Cadre

  • The Act grants authority to the Government of Haryana to determine and define the permanent cadre, categories, and grade pay applicable to Group D Services within the State.
  • This enables strategic planning and effective management of human resources within the State’s administrative framework.

Age

General Age Limits

  • Minimum Age: No person shall be appointed to any post in the Service by direct recruitment if they are less than eighteen years of age.
  • Maximum Age: No person shall be appointed to any post in the Service by direct recruitment if they are more than forty-two years of age.

Specific Posts

  • Prescribed Age Limits: If specific lower and upper age limits have been prescribed for certain posts in the Service rules, those limits shall prevail for appointments to those posts.
  • This provision ensures that age requirements tailored to specific job roles are adhered to as per the Service rules.

Relaxation for Reserved Categories

  • Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disability: The upper age limit for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities categories shall be as determined by the Government from time to time.
  • This allows for flexibility in age limits to accommodate candidates from these categories, considering their specific circumstances and ensuring equitable opportunities in recruitment.

Recruitment to Posts

General Rule

  • Recruiting Agency: All recruitment to the posts in the Service shall be carried out by a designated recruiting agency.

Exception

  • Specific Posts: Recruitment to the posts of Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar shall be made by bodies constituted by the Government for this purpose.
  • These bodies are authorized by the Government to handle the recruitment process for these specific posts.

Special Provisions by Government

Authority of the Government

  • The Government, if it deems necessary, can decide that special provisions are required for recruitment, conditions of service, pay, allowances, pension, discipline, and conduct related to specific or all posts within the Service.
  • These special provisions may be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or any other Service rules made under the proviso to article 309 or continuing by article 313 of the Constitution (referred to as “said rules”).

Appointment Under Special Provisions

  • Appointment: The Government may appoint a person to such posts in a manner that does not conform to the procedures laid down in this Act or the said rules.
  • Agreement: An agreement may be made with the appointed person to regulate matters for which special provisions are deemed necessary by the Government.
  • Exclusion: The provisions of this Act or the said rules shall not apply to the person appointed in respect of matters covered by the agreement.
  • Proviso: If any matter is not covered by the agreement, the provisions of this Act or the said rules shall apply.

Status of Appointed Person

A person appointed under this section:

  • Not a Member of Service: They shall not be considered a member of the Service.
  • No Preferential Claim: They shall not be entitled to any preferential claim to any other appointment within that Service or any other Service solely by reason of such appointment.

Eligibility Conditions & Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

  • No person shall be appointed to any post in the Service unless they possess:
    • Qualifications and experience specified in column 3 of the First Schedule for direct recruitment.
    • Qualifications specified in column 4 of the First Schedule for appointments other than by direct recruitment.

Nationality

  • Eligibility for appointment requires that the person is:
    • A citizen of India, or
    • A subject of Nepal, or
    • A subject of Bhutan.
  • Proviso: Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government.

Certificate of Eligibility

Persons requiring a certificate of eligibility may participate in the examination conducted by the recruiting agency, but appointment will only be offered after the eligibility certificate is issued by the Government.

Certificate of Character

  • For direct recruitment, a person must produce:
    • A certificate of character from the Principal Academic Officer of the last attended university, college, school, or institution.
    • Similar certificates from two other responsible persons who are not relatives and are well acquainted with the person in their private life.

Marital Status

  • Ineligibility: No person who:
    • Has married a person with a living spouse, or
    • Having a living spouse, has married another person, shall be eligible for appointment to any post in the Service.
  • Proviso: The Government may exempt a person from this provision if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under personal law applicable to both parties and there are other grounds for doing so.

 

Selection Criteria

  • Explanation: Defines the criteria and procedures for selecting candidates to Group D posts.
  • Provisions:
    • No interviews are conducted; selection is based solely on written exams as specified in the Second Schedule.
    • Candidates can apply to multiple departments and prioritize their preferences for appointment.

Probation

Duration of Probation

  • Persons appointed to any post in the Service shall remain on probation for:
    • Two years if appointed by direct recruitment.
    • One year if appointed otherwise (likely referring to promotion or transfer).
  • Proviso (a): Any period spent on deputation on a corresponding or higher post after appointment shall count towards the probation period.
  • Proviso (b): In the case of appointment by transfer, at the discretion of the appointing authority, any period of work in an equivalent or higher rank prior to appointment may count towards the probation period.
  • Proviso (c): Periods of officiating appointments are considered as part of the probation period. However, no person officiating shall be confirmed unless appointed against a permanent vacancy upon completing the prescribed probation period.

Unsatisfactory Probation Period

  • Opinion of Appointing Authority: If the appointing authority determines that the work or conduct of a person during probation is unsatisfactory:
    • For those appointed by direct recruitment, their services may be dispensed with.
    • For those appointed otherwise, they may be reverted to their former post or dealt with according to the terms and conditions of their previous appointment.

Completion of Probation

Satisfactory Completion: Upon completion of the probation period:

  • If work or conduct is satisfactory:
    • Confirmed from the date of appointment for permanent vacancies.
    • Confirmed from the date a permanent vacancy occurs for temporary vacancies.
    • Declaration of satisfactory completion if no permanent vacancy exists.
  • Unsatisfactory Completion: If work or conduct is unsatisfactory:
    • For direct recruits, services may be dispensed with.
    • For others, they may be reverted to the former post or managed per previous appointment terms.
    • The authority may also choose to extend the probation period, not exceeding a total of three years including any extensions.

Appeal Against Discharge

  • Explanation: Provides recourse for discharged probationers to appeal decisions regarding their dismissal during probation.
  • Provisions: Allows discharged probationers to file appeals against dismissal orders issued by competent authorities.

Appointment of Full Member

  • Explanation: Details the process for confirming approved probationers as full members of Service.
  • Provisions:
    • Approved probationers are considered for confirmation after satisfactorily completing their probation.
    • Confirmation occurs at the entry-level post to which they were initially appointed.
    • Orders are issued confirming their Service status.

Fixation of Seniority

Basis of Seniority

Explanation: The seniority among members of the Service is determined based on the length of continuous service on any post within the Service.

Separate Determination for Different Cadres

Explanation: If there are different cadres within the Service, seniority shall be determined separately for each cadre.

Direct Recruitment and Order of Merit

  • Explanation: For members appointed through direct recruitment:
    • The order of merit established by the recruiting agency shall not be disturbed when fixing seniority.

Seniority Criteria for Members Appointed on the Same Date

Explanation: When two or more members are appointed on the same date, their seniority is determined as follows:

  • (a) A member appointed by direct recruitment is senior to a member appointed by promotion or transfer.
  • (b) A member appointed by promotion is senior to a member appointed by transfer.
  • (c) For members appointed by promotion or transfer, seniority is based on their seniority in the appointments from which they were promoted or transferred.
  • (d) Members recruited by transfer from the same office have seniority based on their seniority in their previous appointments within that cadre.
  • (e) For members appointed by promotion or transfer from different cadres, seniority is determined by their pay. Preference is given to the member who was drawing a higher rate of pay in their previous appointments. If the rates of pay were the same, seniority is then determined by the length of their service in those appointments. If the length of service is also the same, the older member is considered senior to the younger member.

Promotion

Probation Completion Requirement

Explanation: No member of the Service can be considered eligible for promotion from the category in which they were initially appointed unless they have satisfactorily completed their probation in that specific category.

Promotion Despite Probation Status

  • Explanation: However, a member of the Service who has satisfactorily completed probation in their initial category:
    • Can still be promoted to the next higher category, even if they have not yet been formally declared to have completed probation in that higher category.

Consideration Based on Pay Scale in Feeder Categories

  • Explanation: When considering candidates for promotion, particularly when the pay scales differ across feeder categories:
    • Individuals holding posts with a higher scale of pay (or pay band or pay matrix) in the feeder category relevant to the promotion shall be given priority.
    • If no qualified and suitable candidates are available in the higher-paying feeder category, individuals holding posts with the next higher scale of pay in descending order across other feeder categories shall be considered.

Appointment by Recruitment on Transfer Basis

  • Explanation: Defines the criteria for appointing members to the Service from subordinate services based on merit and ability.
  • Provisions: Emphasizes merit and ability in recruitment from subordinate services, with seniority considered only when merit and ability are comparable.

Promotion or Recruitment by Transfer During Extension of Service

  • Explanation: Restricts members on extended service after superannuation from being considered for promotion or transfer to higher categories.
  • Provisions: Members on extended service cannot be promoted or transferred to higher categories during the extension period.

Consequence of Resignation

Forfeiture of Service

  • Explanation: When a member of service resigns from their appointment, they forfeit:
    • The service rendered on the particular post held at the time of resignation.
    • All previous service under the Government.

Re-appointment

  • Explanation: If such a person seeks re-appointment to any service:
    • It will be treated as a fresh appointment through direct recruitment.
    • All provisions governing such appointments, including eligibility criteria and procedures, will apply.
    • The person will not be allowed to count any portion of their previous service for any benefits or concessions under the Act.

Exception for Electoral Candidacy

  • Explanation: A member of service who resigns and subsequently contests general elections:
    • Whether to Parliament, State Legislature, or local bodies as a party candidate or independent candidate.
    • Is not eligible for re-appointment to any service under this Act.

Acceptance of Resignation

Notice of Resignation

  • Explanation: Allows a member of the Service to resign by providing written notice to the appointing authority and their immediate superior officer.
  • Provisions: Requires the notice period to be at least three months, starting from the date the appointing authority receives the resignation notice.

Withdrawal of Resignation

  • Explanation: Permits the member of the Service to retract their resignation before it is officially accepted by the appointing authority.
  • Provisions: Specifies that once the resignation is accepted by the appointing authority, withdrawal is not permitted.

Issuance of Orders

  • Explanation: Mandates the appointing authority to decide on the resignation notice before its expiry date.
  • Provisions:
    • Requires the appointing authority to either accept the resignation effective no later than the notice expiry date or reject it, providing reasons for rejection.
    • If no decision is made by the expiry date, the resignation is automatically deemed accepted.

Conditions for Acceptance

  • Explanation: Lists conditions that must be satisfied for the appointing authority to accept the resignation.
  • Provisions: Conditions include:
    • No pending disciplinary proceedings against the member under Rule 7 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016.
    • Confirmation from the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption that no inquiry is pending against the member.
    • No outstanding dues owed to the Government by the member.
    • Absence of any contractual obligations binding the member to serve the Government during the resignation period.

Special Cases

  • Explanation: Addresses situations where a member under suspension or facing disciplinary, criminal actions, or vigilance inquiry seeks to resign.
  • Provisions:
    • Requires the appointing authority to assess the severity of the case and decide on accepting the resignation.
    • Allows acceptance of resignation unless the circumstances justify rejecting it.

Appeal or Review

Provision for Appeal or Review

  • Explanation: Specifies the process for appealing or seeking a review of orders where no specific provision exists under the Act or service rules for addressing grievances.
  • Provisions: Allows for an appeal or review to be made to the authority to which an appeal or review petition would normally be submitted against an order of dismissal.

Time Limit for Filing

  • Explanation: Sets a deadline for filing appeals or reviews from the date the appellant or review petitioner receives the orders.
  • Provisions: Requires appeals or reviews to be lodged within two months of receiving the orders.

Timeline for Disposal

  • Explanation: Defines the timeframe within which appeals or review petitions must be resolved once submitted.
  • Provisions: Mandates that every appeal or review under this section must be disposed of within four months from the date of receiving the appeal or review petition.

Interim Directions

  • Explanation: Grants authority to the appellate or reviewing authority to issue interim directions as necessary.
  • Provisions: Allows the appellate or reviewing authority to issue interim directions to prevent irreparable harm to the appellant or review petitioner or to avoid administrative inconvenience pending a final decision.

Special Provision

  • Explanation: Grants discretionary power to the appointing authority to impose specific terms and conditions in appointment orders if deemed necessary.
  • Provisions: Allows for the inclusion of special terms and conditions in appointments based on expediency.

Reservation

  • Explanation: Ensures reservations and other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, Physically Handicapped persons, and other designated categories as per government orders.
  • Provisions: Safeguards reservations mandated by governmental directives, irrespective of the provisions in this Act.

Overriding Effect of Special Rules

  • Explanation: Establishes that service rules prevailing over conflicting provisions in this Act if they apply to specific services.
  • Provisions: Service rules take precedence over conflicting provisions of this Act concerning particular services.

Application of Certain Rules

Applicability of Rules

  • Explanation: Specifies the applicability of rules continued under Article 313 or made under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution to persons holding posts in a particular service or category.
  • Provisions: States that any rule continued under Article 313 or made under the proviso to Article 309 in relation to any service or category shall apply to all individuals holding posts meant for members of that service or category as of the date the rule was made.

Protection of Rights and Privileges

  • Explanation: Ensures that such rules do not diminish any rights or privileges that individuals were entitled to under previous rules or regulations.
  • Provisions: Specifies that unless explicitly stated otherwise in the rule, it shall not deprive any person of rights or privileges they were entitled to under earlier rules.

Exemption for Approved Candidates

  • Explanation: Provides an exemption for candidates who were approved for appointment to a service or category before the rule was made.
  • Provisions: States that such rules shall not apply to candidates who were approved for appointment by the Commission or another competent authority prior to the rule’s enactment, or who applied for such approval in response to an earlier advertisement issued by the competent authority.

Power to Remove Difficulties

  • Explanation: Empowers the Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act.
  • Provisions:
    • Allows for the creation of provisions necessary to resolve implementation issues not conflicting with the Act.
    • Specifies a time limit of three years from the Act’s commencement for issuing such orders.
    • Requires orders to be laid before the State Legislature after issuance.

Amendment or Cancellation of Schedule

  • Explanation: Grants authority to the Government to amend or cancel the Schedule through notification.
  • Provisions:
    • Provides for amendments or cancellations to the Schedule by notification.
    • Requires notifications to be presented before the State Legislature after issuance.

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